http://milwaukeecourieronline.com "THE NEWSPAPER YOU CAN TRUST SINCE 1964" Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:17:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/100-black-men-seeking-high-school-senior-scholarship-applicants/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/100-black-men-seeking-high-school-senior-scholarship-applicants/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:03:33 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11184 By Taki S. Raton The 100 Black Men of Greater Milwaukee is pleased to announce the Future Leader Scholarship opportunity initiative. Sponsored by the 100 Black Men of America, Inc., in January of each year, the 100 provides annual scholarship awards to deserving matriculating seniors who will be full-time students in the coming fall at [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/100-black-men-seeking-high-school-senior-scholarship-applicants/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/graduating-with-more-than-a-degree/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/graduating-with-more-than-a-degree/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:42:46 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11148 More than 2,200 students who earned degrees from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee at the end of the summer or fall semester took part in commencement ceremonies Dec. 19 at the U.S. Cellular arena. Those students had wide variety of experiences at UWM that broadened their perspective and helped them move into diverse careers after [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/graduating-with-more-than-a-degree/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/great-futures-start-here-exceptional-teen-wins-youth-of-the-year-honor-for-boys-girls-clubs-of-greater-milwaukee/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/great-futures-start-here-exceptional-teen-wins-youth-of-the-year-honor-for-boys-girls-clubs-of-greater-milwaukee/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:35:30 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=11145 Larsharae Hooker to now vie for State Title and Scholarship She was once shy and reserved, but now Larsharae is a responsible, goal-oriented teen who was just named the 2012 Northwestern Mutual Foundation Youth of the Year for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee. Next, Larsharae will compete against other Boys & Girls Club [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2012/01/28/great-futures-start-here-exceptional-teen-wins-youth-of-the-year-honor-for-boys-girls-clubs-of-greater-milwaukee/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/30/sdc-to-participate-in-new-competitive-bidding-process-for-head-start/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/30/sdc-to-participate-in-new-competitive-bidding-process-for-head-start/#comments Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:21:42 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=8179 New guidelines by the Federal Government for all Head Start programs nationwide will require many agencies to enter into a competitive bidding process. Government officials say the new guidelines and implementation of the bidding process will improve quality and accountability for the preschool program. Social Development Commission (SDC) CEO Deborah Blanks welcomes the changes, saying [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/30/sdc-to-participate-in-new-competitive-bidding-process-for-head-start/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/22/improving-education-through-milwaukee-succeeds/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/22/improving-education-through-milwaukee-succeeds/#comments Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:23:52 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=8085 Partnerships are an important ingredient to the success of any community. Here in Milwaukee, I am very proud to be part of a new community partnership...]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/12/22/improving-education-through-milwaukee-succeeds/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/25/uwms-mcnair-scholars-program-offers-opportunities-for-research/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/25/uwms-mcnair-scholars-program-offers-opportunities-for-research/#comments Sat, 26 Nov 2011 01:37:32 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7859 An astronaut who died in the 1986 Challenger disaster is inspiring today’s college students to explore new fields. The Ronald E. McNair Scholars program began in 1989 and now serves thousands of students nationally, providing opportunities for first-generation, low-income and underrepresented undergraduate students to work on research with faculty mentors. The goal is to help [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/25/uwms-mcnair-scholars-program-offers-opportunities-for-research/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/25/nicolet-high-school-students-participated-in-a-food-drive/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/25/nicolet-high-school-students-participated-in-a-food-drive/#comments Sat, 26 Nov 2011 01:31:01 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7856 Nicolet High School students participated in a food drive just in time for Thanksgiving last weekend for area families in need. This particular food drive was for the benefit of the Council for the Spanish Speaking. Students collected food and helped to load trucks last Saturday at Nicolet High School. (Photos by Cy