Thank You For Attending Family Weekend 2019Thousands of people descended on campus this past weekend to enjoy Family Weekend 2019. Families enjoyed a full variety of great programming like the MKE Luncheon, shows at the UWM Planetarium, bus tours of the city, ComedySportz and a Milwaukee Admirals game. TAKE THE FAMILY WEEKEND SURVEY NOW
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Panther Prowl 2019 Raises Money For StudentsThis year’s edition of the Panther Prowl attracted more than 1,700 participants and volunteers on a sunny but chilly Saturday. All the money raised from Panther Prowl goes toward scholarships. This year’s totals are still being added up, but more than $350,000 has been raised over the 15 years of Panther Prowl. PHOTO GALLERY
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UWM Buoyed By Positive Momentum As Higher Education Enters CrossroadsThe University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee enters a crossroads at the start of the new academic year, buoyed by positive momentum spurred by successful educational, research and fundraising efforts amid a changing environment in higher education, Chancellor Mark Mone said in his annual plenary address. READ MORE
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Helping My Homesick StudentHas your student been struggling with homesickness? What can you do to assist them? Most college students experience homesickness. For some, it may last a few days until they acclimate to their new environment. For others homesickness can be more difficult, sometimes leading to an overwhelming desire to be home. There are several keys to helping your college student manage this transition. READ MORE
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Managing Roommate ConflictsNow that we are more than a month into the school year, it is a good time to check in and offer some tips on how to guide your student through one of the traditional collegiate challenges: roommate conflict. Keep in mind that University Housing's Resident Assistants and Residence Life Coordinators are always happy to help support your student as they navigate these interpersonal relationships. READ MORE
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Great Discounts On Long Sleeve Tees AvailableGet yourself ready for the cooler weather that has arrived with a great deal on all long-sleeve t-shirts. All long sleeve tees are 25 percent off through Oct. 21. Plus there is always a great selection of hats, jackets, drinkware and more. Show your Panther Pride by ordering from ShopUWM.com today! PLACE YOUR ORDER NOW
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Student Leadership Program Opportunities AvailableUWM's Student Leadership Programs have a number of great opportunities for your student to develop their leadership skills. There are programs available for students at all points in their college careers, and many of the programs still have openings and sessions this winter and spring. LEARN MORE
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VIDEO: Chancellor Mone Tries: Becoming A UWM Grind Barista
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Great Basketball Ticket Packages On Sale NowMilwaukee Panthers men's and women's basketball single-game, mini-plan and group tickets for the 2019-20 season are now on sale. Single-game ticket prices start at $15 for men's and $7 for women's games. Plus the five-game Panther Pass for men's basketball starts at just $69. It includes tickets to five Horizon League games - Oakland, Wright State, Northern Kentucky, Green Bay, Cleveland State - plus a free ticket to the Homecoming game vs. Western Michigan. READ MORE
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Get Ready To Bring The Roar!BRING THE ROAR for UWM's 2019 Homecoming celebration, which runs from Nov. 4-9. Pouncefest, UREC activities and a women's basketball game vs. UW-Parkside highlight the weekday events. Then on Sat. Nov. 9 the Panther men’s basketball team takes on Western Michigan at Panther Arena. Celebrate a full week of Panther pride! READ MORE
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Check Out The Panther Families Facebook GroupAre you looking to take your interaction with fellow families and the Panther Families program to another level? Then check out the Panther Families Facebook Group, where you can easily interact with other families and share questions, tips and tricks.
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UWM Reveals Historic Fundraising TotalThe quarter of a billion dollars raised in the multiyear, university-wide fundraising effort – Made in Milwaukee, Shaping the World: The Campaign for UWM – is 25% higher than the university’s $200 million goal, which was announced publicly in 2017.
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Greetings From The Writing CenterThe UWM Writing Center is open for the semester for help your student succeed. Writers can easily make face-to-face or online (in real time) appointments via their website. Walk-ins are welcome, too, in CRT 127 and LIB East Wing.
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Exploring Majors Fair Set For October 21Your student can speak with faculty, advisors, and current students representing the nearly 200 majors, minors, and certificate programs available at UWM. They'll learn about academic requirements, what you will study, and career opportunities.
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Norris Health Center Offers "Let's Talk"Whether it’s stress, sadness, relationship or academic problems, sharing your concerns with another person can make a positive difference. “Let’s Talk” is a program that provides brief, walk-in consultations for UWM students with counselors from the Norris Health Center at several locations around the UWM campus. It is free and no appointment is necessary.
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Stay Informed And Safe With The Rave Guardian AppUWM added an optional program to its alert system in spring 2019 that allows students to dial an emergency number with one push of a button or choose a “guardian” to virtually walk them home.
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Dates To Remember
Oct. 21 - Exploring Majors Fair
Oct. 21 - Spring class scheduled released
Oct. 30 - Graduate School Open House
Nov. 4-9 - Homecoming
Nov. 18 - Spring 2020 PAWS Priority Enrollment begins
Dec. 7 - Spring 2020 PAWS Open Enrollment begins
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