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UWM Student Union (UN)

Address
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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  • Two rows of shopping racks filled with clothing. The perspective of the camera is too close to make out many details of the clothing outside of the wide variety of colors represented

    Radicalize, Reclaim and Recycle; Junk journaling, clothing vendors and mending, conversations

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

    This Earth Day, join the Women’s Resource Center for Radicalize, Reclaim, and Recycle, an afternoon where activism meets sustainability through creative expression and community connection. Together, we’ll explore how feminism, environmental justice, and sustainability intersect as we transform everyday “waste” …

  • A Busy street at night filled with women and men all in semi formal attire

    City Girls 101

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

    Stay ready, stay safe. Join us for an empowering event focused on navigating nightlife in the city with confidence. Hear from the Student Health and Wellness Center and get hands-on peper spry training from UWM Police. Grab a free personal …

  • Purple and turquois banner. "Sisters in Service" is in crossword in the top left, to the right is a 'keep calm and' style image that reads "Keep Calm and Plant On" with a scissors above the text.

    Sisters In Service

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

    Sisters in Service is a regular recurring event that creates space in support of women who have served in the US military. Join MAVRC, Veterans Upward Bound, and the Women’s Resource Center for another night of Sisters In Service! In …

  • Photo from the documentary film "In Excess". Seven sanitation workers in hardhats are spread out along a table filled with trash as they sort it, seemingly from recyclable material and trash

    In Excess

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

    Documentary | Free For Everyone! In Excess examines labor, capital, and displacement in modern America through the lens of one city’s trash — in sewers and streets, waterways and workplaces. It’s a gritty dive into the inner workings of a …

  • Woman holding an infant in one arm.

    Student Parent Coffee Hour

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

    Connect with fellow student parents and discover campus resources designed to support those with caregiving responsibilities. Enjoy coffee, tea, and a breakfast treat while building community and finding support.

  • Photo of two bowls of loose tea leaves with white tulips to the left of the bowls and a pink tulip to the right of the bowls

    Tea Blending in the Art Gallery

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

    Join the Women’s Resource Center for an evening of creativity, connection, and care at Tea Blending in the Art Gallery. Set among beautiful works of art, this hands-on workshop invites participants to slow down, sip intentionally, and learn the art of …

  • 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 …

  • Black and white photo of James Baldwin. He is looking towards the camera but not directly at it. He stands in front of men that are sitting behind tables. It is unclear if he is at a type of flea market or rally. There are signs behind the men sitting but it is in French

    James Baldwin Abroad

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

    Special Event | Free For Everyone! A Showcase of four short films about American writer James Baldwin, wherein he muses about race, sexuality and civil rights, among other topics, across Istanbul, Paris and Great Britain. James Baldwin: the brilliant thinker, …

  • Photo of a lush green lawn with an empty plastic bottle being picked off the grass by a yellow gloved hand

    Earth Week Neighborhood Cleanup

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

    Trip Date: Friday April 24, 10am-12pm Attention Panthers! Outdoor Pursuits, Off Campus Resource Center, and The Center For Student Experience & Talent are joining forces to support the UWM Neighborhood! Join us on Friday, April 24th from 10am-12pm to take …

  • Cartoon banner image that reads "Earth Week" below this text reads "Neighborhood Cleanup". There are assorted UWM logos for the sponsored groups. The text is in vibrant green and black. There is a cartoon image of the Earth with arms and legs, he holds a full, yellow garbage bag in his hand

    Earth Week Neighborhood Cleanup

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

    Outdoor Pursuits, Off Campus Resource Center, and The Center For Student Experience & Talent are joining forces to support the UWM Neighborhood! Join us on Friday, April 24th from 10am-Noon to take a break, step outside, and help make our …

  • Photo of a crafts table. The cutting mat fills about half the table and assorted crafts tools like scissors, rulers, spools of twine and cloth are littered about the desk. The desk is untidy.

    Calm & Crafty

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

    Dive into a world of relaxation, crafts, and solidarity, as you create wearable accessories to show your support on Denim Day.

  • Banner image of the Ignite logo, with a small flame depicting as the 'dot' on the the second letter I in "ignite" below the logo reads "Make connections. Create Your Path".

    Ignite

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

    Are you tired of picturing the same people when you hear the word Leadership? Does the word Leadership freak you out? Redefine it at Ignite. One workshop gives you lifelong skills to put on your resume and a new perspective on what it means to lead. …