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Memorial Union
800 Langdon St.
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 265-3000
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Welcome!

Terrace Pier The Wisconsin Union is known as the heart and soul of the University of Wisconsin-Madison; it’s the social, cultural, and recreational center of campus. Comprised of two buildings – Memorial Union, on the shore of Lake Mendota, and Union South, near Camp Randall, plus outlying delis across campus – the Union serves as a daily gathering place for students, faculty, staff, community members, and visitors.

As the Division of Social Education for UW-Madison, the Union has been uniting the academic and social lives of the University for over 75 years. It’s a place where students come to connect and feel comfortable as well as to learn outside of the classroom. Thousands of students have cultivated an interest in the arts, developed strong leadership skills, and formed lasting and rewarding relationships through their involvement with the Union.

The Union also links the campus to the community by offering world-class performances at the Wisconsin Union Theater, hundreds of non-credit Mini Courses, Hoofers outdoor recreation programs, and nearly 1000 events annually including prominent lecturers, films, and music. Through its tradition of providing exceptional programs and services combined with an open, welcoming environment, the Union creates lifetime connections to the University, one person at a time.

Who we are...

Our Vision:
To be the heart and soul of this great University

Our Mission:
Making lifetime connections on the campus, one person at a time

Our Values:

Respect The Wisconsin Union values respect for all people, history and traditions. Through openness, we will create, nurture and maintain diverse and civil relationships within our university and world communities.
Relationships The Wisconsin Union values and depends upon the building of diverse relationships between students, staff and the community. Our strong partnerships allow us to give individualized attention to our customers and guests, creating lifelong connections.
Leadership Through our tradition of providing exceptional services and experiences, we create opportunities for developing and nurturing leaders.
Learning We value out-of-classroom learning as an integral part of a great education. We promote lifelong learning that challenges the university community to maximize its potential.
Performance We are committed to efficient and ethical business systems, superior customer service and strong financial performance.

Wisconsin Union Strategic Plan 2009-2012

Strategic Plan: 2009–2014
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration