Field of Flags

War Memorial Center 750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Join hundreds of volunteers, including MAVRC, as we create a field of 2,972 flags at the War Memorial Center Monument representing the brave Milwaukee service members who gave their lives during WWII.

Traveling WWII Memorial

War Memorial Center 750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr, Milwaukee, WI, United States

The traveling memorial is a replica of the actual memorial in the US capitol and consists of the Wall of Stars (aka Wall of Freedom), the Atlantic & Pacific Pavilions, 56 pillars and stands with oak and wheat wreaths. There are 4,048 gold stars; each one representing 100 American military deaths.

Event Series Mobile Vet Center – Visit and Tour

Mobile Vet Center – Visit and Tour

Maryland Ave between Lapham Hall and Architecture 3217 N Maryland Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Tour the Mobile Vet Center as well as learn about the needs of the children, spouses, partners and friends of those who served in the military and the resources available to support them. All attendees are required to wear masks throughout the tour, leave with a Carabiner Take and Make while supplies last!

Event Series Mobile Vet Center – Visit and Tour

Mobile Vet Center – Visit and Tour

Maryland Ave between Lapham Hall and Architecture 3217 N Maryland Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Tour the Mobile Vet Center as well as learn about the needs of the children, spouses, partners and friends of those who served in the military and the resources available to support them. All attendees are required to wear masks throughout the tour, leave with a Carabiner Take and Make while supplies last!

Event Series Mobile Vet Center – Visit and Tour

Mobile Vet Center – Visit and Tour

Maryland Ave between Lapham Hall and Architecture 3217 N Maryland Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Tour the Mobile Vet Center as well as learn about the needs of the children, spouses, partners and friends of those who served in the military and the resources available to support them. All attendees are required to wear masks throughout the tour, leave with a Carabiner Take and Make while supplies last!

Virtual OPEN *Not Open* House

Meet the MAVR staff and ask specific questions about how we can help you smooth your path through your college career.

Diverse Ideas

The Lubar Entrepreneurship Center’s next Diverse Ideas will feature Debbie Buchanan cosponsored with the UWM Military and Veterans Resource Center (MAVRC). Debbie is an Army Veteran, and Executive Director of the Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative (MHVI). For more information, please contact Nicole Powley, nicole@uwmrf.org or James Cocroft cocroftj@uwm.edu

Event Series The People vs. Agent Orange

The People vs. Agent Orange

This documentary will be available for streaming at 5pm on Sunday, March 28th until Tuesday, March 31st at 5pm. A virtual discussion will take place on Tuesday, 3/31/21 with Vietnam Veterans. Please sign up at the link provided. This event is FREE and open to all Wisconsin residents.

Event Series The People vs. Agent Orange

The People vs. Agent Orange

This documentary will be available for streaming at 5pm on Sunday, March 28th until Tuesday, March 31st at 5pm. A virtual discussion will take place on Tuesday, 3/31/21 with Vietnam Veterans. Please sign up at the link provided. This event is FREE and open to all Wisconsin residents.