Japanese & English Conversation Table
2026-03-12 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Curtin Hall 187, WI, United States
The Japanese & English Conversation Table provides a platform for UWM students and Japanese exchange students to get to know each other and talk about Japanese language and culture. Most participants are students who are currently enrolled in or have previously taken our Japanese courses, but all are welcome. Occasionally, there are guest speakers and information sessions about Japan or Japanese language-related opportunities.
This is a recurring event every Thursday from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm, about 50 minutes in Curtin Hall #187.

Circolo Italiano
2026-03-11 16:30 - 17:30 | Curtin 766
Circolo Italiano brings together learners and lovers of Italian language and culture for regular social and conversational gatherings. It meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month.
February 11, February 25, March 11, April 8, April 22, May 6
Curtin Hall, Room 766
4:30–5:30pm

Spanish Conversation Club
2026-03-11 12:30 - 13:30 | Curtin Hall 739
Open to all students and staff at UWM as well as to community members who wish to practice speaking Spanish.
Every week in Curtin Hall 739
Wednesdays 12:30-1:30 PM

Educator Workshop: Teaching Heritage Language Learners, Practical Strategies for Language Instructors
2026-03-07 09:00 - 12:30 | UWM Welcome Center, Room 107, 2100 E. Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, 35211, United States
Learn more about the Educator Workshop: Teaching Heritage Language Learners, Practical Strategies for Language Instructors.
Saturday, March 7
9:00 am – 12:30 pm CT
UW-Milwaukee Welcome Center, Room 107
2100 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee WI 53211
Register for the workshop here. Registration is capped at 30 educators.
Deadlines:
February 6: UWM priority deadline (Free – faculty, students, staff)
February 20: All educators registration deadline ($10 for non-UWM)
In this interactive workshop, teachers of Spanish who have Heritage Language Learners (HLLs) in their classes will explore practical, research-informed strategies for navigating the language classroom and supporting their students across a variety of classroom contexts. Participants will learn how to get to know their students more deeply by identifying students’ previous language experience and proficiency levels. We will also discuss multiculturalism, and how teachers can learn about, validate, and appropriately inquire about students’ traditions and experiences. Additionally, we will reflect on how teacher biases and personal experiences can shape classroom expectations and interactions. Finally, attendees will apply these ideas to hands-on examples and case studies from real classroom scenarios.
Instructors of Spanish from all levels are welcome, and we look forward to hearing about your thoughts and experiences and working collectively to improve the classroom for our students.

Peace Corps Information Session
2026-03-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Vogel Hall 170
Join us during Peace Corps Week to meet our regional Peace Corps Recruiter, learn about the Peace Corps Prep Certificate program at UWM, take the Peace Corps quiz and take home some merch!
For more information, contact Christine Wolf at cawolf@uwm.edu.
March 5, 2026
3:00–5:00 pm
Vogel Hall 170

Japanese Speech Contest
2026-02-27 17:00 - 18:00 | Curtin 175, WI
Join us for the Japanese Program’s annual speech contest!
Support contestants from elementary to university students as they compete for prizes and scholarships!

29th Festival of Films in French – February 20-22 2026
2026-02-20 - 2026-02-22
Join us for the 29th Annual Festival of Films in French which showcases stories of resistance, artistic expression, justice, and freedom.
This year’s festival will take us from Paris to the Jura, Strasbourg, Ukraine, Quebec, Cambodia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. In “Terrorists” in Retirement, surviving members of the French Resistance recount and reenact their operations undertaken during the Nazi occupation of Paris, challenging persistent myths and the erasure of their legacy. In Kyiv Theater, an Island of Hope, Ariane Mouchkine uses theater as a bold act of cultural defiance, bringing together hundreds of Ukrainian actors. Of Mud and Blood follows miners and local communities in rural DRC as they fight for environmental and social justice, while Ghost Trail traces the path of a Syrian refugee navigating the fine line between justice and revenge. For Jean-Luc Godard (Godard Cinema), resistance takes the form of pushing artistic and political boundaries through film. And in Meeting with Pol Pot, journalists pursue truth in the face of the Khmer Rouge’s propaganda and intimidation. Other films highlight the evolution of French artistic innovation, from Impressionism and the avant-garde in the 19th century (Colors of Time), to the intertwining of the arts in the 1920s silent film era (Princess Mandane), to the Nouvelle Vague (Godard Cinema), and French theater (Kyiv Theater). Together, these works illuminate the cultural figures and movements that have shaped France’s artistic landscape. This year’s selection also features stories of young characters discovering the importance of tradition, culture, and family. Dounia reconnects with her Syrian heritage while embracing her friends’ French-Canadian and Indigenous cultures in Dounia, The Great White North, and Totone seeks to preserve his family’s way of life by learning the craft of cheesemaking in Holy Cow.
Come in from the cold for six days of thought-provoking films, and travel across space and time to witness stories of resilience, freedom, creativity and friendship.
https://uwm.edu/french-film-festival/

Study Abroad & International Internships Info Session
2026-02-19 12:00 - 13:00
Thinking about studying abroad or doing an international internship but not sure where to start? Join us for an upcoming Study Abroad & International Internships Info Session!

