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Union: Sociocultural Programming

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Holistic Healing: Crystal Therapy

Monday, May 6, NOON - 1:30pm | Inclusive Excellence Center (Union 198) FREE & Open to the Public

Holistic healers utilize the spiritual and healing properties in gemstones and crystals to bring about balance and wellness for themselves and for their clients. Join the holistic therapist Leigh Ann Tatnall in reviewing crystals and their uses as well as uncovering the benefits that they provide for the human body.

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Lyrical Sanctuary STUDENT SHOWCASE

Wednesday, May 8, 8pm - 10pm | Open Mic & Performance | Union Art Gallery FREE & Open to the Public

The month of May brings the completion of another school year. What better way to reward students right before finals than with a platform and a spotlight from which to share their creativity? For our first Student Showcase, we've selected a handful of standout student performers to collectively headline Lyrical Sanctuary. Are you a chosen one?

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Cinco de Mayo: Viva Mexico, Viva America!

Wednesday, May 1, UWM Union Ballroom | 7pm - 9| Free & Open to the Public

Cinco de Mayo is as much about honoring the cultural roots of Mexico as it is a celebration of contemporary Mexican-American culture. Come learn more about this popular holiday while enjoying Mexican and Mexican-American cultural traditions like mariachi music and ballet folkloric, along with refreshments and crafts. This is a family-friendly event.

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NEVER PERFECT: History. Culture. Identity. Power. Choice.

Thursday, April 25, 6 - 8:30pm | Union Fireside Lounge | Free & Open to the Public

The film NEVER PERFECT explores the life of a Vietnamese-American woman who alters her physical features in hopes of achieving the aesthetic look she desires. As she journeys through these choices, we are able to see complexity of the battle between the self and society. A post discussion will follow the showing of the film.

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