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Bound Less features UWM alumna Ellee Spalding. Ellee’s abstract paintings and ceramic works investigate the balance between structure and randomness, drawing attention to the overwhelming number of parallels between their interplay and the rhythms of life. Ellee spends much of …
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Join Sociocultural Programming for our first event of the year! Get to know Sociocultural Programming and other campus resources at our annual kickoff celebration! Pickup a FREE shirt, listen to live music, and meet some of our incredible campus partners! Incredible acrobatic performance by Milwaukee Flyers at 12:30 pm.
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Learn about safer sex practices, consent, and sexual wellness in this interactive program. Test your knowledge with trivia and interactive games! This event is open to residents and their guests. |
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Connect with fellow student parents and discover campus resources designed to support those with caregiving responsibilities. Enjoy coffee, tea, and a breakfast treat while building community and finding support. |
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Join the Women's Resource Center, First Generation+ Resource Center, LGBTQ+ Resource Center, and the Military and Veterans Resource Center for snacks and crafts. Stop in each space for a new craft and snack, meet the professional staff here to help you, and relax with new friends.
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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 …
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Stop into the Centers for Advocacy and Student Engagement (CASE) for crafts, snacks, and meet Ezmae, UWMPD's Therapy Dog! All are welcome! |
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Misericordia will be playing at the Union Cinema on Friday September 5th at 6pm and Saturday September 6th at 8pm. Written and directed by Alain Guiraudie, Misericordia presents a macabre style comedy following Jérémie, an out-of-work baker who has drifted … 
Join us at the Union Cinema for a special newly restored screening of Henri-Georges Clouzot’s ‘The Wages of Fear’. Clouzot was a French film director, screenwriter, and producer who is well known for his mastery of suspense and thrillers. You …
Join us at the Union Cinema for a special newly restored screening of Henri-Georges Clouzot’s ‘The Wages of Fear’. |
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Join us at the Union Cinema for a special newly restored screening of Henri-Georges Clouzot’s ‘The Wages of Fear’.
Misericordia will be playing at the Union Cinema on Friday September 5th at 6pm and Saturday September 6th at 8pm. Written and directed by Alain Guiraudie, Misericordia presents a macabre style comedy following Jérémie, an out-of-work baker who has drifted … |
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Outdoor Pursuits has joined forces with UWM's Graduate School to offer a bike ride exclusively for graduate students.
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Interested in getting involved on campus and building your leadership skills? Join us for the Leadership Programs Kick-Off - a quick and informative session where you'll meet leadership staff and learn about programs happening this fall.
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Club Soda is a weekly get-together for students who choose not to use alcohol, cannabis, or other substances. |
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Come hang out, connect, and get answers over tea and biscuits. Learn from other first gen students and staff about what to expect in college. Open to all- First Gen or Not!
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Milwaukee native, Shelly Conley, is Milwaukee’s newest Poet Laureate. She has always had a Love for words. Her writing is reflective, forgiving and creates a call to action for the listeners. Shelly is a 7 time member of Milwaukee’s National Poetry Slam Team. Her talent has led her to numerous shows, panels, documentaries and musical collaborations with local and national talent.
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Spectres of the Spectrum is a feature-length 16mm film utilizing old 'kinescopes' (filmed records of early TV broadcasts before the advent of videotape, mostly from the late Fifties' educational show called 'Science in Action') to create an eerie, haunted "media-archaeology" zone for a sci-fi time-travel tale, wherein live-action actors search for a hidden electromagnetic secret to save the planet from a futuristic war-machine, inspired by HAARP the High-Frequency Active Auroral Research Program. |
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Join the Union Art Gallery for Bound Less, an exhibition showcasing UWM's own alumna Ellee Spalding. Ellee’s abstract paintings and ceramic works investigate the balance between structure and randomness, drawing attention to the overwhelming number of parallels between their interplay …
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Join the members of Divine Nine fraternities and sororities in field day games and activities. There will be snacks, games, and music!
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Adventure Rock and UWM’s Outdoor Pursuits invite you to a FREE night of indoor rock climbing (bouldering and top roping)! Whether it’s your 1st time rock climbing or your 10th time, UREC Climb Night is the perfect way to learn more about rock climbing, have fun, and meet other UWM students, faculty, and staff! Welcome to the first section of SACC’s introductory printmaking workshops for the fall semester! In this class, participants will learn how to effectively make a design for screen printing. Then they will coat a screen, burn it, and print the … |
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If you find yourself heart-struck, keep looking up. It’s no secret that life can be overwhelming at times. If you’re feeling the pressure of everyday life, it just might be beneficial to look up at the night sky. In Jem Cohens new film, Little, Big, and Far, an Austrian astronomer is at a crossroads in his life and work. Filmmaker Madeleine Hunt Ehrlich explores the forgotten history of Suzanne Cézaìre, who was incredibly notable for her forward-thinking and allegiance to Surrealism. |
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Have you wanted to try stand-up paddleboarding or kayaking? Join our free paddle party at Atwater Park (4000 N Lake Dr), where all equipment and instruction are provided. Sign up with friends! Please note, transportation is NOT included. Registration closes 2 days before the trip. Please arrive on time for your scheduled time slot. Equipment availability is first come-first served.
