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schedule

Tuesday, January 22
Game Night in the Student Success Center
Bolton 120 • 6pm
It's cold outside, but it's warm in the Student Success Center. Play your favorite childhood games for a chance to win Panther gear.
For more information contact ssc@uwm.edu

Social Justice & Civil Rights
in Milwaukee

Union Ballroom East • 7:30pm
Learn about the history of the civil rights movement in Milwaukee and discuss social justice issues with a local ACLU member. There will also be an opportunitity for students to pledge to a semester of service. For more information contact vista@uwm.edu.

Wednesday, January 23

Good Morning, Commuters
Bolton 120 • 9am
Commute to campus? Come get some bagels from the friendly mentor staff to fuel your day!
For more information contact ssc@uwm.edu

Brother Outsider: The Life of Baynard Rustin
Union Theatre – Union 2nd level • 7pm
A new look at one of MLK Jr.’s colleagues, a thorn in the side of the civil rights movement.

The Price is Right
Sandburg Flicks Theater • 7pm
Compete to win fabulous prizes by guessing the pricing of merchandise through active games to try to get to the Showcase Showdown.  
For more information contact klcowell@uwm.edu.

Thursday, January 24

Hot Chocolate Social
Union Concourse • 4pm
2 needs. 1 place. Meet your future friends and enjoy some hot chocolate in a fun, social environment. For more information contact ssc@uwm.edu

Rec Center Rush
Union Rec Center • 7pm
Everything’s free in the Rec Center, including the food! For more information contact recprgm@uwm.edu

Women's Basketball vs. Valparaiso
Klotsche Center • 7pm
Pizza Hut Student Pizza Night

Music Performance by
King Solomon

Union Gasthaus • 9pm
Dance (or just listen) to King Solomon’s infectious blend of Roots Reggae and Dancehall.
For more information contact beaudoia@uwm.edu.

Friday, January 25

Men's Basketball vs.
Green Bay

Klotsche Center • 8pm
Gruber Law Office Student T-Shirt Giveaway

Seven Psychopaths
Union Theatre – Union 2nd level • 7pm
A delightfully nuts, compulsively enjoyable film.

The Dark Knight Rises
Union Theatre – Union 2nd level • 9pm
Arguably the biggest, darkest, most thrilling and disturbing Batman ever created for the screen.

Saturday, January 26

Bucket List Blitz
1pm • Union Concourse
Check off your UWM Bucket List all in one day.
For more information contact activities@uwm.edu.

The Dark Knight Rises
Union Theatre – Union 2nd level • 5pm
Arguably the biggest, darkest, most thrilling and disturbing Batman ever created for the screen.

Seven Psychopaths
Union Theatre – Union 2nd level • 9pm
A delightfully nuts, compulsively enjoyable film.

Sunday, January 27

The Dark Knight Rises
Union Theatre – Union 2nd level • 3pm
Arguably the biggest, darkest, most thrilling and disturbing Batman ever created for the screen.

Seven Psychopaths
Union Theatre – Union 2nd level • 7pm
A delightfully nuts, compulsively enjoyable film.

Monday, January 28

Kazoomatter @ UWM
Sandburg, Cambridge Commons, and RiverView Residence Hall Lobbies
8:30am - 7:30pm

Faculty and staff members will present students with a kazoo and valuable tips, information, and resources related to academic success at UWM.  
For more information contact hebert@uwm.edu.

Tuesday, January 29

Back to School Bash
Union Rec Center • 9pm
Celebrate the beginning of the new semester at the Rec Center! Enter to win a school supplies contest, and eat FREE food! For more information contact recprgm@uwm.edu

Wednesday, January 30

Welcome Back Reception for LGBT+ & Allied Students
Fireside Lounge • 5:30pm
Meet folks, enjoy refreshments, and get to know many things LGBT+ at UWM. For more information contact peerout@uwm.edu.

The Clean Bin Project / Recyclemania
Union Theatre – Union 2nd level • 7pm
This film will get our competitive recycling juices flowing as UWM enters into its 5th year participating in Recyclemania, an international campus recycling and waste competition.

Thursday, January 31

Opening Reception:  Septentrion: Exploring the Arctic Circle
Union Art Gallery – W-199 • 5pm – 8pm
An exhibition that brings together the work of seven participants of the Arctic Circle artist residency.

Women's Basketball
vs. Loyola

Klotsche Center • 7pm

Gasthaus Trivia Night:
Super Bowl Shuffle

Union Gasthaus • 8pm
You don’t need to be a sports fan to win big at Super Bowl trivia.  Bring friends, compete for great prizes, and earn a chance to be the Intramural Sports Trivia Champion. For more information contact beaudoia@uwm.edu.

New Printmaking area opening party!
Union Studio Arts and Craft Centre – WG30
2-5pm

The Loneliest Planet
Union Theatre – Union 2nd level
7pm

Friday, February 1

The Loneliest Planet
Union Theatre – Union 2nd level
7pm

 

SHEd. Bleed. A Different Color MFA Thesis Dance Concert
Kenilworth Studios • 7:30pm
Marquita Redd’s MFA Thesis Dance Concert embodies the birth and emergence of black queer female consciousness.  By exploring critical thinking about race, sexuality, and gender, the work aims to give an artistic voice to this underrepresented group. For more information contact peerout@uwm.edu.

