UNIVERSITY PARENT
GUIDE
2010
University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee
CAMPUS RESOURCES – LOCAL INSIGHT – HELPFUL INFORMATION
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Comprehensive advice, information for campus success
| Welcome from the Chancellor
| Academic Advising
| Multicultural Student Advising
| FERPA
| Health and Safety
| Student Resources
| Campus Map
| Campus Technology
| Financial Matters
| Student ID
| Housing
| Transportation
| Dates to Remember
Milwaukee Community
Make the most of your visit by getting to know the area
| Milwaukee, the Jewel of the Great Lakes
| Milwaukee Seasonal Events
| Popular Visitor Attractions
| Featured Sponsors
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Welcome from the Chancellor
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is an outstanding
community, and I welcome you and your family to it.
As a parent of an incoming UWM student,
you no doubt have many concerns about
the future of your son or daughter as he or
she begins this incredibly important part of
life. I want you to know that
the members of our faculty
and staff share that concern.
That is why in recent
years, we have expanded
many UWM academic and
support services. We want
to give all students the
best possible opportunity to succeed
throughout their college years. You
will find many of those initiatives
described in this booklet or explained
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today during orientation sessions.
Please do not hesitate to ask questions
if you need more information on any
UWM topic. I appreciate the role you
have played in the development of your
son or daughter to date, and am honored
that you are entrusting the University
of Wisconsin-Milwaukee community to
continue that work in the coming years.
Sincerely,
Carlos E. Santiago
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Academic Advising
Academic advisors are professional staff who keep students
on a path toward graduation. Students should meet with
their academic advisors at least once each semester.
Academic Opportunity Center (AOC)
Honors College
(For designated AOC students only)
Mitchell Hall, Rm. 177
Phone: (414) 229-4696
Email: drruth@uwm.edu
Garland Hall 302
Phone: (414)-229-4658
Email: honorweb@uwm.edu
School of Architecture and Urban
Planning
Bolton Hall, Room 510
Phone: (414) 229-4707
Email: info@sois.uwm.edu
Architecture and Urban Planning
Building, Room 225
Phone: (414) 229-4015
Email: ttaylor@uwm.edu
Peck School of the Arts
Theatre Building, Room 120
Phone: (414) 229-4763
Email: dinah@uwm.edu
Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business
Lubar Hall, Room N297
Phone: (414) 229-5271
Email: uwmbba@uwm.edu
School of Education
Enderis Hall, Room 209
Phone: (414) 229-4721
Email: oas@uwm.edu
College of Engineering
and Applied Science
School of Information Studies
College of Letters and Science
Holton Hall, Room 142
Phone: (414) 229-4654
Email: lsadvising@uwm.edu
College of Nursing
Cunningham Hall, Room 135
Phone: (414) 229-5047
Email: asknursing@uwm.edu
Helen Bader School of Social Welfare
Enderis Hall, Room 1110
Phone: (414) 229-4852
Email: spann@uwm.edu
Student Support Services (SSS)
(For designated SSS students only)
Mitchell Hall, Room 135
Phone: (414) 229-3765
Email: dbp@uwm.edu
Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
Building, Room 386
Phone: (414) 229-4667
Email: ceas-adv@uwm.edu
Multicultural students are encouraged to use the Multicultural
Support Services
Global Studies
Garland Hall, Room 108
Phone: (414) 229-6925
Email: aherbert@uwm.edu
College of Health Sciences
Merrill Hall, Room 115
Phone: (414) 229-2758
Email: chs-info@uwm.edu
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African American Student Services
Roberto Hernandez Center
Bolton Hall, Room 170
Phone: (414) 229-6657
Email: fields@uwm.edu
Bolton Hall, Room 183
Phone: (414) 229-6156
Email: rhc@uwm.edu
American Indian Student
Services
Southeast Asian American Student
Services
Bolton Hall, Room 195
Phone: (414) 229-5880
Email: amour@uwm.edu
Bolton Hall, Room 160
Phone: (414) 229-5282
Email: dao@uwm.edu
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FERPA
Health and Safety
FERPA is the Family Educational Rights to Privacy Act. FERPA
is a federally mandated law that was created in 1974 to protect
the rights of students who are now viewed as legal adults.
Student Health Services
According to FERPA, college students are
allowed to determine who will receive
information about them. We understand
that you have a vested interest in your
student’s academic progress. However, one
of the rules of FERPA states that parents
will no longer be able to gain access to
their student’s grades and records without
written permission.
In our experience, open and honest
communication between parents and
students about academic standing and
your student’s grades is the best way to
help them succeed. Begin discussions with
your student now about your expectations
and how you would like to see your
student’s progress reported to you. More
detailed information is available at www.
ferpa.uwm.edu
How are grades reported?
At UWM grades are reported directly to
students electronically via their PAWS
account. Typically, students will see grades
reported on PAWS within 2 weeks of final
exams ending.
Department of Enrollment Services
Records and Graduation
Mellencamp Hall, Rm. 274
(414) 229-4226
desgrades@uwm.edu
The health and safety of UWM students is a
priority of our entire campus community.
UWM student health services provide
students with general medical and
mental health care, assist students in
understanding their health needs and
guide them to make healthy choices on a
daily basis. The Medical and Counseling
Services are located within Norris
Health Center and students can call for
an appointment at (414) 229-4716. Our
crisis intake counselor is available to
schedule appointments with our mental
health professionals and provide same
day evaluations. We are open MondayThursday 8 a.m.- 4:45 p.m., and Fridays
from 9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. In the event of an
emergency during clinic hours or after
hours Columbia/St. Mary’s Hospital is the
hospital located nearest to campus, and
there are several nearby convenient care
and urgent care options.
Our Department of Health Promotion
and Wellness is located in the Union and
provides training and outreach on a range
of topics including stress management and
alcohol and other drugs.
Student Health Services
www4.uwm.edu/norris/
(414) 229-4716
Alcohol and Other Drug
Abuse Resources
Each year, students at UWM and
universities nationwide are profoundly
affected by problems related to the use
of alcohol and other drugs. Substance
use can cause interpersonal, academic,
legal, and health concerns. UWM offers a
variety of programs and services intended
to provide all students with the information
and skills necessary to make healthy
decisions with regards to substance use.
For individuals who are experiencing issues
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as a result of their substance use, available
services include:
e-CHUG:
An anonymous online alcohol assessment
and personalized feedback tool is available
at www.e-CHUG.uwm.edu.
Alcohol and your College Experience
(ACE) :
Designed specifically for UWM students,
this program includes a group alcohol skills
class, brief screening, and an individual
feedback session. Email aceclass@uwm.
edu for more information or visit www4.
uwm.edu/ace to register.
Counseling Services:
Norris Health Center’s Counseling
Department provides alcohol and other
drug screening, assessment, and treatment.
Call Norris Health Center at (414) 229-4716
to schedule an appointment.
Student Health Insurance
Having health insurance is highly
recommended for every student and
should include coverage for accident and
injuries, hospitalizations, surgery, specialty
care, prescriptions, and radiology
services. As a UWM student there is a plan
coordinated by UW-System that is available
for purchase. More information on the plan
can be found at www.sas-mn.com or (800)
328-2739.
UWM Police
Department
The UWM police department is located at
the base of West Tower in the Sandburg
Residence Halls. The UWM campus is
patrolled 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
by 44 officers empowered to enforce
all Wisconsin statutes in Milwaukee
County. UWM Police patrol the campus
area on foot, bicycle and car. The police
department offers services including
self-defense training, engravers to mark
property, campus lost and found, etc.
The campus is also routinely patrolled by
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are students hired, trained, and supervised
by the Neighborhood Housing Office to
serve as peer educators and resources
for identified student neighborhoods.
COAST Leaders plan neighborhood events,
and communicate with their surrounding
student and long-term neighbors to create
a stronger sense of community for all. They
can assist students with conflict mediation
and landlord/tenant questions, and have
access to multiple resources through UWM
and the City of Milwaukee and can assist
with referrals.
Neighborhood Housing Office/COAST
www.neighborhoodhousing.uwm.edu/
COAST
cstldrs@uwm.edu
(414) 229.6999
S.A.F.E. Alert
S.A.F.E. Alert allows students to register
to be notified via text message or email in
the event of a campus emergency. S.A.F.E.
Alert is completely voluntary, and will be
used for emergency contact purposes only.
Emergency purposes include credible, lifethreatening incidents that present imminent
danger. S.A.F.E. Alert is only available to
members of the UWM campus community.
If parents would like to receive the alerts,
the student can add the parent’s email or
phone number on the S.A.F.E. Alert website.
the City of Milwaukee and the Village of
Shorewood police departments.
system is ADA compliant and includes
Braille instructions.
UWM Police Department
There are four types of phones on campus,
all connected to this system:
University Phones: all are part of the
campus Centrex system (229- exchange);
one must dial 9-911 to gain access to the
emergency system.
Public Pay Phones: located in campus
buildings and on campus properties are
connected to the 911 system. No coin is
required when dialing 911.
Emergency S.A.F.E. Phones: These
phones are located across campus in
yellow boxes which are topped by blue
lights. To use the Emergency S.A.F.E.
phone, open the door to the box and
www.uwm.edu/Dept/police/
Non Emergency (414) 229-4627
Emergency (414) 229-9911
(recommended for students to program
into their cell phone)
Emergency from a campus phone 9-911
S.A.F.E. Phones
UWM maintains an advanced system
for the reporting of any problems to the
University Police. The heart of the system
is a dedicated 911 emergency telephone
computer with enhanced location
determination capabilities. The phone
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hold the red button until the call is
answered.
Elevator Phones: To use the Elevator
Phones push the emergency button
located in the elevator.
S.A.F.E. Patrols
The UWM Police Department also has
organized the campus safety walking
patrol. Trained students observe and
report on neighborhood activity between
7 p.m. and 1 a.m. They also help provide
walking escorts on campus and into the
neighborhood for students.
C.O.A.S.T Leaders
COAST (Community Outreach and
Assistance for Student Tenants) Leaders
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S.A.F.E. Alert
www4.uwm.edu/safety/safe_alert/index.cfm
Be On the Safe Side (B.O.S.S.)
Be On the Safe Side (B.O.S.S.) is a FREE
van escort service to students around the
UWM community, and has served almost
1.25 million students since its inception in
2000. They operate as many as 10 vans, 7
days a week between the hours of 6pm2am, Sunday-Wednesday and 6pm-4am,
Thursday through Saturday while school is
in session. Night Owl Service runs from 2
a.m. to 4 a.m. Thursday-Saturday. B.O.S.S.
shuttles students within a 2 mile radius of
campus during operating hours.
Be On The Safe Side
http://www4.uwm.edu/boss/
(414) 229-6469
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Student Resources
activity through UROP (the Undergraduate
Research Opportunity Project) which pairs
each student with a faculty researcher in a
field of his or her interest.
Encourage your student to take advantage of UWM’s many
forms of support to help them in their academic lives.
Office of Undergraduate Research
Student Accessibility Center
(SAC)
Access to Success
Access to Success (A2S) is our campus
commitment to enhance access to UWM
while, at the same time, promoting greater
student success.
Access to Success
www4.uwm.edu/access_success
First Year Center
The First Year Center (FYC), located in the
Student Success Center, is the one stop
where new students can find information
about all of the valuable resources on
campus. The mission of the FYC is to
provide comprehensive services to new
first-year and transfer students enrolled
at UWM. The FYC is also home base to
the First Year Mentors who meet oneon-one and maintain communication
with their first-year students and assist
in the development of targeted first-year
programming. Be sure to encourage
students to maintain contact with their
Mentor during the academic year as a way
of enhancing their social and academic
experience.
First Year Center
www.FYC.uwm.edu
(414) 229-5385
Panther Academic
Support Services
Panther Academic Support Services offers
free tutoring for more than 120 100- and
200-level courses. PASS has walk-in,
online and group tutoring available as well
as study groups.
Panther Academic Support Services
www4.uwm.edu/pass
(414) 229-3726
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(414) 229-2641
Writing Center
The Writing Center welcomes all UWM
writers to meet one-on-one, confidentially,
with a highly qualified tutor to discuss
their writing projects at any stage of the
work, e.g., brainstorming, generating
topics, organizing ideas, developing
theses, polishing style and editing drafts.
All majors, subjects and skill levels are
welcome. Appointments or walk-ins
accepted, in-person or online.
