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Ignite
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. …
Contours of Becoming Opening Reception
Countours of Becoming brings together the work of Caroline Calvano and Keelie Murphy-Besaw, two Milwaukee-based artists whose practices center the body as a site of labor, adornment, and self-definition. Working primarily in metal sculpture, Calvano engages material processes that demand …
Two By Jim Jarmsuch: Father, Mother, Sister Brother
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesThree stories concerning the relationships between adult children, their somewhat distant parents, and each other: a reclusive father visited by his grown children in the US, sisters visiting their novelist mother in Dublin, and adult twins called back to their …
Two By Jim Jarmsuch: Mystery Train
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesAloof teenage Japanese tourists, a frazzled Italian widow, and a disgruntled British immigrant all converge in the city of dreams—which, in Mystery Train, from Jim Jarmusch, is Memphis. Made with its director’s customary precision and wit, this triptych of stories …
Museums & More – Trout Museum of Art
Arts Programming and the Union Art Gallery are pleased to be going to the Trout Museum of Art and the Wriston Art Galleries for the spring 2026 Museums & More trip! This event is free for students including transportation, lunch, …
Two By Jim Jarmsuch: Mystery Train
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesAloof teenage Japanese tourists, a frazzled Italian widow, and a disgruntled British immigrant all converge in the city of dreams—which, in Mystery Train, from Jim Jarmusch, is Memphis. Made with its director’s customary precision and wit, this triptych of stories …
Two By Jim Jarmsuch: Father, Mother, Sister Brother
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesThree stories concerning the relationships between adult children, their somewhat distant parents, and each other: a reclusive father visited by his grown children in the US, sisters visiting their novelist mother in Dublin, and adult twins called back to their …
Student Excellence Awards
Join us for the Student Excellence Awards ceremony at UW–Milwaukee, an annual celebration recognizing the outstanding contributions that make our campus thrive. This special event honors the dedication, leadership, and impact of students, organizations, employees, and professional staff who inspire …
Denim Customization Lab
Stop by the Studio Arts and Craft Centre to get crafty with Denim! Staff will be available to walk you through denim-themed projects. Use some of our provided denim material, or bring your own!
Club Soda
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesClub 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 …
The Animation Showcase 2026: Getting Cooked
Special Event The Animation Showcase returns to the Union Cinema for their 2026 series, featuring the latest and greatest from our Animation/Film students. Programmed by senior student animators Stavros Hatzopoulos and Ava Brobst, this year’s edition features student work across …
Survivor Support and Wellness Fair
Join us for the 5th annual Survivor Support & Wellness Fair where we bring together campus and community partners to spread awareness about sexual violence and share healing and supportive resources with the UWM community. Don't forget to wear denim …