Student Affairs Events and Activities
Events
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Experience the joy of canoeing on the Milwaukee River with Outdoor Pursuits, perfect for beginners. We'll provide everything you need – transportation, canoes, and friendly guidance – to make your first canoeing adventure in downtown Milwaukee memorable and fun. No … |
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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 … 
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! |
6 events,
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 … 
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 …
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Get creative with a paintbrush and a dirty soda in hand! Pick a fun painting to recreate or let your creativity take over and make your own masterpiece, while enjoying a variety of fun dirty soda combinations at the soda … |
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Calling all UWM student parents! Join us for coffee, conversation, and community at our monthly Student Parent Coffee Hour! Stop by to meet fellow student parents, learn about resources available to support you and your family, and start the semester … 
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 … |
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Are you stuck in the middle of a knitting or crochet project and need some help with technique or pattern reading? Bring your questions to the help desk and consult our knitting and crochet teacher, Jeannie Baker (an actual old lady who has knitted and crocheted … 
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. We will dive right in, so … 
Calling all brainiacs and social butterflies! Join the fun at UWM Gasthaus for their epic trivia night. Teams can have 2-6 players, and if you fly solo, no worries! We’ll help you connect with fellow Panthers who are also trivia … |
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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!
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. We will dive right in, so …
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The Military and Veterans Resource Center (MAVRC) at UW-Milwaukee presents a night of dinner, dancing, and camaraderie to all military-related students, alumni, and supporters. Register individually or check the link for table hosting opportunities. Military-related students +1 attend FREE. Our … |
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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 …
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! 
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 … |
7 events,
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. This yearly exhibition …
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 …
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 … 
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 … |
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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. For more information, or to request …
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Lyrical Sanctuary Featuring Lazarus Halliwell Wednesday, November 11 | Workshop, Open Mic and Performance 6-6:45 p.m. | Creative Writing Workshop | Union 119 Transgender Grief, Living in Exile, and A Sense of Foreshortened Future In honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance, join poet and musician Lazarus Halliwell … |
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Power of the Pen: The Amazing & Absurd Thursday, November 12 4:30 PM -5:30 PM | Union Art Gallery Come write about the strange, the silly, and the unexpected in this fun edition of Power of the Pen! We'll use creative prompts …
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. We will dive right in, so … 
This two-night class is a wonderful introduction to crocheting hats, whether you're new to crochet or looking to refresh your skills! We'll focus on essential crochet techniques, shaping a hat, and confidently following a pattern from start to finish. Learning from an experienced instructor in a supportive … |
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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. This yearly exhibition … |
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3 events,
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 …
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 … |
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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 …
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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 …
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 … |
6 events,
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 …
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Courageous Conversations: Creativity vs. AI Wednesday, November 18 2 PM - 3 PM | First-Generation+ Resource Center (Union EG39) 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 … |
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What are pudgie pies?! To make a pudgie pie, you use a cast iron pie press with two pieces of bread and any filling you'd like and cook it over an open fire! Savory - make a pepperoni pizza pudgie …
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Stop by for short demos, individualized advice from our Ceramics Technicians, or to chat with other Craft Centre ceramicists! RSVP in advance through our website or just drop in!
This two-night class is a wonderful introduction to crocheting hats, whether you're new to crochet or looking to refresh your skills! We'll focus on essential crochet techniques, shaping a hat, and confidently following a pattern from start to finish. Learning from an experienced instructor in a supportive … |
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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 … |
2 events,
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 … |
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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. The perfect place to find unique gifts. Please contact us at the Craft Centre …
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 …
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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. For more information, … |
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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. The perfect place to find unique gifts. Please contact us at the Craft Centre …
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Lyrical Sanctuary Featuring Mad Static Wednesday, December 2 | Workshop, Open Mic and Performance 6:00 PM - 9 PM | Creative Writing Workshop | Union 119 Set Yourself Free We all have things in our life that tie us emotionally and spiritually, yet we often don’t know how, when or where … |
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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. The perfect place to find unique gifts. Please contact us at the Craft Centre … 
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.
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Please come and join the Union Art Gallery for artist talks featuring UWM student artists! 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 … |
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