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UWM Student Union (UN)

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2200 East Kenwood Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI 53211 United States Get Directions
Phone 414-229–4825
Website https://uwm.edu/union/
The UWM Student Union is the center of campus life, with over 27,000 visitors each day during the academic terms. The union is designed to help students find community, build relationships, and make memories.

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  • Movie poster for "Didi". The title character is standing in front with the hood on his greysweatshirt up. Behind him are three more young men out of focus

    Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Screening: Didi

    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join us for a special Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month screening of Dìdi (弟弟), directed by Sean Wang. Hosted in collaboration with Sociocultural Programming, Chi Sigma Tau, and Union Cinema, this coming-of-age story explores family, friendship, and the …

  • An overhead, close-up shot of a person using a wooden squeegee to pull dark ink across a screenprint mesh. The screen is burned with the text "STUDIO ARTS and CRAFT CENTRE" and a hand logo. A large open jar of vibrant purple ink sits in the foreground.

    Intermediate Screenprinting

    Intermediate Screenprinting
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Welcome to SACC’s intermediate screenprinting workshop! In this class, participants will learn how to effectively make a 2-layer design for screen printing. Then they will coat a screen, burn it, and print the design. This workshop is great for those …

  • sculptors hands manipulating clay on wheel

    Wheel Throwing: Skill Builder

    Wheel Throwing: Skill Builder
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Taken a beginner wheel throwing course, but don’t feel ready to move on to an intermediate course? In this workshop we will explore solutions for common beginner hurdles, like uneven walls and common centering mistakes. While learning how to throw …

  • Photo from the film "Didi". The title character is on a bus with his head laying against the glass. He has a tired and irritated expression

    Didi

    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    New Releases | Free For Everyone! In 2008, during the last month of summer before high school begins, an impressionable 13-year-old Taiwanese American boy learns what his family can't teach him: how to skate, how to flirt, and how to …

  • Blue banner with cartoon trees. White lettering reads "Power of the Pen" blue lettering below it reads "Natural World". "Thursday April 9 | 4-5pm Departing from Union Concourse"

    Power of the Pen: Natural World

    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Thursday, April 9  4-5pm | Union Concourse  Join us for a reflective nature walk where we’ll pause, observe, and draw inspiration from the landscapes around us. Through guided prompts and gentle exploration, participants will craft poetry that deepens their connection to the natural …

  • beach setting with sand, a shell, and flora

    Power of the Pen: Natural World

    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join us for a reflective nature walk where we’ll pause, observe, and draw inspiration from the landscapes around us. Through guided prompts and gentle exploration, participants will craft poetry that deepens their connection to the natural world. 

  • Event banner for the UWM Military and Veterans Resource Center titled “Honoring Our Stories: Service, Sacrifice, and Spirit,” featuring a purple background and an open book motif.

    Our Stories – AAPI Veterans Display

    Our Stories – AAPI Veterans Display
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join us as we honor and uplift the voices of our Asian American, Pacific Islander Veterans through stories of courage, resilience, and identity. This display highlights lived experiences that deserve to be seen, heard, and respected. Stop by, reflect, and …

  • Photo from "Stop Making Sense". The singer, David Byrne, is located in the middle of the shot, both of his arms extended to the side. A microphone stand with a microphone is in front of him and he is in the middle of a song. The lighting is dark and the drummer can be seen behind David but he is cast in shadow

    Stop Making Sense

    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Concert Film | Free For Everyone! Filmmaker Jonathan Demme captures the frantic energy and artsy groove of Talking Heads as they perform hits such as 'Psycho Killer' and 'Take Me to the River' at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in 1983. …

  • Photo of artist Social Cig

    Lyrical Sanctuary Featuring Social Cig

    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Born & brewed in Wisconsin, Social Cig is the ‘Indie-Skate-Rock’ music project of Parker Schultz. Consisting of contagious authenticity, cheery live shows, and cultivating an original story with an attitude of gratitude, Social Cig is creating full-circle moments. While leafing through US music scenes with an ambitious DIY approach and writing songs that capture a genuine outlook from a modern-day Midwest cowboy, Social Cig has become a well-rounded grassroots venture. 

  • Close-up of patterned fabric swatches and muslin cloths intended for a textile craft class, showcasing intricate floral and berry prints in navy, red, and cream.

    Intro to Cross Stitch Session 2

    Intro to Cross Stitch Session 2
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join us for a beginner-friendly cross-stitching class where you’ll learn the fundamentals of this relaxing and creative craft. In this workshop, you’ll practice stitching on cross stitch fabric and complete a small practice piece. Once you’re comfortable with the basics, …

  • An array of ceramic and pottery tools laid out on a white surface, including wooden modeling tools, wire loop tools, ribs, a sponge, a rolling pin, and a needle tool.

    Intro to Wheel Throwing Session 2

    Intro to Wheel Throwing Session 2
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Are you curious to try out the pottery wheel? Discover the craft of wheel throwing in this beginner-level course. We will learn and explore the foundational throwing techniques centering and opening the clay, pulling walls to make functional forms, decoration …

  • Photo of three people sharing a couch. The photo is taken from below, on an angle, toward their faces. All three seem to be enjoying whatever they are viewing together, they are attentive but not smiling, so it is not comedy. The person in the middle has a large bowl in their lap, so it appears they are also sharing a snack

    Snack & Chat

    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join fellow yappers as we watch clips from popular TV shows and movies and discuss what makes a relationship healthy. Snacks provided!