Wednesday on Lake Effect: Budget Cuts & UWM Research, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre, Artist and Display

Wednesday on Lake Effect:

How deep cuts to the UW System budget could impact research playing out at UW-Milwaukee, and the school’s ability to attract talent. Later, the Midwest premiere of the latest play by South African writer Athol Fugard – we’ll hear the story of The Train Driver. And it’s the end of an era, as an iconic art supply story on the west side of Milwaukee prepares to close its doors after 79 years.

Guests:

• David Petering, UW-Milwaukee
• David Daniel & Michael A. Torrey, Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
• Nora Hackenberg, Artist and Display

Segments:

• UWM Researcher: Major Budget Cuts Will Set Up The University to Lose Quality
• "The Train Driver" Tackles Race and Class in Modern-Day South Africa
• Artist and Display Store Leaves a Colorful Mark on the Community