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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.
Indigenous Felt Knowledge Festival
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 offering unique Indigenous creations. Indulge in delicious food that showcases the diverse culinary heritage of Indigenous communities.
Smash the Scale
Poor body image, obsession with weight, and negative self-talk have sadly become a social norm. Break these stigmas and smash scales to feel empowered to celebrate your body and all that it does for you! Together we can start a different conversation around our bodies and self-worth. You can participate in journaling and bracelet making too at the event.
Smash The Scale
Poor body image, obsession with weight, and negative self-talk have sadly become a social norm. Break these stigmas and smash scales to feel empowered to celebrate your body and all that it does for you! Together, we can initiate a …
Leave Your Mark (Week 1)
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesExplore the Social Change model, designed to drive positive change in our community. Explore how you see yourself v. how others see you, learn how to ask for and be truly receptive to feedback, plan a hypothetical bank heist and …
Haunted Hawkins: A Stranger Things Tribute
Get ready for a totally tubular and terrifying time as we invite you to take a trip to the upside down. There will be tasty snacks like pineapple on your pizza, triple decker Eggo extravaganzas, and Scoops Ahoy ice cream. …
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.
Meet the Greeks
It is GREEK WEEK!! Get to know the chapter, make new friends, and learn more about fraternity and sorority life on UWM campus.
Courageous Conversations: Costume Conundrums
Join us for a thoughtful dialogue on cultural appropriation and Halloween costumes. This is a space to learn together, ask questions, and reflect on how we can celebrate with respect and awareness.
Día de Los Muertos Celebration
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.
Leave Your Mark (Week 1)
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesExplore the Social Change model, designed to drive positive change in our community. Explore how you see yourself v. how others see you, learn how to ask for and be truly receptive to feedback, plan a hypothetical bank heist and …
Power of the Pen: What Lurks in the Dark
Vampires, ghouls, and trolls galore! Join us in this spooktacular Halloween edition themed writing workshop in the Union Art Gallery. Get inspired and create some Halloween fright!