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Special Event // March 31st - April 4th UWM’s Latin American Film Series returns this April for its 47th year, showcasing recent feature-length films from across Latin America and the Caribbean. This year’s lineup includes a variety of dramatic, comedic, …
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Director: Adriana Yañez 2024 Brazil | 78 minutes When women’s football is outlawed in Brazil in 1941, the game is forced into the shadows until its re-legalization in 1979. This documentary follows the first players to return to professional competition, who were discovered young and asked … |
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Join us for music, delicious food, and an exciting cultural exploration that highlights Asian American Pacific Islander heritage! 
We'll kick off this trip by learning the rules of the road and how to bike safely on Milwaukee city streets. Then, put your skills to the test with a ride around the city using bike lanes and local trail … 
Interested in photography and our darkroom space? Meet up with other patrons each month to work on photo-related projects. Each session will have a follow-along photo activity available, but personal projects are encouraged! Stop by, ask questions, and try out … |
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Join Student Involvement and the Campus Activities Board to kick off Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the Union Concourse with crafts, treats, and more.
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Join the Asian Faculty & Staff Association (AFSA) for a laidback mixer at the Gasthaus to connect, build community, and expand your support network at UWM. The Chinese Club at UWM and the MKE Mahjong Social Group will host mahjong … 
Are you stuck in the middle of a knitting or crochet project and need some help with stitches or pattern reading? SACC is giving you the opportunity to consult our knitting and crochet teacher, Jeannie Baker (an actual old lady … |
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Please join us for the opening reception of the First Year Exhibition! The First Year Program in Art and Design at UWM’s Peck School of the Arts has a long history of helping students develop as creative thinkers and prepare …
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Director: Gisela Rosario Ramos (Macha Colón) 2021 Puerto Rico, Colombia | 97 minutes *Join us after the film for a short discussion with UWM film studies professor Gilberto Blasini! Isabel, an elderly woman in Puerto Rico, is adrift after the … |
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Director: Martín Boulocq 2022 Bolivia | 87 minutes Fresh out of prison, Humberto moves cautiously through a world that no longer waits for him. Determined to reconnect with his teenage daughter Aleida, Humberto faces the quiet judgment of her influential … |
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Curious about sewing but feeling a little intimidated by sewing machines? In this class, we’ll break down the basics, guiding you step-by-step through operating a sewing machine and creating your own patchwork piece. You’ll learn essential techniques and terminology to …
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Join us to watch the NCAA Men’s Basketball March Madness finale with fellow students as the tournament’s biggest game tips off at 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm). Enjoy interactive games like commercial BINGO and Guess the Score for a chance … |
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In this workshop, you will learn how to create your very own enameled pendant. Design your silhouette, cut it out with a jeweler’s saw, and learn how to melt powdered glass in a kiln to create a colorful one-of-a-kind wearable …
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Have you ever wanted to learn to crochet the famous Granny Square that can be combined into scarves, blankets, clothing, and other fun and useful objects? Even if you’ve never held a crochet hook in your hand, you can learn … |
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Born & brewed in Wisconsin, Social Cig is the ‘Indie-Skate-Rock’ music project of Parker Schultz. Consisting of contagious authenticity, cheery live shows, and cultivating an original story with an attitude of gratitude, Social Cig is creating full-circle moments. While leafing through US music scenes with an ambitious DIY approach and writing songs that capture a genuine outlook from a modern-day Midwest cowboy, Social Cig has become a well-rounded grassroots venture. 
Join us for a beginner-friendly cross-stitching class where you’ll learn the fundamentals of this relaxing and creative craft. In this workshop, you’ll practice stitching on cross stitch fabric and complete a small practice piece. Once you’re comfortable with the basics, … 
Are you curious to try out the pottery wheel? Discover the craft of wheel throwing in this beginner-level course. We will learn and explore the foundational throwing techniques centering and opening the clay, pulling walls to make functional forms, decoration … |
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Join us for a reflective nature walk where we’ll pause, observe, and draw inspiration from the landscapes around us. Through guided prompts and gentle exploration, participants will craft poetry that deepens their connection to the natural world. 
