Wisconsin Union Directorate

What Is Wisconsin Union Directorate?

The Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) is the 100%-student led board for the Wisconsin Union, bringing you over 1,000 events annually in the Unions and outdoors through Hoofers. With 12 committees ranging from Film to Cuisine, and six outdoor clubs, there is an opportunity for every student to explore their interests, gain a one-of-a-kind leadership experience, and forge community to create their unique campus legacy!

Lead Your Union:

WUD Officers and Directors ensure that there are always fun and engaging experiences for campus. These leaders are responsible for organizing committees that plan and promote a diverse array of events and opportunities to enrich the campus and greater Madison community.

Want to plan events with us? Learn how to get involved here.

Want even more involvement? Join a Union Council subcommittee! All UW-Madison students, staff and faculty members, and alumni are welcome to attend any subcommittee's meetings. Meeting dates and times can be found here.

These (mostly free) events, sponsored by Wisconsin Union Directorate committees, are intended for UW-Madison students, faculty, staff and Union members and guests.

Get Connected!

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Get Texts about Events!

Text WUD to 71444

Officers Of The Union:

Adeline Wood - President

Heewone Lim- Vice President of Internal Relations

Isabelle Bubnick- Vice President of External Relations

Tess Purin- Vice President of Resources and Operations

Contact Us

directorate@union.wisc.edu

Memorial Union, Room 5231
800 Langdon St.
Madison, WI 53706

Union South, Room 235
1308 W Dayton St.
Madison, WI 53715

Upcoming Events

Nov

Disconnections

Art

Nov 14 2025 - Jan 16 2026

Union South

A video-based exhibition by Claudia Krogmeier presented by the Wisconsin Union Directorate Art Committee at Gallery 1308 in Union South

A female-presenting person who is reaching towards the viewer, with their hand partially obscuring their face. The image is very pixelated, consisting of geometric shapes rather than a clear image. The image becomes more unintelligible the closer the viewer gets to it. The image is white and green, the same colors found throughout the Union Website.

Nov

Somebodies

Art

Nov 21 2025 - Jan 23 2026

Memorial Union

A mixed-media visual work exhibition by Russ White presented by the Wisconsin Union Directorate Art Committee in Memorial Union's Main Gallery

An artwork of a man crawling out of a yellow parallelogram. Some body parts are abstracted in various colors like red and green, in a scribbly, messy, and abstract way. His leg is only a blue outline, while his torso is hyper-realistic. From Russ White's exhibition, "Somebodies".

Nov

The Mind Plays Tricks on You, You Play Tricks Back

Art

Nov 21 2025 - Jan 23 2026

Memorial Union

Jason Ruhl's Mixed-Media Collage Exhibition in the Class of 1925 Gallery In Memorial Union

A mixed media collage by Jason Ruhl from the exhibition "The Mind Plays Tricks on You, You Play Tricks Back". It mainly consists of neutral colors, with some portions of blue, and smaller portions of red and orange. The shape is geometric, yet irregular, with varied geometric shapes and thin lines protruding from the main form.

Dec

WUD Games Committee Meeting

WUD Games

Dec 10 2025 | 6 - 7pm

Union South

Come learn more about the Games Committee and get involved in building our community.

Dec

Sugar Cookie Decorating

Dec 10 2025 | 6 - 7:30pm

Union South

Join WUD Global Connections for cookie decorating to celebrate winter & the holidays before finals! Come hang out and decompress with holiday music and sugar cookie decorating.

Dec

Finals Fuel To-Go

Wellness

Dec 11 2025 | 5 - 7pm

Union South

Take a break from the finals grind and join us in the Well for a relaxing study day designed to help you recharge and refocus. Students will have the chance to build their own finals meal kit and put together a personalized care package.

Finals Fuel To-Go with WUD Wellness and WUD Cuisine. Study space, self-care kit, and meal kit.

Dec

Game Awards Watch Party and Bingo Night

WUD Games

Dec 11 2025 | 6:30 - 10:30pm

Union South

Join WUD Games and unwind from finals with a watch party and bingo night for this year’s Game Awards! Food will be provided!!

Dec

Día de Las Velitas

Global Connections

Dec 12 2025 | 6 - 9pm

Memorial Union

Celebrate the Colombian holiday Días de las Velitas with us! Come enjoy authentic Colombian food, music, and activities as we honor this beautiful tradition and bring a little extra warmth to the start of winter.

dia de las velitas graphic with colorful candles and logos on the bottom

Dec

Fall 2025 Communication Arts Showcase

Film

Dec 13 2025 | 7 - 10pm

Union South

WUD Film, the Department of Communication Arts, and Cinematheque present the annual Fall Communication Arts Showcase.

Dec

WUD DLS Committee Meeting

Lecture & Discussion

Dec 16 2025 | 5:45 - 6:45pm

Memorial Union

Since 1987, Wisconsin Union Directorate Distinguished Lecture Series (DLS) has contributed to broadening the educational experience of UW–Madison students and the community by bringing the smartest, most engaging, and influential people to campus, to encourage thought-provoking conversations and ideas. Through DLS-sponsored lectures and collaborations, we strive to achieve our mission of seeking and spreading powerful ideas, while also allowing the passionate and dedicated students on our committee to be exposed to a diverse and vibrant array of people, backgrounds, and ideas.