Student Affairs Events and Activities
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Milwaukee Premiere! In the wake of a scandal involving several of her students, Jeonim, an artist and lecturer at a women's university, asks her actor-director uncle, recently blacklisted after a scandal of his own, to step in to direct a …
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Milwaukee Premiere! A famous actress, having stepped back from her career after marriage and a subsequent divorce, returns to the profession with a role in an independent film. As the film’s release approaches, she takes part in a series of … |
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Stop by the display in the Student Union hallway East to honor the service and sacrifice of many U.S. Veterans during Hispanic Heritage Month. |
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Stop by the display in the Student Union hallway East to honor the service and sacrifice of many U.S. Veterans during Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Free For Everyone! Director in Attendance! TCB: The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing is a biography of the influential writer, filmmaker, and cultural worker, who with humor and deep insight, inspired a generation of artists to dedicate themselves to … |
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Stop by the display in the Student Union hallway East to honor the service and sacrifice of many U.S. Veterans during Hispanic Heritage Month. 
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 …
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Experimental Documentary New Release! River of Grass is a present-day reimagining of environmentalist Marjory Stoneman Douglas’s celebrated book, The Everglades: River of Grass (1947), which forever changed the public understanding of the region from a worthless swamp to an essential … |
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Stop by the display in the Student Union hallway East to honor the service and sacrifice of many U.S. Veterans during Hispanic Heritage Month. |
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Experience Wisconsin’s famous peninsula, Door County! We will be camping and exploring at Peninsula State Park known for its overlooks, beaches, and trails. Expect to hike, relax on the beach, and spend down time cooking and relaxing at camp. All …
Stop by the display in the Student Union hallway East to honor the service and sacrifice of many U.S. Veterans during Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Filmmaker in person! A young filmmaker stumbles on a hidden book tied to a vanished art forger and the perfect mystery for his next film pitch. But as coincidences mount, he begins to question what’s real, who’s watching him, and …
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While writing a monograph on historical theories of memory, a respected academic becomes entranced by the allegedly true story of the Chronovisor, an occult device said to reproduce images from any point in history on a television screen. Her obsession … |
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Join UWMPD, K9 Ezmae, and SHAW staff for ribbon making and the opportunity to write notes of courage for survivors of domestic violence. |
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Outdoor Pursuits and the Office of Sustainability are teaming up to show off UWM's nearby hike-able spots! Join us as we explore and learn more about Downer Woods and the Shorewood Nature Preserve. Expect to hike/ walk about 2.5miles total …
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Drawing on a background in painting and the fine arts, Julie Murray has made more than twenty-five beguiling and beautiful films, equally invested in metaphysics as in material. Murray will be present to share a program of her recent moving-image … |
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The Yanomami people, relatively isolated in the Brazilian Amazon until the 1970s dictatorship opened their lands to extraction, hold a time-worn funeral rite said to hold up the sky against those who would tear it down, and to galvanize themselves … |
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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 … 
Sleep is essential to academic performance, physical, and emotional health. In this workshop, you can expect to discuss the benefits of sleep, assess your own quality of sleep, learn effective sleep strategies, and design your sleep routine. You’ll be on …
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After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic learns that desire’s fulfillment comes at the highest price. (Curry Barker, 2026, USA, 108 mins, Blu-ray) |
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Maquoketa Caves State Park in Iowa is a caving gem! About 13 caves can be found in the park, some of which can be explored by walking, while others are better suited for serious spelunkers who enjoy crawling in tight …
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An adrenaline shot to the heart of British cinema, Danny Boyle’s darkly comic breakthrough relates the life and times of live-wire Scottish heroin addict Mark Renton (Ewan McGregor) and his misfit mates, who get high, get in trouble, get clean, … |
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16mm print! Milwaukee-born filmmaker James Benning's austere personal history of the USA from 1954 to 1976, told through an amalgamation of his Hank Aaron card collection with the scrolling scrawl of would-be Nixon assassin Arthur Bremer's diaries. Benning describes the …
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“It seems to be the time to consider bridges.” James Benning’s latest exercise in looking and listening centers on meeting points between built and natural worlds, ranging from the cinematic (San Francisco’s Golden Gate) to the historical (Selma’s Edmund Pettus) … |
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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 … |
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We're headed to Barthel Farms in Mequon to pick apples and get lost in their corn maze! The cost of this trip covers transportation and admission for the corn maze. Apples are priced by their weight. The more apples you … |
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Spaghetti storms, cheesburger showers and ice cream skies, step into Swallow Falls where food falls from the sky! Join us for an interactive movie night featuring Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs! Experience the film like never before with themed … |
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Trip Dates: Sat 10/17 depart at 9am, return to campus Sun 10/18 at 4pm Are you interested in trying backpacking for the first time? This low-mileage trip is designed to teach you the basics of backpacking not far from Milwaukee. … 
Trip Dates: Sat 10/17 depart at 9am, return to campus Sun 10/18 at 4pm Are you interested in trying backpacking for the first time? This low-mileage trip is designed to teach you the basics of backpacking not far from Milwaukee. …
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Saturday, October 17 from 10am-2:30pm The Midwest Climbing Series is an annual circuit of climbing competitions held on University of Wisconsin and Minnesota campuses. The mission of MCS is to promote and support the growth of the collegiate Midwest climbing … |
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Body Acceptance Week: Pause, Recharge & Connect Take a moment to slow down, recharge, and reconnect with yourself during Body Acceptance Week. Join us for a relaxing wellness experience featuring gentle yoga, mindfulness activities, coloring and puzzle stations, and a …
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We’re taking an inclusive tour of sexual anatomy, with a focus on pleasure instead of reproduction, and the many ways people find pleasure in their own and partner(s) bodies! By centering consent and pleasure, we not only create healthier sexual … |
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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 …
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Join the Office of Sustainability at the Lapham Hall Pollinator Garden. Learn about the magic and power of seeds and help harvest seeds from native plants on campus. Drop-in for a few minutes or stay the whole time!
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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 … |
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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!
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Free for everyone! UWM’s department of Film, Video, Animation, and New Genres is home to a faculty and staff who are not only exceptional educators but also accomplished artists, whose creative work spans disciplines, genres, and modes of production. Expect … |
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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 … |
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Get ready to GLOW ✨ Join us for a week of group fitness classes with black lights, disco vibes, and glow sticks. Let's light up the dark and sweat in style! With the lights down and the glow turned up, … |
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Join us in the CASE hallway for Día de los Muertos activities hosted by each of our centers! 🌼 Make your own flowers 🌼 Create a mini ofrenda 🌼 Enjoy Día de Los Muertos coloring pages 🌼 Share messages and … |
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Get ready to rave with CAB at our Halloween-themed silent disco, where the bass is low and the whole room will GLOW. Costumes are highly encouraged! |
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