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  • Photo of a table covered with parchment paper and people using modeling clay. There are two hands at the forefront of the picture manipulating a clay portrait of a face. The lips and nose are complete, and the person is working on the chin area.

    Intro to Ceramic Hand Building Techniques Session 1

    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    In this 6-week course, you’ll explore the essentials of three different hand-building techniques to create functional and decorative pieces: a textured coaster set, an imaginative trinket box, and a unique abstract flower vase. This course is perfect for all experience …

  • Still from the movie "Ghost Trail". A man, his name is Hamid, is wearing headphones, wearing a green long sleeved shirt and is looking in the cameras direction. A wall with black ink drawings is behind him. It is not apparent what the drawings depict.

    Les fantômes (Ghost Trail)

    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Justice knows no borders for Hamid, who has taken refuge in France after being detained and tortured by the Assad regime in Syria. Exiled and undercover, the mild-mannered literature professor now works as part of a secret group pursuing Assad’s …

  • Still from the film ""Terrorists” in Retirement". A man sits in a chair with a director's megaphone in his hand. He wears a suit and spectacles. He appears unamused

    Des “terroristes” à la retraite (“Terrorists” in Retirement)

    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Too controversial to be shown on French TV when first released, the film follows seven surviving comrades of the executed members, found guilty of “terrorism”, from the immigrant section of the French Resistance during World War II. The documentary provoked …

  • Photo of the artist fair. In the foreground are two tables with a number of drawn portraits. The two artists are sitting behind the table, smiling. There are customers standing in front of the table looking at the assorted drawings.

    Valentine’s Day Artist Fair

    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Please join us in the Student Union Concourse for our Valentine’s Day Artist Fair. Individual students, Student Orgs, and local artists will be showing their wares like pottery, jewelry, prints, greeting cards, and so much more Please contact us at …

  • A hand holding an etching tool applying a design to a print plate
    Drypoint Intaglio

    Drypoint Intaglio

    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    In this class, we will be exploring intaglio printmaking by making and printing drypoint PVC plates. Learn to bevel a plate, set a press, and experiment with ways to customize a print. This workshop is great for anyone who loves to draw and is curious about printmaking. No experience is necessary!

  • Image from the movie "The Princess and the Frog"

    Tiana’s Table: An Interactive Movie Night

    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join us for a magical night down in New Orleans at Tiana's Table! We’re screening Disney’s The Princess and the Frog—and whenever food appears on screen, you’ll be served the same iconic dishes featured in the film—warm beignets, rich gumbo, …

  • Cartoon style tea cup spilling tea onto the canvas, sign reads "Tuesday Tea". There are also round button images that read "Free Mugs" and "Free Treats"
    Tuesday Tea

    Tuesday Tea

    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Ever wished for a space on campus to spill the tea or discuss important topics with supportive peers? Come join us for “The Tuesday Tea,” a casual drop-in series where we dive into spicy conversations and bold takes often overlooked …

  • Banner reading 'Student Leadership programs"

    Meals with Meaning with Angela Davis

    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Share a meal and a meaningful conversation with one of the most influential voices in the global struggle for justice, Angela Davis. Her work examines the intersections of race, gender, and class, with a particular focus on prisons, policing, and …

  • Photo of assorted yarns, felt scissors, and pins
    Learn to Crochet: Simple Hats

    Learn to Crochet: Simple Hats

    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Beginner crocheters – learn to crochet a warm and colorful winter hat! It’s easier than you think. You’ll learn a hat pattern that can be adapted to any size yarn and hook, and you’ll walk away with solid crochet skills. …

  • Black and white portrait of Angela Davis, African American activist and scholar, shown with curly hair, glasses, and a scarf. She is resting her chin on her hand and looking slightly upward. The dark background contrasts with her figure, emphasizing her contemplative pose.

    Distinguished Lecture Series Presents: Angela Davis

    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join us for an evening with Professor Angela Davis—scholar, activist, writer, and one of the most influential voices in the global struggle for justice. Her work examines the intersections of race, gender, and class, with a particular focus on prisons, policing, and abolition. Author of numerous groundbreaking books, including Angela Davis: An Autobiography, Freedom Is a Constant Struggle, and co-author of Abolition.Feminism.Now., Professor Davis continues to challenge us to imagine new futures beyond the prison industrial complex. This special event will feature a moderated conversation with Dr. Derrick Harriell, offering powerful dialogue and reflection on building a more just world. 

  • Purple banner image with a red and white colored rectangle in the middle. The red checkboard pattern borders the top and bottom of the rectangle. The words read "Courageous Conversations: 1-800 Relationship Recovery how to bounce back from a broken relationship

    Courageous Conversations: 1-800-Relationship Recovery

    First-Generation+ Resource Center (EG39) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    With college comes bad breakups, messy falling-outs with friends, and tough talks with family. We'll bring the tissues, you bring tears as we discuss healthy ways to handle heartbreak. Open to all.

  • Portrait image of wheel throwing tools. You have assorted rolling pins, wood knives, sculptures, and wire loops.
    Intro to Wheel Throwing Session 1

    Intro to Wheel Throwing Session 1

    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Are you curious to try out the pottery wheel? Discover the craft of wheel throwing in this beginner-level course. We will learn and explore the foundational throwing techniques  centering and opening the clay, pulling walls to make functional forms, decoration …