BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Helen Bader School of Social Welfare - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Helen Bader School of Social Welfare REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T190000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171708 CREATED:20250909T220426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T222154Z UID:10000677-1768928400-1768935600@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Master of Social Work (MSW) - Information Session DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at UW-Milwaukee. At this session\, you’ll learn about: \n\n\n\n\nThe field placement (internship) requirement and process.\n\n\n\nThe variety of career options for a person with the MSW degree.\n\n\n\nThe MSW program admissions and application process.\n\n\n\nThe MSW curriculum\, full-time/part-time options\, and areas of study offered at UWM. URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/master-of-social-work-msw-information-session-2/2026-01-20/ CATEGORIES:Prospective Students,UWM Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/wp-content/uploads/sites/608/2022/08/MSW-Students-Talking.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Kirby":MAILTO:kirby@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251230T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251230T180000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171708 CREATED:20251110T215844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T210953Z UID:10000715-1767114000-1767117600@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Austria Course - Information Session DESCRIPTION:Attend an information session to learn more about studying in Austria In Summer 2026. The program runs from June 6-20\, 2026\, and awards three undergraduate or graduate credits in social work or criminal justice (297 or 497). \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Austria Information Session\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n UWM Email(Required)\n \n Register for an Online Information Session\n \n \n Tuesday\, Dec. 30\, 5:00 p.m. URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/austria-course-information-session/2025-12-30/ X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251219T130000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20251110T215844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T210953Z UID:10000714-1766145600-1766149200@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Austria Course - Information Session DESCRIPTION:Attend an information session to learn more about studying in Austria In Summer 2026. The program runs from June 6-20\, 2026\, and awards three undergraduate or graduate credits in social work or criminal justice (297 or 497). \n\n\n\n \n \n Austria Information Session\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n UWM Email(Required)\n \n Register for an Online Information Session\n \n \n Tuesday\, Dec. 30\, 5:00 p.m. URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/austria-course-information-session/2025-12-19/ X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T174500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T190000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20251027T210936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T192029Z UID:10000701-1765993500-1765998000@uwm.edu SUMMARY:CCEP Fall 2025 Recognition Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Celebrate your achievements with your family and friends at the College of Community Engagement & Professions Fall 2025 Recognition Ceremony! \n\n\n\nThe College of Community Engagement & Professions (CCEP) invites all eligible School of Information Studies (SOIS)\, School of Education (SOE)\, and Helen Bader School of Social Welfare (HBSSW) Fall graduates and their guests to the Fall 2025 Recognition Ceremony. We will celebrate your achievements and honor all graduates. \n\n\n\nWednesday\, December 17\, 20255:45 – 7:00 p.m.UWM Student Union Ballroom2200 E Kenwood BlvdMilwaukee\, WI 53211 \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER FOR THE CCEP RECOGNITION CEREMONY\n\n\n\n\nRSVP Deadline Extended to December 12thQuestions? Contact: ccep-rec@uwm.edu \n\n\n\nSchedule and Additional Event InfoCheck-in and a light reception will begin at 5:45 p.m.\, followed by the ceremony at 6:00 p.m. Business casual attire is recommended—caps and gowns are not required. During the ceremony\, graduates will be invited to the stage for recognition and may share a few words if they wish.\n\n\n\nAdditional Honorees and ChordsHonors students\, veterans\, and Beta Phi Mu members will receive an additional cord that can be picked up during the recognition ceremony. Cords will be distributed at check-in. If you are unable to attend the ceremony and would like to pick up your cord\, please email ccep-rec@uwm.edu.\n\n\n\nCCEP Fall Class of 2025 Photo SubmissionAs we prepare to celebrate the Class of 2025\, we invite graduates to share photos that capture their experiences and memories at UWM. Submit your favorite moments through this short survey and help us honor your accomplishments. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease note that this is NOT the formal UWM Commencement Ceremony and physical tickets are NOT required.Information on UWM’s Commencement Ceremony can be found below:\n\n\n\nFall 2025 UWM Commencement Ceremony – Sunday\, December 21\, 2025.UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena: 400 W. Kilbourn Avenue\, Milwaukee\, WI 53203 \n\n\n\nThe ceremony is for all Associate\, Bachelor\, Master\, and Doctoral Candidates. All students who have applied for graduation before the stated deadline will be able to obtain tickets for their guests to attend the UWM Commencement Ceremony at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. For complete details on UWM’s Commencement Ceremony\, please visit: https://uwm.edu/graduation/commencement/fall/ URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/ccep-fall-2025-recognition-ceremony/ LOCATION:UWM Student Union – Ballroom\, 2200 E Kenwood Ave\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/wp-content/uploads/sites/608/2025/10/Fall-2025-CCEP-Recognition-Ceremony.jpg X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T110000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20251110T215844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T210953Z UID:10000713-1765620000-1765623600@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Austria Course - Information Session DESCRIPTION:Attend an information session to learn more about studying in Austria In Summer 2026. The program runs from June 6-20\, 2026\, and awards three undergraduate or graduate credits in social work or criminal justice (297 or 497). \n\n\n\n \n \n Austria Information Session\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n UWM Email(Required)\n \n Register for an Online Information Session\n \n \n Tuesday\, Dec. 30\, 5:00 p.m. URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/austria-course-information-session/2025-12-13/ X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T120000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250909T220426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T222154Z UID:10000676-1765533600-1765540800@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Master of Social Work (MSW) - Information Session DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at UW-Milwaukee. At this session\, you’ll learn about: \n\n\n\n\nThe field placement (internship) requirement and process.\n\n\n\nThe variety of career options for a person with the MSW degree.\n\n\n\nThe MSW program admissions and application process.\n\n\n\nThe MSW curriculum\, full-time/part-time options\, and areas of study offered at UWM. URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/master-of-social-work-msw-information-session-2/2025-12-12/ CATEGORIES:Prospective Students,UWM Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/wp-content/uploads/sites/608/2022/08/MSW-Students-Talking.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Kirby":MAILTO:kirby@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T201500 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250604T165923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T134823Z UID:10000637-1765305900-1765311300@uwm.edu SUMMARY:HELPER Program DESCRIPTION:The HELPER Program exposes students to both an empirical and applied understanding of law enforcement/policing in the United States. Course content includes recorded online lectures and in-class presentations from local\, state\, and federal law enforcement/police executives and professionals. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Session\n\n\n\n\nThe HELPER Program is open to all UWM students. Interested undergraduate students should register for Criminal Justice 592; graduate students\, register for Criminal Justice 970-002. Not a student\, but want to learn more about specific topics? Contact Dr. Hassell for more information. \n\n\n\nIn-class presentations will be held in Merrill Hall room 131. \n\n\n\nDateSpeakerTopicTimeIntroductionTuesday\, Sept. 2\, 2025Introduction: Associate Professor Hassell; FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge HensleInterpersonal and Service-Oriented Nature of Law Enforcement and Policing5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 1Tuesday\, Sept. 9\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Chief NormanEvolution and Role of Police and Law Enforcement in a Democratic Society5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 2Tuesday\, Sept. 16\, 2025Marquette University Police Department Chief Hudson; Safe & Sound Executive Director WhitakerLegitimacy\, Procedural Justice\, and Police-Community Relations5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15Session 3Tuesday\, Sept. 23\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief Walder; Shorewood Police Department Chief WurthPolice Culture\, Hypermasculinity\, Stereotypes\, and Women in Law Enforcement/Policing5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 4Tuesday\, Sept. 30\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Captain Leitzke; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisPolice-Citizen Interactions\, Proactive Activities\, and Implicit Biases5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Oct. 7\, 2025Session 5Tuesday\, Oct. 14\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Office of Community Outreach and Engagement; Training AcademyUse of Force\, De-escalation\, and Situational Awareness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 6Tuesday\, Oct. 21\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department’s Crisis Assessment Response Team (CART) Officers and Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division CART CliniciansCrisis Intervention and Interactions with People with Emotional Disturbances and Mental Illness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 7Tuesday\, Oct. 28\, 2025Oak Creek Police Department Chief Stecker; Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief WaldnerOfficer Wellbeing: Physical\, Emotional\, and Mental Fitness and Health5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 8Tuesday\, Nov. 4\, 2025Dane County Emergency Management Director TubbsDemonstrations and Protests – First Amendment and Expressive Activities5:30 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Nov. 11\, 2025Session 9Tuesday\, Nov. 18\, 2025Milwaukee County District Attorney Kent LovernProsecuting Criminal Cases5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 10Tuesday\, Nov. 25\, 2025WI Drug Enforcement Administration ASAC McGarry; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisInter-Agency Collaborations/Task Forces\, Collaborative Problem-Solving\, and Evidence-Based Crime Control 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 11Tuesday\, Dec. 2\, 2025Milwaukee Fire and Police Commissioner Ruben Burgos (MPD Lt\, ret.)The Role of and Need for Oversight and Accountability5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 12Tuesday\, Dec. 9\, 2025UWM Police Department Chief Switala; Milwaukee Fire and Police CommissionRecruitment Processes\, Eligibility Criteria\, and Sworn and Nonsworn Careers in Policing and Law Enforcement6:45 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Dec. 16\, 2025 URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/helper-program-2/2025-12-09/2/ LOCATION:Merrill Hall\, 2512 E Hartford Ave Room 131\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Career and Leadership Development,Faculty and Staff,Public,Students ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Kimberly Hassell":MAILTO:hassell@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T183000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250604T165923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T134823Z UID:10000636-1765301400-1765305000@uwm.edu SUMMARY:HELPER Program DESCRIPTION:The HELPER Program exposes students to both an empirical and applied understanding of law enforcement/policing in the United States. Course content includes recorded online lectures and in-class presentations from local\, state\, and federal law enforcement/police executives and professionals. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Session\n\n\n\n\nThe HELPER Program is open to all UWM students. Interested undergraduate students should register for Criminal Justice 592; graduate students\, register for Criminal Justice 970-002. Not a student\, but want to learn more about specific topics? Contact Dr. Hassell for more information. \n\n\n\nIn-class presentations will be held in Merrill Hall room 131. \n\n\n\nDateSpeakerTopicTimeIntroductionTuesday\, Sept. 2\, 2025Introduction: Associate Professor Hassell; FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge HensleInterpersonal and Service-Oriented Nature of Law Enforcement and Policing5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 1Tuesday\, Sept. 9\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Chief NormanEvolution and Role of Police and Law Enforcement in a Democratic Society5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 2Tuesday\, Sept. 16\, 2025Marquette University Police Department Chief Hudson; Safe & Sound Executive Director WhitakerLegitimacy\, Procedural Justice\, and Police-Community Relations5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15Session 3Tuesday\, Sept. 23\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief Walder; Shorewood Police Department Chief WurthPolice Culture\, Hypermasculinity\, Stereotypes\, and Women in Law Enforcement/Policing5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 4Tuesday\, Sept. 30\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Captain Leitzke; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisPolice-Citizen Interactions\, Proactive Activities\, and Implicit Biases5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Oct. 7\, 2025Session 5Tuesday\, Oct. 14\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Office of Community Outreach and Engagement; Training AcademyUse of Force\, De-escalation\, and Situational Awareness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 6Tuesday\, Oct. 21\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department’s Crisis Assessment Response Team (CART) Officers and Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division CART CliniciansCrisis Intervention and Interactions with People with Emotional Disturbances and Mental Illness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 7Tuesday\, Oct. 28\, 2025Oak Creek Police Department Chief Stecker; Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief WaldnerOfficer Wellbeing: Physical\, Emotional\, and Mental Fitness and Health5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 8Tuesday\, Nov. 4\, 2025Dane County Emergency Management Director TubbsDemonstrations and Protests – First Amendment and Expressive Activities5:30 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Nov. 11\, 2025Session 9Tuesday\, Nov. 18\, 2025Milwaukee County District Attorney Kent LovernProsecuting Criminal Cases5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 10Tuesday\, Nov. 25\, 2025WI Drug Enforcement Administration ASAC McGarry; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisInter-Agency Collaborations/Task Forces\, Collaborative Problem-Solving\, and Evidence-Based Crime Control 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 11Tuesday\, Dec. 2\, 2025Milwaukee Fire and Police Commissioner Ruben Burgos (MPD Lt\, ret.)The Role of and Need for Oversight and Accountability5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 12Tuesday\, Dec. 9\, 2025UWM Police Department Chief Switala; Milwaukee Fire and Police CommissionRecruitment Processes\, Eligibility Criteria\, and Sworn and Nonsworn Careers in Policing and Law Enforcement6:45 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Dec. 16\, 2025 URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/helper-program-2/2025-12-09/1/ LOCATION:Merrill Hall\, 2512 E Hartford Ave Room 131\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Career and Leadership Development,Faculty and Staff,Public,Students ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Kimberly Hassell":MAILTO:hassell@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T150000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250930T165906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T170144Z UID:10000693-1764842400-1764860400@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Rock Enroll: Fall 2025 DESCRIPTION:CCEP Students! Join us in the Northwest Quadrant-D 3rd-floor student lounge for our bi-annual Rock Enroll event! \n\n\n\nGet a jumpstart on the fall semester with direct enrollment assistance. Advisors will be available to walk you through the enrollment process and help with your upcoming spring schedule. \n\n\n\nThere will be fun activities to complete and a free lunch. Everyone is welcome! \n\n\n\nThursday\, December 4th | 10:00 am – 3:00 pmNWQD – 3rd Floor Student Lounge \n\n\n\nFor questions or comments\, please contact Academic Advisor Maggie Flath. URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/rock-enroll-fall-2025/ X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T180000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20251110T215844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T210953Z UID:10000712-1764781200-1764784800@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Austria Course - Information Session DESCRIPTION:Attend an information session to learn more about studying in Austria In Summer 2026. The program runs from June 6-20\, 2026\, and awards three undergraduate or graduate credits in social work or criminal justice (297 or 497). \n\n\n\n \n \n Austria Information Session\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n UWM Email(Required)\n \n Register for an Online Information Session\n \n \n Tuesday\, Dec. 30\, 5:00 p.m. URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/austria-course-information-session/2025-12-03/ X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T201500 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250604T165923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T134823Z UID:10000635-1764696600-1764706500@uwm.edu SUMMARY:HELPER Program DESCRIPTION:The HELPER Program exposes students to both an empirical and applied understanding of law enforcement/policing in the United States. Course content includes recorded online lectures and in-class presentations from local\, state\, and federal law enforcement/police executives and professionals. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Session\n\n\n\n\nThe HELPER Program is open to all UWM students. Interested undergraduate students should register for Criminal Justice 592; graduate students\, register for Criminal Justice 970-002. Not a student\, but want to learn more about specific topics? Contact Dr. Hassell for more information. \n\n\n\nIn-class presentations will be held in Merrill Hall room 131. \n\n\n\nDateSpeakerTopicTimeIntroductionTuesday\, Sept. 2\, 2025Introduction: Associate Professor Hassell; FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge HensleInterpersonal and Service-Oriented Nature of Law Enforcement and Policing5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 1Tuesday\, Sept. 9\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Chief NormanEvolution and Role of Police and Law Enforcement in a Democratic Society5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 2Tuesday\, Sept. 16\, 2025Marquette University Police Department Chief Hudson; Safe & Sound Executive Director WhitakerLegitimacy\, Procedural Justice\, and Police-Community Relations5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15Session 3Tuesday\, Sept. 23\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief Walder; Shorewood Police Department Chief WurthPolice Culture\, Hypermasculinity\, Stereotypes\, and Women in Law Enforcement/Policing5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 4Tuesday\, Sept. 30\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Captain Leitzke; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisPolice-Citizen Interactions\, Proactive Activities\, and Implicit Biases5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Oct. 7\, 2025Session 5Tuesday\, Oct. 14\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Office of Community Outreach and Engagement; Training AcademyUse of Force\, De-escalation\, and Situational Awareness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 6Tuesday\, Oct. 21\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department’s Crisis Assessment Response Team (CART) Officers and Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division CART CliniciansCrisis Intervention and Interactions with People with Emotional Disturbances and Mental Illness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 7Tuesday\, Oct. 28\, 2025Oak Creek Police Department Chief Stecker; Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief WaldnerOfficer Wellbeing: Physical\, Emotional\, and Mental Fitness and Health5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 8Tuesday\, Nov. 4\, 2025Dane County Emergency Management Director TubbsDemonstrations and Protests – First Amendment and Expressive Activities5:30 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Nov. 11\, 2025Session 9Tuesday\, Nov. 18\, 2025Milwaukee County District Attorney Kent LovernProsecuting Criminal Cases5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 10Tuesday\, Nov. 25\, 2025WI Drug Enforcement Administration ASAC McGarry; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisInter-Agency Collaborations/Task Forces\, Collaborative Problem-Solving\, and Evidence-Based Crime Control 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 11Tuesday\, Dec. 2\, 2025Milwaukee Fire and Police Commissioner Ruben Burgos (MPD Lt\, ret.)The Role of and Need for Oversight and Accountability5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 12Tuesday\, Dec. 9\, 2025UWM Police Department Chief Switala; Milwaukee Fire and Police CommissionRecruitment Processes\, Eligibility Criteria\, and Sworn and Nonsworn Careers in Policing and Law Enforcement6:45 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Dec. 16\, 2025 URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/helper-program-2/2025-12-02/ LOCATION:Merrill Hall\, 2512 E Hartford Ave Room 131\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Career and Leadership Development,Faculty and Staff,Public,Students ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Kimberly Hassell":MAILTO:hassell@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251125T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251125T201500 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250604T165923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T134823Z UID:10000634-1764097200-1764101700@uwm.edu SUMMARY:HELPER Program DESCRIPTION:The HELPER Program exposes students to both an empirical and applied understanding of law enforcement/policing in the United States. Course content includes recorded online lectures and in-class presentations from local\, state\, and federal law enforcement/police executives and professionals. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Session\n\n\n\n\nThe HELPER Program is open to all UWM students. Interested undergraduate students should register for Criminal Justice 592; graduate students\, register for Criminal Justice 970-002. Not a student\, but want to learn more about specific topics? Contact Dr. Hassell for more information. \n\n\n\nIn-class presentations will be held in Merrill Hall room 131. \n\n\n\nDateSpeakerTopicTimeIntroductionTuesday\, Sept. 2\, 2025Introduction: Associate Professor Hassell; FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge HensleInterpersonal and Service-Oriented Nature of Law Enforcement and Policing5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 1Tuesday\, Sept. 9\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Chief NormanEvolution and Role of Police and Law Enforcement in a Democratic Society5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 2Tuesday\, Sept. 16\, 2025Marquette University Police Department Chief Hudson; Safe & Sound Executive Director WhitakerLegitimacy\, Procedural Justice\, and Police-Community Relations5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15Session 3Tuesday\, Sept. 23\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief Walder; Shorewood Police Department Chief WurthPolice Culture\, Hypermasculinity\, Stereotypes\, and Women in Law Enforcement/Policing5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 4Tuesday\, Sept. 30\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Captain Leitzke; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisPolice-Citizen Interactions\, Proactive Activities\, and Implicit Biases5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Oct. 7\, 2025Session 5Tuesday\, Oct. 14\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Office of Community Outreach and Engagement; Training AcademyUse of Force\, De-escalation\, and Situational Awareness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 6Tuesday\, Oct. 21\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department’s Crisis Assessment Response Team (CART) Officers and Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division CART CliniciansCrisis Intervention and Interactions with People with Emotional Disturbances and Mental Illness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 7Tuesday\, Oct. 28\, 2025Oak Creek Police Department Chief Stecker; Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief WaldnerOfficer Wellbeing: Physical\, Emotional\, and Mental Fitness and Health5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 8Tuesday\, Nov. 4\, 2025Dane County Emergency Management Director TubbsDemonstrations and Protests – First Amendment and Expressive Activities5:30 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Nov. 11\, 2025Session 9Tuesday\, Nov. 18\, 2025Milwaukee County District Attorney Kent LovernProsecuting Criminal Cases5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 10Tuesday\, Nov. 25\, 2025WI Drug Enforcement Administration ASAC McGarry; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisInter-Agency Collaborations/Task Forces\, Collaborative Problem-Solving\, and Evidence-Based Crime Control 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 11Tuesday\, Dec. 2\, 2025Milwaukee Fire and Police Commissioner Ruben Burgos (MPD Lt\, ret.)The Role of and Need for Oversight and Accountability5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 12Tuesday\, Dec. 9\, 2025UWM Police Department Chief Switala; Milwaukee Fire and Police CommissionRecruitment Processes\, Eligibility Criteria\, and Sworn and Nonsworn Careers in Policing and Law Enforcement6:45 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Dec. 16\, 2025 URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/helper-program-2/2025-11-25/2/ LOCATION:Merrill Hall\, 2512 E Hartford Ave Room 131\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Career and Leadership Development,Faculty and Staff,Public,Students ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Kimberly Hassell":MAILTO:hassell@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251125T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251125T201500 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250604T165923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T134823Z UID:10000633-1764091800-1764101700@uwm.edu SUMMARY:HELPER Program DESCRIPTION:The HELPER Program exposes students to both an empirical and applied understanding of law enforcement/policing in the United States. Course content includes recorded online lectures and in-class presentations from local\, state\, and federal law enforcement/police executives and professionals. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Session\n\n\n\n\nThe HELPER Program is open to all UWM students. Interested undergraduate students should register for Criminal Justice 592; graduate students\, register for Criminal Justice 970-002. Not a student\, but want to learn more about specific topics? Contact Dr. Hassell for more information. \n\n\n\nIn-class presentations will be held in Merrill Hall room 131. \n\n\n\nDateSpeakerTopicTimeIntroductionTuesday\, Sept. 2\, 2025Introduction: Associate Professor Hassell; FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge HensleInterpersonal and Service-Oriented Nature of Law Enforcement and Policing5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 1Tuesday\, Sept. 9\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Chief NormanEvolution and Role of Police and Law Enforcement in a Democratic Society5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 2Tuesday\, Sept. 16\, 2025Marquette University Police Department Chief Hudson; Safe & Sound Executive Director WhitakerLegitimacy\, Procedural Justice\, and Police-Community Relations5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15Session 3Tuesday\, Sept. 23\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief Walder; Shorewood Police Department Chief WurthPolice Culture\, Hypermasculinity\, Stereotypes\, and Women in Law Enforcement/Policing5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 4Tuesday\, Sept. 30\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Captain Leitzke; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisPolice-Citizen Interactions\, Proactive Activities\, and Implicit Biases5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Oct. 7\, 2025Session 5Tuesday\, Oct. 14\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Office of Community Outreach and Engagement; Training AcademyUse of Force\, De-escalation\, and Situational Awareness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 6Tuesday\, Oct. 21\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department’s Crisis Assessment Response Team (CART) Officers and Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division CART CliniciansCrisis Intervention and Interactions with People with Emotional Disturbances and Mental Illness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 7Tuesday\, Oct. 28\, 2025Oak Creek Police Department Chief Stecker; Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief WaldnerOfficer Wellbeing: Physical\, Emotional\, and Mental Fitness and Health5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 8Tuesday\, Nov. 4\, 2025Dane County Emergency Management Director TubbsDemonstrations and Protests – First Amendment and Expressive Activities5:30 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Nov. 11\, 2025Session 9Tuesday\, Nov. 18\, 2025Milwaukee County District Attorney Kent LovernProsecuting Criminal