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Memorial Union
800 Langdon St.
Madison, WI 53706
608-265-3000
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Union South
227 N. Randall Ave.
Madison, WI 53715
608-263-2600
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What’s New?

New information from the Design Committee on "Wisconsin Union Redevelopment" (Powerpoint)

Broad Scope Program posted to Overview page

Fridays After Class (FAC)
Socials at 5 pm
Project Office, 1st Floor, Memorial Union

Free Beverages & Snacks!
Come and get updates on the building project to
construct a new, "green" south campus union
and renovate and upgrade Memorial Union.

or drop by Union South on Tuesdays
3 to 5 pm
to do the same!

Design Advisory Group Kickoffs
We will be kicking off meetings for each of the Design Advisory Groups (DAGs) this week (see list below)! These groups will consult directly with the architectural team about various aspects of the new south campus union. Don't worry if you feel behind or in the dark-- we will help you catch up on all of our progress at each meeting. Feel free to show up to any and all, and don't hesitate to bring a few friends. All meetings will be in the Project Office of Memorial Union (1st floor, across from the Rathskeller). If you have any questions, let me know.

David Christopher
WUI Involvement Coordinator
unionbuildingproject@gmail.com

Design Advisory Group Meetings: (Weekly Through April)
Project Office, 1st Floor (next to the Trophy Room)

Tuesdays
6-7:30 pm: Foodservice and Retail
8-9:30 pm: Indoor/Outdoor Recreation

Wednesdays
5-6:30 pm: Programming and Operations
7-8:30 pm: Leadership and Involvement

Thursdays
5-6:30 pm: Site Design
7-8:30 pm: Sustainability

Fridays
3-4:30 pm: Interior Design and Art

Live Blog
On April 7, the Design Team will be conducting "live blogs" in Union South and Memorial Union.

Thanks to everyone who participated ini the campus-wide survey!
On April 8 the Design Team will receive the results of the all campus survey sent out in March to measure what students, faculty and staff would like to see in a new south campus union. Details to come.

""Several sub-committees of the Design Committee have been meeting and analyzing various ideas for many key design aspects and functions. In doing so, they are reviewing examples of existing spaces in student unions and other facilities around the country as well as seeking input from campus registered student organizations and Union staff concerning needs, space and amenities. For information to get involved, contact David Christopher, student involvement coordinator, at unionbuildingproject@gmail.com.

Updates from these sub-committees are included in the Design Committee updates.

This information will form the foundation of design elements forwarded to the architects.



Hetzel“The idea of shared governance – students and staff working together to address issues and solve problems involving the Wisconsin Union – is alive and well within the early stages of the building project. Students are chairing most of the sub-committees, gathering information, doing research and discussing with other students to determine how the new south campus union will function and its makeup.”
—Shayna Hetzel, 2006-07 Wisconsin Union President
Graduate Assistant