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  • A collage featuring vertical panels of four distinct artworks: a painted ceramic vessel, a black-and-white zebra-stripe pattern, a detailed marbled abstract texture, and a mossy green sculpture with wire details.

    Common Ground – Exhibition Run

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

    Common Ground explores the possibilities of working with natural materials, bringing together artists whose practices engage with these mediums. The featured works demonstrate the diverse ways artists transform raw materials into objects of beauty, meaning, and innovation. Each work reflects …

  • Minamata Mandala

    Minamata Mandala

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

    Filmed over fifteen years, this six-hour epic by documentarian Kazuo Hara chronicles the history of struggle for a fishing community suffering from a debilitating neurological disease caused by industrial methylmercury contamination of fish as they wage a decades-long battle for legal recognition and government reparations. A deeply humanizing portrait of the survivors, care providers, researchers, and their supporters, and a comprehensive chronicle of one of the worst environmental tragedies in human history.

  • Craft supplies including a red paper mask, a paper pumpkin, scissors, and ribbons arranged on a table.

    Halloween Costume Help

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

    Do you need help with last minute costume alterations? Come on down to the Studio Arts and Craft Centre to get some help from our friendly SACC staff! Feel free to drop in throughout the week, or schedule an appointment for more detailed help by emailing craftctr@uwm.edu...

  • An event graphic with a Halloween theme titled "PuzzleMania," featuring spiderwebs, bats, puzzle pieces, and logos for Student Leadership Programs and SWE (Society of Women Engineers).

    Puzzlemania

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

    Student Leadership Programs invites you to a world of puzzle-solving and excitement as you and your team of 4 people race to complete your puzzle that will test your wits and teamwork for a grand prize! Assemble your dream team and register in advance to secure your spot, or sign up on-site. Put your brains to the test as you and your squad go head-to-head with fellow puzzle enthusiasts for the coveted title of Halloweek Puzzle Champions. Will you crack the code and emerge victorious, or will the puzzles defeat you?

  • Overhead view of a potter's clay-covered hands gently shaping a small ceramic bowl on a pottery wheel.

    Intro to Wheel Throwing Session 2

    Intro to Wheel Throwing Session 2
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Are you curious to try out the pottery wheel? Join us for five weeks to familiarize yourself with the fundamentals of wheel throwing and clay! Between classes, participants will have access to the studio space to practice and work through their 25-pound bag of clay. We’ll cover the basics: centering, pulling walls, trimming, and glazing! 

  • From the film Get Out, a medium close-up shot of Chris Washington (played by Daniel Kaluuya) sitting in a chair, experiencing the sunken place. He wears a light-colored sweatshirt and stares forward with wide, terrified eyes and tears welling up, his mouth slightly open in shock and distress.

    The Que’s House of Horrors: Get Out

    Bolton Hall (BOL) 3210 N. Maryland Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Looking for something to do this Halloweek? Join Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for an evening of film, fellowship, and Halloween entertainment featuring Jordan Peele’s psychological horror film, Get Out. Take a break from classes and come enjoy a movie night with fellow UWM students as we experience one of the most memorable horror films of recent years. Get Out combines suspense, mystery, social commentary, and unexpected twists to create a movie experience that will keep you engaged from beginning to end. Whether you’ve seen Get Out before or you’re watching it for the first time, this is an opportunity...

  • A dimly lit, atmospheric scene of a spooky, vintage room that looks like an escape room setup. On the left, a fireplace glows with warm orange light, casting grid-like shadows across the floor from a nearby lattice window. To the right, a solitary armchair faces the hearth, illuminated by cool blue moonlight streaming through another window in the background, creating a mysterious and eerie ambiance.

    Spooky Escape Room & Murder Mystery Experience

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

    Step into the shadows if you dare… the Campus Activities Board is teaming up with Dungeons & Dragons Network for a night of mystery, thrills, and immersive fun!

  • Graphic featuring Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays players flanking the World Series trophy.

    World Series Game 3 – Brewers vs Rays

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

    Join us at the Gasthaus to cheer on the Milwaukee Brewers as they take on the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the World Series! Enjoy the game with fellow students, test your baseball knowledge in a fun trivia competition, and grab free cheese curds and brats while supplies last! GO BREWERS! For more information, or to request accommodations, please email activities@uwm.edu....

  • Spooky circus scene at night under a full moon, featuring glowing carnival tents, a Ferris wheel, and gnarled trees silhouetted against a blue-purple sky with a bat flying overhead.

    One Shot Haunted Circus Party

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

    Join the D&D Network as we host our One Shot Haunted Circus Party! Join a party of adventurers as you try to escape the haunted three-ring circuses of Ring Master FableThorne! In this one-shot adventure, you will play carnival games, solve puzzles, and outwit circus carnies to find out how to escape and not be trapped as the newest addition to the circus! All attendees will receive a premade character and a completion prize if they survive the night! There will be other games and prizes for people who want to join the party, but not the one-shot....

  • Logo reading BINGO spelled out with colorful overlapping circles containing letters, accented by small stars above.

    Bingo in the Gasthaus

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

    Take a break, grab some friends, and join us for a fun game of bingo at the Gasthaus! Whether you're a bingo pro or just playing for fun, come enjoy some friendly competition, win prizes, and spend time with fellow students. Bring your luck and see if you can hit BINGO! For more information, or to request accommodations, please email activities@uwm.edu....

  • A black and white photograph showing a small patio dining setup next to an open glass paneled door. Diagonal streaks of sunlight cast shadow patterns across a wall behind a small square table paired with wrought-iron chairs.

    Intro to Photography: Capturing on Black and White Film

    Intro to Photography: Capturing on Black and White Film
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Are you interested in film photography? All skill levels are welcome for this hands-on black and white film photography workshop! We will cover the entire process from how to use a camera all the way to film development and printing! Participants will be provided with the materials needed, including cameras, film, paper, etc. and get full access to the studio space and step-by-step instruction! 

  • Overhead view of a potter's clay-covered hands gently shaping a small ceramic bowl on a pottery wheel.

    Intro to Wheel Throwing Session 2

    Intro to Wheel Throwing Session 2
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Are you curious to try out the pottery wheel? Join us for five weeks to familiarize yourself with the fundamentals of wheel throwing and clay! Between classes, participants will have access to the studio space to practice and work through their 25-pound bag of clay. We’ll cover the basics: centering, pulling walls, trimming, and glazing!