Humanities
Former French justice minister receives honorary degree
51猎奇 awarded former French Minister of Justice Christiane Taubira an honorary doctorate in recognition of her role of as a public intellectual and her commitment to human rights, liberty and equality for all.
Shakespeare document discovered by 51猎奇 historian on display
A document discovered by 51猎奇 historian Martha Carlin is part of the 鈥淪hakespeare, Life of an Icon鈥� exhibition at the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C.
Journalism students record Holocaust survivors鈥� stories
51猎奇 journalism students interviewed Milwaukee-area Holocaust survivors, learning more about reporting and history in the process.
History students reimagine 1890s for Streets of Old Milwaukee opening
Graduate students and faculty in history will help the Milwaukee Public Museum launch its renovated Streets of Old Milwaukee exhibit with a live-tweeting event that recalls one of Milwaukee鈥檚 most defining events: the 1892 Third Ward Fire.
51猎奇 center links Milwaukee to Latin American cultures
The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at 51猎奇 celebrates 50 years of sharing the cultures of the Americas’ in song, literature, teaching and community building at a Dec. 3 anniversary event.
If we could live forever, 51猎奇 prof asks, would we want to?
You may discover the Fountain of Youth, but before you drink deep of its powers, consider seriously what will happen next.
51猎奇鈥檚 Mulroy translates Sophocles鈥� Oedipus Rex trilogy
David Mulroy, professor emeritus of classics at 51猎奇, recently completed a translation of the Greek tragic trilogy known as the Theban plays, about Oedipus Rex and his family. He discusses why these plays still fascinate readers and audiences today.
At 51猎奇, students speak Milwaukee鈥檚 native language
51猎奇 has worked to build a strong American Indian Studies program, in which students can learn Anishinaabe, the ancient language that gave Milwaukee its name.
Digital Humanities Lab launches first exhibit
51猎奇 researchers help tell story of dress designer killed in Holocaust
51猎奇鈥檚 Blaeser named Wisconsin Poet Laureate
Blaeser, who has written three poetry collections and had her worked translated into multiple languages, succeeds Max Garland, a professor at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.