Cultural Impact
UW campuses generate and sponsor arts and cultural events of many kinds, including music and theater, visual and fine arts programs, guest speakers, symposia, festivals, and more. These events attract people to campuses and their surrounding communities, support local businesses, and enrich lives.
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Virtual courses give UW-La Crosse senior a taste of Costa Rica, Italy
April 8, 2021
The Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship is a prestigious award given to only about 20% of applicants. Emma Jonas, a senior from UW-La Crosse, was one of those students this year. […]
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Blugolds in sports industry to discuss COVID’s effect on business
April 1, 2021
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire alumni who work in the sports industry will discuss during an upcoming webinar how COVID-19 has radically affected their businesses. The webinar, titled “COVID’s Effect on […]
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How serving students with disabilities became a priority mission at UW-Whitewater
March 30, 2021
After Paul Lauritzen arrived on the Whitewater State College campus in the fall of 1964 to start a special education program in its college of education, he soon found himself […]
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UW-Parkside History Department to offer course on Kenosha Black History
March 27, 2021
UW-Parkside History Department is offering a seven-week course beginning March 29 titled “Researching Kenosha’s Black History,” taught by Professor Edward Schmitt. “For us to begin learning, healing, and making progress […]
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UW-Milwaukee historian tells a story of Black capitalism through beer
March 26, 2021
If it takes beer to get people interested in history, that’s fine. That’s the view of John Harry, a history graduate student who has focused his research on beer and […]
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Among Us fan video animated by UW-Stout student has millions of YouTube hits
March 25, 2021
Chloe McChesney loves to use color and avoid straight lines, creating soft and visually effective animation. McChesney’s animation has created quite a following. The senior majoring in entertainment design-animation, which […]
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UWO United We Stand: Veterans urged to get support for mental health
March 24, 2021
After enduring heartbreaking news that another area veteran had taken their life, a University of Wisconsin Oshkosh team has formed to try and prevent more tragedies. The family of armed […]
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UW-La Crosse archaeology students help unearth northern Wisconsin tribe’s history
March 21, 2021
A Native American pageant that brought thousands of tourists to Wisconsin’s Apostle Islands a century ago is, again, taking the stage – this time for UW-La Crosse students. The students […]
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UW-Stout animation major ready to take on starring academic role
March 18, 2021
Renamed, refocused BFA program, ranked nationally and No. 1 in Wisconsin, follows consumer trends In the entertainment world, animation and animated characters are hot, from blockbuster big screen films to […]
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UW-Platteville criminal justice major researches treatment court
March 16, 2021
“When you are doing research every single thing matters,” said Jacob Wehler, a University of Wisconsin-Platteville criminal justice major. “If you don’t pay attention to all the little details, you could […]