Arts & Humanities
Will the end of breeding orcas at SeaWorld change much for animals in captivity?
Nigel Rothfels looks at the history of zoos in light of Sea World’s recent announcement.
‘Corktown’ explores gentrification in Detroit and Milwaukee
UWM students and local artists collaborated on the upcoming production of “Corktown,” which explores the issues surrounding gentrification of an old Detroit neighborhood. The play opens March 2 on the Mainstage Theatre.
First Latino U.S. poet laureate coming to UWM
U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera will read from his collection at UWM on Thursday, March 3.
UWM helps teachers integrate arts everywhere
A new inter-disciplinary UWM-based project, ArtsECO, is creating a sustainable network of support for new and veteran teachers who teach art or are committed to incorporating art into their teaching.
Followers of Mafia will find this a book they can’t refuse
UWM professor publishes a new book on Italian Mafia literature and finds themes that go far beyond the romanticized characters of “The Godfather.”
Former French justice minister receives honorary degree
UWM awarded former French Minister of Justice Christiane Taubira an honorary doctorate in recognition of her role of as a public intellectual and her commitment to human rights, liberty and equality for all.
Shakespeare document discovered by UWM historian on display
A document discovered by UWM historian Martha Carlin is part of the “Shakespeare, Life of an Icon” exhibition at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C.
Dance program showcases Africa and the Diaspora
“Winter Dances 2016: Evolve As We Enter” runs Feb. 4-7, and includes a finale that draws upon the Peck School of the Arts Department of Dance’s landmark history teaching and performing African Dance.
Alumna struts her (scary) stuff on reality TV
Arts alumna Melissa Ebbe can’t tell you how she fared on season 10 of the Syfy special-effects series “Face Off,” but you can watch her at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays.
Journalism students record Holocaust survivors’ stories
UWM journalism students interviewed Milwaukee-area Holocaust survivors, learning more about reporting and history in the process.