White)]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/25/nicolet-high-school-students-participated-in-a-food-drive/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/12/panelists-to-discuss-milwaukees-state-of-education-on-nov-15/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/12/panelists-to-discuss-milwaukees-state-of-education-on-nov-15/#comments Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:51:45 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7747 “Educating the Children of Milwaukee: Our Common Mission” is the theme of the 11th Annual Brother Booker Ashe Urban Ministry Program being held Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 7-9 p.m. at Cardinal Stritch University. A panel discussion will focus on how to achieve quality education for the children of Milwaukee. Three panelists with rich and diverse [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/11/12/panelists-to-discuss-milwaukees-state-of-education-on-nov-15/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/28/uwm-open-house-offers-something-for-everyone/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/28/uwm-open-house-offers-something-for-everyone/#comments Sat, 29 Oct 2011 03:06:17 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7593 The University of Wisconsin– Milwaukee’s annual Open House on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 28-29, in the UWM Union, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd., showcases the academic majors available in UWM’s 14 schools and colleges, and the career choices associated with them. Open House hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. No advance [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/28/uwm-open-house-offers-something-for-everyone/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/08/black-leaders-visit-students-across-the-u-s-with-back-to-school-historymakers-event/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/08/black-leaders-visit-students-across-the-u-s-with-back-to-school-historymakers-event/#comments Sat, 08 Oct 2011 16:35:18 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7438 By Cassandra Lans Five hundred African American trailblazers descended upon classrooms in 107 cities and 34 states across the United States including Puerto Rico on Friday, Sept. 23, 2011 as part of the 2nd Annual Back to School with the HistoryMakers program. The one day program, which comes as students are getting settled in classrooms [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/10/08/black-leaders-visit-students-across-the-u-s-with-back-to-school-historymakers-event/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/09/23/uwm-equity-diversity-services-names-new-director/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/09/23/uwm-equity-diversity-services-names-new-director/#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:26:31 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7255 Francene L. Botts-Butler has been named director of the Office of Equity/Diversity Services (EDS) at UWM. She started at the university this summer, coming to UWM from Morehead State University in Kentucky, where she directed multicultural student services. The goal of the EDS office is to monitor, manage and integrate equal opportunity and diversity into [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/09/23/uwm-equity-diversity-services-names-new-director/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/09/23/ymca-black-achievers-30th-annual-scholarship-awards-gala/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/09/23/ymca-black-achievers-30th-annual-scholarship-awards-gala/#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:19:11 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7249 By Sadie James sjamessmjadvertising@gmail.com The YMCA of Greater Milwaukee held its 30th Annual Black Achievers Scholarship & Awards Gala at the Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee on Friday, September 9, 2011. The Black Achievers program is a national college readiness initiative designed to help young African American youth pursue higher education and set career goals. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/09/23/ymca-black-achievers-30th-annual-scholarship-awards-gala/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/09/03/opening-of-pre-collegant-dormitory-and-orphanage/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/09/03/opening-of-pre-collegant-dormitory-and-orphanage/#comments Sat, 03 Sep 2011 16:44:25 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=7024 The Bishop’s Creek Development Corporation, Bishop Sedgwick Daniels and the Holy Redeemer Church of God In Chirst joyfully dedicated its Pre- Collegant Dormitory prayer tower and one of a kind children’s orphanage. The dormitory is a 5 story, 23,000 square foot structure designed to be a co-ed living environment for high school students ages 14-18. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/09/03/opening-of-pre-collegant-dormitory-and-orphanage/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/08/25/children-develop-into-stars-at-aact/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/08/25/children-develop-into-stars-at-aact/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:42:57 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=6969 After-school theatre arts classes at African American Children’s Theatre (AACT) provide children with opportunities to learn life skills in a fun, interactive setting. Registration/auditions for AACT’s fall classes will be held from 4 to 5 pm on Tuesday, September 20 and Wednesday, September 21 in the Sondheim Room at Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, 325 W. [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/08/25/children-develop-into-stars-at-aact/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/08/25/working-to-develop-milwaukees-economy/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/08/25/working-to-develop-milwaukees-economy/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:01:05 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=6949 By UWM Chancellor Michael R. Lovell A public, urban university like UWM has many opportunities to make a difference. One of the important differences it can make is strengthening the economy of the surrounding community, plus the region and state. To help create more jobs, a university must focus on working with the businesses, industries [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/08/25/working-to-develop-milwaukees-economy/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/08/20/everyone-wins-when-we-work-together-to-prevent-youth-access-to-tobacco-products-2/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/08/20/everyone-wins-when-we-work-together-to-prevent-youth-access-to-tobacco-products-2/#comments Sat, 20 Aug 2011 15:43:26 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=6884 The Wisconsin African American Tobacco Prevention Network and the City of Milwaukee Tobacco-Free Alliance joined forces to conduct compliance checks Cigarettes and other tobacco products (OTPs) are addictive, and they kill roughly 7,700 Wisconsinites each year. It is illegal to sell them to minors, but, unfortunately, not every retailer abides by the law. Estimates suggest [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/08/20/everyone-wins-when-we-work-together-to-prevent-youth-access-to-tobacco-products-2/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/08/13/wisconsins-school-nurses-urge-families-to-put-childhood-vaccinations-at-top-of-2011-back-to-school-lists/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/08/13/wisconsins-school-nurses-urge-families-to-put-childhood-vaccinations-at-top-of-2011-back-to-school-lists/#comments Sat, 13 Aug 2011 16:13:24 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=6832 State’s nearly 1 million public and private school students need to be vaccinated to protect themselves and others from disease The Wisconsin Association of School Nurses (WASN), representing more than 250 school nurses statewide, today urged families and parents throughout the state to have their children vaccinated before sending them off to school. August is [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/08/13/wisconsins-school-nurses-urge-families-to-put-childhood-vaccinations-at-top-of-2011-back-to-school-lists/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/07/28/summer-programs-for-kids-and-teens-at-uw-milwaukee/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/07/28/summer-programs-for-kids-and-teens-at-uw-milwaukee/#comments Thu, 28 Jul 2011 22:05:01 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=6676 Many universities are quiet places in the summer, but not the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee. Hundreds of elementary, junior high and high school students come to campus during the summer months to take part in the university’s extensive array of pre-college programs and camps. The goal of the programs is to provide students with academic [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/07/28/summer-programs-for-kids-and-teens-at-uw-milwaukee/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/06/23/ethnic-alumni-association-10th-anniversary-celebration/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/06/23/ethnic-alumni-association-10th-anniversary-celebration/#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:23:51 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=6285 Catch up with old friends over a delicious buffet dinner and cash bar. The evening’s program will feature former Marquette basketball player and assistant coach Maurice “Bo” Ellis, Sp ‘77, and actor/ comedian Rondell Sheridan, Sp ‘80. Following the evening’s program, dance to entertainment by D.J. Tall Order (also known as Tony Reeder, Comm ‘88). [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/06/23/ethnic-alumni-association-10th-anniversary-celebration/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/06/23/diversity-fellows-embrace-milwaukee-and-opportunity/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/06/23/diversity-fellows-embrace-milwaukee-and-opportunity/#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:34:43 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=6257 The University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee just welcomed its third group of Diversity Fellows to campus. The six Diversity Fellows, a group that includes experienced doctoral students and new Ph.D. graduates, take on teaching or research assignments at UWM, while getting to know the campus and community. “I was impressed by this university’s diversity and its [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/06/23/diversity-fellows-embrace-milwaukee-and-opportunity/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/06/23/ronald-mcdonald-charities-of-eastern-wisconsin-supported-by-mcdonalds-restaurants-award-60000-to-30-area-students/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/06/23/ronald-mcdonald-charities-of-eastern-wisconsin-supported-by-mcdonalds-restaurants-award-60000-to-30-area-students/#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:24:46 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=6252 On May 17, thirty high school seniors received