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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

Dec
05
Dec 5 2025 | 8:15 - 11:15pm
Union South
WUD Film presents a screening of Heat (1995)!
Still from film Heat (1995), three men stand in action.
Dec
06

Milwaukee Volunteer Day Trip

Volunteer Opportunity
Dec 6 2025 | 7:15am - 5:30pm
Cancelled
Union South
A trip to Milwaukee to volunteer at Winter Bites and explore the Milwaukee Public Market.
produce and canned goods on a table surface
Dec
06

Christkindlmarket Field Trip

Cuisine & Dining
Dec 6 2025 | 8:30am - 6pm
Sold Out
Union South
Ticketed Event
Join us for a field trip to the Christkindlmarket in Chicago.
Chicago Christkindlmarket Sign
Dec
06
Dec 6 2025 | 5 - 8pm
Join WUD games for a cross-game treasure hunt including Minecraft, Terraria, and more. The progression unlocks will be in different places or even unlocked in a different game. Meet new people and work together to complete these classic titles with a new twist.
6 dots overlapping in red, yellow, green, blue, pink, orange.
Dec
06
Dec 6 2025 | 6 - 8pm
Union South
WUD Film presents a screening of Love Actually (2003) with open captions!
Still from film Love Actually, man and woman stand in Christmas attire as snow falls.
Dec
06
Dec 6 2025 | 7 - 10pm
Union South Union South
WUD Music is hosting our first student showcase! Badgerpalooza is an extravagant two-day show featuring an amazing variety of the wonderful talent at UW Madison.
Badgerpalooza: A Student Music Showcase
Dec
06
Dec 6 2025 | 7 - 10pm
Union South Union South
WUD Music is hosting our first student showcase! Badgerpalooza is an extravagant two-day show featuring an amazing variety of the wonderful talent at UW Madison.
Badgerpalooza: A Student Music Showcase
Dec
06
Dec 6 2025 | 9 - 11:30pm
Union South
WUD Film presents a screening of Die Hard (1988) with open captions!
Still from film Die Hard (1988), Man with gun ducks behind explosion.
Dec
07
Dec 7 2025 | 12 - 3:30pm
Union South
Volunteer at GiGi's playhouse holiday party on December 7th!
GiGi's Holiday party participants and volunteers interacting at and enjoying the party
Dec
07
Dec 7 2025 | 3 - 4:30pm
Memorial Union
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.
decorated gingerbread cookies