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All UWM students with children are invited to the Student Parent Welcome event at the UWM Children’s Learning Center Play Yard! Join us for free food and fun. RSVPs are appreciated but not required.
Have you wanted to try stand-up paddleboarding or kayaking? Join our free paddle party at Atwater Park (4000 N Lake Dr), where all equipment and instruction are provided. Sign up with friends! Please note, transportation is NOT included. Registration closes 2 days before the trip. Please arrive on time for your scheduled time slot. Equipment availability is first come-first served. |
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Have you explored Milwaukee’s Farmers Markets yet? Join Outdoor Pursuits as we bike as a group to the Shorewood Farmers Market. The bike ride follows the Oak Leaf Trail 2 miles (3.2km) to Estabrook Park. Previous biking experience is required. … |
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Kick off Latine Heritage Month with live music, dancing, and local Latine vendors and more! FREE caricatures, and FREE tarot readings!
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Join the Peer Health Educators for a relaxing walk and mindfulness activities! We will meet at 12:50 pm at the circular drive of the Student Union (ground floor, near the entrance on Kenwood Boulevard). We will then walk to Lake … Are you curious to try out the pottery wheel? Join us for five weeks to familiarize yourself with the fundamentals of wheel throwing and clay! Between classes, participants will have access to the studio space to practice and work through … |
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Join us to personally customize a free journal for your fall semester. Relax, enjoy some snacks and express your creative side. Participants will receive a FREE JOURNAL and materials to decorate it like washi tape, stickers, markers and glitter glue. … 
Come join a SHAW clinical case manager to ask questions about mental health treatment, explore resources, and have a cookie. This is a low stakes way to try out case management and explore on and off campus mental health resources. …
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Experience the joy of canoeing on the Milwaukee River with Outdoor Pursuits, perfect for beginners. We'll provide everything you need – transportation, canoes, and friendly guidance – to make your first canoeing adventure in downtown Milwaukee memorable and fun. No … |
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Join us for a Drawing workshop centered on integrating randomness into art with Ellee in the Union Art Gallery. Our spaces are to all we look forward to having you. Welcome to the first section of SACC’s introductory printmaking workshops for the fall semester! In this class, participants will learn how to effectively make a design for screen printing. Then they will coat a screen, burn it, and print the …
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On 16mm!!! Join us at the Union Cinema Thursday, September 18th at 7pm for a 16mm screening of God’s Country! The Films director, Louis Malle, traveled into the heart of Minnesota in 1979 to capture the everyday lives of the … |
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Explore the many dimensions of masculinity in a welcoming and supportive space. This gathering invites open conversation around male identity development, encouraging reflection, connection, and growth. All are welcome! 
Did you know that the Milwaukee area is one of the surfing capitals of the Midwest? Lake Michigan is great to learn how to surf and provides a practice ground for bigger water. This surfing class is geared toward first time surfers who have never been on a board before! We will provide wet suits, personal flotation devices (PFD), surf boards, instruction, booties (if needed), and gloves (if needed). You will learn the beginner skills of how to “pop up,” stand up, and control a surfboard. 
The Union Cinema will be featuring two films by Giorgi Mrevlishvili, who holds an MFA in Film from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee! We hope to see you Friday, September 19th at 6pm and Saturday September 20th at 7pm to see … |
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This upcoming weekend, the Union Cinema will be featuring two films by Giorgi Mrevlishvili, who holds an MFA in Film from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee! Join us Friday, September 19th at 8pm, and Saturday, September 20th at 5pm for a …
The Union Cinema will be featuring two films by Giorgi Mrevlishvili, who holds an MFA in Film from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee! We hope to see you Friday, September 19th at 6pm and Saturday September 20th at 7pm to see … |
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Beginner crocheters – learn to crochet a warm and colorful winter hat! It’s easier than you think. You’ll learn a hat pattern that can be adapted to any size yarn and hook, and you’ll walk away with solid crochet skills. |
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Are you curious to try out the pottery wheel? Join us for five weeks to familiarize yourself with the fundamentals of wheel throwing and clay! Between classes, participants will have access to the studio space to practice and work through …
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Please join us for a screening to honor the late Tomonari Nishikawa’s work—a celebration of his singular vision and lasting influence. His films, often shot on 8mm and 16mm, explore the act of observation through material processes and formal experimentation. |
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Come join a SHAW clinical case manager to ask questions about mental health treatment, explore resources, and have a cookie. This is a low stakes way to try out case management and explore on and off campus mental health resources. …
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Join the First Generation+ Resource Center for a very Courageous Conversation on the topic of imposter syndrome! In this workshop, you will learn how to score, cut, foil, solder, and assemble your own stained- glass motif. Class participants will choose their own colors for a sunrise pattern which they will be able to then assemble to make … |
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Got financial aid questions? Drop into the FG+RC to meet with a financial aid expert. No appointment needed.
