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Get Involved

Want to take your UWM experience from ordinary to extraordinary? Dive into the dynamic world of UWM Programs! It’s your one-stop shop for a plethora of events and activities designed to ignite your passions and fuel your fun.

Unleash your inner leader at workshops that refine your resume and public speaking skills. Connect with like-minded individuals at cultural celebrations or themed events. Broaden your horizons with lectures from visiting speakers or service-learning programs that combine volunteer work with academic exploration. Whether you crave intellectual stimulation, artistic expression, or pure entertainment, UWM Student Involvement has something for everyone.

So, step outside your comfort zone, explore the diverse programming, and discover a world of possibilities waiting to be explored!

Upcoming Events

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Featured Events, Activities, & Programs

Immerse yourself in the year-round energy of UWM!

Explore a dynamic calendar packed with programs, activities, and events designed to ignite your passions, broaden your horizons, and connect you to the vibrant campus community. From thought-provoking lectures and captivating performances to exciting sporting events and immersive cultural celebrations, there’s something for everyone at UWM. Dive in and discover ways to get involved, learn new skills, and create lasting memories throughout the year!

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College to Career
Student Leadership
Reflect on your college experience, participate in professional development sessions, and leave with career advancement tools.
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Comedy Show
Annual Event
Laugh with your friends at nationally renowned comics.
Two people seated on stage in black chairs having a discussion during a UWM Distinguished Lecture Series event. Behind them is a large banner with historical civil rights imagery and text reading 'The UWM Distinguished Lecture Series: An Evening of Dialogue, Conversations on Diversity.' Yellow and black UWM flags flank the stage.
Distinguished Lecture Series
Ongoing Event
The DSL invites two speakers annually for an evening lecture, question and answer session, and a book signing.  Our guest list from the past includes Henry Cisneros, Gloria Steinem, Nikki Giovanni, Harry Wu, George Takei, and many more.
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Explore MKE
Activity
Learn more about the city you call home.
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Gasthaus Trivia
Ongoing Event
Bring your friends to the UWM Gasthaus for trivia night! This is a fast-paced, popular, ever-growing trivia event that is both entertaining and challenging to the mind.
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Geek Week
Annual Event
UWM’s yearly ode to all things geeky, nerdy, and just plain interesting. Multiple events and speakers run throughout the week.
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Homecoming
Annual Event
Providing students, faculty/staff, alumni, and supporters the opportunity to showcase their passion and pride for UWM, while strengthening their connection and engagement to the university.
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How I Lead
Student Leadership
Define your personal values, discover your leadership style, and leave with the resources to accomplish your goals at UWM and beyond.
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Ignite
Student Leadership
Explore your leadership style, participate in hands-on activities, and leave with connections to new UWM classmates.
A person stands holding a whiteboard with handwritten text reading 'We the People: All bleed the same!' while being photographed. Behind them is a large banner with the words 'We the People' and UWM Student Involvement branding. The setting appears to be an outdoor campus event promoting diversity and inclusion.
Lead the Change
Student Leadership
Open to a community of all identities, participate in activities that encourage activism, become an agent of social change.
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Leave Your Mark
Student Leadership
Try our NEW experience-based program designed to create positive change in our community.
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Lyrical Sanctuary
Ongoing Event
Lyrical Sanctuary is UWM’s monthly open mic night, featuring a standout spoken word artist, live music and art, and YOU!
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Panther Pause
Annual Event
UWM’s campus-wide study break to help students get through finals while taking good care of their mental, physical and spiritual health!
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Panther Prowl
Annual Event
The Panther Prowl 5K Run/Walk is the largest annual event on the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee campus. Over the past 19 years it has raised more than $500,000 for UWM student scholarships. 
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Semester Welcome
Semesterly Event
The start of the semester is all about looking ahead and diving in to explore new courses. Enjoy events and programs geared to help you get a great start.
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Strengths for Students
Student Leadership
Discover your Strengths and leave with a plan of action for putting them towards your future goals.

Explore by Interest

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A person sits at a table covered with orange and blue floral fabric, appearing to work on a craft project. Scissors, ribbon, and other crafting materials are scattered on the table along with a paper plate. In the background, several other people are seated at tables with similar supplies, suggesting a group crafting activity in a well-lit indoor space.
An outdoor musical performance UWMs Spaights Plaze. A person wearing a blue head wrap and denim jacket sings into a microphone, while another person in a bright yellow jacket plays a red keyboard. A third musician is partially visible behind them. The stage is set near green bushes, and a brick campus building with a large banner is in the background.

Dive deeper into your interests and energize your campus experience by exploring event communities!

These groups go beyond lectures, offering a chance to ignite your passions and turn them into reality. Imagine a history buff teaming up with Sociocultural Programming to organize a campus-wide historical scavenger hunt, or a budding musician collaborating with Environmental Programming to host a benefit concert promoting sustainability.

Whether you’re passionate about environmental causes, cultural exchange, or simply creating engaging activities, you’ll find a group where you can collaborate with like-minded peers. It’s the perfect way to explore your interests by doing, all while enriching the university experience for yourself and the entire student body.

Explore by Location

Front Desk and Business Office
Student Union 351
Provides essential support and resources for student activities
Student Involvement Wing
Student Union 3rd Floor
A hub for connecting students with diverse opportunities
Union Rec Center
Student Union Lower Level
Offers a dynamic environment for physical fitness and wellness activities
Esports Lab
Student Union Lower Level
Caters to gaming enthusiasts
Studio Arts and Craft Centre
Student Union EG30
Fosters creativity through hands-on artistic experiences
Union Art Gallery
Student Union W199
Showcases compelling visual art
Union Cinema
Student Union 2nd Floor
Presents a wide array of films
Shared Meditation & Reflection Space
Student Union 362
Designated for personal, quiet contemplation activities such as individual prayer, meditation or reflection.