UW-Milwaukee School of Information Studies

10/23/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Mindy King, the 2026 Wisconsin Librarian of the Year! 📚

We’re proud to celebrate this outstanding achievement by a UW-Milwaukee alumna. Your accomplishments and contributions to the library profession make us ! 🖤💛🐾

https://www.waow.com/news/uw-stevens-point-libraries-director-named-2026-wisconsin-librarian-of-the-year/article_171f1978-c50b-45bf-b55b-492feca68702.html

STEVENS POINT, Wis. (WAOW) — Mindy King, director of the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Libraries, has been named the 2026 Wisconsin Library Association/DEMCO Librarian of the Year.The annual award recognizes

10/21/2026

CITEE is hiring an Outreach Specialist!
Join UW-Milwaukee’s Center for Innovative Transition, Education & Employment (CITEE) and support the work of the Wisconsin Hub for Peer Professionals (WiHPP) through project coordination, comprehensive data management, and cross-project operational support.

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Outreach Specialist Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Terminal (Fixed Term) Job Profile: Outreach Specialist Job....

10/21/2026

📚 We’re at the Idaho Library Association Conference!

We’re excited to connect with library and information professionals at this week’s conference! Stop by the UW-Milwaukee School of Information Studies booth to meet our team, explore graduate education opportunities and discover how our programs can help you build your expertise and take the next step in your career.

We hope to see you there! 🖤💛🐾

10/19/2026

Need a break? Take a moment to swing by for free coffee and tea. Grab a cup and go, stay and chat with Student Wellbeing Manager Megan White, or take a quiet moment for yourself.

TODAY - Enderis 3rd Floor Lounge

Tomorrow - NWQD 3rd Floor Lounge
12:30 – 2:00 pm

Wednesday - Enderis 10th Floor
12:30 – 2:00 pm

10/12/2026

After nearly two decades away from college, Information Science & Technology student Stella DuBrava returned to UWM to build new skills and explore new career possibilities. Her journey reflects the power of lifelong learning, creativity and discovering new paths. Read her story in UWM’s Always Dream Bigger series.

Stella DuBrava dropped out of UWM. Two decades later, she returned so that she could take her life in a new direction and build a career in information science.

10/01/2026

📚 We’re at the Wyoming Library Association Annual Conference!

We’re happy to be here and excited to connect with library and information professionals from across the area. Stop by the UW-Milwaukee School of Information Studies booth and say hello! Learn more about opportunities to further your education and explore programs designed to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
We’d love to meet you! 💙🖤

09/16/2026

Does artificial intelligence need legislative guardrails?
As policymakers navigate the rapidly evolving world of AI, UWM School of Information Studies faculty are contributing their expertise to the conversation.
FOX6 NOW spoke with Jiqun Liu, associate professor at UWM-SOIS, about the role of legislation in shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

🎥 Watch the segment to hear Jiqun’s perspective.

Does artificial intelligence need legislative guardrails? FOX6 NOW ...

09/15/2026

🎪🎉 Hey, SOIS! Ready to kick off the fall semester?! 🎉🎪
Come hang out with the School of Information Studies at our Fall Welcome Back Carnival! 🥳

📅 Today — Tuesday, Sept. 15
⏰ 2–4 p.m.
📍 Sandburg Hall Lawn (northeast corner of Hartford & Maryland)

We’ve got everything you need for a fun afternoon:
🍕 Food
🎮 Games
🎁 Prizes
🤝 Meet SOIS faculty, staff & local organizations
💡 Find out what’s happening @ SOIS this semester!

Bring a friend, grab a snack, play a game and celebrate being back on campus. Whether you’re new to SOIS or a familiar face, we’d love to see you!

09/10/2026

09/08/2026

Join us for an afternoon dedicated to helping you recharge, reconnect, and refocus for the new semester.

Stop by and pot your own plant, paint a rock, and say hello to Megan White, Student Well-Being Manager.

See you soon! 🪴

🗓️ Thursday, September 10th, 2026
⏱️ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 Enderis Lawn / Outside of Enderis