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Women’s Resource Center

Phone 414-229-2852
Email wmncntr@uwm.edu
Website https://uwm.edu/womensresourcecenter/
The Women’s Resource Center (WRC) is an open and safe space that focuses on empowering women, ending gender violence, and establishing gender equity. We use an intersectional lens to advocate for the education, empowerment and agency of women-identified students. Our vision is equality for all students.
Categories: Centers for Advocacy and Student Engagement, Student Union

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  • A group of young people gathering outdoors on a rooftop with a city view in the background, where a blonde woman wearing sunglasses smiles warmly while hugging a person in a pink cap and white shirt.

    Growing in Gratitude

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

    Bring a friend and kickoff autumn with gratitude! Stop by tables for various gratitude-focused activities and crafts....

  • 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

    Stop by to meet fellow student parents, learn about resources available to support you and your family, and start the semester feeling connected and supported.

  • Overhead illustration of two pairs of hands in sweater sleeves holding mugs of coffee on a teal background.

    Queer Women Coffee Hour

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

    Join us for a slow coffee morning to meet fellow queer-identifying women/individuals and create a space to connect and find community! Join us for some queer joy, Coffee, genuine conversation, crafts, reading, and anything you’d like. Coffee, teas, and snacks provided! 

  • Centered in all-caps text against a light blue background, reading "NO COUNTRY FOR MOTHERS" in a stacked layout. "NO COUNTRY FOR" is in a smaller white sans-serif font, and "MOTHERS" is larger and rendered in a bright red sans-serif font.

    Film Screening: No Country For Mothers

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

    No Country for Mothers explores the culture wars surrounding American motherhood and why both the “girl boss” and “trad wife” labels ultimately distract us from the real issue: the lack of support for American families. Following activist and entrepreneur Reshma Saujani–the founder of Girls Who Code–the film charts a growing national movement to reunite moms across divisions and win the kind of historic support families actually need. –Moms First Interested attendees are encouraged to register for the screening here: https://www.mobilize.us/momsfirst/event/1037778/ Post film discussion to follow. Co-presented by Moms First, UWM Student Parent Success Program, The Women's Resource Center, The UWM...

  • Overhead illustration of two pairs of hands in sweater sleeves holding mugs of coffee on a teal background.

    Queer Women Coffee Hour

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

    Join us for a slow coffee morning to meet fellow queer-identifying women/individuals and create a space to connect and find community! Join us for some queer joy, Coffee, genuine conversation, crafts, reading, and anything you’d like. Coffee, teas, and snacks provided! 

  • The building is set against a warm, orange-toned sky, framed by dark green trees and foliage in the foreground.

    Storytime in Latin America

    Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

    Enjoy a read-a-long of two children’s books about Latin America featuring astronomical themes, followed by stargazing and a craft activity at the UWM Planetarium. This event is aimed at children aged 4-10 years old and their families. The program will include an indoor stargazing session of the night sky followed by the opportunity to ask questions. This event is open to the public. Not recommended for children under 4. No advance registration is required. Event Schedule Activity Start Time End Time Planetarium Show 2:00 PM 3:00 PM Activity/Food 3:00 PM 3:30 PM Instructions for Attending Planetarium Show To attend the...