The Student Accessibility Center (SAC) is
charged with the mission of creating an
accessible University campus and climate
for students with disabilities which fosters
the development of each student’s full
potential. SAC serves UWM students
who have physical, learning, sensory or
psychological disabilities that substantially
affect a major life activity.
To receive academic accommodations
and services, students need to register
with SAC, self-disclose their disability or
medical condition, and provide current
disability/medical information from a
qualified health professional. SAC offers
academic accommodations, disability
counseling, referral services, library and
laboratory assistance, adaptive equipment
and materials and an assistive technology
computer lab for eligible students.
Student Accessibility Center
www.sac.uwm.edu
(414) 229-6287
Career Development Center
The Career Development Center helps
students make intelligent choices on
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majors and careers, build marketable
experiences into their education and find
satisfying jobs after graduation. Classes,
workshops, job fairs, counseling/coaching
and web-based tools provide help with
resumes, networking, job seeking skills,
internships, and interview preparation. The
resources include:
Pantherjobs: The primary web-based
resource that connects UWM students and
alumni with local and national employers.
Panthernet: An online database of
professionals who are willing to talk
with UWM students and alumni to share
firsthand career information and advice.
Educational Psychology 101 (2 credits):
Planning Your Major and Career: Learn
about careers and majors that fit your
interests, values, and skills.
Educational Psychology 301: Successful
Career Transitions (2 credits): Receive
support, structure and guidance on
employment goal setting and job seeking
skills.
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www.cdc.uwm.edu
(414) 229-4486
Black Cultural Center (BCC)
The BCC is a critical component of the
University’s efforts to recruit and retain
students of African descent. Working in
conjunction with other campus offices
and departments, the BCC designs and
implements social, cultural and academic
programming designed to enhance the
cultural competency of the campus and
greater Milwaukee community.
www.writingcenter.uwm.edu
Curtin Hall and Library East Wing
(414) 229-4339
Office of Undergraduate
Research (OUR)
OUR is an excellent resource for students
who want to take an active role in their
education through hands-on learning in a
research environment. OUR particularly
encourages first- and second-year
undergraduates to get involved in research
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A series of education/academic, social,
cultural, career development, and leadership
workshops and activities are sponsored by
the Black Cultural Center.
Bolton Hall Rm 176
(414) 229-5566
bcc-staff@uwm.edu
http://www4.uwm.edu/bcc/
UWM Libraries
The UWM Libraries are at the heart of
the campus and offer a safe, comfortable
and technologically-rich environment that
is essential for our students’ success.
In addition to providing academic
resources like books and online articles,
our library has CDs, DVDs, laptops and
other digital equipment for student use.
The library focuses on student-centered
learning and providing assistance
to students in-person or online.
The Daniel M. Soref Learning Commons on
the first floor west wing offers a collaborative
learning and research space that is open 24
hours a day, Sunday – Thursday during the
spring and fall semesters.
UWM Libraries
www.uwm.edu/Library
(414) 229-4785
Center for International
Education
The Center for International Education (CIE)
offers a wealth of internationally-focused
programs and activities for students, faculty,
staff, and the public. CIE connects domestic
and international students and scholars
with on-campus and overseas research and
study opportunities while expanding public
access to UWM’s international resources.
Study Abroad
CIE’s study abroad office offers numerous
study program opportunities throughout
the world. The study abroad office houses
study abroad program files, brochures, and
other information about overseas programs,
as well as information about working abroad,
international careers, teaching abroad, and
international travel.
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Academic Programs
CIE supports an array of internationallyfocused academic opportunities for
UWM students, including the Bachelor
of Arts in Global Studies, an International
Studies major and minor, and certificate
programs in Asian Studies; French and
Francophone Studies; Middle Eastern
and North African Studies; Peace Studies
and Conflict Resolution; and Russian and
East European Studies.
International Activities
CIE organizes and supports numerous
international activities and events each
year, among them the Culture Café, the
“Kennan Forum” and “Great Decisions”
speaker series, “International Focus,” a
weekly TV program, a two-day Model
UN conference, international education
week, summer learning institutes for K-12
educators, and numerous internationallyfocused student organizations.
Center for International Education
www4.uwm.edu/cie/
(414) 229-3757
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Cultures and Communities
The Cultures and Communities Program
at UWM promotes diversity and civic
engagement by students through courses
focused on multiculturalism and community
engagement, community partnership
grants, faculty research, conferences and
special events.
Cultures and Communities
www.uwm.edu/MilwaukeeIdea/CC/
(414) 229-5960
Multicultural Centers
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African American Student Academic
Services
American Indian Student ServicesBlack Cultural Center
Roberto Hernandez Center
Southeast Asian-American Student
Services
These Centers enhance the learning and
success of African American, American
Indian, Latino/a, and Southeast Asian
students and are located in close proximity
to each other on the first floor of Bolton
Hall. For more contact and program
information for each office, please go to
www.msc.uwm.edu.
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UW Credit Union
Student Activities Office
The UW Credit Union is located in the
Student Union. They offer students
convenient, easy access to banking services.
Free ATMs are available to students
throughout the UWM Union.
The Student Activities Office works with over
300 student organizations and provides
students with meaningful opportunities for
involvement in social, cultural, intellectual,
recreational, and civic activities that augments
their education and personal development.
Students should visit us in room 363 of the
Union or online at www.activities.uwm.edu to
explore how they can get involved at UWM.
UW Credit Union
www.uwcu.org
1-800-533-6773 x 1700
Student Activities Office
www.activities.uwm.edu
(414) 229-5780
Center for Volunteerism &
Student Leadership (CVSL)
Promotes and supports student volunteerism
and leadership development.
2010 Student Leadership Retreat:
Saturday, September 18th (overnight)
Big Brothers Big Sisters Information:
Session Tuesday, September 7 @
6:30pm & Wednesday, September 8, 7:30pm
Work-study Job as a Tutor through
America Reads Sign-up Session:
Wednesday, September 15 at 7:00pm
M3C Scholarship Program for Pell Grant
eligible and first-generation college students
Food Pantry Thursdays: noon-12:30pm,
transportation provided
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www.volunteer.uwm.edu
(414) 229-3161 or leader1@uwm.edu
Dean of Students/
Office of Student Life
If your student is experiencing a
university related problem and has been
unsuccessful in resolving it elsewhere on
campus, the Dean of Students office should
be their next stop. They act on matters
of student conduct, student grievances
and appeals, and serve as a liaison to
student government. For student conduct
information go to: http://www4.uwm.edu/
osl/dean/nonacademic.cfm and for a copy
of the student handbook please go to
http://www4.uwm.edu/osl/students/.
