09/14/2022

UW-Parkside First Week Slideshow

Hispanic Heritage Month

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside recognizes and honors the cultural diversity that our students and community bring to our campus. Hispanic Heritage Month is nationally recognized from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 and aligns with independence days of many Latin American countries. We honor and recognize the history, culture, and achievements of Hispanic/Latin Americans. Hispanic Heritage Month provides the opportunity to come together and celebrate our cultural intricacies via the arts, social connections, music, cultural awareness and various sessions that we offer. Join in and be sure to stay connected through Facebook and Instagram to be in the know or visit the Hispanic Heritage Month website for the full listing of activities and events.

The aim of the Academic and Student Affairs Plan 2025 (ASAP 25) is to continue to focus and align the efforts of the faculty, staff, students, and supporters of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in achieving the Bold Goal set out in its 2025 Strategic Framework to increase the number of graduates annually by 50 percent by 2025.

This is the most powerful promise of the UW-Parkside 2025 Strategic Framework and the ASAP 25 sets out the strategies we must successfully implement to keep this promise. As those historically underserved by higher education continue to make up a larger part of the Southeastern Wisconsin region, achieving this goal requires that we serve more students of color and help them graduate at significantly higher rates. As we continue to do this, we will ensure that the transformative effects of a higher education touch more and more lives in our region and beyond.  

UW-Parkside invited to explore Smart Cities collaborative research with the University of Applied Sciences of Darmstadt, Germany

UW-Parkside is honored to be a selected partner of the University of Applied Sciences in Darmstadt (h_da), Germany, to discuss research collaboration and networking on the topic of smart cities and social services and teaching exchange opportunities through a grant provided by the Hesse Ministry of Science and Education. As part of the research exchange, Peggy James, Theresa Castor, and Melissa Gregg visited h_da last week to meet German colleagues and City of Darmstadt officials. Additional members of the UW-Parkside research team include Suresh Chalasani and Viji Ramasamy.

This upcoming week, we are pleased to host our German colleagues. Our visitors include Prof. Dr. Jan Barkmann, Professor of Risk and Sustainability Sciences, and Jessica Mayer, International Office, of h_da. Ms. Mayer studied at UW-Parkside as an exchange student—we are pleased to welcome Jessica back to Parkside!

The schedule for the for their visit includes:

• Third Friday presentation by Jan Barkmann, on “Smart Cities for all?” A modest proposal for interdisciplinary AI and digitalization research.” (Friday, September 16, 3:30-5 p.m., Galbraith room). This event is open to the campus community. Food and beverages to be provided by the Provost’s Office.

• “Souping up Germany!” Sponsored by the Study Abroad Office to inform students of study abroad opportunities in Germany (Monday, September 19, 12-1:30, Poplar Room)

• Reception in honor of our guests from Darmstadt, co-sponsored by the College of Arts and Humanities and the College of Social Sciences and Professional Studies. (Monday, September 19, 4:30-6:00 p.m., Mathis Gallery) This event is open to the campus community.

• Visit to the City of Racine to meet with Mayor Corey Mason to discuss Smart cities.

• Presentations on the interconnections of Smart cities, Smart healthcare, and Smart education by campus colleagues, Suresh Chalasani, Viji Ramasamay, Bryan Lewis, Nancy Ning, and Mita Banerjee. (Wednesday, September 21, 9:00-12:00, Poplar Room).

If would like additional information about the above events, please contact Theresa Castor (castor@uwp.edu).

Tuesday, Sept. 20, UW-Parkside’s campus chapter of the Andrew Goodman Foundation will hold their annual National Voter Registration Day Event. They will give away free cookies and will help students register to vote in front of the Student Center by Parking Lot A, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

In a time of unprecedented political polarization, political participation is, perhaps, more important than ever before. We encourage faculty members to inform students with whom they interact, of our upcoming event, in order to increase civic engagement and voter turnout on the UWP campus. If you are interested in further involvement or would like more information about Andrew Goodman Vote Everywhere, feel free to stop by or contact us at goodmanambassadors@uwp.edu

Wyllie Hall Grand Reopening & Open House

You are invited to a celebration of the recent completion of the Wyllie Hall Renewal Project. It is free and open to the public. It will feature the dedication of Brookwood Foundation Main Place, named in honor of the multiyear gift of the Heide Family. 

Following the program, attendees are invited to tour the newly completed spaces around Wyllie Hall, including Brookwood Foundation Main Place, Callahan Family Student Success & Commons, and the award-winning UW-Parkside Library.

