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Geek Week<\/h1><\/header>\n\n\n

Unleash your inner geek at our annual Geek Week! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark your calendars! Geek Week 2027 is March 1st – March 5th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This exciting series of events is designed to celebrate and explore the diverse interests that make up our vibrant geek culture. From technology and gaming to science fiction and fantasy, there\u2019s something for everyone. Whether you’re a hardcore gamer, a tech enthusiast, a comic book aficionado, or just curious, Geek Week is the place to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions or to submit an event for your student organization, please email activities@uwm.edu to get started.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n\n\nJoin the Planning Team!<\/a>\n\n\n\n\n\nSubmit a Geek Week Event!<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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2027 Featured Events – Coming Soon!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Join the Geek Week Planning Crew!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Plan Your Passion!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Geek Week Planning Assembly (or GWPA) plans and executes many of the Geek Week events! Students collaborate to create a diverse schedule that covers a range of niche interests. No matter what you geek out about, we want to share your passion and vision!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Craft The Schedule!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Collaborate with student organizations and campus partners to help their vision come to life! Geek Week is comprised of 20+ events that cover all corners of geek culture. Brainstorm must-see events, workshops, and screenings that’ll leave everyone geeking out!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Master Marketing!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Construct a concept and theme, design eye-catching posters, and create social media campaigns to share with students! Past themes include summer camp, tarot, and more!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

This is your chance to unleash your inner geek, collaborate with a team equally passionate, and leave your mark on Geek Week history! So, what are you waiting for? We’d love to hear from you! Let’s make this Geek Week one for the ages!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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