Student Affairs Events and Activities
Events
Student Parent Coffee Hour
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesConnect 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.
Calm and Crafty
Get artsy and zen out with the Student Health and Wellness Center! Dive into a colorful fall through creative crafts.
Cookies with a Case Manager
Mitchell Hall (MIT) 3203 North Downer Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesCome join a SHAW clinical case manager to ask questions about mental health treatment, explore resources, and have a cookie. This is a low stakes way to try out case management and explore on and off campus mental health resources. …
Sewing Machine Basics: Patchwork
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesCurious about sewing but feeling a little intimidated by sewing machines? In this class, we’ll break down the basics, guiding you step-by-step through operating a sewing machine and creating your own patchwork piece. You’ll learn essential techniques and terminology to …
Lyrical Sanctuary Featuring Carmen Alicia Murguia
Carmen Alicia Murguía is a proud U.S.-born poet and writer whose work explores love, Latinidad, politics, queer identity, and culture. She’s the author of six poetry collections and has been featured in academic journals, anthologies, and interviews on NPR, PBS, and other media outlets. Carmen began her poetry journey at The Loft Literary Center through the Inroads: Emerging Chicano/Latino Writer’s Mentorship Program and has since performed at festivals and venues across the country, including New York, Chicago, Minneapolis, and San Antonio.
Take Back the Night at Lyrical Sanctuary
Join us and Sociocultural Programs for a Take Back the Night-themed evening at Lyrical Sanctuary. Hear from poet and speaker Carmen Murguia, write your own poems that call for an end to violence, and support those who have faced gender-based …
Afternoons of Solitude
Albert Serra’s Afternoons of Solitude is a spellbinding documentary that turns its gaze on the ceremonial splendor and devastating brutality of bullfighting in Spain. With quiet intensity, Serra follows famed matador Andrés Roca Rey, from the solitude of his hotel …
Financial Aid Help Sessions
First-Generation+ Resource Center (EG39) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesGot financial aid questions? Drop into the FG+RC to meet with a financial aid expert. No appointment needed.
Coming Out Monologues
An annual celebration of coming out stories and expressions of self-discovery. We encourage attendees to share poetry, short videos, interpretive dance, and other forms of creativity at our National Coming Out Day open-mic night.
Intro to Photography: Capturing on Black and White Film
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesAll skill levels are welcome for this hands-on black and white film photography workshop! Beginners will learn the basics of using a film camera, while experienced photographers can shoot independently. Participants will come together to develop and print images, bringing …
Intro to Wheel Throwing Session 2
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesAre you curious to try out the pottery wheel? Join us for five weeks to familiarize yourself with the fundamentals of wheel throwing and clay! Between classes, participants will have access to the studio space to practice and work through …
Drypoint Intaglio
Join us for section two of our introductory printmaking workshops. In this class, we will be exploring intaglio printmaking by making and printing drypoint PVC plates. Learn to bevel a plate, set a press, and experiment with ways to customize …