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
Meet Kas Cook and 2026 Senior Exhibition Project Mcallaster’s Special
Cas Kook ’26 (Animation Track in Illustration) is a Dean’s List student from the Greater Chicago area and a recipient of a 2026 Alumni Thesis Award. “Project Calvin Sazerac” is about Calvin Sazerac, a seasoned barkeep, who creates new cocktails for his favorite regulars. When he is challenged to meet the demands of a picky saloon patron, he creates something life changing.
Meet Mac Bronnson and 2026 Senior Exhibition Project MENd
Mac Bronnson ’26 (Communication Design) is a President’s (Honor) List student from Milwaukee and a recipient of a 2026 Alumni Thesis Award. MENd – No Bro Left Behind is a men’s mental health app that is not designed as a mental health app.
MIAD faculty designs for Brewers Wisconsin Artist Series
Faculty member Ric Stultz, who teaches Illustration at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, has designed what is sure to become iconic apparel during the Milwaukee Brewers 2026 season.
Meet Cyrill Reyes and 2026 Senior Exhibition Project NECROZOIC
Cyrill Reyes ’26 (Illustration) is a President’s (Honor) List student from the Greater Chicago area. My thesis is game concept art and visual development of the world of NECROZOIC, a prehistoric fantasy that retells the extinction of the dinosaurs.
Meet Bailey Staerkel and 2026 Senior Exhibition Project Stitched Together
Bailey Staerkel ’26 (Fashion and Apparel Design) is a Dean’s List student from Vancouver, Wash., and a recipient of a 2026 Alumni Thesis Award. My thesis, Stitched Together, is an exploration of Gothic horror through fashion, taking classic horror archetypes and reinterpreting them into a collection of fully realized couture looks.