UWM Report | News from UW-Milwaukee

Paramedics training helps improve health, reduce 911 calls

By Laura OttoApril 24, 2018HealthPublic Health

In the community paramedics program, UWM’s College of Nursing teaches firefighters how to reach out to patients so they can better manage chronic health conditions. As a result, Milwaukee County has seen a large reduction in 911 calls for non-emergency situations.

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Snow falls as several students walk across the UWM campus.

Science & Technology

Meteorology program tweaks fit employer needs like a glove

By Angela McManamanApril 19, 2018

A native of Florida, Clark Evans has had to adjust to Wisconsin weather. As he does, he’s helping oversee UWM’s atmospheric sciences program, which is adjusting its offerings to better fit what employers want.

Health

8 UWM professionals helping children learn, grow and thrive

By Angela McManaman and Kathy QuirkApril 16, 2018

In honor of the Week of the Young Child April 16-20, here’s a look at a few of the programs, faculty members and staffers from across campus who care for children, and those who teach others how to do so.

Campus & Community

Prototype Integrated Support Services hub aims for June launch

By Amanda BricknerApril 12, 2018

The establishment of the prototype hub is the first concrete step for a project aimed at improving how core business and IT services are delivered at UWM.

UWM in the News

After theater fire, UWM students prove the show must go on.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Race, health and housing dominate discussion at Zilber School of Public Health event.

Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
UWM prof says new restaurant regulations help inform consumers, promote better choices.

WDJT
UWM hosts 12th Milwaukee Italian Film Festival.

OnMilwaukee
UWM prof talks about immigrants’ impact on Wisconsin economy.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

News in Brief

Raffle of customized Harley to benefit UWM Athletics, Peck School of the Arts

By Anthony MandellaApril 25, 2018
UWM Panther Shop holds two-day sale for faculty and staff

By Matthew WamserApril 23, 2018
UWM alum Satya Nadella named to the 2018 Time 100 list

By Laura OttoApril 23, 2018
Peck School initiative brings new artists, energy to INOVA Gallery

By Angela McManamanApril 19, 2018

Public Events

Fri 04/06

40th Annual Latin American Film Series

Friday, April 6, 2018 - Friday, June 15, 2018
Thu 04/26

KOrg Presentation by Cristina Pattuelli

Thursday, April 26, 2018 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Thu 04/26

Language Table & Informal Conversation: Japanese

Thursday, April 26, 2018 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Thu 04/26

Language Table & Informal Conversation: French

Thursday, April 26, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Thu 04/26

DNP Project Defense Announcement: Kate Harvey Gillespie, BSN, RN

Thursday, April 26, 2018 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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UWM online program was “only option” for mother of three

By Cris LagoMarch 13, 2018

Photography

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Young scientists explore at Wisconsin Science Olympiad

By Kathy QuirkApril 9, 2018