Student Affairs Events and Activities
Student Life
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Join us at the Dia de los Muertos Military Ofrenda Display to celebrate and honor our UW-Milwaukee service members who have passed, through this meaningful tradition of remembrance. If you have a UWM military community member that you would like … 
Stop by the Studio Arts and Crafts Centre for costume support and ideas from our student staff! For more detailed help, please schedule an appointment by email craftctr@uwm.edu
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Get ready for a totally tubular and terrifying time as we invite you to take a trip to the upside down. There will be tasty snacks like pineapple on your pizza, triple decker Eggo extravaganzas, and Scoops Ahoy ice cream. … |
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Join us for a Dia de los Muertos Ofrenditas workshop to honor and remember loved ones through this meaningful Mexican tradition. Ofrendas, or “offerings,” are decorated altars filled with photos, candles, and mementos to celebrate those who have passed. Create your own mini ofrenda and type a letter to someone you hold dear using a manual typewriter. 
Leadership Lunch & Learn: Quick Hacks for Success Looking to level up your leadership skills in just 20 minutes? Drop in for a bite to eat and a quick interactive session on practical leadership hacks you can use right away. …
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Get ready for a frightfully fun, Halloween-themed mini golf event where the fairways are haunted and every hole has a trick (or treat). Navigate eerie obstacles, glowing pumpkins, creepy creatures, and spine-chilling surprises on a course transformed into a haunted playground. |
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It is GREEK WEEK!! Get to know the chapter, make new friends, and learn more about fraternity and sorority life on UWM campus. 
The 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 …
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Join us for a thoughtful dialogue on cultural appropriation and Halloween costumes. This is a space to learn together, ask questions, and reflect on how we can celebrate with respect and awareness.
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Student Leadership Programs and Society of Women Engineers invite you to a world of puzzle-solving and excitement as you and your team of 4 people race to complete your puzzle that will test your wits and teamwork for a grand … |
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Celebrate Día de Los Muertos with live dance and music performances! Stop by to learn all about this tradition and see the ofrenditas displays made by students and campus partners. 
Explore the Social Change model, designed to drive positive change in our community. Explore how you see yourself v. how others see you, learn how to ask for and be truly receptive to feedback, plan a hypothetical bank heist and …
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Vampires, ghouls, and trolls galore! Join us in this spooktacular Halloween edition themed writing workshop in the Union Art Gallery. Get inspired and create some Halloween fright! |
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Immerse yourself in a spook-tacular art experience as the Union Art Gallery transforms into a haunted gallery! Enjoy supernaturally delicious snacks and music, and celebrate the closing of our feature exhibition Beautiful Bodies. 
On 35mm!!! Horror movie director José is adrift in a sea of doubt and drugs. As his belated second feature nears completion, his reclusive bubble is popped by two events: a sudden reappearance from an ex-girlfriend and a package from …
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Get ready for a night of chills, thrills, and laughter as we transform the Wisconsin Room into a haunted haven of Halloween fun! Whether you're creeping through cobweb-covered corners or dancing under a full moon, this event is the perfect mix of spooky and spectacular. |
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Shocking, outrageous, and poetic, Jigoku is the most innovative creation from Nobuo Nakagawa, the father of the Japanese horror film. After a young theology student flees a hit-and-run accident, he is plagued by both his own guilt-ridden conscience and a …
On 35mm!!! Horror movie director José is adrift in a sea of doubt and drugs. As his belated second feature nears completion, his reclusive bubble is popped by two events: a sudden reappearance from an ex-girlfriend and a package from … |
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Ever 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 … |
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Hit the books with the Greeks! Join us for a fun, focused study session and get ready to crush your classes together!