Women’s Resource Center
The Women’s Resource Center promotes
the success and well-being of UWM women
students through education, support and
advocacy. The WRC provides all students
with opportunities for women-centered
campus involvement and learning, houses
a lending library, and works with students
to achieve their full educational, career and
personal potential at UWM and beyond.
Women’s Resource Center
www.wrc.uwm.edu
(414) 229-2852
Dean of Students
Religious Centers
118 Mellencamp Hall
www4.uwm.edu/osl/
(414) 229-4362
University Christian Ministries (UCM)
2211 E. Kenwood Boulevard
(414) 962-5460
LGBT Resource Center
(Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender)
The LGBT Resource Center connects with
various student populations and
the community at large by embracing
the diversity of campus, increasing
awareness and providing resources on
LGBT topics. In addition, this entity offers
a safe space for LGBT students and their
allies.
LGBT Resource Center
www.lgbt.uwm.edu
(414) 229-4116
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Catholic Campus Ministry at UWM
The Newman Center
3001 N. Downer Avenue
(414) 964-6640
Lutheran Campus Ministry
Corner House
3074 N. Maryland Avenue
(414) 962-9320
Jewish Hillel Foundation – Milwaukee
3053 N. Stowell Avenue
(414) 961-2010
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
(WELS)
Points of Grace
Wisconsin Lutheran Student Center
2215 E. Kenwood Boulevard
(414) 963-2047
Students from other faith backgrounds
may contact Laurie Marks, the UWM liaison
to the Religious Centers, at either (414)
229-3161 or lmarks@uwm.edu for more
information on places of worship for their
faith.
UWM Athletics
UWM is home to 15 Division 1 NCAA sports.
Men’s teams include Baseball, Basketball,
Cross Country, Soccer, Swimming &
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Diving, and Track & Field. Women’s teams
include Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer,
Swimming & Diving, Tennis, Track & Field,
and Volleyball. For more information visit
uwmpanthers.com
Recreational Sports and
Facilities (RSF)
The Department of Recreational Sports and
Facilities (RSF) is the campus destination
for recreational sports, fitness and wellness
programs and facilities.
Fitness, Wellness and
Instructional Program
A variety of fitness and wellness
opportunities are offered including group
exercise classes, personal training,
nutritional services, instructional classes
including martial arts, CPR/AED, Water
Safety Instructor and SCUBA.
Klotsche Center and Pavilion
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6-court arena with 200 m. running track
4-court auxiliary gymnasium with 1/8
mile elevated jogging track
State-of-the-art fitness center
with selectorized, free weight and
cardiovascular training equipment
8-lane 25 yard swimming pool
8 racquetball/handball courts
Group exercise/activity room
Group exercise/martial arts room
Group cycle/activity room
Student commons area to meet friends
or study
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Intramural Program
Team sports include co-ed volleyball, flag
football, basketball, co-ed dodgeball,
soccer, futsal, co-ed softball, co-ed floor
hockey, and arena football. Individual
sports offered include disk golf, racquetball,
and badminton. Special events are also
offered during the fall and spring for
horseback riding, late night Olympics, and
downhill skiing. www.recsports.uwm.edu
for information, hours and schedules.
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Campus
Technology
University Information
Technology Services
University Information Technology Services
(UITS) provides campus Web-based
ePanther services, technology resources
and infrastructure to support faculty, staff
and students in their teaching, learning,
administrative and research work.
Technology services and resources
uits.uwm.edu
GettingConnected.uwm.edu
UWM Help Desk
The UWM Help Desk provides technology
assistance for ePantherIDs and passwords,
campus ePanther services, operating
systems, viruses, and computer security.
An ePantherID is required when requesting
help. Walk-in services are available for help
accessing the PROWLnet campus wireless
service and SRS (Student Response
System) clickers.
UWM Help Desk
help.uwm.edu
Help via phone: (414) 229-4040 or toll-free
at (877) 381-3459
Help via online form: GetTechHelp.uwm.edu
Campus Internet Access
Residence Halls
Each student has a data jack for Internet
access in the residence hall rooms.
Students must provide their own Ethernet
cable which can be purchased at any
University Housing Service Desk or at the
UWM TechStore located in Bolton 225A.
Wireless access via the campus PROWLnet
service is available in the lobbies and
cafeterias. There is also a computer lab
in the Sandburg Residence Hall C280
and Cambridge Commons. Laptops are
available for rent from Sandburg Computer
Operations. For more information, visit
www.aux.uwm.edu/compop. The UWM
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Libraries also has a short-term rental laptop
program; visit uwm.edu/libraries/media/
laptop_checkout.cfm. The residences
halls of RiverView, Kenilworth and
Cambridge Commons have Web Kiosk
computers for a quick check of e-mail or
the Internet.
Public Internet Jacks
Data jacks are available for laptops in and
around the Union, UWM Libraries and
residence halls. Students need a standard
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Ethernet cable and an ePantherID and
password to connect to the Internet via
these jacks.
PROWLnet Wireless Service
PROWLNet is the campus wireless service
and is available throughout campus.
An ePantherID and password, wireless
network capabilities and a Web browser
are needed to activate the service.
PROWLNet Wireless Service
prowlnet.uwm.edu
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General Use Campus Computer Labs
General use Campus Computer Labs
(CCLs) have computers, software, Internet
access, laser printers, and scanners. An
ePantherID and password is required to
access CCL computers. Printing for a fee
is available; print cards can be purchased
in the labs. Academic departments also
have labs with specialized software for use
by students taking coursework in those
academic areas.
General Use Campus Computer Labs
ccl.uwm.edu
Web Kiosk Computers
Web Kiosks are located throughout campus
in the Union and most academic buildings
providing quick access to access ePanther
services and the Internet.
Web Kiosks
ccl.uwm.edu
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ePantherID
Upon application to UWM, each student is
given a unique ePantherID which provides
access to PAWS to track their application
progress. Access to all other ePanther
services is given when a student is eligible
to enroll in classes. Students should not
share their ePanther password under any
circumstances. UWM will never request
verification of a password via e-mail and
students should always ignore and delete
these types of e-mail scams. ePanther
passwords can be changed at
ePantherID.uwm.edu.
ePantherID
ePantherID.uwm.edu
pantherLINK Campus E-mail/
Calendar Service
pantherLINK is the official campus
e-mail and calendar service. Students
should check their pantherLINK e-mail
account frequently as important campus
information is often sent via e-mail.
