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  • An overhead, close-up shot of a person using a wooden squeegee to pull dark ink across a screenprint mesh. The screen is burned with the text "STUDIO ARTS and CRAFT CENTRE" and a hand logo. A large open jar of vibrant purple ink sits in the foreground.

    Intermediate Screenprinting

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

    Welcome to SACC’s intermediate screenprinting workshop! In this class, participants will learn how to effectively make a 2-layer design for screen printing. Then they will coat a screen, burn it, and print the design. This workshop is great for those …

  • A ball of white yarn with two wooden knitting needles tucked through it, set against a clean, minimalist white background.

    Learn to knit: Create a Knitted Scarf

    Learn to knit: Create a Knitted Scarf
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join SACC to knit a warm scarf! A fun and colorful way to learn to knit. This little scarf will feel great around your neck on cold Wisconsin mornings. We’ll learn basic knitting stitches and how to read a basic …

  • Black and white photo of James Baldwin. He is looking towards the camera but not directly at it. He stands in front of men that are sitting behind tables. It is unclear if he is at a type of flea market or rally. There are signs behind the men sitting but it is in French

    James Baldwin Abroad

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

    Special Event | Free For Everyone! A Showcase of four short films about American writer James Baldwin, wherein he muses about race, sexuality and civil rights, among other topics, across Istanbul, Paris and Great Britain. James Baldwin: the brilliant thinker, …

  • Aquamarine banner image of the Lawton Scholars logo. It is a turquoise circle with a graduation cap in the middle. 5 straight lines forming a semi circle are coming from the top button of the cap, "Lawton Scholars" read at the bottom.

    Lawton Deadline – Reach Out Verification Form

    First-Generation+ Resource Center (EG39) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    ALL Lawton Scholars must submit their Reach Out Verification Form by Friday, April 24th 2026. Pro Tip: the Center for Student Experience & Talent has information about community engagement opportunities on campus! Contact uwmlawton@uwm.edu with any questions!

  • Aquamarine banner image of the Lawton Scholars logo. It is a turquoise circle with a graduation cap in the middle. 5 straight lines forming a semi circle are coming from the top button of the cap, "Lawton Scholars" read at the bottom.

    Lawton Deadline – E-Portfolio

    First-Generation+ Resource Center (EG39) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    ALL Lawton Scholars must submit their E-Portfolio Presentation to Canvas by Friday, April 24th 2026. Contact uwmlawton@uwm.edu with any questions.

  • Photo of a lush green lawn with an empty plastic bottle being picked off the grass by a yellow gloved hand

    Earth Week Neighborhood Cleanup

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

    Trip Date: Friday April 24, 10am-12pm Attention Panthers! Outdoor Pursuits, Off Campus Resource Center, and The Center For Student Experience & Talent are joining forces to support the UWM Neighborhood! Join us on Friday, April 24th from 10am-12pm to take …

  • Cartoon banner image that reads "Earth Week" below this text reads "Neighborhood Cleanup". There are assorted UWM logos for the sponsored groups. The text is in vibrant green and black. There is a cartoon image of the Earth with arms and legs, he holds a full, yellow garbage bag in his hand

    Earth Week Neighborhood Cleanup

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

    Outdoor Pursuits, Off Campus Resource Center, and The Center For Student Experience & Talent are joining forces to support the UWM Neighborhood! Join us on Friday, April 24th from 10am-Noon to take a break, step outside, and help make our …

  • Photo of a crafts table. The cutting mat fills about half the table and assorted crafts tools like scissors, rulers, spools of twine and cloth are littered about the desk. The desk is untidy.

    Calm & Crafty

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

    Dive into a world of relaxation, crafts, and solidarity, as you create wearable accessories to show your support on Denim Day.

  • Banner image of the Ignite logo, with a small flame depicting as the 'dot' on the the second letter I in "ignite" below the logo reads "Make connections. Create Your Path".

    Ignite

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

    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 on what it means to lead. …

  • Gemini said An artistic composition featuring a curved, dark, textured object—resembling a large metal hook or an animal horn—set against a clean white background. A flowing, whimsical pink ribbon winds around the object, decorated with various red and black illustrations, including hearts, a small insect, a human profile, a deer, and other abstract symbols. The overall style blends natural or industrial textures with playful, illustrative elements.

    Contours of Becoming Opening Reception

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

    Countours of Becoming brings together the work of Caroline Calvano and Keelie Murphy-Besaw, two Milwaukee-based artists whose practices center the body as a site of labor, adornment, and self-definition. Working primarily in metal sculpture, Calvano engages material processes that demand …

  • Photo from the movie 'Mystery Train". Three people, two men and a woman, stand and are facing in the direction of the camera. The order of people go man, woman, and then another man. They are clothed in green, black, and white clothing.

    Two By Jim Jarmsuch: Mystery Train

    Two By Jim Jarmsuch: Mystery Train
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Aloof teenage Japanese tourists, a frazzled Italian widow, and a disgruntled British immigrant all converge in the city of dreams—which, in Mystery Train, from Jim Jarmusch, is Memphis. Made with its director’s customary precision and wit, this triptych of stories …