{"id":1600,"date":"2019-10-11T14:38:25","date_gmt":"2019-10-11T19:38:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentaffairs\/?page_id=1600"},"modified":"2026-03-26T11:55:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T16:55:32","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentaffairs\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"uwm-p-banner\"><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--single\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/184\/2025\/01\/header_homepage.jpg\" alt=\"UWM Students walking through campus conversing in a small group.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"650\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--gradient\"><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--content uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--column uwm-u-flex--center-y uwm-u-text--center\"><h2>Connect. Prepare. Thrive.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-white uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator\">Division of Student Affairs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our mission is to create a vibrant community where students feel a sense of belonging, foster transformative learning opportunities beyond the classroom, and provide services that support student well-being, helping them thrive and succeed at UWM. With a team of 280 professional staff across 20+ departments and over 1,200 student employees, we are dedicated to supporting student success both during their time at UWM and in their future careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to daily services, UWM Student Affairs uses student feedback, survey data, and best practices to identify areas for improvement and growth. Divisional leadership assembles multidisciplinary teams from various departments to implement projects and initiatives, which are regularly reviewed for progress and celebrated for their impact on the student experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock uwm-p-gridblock--4-border uwm-p-gridblock--4\"><div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--stat uwm-p-block--default \"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><span><strong>22<\/strong>Departments &amp; Resources<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--stat uwm-p-block--default \"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><span><strong>23,104<\/strong>Students Supported<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--stat uwm-p-block--default \"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><span><strong>1200<\/strong>Student Employees<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--stat uwm-p-block--default \"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><span><strong>280<\/strong>Professional Staff<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80 eventsactivities\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center heading-separator\" id=\"events\">Student Affairs Events &amp; Activities<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"uwm-u-events uwm-c-list--cleanlist uwm-events-list--grid uwm-event-list--grid-4 has-images\"><li><div class=\"event-content\"><div class=\"event-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/184\/2026\/03\/pexels-julia-m-cameron-6995179-768x422.jpg\" alt=\"Two piles of scarves and other winter coverings. One pile are in a clear storage container and are labeled \"donations\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"event-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentaffairs\/event\/hope-and-healing-drive\/\">Hope and Healing Drive<\/a><\/div><div class=\"event-date\">April 1, 2026 - April 30, 2026<\/div><div class=\"event-location\"><div class=\"uwm-event-location--name\">Northwest Quadrant Building (NWQ)<\/div><div class=\"event-location--street\">2025 E Newport Ave.<\/div><div class=\"event-location--full\">Milwaukee WI, 53211<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"event-content\"><div class=\"event-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/184\/2026\/04\/Crucible-Magazine_Ceramics_Rosa-Dorantes_July-2021-7544-scaled-1-768x422.jpg\" alt=\"sculptors hands manipulating clay on wheel\"\/><\/div><div class=\"event-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentaffairs\/event\/wheel-throwing-skill-builder\/2026-04-02\/\">Wheel Throwing: Skill Builder<\/a><\/div><div class=\"event-date\">April 2, 2026 @ 6:00pm - April 30, 2026 @ 8:00pm<\/div><div class=\"event-location\"><div class=\"uwm-event-location--name\">UWM Student Union (UN)<\/div><div class=\"event-location--street\">2200 East Kenwood Blvd.<\/div><div class=\"event-location--full\">Milwaukee WI, 53211<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"event-content\"><div class=\"event-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/184\/2026\/03\/Intermediate-Screenprinting-768x422.jpg\" alt=\"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.\"\/><\/div><div class=\"event-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentaffairs\/event\/intermediate-screenprinting\/2026-04-02\/\">Intermediate Screenprinting<\/a><\/div><div class=\"event-date\">April 2, 2026 @ 6:00pm - April 23, 2026 @ 8:00pm<\/div><div class=\"event-location\"><div class=\"uwm-event-location--name\">UWM Student Union (UN)<\/div><div class=\"event-location--street\">2200 East Kenwood Blvd.<\/div><div class=\"event-location--full\">Milwaukee WI, 53211<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"event-content\"><div class=\"event-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentaffairs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/184\/2026\/03\/Sewing-Machine-Basics_-Patchwork-Session-2-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"A stack of assorted fabric swatches in various colors and patterns, including dark green, black with gold ornate circular motifs, yellow textured fabric, teal with a wave pattern, and striped maroon and white, all arranged against a plain white background.\"\/><\/div><div class=\"event-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentaffairs\/event\/sewing-machine-basics-patchwork-session-2\/2026-04-06\/\">Sewing Machine Basics: Patchwork Session 2<\/a><\/div><div class=\"event-date\">April 6, 2026 @ 6:00pm - April 27, 2026 @ 8:00pm<\/div><div class=\"event-location\"><div class=\"uwm-event-location--name\">UWM Student Union (UN)<\/div><div class=\"event-location--street\">2200 East Kenwood Blvd.<\/div><div class=\"event-location--full\">Milwaukee WI, 53211<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--center-x\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mx-10 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/studentaffairs\/events\" rel=\"\">All Events &amp; Activities<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--narrow uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center heading-separator\" id=\"work-with-us\">Work with Us<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-3267\">\n<p>UWM seeks team members who are committed to fostering collegiality, building student connections, championing equity and inclusion, and taking pride in their achievements. 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