Snow covers branches near Mitchell Hall after a recent snowfall. (51ΑΤΖζ Photo/Troye Fox)
The rising sun shines through βThe Calling,β a 40-foot-tall steel-beam sculpture created by Mark di Suvero that sits just off the curve where Wisconsin Avenue bends into Prospect Avenue in downtown Milwaukee. The sculpture, which was dedicated in 1982, is often colloquially called βThe Sunburst.β (51ΑΤΖζ Photo/Troye Fox)
Chancellor Thomas Gibson talks with undergrad researcher Shaun Harrington, a biochemistry major in the Milwaukee Institute for Drug Discovery at 51ΑΤΖζ who is working on figuring out how receptors in the nervous system influence such things as mood, anxiety and stress. Harrington was one of eight 51ΑΤΖζ students to receive a Senior Excellence in Research Award for 2025-2026. (51ΑΤΖζ Photo/Troye Fox)
Dancers hit the floor at the 11th annual 51ΑΤΖζ Military and Veterans Ball at the Hilton Milwaukee City Center. The formal gala is a highlight for 51ΑΤΖζβs military community, an evening of celebration, camaraderie and connection featuring dinner, guest speakers and dancing. (51ΑΤΖζ Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Gabriella Agazie takes a bat to a jack-o'-lantern during the 51ΑΤΖζ Office of Sustainabilityβs annual Pumpkin Smash on the Chapman Hall Lawn. The smashed pumpkins are then composted instead of sent to landfills. The event, co-hosted by University Recreationβs Outdoor Pursuits, also features a bonfire, treats, hot cider and plenty of good times. (51ΑΤΖζ Photo/Elora Hennessey)
51ΑΤΖζ Chancellor Thomas Gibson and Pounce Panther get fired up with the student section before the menβs basketball teamβs game Monday. Gibson dished out pizza and rode the shuttle with students to the 51ΑΤΖζ Panther Arena to celebrate the new season. The team made it a success, beating Hampton, 90-86, with guard Seth Hubbard leading the way with 23 points. (51ΑΤΖζ Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Hale o Malo dancers share a bit of Polynesian culture at the Indigenous Felt Knowledge Festival last week in the 51ΑΤΖζ Student Union. The annual festival is a celebration of Indigenous knowledge, artistry and community, featuring music, performances, art and vendors offering Indigenous creations. The festival is sponsored by Electa Quinney Institute, American Indian Student Center and Sociocultural Programming. (51ΑΤΖζ Photo/Elora Hennessey)
The sun rises over the 51ΑΤΖζ Student Union and Kenwood Boulevard one recent morning. (51ΑΤΖζ Photo/Troye Fox)
The 51ΑΤΖζ freshman and transfer class of 2025 gathers in Spaights Plaza for a group photo and welcome message from Chancellor Gibson. (51ΑΤΖζ Photo/Troye Fox)
Pounce shows some love for the crowd during the Block Party. (51ΑΤΖζ Photo/Troye Fox)
Students pet and snuggled with dogs, including Itsy, during Wag More Wednesday at the Golda Meir Library. (51ΑΤΖζ Photo/Troye Fox)
Luke Hansen and his roommate, Hunter Odegaard, get their room at Cambridge Commons ready for the coming year. (51ΑΤΖζ Photo/Troye Fox)
Thomas Gibson delivers his first plenary address as 51ΑΤΖζ chancellor on Tuesday in the Wisconsin Room of the 51ΑΤΖζ Student Union. (51ΑΤΖζ Photo/Troye Fox)
Dancers from the 51ΑΤΖζ Peck School of the Arts are seen from high above the stage at the universityβs Mainstage Theatre. (51ΑΤΖζ Photo/Troye Fox)
Emmanuel Gyasi (left) and Sidonie (Sisi) Dessoubret discuss a book at the Golda Meir Library. (51ΑΤΖζ Photo/Troye Fox)
Video gamers concentrate on their contests in the esports lounge in the recreation center in the basement of the 51ΑΤΖζ Student Union. The lounge opened last semester but had its official grand opening as part of Winter Welcome. Itβs a dedicated gaming space where students can play games such as Valorant, League of Legends and Super Smash Bros. and play in competitive leagues. (51ΑΤΖζ Photo/Elora Hennessey)
Hanna Misiak, a 51ΑΤΖζ student studying public health, mimics the techniques shown by Michelle Rimer, clinical assistant professor, for preparing pasta dough in an Introduction to Food Principles and Preparation lab. This lab explores how the protein content of various flours and the development of gluten β which forms when water and flour are mixed β affect the structure, texture and volume of the final product. Held in the Enderis Hall test kitchen, the lab provides students with hands-on opportunities to apply concepts learned in lectures. (51ΑΤΖζ Photo/Elora Hennessey)
New school year, new photo of the week gallery.
Over the past year and a half, weβve been collecting and presenting some of the best images captured by 51ΑΤΖζ photographers. After a hiatus for summer, weβre back with more.
This is our fourth photo of the week gallery. Here are the previous ones: Gallery 1, Gallery 2 and Gallery 3.