Forwarding pantherLINK e-mail to another
e-mail account is not recommended as
some e-mail providers occasionally block
incoming UWM e-mail. pantherLINK
provides each student with a personal
calendar and a calendar for each enrolled
course. Additional calendars for social
activities, work, etc. can also be created.
The pantherLINK Subscription Center
has campus and community event
calendars to which students can subscribe
(e.g., sports, arts, Union and dorm
events, etc.). Other calendars
can also be imported.
pantherLINK Campus E-mail/Calendar
Service
pantherLINK.uwm.edu
own pantherFILE space. Files are backedup nightly providing a secure environment
for important files. Files saved in the
“My Documents” folder in the general
access Campus Computer Labs will be
automatically uploaded to the student’s
pantherFILE space. pantherFILE also
provides document sharing to facilitate
team projects.
creation, editing, data and analysis
tools can be shared to facilitate group
projects.
pantherFILE Campus File Storage
System
Computer and Information Security
pantherFILE.uwm.edu
PAWS (Panther Access to
Web-based Services)
PAWS is the Web-based online student
services system used by applicants and
students to check the status of their
application, register for classes, check the
status of financial aid, receive and pay bills
for housing, tuition, etc., contact an advisor,
review grades, request a transcript, and
other activities. Applicants and students
can grant designate access to others
for specific PAWS functions such as
view grades, make a payment, and view “to
do” list items. For more information
on designate access, visit
https://www4.uwm.edu/paws/students/
designate.cfm
PAWS
paws.uwm.edu
D2L (Desire to Learn) Online
Course Management System
The D2L online course management
system provides course information and
allows students to electronically submit
assignments, read announcements,
take quizzes, participate in class
discussions, and view course assignment
grades.
D2L
pantherFILE Campus File
Storage and Sharing Service
pantherFILE is the campus Web-based
file storage and sharing service providing
access to electronic documents from any
Internet connection using an ePantherID
and password. Each student is given their
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Campus Survey Instrument
The free UWM Survey Instrument is
available to students for coursework and
research. Students can create and send
surveys, and analyze data. Survey
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UWM Survey Instrument
SurveyInstrument.uwm.edu
Other Technology-related
Services & Information
Students can protect their computers
from unauthorized access by passwordprotecting their devices. Files and data can
be secured via back-up and/or uploading
files to pantherFILE. Up-to-date antivirus
and anti-spyware software can also help
keep computers and information safe. Free
McAfee anti-virus software for Windowsbased PCs, and VirusScan and Virex for
Mac computers can be downloaded at
the UWM Information Security Web site at
security.uwm.edu.
Students should also ensure their computer
firewall is operational and keep their
computer operating system and software
up-to-date by downloading service packs
and updates regularly.
Information Security
security.uwm.edu
Computer Purchases and Discounts
The UWM TechStore is conveniently
located on-campus and retails both Apple
and Dell computers with educational
discounts. iPods, iPads, cables, printers,
earbuds and accessories are also available.
Knowledgeable staff can help students
select the right computer. Parents can
use the Guest Account feature and
purchase online at TechStore.uwm.edu.
Prior to purchase, students should check
if their academic program has specific
requirements or recommendations. Visit
TechStore.uwm.edu and click on the
“Recommendations” link.
UWM TechStore
TechStore.uwm.edu
Bolton 225A
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Computer Repair
The UWM TechRepair facility is
located on-campus just steps
away from the UWM TechStore.
Certified technicians can perform
system diagnostics; remove
viruses, spyware and other
malware; restore systems to factory
configurations; install anti-virus
software, operating systems
and software; reset computer
passwords; set up computers for
automatic data back-up; replace hard
drives; clone old drives and move data
to new drive; and erase hard drives for
secure computer disposal. Estimates are
provided. Turnaround time is generally
two business days (except during
high-volume periods such as
the start of semester).
UWM TechRepair
TechRepair.uwm.edu
Bolton 218
Software Purchases and Discounts
Once enrolled in classes, incoming
students can purchase discounted software
from the online Wisconsin Integrated
Software Catalog (WISC). Free anti-virus
software for Windows-based PCs and
Macs can be downloaded from the
Information Security Web site at security.
uwm.edu.
Software Purchases and Discounts
wiscsoftware.wisc.edu
Financial Aid (Department
of Financial Aid, Student
Employment and Military
Education Benefits)
Music/Movie File Sharing
File sharing programs on student
computers could make students vulnerable
to sharing files illegally and violating
copyright law. To safeguard students from
using file sharing programs, University
Housing has implemented a program to
scan all student computers for file sharing
software during the dorm computer
registration process.
Music/Movie File Sharing
scan.aux.uwm.edu
dmca.uwm.edu
Student Jobs in UITS
University Information Technology Services
(UITS) employs students from
all majors to help provide technology,
creative, media and administrative
ervicesto the campus community.
Students do not need a technical
background and training is provided. This
is not a work/study program. Students can
apply online.
Visit the Financial Aid website for the
fastest and easiest way to have your
questions answered. Here you will
find the handbook which every parent
and student is obligated to read,
information on various financial aid
programs, and an opportunity to submit
questions 24/7 via “Ask the Panther.”
Mellencamp Hall, Rm. 162
www4.uwm.edu/financialaid/
finaid@uwm.edu
(414) 229-4541
Bursar Office
For questions about where, when, and
how to make payments for your students
education, you will need to contact our
Business and Financial Services office.
Bursar Office
Mitchell Hall, Rm. 285
bursar@uwm.edu
www.bfs.uwm.edu/depts/AcctsRec.HTM
(414) 229-4914
Student ID
Students will need their Panther Card ID to enter the residence
halls, use their meal plan, use the Klotsche Center Pavilion,
check out books at the Library, and to attend free UWM
sporting events on and off campus.
There are 2 accounts on the Panther card
that students can post money on to make
purchases on campus. One is the Panther
Card Resident Account and the other is the
Panther Card Gold Account.
