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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 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

Jan
27
Jan 27 - Feb 27 2026
Memorial Union
The Wisconsin Union Directorate Art Committee presents a curation of works from the Wisconsin Union Art Collection honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from the National Portrait Gallery. Dr. King is featured prominently just to the left of center, looking slightly left. A figure in robes in a pulpit is featured faintly behind Dr. King, a yellow and white bus with people entering is featured small in the lower left hand corner in front of Dr. King. The background is mainly white with some light blue.
Jan
30
Jan 30 - Mar 13 2026
Union South
A mixed-media visual work exhibition by Linnea Ryshke presented by the Wisconsin Union Directorate Art Committee in Gallery 1308, Union South.
A cut birch log with fine lines carved into it sits in front of a light blue painting. The painting has various shades of blue and white and resembles water rippling, a bird, or the sky, depending on the interpretation of the viewer.
Feb
13
Feb 13 2026 | 5 - 7pm
Armory and Gymnasium (Red Gym)
Ticketed Event
Make charcuterie boards with ingredients from around the world!
Valentine's Day themed charcuterie board
Feb
13
Feb 13 2026 | 6:30 - 8:15pm
Union South
WUD Film presents a screening of In the Mood for Love (2000)!
Still from film In the Mood for Love, man and woman stand in a dimly lit street.
Feb
13
Feb 13 2026 | 7 - 10pm
Memorial Union
The music of Michael Brenneis' Light Blue Quartet at the Rath!
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Feb
13
Feb 13 2026 | 9 - 11:15pm
Union South
WUD Film presents a screening of Pride & Prejudice (2005) with open captions!
Still from film Pride and Prejudice (2025).
Feb
14
Feb 14 2026 | 6:30 - 8:15pm
Union South
WUD Film presents a screening of The Wedding Banquet (2025) with open captions!
Poster for film The Wedding Banquet.
Feb
14
Feb 14 2026 | 9 - 11pm
Union South
WUD Film presents a screening of Romeo + Juliet (1996) with open captions!
Still from film Romeo + Juliet.
Feb
15
Feb 15 2026 | 5 - 9pm
Union South
Join WUD Games every Sunday in the Sett from 5-9 pm to meet new people and play games from our collection over over 100 unique board games, video games, and many more.
Crowd of people playing games in the Sett in Union South
Feb
16
Feb 16 2026 | 9:40am
Union South
Join us at Union South to watch UW athletes compete in the women's ice hockey Olympics semifinal matchup, and fuel up with snacks from WUD Global Connections for the day ahead!
Individuals watching a sports game in the Sett.