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NEWS
A new invasion: Quagga mussels take over Lake Michigan
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI – May 14, 2006
Quagga mussels have gone from a rare find on the bottom of Lake Michigan to its dominant invasive mussel, nearly annihilating the zebra mussel population. Quoted in this story are Russell Cuhel, a senior scientist at UWM's Great Lakes WATER Institute, and Harvey Bootsma, a UWM expert on the mussel-fueled algae outbreaks plaguing Milwaukee's beaches. http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=423678
Economy of inner city improves, yet lags
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI – May 15, 2006
Economic conditions within Milwaukee's inner city have stabilized in recent years but still lag behind the metro area, says a study released by UWM Professor Marc Levine and the Center for Economic Development.
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=423745
Hispanics drive U.S. growth: Amid immigration debate, numbers show us getting older, more diverse
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI – May 10, 2006
Enrique Figueroa, director of the Roberto Hernandez Center at UWM, says demographic trends indicate a larger Hispanic impact on politics, culture and the economy. "From a political perspective, a vote-garnering perspective, the Latino vote will be a larger and larger share of all elections in the future," he said.
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=422406
Evolution trips up modern lifestyle: Genes give push toward obesity
Baltimore Sun, MD – May 14, 2006
UWM bioanthropologist Andrew J. Petto talks about how the body has used glucose as fuel, beginning with the very first single-cell organisms. Petto also discusses the use of high-fructose corn syrup sweeteners in a wide range of products. http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nationworld/bal-te.diet14may14,0,5382200.story
Alliance awards first round of grants
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI – May 13, 2006
The Biotechnology Technology Alliance, which was created to encourage collaboration between academic researchers and industry, has awarded its first grants. UWM is among the founding members of the BTA, along with the Medical College of Wisconsin, Marquette University, the Milwaukee School of Engineering and UW-Parkside.
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=423445
Medical College aims to keep rising
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI – May 14, 2006
Partnerships are key to the Medical College of Wisconsin. The school's biggest collaborators are UW-Madison, Marquette University and UW-Milwaukee, said David D. Gutterman, the dean of research.
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=423472
Graduation season commences
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI – May 14, 2006
UW-Milwaukee's commencement is at 9 a.m. (graduate school) and 1:30 p.m. (undergraduates) on May 21 at U.S. Cellular Arena. Speakers are Abbas Ourmazd (graduate school) and Allan J. Klotsche Jr. (undergraduates).
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=423474
Business flowing royally: Milwaukee design company creates water display fit for a king
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI – May 13, 2006
Stephen Pevnick, an art professor at UWM and president of Pevnick Design Inc., is helping create a computer-controlled water sculpture in Bangkok to help celebrate the 60th anniversary of the ascension to the throne of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=423370
Emergency over: Danger of modernizing passes
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI - May 14, 2006
Although the Milwaukee Connector study group recommended the installation of a guided tram that would run along Wisconsin and Fond du Lac avenues and connect to UWM and the airport, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and County Executive Scott Walker have vetoed the idea.
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=423423
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Walker puts up roadblock: He vetoes resolution backing electric bus
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI – May 13, 2006
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=423477
Barrett vetoes electric buses: Mayor says proposal has too many unanswered questions
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI – May 11, 2006
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=422653
Barrett, Chinese official finalize economic ties
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI – May 12, 2006
The deputy Communist party secretary from the Ningbo municipal government, Tang Yijun, appeared in Milwaukee to sign an economic and cultural cooperation pact with Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett. David Buck, a retired professor of Chinese studies at UWM, speculated about an outcome that would create an optimistic buzz from Milwaukee to Washington. http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=423083
NO money, NO problem: Your guide to all things gratis
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI - May 11, 2006
Free movie screenings twice a month as part of the "Experimental Tuesdays" series, sponsored by the UWM Film Department and the UWM Union Theatre, are mentioned in a list of freebies.
http://www.mkeonline.com/story.asp?id=1391815
Mandel explores UWM housing
Milwaukee Business Journal, WI – May 12, 2006
Mandel Group Inc. is exploring developing housing for UWM students on East North Avenue.
http://milwaukee.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2006/05/15/newscolumn2.html
Inside Radio & TV: Channel surfing
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI – May 15, 2006
He came in second on Thursday's "Jeopardy!" but UWM research meteorologist Michael Falk scored high enough to make the cut last week and will compete in the syndicated quiz show's "Tournament of Champions" semifinals.
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=423795
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A waiting game for Jeopardy champ
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI – May 15, 2006
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=423069
Marquette starts investment ethics class
Milwaukee Business Journal, WI – May 12, 2006
Ethics classes at UWM are mentioned in this story on Marquette's new program specifically geared toward finance majors or potential investment managers. http://milwaukee.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2006/05/15/story6.html
Fox 6 Wake-Up News
WITI-TV, WI – May 8, 2006
Mordecai Lee, associate professor of governmental relations, talks about the mid-term elections and Wisconsin's upcoming election for governor.