Cases5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 10Tuesday\, Nov. 25\, 2025WI Drug Enforcement Administration ASAC McGarry; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisInter-Agency Collaborations/Task Forces\, Collaborative Problem-Solving\, and Evidence-Based Crime Control 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 11Tuesday\, Dec. 2\, 2025Milwaukee Fire and Police Commissioner Ruben Burgos (MPD Lt\, ret.)The Role of and Need for Oversight and Accountability5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 12Tuesday\, Dec. 9\, 2025UWM Police Department Chief Switala; Milwaukee Fire and Police CommissionRecruitment Processes\, Eligibility Criteria\, and Sworn and Nonsworn Careers in Policing and Law Enforcement6:45 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Dec. 16\, 2025 URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/helper-program-2/2025-11-25/3/ LOCATION:Merrill Hall\, 2512 E Hartford Ave Room 131\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Career and Leadership Development,Faculty and Staff,Public,Students ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Kimberly Hassell":MAILTO:hassell@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251124T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251124T130000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20251110T215844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T210953Z UID:10000711-1763985600-1763989200@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Austria Course - Information Session DESCRIPTION:Attend an information session to learn more about studying in Austria In Summer 2026. The program runs from June 6-20\, 2026\, and awards three undergraduate or graduate credits in social work or criminal justice (297 or 497). \n\n\n\n \n \n Austria Information Session\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n UWM Email(Required)\n \n Register for an Online Information Session\n \n \n Tuesday\, Dec. 30\, 5:00 p.m. URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/austria-course-information-session/2025-11-24/ X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T180000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20251110T215844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T210953Z UID:10000710-1763658000-1763661600@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Austria Course - Information Session DESCRIPTION:Attend an information session to learn more about studying in Austria In Summer 2026. The program runs from June 6-20\, 2026\, and awards three undergraduate or graduate credits in social work or criminal justice (297 or 497). \n\n\n\n \n \n Austria Information Session\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n UWM Email(Required)\n \n Register for an Online Information Session\n \n \n Tuesday\, Dec. 30\, 5:00 p.m. URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/austria-course-information-session/2025-11-20/ X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T190000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250909T220426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T222154Z UID:10000675-1763571600-1763578800@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Master of Social Work (MSW) - Information Session DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at UW-Milwaukee. At this session\, you’ll learn about: \n\n\n\n\nThe field placement (internship) requirement and process.\n\n\n\nThe variety of career options for a person with the MSW degree.\n\n\n\nThe MSW program admissions and application process.\n\n\n\nThe MSW curriculum\, full-time/part-time options\, and areas of study offered at UWM. URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/master-of-social-work-msw-information-session-2/2025-11-19/ CATEGORIES:Prospective Students,UWM Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/wp-content/uploads/sites/608/2022/08/MSW-Students-Talking.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Kirby":MAILTO:kirby@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T201500 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250604T165923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T134823Z UID:10000632-1763487000-1763496900@uwm.edu SUMMARY:HELPER Program DESCRIPTION:The HELPER Program exposes students to both an empirical and applied understanding of law enforcement/policing in the United States. Course content includes recorded online lectures and in-class presentations from local\, state\, and federal law enforcement/police executives and professionals. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Session\n\n\n\n\nThe HELPER Program is open to all UWM students. Interested undergraduate students should register for Criminal Justice 592; graduate students\, register for Criminal Justice 970-002. Not a student\, but want to learn more about specific topics? Contact Dr. Hassell for more information. \n\n\n\nIn-class presentations will be held in Merrill Hall room 131. \n\n\n\nDateSpeakerTopicTimeIntroductionTuesday\, Sept. 2\, 2025Introduction: Associate Professor Hassell; FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge HensleInterpersonal and Service-Oriented Nature of Law Enforcement and Policing5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 1Tuesday\, Sept. 9\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Chief NormanEvolution and Role of Police and Law Enforcement in a Democratic Society5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 2Tuesday\, Sept. 16\, 2025Marquette University Police Department Chief Hudson; Safe & Sound Executive Director WhitakerLegitimacy\, Procedural Justice\, and Police-Community Relations5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15Session 3Tuesday\, Sept. 23\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief Walder; Shorewood Police Department Chief WurthPolice Culture\, Hypermasculinity\, Stereotypes\, and Women in Law Enforcement/Policing5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 4Tuesday\, Sept. 30\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Captain Leitzke; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisPolice-Citizen Interactions\, Proactive Activities\, and Implicit Biases5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Oct. 7\, 2025Session 5Tuesday\, Oct. 14\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Office of Community Outreach and Engagement; Training AcademyUse of Force\, De-escalation\, and Situational Awareness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 6Tuesday\, Oct. 21\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department’s Crisis Assessment Response Team (CART) Officers and Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division CART CliniciansCrisis Intervention and Interactions with People with Emotional Disturbances and Mental Illness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 7Tuesday\, Oct. 28\, 2025Oak Creek Police Department Chief Stecker; Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief WaldnerOfficer Wellbeing: Physical\, Emotional\, and Mental Fitness and Health5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 8Tuesday\, Nov. 4\, 2025Dane County Emergency Management Director TubbsDemonstrations and Protests – First Amendment and Expressive Activities5:30 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Nov. 11\, 2025Session 9Tuesday\, Nov. 18\, 2025Milwaukee County District Attorney Kent LovernProsecuting Criminal Cases5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 10Tuesday\, Nov. 25\, 2025WI Drug Enforcement Administration ASAC McGarry; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisInter-Agency Collaborations/Task Forces\, Collaborative Problem-Solving\, and Evidence-Based Crime Control 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 11Tuesday\, Dec. 2\, 2025Milwaukee Fire and Police Commissioner Ruben Burgos (MPD Lt\, ret.)The Role of and Need for Oversight and Accountability5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 12Tuesday\, Dec. 9\, 2025UWM Police Department Chief Switala; Milwaukee Fire and Police CommissionRecruitment Processes\, Eligibility Criteria\, and Sworn and Nonsworn Careers in Policing and Law Enforcement6:45 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Dec. 16\, 2025 URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/helper-program-2/2025-11-18/ LOCATION:Merrill Hall\, 2512 E Hartford Ave Room 131\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Career and Leadership Development,Faculty and Staff,Public,Students ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Kimberly Hassell":MAILTO:hassell@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T130000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20251022T165348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T165349Z UID:10000697-1763031600-1763038800@uwm.edu SUMMARY:World Kindness Day DESCRIPTION:Do something nice\, grab some snacks\, and feel good. It’s World Kindness Day!  \n\n\n\nJoin us for a day of kindness\, community\, and celebrating the spirit of Mr. Rodgers. Wear your favorite sweater or cardigan and swing by for fun activities such as rock painting\, friendship pins\, and more! \n\n\n\nChannel your inner Mr. Rogers and come be our neighbor — kindness never goes out of style. URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/world-kindness-day/ LOCATION:Northwest Quadrant Building D 3rd Floor\, 2025 E Newport Ave\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211\, United States X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T183000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250821T190116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T165642Z UID:10000662-1762968600-1762972200@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Information Session - Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice & Criminology and Social Work DESCRIPTION:Attend a virtual information session and get your questions answered about the master’s degree in criminal justice & criminology and social work at UW-Milwaukee. \n\n\n\n \n \n MSW / MSCJC Information Sessions\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email* URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/information-session-master-of-social-work-and-criminal-justice-criminology/ X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T170000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20251030T154610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T155133Z UID:10000702-1762873200-1762880400@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Criminal Justice Student Association - Event DESCRIPTION:Join the Criminal Justice Student Association on Tuesday\, Nov. 11\, for a fascinating and important presentation from two local detectives. Oak Creek Police Department Detectives Gary Schneider and Ashley Chapman will discuss human trafficking in the greater Milwaukee area. They’ll also talk about their career paths in law enforcement. URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/criminal-justice-student-association-event-2/ LOCATION:Enderis Hall Room 110\, 2400 E. Hartford Ave.\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53201\, United States X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T130000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20251021T171102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T172617Z UID:10000695-1762515000-1762520400@uwm.edu SUMMARY:YOSUT III Interprofessional Training DESCRIPTION:YOSUT III Interprofessional Training \n\n\n\nBehavioral Health Integration in Primary Health and Community Care Settings\n\n\n\nAttend an upcoming virtual training that explores models of behavioral health integration. Designed for clinicians and community workers interested in strengthening collaboration and advancing integrated care\, participants will discover: \n\n\n\n\nModels that combine mental health and substance use care with primary health or community care.\n\n\n\nHow receiving support within a single\, connected system can benefit individuals’ physical and emotional well-being.\n\n\n\nPractical strategies for developing an effective and sustainable behavioral health integration model that enhances patient/client and community outcomes.\n\n\n\n\nThis interactive\, professional workshop will also address strategic implementation and sustainability of such models\, as well as evidence-based outcomes. \n\n\n\nJoin us to deepen your knowledge and share your insights! \n\n\n\nParticipants will receive 1.5 CEHs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/yosut-iii-interprofessional-training/ LOCATION:Online ORGANIZER;CN="Sofia Jonas":MAILTO:jonass@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T163000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20251030T172526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T172701Z UID:10000703-1762504200-1762533000@uwm.edu SUMMARY:UWM Preview Day – Nov 7 DESCRIPTION:Preview what’s possible by going beyond the brochure. Whether you’re curious about research\, hands-on learning\, or the spaces where big ideas come to life\, you’ll shape the day around what matters to you. \n\n\n\nJoin us on campus for UWM Preview Days to experience what it’s like to be a Panther. You’ll meet future classmates\, connect with professors\, and get a true sense of the possibilities waiting for you here. \n\n\n\nAs part of your visit\, you can dive deeper into the College of Community Engagement & Professions. Our programs are built for students who want to make an impact—in schools\, communities\, and the world. You’ll learn about areas such as: \n\n\n\n\nEducation: Teacher preparation at all grade levels\, ESL education\, American Sign Language\, and community education.\n\n\n\nSocial Welfare: Criminal justice and criminology\, social work\, and forensic science.\n\n\n\nInformation Studies: Information science and technology\, cybersecurity\, and artificial intelligence.\n\n\n\n\nPreview Days are your chance to explore the programs and careers that truly make a difference. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Preview Day: Nov. 7\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\nFor more information visit: https://uwm.edu/undergrad-admission/visit/preview-days/  URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/uwm-preview-day-nov-7/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/wp-content/uploads/sites/608/2025/10/PREVIEW-DAY.jpg X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T190000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20251104T161133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T161134Z UID:10000704-1762448400-1762455600@uwm.edu SUMMARY:UWM Graduate School – Open House DESCRIPTION:Learn more about master’s degree programs at the UWM Graduate School Open House. Representatives from the Helen Bader School of Social Welfare will be available to answer your questions. URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/uwm-graduate-school-open-house-2/ LOCATION:UW-Milwaukee Student Union Wisconsin Room\, 2200 E Kenwood Blvd\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211\, United States X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251104T201500 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250604T165923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T134823Z UID:10000631-1762277400-1762287300@uwm.edu SUMMARY:HELPER Program DESCRIPTION:The HELPER Program exposes students to both an empirical and applied understanding of law enforcement/policing in the United States. Course content includes recorded online lectures and in-class presentations from local\, state\, and federal law enforcement/police executives and professionals. