Faces of UWM: The World Traveler - Media Milwaukee
UWM Journalism and Political Science major Colton Pemble tells Cael Byrne about his study abroad trip to Europe, and the impromptu backpacking trip that ensued.
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Johnnie Patterson Missing from Milwaukee: A Family Man Diagnosed With Dementia
In Media Milwaukee’s attempts to get in contact with the Johnnie Patterson family, a student journalist called over 100 phone numbers without an answer. Soon after Carrie Davis, Patterson’s daughter, called back and agreed to do an interview.
When the team of student journalists arrived at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Golda Meir Library on the day of the interview, they were expecting a simple interview with Davis. But then they saw four members of the Patterson family walking tow...
When the team of student journalists arrived at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Golda Meir Library on the day of the interview, they were expecting a simple interview with Davis. But then they saw four members of the Patterson family walking tow...
Tory Lowe: Milwaukee's Advocate for Missing People - Media Milwaukee
On a late November night in 2005, Tory Lowe was working at a local meat packing plant in Worthington, MN. Lowe was the second Black manager, and the first in the maintenance department. Lowe says he was ordered to go to the back patio.
According to Lowe, he went out to the back patio where a group of his coworkers were allegedly waiting to jump him, tie him up, and throw him in the meat processing plant’s hog grinder. Lowe narrowly escaped and was able to get to his car, he said.
According to Lowe, he went out to the back patio where a group of his coworkers were allegedly waiting to jump him, tie him up, and throw him in the meat processing plant’s hog grinder. Lowe narrowly escaped and was able to get to his car, he said.
Bobby Curry Missing in Kenosha: A Troubled Life
On Easter night in 2005, Bobby Curry stopped by his girlfriend Patricia Wade’s house to drop something off for their two kids, who were only 1 year old at the time.
Then Curry and three family members went to Erv’s Lounge, a small local bar in Kenosha. Later that night, Curry got into an argument with two Caucasian men at the bar, according to police and Wade.
Eventually, they settled their dispute and bought Curry a drink. Curry then left the bar with those two men and has never been seen...
Then Curry and three family members went to Erv’s Lounge, a small local bar in Kenosha. Later that night, Curry got into an argument with two Caucasian men at the bar, according to police and Wade.
Eventually, they settled their dispute and bought Curry a drink. Curry then left the bar with those two men and has never been seen...
UWM's Thomas A. Greene Geological Museum Receives International Recognition - UWM Post
The International Union of Geological Sciences Commission on Geosciences has recognized UWM’s Thomas A. Greene Geological Collection as one of the 11 most important geological collections in the world as part of its new Geo-Collection Program.
The Thomas A. Greene Geological Sciences Museum is the only museum in the U.S. to receive this recognition for its “high scientific, historical and/or educational relevance for geological sciences,” according to IUGS.
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The Thomas A. Greene Geological Sciences Museum is the only museum in the U.S. to receive this recognition for its “high scientific, historical and/or educational relevance for geological sciences,” according to IUGS.
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Hoan Bridge Lights up to Commemorate Indigenous Peoples’ Day
In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Potawatomi tribe members and officials gathered Monday night to watch Milwaukee’s Hoan Bridge light with the traditional colors of the medicine wheel; red, yellow, white and black.
This is the third year that the Hoan Bridge has been lit up for Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Alongside this event, Potawatomi also hosted its third annual Indigenous Business Convention.
The event was organized by the Indigenous Business Group, and its three founders Rob Pero, Z...
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This is the third year that the Hoan Bridge has been lit up for Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Alongside this event, Potawatomi also hosted its third annual Indigenous Business Convention.
The event was organized by the Indigenous Business Group, and its three founders Rob Pero, Z...
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New UW-Milwaukee Chemistry Building Opens With a Bang
UW-Milwaukee unveiled its chemistry building with a grand opening ceremony on Friday. The project cost $118 million, a six-year campaign of securing funds, design and construction.
This is the third ceremony held for this 163,400-square-foot building. First was a groundbreaking ceremony held in January of 2022 followed by a Topping Off Ceremony in January of 2023.
To celebrate the grand opening, a ceremonial “chemical reaction” was organized by the Chemistry Department and carried out by...
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This is the third ceremony held for this 163,400-square-foot building. First was a groundbreaking ceremony held in January of 2022 followed by a Topping Off Ceremony in January of 2023.
To celebrate the grand opening, a ceremonial “chemical reaction” was organized by the Chemistry Department and carried out by...
