Student Affairs Events and Activities

View all UWM Events

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.  
Categories: Student Involvement

Events from this organizer

Today

  • A person in a long-sleeved black top sitting with a white paper bag covering their head against a green and teal backdrop.

    Courageous Conversations: Imposter Syndrome

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

    Courageous Conversations: Imposter Syndrome  Thursday, September 3  2 PM - 3 PM | First-Generation+ Resource Center (Union EG39)  Join us for an honest conversation about imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and the pressure to feel like we belong. Together, we'll explore where these feelings …

  • A man with dark hair, a beard, and glasses smiling while surrounded by white balloons and clear balloons filled with colorful star- and circle-shaped confetti. He is wearing a denim jacket with a strap labeled "JFT".

    Lyrical Sanctuary feat. Steven Espada Dawson

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

    Lyrical Sanctuary Featuring Steven Espada Dawson  Wednesday, September 9 | Workshop, Open Mic & Performance  6:00 PM - 6:45 PM | Creative Writing Workshop | Union 119  Embracing Change: On Trapdoors, Trojan Horses, and Quicksand  In this generative workshop, we will explore how the trajectory of a …

  • A dancer in a vibrant yellow traditional Mexican dress performs outdoors in front of a yellow UW-Milwaukee canopy tent.

    Latine Placita

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

    Latine Placita  Tuesday, September 15   11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Spaights Plaza (Rain location: Union Ballroom)  Kick off Latine Heritage Month with live music, dancing, and local Latine vendors and more! FREE caricatures, FREE tarot readings, & FREE PALETAS!  Musical performance by Calakas …

  • A group of people practicing yoga on mats in a studio with blue ambient lighting.

    Bad Bunny Yoga

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

    Bad Bunny Yoga  Thursday, September 17   5:30 PM – 7 PM | Union Ballroom A  Get ready to stretch, flow, and vibe to the sounds of Bad Bunny! Join us for a lively evening of Bad Bunny-themed yoga a perfect blend of movement, music, and community. …

  • 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 …

  • 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, …

  • 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, …

  • 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 …

  • 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 …