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 epic views of the city’s skyline and lighthouse. No previous paddling experience is required. All transportation, equipment, and instruction will be provided.

Indoor Ice Skating

Are you looking to get involved with Outdoor Pursuits? Well, lace up your skates, grab your mittens and get ready for an ice skating experience! Join Outdoor Pursuits as we carve up a night of fun at the Pettit Center. Bring your skates if you have some, but do not fret if you don’t! We will also be providing rental skates. Registration closes 1 day before the trip.

Hiking Lion’s Den Gorge

Finding local hikes is what we do best! Join Outdoor Pursuits as we venture to Lion’s Den Gorge right on Lake Michigan north of Milwaukee. This is Milwaukee’s most famous hike! All levels of hiking experience are encouraged to join! Transportation is included. Registration closes 1 day before the trip.

Graduate School Rock Climbing Night

Are you a Graduate or PhD student looking to try rock climbing for the first or second time? Outdoor Pursuits has joined forces with UWM’s Graduate School to offer a night of indoor rock climbing at Adventure Rock climbing gym across the street from Riverview Hall! All equipment and instruction will be provided. Transportation is NOT provided, but Adventure Rock can be accessed by taking the Prowl Line to Cambridge Hall or Riverview Hall and walking the short distance to Adventure Rock from there. Registration opens 2 weeks before the trip.

Graduate School Fall Colors Hike

Calling all graduate students! Outdoor Pursuits is leaving the pavement behind and heading to local trail systems to view the vibrant Fall colors. This is a perfect opportunity to explore the beauty of our own ‘backyard’ while discovering new hiking trails. And don’t forget—bring your camera! Registration opens 2 weeks before.

You Can Help! Prevent Suicide

You Can Help! Prevent Suicide is a bystander intervention program that enables students to help fellow students experiencing emotional distress and/or thoughts of suicide. Please visit Suicide Prevention Training – Student Health and Wellness Center to register for a session!

You Can Help! Prevent Suicide

You Can Help! Prevent Suicide is a bystander intervention program that enables students to help fellow students experiencing emotional distress and/or thoughts of suicide. Please visit Suicide Prevention Training – Student Health and Wellness Center to register for a session!

You Can Help! Prevent Suicide

You Can Help! Prevent Suicide is a bystander intervention program that enables students to help fellow students experiencing emotional distress and/or thoughts of suicide. Please visit Suicide Prevention Training – Student Health and Wellness Center to register for a session!

Club Soda Kickoff

Club Soda is a weekly get-together for students who choose not to use alcohol, cannabis, or other substances.

Condom Olympics

Learn about safer sex practices, consent, and sexual wellness in this interactive program. Test your knowledge with trivia and interactive games! This event is open to residents and their guests.