Arts
The fine arts are an expression of stories, culture, and individuality. At the UW System, faculty and staff encourage students to express themselves artistically by providing tools, opportunities and resources to help them succeed and thrive in the world of art.
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Murphy masterpieces: Special program hangs artwork in UW-La Crosse Murphy Library
June 17, 2022
Special program hangs artwork in Murphy Library Art Professor Jennifer Williams is drawn back to Murphy Library each September to recollect feelings around 9-11. “I recall one painting with profound, lasting […]
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UW-Eau Claire art students collaborate with local business on welding project
June 7, 2022
As Brittany Harp puts the finishing touches on her metal sculpture — a creation made with shapes and colors to represent the sun — the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire […]
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After storied communications career, UWO ’73 alumnus Tom Luljak finds coda leading WPR
June 6, 2022
Tom Luljak has come a long way since his shaggy hair and mustache-affixed smile made the pages of the Advance-Titan to promote his rock show on WRST-FM. The 1973 graduate of the […]
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UW-Milwaukee walkway installation spotlights the problem of electronic and construction waste
June 1, 2022
Unusual walkway tiles created at UW-Milwaukee using 95% recycled materials now form an inspiring path in front of the engineering building at a New York university: a pedestrian stroll that […]
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A sound creator: Justin Schmitz is a fast-rising star in theatrical hotbed of D.C.
May 20, 2022
Editor’s note: This is the second of a series of five articles introducing recipients of the UW-La Crosse Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Awards. See all 2022 award recipients. He’s impressive […]
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Blue Devil gymnasts’ flip-for-Ukraine challenge lands national attention
May 13, 2022
#stuckflipforabuck created by coach catches on with university teams, clubs across the U.S. Competitive gymnasts in the U.S. are flipping — literally — for a fundraising challenge started by University […]
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UW-Parkside to offer STEAM Programs
May 9, 2022
STEAM-based summer programs for youth ages 11-17 will be offered by the University of Wisconsin-Parkside Professional and Continuing Education Department, July through August. The weekday programs focus on creativity and […]
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UW-River Falls alum’s children’s books share autism journey, family to speak on campus April 27
April 22, 2022
At 28 months of age, University of Wisconsin-River Falls alum Lindsey Moreland was diagnosed with autism after showing classic signs including not responding to her name and banging her head […]
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UW-La Crosse’s Susan Crutchfield shares expertise on Helen Keller with popular radio show
April 22, 2022
In 2005, Susan Crutchfield used a UW-La Crosse research grant to produce and publish an article about Helen Keller’s short-lived career in vaudeville. The article generated some initial buzz, but […]
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Blugolds leading new dance class for Eau Claire area children and teens with disabilities
April 13, 2022
Olivia Schmidt and Scarlett Prock love their weekly dance classes, where they leap and twirl as they practice a new dance routine that they’ll perform during their first-ever recital this […]