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So one of the great things about living in Milwaukee is the arts.  We have many theaters in the area putting on shows celebrating the Christmas season.  I know many of you are getting ready to head home for the holidays, but think about stopping in with your family at a show on your way out of town. The Marcus Center currently has Milwaukee Ballet performing the Nutcracker until December 27.  Milwaukee Ballet's website describes the show as "...a dream...dancing flowers and snowflakes...Toys coming to life! 'The Nutcracker' is also a journey of familiar feelings and a sense of child wonder."  It's a show that brings life to a children's playground and wonder to a child's eyes while at the same time allowing the adults to take a step back in time and become a child all over again.  This magical show is perfect for all ages.  You can visit the Milwaukee Ballet website for more information, show times, ticket prices, and even a sneak peak from a behind t...

Aside from my exponentially increased caffeine intake and lack of sleep I would never have guessed that it's almost time for finals yet again. The semester flew by so fast, it feels like just yesterday I was meeting all of you at New Student Orientation. This semester has brought many lessons in and out of the classroom as many students are living on their own for the first time ever and learning how to manage their lives. In a couple short weeks grades will be out and the bounty of your efforts will be revealed. But what will you be doing when you find out your final grades for the semester? The answer for most of us is back under our parents' roof, the very same roof we plotted to escape the last 18 years. However, there's a good chance that you won't be returning to the same situation you left in the Fall. Leaving for college has implications beyond the student. Your family has probably made some changes to the house and their relationship with you now that you'r...

Let's talk about Finals... Wanting to rip your hair out?   Can’t drag yourself out of bed?   Feeling the urge to cry for no reason?   Don’t fret, you’re not alone.   All of these and many more feelings occur at this time of year due to stress.   You have already made it this far, now it is time for one last push and you’ll have completed the semester. Need some help? First identify what kind of person you are, and be honest with yourself…you don’t want to grow a Pinocchio nose. 1.                       Procrastinator- At one point or another, we all have been here with a deadline at midnight and the project started at 11:30 PM.   If you are procrastinating, lock yourself away from social gatherings, Internet, and any other distractions.   Take time to focus on just your schoolwork.   As you complete each assignment on your list you’ll start to feel better and better.   Ask a friend to sto...

This was an exciting weekend for many new Panthers as contract access was rolled out and they were able to take one more big step in the process of coming to UWM! However, there are undoubtedly a few  students out there who are having trouble finding the e-mail with the instructions. This e-mail could have been sent to your personal e-mail address or your new UWM e-mail address. If you think you should have received the e-mail detailing how to fill out your contract, but you did not, the first two places you should check and your "Junk" and "Spam" folders in your inbox. If it's not there go ahead and shoot us an e-mail at university-housing@uwm.edu or call (414)229-4065 and we'll figure out any problems you're having! Once your contract is completed please allow 3-5 business days for the deposit charge to appear on your PAWS account. If you think you should have access to the contract, but have not received the e-mail you can always log in to MyHousin...

With contracts coming out soon I'd like to take a minute to explain the meal plan in more depth to clear up or prevent any confusion that may be surrounding the topic. Any resident that does not have a kitchenette in their suite is required to have a meal plan. When filling out a housing contract, three meal plan levels will be available to choose from. Level 1 is the lowest dollar amount and level 3 is the highest. Anyone assigned to a room which requires a meal plan but selected a no plan choice will default to level 2, if necessary. Each plan also includes (within the cost posted) a Dining Administration Fee which traditionally has been equal to the base amount of meal plan level one. This fee enables Restaurant Operations , who controls and coordinates all food related efforts, to provide the great service and convenience our residents become accustomed to throughout their time in University Housing. The best place for residents to use their meal plans is in the cafeterias (Ca...