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Sociocultural Programming

Phone 414-229-5780
Email activities@uwm.edu
Website https://uwm.edu/studentinvolvement/get-involved/sociocultural/
Sociocultural Programming explores and celebrates differences and commonalities related to race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, spirituality, cognitive and physical ability, socioeconomic status and more. We work in collaboration with student organizations, academic departments, campus resource centers, and the Milwaukee community.  
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  • Overhead view of a dark wooden table cluttered with paper cutouts, stickers, small notebooks, and craft supplies.

    Power of the Pen: ZINES!!!

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

    Power of the Pen: ZINES!!!  Thursday, October 8  4:30 PM -6:30 PM | Gasthaus  Learn how to create your own DIY zine and express your creativity through art, writing, and storytelling in this hands-on workshop. We'll provide all the supplies, plus free appetizers while you craft, connect, …

  • A woman with long dark hair wearing a brown top and light blue jeans, sitting in a wooden-paneled room and holding a sunburst acoustic guitar.

    Lyrical Sanctuary feat. Alyssia Dominguez

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

    Lyrical Sanctuary Featuring Alyssia Dominguez  Wednesday, October 14 | Workshop, Open Mic and Performance   6:00 PM - 6:45 PM | Creative Writing Workshop | Union 119  Join singer/songwriter Alyssia Dominguez for an interactive discussion on songwriting,  storytelling, and creativity. Alyssia will share the stories behind her songs, talk about …

  • High-angle view of dancers in colorful traditional skirts and musicians performing for a surrounding crowd at the Latine Diversity Festival.

    Latine Diversity Festival

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

    Latine Diversity Festival  Thursday, October 15  11 AM – 2 PM | Union Concourse  Food, crafts, entertainment, and more! Join us in celebrating the diversity that is the Latine community! Come learn about the different Latin American and Caribbean countries while enjoying a snack!  Sponsored by …

  • Día de Los Muertos display

    Día de Los Muertos Ofrenditas Workshops

    Día de Los Muertos Ofrenditas Workshops
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Tuesday, October 20 | 3 PM - 6 PM | Union Concourse  Wednesday, October 21 | 3 PM - 6 PM | Union Concourse  Join 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, …

  • A group of young adults sitting on comfortable couches arranged in a circle during a meeting or discussion inside a classroom or lounge area with cabinets and artwork in the background.

    Courageous Conversations: Body Acceptance

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

    Courageous Conversations: Body Acceptance  Wednesday, October 21  2 PM - 3 PM | First-Generation+ Resource Center (Union EG39)  Join us for a thoughtful dialogue on cultural appropriation and Halloween costumes. This is a space to learn together, ask questions, and …

  • Día de Los Muertos display

    Día de Los Muertos Ofrenditas Workshops

    Día de Los Muertos Ofrenditas Workshops
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Tuesday, October 20 | 3 PM - 6 PM | Union Concourse  Wednesday, October 21 | 3 PM - 6 PM | Union Concourse  Join 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, …

  • An aerial view of a narrow, tree-covered peninsula or tombolo stretching out into clear turquoise ocean waters, creating curved beaches on both sides.

    Love (Is Not An) Island

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

    Join us for this Love Island USA-themed event where you'll explore what it really takes to build healthy relationships. Visit interactive stations focused on online dating tips, healthy relationship qualities, ways to "pull someone for a chat", expressing your emotions, …

  • Dancers in elaborate indigenous Mexican attire perform at a Day of the Dead event, wearing vibrant feather headdresses and patterned costumes while holding feathered shakers.

    Indigenous Felt Knowledge Festival

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

    Indigenous Felt Knowledge Festival  Thursday, October 22   11 AM – 4 PM | Union Ballroom  Join us for a vibrant celebration of Indigenous culture and traditions! Immerse yourself in a day filled with music, captivating performances, live art, and a myriad of vendors …

  • Día de los Muertos flyer reading 'Where Memories Bloom', inviting students to activities in the CASE hallway hosted by resource centers.

    Dia de Los Muertos – Where Memories Bloom

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

    Join us in the CASE hallway for Día de los Muertos activities hosted by each of our centers! 🌼 Make your own flowers 🌼 Create a mini ofrenda 🌼 Enjoy Día de Los Muertos coloring pages 🌼 Share messages and …

  • Dancers in elaborate indigenous Mexican attire perform at a Day of the Dead event, wearing vibrant feather headdresses and patterned costumes while holding feathered shakers.

    Día de Los Muertos Celebration

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

    Día de Los Muertos Celebration  Thursday, October 29  11am-1pm | Union Concourse   Celebrate Día de Los Muertos with live dance and music performances! Stop by to learn all about this tradition and see the ofrenditas displays made by students and campus partners.  Performance …

  • A person sitting cross-legged on a tiled kitchen floor while playing a ukulele.

    Lyrical Sanctuary feat. Lazarus Halliwell

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

    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 …

  • A group of people sits in a circle on wooden stools in a modern art gallery space, participating in a group discussion or reading while holding booklets, with pink artwork hanging on the wall in the background.

    Power of the Pen: The Amazing & Absurd

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

    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 …