Swipe, Save, and Dine with the Wisconsin Union
Find the food you want when you want it at a price that fits a budget. That is a tall order that gets a lot shorter when you dine at the Wisconsin Union’s dining options. As a junior here at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, I get it; we all want variety, and our schedules, whether you’re a staff member or student, can be all over the place. Whether you’re a first-year student in a residence hall with a dining plan or are...
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...
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...
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...
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...