UWM in the News
August 2015
National news outlets
The Real News Network – July 3
US, Russia, Ukraine and the True Origin of
Al Qaeda
When the Euromaidan movement began in
Ukraine, the US quickly jumped behind it.
Michael Hudson, Jeffrey Sommers (Political
Economy), and James Carden explain that
US policymakers have continued to support
the Westernization of Ukraine through the
present day. But in doing so is Washington
antagonizing Russia?
RadioWest - July 5
Edible Memory
Heirloom produce have been cultivated and
prized for generations. Jennifer Jordan
(Sociology) explores how people around the
world have identified and preserved old
varieties of produce, establishing a rich and
delicious collection of edible memories.
Chicagoist - July 5
Water Wars: Great Lakes-Style
Doug Cherkauer (SFS) understands why
Waukesha chose to replace their current
radium-compromised water sources by
getting access to Lake Michigan. The
ultimate solution in the case of Waukesha
and nationally is to treat our wastewater to
the point that it’s not contaminated anymore.
That’s technologically possible now, but it’s
not cheap
Leader Telegram - July 5
A look back at 5-year-old ban on indoor
workplace smoking
A UWM study in the two months
immediately after the smoking ban took
effect showed immediate positive health
effects. It indicated that 36 percent of 531
state bartenders surveyed reported a
reduction in smoking-related respiratory
health symptoms.
wateronline.com - July 6
Instant Water Quality Monitoring: It's About
Time
Real-time contaminant detection has been
called the “Holy Grail” for the water
industry by Dr. Junhong Chen (Mechanical
Engineering). Due to harsher water and
pollutants, real-time biosensors for
wastewater were considered by Chen’s team
to be a trickier and farther-off proposition,
but European researchers have recently
defied this expectation.
KSAT San Antonio - July 8
Sleep pod keeps babies safe
Proponents of co-sleeping say it helps mom
and baby bond. But Jennifer Doering
(Nursing) says sleeping with your children
isn’t without risk. Doering and her team are
developing an infant sleep pod to keep
babies safe. It’s called the “sleep guardian
360.”
See Also: ABC Kcrg 9
KeepMEcurrent.com - July 8
Freeport News
Freeport Historical Society and Wolfe’s
Neck Farm are teaming up to sponsor a talk
by author and architectural historian Thomas
Hubka (Architecture). Hubka will interpret
the cultural landscape of the Greenfield Pote
house and barn and the Mallet barn, 18thand 19th-century structures on Wolfe’s
Neck Farm.
The Huffington Post – July 9
The State of our Imperfect Union: President
Barack Obama's Racial Legacy
You cannot evaluate the racial legacy of
President Obama, without an evaluation of
the general state of black America during his
two terms. According to studies done by
UWM, working age black males in major
cities across the nation have real
unemployment rates above 50 percent.
Phys.org - July 9
Sociologist finds stay-at-home dads'
experiences bring mutual understanding to
couples
Noelle Chesley (Sociology) conducted a
study during the financial crisis of 2008 on
the family experience of stay-at-home
fathers. One of the things that came out of
this work was mutual understanding
between couples. Based on her research, she
believes these sorts of experiences can
contribute to both men and women feeling
more flexible in stepping in and out of work
and parenting roles.
Tampa Bay Hights – July 10
Harness the marketplace to help the
environment
William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
wrote an article discussing how a way
forward for both the pope and for
antigovernment conservatives would be to
reconsider a cap-and-trade program to
address pollution control.
The Washington Post – July 17
So, be Honest. Have you Lied to Your
Doctor?
Use of an electronic health record can cause
a patient to clam up, according to a 2014
study. The researchers, from UWM and
Dartmouth College, found that 13 percent of
respondents reported having withheld
information from their provider because of
privacy and security concerns.
See also: FierceHealthIT
New Scientist – July 18
The battle to store the world’s tweets for the
future
Billions of tweets will be saved for all time
in the hallowed halls of the Library of
Congress. Saving all of Twitter poses
problems of daunting magnitude. Michael
Zimmer (Info Studies) outlined some of its
greatest obstacles. Many people don’t
realize that their tweets, even public ones,
are being recorded, says Zimmer.
See also: First Monday
Newswise - Jul 24
"Shakespeare Didn't Bother With
Copyright"
According to Andrew Porter (Foreign
Languages) students remain fascinated with
Greek and Roman myths. Filmmakers and
writers find Greek and Latin mythology a
rich resource for stories. Shakespeare
borrowed many of the plots of his plays
from Greek and Roman plays he said. He
didn’t have to worry about copyright.
Qatar Tribune – July 26
Preserving Old Structures
With the sprouting of new buildings
designed and built with top-of-the-line
technologies, it is also necessary for any
society, to preserve old and more
traditionally built ones. Dr Rami Haweeleh
(Architecture) shared some insights about
his and his partners research and its
significance for the region.
