Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients Honored |
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On July 15th, UW-Parkside was honored to present eight alumni with the Distinguished Alumni Award, recognizing their hard work and dedication to their chosen fields and their service to their communities.
Parkside is proud to honor such an inspiring group of individuals.
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Pictured Left to Right: Alumni Association Board Member Adam Schemm '08, Dean Lesley Walker, Dean Peggy James, Dr. Jackie Zalewski '95, Dr. Mary Ann Wu '83, William "Bill" Seidel '72, Steve "Rocky" Donovan '89, Dean Michelle Gee, Dean Emmanuel Otu, Chancellor Debbie Ford. Not Pictured: Barbara J. Osborne, JD '82, Dr. Dannie Moore '04, Honorable Kathrine Grace Leonard '82, Toni Hansen '90 MBA '99 |
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Jim Shea '15 Goes from DJ to Doctor |
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At an age when many are planning for retirement, Jim started a new career adventure. At 62, he just graduated from Barry University Podiatric Medical Program and is in Residency in New York. Watch this video interview and see how he transitioned from Radio DJ to Doctor.
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Alumni Business Directory
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Calling all business owners! Promote your business in the Alumni Business Directory. Join business owners like Patrick Langston II '20, owner of Kenosha Beauty Supply, and share your story with alumni and aspiring business owners. |
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Patrick Langston II '20 and family with Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers on a recent visit to Kenosha.
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Dr. Daryl R. Sauer ‘84, has joined the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in the role of Senior Research Medicinal Chemist in the Exploration Medical Capabilities Element.
Jeffery Cassity ‘86 is the founding Director of Special Education for Spectrum Center/Chance Light Charter Schools in Redding, California.
Peter Pioli ’06: The Pioli lab recently moved to the University of Saskatchewan in Canada where the group will continue to explore the developmental and functional heterogeneity of antibody-secreting cells (a.k.a, plasma cells).
Shani Parker ‘09 became a published author in summer 2022. Her book is from her experiences of being a therapist to help guide people in their mental health journey. Pre-order available now.
Andy Fitzgerald ‘10 started a new position as Head Varsity Basketball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at University School of Milwaukee.
Debbie Hickey ‘13 accepted a position at ReBelle Realty as a Real Estate Agent.
Eric Snodgrass ‘10, the General Manager (GM) of the Lakeshore Chinooks of the Northwoods League, and Ryne Goralski ‘16, the GM of the Kenosha Kingfish, started a special Fishbowl contest this season where the winner gets a trophy, and the loser must keep a fish alive until the next time the teams play. Both teams and GMs had a lot of fun with the promotion. The Chinooks won the series 3 games to 1.
Yamini Kumar ‘19 started a new position as Senior Executive Public Affairs and Communications at Consocia Advisory.
Jake Macaluso ‘21 has been promoted to Account Executive, Premium Sales at Charlotte Hornets.
Kelly Keel ‘21 was accepted to the University of Chicago in their Master of Arts Program in the Social Sciences and starts this fall. She was given a $30,000 research scholarship.
Sneha Mehta ‘22 started a new position as a Finance Associate at Ample Inc.
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Do you have personal or professional news to share - a new home, career changes, special achievements, and more? Let us know! Your personal contact information will not be shared. We look forward to celebrating you and your accomplishments. |
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Recent Grad MeetUp - Today!
August 4 | 4:30-6:30 PM | Petrifying Springs Biergarten
Calling all recent graduates from the classes of 2021 and 2022! There is still time to register for tonight's event. Reconnect with your classmates, faculty & staff members, and the Alumni Association Board. There is no cost to attend this event and guests are welcome.
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Relay for Life
August 5 | 6:00 PM - 12 midnight | UW-Parkside
The Parkside Employee Alumni Group (PEAG) will be participating in the 2022 Relay for Life at UW-Parkside. Join our team by clicking the link below & joining the UW-Parkside Real Amazing Rangers Team.
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Alan Goldsmith Memorial Exhibition Reception
August 6 | Noon - 4 PM | The Rita, Fine Arts Gallery
The late Alan Goldsmith’s art reflects his varied and fascinating life. His work has been exhibited at Wisconsin museums in Kenosha, Racine, Madison, Green Bay, Milwaukee, and Appleton, among other state and national exhibitions. At Parkside, Goldsmith taught graphic design, web design, package design, typography, digital photography, and computer illustration. He retired as Professor Emeritus in 2011. The exhibition closes on August 19.
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Mexican Fiesta
August 26-28 | 12 noon - 12 midnight | Summerfest grounds
Join the Wisconsin Hispanic Scholarship Foundation, Inc. and The University of Wisconsin-Parkside at this annual family-oriented festival. The Mexican Fiesta is the showcase for the year-round work of the Wisconsin Hispanic Scholarship Foundation, Inc. with more than 450 exhibitors and vendors to enjoy. Stop by the UW-Parkside table while we promote a better understanding of the arts, history, literature, and perpetuation of the Hispanic culture.
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UW-Parkside Alumni Association Board of Directors- Annual Meeting
August 31 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Virtual Register
UW-Parkside Alumni are invited to participate in the annual meeting to receive updates on the Alumni Association, UW-Parkside, and vote on new members to serve on the board of directors.
Learn ways to be more engaged with the Association and University. It will be a great opportunity to virtually connect with fellow alumni, receive updates and win cool prizes.
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Homecoming
October 24-29, 2022 | UW-Parkside
Save the date for the return of Homecoming! We hope to see you back on campus for the festivities. Be on the lookout for more details about this event-packed week.
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Norm Cloutier Announces Retirement |
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The story of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside Foreign Film Series began when Norm Cloutier joined the UW-Parkside faculty as an economics professor in 1981.
"After 39 years, I have decided to step down as director of the UW-Parkside Foreign Film Series at the end of the spring 2022 season."
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UW System President Jay Rothman and UW-Parkside Student Edwin Colon Jr. |
New University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman began a series interviewing UW System students. Check out his conversation with UW-Parkside student Edwin Colon Jr. |
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UW-PARKSIDE ALUMNI RELATIONS
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