Tag Wisconsin Union

Union South wins sustainable building honor

November 19, 2012

The Wisconsin Union has announced that Union South has received a LEED Gold designation – one of the highest levels established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute. Read More

Election-return watching scheduled at Memorial Union, Union South

November 6, 2012

The presidential race results will be broadcast in Memorial Union's The Rathskeller and Lakefront on Langdon as well as Union South's The Sett. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

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… Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

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… Read More

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. Read More

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… Read More

Badger Bash a blast at Union South

September 2, 2011

The Badger Bash is back at Union South. Read More

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. Read More

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. Read More

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… Read More

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. Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More