UWM Open House
Friday, October 31, 2008
9:00 a.m.-5:00p.m.
&
Saturday, November 1, 2008
9:00 a.m.-2:00p.m.
UWM Union, 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd.
If you'd like to find out more about UWM and the advantages of living and learning in the city - the UWM Open House is the place for you!
Take part in interactive displays, speak with advisors from each school and college, view samples of student work, take specialized tours of buildings and departments, the campus and trolley tours of the neighborhood and so much more! And you can do it all at your own pace - stay an hour, stay the day or attend both days - whatever it takes to get the answers you need!
Open House RaffleAdding to the fun, your
registration (please stop at the
ground level Union Concourse to register upon arrival) qualifies each student as a participant in the Open House raffle, with terrific prizes from our generous UWM and community donors. Just look at what you could win!
| Solly's Restaurant | Gift Certificates |
| Milwaukee Admirals | Stern & Bow Ticket Certificate Vouchers |
| School of Education | Backpacks, T-Shirts, Coffee Mugs |
| Texas Roadhouse | Gift Certificates |
| Comet Café | Gift Certificate |
| Jimmy John's Oakland Ave. | Free 15-piece Party Platters |
| Cosi | Complimentary Dinner for Two |
| Landmark Theaters | Admission Tickets |
| Betty Brinn | Complimentary Family Pass |
| Charles Allis/Villa Terrace | Dual Museum Passes |
| Time Warner Cable | 3 Months Premium Cable Package |
| Jelly Belly Candy Co. | Candy Machine Filled for Event |
| Milwaukee Wave | Spirit Pack (2 Seats for Reg. Season Game) |
| Milwaukee Art Museum | General Admission Vouchers |
| Comedy Sportz | Free Comedy Sportz Workshop |
| Anytime Fitness | 1 Month Free Tanning and Membership |
| China Gourmet | Gift Certificate |
| The City Market | Gift Card |
| Sprecher Brewing Co. | Two 4 Packs of Soda
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| College of Nursing | Stethoscope
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...and many other donations from iPic, Hollywood Video, General Mitchell International Airport and more - check back often as the list continues to grow!
Be sure not to miss this fun, informative and educational event! Driving and parking directions are located below.
Find out what it's like to live and learn in the city - we look forward to meeting you at the UWM Open House!
In addition...
Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business
Open HouseNew this year will be the Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business Open House, being offered on Saturday in tandem with the UWM Open House event! Interested individuals can plan their day in such a way as to include offerings from both. Registration for both events will take place on the Union Concourse. For more information please visit http://www4.uwm.edu/business/news/openhouse.cfm
Driving DirectionsThe scenic lake route from all directions: From 1-43 or
I-94 near downtown, take I-794 east to Lakefront exit. Go north along the lake on Lincoln Memorial Dr. to the top of the hill, where Lincoln Memorial Dr. becomes E. Kenwood Blvd. and intersects with N. Lake Dr. Go straight (west) on Kenwood five blocks to campus.
From the North: Take I-43 south to Capitol Dr. east exit. Go east on Capitol to N. Downer Ave., then south on Downer five blocks to campus.
Travel to campus courtesy of the Milwaukee County Transit System: To request free bus coupons, call 414.229.2222. For bus route or other information regarding the transit system, please visit Milwaukee County Transit's website at http://www.ridemcts.com/ or call 414.344.6711.
Parking Instructions
Visitor parking for the UWM Open House is encouraged in the Union Parking Garage, located at 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd, with overflow parking available at the Pavilion Parking Structure, entrance on 3409 N. Downer Ave. (please see map here). Parking in these lots is free to our Open House guests. If you choose to park anywhere on or near campus other than these suggested lots, please be sure to heed parking signs, rules and regulations to avoid tickets and/or fines.
Questions about the Open House should be directed to the Department of Recruitment and Outreach at 414.229.2222.
