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  • Lyrical Sanctuary logo with microphone

    Lyrical Sanctuary Presents Student Showcase

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

    Celebrate the final Lyrical Sanctuary of the semester with an evening dedicated to the incredible talent within our own UWM community! Join us as our amazing student poets take center stage, sharing their voices, stories, and artistry. Come be inspired, uplifted, and reminded of the power of creativity as we close out the year with this special showcase of campus brilliance.

  • Based on the visual style and themes of Trinh T. Minh-ha's film essay "Forgetting Vietnam," here is a concise alt-text description for the provided image: A high-angle shot of a woman in a small wooden boat on the green-tinted waters of Ha Long Bay, Vietnam. Her boat is filled with a colorful arrangement of fresh fruits. A second green boat with a white lifebuoy is partially visible in the foreground, creating a sense of daily life and commerce on the water.

    Forgetting Vietnam

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

    One of the myths surrounding the creation of Vietnam involves a fight between two dragons whose intertwined bodies fell into the South China Sea and formed Vietnam’s curving S-shaped coastline. Influential feminist theorist and filmmaker Trinh T. Minh-ha’s lyrical film …

  • 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!

  • A honey bee with visible pollen baskets on its legs flies toward a round, white, spherical flower head (likely a Buttonbush or Leadtree). Another bee is perched on a similar flower head in the background against a soft, blurred green and yellow natural setting.

    Pollinator Protectors

    Lapham Hall (LAP) 3209 North Maryland Ave,, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Take care of yourself by taking care of the earth! Join us for a special edition of Pollinator Protectors on May 7 for Mental Health Week. We will meet at the Lapham Hall Pollinator Garden (along Maryland Avenue, in front …

  • An assortment of colorful art and school supplies, including colored pencils, watercolor paints, markers, and paint containers, arranged around the edges of a blank white sheet of paper on a multi-colored background.

    Calm & Crafty

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

    Get artsy and zen out during Mental Health Week! Drop in and dive into a world of relaxation through creative self-care with arts and crafts.

  • 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 …

  • An overhead, close-up shot of a person using a wooden squeegee to pull dark ink across a screenprint mesh. The screen is burned with the text "STUDIO ARTS and CRAFT CENTRE" and a hand logo. A large open jar of vibrant purple ink sits in the foreground.

    Beginner Screenprinting Session 2

    Beginner Screenprinting Session 2
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 …

  • A silhouette of a person practicing Yoga (Tree Pose) against a vibrant sunset. The individual is balanced on one leg with their arms raised in a "V" shape, centered in the frame. The background features a soft gradient of purple and orange sky, with the dark outlines of trees and a flat horizon line below.

    Sunset Yoga

    Chapman Hall (CHA) 2310 East Hartford Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Come unwind with us during the golden hour with Sunset Yoga. This all-levels class blends gentle movement, breathwork, and meditation to reduce stress, enhance mindfulness, and promote emotional well-being. Equipment will be provided; you are also welcome to bring your …

  • Banner-style image that reads "Gasthaus Trivia Night"

    Gasthaus Trivia – Music Trivia

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

    Turn up the volume for music trivia night at the Gasthaus! From chart-topping hits and legendary artists to one-hit wonders and throwback anthems, teams go head-to-head in a lively atmosphere. Grab a snack, rally your friends, and prove you know …

  • A simple, hand-drawn illustration in blue ink on a white background, featuring a small house merged with a vintage film projector. The house forms the body of the projector, with two windows and a door, while large film reels sit on the roof and a light lens extends from the right side as if projecting a beam.

    Special Event: Blue House

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

    Blue House Film Screening is a D.I.Y. film organization showcasing short films and building cinematic connections in Milwaukee. Join us at the Union Cinema for a shorts program curated by the members of the Blue House collective!

  • Photo of the East Bluff. There is a pond taking up the majority of the picture. The photographer is among a formation of rocks on the shore of the pond. Beyond the pond there is a heavy green forest

    Devil’s Lake Rock Climbing & Camping

    Klotsche Center (KC) 3409 North Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Leave campus Friday afternoon to explore the state park, make dinner, and camp! Saturday, we'll spend the entire day rock climbing with Devil's Lake Climbing Guides. Top roping at Devil's Lake State Park offers climbers the opportunity to scale rugged …