Arts & Humanities
Telling Milwaukee’s story through architecture
UWM School of Architecture faculty marked the 50th anniversary of the school by picking the most important structures built in Milwaukee during each decade since the school was established in 1969.
Here in ‘Nerdwaukee,’ people love to play games
The birthplace of Dungeons & Dragons, southeastern Wisconsin has become the epicenter for tabletop role-playing games, says UWM anthropology professor Thomas Malaby.
This class bites: Comparative Lit course explores society through zombies
Monster tales have been part of human cultures for centuries. But they aren’t just scary stories — they tell us something about ourselves.
‘Nightmare’ with the symphony sparks memories for UWM educator
Nearly 30 years after its release, “The Nightmare Before Christmas” is increasingly regarded as a Halloween classic. What local fans might not know is that “Nightmare” has a strong UWM connection.
Milwaukee’s movie: UWM alum’s ‘Give Me Liberty’ intimately tied to city
Kirill Mikhanovsky’s movie was filmed entirely in the Milwaukee area with a cast almost entirely from the city. Audiences and critics both local and national have loved it.
UWM alum’s film ‘Give Me Liberty’ garners nationwide acclaim
“Give Me Liberty,” the Milwaukee-made film by UWM grad Kirill Mikhanovsky, is racking up rave reviews and national acclaim.
‘Give Me Liberty’ premieres in Milwaukee with UWM connections
A new feature film with UWM connections aims to put Milwaukee on the filmmaking map.
UWM alum resurrects long-lost Bob Dylan song
When Milwaukee musician Trapper Schoepp saw the lyrics that his musical hero had written about Wisconsin, he knew he had to bring the song to life. With Dylan’s approval, he did.
Metalsmithing arts alumna finds success is golden
Cory O’Brien Borkowski was always interested in art, and a UWM metalsmithing class spoke to her. Now, she’s forging a career working with jewelry at Kesslers while also producing her own art.
UWM undergraduate literary magazine honored
Furrow, the literary magazine created in an English class at UWM, has won the National Program Director’s Prize from the Association of Writers and Writing Programs.