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SUMMARY:Graduate Student – Paddle the Milwaukee River
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, September 14 from 1-4 p.m.\, Meet at Outdoor Pursuits\nPresented as a part of the Graduate Student Wellness Series in conjunction with the UWM Outdoor Pursuits \nNew event this year! Join us while we explore Milwaukee by paddling down the Milwaukee River.  This three-hour event will start at Outdoor Pursuits\, drive you to the canoe launch\, take you on the river\, and then drive you back to the Outdoor Pursuits. \nSpace is limited. Registration is required and will open a week or 2 before the event. Parking passes for UWM parking lots will be provided. All graduate students are welcome!
URL:https://uwm.edu/graduateschool/event/graduate-student-paddle-the-milwaukee-river/
LOCATION:Outdoor Pursuits\, in the Klotsche Center
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SUMMARY:Dogs & Drinks
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 11\, 2026\, from 5 – 6 p.m.  Meet at the Estabrook Beer Garden (4600 Estabrook Parkway\, Milwaukee) \nPresented as a part of the Graduate Student Wellness Series by UWM’s Graduate School \nKick off the school year with fellow graduate student dog lovers and owners at this fun and casual gathering at Estabrook Park Beer Garden! Grab a drink or a giant pretzel\, soak up the late summer and early fall weather\, and celebrate the start of a new academic year. \nBeer\, wine\, soft drinks\, and food are available for purchase at the Beer Garden. No dog? No problem! You don’t need to be a dog owner to attend—everyone is welcome. \nHere is the Milwaukee Public Transit System: ridemcts.com/trip-planner. Details on your UPASS bus pass can be found here: U-PASS – UWM Transportation Services \nPlease note that this should be a safe environment for all dogs and dog owners! Make sure you follow the City of Milwaukee guidelines for leashing your dog\, cleaning up after your dog\, and respecting the boundaries of other pet owners! Feel free to bring a guest!
URL:https://uwm.edu/graduateschool/event/dogs-drinks/
LOCATION:Estabrook Park Beer Garden\, 4600 Estabrook Parkway\, Milwaukee
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SUMMARY:ONLINE Graduate Student Welcome!
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, September 9\, 2026\, from 5 – 6 p.m.\nPresented by the Graduate School as part of the Graduate Student Wellness Series \nGraduate school can sometimes feel isolating\, especially for online and extended-campus students who may not have as many opportunities to connect with classmates outside of coursework. In fact\, our annual graduate student surveys consistently highlight the importance of creating spaces for students to build relationships\, expand their networks\, and feel part of the UWM community. \nWe are kicking off the academic year with a lively and engaging virtual welcome open to all graduate students\, regardless of program or mode of educational delivery! Whether you’re studying online\, attending classes on campus\, or joining us from across the globe\, this is an opportunity to meet fellow Panthers\, share experiences\, make new connections\, and become a part of a supportive graduate student community. \nJoin us as we start the new academic year with conversation\, connection\, community\, and Panther pride! No registration is required—simply click the link and join us on September 9 at 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/212049538045582?p=tU8cSwaxF0kFQnZagU
URL:https://uwm.edu/graduateschool/event/online-graduate-student-welcome/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="UWM Graduate School":MAILTO:gradschool@uwm.edu
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SUMMARY:All-Graduate Student Meet-and-Greet & Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the All-Graduate Student Meet-and-Greet & Resource Fair on Monday\, August 24th from 4:30–6:00 PM in the UWM Union Ballroom\, immediately following the virtual New Graduate Student Orientation. This welcoming event is a great chance to connect with fellow new and returning graduate students\, start building friendships\, and explore the many campus resources available to support your academic journey and well-being. Stop by resource tables to ask questions\, gather helpful information\, and meet staff from across campus. Feel free to come for the entire event or drop in and stay as long as you’d like—whatever works best for your schedule. You’re also welcome to bring a guest. Light refreshments will be served\, so come enjoy a relaxed\, friendly atmosphere as you kick off your graduate experience! \n  \nRegister here: All-Graduate Student Meet & Greet Resource Fair – Graduate School
URL:https://uwm.edu/graduateschool/event/all-graduate-student-meet-and-greet-resource-fair/
LOCATION:UWM Union Ballrooms
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SUMMARY:New Graduate Student Orientation
DESCRIPTION:All New Graduate Students! Sign up to join here: New Grad Student Virtual Orientation 2026 \nWelcome to graduate studies at UWM! To help you get off to a strong start\, the Graduate School invites all new grad students to attend the New Graduate Student Orientation\, held virtually on Monday\, August 24\, 2026 from 1:00–4:00 p.m. This session is a great opportunity to learn about key resources\, services\, and support systems designed to help you succeed throughout your academic journey. All incoming graduate students for the 2026–27 academic year are strongly encouraged to attend\, in addition to any program-specific orientations. \nWe look forward to welcoming you and supporting you every step of the way. Be sure to register by noon on August 24 to receive your link to the event. Registration required. New Grad Student Virtual Orientation 2026 \nNew Graduate Student Orientation Agenda \n\n\n\n1:00pm – 1:15pm: Main Presentation – Welcome to Graduate School\n\nWelcome – Interim Provost\n\n\n1:15pm-1:45pm: Keys to Success & Graduate Assistants AND What are Fellowships and Assistantships?\n\nVictoria Moerchen\, Associate Dean\nWelcome – Dean of the Graduate School\, Bryan Porter\n\n\n1:45pm – 2:25pm: Campus Resources\n\nLori Bokowy\, Ph.D.\, CHES\, Emotional Health Promotion Coordinator\nChia Youyee Vang\, Vice Chancellor for Division of Community Empowerment and Institutional Inclusivity\nSerena Fincher\, Dean of Students\nKate Ganski\, Library Associate Director for User Services\nAmanda Kienow\, UWM Center for Student Experience and Talent (SET) Outreach and Communications Coordinator\nBenjamin Schneider\, UWM Ombuds\n\n\n2:30pm – 3:00pm: Alumni/Current Grad Student Panel\n3:00pm – 3:30pm: Technology Q&As\n3:30pm – 4:00pm: Financial aid Q&As
URL:https://uwm.edu/graduateschool/event/new-graduate-student-orientation/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Art Speaks: A Graduate Symposium Across Disciplines (Hybrid)
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 8th from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Mitchell Hall\, Room 191\nPresented as a part of the Graduate Student Wellness Series by UWM’s Graduate School and the Art History department. \nThe UWM Graduate School\, Emile H. Mathis Art Gallery\, and Department of Art History invite graduate students to present at Art Speaks: A Graduate Symposium Across Disciplines. Share how your field interprets a single work of art: Salvador Dalí’s Cerberus\, the Dog of Hell (1960). No art history background required. Present a short (8–10 min) public-facing talk and join an interdisciplinary conversation across the humanities\, sciences\, social sciences\, arts\, and professional programs. Selected presenters receive a small honorarium. \nProposal deadline: Feb 20\, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. – Submit a cover letter\, 500-word proposal\, and CV/resumé to mathisartgallery@uwm.edu. Applicants will be notified by March 6. Grad students from all UWM programs are encouraged to apply—bring your perspective into the conversation! \nRegistration link to attend the event coming soon.
URL:https://uwm.edu/graduateschool/event/interpreting-art-hybrid/
LOCATION:Mitchell Hall\, Room 191
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