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Doors Open Milwaukee comes to UWM: Eight University Locations
Doors Open Milwaukee comes to UWM this weekend as part of the annual city-wide event that gives locals the opportunity to see behind the scenes of the 414’s best locations.
UW-Milwaukee is a public campus, so the majority of its buildings are open to the public year-round. However, eight locations owned by UWM will be open to the public for exclusive tours and experiences this weekend for the event.
UWM owns several research centers on campus and throughout Milwaukee from a Greenhouse to t...
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UW-Milwaukee is a public campus, so the majority of its buildings are open to the public year-round. However, eight locations owned by UWM will be open to the public for exclusive tours and experiences this weekend for the event.
UWM owns several research centers on campus and throughout Milwaukee from a Greenhouse to t...
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Doors Open Milwaukee: Top Ten Historic Places to Visit
Doors Open Milwaukee Celebrates its 50-Year Anniversary; Here’s Ten Historic Places to Visit this year
Doors Open Milwaukee is celebrating 50 years of sharing Milwaukee’s historic architecture, museums and local businesses with the public through offering free tours and family-friendly activities.
This year, over 150 locations all over Milwaukee, including the freshly completed Baird Center North Building, will open their doors to the public. To celebrate its 50th Anniversary, here are o...
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Doors Open Milwaukee is celebrating 50 years of sharing Milwaukee’s historic architecture, museums and local businesses with the public through offering free tours and family-friendly activities.
This year, over 150 locations all over Milwaukee, including the freshly completed Baird Center North Building, will open their doors to the public. To celebrate its 50th Anniversary, here are o...
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American Science & Surplus Holds Star Wars Spelling Bee
To celebrate May the 4th be with you, or National Star Wars Day, American Science and Surplus held a Star Wars themed spelling bee with Star Wars themed activities and prizes.
Northrop Grumman gets DARPA Grant to Develop Concepts for a Lunar Railway
The US Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has recently awarded a grant to Northrop Grumman to develop concepts for a lunar railway as part of the LunA-10 program.
DARPA’s LunA-10 program is a 10-year plan to create a framework for integrated lunar infrastructure that minimizes lunar footprint and provides commercial services for peaceful U.S. and international use.
“For 65 years, DARPA has pioneered and de-risked technologies vital to civil space advancement,” said Dr. Michael “
DARPA’s LunA-10 program is a 10-year plan to create a framework for integrated lunar infrastructure that minimizes lunar footprint and provides commercial services for peaceful U.S. and international use.
“For 65 years, DARPA has pioneered and de-risked technologies vital to civil space advancement,” said Dr. Michael “
Pfister Hotel Historic $20 Million Renovation Enters Second Stage
Milwaukee’s Pfister Hotel is entering the second stage of a $20 million renovation that began in the summer of 2023 meant to elevate guest experience while respecting the building’s long history, according to President of Marcus Hotels & Resorts Michael Evans.
After completing the renovation of the restrooms and the seventh floor meeting and event spaces, this next phase plans to renovate the guest rooms in the Pfister’s historic tower.
“Our guests have enthusiastically welcomed the first phas
After completing the renovation of the restrooms and the seventh floor meeting and event spaces, this next phase plans to renovate the guest rooms in the Pfister’s historic tower.
“Our guests have enthusiastically welcomed the first phas
Milwaukee’s Nearly-100-year-old Hilton City Center Nominated to join the National Register of Historic Places
The Hilton City Center, formerly known as Hotel Schroeder, has been nominated by its owner, Marcus Corporation, to join the National Register of Historic Places.
The more than 25-story, 275 foot-tall Milwaukee landmark was first opened in 1928 by Walter Schroeder, and was acquired by Marcus Corporation in 1995.
Milwaukee’s Historic Preservation Commission is responsible for designating historic landmarks and historic districts by reviewing nominations for the national register.
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The more than 25-story, 275 foot-tall Milwaukee landmark was first opened in 1928 by Walter Schroeder, and was acquired by Marcus Corporation in 1995.
Milwaukee’s Historic Preservation Commission is responsible for designating historic landmarks and historic districts by reviewing nominations for the national register.
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King Tut Experience Brings Ancient Egypt to Life
National Geographic’s “Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience” commemorates the archaeological discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb over 100 years ago. The engaging, educational and story-driven exhibit is open through Jan. 6 at the Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee.
