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  • A collage featuring vertical panels of four distinct artworks: a painted ceramic vessel, a black-and-white zebra-stripe pattern, a detailed marbled abstract texture, and a mossy green sculpture with wire details.

    Common Ground – Exhibition Run

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

    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 …

  • An event flyer for "Creepy Cosmos" at the Manfred Olson Planetarium (UWM). It features an astronaut with a glowing jack-o'-lantern for a head against a starry background. Text on the flyer indicates the event takes place on Fridays in October (October 9, 16, 23, and 30, 2026) with shows at 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM, priced at $7 for General admission and $3.50 for Students.

    Creepy Cosmos

    Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Embark on a spook-tacular adventure through the creepiest parts of space with haunting cosmic visions and chilling stargazing tales. Join us for UWM’s favorite Halloween tradition and wear your favorite space costumes to the show. Will we trick or will we treat you? Come and find out! Tickets are $7 General Admission/$5 UWM Students and can be purchased at uwm.edu/planetarium...

  • Minamata Mandala

    Minamata Mandala

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

    Filmed over fifteen years, this six-hour epic by documentarian Kazuo Hara chronicles the history of struggle for a fishing community suffering from a debilitating neurological disease caused by industrial methylmercury contamination of fish as they wage a decades-long battle for legal recognition and government reparations. A deeply humanizing portrait of the survivors, care providers, researchers, and their supporters, and a comprehensive chronicle of one of the worst environmental tragedies in human history.

  • People riding stationary bikes in a indoor cycling class illuminated by colorful blue and pink lights.

    Group X Glow Week Classes

    Klotsche Center (KC) 3409 North Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Get ready to GLOW ✨ Join us for a week of group fitness classes with black lights, disco vibes, and glow sticks. Let's light up the dark and sweat in style! With the lights down and the glow turned up, this is a week you don't want to miss.

  • Craft supplies including a red paper mask, a paper pumpkin, scissors, and ribbons arranged on a table.

    Halloween Costume Help

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

    Do you need help with last minute costume alterations? Come on down to the Studio Arts and Craft Centre to get some help from our friendly SACC staff! Feel free to drop in throughout the week, or schedule an appointment for more detailed help by emailing craftctr@uwm.edu...

  • Logo for UWM's Ultimate Chili Cookoff on a dark background, featuring western-style typography and small red pepper characters holding cooking utensils.

    UWM’S Ultimate Chili Cookoff

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

    Think you know the best chili on campus? Put your tastebuds to the test at UWM's Ultimate Chili Cook-Off on October 26th from 11am - 1pm! Stop by participating resource centers and student offices in the CASE Hallway and 1st floor of Bolton to grab free samples cooked up by our talented pro-staff members, then cast your vote for the champion. How it works: Grab a scorecard at your first stop, sample as much chili as you can while supplies last, and drop your completed card off at your final stop. Participating Locations: LGBTQ+ Resource Center Off-Campus Resource Center Women’s...

  • An event graphic with a Halloween theme titled "PuzzleMania," featuring spiderwebs, bats, puzzle pieces, and logos for Student Leadership Programs and SWE (Society of Women Engineers).

    Puzzlemania

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

    Student Leadership Programs invites you to a world of puzzle-solving and excitement as you and your team of 4 people race to complete your puzzle that will test your wits and teamwork for a grand prize! Assemble your dream team and register in advance to secure your spot, or sign up on-site. Put your brains to the test as you and your squad go head-to-head with fellow puzzle enthusiasts for the coveted title of Halloweek Puzzle Champions. Will you crack the code and emerge victorious, or will the puzzles defeat you?

  • Overhead view of a potter's clay-covered hands gently shaping a small ceramic bowl on a pottery wheel.

    Intro to Wheel Throwing Session 2

    Intro to Wheel Throwing Session 2
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    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! 

  • From the film Get Out, a medium close-up shot of Chris Washington (played by Daniel Kaluuya) sitting in a chair, experiencing the sunken place. He wears a light-colored sweatshirt and stares forward with wide, terrified eyes and tears welling up, his mouth slightly open in shock and distress.

    The Que’s House of Horrors: Get Out

    Bolton Hall (BOL) 3210 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Looking for something to do this Halloweek? Join Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for an evening of film, fellowship, and Halloween entertainment featuring Jordan Peele’s psychological horror film, Get Out. Take a break from classes and come enjoy a movie night with fellow UWM students as we experience one of the most memorable horror films of recent years. Get Out combines suspense, mystery, social commentary, and unexpected twists to create a movie experience that will keep you engaged from beginning to end. Whether you’ve seen Get Out before or you’re watching it for the first time, this is an opportunity...

  • A dimly lit, atmospheric scene of a spooky, vintage room that looks like an escape room setup. On the left, a fireplace glows with warm orange light, casting grid-like shadows across the floor from a nearby lattice window. To the right, a solitary armchair faces the hearth, illuminated by cool blue moonlight streaming through another window in the background, creating a mysterious and eerie ambiance.

    Spooky Escape Room & Murder Mystery Experience

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

    Step into the shadows if you dare… the Campus Activities Board is teaming up with Dungeons & Dragons Network for a night of mystery, thrills, and immersive fun!

  • Graphic featuring Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays players flanking the World Series trophy.

    World Series Game 3 – Brewers vs Rays

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

    Join us at the Gasthaus to cheer on the Milwaukee Brewers as they take on the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the World Series! Enjoy the game with fellow students, test your baseball knowledge in a fun trivia competition, and grab free cheese curds and brats while supplies last! GO BREWERS! For more information, or to request accommodations, please email activities@uwm.edu....