scholarships at a luncheon, attended by Mayor Tom Barrett, Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. and other Milwaukee-area dignitaries. McDonald’s® is proud to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) scholarship program, which distributed a total of $60,000 in 2011. Over the past 18 years, the [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/06/23/ronald-mcdonald-charities-of-eastern-wisconsin-supported-by-mcdonalds-restaurants-award-60000-to-30-area-students/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/06/23/mps-students-receive-college-scholarships/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/06/23/mps-students-receive-college-scholarships/#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:17:04 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=6250 MPS Foundation, Herb Kohl Foundation, Briggs & Stratton, Marcus Corporation help 14 students continue education Four organizations have announced the recipients of their scholarships for high school graduates in 2011. Following are the organizations and MPS student recipients: Milwaukee Public Schools Scholarship The Milwaukee Public Schools Scholarship program (MPS Scholarship) was established through generous funding [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/06/23/mps-students-receive-college-scholarships/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/06/04/march-to-protest-massive-cuts-to-public-education/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/06/04/march-to-protest-massive-cuts-to-public-education/#comments Sat, 04 Jun 2011 16:19:33 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=6097 Milwaukeeans will march Saturday, June 4, in recognition of the more than 80,000 Milwaukee Public School students who will lose math and reading programs, small-class sizes, nurses, arts programming, librarians and classroom teachers this September, when Gov. Scott Walker’s $1.6 billion cut to Wisconsin public schools takes effect. Activists, parents, teachers and students begin the [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/06/04/march-to-protest-massive-cuts-to-public-education/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/06/04/everest-college-milwaukee-commemorates-its-opening-with-ribbon-cutting/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/06/04/everest-college-milwaukee-commemorates-its-opening-with-ribbon-cutting/#comments Sat, 04 Jun 2011 15:52:24 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=6082 Everest College Milwaukee (Everest) last week commemorated the official grand opening of its 45,000 square foot campus with a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony. The new campus is designed to accommodate up to 1,000 students, and currently enrolls 376 students. Mark Sullivan, president of Everest College Milwaukee, provided remarks at the ceremony, which included [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/06/04/everest-college-milwaukee-commemorates-its-opening-with-ribbon-cutting/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/26/may-grads-will-give-back-and-get-ahead-with-their-uw-milwaukee-degrees/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/26/may-grads-will-give-back-and-get-ahead-with-their-uw-milwaukee-degrees/#comments Thu, 26 May 2011 20:32:15 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=5968 When Brittany Johnson was deciding where to attend college, she learned that her grandfather had earned a bachelor of science degree from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee – at the age of 65. Although Johnson became the first in her immediate family to earn an undergraduate degree May 22, she proudly points to her grandfather’s [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/26/may-grads-will-give-back-and-get-ahead-with-their-uw-milwaukee-degrees/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/19/howard-fuller-honored-with-john-t-walton-champions-for-school-choice-award/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/19/howard-fuller-honored-with-john-t-walton-champions-for-school-choice-award/#comments Thu, 19 May 2011 20:42:43 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=5909 Dr. Howard Fuller—the pioneer education reformer and one of the nation’s most distinguished advocates for providing children from low-income families with educational options—was honored with the John T. Walton Champions for School Choice Award last week at the second annual National Policy Summit of the American Federation for Children in Washington, D.C. The award, named [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/19/howard-fuller-honored-with-john-t-walton-champions-for-school-choice-award/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/13/matc-to-hold-spring-commencement-may-20-at-u-s-cellular-arena/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/13/matc-to-hold-spring-commencement-may-20-at-u-s-cellular-arena/#comments Sat, 14 May 2011 03:18:31 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=5847 Milwaukee Area Technical College will hold its spring commencement Friday, May 20, at 6 p.m. at the U.S. Cellular Arena, 400 W. Kilbourn Ave. More than 1,400 students will graduate from associate degree, technical diploma, apprentice and adult high school programs. Dr. Robert M. Davis, president and CEO of the Zoological Society of Milwaukee, will [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/13/matc-to-hold-spring-commencement-may-20-at-u-s-cellular-arena/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/13/youth-take-a-step-forward/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/13/youth-take-a-step-forward/#comments