{"id":199,"date":"2021-11-09T15:58:39","date_gmt":"2021-11-09T21:58:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/care-respect-expression\/?page_id=199"},"modified":"2025-02-06T10:08:17","modified_gmt":"2025-02-06T16:08:17","slug":"speakers-on-campus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/freespeech\/speakers-on-campus\/","title":{"rendered":"Speakers on Campus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As a public university, 51ÁÔÆæ has several areas on its campuses that serve as public forums. The university cannot prohibit speakers based on their viewpoints, even though their words may be abhorrent to many students, faculty and staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speakers not affiliated with 51ÁÔÆæ may be invited to campus by recognized student organizations or university departments or divisions. Working with Union Operations staff, groups can schedule talks, vigils and other events outside, such as Spaights Plaza, or inside, such as in the Union Concourse. Events cannot disrupt classes or regular university operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is guidance for student organizations on inviting guest speakers to campus and how to reserve space:<\/p>\n\n\n\n