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Cream City Community Tour
Cream City Community Tour
Take in the signs and sounds of Milwaukee past and present on a tour guided by community storyteller Adam Carr. We’ll explore the unique, diverse, and historic places that make Milwaukee a great city! Each Tour is 2.5 hours and …
Visit the Milwaukee Art Museum with the Union Art Gallery
Visit the Milwaukee Art Museum with the Union Art Gallery
Join the Union Art Gallery for a free trip to the Milwaukee Art Museum. Bus transportation and ticket provided.
Cream City Community Tour
Cream City Community Tour
Take in the signs and sounds of Milwaukee past and present on a tour guided by community storyteller Adam Carr. We’ll explore the unique, diverse, and historic places that make Milwaukee a great city! Each Tour is 2.5 hours and …
1 event,
Shopping at Bayshore Mall
Shopping at Bayshore Mall
Forget something at home? Need to do an amazon return? Enjoy a fun afternoon of shopping at Bayshore Mall. Target, Kohl’s, Trader Joe’s, Old Navy, and many other retailers have everything you need to finalize your shopping needs for fall …
4 events,
Working for the Water: Working for Each Other
Exhibition. Dive into Working for the Water, Working for Each Other, an art exhibition featuring UWM’s own alumna Melanie Ariens (BFA, Painting, Drawing, and Printmaking, 1993).
Sociocultural Spectacular
Sociocultural Spectacular
Join us in our first event of the year! Get to know Sociocultural Programming and all of our incredible campus partners! Live music, crafts, and FREE shirts will be available! For more information, or to request accommodations, please email activities@uwm.edu.
Sociocultural Spectacular
Sociocultural Spectacular
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Spaights Plaza Join us for our first event of the year! Get to know Sociocultural Programming and other campus resources at our annual kickoff celebration! Pickup a FREE shirt, listen to live music, and …
Kwik Trip Home
Kwik Trip Home
Missing the taste of home? Craving your favorite gas station snacks? Join us for Kwik Trip Home, a campus pop-up bringing the best of Kwik Trip to you! We’ll have authentic KT snacks, merch, activities and more- stop by and …
2 events,
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
A charismatic high-school student convinces his repressed best friend to play hooky with him and his girlfriend and attempts to bring the young man out of his shell during a memorable day in Chicago.
3 events,
Escape Rooms in the Third Ward Milwaukee
Escape Rooms in the Third Ward Milwaukee
Dive into an exhilarating Escape Room adventure where teamwork and quick thinking are key, offering the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow students! Sponsored by Student Leadership Programs, this event fills up faster than you can crack the codes, so …
Inside Out 2
Inside Out 2
Headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions!
5 events,
Block Party
Block Party
Welcome back Panthers! Come celebrate at the annual Block Party in the Fountain Courtyard with lots of food, activities, and fun! For more information, or to request accommodations, please email activities@uwm.edu.
Working for the Water: Working for Each Other
Working for the Water: Working for Each Other
Opening Reception. Dive into Working for the Water, Working for Each Other, an art exhibition featuring UWM’s own alumna Melanie Ariens (BFA, Painting, Drawing, and Printmaking, 1993).
Young Soul Rebels
Young Soul Rebels
In 1977 London, the world of two pirate DJs gets turned upside down when their gay friend is murdered before one of them discovers they are in possession of a tape recording of the killing.
5 events,
Basement Bash – Neon Night!
Basement Bash – Neon Night!
Turn the lights down and the music up! Meet new friends while having a blast painting a neon bandana, snacking at our candy bar, or decking yourself out in glow sticks! DJ Bizzon will be performing live all night! Come …
Rec Center Basement Bash
Rec Center Basement Bash
We’ve been hard at work this summer updating the Union Rec Center and adding a brand new esports computer lab! Stop by for games, snacks, music, tournaments, and prizes and check out our new space! For more information, or to …
2 events,
Collage Social Night
Collage Social Night
First Monday of Every Month Starting Monday, September 9, 6-8pm Dive into the world of collage with us! Joining our monthly Collage Social Event for an open and creative atmosphere. Drop in and discover the art of collage-making while witnessing …
4 events,
Leadership Reunion Lunch
Leadership Reunion Lunch
Catch up with friends from past leadership programs, enjoy a delicious taco bar, and be the first to hear about all the exciting leadership events coming up.
