Events

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This special event, held yearly in February, highlights the remarkable achievements of our alumni and friends who continue to make a difference in their communities and professions.

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Celebrating the university we love, and the city we call home, 414 for 51ÁÔÆæ Giving Days, held annually on April 14 (4/14), is a chance to show support for the areas you love best and raise critical funding to support 51ÁÔÆæ.

  • Make A Difference Day

    You’re invited to take part in the city-wide Spring Make a Difference Day on Saturday, April 12, 2025. This is a city-wide volunteer event where volunteers help older adults in the community prepare their yards and neighborhood for spring! You can …

    Free
  • Panthers on the Plaza

    Spaights Plaza

    Join the 51ÁÔÆæ Alumni Association and the Campus Activities Board on Tuesday, April 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Spaights Plaza to celebrate 414 for 51ÁÔÆæ Giving Days! Enjoy games, a DJ, photo opportunities, and free food while …

    Free
  • Alumni Business Success Series: Emem Group

    MLK Library Apartments Project 2919 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Milwaukee, WI

    Join us for an exclusive Alumni Business Success Series event featuring Michael Emem '20, president & CEO of the Emem Group & MESH Construction. Michael will share his inspiring journey, offer an inside look at his business and host a …

  • New Grad Bash 2025

    51ÁÔÆæ Mitchell Hall Lawn 3203 N Downer Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    May 2025 grads, we invite you to join us at Grad Bash as we celebrate all of your accomplishments with a fun evening of food, music, grad photos and more. Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | 4-6 p.m. 51ÁÔÆæ Mitchell Hall …

    Free
  • Senior Screenings

    51ÁÔÆæ Student Union 2200 E 51ÁÔÆæ, Milwaukee, WI, United States

    The Department of Film, Video, Animation & New Genres is proud to celebrate the graduating class of 2025 and their fantastic thesis films! Seniors work all year on their thesis films; writing, directing, producing, editing, and polishing these films. Come …

    Free
  • Lubar College of Business Annual Meeting for Alumni, Donors and Friends

    Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. Join Dean Kaushal Chari, along with faculty, staff, recent graduates and fellow Lubar College of Business alumni, for an engaging evening of networking, conversation, and college updates. The event will kick off with …

    Free
  • 51ÁÔÆæ Retirees Association Spring Luncheon

    Lubar Entrepreneurship Center 2100 E. 51ÁÔÆæ., Milwaukee, WI

    We invite you to join us for the 51ÁÔÆæ Retirees Association Spring Luncheon on Thursday, May 29! This year's event will be held in the 51ÁÔÆæ Lubar Entrepreneurship Center with parking provided for your convenience. Gather with retired 51ÁÔÆæ faculty …

    $30
  • Panthers Connect Summer School – June 5 Session

    Lubar Entrepreneurship Center 2100 E. 51ÁÔÆæ., Milwaukee, WI

    Are you looking for ways to engage current students and alumni through Panthers Connect? Need fresh content ideas for your group or want to make the most of the platform’s features? Join us for Panthers Connect Summer School—a practical session …

    Free
  • Panthers Connect Summer School – August 13 Session

    Lubar Entrepreneurship Center 2100 E. 51ÁÔÆæ., Milwaukee, WI

    Are you looking for ways to engage current students and alumni through Panthers Connect? Need fresh content ideas for your group or want to make the most of the platform’s features? Join us for Panthers Connect Summer School—a practical session …

  • Panthers@Work Week

    Spaights Plaza

    The 51ÁÔÆæ Alumni Association invites you and fellow Panthers in your workplace to participate in our 2025 Panthers@Work Week, Aug. 18-22. Attend one event or all of them and make sure to stop by our table for treats, swag and …

  • Treasures of the Pharaohs Trip Showcase

    Join the 51ÁÔÆæ Alumni Association for a Treasures of the Pharaohs travel show online on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at noon to learn more about 2026 travel opportunities with Mayflower Cruises and Tours. Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025 | Noon CST | …

  • Northwestern Mutual Learning Lunch

    Join us for a virtual Learning Lunch with special guest Hope Xiong '23, talent acquisition specialist at Northwestern Mutual. Hope will share the latest tips on interviewing and networking, plus details on how to get involved in NM’s summer internship …