Stories indexed under: Wisconsin Union

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  • 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.
  • Photo of people on pier Recent sightings: Someone is going in! June 6, 2008
  • 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.
  • WUD Art Committee hosts 80th annual student art show March 20, 2008 The Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Art Committee at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will host its 80th annual student art show at the Memorial Union in April.
  • Photo of Ralph Russo Collaboration key to Union Theater’s success March 12, 2008 Ralph Russo, cultural arts director of the Wisconsin Unions and Union Theater director, says that the magic experienced at the Union Theater is the result of a collaborative process: “We are not an ‘I’ organization; we’re a team. At the theater, students drive the programming and the staff works to support that. This arrangement is unique in higher education. Usually, campus performing arts facilities are not connected to campus/student unions.”
  • ‘Mini conference’ on Wisconsin Union Initiative set for Feb. 25 Feb. 20, 2008 The Wisconsin Union announces a “mini conference” to formally kick off the start of the Wisconsin Union Initiative, a project to build a new “green” south campus union and restore and upgrade Memorial Union.
  • Photo of Katelyn Alain Sale showcases student potential, affordable art Nov. 14, 2007 The Wisconsin Union’s ties to the art world include a legacy of support for UW–Madison’s student artists, with much of the work displayed in each union building coming from students. This support, however, isn’t limited to just displaying art: the Wisconsin Union Directorate Art Committee also organizes an annual student art sale, offering students a chance to price and sell their work to the public.
  • Photo of waves crashing into Alumni Pier Recent sightings: Immediate seating Nov. 6, 2007
  • Several changes at the Union Sept. 5, 2007 Memorial Union patrons will see some new features this fall.
  • Badn performing at the Terrace Recent sightings: Hot summer nights July 6, 2007
  • Paraglider over Lake Mendota Recent sightings: Sunset sail May 16, 2007