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Episódios
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Chancellor's Report: Journalism & The Importance Of Accurate, Accessible, And Balanced Information
03/09/2021 Duração: 28minOn this Chancellor’s Report we’ll talk about the important role journalists play to ensure citizens have the information they need—and that the information is accurate, accessible, and balanced with respect to equity and diversity.
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Chancellor's Report: Diversity & Issues Of Access In Milwaukee
09/08/2021 Duração: 28minOn this Chancellor’s Report, we’ll talk about issues of access and diversity in Milwaukee and the persistent challenges that come with making societal changes.
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Chancellor's Report: Recap of UWM's 2020-21 Academic Year
08/07/2021 Duração: 29minA recap of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's 2020-21 academic year — its challenges, triumphs and unprecedented changes.
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Chancellor's Report: A Look Back On Tom Luljak's Career At UWM
03/06/2021 Duração: 28minOn the latest edition of the Chancellor's Report, Chancellor Mark Mone and WUWM General Manager John Hess talk with Tom Luljak, outgoing UWM Vice Chancellor of University Relations.
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The Impact Of Race And Racism On Personal Health
27/05/2021 Duração: 29minOn this edition of UWM Today we’re going to hear from some of the people involved in a special spring issue of the Wisconsin Medical Journal that was dedicated to the affects of race and racism on health.
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Exploring The Impact Of Race And Racism On Health
27/05/2021 Duração: 29minAfter the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, people across the country have taken a hard look at the impact racism is having in our communities.
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How UWM's Center For Water Policy Advocates For Better Water Solutions
20/05/2021 Duração: 29minOn this edition of UWM Today we’re going to focus on UWM’s Center for Water Policy. The Center has a new director, Melissa Scanlan, and she is our guest on this week’s edition of the program.
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Chancellor's Report: Conversation With UWM Military & Veteran Community Leaders
06/05/2021 Duração: 28minOn today’s Chancellor’s Report we’ll talk about what life is like for military and veteran students returning to UWM. Two military and veteran students and leadership from the Military & Veterans Resource Center (MAVRC) share their perspectives.
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New Milwaukee Company Working To Treat Wounds More Effectively
30/04/2021 Duração: 28minOn this edition of UWM Today, we’re going to learn how smartphones and artificial intelligence may be the key to helping people heal faster.
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How The Pandemic Is Shaping The Future Of The Entertainment Industry
15/04/2021 Duração: 29minOn this edition of UWM Today we talk about how theaters have been able to survive during the pandemic and what the future holds for the entertainment business going forward. Joining us are Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece, associate professor of English and Film Studies at UWM and Brent Hazleton, artistic director of the Milwaukee Chamber Theatre.
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'Upskilling': How UWM Is Helping Train Employees On New Technology
08/04/2021 Duração: 28minAs new technology continues to enter the workplace, employers everywhere are struggling to make sure their employees know how to use that technology. It’s called “upskilling”, and without it, many workers are at risk of becoming obsolete.
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Chancellor's Report: How UWM & The Medical College Of Wisconsin Are Working Together
01/04/2021 Duração: 28minA conversation about the partnerships between UWM and the Medical College of Wisconsin with UWM Chancellor Mark Mone and MCW President and CEO Dr. John Raymond.
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How Some In The Criminal Justice System Are Addressing Disparities When It Comes To Mental Health
25/03/2021 Duração: 29minEvery year about one million people with serious mental health issues are arrested in America, many of them on misdemeanor charges. Once they are taken into custody research shows that individuals with serious mental illness are more likely to receive jail time than others arrested for the same crimes.
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New UWM College Of Nursing Project Looks To Address Sexual Assault Among Native American Women
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UWM Professor Discusses The Biden Administration's Approach To Foreign Policy
17/03/2021 Duração: 28minIn his first couple of months in office, President Joe Biden has focused much of his attention on domestic issues — including the continued impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on people and the economy; and on the threat of more domestic terrorism like the attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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Chancellor's Report: Conversation With UWM Students About Their College Experience During A Pandemic
04/03/2021 Duração: 28minOn today’s Chancellor’s Report we’ll look at COVID-19’s impact on UWM from a student’s perspective. What is it like to start academic learning during a pandemic? What are some of the life lessons that you will carry with you from this experience?
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UWM Professor Talks About The Current State And Future Of Online Education
25/02/2021 Duração: 28minWhen the COVID-19 pandemic began and schools around the world started moving classes online, it was an incredibly disruptive experience for many. Students at every age level found themselves having to adapt to a new way of learning, and the same was true for teachers, some of whom had never taught online before. Now, nearly a year later, online instruction remains the norm for many. So how are we doing? Are students succeeding in the new learning environment? Will online classes be as taught as frequently when the pandemic ends? On this edition of UWM Today we are going to try to answer those questions as we talk to one of the national leaders in online education — Simone Conceição. Conceição is professor and chair of UWM’s School of Education’s Department of Administrative Leadership. She has spent the past three decades researching how technology can transform the classroom experience.
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UWM Meteorologists Explain How Getting Forecasts Right Affects The U.S. Economy
18/02/2021 Duração: 27minThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts that climate change will accelerate the intensity of hurricanes in the coming century. Already the maximum sustained winds of hurricanes are getting stronger, and 2020 was the most active hurricane season on record. On this edition of UWM today we’re talking with two UWM meteorologists who specialize in forecasting these large storm events. Getting those forecasts right is important because much of the U.S, economy is affected by the weather. Our guests are Paul Roebber, distinguished professor of atmospheric sciences and Clark Evans, also a professor in atmospheric sciences who has received a National Science Foundation grant to investigate why some hurricane winds increase when they hit land.