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Free for Everyone!!! Watch clips from higher education in and post prison documentaries and join a community conversation with directly impacted voices. Come whether or not you attend the earlier simulation. This will take place at UW-Milwaukee's Student Union Cinema, …
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Tommy Thompson is respected leader known for working across party lines. He shaped policy on welfare reform, school choice, health care access, and national public health preparedness. From revitalizing Wisconsin’s economy and expanding opportunities for families, to strengthening America’s readiness in the wake of 9/11, to guiding the UW System through the challenges of a global pandemic, Thompson brings decades of experience and insight on leadership, resilience, and innovation. At this event, he will share his leadership journey and the lessons he’s learned, offering the audience valuable perspectives on navigating challenges and driving positive change. |
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Join us for a slow coffee morning to meet fellow queer identifying women, creating a space to connect and find community! Join us for some queer joy, Coffee, genuine conversation, crafts, reading, and anything you’d like! Coffee, teas, and snacks …
Explore the Social Change model, designed to drive positive change in our community. Explore how you see yourself v. how others see you, learn how to ask for and be truly receptive to feedback, plan a hypothetical bank heist and …
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Vampires, ghouls, and trolls galore! Join us in this spooktacular Halloween edition themed writing workshop in the Union Art Gallery. Get inspired and create some Halloween fright! |
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Kicking off Veteran’s Week, the Military and Veterans Ball is a yearly highlight for our military campus community. This formal gala features a wonderful evening of celebration, camaraderie, and connection for our military-related community featuring a plated dinner, guest speakers, and dancing. This event is sponsored by local businesses and is FREE to current UWM military-related students and a guest. There is also a reduced rate for service members. 
The Los Angeles Freeway Killer takes a drive to Las Vegas—and back. This video by Ken Camp is both trancelike and troubling, taking the viewer across the desert of California, through Nevada, and into “the frightening zone where lay the …
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Bring the energy and pack the stands as we cheer on our Panthers! Show your spirit, rep your letters, and make some noise! |
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Join the Off-Campus Resource Center for our special Make a Difference Day Neighborhood Cleanup! The Make a Difference Day Neighborhood Cleanup is a volunteer event organized by UWM’s Off‑Campus Resource Center in collaboration with SET. This clean‑up invites students to … 
Kenny Martinez is a Los Angeles-based conceptual artist who decides to set up a confessional telephone answering machine as part of his latest project. As the constant deluge of traumatic and obscene voicemails threatens to create a rift in Kenny’s …
The Los Angeles Freeway Killer takes a drive to Las Vegas—and back. This video by Ken Camp is both trancelike and troubling, taking the viewer across the desert of California, through Nevada, and into “the frightening zone where lay the … |
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Let's get the party started with First Gen Fest! Games, friendship bracelet making, snacks, resource tabling, and comradery! Let's come together to celebrate UWM's first-gen community!
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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 … |
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Join us for a First Gen Study Session to catch up, review, or get ahead on your studies. 📚 Here’s what you can look forward to: A peaceful, low-light space that makes focusing easier. 🌞 Soft background music and minimal … 
The 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 …
Ever 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 … |
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Connect with fellow student parents and discover campus resources designed to support those with caregiving responsibilities. Enjoy coffee, tea, and a breakfast treat while building community and finding support.
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This workshop will include a discussion of how scholarships work at UWM, and how an applicant will navigate through the UWM Panther Scholarship Portal General Application process (with tips from a scholarship expert!). Participants will leave with practical tools to …
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Join the Student Parent Success Program and the Children's Learning Center as they host a workshop in partnership with UW-Credit Union on Using Credit Wisely. This interactive workshop is designed for families to learn why credit matters and how to make it work for you! |
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The fall student exhibition, Crossing Over, features work produced by undergraduate students in UWM’s Peck School of the Arts, Department of Art and Design who have received a scholarship and/or fellowship award in the 2025/2026 school year. This yearly exhibition features outstanding artwork created by Milwaukee’s up and coming young artists through a variety of mediums and themes. Please come and join the Union Art Gallery in congratulating and recognizing these amazing UWM student artists!