UITS Student Employment
Panther Card Resident Account
UITSstudentjobs.uwm.edu
Available to any student. Required for those
living in Cambridge Commons, Riverview
and Sandburg Halls. Money is added to this
account through University Housing. Best
for those students who will eat most of their
meals in the residence halls. This card is
used for meal plan purchases only.
(414) 229-4065
The Panther Gold Account
Used to purchase items from the UWM
Bookstore, laundry in the residence halls, or
purchasing meals at any of the dining service
locations. Best “Meal Plan” option for those
who will eat most of their meals in the Union
or in other on campus locations outside the
residence halls. Money can be added to
both accounts in the residence halls, UWM
Bookstore or the Panther Card office in the
Union, Room 161. Parents and students can
add money over the phone or on the website
24/7: https://uwm.managemyid.com,
(414) 229-2231.
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University Housing
UWM’s undergraduate housing facilities
encompass five buildings: Sandburg Halls,
Riverview Residence Hall, Cambridge
Commons, Purin Hall and Kenilworth Square.
Sandburg: Sandburg Halls is a four-tower
complex that houses 2,800 students
in 3 and 4 room suites, each with their
own bathroom. The complex includes a
cafeteria, fitness center, coffee shop, and a
movie theater.
Riverview: Overlooking the Milwaukee
River, this residence hall is home to 475
students in 2-room suites and includes a
cafeteria and convenience store.
Cambridge Commons: Our newest
residence hall is home to 700 students
in standard and apartment-style suites.
Cambridge Commons is a Gold LEED
certified building with many “green”
features.
Purin: Located on the corner of Downer
and Kenwood, offers housing to
approximately 50 students in apartmentstyle suites.
Kenilworth: Kenilworth Square is home
to 350 upperclassman, graduate, and
older students in 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom
apartments.
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Neighborhood Housing
The Office of Neighborhood Relations
works to enhance the relationship between
our off-campus student residents and
the long-time permanent residents living
in the areas surrounding the campus.
We provide educational information
on effective citizenship skills to our
off-campus students. We also address
neighborhood issues or concerns that are
directly related to UWM or off-campus
student residents, and encourage
positive communication between
permanent residents and students.
University Housing
Neighborhood Housing
www.universityhousing.uwm.edu
(414) 229-4065
www.neighborhood.uwm.edu
(414)-229-4035
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Transportation
Parking on and around the campus can sometimes be difficult
to find, and students/guests are encouraged to heed posted
parking regulations to avoid tickets on and around the
campus. Here are a few options for students to consider, as
well as how to get around Milwaukee and back home.
U-Pass
University Housing Shuttle Service
Every UWM student receives a Milwaukee
County transit pass at the beginning of
each semester. They can pick them up
in the Union Ground floor room WG25.
Students can get route information by
calling or visiting the MCTS website (listed
below) for the most detailed information.
Twenty-four hours a day, University
Housing residents have a safe and
reliable way to travel between RiverView,
Cambridge Commons, Kenilworth and the
UWM Library.
U-Pass
Universityhousing.uwm.edu/transportation
(414)-229-4065
www.ridemcts.com
(414) 344-6711
University Housing Shuttle Service
Getting Home
U-Park Lots
There are three large U-Park lot locations
near the campus open to students, visitors,
guests and staff and operate during the
Fall and Spring semesters only (no summer
service). All locations provide FREE parking
and a FREE bus ride to campus– no permit
or special identification is needed to use
these facilities. Buses operate at 10 minute
intervals and have seven on-campus stops.
U-Park lots are located at the intersections
of E. Capitol Dr. and N. Humboldt Blvd. and
along the lakefront on Lincoln Memorial Dr.
at Veterans Park and McKinley Marina.
U-Park Lots
www4.uwm.edu/trans/
(414) 229-4000
Campus Parking
Parking prices range from $0.80 - $1.25
per hour. The best place to find parking
on-campus is in the Pavilion. Please note
that payments at the Pavilion must be made
in advance, in the automated pay stations
located near the exits, not at the booths
exiting the facility.
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Ride share boards are posted in the Student
Union for those who wish to carpool.
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$200 minimum payment fee due
August 28-31, 2010
Residence Hall Move-In days
September 1, 2010
Panther Welcome Day
September 2, 2010
Start of fall semester
September 6, 2010
Labor Day
October 8-10, 2010
Family Weekend
November 24-28, 2010
Thanksgiving Recess - No Class!
December 14, 2010
End of fall semester classes
December 16-18, 20-23, 2010
Fall Finals
Dec. 24, 2010 – January 2, 2011
Start of Winter Break
January 3-20, 2011
Winterim
January 17, 2011
Martin Luther King Day
January 24, 2011
Start of spring semester
March 1, 2011
Financial Aid Priority Filing Date
March 20-27, 2011
Spring Break - No Class!
May 12, 2011
End of spring semester
May 14, 16-21, 2011
Spring Finals
Dates for future academic years can be found at: www.uwm.edu/calendar
Badger Bus (Madison)
www.badgerbus.com
Ticket info: (608) 255-6771
Milwaukee depot: (414)-276-7490
Mega Bus (Chicago & Minneapolis)
www.megabus.com
(877) 462-6342
Greyhound Bus (nationwide)
www.greyhound.com
(800) 231-2222
Amtrak (nationwide)
www.amtrak.com
(800) USA-RAIL (872-7245)
Milwaukee depot: (414)-272-5841
Coach USA (Chicago, Midway and
O’Hare Airport, Minneapolis & various
cities in WI)
www.coachusa.com
General Mitchell International Airport
(nationwide)
www.mitchellairport.com
(414) 747-5300
Lake Express (Michigan)
www.lake-express.com
(866) 914-1010
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Milwaukee, the Jewel
of the Great Lakes
Milwaukee is a magnificent blend
of arts, culture, entertainment,
celebration and fun set alongside Lake
Michigan’s sparkling shoreline. Exciting new
developments, an unbeatable arts and culture
scene, festivals exploring the city’s diversity, and ethnic
restaurants offering the tastes of the world combine with our warm brand
of hospitality to create an unbeatable place to work, live and play.
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A recent multi-billion dollar investment
in our tourism product has made
us home to some truly impressive
one-of-a-kind developments.
These include the world’s only HarleyDavidson museum where you can
see the famous “Serial Number
One” (the oldest bike in the HarleyDavidson collection) and “road
test” several different motorcycle
models in the Experience Gallery.
