Student Affairs Events and Activities
Events
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Join Panthers Vote for a voter information tabling event designed to help you prepare for upcoming elections. Panthers Vote will provide step-by-step guidance on how to register to vote, check your registration status, and update your information if needed. Attendees can also learn about important deadlines, identification requirements, early voting options, mail-in ballots, and what to expect on Election Day. Stop by to get your questions answered and access reliable, nonpartisan resources to ensure you’re ready to participate in the voting process. 
Are 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 their 25-pound bag of clay. We’ll cover the basics: centering, pulling walls, trimming, and glazing! 
Create your own unique patches to attach to clothing or bags with this foundational relief printmaking course! After creating and transferring the design participants will move into carving, exploring various techniques for achieving different textures! Finally, a printing demonstration will teach participants about modifying ink for successful final prints on fabric or paper! |
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Join us in the First-Gen+ Resource Center (below the PantherShop) for drop-in conversations with SHAW counselor, Cady! Come talk about anything that's going on in your life - school, family, friends, relationships - whatever is on your mind!...
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Bring a friend and kickoff autumn with gratitude! Stop by tables for various gratitude-focused activities and crafts.... 
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! |
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Stop by to meet fellow student parents, learn about resources available to support you and your family, and start the semester feeling connected and supported. 
Sleep is essential to academic performance, physical, and emotional health. In this workshop, you can expect to discuss the benefits of sleep, assess your own quality of sleep, learn effective sleep strategies, and design your sleep routine. You’ll be on …
Join Panthers Vote for a voter information tabling event designed to help you prepare for upcoming elections. Panthers Vote will provide step-by-step guidance on how to register to vote, check your registration status, and update your information if needed. Attendees can also learn about important deadlines, identification requirements, early voting options, mail-in ballots, and what to expect on Election Day. Stop by to get your questions answered and access reliable, nonpartisan resources to ensure you’re ready to participate in the voting process. |
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Join Panthers Vote for a voter information tabling event designed to help you prepare for upcoming elections. Panthers Vote will provide step-by-step guidance on how to register to vote, check your registration status, and update your information if needed. Attendees can also learn about important deadlines, identification requirements, early voting options, mail-in ballots, and what to expect on Election Day. Stop by to get your questions answered and access reliable, nonpartisan resources to ensure you’re ready to participate in the voting process.
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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 Assessment page to know how it works.... 
Learn basic techniques of surface decoration on ceramic forms! This course will cover underglaze techniques such as stenciling, shaving cream swirl, and Mishima inlay, as well as overglazing processes such as dripping, brushing, and marbling. |
9 events,
In honor of the Veterans who both attend UW-Milwaukee and serve as employees, help us in celebrating their service, learning about their sacrifice, and fellow veterans, join us in several activities geared for you! November 6th: Military and Veterans Ball (Registration Required) November 9th-11th: Veterans Week Display November 9th: Bowling With the Badge (All Are Welcome!) November 10th: Sisters In Service (Women Veterans Event) November 11th: MAVRC Open House (All Are Welcome!) November 12th: Serving Those Who Served (Brunch for all who served or are currently serving in the U.S. military)...
In honor of the Veterans who both attend UW-Milwaukee and serve as employees, help us in celebrating their service, learning about their sacrifice, and fellow veterans, join us in several activities geared for you! November 6th: Military and Veterans Ball (Registration Required) November 9th-11th: Veterans Week Display November 9th: Bowling With the Badge (All Are Welcome!) November 10th: Sisters In Service (Women Veterans Event) November 11th: MAVRC Open House (All Are Welcome!) November 12th: Serving Those Who Served (Brunch for all who served or are currently serving in the U.S. military)... 
You Can Help! Prevent Suicide is a bystander intervention program that enables students to help fellow students experiencing emotional distress and/or thoughts of suicide. Please visit the link below to register for a session!
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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 on what it means to lead.
Learn basic techniques of surface decoration on ceramic forms! This course will cover underglaze techniques such as stenciling, shaving cream swirl, and Mishima inlay, as well as overglazing processes such as dripping, brushing, and marbling. |
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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... 
