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Climate and Economic Equity Taskforce Co-chairs Announce Members
News Release from Alderman Nik Kovac
Nov 8th, 2019 by Nik KovacClimate and Economic Equity Taskforce Co-chairs Announce Members, Set First Meeting for Nov. 11
"I'm confident that my colleagues on the taskforce share my sense of enthusiasm and urgency, and I know we're all eager to roll up our sleeves and get to work."
Nov 7th, 2019 by State Rep. Supreme Moore OmokundeUWM Names a Gold Level Bicycle Friendly University
UWM encourages bicycling as an easy option for transportation and provides amenities such as discounted Bublr Bikes rental, free commuter showers and weekly summer rides.
Oct 18th, 2019 by University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeCommunity Members Demand that Public Service Commission Deny We Energies’ Rate Increase, We Energies Shut Down Oak Creek Plant
Ratepayers Angered Over Utility’s Continued Use of Expensive, Dirty Coal Plant
Oct 16th, 2019 by Clean Power Coalition-Southeast WisconsinSierra Club Files Formal Objection To WEC Rate Cases Proposed Settlement
"The proposed settlement fails the basic ‘public interest’ test."
Sep 30th, 2019 by Sierra ClubUWM to Offer Tuition, Application Help to Bahamas Students Impacted by Hurricane
If granted, the tuition reduction would cover the nonresident portion of tuition at UWM in spring 2020, giving Bahamian students resident tuition for that semester.
Sep 30th, 2019 by University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeOrthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin Gives UWM $2.1 Million for New Training Facility
The new building will be connected to the Klotsche Center & Pavilion, which houses the university’s fitness center, pool and 3,500-seat arena.
Sep 2nd, 2019 by University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeClean Power Coalition Renews Call for Oak Creek Coal Plant Retirement as Testimony Filed
According to the testimony, the South Oak Creek coal plant is costing customers approximately $75 million each year.
Aug 28th, 2019 by Clean Power Coalition-Southeast WisconsinWEDC Grants Spur Innovation at UWM’s School of Freshwater Sciences and Connected Systems Institute
WEDC supported the 2017 launch of the Connected Systems Institute with an initial grant of $900,000.
Aug 15th, 2019 by University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeNew Online Program Offers Convenient Way to Study Jewish Culture and History and Hebrew
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is first public university in United States to offer fully online Jewish Studies major
Aug 7th, 2019 by University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeBoard of Supervisors Creates City-County Joint Taskforce on Climate and Economic Equity
The Milwaukee Common Council passed a companion resolution to create the taskforce at its Tuesday, July 9 meeting.
Jul 25th, 2019 by State Rep. Supreme Moore OmokundeUWM Planetarium to Throw Lunar Party July 20
Admission to this event is free, with donations appreciated.
Jul 9th, 2019 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee