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French Film Festival: Nin e tepueian – Mon cri (My Cry)

UWM Union Cinema 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Santiago Bertolino, DCP, 82 min Québec, 2019 (French, English, Innu) This documentary tracks the journey of Innu poet, actress and activist Natasha Kanapé Fontaine, at a pivotal time in her career as a committed artist. To heal the wound of …

Free

French Film Festival: Antigone

UWM Union Cinema 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Sophie Deraspe, DVD, 109 min. Québec, 2019 (French, Kabyle) Best Canadian Feature Film, 2019 Toronto International Film Festival. In this modern adaptation of the classic Greek tragedy, Antigone is a brilliant teenager with a promising future. When tragedy strikes her …

Free

Planetarium Show: Stars, Stories, & Rhythms of Africa

UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Celebrate Black History Month under the stars! Join us for a night of live music, dancing, storytelling, and stargazing in different African cities. This free event is cosponsored by the Black Student Cultural Center and Sociocultural Programming at UWM. The …

$5 – $6

French Film Festival: Marcher sur l’eau (Above Water)

UWM Union Cinema 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Aïssa Maïga, DCP, 89 min France/Niger, 2021 (Peuhl, French) US premiere Official Selection, 2021 Cannes Festival. Co-written by French actress Aïssa Maïga and Ariane Kirtley, this film documents the dire consequences of climate change in the Sahel. Focusing on a …

Free

Philosophy

Virtual/Online Event Link will be provided, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Learn more about the Philosophy major at UWM and get ready to start your classes in Fall 2022! Philosophy Professor Agust Magnusson hosts this virtual event along with one of our philosophy majors. You’ll learn about the requirements and course …

French Film Festival: 35 rhums (35 Shots of Rum)

UWM Union Cinema 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Claire Denis, 100 min, 2009 (French, German) The relationship between a father and daughter is complicated by the arrival of a handsome young man. All firms shown in their original language with English subtitles. Masks are required at all times …

Free

French Film Festival: Nous (We)

UWM Union Cinema 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Alice Diop, 115 Min, 2021 (French) Documentary. Encounters on a rail line crossing north to south thru Paris and its outskirts: A cleaning lady, a scrap merchant, a writer, a nurse, a follower of hunts and the filmmaker herself. All …

Free

French Film Festival: Iya tundé, la mère est revenue (Iya Tundé, The Mother Came Back)

UWM Union Cinema 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Laure Malecot, 52 minutes Senegal, 2017 (French, English) Documentary. A portrait of legendary dancer Germaine Acogny, Iya Tunde, The Mother Came Back explores the legacy of Acogny’s dance practice, fusing West African and contemporary dance, and the dance school she …

Free

Biology and Microbiology

Virtual/Online Event Link will be provided, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Learn more about the Biology and Microbiology major or minor at UWM and get ready to start your classes in Fall 2022! Professor Ava Udvadia hosts this virtual event along with a current major. You’ll learn about the requirements and …

Ctr. for 21st Century Studies Book Talk: “Elephant Trails”

Virtual/Online Event Link will be provided, Milwaukee, WI, United States

From prehistoric cave drawings in Europe and ancient rock art in Africa and India to burning pyres of confiscated tusks, our thoughts about elephants tell a story of human history. In "Elephant Trails," Nigel Rothfels (Professor of History, UWM) argues …

Free

Psychology

Virtual/Online Event Link will be provided, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Learn more about the Psychology major or minor at UWM and get ready to start your classes in Fall 2022! Professor Deborah Hannula hosts this virtual event along with a current student or two. You’ll learn about the requirements and …

In this Together: Feminist Mutual Aid for Survival and Mobilization

Virtual/Online Event Link will be provided, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Dean Spade (he/him) is a Professor at Seattle University School of Law. Dean has been working in movements for queer and trans liberation and racial and economic justice for the past two decades. He is the author of "Normal Life: …

Free

Italian

Virtual/Online Event Link will be provided, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Learn more about the Italian major or minor at UWM and get ready to start your classes in Fall 2022! Italian Professor Simonetta Milli Konewko hosts this virtual event along with one of our Italian majors. You’ll learn about the …

Planetarium Show: Constellations of the Zodiac – Pisces

UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Delve into the astronomy and mythology behind the zodiac and learn how to find your zodiac constellation in the night sky. In this live, interactive show, we will explore the stories and science of the zodiac constellations with a focus …

$5 – $6

Political Science

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Learn more about the Political Science major or minor at UWM and get ready to start your classes in Fall 2022! Professors Sara Benesh and Ivan Ascher host this virtual event along with a current major. You’ll learn about the …

Pre-Med/Pre-Physician Assistant/Pre-Pharmacy and other pre-healthcare

Virtual/Online Event Link will be provided, Milwaukee, WI, United States

This event is ideal for future college students interested in healthcare professions such as doctor, pharmacist, veterinarian, dentist, physician assistant, optometrist, or other similar careers that require a specialized graduate degree after college. Get ready to start your classes in …

Communication

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Learn more about the Communication major or minor at UWM and get ready to start your classes in Fall 2022! Professor Erin Parcell hosts this virtual event along Alexis Leigh Madson, communication major who recently graduated. You’ll learn about the …

