Student Affairs Events & Activities

Sociocultural Spectacular

Spaights Plaza (SPAI) 2380 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Join Sociocultural Programming for our first event of the year! Get to know Sociocultural Programming and other campus resources at our annual kickoff celebration! Pickup a FREE shirt, listen to live music, and meet some of our incredible campus partners! Incredible acrobatic performance by Milwaukee Flyers at 12:30 pm.

Lyrical Sanctuary Featuring Shelly Conley

UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Milwaukee native, Shelly Conley, is Milwaukee’s newest Poet Laureate. She has always had a Love for words. Her writing is reflective, forgiving and creates a call to action for the listeners. Shelly is a 7 time member of Milwaukee’s National Poetry Slam Team. Her talent has led her to numerous shows, panels, documentaries and musical collaborations with local and national talent.

Latine Placita

Spaights Plaza (SPAI) 2380 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Kick off Latine Heritage Month with live music, dancing, and local Latine vendors and more! FREE caricatures, and FREE tarot readings! 

Bad Bunny Yoga

UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Get ready to stretch, flow, and vibe to the sounds of Bad Bunny! Join us for a lively evening of Bad Bunny-themed yoga led by Kayla Gonzalez of Resilient Joy — a perfect blend of movement, music, and community. No experience needed — just bring your energy and a yoga mat!

Men Offering & Seeking Support

Northwest Quadrant Building (NWQ) 2025 E Newport Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Explore the many dimensions of masculinity in a welcoming and supportive space. This gathering invites open conversation around male identity development, encouraging reflection, connection, and growth. All are welcome! 

Courageous Conversations: Imposter Syndrome

UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Join us for a very Courageous Conversation on the topic of imposter syndrome! 

A Night in Guatemala

Manfred Olson Planetarium 1900 E Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Celebrate Latine Heritage Month with a night of sounds, stories, and stars! UWM Film professor Renato Umali will share his journey to Guatemala that opened his eyes to its vast culture and recent history. The program will include an indoor stargazing session of the night sky followed by the opportunity to ask questions.

Suicide Prevention Awareness Day

Spaights Plaza (SPAI) 2380 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI, United States

In recognition of September being Suicide Prevention Month, join the UWM community on September 25th for Suicide Prevention Awareness Day. This day is a time to spread hope, raise awareness, show support, and share vital information for those affected by suicide. Our goal is to ensure that everyone has access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help. 

Bad Bunny Yoga

UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Get ready to stretch, flow, and vibe to the sounds of Bad Bunny! Join us for a lively evening of Bad Bunny-themed yoga led by Kayla Gonzalez of Resilient Joy — a perfect blend of movement, music, and community. No experience needed — just bring your energy and a yoga mat!

Lyrical Sanctuary Featuring Carmen Alicia Murguia

UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Carmen Alicia Murguía is a proud U.S.-born poet and writer whose work explores love, Latinidad, politics, queer identity, and culture. She’s the author of six poetry collections and has been featured in academic journals, anthologies, and interviews on NPR, PBS, and other media outlets. Carmen began her poetry journey at The Loft Literary Center through the Inroads: Emerging Chicano/Latino Writer’s Mentorship Program and has since performed at festivals and venues across the country, including New York, Chicago, Minneapolis, and San Antonio. 

Men Offering & Seeking Support

Northwest Quadrant Building (NWQ) 2025 E Newport Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Explore the many dimensions of masculinity in a welcoming and supportive space. This gathering invites open conversation around male identity development, encouraging reflection, connection, and growth. All are welcome! 

Lyrical Sanctuary Featuring RJ Riddle

UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Whether working with city youth or performing music, RJ Riddle has a unique and authentic way of uplifting and empowering the people he interacts with. Riddle began creating a buzz for himself just barely being 21 performing at spoken word events and open mics throughout Milwaukee. With his combination of spoken word, rap, and the occasional jazz/ funk sound, Riddle has a way of fusing different genres in his arsenal to make his words come to live by painting vivid pictures and staying genuine in his words!