Sat, 14 May 2011 02:18:21 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=5818 A group of preschoolers marked the completion of the latest stage in their education. Five year old members of the Social Development Commission Head Start- Johnson Square site were recognized at a Completion Ceremony. The nine youngsters were singled out at the celebration program for completing the Head Start program. They will be going on [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/13/youth-take-a-step-forward/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/07/roundys-foundation-donates-5000-to-sharp-literacy/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/07/roundys-foundation-donates-5000-to-sharp-literacy/#comments Sat, 07 May 2011 14:23:17 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=5741 In an effort to advance literacy and reinforce the impact that a nutritious breakfast has on a student’s school day, the Roundy’s Foundation made a donation to a special literacy program and served breakfast to third grade students at Lloyd Street School. Roundy’s Foundation donated $5,000 to Sharp Literacy to help support its literacy program [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/07/roundys-foundation-donates-5000-to-sharp-literacy/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/07/bcdi-inspires-college-vision-for-middle-schools-students/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/07/bcdi-inspires-college-vision-for-middle-schools-students/#comments Sat, 07 May 2011 14:07:11 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=5733 By Taki S. Raton Students in grades sixth through eight will have the head start opportunity to learn about college preparation, selection and entrance requirements at the Enter the College Zone conference Saturday, May 14 at the UW-Milwaukee Student Union beginning at 8 a.m. Sponsored by the Black Child Development Institute (BCDI) Milwaukee affiliate, Enter [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/07/bcdi-inspires-college-vision-for-middle-schools-students/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/07/a-commitment-to-diversity/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/07/a-commitment-to-diversity/#comments Sat, 07 May 2011 13:35:44 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=5718 Michael Lovell, recommended as the new chancellor of the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, is strongly committed to continuing UWM’s efforts to increase diversity and improve access. “I deeply value UWM’s commitment to a dual mission of being a major research institution while also providing access to a diverse population of Wisconsin residents,” says Lovell. He [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/07/a-commitment-to-diversity/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/07/marquette-and-uwm-students-included-in-anniversary-freedom-ride/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/07/marquette-and-uwm-students-included-in-anniversary-freedom-ride/#comments Sat, 07 May 2011 13:28:53 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=5716 When the 10-day anniversary bus trip took off on May 6, to retrace the 1961 Freedom Ride from Washington, D.C. to Jackson, Mississippi, two local students were among the 40 college students chosen to accompany the original Freedom Riders, who risked their lives to bring attention to their cause. The 2011 Student Freedom Ride is [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/05/07/marquette-and-uwm-students-included-in-anniversary-freedom-ride/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/04/16/mps-awarded-1-million-to-raise-student-achievement/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/04/16/mps-awarded-1-million-to-raise-student-achievement/#comments Sat, 16 Apr 2011 13:01:29 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=5428 The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has awarded $1 million to help raise student achievement in 15 Milwaukee Public Schools. All 15 were among the 2010- 11 Wisconsin Schools of Recognition — schools honored for solid student achievement while also having high poverty rates. The grant funds will be used in the following schools: [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/04/16/mps-awarded-1-million-to-raise-student-achievement/feed/ 1 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/04/02/new-school-seeks-to-make-milwaukee-healthier/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/04/02/new-school-seeks-to-make-milwaukee-healthier/#comments Sat, 02 Apr 2011 12:55:18 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=5244 Community connections are so important at urban research universities, and we are making excellent progress on one of our most important new connections: the UWM School of Public Health. A very visible sign of the progress will be seen in the coming months at 1240 N. 10th St., in the block between Juneau Avenue and [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/04/02/new-school-seeks-to-make-milwaukee-healthier/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/03/19/constance-clark-reimer-advocate-for-arts-in-education/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/03/19/constance-clark-reimer-advocate-for-arts-in-education/#comments Sat, 19 Mar 2011 10:57:29 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=5113 HAATz Off to Pioneer Teachers of MPS Column: It has been said that reading, writing and math are the keys to education. It has been said that with these keys, the individual will have what it takes to be successful in life. While there