Intro to Wheel Throwing Session 1
Intro to Wheel Throwing Session 1
Instructor: Issac Levin Tuesdays, September 10 - October 8, 6-8 pm Take a spin on the potter’s wheel! In this intro wheel throwing class, participants will learn the basics of making pottery with the potter’s wheel. Three main forms will …
From the Archives: UWM Film Faculty Edition
From the Archives: UWM Film Faculty Edition
This From the Archives edition focuses on films from the archive made by Faculty members past and present. Expect drama, documentary, experimentation, comedy, appropriation, and the unexpected.
6 events,
Student Parent Coffee Hour
Student Parent Coffee Hour
Celebrate National Student Parent Month with a chill coffee hour custom-made just for amazing student parents like you at UWM! Free coffee and breakfast treats! For more information contact Women’s Resource Center: wmncntr@uwm.edu Sponsored by Student Parent Success Program, Women’s …
Involvement Fair 2024
Involvement Fair 2024
Join us at the Involvement Fair in Spaights Plaza! Over 100 students organizations and UWM departments will be at the event to help you browse and select your involvement opportunities and membership in organizations!
Intro to Wheel Throwing Session 2
Intro to Wheel Throwing Session 2
Instructor: Ang Van Den Eeden Wednesdays, September 11 - October 9, 6-8pm See description from Wheel Throwing Session 1 Capacity: 8 Participants Sign-up deadline: Wednesday, September 5 at 5pm Cost: Students $75 Community $125 Register
7 events,
Multicultural Network Fall Open House
Multicultural Network Fall Open House
We are excited to host our annual Fall Open House. We invite you to meet with different offices from across UWM gathered in the offices of Bolton Hall. For more information contact UWM Multicultural Network: virruet2@uwm.edu Sponsored by the UWM …
Punch Needle Magnets Session 1
Punch Needle Magnets Session 1
Instructor: Karissa Demotto Thursday, September 12, 5:30-8:30pm Get ready for your newest craft addiction! Learn beginner punch needle techniques as you design and make your own mini magnets. Capacity: 5 Participants Sign-up deadline: Monday, September 9 at 5pm Cost: Students …
Working for the Water: Working for Each Other
Working for the Water: Working for Each Other
Artist Talk. Dive into Working for the Water, Working for Each Other, an art exhibition featuring UWM’s own alumna Melanie Ariens (BFA, Painting, Drawing, and Printmaking, 1993).
3 events,
My Brother’s Wedding
My Brother’s Wedding
By Charles Burnett. Part of Two from the LA Rebellion, with Bless Their Little Hearts by Bill Woodberry.
Bless Their Little Hearts
Bless Their Little Hearts
A key masterpiece of the LA Rebellion, Bless Their Little Hearts distills the social concerns and aesthetics of that trailblazing movement in African American cinema.
3 events,
Bless Their Little Hearts
Bless Their Little Hearts
Part of Two from the LA Rebellion – with My Brother’s Wedding A key masterpiece of the LA Rebellion, Bless Their Little Hearts distills the social concerns and aesthetics of that trailblazing movement in African American cinema. Searching for steady work, Charlie Banks …
My Brother’s Wedding
My Brother’s Wedding
Part of Two from the LA Rebellion – with Bless Their Little Hearts Pierce Mundy works at his parents’ South Central LA dry cleaners with no prospects for the future and his childhood buddies in prison or dead. With his best …
2 events,
Mexican Independence Day Parade & Festival
Mexican Independence Day Parade & Festival
Join the Roberto Hernández Center team for our annual presence at the Mexican Independence Day Parade in representation of UWM! Come ready to walk and cheer during the parade. It is an opportunity to engage with peers at UWM and …
5 events,
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM’s Distinctive Collections is hosting a month-long pop-up exhibit featuring an array of rare and unique materials that show the diverse cultures of Latin America and their rich histories both abroad and in Milwaukee. For more information or to request …
Free Visiting Artist Drop-in Workshop
Free Visiting Artist Drop-in Workshop
Join Melanie Ariens, whose work is showing in the Union Art Gallery, to print her NoH8 posters! Learn a little about printmaking and take home a NoH8 poster for free!
