{"id":45,"date":"2022-07-19T10:31:54","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T15:31:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/?page_id=45"},"modified":"2026-04-01T16:52:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T21:52:59","slug":"community-engagement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/community-engagement\/","title":{"rendered":"Community &amp; Engagement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--3\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\"><header class=\"page-header\"><h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">Community &amp; Engagement<\/h1><\/header>\n\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">The School of Information Studies fosters a community of learning and research through collaborations with colleagues, students, community members, practitioners and organizations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We value the diverse role, voice and contribution of each member of the school and the community, and we recognize that our strength results from working together toward a common purpose.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2022\/11\/featured-image-community-summerfest-tech-event-750x500-1.jpg\" alt=\"School of Information Studies staff smiling at a booth \" class=\"wp-image-3246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2022\/11\/featured-image-community-summerfest-tech-event-750x500-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2022\/11\/featured-image-community-summerfest-tech-event-750x500-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--3\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2022\/10\/featured-image-nonprofit-poster.jpg\" alt=\"nonprof-IT students gathered around their project poster\" class=\"wp-image-3009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2022\/10\/featured-image-nonprofit-poster.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2022\/10\/featured-image-nonprofit-poster-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator\" id=\"h-nonprof-it\">nonprof-IT<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The nonprof-IT program provides organizations with IT solutions and support at no cost. In return, 51ÁÔÆæ students gain real-world experience working on project teams and providing technology solutions, and receive credits toward graduation while developing a passion for service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-c-link--arrow\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/community-engagement\/nonprof-it\/\">Learn More About nonprof-IT<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-white uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--3\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator\" id=\"h-global-engagement\">Global Engagement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The School of Information Studies is fostering international initiatives with universities worldwide. Our global connections, along with our internationally diverse faculty and staff, allow for exchange opportunities and collaborative programming for students and faculty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-c-link--arrow\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/community-engagement\/global-engagement\/\">Global Engagement<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2022\/10\/featured-image-global-initiatives-750X500.jpg\" alt=\"group of study abroad students gathered on the steps in Scotland\" class=\"wp-image-3018\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2022\/10\/featured-image-global-initiatives-750X500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/609\/2022\/10\/featured-image-global-initiatives-750X500-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray-dark uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center heading-separator uwm-u-text--center\" id=\"h-our-communities-make-an-impact\">Our Communities Make an Impact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--3\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recent-graduates\">Recent Graduates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We invite you to meet the most recent alums of the School of Information Studies. The hard work and dedication of each graduate have prepared them to become innovative leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-c-link--arrow\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/informationstudies\/community-engagement\/graduation-classes\/\">Meet Our Recent Graduates<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-alumni-students-amp-friends\">Alumni, Students &amp; Friends<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The SOIS community makes a significant impact in the information profession locally, nationally and internationally. 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