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

Blue Light Finds Me

Arts

Mar 20 - May 15 2026

Union South

The Wisconsin Union Directorate Art Committee presents Emme Alice Lipscomb's exhibition, Blue Light Finds Me, at Gallery 1308 in Union South

A photograph that is entirely Prussian blue in color, of a figure draped in a cloth or bedsheet to appear like a ghost, as the sheet seems to be blowing in the wind. The image is taken outside, with a natural background featuring trees and a hillside.

Apr

Imagine

Arts

Apr 10 - May 22 2026

Memorial Union

WUD Art presents Hideki Suzuki's exhibition featuring traditional Japanese masks in the Class of 1925 Gallery in Memorial Union

A grid of Japanese masks from Hideki Suzuki's exhibition: Imagine. The masks repeat diagonally and feature male and female faces, as well as a cat. The masks are decorative and ornate and slightly realistic, but also stylized in a traditional way.

Apr

Infrastructure Bodies/Injury Systems

Arts

Apr 10 - May 22 2026

Memorial Union

WUD Art and the Chazen Museum of Art proudly present Infrastructure Bodies/Injury Systems. An Exhibition by Anne E. Stoner, in the Main Gallery of Memorial Union.

An image from a camera looking at a busy street in a non-descript city. There is a timestamp in white text over a black box in the upper left-hand corner. People are moving quickly and are blurred due to the motion. The image is slightly grainy as it is taken from a surveillance camera. There are trees on the opposite side of the street, and buildings and lampposts on the side of the street the camera is on.a

Apr

WUD Games Committee Meeting

Games

Apr 15 2026 | 6 - 7pm

Union South

Come learn more about the Games Committee and get involved in building our community.

Apr

Interdisciplinary Arts Community Sessions (IACS) with Caroline Shaw

Apr 16 2026 | 2 - 3pm

Memorial Union

Experience an intimate encounter with Pulitzer Prize winner Caroline Shaw. Moderated by Maestro Oriol Sans.

Photo of Caroline Shaw with a green background.

Apr

WUD Global Connections Committee Meeting

Global Connections

Apr 16 2026 | 6 - 7pm

Memorial Union

Weekly committee meetings for Global Connections, where you get to plan events, discuss global topics, and meet new people! We meet every Thursday from 6 pm - 7 pm at Memorial Union. The specific room can be found on the Today in the Union (TITU) board.