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Financial Aid Help Sessions
Got financial aid questions? FAFSA got you in a twist? Trouble breaking down your tuition? Drop into the First-Gen+ Resource Center (below the PantherShop) to meet with a financial aid expert. No appointment needed. Open to all.
Fibers Made Easy: Granny Squares Session 3
Interested in learning the foundations of crochet? Granny squares are a great place to build or hone skills in fiber art! Individual squares can be displayed or combined to create larger objects like scarves, blankets, or clothing pieces! Join us for this one-night course, to learn the basics, including successfully selecting yarn, reading a pattern, planning your project, and creating foundation stitches! Fiber arts like crochet and knitting …
Collagraph Printmaking
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesExplore the creative possibilities of collagraph printmaking by building a textured printing plate from everyday materials such as cardboard, fabric, lace, leaves, and other found objects. Over two sessions, participants will design, ink, and print their unique plates while experimenting …
Fibers Made Easy: Granny Squares Session 4
Interested in learning the foundations of crochet? Granny squares are a great place to build or hone skills in fiber art! Individual squares can be displayed or combined to create larger objects like scarves, blankets, or clothing pieces! Join us for this one-night course, to learn the basics, including successfully selecting yarn, reading a pattern, planning your project, and creating foundation stitches! Fiber arts like crochet and knitting …
MCS Bouldering Competition
Saturday, October 17 from 10am-2:30pm The Midwest Climbing Series is an annual circuit of climbing competitions held on University of Wisconsin and Minnesota campuses. The mission of MCS is to promote and support the growth of the collegiate Midwest climbing …
Smash the Scale
Join us for an afternoon of smashing unrealistic body expectations!
Beginner Screen Printing
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesIf you are curious about screen printing but not sure where to begin, or want to perfect your technique, this class is for you! Participants will first learn how to create a suitable design, then create their screen. Finally, participants …
Queer Women Coffee Hour
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin us for a slow coffee morning to meet fellow queer-identifying women/individuals and create 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 …
Club Soda
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesClub Soda 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. Drop in at anytime!
Seeds: Shapes and Sizes of Magic
Join the Office of Sustainability at the Lapham Hall Pollinator Garden. Learn about the magic and power of seeds and help harvest seeds from native plants on campus. Drop-in for a few minutes or stay the whole time!
Leave Your Mark
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesExplore 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 …
Children’s Clothing Swap
Looking to refresh your kiddo’s wardrobe without spending a fortune? Join us for a children’s clothing swap on Wednesday. October 21st and discover new-to-you items for your growing little one(s)! Bring along gently used children’s clothing to share and browse donations …