Sheldon and his wife Marianne have four children: David, Susan Lubar Solvang, Joan Lubar and Kristine Lubar, and eleven grandchildren.

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Milwaukee Film Announces Titles in “Rated K: For Kids” Program at 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival; Seeks Kid Jurors
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Milwaukee Film Announces Titles in “Rated K: For Kids” Program at 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival; Seeks Kid Jurors

The 18th annual Milwaukee Film Festival (MFF26) will run April 16-30, 2026

Nominations Open for Herb Kohl Service Award
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Nominations Open for Herb Kohl Service Award

Annual honor recognizes outstanding leadership and service

Inaugural Herb Kohl Service Award Winners Announced
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Inaugural Herb Kohl Service Award Winners Announced

Sheldon Lubar, Stephen Marcus, Allan ‘Bud’ Selig to be honored at Economic Forum on June 11

UWM’s Lubar Entrepreneurship Center and Welcome Center open May 8
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UWM’s Lubar Entrepreneurship Center and Welcome Center open May 8

The two-story campus facility, at the corner of Kenwood Boulevard and Maryland Avenue, serves as both UWM’s public “front door” and a new address for transforming the region’s economy.

Community Leaders Support the Milwaukee Art Museum as “Visionaries”
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Community Leaders Support the Milwaukee Art Museum as “Visionaries”

New level of giving directly supports the annual artistic vision across the Museum.

Milwaukee Film Announces Take A Seat Campaign
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Milwaukee Film Announces Take A Seat Campaign

Allan H. (Bud) and Suzanne L. Selig launch a $1.5 million challenge match

Over $800,000 in New and Increased Sponsorship Raised for 10th Annual Milwaukee Film Festival
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Over $800,000 in New and Increased Sponsorship Raised for 10th Annual Milwaukee Film Festival

The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation and The Yabuki Family Foundation join 31 new sponsors. This is the largest increase in cash and in-kind support in the organization’s history.

UWM Exceeds $200 Million Campaign Goal, Pushes On
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UWM Exceeds $200 Million Campaign Goal, Pushes On

The campaign, which will continue through June 30, 2019, is raising support for student success, research excellence and community engagement.

Survivors of Clergy Sex Abuse Call on Sheldon Lubar, District Attorney John Chisholm, and Flynn Donors to Urge Flynn to Drop Out of Wisconsin Governor’s Race
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Survivors of Clergy Sex Abuse Call on Sheldon Lubar, District Attorney John Chisholm, and Flynn Donors to Urge Flynn to Drop Out of Wisconsin Governor’s Race

Milwaukee area priest Domenic Roscioli to join SNAP founding member Peter Isely for 11:30am press conference at Archbishop Weakland Center (831 N Van Buren St.)

Bud and Sue Selig Announced as 2018 Wilson Center Eddy Recipients
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Bud and Sue Selig Announced as 2018 Wilson Center Eddy Recipients

MSO ACE Program Also Selected to Receive Fourth Annual Educational Excellence Award

UWM announces $200 million fundraising campaign – largest in its history
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UWM announces $200 million fundraising campaign – largest in its history

Since the campaign’s quiet phase began, UWM has raised more than $170 million.

Milwaukee Film Receives Continued and Increased Support From Sponsors
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Milwaukee Film Receives Continued and Increased Support From Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor, Associated Bank, expands partnership through Milwaukee Film Checking 30 new sponsors provide increase of $301,000 in cash & in-kind support

UWM Names First Two Kellner Fellows in Entrepreneurship
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UWM Names First Two Kellner Fellows in Entrepreneurship

The work of the fellows aims to bolster the regional economy by creating new enterprises.

Sheldon and Marianne Lubar give $5.5 million gift to fund Marquette Law School public policy initiative
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Sheldon and Marianne Lubar give $5.5 million gift to fund Marquette Law School public policy initiative

Law School establishes Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education

Marianne Lubar Scholarship Helps Future Teachers Finish Their Degrees
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Marianne Lubar Scholarship Helps Future Teachers Finish Their Degrees

First group of senior scholarship recipients will graduate in May

UWM Grad Jerry Jendusa Gives $1 Million for Entrepreneurship
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UWM Grad Jerry Jendusa Gives $1 Million for Entrepreneurship

Jendusa’s gift will support an entrepreneur-in-residence program, allowing students to learn from individuals who have successfully started their own companies.

Kelben Foundation gives $5 million to UWM for faculty,  scholarships and entrepreneurship
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Kelben Foundation gives $5 million to UWM for faculty, scholarships and entrepreneurship

The gift will also create an endowed scholarship for students enrolled in early childhood education at the School of Education.

O’Donnell Property Agreement with the Milwaukee Art Museum is a WIN/WIN.
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O’Donnell Property Agreement with the Milwaukee Art Museum is a WIN/WIN.

In late 2015, not satisfied with the plan negotiated by the County Executive, the County Board chose to reimagine the O’Donnell plaza and garage proposal.

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents DEAR ELIZABETH
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Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents DEAR ELIZABETH

DEAR ELIZABETH by Sarah Ruhl. September 23- October 18, 2015

Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Full 2015 Lineup
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Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Full 2015 Lineup

Festival to open with Youth; Oscar winner Paolo Sorrentino’s new film stars Michael Caine & Harvey Keitel. Award-winning films plentiful in Documentary Festival Favorites and Worldviews programs