University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee | Alumni Special Edition | Fall 2020

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Magazine of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

ALUMNI

Special Edition Fall 2020, Vol. 22, No. 2

A MESSAGE FROM CHANCELLOR MONE We carry on. Even as a confluence of unparalleled circumstances still flows into every area of our lives, we forge ahead with the UWM mission on behalf of our students, our faculty, our staff and our community. As we welcome everyone back to school for the Fall 2020 semester, be it in person or online, words don’t do justice to the pride I feel in the UWM family. So many people have done so much work to ensure we stay on track. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to every person who has played a role, and I also thank all of our friends and stakeholders, especially our students, for their patience, contributions and understanding during the process. Inside this edition of UWM Alumni magazine, you’ll see how we are approaching the fall semester to make it as safe and effective as possible. We were the first university in Milwaukee to receive permission from Milwaukee’s health department to bring students back to campus. It will be a campus modified for safety, and as I write this, most of our classes will be partially or fully online. Regardless of format, we remain committed to delivering a world-class education and experience.

You’ll also learn how UWM is continuing its outreach and research efforts to benefit the broader community, with a special emphasis on social equality. The Black Lives Matter movement has crystallized the need for systemic change regarding racial inequities. At UWM, we have examined what new actions we can take to be part of that change, and you’ll read about specific steps we’re taking internally to promote racial justice across our campuses. This issue also contains several stories about how our alumni, our athletes and our partners are navigating all that’s happening in the world. These are difficult days, but I remain inspired by what we can accomplish when working together toward greater goals. Please continue sharing our important UWM story, and thank you for your ongoing support. Best regards,

Mark A. Mone Chancellor


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