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Two By Jim Jarmsuch: Father, Mother, Sister Brother
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesThree 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 …
Student Excellence Awards
Join us for the Student Excellence Awards ceremony at UW–Milwaukee, an annual celebration recognizing the outstanding contributions that make our campus thrive. This special event honors the dedication, leadership, and impact of students, organizations, employees, and professional staff who inspire …
Ask a Nurse
Sandburg Residence Halls (SAN) 3400 North Maryland Ave,, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesStop by the new Ask a Nurse table to speak with a nurse from the Student Health and Wellness Center. Ask a medical question, learn about SHAW services, sign up for the Patient Portal, and so much more.
Club Soda
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesClub Soda (formerly known as ‘Sober Socials’) is a weekly get-together with students who choose not to use for whatever reason. It is a great place to meet like-minded people and share experiences, information, and resources. For more information, visit …
The Animation Showcase 2026: Getting Cooked
Special Event The Animation Showcase returns to the Union Cinema for their 2026 series, featuring the latest and greatest from our Animation/Film students. This year’s edition features student work across all forms of storytelling. From digital to traditional, claymation to …
Survivor Support and Wellness Fair
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 …
Desert Hearts
Staff Picks While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed professor of literature is unexpectedly seduced by a carefree, spirited young lesbian.
You Can Help! Prevent Suicide
You Can Help! Prevent Suicide is a bystander intervention program that enables students to help fellow students experiencing emotional distress and/or thoughts of suicide. Please visit Suicide Prevention Training – Student Health and Wellness Center to register for a session!
Milwaukee Underground Fllm Festival: Opening Night!!!
Film Festival | Free for Everyone! Join us at the Union Cinema for the opening night of The Milwaukee Underground Film Festival! MUFF is a student run film festival devoted to showcasing independent, artist driven cinema. For two decades we …
Rise Above Stigma – Display
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesThe Centers for Advocacy & Student Engagement will feature a standing display with information on mental health stigmas affecting First-Generation+ students, Women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Veterans during Mental Health Week.
De-stress, Not Distress
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesLet’s take a break! As busy college students, experiencing stress is common. The impact of ongoing or unresolved stress can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, irritability, poor concentration, physical illness, fatigue, and sleep difficulties. In this workshop, we will …
Ask a Nurse
Sandburg Residence Halls (SAN) 3400 North Maryland Ave,, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesStop by the new Ask a Nurse table to speak with a nurse from the Student Health and Wellness Center. Ask a medical question, learn about SHAW services, sign up for the Patient Portal, and so much more.