Welcome to SACC’s intermediate screenprinting workshop! In this class, participants will learn how to effectively make a 2-layer design for screen printing. Then they will coat a screen, burn it, and print the design. This workshop is great for those … 
Taken a beginner wheel throwing course, but don’t feel ready to move on to an intermediate course? In this workshop we will explore solutions for common beginner hurdles, like uneven walls and common centering mistakes. While learning how to throw … |
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Film Festival | April 10th - 12th | Free for Everyone! The Italian Film Festival USA brings you the best line-up of recent Italian cinema with films from award-winning directors, as well as debut films from exciting new talent. Cosponsored … 
Outdoor Pursuits has joined forces with Group X to provide a stand up paddleboard yoga stretching class in the Klotsche Center Pool! Our Group X instructors will guide the class through a beginner yoga stretching sequence. First timers and returners …
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Student Involvement invites students from all backgrounds to participate in a free clay hand building open studio in the Studio Arts and Crafts Centre. The event runs from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Clay is provided! Hand building is a form …
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Student Involvement welcomes students from all backgrounds to join in a free clay hand building open studio hosted in the Studio Arts and Crafts Centre! This event is intended for students of all skill levels from complete beginners to students … |
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In this workshop you will be introduced to the process of designing and 3D modeling jewelry in the CAD program, Rhinoceros. You will learn basic functions and modeling commands commonly used for making essential forms like rings and pendants, including …
Curious about sewing but feeling a little intimidated by sewing machines? In this class, we’ll break down the basics, guiding you step-by-step through operating a sewing machine and creating your own patchwork piece. You’ll learn essential techniques and terminology to … |
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We'll kick off this trip by learning the rules of the road and how to bike safely on Milwaukee city streets. Then, put your skills to the test with a ride around the city using bike lanes and local trail … |
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The people who give you their food give you their heart. — Cesar Chavez This cultural exhibit will transport you around the undocumented world through food, art, and knowledge. Join the Dreamers Initiative in celebrating the diverse contributions of the …
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We're headed to Siege Paintball 40 minutes from campus to battle it out on their outdoor paintball fields. You can expect wooded fields, obstacles and thrilling game play with other UWM students. This trip includes transportation, 3 hours of playing …
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This event is for international students and scholars who have child(ren) or are expecting a baby. Come share your experiences, get to know resources available on and off campus, and meet people facing the same joys and challenges as you. … |
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Join us for a powerful screening of She Cried That Day, a film that sheds light on the heartbreaking realities faced by Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples. This gathering creates space for reflection, awareness, and collective commitment to honoring the lives and stories too often overlooked.
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Documentary | Free For Everyone! She Cried That Day is the story of a sister's love and the spirit, strength and will of Indigenous Women refusing to let their loved ones remain invisible in the eyes of the justice system. …
Welcome to SACC’s intermediate screenprinting workshop! In this class, participants will learn how to effectively make a 2-layer design for screen printing. Then they will coat a screen, burn it, and print the design. This workshop is great for those … |
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Join us to celebrate immigrant journeys over brunch! Connect with students, staff, and faculty while having some yummy breakfast treats. Participants will also be able to screen print their own UWM tote bag in celebration of immigrant journeys. Limited supplies, …
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Consent can seem like a big conversation, but it's important. Come discuss expectations and barriers of intimacy and consent! 
New Releases A man's solitary life in a Scottish highland forest is portrayed through the changing seasons, with occasional encounters disrupting his otherwise isolated existence. |
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Trip Dates: Depart on Saturday April 18 at 8am and return to campus Sunday April 19th at 5pm. Have you ever wanted to spend the night in a cave?! Did you even know it was possible?! We are headed to … 
New Releases Over the course of a single day’s journey into and around Lagos, Folarin and his young sons, Aki and Remi, reckon with their relationship while navigating a city on the precipice of democratic crisis. As details of Folarin’s …
New Releases A man's solitary life in a Scottish highland forest is portrayed through the changing seasons, with occasional encounters disrupting his otherwise isolated existence. |
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In this workshop you will be introduced to the process of designing and 3D modeling jewelry in the CAD program, Rhinoceros. You will learn basic functions and modeling commands commonly used for making essential forms like rings and pendants, including …
Curious about sewing but feeling a little intimidated by sewing machines? In this class, we’ll break down the basics, guiding you step-by-step through operating a sewing machine and creating your own patchwork piece. You’ll learn essential techniques and terminology to … |
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Celebrate Earth Week with Campus Activities Board and the Craft Centre! Stop by the Concourse to create your very own terrarium using recycled jars and containers. Fill it with succulents and fun decorations, turning what could have been waster into …
In this workshop, you will learn how to create your very own enameled pendant. Design your silhouette, cut it out with a jeweler’s saw, and learn how to melt powdered glass in a kiln to create a colorful one-of-a-kind wearable … |
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This Earth Day, join the Women’s Resource Center for Radicalize, Reclaim, and Recycle, an afternoon where activism meets sustainability through creative expression and community connection. Together, we’ll explore how feminism, environmental justice, and sustainability intersect as we transform everyday “waste” …
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In this conversation, we’ll explore the emotional, cultural, and personal challenges of adapting to life in the United States. Participants are encouraged to share lived experiences and build understanding in a brave, welcoming space.
