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Fighting for Respect: African American Soldiers in WWI

Union Cinema

Festival of Films in French The documentary captures the plight of the African American soldiers who fought for democracy abroad in segregated US Army troops through archival film footage, letters written from the Front, and the experiences of soldiers who received the French Croix de guerre for their distinguished service and faced discrimination and white supremacist violence when they returned to the US in 1919.  Co-sponsored by... Read More

Free

The Story of a Three Day Pass

Union Cinema

Festival of Films in French Unable to break into a segregated Hollywood, Melvin Van Peebles decamped to France, taught himself and wrote several books in French, one which would become his innovative feature debut. An African American soldier stationed in... Read More

Free

SACC- Punch Needle Magnets

Studio Arts & Crafts Centre 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Sign-Up Deadline: Thursday, February 16 at 5pm  Get ready for your newest craft addiction! Learn beginner punch needle techniques as you design and make your own mini magnets.  Cost: Students $25          Alumni/Staff $35         Community $40 

The Death of the Sun

Union Cinema

Festival of Films in French Talkback with Tami Williams (Film Studies program, Department of English) A young researcher is passionate about her work as assistant to a tuberculosis specialist. Her dedication arouses the jealousy of her husband who asks her... Read More

Free

Paul Ryan – UWM Distinguished Lecture Series

Student Union Ballroom 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI

Join us for an evening with Paul Ryan, as he shares his reflections on leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives. Ryan will also offer his insights on the fiscal and economic challenges in this country. The conversation with Ryan... Read More