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In recognition of September being Suicide Prevention Month, join the UWM community on September 25th for Suicide Prevention Awareness Day. This day is a time to spread hope, raise awareness, show support, and share vital information for those affected by suicide. Our goal is to ensure that everyone has access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help. 
Outdoor Pursuits has brand new sea kayaks equipped to paddle on Lake Michigan! Join us as we launch from UWM's School of Freshwater Science public boat landing on the Kinnickinnic River and paddle out on to Lake Michigan. We'll have epic views of the city's skyline and lighthouse. No previous paddling experience is required. All transportation, equipment, and instruction will be provided.
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Make new friends and new catches at Pokemon GO Day! It's the perfect opportunity to meet fellow players and explore UWM together on a fun walk around campus. This event is open to all, we look forward to welcoming you. … |
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Friday September 26, 7am departure to Sunday September 28, 7pm return to campus. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore offers a captivating adventure along the pristine shoreline of Lake Superior, where we'll traverse a scenic trail that winds through forests, sandstone cliffs, …
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Calling all dog lovers! Join us under the night sky for a tail-wagging outdoor movie screening celebrating our favorite furry friend, Scooby-Doo! |
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Join us at the Union Cinema for a special program of Stan Brakhage films selected in response to featured artist Ellee Spalding's exhibition in the Union Art Gallery.
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Join us in the Union Art Gallery for a post-film reception following the of Films by Stan Brakhage in the Union Cinema! Our space is open to all! We look forward to welcoming you. |
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Beginner crocheters – learn to crochet a warm and colorful winter hat! It’s easier than you think. You’ll learn a hat pattern that can be adapted to any size yarn and hook, and you’ll walk away with solid crochet skills. |
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Are you curious to try out the pottery wheel? Join us for five weeks to familiarize yourself with the fundamentals of wheel throwing and clay! Between classes, participants will have access to the studio space to practice and work through …
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Curated by the Department of Film, Video, Animation and New Genres, these programs feature a unique opportunity to see some of the incredible 16mm prints from the UWM Cinema Arts Archive. |
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Join us for a special event designed for UWM students with children to take a meaningful pause and set intentions for the academic year. Together, we’ll create vision boards to reflect on our goals, manifest our aspirations, and build community with fellow student parents. Let’s take this time to focus on ourselves, our dreams, and our shared experiences. Coffee & treats provided!
Come join a SHAW clinical case manager to ask questions about mental health treatment, explore resources, and have a cookie. This is a low stakes way to try out case management and explore on and off campus mental health resources. … 
Take a break for 30 minutes of guided mindfulness and stargazing activities! |
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Flourish your pens and cast a story about the wizarding world in this writing workshop! We will be discussing well known magical worlds like Harry Potter, The Hobbit, and more. Bring your creativity, magical wonder, a writing utensil and we will provide the notebooks!
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Let's be honest, budgeting isn't exactly anyone's idea of fun. But setting yourself and your family up for financial success? That's priceless. The Student Parent Success Program is excited to partner with UW Credit Union to bring you a special workshop …
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Join us for section two of our introductory printmaking workshops. In this class, we will be exploring intaglio printmaking by making and printing drypoint PVC plates. Learn to bevel a plate, set a press, and experiment with ways to customize … |
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On 35mm!! Join us at the Union Cinema on Friday, October 3rd at 8:30pm and Saturday, October 4th at 5pm to see a screening of The Hidden! This film follows an L.A. cop who teams up with an FBI agent. … |
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Join the Campus Activities Board (CAB) for a cozy trip to an apple orchard! Pick your own apples, snap some Insta-worthy pics, and enjoy crisp autumn air with your friends.
On 35mm!! Join us at the Union Cinema on Friday, October 3rd at 8:30pm and Saturday, October 4th at 5pm to see a screening of The Hidden! This film follows an L.A. cop who teams up with an FBI agent. … |
