Joseph J. Zilber College of Public Health, UW-Milwaukee

09/02/2026

🎉 New semester. New people. A little friendly competition. 😎

UWM students—come hang out with Health@UWM and FitWell for an afternoon of lawn games, fresh air and a chance to connect with fellow students, faculty and advisors from UWM’s health programs! 🏐☀️

📅 Thursday, Sept. 10
⏰ 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 Sandburg Residence Hall Lawn

Whether you’re ready to dominate the yard games or just want to stop by, meet some people and enjoy a break between classes, we’d love to see you there!

🐾 Come play. Come connect. Come kick off the year with Health@UWM!

09/01/2026

Welcome class of 2030! 🎓🐾💛

The UWM Class of 2030 is here! We're so excited to see how this amazing group of students will leave their impact on campus and beyond. Welcome to your next chapter, Panthers! 💛🖤

09/01/2026

✨ September is Yoga Awareness Month! ✨

College life can feel like a whirlwind — but yoga is your secret superpower for staying grounded, strong, and centered. 🧘‍♀️💫

Whether you're flowing through poses or simply taking a moment to breathe, yoga helps you:
🌟 Sharpen your focus
🌟 Ease anxiety
🌟 Build strength & flexibility
🌟 Reconnect with your inner calm

This month, give yourself the gift of mindful movement and self-care. Your body, mind, and spirit will thank you. 💛

✅Did you know? There's still time to register for UWM FitWell Yoga Courses.
16 week (full-semester) course enrollment deadline is 9/9 - that's next Wednesday!

💪🧘‍♀️Check out all the FitWell courses offered at uwm.edu/fitwell.

📥 Get your PDF! Courtesy of UWM FitWell Courses — Download our guide to 9 simple yoga poses and start your journey today!
☝ Link in bio: https://bit.ly/3T0Gjth ☝

✅Did you know? UREC is offering a Group X Sampler event on Thurs., 9/3 from 4:00 - 8 pm. Try free mini classes. Pick a favorite to attend all semester.

✅Did you know? 🧘‍♀️UREC, SHAW & FitWell are hosting Sunset Yoga on Wed., 9/16 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm on the West Chapman Hall Lawn. All-level class led by FitWell's Cynthia Akey. Equipment provided or bring your own mat!

08/27/2026

Need a break from the UW-Milwaukee move-in hustle?

Introvert’s Night In🌙✨
Fri., August 28 from 8-10 PM🌿💫
Sandburg Residence Hall - Channel Lounge

Come as you are and recharge before the semester gets into full swing! Enjoy a cozy evening with games with Fitwell, snacks, and a chance to connect with fellow students at your own pace. 🤍📚🍪

Card games, board games, puzzles, coloring station and more. Prize drawings every 30 minutes starting at 8:30. Must be present to win.

***Event Co-sponsored by University Housing, Student Involvement, and FitWell.***
UWM FitWell

08/25/2026

08/18/2026

What happens to your heart, muscles and balance when you move? 🫀💪

Children at the UWM Children’s Learning Center got to find out firsthand when they became “Body Scientists” during a Movement & Body Science workshop led by Zilber College Kinesiology faculty and students.

Through hands-on activities at Heart Helpers, Muscle Movers and Balance Builders stations, children explored how their bodies work while discovering that movement can be both fun and educational.

The experience also gave Kinesiology students Isabella Hart, Eilleen Tocco and Malik Sharqawi Akram Sharqawi the opportunity to put their classroom learning into practice while working with young learners.

Read more about this collaboration and how everyone involved learned from the experience. Link is in the comments ⬇

08/15/2026

One year after historic flooding hit Milwaukee, Zilber College public health student Aziz Abdullah is reflecting on the community response — and the work that continues today.

Abdullah, a student in UWM’s Accelerated MPH in Community Health Equity Promotion track, helped lead neighborhood cleanup efforts after the floods and has continued creating opportunities for young people to serve, work and build stronger communities.

His story is a powerful example of public health in action — responding to immediate needs while building long-term community resilience.

Read more about Aziz’s work and his recent interview with WUWM. Link is in the comments.

📸Photo credit: Jimmy Guiterrez, WUWM.

08/14/2026

What does water quality research have to do with a triathlon? Quite a lot when thousands of athletes are swimming in Lake Michigan! 🌊

Todd Miller, associate professor of Environmental Health Sciences at the UWM Joseph J. Zilber College of Public Health, teamed up with USA Triathlon to monitor Lake Michigan water temperatures for its 2026 Milwaukee event.

Using a solar-powered “Panther buoy” developed by Miller and his students, organizers and athletes could access real-time temperature data leading up to the competition — valuable information in a Great Lake where conditions can change quickly.

WUWM recently featured Miller and the innovative way his environmental health research is helping support athlete safety right here in Milwaukee.

Read the story in the comments.

📸Photo credit: Susan Bence, WUWM

08/13/2026

Wildfire smoke is becoming an increasingly familiar part of summer in Wisconsin — and its health effects can extend far beyond irritated eyes and lungs.

Amy Kalkbrenner, professor of Environmental Health Sciences at the UWM Joseph J. Zilber College of Public Health, recently spoke with Door County Knock about the health risks associated with wildfire smoke and poor air quality.

Kalkbrenner explains why fine particulate matter in wildfire smoke can be especially harmful, who may be most vulnerable, and why communities need to be prepared as smoke events become more common.

Read more about her insights and what worsening air quality could mean for Wisconsin. Link is in the comments.