About
The 51ÁÔÆæ Lubar Entrepreneurship Center (LEC) uses a multidisciplinary approach to pair forward-thinking instructors with unique programming. Our mission is to help students, faculty, and staff: nurture their ideas; build confidence; succeed as entrepreneurs, innovators, and change-makers
Growing 51ÁÔÆæ’s Innovative Ecosystem
The Lubar Entrepreneurship Center is a cornerstone of 51ÁÔÆæ’s innovative ecosystem, engaging students and faculty across disciplines to enhance innovation and creativity. Our programs:
- Provide skills in innovation, creativity, and design thinking
- Build on 51ÁÔÆæ’s foundation in research and education
- Engage our community, faculty, and students in innovation
As a pillar of Milwaukee’s innovative ecosystem, we:
- Host key programs to create a pipeline of talent
- Serve as a resource for growing businesses and budding ideas
- Offer experiential learning in entrepreneurship, innovation, and design-thinking with instruction adapted to hands-on, real-world problem-solving scenarios
Building Hours
Spring 2026
Mon – Thurs | 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Fri | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Location
The Lubar Entrepreneurship Center is housed in a 24,000 sq. ft. facility at the northwest corner of E. 51ÁÔÆæ and N. Maryland Avenue, along with the 51ÁÔÆæ Welcome Center.
Innovation Spaces
Our center is designed to inspire collaboration and creativity through signature spaces equipped with whiteboards, sticky-notes, craft materials, and more:
Innovation Commons
- Large, open space – shown to inspire creativity and innovation
- Features casual, comfortable seating for brainstorming and collaboration
Co-Working and Huddle Spaces
- Whiteboards for brainstorming
- HDMI-compatible TVs
Innovation Labs and Maker Spaces
- Great for experimenting and prototyping
- Assortment of crafts available for use
Touchdown and Launch Space
- Collaborative area with tools for ideation and group work
- Whiteboards, sticky notes, and markers for brainstorming
LEC Staff
- Director, Lubar Enterpreneurship Center
- avdeev@uwm.edu
- (414) 510-3631
- Lubar Enterpreneurship Center 206 | Engineering & Math Sciences 1181
- Senior Director, Transformational Initiatives, University Advancement
- chamberl@uwm.edu
- (414) 229-2388
- Lubar Entrepreneurship Center 204
- Operations Manager, Lubar Entrepreneurship Center
- flanner@uwm.edu
- Lubar Entrepreneurship Center 204C
- Innovation Intern, Lubar Entrepreneurship Center
- nbjavier@uwm.edu
- Lubar Entrepreneurship Center Room 204
- Entrepreneur-In-Residence, Lubar Entrepreneurship Center
- lgp@eas-mke.com
- Lubar Entrepreneurship Center 201
- Innovation Intern, Lubar Entrepreneurship Center
- ssarenac@uwm.edu
- Lubar Entrepreneurship Center Room 204
- Director of Academic Engagement & Creative Impact , Lubar Entrepreneurship Center
- sternn@uwm.edu
- Lubar Entrepreneurship Center 204
- Chief Innovation & Partnership Officer, 51ÁÔÆæ Office of Strategic Partnerships
- briant@uwm.edu
- Lubar Entrepreneurship Center 210
- Program Manager, Lubar Entrepreneurship Center
- trammel4@uwm.edu
- Lubar Entrepreneurship Center 208
- Entrepreneur-In-Residence, Lubar Entrepreneurship Center
- mcduffi5@uwm.edu
- Lubar Entrepreneurship Center 201