Student Affairs Events and Activities

  • 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

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

    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

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

    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

    Sandburg Residence Halls (SAN) 3400 North Maryland Ave,, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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 Milwaukee 2220 N. Commerce St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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

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

    Welcome 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

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

    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

    Spaights Plaza (SPAI) 2380 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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

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

    If 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

    The Ballad of Suzanne Cézaìre
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Filmmaker Madeleine Hunt Ehrlich explores the forgotten history of Suzanne Cézaìre, who was incredibly notable for her forward-thinking and allegiance to Surrealism.

  • Paddle Party

    Paddle Party
    Atwater Park 4000 N Lake Dr, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Have 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

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

    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.