Events from October 8, 2022 – March 3, 2023 – School of Information Studies /informationstudies/events/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:29:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Wednesday Well-Being: Spring 2026 /informationstudies/event/wednesday-well-being-spring-2026/2026-04-29/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000 /informationstudies/?post_type=tribe_events&p=10426 Join us every Wednesday in the NWQD 3rd-floor student lounge for rotating activities everyone can enjoy. Whether you are coming to see an advisor, looking for ways to de-stress, or make new connections, take a moment to stop by.No sign …

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]]> Join us every Wednesday in the NWQD 3rd-floor student lounge for rotating activities everyone can enjoy.

Whether you are coming to see an advisor, looking for ways to de-stress, or make new connections, take a moment to stop by.
No sign ups are required for these events: simply swing by on a Wednesday during lunch time to see what’s going on. Everyone is welcome, we hope to see you there!

Magic: The Gathering now meets every Wednesday at noon!

Spring 2026 Wednesday Well-Being Activity Schedule (subject to change):

Date Activity Time
February 4th De-Stress, Not Distress: Managing Stress with SHAW (Student Health and Wellness Center) 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
February 11th Celebrate You (with Flowers): A Valentine’s Build-Your-Own-Bouquet Event 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
February 18th Magic the Gathering Gathering: Learn the card game. Play a few rounds. Have fun. 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
February 25th Yoga Session with FitWell: No experience needed & props provided 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
March 4th Methods for Managing Anxiety with SHAW (Student Health and Wellness Center) 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
March 11th Spring Birthday Party: Have a birthday this semester (or in the summer or next semester)? Join us for cake! 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
March 18th The Inside Scoop: Information Science and Technology Career Fair 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
April 1st Yoga Session with FitWell: No experience needed & props provided 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
April 8th Brain Break: Puzzles, Coloring Books & More 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
April 15th Lunch Break: Join us for a free lunch 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
April 22th Magic the Gathering Gathering: Learn the card game. Play a few rounds. Have fun. 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
April 29th Yoga Session with FitWell: No experience needed & props provided 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
May 6th Rock Enroll/Calm and Crafty: Get enrolled, make a craft 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

For any questions or comments regarding these events, please reach out to Student Well-Being Manager Megan White: whitemf@uwm.edu

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]]> Rock Enroll: Spring 2026 /informationstudies/event/rock-enroll-spring-2026/ Wed, 06 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 /informationstudies/?post_type=tribe_events&p=10436 Students: Join us in the Northwest Quadrant-D 3rd-floor student lounge for our bi-annual Rock Enroll event! Get a jumpstart on the next semester with direct enrollment assistance. Advisors will be available to walk you through the enrollment process and help …

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]]> Students: Join us in the Northwest Quadrant-D 3rd-floor student lounge for our bi-annual Rock Enroll event!

Get a jumpstart on the next semester with direct enrollment assistance. Advisors will be available to walk you through the enrollment process and help with your upcoming fall schedule.

There will be fun activities to complete and a free lunch. Everyone is welcome!

Wednesday, May 6th | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
NWQD – 3rd Floor Student Lounge

For questions or comments, please contact Academic AdvisorÌýMaggie Flath.

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]]> Nonprof-IT Showcase: Spring 2026 /informationstudies/event/nonprof-it-showcase-spring-2026/ Tue, 12 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000 /informationstudies/?post_type=tribe_events&p=10630 Please join us for the Spring 2026 nonprof-IT Student Showcase!SOIS students will present their final projects to nonprof-IT clients, company mentors, and the 51ÁÔÆæ campus community. Tuesday, May 12th, 20269:00am – 10:30amNorthwest Quad Building D (NWQD) – 3rd Floor2025 E …

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]]> Please join us for the Spring 2026 nonprof-IT Student Showcase!
SOIS students will present their final projects to nonprof-IT clients, company mentors, and the 51ÁÔÆæ campus community.

Tuesday, May 12th, 2026
9:00am – 10:30am
Northwest Quad Building D (NWQD) – 3rd Floor
2025 E Newport Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211



Showcase Agenda

9:00 am | Opening Remarks

9:05 am | Project Presentations

9:05 – Mothers Against Gun Violence
Caitlyn Horgan, GourilakshmiÌýNeerajkumar, Jersemy De Jesus, Talishsa Davis-Novotny
Mentor: Amber Dierking – Direct SupplyÌý

9:10 – Greendale School District
Viny Greco, Madison Kyles, Pahoua Vue, Rajko Radovanovic
Mentor:ÌýBobÌýAmichÌý– Clarios

9:15 – World Affairs Seminar
Nancy De Jesus, Hepsiba Madireddy, JoshuaÌýThaisananikone, Rhayne Vollendorf, Aden Sengsouvanh
Mentor: Richard Mogilka – Rockwell Automation

9:20 – Cream City Foundation
Gurleen Singh, Sam Gaudet, AdamÌýAbuamouneh, Anthony Torcivia
Mentor: ÌýChris LaGrange – Northwestern MutualÌý

9:25 – Lake Area Free Clinic
JulianÌýHaliga, Ashlee Eckholm, Akshath Vijaykumar, Sky Zink
Mentors: Sue Barthelemy & Manfred Lopez-Prado – HSA Bank

