Lake Park Group Run/Jog

Join Outdoor Pursuits for a group run/ jog 2 miles (3.2km) from UWM’s campus to the scenic Lake Park! Enjoy fresh air, good company, and views of Lake Michigan along the paved path. Close toed shoes are required. Registration closes 1 day before the trip.

Kohler Andrae State Park Cookout

Join Outdoor Pursuits for a “Gourmet at the Beach” evening at Kohler-Andrae State Park! We’ll head from campus to the state park, where we’ll cook a delicious dinner and dessert together, enjoy it picnic-style on the sand, and watch the sun set over the waves before heading back to campus. You will even have the opportunity to give your feedback on the menu! The cost of the trip includes transportation, park entrance fees, dinner and dessert. Registration closes on 9/29.

Kayaking Lake Michigan

Outdoor Pursuits has brand new sea kayaks equipped to paddle on Lake Michigan! Join us as we launch from UWM’s School of Freshwater Science public boat landing on the Kinnickinnic River and paddle out on to Lake Michigan. We’ll have epic views of the city’s skyline and lighthouse. No previous paddling experience is required. All transportation, equipment, and instruction will be provided.

Indoor Ice Skating

Are you looking to get involved with Outdoor Pursuits? Well, lace up your skates, grab your mittens and get ready for an ice skating experience! Join Outdoor Pursuits as we carve up a night of fun at the Pettit Center. Bring your skates if you have some, but do not fret if you don’t! We will also be providing rental skates. Registration closes 1 day before the trip.

Hiking Lion’s Den Gorge

Finding local hikes is what we do best! Join Outdoor Pursuits as we venture to Lion’s Den Gorge right on Lake Michigan north of Milwaukee. This is Milwaukee’s most famous hike! All levels of hiking experience are encouraged to join! Transportation is included. Registration closes 1 day before the trip.

Graduate School Rock Climbing Night

Are you a Graduate or PhD student looking to try rock climbing for the first or second time? Outdoor Pursuits has joined forces with UWM’s Graduate School to offer a night of indoor rock climbing at Adventure Rock climbing gym across the street from Riverview Hall! All equipment and instruction will be provided. Transportation is NOT provided, but Adventure Rock can be accessed by taking the Prowl Line to Cambridge Hall or Riverview Hall and walking the short distance to Adventure Rock from there. Registration opens 2 weeks before the trip.

Graduate School Fall Colors Hike

Calling all graduate students! Outdoor Pursuits is leaving the pavement behind and heading to local trail systems to view the vibrant Fall colors. This is a perfect opportunity to explore the beauty of our own ‘backyard’ while discovering new hiking trails. And don’t forget—bring your camera! Registration opens 2 weeks before.

Chicken Tendie Fest

Join us in the Gasthaus to watch the Packers take on the Eagles in a thrilling Monday Night Football matchup! Students will get free chicken tenders when the Packers score a touchdown, along with other fun games and prizes! This …

His Motorbike, Her Island

Cult Classic!! A tender and stylish blend of road movie and romance, His Motorbike, Her Island is a moving story of love and motorcycles from Japanese cinema magician Nobuhiko Obayashi. Aimless biker Ko finally finds purpose when he falls in …

Misericordia

Misericordia will be playing at the Union Cinema on Friday September 5th at 6pm and Saturday September 6th at 8pm. Written and directed by Alain Guiraudie, Misericordia presents a macabre style comedy following Jérémie, an out-of-work baker who has drifted …