Student Affairs Events and Activities
Student Affairs
Events
Chicken Tendie Fest
Join us in the Gasthaus to watch the Packers take on the Eagles in a thrilling Monday Night Football matchup! Students will get free chicken tenders when the Packers score a touchdown, along with other fun games and prizes! This …
Lake Park Group Run/Jog
Join Outdoor Pursuits for a group run/ jog 2 miles (3.2km) from UWM’s campus to the scenic Lake Park! Enjoy fresh air, good company, and views of Lake Michigan along the paved path. Close toed shoes are required. Registration closes 1 day before the trip.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Session 4
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesAre 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 …
Intro to Stained Glass Session 4
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesIn 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 …
Intro to Slab Construction and Surface Texture
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesIn this 5-week course, you'll explore the essentials of both soft and hard slab construction, learn creative glazing techniques, and discover the art of adding surface textures to clay. Throughout the class, you'll create three functional and decorative pieces: a …
Quick Crochet: Granny Squares Session 3
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 …
Lyrical Sanctuary Featuring RJ Riddle
Whether working with city youth or performing music, RJ Riddle has a unique and authentic way of uplifting and empowering the people he interacts with. Riddle began creating a buzz for himself just barely being 21 performing at spoken word events and open mics throughout Milwaukee. With his combination of spoken word, rap, and the occasional jazz/ funk sound, Riddle has a way of fusing different genres in his arsenal to make his words come to live by painting vivid pictures and staying genuine in his words!
Graduate School Rock Climbing Night
Are you a Graduate or PhD student looking to try rock climbing for the first or second time? Outdoor Pursuits has joined forces with UWM's Graduate School to offer a night of indoor rock climbing at Adventure Rock climbing gym across the street from Riverview Hall! All equipment and instruction will be provided. Transportation is NOT provided, but Adventure Rock can be accessed by taking the Prowl Line to Cambridge Hall or Riverview Hall and walking the short distance to Adventure Rock from there. Registration opens 2 weeks before the trip.
The Friends
New Restoration!! It’s the dog days of summer vacation. Up to no good, a group of three wily young friends discover a decrepit house and the old coot who lives there all alone. They begin to spy on him, expecting …
First Gen Planetarium Show: Northern Lights
Join the first-gen community in enjoying the radiance of the night sky and colorful displays of dancing lights with a behind-the-scenes tour of the science behind one of nature’s most remarkable light shows. Open to all.
Linocut Relief
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesPhew! We’ve reached the final offering of our introductory printmaking workshops this semester. What a relief! In this workshop, participants will explore relief printmaking through carving small linoleum blocks, printing by press and by hand, and onto fabric and paper. …
Intro to Cross Stitch Session 2
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin 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, …