Feb 19 | Noon | In person in Garland 104 (no need to RSVP!)

29th Festival of Films in French – February 13-15 2026
2026-02-13 - 2026-02-15

Japanese Conversation Table
2025-12-11 12:30 - 13:30 | Curtin 124, Milwaukee, 53211, United States
Join us for the weekly Japanese conversation table!
Every Thursday, 12:30-1:30pm, in Curtin 124.
All levels welcome.

Spanish Conversation Club
2025-12-11 12:30 - 13:30 | Curtin, 739, Milwaukee, 53211, United States
Come practice your Spanish with Club Ñ!
Every Thursday, 12:30-1:30pm, in Curtin 739.
All levels welcome.

Il Circolo Italiano
2025-12-10 16:30 - 17:30 | Curtin 124, Milwaukee, 53211, United States
Join Us for Il Circolo Italiano: conversation in Italian for all levels of language learners. No previous knowledge of Italian required!
Location: Curtin 124,
Time: 4:30-5:30pm on
September 10
October 8
November 12
December 10

A Night in Paris
2025-12-04 18:00 - 20:00 | UWM Student Union Ballroom
Join us for A Night in Paris, a French-themed evening of elegance, music, and magic inspired by the heart of Paris. French pastries, café snacks, photo ops, & more! Dress to impress in your best Parisian-inspired look. Whether you’re coming with friends or flying solo, this is your passport to an unforgettable night. Bienvenue à Paris!

International Ed Week: Build Your Global Resume: Intern & Study Abroad!
2025-11-18 12:00 - 13:00
International Ed Week: Build Your Global Resume: Intern & Study Abroad!
November 18, 2025, Noon-1 p.m. on Teams
To celebrate International Education Week 2025, join us on Teams for the run down on study abroad and overseas internships at UWM. Your hosts Yomarie Castellano (CIE) and Christine Wolf (WLC) will present on opportunities available to students and guide you through the steps to plan your own adventure abroad! Join us!
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 231 912 377 389
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Bate-Papo: Portuguese conversation table
2025-10-23 15:30 - 17:00 | Roberto Hernandez Center
Bate-Papo is an informal Portuguese conversation event where students and community members gather to practice speaking Portuguese in a relaxed, friendly environment. Each session focuses on different cultural or thematic topics, encouraging participants to improve their language skills, share experiences, and connect with the Lusophone world through dialogue and interaction.
Date: October 23,2025
Time: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Location: Roberto Hernandez Center

Global Works Career Fair
2025-10-01 13:00 - 16:00 | UWM Union Fireside Lounge and MLK Lounge
Learn how language and cultural studies can expand your career pathways, at home and abroad!
Here’s what to expect:

1:00–2:00pm: Partner Panel
2:00–4:00pm: Caffeinated Conversations + Skill Building + Employer Tables

World Languages Café at Fall Welcome Week!
2025-08-29 14:00 - 17:00 | UWM Spaights Plaza, WI
Join us on Friday, August 29, from 2:00-5:00pm in Spaights Plaza for World Languages Café!
Explore all the language programs at UWM—several still with room to register in Fall 2025 courses—and other ways you can learn about global cultures and develop intercultural competency through your courses.

