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 …

Lake Geneva Fall Colors Hike

A full day of Fall weather hiking, you can’t beat it! We’ll be hiking the Lake Geneva Shore Path, a public path that follows the lake through the front yards and backyards of beautiful lake homes. Consider it a house …

Learn to Surf Lake Michigan

Did you know that the Milwaukee area is one of the surfing capitals of the Midwest? Lake Michigan is great to learn how to surf and provides a practice ground for bigger water. This surfing class is geared toward first …

Pudgie Pie Cooking

What are pudgie pies?! To make a pudgie pie, you use a cast iron pie press with two pieces of bread and any filling you’d like and cook it over an open fire! Savory – make a pepperoni pizza pudgie pie. Sweet – fill the pie press with apple or cherry pie filling. Outdoor Pursuits will set up a bonfire on the east side lawn of the Klotsche Center nearby the UWM Police Station.

Rock Climbing Night

e will provide the harnesses, climbing shoes, chalk, and other equipment that you will need to have a fun night of climbing!

Sustainability Week Hike

Outdoor Pursuits and the Office of Sustainability are teaming up to show off UWM’s nearby hike-able spots! Join us as we explore and learn more about Downer Woods and the Shorewood Nature Preserve. Expect to hike/ walk about 2.5miles total …

Women’s Backpacking: Porcupine Mountain Wilderness

Outdoor Pursuits is offering a women’s backpacking trip led by women trip leaders in an effort to grow the backpacking community. The Porcupine Mountain Wilderness is a Midwest gem featuring Lake Superior’s shoreline, inland lakes, waterfalls, and remote campsites. PHYSICAL …

Self Defense Course

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 …

Crafts of Courage

Join UWMPD, K9 Ezmae, and SHAW staff for ribbon making and the opportunity to write notes of courage for survivors of domestic violence.

Love (Is Not An) Island

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, and more. Whether you’re coupled up, exploring your options, or happily flying solo, you’ll leave the villa with relationship skills that last beyond the season!