Collage Social Night
Collage Social Night
First Monday of Every Month Starting Monday, September 9, 6-8pm Dive into the world of collage with us! Joining our monthly Collage Social Event for an open and creative atmosphere. Drop in and discover the art of collage-making while witnessing …
6 events,
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM’s Distinctive Collections is hosting a month-long pop-up exhibit featuring an array of rare and unique materials that show the diverse cultures of Latin America and their rich histories both abroad and in Milwaukee. For more information or to request …
Latine Heritage Month Kickoff: Latine Placita
Latine Heritage Month Kickoff: Latine Placita
Kick off Latine Heritage Month with live music, dancing, and local Latine vendors and more! FREE paletas from Paleteria Yayo, FREE caricatures, and FREE tarot readings! Vendors include: Tootsie's Tea Artesania Minga Nostalgia Xicana La Revo Books Designs by Lali …
Intro to Stained Glass Session 1
Intro to Stained Glass Session 1
Instructor: Madeline Cawkins Tuesdays, September 17 & 24, 6-8:30pm In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of stain glass creation. This will include learning how to cut and sand glass, as well as taping and soldering glass pieces together …
7 events,
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM’s Distinctive Collections is hosting a month-long pop-up exhibit featuring an array of rare and unique materials that show the diverse cultures of Latin America and their rich histories both abroad and in Milwaukee. For more information or to request …
Black Student Cultural Center Fall Welcome
Black Student Cultural Center Fall Welcome
Discover what the Black Student Cultural Center (BSCC) has to offer at our 2024 Fall Welcome! This open-house style event is designed for students, staff, and faculty to learn more about the BSCC’s current programs, services, and resources. Registration required. …
Intro to Wheel Throwing Session 2
Intro to Wheel Throwing Session 2
Instructor: Ang Van Den Eeden Wednesdays, September 11 - October 9, 6-8pm See description from Wheel Throwing Session 1 Capacity: 8 Participants Sign-up deadline: Wednesday, September 5 at 5pm Cost: Students $75 Community $125 Register
7 events,
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM’s Distinctive Collections is hosting a month-long pop-up exhibit featuring an array of rare and unique materials that show the diverse cultures of Latin America and their rich histories both abroad and in Milwaukee. For more information or to request …
Latine Faculty, Staff, and Student Fall 2024 Reception
Latine Faculty, Staff, and Student Fall 2024 Reception
UWM Latine faculty, staff, and NEW/continuing students are invited to attend a campus gathering to help kick off Latine Heritage Month and welcome everyone back to campus. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet and greet other Latine colleagues, staff, …
Student Org Conference Night
Student Org Conference Night
The event includes organization support info tables, workshops, and opportunities to meet with your organization liaison. Required portion for Student Org Officers: 4:00-7:00pm Optional Resource Fair 3:15-4:00pm Optional SAC Grant Training 7:00-8:00pm Attending is a required step in the Org …
4 events,
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM’s Distinctive Collections is hosting a month-long pop-up exhibit featuring an array of rare and unique materials that show the diverse cultures of Latin America and their rich histories both abroad and in Milwaukee. For more information or to request …
Mademoiselle Kenopsia
Mademoiselle Kenopsia
Set on carrying out her task with dedication, a woman is obsessed with watching over anonymous interiors and occupying them.
4 events,
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM’s Distinctive Collections is hosting a month-long pop-up exhibit featuring an array of rare and unique materials that show the diverse cultures of Latin America and their rich histories both abroad and in Milwaukee. For more information or to request …
Mademoiselle Kenopsia
Mademoiselle Kenopsia
Set on carrying out her task with dedication, a woman is obsessed with watching over anonymous interiors and occupying them.
