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  • Photo of two bowls of loose tea leaves with white tulips to the left of the bowls and a pink tulip to the right of the bowls

    Tea Blending in the Art Gallery

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

    Join the Women’s Resource Center for an evening of creativity, connection, and care at Tea Blending in the Art Gallery. Set among beautiful works of art, this hands-on workshop invites participants to slow down, sip intentionally, and learn the art of …

  • Aquamarine banner image of the Lawton Scholars logo. It is a turquoise circle with a graduation cap in the middle. 5 straight lines forming a semi circle are coming from the top button of the cap, "Lawton Scholars" read at the bottom.

    Lawton Deadline – Reach Out Verification Form

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

    ALL Lawton Scholars must submit their Reach Out Verification Form by Friday, April 24th 2026. Pro Tip: the Center for Student Experience & Talent has information about community engagement opportunities on campus! Contact uwmlawton@uwm.edu with any questions!

  • Aquamarine banner image of the Lawton Scholars logo. It is a turquoise circle with a graduation cap in the middle. 5 straight lines forming a semi circle are coming from the top button of the cap, "Lawton Scholars" read at the bottom.

    Lawton Deadline – E-Portfolio

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

    ALL Lawton Scholars must submit their E-Portfolio Presentation to Canvas by Friday, April 24th 2026. Contact uwmlawton@uwm.edu with any questions.

  • Photo of a crafts table. The cutting mat fills about half the table and assorted crafts tools like scissors, rulers, spools of twine and cloth are littered about the desk. The desk is untidy.

    Calm & Crafty

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

    Dive into a world of relaxation, crafts, and solidarity, as you create wearable accessories to show your support on Denim Day.

  • Banner featuring purple swirls as the background. A cartoon hand with its index finger pointing upwards, it has a speech bubble that says "I'm First". Underneath the hand reads "UWM First Gen"

    First-Gen Art Competition Celebration

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

    And the winner is... Come celebrate our first-gen community as we announce the winners from our first-gen art competition! Multiple winners will be chosen, and a gallery of art will be on view.

  • Green and pink banner image. Green lettering reads "Financial Aid Help Sessions" just below it, in pink lettering reads "with Julie" below this reads "at the First Generation Resource Center" and "FAFSA, Scholarships, Tuition, Payment, Grad School" reads along the top of the image

    Financial Aid Help Session

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

    Got financial aid questions? FAFSA got you in a twist? Trouble breaking down your tuition? Drop into the FG+RC to meet with a financial aid expert every other Thursday. No appointment needed. Open to all. For questions and to ensure …

  • An image banner for an event titled "Rise Above Stigma Display." The background features a bright blue sky with soft white clouds. In the center, the cursive text "Rise Above Stigma Display" is layered over a cluster of colorful, translucent balloons in shades of pastel pink, yellow, blue, and purple. Below the main title, the text reads: May 4 - 8 CASE Hallway At the very bottom, there is a row of small logos for various organizations, including UWM (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee).

    Rise Above Stigma – Display

    Rise Above Stigma – Display
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    The Centers for Advocacy & Student Engagement will feature a standing display with information on mental health stigmas affecting First-Generation+ students, Women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Veterans during Mental Health Week.

  • Four women in silk pajamas blowing gold confetti toward the camera in a brightly lit room.

    Self-Care Celebration

    Spaights Plaza (SPAI) 2380 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    End your year with a celebration of self-care! Join us to finish off the semester and participate in: journal decorating, write a letter to your future self, lawn games, arts and crafts, and so much more!

  • This image is a promotional graphic for the "First-Gen Art Competition Celebration," featuring a colorful, artistic layout. ### **Alt Text** A horizontal promotional banner for the **First-Gen Art Competition Celebration**. The background is a vibrant mix of pink, yellow, and blue watercolor textures. Centered at the top is the "First-Gen" logo in a stylized, retro navy blue script. Below the title, four gold-framed artworks are displayed: a portrait of a person with blue sunglasses, a black-and-white sketch of two figures, a landscape at sunset, and a portrait of a woman in a headscarf. The bottom of the graphic includes event details: * **Date:** 05.07.2026 * **Time:** 11 AM – 1 PM * **Location:** Union EG39 * **Action:** A QR code on the right with the text "Vote Here: Choose Your Favorite Works." The footer includes small logos for the organizing university and a note that winners will be announced at 12:30 PM.

    First Gen Art Competition Celebration

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

    Join us for a celebratory party as we select winning designs to be featured in our Fall 2026 First-Gen Week Celebration! Light refreshments will be provided. Open to all!

  • Banner image with black and gold colored text. There are comic images on each side of the text of people in graduation attire, holding up their left hand with a rolled up diploma in hand. The text reads "Spring 2026 Graduation Celebration! May 7, 2026"

    2026 Spring Military Graduation Celebration!

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

    Let us recognize your accomplishment and honor your service at the SP26 Graduation Celebration. There will be food, a short program, and a presentation where all graduates receive a red, white, & blue commencement cord. Military students receive a branch of …

  • Yellow banner image. "SHAW Counseling" reads in black lettering, below it white lettering "Let's Talk", and below that black text "In-Person", and small text "Brief confidential conversations with a counselor"

    Let’s Talk

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

    Whether it’s stress, sadness, relationship problems, academic concerns, or coping with the impact of world events, sharing your concerns with another person can make a positive difference. “Let’s Talk” is a program that provides brief, informal, consultations for UWM students …

  • Green and pink banner image. Green lettering reads "Financial Aid Help Sessions" just below it, in pink lettering reads "with Julie" below this reads "at the First Generation Resource Center" and "FAFSA, Scholarships, Tuition, Payment, Grad School" reads along the top of the image

    Financial Aid Help Session

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

    Got financial aid questions? FAFSA got you in a twist? Trouble breaking down your tuition? Drop into the FG+RC to meet with a financial aid expert every other Thursday. No appointment needed. Open to all. For questions and to ensure …