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The Ethan Effect: Engineering student and gifted pianist inspires Steinway piano campaign Posted on
Ethan Squires was a busy mechanical engineering major and computer science minor at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, holding down a campus job and routinely taking over eighteen credits a semester. He was also a gifted pianist and trombone player who performed in multiple ensembles, composed and arranged music and played for guest artists. Ethan was […]
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UW-Green Bay launches criminal justice bachelor’s degree to empower future leaders and strengthen communities Posted on
In response to a growing regional need and call for more community-minded justice professionals, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is excited to announce the launch of a new Criminal Justice major—a bold step toward broadening public safety and community service in Northeast Wisconsin. This new program builds on the success of UW-Green Bay’s high-enrollment Criminal Justice […]
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Purple Wave coming to UW-Whitewater this fall Posted on
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will launch Purple Wave – an initiative to celebrate Warhawk spirit and pride – this fall. The campaign takes center stage September 5-6, when the Warhawk volleyball, football, women’s soccer, and men’s tennis teams host competitions on campus. “It’s an exciting time to be a part of the Warhawk family, and […]
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Kenosha to Cosenza: Sister Cities mural unveiling celebrates international friendship through art Posted on
The Italian American Society of Kenosha and the Sister Cities Association of Kenosha proudly invite the public to the unveiling of a new collaborative mural celebrating the vibrant cultural connection between Kenosha, Wisconsin and Cosenza, Italy. The unveiling ceremony will take place on Saturday, Aug. 2, at 12 p.m. at the Italian American Society, 2217 52nd Street, Kenosha. Designed by Italian […]
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Road Scholar Returns: UW-Superior reignites lifelong learning adventures on Lake Superior Posted on
This summer marked the triumphant return of the University of Wisconsin–Superior’s Road Scholar program after a ten-year hiatus. Organized by the Center for Continuing Education – which provides community education programs for lifelong learners – the revived program focused on exploring the natural and cultural heritage of Lake Superior. Titled “A Superior Exploration: Lake Superior’s History & […]
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Global vision, local design: UW-Stout students transform public spaces with murals Posted on
Art installations in Italy, Minnesota bring communities together Two UW-Stout students – Allison Seanor and Megan McDowell – recently completed two murals, half a world apart. Their public installations celebrate how art brings communities together, creating vibrant and welcoming spaces. Seanor, an art education major from Wausau, studied abroad at Accademia Italiana in Florence, Italy, last spring. She participated in a […]