Japanese Spring Festival
2025-05-02 09:30 - 14:30 | Curtin 175, WI
Celebrate Spring with Us! Join us as students from UWM’s Japanese program showcase their term projects. Enjoy their work and immerse yourself in various cultural activities. Most presentations will be in Japanese with English subtitles.
Friday, May 2, 2025
9:30am-2:30pm
Curtin Hall 175
Organized by the UWM Japanese Program, Department of Global Studies and the Japanese Cultural Association (JCA)
Sponsored by Center for International Education Title VI National Resource Centers grant and the UWM Language Resource Center

Arabic and Its Relation with Asia
2025-04-25 15:30 - 17:00
Asia In Conversation series
Dr. Muhammad Yunus Anis, Lecturer, Arabic Literature Department, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia
Dr. Fahed Masalkhi, Arabic Program Coordinator, Senior Teaching Faculty, Department of Global Studies, UWM
Dr. Hamid Ouali, Professor, Department of Linguistics, UWM
Friday, April 25
3:30-5:00pm CDT
On Zoom
Register to receive link
Contact: huang32@uwm.edu for more information
Sponsored by UWM Community Empowerment & Institutional Inclusivity and the William F. Vilas Trust

UWM International Dessert Competition 2025
2025-04-21 15:30 - 17:00
Join us for the 8th UWM International Dessert Competition and sample the efforts of our students!
Monday, April 21
3:30-5:00pm
UWM Lubar Entrepreneurship and Welcome Center

Global Works: Pathways to Local and International Careers Fair
2025-04-16 10:00 - 14:00 | UWM Union – Wisconsin Room
Are you looking to leverage your global skills, language abilities, or international experiences in your career? Interested in study abroad, international internship opportunities, or local internship and job opportunities with employers that value these skill sets and interests?
Global Works: Pathways to Local and International Career Paths is your chance to connect with employers, UWM alumni, and career resources that value global competencies in today’s workforce!
Date & Time: April 16, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: UWM Union – Wisconsin Room
Register on Handshake

21st Annual Italian Film Festival USA, April 11-13
2025-04-11 08:00 - 2025-04-13 23:30
Event details: https://uwm.edu/studentinvolvement/event/the-21st-annual-italian-film-festival-usa/ and https://italianfilmfests.org/milwaukee.html
Individual Films:
There’s Still Tomorrow, April 11, 7pm
A Dark Story, April 11, 9:15pm
My Killer Buddy, April 12, 5pm
The Commander, April 12, 7pm
Gloria!, April 12, 9:15pm
Liliana, April 13, 3pm
A World Apart, April 13, 5pm
Italian Film Festival USA, April 13, 7pm
All films are free and open to the public at the UWM Union Cinema.

Global Studies faculty at UWM Authors Recognition Ceremony
2025-03-27 16:00 - 18:00 | UWM Golda Meir Library, 4th Floor Conference Center, WI
Join us in celebrating the recent book publications of Professor Sarah Davies Cordova (French), Professor Emerita Robin Pickering-Iazzi (Italian), and Associate Professor Jian Xu (Comparative Literature) at the UWM Authors Recognition Ceremony.
Thursday, March 27, 4:00-6:00pm
Fourth Floor Conference Center of Golda Meir Library.

Crossing the Terrifying World Ocean,” Prof. Nicole Ranganath
2025-03-07 16:00 - 17:30 | Enderis Hall 107
The Department of Global Studies is pleased to co-sponsor Prof. Nicole Ranganath’s WGS Vilas Lecture series talk, “‘Crossing the Terrifying World Ocean:’ Women’s Role in Creating & Contesting South Asian American Communities, 1950s-1980s,” Friday, March 7, 4:00-5:30pm, in Enderis 107.

Building a Multi-Track Language Major
2025-03-06 09:00 - 10:30
Building a Multi-Track Language Major
Thursday, March 6
9:00-10:30am
Zoom
Reinier Leushuis
Professor and Chair, Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics, Florida State University
Hosted by the World Languages and Cultures Collaboratory, Center for 21st Century Studies

Boléro
2025-02-23 18:30 | UWM Union Cinema, 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53211, United States
Boléro
Midwest premiere
Sunday, February 23
6:30pm
UWM Union Cinema

Sur l’Adamant
2025-02-23 16:00 | UWM Union Cinema, 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53211, United States
Sur l’Adamant (On the Adamant)
Wisconsin premiere
Sunday, February 23
4:00pm
UWM Union Cinema

Notre corps
2025-02-22 18:30 | UWM Union Cinema, 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53211, United States
Notre corps (Our Body)
Talkback following film with Dr. Leah Wilson (Women’s and Gender Studies)
Saturday, February 22
6:30pm
UWM Union Cinema

Le règne animal
2025-02-22 15:30 | UWM Union Cinema, 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53211, United States
Le règne animal (The Animal Kingdom)
Midwest premiere
Saturday, February 22
3:30pm
UWM Union Cinema

Sauvages
2025-02-22 13:30 | UWM Union Cinema, 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, 2200 East Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53211, United States
Sauvages (Savages)
Saturday, February 22
1:30pm
UWM Union Cinema
