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Women’s Resource Center

Phone 414-229-2852
Email wmncntr@uwm.edu
Website https://uwm.edu/womensresourcecenter/
The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) is an open and safe space that focuses on empowering women, ending gender violence, and establishing gender equity. We use an intersectional lens to advocate for the education, empowerment and agency of women-identified students. Our vision is equality for all students.
Categories: Centers for Advocacy and Student Engagement, Student Union

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  • An illustration of a person wearing red boxing gloves and a yellow tank top throwing a straight punch.

    Self Defense Cource

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

    Join the Women’s Resource Center, Student Health and Wellness, and UWM Police for Awareness, Knowledge, Action, an empowering and anti-victim-blaming self-defense training by Officer Parsons from the UWM Police. Join us after the workshop for pizza and a discussion on …

  • A smiling woman sits at a desk, holding a reusable coffee cup and looking down at a young toddler seated in her lap. The toddler is looking back at her while placing a hand on the keyboard of an open laptop. A professional camera sits on the desk next to the computer in a bright, minimalist room.

    Fall Welcome: Student Parent Coffee Hour

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

    Calling all UWM student parents! Kick off the semester with coffee, conversation, and community at our Student Parent Coffee Hour during Fall Welcome! Whether you're a new student parent or returning to campus, this is a great opportunity to connect …

  • An aerial view of the Milwaukee skyline along Lake Michigan, featuring Discovery World in the foreground and the Milwaukee Art Museum nearby.

    City Girls 101

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

    City Girls 101 is a fun, empowering event designed to help new students navigate campus and the city with confidence. Join us for conversations about simple, effective ways to stay safe and take care of yourself in an urban environment. …

  • Colorful illustration of a diverse group of women holding a banner that reads "Feminism is for everybody."

    WRC/WGS Welcome Back Coffee Hour 

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

    Join fellow feminists and advocates on campus for a Women’s and Gender Studies and Women’s Resource Center Welcome back! Sip coffee, enjoy a breakfast treat, and share in community.    

  • Young child in sunglasses and a straw hat licking a yellow ice pop outdoors.

    Fall Welcome: Studet Parent Welcome

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

    Kick off the semester with other UWM student parents and families at our Student Parent Welcome! Join us at the Lake Park Playground for a relaxed afternoon of connection, community, and fun. Enjoy popsicles, let your kiddos play, and meet …

  • Stylized, colorful pop-art illustration featuring a collage of diverse women's faces.

    Juntas

    Lubar Entrepreneurship Center & UWM Welcome Center (LECWC) 2100 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Juntas, or "together," offers a brave space for Latine women, femme, and nonbinary woman-identified students to share unique cultural experiences with other members of the UWM and greater Milwaukee community. All faculty, staff, and students are welcome.

  • A parent drinking coffee while holding a sleeping baby.

    Student Parent Coffee Hour

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

    Calling all UWM student parents! Join us for coffee, conversation, and community at our monthly Student Parent Coffee Hour! Stop by to meet fellow student parents, learn about resources available to support you and your family, and start the semester …

  • A woman with long dark hair wearing a brown top and light blue jeans, sitting in a wooden-paneled room and holding a sunburst acoustic guitar.

    Lyrical Sanctuary feat. Alyssia Dominguez

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

    Lyrical Sanctuary Featuring Alyssia Dominguez  Wednesday, October 14 | Workshop, Open Mic and Performance   6:00 PM - 6:45 PM | Creative Writing Workshop | Union 119  Join singer/songwriter Alyssia Dominguez for an interactive discussion on songwriting,  storytelling, and creativity. Alyssia will share the stories behind her songs, talk about …

  • Overhead illustration of two pairs of hands in sweater sleeves holding mugs of coffee on a teal background.

    Queer Women Coffee Hour

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

    Join us for a slow coffee morning to meet fellow queer-identifying women/individuals and create a space to connect and find community! Join us for some queer joy, Coffee, genuine conversation, crafts, reading, and anything you’d like. Coffee, teas, and snacks …

  • Graphic with yellow vertical stripes featuring a circle of colorful children's clothes around text reading "Kids Clothing SWAP."

    Children’s Clothing Swap

    Northwest Quadrant Building (NWQ) 2025 E Newport Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Looking to refresh your kiddo’s wardrobe without spending a fortune? Join us for a children’s clothing swap on Wednesday. October 21st and discover new-to-you items for your growing little one(s)! Bring along gently used children’s clothing to share and browse donations …

  • Stylized colorful illustration of a diverse group of people dancing and celebrating together.

    Sapphic Sadie Hawkins  

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

    Join our moonlit night of magic and charm at Sapphic Sadie Hawkins. This event celebrates queer women, lesbians, nonbinary sapphics, and anyone who finds community in sapphic spaces. Enjoy a night of dancing, snacks, and tarot card reading!

  • A parent drinking coffee while holding a sleeping baby.

    Student Parent Coffee Hour

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

    Calling all UWM student parents! Join us for coffee, conversation, and community at our monthly Student Parent Coffee Hour! Stop by to meet fellow student parents, learn about resources available to support you and your family, and start the semester …