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  • Logo for the Milwaukee Independent Film Awards featuring a circular emblem with mountains, a moon, film equipment, and the text "M.I.F.A."

    Milwaukee Independent Film Awards

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

    Join us at the Union Cinema for the 3nd 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; it's a movement championing the dreams and aspirations of independent storytellers who dare to express their unique visions through the art of cinema. For more information please visit: milwaukeeindependentfilmawards.com Co-sponsored by the Milwaukee Independent Film Awards...

  • Logo for the Milwaukee Independent Film Awards featuring a circular emblem with mountains, a moon, film equipment, and the text "M.I.F.A."

    Milwaukee Independent Film Awards

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

    Join us at the Union Cinema for the 3nd 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; it's a movement championing the dreams and aspirations of independent storytellers who dare to express their unique visions through the art of cinema. For more information please visit: milwaukeeindependentfilmawards.com Co-sponsored by the Milwaukee Independent Film Awards...

  • Logo for the Milwaukee Independent Film Awards featuring a circular emblem with mountains, a moon, film equipment, and the text "M.I.F.A."

    Milwaukee Independent Film Awards

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

    Join us at the Union Cinema for the 3nd 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; it's a movement championing the dreams and aspirations of independent storytellers who dare to express their unique visions through the art of cinema. For more information please visit: milwaukeeindependentfilmawards.com Co-sponsored by the Milwaukee Independent Film Awards...

  • Cartoon style image of a fork on top of an empty plate. Wording around the outside of the plate reads "LUNCH & LEARN"

    Leadership Lunch & Learn

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

    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. Each session is packed with insights, activities, and tools to help you lead with confidence and creativity–all while enjoying free lunch!

  • Graphic banner for "Tuesday Tea" featuring a wavy, flowing brown and orange background resembling tea and milk mixing. The text "Tuesday Tea" is written in a playful, white script across the center next to a stylized illustration of a white teacup with green leaf details. Two circular badges on either side read "free Treats" and "free Mugs."

    Tuesday Tea

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

    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 in Leadership and Higher Education. Enjoy teatime treats, eats, and all the details, plus take home a free keepsake mug. Will things get a little messy? Possibly. Come sip and find out!

  • High-angle view of a group of friends seated in a dimly lit booth playing a board game around a small wooden table.

    Board Games in the Gasthaus

    Board Games in the Gasthaus
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Looking for something fun to do or a new game to try? Stop by the Gasthaus for a casual night of board games, with plenty of options to choose from. Come with friends or come solo and sign up to …

  • A studio portrait of Renée Elise Goldsberry smiling warmly, seated on a high stool against a light gray background. She is wearing a sleeveless yellow top with a floral pattern, blue jeans, and a light-colored fedora hat with a striped band.

    Distinguished Lecture Series Presents: Renée Elise Goldsberry

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

    Join us at the UWM Union for an evening with Renée Elise Goldsberry—Tony and Grammy Award winning, three time Emmy Award nominated actress and singer. 

  • Portrait of Renée Elise Goldsberry smiling while wearing a fedora hat and a patterned top against a neutral background.

    Distinguished Lecture Series: A Conversation with Renée Elise Goldsberry

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

    Join us in the Wisconsin Room for an evening with Tony and Grammy Award-winning actress and singer Renée Elise Goldsberry. Goldsberry recently released her debut album, Who I Really Am, featuring original music written that blends soul, blues, pop, folk, and her gospel roots. She is also the subject of the acclaimed 2025 documentary Satisfied, which explores her Hamilton journey alongside the emotional terrain of family-building and new motherhood. Goldsberry originated the role of Angelica Schuyler in the Broadway phenomenon Hamilton, and appeared in Disney+’s filmed version, which won a Primetime Emmy Award (and will be screened on November 4th...

  • An illustration of Pikachu standing in tall green grass, looking forward with a cheerful expression as the sun sets over distant trees in the background.

    Pokemon Trading Card Night

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

    Bring your favorite Pokémon cards and show off your collection at Pokémon Trading Card Night! Trade with other students, compete in binder competitions, or test your skills in recreational TCG matches throughout the evening.

  • Still from the film Soul Patrol showing a group of soldiers in military uniforms and gear standing together outdoors.

    Soul Patrol | New release!

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

    Soul Patrol uncovers a hidden chapter of American military history by focusing on the Vietnam War's first Black special ops team, an elite unit operating deep behind enemy lines. With unprecedented access to this once-secretive group of African-American veterans, director J.M. Harper reconstructs their journey with an immediacy rarely seen in Vietnam War storytelling, using raw Super 8 footage, photographs, and audio recordings from their personal archives. Opening on the war’s 50th anniversary, the surviving members reunite in a hotel that becomes a surreal liminal space, where memory, brotherhood, and unresolved trauma collide. As the men reflect on their experiences,...

  • A group of people sits in a circle on wooden stools in a modern art gallery space, participating in a group discussion or reading while holding booklets, with pink artwork hanging on the wall in the background.

    Power of the Pen: The Amazing & Absurd

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

    Come write about the strange, the silly, and the unexpected in this fun edition of Power of the Pen! We'll use creative prompts to spark poems and stories, share ideas, and see where our imaginations take us.