Legend Joins UW’s Jazz Orchestra at Shannon Hall
This summer will bring sun, smiles and because of the Isthmus Jazz Fest, tunes. The annual event on June 19-20 will be bigger and feature Headliner Freddy Cole, regarded as one of the most influential singers in jazz music. Jazz music surrounded Cole growing up as the younger brother of Nat “King” Cole. The UW Jazz Orchestra , comprised of both undergraduate and graduate students, will open for Cole’s performance on...
Reinvestment Final Phase Commences
The Memorial Union Reinvestment (MUR) seeks to ensure that Memorial Union maintains its historical integrity and remains a beloved destination on campus for generations to come. This is the first major update to the building since Memorial Union was first built in 1928. MUR Phase I was completed in Summer 2014 with the renovation of the Memorial Union west wing. The final phases seek to improve infrastructure, accessibility and...
Bright Chairs, Brighter Futures
Following a sunny ceremony, new graduates congregated at the Terrace with families and loved ones to celebrate the start of a new chapter. The graduates cozied up to the large Sunburst chair for photos, along with the chance to purchase a lifetime Union membership. Check out some of our favorite photos from the event below: [slideshow_deploy id=’7101′]
Grad Weekend at the Union
Commencement weekend brings extra crowds to campus, so be sure to have a plan and know what’s going on to avoid long lines! We’ve put together a list of events happening over the weekend to help you celebrate: Graduation Weekend Dance Party The Terrace, Friday, May 15 at 9 p.m. & Saturday, May 16 at 8 p.m. Both bands, 16 Candles and VO5, will be celebrating all the new grads both Friday and Saturday on the Terrace...
Young Artists Launch Careers in Union Galleries
Porter Butts, the Wisconsin Union’s first Director, envisioned making art a part of the everyday lives of people who visited the building. Take a stroll through Union South or Memorial Union you can see how this rings true today, thanks to the numerous galleries and displays waiting to be explored. Step into Memorial Union’s new Class of 1925 Gallery and you’ll see a special exhibit part of three Master of...