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!
Student Life
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.
Courageous Conversations: Imposter Syndrome
Join the First Generation+ Resource Center for a very Courageous Conversation on the topic of imposter syndrome!
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!
Lyrical Sanctuary Featuring Carmen Alicia Murguia
Carmen Alicia Murguía is a proud U.S.-born poet and writer whose work explores love, Latinidad, politics, queer identity, and culture. She’s the author of six poetry collections and has been featured in academic journals, anthologies, and interviews on NPR, PBS, and other media outlets. Carmen began her poetry journey at The Loft Literary Center through the Inroads: Emerging Chicano/Latino Writer’s Mentorship Program and has since performed at festivals and venues across the country, including New York, Chicago, Minneapolis, and San Antonio.
Lyrical Sanctuary Featuring RJ Riddle
Whether working with city youth or performing music, RJ Riddle has a unique and authentic way of uplifting and empowering the people he interacts with. Riddle began creating a buzz for himself just barely being 21 performing at spoken word events and open mics throughout Milwaukee. With his combination of spoken word, rap, and the occasional jazz/ funk sound, Riddle has a way of fusing different genres in his arsenal to make his words come to live by painting vivid pictures and staying genuine in his words!
UWM Rocks
Ready to ROCK with the Campus Activities Board (CAB)? Join us to celebrate all things rock. Rock-climbing, rock candy, rock n roll, and so much more! We look forward to welcoming all to this event.
Apple-Picking
Join the Campus Activities Board (CAB) for a cozy trip to an apple orchard! Pick your own apples, snap some Insta-worthy pics, and enjoy crisp autumn air with your friends.
Fall Carnival
Get ready to vibe with the Campus Activities Board (CAB) at the ultimate Fall Carnival! We’re bringing the fun with food, games, music, prizes, and more. Grab your crew and come chill and play! We look forward to welcoming all at this event.