March 15, 2021
365 days ago, we announced the decisions to move all of our courses, services, and programs to a virtual environment, to join in the efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19, and to focus on the overall health and safety of our learning community. Read below for more from Chancellor Ford.
 We encourage you to continue to read the entirety of the Monday Update and click on the links to read more AND to watch the full videos!
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Faculty and Staff COVID-19 Testing Update
The UW System has now conducted OVER 1,000,000 tests! We completed over 9,000 tests at UW-Parkside! Thank you!
UW-Parkside faculty and staff on campus one or more days per week are required to get tested in Ranger Hall Room 47 once every two weeks. Visit the Ranger Restart Page for more.
Please continue to watch for emails from our HR leadership containing updated vaccine information!
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College of Social Science and Professional Studies
By Dean Peggy James
The College of Social Sciences and Professional Studies welcomes you to an exciting week! It's St. Patrick’s Day on Wednesday. Celebrate with us by Finding fiction in facts, a student organized presentation featuring Jackie Arcy! March 18 is the anniversary of Mexico’s nationalization of the oil industry AND my mother’s birthday! March 19 is the third in an Office of Equity Diversity and Inclusion series celebrating Women’s History Month with Deirdre Drake, Executive Vice-President and Chief People Officer for US Cellular Corporation. And, March 20 is the first day of spring!
Spring is a reminder of how beautiful change can truly be. And in that spirit, CSSPS introduces two opportunities for folks to work with, and promote, change in our communities. Professor of History Ed Schmitt offers a course in Kenosha’s Black History, an opportunity to explore Kenosha’s past and perhaps apply that history to the present. (Link takes you to Facebook, so be sure to follow @ParksideSSPS.)
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True change is found in transformation, and CSSPS is proud to host a Youtube channel ‘Tell and Transform’, UW-Parkside's contribution to improving race relations in Kenosha and Racine. The goal is to create a more livable, free, and equitable community where we feel good about ourselves and each other. Visit the landing page for more info.
This YouTube channel provides a pool of real experiences and solutions. You can communicate what you have experienced and what you have done to cope, change, or move on. Your stories and actions will inspire others to create new understandings of racism and to adopt strategies to deal with racist behavior. Professors Simon Akindes and Kenny French are the hosts of this channel. Please contribute if you can, and share the opportunity with others...Read More.
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Reflection and Future Focus…Gratitude for YOU!
By Chancellor Debbie Ford
365 days ago, we announced the decisions to move all of our courses, services, and programs to a virtual environment, to join in the efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19, and to focus on the overall health and safety of our learning community.
We have learned so much about ourselves, our students, and our communities, and how the impacts of the pandemic have affected all parts of our lives. As we look back on our pandemic response while looking forward to beginning the recovery phase, I want you to know how much I appreciate you and your dedication to our mission, to one another, and to our students. One thing that remains constant at UW-Parkside is the importance of the People of Parkside! Every day I see how you educate, inspire, serve, and support our students, and I have the good fortune to proudly champion your efforts.
As we begin spring 2021, take time to reflect on the past year and share your stories with colleagues. The pandemic has reminded me to focus on the little things in life like the singing of the birds, the honking of the campus geese, and the budding of spring flowers on our beautiful campus. We are planning for the fall 2021 to look more like fall 2019 and we are exploring what the future of work looks like in a post-pandemic environment. I ask for your continued patience and grace as we navigate towards the next normal at UW-Parkside. On behalf of campus leadership, Thank YOU! Full article
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New ShopUW+ Tool Coming in April
Our campus is preparing to launch the new cloud-based purchasing system, called ShopUW+, on April 16. ShopUW+ will replace Shop@UW and individual campus systems as the new systemwide procurement platform. I believe ShopUW+ will eventually reduce your time spent searching, buying, and approving purchases of goods and services. Learn More
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HR Updates
Important Message Regarding Vacation Carryover
Effective March 12, 2021, UW System President Tommy Thompson has authorized an interim policy to extend the use of vacation carried over from fiscal years 2019 and 2020 through October 2021. This is granted for all faculty, academic staff, and limited appointees whose vacation carryover was set to expire in June 2021...Read more
Single Pay Project
As a reminder, beginning in July 2021, monthly-pay employees will be transitioned to a biweekly payroll cycle...Read more
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Cross Country Course Project Update from Root Pike-WIN
Phase 1 (along CTH JR): All invasive brush mowing and hand clearing is complete with the exception of some hand clean-up work in the brush mowing areas. Next week, likely either Monday and Tuesday or Tuesday and Wednesday, RES (formerly AES) will have a chipper and 2 additional skid steers on site to remove the large undesirable trees from the savanna. Phase 2 (along CTH E): Brush mowing should be completed by end of day tomorrow. A hand crew will be out next week to work on the wetter areas around the ponds. We anticipate the completion of Phase 2 hand clearing by March 24.
