City
hits milestone in 2003 for homicides
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI - Dec.
11, 2003
Stan Stojkovic, interim dean of UWM's Helen Bader School
of Social Welfare, commented on the demographic factors in the decline
in homicides in Milwaukee, but noted that community organizations
that combat crime and proactive police work also have an impact on
the rates.
First
steps at working together
Milwaukee Freeman Newspapers, WI - Dec.
10, 2003
MILWAUKEE - State and local government officials met
at UWM Wednesday in an effot to find ways to work together better.
See also:
Doyle
convenes local government summit
Milwaukee Business Journal, WI - Dec
10, 2003
Coggs
was diminutive giant of state politics, civil rights
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI -Dec.
11, 2003
Marcia Coggs, the first black woman elected to the
Wisconsin Legislature, founder of a political dynasty and a UWM graduate,
died last week.
See also:
Voice
for All
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI – WI–
Dec. 15, 2003
A
new direction: Diversity as a business strategy
The Business Journal, WI -
Nov. 28, 2003
Amy Batiste, executive director of the Institute for
Diversity Eduation & Leadership at UWM, writes that businesses
should include recrutitment, retention and advancement of diverse
talent as well as rganizational climate in their approach to diversity.
Cost
to find UWM chief could reach $90,000
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI - Dec.
8, 2003
The bill for identifying a new UWM chancelor could hit
$90,000 or more, depending on the final salary, said Bill Holahan,
chairman of the search committee.
Too many people looking for few jobs
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI –
Dec. 9, 2003
The Milwaukee area had the fewest full-time job openings in 10 years,
according to a report by UWM's Employment and Training Institute.
The report by institute director John Pawasarat. raised doubts about
an economic recovery yet for the four-county labor market.
Young
work force a pressing need for printers
http://www.jsonline.com/bym/news/dec03/191990.asp
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI
- Dec. 11, 2003
A story on the need for young printers, comments on a job report from
UWM's Employment and Training Institute on manufacturing jobs.
Circus World bankrupt?
Baraboo News Republic, WI – Dec.
12, 2003
A 2002 UWM study concluded that the Circus World Museum generates
more than $75 million annually for the state economy.
SPORTS
Panthers nip Crusaders
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI - Dec.
11, 2003
UWM's Dylan Page contributed 20 points and Joah Tucker came off the
bench to help the Panthers win a an 86-82 victory over Valparaiso
last week. However, the Panthers were defeated by in-state rivals,
UW-Madison Saturday night.
Chicago
Fire Weekly Update
Sports Network – Dec. 9, 2003
UWM midfielder Tighe Dombrowski is one of five members of last year's
Chicago Fire reserves squad who has been invited by Major League Soccer
to participate in the 2004 Adidas MLS Player Combine, which will take
place Jan. 11-13.
ARTS
SF
Art Institute names new president
San Jose Mercury News, CA – Dec.
11, 2003
The San Francisco Art Institute has named Christopher Bratton, the
dean of undergraduate studies at the School of the Art Institute of
Chicago, to be its new president. Bratton, 44, is a videographer who
received his master's in film from UWM.
Violinist
going for high note at UWM
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI - Dec
8, 2003
Violinist Bernard Zinck, 37, a member of the UWM music faculty, made
hiis local debut recital Tuesay at UWM's recital hall.
Accordion, string quartet a natural combination
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI –
Dec. 15, 2003
The bayan accordion and the string quartet, apparently, never got
together until Sunday afternoon at UWM‚s Zelazo Center. The group
performed Efrem Podgaits' "Ex Animo," premiered by bayan
virtuoso Friedrich Lips and the Fine Arts Quartet.
