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Campus gardens growing again to help out during pandemic
Victory gardens sprouted on what is now the UWM campus during World Wars I and II, flourishing on the field where Engelmann Stadium now stands. This spring, university gardens are again helping out in a crisis.
Erb named research mentor of the year
The Office of Undergraduate Research named Dawn Erb, associate professor of physics, the 2020 Research Mentor of the Year.
Volunteer sewing group donates hundreds of masks to UWM
UWM employees who have to be on campus during the coronavirus pandemic are protecting those around them, thanks to the efforts of a volunteer group of mask makers who have donated more than 500 cloth face coverings. Another 500 masks are in the works.
‘Unsung heroes’ work behind the scenes during coronavirus crisis
In recent weeks, the workers that we sometimes take for granted have gone above and beyond. Even as the coronavirus outbreak began to explode, workers were deep-cleaning buildings and trying to keep offices and common areas as clean as possible.
Campus pulls together to offer students affordable computers
Pandemic-triggered shutdowns and the move to online classes campuswide put students who didn’t have a working laptop and couldn’t afford a new one in a bind. That’s when UWM staff leapt into action.
UWM community donates personal protective gear to local health care facilities
UWM faculty, researchers and staff have come together to support emergency health care workers and first responders by donating their personal protective equipment.
Former associate dean John Lynch wins peace builder award for volunteer work
Every Thursday for the last 11 years, John Lynch, former associate dean and associate professor in the College of Health Sciences, can be found volunteering at Friedens Food Pantries. This year, his efforts were recognized with the Hope House Peace Builder Award.
Housing staff lead a quick move-out in a challenging time
In normal times, University Housing staff has two months or more to prepare for the controlled chaos of thousands of students moving home for the summer. Coronavirus changed all that.
Aid available to UWM students facing financial crisis
Three programs may be able to help relieve financial hardship that many UWM students are experiencing as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
UWM works to help instructors move courses online
The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning is working quickly to help instructors move classes online before students return virtually March 30.