UWM offers free application week Dec. 14-22
Prospective students will save the $50 application fee if they apply to UWM between Dec. 14 and 22. The university will waive the fee during its first free application week.
News in Brief
‘Troubled Water’ author calls attention to drinking water crisis in US
Flint, Michigan, is the poster child for contaminated water. But Seth Siegel, an attorney author and activist, warns that the problem is not contained to just one city. It is, he argues, is a national problem.
With new security in place, early arrival encouraged for UWM commencement
Those who plan to attend UWM’s fall commencement Dec. 15 are being encouraged to arrive early because new Wisconsin Center District security screening procedures will likely slow the admittance process.
Presentation considers power of forgiveness in face of hate
Forgiveness in the face of violence and hate will be the focus of a talk at UWM that features a former white supremicist and the son of a man killed in a mass shooting in 2012 at a Sikh temple in Oak Creek.
WUWM announces John Hess as new general manager
Hess will succeed Dave Edwards, who has served as general manager since 1985.
UWM to participate in Great American Smokeout
The Norris Health Center will participate in the Great American Smokeout in the Union Concourse on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Woman’s soccer team falls to Wisconsin in NCAA Tournament
The Milwaukee women’s soccer team battled to the last second, but was unable to connect with the back of the net in a hard-fought, in-state rivalry game against No. 10 Wisconsin (15-3-2) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Friday evening.
UWM Army ROTC students qualify for international military skills competition
An Army ROTC team from Milwaukee that includes three UWM students is headed to the international Sandhurst Military Skills competition at West Point.
Women’s soccer team qualifies for NCAA tournament, will play Wisconsin
The teams will square off at 5 p.m. Friday at the McClimon Soccer Complex in Madison.
UWM pays tribute with event-filled Veterans Week
Veterans Week kicks off Friday, Nov. 8, to honor veterans at UWM and in the community with a week full of activities.