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Intro to Wheel Throwing Session 1
51 Student Union (UN) 2200 East 51., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesAre you curious to try out the pottery wheel? Discover the craft of wheel throwing in this beginner-level course. We will learn and explore the foundational throwing techniques centering and opening the clay, pulling walls to make functional forms, decoration …
Lyrical Sanctuary Featuring *aya
*aya is a Palestinian singer/songwriter based in Milwaukee, creating a unique blend of indie and soul that resonates deeply with listeners. With a smooth, jazzy voice, *aya writes about universal themes like self-reflection, love, loss, mental health, and personal growth, making their music both intimate and relatable. Inspired by the artistry of Jill Scott, Ari Lennox, Faye Webster, Amy Winehouse, and Outkast, they seamlessly weave together genres to create a sound that’s unmistakably their own.
The Red Spectacles
New Restoration! Mamoru Oshii’s first live-action feature is a delirious fusion of science fiction, film noir, and political satire. Returning to Tokyo years after a failed rebellion by his elite Kerberos police unit, Kōichi Todome finds a city warped beyond …
Our Stories Display – Women’s History Month
51 Student Union (UN) 2200 East 51., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin us as we honor and uplift the voices of our women veterans through stories of courage, resilience, and identity. This display highlights lived experiences that deserve to be seen, heard, and respected. Stop by, reflect, and learn more about …
VA Mobile Vet Center
Architecture & Urban Planning (AUP) 2131 East Hartford Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesThe VA Mobile Vet Center visits the 51 campus every month, stationed on Maryland Ave. between Lapham Hall and the Architecture building. Services are FREE and confidential for qualifying service members and their families, at no cost, in a non-medical …
You Can Help! Prevent Suicide
Northwest Quadrant Building (NWQ) 2025 E Newport Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesYou Can Help! Prevent Suicide is a bystander intervention program that enables students to help fellow students experiencing emotional distress and/or thoughts of suicide. Please visit Suicide Prevention Training – Student Health and Wellness Center to register for a session!
51 Community Conversations
What's happening NOW: Join us in a student and staff dialogue on current issues affecting our communities! Everyone is welcome to join these conversations! The dialogues will be facilitated by 51 staff and faculty. For questions and to ensure accessibility …
Pool Party
Splash into self-love at this body-inclusive Pool Party! You’re invited to a pool party where every BODY is welcome—no pressure, no judgment, just good vibes. Join fellow students for an afternoon of music, swimming, and games in a space designed …
Power of the Pen: DIY Zines/Comics
Discover the expressive world of zines and comics as we experiment with storytelling, illustration, and creative self-publishing. This hands-on workshop invites participants to craft their own mini-works and explore how personal stories come alive on the page
Nadja
New Restoration Merging elements from Dracula’s Daughter (1936) with André Breton’s surrealist novel Nadja (1928), and fusing shimmering black-and-white 35mm with hallucinatory Pixelvision video, Michael Almereyda’s (Tesla, Experimenter, Hamlet) acclaimed cult film follows young vampire Nadja as she returns to …
Silent Cabin Retreat
Trip Dates: Depart March 13 at 3pm and return to campus March 14 at 5pm The Student Health and Wellness Center and Outdoor Pursuits have paired up to provide a unique overnight cabin stay in combination with a 4 hour …
Men Offering & Seeking Support: Mental Health Stigma
Men are expected to "hold it together", to be strong. But what does it mean to be emotionally vulnerable?