may be some truth to this, Constance Clark Reimer would beg [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/03/19/constance-clark-reimer-advocate-for-arts-in-education/feed/ 1 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/02/26/milwaukee-talks-mps-superintendent-gregory-thornton/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/02/26/milwaukee-talks-mps-superintendent-gregory-thornton/#comments Sat, 26 Feb 2011 19:53:43 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=4846 By Bobby Tanzilo Reprinted courtesy of OnMilwaukee.com Six months into his tenure in Milwaukee, MPS Superintendent Dr. Gregory Thornton has already seen a lot. He’s gotten a hearty Midwestern welcome, but he’s also seen how issues — like MPS’ vacant land and buildings — can rear up suddenly and snarl. But he remains optimistic, if [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/02/26/milwaukee-talks-mps-superintendent-gregory-thornton/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/02/26/scholarships-help-students-succeed-at-uwm/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/02/26/scholarships-help-students-succeed-at-uwm/#comments Sat, 26 Feb 2011 16:22:53 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=4821 Four University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee students have extra reasons to celebrate their Mexican heritage this semester. The four – Alejandro Corona, Karina Albor, Jessica Lyon and Esmeralda Villarreal – just received IME-Becas scholarships. These scholarships encourage U.S. students of Mexican descent to pursue higher education, according to Javier Tapia, associate professor of educational policy and community [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/02/26/scholarships-help-students-succeed-at-uwm/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/02/19/challenge-awards-civic-leadership-in-the-village/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/02/19/challenge-awards-civic-leadership-in-the-village/#comments Sat, 19 Feb 2011 14:11:49 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=4742 HAATz Off to Pioneer Teachers of MPS Column By Vicki Singh According to a definition of a civic leader, can we say “Who has changed Milwaukee’s central city (our village) for the better”, may be the first criteria? Well, from HAAT’s perspective each one of the “Challenge Award” recipients fits the bill. They were the [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/02/19/challenge-awards-civic-leadership-in-the-village/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/02/19/new-reading-curriculum-spurs-teacher-creativity/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/02/19/new-reading-curriculum-spurs-teacher-creativity/#comments Sat, 19 Feb 2011 12:10:29 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=4724 By Bobby Tanzilo Reprinted courtesy of OnMilwaukee.com When Superintendent Gregory Thornton arrived to take control of Milwaukee Public Schools after the end of the last school year, he started to work on a number of changes. Certainly the most drastic change came almost right away. In July, MPS adopted a district-wide literacy curriculum to replace [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/02/19/new-reading-curriculum-spurs-teacher-creativity/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/02/12/ferne-caulkner-celebrating-culture-and-history-through-dance/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/02/12/ferne-caulkner-celebrating-culture-and-history-through-dance/#comments Sat, 12 Feb 2011 17:48:21 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=4688 HAATz Off to Pioneer Teachers of MPS Column: Ko-Thi Dance Company, based in Milwaukee , WI was founded in 1969. The words Ko-Thi come from the Sherbro Language of Sierra Leone, meaning, “To seek and search for Black culture.” The Dance Company is comprised of local artists trained in the history, mythology and techniques of [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/02/12/ferne-caulkner-celebrating-culture-and-history-through-dance/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/02/12/free-tutoring-opportunities-available-through-milwaukee-public-schools-deadline-extended-to-february-18-2011/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/02/12/free-tutoring-opportunities-available-through-milwaukee-public-schools-deadline-extended-to-february-18-2011/#comments Sat, 12 Feb 2011 13:41:19 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=4673 There is free help for children who may be struggling in school. Students in these MPS schools are eligible for free tutoring: Elementary and K8 Schools Auer, (414) 875-4500 Fifty-Third, (414) 874-5300 Hopkins, (414) 267-0600 King, Jr., (414) 267-1500 LaFollette, (414) 267-5200 Lancaster, (414) 393-5500 Lloyd, (414) 267-1600 Rogers Street Academy, (414) 902-1100 Starms Discovery, [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/02/12/free-tutoring-opportunities-available-through-milwaukee-public-schools-deadline-extended-to-february-18-2011/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/02/12/city-years-youthful-talent-serves-students-teachers-well/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/02/12/city-years-youthful-talent-serves-students-teachers-well/#comments Sat, 12 Feb 2011 12:57:04 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=4651 By Bobby Tanzilo Reprinted courtesy of OnMilwaukee.com Things move quickly in Mr. Miller’s sixth grade math class at Roosevelt Middle School of the Arts. Perhaps the hanging motorcycle shrine right inside the door of his first-floor classroom is a harbinger to all who enter … this