Tag Wisconsin Union

Crews search for missing man in Lake Mendota

June 22, 2012

The Dane County Sheriff Office is searching Lake Mendota near UW–Madison's Memorial Union for a 22-year-old man who was last seen swimming in the area early this morning.

Historic Paul Bunyan murals removed ahead of construction

June 21, 2012

With construction for the first phase of the Memorial Union Reinvestment beginning in early July, movers and arts conservators are working hard to protect Memorial Union’s historic features.

Memorial Union construction set to begin

June 18, 2012

Memorial Union visitors will begin to see construction fences go up the week of June 18 in preparation for the first phase of the Memorial Union Reinvestment project.

Recent sightings: Union Theater’s ‘Curtain Down Party’

May 14, 2012

Anita Laabs (right) helps Savanna Shropshire (left) try on an assortment of costumes in a dressing room backstage at the Wisconsin Union Theater’s “Curtain…

Wisconsin Union Theater celebrates history on eve of renovations

May 10, 2012

As the Wisconsin Union Theater closes for a two-year renovation, staffers are opening doors to the public in two farewell events.

Union South wins state design award, Best in Show

May 9, 2012

At an annual awards ceremony for the state construction industry, Union South was named Best in Show of the 30 top projects in Wisconsin.

Memorial Union Terrace adds “Mendota Blue” chairs to mark transformation

April 29, 2012

The palette of the Memorial Union Terrace gained another vivid color on Sunday, April 29, as 300 “Mendota Blue” Terrace chairs joined the traditional orange, green and yellow chairs.

Renovation puts a new twist on Der Rathskeller

January 26, 2012

Der Rathskeller at the Memorial Union reopened this week with several changes geared to provide customers with a new level of dining in the historic and popular gathering space.

Recent sightings: Der Rathskeller

January 25, 2012

On Jan. 24, 2012, patrons collect their made-to-order food from a pickup counter at the newly renovated Der Rathskeller in the…

Redesigned Union Theatre lobby approved by panel

December 5, 2011

A plan to scale back the Union Theater expansion has received approval from the Union Design Committee.

Recent sightings: Windy Conditions

September 29, 2011

Hoofer Sailing Club instructor George Frio controls the rudder as Steve Modugno, center, and Natalia Peczerski, on the bow of the boat, work…

Badger Bash a blast at Union South

September 2, 2011

The Badger Bash is back at Union South.

Union renovation plans aired at public forum

August 31, 2011

The same plan that envisions an expanded lobby at the Wisconsin Union Theater would also boost the amount of Terrace seating area available near the theater, officials said Tuesday.

Memorial Union set to undergo renovations, upgrades

August 23, 2011

Starting next summer, the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Memorial Union will begin a two-year renovation project, giving the campus icon its first comprehensive restoration in nearly 85 years.

Union South provides a new launching pad for campus tours

June 21, 2011

Beginning this week, visitors arriving for information sessions and campus tours should go to Union South and check in at the Campus and Community…

Battle of the bands helps preview new Union South

February 8, 2011

In anticipation of the new Union South, UW–Madison will hold a battle of the bands to help preview the facility’s state-of-the-art music venue Tuesday, Feb. 15 at the Memorial Union.

Event looks ahead to new Union South cinema

December 13, 2010

As part of the series of events anticipating Union South’s spring unveiling, UW–Madison will celebrate the facility’s new cinema Wednesday, Dec. 15. Students are…

Recent sightings: Hoofer Resale

December 6, 2010

People shop for bargains on new and used cross-country ski boots and related gear during first day of the two-day Hoofers 47th Annual Ski…

WUD committee hosts post-Obama discussion

September 27, 2010

After President Barack Obama’s rally on Library Mall on Tuesday, Sept. 28, the Wisconsin Union Directorate Society and Politics Committee will host a discussion about the message and its effect on the upcoming elections.

New student union in search of innovative building name

March 12, 2010

We go through our lives naming things. Teddy the stuffed bear, Fido the dog. We name our research papers, our science projects and eventually, our kids. But this spring, one lucky Badger will name a building.