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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.

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.