2 events,
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM’s Distinctive Collections is hosting a month-long pop-up exhibit featuring an array of rare and unique materials that show the diverse cultures of Latin America and their rich histories both abroad and in Milwaukee. For more information or to request …
6 events,
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM’s Distinctive Collections is hosting a month-long pop-up exhibit featuring an array of rare and unique materials that show the diverse cultures of Latin America and their rich histories both abroad and in Milwaukee. For more information or to request …
Health Among Latino/a Immigrants and Refugees
Health Among Latino/a Immigrants and Refugees
Gabriela A. Nagy (Assistant Professor, Psychology) focuses her research on reducing mental health care inequities experienced by minoritized communities. She has worked most extensively with immigrants and refugees from Latin America. For more information or to request accommodations contact Center …
Health Among Latino/a Immigrants and Refugees
Health Among Latino/a Immigrants and Refugees
Gabriela A. Nagy (Assistant Professor, Psychology) focuses her research on reducing mental health care inequities experienced by minoritized communities. She has worked most extensively with immigrants and refugees from Latin America. For more information or to request accommodations contact Center …
7 events,
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM’s Distinctive Collections is hosting a month-long pop-up exhibit featuring an array of rare and unique materials that show the diverse cultures of Latin America and their rich histories both abroad and in Milwaukee. For more information or to request …
Juntas – Circle of Support
Juntas – Circle of Support
“Nos voces, votas, y vidas” - Juntas, or “together,” offers a brave space for Latine women, femme, and nonbinary woman-identified students to share unique cultural experiences with other members of the UWM and greater Milwaukee community. Elected Latina officials in …
Latinx Student Union First General Board Meeting & Game Night
Latinx Student Union First General Board Meeting & Game Night
Join LSU for the first general body meeting of the year! We will have board games, snacks, and icebreakers! For more information or to request accommodations contact Latinx Student Union: Gonza828@uwm.edu Sponsored by the Latinx Student Union
5 events,
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM’s Distinctive Collections is hosting a month-long pop-up exhibit featuring an array of rare and unique materials that show the diverse cultures of Latin America and their rich histories both abroad and in Milwaukee. For more information or to request …
Intro to Wheel Throwing Session 2
Intro to Wheel Throwing Session 2
Instructor: Ang Van Den Eeden Wednesdays, September 11 - October 9, 6-8pm See description from Wheel Throwing Session 1 Capacity: 8 Participants Sign-up deadline: Wednesday, September 5 at 5pm Cost: Students $75 Community $125 Register
Pictures of Ghosts
Pictures of Ghosts
Pictures of Ghosts, from acclaimed director Kleber Mendonça Filho , is a multidimensional journey through time, sound, architecture and filmmaking, set in the urban landscape of Recife, Brazilian coastal capital of Pernambuco: a historical and human territory, examined through the …
8 events,
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM’s Distinctive Collections is hosting a month-long pop-up exhibit featuring an array of rare and unique materials that show the diverse cultures of Latin America and their rich histories both abroad and in Milwaukee. For more information or to request …
Diverse Ideas – Tortilla Making
Diverse Ideas – Tortilla Making
Join the Robert Hernandez Center and the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center for a hands-on tortilla making workshop. Led by an expert, learn to make authentic tortillas during this interactive session to celebrate Latine Heritage Month. For more information or to request …
Brother to Brother Kickoff!
Brother to Brother Kickoff!
The kickoff will be an opportunity for students to meet and network with their peers, connect with faculty and staff, and learn about the mission and goals of "Brother to Brother". Light refreshments will be provided! For more information contact …
6 events,
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM’s Distinctive Collections is hosting a month-long pop-up exhibit featuring an array of rare and unique materials that show the diverse cultures of Latin America and their rich histories both abroad and in Milwaukee. For more information or to request …
Ignite Leadership Institute
Ignite Leadership Institute
Are you tired of picturing the same people when you hear the word Leadership? Does the word Leadership freak you out? Redefine it at Ignite. One workshop gives you lifelong skills to put on your resume and a new perspective on what it means to lead.
