Experts available in Milwaukee to help with coverage of Democratic National Convention
MILWAUKEE _ The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee has debuted a new website to help media members report on the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee.The website includes story ideas and a list of UWM faculty or staff experts who can provide insight on a range of topics connected to the city, region and rest of the state. For instance:
- Joel Rast, an associate professor of political science and urban studies, can speak about Milwaukee’s historical ties to socialism and parallels to the type of socialism that’s a focal point of Bernie Sanders’ campaign.
- Kyle Reynolds, an associate professor of architecture, can discuss the design of the Fiserv Forum, the NBA arena that will house the convention, as well as the history of the cream-colored brick that distinguishes Milwaukee architecture.
The website will be updated regularly leading up to and during the July convention. From politics to the Great Lakes, and the economy to southeastern Wisconsin’s deep roots in fun and games, UWM faculty members are ready to add context and expertise to stories.Our DNC website also provides information on logistics and volunteer opportunities for the convention.You can find related news coverage on UWM Report, our university news site, which also includes more detailed lists of experts related to the DNC and the presidential campaign.To learn more about UWM, see our About page and our Facts Database.A member of the Media Services team can also connect journalists to faculty members and other experts. For the fastest response, please email media-services-team@uwm.edu, and the first available team member will reply to you.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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