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UWM Student Union (UN)

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2200 East Kenwood Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI 53211 United States Get Directions
Phone 414-229–4825
Website https://uwm.edu/union/
The UWM Student Union is the center of campus life, with over 27,000 visitors each day during the academic terms. The union is designed to help students find community, build relationships, and make memories.

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  • A hand holding out a small purple awareness ribbon towards the camera, with a blurred person in a light-colored shirt in the background.

    Crafts of Courage

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

    Join UWMPD, K9 Ezmae, and SHAW staff for ribbon making and the opportunity to write notes of courage for survivors of domestic violence.

  • An overhead, close-up shot of a person using a wooden squeegee to pull dark ink across a screenprint mesh. The screen is burned with the text "STUDIO ARTS and CRAFT CENTRE" and a hand logo. A large open jar of vibrant purple ink sits in the foreground.

    Beginner Screen Printing

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

    If you are curious about screen printing but not sure where to begin, or want to perfect your technique, this class is for you! Participants will first learn how to create a suitable design, then create their screen. Finally, participants …

  • The classic UNO card game logo in white letters with a yellow outline against a red background, accompanied by a fanned-out hand of numbered cards in green, blue, red, and yellow.

    UNO Night

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

    Join us in the Gasthaus for a night of fun, fast-paced UNO games! Challenge your friends to classic UNO and mix things up with other UNO variations, board games, and card games throughout the night. For more information, or to …

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

    Intro to Wheel Throwing Session 1

    Intro to Wheel Throwing Session 1
    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 …

  • Hands pouring a smooth blue glaze from a measuring jug over an upside-down white ceramic vessel held over a large plastic catchment bowl.

    Glazing Techniques Session 1

    Glazing Techniques Session 1
    UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Learn basic techniques of surface decoration on ceramic forms! This course will cover underglaze techniques such as stenciling, shaving cream swirl, and Mishima inlay, as well as overglazing processes such as dripping, brushing, and marbling. We will dive right in, …

  • Cyanotype

    Cyanotype

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

    Step back in time and discover a vintage photography technique from the 1840s! In this workshop, you’ll work with a light-sensitive solution to create stunning, blue-toned images. By arranging objects on the surface and exposing them to light, you’ll craft unique, one-of-a-kind prints that …

  • An outdoor autumn display arranged on a green lawn in front of some bushes. A bale of hay features a red-and-white plaid blanket draped over it alongside decorative fall throw pillows. Several faux pumpkins sit in the grass nearby, including one on the right shaped like a sign that reads "Welcome Fall."

    Fall Carnival

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

    Get ready to kick back with CAB at the ultimate Fall Carnival! We're bringing all the cozy fall vibes with food, games, music, prizes, and nonstop fun. From classic carnival games to seasonal treats and good energy all around, there's …

  • A frame of a 35mm film strip against a dark background, showing a blue abstract textured pattern between white sprocket holes.

    Julie Murray | Virtual director Q&A!

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

    Drawing on a background in painting and the fine arts, Julie Murray has made more than twenty-five beguiling and beautiful films, equally invested in metaphysics as in material. Murray will be present to share a program of her recent moving-image …

  • 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 …

  • A parent drinking coffee while holding a sleeping baby.

    Student Parent Coffee Hour

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

    Calling all UWM student parents! Join us for coffee, conversation, and community at our monthly Student Parent Coffee Hour! Stop by to meet fellow student parents, learn about resources available to support you and your family, and start the semester …

  • Graphic for "Commuter Study Socials" set against a light blue background with subtle cloud-like shapes. The main text is written in a yellow retro script font with a thick black outline, flanked by two small black star outline icons. In the bottom right corner, the UWM Off-Campus Resource Center logo is displayed in black and gold text.

    Commuter Study Social

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

    Come to the Off-Campus Resource Center's Study Social, located in Union EG42, to grab a snack and connect with other commuters! This low-key event offers free snacks and a comfortable and focused environment where you can stay on top of …

  • An overhead, close-up shot of several aluminum soda cans packed closely together, showing their pull-tab tops from above.

    Club Soda

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

    Club Soda is a weekly get-together with students who choose not to use for whatever reason. It is a great place to meet like-minded people and share experiences, information, and resources. Drop in at anytime!