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. Co-sponsored by the Milwaukee Independent Film Awards For more information please visit: milwaukeeindependentfilmawards.com... 
Come cheer on the Club Hockey team! All games will be at the Ponds in Brookfield. |
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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...
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. Co-sponsored by the Milwaukee Independent Film Awards For more information please visit: milwaukeeindependentfilmawards.com... |
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Join us for Studying with Monsters, a movie viewing celebrating resilience, growth, and the journey of discovering what you and your fellow first gen students are capable of. Come relax, recharge, and enjoy a monstrously good study break....
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Women Veterans! Join us on the first night of Veterans Week for a Sound Bath experience, followed by a light dinner. This event is FREE but space is limited. The first 15 women to register will receive a yoga mat and cushion. Don't miss this great event!...
Are 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 their 25-pound bag of clay. We’ll cover the basics: centering, pulling walls, trimming, and glazing! |
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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 2026/2027 school year.
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!
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Whether you’re just joining or already a LinkedIn legend, join us to take your LinkedIn to the next level during First Gen Week! Learn quick tips to upgrade your profile, highlight your skills, and make connections that could open doors. Bring a laptop and get ready to level up!... 
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! |
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Veterans! Stop by the Military and Veterans Resource Center to enjoy (EXTRA) snacks and beverages. Pick up MAVRC swag and much more!...
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As first-generation college students, we connect over our unique shared experiences. The First-Gen+ Resource Center is bringing together community for a celebration of first-gen+ excellence. Enjoy games, connecting with UWM resources, friendship bracelet making, snacks, and a meaningful community of #pantherpride.... |
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Student-Veterans, Alumni, prospective military-related students, and Faculty & Staff who served! Join us for a brunch just for you in honor of Veterans Week. This event is FREE to you to thank you for your service to this country....
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The possibilities of a passport are endless. Join us to learn more about funding a study abroad trip. Hear from study abroad and financial aid experts to discover resources and support designed to help you get to your next destination....
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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. |
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Celebrate our first gen community and unleash your creativity with our Brunch and Screen-Printing celebration. Bring your friends to enjoy breakfast treats and connect with students and staff while screen-printing your own tote bag at the First Generation+ Resource Center. Limited supplies, unlimited laughs....
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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 2026/2027 school year. 
Richard Dreyfuss stars as cable worker Roy Neary, who along with several other stunned bystanders experience a close encounter of the first kind – witnessing UFOs soaring across the sky. After this life-changing event, the inexplicable vision of a strange, mountain-like formation haunts him. He becomes obsessed with discovering what it represents, much to the dismay of his wife and family. Meanwhile, bizarre occurrences are happening around the world. Government agents have close encounters of the second kind – discovering physical evidence of extraterrestrial visitors in the form of a lost fighter aircraft from World War II and a stranded... |
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The daring experimenter Dr. John C. Lilly dedicated his life to radical self-investigation and unlocking the mysteries of consciousness and communication. Directors Michael Almareyda and Courtney Stephens, along with narrator Chloë Sevigny, explore the life of a determined scientist and his experiments into the psychonautical unknown....
Richard Dreyfuss stars as cable worker Roy Neary, who along with several other stunned bystanders experience a close encounter of the first kind – witnessing UFOs soaring across the sky. After this life-changing event, the inexplicable vision of a strange, mountain-like formation haunts him. He becomes obsessed with discovering what it represents, much to the dismay of his wife and family. Meanwhile, bizarre occurrences are happening around the world. Government agents have close encounters of the second kind – discovering physical evidence of extraterrestrial visitors in the form of a lost fighter aircraft from World War II and a stranded...
Come cheer on the Club Hockey team! All games will be at the Ponds in Brookfield. |
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Stop by the Student Union Hallway, East to learn about the service and sacrifice of Indigenous US military veterans and read stories of heroism through adversity.... 
Learn more about how you can help revitalize an important student organization: Panthers Against Sexual Assault (PASA). If you want to help create a culture of respect and consent at UWM, join us!
Are 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 their 25-pound bag of clay. We’ll cover the basics: centering, pulling walls, trimming, and glazing! 
