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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

Mar
22
Mar 22 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
Mar
22
Mar 22 2026 | 5 - 9pm
Sett Recreation: Bowling + Games, Union South
Join WUD Global Connections and WUD Games for a Game Night focusing on games that are from around the world and the cultures around them! 
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Mar
22
Mar 22 2026 | 5 - 9pm
Sett Recreation: Bowling + Games, Union South
Join WUD Global Connections and WUD Games for a Game Night focusing on games that are from around the world and the cultures around them! 
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Mar
23
Mar 23 2026 | 10am - 12pm
Hamel Music Center
Doric String Quartet offers a shared creative master class for selected groups, drawing on their combined experience and collaborative artistry. Moderated by Sally Chisholm.
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Mar
23
Mar 23 2026 | 7 - 8pm
Union South
WUD Film invites UW-Madison students to be part of our committee.
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Mar
23
Mar 23 2026 | 7 - 8:30pm
Wisconsin Union Theater
Ticketed Event

The WUD Distinguished Lecture Series and College of Letters and Science are excited to welcome John Martinis. “John Martinis: Engineering the Quantum Future” is a Donald Kerst Lecture Series and will feature a 60-minute lecture followed by a 30-minute audience Q&A. This is a free event taking place in Memorial Union’s Shannon Hall at 7:00 pm on March 23rd.

 A headshot of John Martinis wearing a button down and grey blazer.
Mar
24
Mar 24 2026 | 5:30 - 6:30pm
Union South

Come learn about the WUD Cuisine Committee, participate in fun food related activities, and meet new people!

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Mar
24
Mar 24 2026 | 5:30 - 6:30pm
Union South
WUD Volunteer Action weekly committee meeting
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Mar
24
Mar 24 2026 | 6 - 7pm
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.

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Mar
25
Mar 25 2026 | 6 - 7pm
Union South
Come learn more about the Games Committee and get involved in building our community.
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