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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 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.

  • 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 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 …

  • 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, …

  • A ball of white yarn with two wooden knitting needles tucked through it, set against a clean, minimalist white background.

    Learn to knit: Create a Knitted Scarf

    Learn to knit: Create a Knitted Scarf
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Join SACC to knit a warm scarf! A fun and colorful way to learn to knit. This little scarf will feel great around your neck on cold Wisconsin mornings. We’ll learn basic knitting stitches and how to read a basic …

  • 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 …

  • 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.

    Beginner Screenprinting Session 2

    Beginner Screenprinting Session 2
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    In this class, participants will learn how to effectively make a design for screen printing. Then they will coat a screen, burn it, and print the design. This workshop is great for those who love printmaking, design, drawing, photography, and/or …

  • 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 …

  • This image is a promotional flyer for a panel discussion titled "Navigating Relationships." The design features a light gray background with portraits of five speakers and red decorative line art weaving between them.

    Navigating Relationships: A Panel Discussion

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

    Romantic and platonic relationships-alike today seem more difficult to navigate than before. Whether it's due to social media, people going out less, or just an overall shift away from romantic interest, our panelists will engage in a research-informed discussion on …

  • 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 …

  • 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 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 …