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Students Celebrate Spring Break by Giving Back
Nov29

Students Celebrate Spring Break by Giving Back

By: Ava McNarney For one week every spring, thousands of undergrads flock to the beach in search of respite from the day-to-day of college life. But that isn’t the only way to spend the week, especially for those looking for a way to make new friends and give back – while still traveling someplace new and exciting.  Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Alternative Breaks Committee takes University of Wisconsin–Madison students all...

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A Backstage Pass to WUD Music
Jun16

A Backstage Pass to WUD Music

A lot of elements must come together to make a concert great: an exciting band, an energetic crowd, a cool venue, a good sound system. However, you might have never considered the work it takes behind the scenes to put on a successful show and make sure everything runs smoothly throughout the night. The student-run Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Music Committee, made up of about 40 members, books and plans acts that perform at der...

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Former WUD President Readies Herself for the Real World
Jul22

Former WUD President Readies Herself for the Real World

Entering the workforce is a daunting process for many new graduates, but Sarah Bergman is hitting the ground running. Sarah has just finished her presidency of the Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) and her last semester as an undergraduate at UW-Madison this spring. In a few months she’ll be starting her residency with City Year, a leadership program where she’ll be teaching severely underprivileged children in Chicago. Until then,...

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All to Do with a Day at the Terrace
Jun24

All to Do with a Day at the Terrace

At one point we’ve all found ourselves at the Terrace, wishing we could spend the whole day there. Fortunately, that’s easier than you think. With the help of our fishy friend Union Shark, Terrace Views has curated an entire day of activities to take advantage of on the Terrace so there’s never a dull moment. Morning: Grab a Cup of Coffee from Peet’s Coffee & Tea and Explore Your Surroundings  There’s...

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Student Leadership: Road Trip Edition
Jun24

Student Leadership: Road Trip Edition

A five-day road trip with 34 others whom you’ve never met before may seem like a recipe for disaster, but, this group of student leaders found it impactful. Wisconsin Union Directorate (WUD) Alternative Breaks Committee presents the Wisconsin Experience Bus Trip (WEBT). This annual, week-long trip brings UW-Madison student leaders together from a range of different campus offices with the goal to enact the Wisconsin Idea by...

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