Free Event – Division of Student Affairs

Informed & Empowered: Navigating PAP Smears

Brynna — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000

An educational event on demystifying PAP smears to reduce fear and stigma, connect students with inclusive cervical health resources on and off campus, and to encourage empowerment within healthcare settings. ��presentation��will be��led��by Dr.��Chakrabarti, MD, from Aurora, followed by a panel��with Parenthood NP Jennifer Babcock and RN Susan Thaller from the UW-Milwaukee Student Health and Wellness Center. The panel will be followed by a Q&A for all the representatives.��Coffee and snacks will be available!��All are welcome!

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Contours of Becoming Opening Reception

berry28@uwm.edu — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Countours of Becoming brings together the work of Caroline Calvano and Keelie Murphy-Besaw, two Milwaukee-based artists whose practices center the body as a site of labor, adornment, and self-definition. Working primarily in metal sculpture, Calvano engages material processes that demand physical strength and endurance. Her work explores adornment and the feminine body not as passive objects of decoration, but as sites shaped by labor–where effort, weight, and time become inseparable from value. Rooted in a commitment to care, consent, and accessibility, Murphy-Besaw’s practice reimagines tattooing as a space of trust and affirmation, particularly for those who have felt marginalized or unheard in traditional tattoo enviroments. Together these artists consider adornment as an act of agency. Whether forged in metal or inked into skin, their works insist that decoration is never superficial–it carries out stories of labor, identity, and choice. This exhibition invites viewers to reflect on how bodies are shaped, marked, and valued, and how making can become a means of reclaiming space, power, and visibility.

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Experimental Tuesdays Presents: The Great Lakes Listening Series

rnlilla@uwm.edu — Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Free For Everyone! Artists in Attendance!

Experimental Tuesdays is proud to present the inaugural Great Lakes Listening Series a new annual listening event that presents multichannel sonic artworks within a cinema space.

This year’s edition will feature new works of sound art that respond to the natural, ecological, political, and cultural complexities of the Great Lakes Region, and explore the potential of the cinematic listening experience as a uniquely immersive and arresting means of engaging with these complexities.

Cosponsored by the Dept. of Film/Video/Animation/New Genres & The Midwest Society of Acoustic Ecology

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Senior Screenings

rnlilla@uwm.edu — Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Free For Everyone!

Join us in celebrating the class of 2026 and their fantastic films! Seniors work all year on writing, producing, editing, and polishing short films of their own design. Come see some of the most unique and exciting films coming out of Milwaukee! Join the Union Cinema and Student Involvement an hour before the film screenings for drinks, snacks and gold carpet photos. Dress up a little, schmooze a little, and then enjoy the amazing creative work of 51��’s student filmmakers from our nationally recognized Department of Film/Video/Animation/New Genres. For full schedule & further information please visit: /arts/event/senior-screenings-2/

Cosponsored by the Dept. of Film/Video/Animation/New Genres

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Milwaukee Underground Fllm Festival: Opening Night!!!

rnlilla@uwm.edu — Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Film Festival | Free for Everyone!

Join us at the Union Cinema for the opening night of The Milwaukee Underground Film Festival! MUFF is a student run film festival devoted to showcasing independent, artist driven cinema. For two decades we have been programming filmmakers that defy convention in an attempt to amplify unheard voices. Our festival celebrates the potential of cinema to imbue a community with excitement, critical discussion, and open-mindedness through the presentation of new artistic forms.

Visit milwaukeeundergroundfilm.org for full program details and screening times!

Cosponsored by the Dept. of Film/Video/Animation/New Genres

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Bike Expo

Samuel J Gobert — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Join Outdoor Pursuits for the annual 51�� Bike Expo on Thursday, April 23 from noon – 3 pm in Spaights Plaza! Join us for an afternoon of all things biking! Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to:

Sell or trade their own bikes
Buy used bikes and accessories from local vendors
And learn more about biking resources in Milwaukee County from a number of organizations

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Clay Hand Building Open Studio

Emily Frances Brokmeier — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Student Involvement welcomes students from all backgrounds to join in a free clay hand building open studio hosted in the Studio Arts and Crafts Centre! This event is intended for students of all skill levels from complete beginners to students with tons of experience in sculpting. Clay is provided for this event!

Hand building is a form of sculpting without a throwing wheel or a cast meaning there is no physical limits on the kinds of objects you can create. Come ready to create and maybe get a little messy at this great free event.

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De-stress, Not Distress

Samuel J Gobert — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Let’s take a break! As busy college students, experiencing stress is common. The impact of ongoing or unresolved stress can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, irritability, poor concentration, physical illness, fatigue, and sleep difficulties. In this workshop, we will discuss the stressors in our lives, reflect on the tools and strategies we currently use to cope and take care of ourselves, and explore new ways to proactively manage stress.

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Contours of Becoming – Artist Talk

berry28@uwm.edu — Thu, 07 May 2026 22:00:00 +0000

Contours of Becoming brings together the work of Caroline Calvano and Keelie Murphy-Besaw, two Milwaukee-based artists whose practices center the body as a site of labor, adornment, and self-definition. The Artist Talk will feature both Calvano and Murphy-Besaw and is a great opportunity to learn more about their work!

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Clay Hand Building Open Studio

Emily Frances Brokmeier — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Student Involvement invites students to join us for a clay hand building open studio in the Studio Arts and Crafts Centre! This event is completely free and open to all students, clay is provided. This event runs from 1:30 – 3:30 pm.

What is clay hand building? It is the art of creating sculptures and pots without the help of a throwing wheel or a casting mold and is super easy to pick up. This open studio is for people of all levels from never touching clay before to advised sculpture.

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