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Session\n\n\n\n\nThe HELPER Program is open to all UWM students. Interested undergraduate students should register for Criminal Justice 592; graduate students\, register for Criminal Justice 970-002. Not a student\, but want to learn more about specific topics? Contact Dr. Hassell for more information. \n\n\n\nIn-class presentations will be held in Merrill Hall room 131. \n\n\n\nDateSpeakerTopicTimeIntroductionTuesday\, Sept. 2\, 2025Introduction: Associate Professor Hassell; FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge HensleInterpersonal and Service-Oriented Nature of Law Enforcement and Policing5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 1Tuesday\, Sept. 9\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Chief NormanEvolution and Role of Police and Law Enforcement in a Democratic Society5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 2Tuesday\, Sept. 16\, 2025Marquette University Police Department Chief Hudson; Safe & Sound Executive Director WhitakerLegitimacy\, Procedural Justice\, and Police-Community Relations5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15Session 3Tuesday\, Sept. 23\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief Walder; Shorewood Police Department Chief WurthPolice Culture\, Hypermasculinity\, Stereotypes\, and Women in Law Enforcement/Policing5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 4Tuesday\, Sept. 30\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Captain Leitzke; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisPolice-Citizen Interactions\, Proactive Activities\, and Implicit Biases5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Oct. 7\, 2025Session 5Tuesday\, Oct. 14\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Office of Community Outreach and Engagement; Training AcademyUse of Force\, De-escalation\, and Situational Awareness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 6Tuesday\, Oct. 21\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department’s Crisis Assessment Response Team (CART) Officers and Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division CART CliniciansCrisis Intervention and Interactions with People with Emotional Disturbances and Mental Illness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 7Tuesday\, Oct. 28\, 2025Oak Creek Police Department Chief Stecker; Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief WaldnerOfficer Wellbeing: Physical\, Emotional\, and Mental Fitness and Health5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 8Tuesday\, Nov. 4\, 2025Dane County Emergency Management Director TubbsDemonstrations and Protests – First Amendment and Expressive Activities5:30 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Nov. 11\, 2025Session 9Tuesday\, Nov. 18\, 2025Milwaukee County District Attorney Kent LovernProsecuting Criminal Cases5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 10Tuesday\, Nov. 25\, 2025WI Drug Enforcement Administration ASAC McGarry; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisInter-Agency Collaborations/Task Forces\, Collaborative Problem-Solving\, and Evidence-Based Crime Control 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 11Tuesday\, Dec. 2\, 2025Milwaukee Fire and Police Commissioner Ruben Burgos (MPD Lt\, ret.)The Role of and Need for Oversight and Accountability5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 12Tuesday\, Dec. 9\, 2025UWM Police Department Chief Switala; Milwaukee Fire and Police CommissionRecruitment Processes\, Eligibility Criteria\, and Sworn and Nonsworn Careers in Policing and Law Enforcement6:45 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Dec. 16\, 2025 URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/helper-program-2/2025-11-04/ LOCATION:Merrill Hall\, 2512 E Hartford Ave Room 131\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Career and Leadership Development,Faculty and Staff,Public,Students ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Kimberly Hassell":MAILTO:hassell@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T020000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T023000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20251016T194049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T194427Z UID:10000694-1761703200-1761705000@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Well-Being Wednesday: Financial Wellness Workshop DESCRIPTION:You are invited to attend a Financial Wellness Workshop where you will learn how to use the free Money Path app to budget\, understand and manage loans\, and plan for your future.Laptops and/or tablets are recommended when using the Money Path app.Registration preferred\, but walk-ins welcome! \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER TODAY URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/well-being-wednesday-financial-wellness/ LOCATION:Northwest Quadrant Building D 3rd Floor\, 2025 E Newport Ave\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211\, United States X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T201500 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250604T165923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T134823Z UID:10000630-1761678900-1761682500@uwm.edu SUMMARY:HELPER Program DESCRIPTION:The HELPER Program exposes students to both an empirical and applied understanding of law enforcement/policing in the United States. Course content includes recorded online lectures and in-class presentations from local\, state\, and federal law enforcement/police executives and professionals. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Session\n\n\n\n\nThe HELPER Program is open to all UWM students. Interested undergraduate students should register for Criminal Justice 592; graduate students\, register for Criminal Justice 970-002. Not a student\, but want to learn more about specific topics? Contact Dr. Hassell for more information. \n\n\n\nIn-class presentations will be held in Merrill Hall room 131. \n\n\n\nDateSpeakerTopicTimeIntroductionTuesday\, Sept. 2\, 2025Introduction: Associate Professor Hassell; FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge HensleInterpersonal and Service-Oriented Nature of Law Enforcement and Policing5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 1Tuesday\, Sept. 9\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Chief NormanEvolution and Role of Police and Law Enforcement in a Democratic Society5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 2Tuesday\, Sept. 16\, 2025Marquette University Police Department Chief Hudson; Safe & Sound Executive Director WhitakerLegitimacy\, Procedural Justice\, and Police-Community Relations5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15Session 3Tuesday\, Sept. 23\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief Walder; Shorewood Police Department Chief WurthPolice Culture\, Hypermasculinity\, Stereotypes\, and Women in Law Enforcement/Policing5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 4Tuesday\, Sept. 30\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Captain Leitzke; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisPolice-Citizen Interactions\, Proactive Activities\, and Implicit Biases5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Oct. 7\, 2025Session 5Tuesday\, Oct. 14\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Office of Community Outreach and Engagement; Training AcademyUse of Force\, De-escalation\, and Situational Awareness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 6Tuesday\, Oct. 21\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department’s Crisis Assessment Response Team (CART) Officers and Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division CART CliniciansCrisis Intervention and Interactions with People with Emotional Disturbances and Mental Illness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 7Tuesday\, Oct. 28\, 2025Oak Creek Police Department Chief Stecker; Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief WaldnerOfficer Wellbeing: Physical\, Emotional\, and Mental Fitness and Health5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 8Tuesday\, Nov. 4\, 2025Dane County Emergency Management Director TubbsDemonstrations and Protests – First Amendment and Expressive Activities5:30 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Nov. 11\, 2025Session 9Tuesday\, Nov. 18\, 2025Milwaukee County District Attorney Kent LovernProsecuting Criminal Cases5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 10Tuesday\, Nov. 25\, 2025WI Drug Enforcement Administration ASAC McGarry; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisInter-Agency Collaborations/Task Forces\, Collaborative Problem-Solving\, and Evidence-Based Crime Control 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 11Tuesday\, Dec. 2\, 2025Milwaukee Fire and Police Commissioner Ruben Burgos (MPD Lt\, ret.)The Role of and Need for Oversight and Accountability5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 12Tuesday\, Dec. 9\, 2025UWM Police Department Chief Switala; Milwaukee Fire and Police CommissionRecruitment Processes\, Eligibility Criteria\, and Sworn and Nonsworn Careers in Policing and Law Enforcement6:45 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Dec. 16\, 2025 URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/helper-program-2/2025-10-28/2/ LOCATION:Merrill Hall\, 2512 E Hartford Ave Room 131\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Career and Leadership Development,Faculty and Staff,Public,Students ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Kimberly Hassell":MAILTO:hassell@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T190000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250604T165923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T134823Z UID:10000629-1761672600-1761678000@uwm.edu SUMMARY:HELPER Program DESCRIPTION:The HELPER Program exposes students to both an empirical and applied understanding of law enforcement/policing in the United States. Course content includes recorded online lectures and in-class presentations from local\, state\, and federal law enforcement/police executives and professionals. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Session\n\n\n\n\nThe HELPER Program is open to all UWM students. Interested undergraduate students should register for Criminal Justice 592; graduate students\, register for Criminal Justice 970-002. Not a student\, but want to learn more about specific topics? Contact Dr. Hassell for more information. \n\n\n\nIn-class presentations will be held in Merrill Hall room 131. \n\n\n\nDateSpeakerTopicTimeIntroductionTuesday\, Sept. 2\, 2025Introduction: Associate Professor Hassell; FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge HensleInterpersonal and Service-Oriented Nature of Law Enforcement and Policing5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 1Tuesday\, Sept. 9\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Chief NormanEvolution and Role of Police and Law Enforcement in a Democratic Society5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 2Tuesday\, Sept. 16\, 2025Marquette University Police Department Chief Hudson; Safe & Sound Executive Director WhitakerLegitimacy\, Procedural Justice\, and Police-Community Relations5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15Session 3Tuesday\, Sept. 23\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief Walder; Shorewood Police Department Chief WurthPolice Culture\, Hypermasculinity\, Stereotypes\, and Women in Law Enforcement/Policing5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 4Tuesday\, Sept. 30\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Captain Leitzke; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisPolice-Citizen Interactions\, Proactive Activities\, and Implicit Biases5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Oct. 7\, 2025Session 5Tuesday\, Oct. 14\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Office of Community Outreach and Engagement; Training AcademyUse of Force\, De-escalation\, and Situational Awareness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 6Tuesday\, Oct. 21\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department’s Crisis Assessment Response Team (CART) Officers and Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division CART CliniciansCrisis Intervention and Interactions with People with Emotional Disturbances and Mental Illness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 7Tuesday\, Oct. 28\, 2025Oak Creek Police Department Chief Stecker; Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief WaldnerOfficer Wellbeing: Physical\, Emotional\, and Mental Fitness and Health5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 8Tuesday\, Nov. 4\, 2025Dane County Emergency Management Director TubbsDemonstrations and Protests – First Amendment and Expressive Activities5:30 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Nov. 11\, 2025Session 9Tuesday\, Nov. 18\, 2025Milwaukee County District Attorney Kent LovernProsecuting Criminal Cases5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 10Tuesday\, Nov. 25\, 2025WI Drug Enforcement Administration ASAC McGarry; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisInter-Agency Collaborations/Task Forces\, Collaborative Problem-Solving\, and Evidence-Based Crime Control 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 11Tuesday\, Dec. 2\, 2025Milwaukee Fire and Police Commissioner Ruben Burgos (MPD Lt\, ret.)The Role of and Need for Oversight and Accountability5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 12Tuesday\, Dec. 9\, 2025UWM Police Department Chief Switala; Milwaukee Fire and Police CommissionRecruitment Processes\, Eligibility Criteria\, and Sworn and Nonsworn Careers in Policing and Law Enforcement6:45 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Dec. 16\, 2025 URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/helper-program-2/2025-10-28/1/ LOCATION:Merrill Hall\, 2512 E Hartford Ave Room 131\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Career and Leadership Development,Faculty and Staff,Public,Students ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Kimberly Hassell":MAILTO:hassell@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T150000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250917T172414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T195907Z UID:10000680-1761656400-1761663600@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Virtual Open House - Helen Bader Office of Applied Gerontology DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to attend the Helen Bader Office of Applied Gerontology Fall 2025 Virtual Open House. This two-part online event features information on the office’s programs and scholarships\, as well as a special presentation about the Age-Friendly Milwaukee County Initiative. \n\n\n\nLearn about: \n\n\n\n\nHow the Age-Friendly Milwaukee County Initiative is making the community happier and healthier for residents of all ages\, but especially older adults. \n\n\n\nWhat undergraduate and graduate academic programs the Office of Applied Gerontology offers to engage students in gerontology education.  \n\n\n\nWhat undergraduate and graduate scholarship opportunities are available to support students’ gerontology education and work with older adults.\n\n\n\nHow to get involved with the Student Gerontology Association at UWM\, which is on a mission to increase students’ knowledge of aging. \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Office of Applied Gerontology Fall 2025 Virtual Open House\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n I am a:(Required)\n \n \n UWM Student\n \n \n \n UWM Faculty/Staff\n \n \n \n UWM Alum\n \n \n \n High School Student\n \n \n \n Community Member\n \n \n \n Social Work Professional\n \n \n \n Other\n I would like to receive a certificate for one Continuing Education hour.(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n I heard about this event through:(Required)\n \n \n Social Media\n \n \n \n Email\n \n \n \n The Office of Applied Gerontology Website\n \n \n \n Word of Mouth\n \n \n \n My Teacher/School\n \n \n \n My Employer\n \n \n \n Other\n Please add me to the Office of Applied Gerontology email list.