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Wisconsin Union Joining in on Celebration of 175 Years of UW–Madison
Jul13

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...

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From Student Employees to Full-Time Staff: Team Members Grow with the Union
Mar13

From Student Employees to Full-Time Staff: Team Members Grow with the Union

You know that feeling: it’s the end of an awesome day spent at the Terrace. You’ve enjoyed hours of delicious food from the Brat Stand, soaked up the sound of a great band from the UW Credit Union Terrace Stage and watched a beautiful sunset from the seat of a sunburst Terrace chair. But now it’s time to head home, and all you want is to stay longer and keep the fun going.  It’s funny, but the same thing happens when you work...

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Back and Better than Ever: Welcome to the University Club
Feb10

Back and Better than Ever: Welcome to the University Club

A new era for the University Club is beginning. The historic icon, located at 803 State St. closed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Wisconsin Union is reopening the historic operation, now called Union Commons at the University Club, with new dining options and indoor and seasonal outdoor seating. The University Club formed in 1907 as a private membership organization that served University of Wisconsin–Madison faculty and...

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Skate Away on Your Next Outdoor UW Adventure
Dec07

Skate Away on Your Next Outdoor UW Adventure

Looking for a new way to celebrate the winter season at the Wisconsin Union? Glide into a new activity with Outdoor UW – ice skating on Lake Mendota! There’s no better way to enjoy the outdoors and the company of friends than by cruising across the ice in front of Memorial Union, savoring the fresh air. And the best part is, you won’t have to invest in skates just to enjoy a few sessions on the lake – you can just rent them at Outdoor...

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Show Your Badger Pride at Wheelhouse Studios
Oct13

Show Your Badger Pride at Wheelhouse Studios

Hours of research, testing, formulation and staff input gathering led to a brand-new glaze available exclusively at Wheelhouse Studios at Memorial Union: Bucky’s Bucket. It joins a lineup of Wheelhouse exclusive, house-made glazes. Who doesn’t want a bucket of Bucky? Now, artists can take home a bit of Badger pride from Wheelhouse Studios! For years, Wheelhouse used commercially made red glazes, but this came with a host of...

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