We look forward to seeing you at the Wyllie Hall Grand Reopening & Open House.

Please join us:

Thursday, September 15, 2022

4 p.m. - Remarks & Dedication

4:45 p.m. – Reception

5-6 p.m. – Open House

Wyllie Hall

RSVP: uwp.edu/wyllie

Bold Leaders - Application is Open!

We are accepting applications for the 2022-23 school year for The Bold Leaders – Women Leaders’ Leadership Program at UW-Parkside. This group aims to inspire and empower women to engage in purposeful, personal and professional development.

Participants will learn to lead change with more conviction and confidence while working to improve our learning environment and the communities we serve. Participants will increase self-knowledge about their own values and vision, as well as enhance their capabilities as a leader, manager, and team contributor. During the year-long program, organized into two terms, participants will examine the opportunities, challenges, trade-offs, and dynamics experienced by women in the workplace, as well as reflect on and practice effective individual behaviors.

In addition, participants will get to know colleagues from across the university as they build leadership skills that will serve them well in any position by engaging in book studies, roundtable discussions with university leaders; leadership workshops; shadowing opportunities and more. Regular meetings will be held every other Tuesday from 1:00-3:00 pm throughout fall semester, starting September 20.

If you want to join the group, talk to your supervisor for permission to participate. Then complete the application on BPLogix and come to the Bold Leaders kick-off meeting on Sept. 20 from 1-3 pm in the Galbraith Room. Email Amy Garrigan at garrigan@uwp.edu with any questions with the subject BOLD LEADERS 2022-23.  

Sixty percent of UW-Parkside students surveyed in 2021 indicated they have some degree of food insecurity 

There are 2 Ways You Can Help!

1) Contribute nonperishable food or funds to the UW-Parkside Sharing Shelves located throughout campus.

• Drop off food donations in the Library at the front desk during regular hours 
• Have food and/or monetary donations ready to be picked up weekly by the Sharing Shelf Committee (Tuesdays between 1-1:30pm). Pick-up locations are: College Deans' Offices, Tallent Hall (HR Office) and the SAC (main office on 2^nd floor) 

2) Donate excess produce from your own garden! Bring your fresh produce to Alex Hobbs in the Student Success and Learning Commons from 9 AM-2PM on Friday, September 23. (Produce will be packaged and distributed at the Parkside Community Garden on Tuesday, September 27, 3:30-5:30 PM.)

With everyone's support, we can lessen the effects of food insecurity on our Parkside students! 

COVID-19 and Monkeypox Update

As we begin the new academic year, our priorities remain constant: 1) protecting the health and safety of the learning community; 2) delivering our academic mission; and 3) joining together to reduce the spread of communicable diseases across campus. The following information related to COVID-19 and Monkeypox is meant as a brief summary with additional information available online.

COVID-19

Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 and stay home if they are exhibiting symptoms. Students may call the Student Health & Counseling Center (SHCC) at (262) 595-2366 to schedule an appointment for testing and/or pick up an At-Home test kit from the Housing Office or the SHCC. Faculty and staff should contact their healthcare provider for testing.

Vaccines and boosters are available at the SHCC for all students, faculty, and staff. Please call to schedule an appointment.

Masks/face coverings are optional indoors based on current CDC guidance related to existing community virus transmission rates. The decision to wear a mask is personal, often based on either one’s own or close family members’ medical conditions, and should be respected by all. Disposable masks will be available at the Student Center Concierge Desk and Tech Bar (WYLL L101).

Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 will be asked to isolate for five days. The first day of symptoms is “Day Zero.” People who are exposed and have no symptoms are no longer required to quarantine regardless of vaccination status. It is recommended that you wear a mask and monitor for symptoms for 10 days after an exposure.

Students who test positive or are diagnosed by a healthcare provider with COVID-19 are asked to fill-out the Student COVID-19 Reporting Form. Students will be instructed to contact any close contacts and to notify their instructors of their absence. Contact tracing is no longer being done by SHCC or Kenosha Public Health.

For more information on COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 website. A link has been added to the UWP homepage above the search box for easy access.

Monkeypox

Monkeypox is a disease that causes fever, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes and a rash. Monkeypox is spread through several pathways, including direct contact with infectious rashes, scabs or body fluids, including respiratory secretions, touching items such as clothing or linens previously exposed to infectious rashes or body fluids, and intimate contact (sex, cuddling & kissing). Monkeypox can infect all people, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.

