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Presented by Dr. Mark Colarusso, Professor of Mathematics, University of South Alabama. In the 19th century, physicists were interested in determining the conditions under which the equations of motion for a classical mechanical system could be found by integrating a …
The Brazilian singer and composer Octavio Arcanjo will present a retrospective about Brazilian music connecting with Portuguese 360 class "A Journey through the Music of the Lusofphone World". As a musicien Arcanjo will perform Brazilian musics connecting with the idea …
Help students achieve essential learning outcomes through a balance of flexibility and accountability, high standards, and care for students. This trauma-informed workshop aims to provide frameworks for practicing intentionality and care in the classroom. A coordinated effort between the Dean …
UWM Economics and International Studies alumna Chelsey Libecki-Duszynski '13 speaks about her job experiences since graduation. She completed an Export Specialist internship at US Commercial Services when she was a student and has worked for a number of companies on …
Dr. Laura Colmenarejo, Professor of Mathematics, North Carolina State University. In algebraic combinatorics, the Robinson-Schensted-Knuth algorithm is a fundamental correspondence between words and pairs of semistandard tableaux illustrating identities of dimensions of irreducible representations of several groups. In this talk, …
The Portuguese writer Dora Gago will share her experiences living in Macau through her writing. This event connects with Portuguese 310 class "Advanced Composition and Conversation".
Elizabeth Emery, Professor of World Languages and Cultures at Montclair State University, is giving a free public talk about her recent book Reframing Japonisme: Women and the Asian Art Market in Nineteenth-Century France, 1853-1914 (Bloomsbury Visual Arts, 2020) and her …
Translation and Interpreting Studies is hosting a virtual Zoom talk with Walter Sauer (Verlag Edition Tintenfaß). He will give an online presentation from Neckarsteinach near Heidelberg, Germany. Walter Sauer’s publishing house is devoted mainly to bi- and multilingual children’s books …
Morgan Foster, Undergraduate Advisor and Program Coordinator in Women's & Gender Studies, UWM, presents: “American Girls: Girlhood Fiction and Fandoms in America.” Attend in-person or via livestream at the link below. Contact wgs@uwm.edu for details.
John Gurda is a Milwaukee-born writer and historian who has been studying his hometown since 1972. He is the author of twenty-two books, including histories of Milwaukee-area neighborhoods, industries, and places of worship. Gurda’s most ambitious efforts are The Making …
This lecture analyzes the history of legal abortion since 1973 and discusses the factors that led to the overturning of Roe earlier this year. Johanna Schoen is professor of History at Rutgers University-New Brunswick with an affiliation at the Institute …
Two and a half years since the onset of a global pandemic that radically transformed our lives and society in numerous ways, what has been the impact of Covid-19 on our neighborhoods and communities? How has Covid-19 further revealed and …
Xin Yu, Visiting Assistant Professor in the History Department at UWM will be in conversation with Suyoung Son, Associate Professor in the Department of Asian Studies at Cornell University, and Tobie Meyer-Fong, professor of history at Johns Hopkins University. The …
Presented by Dr. Michael Young, Associate Professor of Mathematics, Carnegie Mellon University. A set is considered rainbow if each element of the set is assigned a distinct color. In this talk, we will discuss problems and techniques about determining the …
Readings of creative work by three graduate students and one faculty member: Cassandra Bruner, Sass Denny, Camilla Lee, and Professor Rebecca Dunham. In person or live stream on YouTube at https://youtu.be/SnlrBMGcuzI
Delve into the astronomy and mythology behind the zodiac and learn how to find your zodiac constellation in the night sky. In this live, interactive show, we will explore the stories and science of the zodiac constellations with a focus …
The Honors College Drama Club presents "Marjorie Prime," a dystopian drama that explores the boundaries between humans and technology. The play is written by Jordan Harrison and directed by Faith Wrycha.
Need a break from studying? Join us for breakfast! A graduate student event, though all are welcome. Make connections across departments, enjoy a Donut, and catch your breath before the end-of-the-semester sprint! In addition to Donuts (from Donut Monster), we’ll …
Iranian director and women's rights activist Mahnaz Mohammadi's 2019 film Son-Mother depicts Leila, a single working mom of two who loses her factory job. Kazem, the factory bus driver, proposes marriage to Leila, but she hesitates to accept his conditions …
Prospective students interested in the linguistics major or minor are invited to learn more about the program and meet some of our faculty! Two dates for this event - Oct. 25 or Nov. 29! You’ll learn about our academic program …
Join us for a conversation about open access and open scholarship in the humanities, facilitated by Ann Hanlon (Digital Collections and Initiatives) and the C21 Team. The discussion will include an overview of current efforts on campus and some dreaming …
Professor Christy DeLair, Director of the Pick Museum of Anthropology (Northern Illinois University) will discuss material culture studies, performance, global indigenous studies, and artist-museum relations with an emphasis on Taiwan and Native North America.
Olinda Beja, a writer from São Tomé & Príncipe will share her experience born on a small island through her writing. This event connects with Portuguese 310 class "Advanced Composition and Conversation".
Led by Michelle Schoenecker and Anne Kissak (Office of Research and Sponsored Programs), we will go over the current funding landscape for humanities-based projects. We will then take some time to define individual and collaborative-based funding opportunities and explore the …
Leah Wilson, Visiting Assistant Professor of Women's & Gender Studies, UWM, presents: “Queer (Re)Orientations: Reclaiming Our Bodies, Our Selves.” Attend in person or via livestream at the link below. Contact wgs@uwm.edu for details.
Informal conversations in French. Great opportunity to practice your skills with other members of the UWM community. All levels welcome! Meets regularly on various Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the Fall 2022 semester.
Take care of yourself during a stressful time of the semester.
This exhibition explores the social action of artworks, artifacts, and material and visual culture from the UWM Art Collection and is co-curated by students and faculty from the "Intro to Art Museum Studies II" class. The exhibition demonstrates that inanimate …
The Monster Conference is an annual fall academic and creative conference sponsored by UWM Honors College and the UWM Office of Undergraduate Research. The Monster Conference showcases pieces that address monstrous topics, from ancient to modern conceptions of monsters from …
The world is buzzing about the James Webb Space Telescope, the largest and most powerful space telescope ever built that will serve as the premier deep space observatory for the next decade. Learn about our ever-expanding view of the universe …
Need a break from studying? Join us for breakfast! A graduate student event, though all are welcome. Make connections across departments, enjoy a Donut, and catch your breath before the end-of-the-semester sprint! In addition to Donuts, we’ll have Bagels, Fruit, …
Celebrate 57 years of the UWM Planetarium with our annual open house. Enjoy free cake plus a live, indoor presentation and stargazing show that will take audience members on an interactive tour of the night sky. Shows will run every …
In group theory, any group can be defined by specifying generators and relations. But for infinite groups, when trying to define a model for a generic/random group, there are many options for how to vary these generators and relations. We …
Presented by Professor Amanda L. Logan, Department of Anthropology at Northwestern University.
Busy on weeknights or need something to do with the kids on the weekend? Our special matinee program sheds light on our closest cosmic neighbor, the Moon. Celebrate 50 years of lunar exploration as we explore topics including lunar eclipses, …
Celebrate Black History Month under the stars! Join us for a night of music, dancing, storytelling, and stargazing. This free event is cosponsored by the Black Student Cultural Center and Sociocultural Programming at UWM. Schedule of Events Planetarium show: 6:10 …
UWM alums Peter Argondizzo, Kimberly Miller, Kati Latta, and Audrey Barker from Argo Translation will visit the UWM campus to talk about the translation industry today. Coffee and cookies will be served, and the event will include a Q&A as …
Professor Anne M. Coughlin, University of Virginia Law School will be speaking on Dobbs V. Jackson Women's Health Organization. Professor Coughlin has taught at the University of Virginia School of Law since 1995. Her research interests include criminal law, criminal …
Reading of creative work by students Sean Enfield, Kathryne David Gargano, Brandon Henry, and faculty member Brenda Cardenas.
Free event for people of all ages! See the spectacular minerals, fossils, and animals of Wisconsin. Hear fascinating lectures by UWM scientists. Attend live animal shows. Experience the UWM Planetarium. And more! For more details on the day's activites see: …
Be swept away by stunning images of the cosmos as you listen to tales of love, such as the story of Andromeda and Perseus. The program will include an indoor stargazing session of the night sky followed by the opportunity …
In her talk “Making a Splash: Women Cartoonists in France,” Dr. Cynthia Laborde will focus on the impact of women cartoonists/graphic novelists in France in the 21st century. She will trace how this new generation has been making their own …
This interactive French Immersion workshop is for French teachers at all levels K through 16. It will be led by Dr. Cynthia Laborde (Modern Languages, University of Texas at Arlington and UWM alumna). Attend in-person (refreshments will be provided) or …
When environmental conditions change, animals must also change, in order to live. In this program, we will explore some truly unique ways that animals use to adapt to environmental extremes to enhance survival. We also look at molecular processes used …
Experience stars, stories, and cultural perspectives across the expansive African continent. Each Wednesday from Feb 8 – 22 features a different guest speaker who will talk about their country, culture, and connections to the night sky. Registration Link: https://uwm.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?SeriesID=19 Schedule …
Join a panel of experts as we discuss the results of what the New York Times is calling “the most important election in America in 2023”, the Wisconsin Supreme Court primary. In conversation, with: Sara Benesh – Associate Professor, Political …
A conversation about the histories that inform food and land justice efforts today. Featuring Laura Manthe (Oneida Nation), Adrienne Petty (William & Mary College), and Jayson Porter (Brown University). Free and open to the public.
UWM's Honors Equity Team and co-sponsors, the Inclusive Excellence Center and Student Involvement host the first "Race, Justice, Power!" Undergraduate Research Conference to strengthen UWM's commitment to antiracist activism. We are highlighting various undergraduate students' multidisciplinary research on issues that …
Hilary K. Snow, Teaching Faculty at Honors College at UWM will be in conversation with Morgan Pitelka, Distinguished Professor, Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, UNC-Chapel Hill, and Chelsea Foxwell, Associate Professor, Art History, University of Chicago. The event is open …
Join Africology NOW in discussing the impact of Marvel's Black Panther franchise on representations of Black history, culture, and identity in the media. Our discussion will reflect on themes of Black transnationalism, migration, the effects of colonialism, Black and African …