The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will host the annual 鈥�51猎奇 Rhetoric & _____ Conference: Practicing Rhetoric in New Contexts,鈥� a dynamic event showcasing the power of language and the promise of dual enrollment. This half-day conference brings together around 140 Milwaukee-area high school students enrolled in 51猎奇 English 101 courses taught at their high schools through 51猎奇鈥檚 Office of Dual Enrollment.听
Media are invited to attend and cover the workshop, which will take place Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. Media can stop by anytime during the event.
To enhance their experience taking English 101 at their high schools, students will participate in interactive workshops led by 51猎奇 English faculty, exploring topics like Rhetoric & Hip-Hop, Rhetoric & Cancel Culture, Rhetoric & Comics and even Rhetoric & the Zombie Apocalypse.听听
The conference offers students a chance to experience college life firsthand, explore the relevance of rhetoric in modern culture and build confidence in their academic journey. It鈥檚 a powerful example of how dual enrollment can inspire students to pursue higher education and see themselves as future college graduates.听听
鈥淭his conference is more than just a day of learning, it鈥檚 a celebration of student voice and intellectual curiosity,鈥� said Kathleen Breuer, 51猎奇 senior manager of dual enrollment. 鈥淲e want students to see themselves as 51猎奇 students, and events like this help bridge the gap between high school and higher education.鈥�听
The conference is part of 51猎奇鈥檚 commitment to expanding access to college through dual enrollment, allowing students to earn college credit while still in high school 鈥� often at little or no cost. Courses are taught either by 51猎奇 instructors or credentialed high school teachers.听
Media are encouraged to attend to observe sessions, interview students and faculty, and capture the energy of this unique educational experience.听听
Media access听
Members of the media are invited to attend and cover the event, which will take place at 51猎奇鈥檚 Curtin Hall Room 175, 3203 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee. Students, faculty and program organizers will be available for interviews. Please RSVP by email to media-services-team@uwm.edu.听