\n \n Yes URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/open-house-helen-bader-office-of-applied-gerontology/ X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T190000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250909T220426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T222154Z UID:10000674-1761152400-1761159600@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Master of Social Work (MSW) - Information Session DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at UW-Milwaukee. At this session\, you’ll learn about: \n\n\n\n\nThe field placement (internship) requirement and process.\n\n\n\nThe variety of career options for a person with the MSW degree.\n\n\n\nThe MSW program admissions and application process.\n\n\n\nThe MSW curriculum\, full-time/part-time options\, and areas of study offered at UWM. URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/master-of-social-work-msw-information-session-2/2025-10-22/ CATEGORIES:Prospective Students,UWM Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/wp-content/uploads/sites/608/2022/08/MSW-Students-Talking.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Kirby":MAILTO:kirby@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T201500 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250604T165923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T134823Z UID:10000628-1761067800-1761077700@uwm.edu SUMMARY:HELPER Program DESCRIPTION:The HELPER Program exposes students to both an empirical and applied understanding of law enforcement/policing in the United States. Course content includes recorded online lectures and in-class presentations from local\, state\, and federal law enforcement/police executives and professionals. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Session\n\n\n\n\nThe HELPER Program is open to all UWM students. Interested undergraduate students should register for Criminal Justice 592; graduate students\, register for Criminal Justice 970-002. Not a student\, but want to learn more about specific topics? Contact Dr. Hassell for more information. \n\n\n\nIn-class presentations will be held in Merrill Hall room 131. \n\n\n\nDateSpeakerTopicTimeIntroductionTuesday\, Sept. 2\, 2025Introduction: Associate Professor Hassell; FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge HensleInterpersonal and Service-Oriented Nature of Law Enforcement and Policing5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 1Tuesday\, Sept. 9\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Chief NormanEvolution and Role of Police and Law Enforcement in a Democratic Society5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 2Tuesday\, Sept. 16\, 2025Marquette University Police Department Chief Hudson; Safe & Sound Executive Director WhitakerLegitimacy\, Procedural Justice\, and Police-Community Relations5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15Session 3Tuesday\, Sept. 23\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief Walder; Shorewood Police Department Chief WurthPolice Culture\, Hypermasculinity\, Stereotypes\, and Women in Law Enforcement/Policing5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 4Tuesday\, Sept. 30\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Captain Leitzke; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisPolice-Citizen Interactions\, Proactive Activities\, and Implicit Biases5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Oct. 7\, 2025Session 5Tuesday\, Oct. 14\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Office of Community Outreach and Engagement; Training AcademyUse of Force\, De-escalation\, and Situational Awareness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 6Tuesday\, Oct. 21\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department’s Crisis Assessment Response Team (CART) Officers and Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division CART CliniciansCrisis Intervention and Interactions with People with Emotional Disturbances and Mental Illness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 7Tuesday\, Oct. 28\, 2025Oak Creek Police Department Chief Stecker; Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief WaldnerOfficer Wellbeing: Physical\, Emotional\, and Mental Fitness and Health5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 8Tuesday\, Nov. 4\, 2025Dane County Emergency Management Director TubbsDemonstrations and Protests – First Amendment and Expressive Activities5:30 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Nov. 11\, 2025Session 9Tuesday\, Nov. 18\, 2025Milwaukee County District Attorney Kent LovernProsecuting Criminal Cases5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 10Tuesday\, Nov. 25\, 2025WI Drug Enforcement Administration ASAC McGarry; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisInter-Agency Collaborations/Task Forces\, Collaborative Problem-Solving\, and Evidence-Based Crime Control 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 11Tuesday\, Dec. 2\, 2025Milwaukee Fire and Police Commissioner Ruben Burgos (MPD Lt\, ret.)The Role of and Need for Oversight and Accountability5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 12Tuesday\, Dec. 9\, 2025UWM Police Department Chief Switala; Milwaukee Fire and Police CommissionRecruitment Processes\, Eligibility Criteria\, and Sworn and Nonsworn Careers in Policing and Law Enforcement6:45 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Dec. 16\, 2025 URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/helper-program-2/2025-10-21/ LOCATION:Merrill Hall\, 2512 E Hartford Ave Room 131\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Career and Leadership Development,Faculty and Staff,Public,Students ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Kimberly Hassell":MAILTO:hassell@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T201500 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250604T165923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T134823Z UID:10000627-1760463000-1760472900@uwm.edu SUMMARY:HELPER Program DESCRIPTION:The HELPER Program exposes students to both an empirical and applied understanding of law enforcement/policing in the United States. Course content includes recorded online lectures and in-class presentations from local\, state\, and federal law enforcement/police executives and professionals. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Session\n\n\n\n\nThe HELPER Program is open to all UWM students. Interested undergraduate students should register for Criminal Justice 592; graduate students\, register for Criminal Justice 970-002. Not a student\, but want to learn more about specific topics? Contact Dr. Hassell for more information. \n\n\n\nIn-class presentations will be held in Merrill Hall room 131. \n\n\n\nDateSpeakerTopicTimeIntroductionTuesday\, Sept. 2\, 2025Introduction: Associate Professor Hassell; FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge HensleInterpersonal and Service-Oriented Nature of Law Enforcement and Policing5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 1Tuesday\, Sept. 9\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Chief NormanEvolution and Role of Police and Law Enforcement in a Democratic Society5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 2Tuesday\, Sept. 16\, 2025Marquette University Police Department Chief Hudson; Safe & Sound Executive Director WhitakerLegitimacy\, Procedural Justice\, and Police-Community Relations5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15Session 3Tuesday\, Sept. 23\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief Walder; Shorewood Police Department Chief WurthPolice Culture\, Hypermasculinity\, Stereotypes\, and Women in Law Enforcement/Policing5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 4Tuesday\, Sept. 30\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Captain Leitzke; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisPolice-Citizen Interactions\, Proactive Activities\, and Implicit Biases5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Oct. 7\, 2025Session 5Tuesday\, Oct. 14\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Office of Community Outreach and Engagement; Training AcademyUse of Force\, De-escalation\, and Situational Awareness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 6Tuesday\, Oct. 21\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department’s Crisis Assessment Response Team (CART) Officers and Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division CART CliniciansCrisis Intervention and Interactions with People with Emotional Disturbances and Mental Illness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 7Tuesday\, Oct. 28\, 2025Oak Creek Police Department Chief Stecker; Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief WaldnerOfficer Wellbeing: Physical\, Emotional\, and Mental Fitness and Health5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 8Tuesday\, Nov. 4\, 2025Dane County Emergency Management Director TubbsDemonstrations and Protests – First Amendment and Expressive Activities5:30 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Nov. 11\, 2025Session 9Tuesday\, Nov. 18\, 2025Milwaukee County District Attorney Kent LovernProsecuting Criminal Cases5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 10Tuesday\, Nov. 25\, 2025WI Drug Enforcement Administration ASAC McGarry; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisInter-Agency Collaborations/Task Forces\, Collaborative Problem-Solving\, and Evidence-Based Crime Control 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 11Tuesday\, Dec. 2\, 2025Milwaukee Fire and Police Commissioner Ruben Burgos (MPD Lt\, ret.)The Role of and Need for Oversight and Accountability5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 12Tuesday\, Dec. 9\, 2025UWM Police Department Chief Switala; Milwaukee Fire and Police CommissionRecruitment Processes\, Eligibility Criteria\, and Sworn and Nonsworn Careers in Policing and Law Enforcement6:45 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Dec. 16\, 2025 URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/helper-program-2/2025-10-14/ LOCATION:Merrill Hall\, 2512 E Hartford Ave Room 131\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Career and Leadership Development,Faculty and Staff,Public,Students ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Kimberly Hassell":MAILTO:hassell@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251013T160000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250818T200114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T215411Z UID:10000661-1760344200-1760371200@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Southeastern Wisconsin Caregiving Symposium: Supporting Children\, Youth & Young Adults as Caregivers DESCRIPTION:Join colleagues across health care and community practice – learning about the experiences of young carers and their families\, and how best to integrate them into your practice\, care and services. Also\, hear from experts around caregiving advocacy\, laws and policies affecting family caregivers. The event is also geared for professionals at government aging units\, human service programs\, K-12 schools\, higher education institutions\, and human service organizations.The day will include a keynote presentation\, panel discussions\, table-top conversations\, a demonstration of a young carers training program\, YCare\, and a special showing of “Luki & the Lights\,” a film that sensitively explores the journey of an individual’s experience with a neuromuscular disease\, helping children and youth process illness.  \n\n\n\nYou will leave with increased understanding of the scope of need and gain practical tools that can be applied in your practice. \n\n\n\nRegister by Monday\, Sept. 29\, 2025. \n\n\n\nKeynote Presenter: Melinda S. Kavanaugh\, PhD\, LCSWProfessor\, Social WorkUW-Milwaukee\, Helen Bader School of Social Welfare \n\n\n\nKeynote Title: Hidden Caregivers in the U.S: Building Supports for Children\, Youth and Young AdultsAny questions contact Mary Heller\, mheller@uwm.edu URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/southeastern-wisconsin-caregiving-symposium-supporting-children-youth-young-adults-as-caregivers/ LOCATION:UW-Milwaukee Student Union Ballroom\, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211\, United States CATEGORIES:Faculty and Staff,Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,Public ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/wp-content/uploads/sites/608/2025/08/SoutheasternWisconsinCaregivingSymposium-.jpg X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T183000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250815T190829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T190830Z UID:10000682-1759426200-1759429800@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Information Session - Master’s in Criminal Justice & Criminology and Public Administration MPA DESCRIPTION:Attend a virtual information session and get your questions answered about the master’s degree in criminal justice & criminology and public administration MPA at UW-Milwaukee. URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/information-session-masters-in-criminal-justice-criminology-and-public-administration-mpa/ X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T150000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250729T195140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T182428Z UID:10000646-1759323600-1759330800@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Well-come Back: Wellbeing Event DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon dedicated to helping you recharge\, reconnect\, and refocus for the new semester. Drop in for fun wellness activities\, grab some treats\, and discover simple ways to feel your best this fall.Wednesday\, October 1st1:00 PM – 3:00 PMNWQD 3rd Floor Student LoungeSee you there! URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/well-come-back-wellbeing-event/ LOCATION:Northwest Quadrant Building D 3rd Floor\, 2025 E Newport Ave\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211\, United States X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T201500 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250604T165923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T134823Z UID:10000626-1759258800-1759263300@uwm.edu SUMMARY:HELPER Program DESCRIPTION:The HELPER Program exposes students to both an empirical and applied understanding of law enforcement/policing in the United States. Course content includes recorded online lectures and in-class presentations from local\, state\, and federal law enforcement/police executives and professionals. