Student Affairs Events and Activities
Student Affairs
Events
Spilling the Tea About College
Come hang out, connect, and get answers over tea and biscuits. Learn from other first gen students and staff about what to expect in college. Open to all- First Gen or Not!
Lyrical Sanctuary Featuring Shelly Conley
Milwaukee native, Shelly Conley, is Milwaukee’s newest Poet Laureate. She has always had a Love for words. Her writing is reflective, forgiving and creates a call to action for the listeners. Shelly is a 7 time member of Milwaukee’s National Poetry Slam Team. Her talent has led her to numerous shows, panels, documentaries and musical collaborations with local and national talent.
Experimental Tuesdays Presents: Spectres of the Spectrum
Spectres of the Spectrum is a feature-length 16mm film utilizing old 'kinescopes' (filmed records of early TV broadcasts before the advent of videotape, mostly from the late Fifties' educational show called 'Science in Action') to create an eerie, haunted "media-archaeology" zone for a sci-fi time-travel tale, wherein live-action actors search for a hidden electromagnetic secret to save the planet from a futuristic war-machine, inspired by HAARP the High-Frequency Active Auroral Research Program.
Divine 9 Field Day
Join the members of Divine Nine fraternities and sororities in field day games and activities. There will be snacks, games, and music!
UREC Climb Night
Adventure Rock and UWM’s Outdoor Pursuits invite you to a FREE night of indoor rock climbing (bouldering and top roping)! Whether it’s your 1st time rock climbing or your 10th time, UREC Climb Night is the perfect way to learn more about rock climbing, have fun, and meet other UWM students, faculty, and staff!
Beginner Screen Printing
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesWelcome to the first section of SACC’s introductory printmaking workshops for the fall semester! 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 …
Collective Monologue
From director Jessica Sarah Rinland, Collective Monologue follows a community of zoos and animal rescue centers across Argentina. Beyond its fascinating portrayal of interspecies care, this film features remarkable 16mm footage that examines social and historical issues like labor, gender, and colonial conquest over the natural world. Be sure to pick up a Union Cinema calendar to see what films we’re showing this month!
UWM Rocks
Ready to ROCK with the Campus Activities Board (CAB)? Join us to celebrate all things rock. Rock-climbing, rock candy, rock n roll, and so much more! We look forward to welcoming all to this event.
Little, Big, and Far
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesIf you find yourself heart-struck, keep looking up. It’s no secret that life can be overwhelming at times. If you’re feeling the pressure of everyday life, it just might be beneficial to look up at the night sky. In Jem Cohens new film, Little, Big, and Far, an Austrian astronomer is at a crossroads in his life and work.
The Ballad of Suzanne Cézaìre
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesFilmmaker Madeleine Hunt Ehrlich explores the forgotten history of Suzanne Cézaìre, who was incredibly notable for her forward-thinking and allegiance to Surrealism.
Paddle Party
Atwater Park 4000 N Lake Dr, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesHave you wanted to try stand-up paddleboarding or kayaking? Join our free paddle party at Atwater Park (4000 N Lake Dr), where all equipment and instruction are provided. Sign up with friends! Please note, transportation is NOT included. Registration closes 2 days before the trip. Please arrive on time for your scheduled time slot. Equipment availability is first come-first served.
Student Parent Welcome
All UWM students with children are invited to the Student Parent Welcome event at the UWM Children’s Learning Center Play Yard! Join us for free food and fun. RSVPs are appreciated but not required.