FIFA World Cup Draws Fans of All Kinds
For soccer superfans and summer thrill-seekers alike, local restaurants and bars throughout the city of Madison have become hotspots to gather and watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup. With both The Sett in Union South and Der Rathskeller in Memorial Union showing as many matches as possible, both of these venues have garnered a considerable following over the past weeks. “We wanted to offer the campus community a home for the entire...
Top 3 Tips for a Trivia Victory
Quick! What is the Sett named after? If you knew that the answer to this question was a badger’s den, or just love trivia facts, Trivia Night at the Sett in Union South is the perfect Monday activity for you. With the help of Sett Shift Manager Joanna Anderson, we’ve put together a list of tips and tricks for how to become a trivia champ. 1. Keep up with the times Many trivia competitions have question categories relating to...
ESPNU reps face off with Bucky at The Sett
By Francesca Bonifacio x’13 ESPNU recently spent a few days filming on the UW-Madison campus as part of their “Road Trip” series, capturing life as it happens on game day, from football practice to Badger Bash and tailgates across campus. On November 14, 2013, two ESPNU representatives challenged Bucky and four Wisconsin cheerleaders to a friendly competition hosted in the recreation level of The Sett. The two teams...
Rose Bowl game day planned at Union South
You won’t have to cheer on the Badgers alone – Union South is open from 12 noon to 10 p.m. on Monday, January 2 for the Rose Bowl. You can watch the game on The Sett’s 18-foot HD TV, and enjoy $2 brats and free soda refills with a proof of purchase. Kick-off is 4:10pm, but get there early for a slice of pizza from Urban Slice, a cold beverage from The Sett, badger gear from Badger Market and even a game of bowling in The...
Mini Courses take advantage of unique learning spaces
By Emily Connor The Wisconsin Union’s educational programming will expand this fall as brand new Mini Courses graceUnion South. Rock climbing lessons, cooking lessons and dinner discussions will be just some of the new courses offered. The new courses couldn’t be possible without the help of Union South’s brand new facilities. Mini Courses director Jay Ekleberry said the Union South space was uniquely designed...