Sociocultural

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! 

Power of the Pen: Silly Little Freaks

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! 

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. 

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.  

Latine Diversity Festival

Food, crafts, entertainment, and more! Join us in celebrating the diversity that is the Latine community! Come learn about the different Latin American and Caribbean countries while enjoying a snack! 

Power of the Pen: Quills & Potions

Flourish your pens and cast a story about the wizarding world in this writing workshop! We will be discussing well known magical worlds like Harry Potter, The Hobbit, and more. Bring your creativity, magical wonder, a writing utensil and we will provide the notebooks! 

Celebrating a Legacy of Advocacy

Join us for an evening honoring Milwaukee’s rich history of activism and the 55th anniversary of the Roberto Hernandez Center. Experience archival footage, hear from impactful speakers, and engage in activities that connect past movements to today’s efforts for change. Come celebrate a legacy that continues to inspire. 

Vision Boarding Our Future (While They’re Napping)

Join us for a special event designed for UWM students with children to take a meaningful pause and set intentions for the academic year.  Together, we’ll create vision boards to reflect on our goals, manifest our aspirations, and build community with fellow student parents. Let’s take this time to focus on ourselves, our dreams, and our shared experiences. Coffee & treats provided! 

Suicide Prevention Awareness Day

In recognition of September being Suicide Prevention Month, join the UWM community on September 25th for Suicide Prevention Awareness Day. This day is a time to spread hope, raise awareness, show support, and share vital information for those affected by suicide. Our goal is to ensure that everyone has access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help.