The New York Times - July 27
There Ought to be a Law Against Hate
Harpreet Singh Saini, a student at UWM
wrote an article about how handling hate
crimes at the local level allows states to
better document, analyze and prevent hate
crimes in their jurisdiction.
The Jerusalem Post – July 28
Don’t be Intimidated
No period is a better example of the
prosperity fostered by unrest than the 15
years that the Weimar Republic stood. Of
the era, Marcus Bullock (English), wrote,
“Remarkable for the way it emerged from a
catastrophe, more remarkable for the way it
vanished into a still greater catastrophe, the
world of Weimar represents modernism in
its most vivid manifestation.”
Descrier - Jul 31
Shanghai Tower: Can skyscrapers ever be
sustainable?
The construction of skyscrapers has a major
environmental impact, and the durability,
resistance. Architects cannot plan for every
accident, but by using impact and fireresistant materials such as ultra-durable
concrete mixes like Superhydrophobic
Engineered Cementitious Composite
(SECC) recently developed by researchers at
UWM, buildings can last longer and have a
reduced impact on the environment.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
July 4
Total Water Treatment Systems quenches
thirst for ultrapure water
Biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, water
technology and university research are all
promising segments of the Wisconsin
economy, and all need water that is so ultrapurified and sterile that it will never exist in
nature and humans are not even advised to
drink it. Systems that can do this are
installed at the UWM School of Freshwater
Sciences and a score of other institutions.
July 8
The rest of the story behind 53206
In November, UWM Center for Economic
Development published a report about the
area: "Statistical Snapshot of Inner City
Distress." The study looked at economic
indicators such as employment of residents,
jobs and overall poverty rates. On all these
measures, the 53206 is behind where it was
in 2000.
Jul 11
What a new south side school could mean
An article written by Enrique E. Figueroa
(Roberto Hernandez Center) discusses how
a new school in a predominantly Hispanic
area could positively affect the area. He says
that there is a sentiment that parents are
dissatisfied with their kids' experiences in
MPS schools.
Water levels on Lake Michigan have
undergone a remarkably quick
transformation. The levels of Lake Michigan
and Huron in particular are like a bank
account said Paul Roebber (SFS). Rainfall is
the income, and evaporation is the
withdrawal. The recent fluctuations are due
more to changes in water temperatures that
affected evaporation.
Jul 30
Access to capital, education critical for
minority business growth
Milwaukee has its own checkered past when
it comes to supporting minority
entrepreneurship. According to a UWM
study, the number of black-owned
businesses grew between 1997 and 2007,
but the city's minority business participation
rate ranked 47th out of the 50 largest U.S.
metropolitan areas in 2007.
Jul 31
Aurora targets $3.4 million in grants to stop
domestic violence
Aurora Health Care announced $3.4 million
in grants Friday to develop and expand
prevention and treatment programs for
sexual assault and domestic violence. UWM
will be given $255,000 to create a
comprehensive approach to increasing
awareness of sexual violence, enhancing
prevention and expanding bystander
education on campus.
Magazines
July 16
UW-Milwaukee chancellor confident in
future despite cuts
UWM Chancellor Mark Mone told faculty,
staff and students at a campus forum
Thursday that he remains bullish and
confident about the future, though realities
of the new state budget will make the next
two years "immensely challenging." UWM
had expected a $24 million cut to its budget
each of the next two years.
Jul 24
Lake Michigan water levels rapidly rise after
record lows
State Media
Madison.com – July 8
Mike Sportiello: Already-lean UWM
unfairly hit in budget cuts
The UW System Board of Regents
announced their proposed allocation of the
proposed $250 million budget cut to the UW
System on July 6. Although everyone is
hurting right now, UWM is among those
most affected by the cuts.
See also: Wisconsin State Journal
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Jul 10
Catalyzing materials research across
Wisconsin
Throughout the UW System, there is a
wealth of materials expertise, equipment and
research facilities but there is nothing easily
connecting them. That void is being filled by
the Regional Materials and Manufacturing
Network. The initial member campuses in
the network includes UWM.
Wisconsin State Journal – July 13
Political savvy, right timing paved Scott
Walker's path to presidential run
Governor Walker has been a frequent guest
on conservative talker Mark Belling’s
weekly TV panel program. Mordecai
Lee(Governmental Affairs) who appeared
with Walker on that show, was struck by
how effectively Walker could espouse the
same conservative views as the host without
sounding so bombastic.
Online Local
Urbanmilwaukee - July 8
Why Tenure and Shared Governance Are
Needed
William L. Holahan (Economics) and
Charles O. Kroncke (Business) wrote an
article about how tenure and shared
governance are essential to the peer-review
process that has been a proven driver in the
production and dissemination of new
knowledge. These protections of the
integrity of research drive change by
assuring that those with research expertise
play a key role in all university’s decisions.