Latinx Student Union Welcome Back Picnic
Latinx Student Union Welcome Back Picnic
Join LSU and different multi-cultural student orgs in welcoming in the new school year with a potluck-style picnic! Join us for food, games, and fun in the sun! For more information or to request accommodations contact Latinx Student Union: Gonza828@uwm.edu …
3 events,
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM’s Distinctive Collections is hosting a month-long pop-up exhibit featuring an array of rare and unique materials that show the diverse cultures of Latin America and their rich histories both abroad and in Milwaukee. For more information or to request …
Raw Session
Raw Session
A Brazilian collective of cross-dresser, transgender and non-binary friends filmed themselves in 2018 with a Mini DV camera, spontaneously and with little preparation. Four years later, the collective, As Talavistas & ela.ltda, edited the raw material to create a succession …
1 event,
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM’s Distinctive Collections is hosting a month-long pop-up exhibit featuring an array of rare and unique materials that show the diverse cultures of Latin America and their rich histories both abroad and in Milwaukee. For more information or to request …
3 events,
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM’s Distinctive Collections is hosting a month-long pop-up exhibit featuring an array of rare and unique materials that show the diverse cultures of Latin America and their rich histories both abroad and in Milwaukee. For more information or to request …
Enameled Earrings Session 1
Enameled Earrings Session 1
Instructor: Chance Gordon Mondays, September 16 - 30, 6-8:30pm This workshop will explore some techniques of beginning metalsmithing that will allow you to make future metals projects. Students will learn the basics of enameling on copper sheets and learn multiple …
Collage Social Night
Collage Social Night
First Monday of Every Month Starting Monday, September 9, 6-8pm Dive into the world of collage with us! Joining our monthly Collage Social Event for an open and creative atmosphere. Drop in and discover the art of collage-making while witnessing …
3 events,
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM’s Distinctive Collections is hosting a month-long pop-up exhibit featuring an array of rare and unique materials that show the diverse cultures of Latin America and their rich histories both abroad and in Milwaukee. For more information or to request …
Intro to Screen Printing on Paper
Intro to Screen Printing on Paper
Every Tuesday from October 1st to October 15th from 6 - 8:30 pm Instructor: Hunter Louis In this workshop you will learn how to translate any imagery into a handmade screen print. As an introduction, we will be making one …
Intro to Wheel Throwing Session 1
Intro to Wheel Throwing Session 1
Instructor: Issac Levin Tuesdays, September 10 - October 8, 6-8 pm Take a spin on the potter’s wheel! In this intro wheel throwing class, participants will learn the basics of making pottery with the potter’s wheel. Three main forms will …
2 events,
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM’s Distinctive Collections is hosting a month-long pop-up exhibit featuring an array of rare and unique materials that show the diverse cultures of Latin America and their rich histories both abroad and in Milwaukee. For more information or to request …
Intro to Wheel Throwing Session 2
Intro to Wheel Throwing Session 2
Instructor: Ang Van Den Eeden Wednesdays, September 11 - October 9, 6-8pm See description from Wheel Throwing Session 1 Capacity: 8 Participants Sign-up deadline: Wednesday, September 5 at 5pm Cost: Students $75 Community $125 Register
6 events,
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM’s Distinctive Collections is hosting a month-long pop-up exhibit featuring an array of rare and unique materials that show the diverse cultures of Latin America and their rich histories both abroad and in Milwaukee. For more information or to request …
Sip ‘n Stitch
Sip ‘n Stitch
All BIPOC students, staff, and faculty are invited to enjoy creativity and connection at the Sip 'n Stitch sessions this fall! Thursday, Oct. 3 @ Roberto Hernandez Center (Bolton 183) Thursday, Nov. 7 @ American Indian Student Center (Merrill 137) …
Fall Film Premiere
Fall Film Premiere
Join us for our Fall Film Premiere as we travel to Marcus Cinema to see Joker: Folie Á Deux featuring Joaquin Phoneix & Lady Gaga!
2 events,
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Latine Heritage Pop Up Exhibit
UWM’s Distinctive Collections is hosting a month-long pop-up exhibit featuring an array of rare and unique materials that show the diverse cultures of Latin America and their rich histories both abroad and in Milwaukee. For more information or to request …
Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Patch
CAB is jumping into fall and can't wait to experience all the fall vibes with you at the pumpkin patch! We are headed to Barthel Fruit Farm in Mequon. Each student who attends will get the opportunity to pick a …