Students seeking evaluation for suspected exposure to Monkeypox or infection should contact the SHCC for triage and instruction. Faculty and staff should contact their healthcare provider. Persons infected with Monkeypox should isolate until all skin lesions have resolved. The length of isolation will vary from patient to patient and may last 21 days (about 3 weeks) or more.

Students who are diagnosed with Monkeypox will be instructed to notify their instructors of their absence. We ask faculty to be flexible and work with students to complete assignments as appropriate. If you are concerned about a student’s ability to complete the course, please contact the Dean of Students Office.

For more information on Monkeypox, please visit the Student Health & Counseling Center website and the CDC’s Monkeypox website.

Paws to You

Paws to You is an employee appreciation program designed to offer gratitude to a fellow coworker. Maybe they helped you complete a task or project and it made a large impact on the outcome. You can show them thanks and appreciation by sending them a Paw they are able to display for all to see in their email signature, and a running total of all Paws will be displayed here on the Paws to You website. So what are you waiting for?

Welcome Back Kick Back on Wednesday, September 14

Please join OMSA at the Welcome Back Kick Back on Wednesday, September 14^th at 12 pm on the Terrace. This is an opportunity to meet new and returning students. We will have food, cultural activities, and music. Stop by to introduce your self and make connections!

Parkside Alumni and Staff Welcome Back Mixer this Friday!

Friday, September 16

4:30 - 6:30 PM | Petrifying Springs Biergarten, Kenosha

Reconnect at Petrifying Springs Biergarten. All attendees who RSVP will receive a Parkside pint glass keepsake. This event is sponsored by the Parkside Employee Alumni Group (PEAG).

Internship and Career Fair Registration Now Open!

October 20 | 11 am-3 pm | UW-Parkside

Join us on the beautiful UW-Parkside campus to engage with students and promote full-time post-graduation jobs and undergraduate academic internships. Sponsored by UW-Parkside, Carthage College, Gateway Technical College, and Herzing University, this career fair is open to all Kenosha-area college students and recent alumni.

Save Clam Shell Containers for Parkside Community Garden!

Help our community gardeners feed food insecure student and community members by saving your clam shell containers. Bring saved containers to Alex Hobbs in the Student Success and Learning Commons. Thank you!

Chancellor's Open Office Hours 

Chancellor Ford would LOVE to connect with YOU! Please consider stopping by to say hello, let her know how your semester is going or bring your ideas/interests! Click the link ‘Open Office Hours’ below to sign up for a time to meet with Chancellor!

Open Office Hours: Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022 | 12-1 pm

DACAmented and Undocumented Student Resources Committee

University of Wisconsin-Parkside is proud to announce the development of the DREAMers Support Team and the DACAmented and Undocumented Student Resources website. DREAMers are individuals who either have DACA status or are undocumented and reside within the United States. The website provides information for DREAMers and for the campus community as a whole. Allies are encouraged to visit the site to learn more about the experiences of DREAMers and how you can advocate for equity. DREAMers will find University and external resources in the following areas:

• DACA updates
• College admissions
• Financial aid
• Work and career opportunities
• Health and safety
• Legal issues

University of Wisconsin-Parkside stands in solidarity with our DREAMers. Parkside is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive campus experience for all.

If you need support, please contact a member of the DREAMers Support Team.

Support DREAMers at Parkside – visit uwp.edu/dreamers today to learn more and get involved.

CommonSpot Web Training Available

The Parkside website (www.uwp.edu) is available for the public presentation of university content. Users can edit their area's web content after completing training on using our CMS (CommonSpot) and becoming an author.

Need to update your webpages? Click the link below to sign up for CommonSpot training.

ArtRoot Unveils 4th Wall Poem of Racine featuring work of UW-Parkside student and an Alum

Carey Watters’ community-based learning class has created designs for six murals that illustrate poems by Racine poets. The mural, being unveiled on Sept. 25, features an excerpt from a poem written by UW-Parkside alum Adwoa Asentu, and was designed by UW-Parkside student Janet Arriaga. Join the celebration where there will be hands-on art and poetry activities for all to enjoy!

When: Sunday, September 25, 2 PM

Where: 814 Memorial Drive, Racine, WI

https://www.artroot.org/wallpoems

This project is supported by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts, Racine Arts Council ArtSeed program, gET bEHIND the aRTS and the Osborne and Scekic Family Foundation.