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The heart & soul of UW–Madison since 1928, blending leisure, recreation, culture & social education. Come visit!
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Members can stop by the Terrace at Memorial Union in the warm summer months and enjoy free concerts and movies or head to Union South for bowling, rock climbing and more! The Union also offers a variety of delicious dining options at both locations and throughout campus.

09/09/2026

Badgers stay at the Wisconsin Union Hotel & Club Suites! ❤️🦡👐

Join Bucky and stay with us next time you make your way to Madison, either at our boutique hotel rooms at Union South or our six club suites at Memorial Union!

Enjoy staying in the heart of campus, steps away from your next sports game or campus adventure, with features like mobile key check-in and parking included in your stay.

Book your next visit: union.wisc.edu/hotel

09/03/2026

Badgers, looking to freshen up your new space? Adopt a plant from Allen Centennial Garden! 🪴

📆 September 4 (Friday), 3-6 p.m.
📍Allen Centennial Garden

The plants are free, and you can purchase a pottery piece from Wheelhouse Studios to house your new addition in style. You're not just giving the plant a new home — you're giving new life to abandoned pottery pieces! Each piece is handmade and one-of-a-kind.

This event is open to UW–Madison students. Bring a Wiscard to get your free plant!

Learn more: today.wisc.edu/events/view/223702

09/02/2026

Time to get to work, Badgers! 💻✏️

Have some extra time between study sessions? The Wisconsin Union is hiring for the fall semester! Don’t pass up the opportunity to work in one of our many dining units across campus, alongside our dedicated custodial and housekeeping team, intern with our administrative offices, and much more.

All positions start at $15/hour or more. Plus, you receive 30% off at all Union dining locations and can always count on flexible scheduling to accommodate your life and academic schedule.

Applications are now open! See the full list of open positions: union.studentjobs.wisc.edu/jobs

09/01/2026

Grab your backpack! The trails are calling… 🎒🥾

Learn everything you need to know about backpacking with Outdoor UW's Backpacking Basics course on Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 5:15-6:30 p.m. at Memorial Union.

From what gear to buy and how to pack it, to finding your next backpacking adventure, you’ll have the knowledge to confidently take on the trails in no time!

Register: bit.ly/4gAPsUy

08/31/2026

Paintbrushes at the ready — it's almost time for Paintacular! 🎨

Madison's largest group paint event is FREE and starts at 2:30 p.m. today! All materials are provided. Head on over to the Memorial Union Terrace and join us for a memorable afternoon making art together, brought to you by Wheelhouse Studios!

Learn more: bit.ly/paintacular2026

08/28/2026

Nice to meet you, new Badgers! We're the Union 👋

Welcome week has finally arrived, and we're kicking it off in style! We're your home for amazing free events, delicious dining, and some of campus' most sought-after study spots. But don't take our word for it — explore for yourself this weekend!

SUNBURST FESTIVAL: Sunday (August 30), 7-11 p.m., Union South
🎳 Games and giveaways (free T-shirts, anyone?)
🍕 Free food
🎶 Silent disco, karaoke, and crafts
🍿 Movie at the Marquee: "The Lego Movie" with WUD Film | 9 p.m.
🤝 Meet and greet with Wisconsin Hoofers, Wisconsin Union Directorate, and campus/community partners

TERRACE TAKEOVER: Monday (August 31), all day, Memorial Union Terrace
🧘 Yoga on the Terrace | 9 a.m.
🎤 Open mic | 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
🏂 Activities and resource fair with Wisconsin Hoofers, Wisconsin Union Directorate, and Outdoor UW | 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
🌭 Free Klement's brats AND $1 hot dogs, chips, and sodas (students only) | 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
🎨 Wheelhouse Studios' Paintacular | 2:30-4:30 p.m.
🎬 Outdoor movie: "Scream" with WUD Film [R] | 9 p.m.

Learn more: union.wisc.edu/welcome
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UW First-Year Experience Student Affairs at UW-Madison

📸 : Ray Erickson and Jeff Miller

08/27/2026

Ready to level up your outdoor skills? Class is in session! 🌲✏️

Outdoor UW is offering a variety of classes this fall as part of its Outdoor Explorer Series, designed to help you be prepared for your next outdoor adventure! Here's a sneak peek at what's coming up:

🎒 Backpacking Basics — Sept. 9
Learn what backpacking is all about and how to plan a successful backpacking trip!

🌱 Foraging for Beginners — Sept. 23
Ever looked at a plant in nature and wondered how to tell if it was edible? This class will give you the answers you have been looking for!

🚣 NEW CLASS: Intro to Adaptive Kayaking — Oct. 7
Learn how to use Hoofer Outing Club and Outdoor UW’s custom tandem Adaptive Kayak, specially made for those with mobility disabilities. The more people who know how to use it, the more people we can help to get out and enjoy the lake!

🚽 NEW CLASS: When Nature Calls… — Oct. 21
When you gotta go, you gotta go. Learn all the tips and tricks for doing so in the great outdoors!

🪢 Must-Know Knots — Nov. 4
Knot knowledge is an essential part of any outdoor adventure. This class will teach you all about the uses of various knots and practice tying them.

🪎 NEW CLASS: Geocaching for Beginners — Nov. 18
Treasure hunts aren't just for pirates! You’ll learn the tips and tricks of navigating to and finding a geocache before putting those skills into practice and finding a geocache on campus!

Learn more and register for fall events: bit.ly/4gOO4yH

08/24/2026

✨JUST ANNOUNCED ✨

Kane Brown is coming to Madison September 5 for an exclusive block party and live concert for University of Wisconsin-Madison students!

Badgers, claim your FREE ticket starting at noon today: go.wisc.edu/amazon

Not a student, but still a fan? Catch the livestream on Amazon Music and AmazonLive beginning at 7:30 p.m. CDT on September 5.
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Brought to you in partnership with the Wisconsin Union Directorate. Sponsored by Gatorade®, Michael Kors, and SharkNinja.

08/23/2026

Dead or alive, you're coming with me... 🤖🚓
..to see our final showing of the 2026 Lakeside Cinema series! WUD Film presents "RoboCop" [R] tomorrow (August 24) at 9 p.m. on the Memorial Union Terrace!

When an evil corporation known as Omni Consumer Products privatizes the police force, they use officer Alex Murphy as the text subject for their experimental cyborg, RoboCop. After discovering the company's sinister plans, RoboCop turns against his creators and the criminals they are trying to protect.

The Brat Stand will be offering hot dogs, sodas, and chips for $1 each, starting at 8 p.m.! It's not a crime, we swear.

More info: bit.ly/4x7V3Zi

Address

800 Langdon Street
Madison, WI
53706

Telephone

+16082653000

Website

http://www.youtube.com/wisconsinunion

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