Planetarium Lecture: The Care and Feeding of Galaxies

Virtual/Online Event Link will be provided, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Learn how observations from the newest instruments on the largest telescopes reveal how galaxies interact with their environments as part of a dynamic ecosystem in outer space. Don’t miss this special talk from UWM Physics professor and galaxy expert, Dr. …

Free

Digital Arts and Culture

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Learn more about the Digital Arts and Culture major at UWM and get ready to start your classes in Fall 2022! Professor Marc Tasman hosts this virtual event along with a current DAC student. You’ll learn about the requirements and …

Free

Geosciences

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Learn more about the Geosciences major or minor at UWM and get ready to start your classes in Fall 2022! Professor Dyanna Czeck and other faculty host this virtual event along with a current major or two. You’ll learn about …

Lá Gaeilge (Irish Language Immersion Day)

UWM Curtin Hall atrium 3243 North Downer Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

One-day Irish language courses - all levels welcome! Whether you want to explore your own Irish heritage and language or just are curious about Celtic Studies, join us! Irish Language Immersion Day is a fun learning opportunity for everyone. This …

Physics

Virtual/Online Event Link will be provided, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Learn more about the Physics major at UWM and get ready to start your classes in Fall 2022! Professor David Kaplan hosts this virtual event along with a current major. You’ll learn about the requirements and course offerings; research and …

English

Virtual/Online Event Link will be provided, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Learn more about the English major or minor at UWM and get ready to start your classes in Fall 2022! Professor Michael Newman hosts this virtual event along with a current English major. You’ll learn about the requirements and course …

LGBTQ+ Studies

Virtual/Online Event Link will be provided, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Learn more about the LGBTQ+ certificate at UWM and how it can complement your chosen major! Get ready to start your classes in Fall 2022! Professor Cary Costello hosts this virtual event along with a current student. You’ll learn about …

Creative Writing Visiting Writer – Valerie Martinez

UWM Curtin Hall, Room 175 3243 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Author Valerie Martinez presents a craft talk in-person (Curtin 175) and livestreamed. Link available closer to the event date. Valerie Martínez is the author of five books of poetry, one book of translations (of Uruguay’s Delmira Agustini) and a chapbook …

Free

Journalism, Advertising & Media Studies (JAMS)

Virtual/Online Event Link will be provided, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Learn more about the JAMS major or minor at UWM and get ready to start your classes in Fall 2022! You’ll learn about the requirements and course offerings; internships, research and other experiential learning opportunities; advising; and get the perspective …

Creative Writing Visiting Writer – Valerie Martinez

UWM Curtin Hall, Room 175 3243 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Author Valerie Martinez reads from her work. In-person (Curtin 175) and livestreamed. Link available closer to the event date. Valerie Martínez is the author of five books of poetry, one book of translations (of Uruguay’s Delmira Agustini) and a chapbook …

Free

Planetarium Show: Stars in the Tropics

UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Escape the winter with a simulated trip to the tropics! In this live, interactive show, we will travel to different cities near the equator to view vibrant landscapes, cosmic night skies, and ancient astronomical monuments. The program will include an …

$5 – $6

Psychology

Virtual/Online Event Link will be provided, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Learn more about the Psychology major or minor at UWM and get ready to start your classes in Fall 2022! Professor Deborah Hannula hosts this virtual event along with a current student or two. You’ll learn about the requirements and …

Free

Planetarium Show: Stars in the Tropics

UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Escape the winter with a simulated trip to the tropics! In this live, interactive show, we will travel to different cities near the equator to view vibrant landscapes, cosmic night skies, and ancient astronomical monuments. The program will include an …

$5 – $6

Math / Data Science / Actuarial Science / Applied Math & Comp Sci

Virtual/Online Event Link will be provided, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Learn more about the majors and minors available through the Math Department at UWM. Get ready to start your classes in Fall 2022! Professor Gabriella Pinter hosts this virtual event along with other faculty and students. You’ll learn about the …

French

Virtual/Online Event Link will be provided, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Learn more about the French major or minor at UWM and get ready to start your classes in Fall 2022! French Professor Nicolas Russell hosts this virtual event along with one of our French majors. You’ll learn about the requirements …

Global Studies

Virtual/Online Event Link will be provided, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Learn more about the Global Studies major and minor at UWM and get ready to start your classes in Fall 2022! Program Assistant Director Christine Wolf hosts this event along with one of our global studies majors. You’ll learn about …

Ctr. for 21st Century Studies: Lonely No More! Lonely Infrastructure Roundtable

Virtual/Online Event Link will be provided, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Join us for a conversational roundtable that is part of C21’s Lonely No More! Symposia. How might we study, talk about, and address loneliness and the built environment? What kinds of social arrangements might we foster to reconsider loneliness and …

Free

German

Virtual/Online Event Link will be provided, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Learn more about the German major or minor at UWM and get ready to start your classes in Fall 2022! German Professor Jonathan Wipplinger hosts this virtual event along with one of our German majors. You’ll learn about the requirements …