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  • 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

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

    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

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

    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

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

    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

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

    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

  • 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

    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 …

  • Planetarium Show: Constellations of the Zodiac – Aries

    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

  • Game Night at the Honors College

    Game Night at the Honors College
    UWM Honors House, Room 196 3363 North Maryland Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    The Honors College Equity Team welcomes all UWM students to join in this role-playing game event. We’ll gather in the Honors House to play the Deep Forest — a collaborative, world-building game focused on monstrosity and decolonization. Even if you’ve …

    Free

  • Clube Lusófono Online Brazil Series: Facing It

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

    Juliana Vicente is a film director and founder of Pret a Portê Filmes, a production company created 11 years ago. It carries out socially and artistically relevant content, aiming to train and improve audiovisual professionals and to create new narratives …

    Free

  • Geography

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

    Learn more about the Geography major or minor at UWM and get ready to start your classes in Fall 2022! Professors Hyejin Yoon hosts this virtual event. You’ll learn about the requirements and course offerings; internships, research and other experiential …

    Free

  • Economics

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

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

  • History

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

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

  • United We Read – Creative Writing Faculty-Student Reading Series

    Woodland Pattern 720 East Locust Street, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    UWM Creative Writing Program literary event (in-person and livestreamed) with graduate students and faculty reading their creative work, featuring: Elizabeth Hoover Juan Rodriguez Beth Vigoren Claire Davis. Limited in-person attendance. Advance registration required. Please register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/united-we-readapril-7-2022-tickets-291434196527 This event will …

    Free

  • Planetarium Show: Asian Universe

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

    Explore our universe and Asian cultural perspectives. We will have two planetarium shows featuring live indoor stargazing and a storyteller. In between the shows, students from South Division High School will perform traditional Indian, Karen, and Lao cultural dances. Light …

    Free

  • Nonhuman Kinship Lonely No More! 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. In what ways does loneliness manifest for nonhuman animals and in the nonhuman world? How might we rethink loneliness and connection with nonhumans in mind? …

    Free

  • Women’s and Gender Studies

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

    Learn more about the Women's and Gender Studies major or minor at UWM and get ready to start your classes in Fall 2022! Faculty and advisors from the program will host this virtual event. You’ll learn about the requirements and …

    Free

  • Conservation & Environmental Science

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

    Learn more about the Conservation and Environmental Science major or minor at UWM and get ready to start your classes in Fall 2022! Professor Neal O'reilly hosts this virtual event along with a current CES 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 …

  • Virtual Book Launch for Ruth Schwertfeger’s A Nazi Camp Near Danzig

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

    The German program is proud to host a virtual book launch and discussion of emerita professor Ruth Schwertfeger’s latest monograph, "A Nazi Camp Near Danzig: Perspectives on Shame and on the Holocaust from Stutthof," published in 2022 by Bloomsbury press …

    Free

  • Planetarium Show: Milwaukee Shapes the Universe

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

    Join a virtual panel discussion focused on space research and technologies being innovated in Milwaukee, hosted by the UWM Planetarium and UWM Lubar Entrepreneurship Center. UW-Milwaukee researchers will share their latest technologies and ideas around space tech and innovation. This …

    Free

  • Marden Lecture: The Mathematics of Déjà Vu

    UWM Lubar Hall, Room N140 3202 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    The Marden Lecture brings a distinguished guest to campus each year. The lecture is for a general audience and advanced math knowledge is not required - it is designed to explore a fascinating aspect of math. The lecture portion of …

    Free

  • Planetarium Show: Secret Lives of Planets

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

    Celebrate Earth Day with a journey to each planet in our Solar System to explore the mysteries that lie within and learn what it would be like to call another planet home. Behold the latest discoveries such as Jupiter’s ever-changing …

    $6

  • Film Screening of Maksym Osa

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

    A Ukrainian film production that was interrupted by the Russian invasions in 2014 and again in 2022, Maksym Osa is a fantasy thriller set in the 1600s, yet deeply resonant with the present. Here, the contemporary tenacity of Ukrainians in …

    Free

  • Planetarium Show: Constellations of the Zodiac-Taurus

    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

  • Planetarium Show: Solar System Expedition

    Planetarium Show: Solar System Expedition
    UWM Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Bring the family for an interactive tour of our cosmic neighborhood, the Solar System, where you will marvel at the Sun’s powerful flares, Jupiter’s swirling storms, and Saturn’s intriguing moons. Travel to the icy worlds of the Kuiper Belt and …

    $5 – $6

  • Planetarium Event: The Life of an Astronomer (Members Only)

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

    Dr. Jean Creighton has always been inspired by how the cosmos works. From growing up in Athens, Greece, to obtaining her PhD in Astrophysics and becoming director of the UWM Planetarium, to flying in the stratosphere as a NASA Airborne …

    Free

  • Escaping Afghanistan – One Woman’s Story

    American Geographical Society Library inside the Golda Meir Library (3rd Floor) 2311 E. Hartford Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    A conversation with Maryam Durani and Kathleen Dunn. Maryam Durani was born a refugee in Iran. She moved to her family’s native country, Afghanistan, when she was 18. She came to Milwaukee as a refugee in November of 2021. In …

    Free

  • The Beastly Conference

    UWM Honors House, Room 196 3363 North Maryland Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    A research conference hosted by and for undergraduates! The Beastly Conference is hosted by HARPY, the Honors Association for Research and Presentation, and will feature the research of 10 UWM undergrads on beastly topics ranging from the morality of eating …

    Free