At an early age, Tommy Walls, Jr. decided that in order to survive, he had to become the leader in his family. Born into dire circumstances in Detroit , surrounded by mental illness, HIV and drug … [Read more...]
Club youth of the year winners receive full scholarships from Marquette University
What do a girl from New Mexico, a boy from Kansas and a girl from Germany all have in common? These three teens from various Boys & Girls Clubs across the world have all received the opportunity … [Read more...]
A call to action-Milwaukee fathers take your child back to school on the first day
Wednesday – Sept. 1. 2010 This fall, fathers, grandfathers, foster fathers, stepfathers, uncles, cousins, big brothers, significant male caregivers and friends of the family will unite in cities … [Read more...]
Wisconsin educators value connections with families
By Mary Bell President of the Wisconsin Education Association Council The approach of each new school year is important and exciting for educators, as well as for students. This year, the … [Read more...]
UWM Chancellor Santiago to resign effective Oct. 1
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM) Chancellor Carlos E. Santiago plans to resign his position effective Oct. 1, 2010. He is slated to become the new chief executive officer for the Hispanic … [Read more...]
Riverside and Rufus King alumni held their inaugural Flag Football Game
Riverside, Rufus King alumni held their inaugural Flag Football Game event to honor graduates last weekend on July 24. Pictured above are members of the Riverside team. The game was modeled after the … [Read more...]
African American teachers honored at inaugural luncheon
Ruben Hernandez, (standing) and Reuben K. Harpole helped to celebrate 13 African American teachers at a luncheon, many of whom go back to the 1930’s who were the first of several groups of educators … [Read more...]
Diversity Scholars enrich students – and themselves – at UWM this summer
By Kathy Quirk Visiting professors are common at universities, but the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee has six visiting “professors-to-be” on campus this summer. UWM’s Diversity Scholars … [Read more...]
89 laid-off teachers recalled as funding, vacancies identified
Of the 482 teachers who received layoff notices in June, a total of 89 teachers will now be called back, due to factors including identification of additional funding sources and the late resignations … [Read more...]
Signing ceremony for agreement linking South African University and UW-Milwaukee
Ald. Joe Davis, Sr. and Alderman Nik Kovac attended a special signing ceremony on July 6, 2010 for an agreement for educational and scientific cooperation between the University of Wisconsin- … [Read more...]
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