Watch a tour of the the Terrace and Memorial Union to learn about what’s coming in September 2015 with the Memorial Union Reinvestment.
Click here to watch the video tour on YouTube.
Published August 8, 2015
Author: Mary Bergin
“Midwest Features
I’m not a University of Wisconsin alum but love to linger at Memorial Union Terrace on a sunny day or evening, facing pretty Lake Mendota. The Terrace is one of the most-loved outdoor destinations in Madison, but on Sept. 1 most of the area closes until next summer.
A $52 million renovation aims to…” Read more.
Published August 5, 2015
Author: Mary Bergin
“I’m not a University of Wisconsin alum, but I love to linger at Memorial Union Terrace on a sunny day or evening, facing pretty Lake Mendota. The Terrace is one of the most-loved outdoor destinations in Madison, but on Sept. 1 most of the area closes until next summer.
A $52 million renovation aims to…” Read More.
Posted 7/22/15, Updated 8/6/15
By Matt Cash
“MADISON (WKOW) — One of Madison’s most popular summer destinations is getting a makeover. Expansion of the Terrace is the next phase of renovations at UW Memorial Union. Part of the project includes making the Terrace fully handicap accessible.” Read More.
Published 7/18/15
By Anne Blackbourn
“Memorial Union is finally entering its last stages of renovation, and though most people are excited for a shiny, new Union, it comes with some temporary, but heavy, losses. By September 1 the majority of…” Read More.
Posted June 19, 2015
By Samara Kalk Derby
“The UW-Madison Memorial Union has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, the Wisconsin Historical Society announced Thursday.
The designation has various benefits, including qualifying for grants and for rehabilitation income tax credits…” Read more.
The Wisconsin Union Directorate proudly announces the 2015 Terrace After Dark Summer Music and Film schedule, listed below.
Free live music on Friday and Saturday nights continues through the end of May, along with Open Mic Night on Wednesday. Music four nights a week begins in earnest on June 3 and continues almost every Wednesday-Saturday through the end of August.
On Monday, April 6, the Wisconsin Union will host the official on-campus NCAA men’s basketball championship game watch at both Union South and Memorial Union.
Most spaces will be will open by 5PM, but we will monitor capacity and will open spaces earlier if needed. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to ensure seating in preferred locations.
Union South game watch locations include:
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 students and visitors. The renovation is expected to be complete early next summer (2016).
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 students and visitors. The renovation is expected to be complete early next summer (2016).