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Session\n\n\n\n\nThe HELPER Program is open to all UWM students. Interested undergraduate students should register for Criminal Justice 592; graduate students\, register for Criminal Justice 970-002. Not a student\, but want to learn more about specific topics? Contact Dr. Hassell for more information. \n\n\n\nIn-class presentations will be held in Merrill Hall room 131. \n\n\n\nDateSpeakerTopicTimeIntroductionTuesday\, Sept. 2\, 2025Introduction: Associate Professor Hassell; FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge HensleInterpersonal and Service-Oriented Nature of Law Enforcement and Policing5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 1Tuesday\, Sept. 9\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Chief NormanEvolution and Role of Police and Law Enforcement in a Democratic Society5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 2Tuesday\, Sept. 16\, 2025Marquette University Police Department Chief Hudson; Safe & Sound Executive Director WhitakerLegitimacy\, Procedural Justice\, and Police-Community Relations5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15Session 3Tuesday\, Sept. 23\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief Walder; Shorewood Police Department Chief WurthPolice Culture\, Hypermasculinity\, Stereotypes\, and Women in Law Enforcement/Policing5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 4Tuesday\, Sept. 30\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Captain Leitzke; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisPolice-Citizen Interactions\, Proactive Activities\, and Implicit Biases5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Oct. 7\, 2025Session 5Tuesday\, Oct. 14\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Office of Community Outreach and Engagement; Training AcademyUse of Force\, De-escalation\, and Situational Awareness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 6Tuesday\, Oct. 21\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department’s Crisis Assessment Response Team (CART) Officers and Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division CART CliniciansCrisis Intervention and Interactions with People with Emotional Disturbances and Mental Illness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 7Tuesday\, Oct. 28\, 2025Oak Creek Police Department Chief Stecker; Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief WaldnerOfficer Wellbeing: Physical\, Emotional\, and Mental Fitness and Health5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 8Tuesday\, Nov. 4\, 2025Dane County Emergency Management Director TubbsDemonstrations and Protests – First Amendment and Expressive Activities5:30 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Nov. 11\, 2025Session 9Tuesday\, Nov. 18\, 2025Milwaukee County District Attorney Kent LovernProsecuting Criminal Cases5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 10Tuesday\, Nov. 25\, 2025WI Drug Enforcement Administration ASAC McGarry; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisInter-Agency Collaborations/Task Forces\, Collaborative Problem-Solving\, and Evidence-Based Crime Control 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 11Tuesday\, Dec. 2\, 2025Milwaukee Fire and Police Commissioner Ruben Burgos (MPD Lt\, ret.)The Role of and Need for Oversight and Accountability5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 12Tuesday\, Dec. 9\, 2025UWM Police Department Chief Switala; Milwaukee Fire and Police CommissionRecruitment Processes\, Eligibility Criteria\, and Sworn and Nonsworn Careers in Policing and Law Enforcement6:45 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Dec. 16\, 2025 URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/helper-program-2/2025-09-30/2/ LOCATION:Merrill Hall\, 2512 E Hartford Ave Room 131\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Career and Leadership Development,Faculty and Staff,Public,Students ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Kimberly Hassell":MAILTO:hassell@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250930T201500 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250604T165923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T134823Z UID:10000625-1759253400-1759263300@uwm.edu SUMMARY:HELPER Program DESCRIPTION:The HELPER Program exposes students to both an empirical and applied understanding of law enforcement/policing in the United States. Course content includes recorded online lectures and in-class presentations from local\, state\, and federal law enforcement/police executives and professionals. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Session\n\n\n\n\nThe HELPER Program is open to all UWM students. Interested undergraduate students should register for Criminal Justice 592; graduate students\, register for Criminal Justice 970-002. Not a student\, but want to learn more about specific topics? Contact Dr. Hassell for more information. \n\n\n\nIn-class presentations will be held in Merrill Hall room 131. \n\n\n\nDateSpeakerTopicTimeIntroductionTuesday\, Sept. 2\, 2025Introduction: Associate Professor Hassell; FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge HensleInterpersonal and Service-Oriented Nature of Law Enforcement and Policing5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 1Tuesday\, Sept. 9\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Chief NormanEvolution and Role of Police and Law Enforcement in a Democratic Society5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 2Tuesday\, Sept. 16\, 2025Marquette University Police Department Chief Hudson; Safe & Sound Executive Director WhitakerLegitimacy\, Procedural Justice\, and Police-Community Relations5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15Session 3Tuesday\, Sept. 23\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief Walder; Shorewood Police Department Chief WurthPolice Culture\, Hypermasculinity\, Stereotypes\, and Women in Law Enforcement/Policing5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 4Tuesday\, Sept. 30\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Captain Leitzke; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisPolice-Citizen Interactions\, Proactive Activities\, and Implicit Biases5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Oct. 7\, 2025Session 5Tuesday\, Oct. 14\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Office of Community Outreach and Engagement; Training AcademyUse of Force\, De-escalation\, and Situational Awareness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 6Tuesday\, Oct. 21\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department’s Crisis Assessment Response Team (CART) Officers and Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division CART CliniciansCrisis Intervention and Interactions with People with Emotional Disturbances and Mental Illness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 7Tuesday\, Oct. 28\, 2025Oak Creek Police Department Chief Stecker; Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief WaldnerOfficer Wellbeing: Physical\, Emotional\, and Mental Fitness and Health5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 8Tuesday\, Nov. 4\, 2025Dane County Emergency Management Director TubbsDemonstrations and Protests – First Amendment and Expressive Activities5:30 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Nov. 11\, 2025Session 9Tuesday\, Nov. 18\, 2025Milwaukee County District Attorney Kent LovernProsecuting Criminal Cases5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 10Tuesday\, Nov. 25\, 2025WI Drug Enforcement Administration ASAC McGarry; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisInter-Agency Collaborations/Task Forces\, Collaborative Problem-Solving\, and Evidence-Based Crime Control 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 11Tuesday\, Dec. 2\, 2025Milwaukee Fire and Police Commissioner Ruben Burgos (MPD Lt\, ret.)The Role of and Need for Oversight and Accountability5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 12Tuesday\, Dec. 9\, 2025UWM Police Department Chief Switala; Milwaukee Fire and Police CommissionRecruitment Processes\, Eligibility Criteria\, and Sworn and Nonsworn Careers in Policing and Law Enforcement6:45 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Dec. 16\, 2025 URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/helper-program-2/2025-09-30/3/ LOCATION:Merrill Hall\, 2512 E Hartford Ave Room 131\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Career and Leadership Development,Faculty and Staff,Public,Students ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Kimberly Hassell":MAILTO:hassell@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T190000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250307T230655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T171935Z UID:10000681-1758823200-1758826800@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Costa Rica Course - Information Session DESCRIPTION:Attend an information session to learn more about studying in Costa Rica in UWinteriM 2026. The program runs from January 8 to 23*\, 2026\, and awards three undergraduate or graduate credits in social work or criminal justice (297 or 497). \n\n\n\n*Program dates subject to change based on international flight availability and cost. \n\n\n\n \n \n Costa Rica Information Session\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n UWM Email(Required)\n \n Register for an Online Information Session\n \n \n Monday\, June 1\, 2026\, 1-2 p.m.\n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 1\, 2026\, noon to 1 p.m.\n \n \n \n Saturday\, Aug. 1\, 2026\, 10-11 a.m.\n \n \n \n Tuesday\, Sept. 1\, 2026\, noon to 1 p.m. URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/costa-rica-course-information-session-2/2025-09-25/ X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T201500 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250604T165923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T134823Z UID:10000623-1758654000-1758658500@uwm.edu SUMMARY:HELPER Program DESCRIPTION:The HELPER Program exposes students to both an empirical and applied understanding of law enforcement/policing in the United States. Course content includes recorded online lectures and in-class presentations from local\, state\, and federal law enforcement/police executives and professionals. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Session\n\n\n\n\nThe HELPER Program is open to all UWM students. Interested undergraduate students should register for Criminal Justice 592; graduate students\, register for Criminal Justice 970-002. Not a student\, but want to learn more about specific topics? Contact Dr. Hassell for more information. \n\n\n\nIn-class presentations will be held in Merrill Hall room 131. \n\n\n\nDateSpeakerTopicTimeIntroductionTuesday\, Sept. 2\, 2025Introduction: Associate Professor Hassell; FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge HensleInterpersonal and Service-Oriented Nature of Law Enforcement and Policing5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 1Tuesday\, Sept. 9\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Chief NormanEvolution and Role of Police and Law Enforcement in a Democratic Society5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 2Tuesday\, Sept. 16\, 2025Marquette University Police Department Chief Hudson; Safe & Sound Executive Director WhitakerLegitimacy\, Procedural Justice\, and Police-Community Relations5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15Session 3Tuesday\, Sept. 23\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief Walder; Shorewood Police Department Chief WurthPolice Culture\, Hypermasculinity\, Stereotypes\, and Women in Law Enforcement/Policing5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 4Tuesday\, Sept. 30\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Captain Leitzke; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisPolice-Citizen Interactions\, Proactive Activities\, and Implicit Biases5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Oct. 7\, 2025Session 5Tuesday\, Oct. 14\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Office of Community Outreach and Engagement; Training AcademyUse of Force\, De-escalation\, and Situational Awareness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 6Tuesday\, Oct. 21\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department’s Crisis Assessment Response Team (CART) Officers and Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division CART CliniciansCrisis Intervention and Interactions with People with Emotional Disturbances and Mental Illness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 7Tuesday\, Oct. 28\, 2025Oak Creek Police Department Chief Stecker; Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief WaldnerOfficer Wellbeing: Physical\, Emotional\, and Mental Fitness and Health5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 8Tuesday\, Nov. 4\, 2025Dane County Emergency Management Director TubbsDemonstrations and Protests – First Amendment and Expressive Activities5:30 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Nov. 11\, 2025Session 9Tuesday\, Nov. 18\, 2025Milwaukee County District Attorney Kent LovernProsecuting Criminal Cases5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 10Tuesday\, Nov. 25\, 2025WI Drug Enforcement Administration ASAC McGarry; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisInter-Agency Collaborations/Task Forces\, Collaborative Problem-Solving\, and Evidence-Based Crime Control 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 11Tuesday\, Dec. 2\, 2025Milwaukee Fire and Police Commissioner Ruben Burgos (MPD Lt\, ret.)The Role of and Need for Oversight and Accountability5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 12Tuesday\, Dec. 9\, 2025UWM Police Department Chief Switala; Milwaukee Fire and Police CommissionRecruitment Processes\, Eligibility Criteria\, and Sworn and Nonsworn Careers in Policing and Law Enforcement6:45 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Dec. 16\, 2025 URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/helper-program-2/2025-09-23/2/ LOCATION:Merrill Hall\, 2512 E Hartford Ave Room 131\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Career and Leadership Development,Faculty and Staff,Public,Students ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Kimberly Hassell":MAILTO:hassell@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T201500 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250604T165923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T134823Z UID:10000622-1758648600-1758658500@uwm.edu SUMMARY:HELPER Program DESCRIPTION:The HELPER Program exposes students to both an empirical and applied understanding of law enforcement/policing in the United States. Course content includes recorded online lectures and in-class presentations from local\, state\, and federal law enforcement/police executives and professionals. