William C. Powers, Jr. Student Activity Center (WCP)

Picture of the WCP Student Activity Center from the outside

Explore the WCP

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Ticket Office

The William C. Powers, Jr. Student Activity Center provides a Free Ticket Distribution Service for Free Events for Registered Student Organizations and university departments.

Please Note: The WCP ticket office will only distribute free passes. We will not distribute passes for events that are not sponsored by the University.

Contact WCPhelp@utexas.edu for more information.

Black Box Theater

Black Box Theatre

The Black Box Theatre is an experimental space that offers a unique, completely pitch-dark room that can be dynamically transformed by lighting for theater, performance, art projects, music presentations, and more.

Board Games

Games

The WCP offers a variety of board games to check-out from our Hospitality Desk on the first floor.

Games are available on a first-come first-served basis, and are available during building hours, for a two-hour period. Enjoy Risk, Monopoly, Chess, Scrabble, Dominoes, and more!

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History & Sustainability of the WCP

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a voluntary certification program that can be applied to any building type and any building lifecycle phase. It promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in key areas. Once a parking lot at the center of campus, and now a green hub of student life, the William C. Powers, Jr. Student Activity Center achieved the LEED Gold rating on April 29, 2012.

William C. Powers, Jr. Student Activity Center Floor Plans

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WCO Level 1
WCP Level 2

 

Generic map of William C. Powers, Jr. Student Activity Center third level.

WCP Hours

Spring Term 2027

Location:

Campus Mail: WCP Student Activity Center, D7400
Street Address (maps): 2201 Speedway

Address:

2201 Speedway, D7400
Austin, Texas 78712

Email:

WCPhelp@utexas.edu

Phone:

512-232-0818

Fax:

512-475-7121

Website:

https://universityunions.utexas.edu

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Upcoming Events

Spiderman Brand New Day Graphic
Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Thursday November 12, 2026, 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Location:Hogg Memorial Auditorium
A forgotten Peter Parker lives alone as a full-time Spider-Man until mounting pressure triggers a dangerous change and a powerful new enemy emerges.
Critters Craft Collective Text and small longhorns at table
Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Thursday November 12, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location:SSB
Join us for crafts, creativity and community at the SSB!
man in van
Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Thursday November 12, 2026, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location:Cactus Cafe
Doors at 6:30pm. Show at 7:30pm. Tickets on sale now!
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Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Friday November 13, 2026, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location:Shirley Bird Perry Ballroom
Ahoy! Join E+E for an immersive Renaissance dinner show! The 45th Annual Madrigal Dinner brings The Princess’s Bargain to life! Set sail for an evening of royalty, pirates, adventure, magic, music, and Madrigal merriment.
Woman without guitar
Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Friday November 13, 2026, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location:Cactus Cafe
Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. Tickets on sale now!
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Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Saturday November 14, 2026, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location:Shirley Bird Perry Ballroom
Ahoy! Join E+E for an immersive Renaissance dinner show! The 45th Annual Madrigal Dinner brings The Princess’s Bargain to life! Set sail for an evening of royalty, pirates, adventure, magic, music, and Madrigal merriment.
Malone
Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Saturday November 14, 2026, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location:Cactus Cafe
Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 7:30pm. Tickets on sale now!
Cozy Concert
Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Monday November 16, 2026, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location:Cactus Cafe
Take a break from studying and join us for Cozy concert, a laid back evening of music and a chance to relax, unwind and enjoy some live music.
Open Mic at the Cactus
Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Tuesday November 17, 2026, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Recurs: Weekly on Tuesday, 7:30 - 9:30pm until Tue, Nov 17 2026
Location:Cactus Cafe
Free Admission! Original music only. Music starts at 7:30 PM.
Casino Night Graphic
Event Status
Scheduled
Date and time: Wednesday November 18, 2026, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location:WCP Ballroom
Don’t miss out on an unforgettable evening of friendly competition, great company, and non-stop entertainment!
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