Ignite Retreat

Are you tired of picturing the same people when you hear the word Leadership? Does the word Leadership freak you out? Redefine it at Ignite. One workshop gives you lifelong skills to put on your resume and a new perspective on what it means to lead.

The Mary L. Nohl Fund presents: Sympathetic Resonance

In conjunction with her 2025 Mary L. Nohl Fund Fellowship for Individual Artists, filmmaker and UWM lecturer Sarah Ballard presents a selection of her recent works in conversation with films by kindred artists.

Come Here | Milwaukee premiere!

The continual restaging and reformatting of the past is the theme of Suwichakornpong’s Come Here, which follows four young actors on an oneiric trip to the site of Thailand’s infamous Death Railway built by conscripted workers and Allied prisoners during the Second World War. Meanwhile, a woman alone in the jungle changes form, and history folds itself back on top of the present.

Narrative | Milwaukee premiere!

Anocha Suwichakornpong’s latest shape-shifting excavation of Thai history examines the still-palpable events of the military crackdown that left ninety dead and thousands injured during Bangkok’s 2010 pro-democracy protests.

16mm Student Showcase

Join us for a showcase of exemplary student-made films born out of the various 16mm classes in the Department of Film, Video, Animation & New Genres: a celebration of the diverse creative approaches, from experimental photochemistry to sync-sound narrative, of the talented young filmmakers working to keep celluloid alive.

Game On! Board Game Series

Game On combines the fun of board and party games with real-world leadership development. Through interactive gameplay and guided discussion, you’ll discover how skills like communication, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, and decision-making show up both at the table and in everyday leadership. Come ready to play, connect with others, and level up your leadership—one game at a time.

Puzzlemania

Student Leadership Programs invites you to a world of puzzle-solving and excitement as you and your team of 4 people race to complete your puzzle that will test your wits and teamwork for a grand prize! Assemble your dream team and register in advance to secure your spot, or sign up on-site. Put your brains to the test as you and your squad go head-to-head with fellow puzzle enthusiasts for the coveted title of Halloweek Puzzle Champions. Will you crack the code and emerge victorious, or will the puzzles defeat you?

Trainspotting | 30th Anniversary Restoration

An adrenaline shot to the heart of British cinema, Danny Boyle’s darkly comic breakthrough relates the life and times of live-wire Scottish heroin addict Mark Renton (Ewan McGregor) and his misfit mates, who get high, get in trouble, get clean, and get high again, all in a heroic bid to outrun the banality of modern existence. Cut to an iconic soundtrack of Nineties techno, rock, and Brit-pop, the restoration of this cult classic chooses life again in all its ugly, beautiful, terrifying exultation.

Leadership Lunch & Learn

Quick Hacks for Success Looking to level up your leadership skills in just 20 minutes? Drop in for a bite to eat and a quick interactive session on practical leadership hacks you can use right away. Each session is packed with insights, activities, and tools to help you lead with confidence and creativity–all while enjoying free lunch!

City Girls 101

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. …