Free Speech, Rights and Limits - UW-Milwaukee Skip to content Skip to footer Voices of Respect At the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, we honor the right to free expression while showing respect and caring for our diverse community. On this website, you’ll find information on the basics of free speech, and students’ rights and responsibilities. You’ll also learn more about harassment and discrimination, and find ways to fight bias and report an incident to UWM. Speak up, get involved and seek out resources for support. This is your campus and community. Quicklinks Reporting Incidents and Concerns Universities of Wisconsin Civil Dialogue Project UWM Expressive Activity on Campus Policy Video on Free Expression Watch a video on free speech and free expression from the Universities of Wisconsin. Access the Free Expression Video Expressive Activity on Campus As a student enrolled at a public university, you have the right to free speech and free expression. However, if your behavior crosses the boundary of what is acceptable in civil society or threatens others, you will be held accountable. Overview Policies and Procedures for Demonstrating How to Demonstrate or Organize an Event Encampments and Building Occupation Chalkings and Postings Campus Speech As a large public university located in a culturally rich city, UWM will always be a forum for the free exchange of ideas — even when those ideas challenge our thinking in unsettling ways. Civil discourse is critical to learning and intellectual growth. First Amendment UWM Statement on Free Speech Speakers on Campus Harassment & Discrimination Although UWM fully supports free expression, harassment and discrimination have no place on our campus. These behaviors can be harmful to individuals and our community. Learn more about how to report an incident and obtain support. Overview Hate/Bias Incident Information Report An Incident