Student Affairs Events and Activities
Events
Common Ground – Exhibition Run
Common Ground explores the possibilities of working with natural materials, bringing together artists whose practices engage with these mediums. The featured works demonstrate the diverse ways artists transform raw materials into objects of beauty, meaning, and innovation. Each work reflects …
Affirmation Station
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesStop by the Affirmation Station in the Student Union Hallway-East during Body Acceptance Week to view the mirrors, affirmative messages, and practice positive self-talk through make-and-take inspirational quote items.
Smash the Scale
Join us for an afternoon of smashing unrealistic body expectations!
Panthers Vote Educational Table
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin 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.
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 …
Meaning Mindfulness
Take a moment to slow down, recharge, and reconnect with yourself during Body Acceptance Week. Join us for a relaxing wellness experience featuring gentle yoga, mindfulness activities, coloring and puzzle stations, and a DIY essential oil roller activity. Enjoy a cup of tea, tasty snacks, and a welcoming space to focus on your overall well-being.
Commuter Study Social
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesCome to the Off-Campus Resource Center's Study Social, located in Union EG42, to grab a snack and connect with other commuters! This low-key event offers free snacks and a comfortable and focused environment where you can stay on top of …
Anatomy of Pleasure
We’re taking an inclusive tour of sexual anatomy, with a focus on pleasure instead of reproduction, and the many ways people find pleasure in their own and partner(s) bodies! By centering consent and pleasure, we not only create healthier sexual experiences but also contribute to the prevention of sexual and relationship violence.
Día de Los Muertos Ofrenditas Workshops
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin us for a Dia de los Muertos Ofrenditas workshop to honor and remember loved ones through this meaningful Mexican tradition. Ofrendas, or “offerings,” are decorated altars filled with photos, candles, and mementos to celebrate those who have passed. Create your own mini ofrenda and type a letter to someone you hold dear using a manual typewriter.
Game On! Board Game Series
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesGame On combines the fun of board and party games with real-world leadership development. Through interactive gameplay and guided discussion, you'll discover how skills like communication, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, and decision-making show up both at the table and in everyday leadership. Come ready to play, connect with others, and level up your leadership—one game at a time.
From the Archives | 16mm prints!
From the Archives offers an opportunity for Cinematic Arts MFA candidates to select a program of films from the incredible collection of the Film, Video, Animation, and New Genres Department's Cinema Arts Archive, constituting over 400 essential works on film from a range of historic and contemporary cinematic traditions, including giants of the avant-garde alongside lesser-known gems eager to ignite curious minds. The series maps the ever-expanding landscape of experimental film, representing an emergent commitment to the medium's past, present, and yet-to-come.
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 provided!