The Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Distinguished Lecture Series Committee will host a free lecture by Andrew Solomon, an esteemed author and lecturer on politics and culture, at Shannon Hall on Feb.1 at 7:00 p.m.
During his lecture, which is titled “How our Identities Emerge from Our Struggles: A Talk About Love”, Solomon will delve into how to forge meaning from life’s struggles.
Solomon brings with him extensive knowledge regarding psychology, politics and the arts and is a well-established expert in identity formation.
[image class="right" title="" src="/assets/Uploads/6992a6b31a/WI-Union-4723-MG-6436-37-38-39-40-42-fused-MOD-small.jpg" alt="WI Union 4723 MG 6436 37 38 39 40 42 fused MOD small" width="420" height="281" id="4100"]Memorial Union’s iconic der Rathskeller and new restaurants Carte, a made-to-order salad and sandwich shop, and Strada, an Italian eatery, will begin serving customers Jan. 17.
The Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Art Committee will celebrate the opening of its new exhibition titled “Across the Sea” by Taiwanese artist Chen Cheng-Po with a reception on Dec. 9 from 6-8 p.m. in the Class of 1925 Gallery in Memorial Union.
This historic exhibition depicts the iconic Taiwanese artist’s life over time. Cheng-Po, who lived from 1895-1947, traveled from Tokyo to Shanghai and Taiwan with a goal of reforming aesthetic education in Taiwan.
The Wisconsin Union invites past and present Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) student leaders, Union staff and Hoofer alumni to a reunion Nov. 10-12, 2017.
Registration for the Wisconsin Union and Memorial Union Building Association (MUBA)-hosted event opens June 2017. An estimated 100 attendees are expected, so the Union encourages attendees to register early and save the dates on their calendars.
Memorial Union’s first floor will reopen Dec. 5 at 3 p.m. with the Daily Scoop, Badger Market and Peet’s Coffee & Tea serving customers and the availability of comfortable study space.
[image class="right" title="" src="/assets/Uploads/2f85191e24/WUD-Art-Logo-4c.jpg" alt="WUD Art Logo" width="260" height="78" id="3750"]The Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Art Committee invites the community to attend the WUD Art Gala opening Nov. 19 at the Class of 1925 Gallery in the Memorial Union.
On the opening day, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy live jazz performed by Madison-based Left Field from 1-3 p.m. while viewing the work of local artists.
The Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Distinguished Lecture Series Committee will host a lecture by Manu Prakash, an innovative scientist and inventor, at Shannon Hall in the Memorial Union on Nov. 21 from 7-9 p.m.
Illumination, a journal created and published by the Wisconsin Union Directorate Publications, was awarded a 2016 Online Pacemaker Award at the Associated Collegiate Press’s National College Media Convention.
The Pacemaker is recognized as one of the most prestigious collegiate journalism awards in existence. A panel of three journalism experts chose Illumination based on its coverage and content, quality of writing, leadership, photography and graphics.
Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) officers invite the campus community to attend monthly open house events beginning Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to discuss campus issues and multi-organization collaboration in a welcoming environment.
The officers will hold future open houses at various times and on various days of the week to ensure as many community members as possible have the opportunity to attend and speak with the WUD leaders. The Wisconsin Union team will provide light refreshments at each event for its guests.
The Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS) committee welcomes astronaut Eileen Collins to speak at Shannon Hall in the Memorial Union on Nov. 14 from 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Collins is a highly accomplished astronaut who is best known for being the first woman to both pilot and command an American spacecraft. Prior to her 16-year NASA career, Collins served as a decorated colonel for the United States Air Force. She has received numerous awards and honors for her achievements, including a place in the National Women’s Hall of Fame.