Northern Lights

Manfred Olson Planetarium - Physics Building 1900 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI

Enjoy the radiance of the night sky and colorful displays of dancing lights with a behind-the-scenes tour of the science behind one of nature’s most remarkable light shows. The program will include an indoor stargazing session of the night sky …

Fraternity and Sorority Life Involvement Fair

Student Union - Concourse 2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI

Interested in joining Greek Life? Meet our chapter leaders to learn more about their membership experience and how you can join a fraternity or sorority at UWM! For more information, or to request accommodations, please email greeklife@uwm.edu.

New Graduate Assistant Orientation

Microsoft Teams

Congratulations on being a Graduate Assistant (GA)! Get ready for this important role by attending the new Graduate Assistant virtual orientation on Monday August 28 from 1p.m. to 3:30p.m. Learn what is is to be a GA, get advice on …

Panther Transition Day for Transfer and Adult Students

Lubar Hall 3202 N Maryland Ave, Milwaukee, WI

Join for Panther Transition Day for Transfer and Adult Students! This is your opportunity to meet some of the support and involvement opportunities you learned about during TASO as well as take care of a few last-minute to-do items! For …

Burg Craft Night with the Studio Arts and Craft Centre

Sandburg Residence Hall - Sandburg Cafe 3400 N Maryland Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Come make new friends while making crafts to decorate your new room! Pop in or stay for awhile. No need to bring anything – all supplies will be provided! This event is for Residence Hall students and their registered guests …

Super Smash Brothers Game Night

Sandburg Residence Hall - Flicks 3400 N Maryland Ave, Milwaukee, WI

Come on by for a round of Super Smash Brothers, Mario Kart, Wii Sports, and more! Join us in Flicks for a night of fun and a chance to make some new friends at UWM! For more information, or to …

Escape Rooms

Student Union - Concourse 2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI

Student Leadership Programs is headed to Escape the Room Milwaukee! Test your problem-solving skills by participating in one of four different rooms each with its own atmosphere, story and escape route. Each group will have 60 minutes to search for …

Dairyland Showdown

Student Union - Concourse 2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI

We're putting the classic custards of Milwaukee to a head-to-head challenge- join us to taste test and cast your vote on which is the city's most delicious treat! Registration begins at 2pm in the Union Concourse, there is no advanced …

Escape Rooms

Student Union - Concourse 2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI

Student Leadership Programs is headed to Escape the Room Milwaukee! Test your problem-solving skills by participating in one of four different rooms each with its own atmosphere, story and escape route. Each group will have 60 minutes to search for …

Introvert’s Night In

Sandburg Residence Hall - Channel Lounge 3400 N Maryland Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Come spend a night in Sandburg Channel with some crafts, board games, snacks, and more! To attend this event you must be a resident in the residence halls or the guest of a resident. For more information, or to request …

Stars ‘n S’mores

Manfred Olson Planetarium - Physics Building 1900 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI

Join the UWM Planetarium for our popular annual event, Stars & S’mores! Enjoy eating delicious s’mores and relax outside while gazing at summer constellations and the moon through our telescopes. S’mores kits are free (one per person while supplies last). …

Pete’s Pops Tour

Lubar Entrepreneurship Center 2100 E. Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Have you ever wondered about the creation of delectable confections? Join us for the first of three partnerships with Pete’s Pops, a Milwaukee-based popsicle shop that has created over 70 unique flavors of delicious frozen treats. We will gather at …

Restor Vendor Fair

Sandburg Residence Hall - Palm Gardens 3400 N Maryland Ave, Milwaukee, WI

Restor Vendor Fair - FREE Samples donated by some of our retail partners (snacks, chips, candy, sodas, etc) For more information, or to request accommodations, please email saure@uwm.edu.

Beach Day

Student Union - Concourse 2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI

Spend the afternoon enjoying the beautiful weather and exploring Milwauakee's lakefront at Bradford Beach. Get active with beach volleyball or frisbee, or just relax and enjoy the beach and beautiful waters of Lake Michigan. Shuttles will run continuously in a …

Chill with the Center for International Education

International Commons 2513 E. Hartford Ave, Milwaukee, WI

Enjoy a tasty treat while mingling with CIE Staff, students from around the world, and students who have studied abroad, to welcome the new semester! Vegan treats will be available. The meeting location for this event is the International Commons, …