9:30 – MATC Fast Fund
Trevor Keay, Zainab Nima, MohanaÌýSampatam, Zakaria Anwar Shah,
Mentor: Bently Turner – RW BairdÌý

9:35 – Under My Wing
Mikayla Berge, Julia Igl, Marvin Martin, Aryan Ahlawat
Mentor: Bhram Singh – ChortekÌýÌý

9:40 – The Dominican Center
Hudayfa Sharif, Arshdeep Singh, Siraj Almousa, Heba Al-Hassan
Mentors: Leslie Berkley & Harrison Colcord – Associated Bank

9:45 am | Closing Remarks – Adam Hudson

9:50 am | Student Poster Session

For more information about the nonprof-IT program, please visit: /informationstudies/community-engagement/nonprof-it/Ìý

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]]> CCEP Spring 2026 Recognition Ceremony /informationstudies/event/ccep-spring-2026-recognition-ceremony/ Fri, 15 May 2026 22:45:00 +0000 /informationstudies/?post_type=tribe_events&p=10321 Celebrate your achievements with your family and friends at the College of Community Engagement & Professions Spring 2026ÌýRecognition Ceremony! The College of Community Engagement & Professions (CCEP) invites all eligible Helen Bader School of Social Welfare (HBSSW), School of Education …

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]]> Celebrate your achievements with your family and friends at the College of Community Engagement & Professions Spring 2026ÌýRecognition Ceremony!

The College of Community Engagement & Professions (CCEP) invites all eligible Helen Bader School of Social Welfare (HBSSW), School of Education (SOE) and School of Information Studies (SOIS) Spring and Summer graduates to the Spring 2026 Recognition Ceremony. We will celebrate your achievements and honor all graduates.

Friday, May 15th, 2026
5:45pm – 7:00pm
51ÁÔÆæ Union Ballroom
2200 E 51ÁÔÆæ, Milwaukee, WI 53211

RSVP by May 1st
Questions? Contact:Ìýccep-rec@uwm.edu


Schedule and Additional Event Info
During the ceremony, graduates will be invited to the stage for recognition and may share a few words of gratitude if they wish.
Business casual attire is recommended—caps and gowns are not required.

Doors open at 5:45 p.m., followed by the ceremony at 6:00 p.m.
Light refreshments will be served.

Registration is required, but there are no physical tickets.Ìý
Additional Honorees and Cords
Honors students, veterans, and Beta Phi Mu members will receive an additional cord that can be picked up during the recognition ceremony.
Cords will be distributed at check-in.

If you are unable to attend the ceremony and would like to pick up your cord, please email ccep-rec@uwm.edu.

 

 

Please note that this is NOT the formal 51ÁÔÆæ Commencement Ceremony.
More Information on 51ÁÔÆæ’s Commencement Ceremony and physical tickets can be found below:

Spring 2026 51ÁÔÆæ Commencement Ceremony – Sunday, May 17, 2026.
: 400 W. Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53203

The ceremony is for all Associate, Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral Candidates. All students who have applied for graduation before the stated deadline will be able to obtain tickets for their guests to attend the 51ÁÔÆæ Commencement Ceremony at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. For complete details on 51ÁÔÆæ’s Commencement Ceremony, please visit: /graduation/commencement

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]]> Master of Library & Information Science Information Session – July 13, 2026 /informationstudies/event/master-of-library-information-science-information-session-july-13-2026/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0000 /informationstudies/?post_type=tribe_events&p=10445 We invite you to join the UW-Milwaukee School of Information Studies (SOIS) for an online information session on the Master of Library & Information Science Degree Program. Learn how your unique background along with the specialized skills and practical experiences …

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]]> We invite you to join the UW-Milwaukee School of Information Studies (SOIS) for an online information session on the Master of Library & Information Science Degree Program.

Learn how your unique background along with the specialized skills and practical experiences gained through a graduate degree in Library & Information Science can lead to rewarding career opportunities.

Please join us for an overview of the MLIS program. Our student services staff and alums of the program will be available to answer any questions you might have.

Monday, July 13th, 2026
Noon – 1:00 pm CST
Online via Zoom

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]]> Master of Library & Information Science Information Session – December 7, 2026 /informationstudies/event/master-of-library-information-science-information-session-december-7-2026/ Tue, 08 Dec 2026 00:00:00 +0000 /informationstudies/?post_type=tribe_events&p=10447 We invite you to join the UW-Milwaukee School of Information Studies (SOIS) for an online information session on the Master of Library & Information Science Degree Program. Learn how your unique background along with the specialized skills and practical experiences …

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]]> We invite you to join the UW-Milwaukee School of Information Studies (SOIS) for an online information session on the Master of Library & Information Science Degree Program.

Learn how your unique background along with the specialized skills and practical experiences gained through a graduate degree in Library & Information Science can lead to rewarding career opportunities.

Please join us for an overview of the MLIS program. Our student services staff and alums of the program will be available to answer any questions you might have.

Monday, December 7th, 2026
6:00 pm – 1:00 pm CST
Online via Zoom

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