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PARKSIDE DAY 2021 | THE TIME IS NOW!
You’re invited to be a part of our third annual Parkside Day. On April 15, alumni, friends, parents, faculty, staff and students will come together for 24 hours of celebration and support to make a collective difference. Learn more.
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Army ROTC held its annual spring training and Shadow Day on March 13. (pictured left) To watch a video recap from Fox 6 Now, click here.
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The Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is hosting a Women’s History Month Speaker Series throughout the month of March titled Refusing to be Silenced, aligning with this year’s national theme. The final speaker is Deirdre Drake on March 19. This session has been pre-recorded. More Info
- Parkside Presente: Acompáñenos a conocer más sobre nuestra Estudiante Allison Anguiano-Salas en esta entrevista. Listen here
- The Time Is Now to sign up for the Ranger Run, a new feature to Parkside Day! Register Here
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The UW System will provide summer learning assistance to 1,400 additional incoming freshmen this year, more than doubling the number of admitted students receiving help through campus-based summer bridge programs. Learn More
- Did you get vaccinated? Right click and save the image to the left and place it in your email signature!
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The Professional and Continuing Education Office is proud to be celebrating its 30th year of hosting the Aging Well Conference. More info
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Congrats to senior Joseph Arroyo, who battled all the way back to finish in third place in the 125-pound weight class at the NCAA II Wrestling Championships on Saturday.
- Are you looking for more resources on information surrounding COVID-19 ? Our partners at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin have put together great videos that will help answer some of those questions.
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St. Paddy’s Day is almost here!
May the Luck of the Irish be with you
But that doesn’t mean you should ignore COVID-19 restrictions
Keep wearing your masks, socially distancing, and getting tested! Erin go braugh!
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This week for Ranger Athletics...
For all home events, click the PSN image above for the Live Stream.
Men's Golf travels to the Music City Men's Spring Invitational on March 15-16 (LIVE STATS) The team travels to the SVSU Spring Intercollegiate on March 20-21.
Women's soccer faces Ferris State at home on March 19 at Noon (LIVE STATS) and Northwood at home on March 21 at 2:30 p.m. (LIVE STATS)
Volleyball is home against Purdue Northwest on March 19 at 7 p.m. (LIVE STATS) The team travels to PNW on March 20 to compete at 2 p.m.
Men's soccer is home on March 21 against Upper Iowa at noon. (LIVE STATS).
Softball is away at Ashland on March 20 (MORE INFO). Baseball travels to Purdue Northwest on March 20-21 (MORE INFO).
Good Luck Rangers!
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The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion presents Women’s History Month and Speaker Series throughout the month of March entitled Refusing to be Silenced, aligning with the national theme.
EDI has invited three dynamic women to virtually join UW-Parkside and the community in sharing their personal and professional achievements while refusing to be silent.
The final speaker is Deirdre Drake on March 19. This session has been pre-recorded.
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COVID TESTING UPDATE: UW-Parkside faculty, staff, and students are not only getting ready for spring semester to start, we’re also getting ready for a new round of COVID-19 testing. The following is an update on testing requirements, information and locations for all faculty, staff, and students. READ MORE ABOUT COVID-19 TESTING AND VACCINE INFO HERE
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Student Climate Survey Reminder: The Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is asking for your continued support with encouraging all undergraduate students to let their voices be heard by completing the Student Climate Survey. The deadline for students to complete the survey has been extended to Friday, ​April 2nd. When students submit a completed survey, their names will automatically be entered into a drawing for a $25 Amazon gift cards. Thank you for promoting this initiative with students! Take the Survey
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Melodious Monday's: David Mason - The Music Department continues to create in the time of COVID with a series of live stream interviews and music highlighting the recent work of Parkside faculty, students, and staff. More info March 8
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Finding Facts in Fiction - The role of the media is essential in a democratic society. Yet, it can be difficult to evaluate the validity of news sources which influence our politics and opinions. UW-Parkside Communication Professor Jackie Arcy will explore the phenomenon of many Americans only listening to news sources that reinforce their views, oftentimes including misinformation. Event takes place March 17 at Noon. More Info
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Achieve More with Resources for the Workforce: Meet Your UW-Parkside Contacts: Explore your relationship opportunities with UW-Parkside! March 18 at Noon More Info

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Spring Caregiving Forum: Join on March 26 at 1 p.m. This forum contextualizes the work of the systemwide caregiving task force within larger conversations surrounding equity and caregiving as an urgent issue within higher ed. More Info
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