Also adding to our already vibrant
cityscape was the arrival of a life-sized
bronze statue of Arthur “The Fonz”
Fonzerelli along our RiverWalk.
The city is consistently ranked among
the Top 25 Arts Destinations by
AmericanStyle Magazine, putting
Milwaukee front and center on the
national stage when it comes to arts
and cultural offerings. Our two thriving
theater districts offer one of the top
symphonies in the country, a worldclass ballet, two opera companies and
cutting-edge as well as classical theater.
There are more than two dozen
museums in Milwaukee adding to
the cultural vitality of the area. The
Milwaukee Art Museum houses more
than 20,000 permanent holdings
that include works by renowned
artists such as Degas, Monet,
Picasso, O’Keefe and Warhol.
Discovery World, the newest jewel
along our lakefront, features experiential
learning through interactive exhibits
and the Milwaukee Public Museum
is one of the country’s best natural
history museums and includes
the Daniel M. Soref Planetarium
and an IMAX Dome Theater.
Our diversity is reflected through our
ethnic restaurants, unique retail scene
and many festivals. During the summer
months along the lakefront a procession
of ethnic festivals provides a global
journey, exploring the arts, history,
recreation, cuisine, music and genealogy
of a new culture nearly every weekend.
Throughout all of our progress, the
warmth and hospitality of those
who call themselves Milwaukeeans
has remained unchanged. Our
pride in the city is evident and our
enthusiasm is catching. For more
information on all Milwaukee has to
offer, log on to www.visitmilwaukee.
org or call (800) 554-1448.
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Popular Visitor Attractions
Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion
2000 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee
(414) 931-1005, www.pabstmansion.com
In 1892, the Flemish Renaissance Revival
Mansion of Captain Frederick Pabst, world
famous beer baron, accomplished sea captain,
real estate developer, philanthropist and patron
of the arts, was completed. The Pabst Mansion
represents the epitome of America’s Gilded Age
Splendor in Milwaukee and is a testament to
Pabst’s success, his love of life and his German
heritage. Boasting stunning interiors, elegant
original furnishings, elaborate wall coverings,
the finest wood craftsmanship, intricate
ironwork, brilliant stained glass, and rare art,
the Mansion helped make the 1890’s the “Pabst
Decade” in Milwaukee.
City of Festivals: Summerfest and
Ethnic Festivals
200 North Harbor Drive, Milwaukee
(414) 273-2680, www.summerfest.com
Located in a 75-acre festival park along the
shores of Lake Michigan, Summerfest is
Milwaukee’s star-studded celebration of summer
and music. Recognized as the World’s Largest
Music Festival, Summerfest features over 700
entertainers on 11 stages during its annual 11-day
run in late June/early July. The festival features
national and regional musical entertainment and
comedians, over 45 food vendors, water sports
shows, children’s activities, fun in the sun and
much much more!
Milwaukee Seasonal Events
Winter: Chase away the winter chill
with a visit to either of Milwaukee’s two
lively theater districts; step into your
own personal winter wonderland with
sledding, iced toboggan runs and ice
skating in the Milwaukee County Parks;
or dive into the city’s rich brewing
heritage with a brewery tour and trip to
the Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion.
Spring: Celebrate opening day at Miller
Park; stroll through the Mitchell Park
Horticultural Conservatory (the Domes);
cruise the cosmos at the Daniel M.
Soref Planetarium; or explore the many
jewels along Milwaukee’s lakefront,
including Discovery World and the
Milwaukee Art Museum.
Summer: Smile on at Summerfest,
the world’s largest music festival;
take a trip around the world along
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Milwaukee’s lakefront a the Henry
Maier Festival Park with a procession
of ethnic festivals; go crusin’ on one
of the tour boats offering trips along
the Milwaukee River and harbor;
climb aboard a floating classroom,
the S/V Dennis Sullivan, a 137- foot recreation of a three-masted Great Lakes
schooner; or take it outside for some
fun in the sun in our nearly 15,000 acres
of parkland.
Fall: Root, root, root for the home team
at any number of professional sporting
events; nourish your soul with a stop
at any of Milwaukee’s more than two
dozen museums; catch the excitement
of the spectacular Potawatomi Bingo
Casino; or satisfy any craving or
experiment with a new cuisine at one
of Milwaukee’s world-class ethnic
restaurants.
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Other festivals celebrated at the
lakefront grounds: are Irish Fest (the
largest Irish festival in the world), German Fest
(largest German festival in North America), Festa
Italiana, Fiesta Mexicana, Polish Fest, Indian
Summer, African World Festival and Pride Fest.
Bastille Days and Oktoberfest are celebrated at
other venues in the city.
Discovery World
500 N. Harbor Drive, Milwaukee
(414) 765-0311, www.discoveryworld.org
A jewel on Milwaukee’s lakefront, Discovery
World is a spectacular 120,000-foot museum
complex that features exhibits, live shows,
aquariums and interactive activities combining
innovation, science and technology, exploration,
environment and fun. Public grounds include
a 200-foot dock, park, promenade and café.
During summer, the inner harbor is home to
Wisconsin’s Flagship, the S/V Denis Sullivan,
a 137-foot re-creation of a three-masted Great
Lakes schooner and floating classroom.
Harley-Davidson Museum
6th & Canal Street, Milwaukee
(414) 287-2700, http://www.h-dmuseum.com
One-hundred and five years in the making,
the world’s only Harley-Davidson Museum
has taken the shores of Milwaukee by storm.
Located minutes from downtown on 20 acres of
land along the Menomonee River, the museum
complex includes a restaurant, café, retail
shop, meeting space, special event facilities,
the company’s archives and exhibit space.
Here you will find a chronological procession
of more than 450 legendary Harley-Davidson
motorcycles including such famous bikes as
the 1956 model Elvis Presley purchased just
days before he became famous with the single
“Heartbreak Hotel,” a 13-foot long motorcycle
with two engines known as the “King Kong,”
and, of course, the famous Serial Number One.
Dating back to 1903, this is the oldest bike in the
Harley-Davidson collection.
Historic Third Ward
(414) 273-1173, www.historicthirdward.org
Take some time to explore the Historic
Third Ward on foot! This approximately six
square block area is located directly south of
downtown, along the Milwaukee River. The
Ward contains the city’s highest concentration of
art galleries, as well as a selection of exclusive
boutiques, specialty stores and a burgeoning
restaurant and nightlife scene. The revitalization
of this turn-of-the-century warehouse and
manufacturing district has earned it comparisons
to New York’s trendy SoHo neighborhood.
