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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.

Kaitlin Koehler: A born leader

March 10, 2010

Kaitlin Koehler was destined to become a leader with the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD).

Contest gives students chance to name the new south campus union

February 23, 2010

The Associated Students of Madison, working with the Wisconsin Union, will hold a contest to name the new Union building that is scheduled to be finished in 2011.

Trees and skis: wintry weather coincides with campus events

December 4, 2009

With fresh snow blanketing campus, a pair of weekend events, a Christmas tree sale and a ski and snowboard resale, seem especially well-timed. Beginning on…

Slide show: Rail Jam at Memorial Union

November 21, 2009

More than 30 local skiers and snowboarders competed for fun and prizes on 20 tons of man-made snow during the Hoofer Ski and Snow Board Club's first Hoofer Rail Jam at the Memorial Union Terrace on Nov. 19, 2009.

Order Thanksgiving to go by Nov. 20

November 18, 2009

The Wisconsin Union is again offering its Thanksgiving-To-Go dinners. Pre-cooked turkey, ham and vegetarian dinners with all the trimmings are available to order until Friday, Nov. 20.

Recent sightings: Come about!

September 15, 2009

Calling attention to an upcoming informational meeting for their student organization, two Hoofer Sailing Club members sail a boat in circles in the Hagenah…

Scuba fatality in Lake Michigan

July 11, 2009

A member of the Hoofer SCUBA club died during a dive in Lake Michigan near Port Washington Saturday morning.

Recent sightings: Let ’em eat pie!

April 20, 2009

Student Marisa Kahler (center) plunges her face into a fudge-bottom pie during the pie-eating contest at the Taste of the Terrace event at the…

Student art show planned for April

March 25, 2009

The 81st annual student art show will be held from April 3-26 at the Porter Butts and Class of 1925 galleries at the Memorial Union.

State building commission OKs new Union building project

February 25, 2009

The State Building Commission has unanimously approved plans for the new south campus union.

Recent sightings: ‘World Runway’

February 12, 2009

Models display various styles of traditional Hmong dress during “World Runway,” an international fashion show held in the Memorial Union’s Main Lounge on Feb.

Celebrate winter during Hoofers carnival

February 11, 2009

Last weekend’s freakishly warm weather was just a teaser of spring — winter is still the main course, and there’s no better way to chill than at the Hoofers Winter Carnival with outdoor games, sports, contests and demonstrations. And make sure your camera has fresh batteries: Lady Liberty will make her triumphant return to Lake Mendota.

Centralized arts ticketing system has new phone number

December 10, 2008

The Wisconsin Union Theater and Vilas Hall box offices announce a new centralized Campus Arts Ticketing system and phone number.

Order tickets now for Tudor dinners

November 19, 2008

The Memorial Union will hold the 75th annual Tudor Holiday Dinner Concerts next month, and tickets are now available.

Recent sightings: Waning days of summer

August 21, 2008

As the feeling of endless summer days begins to fall to earlier sunsets, a few quiet moments were recently enjoyed at the Memorial Union Terrace.

Recent sightings: Lakeside Cinema

June 30, 2008

Students and community members take part in a Wisconsin Union Lakeside Cinema event featuring a screening of the 1971 movie “Willy Wonka…

Lakeside Cinema returns to the Terrace

June 16, 2008

Those of you of a certain age will remember the fun of attending the drive-in theater to watch a movie safely cocooned in the cruiser on a hot, summer night. And of course, not watching due to another sort of distraction could also add to the heat; if you get the drift, nudge nudge.

Recent sightings: Someone is going in!

June 6, 2008

A group of friends relax on a Lake Mendota pier near the Memorial Union Terrace on Friday, June 6.

Union buildings extend hours during finals week

May 7, 2008

The Wisconsin Union has extended operating hours during final exams week for students seeking places to study. Daily Scoop in Memorial Union and Quick Byte in Union South will also stay open late.