4 Dogs, 1 Cat and Lots of UWM Students Posted on April 17, 2016April 18, 2016 by Geaneth Garcia Students have lined up from all different directions to participate in the Dog De-Stress Therapy event at Learning Commons at Golda Meir Library. A cat by the name of Juliet was able to make an appearance to bring students a relaxing break from studying for exams, finishing projects and all the other stresses life brings […]
UWM Professor Stephen Dornbos Discovers New Algae Fossils in Mongolia Posted on April 14, 2016May 19, 2016 by Ashley Haynes Not everyone grows up knowing that they want to be a geoscientist. Professor Stephen Dornbos is the exception. He went from collecting fossils and arrowheads as a child in Michigan to becoming part of a group of researchers that would discover two new species of fossilized algae. “I was always kind of fascinated with natural […]
UWM Celebrates International Women’s Day Posted on April 9, 2016April 10, 2016 by Alyssa Wiese UWM showed its support for this years International Women’s Day by holding an event in celebration of the holiday on March 8. The event, which was made to inspire women and bring attention to the day of celebration, caught the attention of women passing through campus. The Women’s Day celebration event, which was held in […]
Bernie Dog? Political Pups Make Their Voices Heard Posted on April 7, 2016April 8, 2016 by Brandon Hartman There was a Donald Trump Protest at UW-Milwaukee right before the Wisconsin primary. Maybe you heard about it? You probably didn’t hear about the most popular four-legged protester that was there, though. It’s time to tell the Bernie Bird to find a new nest, as I introduce you to this adorable ball of fur. The […]
Weather Sends UW-Milwaukee Planetarium Stargazers Inside Posted on April 5, 2016 by McKenzie Huckabay Participants showed up hoping for a glimpse of the night sky. However, the UW-Milwaukee Stargaze event moved into the Planetarium Feb. 9 because of the cloud cover. It turns out all but one of this year’s Stargaze events, at least by the February event, had to move inside. This year’s eighth Stargaze event was moved […]
La Liga Cristiana: A League of Faith Posted on March 31, 2016May 25, 2016 by Katarina Vergara Fifteen-year-old Elijah Luna grew up with his father serving in the Army and knew nothing about sports growing up. Elijah and his mother, Delia, became part of a baseball league where they would soon find out the intangible benefits gained through a simple sport. Spring has sprung and, on the South Side of Milwaukee, La […]
Faces of UWM: The Music Promoter Posted on March 30, 2016July 29, 2021 by Margaret Lamere Margie Sponholz started a business managing and promoting local bands.
Faces of UWM: The Dog Owner Posted on March 30, 2016July 29, 2021 by Matthew Mussa Jordan Garcia loves his dog (like, really loves his dog).
Faces of UWM: The Bowler Posted on March 30, 2016July 30, 2021 by Amanda Maniscalco Bowling is more than fun and games for UWM student Jenna Daroszewski.
Faces of UWM: The Granddaughter Posted on March 30, 2016July 30, 2021 by Monica Skipper Growing up in a white town, Sabrina Johnkins has learned to live with racism.
Faces of UWM: The Liberal Daughter Posted on March 30, 2016July 30, 2021 by Sabrina Johnkins Monica Skipper tries to tolerate her parents’ political views, but it’s hard.
Faces of UWM: The Guitar Player Posted on March 30, 2016July 30, 2021 by Jordan Garcia For Matthew Mussa, playing guitar is an escape.