Distinguished Lecture Series
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.
Have an idea of a speaker you want DLS to bring next year?
All events sponsored by WUD Distinguished Lecture Series are intended for UW-Madison students, faculty, staff and Union members and guests.
Get In Touch
Gretchen Trast, Director
dls@union.wisc.edu
Committee Meetings
Mondays during the semester at 6pm (Memorial Union, check TITU)
Upcoming Events
March 4th | 7:30pm
An Evening with Tarana Burke
Memorial Union
Join DLS, the Jones Leadership Center and Men Against Sexual Assault for a lecture and Q&A with Tarana Burke!
April 4th | 7:00pm
An Evening with Steven Canals
Union South
Join DLS and the GSCC for a moderated Q&A with producer Steven Canals.
April 8th | 7:30pm
An Evening with Jamaica Kincaid
Union South
Join us for a one hour lecture and a 30 minute Q&A with Antiguan-American author Jamaica Kincaid!
April 16th | 7:00pm
An Evening with Angela Davis
Memorial Union
Join us for a one-hour lecture and 30-minute Q&A with Angela Davis.
