Marquette University to expand residence hall project adding 140 beds
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University announced Thursday, February 23rd, their new residence hall project is expanding to accommodate 140 additional beds.The two-story addition to the facility's west tower, which was approved by the Board of Trustees in February, will bring the total number of beds to 890 and the overall cost to $108 million.According to a news release, the expansion will give the university the flexibility to close the outdated O'Donnell Hall, a first-year residence hall that opened in 1950.“We examined the occupancy rates of our existing housing stock and our enrollment projections over the next few years, and we determined that the most cost-effective and timely way for us to add needed beds, as identified in our master plan, was to add two floors to this project,” said Lora Strigens, vice president for planning and strategy. “We have no immediate plans to raze O’Donnell, so we still have the flexibility to reopen it should enrollment exceed capacity.”Strigens added that the university’s master plan effort looked carefully at the condition of campus buildings and the cost of operating and maintaining each.“As buildings like McCormick and O’Donnell continue to age, they require significant ongoing investment to maintain and bring up to current codes,” she said. “At some point the cost of that maintenance no longer makes sense when compared to replacement.”Marquette last month announced that alumni Ray and Kay Eckstein issued a $10 million challenge toward the construction of the facility, which will be named for longtime Marquette President Rev.
MILWAUKEE -- Marquette University announced Thursday, February 23rd, their new residence hall project is expanding to accommodate 140 additional beds.The two-story addition to the facility's west tower, which was approved by the Board of Trustees in February, will bring the total number of beds to 890 and the overall cost to $108 million.According to a news release, the expansion will give the university the flexibility to close the outdated O'Donnell Hall, a first-year residence hall that opened in 1950.“We examined the occupancy rates of our existing housing stock and our enrollment projections over the next few years, and we determined that the most cost-effective and timely way for us to add needed beds, as identified in our master plan, was to add two floors to this project,” said Lora Strigens, vice president for planning and strategy. “We have no immediate plans to raze O’Donnell, so we still have the flexibility to reopen it should enrollment exceed capacity.”Strigens added that the university’s master plan effort looked carefully at the condition of campus buildings and the cost of operating and maintaining each.“As buildings like McCormick and O’Donnell continue to age, they require significant ongoing investment to maintain and bring up to current codes,” she said. “At some point the cost of that maintenance no longer makes sense when compared to replacement.”Marquette last month announced that alumni Ray and Kay Eckstein issued a $10 million challenge toward the construction of the facility, which will be named for longtime Marquette President Rev.
Former school safety officer Michael Robinson sentenced in connection with 3 open cases
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County judge sentenced 26-year-old Michael Robinson on Wednesday, February 22nd in three cases, involving guns, sex and drugs."I made a mistake.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County judge sentenced 26-year-old Michael Robinson on Wednesday, February 22nd in three cases, involving guns, sex and drugs."I made a mistake.
UWM seeks $33M for urgent Sandburg Hall projects; delays basketball practice facility
MILWAUKEE -- Officials at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are seeking more than $33 million for what they say are upgrades that are urgently needed.UWM officials said the work needs to be done on three Sandburg Hall residence towers -- proposing renovations at more than 429,000 square feet of space in the towers.The school could also delay a $14.5 million on-campus basketball practice facility.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee are seeking more than $33 million for what they say are upgrades that are urgently needed.UWM officials said the work needs to be done on three Sandburg Hall residence towers -- proposing renovations at more than 429,000 square feet of space in the towers.The school could also delay a $14.5 million on-campus basketball practice facility.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
"McGuire:" MU, broadcasting legend the subject of play at The Rep written by Dick Enberg
MILWAUKEE -- He will always be remembered for his larger-than-life persona.
MILWAUKEE -- He will always be remembered for his larger-than-life persona.
$150k job for quitting the race? State superintendent candidates squabble over alleged deal
MILWAUKEE -- A candidate for Wisconsin schools superintendent says a rival wanted a $150,000 a year job, a personal driver and broad power over Milwaukee Public Schools and other large districts to exit the race.The allegations, which Gov.
MILWAUKEE -- A candidate for Wisconsin schools superintendent says a rival wanted a $150,000 a year job, a personal driver and broad power over Milwaukee Public Schools and other large districts to exit the race.The allegations, which Gov.
"Are ya packed?" Beaten, raped by her boyfriend, woman says MPS principal tried to run her out of town
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman said she was assaulted, beaten and raped by her boyfriend.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman said she was assaulted, beaten and raped by her boyfriend.
Their basketball talents brought them to UWM, and now, they're coaching at the high school level
GLENDALE/SHOREWOOD -- Their basketball talents brought them to UW-Milwaukee.
GLENDALE/SHOREWOOD -- Their basketball talents brought them to UW-Milwaukee.
UW School of Medicine awarded $300K grant from NBA, GE Healthcare to study hamstring injuries
MADISON -- The National Basketball Association (NBA) and GE Healthcare awarded on Wednesday, February 15th a $300,000 grant to the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) to identify risk factors for hamstring injury (HSI) in athletes and to evaluate new imaging methods that could improve post-injury prognosis.A news release from UW says hamstring injuries are among the most common musculoskeletal injuries in people who participate in sports that involve running and sprinting, such as basketball, football, and soccer.
MADISON -- The National Basketball Association (NBA) and GE Healthcare awarded on Wednesday, February 15th a $300,000 grant to the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) to identify risk factors for hamstring injury (HSI) in athletes and to evaluate new imaging methods that could improve post-injury prognosis.A news release from UW says hamstring injuries are among the most common musculoskeletal injuries in people who participate in sports that involve running and sprinting, such as basketball, football, and soccer.
