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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

Dec
06
Dec 6 2025 | 5 - 8pm
Join WUD games for a cross-game treasure hunt including Minecraft, Terraria, and more. The progression unlocks will be in different places or even unlocked in a different game. Meet new people and work together to complete these classic titles with a new twist.
6 dots overlapping in red, yellow, green, blue, pink, orange.
Dec
06
Dec 6 2025 | 6 - 8pm
Union South
WUD Film presents a screening of Love Actually (2003)!
Still from film Love Actually, man and woman stand in Christmas attire as snow falls.
Dec
06
Dec 6 2025 | 7 - 10pm
Union South Union South
WUD Music is hosting our first student showcase! Badgerpalooza is an extravagant two-day show featuring an amazing variety of the wonderful talent at UW Madison.
Badgerpalooza: A Student Music Showcase
Dec
06
Dec 6 2025 | 7 - 10pm
Union South Union South
WUD Music is hosting our first student showcase! Badgerpalooza is an extravagant two-day show featuring an amazing variety of the wonderful talent at UW Madison.
Badgerpalooza: A Student Music Showcase
Dec
06
Dec 6 2025 | 9 - 11:30pm
Union South
WUD Film presents a screening of Die Hard (1988) with open captions!
Still from film Die Hard (1988), Man with gun ducks behind explosion.
Dec
07
Dec 7 2025 | 12 - 3:30pm
Union South
Volunteer at GiGi's playhouse holiday party on December 7th!
GiGi's Holiday party participants and volunteers interacting at and enjoying the party
Dec
07
Dec 7 2025 | 5 - 9pm
Union South
Join WUD Games every Sunday in the Sett from 5-9 pm to meet new people and play games from our collection over over 100 unique board games, video games, and many more.
Crowd of people playing games in the Sett in Union South
Dec
08

WUD GloCo Committee Meetings

Global Connections
Dec 8 2025 | 6 - 7pm
Memorial Union Memorial Union
Weekly committee meetings for Global Connections, where you get to plan events, discuss global topics, and meet new people! We meet every Monday from 6 pm - 7 pm at Memorial Union. The specific room can be found on the Today in the Union (TITU) board.
Outside of Union South, pumpkin carving event.
Dec
09
Dec 9 2025 | 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
Dec
09

WUD DLS Committee Meeting

Lecture & Discussion
Dec 9 2025 | 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.

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