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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

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
27
Jan 27 2026 | 5:30 - 7pm
Memorial Union
Practice printmaking skills and create visual art with WUD Lit as part of MLK Celebration Week.
Stone of Hope Quote on a stone wall
Jan
27
Jan 27 2026 | 5:30 - 6:30pm
Union South
WUD Volunteer Action weekly committee meeting
students watching a presentation lead by wud volunteer action presdient
Jan
27

WUD DLS Committee Meeting

Lecture & Discussion
Jan 27 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
Jan
28
Jan 28 2026 | 1:30 - 3pm
Hamel Music Center
Come witness maestro mastery in the new year’s first installment of the Interdisciplinary Arts Community Sessions.
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 1200x800
Jan
28
Jan 28 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
Jan
28
Jan 28 2026 | 6 - 8pm
Union South
Ticketed Event
Shared meal with facilitated panel conversation connecting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s advocacy for basic human rights to today’s food equity challenges and service opportunities. *This event is part of the MLK Celebration: Stone of Hope Week of Events
Stone of Hope stone statue of MLK
Jan
28
Jan 28 2026 | 6 - 8pm
Union South
Ticketed Event
Shared meal with facilitated panel conversation connecting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s advocacy for basic human rights to today’s food equity challenges and service opportunities. *This event is part of the MLK Celebration: Stone of Hope Week of Events
Stone of Hope stone statue of MLK
Jan
28
Jan 28 2026 | 7 - 8pm
An opportunity to be matched for WUD Games' Board Games Arena (BGA) account for the semester
Images include the WUD Games logo and the BGA Logo for decorative effect
Jan
29
Jan 29 2026 | 2:30 - 3:30pm
Memorial Union
A conversation with Digable Planets and MIKE moderated by Dr. Jonathan Øverby This event is part of the MLK Celebration: Stone of Hope Week of Events
Digable Planets