UWM operates several different centers to support students in their academic, personal and professional growth, and we aim to enhance students’ knowledge and skills both inside and outside the classroom. UWM is also dedicated to preparing our students to meet workforce demands at the regional, state and global levels. The services provided by these centers play a vital role in helping students deepen their understanding of different perspectives and collaborate more effectively with people from various backgrounds and experiences. The centers regularly collaborate with each other and other campus units to provide exceptional programming and services to students, faculty, staff and the community. The centers and their programs and events are open to all students. Some programs and events may also be open to faculty, staff, and the community.
The Women’s Resource Center works to advance gender equity at UWM and beyond. We advocate for ending gender violence and promote well-being and safety through education and empowerment.
Through our programs and resources, all students are encouraged to engage with feminist perspectives, build connections, and find community.
Hello, my name is Kaitlyn! For the past semester, I have been extremely lucky to have been the WGS intern in the American Indian Student Center (AISC), working primarily with Dr. Sharity Bassett. Throughout the semester, my work was primarily research-based. I helped organize documents from the National Archive in Kansas City, mainly correspondence between …
Below the noise and crowd in the UWM Union food court lies a small haven, the LGBTQ+ Resource Center or QRC. Director Ariana Myers joyfully referred to this refuge as Gay Rivendell, an oasis for UWM LGBTQ+ students and allies to find solace and community together. "A perfect house, whether you like food or sleep, …
Working as an Intern at the Women’s Resource Center at UWM has been an unforgettable experience through being a part of this empowering community. My experience in Women’s and Gender Studies have had a huge impact on my internship experience at the Women’s Resource Center here at University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. A few of these …
My name is Audrey Creary-De La Cruz, and I am a compulsive apologizer. Throughout my life I consistently apologize for unnecessary things daily much to the irritation of my family, friends, and coworkers. But I just can’t help myself. After years of reflection and a year of Women and Gender Studies classes, I have come …
As a society, we have gotten admirable about our discussions regarding intersectionality. Whether this be discussing white gay folks from low-income backgrounds or non-binary peers of color with disabilities, we have acknowledged that our attention should be on the whole person, with no exceptions. However, talking about intersectionality and living in the crossroads of the various levels …
Centers for Advocacy and Student Engagement
The Centers for Advocacy and Student Engagement (CASE) collaborate to support and advocate for students through comprehensive programs, resources, professional development, and community connections in Milwaukee. Guided by our shared values, we strive to:
Advocacy – Engage and uplift the voices of marginalized communities at UWM.
Affirmation – Build a community that celebrates and respects students’ diverse experiences, identities, and self-worth.
Empowerment – Motivate students to develop agency and control over their college experience.
Community Care – Foster belonging and shared responsibility for student success.
MAVRC recognizes the need for support of spouses and children receiving military education benefits in navigating the world of higher education and we work to advocate for this group as well.
A community on campus dedicated to providing social-justice-based education, resources, programming, and support for students of all genders and orientations.
