Artist Nicolas Lampert uses his work to fight climate change
Artist Nicolas Lampert uses his work to promote environmental and social justice movements, including protests at the Paris climate conference that runs through Dec. 11.
Peck School of the Arts
Fresh out of ideas? These UWM students have lots of them
Imagine how the UWM campus would look if we harnessed the fresh ideas of students in the recent Fresh Ideas Campaign: First Place: Kirsten Engens (Peck School of the Arts) wants to give students streamlined access to coffee, avoid waiting in long lines and a way to manage a coffee budget. By developing a platform […]
‘First in war and peace’ – but can they ever win a pennant?
In the 1950s musical “Damn Yankees,” only a deal with the devil can help the Washington Senators overcome the powerful Bronx Bombers.
Increasingly, UWM attracts classical guitar students, artists
The classical guitar program at the Peck School of the Arts is attracting a growing number of students from around the world.
In memoriam: Philanthropist and UWM benefactor Bernard Peck
Bernard Peck, a long-time UWM benefactor whose family lent its name to the Peck School of the Arts, will be honored today, Oct. 22, with a memorial service.
Shakespeare, military service bond theater troupe
With help from UWM, Milwaukee-area veterans are using Shakespeare to work through their own challenges with depression, post-traumatic stress, addiction and reintegration into society.
Fall awardees impress and inspire with scholarship and service
From single-handedly keeping floors clean and lights on in large university buildings to writing a foundational book for Great Lakes research, the 2015 fall awardees have a distinguished record of research and service that extends well beyond the university. Read on, and prepare to be impressed with many of UWM’s finest. UWM Faculty Distinguished Undergraduate […]
Henry will make her Milwaukee Symphony debut
UWM soprano Kathryn Henry will make her debut in November with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.
LGBT Film/Video Festival turns 30, offers 33 programs
As the Milwaukee LGBT Film/Video Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary, director Carl Bogner talks about how the scope of films shown has grown broader over the landmark festival’s lifetime.
Pow wows to film fests, chronicle of culture finds audience
UWM student filmmaker Sky Hopinka explores Ho-Chunk family and heritage in his prize-winning experimental film,“Jáaji Approx.”