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Session\n\n\n\n\nThe HELPER Program is open to all UWM students. Interested undergraduate students should register for Criminal Justice 592; graduate students\, register for Criminal Justice 970-002. Not a student\, but want to learn more about specific topics? Contact Dr. Hassell for more information. \n\n\n\nIn-class presentations will be held in Merrill Hall room 131. \n\n\n\nDateSpeakerTopicTimeIntroductionTuesday\, Sept. 2\, 2025Introduction: Associate Professor Hassell; FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge HensleInterpersonal and Service-Oriented Nature of Law Enforcement and Policing5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 1Tuesday\, Sept. 9\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Chief NormanEvolution and Role of Police and Law Enforcement in a Democratic Society5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 2Tuesday\, Sept. 16\, 2025Marquette University Police Department Chief Hudson; Safe & Sound Executive Director WhitakerLegitimacy\, Procedural Justice\, and Police-Community Relations5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15Session 3Tuesday\, Sept. 23\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief Walder; Shorewood Police Department Chief WurthPolice Culture\, Hypermasculinity\, Stereotypes\, and Women in Law Enforcement/Policing5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 4Tuesday\, Sept. 30\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Captain Leitzke; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisPolice-Citizen Interactions\, Proactive Activities\, and Implicit Biases5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Oct. 7\, 2025Session 5Tuesday\, Oct. 14\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Office of Community Outreach and Engagement; Training AcademyUse of Force\, De-escalation\, and Situational Awareness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 6Tuesday\, Oct. 21\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department’s Crisis Assessment Response Team (CART) Officers and Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division CART CliniciansCrisis Intervention and Interactions with People with Emotional Disturbances and Mental Illness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 7Tuesday\, Oct. 28\, 2025Oak Creek Police Department Chief Stecker; Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief WaldnerOfficer Wellbeing: Physical\, Emotional\, and Mental Fitness and Health5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 8Tuesday\, Nov. 4\, 2025Dane County Emergency Management Director TubbsDemonstrations and Protests – First Amendment and Expressive Activities5:30 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Nov. 11\, 2025Session 9Tuesday\, Nov. 18\, 2025Milwaukee County District Attorney Kent LovernProsecuting Criminal Cases5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 10Tuesday\, Nov. 25\, 2025WI Drug Enforcement Administration ASAC McGarry; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisInter-Agency Collaborations/Task Forces\, Collaborative Problem-Solving\, and Evidence-Based Crime Control 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 11Tuesday\, Dec. 2\, 2025Milwaukee Fire and Police Commissioner Ruben Burgos (MPD Lt\, ret.)The Role of and Need for Oversight and Accountability5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 12Tuesday\, Dec. 9\, 2025UWM Police Department Chief Switala; Milwaukee Fire and Police CommissionRecruitment Processes\, Eligibility Criteria\, and Sworn and Nonsworn Careers in Policing and Law Enforcement6:45 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Dec. 16\, 2025 URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/helper-program-2/2025-09-23/3/ LOCATION:Merrill Hall\, 2512 E Hartford Ave Room 131\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Career and Leadership Development,Faculty and Staff,Public,Students ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Kimberly Hassell":MAILTO:hassell@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250922T130000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250307T230655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T171935Z UID:10000643-1758542400-1758546000@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Costa Rica Course - Information Session DESCRIPTION:Attend an information session to learn more about studying in Costa Rica in UWinteriM 2026. The program runs from January 8 to 23*\, 2026\, and awards three undergraduate or graduate credits in social work or criminal justice (297 or 497). \n\n\n\n*Program dates subject to change based on international flight availability and cost. \n\n\n\n \n \n Costa Rica Information Session\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n UWM Email(Required)\n \n Register for an Online Information Session\n \n \n Monday\, June 1\, 2026\, 1-2 p.m.\n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 1\, 2026\, noon to 1 p.m.\n \n \n \n Saturday\, Aug. 1\, 2026\, 10-11 a.m.\n \n \n \n Tuesday\, Sept. 1\, 2026\, noon to 1 p.m. URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/costa-rica-course-information-session-2/2025-09-22/ X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250917T190000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250909T220426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T222154Z UID:10000673-1758128400-1758135600@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Master of Social Work (MSW) - Information Session DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at UW-Milwaukee. At this session\, you’ll learn about: \n\n\n\n\nThe field placement (internship) requirement and process.\n\n\n\nThe variety of career options for a person with the MSW degree.\n\n\n\nThe MSW program admissions and application process.\n\n\n\nThe MSW curriculum\, full-time/part-time options\, and areas of study offered at UWM. URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/master-of-social-work-msw-information-session-2/2025-09-17/ CATEGORIES:Prospective Students,UWM Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/wp-content/uploads/sites/608/2022/08/MSW-Students-Talking.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Amy Kirby":MAILTO:kirby@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T201500 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250604T165923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T134823Z UID:10000621-1758043800-1758053700@uwm.edu SUMMARY:HELPER Program DESCRIPTION:The HELPER Program exposes students to both an empirical and applied understanding of law enforcement/policing in the United States. Course content includes recorded online lectures and in-class presentations from local\, state\, and federal law enforcement/police executives and professionals. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Session\n\n\n\n\nThe HELPER Program is open to all UWM students. Interested undergraduate students should register for Criminal Justice 592; graduate students\, register for Criminal Justice 970-002. Not a student\, but want to learn more about specific topics? Contact Dr. Hassell for more information. \n\n\n\nIn-class presentations will be held in Merrill Hall room 131. \n\n\n\nDateSpeakerTopicTimeIntroductionTuesday\, Sept. 2\, 2025Introduction: Associate Professor Hassell; FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge HensleInterpersonal and Service-Oriented Nature of Law Enforcement and Policing5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 1Tuesday\, Sept. 9\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Chief NormanEvolution and Role of Police and Law Enforcement in a Democratic Society5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 2Tuesday\, Sept. 16\, 2025Marquette University Police Department Chief Hudson; Safe & Sound Executive Director WhitakerLegitimacy\, Procedural Justice\, and Police-Community Relations5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15Session 3Tuesday\, Sept. 23\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief Walder; Shorewood Police Department Chief WurthPolice Culture\, Hypermasculinity\, Stereotypes\, and Women in Law Enforcement/Policing5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 4Tuesday\, Sept. 30\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Captain Leitzke; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisPolice-Citizen Interactions\, Proactive Activities\, and Implicit Biases5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Oct. 7\, 2025Session 5Tuesday\, Oct. 14\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Office of Community Outreach and Engagement; Training AcademyUse of Force\, De-escalation\, and Situational Awareness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 6Tuesday\, Oct. 21\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department’s Crisis Assessment Response Team (CART) Officers and Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division CART CliniciansCrisis Intervention and Interactions with People with Emotional Disturbances and Mental Illness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 7Tuesday\, Oct. 28\, 2025Oak Creek Police Department Chief Stecker; Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief WaldnerOfficer Wellbeing: Physical\, Emotional\, and Mental Fitness and Health5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 8Tuesday\, Nov. 4\, 2025Dane County Emergency Management Director TubbsDemonstrations and Protests – First Amendment and Expressive Activities5:30 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Nov. 11\, 2025Session 9Tuesday\, Nov. 18\, 2025Milwaukee County District Attorney Kent LovernProsecuting Criminal Cases5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 10Tuesday\, Nov. 25\, 2025WI Drug Enforcement Administration ASAC McGarry; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisInter-Agency Collaborations/Task Forces\, Collaborative Problem-Solving\, and Evidence-Based Crime Control 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 11Tuesday\, Dec. 2\, 2025Milwaukee Fire and Police Commissioner Ruben Burgos (MPD Lt\, ret.)The Role of and Need for Oversight and Accountability5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 12Tuesday\, Dec. 9\, 2025UWM Police Department Chief Switala; Milwaukee Fire and Police CommissionRecruitment Processes\, Eligibility Criteria\, and Sworn and Nonsworn Careers in Policing and Law Enforcement6:45 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Dec. 16\, 2025 URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/helper-program-2/2025-09-16/ LOCATION:Merrill Hall\, 2512 E Hartford Ave Room 131\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Career and Leadership Development,Faculty and Staff,Public,Students ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Kimberly Hassell":MAILTO:hassell@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250916T183000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250307T230655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T171935Z UID:10000642-1758043800-1758047400@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Costa Rica Course - Information Session DESCRIPTION:Attend an information session to learn more about studying in Costa Rica in UWinteriM 2026. The program runs from January 8 to 23*\, 2026\, and awards three undergraduate or graduate credits in social work or criminal justice (297 or 497). \n\n\n\n*Program dates subject to change based on international flight availability and cost. \n\n\n\n \n \n Costa Rica Information Session\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n UWM Email(Required)\n \n Register for an Online Information Session\n \n \n Monday\, June 1\, 2026\, 1-2 p.m.\n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 1\, 2026\, noon to 1 p.m.\n \n \n \n Saturday\, Aug. 1\, 2026\, 10-11 a.m.\n \n \n \n Tuesday\, Sept. 1\, 2026\, noon to 1 p.m. URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/costa-rica-course-information-session-2/2025-09-16/ X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T120000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250307T230655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T171935Z UID:10000641-1757588400-1757592000@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Costa Rica Course - Information Session DESCRIPTION:Attend an information session to learn more about studying in Costa Rica in UWinteriM 2026. The program runs from January 8 to 23*\, 2026\, and awards three undergraduate or graduate credits in social work or criminal justice (297 or 497). \n\n\n\n*Program dates subject to change based on international flight availability and cost. \n\n\n\n \n \n Costa Rica Information Session\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n UWM Email(Required)\n \n Register for an Online Information Session\n \n \n Monday\, June 1\, 2026\, 1-2 p.m.\n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 1\, 2026\, noon to 1 p.m.\n \n \n \n Saturday\, Aug. 1\, 2026\, 10-11 a.m.\n \n \n \n Tuesday\, Sept. 1\, 2026\, noon to 1 p.m. URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/costa-rica-course-information-session-2/2025-09-11/ X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T201500 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250604T165923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T134823Z UID:10000619-1757439000-1757448900@uwm.edu SUMMARY:HELPER Program DESCRIPTION:The HELPER Program exposes students to both an empirical and applied understanding of law enforcement/policing in the United States. Course content includes recorded online lectures and in-class presentations from local\, state\, and federal law enforcement/police executives and professionals. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Session\n\n\n\n\nThe HELPER Program is open to all UWM students. Interested undergraduate students should register for Criminal Justice 592; graduate students\, register for Criminal Justice 970-002. Not a student\, but want to learn more about specific topics? Contact Dr. Hassell for more information. \n\n\n\nIn-class presentations will be held in Merrill Hall room 131. \n\n\n\nDateSpeakerTopicTimeIntroductionTuesday\, Sept. 2\, 2025Introduction: Associate Professor Hassell; FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge HensleInterpersonal and Service-Oriented Nature of Law Enforcement and Policing5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 1Tuesday\, Sept. 9\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Chief NormanEvolution and Role of Police and Law Enforcement in a Democratic Society5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 2Tuesday\, Sept. 16\, 2025Marquette University Police Department Chief Hudson; Safe & Sound Executive Director WhitakerLegitimacy\, Procedural Justice\, and Police-Community Relations5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15Session 3Tuesday\, Sept. 23\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief Walder; Shorewood Police Department Chief WurthPolice Culture\, Hypermasculinity\, Stereotypes\, and Women in Law Enforcement/Policing5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 4Tuesday\, Sept. 30\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Captain Leitzke; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisPolice-Citizen Interactions\, Proactive Activities\, and Implicit Biases5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Oct. 7\, 2025Session 5Tuesday\, Oct. 14\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Office of Community Outreach and Engagement; Training AcademyUse of Force\, De-escalation\, and Situational Awareness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 6Tuesday\, Oct. 21\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department’s Crisis Assessment Response Team (CART) Officers and Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division CART CliniciansCrisis Intervention and Interactions with People with Emotional Disturbances and Mental Illness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 7Tuesday\, Oct. 28\, 2025Oak Creek Police Department Chief Stecker; Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief WaldnerOfficer Wellbeing: Physical\, Emotional\, and Mental Fitness and Health5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 8Tuesday\, Nov. 4\, 2025Dane County Emergency Management Director TubbsDemonstrations and Protests – First Amendment and Expressive Activities5:30 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Nov. 11\, 2025Session 9Tuesday\, Nov. 18\, 2025Milwaukee County District Attorney Kent LovernProsecuting Criminal Cases5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 10Tuesday\, Nov. 25\, 2025WI Drug Enforcement Administration ASAC McGarry; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisInter-Agency Collaborations/Task Forces\, Collaborative Problem-Solving\, and Evidence-Based Crime Control 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 11Tuesday\, Dec. 2\, 2025Milwaukee Fire and Police Commissioner Ruben Burgos (MPD Lt\, ret.)The Role of and Need for Oversight and Accountability5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 12Tuesday\, Dec. 9\, 2025UWM Police Department Chief Switala; Milwaukee Fire and Police CommissionRecruitment Processes\, Eligibility Criteria\, and Sworn and Nonsworn Careers in Policing and Law Enforcement6:45 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Dec. 16\, 2025 URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/helper-program-2/2025-09-09/ LOCATION:Merrill Hall\, 2512 E Hartford Ave Room 131\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Career and Leadership Development,Faculty and Staff,Public,Students ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Kimberly Hassell":MAILTO:hassell@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250908T190000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250307T230655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T171935Z UID:10000640-1757354400-1757358000@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Costa Rica Course - Information Session DESCRIPTION:Attend an information session to learn more about studying in Costa Rica in UWinteriM 2026. The program runs from January 8 to 23*\, 2026\, and awards three undergraduate or graduate credits in social work or criminal justice (297 or 497). \n\n\n\n*Program dates subject to change based on international flight availability and cost. \n\n\n\n \n \n Costa Rica Information Session\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n UWM Email(Required)\n \n Register for an Online Information Session\n \n \n Monday\, June 1\, 2026\, 1-2 p.m.