Union South: 15th Anniversary

Here are 15 Fun Facts & Things You Might Not Know About Union South:

1. Opened April 15, 2011 (grand opening weekend followed). 
2. The original Union South opened in 1971 under the theme "Fewer Walls, More Bridges"
3. Construction on the new building began in 2009.
4. The project was designed to nearly double the Union's programming/event space capacity.
5. The new facility cost $94.8 million (reported during construction).
6. Union South is 276,664 square feet (reported at opening). 
7. It includes the Marquee Cinema, a 350-seat movie theater. 
8. The building earned LEED Gold recognition for sustainability.
9. Sustainability includes features like an integrated green roof and a rainwater-supplied outdoor water feature (featured as part of its green design story).
10. The outdoor water feature was designed by alum Peder Blomker ('05) and uses rainwater from the rooftop. 
11. Thousands of students helped shape the project through committees, focus groups, forums and surveys. 
12. Students influenced choices down to stone selection and furniture (a truly rare level of student design input). 
13. Union South was built to include dining, recreation, meeting, and lodging, creating a true campus hub.
14. It's the home base for Badger Bash, a beloved game-day tradition tied to Union South history.
15. Union South's art program includes major permanent installations and student-curated spaces like Gallery 1308. 

Thursday, April 16: 15¢ Popcorn at Sett Rec | 3-10 PM

Monday, April 20: 15¢ Single Ice Cream Scoop at Daily Scoop in Union South | 11 AM-4 PM

Tuesday, April 28: 15¢ French Fries at Sett Pub | 3-10 PM