"Traditional clothes, sometimes they distract:" Committee votes to send uniform proposal to full MPS board
MILWAUKEE -- The dress code in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) could soon be changing.
MILWAUKEE -- The dress code in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) could soon be changing.
MU student has confirmed case of mumps; 6 total cases in Milwaukee in 2017
MILWAUKEE -- A Marquette University student has a confirmed case of mumps, bringing the total number of cases reported in the City of Milwaukee in 2017 to six, the Milwaukee Health Department announced Tuesday, February 14th.Health Department officials are working closely with MU officials to initiate appropriate follow-up, according to a news release.Mumps is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the mumps virus.
MILWAUKEE -- A Marquette University student has a confirmed case of mumps, bringing the total number of cases reported in the City of Milwaukee in 2017 to six, the Milwaukee Health Department announced Tuesday, February 14th.Health Department officials are working closely with MU officials to initiate appropriate follow-up, according to a news release.Mumps is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the mumps virus.
"Lucky to Win a Game:" Film focuses on how MU lacrosse team went from nothing to Big East CHAMPS
MILWAUKEE -- Timing can be everything when it comes to sports.
MILWAUKEE -- Timing can be everything when it comes to sports.
"It is affecting our life:" UWM students, faculty protest Pres. Trump's executive order on immigration
MILWAUKEE -- UW-Milwaukee students and faculty members joined dozens at universities across the country in protest Thursday, February 9th.A crowd turned out in Spaights Plaza on the UWM campus, calling themselves "Academics United."It was a protest against President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration.Those with a number of student organizations said they feel the travel restrictions are directly affecting their education.
MILWAUKEE -- UW-Milwaukee students and faculty members joined dozens at universities across the country in protest Thursday, February 9th.A crowd turned out in Spaights Plaza on the UWM campus, calling themselves "Academics United."It was a protest against President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration.Those with a number of student organizations said they feel the travel restrictions are directly affecting their education.
He's faced angry crowds, but former Breitbart editor spoke to sold-out crowd at MU without issue
MILWAUKEE -- He has faced angry crowds before, but on Wednesday evening, February 8th in Milwaukee, a controversial speaker sparked a very different reaction.
MILWAUKEE -- He has faced angry crowds before, but on Wednesday evening, February 8th in Milwaukee, a controversial speaker sparked a very different reaction.
"It is important:" Researchers perform test runs to prove safest way to install children's car seats
MILWAUKEE -- The safest way to install a child's car seat was the subject of testing Wednesday, February 8th.
MILWAUKEE -- The safest way to install a child's car seat was the subject of testing Wednesday, February 8th.
Marquette Golden Eagles fall to No. 22 Butler 68-65
MILWAUKEE — Andrew Chrabascz scored 13 of his 21 points in the second half, Avery Woodson scored 17 points in his first start in more than three weeks and No. 22 Butler held off Marquette for a 68-65 victory Tuesday night, February 7th.The Bulldogs (19-5, 8-4 Big East) snapped a two-game losing streak after tweaking their starting lineup, with regulars Tyler Lewis and Kelan Martin coming off the bench.
MILWAUKEE — Andrew Chrabascz scored 13 of his 21 points in the second half, Avery Woodson scored 17 points in his first start in more than three weeks and No. 22 Butler held off Marquette for a 68-65 victory Tuesday night, February 7th.The Bulldogs (19-5, 8-4 Big East) snapped a two-game losing streak after tweaking their starting lineup, with regulars Tyler Lewis and Kelan Martin coming off the bench.
Hands-Only CPR: You may be willing to help, but do you know what to do?
MILWAUKEE -- It's a life-saving technique you may not be familiar with -- hands-only CPR.
MILWAUKEE -- It's a life-saving technique you may not be familiar with -- hands-only CPR.
Reading with the Golden Eagles: MU basketball players read to kids, "to show them the importance of school"
MILWAUKEE -- They're looking to be great on the court, but the Marquette University men's basketball tam is also trying to prove that they can be great in the classroom, and that includes being great role models for some young Milwaukee students.
MILWAUKEE -- They're looking to be great on the court, but the Marquette University men's basketball tam is also trying to prove that they can be great in the classroom, and that includes being great role models for some young Milwaukee students.
Conversation about Milwaukee 53206 documentary kicks off Marquette University's "Mission Week"
MILWAUKEE -- As a part of Marquette University's annual Mission Week, members of the community are taking a look at racial injustice in Milwaukee.Events on Monday, February 6th revolved around the film Milwaukee 53206, a documentary about one of the most incarcerated ZIP codes in the nation.On Monday night, the movie will be screened and end with dinner and conversation.The conversation began Monday afternoon with a discussion about what it took to make the film in the first place.
MILWAUKEE -- As a part of Marquette University's annual Mission Week, members of the community are taking a look at racial injustice in Milwaukee.Events on Monday, February 6th revolved around the film Milwaukee 53206, a documentary about one of the most incarcerated ZIP codes in the nation.On Monday night, the movie will be screened and end with dinner and conversation.The conversation began Monday afternoon with a discussion about what it took to make the film in the first place.
UW student abandons effort to create pro-white group after intense backlash
MADISON — A University of Wisconsin student trying to form a pro-white group has abandoned his efforts after intense backlash from other students and university officials.American Freedom Party National Chairman William Johnson confirmed Monday, February 6th that Daniel Dropik is no longer forming a Madison chapter after an Associated Press reporter noticed the group's website had been made private.
MADISON — A University of Wisconsin student trying to form a pro-white group has abandoned his efforts after intense backlash from other students and university officials.American Freedom Party National Chairman William Johnson confirmed Monday, February 6th that Daniel Dropik is no longer forming a Madison chapter after an Associated Press reporter noticed the group's website had been made private.