Wisconsin Union Joining in on Celebration of 175 Years of UW–Madison
A singer accompanied by his ukelele performs during Open Mic Night on the Terrace stage A birthday party 175 years-in-the-making will soon begin: on July 26 from 4-10 p.m., we at the Wisconsin Union will help kick off a months-long 175th anniversary celebration of the incorporation of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. UW–Madison began in 1848, and, not long after, our organization the Wisconsin Union started in 1908 with our...
Kayak, Canoe, or Sail into Summer
The long-awaited warm days are here in Wisconsin, and our Outdoor UW team is here to help you make the most of this time with outdoor recreation equipment and experiences. Headquartered at Memorial Union in downtown Madison, Outdoor UW can help you kayak, canoe, or sail into summer. Explore Lake Mendota by Kayak No need to go up Nort’ to experience Wisconsin water by kayak. We have you covered in Madison, Wis., right on...
Pride Month 2023
We invite you to download free Pride Month-themed computer and phone wallpapers designed in-house at the Wisconsin Union. You can also celebrate by visiting our building Memorial Union on June 21 between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. during which time we will bring out Terrace chairs painted purple, blue, green, yellow, orange and red (totaling six chairs) in recognition of Pride Month. You are welcome to take pictures with the chairs. Looking to...
Live it Up at Lakefront Live
What do you get when you combine free live music, rental paddlecraft, and incredible lake views? Lakefront Live, our beloved lake-facing concert, back for its second year as a three-event series after its extraordinary debut in 2022. Concertgoers enjoy bobbing on Lake Mendota while savoring sweet music from the UW Credit Union Terrace Stage at Lakefront Live. Photo by the Wisconsin Union. At Lakefront Live, the band turns 180 degrees...
From Spaceship-Making to Helping Create Gameday’s Best Tailgate, Soon-to-Retire Tim Gloeckler Leaves a Legacy of Flair, Kindness, and Service at the Wisconsin Union
Over the course of his time in the Wisconsin Union team, Tim Gloeckler has helped build a spaceship to make a Badger Bash tailgate experience special, coached a bowling team, and helped make the Union’s spaces safe – to name a few of his endless contributions. After 38 years at the Union, Tim is embarking on the adventure of retirement. Tim Gloeckler is pictured second from the left with Wisconsin Union and NBC15 team...
Terrace Season, Six Ways
There’s never been a more wonderful time to visit the Terrace than this upcoming season. Whether you’re looking for a place to relax and eat, explore the outdoors, or stretch your creativity, the Terrace is back and better than ever, with even more offerings so you can celebrate summer all day long. Follow inspiration with a free or low-cost Terrace art project Creativity can take you anywhere at the Terrace Art Zone. Photo by...