In this workshop, you will learn how to score, cut, foil, solder, and assemble your own stained-glass motif. Class participants will choose their own colors for a sunrise pattern which they will be able to then assemble to make a hanging piece. |
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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!
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Get ready for The Hungry Games—where the only battle is against your appetite! Compete in outrageous food challenges, test your spice tolerance, and see if you have what it takes to out-eat, outlast, and out-snack the competition. Whether you're chasing victory or just coming for the laughs, this is one event you won't want to miss. May the odds be ever in your flavor!
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! |
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Join 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 provided!
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Join us for a conversation exploring the relationship between creativity and artificial intelligence. We'll discuss how AI is changing the way we create, the questions it raises about originality and expression, and how we can navigate the future of creativity together. |
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Are you ready to break up with nicotine? Stop by our table to learn about how the Student Health and Wellness Center can help you quit. We'll have some resources and giveaways to support your mental health through this journey! Don't use nicotine? Stop by to sign the pledge to stay nicotine-free!... 
Come and learn how to recognize and respond in a potential overdose situation! Join the Student Health and Wellness Center and students from the Medical College of Wisconsin Pharmacy School for information, resources, and Narcan® demonstrations. Free Narcan available while supplies last!
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Join us in the First-Gen+ Resource Center (below the PantherShop) for a journaling experience curated to celebrate First-Generation+ women and femme identifying folks. Stop in anytime between 1-3 pm for journaling, iced coffee, and enjoy some friendly conversation. We are … |
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Tony Takitani is an illustrator who has been alone all his life, until he meets a beautiful woman who transforms his world. The only problem is that she has a secret, she is a compulsive shopper with a penchant for high-end couture fashion that leads to darkly satiric consequences.... 
Burning is the searing examination of an alienated young man, Jongsu (Yoo Ah-in), a frustrated introvert whose already difficult life is complicated by the appearance of two people in his orbit: first, Haemi (newcomer Jun Jong-seo), a spirited former classmate who offers romantic possibility, and then, Ben (Steven Yeun), a wealthy and sophisticated young man she returns from a trip with. However, when Jongsu learns of Ben’s mysterious hobby and Haemi suddenly disappears, his confusion and obsessions begin to mount, culminating in a stunning finale....
Come cheer on the Club Hockey team! All games will be at the Ponds in Brookfield. |
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Tony Takitani is an illustrator who has been alone all his life, until he meets a beautiful woman who transforms his world. The only problem is that she has a secret, she is a compulsive shopper with a penchant for high-end couture fashion that leads to darkly satiric consequences....
Burning is the searing examination of an alienated young man, Jongsu (Yoo Ah-in), a frustrated introvert whose already difficult life is complicated by the appearance of two people in his orbit: first, Haemi (newcomer Jun Jong-seo), a spirited former classmate who offers romantic possibility, and then, Ben (Steven Yeun), a wealthy and sophisticated young man she returns from a trip with. However, when Jongsu learns of Ben’s mysterious hobby and Haemi suddenly disappears, his confusion and obsessions begin to mount, culminating in a stunning finale.... |
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Are 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 their 25-pound bag of clay. We’ll cover the basics: centering, pulling walls, trimming, and glazing! |
2 events,
Join us in the First-Gen+ Resource Center (below the PantherShop) for drop-in conversations with SHAW counselor, Cady! Come talk about anything that's going on in your life - school, family, friends, relationships - whatever is on your mind!... |
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Please Join us in the Student Union Concourse for our annual Holiday Artist Fair. A variety of handmade items will be available from outside vendors, current students and alumni.
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!
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Put your detective skills to the test with a night of unsolved mysteries! Work through clues, examine evidence, and piece together the details of intriguing cases as you compete to see if you can crack the mystery. |
6 events,
Please Join us in the Student Union Concourse for our annual Holiday Artist Fair. A variety of handmade items will be available from outside vendors, current students and alumni.
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Please Join us in the Student Union Concourse for our annual Holiday Artist Fair. A variety of handmade items will be available from outside vendors, current students and alumni. 
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.
Learn more about how you can help revitalize an important student organization: Panthers Against Sexual Assault (PASA). If you want to help create a culture of respect and consent at UWM, join us! |
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