Indigenous Felt Knowledge Festival

Join us for a vibrant celebration of Indigenous culture and traditions! Immerse yourself in a day filled with music, captivating performances, live art, and a myriad of vendors offering unique Indigenous creations. Indulge in delicious food that showcases the diverse culinary heritage of Indigenous communities. 

Power of the Pen: Embracing the Natural World

Join us for a creative writing adventure inspired by the beauty around us. We’ll take a mindful walk through campus, create our own zines, and end the night with s’mores and conversation by bonfire. Whether you’re a writer or just looking to connect, this is the perfect chance to spark inspiration and meet new friends.

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. 

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! 

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. 

Lyrical Sanctuary Featuring Tasneem Jassar

Tasneem Jassar is a Palestinian writer and poet. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with a Creative Writing bachelor’s degree and a minor in Women and Gender studies. Jassar was also 2024 Woodland Pattern’s Milwaukee Emerging Poet fellow. She hopes that the words she writes and shares, inspire others and give them a deeper insight into themselves and the world they live in. Her poetry often includes themes of motherhood, sisterhood, and Palestinian storytelling.

Latine Placita

Kick off Latine Heritage Month with live music, dancing, and local Latine vendors and more! FREE caricatures, and FREE tarot readings!