MEMORIAL UNION WEst WINg 2014 One of the most beloved and historic destinations on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus, the Memorial Union is treasured by generations of students and community members for its iconic spaces and lasting memories. With the recent completion of Phase I of the Memorial Union Reinvestment, the building now features reimagined spaces, dramatically improved accessibility and a whole host of other improvements. thanks to the invaluable input, patience and financial support of students, along with generous donations from the community, you can still do everything you’ve always loved doing at the Memorial Union. Now it’s all just a little bit easier — and better than ever. to adventures OutdOOr uW the neW hOme for outdoor recreation on campus, Outdoor UW is the University’s outlet to the great outdoors and home to Wisconsin Hoofers. This new space just off the Terrace combines state-of-the- art paddling and camping rentals with beginner-level courses and Hoofers clubs for enthusiasts. Also featuring a new lounge and a brand new boathouse, it just might become your new favorite summer spot. creation of the former space, complete with UW–Madison graduate student and Hoofers beautiful wood paneling and cozy furniture member Caroline Rose — it’s an impressive where students and patrons alike can meet piece of art, as well as a practical teaching tool. and relax. The original fireplace remains, rentals lending a special ambience, and the room With a new service desk at the front entrance, even features a variety of historic Hoofers just off the Terrace, Outdoor UW rentals are artifacts, including old skis and the historic now easier than ever. Whether canoes, Bradley canoe. kayaks, paddleboards or camping gear, much Chart rOOm of the rental equipment is brand new and can Outdoor UW’s largest meeting room, the be borrowed by the hour or by the day. Chart Room features meeting space for UW–Madison students and Union members any campus group. On the north wall hangs receive discounts on all Outdoor UW a relief map of Lake Mendota, created by equipment rentals. WIsCOnsIn hOOfers mendOta lOdge Along with central Hoofers offices A new lounge that sits mere steps away from that allow for more interaction between Lake Mendota and right at lake level, Mendota club leaders and advisors than previously Lodge offers stunning views of everything possible, the renovated west wing features happening on Madison’s greatest lake. Open new spaces for Hoofers clubs (including to all students every morning and afternoon, skiing, snowboarding, sailing, mountaineering, it’s a great spot for meeting friends or finding outing, scuba diving and riding) and an a quiet place to study — and the display upgraded, state-of-the-art boat shop housing various Hoofers awards and trophies designed to let students engage in the hands- makes it the perfect place for Hoofers clubs to on learning of boat repair and maintenance. meet at night. There’s even a new paint room, large enough harOld C. Bradley lOunge to accommodate sailboats! The Harold C. Bradley Lounge sits in the same location as the old lounge, and it’s a re- WheelhOuse studIOs WIth neW, versatile workspaces, flexible studio designs and classes for enthusiasts and dabblers alike, Wheelhouse Studios is the primary outlet for creativity on campus, melding the former Mini Courses and Craftshop into a vibrant new entity that invites every student to explore their inner artist. Wheelhouse Studios is first and foremost easy to sign up and use, offering everything from intimate classes to large, free projects like Free Art Fridays. The new studio spaces have been thoughtfully designed and organized to accommodate your mind a variety of DIY endeavors, from pottery and photography to glasswork, metal work, painting and screenprinting. to the extraordinary WIsCOnsIn unIOn theater a CenterpIeCe fOr the performing arts on campus since its opening in 1939, the Wisconsin Union Theater has hosted some of the most celebrated speakers and performances of the past 75 years. shannOn hall almost identically, honoring the Theater’s The main theater hall has now been fully historic “moderne” design. restored and modernized, featuring new, fredrIC marCh play CIrCle wider seats and upgraded acoustics and Fully equipped with the latest in-theater climate control systems for added comfort technology, the Fredric March Play Circle has and enjoyment. been completely rebuilt, bringing the space The expanded orchestra pit can now up to 21st century standards with advanced accommodate full orchestras, and a sprung lighting and sound. A versatile “black box” stage floor has been added to enhance dance space with retractable seats that provide the performances. While a host of technical flexibility to host a wider variety of events upgrades provide flexibility in the type of than ever before, the new Play Circle is an events the space can host and higher quality ideal space for intimate