MillerCoors Visitor Center
4251 West State Street, Milwaukee
(414) 921-BEER, www.millerbrewing.com
Over 150 years ago Frederick Miller began a
legacy that we still enjoy today. The popular
MillerCoors Tour provides an in-depth look into
the history and craftsmanship of Miller beers.
Visitors experience the brewing process firsthand in the one-hour, guided walking tour of
the brewhouse, historic caves and packaging
center. Tours end at the historic Miller Inn, where
frosty samples are served (must be 21 or older).
Milwaukee Art Museum
700 North Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee
(414) 271-7588, www.mam.org
The magnificent “wings” of the new expansion
of the Milwaukee Art Museum welcome you
to Milwaukee! Designed by star international
architect Santiago Calatrava, this striking
architectural beauty features a “wing-like”
sunscreen with a wingspan equaling that of a
Boeing 747 that can be raised or lowered over a
90-foot high glass-walled reception hall. Primary
strengths of the museum are 19th- and 20thcentury American and European works, German
Expressionist, contemporary art, American
decorative arts, and one of the largest Georgia
O’Keeffe (a Milwaukee native) collections in the
world.
Milwaukee Brewers/Miller Park
One Brewers Way, Milwaukee
(414) 902-4400, www.milwaukeebrewers.com
Catch Major League Baseball action at Miller
Park, the only ballpark in North America to
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boast a fan-shaped convertible roof and natural
grass playing field. Experience the tradition of
a Wisconsin tailgate at one of the Brewers 81
home games April through September.
Milwaukee County Zoo
10001 W. Bluemound Road, Wauwatosa
(414) 256-5410, www.milwaukeezoo.org
Milwaukee County Zoo houses more than
2,000 mammals, birds, fish, amphibians and
reptiles representing more than 350 species
and is recognized as one of the country’s finest
zoos. Monkey around on Monkey Island, and
get face-to-face with gentle giants at the newly
renovated Miller Brewing Company Giraffe
Experience. Separated only by hidden moats,
predators and prey seem to live side by side in
natural environments. Zoo train and zoomobile
tours are a perennial hit with families. Open
year-round.
Milwaukee Public Mar, et (Historic
Third Ward)
400 North Water Street, Milwaukee
(414) 336-1111, www.milwaukeepublicmarket.org
For more than 100 years, Milwaukee’s Historic
Third Ward served as a hub for a bustling
procession of grocery commission houses that
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provided the bulk of the city’s fruit
and vegetable produce. Today, the
year-round Milwaukee Public Market
is putting a fresh new twist on the
area’s longstanding marketplace
tradition. The focus is on Wisconsinproducts, including decadent,
home-made candies, artisan cheeses
and creamy frozen custard. You’ll
also find surprises such as sushi,
lobster dinners, a wine bar and
flavors of the Middle East and Mexico
and a demonstration kitchen where
Milwaukee’s finest chefs share their
secrets.
Pettit National Ice Center, U.S. Olympic
Training Facility
Milwaukee Public Museum/
IMAX / Daniel M. Soref
Planetarium
1721 W. Canal Street, Milwaukee
(800) 755-6171, www.paysbig.com
Completed in 2008, Potawatomi Bingo Casino’s
ambitious $240 million expansion boasts an
additional 500,000 square feet of entertainment,
adding 1,500 slot machines and 100 table games to
the current offerings
800 West Wells Street, Milwaukee
(414) 278-6100, www.mpm.edu
Walk-through exhibits, including
re-creations of the Streets of Old
Milwaukee and a Costa Rican
rainforest, and a year-round live
butterfly garden, provide visitors
with a memorable “you are there”
experience. Visitors can travel
the globe at exhibits from Asia,
Africa, the Arctic, South and Middle
America! Journey to the stars in
Wisconsin’s largest and most modern
dome theater, the Daniel M. Soref
Planetarium. An immersive astronomy
experience awaits with breathtaking
vistas of the night sky, planets, the
Milky Way and distant wonders of the
universe. Features a full color, Digistar
3 projections system, state-of-the-art
digital imaging and 12,000 watts of
surround sound.
500 S. 84th Street, Milwaukee
(414) 266-0100, www.thepettit.com
The Pettit National Ice Center, a U.S. Olympic
Training Facility, is one of only 12 indoor Olympic
Ovals in the world. The Petit features an indoor
400-meter speed skating oval, two ice rinks for
hockey, figure skating and short track speed skating,
and a 450-meter indoor running track. The facility
is open
Monday – Friday for public skating from 11:00 a.m.
– 1:00 p.m.
Potawatomi Bingo Casino
RiverWalk
In the heart of downtown, the two-mile long
RiverWalk winds along the Milwaukee River with
access to some of the city’s best restaurants,
brewpubs, shops and waterfront nightlife. Eyecatching public art gives the RiverWalk the feel of an
outdoor gallery and colorful, user-friendly directional
signs elaborate on the city’s history. It’s the site of
many Milwaukee events, including River Rhythms,
River Challenge and more.
Schlitz Audubon Nature
Center
1111 E. Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee
(414) 352-2880, www.sanc.org
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, a 185acre nature sanctuary on Lake Michigan
just 15 minutes north of downtown
Milwaukee, provides public recreational
and environmental programs year round for
children and adults of all ages
Mitchell Park Horticultural
Conservatory (“The Domes”)
524 S. Layton Blvd., Milwaukee
(414) 649-8616, www.countyparks.com/
horticulture
The only horticultural structure of its kind, the
three 85-foot-high glass domes provide visitors
with three unique environments: the Tropical
Dome simulates a tropical rain forest, the Arid
Dome exhibits succulent plants, and the Show
Dome provides five annual themed shows. An
exciting, state-of-the-art LED lighting system
provides visitors with a unique entertainment
experience.
Old World Third
Street
Third Street between State St. & Juneau Ave.
Nowhere is Milwaukee’s German heritage more
evident than along this street, a three-block
historic landmark zone just north of downtown.
The city’s past is brought to life in the detailed
facades of the 19th-century European–style
buildings lining this cobblestone street, home
to Usinger’s Sausage, Mader’s Restaurant, The
Spice House, the Old German Beer Hall and
more.
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