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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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  • Photo of pixelated versions of popular Mario images. There are assorted enemies and setting pieces from classic Mario games, all arranged in rows

    Crafternoon

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

    Let's get crafty! Let out your inner geek with some creative pop-culture themed crafts that you can take with you. Sponsored by the Geek Week Planning Assembly

  • Photo with a Bird's Eye view of unopened beverage can tops. There are 10 cans depicted. You can only see three cans entirely, the other ones are cut off at the borders of the image

    Club Soda

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

    Club Soda (formerly known as ‘Sober Socials’) is a weekly get-together with students who choose not to use for whatever reason. It is a great place to meet like-minded people and share experiences, information, and resources. For more information, visit …

  • Photo of two coffee-based drinks and a bundle of lavender flowers. There is a flower petal in the latte mug. Latte art in the shape of a budding heart is in the cream of the latte. The taller drink is in a glass, it is tan in color with also a purple flower floating on top

    Queer Women Coffee Hour

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

    Join us at the Women’s Resource Center for a Queer Women Coffee Hour, a casual and welcoming space for connection and community. This gathering is open to self-identifying queer women and women-aligned individuals who want to meet others, share conversation, …

  • Yacht on water. In the sky a skull appears as a shape in the clouds.

    Murder Mystery: Set Sail For Disaster

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

    It's a reunion night on the open seas! Join your fellow "alumni" for a cruise filled with laughter, nostalgia...and a twist. When a shocking murder interrupts the celebration, every guest becomes part of the investigation. The question is: Can you …

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    Sewing Machine Basics: Patchwork Session 1

    Sewing Machine Basics: Patchwork Session 1
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Curious about sewing but feeling a little intimidated by sewing machines? In this class, we’ll break down the basics, guiding you step-by-step through operating a sewing machine and creating your own patchwork piece. You’ll learn essential techniques and terminology to …

  • A hand holding an etching tool applying a design to a print plate

    Drypoint Intaglio

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

    In this class, we will be exploring intaglio printmaking by making and printing drypoint PVC plates. Learn to bevel a plate, set a press, and experiment with ways to customize a print. This workshop is great for anyone who loves to draw and is curious about printmaking. No experience is necessary!

  • Brick wall with an old book propped against it. The pages are fanned out and they are faded with use

    Love at First Page

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

    Have you ever read a book and fallen for one of the characters? Are your TikTok likes full of thirst traps and fanart based on your favorite book? Join us as we recreate “The Dating Game” and figure out which …

  • Banner with blue background. Forefront has a balled up paper and a paper airplane

    Flight Competition

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

    Put your engineering and design skills to the test in Flight Competition. Build teams of 2-4 students to compete against other teams in building a plane that flies the furthest distance. You will be working with balsa wood materials that …

  • Image of a pair of hands playing a fighting game controller. There is an additional player out of focus in the background

    Invent-A-Game

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

    Work in groups or solo to brainstorm a game of your own creation! Fandom-focused? Video game? Board game? Share ideas with fellow game lovers and come up with something amazing! Sponsored by Decode

  • A photo of a pile of 20-sided dice. There are many colors represented, mostly red, black, and white.

    Geek Week DIY Resin Dice

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

    Find us in the Craft Centre for DIY resin dice! Appointments will be on a first come, first served basis and Craft Centre staff will walk you through the steps of creating a unique, personal set of dice for you …

  • Compensation

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

    New Restoration A landmark of independent cinema, Compensation is Zeinabu irene Davis’s moving, ambitious portrait of the struggles of Deaf African Americans and the complexities of loving relationships at the bookends of the twentieth century. In extraordinary dual performances, Michelle …

  • A man with a black umbrella walks on a path beside a lake, where a woman stands holding a colorful umbrella. Ducks swim nearby, with a red bridge and fountains in the background.

    The Annihilation of Fish

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

    New Restoration In The Annihilation of Fish, Lynn Redgrave plays Poinsettia, a former housewife with an imagined lover in the form of 19th-century composer Giacomo Puccini. She moves into a Los Angeles boarding house with an energetic landlady where she …