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Wheel Throwing: Skill Builder
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesTaken 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 …
She Cried That Day
Documentary | Free For Everyone! She Cried That Day is the story of a sister's love and the spirit, strength and will of Indigenous Women refusing to let their loved ones remain invisible in the eyes of the justice system. …
Missing & Murdered Indigenous People’s Day of Awareness Screening: She Cried That Day
Join us for a powerful screening of She Cried That Day, a film that sheds light on the heartbreaking realities faced by Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples. This gathering creates space for reflection, awareness, and collective commitment to honoring the lives and stories too often overlooked.
Dreams of the Monarch Butterfly: Film Screening
Join us for a film screening of "Dreams of the Monarch Butterfly" with a Q&A from director Leslie Garcia Ramirez to follow. Popcorn included!
Learn How to Use Narcan®
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesCome and learn how to recognize and respond in a potential overdose situation! Join the Student Health and Wellness Center and students from the Medical College of Wisconsin Pharmacy School for information, resources, and Narcan® demonstrations. Free Narcan® available while …
Intro to Cross Stitch Session 2
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin us for a beginner-friendly cross-stitching class where you’ll learn the fundamentals of this relaxing and creative craft. In this workshop, you’ll practice stitching on cross stitch fabric and complete a small practice piece. Once you’re comfortable with the basics, …
Intro to Wheel Throwing Session 2
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesAre you curious to try out the pottery wheel? Discover the craft of wheel throwing in this beginner-level course. We will learn and explore the foundational throwing techniques centering and opening the clay, pulling walls to make functional forms, decoration …
The Social Network
Special Event In 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer genius Mark Zuckerberg begins work on a new concept that eventually turns into the global social network known as Facebook. Six years later, he is one of the youngest billionaires ever, but …
The Intricacies of Collegiate Sexual Misconduct
Join us for a presentation about sexual misconduct on college campuses presented by James Wilkerson, JD from Greek University. Learn about: Ways to approach collegiate misconduct as a community. Campus and community resources that are available to students
5th Annual Breaking Stereotypes One Plate at a Time
The people who give you their food give you their heart. — Cesar Chavez This cultural exhibit will transport you around the undocumented world through food, art, and knowledge. Join the Dreamers Initiative in celebrating the diverse contributions of the …
Experimental Tuesdays Presents: An Evening With Dick Blau
Free For Everyone! | Artists in Attendance! Join archivist Shiraz Bhathena in conversation with Dick Blau to celebrate a major archiving and remastering project. Blau—a co-founder of the UWM Film Department, longtime professor and fixture of the Milwaukee art community—works …
Enameled Pendants
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesIn this workshop, you will learn how to create your very own enameled pendant. Design your silhouette, cut it out with a jeweler’s saw, and learn how to melt powdered glass in a kiln to create a colorful one-of-a-kind wearable …