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We are a committee focused on connecting international and domestic students through fun, educational, international and multicultural events at the Wisconsin Union and Union South! Get Involved:
Global Connection Committee meetings: Every Wednesday from 7-8 at Memorial Union

ACS meetings: Every Friday from 3:30-5 at Prairie Fire (Union South)

Find out when our special events are: https://union.wisc.edu/get-involved/wud/global-connections/

04/18/2026

WUD World Wide is TOMORROW! Join us from 1 - 6 PM at Memorial Union as we celebrate our international festival by having performances, food samples, and crafts. Not sure where to start with your WWW exploration? See the guide above to help! Have more questions about the event? See our two info desks anytime from 1 - 6 during the event. We will see you tomorrow!

04/13/2026

We are excited to announce and spotlight this year's WUD World Wide performers! Join us April 19th from 1 - 6 pm @ Memorial Union where performance groups will take center stage at the Rathskeller, Play Circle, and Great Hall. See the performance schedule below.

FASO Kumantayo - 1 pm Rathskeller

Saaz - 1:30 pm Rathskeller

Smith Step Squad - 2 pm Play Circle

EESA Dance Team - 2:30 pm Great Hall

Wisconsin Vira - 3 pm Great Hall

Grupo Folklorico - 3:30 pm Play Circle

FASO Tinikling - 4 pm Play Circle

Madison Rueda - 4:30 pm Great Hall

Columbian Badgers - 5 pm Play Circle

Fuego Dance Crew - 5:30 pm Great Hall

02/20/2026

CUPS OF CULTURE IS NEXT FRIDAY from 5-7 Varisty Hall Union South! This semesters theme: Juice! 🧃

11/10/2025

We are hosting our annual international festival (WUD World Wide), and we’re looking for student performers to help us celebrate the range of cultures on campus. Whether you’re a solo artist or part of a group, this is your chance to shine!
WHEN: Sunday, April 19th
WHERE: Memorial Union (performances in the Rathskeller & Play Circle)
WHY: To celebrate global cultures through performance, food, and fashion
WHO: Dancers, musicians, spoken word artists, ensembles — any student performing artist!

Each performance will be 30 minutes, and all styles and traditions are welcome.

🚨 Submissions close DECEMBER 8TH @ 11:59 PM! Link in bio!

10/15/2025

Join us for Pumpkin Carving on October 22nd from 3 PM - 6 PM!

Whether you’re with friends or making new ones, come enjoy the fun and sip on warm drinks. Enter our carving contest for a chance to win a special prize. (Supplies are limited, so be sure to get there early!) 🎃☕️

We are also looking for volunteers to join us, where you can help set up or check people in!

Event Details: Pumpkin Carving
Location: Outside of Union South
Time: October 22nd | 3pm - 6pm

09/22/2025

Fall semester is fully upon us, so that means new meeting time! Join us every Monday from 6pm-7pm (unless noted otherwise) for committee meetings at Memorial Union! ✈️
You get to help us plan events, discuss global topics, play games, and meet new people! 🌏

Weekly on Mondays | 6pm to 7pm | Memorial Union.

09/18/2025

Meet the leadership team behind Global Connections for 2025-2026!
We are excited to work together with y’all to create and plan experiences for the campus! ✈️

We are looking for one more associate director for this year, so if you want to be part of the leadership team we have the application in bio! no experience necessary 🫶

09/14/2025

Join us tomorrow to kickoff our first meeting of the semester!

We will be playing jeopardy, discussing what Global Connections, how you can get involved, and giving out some candy! 🍬🌍

Time: Monday, September 15th, 6pm - 7pm.
Location: Memorial Union | Board Room (3rd floor east).

09/08/2025

Join this collaboration between WUD Global Connections and WUD Cuisine, and taste teas from around the world. Work with others to guess the flavor and win a prize!

Location: Union South | Varsity Hall 1.
Time: Saturday, September 13th, 4pm - 6pm.

09/04/2025

Apply for WUD Global Connections - Wisconsin Experiences AD! This is a great way to get involved on campus and at the Union. No experience is necessary! 🐄🌎

This is a great experience to gain leadership experience, meet new people in GloCo and WUD, and plan memorable events on campus such as pumpkin carving, Cups of Culture, and WUD Worldwide! 🎃🫖

As an Associate Director going into their second year with WUD, this has truly been a pivotal experience in college. I have gotten to try so many new experiences and meet new people. This has also been a great learning and leadership experience as it motivates you to get out of your comfort zone and try new things. This is truly a unique experience on campus!

Bonus: You get $75 on your wiscard every month 💸

Link for the application is in bio! Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions.

09/01/2025

WUD wide fun 🌎☀️

Check out our group and all the fun committees/clubs at the organization fair next Tuesday and Wednesday!

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1308 W Dayton Street
Madison, WI

Website

https://union.wisc.edu/gloco

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