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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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  • Banner with a yellow sunburst design. The middle in bold black letters reads "HOW I LEAD" and to the right of it is a profile of the back of a person wearing a multi colored cape. They are in a superman type of pose with their first in the air and their feet together as if flying.
    How I Lead

    How I Lead

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

    A 3-week program where you’ll explore five key leadership practices with a cohort. Through discussions, activities, and friendly competition, you’ll answer essential questions like: How do I lead based on my values? How can I inspire and create positive change? …

  • Photo of an art gallery. In the forefront is a small bronze sculpture on top of a table. The sculpture depicts 4 hands, their palms open all facing inside towards each other.

    53rd Annual Juried Show Artist Talks

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

    Please join us for the 53rd Annual Juried Show Artist Talks featuring Milwaukee area college students! The Union Art Gallery is showcasing its 53rd Annual Juried Exhibition, highlighting a wide range of creative work by college artists from throughout the Greater Milwaukee region.

  • Photo of three small 'polaroid' style photos. Top photo depicts a silhouette of a female presenting person, with stars dotting the bounds of their head. A caption on the picture reads "Photography as you don't know it". Below this photo is a photo of someone holding the pin of a camera and says "hello, photography"
    Photo Social Night

    Photo Social Night

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

    Interested in photography and our darkroom space? Meet up with other patrons each month to work on photo-related projects. Each session will have a follow-along photo activity available, but personal projects are encouraged! Stop by, ask questions, and try out …

  • Photo of actor Ben Stiller in character as the male superstar model "Zoolander". He wears a leopard print suit, with the colored turn up, his hair is quaffed, and he is glaring at the camera with a 'pouty lip' style face

    Zoolander

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

    Staff Picks! Propelled to the top of the fashion world by a photogenic gaze he calls Blue Steel, dimwitted male model Derek Zoolander thinks he's got a fourth consecutive win as Male Model of the Year in the bag. But, …

  • Banner reading 'Student Leadership programs"

    Meals with Meaning with Tom Kenny

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

    Share a meal and a meaningful conversation with one of animation’s most iconic voice actors, Tom Kenny. Learn about his journey from stand-up comedy to voicing beloved characters like SpongeBob SquarePants, explore how his work has shaped generations of animated …

  • Photography studio photo of a spool of black string, a pin cushion shaped like a tomato, and a large ball of green yarn.
    Knitting and Crochet Help Desk

    Knitting and Crochet Help Desk

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

    Are you stuck in the middle of a knitting or crochet project and need some help with stitches or pattern reading? SACC is giving you the opportunity to consult our knitting and crochet teacher, Jeannie Baker (an actual old lady …

  • Tom Kenny

    Distinguished Lecture Series Presents: Tom Kenny

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

    More event details and ticketing information coming soon!

    Tom Kenny is an American actor and comedian best known as one of the most versatile and recognizable voices in animation. He has lent his voice to countless characters across television, film, and video games, with his most iconic role being SpongeBob SquarePants. Beyond that, his work spans shows like Adventure Time, The Powerpuff Girls, and Rocko’s Modern Life, as well as roles in major franchises like Spyro and Transformers. Celebrated for his energetic range and comedic timing, Kenny has become a central figure in modern voice acting, shaping the sound and personality of many beloved animated worlds.

  • Image from the movie "Scott Pilgrim vs the World". The image contains three characters, from left to right: Knives, Scott Pilgrim, and Ramona Flowers. Knives and Ramona are in a fighting stances, while Scott looks bewildered.

    Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World

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

    GEEK WEEK! Free For Everyon! As bass guitarist for a garage-rock band, Scott Pilgrim has never had trouble getting a girlfriend; usually, the problem is getting rid of them. But when Ramona Flowers skates into his heart, he finds she …

  • Still from the movie Magellan. The explorer and his entourage are all floating on a flat wooden raft

    Magellan

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

    New Release! At the dawn of the modern era, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan navigated a fleet of ships to Southeast Asia, attempting the first voyage across the vast Pacific Ocean. On reaching the Malay Archipelago, the crew pushed to the …

  • Picutre of an orange cat sleeping in a fluffy cat bed

    Zs Get Degrees

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

    As a college student, getting quality sleep can be tough. Sleep is a critical key to academic performance, physical, and emotional health. Drop in to explore the benefits of sleep, assess your own quality of sleep, learn effective sleep strategies, …

  • 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 …

  • Banner style image colored with assorted shades of pink. Four silhouettes of women-presenting people are depicted on the left side of the image. On the right reads "W.O.M.A.N Empowerment Series"
    W.O.M.A.N.

    W.O.M.A.N.

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

    Searching for a weekly safe place for women or anyone affected misogyny?  Come to W.O.M.A.N where you can learn how to empower and to feel empowered with fellow allies.  Women Overcoming Misogyny And Noise teaches you how to verbalize your feelings, turn them into …