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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 create campus community through every season!

 

How to Join a WUD Committee?

Join the Wisconsin Union Directorate and become part of a student-led committee that brings ideas, events, and experiences to Union spaces. With 12 committees spanning a variety of interests, there’s an opportunity to find a committee that fits your passions and goals. 

To become a Committee Member, simply attend a meeting! Meeting times can be found on each committee's individual page. 

As a member, you’ll work alongside other students, help plan and execute programs, contribute your ideas, and gain valuable leadership and teamwork experience. Whether you're looking to meet new people, explore your passions, or create campus community, WUD Committee membership is a great place to start!

 

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:

Jordan Waters - President

Anvika Annyapu- Vice President of Internal Relations

Ruby Royston - Vice President of External Relations

Nandini Anantha- 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

Nov
04
Nov 4 2026 | 6 - 7pm
Union South
WUD Volunteer Action weekly committee meeting.
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Nov
04
Nov 4 2026 | 6 - 7pm
Union South
Join Wednesday Night Game Committee to meet new people, share your ideas, help shape the club’s future, and gain valuable leadership and teamwork experience. 🎲
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Nov
04
Nov 4 2026 | 6 - 7pm
Memorial Union
Join WUD Lit on Wednesdays from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. to discuss the literary arts, plan committee programming, and work on our three student-run publications!
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Nov
04
Nov 4 2026 | 7pm
Join us on BGA to play board games online!
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Nov
05
Nov 5 2026 | 6:30 - 7:30pm
Memorial Union
Come join us in the decision-making and facilitating of exhibitions in our Union Galleries and learn about the gallery and curation world!
WUD Art Committee Logo
Nov
05
Nov 5 2026 | 7 - 8:55pm
Union South
WUD Film presents an advance screening of Focker-in-Law (2026) with open captions.
Two individuals sitting down in a dim room. One is strapped to a lie detector machine and the other is examining them and writing on a piece of paper
Nov
06

Spelling Bee Contest

Global Connections
Nov 6 2026 | 6 - 7:45pm
Union South
Join WUD GloCo for a Midwestern themed Spelling Bee! Test your knowledge of how to spell words revolving around Midwest culture and typography. Compete to win free ice cream!
WUD Global Connections Spelling Bee
Nov
06
Nov 6 2026 | 6:30 - 8:20pm
Union South
WUD Film presents a screening of The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014) with open captions.
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Nov
06
Nov 6 2026 | 9 - 10:57pm
Union South
WUD Film presents a screening of The Invite (2026) with open captions.
four people sit in a living room laughing and talking
Nov
07
Nov 7 2026 | 9:15am - 12pm
Tree planting in local community.
Pink background with small icons of a small sapling and shovel in dirt. Large green tree with brown trunk graphic. Black Volunteer Action Committee logo on base of trunk with hands making a heart shape. Words on green portion of tree state "Tree Planting w/ Wisconsin EcoLatinos. Saturday, November 7th. 9:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Wright Middle School. Registration required