\n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 1\, 2026\, noon to 1 p.m.\n \n \n \n Saturday\, Aug. 1\, 2026\, 10-11 a.m.\n \n \n \n Tuesday\, Sept. 1\, 2026\, noon to 1 p.m. URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/costa-rica-course-information-session-2/2025-09-08/ X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T173000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250307T230655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T171935Z UID:10000639-1756917000-1756920600@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Costa Rica Course - Information Session DESCRIPTION:Attend an information session to learn more about studying in Costa Rica in UWinteriM 2026. The program runs from January 8 to 23*\, 2026\, and awards three undergraduate or graduate credits in social work or criminal justice (297 or 497). \n\n\n\n*Program dates subject to change based on international flight availability and cost. \n\n\n\n \n \n Costa Rica Information Session\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n UWM Email(Required)\n \n Register for an Online Information Session\n \n \n Monday\, June 1\, 2026\, 1-2 p.m.\n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 1\, 2026\, noon to 1 p.m.\n \n \n \n Saturday\, Aug. 1\, 2026\, 10-11 a.m.\n \n \n \n Tuesday\, Sept. 1\, 2026\, noon to 1 p.m. URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/costa-rica-course-information-session-2/2025-09-03/ X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T201500 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250604T165923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T134823Z UID:10000657-1756834200-1756844100@uwm.edu SUMMARY:HELPER Program DESCRIPTION:The HELPER Program exposes students to both an empirical and applied understanding of law enforcement/policing in the United States. Course content includes recorded online lectures and in-class presentations from local\, state\, and federal law enforcement/police executives and professionals. \n\n\n\n\nRegister for Session\n\n\n\n\nThe HELPER Program is open to all UWM students. Interested undergraduate students should register for Criminal Justice 592; graduate students\, register for Criminal Justice 970-002. Not a student\, but want to learn more about specific topics? Contact Dr. Hassell for more information. \n\n\n\nIn-class presentations will be held in Merrill Hall room 131. \n\n\n\nDateSpeakerTopicTimeIntroductionTuesday\, Sept. 2\, 2025Introduction: Associate Professor Hassell; FBI Milwaukee Special Agent in Charge HensleInterpersonal and Service-Oriented Nature of Law Enforcement and Policing5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 1Tuesday\, Sept. 9\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Chief NormanEvolution and Role of Police and Law Enforcement in a Democratic Society5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 2Tuesday\, Sept. 16\, 2025Marquette University Police Department Chief Hudson; Safe & Sound Executive Director WhitakerLegitimacy\, Procedural Justice\, and Police-Community Relations5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15Session 3Tuesday\, Sept. 23\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief Walder; Shorewood Police Department Chief WurthPolice Culture\, Hypermasculinity\, Stereotypes\, and Women in Law Enforcement/Policing5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 4Tuesday\, Sept. 30\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Captain Leitzke; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisPolice-Citizen Interactions\, Proactive Activities\, and Implicit Biases5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Oct. 7\, 2025Session 5Tuesday\, Oct. 14\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department Office of Community Outreach and Engagement; Training AcademyUse of Force\, De-escalation\, and Situational Awareness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 6Tuesday\, Oct. 21\, 2025Milwaukee Police Department’s Crisis Assessment Response Team (CART) Officers and Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division CART CliniciansCrisis Intervention and Interactions with People with Emotional Disturbances and Mental Illness5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 7Tuesday\, Oct. 28\, 2025Oak Creek Police Department Chief Stecker; Milwaukee Police Department Assistant Chief WaldnerOfficer Wellbeing: Physical\, Emotional\, and Mental Fitness and Health5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 8Tuesday\, Nov. 4\, 2025Dane County Emergency Management Director TubbsDemonstrations and Protests – First Amendment and Expressive Activities5:30 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Nov. 11\, 2025Session 9Tuesday\, Nov. 18\, 2025Milwaukee County District Attorney Kent LovernProsecuting Criminal Cases5:30 to 8:15 p.m.Session 10Tuesday\, Nov. 25\, 2025WI Drug Enforcement Administration ASAC McGarry; Wauwatosa Police Department Chief MacGillisInter-Agency Collaborations/Task Forces\, Collaborative Problem-Solving\, and Evidence-Based Crime Control 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 11Tuesday\, Dec. 2\, 2025Milwaukee Fire and Police Commissioner Ruben Burgos (MPD Lt\, ret.)The Role of and Need for Oversight and Accountability5:30 to 6:45 p.m.7:00 to 8:15 p.m.Session 12Tuesday\, Dec. 9\, 2025UWM Police Department Chief Switala; Milwaukee Fire and Police CommissionRecruitment Processes\, Eligibility Criteria\, and Sworn and Nonsworn Careers in Policing and Law Enforcement6:45 to 8:15 p.m.No sessionTuesday\, Dec. 16\, 2025 URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/helper-program-2/2025-09-02/ LOCATION:Merrill Hall\, 2512 E Hartford Ave Room 131\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Career and Leadership Development,Faculty and Staff,Public,Students ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Kimberly Hassell":MAILTO:hassell@uwm.edu X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T130000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250307T230655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T171935Z UID:10000603-1756814400-1756818000@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Costa Rica Course - Information Session DESCRIPTION:Attend an information session to learn more about studying in Costa Rica in UWinteriM 2026. The program runs from January 8 to 23*\, 2026\, and awards three undergraduate or graduate credits in social work or criminal justice (297 or 497). \n\n\n\n*Program dates subject to change based on international flight availability and cost. \n\n\n\n \n \n Costa Rica Information Session\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n UWM Email(Required)\n \n Register for an Online Information Session\n \n \n Monday\, June 1\, 2026\, 1-2 p.m.\n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 1\, 2026\, noon to 1 p.m.\n \n \n \n Saturday\, Aug. 1\, 2026\, 10-11 a.m.\n \n \n \n Tuesday\, Sept. 1\, 2026\, noon to 1 p.m. URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/costa-rica-course-information-session-2/2025-09-02/ X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250828T130000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250814T212959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T213041Z UID:10000658-1756378800-1756386000@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Criminal Justice & Criminology Open House DESCRIPTION:You’re warmly invited to campus for the Fall Criminal Justice & Criminology Open House! Whether you’re new to criminal justice and criminology at UWM or an Early College Credit student\, we look forward to welcoming you! Please RSVP below if you would like to attend. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n I am a:*\n \n \n Early College Credit Student\n \n \n \n Criminal Justice & Criminology Undergraduate Student URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/criminal-justice-criminology-open-house/ LOCATION:Northwest Quadrant Building D 3rd Floor\, 2025 E Newport Ave\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211\, United States X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T150000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250729T193847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T205045Z UID:10000645-1754485200-1754492400@uwm.edu SUMMARY:S'more Support: Summer Advising DESCRIPTION:Looking ahead to the fall semester? Stop by for a summer advising session to get guidance on your classes\, credits and future plans. \n\n\n\nRoast a marshmallow and build a s’more while you chat! \n\n\n\nWednesday\, August 6th1:00 PM – 3:00 PMNWQD 3rd Floor Student Lounge \n\n\n\nSee you there! URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/smore-support-summer-advising/ LOCATION:Northwest Quadrant Building D 3rd Floor\, 2025 E Newport Ave\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211\, United States X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T110000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250307T230655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T171935Z UID:10000602-1754128800-1754132400@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Costa Rica Course - Information Session DESCRIPTION:Attend an information session to learn more about studying in Costa Rica in UWinteriM 2026. The program runs from January 8 to 23*\, 2026\, and awards three undergraduate or graduate credits in social work or criminal justice (297 or 497). \n\n\n\n*Program dates subject to change based on international flight availability and cost. \n\n\n\n \n \n Costa Rica Information Session\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n UWM Email(Required)\n \n Register for an Online Information Session\n \n \n Monday\, June 1\, 2026\, 1-2 p.m.\n \n \n \n Wednesday\, July 1\, 2026\, noon to 1 p.m.\n \n \n \n Saturday\, Aug. 1\, 2026\, 10-11 a.m.\n \n \n \n Tuesday\, Sept. 1\, 2026\, noon to 1 p.m. URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/costa-rica-course-information-session-2/2025-08-02/ X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T113000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20240206T225654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T182527Z UID:10000146-1749632400-1749641400@uwm.edu SUMMARY:2025 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day DESCRIPTION:Financial Exploitation: Ethical and Legal Considerations for Older Adults \n\n\n\nJoin the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Helen Bader Office of Applied Gerontology for its annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) webinar. This year’s program will explore the topic “Financial Exploitation: Ethical and Legal Considerations for Older Adults.” \n\n\n\nPresented by Bader Philanthropies\, Helen Bader School of Social Welfare’s Office of Applied Gerontology\, and the Milwaukee County Aging and Disabilities Services. \n\n\n\n2.5 Ethics CEH hours available for participants who attend the whole program and request a CEH certificate. The CEH’s are free and fulfill the requirements for social work Ethics CEH’s in Wisconsin. URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/2024-world-elder-abuse-awareness-day/ X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T150000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250409T190516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T142354Z UID:10000610-1746527400-1746543600@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Rock Enroll: Spring 2025 DESCRIPTION:CCEP Students! Join us in the Northwest Quadrant-D 3rd-floor student lounge for our bi-annual Rock Enroll event! \n\n\n\nGet a jumpstart on the spring semester with direct enrollment assistance. Advisors will be available to walk you through the enrollment process and help with your upcoming spring schedule. \n\n\n\nThere will be fun activities to complete and a free lunch. Everyone is welcome! \n\n\n\nTuesday\, May 6th | 11:00 am – 3:00 pmNWQD – 3rd Floor Student Lounge \n\n\n\nFor questions or comments\, please contact Academic Advisor Maggie Flath. URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/rock-enroll-spring-2025/ LOCATION:Northwest Quadrant Building D 3rd Floor\, 2025 E Newport Ave\, Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, 53211\, United States X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250502T194500 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250321T170804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T214506Z UID:10000607-1746201600-1746215100@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Artistic Representations of Aging 2025 DESCRIPTION:UWM Student Union Room 280 and Union Cinema at 2200 East Kenwood Blvd.Milwaukee\, WI 53211 \n\n\n\nArtistic Representations of Aging is an annual event hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Helen Bader Office of Applied Gerontology highlighting resilience in the older adult community through a photography exhibition and amateur photography competition\, feature film screening in partnership with the Milwaukee Film Festival\, and a talkback highlighting local experts on aging. \n\n\n\nEvent Timeline:\n\n\n\n4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Artistic Representations of Aging 2025 Photography Exhibition in Union Room 280 \n\n\n\n5:00 p.m. Artistic Representations of Aging 2025 Photography Competition winners announced in Union Room 280 \n\n\n\n6:00 p.m. Memory Lane film screening in Union Cinema \n\n\n\n7:45 p.m. Film talkback featuring experts in the field of aging in Union Cinema URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/artistic-representations-of-aging-photo-exhibition/ LOCATION:UW-Milwaukee Student Union Room 280\, 2200 E Kenwood Blvd\, Milwaukee\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Arts and Culture,Public,Students,UWM Campus Events X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T193000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250411T170617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T170702Z UID:10000611-1744993800-1745004600@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Social Work Professional Forum DESCRIPTION:Join the Social Work Student Association on Friday\, April 18\, for the Social Work Professional Forum. All students (BSW and MSW) are invited to attend! Share a meal while you network with various social welfare agencies in the Milwaukee area. \n\n\n\nFriday\, April 184:30 to 7:30 p.m.UWM Student UnionFireside Student LoungeRoom W140Contact Lexy at rtlunger@uwm.edu with any questions. URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/social-work-professional-forum/ X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250415T233000 DTSTAMP:20260518T171709 CREATED:20250327T211306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T162927Z UID:10000608-1744588800-1744759800@uwm.edu SUMMARY:414 for UWM Giving Days DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the University We Love\, and the City We Call Home!  \n\n\n\n414 for UWM Giving Days are an opportunity for members of the UWM community to display their Panther pride\, show support for the areas they love best and raise critical funding to advance UWM. We know amazing things happen when Panthers work together\, and we need your help more than ever to ensure our next 414 for UWM Giving Days make an even greater impact for UW-Milwaukee and beyond.  \n\n\n\nProvide a spark to create new paths for student success and exceptional student experiences at UWM. Make a gift. URL:https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/event/414-for-uwm-giving-days-2/ X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR