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Women’s Resource Center

Phone 414-229-2852
Email wmncntr@uwm.edu
Website https://uwm.edu/womensresourcecenter/
The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) is an open and safe space that focuses on empowering women, ending gender violence, and establishing gender equity. We use an intersectional lens to advocate for the education, empowerment and agency of women-identified students. Our vision is equality for all students.
Categories: Centers for Advocacy and Student Engagement, Student Union

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  • Woman holding an infant in one arm.

    Student Parent Coffee Hour

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

    Connect with fellow student parents and discover campus resources designed to support those with caregiving responsibilities. Enjoy coffee, tea, and a breakfast treat while building community and finding support.

  • Photo of two bowls of loose tea leaves with white tulips to the left of the bowls and a pink tulip to the right of the bowls

    Tea Blending in the Art Gallery

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

    Join the Women’s Resource Center for an evening of creativity, connection, and care at Tea Blending in the Art Gallery. Set among beautiful works of art, this hands-on workshop invites participants to slow down, sip intentionally, and learn the art of …

  • An image banner for an event titled "Rise Above Stigma Display." The background features a bright blue sky with soft white clouds. In the center, the cursive text "Rise Above Stigma Display" is layered over a cluster of colorful, translucent balloons in shades of pastel pink, yellow, blue, and purple. Below the main title, the text reads: May 4 - 8 CASE Hallway At the very bottom, there is a row of small logos for various organizations, including UWM (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee).

    Rise Above Stigma – Display

    Rise Above Stigma – Display
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    The Centers for Advocacy & Student Engagement will feature a standing display with information on mental health stigmas affecting First-Generation+ students, Women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and Veterans during Mental Health Week.

  • Four women in silk pajamas blowing gold confetti toward the camera in a brightly lit room.

    Self-Care Celebration

    Spaights Plaza (SPAI) 2380 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    End your year with a celebration of self-care! Join us to finish off the semester and participate in: journal decorating, write a letter to your future self, lawn games, arts and crafts, and so much more!

  • An illustration of a person wearing red boxing gloves and a yellow tank top throwing a straight punch.

    Self Defense Cource

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

    Join the Women’s Resource Center, Student Health and Wellness, and UWM Police for Awareness, Knowledge, Action, an empowering and anti-victim-blaming self-defense training by Officer Parsons from the UWM Police. Join us after the workshop for pizza and a discussion on …

  • An illustration of a person wearing red boxing gloves and a yellow tank top throwing a straight punch.

    Self Defense Course

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

    Join the Women’s Resource Center, Student Health and Wellness, and UWM Police for Awareness, Knowledge, Action, an empowering and anti-victim-blaming self-defense training by Officer Parsons from the UWM Police. Join us after the workshop for pizza and a discussion on …

  • Promotional graphic for Pangaeapalooza on Tuesday, September 8th, from 11 AM to 2 PM at Pangaea Mall, featuring live music, activities, and campus resource centers.

    Pangaeapalooza

    Lubar Hall (LUB) 3202 North Maryland Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Inspired by the idea of Pangaea - a time when everything was connected - this event invites the UWM community to celebrate the many identities, cultures, and stories that make our campus stronger. Join us and enjoy food, music, bubbles, …

  • A smiling woman sits at a desk, holding a reusable coffee cup and looking down at a young toddler seated in her lap. The toddler is looking back at her while placing a hand on the keyboard of an open laptop. A professional camera sits on the desk next to the computer in a bright, minimalist room.

    Fall Welcome: Student Parent Coffee Hour

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

    Calling all UWM student parents! Kick off the semester with coffee, conversation, and community at our Student Parent Coffee Hour during Fall Welcome! Whether you're a new student parent or returning to campus, this is a great opportunity to connect …

  • An aerial view of the Milwaukee skyline along Lake Michigan, featuring Discovery World in the foreground and the Milwaukee Art Museum nearby.

    City Girls 101

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

    City Girls 101 is a fun, empowering event designed to help new students navigate campus and the city with confidence. Join us for conversations about simple, effective ways to stay safe and take care of yourself in an urban environment. …

  • Young child in sunglasses and a straw hat licking a yellow ice pop outdoors.

    Fall Welcome: Student Parent Welcome

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

    Kick off the semester with other UWM student parents and families at our Student Parent Welcome! Join us at the Lake Park Playground for a relaxed afternoon of connection, community, and fun. Enjoy popsicles, let your kiddos play, and meet …

  • Colorful illustration of a diverse group of women holding a banner that reads "Feminism is for everybody."

    WRC/WGS Welcome Back Coffee Hour 

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

    Join fellow feminists and advocates on campus for a Women’s and Gender Studies and Women’s Resource Center Welcome back! Sip coffee, enjoy a breakfast treat, and share in community.    

  • Stylized, colorful pop-art illustration featuring a collage of diverse women's faces.

    Juntas

    Lubar Entrepreneurship Center & UWM Welcome Center (LECWC) 2100 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Juntas, or "together," offers a brave space for Latine women, femme, and nonbinary woman-identified students to share unique cultural experiences with other members of the UWM and greater Milwaukee community. All faculty, staff, and students are welcome.