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Explore the many dimensions of masculinity in a welcoming and supportive space. This gathering invites open conversation around male identity development, encouraging reflection, connection, and growth. All are welcome!
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Are you tired of picturing the same people when you hear the word Leadership? Does the word Leadership freak you out? Redefine it at Ignite. One workshop gives you lifelong skills to put on your resume and a new perspective …
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Join us for the opening reception for Crossing Over! This exhibition features work produced by undergraduate students in UWM’s Peck School of the Arts, Department of Art and Design who have received a scholarship and/or fellowship award in the 2025/2026 … |
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Ever 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 …
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Looking for an opportunity to connect with student organizations at UWM? Join us for an evening of fun at the Student Org Social! Come with your org members or come alone and meet somebody new. Free food will be provided … |
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The 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 …
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Together, we’ll explore how generational trauma impacts our lives and how we can begin to heal and grow in community. All are welcome to share, listen, and learn.
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Everyone deserves a chance to fly! Fly away with us as we travel to Marcus North Shore Cinema to watch the epic conclusion of Wicked: For Good. |
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Explore the depths of your abilities and talents with the CliftonStrengths Assessment. Through a series of carefully crafted questions, this assessment unveils your dominant strengths, providing you with a clear understanding of what sets you apart. Please visit the CliftonStrengths …
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Join the Union Art Gallery for craft night in conjunction with the Crossing Over exhibition. You can create in a creative space, while surrounded by art.
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New Release! A frenetic view runs over a convulsed Mexico City, a colossal metropolis sustained by the myth of multiracialness and other colonial forms of violence. Past and present weave a flurry of images; fragmented memories of this land. Ancient … |
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Neighborhood Clean‑Ups are volunteer events organized by UWM’s Off‑Campus Resource Center in collaboration with various campus partners. These clean‑ups invite students to help tidy areas around campus by picking up litter and improving local surroundings. Participating in these clean‑ups offers … 
Staff Picks! Ensemble drama set in 1902 about a community of descendants of West African slaves living on an island off of South Carolina. The story revolves around a picnic celebrating a few former islanders who chose to move north. 
Staff Picks!!! Violence and mayhem ensue after a hunter stumbles upon the aftermath of a drug deal gone wrong and over two million dollars in cash near the Rio Grande. |
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Ever 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 … |
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Tasneem Jassar is a Palestinian writer and poet. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a Creative Writing bachelor’s degree and a minor in Women and Gender studies. Jassar was also 2024 Woodland Pattern’s Milwaukee Emerging Poet fellow. She hopes that the words she writes and shares, inspire others and give them a deeper insight into themselves and the world they live in. Her poetry often includes themes of motherhood, sisterhood, and Palestinian storytelling.
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Free for Everyone! These stringed survivors were brought back to life – and to the world – by a family of violin restorers spanning three generations. Luthier Amnon Weinstein took what might have become an exhibit of ruined instruments, restored … |
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Come hear from the artists of the Crossing Over exhibition during this artist talk! This exhibition features work produced by undergraduate students in UWM’s Peck School of the Arts, Department of Art and Design who have received a scholarship and/or …
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Join us for A Night in Paris, a French-themed evening of elegance, music, and magic inspired by the heart of Paris. French pastries, café snacks, photo ops, & more! Dress to impress in your best Parisian-inspired look. Whether you’re coming …
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Do you love the pop culture of the 2010's? Join us in the Gasthaus for 2010's trivia! Grab your friends and create your dream team! This event is open to all, we look forward to welcoming you. If you have … |
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Film Festival!! Join us at the Union Cinema for the 2nd annual Milwaukee Independent Film Awards, a vibrant celebration dedicated to the indomitable spirit of independent filmmakers. Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin, this festival is more than an event; … |
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Film Festival!! Join us at the Union Cinema for the 2nd annual Milwaukee Independent Film Awards, a vibrant celebration dedicated to the indomitable spirit of independent filmmakers. Nestled in the heart of Wisconsin, this festival is more than an event; … |
