Student Affairs Events and Activities
Student Parent Success
Events
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 feeling connected and supported.
Family Yoga
Join the UWM Student Parent Success Program (SPSP) for a special Family Yoga evening designed to help parents and children connect, move, and enjoy time together. This welcoming, playful experience is open to all experience levels! During the first half, families will participate in playful yoga poses, breathing exercises, a story, and games together. During the second half, children will enjoy childcare while parents unwind with a restorative, slow-flow yoga class. Whether you're looking to spend quality time with your child, meet other student parents, or take a little time for yourself, this evening offers an opportunity to connect, relax,...
Film Screening: No Country For Mothers
No Country for Mothers explores the culture wars surrounding American motherhood and why both the “girl boss” and “trad wife” labels ultimately distract us from the real issue: the lack of support for American families. Following activist and entrepreneur Reshma Saujani–the founder of Girls Who Code–the film charts a growing national movement to reunite moms across divisions and win the kind of historic support families actually need. –Moms First Interested attendees are encouraged to register for the screening here: https://www.mobilize.us/momsfirst/event/1037778/ Post film discussion to follow. Co-presented by Moms First, UWM Student Parent Success Program, The Women's Resource Center, The UWM...
Storytime in Latin America
Enjoy a read-a-long of two children’s books about Latin America featuring astronomical themes, followed by stargazing and a craft activity at the UWM Planetarium. This event is aimed at children aged 4-10 years old and their families. The program will include an indoor stargazing session of the night sky followed by the opportunity to ask questions. This event is open to the public. Not recommended for children under 4. No advance registration is required. Event Schedule Activity Start Time End Time Planetarium Show 2:00 PM 3:00 PM Activity/Food 3:00 PM 3:30 PM Instructions for Attending Planetarium Show To attend the...