07/27/2022

UW System President Jay Rothman speaks with UW-Parkside's Edwin Colón Jr.

Chancellor Ford Open Office Hours

Dear Campus Community,

Chancellor Ford’s open office hours will resume beginning on Thursday, August 4, from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm. Time slots will be 15 minutes each.

Book a time for Open Office Hour with Chancellor

We hope you will consider visiting with the Chancellor if you have a topic you would like to discuss.

Peggy James and Ed Schmitt WGTD Interview

Listen to UW-Parkside's Dean of CSSPS Peggy James and Professor Ed Schmitt talk about UW-Parkside's "Uncovering an Alternative Historical Narrative" program on The Morning Show on 91.1 WGTD. https://www.wgtd.org/playlist/morning-show/ms-alternative-historical-narrative

UPDATES AND INFORMATION

Save the Date: Recent Grad MeetUp on Thursday, August 4!

University Advancement is hosting a Recent Grad MeetUp on Thursday, August 4, 4:30 pm- 6:30 pm at Petrifying Springs Biergarten. December 2021 and May 2022 graduates have been invited to attend their first alumni gathering. There will be a raffle drawing, information about alumni services, and an opportunity to network. Faculty and staff are invited to reconnect with their former students. If you’re able to attend, use this link to register, and feel free to bring guests.

2022 Recent Grad Meetup (uwp.edu)

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!

Presenting: Ranger Recognition!

Dear Campus Community,

We need your help! We are looking for outstanding students, faculty, or staff to recognize on social media and would like nominations from our campus community. If you know of anyone who you feel should be acknowledged for their hard work, innovation, or accomplishments, please send us their name, class standing/title, major/department, and a short paragraph about why you feel they should be recognized. We would also like a photo of them to post to social media if at all possible. Submissions can be sent to university.relations@uwp.edu with the subject line “Ranger Recognition Nomination.” We appreciate your help and look forward to hearing back from you!

Meet the Racine Mayor at the Root River REC!

You’re invited to meet with the Mayor of Racine, Cory Mason, at the Root River Environmental Education & Community Center (REC) located at 1301 W 6^th Street in Racine on Friday, July 29! The Racine Mayor will arrive at the REC between 9-10 AM next Friday and chat about the City of Racine’s new Youth Employment Program.

The program has employed 35 students this summer, all young adults between the ages of 16-24. Every department in the City of Racine has one student working through the summer season, including one student at the Parks Department that has been helping out at the REC!

You can learn more about the Youth Employment Program here: https://www.growracine.org/youth-employment/.

Please RSVP to Laura Schulz, CNHS’s Environmental Education Manager, if you plan to attend Friday, July 29^th.

Spring 2022 Dean's & Provost's List

Each semester, students who demonstrate a high level of academic excellence are named to the Dean's or Provost's list in recognition of their hard work and academic achievements. Students named to the Dean’s List, earned at least a 3.5 grade-point average while those named to the Provost’s List earned at least a 3.8 grade-point average. Congratulations to all the students who earned Dean's and Provost's list honors for the Spring 2022 semester at UW-Parkside!

See the full list here!

I Want That Mattress! UW-Parkside Professor Mentoring Former Student's Start-up Business

Picture this: You spend a few days away from home at an Airbnb, hotel or Vrbo. After a couple of restful nights, you realize how much you like … the mattress. In fact, you wish you had one just like it.

What kind of mattress is it? Where could you buy a mattress like this?

Okay, maybe it’s not a mattress. Maybe it’s a coffee maker or a scented candle or any number of other items you encounter. Nick Koenen would say that you have just experienced retail in real life.

Campus Housing Q&A with Dr. DeAndre Taylor

One of the most fun and exciting aspects of starting your college career is being able to become part of a community and engage with others who are embarking on a new academic journey alongside you. Living in on-campus housing is a great way to embed yourself in a vibrant campus community and take advantage of what this new environment has to offer. From the freedom of having your own space to the convenience of living close to your friends, classes, professors, dining facilities, the Sport Activity Center (SAC), and so much more, living on campus is a great way to ensure you have a full and rich college experience that prepares for the future and empowers you to succeed.

Dr. DeAndre Taylor, UW-Parkside’s Director of Housing and Residence Life, takes some time to tell us about the many benefits of living on campus, and how it can benefit every UW-Parkside student.