Summer at UW–Madison is synonymous with the Memorial Union Terrace. The familiar sunburst chairs mark an annual passage that ushers in warm temperatures and lakeside relaxation.
While those chairs may be going into hibernation soon, that shouldn’t mean the end of fun at the Union. There are a number of ways that academic staff can enjoy what the Union has to offer all year long.
Wisconsin Union benefits available to all UW–Madison staff using an active Wiscard include:
- Ability to purchase alcohol at Wisconsin Union-run dining locations (government-issued photo ID verifying you are 21 or older required)
- Discounts on most Wisconsin Union Theater tickets
- Discounts on Wisconsin Union annual and lifetime memberships
- Access to Wisconsin Union shared spaces
- Access to many Wisconsin Union events (some events may be members- or students-only)
The following discounts are available with the purchase of an annual or lifetime Wisconsin Union membership:
- $10 discount on Wheelhouse courses
- 10% discount on take-and-make Wheelhouse art kits
- Various discounts on Wheelhouse Studios studio passes
- 10% discount on recreation options at Sett Recreation at Union South
- 10% discount on Outdoor UW paddling rentals on Thursdays during paddling season
- Free gathering space rentals for personal, invitation-only events (reservations for weddings only available with lifetime membership)
The Wisconsin Union also offers free events and activities throughout the year, including:
- Free game rentals at Gekas Commons across from der Rathskeller at Memorial Union (available to UW-Madison students, staff, and faculty only)
- Free video and board game use at Sett Recreation
- Most of the Wisconsin Union’s more than 1,000 events are free each year, including free concerts, free tailgate celebrations, free film showings, free lectures, free game nights and more
- Free art exhibition viewing most of the year at Union South and Memorial Union