Memorial Union Honored Nationally
From Frank Lloyd Wright to Melvin Gordon III, Badgers have always been set on making history, and on June 19 we did it once again! Memorial Union has officially been recognized in the National Register of Historic Places according to the National Park Service. According to UW-Madison Historic & Cultural Resources Manager Daniel Einstein, the most important aspect of Memorial Union that qualified it for national recognition was the...
Your Guide: July 4 at the Terrace
What better way to celebrate July 4 than by kicking back and relaxing at the Terrace? Memorial Union is filling Independence day with music, laughs and fireworks. Terrace Views has the rundown of all the events going on throughout the day, so stop on by and celebrate your constitutional right to pick up some Babcock ice cream and experience a day of freedom and fun! 4:15 – 6:15PM: The Sundogs Rock the Terrace Stage What happens...
All to Do with a Day at the Terrace
At one point we’ve all found ourselves at the Terrace, wishing we could spend the whole day there. Fortunately, that’s easier than you think. With the help of our fishy friend Union Shark, Terrace Views has curated an entire day of activities to take advantage of on the Terrace so there’s never a dull moment. Morning: Grab a Cup of Coffee from Peet’s Coffee & Tea and Explore Your Surroundings There’s...
Terrace After Dark Takes Over After-Hours
Watching the sunset at the Terrace is one of the best ways to unwind and take in the beauty of Lake Mendota, but those who stick around at night get to feast their eyes and ears on something truly fantastic. Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Music and Film have collaborated to present Terrace After Dark, a summer-long program for kicking back and catching great movies and music at the Terrace. It’s hard to compare any ordinary...
Old-School Membership Card is a Piece of Union History
The memories of the Union last forever and apparently so do our cards! A true symbol of a lifetime member, Robert Oberwetter’s Union Membership from 1958 was shared with us by his son, Tom, who keeps the laminated piece of history in his wallet. While it might have trouble scanning on our machines, the card can still be used as a member ID! The card is personally signed by Porter Butts, the Director of the Wisconsin Union from...