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Al Dickenson

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I'm a working journalist, freelance writer, editor, archivist, historian, and a passionate history lover.
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A Journey North: Jefferson, Madison, and the Forging of a Friendship - Journal of the American Re...

A Journey North: Jefferson, Madison, and the Forging of a Friendship - Journal of the American Re...

BOOK REVIEW: A Journey North: Jefferson, Madison, and the Forging of a Friendship by Louis P. Masur (New York…

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"Going Home" with Virtual Reality Provides a Unique Study Opportunity for Dementia Researchers

"Going Home" with Virtual Reality Provides a Unique Study Opportunity for Dementia Researchers

The "Going Home" project is a reminiscence-based intervention using virtual reality to help Asian immigrants …

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How a Resume Rescue Resume Rewrite Works

How a Resume Rescue Resume Rewrite Works

Ever wonder what The Resume Rescue's resume rewriting process looks like? Take an insider's peak into this pr…

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Allyship for Native Americans: Patti Schevers' Journey Back Home

Allyship for Native Americans: Patti Schevers' Journey Back Home

By Al Dickenson Patti Schevers has a unique story - growing up in a rural environment as a white woman within…

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Why You Should Listen to Business Podcasts

Why You Should Listen to Business Podcasts

Why should you listen to business podcasts? Well, you can learn from industry experts, from personal stories,…

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How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile

How to Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile

LinkedIn is typically one of, if not the first piece of information a recruiter will see. Whether you are act…

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Book Review: "Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic" by L...

Book Review: "Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents That Forged the Republic" by L...

Emerging Revolutionary War welcomes guest historian and reviewer Al Dickenson No president has an easy jo…

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Stop Chasing Opportunities

Stop Chasing Opportunities

Wondering how you can get opportunities to come your way? Well, stop chasing opportunities and instead let th…

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"I'm Surviving Simply out of Spite": Maxim Medvedev on Meeting Ambitious Dreams

"I'm Surviving Simply out of Spite": Maxim Medvedev on Meeting Ambitious Dreams

Maxim Medvedev comes to his love of technology naturally. Being born into a family of Ukrainian/Russian immig…

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How to Keep Your Dignity on the Corporate Walk of Shame

How to Keep Your Dignity on the Corporate Walk of Shame

Do you know how you should behave on the corporate walk of shame? This article will help you keep your dignit…

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What Is Career Coaching?

What Is Career Coaching?

What is career coaching? This article will help you define what is involved with career coaching, and help yo…

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Recapping the First Annual Institute for Urban Education Research Symposium

Recapping the First Annual Institute for Urban Education Research Symposium

Early April saw the First Annual Institute for Urban Education (IUE) Research Symposium hosted at UW-Milwauke…

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One year, three continents: UWM student makes the most of studying abroad

One year, three continents: UWM student makes the most of studying abroad

Also published on the UW-Milwaukee Helen Bader School of Social Welfare website on July 15, 2025.

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Beer, Brats, and Cheese: A 2,600-mile pilgrimage through Wisconsin’s culinary trinity

Beer, Brats, and Cheese: A 2,600-mile pilgrimage through Wisconsin’s culinary trinity

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How to Ask for a LinkedIn Recommendation - The Resume Rescue

How to Ask for a LinkedIn Recommendation - The Resume Rescue

Ever wonder how to ask for a LinkedIn recommendation? Well, this guide will give you a step by step method to…

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Do You Know About the PWFA as a Pregnant Worker? - The Resume Rescue

Do You Know About the PWFA as a Pregnant Worker? - The Resume Rescue

Did you know that a pregnant worker has legal protections? Find out more about this valuable, pro-family legi…

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Nonprof-IT celebrates a decade of giving back to Milwaukee

Nonprof-IT celebrates a decade of giving back to Milwaukee

Also published in the UWM Report on May 5, 2025. Originally published on the UW-Milwaukee School of Informati…

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Three Unique Job Search Motivation Methods - The Resume Rescue

Three Unique Job Search Motivation Methods - The Resume Rescue

Having trouble applying for jobs? Try one of these three unique ways to motivate yourself to search, and reac…

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Layoffs Often Come With a WARNing - The Resume Rescue

Layoffs Often Come With a WARNing - The Resume Rescue

Layoffs often come with a warning. These usually come in the form of a federally mandated WARN announcement.

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Nonprof-IT celebrates a decade of giving back to Milwaukee

Nonprof-IT celebrates a decade of giving back to Milwaukee

The program in UWM's School of Information Studies pairs groups of students with local nonprofits to provide …

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How to Write an Effective Post Job Interview Thank You Note - The Resume Rescue

How to Write an Effective Post Job Interview Thank You Note - The Resume Rescue

Learn how the post job interview thank you letter can help you chances at landing the role. Four tips are her…

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Welcoming Megan White, Student Well-Being Manager, to the College of Community Engagement and Pro...

Welcoming Megan White, Student Well-Being Manager, to the College of Community Engagement and Pro...

By Al Dickenson Megan White, UW-Milwaukee's College of Community Engagement and Professions Student Well-Bein…

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Leverage LinkedIn After a Job Loss - The Resume Rescue

Leverage LinkedIn After a Job Loss - The Resume Rescue

Reeling from a job loss? Take time to recover, but to prepare yourself for your next career move, read this a…

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"These challenges motivate me": Christopher Rawlings on Directing the Wisconsin Office for the De...

"These challenges motivate me": Christopher Rawlings on Directing the Wisconsin Office for the De...

By Al Dickenson When Christopher Rawlings was appointed to the role of Director of the Office for the Deaf an…

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