Guide to On-Campus Resources
Academic
- College Advising: Rebecca D’Amore, Director of Advising, 255B, 414‑847‑3275, rebeccadamore@miad.edu
- Registration & Schedules: Jean Weimer, Registrar, RL45D, 414‑847‑3272, jeanweimer@miad.edu
Health & Wellness
- Health & Counseling Services and Alcohol/Drug Intervention: Holly Vanderbusch, Associate Dean of Students, RL95A, 414‑847‑3349, hollyvanderbusch@miad.edu
- Student Health Insurance: Mónica Lloyd, Dean of Students, RL45C, 414‑847‑3240, monicalloyd@miad.edu
Safety
- Safety Concerns: Bryan Jerabek, Director of Safety and Security, RL80G, bryanjerabek@miad.edu
Financial
- Financial Aid/FAFSA: Kristina Alvarez, Director of Financial Aid, RL10A, 414-847-3270, kristinaalvarez@miad.edu
- Tuition Payments: Bonnie Murphy, Bursar, RL10E, 414‑847‑3303, bonniemurphy@miad.edu
- On-Campus Employment: Jason Orozco, Career Services Coordinator, 275H, 414‑847‑3276, jasonorozco@miad.edu
Student Life
- Housing & Residence Hall: Email housing@miad.edu
- Job Search/Career Services: Duane Seidensticker, Executive Director of Advising & Career Services, 275I, 414‑847‑3274, duaneseidensticker@miad.edu
- Library Resources: Nancy Siker, Director of Library Services, RL100D, 414‑847‑3340, nancysiker@miad.edu
- International Students: Duane Seidensticker, Executive Director of Advising & Career Services, 275I, 414‑847‑3274, duaneseidensticker@miad.edu
- Student Organizations: Mónica Lloyd, Dean of Students, RL45C, 414‑847‑3240, monicalloyd@miad.edu
News
Social Choreography: A practice of dancing toward liberation
Kim Miller, professor of Fine Art + New Studio Practice, returned to the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) following her sabbatical year with a Ph.D. and an innovative presentation and practice for students, faculty and staff.
Fine Art senior selected for Wisconsin Artists Biennial 2026
Marta Tereziya ’26, a Fine Art + New Studio Practice senior at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD), is one of 50 Wisconsin artists selected for the 2026 Wisconsin Artists Biennial. The Wisconsin Artists Biennial is co-sponsored and organized by Wisconsin Visual Artists and the Museum of Wisconsin Art.
Sabbatical journey: Revelations and a new course for students
A sabbatical year immersed in Japanese culture, language and the study of Ukiyo-e – images of Japan’s “floating world” – led Professor Chelsea Holton to two main “aha” moments and development of a new course for students at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD).
Fashion students design adaptive clothing for Independence First
For the second year in a row, Fashion and Apparel Design students at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) worked with Independence First to design adaptive clothing tailor-made for two people who use wheelchairs. The project is part of a junior-level Patternmaking & Construction course.
MIAD Values Recognition Award: Nichole Uecker
Nichole Uecker, Student Accessibility Coordinator, received the October 2025 MIAD Values Recognition Award at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD). Nichole’s nominations highlighted her embodiment of MIAD’s Core Values, especially Community, Inclusion and Kindness.