Making Winter Fun
An Evolution of the Union's Winter Carnival
Winter programming at the Union started in the 1940s with a 10-day festival including ski jumping, ice carving, and a ball. The winter festivities continue today with new traditions including a snowboarding contest, an inflatable Statue of Liberty on Lake Mendota, and more.
Check out the video for more about the Winter Carnival.
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Video: Evolution of the Winter Carnival
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Mini Courses
ca. 1980-1989 — A large ballon on Lake Mendota advertises the Wisconsin Union Mini Courses during Winter Carnival.
Image courtesy of the UW-Madison Archives, #2017s01122.
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The New Lady Liberty
2018 – The Wisconsin Hoofers resurrected Lady Liberty with an inflatable replica on Lake Mendota, debuted during Winter Carnival.
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Ice Skating
Women pause to pose for a photo in front of the Red Gym while ice skating on a skating rink on Library Mall.
Image courtesy of the UW-Madison Archives, #S12109.
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Winter Carnival
1986 — Activities on Lake Mendota during the 1986 Winter Carnival at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Memorial Union is in the background.
Image courtesy of the UW-Madison Archives, #S00870.