class is built for speed. Reviewing homework, Miller sounds [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/02/12/city-years-youthful-talent-serves-students-teachers-well/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/01/29/diversity-connections-at-uw-milwaukee/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/01/29/diversity-connections-at-uw-milwaukee/#comments Sat, 29 Jan 2011 12:31:47 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=4528 When Tylesha Younger arrived at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Lubar School of Business from Minnesota, she was hoping to make friends with other young African Americans at UWM. With the help of adviser Ramona Sledge, Younger soon connected with the Black Student Union. Now a junior majoring in Human Resources Management, Younger works with the [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/01/29/diversity-connections-at-uw-milwaukee/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/01/15/mps-staff-and-students-participated-in-the-milwaukee-school-fair/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/01/15/mps-staff-and-students-participated-in-the-milwaukee-school-fair/#comments Sat, 15 Jan 2011 17:11:33 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=4456 ]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/01/15/mps-staff-and-students-participated-in-the-milwaukee-school-fair/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/01/15/vanguard-casting-extends-services-to-haat-project/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/01/15/vanguard-casting-extends-services-to-haat-project/#comments Sat, 15 Jan 2011 13:19:19 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=4444 HAATz Off to Pioneer Teachers of MPS Column: By Taki S. Raton When we think of cast iron or metal art objects as noted in the January 8 Milwaukee Courier featuring the bronze caste works of MIAD (Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design) graduate Care Ekpo, an employee of Vanguard Sculpture Service, Ltd., 3374 West [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/01/15/vanguard-casting-extends-services-to-haat-project/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/01/08/press-conference-held-addressing-vacant-mps-school-buildings/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/01/08/press-conference-held-addressing-vacant-mps-school-buildings/#comments Sat, 08 Jan 2011 15:29:21 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=4344 ]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/01/08/press-conference-held-addressing-vacant-mps-school-buildings/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/01/08/area-sculptress-casts-award-creations-for-haat/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/01/08/area-sculptress-casts-award-creations-for-haat/#comments Sat, 08 Jan 2011 15:12:20 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=4336 HAATz Off to Pioneer Teachers of MPS Column By Taki S. Raton Milwaukee may have an emerging Edmonia Mary Lewis or even a Richard Hunt in the image and talent of 26-year-old sculptress Care Ekpo. Believed to have been born 165 years ago on July 4, 1845 in Greenwich, New York, Lewis was the first [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2011/01/08/area-sculptress-casts-award-creations-for-haat/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/12/31/mike-and-woody-reflect-proud-tradition/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/12/31/mike-and-woody-reflect-proud-tradition/#comments Sat, 01 Jan 2011 03:45:03 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=4289 By Taki S. Raton Just a little over 100 years ago, John W. Cooper got his first big break. At the age of twenty-nine while traveling with the Richards and Pringles Minstrels in 1902, he was recognized by the Daily Nonpariel, a leading entertainment magazine, as the best ventriloquist of that era. According to “BlackPast.Org-Rembembered [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/12/31/mike-and-woody-reflect-proud-tradition/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/12/25/taking-the-next-step-towards-success/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/12/25/taking-the-next-step-towards-success/#comments Sat, 25 Dec 2010 16:18:57 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=4198 56 Milwaukee area residents are celebrating a big accomplishment… going back to school to earn their high school diploma. The adult students were honored at graduation ceremonies for successfully completing coursework and testing with the Social Development Commission GED/HSED program. Tia Gray told her fellow graduates she knows they had struggled like her with taking [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/12/25/taking-the-next-step-towards-success/feed/ 0 http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/12/25/education-and-experience-shape-uwm-grads-future/ http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/12/25/education-and-experience-shape-uwm-grads-future/#comments Sat, 25 Dec 2010 15:21:04 +0000 admin http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/?p=4164 December graduates of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are bringing a diversity of experience to the world beyond the university. Some, like Marie Arroyo, a master’s degree graduate in multicultural special education, and Tamika Bradford, with a bachelor’s degree in urban education, have overcome multiple challenges on their way to the Dec. 19 commencement. Others, like [...]]]> http://milwaukeecourieronline.com/index.php/2010/12/25/education-and-experience-shape-uwm-grads-future/feed/ 0