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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

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 | 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 | 9:30am
Union South
Join us at Union South to watch women’s hockey take center stage as UW athletes compete on the highest stage in a semifinal matchup, and fuel up with breakfast for the day ahead!
Individuals watching a sports game in the Sett.
Feb
16
Feb 16 2026 | 7 - 8pm
Union South
WUD Film invites UW-Madison students to learn more about film programming opportunities with us this year!
WUD Film committee logo of a white film projector illustration in a dark grey circle
Feb
17
Feb 17 2026 | 5:30 - 6:30pm
Union South
WUD Volunteer Action weekly committee meeting
students watching a presentation lead by wud volunteer action presdient
Feb
17

WUD DLS Committee Meeting

Lecture & Discussion
Feb 17 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.

Amer Zahr
Feb
18
Feb 18 2026 | 6 - 7pm
Union South
Come learn more about the Games Committee and get involved in building our community.
A group of people looking at a screen