The creative director and producer of the King Tut exhibit, Mark Lach, is responsible for exhibitions around the world that have surrounded the Titanic, Cleopatra, Saturday Night Live, Michael Jackson and an African American hi
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The creative director and producer of the King Tut exhibit, Mark Lach, is responsible for exhibitions around the world that have surrounded the Titanic, Cleopatra, Saturday Night Live, Michael Jackson and an African American hi
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"They all have personalities, and they’re 80 to 100 years old, but they’re pretty good at doing their job."
Bay View Printing Company is a local letterpress printing company that has been around for 106 years.Their building was originally a church, and they started out as a newspaper printing company. Nowadays, they do design and letterpress printing for many local companies. All of their printing is done on antique, century-old printing presses and that’s the way they like it! Bay View Printing Company is also solar powered, women-owned, and donates to several local organizations. The company offers
What a Downer: Historic Downer Theatre Closes
Landmark Theatres announced Downer Theatre would be closing its doors on Tuesday, Sept. 19 through a social media post. Downer Theatre would have celebrated 108 years in December 2023.
“Landmark Theatres is constantly evaluating its business strategy and has decided to close the Landmark Downer Theatre,” the company said in a press release“We are proud to have served its community over its many years of operation. We look forward to adding new Landmark Theatres soon, including our newest locati
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“Landmark Theatres is constantly evaluating its business strategy and has decided to close the Landmark Downer Theatre,” the company said in a press release“We are proud to have served its community over its many years of operation. We look forward to adding new Landmark Theatres soon, including our newest locati
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Midwest Gaming Classic is 200K sq ft of Free-to-Play Games
Midwest Gaming Classic (MGC) is a gaming convention and trade show that features over 200,000 square feet of free-to-play retro and modern home video game consoles, pinball machines, arcade games, trading card games, tabletop board games and role-playing games.
MGC was started as Jagfest 2001, which was a festival dedicated to the Atari Jaguar. In 2001, they decided to open up the festival to all consoles to expand their audience and be more inclusive. Most of the consoles were free to play for
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MGC was started as Jagfest 2001, which was a festival dedicated to the Atari Jaguar. In 2001, they decided to open up the festival to all consoles to expand their audience and be more inclusive. Most of the consoles were free to play for
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Three UWM Professors Released Books this Month
Students tend to see their professors as regular UW-Milwaukee employees. However, they do a large amount of their work outside of school. This work can include grading papers, making test questions or preparing the next lesson plan. Outside of this work for UWM, many professors spend their free time doing scholarly research in their field. Every now and then, this research culminates into a book, and it just so happens that three UWM professors are releasing books in the same month, March 2023.
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Milwaukee Krampusnacht is The Ultimate Alternate Christmas Celebration
Oftentimes around the holidays, people find themselves growing tired of traditional Christmas celebrations. I know that finishing all of my Christmas shopping early plus being in charge of decorations at work had taken quite the toll on my Holiday Cheer. I had tried blasting Christmas music and decorating Christmas cookies. I even thought about going caroling, but luckily I wasn’t that far gone. I was about to throw in the towel, when I heard of a small convention happening in the Brewery Distri
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UW-Milwaukee asks faculty to serve more than just knowledge
The dining halls at UW-Milwaukee are usually staffed relatively well with student employees, however, leading up to the fall 2022 semester the dining halls were experiencing massive shortages.
Normally, 80% of the dining hall staff would be composed of returning staff from previous years, but COVID changed all that.
Through efforts in the spring and summer, they had built up about 40% of the student employees they needed to run the dining halls, but there was still that 60% unhired when the se
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Normally, 80% of the dining hall staff would be composed of returning staff from previous years, but COVID changed all that.
Through efforts in the spring and summer, they had built up about 40% of the student employees they needed to run the dining halls, but there was still that 60% unhired when the se
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Brady Street Pedestrianization Magazine
This is a Magazine that I designed for the pedestrianization study of Brady Street in 2023
Cassette Recorder Product Overview
This is a product overview I made for a professional writing class.
End Enbridge
This is a website I made for a political writing class on the pollution caused by the oil company Enbridge.
Cael Byrne's Collection and Database
I have been collecting playing cards and playing card ephemera for about 10 years, and this project is a website to document my collection. The website will also feature a database of the major playing card companies in America throughout history. The information on this website could be vital to collectors, and I plan to keep updating it as I find more information.
Searching for an Apartment in Milwaukee
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This was a client report I did for UWM JAMS Facebook to track how well some of their ads were performing.
UWM JAMS, Media Milwaukee, & Communications Social Media Analysis & Strategy
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