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service –
July 9
Patients struggle with closing of Marquette
Neighborhood Health Center
Many are searching for a new provider
following the Marquette College of
Nursing’s decision to close the Marquette
Neighborhood Health Center. At a time
where midwives are working so hard to
improve infant mortality and health
outcomes of infants and mothers, it’s a
tremendous loss, said Bev Zabler (Nursing).
Milwaukee Courier Weekly NewspaperJul 25
Student to UWM Mentor: 'Thank You for
Being a Role Model'
People all over the city who are working for
positive change, don’t always get as much
attention as violence involving young
people, said Robert Smith (Global Inclusion
and Engagement). Smith is one of many
who are working quietly in partnership with
other leaders to make policy changes and
mentor young people.
Broadcast
fox6now.com - July 1
President Obama to make his first visit to La
Crosse on Thursday to talk overtime rules
President Barack Obama will be in
Wisconsin speaking at UW-La Crosse about
the economy. It`s not enough to make an
announcement from the Rose Garden or
have your press secretary say it, you`ve got
to get out to real America, says Mordecai
Lee (Governmental Affairs).
fox6now.com - July 8
7-day work week measure in budget: More
freedom for employees, or does it weaken
workers rights?
Senate Democrats failed to remove a
provision in the state budget that would
allow workers to voluntarily agree to work
seven-days a week without a day off. This is
widely viewed as a workers’ rights law,
intended to be pro-labor legislation so that
employers couldn’t force somebody to work
seven days a week, Mordecai Lee
(Governmental Affairs) said.
fox6now.com - July 10
The “will he or won't he” conversation is
over: Walker to make presidential
announcement on Monday, July 13th
Elana Levine (Journalism) studies TV
viewing habits and teaches classes about
television. She thinks cable and Netflix
shows attract viewers with content network
TV doesn't, or can't, air.
WUWM - July 16
Initiative Takes UWM Nursing Students To
Countries Across The World
With the largest nursing program in
Wisconsin, the UWM School of Nursing
graduates more nurses than any other school
in the state. It is also ranked among the top
nursing programs in the country
fox6now.com - Jul 16
We're pleased:” Governor Walker reacts to
SCOWIS ruling on John Doe probe while on
campaign trail
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled to end
a John Doe investigation into Governor
Scott Walker’s 2012 recall campaign.
Mordecai Lee (Governmental affairs) says
this might be a revolutionary change in
American politics because of the itty bitty
Wisconsin Supreme Court.
WDJT - Jul 21
Gov. Walker leads in Iowa after first week
of Presidential campaign
Governor Scott Walker officially announced
his candidacy for President in 2016, and
polls have him in second. Mordecai Lee
(Governmental Affairs) says Walker has
done amazingly well during his first official
week as a Presidential candidate.
Newsradio 620 - Jul 22
Bublr Bikes get big
Bublr is expanding throughout downtown
and the east side, with UWM taking
ownership of a number of bike sharing
stations on their campus. Many more
stations are also being proposed through the
south side.
See Also: BizTimes.com, fox6now.com,
Milwaukee Sun Times
fox6now.com - Jul 22
On the stump: Scott Walker's mission to
connect with middle class includes name
dropping
From the start, you want to create a brand
that’s non-ideological. And I think that what
Scott Walker is doing in his stump speech is
fabulous politics, said Mordecai Lee
(Governmental Affairs). He says that
Walker wants to be seen as just an everyday,
middle class guy.
fox6now.com - Jul 23
$200000 upgrade for UWM's Henry Aaron
Field set to get underway in August
UWM’s home baseball field is getting a
major upgrade. The private UWM Real
Estate Foundation is providing over
$200,000 for the project at Henry Aaron
Field in Lincoln Park. The project will allow
faster recovery of the field after rain.
WIFR - Jul 25
Forum Deals with Alarming Statistics for
Wisconsin African Americans
Alarming statistics surface about Stateline
African Americans, according to a UWM
report. More black males are incarcerated in
Wisconsin than any other state in the
country. That study found one out of every
eight African American men will do time
behind bars at some point.
WUWM - Jul 30
UWM's School of Information Studies Dean
Discusses Organizing and Accessing
Knowledge
In a world of iPads, smartphones, the
internet, social media and all of the
traditional communication tools like books,
newspapers, broadcasts, cable and
magazines, we are all flooded with
information. Tom Luljak and Tomas
Lipinski (Information Studies) explore how
we manage all of the data streaming into our
lives.
WUWM - Jul 30
Scientist Urges DNR to Think Beyond
Existing Regulations as Waukesha Water
Plan Advances
Standing close to the spot where
Waukesha’s proposed pipe would discharge
treated water, Tim Ehlinger (Biosciences)
worries about the impact it could have on
the Root River. Ehlinger says if Waukesha’s
plan is okayed, routine wastewater treatment
takes care of chemicals such as phosphorus
and nitrogen, but the process doesn’t remove
everything.
Media Hits at a Glance
National News: 19
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: 7
Magazines: 1
State Media: 3
Online Local: 4
Broadcast: 13