Mikel Holt, Milwaukee’s Pioneer of the Black Press Posted on November 1, 2017July 19, 2021 by Talis Shelbourne “Me? My philosophy has always been about Black nationalism,” Mikel Holt said, leaning back in his office chair, a raised brow creasing his forehead. “Some people think that I’m a racist because I say black people were the chosen people of God. I’ve never deviated from that platform. The same platform I was talking about […]
An Inside Look at a Professor’s Life (Video) Posted on October 30, 2017November 1, 2017 by John Gomes Larry Gomes has been a professor of economics for over 30 years at UW-Washington County. Watch a day in his life. https://youtu.be/2MmLeHS_t_w&w=700&rel=0
UWM Dance Student: A Love of Movement (Video) Posted on October 30, 2017November 1, 2017 by Ethan Duran Megan Velez clears up some misconceptions about dance and shows us a piece of her busy life as a dance student. https://youtu.be/mmIJws0Nr48&w=700&rel=0
Barry Cameron: Bringing Wine into the Classroom Posted on October 30, 2017October 30, 2017 by Lillian Gonzalez Usually, when people pair wine and college together in the same sentence, classes and education aren’t the first things that come to mind. However, here at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, wine isn’t just a social drink but a medium of study. Barry Cameron is an associate professor of Igneous Petrology, Volcanology and Terroir […]
Giovanni Leardo’s MappaMundi: UWM’s Rare Treasure Posted on October 29, 2017 by John Gomes In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. We all know the famous rhyme from elementary school, but what was going on 40 years earlier? In 1452? What was the world like? What did it look like on a map at that time? In the Golda Meir Library, here at UWM, there is a glimpse of […]
Kenosha Harbor Market Finishes Outdoor Season (Video) Posted on October 26, 2017November 1, 2017 by Evan Casey It was a rainy fall day by the Harbor in Kenosha, but that didn’t stop countless vendors from selling unique products at the Kenosha Harbor Market.
UWM Love Your Melon Crew Grows, Inspires (Video) Posted on October 25, 2017November 1, 2017 by Luis De Leon The Love Your Melon Campus Crew at UW-Milwaukee has been ranked among the top 15 campus crews in the nation. Although it started only 2 years ago, it has grown and continues to flourish on UWM’s campus and throughout the Milwaukee area. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJfTKH896ec&w=700&rel=0
A Day In The Life Of A Pole Fitness Instructor (Video) Posted on October 25, 2017November 1, 2017 by Adriana Ramirez Instructor Maureen Metzger navigates us through an exciting Tuesday at Blush Pole Fitness in Milwaukee. https://youtu.be/kM_AQEtvt2g&w=700&rel=0
Seductive Dance Teacher: Not Your Average Job (Video) Posted on October 25, 2017November 7, 2017 by Rashaud Foster It’s not every day you run into a dancer who wants to help empower women and make a difference. Praise Goodman does just that by teaching her all-women’s’ seductive dance class. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oacBViIt10&w=700&rel=0
Expressing Herself: Inside the Work of an Art Student (Video) Posted on October 25, 2017November 7, 2017 by Christina Luick UWM Senior Maddy Smith is busy working on her final project before she graduates. https://youtu.be/i4KRatz28P4&w=700&rel=0
Doors Open Milwaukee 2017 Posted on October 13, 2017October 16, 2017 by JAMS 204 fall 2017 Journalism students fanned out across the city for Doors Open Milwaukee and produced a series of captioned videos for social media to share behind-the-scenes glimpses of historic and notable places. [portfolio display_types=false include_type=doors-open-milwaukee-2017]
Yellow Wood, Whitefish Bay: A Staple for Outdoor Needs Posted on September 28, 2017 by Charles Johnson During the time commonly called the apocalypse of retail, Yellow Wood has opened in Milwaukee’s northern suburb of Whitefish Bay and is defying the fate of many similar retail stores. The shop was opened by business partners Martin Stilling and Moshe Katz in September of 2015 and has become a neighborhood hot spot in under […]