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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

Sep
26
Sep 26 - Nov 14 2025
Memorial Union
The Wisconsin Union Directorate Art Committee presents Meghan Sullivan's "This Little World" at Main Gallery in Memorial Union.
Two ceramic heads, they look aged and have a natural red clay color. The head on the right appears to have some growth on it, resembling mold or other plant life. The heads face slightly inward and are looking sightly upward. Both heads are included in Meghan Sullivan's "This Little World"
Sep
26
Sep 26 - Nov 14 2025
Memorial Union
The Wisconsin Union Directorate Art Committee presents Robert Jaeger's "Reflections on Confinement" at Class of 1925 Gallery in Memorial Union.
A child looks through glass at an enclosure in a zoo. There is a glass partition, on the other side birds are flying over a natural landscape, there are potentially some animals on the ground. The image is in black and white and very dramatic.
Nov
14
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
14
Nov 14 2025 | 4 - 6pm
Memorial Union Memorial Union
Come listen and chill to the wonderful music of Trio Soleil in the Rath
trio soleil
Nov
14
Nov 14 2025 | 5 - 7pm
Union South
Presented by WUD Cuisine & APIDASC: Eat dumplings from around the world and discuss the cultural diversity in dumpling-type foods.
Plates containing different dumpling type foods including gyoza, wontons, and empanadas.
Nov
14

Pokéswap Showdown

WUD Games
Nov 14 2025 | 5 - 9pm
Union South
Join WUD Games for a fun and low stakes Pokémon Tournament featuring a special mechanic!
Pokeswap SLide 2
Nov
14
Nov 14 2025 | 5:30 - 7pm
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
14

Volunteer Tie Blanket Making

Volunteer Opportunity
Nov 14 2025 | 6 - 7:30pm
Union South
Create tie blankets to donate to the Ronald McDonald House!
blue plaid tie blanket draped on ground
Nov
14
Nov 14 2025 | 6:15 - 8:30pm
Union South
WUD Film presents a screening of Good Will Hunting (1997) with open captions!
Film poster for Good Will Hunting.
Nov
14

Samosa and Paint

Global Connections
Nov 14 2025 | 7 - 9pm
Memorial Union
Culture meets creativity! Dive into Nepalese traditions, decorate clay pots or craft paper flower malas—plus enjoy free samosas and mango lassi. Open to all students.
three people smiling with food in front of them and colorful background