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Sisters in Service is a regular recurring event that creates space in support of women who have served in the US military. Join MAVRC, Veterans Upward Bound, and the Women’s Resource Center for another night of Sisters In Service! In … |
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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 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 … |
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Trip Date: Friday April 24, 10am-12pm Attention Panthers! Outdoor Pursuits, Off Campus Resource Center, and The Center For Student Experience & Talent are joining forces to support the UWM Neighborhood! Join us on Friday, April 24th from 10am-12pm to take …
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Outdoor Pursuits, Off Campus Resource Center, and The Center For Student Experience & Talent are joining forces to support the UWM Neighborhood! Join us on Friday, April 24th from 10am-Noon to take a break, step outside, and help make our …
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Dive into a world of relaxation, crafts, and solidarity, as you create wearable accessories to show your support on Denim Day. |
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Arts Programming and the Union Art Gallery are pleased to be going to the Trout Museum of Art and the Wriston Art Galleries for the spring 2026 Museums & More trip! This event is free for students including transportation, lunch, … 
Aloof teenage Japanese tourists, a frazzled Italian widow, and a disgruntled British immigrant all converge in the city of dreams—which, in Mystery Train, from Jim Jarmusch, is Memphis. Made with its director’s customary precision and wit, this triptych of stories … 
Three stories concerning the relationships between adult children, their somewhat distant parents, and each other: a reclusive father visited by his grown children in the US, sisters visiting their novelist mother in Dublin, and adult twins called back to their … |
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In this workshop you will be introduced to the process of designing and 3D modeling jewelry in the CAD program, Rhinoceros. You will learn basic functions and modeling commands commonly used for making essential forms like rings and pendants, including …
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Stop by the Studio Arts and Craft Centre to get crafty with Denim! Staff will be available to walk you through denim-themed projects. Use some of our provided denim material, or bring your own!
Curious about sewing but feeling a little intimidated by sewing machines? In this class, we’ll break down the basics, guiding you step-by-step through operating a sewing machine and creating your own patchwork piece. You’ll learn essential techniques and terminology to … |
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Trip Dates: 4/28 3-6:30pm and 5/1 3-6:30pm 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 … 
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 a … |
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Join us for the 5th annual Survivor Support & Wellness Fair where we bring together campus and community partners to spread awareness about sexual violence and share healing and supportive resources with the UWM community. Don't forget to wear denim …
Are you curious to try out the pottery wheel? Discover the craft of wheel throwing in this beginner-level course. We will learn and explore the foundational throwing techniques centering and opening the clay, pulling walls to make functional forms, decoration …
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Laugh, Snort, Repeat. The 2026 CAB Spring Comedy Show is coming! We are thrilled to announce this year's talent ... Devon Walker & Lucas Zelnick! Devon Walker is a stand-up comdian, actor and writer who is best known as a … |
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We are bringing Milwaukee’s best AAPI foods, activities, vendors, performances, and more! Join us in celebrating the many AAPI communities of our campus!
Taken a beginner wheel throwing course, but don’t feel ready to move on to an intermediate course? In this workshop we will explore solutions for common beginner hurdles, like uneven walls and common centering mistakes. While learning how to throw …
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 design. This workshop is great for those who love printmaking, design, drawing, photography, and/or … |
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Trip Dates: 4/28 3-6:30pm and 5/1 3-6:30pm 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 … |
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There’s something adventurous about biking to a state park! Join Outdoor Pursuits as we bike from campus, along the Oak Leaf Trail, Hank Aaron Trail, and then the Glacial Drumlin Trail, all the way to Lapham Peak State Park - … |
