Arts & Humanities
In any language, UWM grad’s career path translates to success
Susan Schweigert has built a successful business helping translate, interpret, edit and proofread in a variety of languages, primarily Spanish to English.
UWM alum finds national literary success with novels
René Steinke, who earned her doctorate in creative writing from UWM in 1993, is gaining increasing recognition for her literary work. She has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in Fiction, and her second novel, “Holy Skirts,” was a finalist for a National Book Award.
Community service at UWM inspires White House intern
Craig Wiroll, a UWM journalism graduate, recently completed an internship at the White House working on policy issues affecting rural residents.
UWM grad helps uncover Roman history at Pompeii’s neighbor
Everyone knows about Pompeii and its fate at the hand of Mount Vesuvius. But recent UWM grad Taylor Layton is helping uncover an equally remarkable site also buried by the eruption.
Carrigans connect communicators with careers via Big Shoes Network
Jeff and Martha Carrigan, both UWM alumni, run the Big Shoes Network, a thriving job board and resource directory for the those in communications and marketing.
Book excerpt: Modern-day tools help probe our distant past
Though it seems jarring at first, archaeology has adopted the tools of the digital age. Derek B. Counts, UWM professor of art history, helped edit this volume that looks at this development from all sides.
Music composition students bring technology into the mix
Two students in UWM’s music composition program attended top summer programs — one of them in Paris, France — in combining music and technology into new art forms.
Poetry and constellations collide in Science Festival production
Constellations and Homer’s epic poem “The Odyssey” might not seem to have much in common. But a Wisconsin Science Festival original production at the Manfred Olson Planetarium ties them together in a way that’s educational and entertaining.
Taubira returning to UWM
Just eight months after accepting an honorary doctorate in laws and human rights, Christiane Taubira is deepening her connections to UW-Milwaukee.
Architect revitalizes, repurposes and builds community
Architect and UWM grad Allyson Nemec has found a niche for her business in working with existing sites and buildings, rather than new construction.