Behind the Scenes at the Union: Sarah Calvert
While you may know about Outdoor UW at Memorial Union, including its abundance of rental equipment and endless outdoor classes, there are some pretty amazing student employees and volunteers who make it all possible. One of these students is 22-year-old Sarah Calvert, who, while preparing for physical therapy graduate school, teaches yoga classes for Outdoor UW. Teaching both Terrace yoga and stand up paddleboard (SUP) yoga, Sarah...
Return of the Terrace Chairs: Before and After
There are dozens of signs of spring and even summer blooming all over Madison. From the thawing of Lake Mendota to a bright green grassy Bascom Hill, Wisconsin Union Members can finally look forward to more enjoyable weather. Here at the Union, we have our own favorite sign of the warmer temperatures: The return of the Terrace chairs. Check out these before-and-after pictures of the Terrace, and see how hundreds of students, alumni...
Behind the Scenes at the Union: Courtney Byelich, Music Committee Advisor
You may recognize the names of performers at the Wisconsin Union like CRASHprez, Pat McCurdy and the Chainsmokers. But, you may not know the name of the Union team member helping make it all happen behind the scenes for the past five years. This master of performance planning is Courtney Byelich, Wisconsin Union music advisor. As an advisor, she helps the student leaders of the Wisconsin Union Directorate Music Committee bring music...
Women Changing the World
Since 1987, the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Distinguished Lecture Series has hosted many influential, world-changing women. In honor of Women’s History Month, we highlight some of those who have graced the stage of Memorial Union’s Shannon Hall. Laverne Cox, 2015-2016 lecture series Laverne Cox is an actress, television producer and LGBTQ+ advocate. In 2014, she was named Woman of the Year by Glamour Magazine and in 2015, she...
Thinking Forward Together: Interview with the Union Deputy Director
What is the Wisconsin Union? Yes, we may be incredible buildings like the iconic Memorial Union and innovative Union South. But, we’re far more than brick and mortar. We are people, community and relationships. We are the heart and soul of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. As we come to the end of renovation projects at both of our major locations, we, at the Union, are taking time to think about who we are, how we contribute to...
The Show Must Go On: The Union Brings Fun Inside with Winter Programming
For those of you who thought fun at the Wisconsin Union ended when the Terrace chairs went inside, think again. The months after the chairs go into hibernation might include a blizzard or two, but we’ve got you covered when the outdoors are just too harsh to bear. Take a look at what’s happening at the Union this winter and early spring: Lea Salonga Her voice is immediately recognizable and her talent is undeniable. Lea Salonga will...