Did you meet your true love at UWM?
Share your story...
From pulled spark plugs to erecting a cardboard fortress in Spaights Plaza and running together in the Panther Prowl, you shared some amazing tales of UWM love. Keep them coming...
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, we'd like to hear about your UWM love story. submit it here. We will post all stories and draw one winner at random for a Milwaukee date-night package!
Sandy ('81) and Tim ('80) Poulin |
A ride home after speech class has turned into 30 years of marriage for this couple. Read Sandy and Tim's story. |
Jacki ('89) and Steve Meves ('89) |
Thank you, Professor Ring's marketing class. Read Jacki and Steve's story.
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Holly Maes ('81) and Rich |
"The spark was lit by attending date nights at the planetarium, rainbow lectures, and a mutual love of science." Read Holly and Rich's story. |
Patty ('82) and Karl Ayer ('79) |
"And I was planning to go to school out of state...what was I thinking?" Read Patty and Karl's story. |
Susie Harper ('81) & Tom Harper
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Spark plugs + a man to the rescue = love. Read Susie and Tom's story. |
Nicole Bolwerk ('11) and Dan ('11) |
This couple went from being secret crush in Sandburg to happily ever after. Read Nicole and Dan's story. |
Robin ('04) and Dylan Page
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Between academics and athletics two athletes find love. Read Robin and Dylan Page's story. |
Jennifer Guldan ('11) |
East side romance blossoms with the handsome boy downstairs - it was meant to be! Read Jennifer's story.
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Brittany Buechel ('04) |
This alum shares her love's journey through a cycling club meeting, UWM engagement, and a happy marriage. Read Brittany's story.
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Rich and Felicia Ruiz ('14)
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"The one you want to spend the rest of your life with might just be sitting right next to you." Read Rich and Felicia's story. |
Justin Paul ('11) and Katelyn ('11) |
A first meeting in the UWM Gausthaus followed by attending many Panther games, this couple celebrates love across campus. Read Justin and Katelyn's story. |
Nancy ('50) and Jerry Stern ('66) |
A love that started in 1949 when UWM was the Milwaukee State Teacher's College, this UWM couple recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. Congratulations! Read Nancy and Jerry's story. |
Lisa Manske ('92, '94) and David Misky ('92, '94)
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This couple could be seen all across campus and Milwaukee: Klotsche Center, 4th floor Golda Meir Library, Bradley Center. Now married 17 years, they work to improve the lives of our city residents. Read Lisa and David's story. |
Vickie Schuh ('73) |
They started as physics lab partners, traveled the world together, finally tied the knot, and have been happily married ever since! Read Vickie's story. |
Danielle Ochs ('09)
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This couple has been intertwined with campus for years: lab partners, Panther Prowl runners, and Grind coffee buddies! Read Danielle's story.
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Tracy Holmes ('07) |
Spaights Plaza brought these two Panthers together, but it wasn't until 4 years later did they start dating. Now they are engaged to be married! Read Tracy's story. |
Alicia ('05) and Justin Groeschel
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This couple never had an official honeymoon, but they love going to "their spot" in the Union and thinking about how they met. Read Alicia and Justin's story. |
Mary ('77) and Tom Goetter ('77)
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Her future husband had a very romantic way to ask her out on their first date. 32 years, 4 kids, and 3 grandchildren later, this couple laughs and smiles together. Read Mary and Tom's story. |
Ryan Mleziva ('11) and Lian
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Read Ryan and Lian's story. |
Kristen Kieselhorst ('12) and Peter |
Read Kristen and Peter's story. |
Alison Townsend ('10) and Josh
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Read Alison and Josh's story. |
Shannon Gbursynski ('09, '10) |
Read Sharon and John's Story. |
Laura Netboy ('11) and Bryan |
This is the story of how UW-Milwaukee brought together a loud New Yorker and a quiet Midwestern girl. Read Laura and Bryan's story. |
John Bowen ('82) |
Read John's story. |
Lauren Ludke ('14) and Kevin |
Read Lauren and Kevin's story. |
Brent Reistad ('11) and Brianna Hicks
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Recent alumni met freshmen year and shared their UWM college experience together. Read Brent and Brianna's story. |
