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New study: Sad images can help charities attract donors
Television advertisements showing sad-faced, hungry children may seem cliché, but they’re probably an effective way for charities to attract new donors. That’s one takeaway from a new study conducted by Xiaoxia Cao, an assistant professor in the Department of Journalism, Advertising, and Media Studies (JAMS). Cao looked at whether images of happy or sad people […]
A Man for All Seasons
Paul Roebber can’t change the weather, but he’s still revolutionizing how it’s predicted.
Work in Freshwater lab opens path to future in science
Cristal Sanchez-Estrada loves science of all kinds. The senior biological sciences major sees her work in the lab at the School of Freshwater Sciences as a foundation for any number of careers.
The Young Caregivers
Very little is known about the million-plus American children providing significant medical care for adults. Melinda Kavanaugh wants to change that.
Students use Dinner Party for object lesson in history of Wisconsin women
Krista Grensavitch’s UWM class drew upon groundbreaking Judy Chicago work of art to research and celebrate trailblazing women.
American Geographical Society Library curator receives prestigious European study grant
Marcy Bidney, Curator of the American Geographical Society Library, has been awarded the 2017 De Gruyter European Librarianship Study Grant for her project, “Where the Water Flows: Documenting Collections of late 19th and early 20th century Nautical Charts.”
Atherton delivers prestigious John Dewey philosophy lecture
Margaret Atherton, UWM distinguished professor of philosophy, delivered the 2017 John Dewey lecture at the American Philosophical Association Central Division meeting on March 2. She credited the reputation of UWM’s philosophy department as a major reason for being selected. Although the department doesn’t grant doctoral degrees, its master’s program has been instrumental in preparing students […]
Book excerpt: How block clubs helped shape Chicago
Chicago may be known for its tall buildings and brawny reputation, but its block clubs helped weave the fabric of the city. In a recent book, UWM history professor Amanda Seligman tells the tale.
Mitchell-Walthour earns Fromkin grant for her Afro-Brazilian research
Gladys Mitchell-Walthour, a visiting assistant professor in UWM’s Department of Africology, has been awarded the 2017 Morris Fromkin Memorial Grant for her project “Black Brazilian Social Justice Activism in the Digital Age.” As part of the honor, Mitchell-Walthour will deliver the Morris Fromkin Memorial Lecture during the fall 2017 semester at the Golda Meir […]