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The 29th Annual Festival of Films in French
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesFilm Festival // Free For Everyone! The Festival of Films in French returns this February with an array of contemporary and classic fiction, animation and documentary films that attend to their very form and explore notions of care, restoration and …
Aux bords de la guerre, Ariane Mnouchkine et le Théâtre du Soleil à Kyiv (Kyiv Theater, an Island of Hope)
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesRussia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 brought back dark memories of 1930s Europe for Ariane Mnouchkine, the 84-year-old theater director and founder of the prestigious Théâtre du Soleil in Paris. Against this backdrop and in solidarity with Ukrainian resistance, …
La princesse Mandane (Princess Mandane)
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesÉtienne is engaged to Annette, a secretary in the factory where he works. Fantasizing about daring adventures, he decides to leave everything behind to go to a foreign land, Mingrelia. The country is governed by Princess Mandane who has been …
Les fantômes (Ghost Trail)
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJustice knows no borders for Hamid, who has taken refuge in France after being detained and tortured by the Assad regime in Syria. Exiled and undercover, the mild-mannered literature professor now works as part of a secret group pursuing Assad’s …
Des “terroristes” à la retraite (“Terrorists” in Retirement)
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesToo controversial to be shown on French TV when first released, the film follows seven surviving comrades of the executed members, found guilty of “terrorism”, from the immigrant section of the French Resistance during World War II. The documentary provoked …
Tiana’s Table: An Interactive Movie Night
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin us for a magical night down in New Orleans at Tiana's Table! We’re screening Disney’s The Princess and the Frog—and whenever food appears on screen, you’ll be served the same iconic dishes featured in the film—warm beignets, rich gumbo, …
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 …
Tuesday Tea
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesEver wished for a space on campus to spill the tea or discuss important topics with supportive peers? Come join us for “The Tuesday Tea,” a casual drop-in series where we dive into spicy conversations and bold takes often overlooked …
Meals with Meaning with Angela Davis
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesShare a meal and a meaningful conversation with one of the most influential voices in the global struggle for justice, Angela Davis. Her work examines the intersections of race, gender, and class, with a particular focus on prisons, policing, and …
Distinguished Lecture Series Presents: Angela Davis
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin us for an evening with Professor Angela Davis—scholar, activist, writer, and one of the most influential voices in the global struggle for justice. Her work examines the intersections of race, gender, and class, with a particular focus on prisons, policing, and abolition. Author of numerous groundbreaking books, including Angela Davis: An Autobiography, Freedom Is a Constant Struggle, and co-author of Abolition.Feminism.Now., Professor Davis continues to challenge us to imagine new futures beyond the prison industrial complex. This special event will feature a moderated conversation with Dr. Derrick Harriell, offering powerful dialogue and reflection on building a more just world.
Commuter Study Social
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesThe Commuter Study Social is a bi-monthly event hosted by the Off-Campus Resource Center, designed specifically for commuter students who want a welcoming place to study and connect. Held in the OCRC, this event offers a comfortable environment where students can focus …
Courageous Conversations: 1-800-Relationship Recovery
First-Generation+ Resource Center (EG39) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesWith college comes bad breakups, messy falling-outs with friends, and tough talks with family. We'll bring the tissues, you bring tears as we discuss healthy ways to handle heartbreak. Open to all.