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Mar
24

WUD DLS Committee Meeting

Lecture & Discussion
Mar 24 2026 | 5:45 - 6:45pm
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
Mar
31

WUD DLS Committee Meeting

Lecture & Discussion
Mar 31 2026 | 5:45 - 6:45pm
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
Apr
07

WUD DLS Committee Meeting

Lecture & Discussion
Apr 7 2026 | 5:45 - 6:45pm
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
Apr
09
Apr 9 2026 | 7:30 - 9:30pm
Wisconsin Union Theater
Ticketed Event
20x GRAMMY-winning jazz guitarist Pat Metheny continues to be one of the brightest stars of the jazz community, dedicating time to both his own projects and those of emerging artists and established veterans alike.
Photo of Pat Metheny.
Apr
14

WUD DLS Committee Meeting

Lecture & Discussion
Apr 14 2026 | 5:45 - 6:45pm
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
Apr
16
Apr 16 2026 | 7:30 - 9:30pm
Wisconsin Union Theater
Ticketed Event
The Attacca Quartet and Pulitzer Prize winner Caroline Shaw team up for a performance of cutting-edge music that proves that the future of classical music is bright.
Square photo of Attacca quartet members smiling in front of a light blue background
Apr
21

WUD DLS Committee Meeting

Lecture & Discussion
Apr 21 2026 | 5:45 - 6:45pm
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
Apr
25
Apr 25 2026 | 8am - Apr 26 2026 | 5pm
Memorial Union
Course Fee
Outdoor UW is sponsoring a Wilderness First Aid certification course through NOLS Wilderness Medicine.
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Apr
28

WUD DLS Committee Meeting

Lecture & Discussion
Apr 28 2026 | 5:45 - 6:45pm
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
Apr
30
Apr 30 2026 | 7:30 - 9:30pm
Wisconsin Union Theater
Ticketed Event
With some 29 GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY awards between them, legends Chucho Valdés and Paquito D’Rivera reunite on a tour celebrating their 60-year friendship.
Photo of Chucho Valdes and Paquito D'Rivera standing next to each other with arms crossed, both wearing colorful patterned shirts