Safety week spotlights UWM resources
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Police Department and partners will be sharing ways to stay safe and healthy on and off campus during the university’s annual Campus Safety Week Sept. 24-27.
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Students breathe life into a long-forgotten film archive
Dozens of 16-millimeter films, some of them classic and rare, have been languishing in canisters and file folders for years. But some film studies students are bringing the Patricia Mellencamp collection back to life, and back to the film screen.
UWM alum Eric Haywood finding success in Hollywood with ‘Empire,’ ‘Power’
Since graduating from UWM in 1992 with a degree in film, Milwaukee native Eric Haywood has methodically built a career as a writer, director and producer. His credits include “Soul Food: The Series,” “Private Practice” and “Four of Hearts.”
Prototyping Center helps turn ideas into reality
It’s hard to sell a great idea without something concrete to show. That’s where UWM’s Prototyping Center comes in.
UWM grad designs theater fight scenes that look and feel real
Christopher Elst has carved out a niche in southeastern Wisconsin’s theater world: He’s one of the few who helps create fight scenes so real that the audience worries about someone getting hurt.
Students stressed about college? Texting mom or dad can help
The secret to helping your children cope with the pressures of college – without crippling their growth and development – could be tucked in your pocket. Research by Erin Ruppel suggests that exchanging text messages can provide support during their early college days.
Student group helps children with autism disorders learn how to build websites
The children built their own websites with the help of PantherHacks, a UWM student organization focused on innovation and the development of technical and professional skills.
Collaborative effort helps classroom paraprofessionals become teachers
For some people already working with children in MPS schools, the PLUS program involving the school district, UWM and MATC is helping them become fully certified teachers.
UWM staffer helps bring clean water to Puerto Rico on humanitarian trips
When Dana Kaleta saw the devastation that Hurricane Maria wrought on Puerto Rico, she couldn’t stand by. So she began organizing relief trips, with two already done and a third planned for fall.
Faculty talk about importance of male allies workshops
The Male Allies and Advocates workshops will be offered Sept. 27 and 28, part of a new initiative to help build a more inclusive climate for female faculty members at UWM.