Echo of Poetry at Urban Ecology Center Posted on November 29, 2014August 9, 2021 by Jacob Mouradian Nature inspires local poets at a gathering in Riverside Park.
Mone, Two Outsiders Named Chancellor Finalists Posted on November 19, 2014August 9, 2021 by Sean Cornell The UW System released the names of three finalists for UW-Milwaukee chancellor Wednesday morning – and they are the current interim chancellor and two academic leaders from Missouri and Ohio. The announcement of three names comes as a surprise, as the UW System originally said there were five finalists. This will be the third search […]
Voices of UWM Voters: A Campus Divided Posted on November 14, 2014August 9, 2021 by JAMS 320 fall 2014 reporting class Gov. Scott Walker won the governor’s race on Nov. 4, but how did UW-Milwaukee students vote? A team of student journalists interviewed random UWM students to find out the answer. What they found was a campus divided, mirroring the state’s political divide, despite stereotypes that university students are a monolithic voting group. Some students said […]
Little Goblins Haunt Campus Posted on October 31, 2014August 9, 2021 by Danielle Stobb Halloween is a colorful time on campus and an exciting time for kids. At the UWM Children’s Center, four- and five-year-olds are preparing for a spooktacular holiday.
Students Learn Subtleties of Fresh Midwest Cuisine Posted on July 10, 2014August 9, 2021 by Maggie Wuesthoff A UWM cooking class is teaching students how to create recipes from locally-sourced groceries. Maggie Wuesthoff reports.
Puppy Play Dates are a Yappin’ Good Time Posted on July 10, 2014August 9, 2021 by Thomas Kelly The Wisconsin Humane Society aims to provide dogs with exercise and supervised socialization with a program it calls “Pooch Playtime.” Tom Kelly checked it out.
Marchers Protest Deportation in May Day Rally Posted on May 3, 2014August 10, 2021 by Samantha Tripp A crowd gathered in Milwaukee to protest the deportation of undocumented citizens and what they call the inhuman breakup of families. Samantha Tripp reports.
New Student Constitution in Place Posted on May 2, 2014August 10, 2021 by John Holman The new student Constitution and the new student government political structure both became active May 1. Commissioner Justin Welch has been in the Oversight and Appeals Commission since before the government was disbanded. He said he saw the loopholes in the old Constitution being abused. “In 2009-2010 school year,” he said, “ … eight versions […]
Job Fair Draws Hopeful Students in Hard Times Posted on May 1, 2014August 10, 2021 by Evan Vogel Students were on a hunt at the UWM Union. A job hunt, that is. UWM students carry the highest debt loads, on average, in the UW system, so stakes are high. Evan Vogel reports.
Feast of Sweets is Tasty Study Break Posted on April 29, 2014August 10, 2021 by Mac Writt UW-Milwaukee’s Greene Hall was particularly lively for the first annual International Dessert Competition. Mac Writt sampled the sugary selection.
UWM Basketball Team Faces Up to Postseason Ban Posted on April 29, 2014August 10, 2021 by Joe Halley UW Milwaukee basketball players and coaches filled Joey Buona’s to celebrate their sensational season. But there was also some explaining to do. Joe Halley reports.
Frigid Winter Defines Earth Day Cleanup Posted on April 29, 2014August 10, 2021 by Madeline Power-Luetscher Milwaukee’s Urban Ecology Center put volunteers to work this spring with an Earth Day Service Festival. Madeline Power reports.