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e-Clips: UWM in the News
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June 22 - June 28, 2004
NEWS
BBC to air residents' views on Iraq war
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI -- June 27, 2004
Milwaukeeans represented the divided views of middle America on the War in Iraq through the airwaves of the BBC World Service, which worked in collaboration with WUWM on the program recorded Saturday, June 26 for broadcast June 28.
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Inside Radio-TV
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI -- June 22, 2004
Factory work continues decline
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI -- June
24, 2004
Though long in coming, the shift in Wisconsin's employment base from goods-producing to service-providing is noteworthy, says Sammis White, director of UWM's Center for Workforce Development.
Asians reel in larger share of loans than other minorities
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI -- June 23, 2004
Education may play a role in the ability of Asian-Americans to qualify for Small Business Administration loans, said Swarnjit Arora, a Sikh Indian who is an economics professor and director of UWM's Institute for Survey and Policy Research.
Saudis have to show will to reform
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI -- June 27, 2004
Frederick H. Gerlach, a retired Foreign Service officer who just completed two semesters as a UWM adjunct instructor teaching "Politics of the Middle East and North Africa, wrote this opinion column on Saudi Arabian politics.
Money motivates schools to go charter
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI -- June 27, 2004
UWM, which is one of several organizations in Milwaukee that can grant charters to schools, went forward with a couple new charters this past year.
Bayshore thinks even bigger
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI -- June 23, 2004
An economic impact analysis by UWM's Institute for Survey and Policy Research said the construction of the Bayshore Mall, renamed the Bayshore Town Center, will provide 3,050 construction jobs.
Wisconsin News Briefs: MPS to get $876,000 to train 8th-grade teachers
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI -- June 26, 2004
UWM faculty members will be involved in training approximately 120 Milwaukee teachers in better ways to teach history as part of a U.S. Department of Education grant.
Diplomat just can't say no to Iraq
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI -- June 26, 2004
Profile of Greg Wong, a UWM graduate who's made a career as a foreign service officer, and has volunteered to serve in Iraq as first secretary in the U.S. embassy in Iraq.
Oak Creek chooses new city administrator
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI -- June 25, 2004
Barbara Blumenfield, who has a bachelor's degree in political science, a master's degree in urban affairs and a doctorate in urban studies from UWM, has been chosen city administrator in Oak Creek.
The Fall of Marvin Pratt
Wisconsin Interest, WI -- Spring, 2004
Mordecai Lee, associate professor of governmental affairs, is quoted in this publication of the Wisconsin Policy Research Institute.
Awards and achievements
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI -- June 24, 2004
Project Ujima, a collaborative youth violence prevention program involving UWM, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, and the Medical College of Wisconsin was one of two programs to receive the U.S. Department of Justice's Award for Professional Innovation in Victim Services.
Will jobs tell the tale of election?
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI -- June 26, 2004
The shift in the composition of the nation's employment base - lighter on making things and heavier on providing services - has been going on for decades and has not shown too much sensitivity to political winds," says, John Heywood, UWM labor economist.
Editorial: War on Poverty was his life
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI -- June, 22, 2004
The research and teaching of the late Tony Maggiore, who taught at UWM's School of Social Welfare, is mentioned in this editorial praising his leadership in the battle against poverty.
Realities of recruitment
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI -- June 24, 2004
Shorewood students cite the influences of parents and community members, many of whom include college professors at nearby UWM, as factors in lack of interest and even antipathy to military recruiting in the high school.
Leaving a legacy of encouragement
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI -- June 16, 2004
Profile of Helen Harris, UWM alumna who is retiring as principal of Lloyd Elementary after more than 30 years as an administrator with the Milwaukee Public Schools.
Trio's faith differs, but not their mission
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI -- June 27, 2004
Rabbi Ariel Picard, Imam Khalid Abu Ras and Maurice Younan, who spoke recently at UWM's Golda Meir Library, are traveling across the United States this summer to spread the message that understanding the commonalities of Judaism, Islam and Christianity can help achieve peace.
ARTS
Dvorak gets a fresh reading
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI -- June 24, 2004
The Fine Arts Quartet has played Dvorak's "American," Quartet Opus 96, many times and played it well, but the version performed at the final Summer Evenings of Music Concert at UWM sounded especially fresh and direct, according to this review.
SPORTS
Getting comfortable under pressure
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI -- June 24, 2004
Olympic gymnast Paul Hamm says going to UWM helped make him and his twin brother, fellow gymnast Morgan Hamm, more mature and ready to compete in trials for this year's Olympic team.
Wisconsin, WIAC to play exhibitions;
Schools in rotation will share revenue
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI -- June 25, 2004
Through a spokesman, UW-Milwaukee coach Bruce Pearl said he plans to play one exhibition next season against a to-be-determined Division III team near the Milwaukee area.
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