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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

Jan
27
Jan 27 - Feb 27 2026
Memorial Union
The Wisconsin Union Directorate Art Committee presents a curation of works from the Wisconsin Union Art Collection honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from the National Portrait Gallery. Dr. King is featured prominently just to the left of center, looking slightly left. A figure in robes in a pulpit is featured faintly behind Dr. King, a yellow and white bus with people entering is featured small in the lower left hand corner in front of Dr. King. The background is mainly white with some light blue.
Jan
30
Jan 30 - Mar 13 2026
Union South
A mixed-media visual work exhibition by Linnea Ryshke presented by the Wisconsin Union Directorate Art Committee in Gallery 1308, Union South.
A cut birch log with fine lines carved into it sits in front of a light blue painting. The painting has various shades of blue and white and resembles water rippling, a bird, or the sky, depending on the interpretation of the viewer.
Feb
16
Feb 16 2026 | 9:40am
Union South
Join us at Union South to watch UW athletes compete in the women's ice hockey Olympics semifinal matchup against Sweden. Fuel up with snacks from WUD Global Connections 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

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

WUD Cuisine Icon 4c 01 v10
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
Feb
19
Feb 19 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.
students watching presentation on screen in a cream colored room
Feb
19
Feb 19 2026 | 6:30 - 8pm
Union South
WUD Film & the Havens Wright Center for Social Justice present a screening of The Librarians (2025)
Poster for film The Librarians