Jazz Jam Posted on November 25, 2014 by Tanner Bakkala The Jazz Jam is an open invitation event held every Tuesday at the Jazz Gallery, 926 E. Center St. Jazz Guitar students from UW-Milwaukee sponsored the night. One student and performer interviewed is Nathan Pflughoeft. According to Mark Lawson, the representative for the Gallery, the purpose of the jam is to provide musicians with a […]
The Culture of Ultimate Frisbee Posted on November 18, 2014January 22, 2015 by Helen Koth UW-Milwaukee’s Ultimate Frisbee team traveled to Missouri recently for a tournament. The team is a culture, not just a sport, and travels throughout the country. The co-ed team has existed at UW-Milwaukee for about 10 years and is funded by the university. Helen Koth reports for Media Milwaukee.
On Men, Women and the Rest of Us Posted on November 9, 2014 by Samantha Tripp Author, playwright, and performance artist Kate Bornstein spoke to a crowded audience – and one heckler – at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Oct. 30 about gender and sexuality.
Thriller Night at UWM Klotsche Center Posted on November 1, 2014 by Graham Kilmer Students took a turn trying out Michael Jackson’s Thriller dance moves the night before Halloween. The event at the UW-Milwaukee Klotsche Center was sponsored by University Recreation. Graham Kilmer reports.
Branding Day at UWM Posted on October 26, 2014November 30, 2014 by Joe Halley The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Brand Oversight Committee presented its second annual UWM branding day on Oct. 23 in the UWM student union. The event was open to all student and faculty members and was broken up into sessions that ran from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. “I thought the meeting went very well,” said UWM […]
UWM Pow Wow Honors the Ancestors Posted on October 26, 2014January 22, 2015 by Stevan Stojanovic The 37th Annual UWM Autumn Pow Wow Saturday carried the theme of honoring ancestors. Stevan Stojanovic reports for Media Milwaukee.
Drag Show Celebrates Diversity Posted on May 12, 2014September 30, 2014 by Danielle Stobb UWM’s Annual Drag Show was held on March 28, 2014. Hundreds of faculty, students, and guests sat tightly in the Union Ballroom to watch 16 performers sing and dance to chart-topping hits. Danielle Stobb has the story.
Honoring Chavez Posted on May 11, 2014September 30, 2014 by Britney Donald UWM Union Sociocultural Programming celebrates Cesar Chavez Day in the Union Concourse on March 31, 2014. Students can marvel at the picture gallery during the day and enjoy a panel discussion led by community activists at night. Britney Donald reports.
The Builder Posted on May 11, 2014January 22, 2015 by Maria Corpus It is said that students change their major at least once over the course of their college career. UWM junior Chris Laabs, 21, considered changing his major during his sophomore year. Despite the long nights in the studio and other challenges, Laabs continues to pursue a degree in architecture. He shares his reasons and experiences […]
The six-word memoirs – spring 2014 edition Posted on February 26, 2014January 22, 2015 by JAMS 204 Spring 2014 Music by Trapper Schoepp and the Shades Produced by Becky Cofta
New Greenhouse Opened at UWM Posted on December 31, 2013September 2, 2014 by Kevin Haugen The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee opened a brand new greenhouse in the northwest quadrant of the campus. The two previous greenhouses that were in operation will be shut down in order to make room for the growing fresh water sciences department and the new Kenwood Interdisciplinary Research Complex. To commemorate the occasion the department of […]
Success is Best Revenge for Student Bullied in High School Posted on December 17, 2013January 23, 2015 by John Holman UWM student Jake Hansen says campus is a place to feel at home, finally.