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ARTS
Classical Music Review: Fine Arts Quartet
Cleveland Plain Dealer, OH - May 11, 2006
"Echoes" was the stunning centerpiece of a program, presented by the Rocky River Chamber Music Society, featuring UWM's Fine Arts Quartet. This review notes that the Quartet is one of the few chamber music ensembles to have recorded and toured internationally for more than half a century.
http://www.cleveland.com/search/index.ssf?/base/entertainment/1147250395277810.xml?easal&coll=2
Musicians paying tribute to Peckarsky at UWM
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI – May 12, 2006
Pianist Milton Peckarsky, for decades a tireless performer and champion of challenging new music, will be celebrated Sunday with a concert at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The UWM music department, Music Now and From Almost Yesterday, the MacDowell Club of Milwaukee and the Civic Music Association have joined forces to honor Peckarsky. http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=422824
SPORTS
Soccer: Engelmann Field to have lights in '06
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI – May 9, 2006
Engelmann Field, the cozy on-campus home of the UW-Milwaukee men's and women's soccer teams, will be outfitted with lights for the 2006 season.
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=421922
Sizzlers and fizzlers of the week that was: Hot: University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Sports Illustrated SIoncampus.com – May 10, 2006
Last week, 1,286 students at UWM voted to maintain the school's name despite concerns that the hyphen makes it look like a satellite of the University of Wisconsin (Madison).
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Late surge gets Panthers past Youngstown State, 9-5
CSTV.com, NY – May 14, 2006
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee baseball team scored eight runs in the final three innings on Sunday, defeating Youngstown State 9-5 to take the final game of the weekend series. The Panthers (27-22, 15-12 Horizon) outhit the Penguins (24-27, 14-13 Horizon) by a 15-13 count to help them move back into second place in the Horizon League standings.
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UWM baseball team drops doubleheader at Youngstown State
CSTV.com, NY – May 13, 2006
Senior Mike Goetz set new season records for hits, doubles and hitting streaks on Saturday, but it was not enough as the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee baseball team dropped a doubleheader to Youngstown State. The Panthers (26-22, 14-12 Horizon) lost 4-3 in 12 innings in the opener before falling 6-3 to the Penguins (24-26, 14-12 Horizon) in the nightcap.
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Panthers hang on for doubleheader sweep of Bradley
CSTV.com, NY – May 10, 2006
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee baseball team scored three runs in the final two innings on Wednesday night to hold off a late Bradley rally in a 5-4 victory at O'Brien Field.
http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-basebl/stories/051106aab.html
Soccer: Bavarians open
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI – May 15, 2006
The Milwaukee Bavarians' entry in the National Premier Soccer League will play its opening games this weekend at the Bavarian Soccer Field in Glendale. The team is coached by former UW-Milwaukee player Jake Provan, and includes UWM players Troy Spielmann, Steve Sperl, Billy Meier, Martin Castro and Chris Lins.
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=423946
Buchholz fitting in with Panthers
Racine Journal Times, WI – May 15, 2006
Racine's Dan Buchholz is making a successful transition to the college game as a catcher for the UWM Panthers. http://www.journaltimes.com/articles/2006/05/13/local_sports/iq_4037420.txt
Seniors heading separate ways
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI – May 13, 2006
Six of the seven seniors who competed for the UW-Milwaukee men's basketball team last season expect to spend their post-Panthers days playing in the professional ranks, whether it is in America or overseas.
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=423079
Men's soccer program recognized
CSTV.com-NY – May 10, 2006
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's nationally-ranked men's soccer program was on the receiving end of numerous awards and recognitions this past Sunday at the annual Student-Athlete Awards Reception and Hall of Fame Induction.
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http://www.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/stories/050906aae.html
UWM NEWS
UWM Awarded Grant to Help Create an Urban Planning-Themed High School
UWM - May 15, 2006
The School of Architecture and Urban Planning at UWM is leading efforts to develop an urban planning and architecture-themed charter high school for Milwaukee, and it recently was awarded a $50,000 grant from the Technical Assistance and Leadership Center to develop a curriculum and plan.
http://www.uwm.edu/News/PR/06.05/SARUP_Charter.html
UWM Urban Studies Alumni Win 2006 Scott Greer Awards
UWM - May 15, 2006
Two graduates and a graduate student in the Urban Studies program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee have been named recipients of the 2006 Scott Greer Awards. The awards recognize alumni who have distinguished themselves in their careers or students who demonstrate a commitment to stimulating urban initiatives. http://www.uwm.edu/News/PR/06.05/Greer_Awards.html