Student Affairs Events and Activities
Reception/Open House
Events
The Union Art Gallery Presents: Films by Stan Brakhage Post-Film Reception
Join us in the Union Art Gallery for a post-film reception following the of Films by Stan Brakhage in the Union Cinema! Our space is open to all! We look forward to welcoming you.
Take Back the Night at Lyrical Sanctuary
Join us and Sociocultural Programs for a Take Back the Night-themed evening at Lyrical Sanctuary. Hear from poet and speaker Carmen Murguia, write your own poems that call for an end to violence, and support those who have faced gender-based …
Beautiful Bodies Opening Reception
Join us for the opening reception of the Union Art Galleries exhibition Beautiful Bodies! Beautiful Bodies showcases a range of artwork that displays the different forms bodies can take through diverse artistic representations. The dynamic nature of bodies means that they are forever changing and will never appear to be the same. Our space is open to all! We look forward to welcoming you.
CASE Haunted Hallway & Trick or Treating
Stop by any of the Centers for Advocacy and Student Engagement (CASE) Offices during Haunted Hallway Week - October 27th to the 31st. Take selfies and enjoy the ambience of the Halloween decorated centers! On Friday, October 31st, wear your …
11th Annual Military & Veterans Ball
Kicking off Veteran’s Week, the Military and Veterans Ball is a yearly highlight for our military campus community. This formal gala features a wonderful evening of celebration, camaraderie, and connection for our military-related community featuring a plated dinner, guest speakers, and dancing. This event is sponsored by local businesses and is FREE to current 51ÁÔÆæ military-related students and a guest. There is also a reduced rate for service members.
First Gen Fest
Let's get the party started with First Gen Fest! Games, friendship bracelet making, snacks, resource tabling, and comradery! Let's come together to celebrate 51ÁÔÆæ's first-gen community!
Open House and Ribbon Cutting
Stop by the Military and Veterans Resource Center to tour our space, learn the services we provide and at 6:00 pm we will dedicate the Student Veterans of America shadow boxes, gifted to us by UW-Milwaukee Waukesha, with a formal ribbon cutting.
I’M FIRST! Screenprinting & Brunch
Join us to celebrate our first-gen community over brunch! Connect with students, staff, and faculty while having some yummy breakfast treats. Participants will also be able to screen print their own 51ÁÔÆæ tote bag in celebration of our first-gen community. …
Crossing Over Opening Reception
Join us for the opening reception for Crossing Over! This exhibition features work produced by undergraduate students in 51ÁÔÆæâ€™s Peck School of the Arts, Department of Art and Design who have received a scholarship and/or fellowship award in the 2025/2026 …
Student Org Social
Looking for an opportunity to connect with student organizations at 51ÁÔÆæ? Join us for an evening of fun at the Student Org Social! Come with your org members or come alone and meet somebody new. Free food will be provided …
Crossing Over Artist Talk
Come hear from the artists of the Crossing Over exhibition during this artist talk! This exhibition features work produced by undergraduate students in 51ÁÔÆæâ€™s Peck School of the Arts, Department of Art and Design who have received a scholarship and/or …
Military Student Graduation Celebration
Join us for a night of celebration as MAVRC presents our military-related students with red, white, & blue commencement cords, and our student-veterans with branch of service graduation stoles. There will be appetizers and cake. Parking is FREE in the …