Enter the Dragon
Union Theatre – Union 2nd level • 9pm
The forty year anniversary of Bruce Lee’s last film and the best kung-fu film of all time! 

Saturday, February 2

Women's Basketball
vs. Detroit

Klotsche Center • 1pm
Nicholas Investment Youth Jersey Day

Enter the Dragon
Union Theatre – Union 2nd level • 7pm
The forty year anniversary of Bruce Lee’s last film and the best kung-fu film of all time! 

SHEd. Bleed. A Different Color MFA Thesis Dance Concert
Kenilworth Studios • 7:30pm
Marquita Redd’s MFA Thesis Dance Concert embodies the birth and emergence of black queer female consciousness.  By exploring critical thinking about race, sexuality, and gender, the work aims to give an artistic voice to this underrepresented group. For more information contact peerout@uwm.edu.

The Loneliest Planet
Union Theatre – Union 2nd level • 9pm

 

Sunday, February 3

The Loneliest Planet
Union Theatre – Union 2nd level • 5pm

 

Enter the Dragon
Union Theatre – Union 2nd level • 7pm
The forty year anniversary of Bruce Lee’s last film and the best kung-fu film of all time! 

Monday, February 4

Taste of Africa
Union Concourse • 11:30am - 1:30pm
Kick off Black History Month by experiencing a taste of African history and culture. Enjoy an African drum and dance performance along with a sampling of traditional African foods.
For more information contact sociocul@uwm.edu.

 

Outstanding Nontraditional Student Recognition Reception
Union Fireside Lounge • 5pm
The Outstanding Nontraditional Student Awards Reception is a time to recognize talents and achievements of our nontraditional student learners.  Nominations were submitted by UWM faculty and staff and will be shared during this reception. 
For more information contact kceilers@uwm.edu.

 

Tuesday, February 5

Organization Fair - Fraternity/Sorority Groups
Union Concourse • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Interested in learning about student organizations and other involvement opportunities? Stop by a student organization fair to talk with students with similar interests and staff from the Center for Student Involvement. For more information contact activities@uwm.edu.

 

Wednesday, February 6

Grand Opening: Inclusive Excellence Center
Union W-198 • 4pm - 7pm

 

Thursday, February 7

Corner House Annual Worship in Gratitude for the LGBTA Community
3074 North Maryland Avenue
5:30 (Worship)/6:15 (Community Meal)

The Corner House will hold its annual worship in gratitude for the LGBTQ community.   Come and remember that there is nothing that comes between us and God’s desire for us.  Light a candle.  Center in song.  Be welcomed.  Be blessed.  Stay for dinner. Everyone is welcome – fully and completely! For more information contact peerout@uwm.edu.

Men's Basketball vs. Detroit
Klotsche Center • 7pm
Military Appreciation Night
Winter Hat Giveaway

Saturday, February 9
Men's Basketball vs.
Wright St

Klotsche Center • 7pm
Hall of Fame Game
Panther Sunglasses Giveaway

Monday, February 25

Student Organization Fair - Social Action Student Groups
Union Concourse • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Interested in learning about student organizations and other involvement opportunities? Stop by a student organization fair to talk with students with similar interests and staff from the Center for Student Involvement. For more information contact activities@uwm.edu

Wednesday, February 27

Organization Fair – Service-Based Student Groups & Community Agencies
Union Concourse • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Interested in learning about student organizations and other involvement opportunities? Stop by a student organization fair to talk with students with similar interests and staff from the Center for Student Involvement. For more information contact activities@uwm.edu

In addition to all the Winter Welcome events, many UWM departments have ongoing events for you to check out.

Free Fun in the Rec Center
Union Rec Center

Tuesday, January 22 – Friday, January 25
Free bowling, billiards, and table tennis for students.

Arts and Crafts
Union Studio Arts and Craft Centre

Beginning Tuesday,
January 22

Stop in for a tour and sign up for your free student membership. Then, explore your creative side in the metals, photography, textiles, or clay areas.

Get Active
Group X Fitness Classes

Bolton 120 · Sept. 4 – 7
Beginning Tuesday, January 22nd.
Classes include Zumba, Boot Camp, Cardio Drills and Yoga. Dates and times for these classes will be able to be found on the Group X bulletin board in the Klotsche Center atrium or on the Recreational Sports and Facilities website at www.uwm.edu/recsports/

The Arts
Septentrion: Exploring the Arctic Circle Union Art Gallery – W199/1st level
Friday, January 25 – March 8
An exhibition that brings together the work of seven participants of the Arctic Circle artist residency.

Decorate!
Beyond the Wall Poster Sale

Union Concourse – Ground level January 28-February 1
9am-5pm

Flip through giant poster books of fabulous finds - you’ll find a great selection of music and movie posters, fine art prints, and other cool merchandise!

Ask Me!
Various locations throughout campus January 22 – January 25 8am – 6pm
Have a question? We have the answer! Stop by the Ask Me Tent locations for help.