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2. Wisconsin Union History & Mission • The Wisconsin Union is recognized as one of the top unions in the nation • More than 50% of the students donated $50 each to build the original Union—equivalent to $583 today! • Mission of the Wisconsin Union: Making lifetime connections to campus, one person at a time

3. Current Status: MEMORIAL UNION • Deferred maintenance issues • Many original systems from 1928 are in need of replacement (electrical, plumbing, etc.) No central AC • Life safety issues • Sprinklers and fire alarm systems either non-existent or antiquated • Lack of wheelchair accessibility • Lack of adequate space • Art storage below water table in the basement • Inadequate employee workspace

4. Proposed Changes: MEMORIAL UNION • New heating, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, fire safety and technology upgrades throughout • A new accessible entrance on Langdon Street and installation of additional elevators/ramps • Theater Wing Expansion • Expanded Hoofers lakefront presence • New student study lounge & event space • Expanded upper level terrace • New employee workspace including locker rooms, breakroom, etc.

5. Current Status: UNION SOUTH • Students indicate they feel the building is cold, sterile, uninviting and it is therefore underutilized • Campus-wide surveys, focus groups, and open forums • Too small to meet the growing demand • 1300 RSO requests denied on an annual basis • Structure is not suited for expansion • Renovation required will rival the cost of new construction • Wisconsin Institute for Discovery opens across the street in 2009 bringing thousands of new students, faculty and staff to this area of campus

6. Proposed Changes: NEW south campus Union • New employee workspace-includes locker rooms, breakrooms, etc. • Sustainable “green” building – UW Madison’s first • 1st of Big Ten and 1st of UW system • An urban center that provides entertainment, recreation and food • A true home for SOAR • Large event space—dances, etc. • Pedestrian, bicycle, & light-rail friendly • Lounge space with a skyline view of downtown Madison • Preserving State jobs and catering to STUDENTS’ interests and needs

7. Project Costs *Campus amenities including parking and guestrooms are not funded by student segregated fees

8. Projected Timeline • Phase I (2008-2010) New South Campus Union Construction Memorial Union Theater Wing Restoration & Renovation • Phase 2 (2010-2012) Memorial Union Central Wing Restoration • Phase 3 (2012-2014) Memorial Union Commons Wing Restoration

9. Opportunities to get involved! • DESIGN COMMITTEE • This committee, with a student majority, has been chartered by Union Council. There are 7 student seats available—3 through ASM and 4 through the Wisconsin Union • STREET TEAM/ GET OUT THE VOTE • Contact: Tristan Sather ttsather@wisc.edu or Travis Slattery tslattery@wisc.edu • VOLUNTEER • Students Contact: Stephanie Krubsackskrubsack@wisc.edu • Staff Contact:Roberta Mecum rmmecum@wisc.edu

10. Other Contact Information • Shayna Hetzel-Union President shaynahetzel@wisc.edu • Mark Guthier-Union Director mcguthier@wisc.edu • Angela Peters-Student Manager aepeters1@wisc.edu • Gwen Drury-Facilities Plan Assistant masterplan@union.wisc.edu

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