Memorial Union Reinvestment
Memorial Union’s upper floors set to reopen as renovation wraps up
Sep15

Memorial Union’s upper floors set to reopen as renovation wraps up

By: Nico Savidge Published by: Wisconsin State Journal Published on 9/15/17 Wisconsin State Journal Higher Education Reporter Nico Savidge gave readers a look into the Memorial Union’s east and central portions of floors two through four, all of which reopened on Sept. 15, 2017. Read...

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Madison.com: Hands on Wisconsin: Sun sets on the Terrace for the season
Aug30

Madison.com: Hands on Wisconsin: Sun sets on the Terrace for the season

Published: 8/30/15 By Phil Hands, phands@madison.com, 608-252-6123 “The Memorial Union Terrace is closing down for the season early this year for a major renovation.” Click here to go to the...

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NBC15: Memorial Union listed in National Register of Historic Places
Jun19

NBC15: Memorial Union listed in National Register of Historic Places

Posted June 19, 2015 “MADISON, Wis.—The Wisconsin Historical Society announced the listing of the University of Wisconsin Memorial Union in the National Register of Historic Places…” Read More.

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Upcoming Memorial Union & Terrace Renovation
Mar30

Upcoming Memorial Union & Terrace Renovation

The Memorial Union and Terrace will undergo renovations this fall as part of the Memorial Union Reinvestment (MUR). While the Terrace is regularly maintained to fix small issues, it undergoes a larger renovation about every 20 years. The upcoming renovation will start September 1, 2015 and will address accessibility issues, cracked and uneven pavement, and will improve the Terrace Stage so we can provide enhanced programming for...

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One of a kind map for Chart Room
Dec02

One of a kind map for Chart Room

A new building is nothing without character. Particularly when that building happens to be the Memorial Union, a campus icon overflowing with character and charm. UW graduate student Caroline Rose is doing her part to make sure the Memorial Union renovations include plenty of character. Also a Hoofers member, Caroline has taken on a project creating a relief map of Lake Mendota for the brand new Chart Room in the Outdoor UW space....

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Temporary Rathskeller bar now open
Oct23

Temporary Rathskeller bar now open

Just over a week ago, the Stiftskeller temporarily closed for renovations. But service in the Rathsekller hasn’t skipped a beat, thanks to a beautiful new temporary bar. The bar, standing against the west wall of the Rathskeller, was built and installed by Union staff and will serve bottled beverages and popcorn to Union patrons until the Stiftskeller reopens in early February. Don’t be fooled by the word ‘temporary’ though, the...

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