musical, dance or support for all performances, the new theatrical performances, with available Shannon Hall resembles the original space seating for up to 200 patrons. festIVal rOOm is an ideal space for dance, music and other Outfitted with a wood floor and large group rehearsals. windows to provide an abundance of natural dressIng rOOms and light, the Festival Room is a brand new two- BaCk-Of-hOuse story multi-purpose space in the lower level. Performers will find the new dressing rooms The room is sized to match the Shannon Hall and green room to be significant upgrades stage, accommodating rehearsals without from the old facilities for all performance having to take up space on the main stage. spaces. A new scene shop for set construction Available to all campus performance groups and performance staging offers an improved as well as those working directly with work environment and state-of-the-art Wisconsin Union Theater, the Festival Room facilities for every crew. UW Communications More of everything, better than ever a COmpletely renOVated Wisconsin shannOn sunset lOunge der stIftskeller windows directly serving the Terrace translate Union Theater, a larger, more flexible Fredric A beautiful new student lounge that also Located directly off Der Rathskeller, the to faster beverage service all summer long. March Play Circle, and the all-new Wheelhouse serves as an expanded Theater lobby during restored Der Stiftskeller has been preserved Class Of 1925 art gallery Studios and Outdoor UW are just a few of the shows, the new Shannon Sunset Lounge and renewed to better serve the students and The Class of 1925 Gallery has moved to a big improvements you’ll notice as you take features nano walls that provide stunning members who enjoy its warm environment new, fully accessible location on the second a look around the revitalized, re-energized views of Lake Mendota in every season. and social atmosphere. The popular pool floor, next to the Fredric March Play Circle. Memorial Union. And while you’re sure to In a nod to the heart of summer, the glass tables have been returned to the space, and A modern gallery space, the room is now appreciate the care we’ve taken to preserve walls of the lounge are designed to open all of the room’s iconic murals have been more able than ever to host a wide variety such a historic building, you’ll be amazed at up, connecting the space to the unbeatable restored and repainted. of art displays, hosted and coordinated by how the changes we’ve made have managed Memorial Union Terrace. A larger bar with increased capacity and the student-led Wisconsin Union Directorate to turn it into an even better space for arts, variety of beverage offerings means more Art Committee. entertainment and recreation than ever before. efficient service, and two new service UW Communications hamel famIly entrance. Staffed by student Information BrOWsIng lIBrary Guides through Campus & Visitor Relations, A favored study area, the second floor’s Hamel the desk will be open from early morning until Family Browsing Library has been renovated late at night, providing assistance to building to welcome the slightly more studious to patrons and campus guests alike. one of the quieter, more relaxing corners of WIsCOnsIn unIOn dIreCtOrate Memorial Union. and JOnes leadershIp Center Campus & COmmunIty The Wisconsin Union Directorate’s nine InfOrmatIOn desk committees create, promote and manage over A resource designed to improve accessibility 1,000 events every year. The directorate’s new and direct patrons to services and spaces office space includes the new home of the building-wide, a new Campus & Community Jones Leadership Center, offering seminars Information Desk is located on the first floor that provide students with information they Improvements designed to last of the Memorial Union’s new west wing, in the need to discover their leadership abilities in an new west lobby just inside the Langdon Street open, inclusive environment. adherIng tO the latest principles of their original appearance, with other areas green design and sustainable practices, the benefitting from the reuse of original stone Memorial Union Reinvestment was launched in and building materials wherever possible. 2012 to bring the Memorial Union up to code, paul Bunyan rOOm improve accessibility, and replace plumbing, While the renovated Paul Bunyan Room electrical and HVAC systems while maintaining will reopen in fall 2014, the famous murals the building’s historic integrity and preserving depicting various themes associated with its its most iconic spaces for decades to come. legendary namesake will not return just yet. Working closely with the State Historical Stored off-site for safekeeping from vibration Society to ensure proper preservation, during renovation, the murals won’t return spaces such as the Wisconsin Union Theater until the next phase of the Memorial Union were upgraded but carefully restored to Reinvestment concludes.