And just like that...it's time for Spring Commencement 2021! Congrats Grads!
We encourage you to get the vaccine if it becomes available to you. Don’t forget we still need to wear our masks, keep our distance, and please continue to get tested! Even if you have received one or both vaccination doses, we want everyone to continue to get tested and follow COVID-19 safety protocols.
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Here's what to expect for our 52nd Spring Commencement
More than 566 UW-Parkside graduates, the largest in the university’s history, will join a proud tradition of excellence in serving as talented and newly minted alumni on May 15 with the 52nd Spring Commencement.
Although we will not be able to gather and celebrate in the De Simone Gymnasium as we have in years past, we will mark this joyous occasion with both a virtual ceremony and in-person celebrations.
Here’s what to expect on May 15:
WHAT: UW-Parkside's 52nd spring commencement
WHEN: Saturday, May 15
EVENTS:
Virtual Commencement Ceremony
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Live stream beings at 9 a.m. on May 15 and will include messages from UW-Parkside's Chancellor Debbie Ford and Provost Rob Ducoffe. Following the livestream will be prerecorded featuring messages from each of the college deans.
In-person Celebrations
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College of Arts and the Humanities
Location: RITA
Time: 10:30 a.m-1 p.m.
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College of Business, Economics, and Computing
Location: Petretti Fieldhouse (SAC)
Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
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College of Natural and Health Sciences
Location: Student Center Plaza
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
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College of Social Sciences and Professional Studies
Location: RITA
Time: 1:30-4 p.m.
Noteworthy: This is the largest graduating class in UW-Parkside's history, a remarkable feat considering how the ongoing pandemic has impacted all our students, faculty and staff. Great job everyone!
To Watch or Learn More: Visit the Spring Commencement website for the livestream, and messages from each of the four colleges will be available on May 15. Currently, you can see a live feed of our Instagram hashtag #ParksideGrad.
Celebrate with Us: Help us celebrate the class of 2021 on social media! Visit our website to download commencement assets (photos, messages, etc.) to share virtually. Use the hashtag #ParksideGrad to share your success or student's success
Safety Protocols: Graduates will be allowed to bring two guests, will be asked to arrive at pre-determined times, be required to wear masks, and social distance from others. These arrangements will be monitored to ensure safety.
Final Thoughts: CONGRATS TO THE CLASS OF 2021!
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2021 Spring Commencement
Send in your video to congratulate the Class of 2021! Videos need to be submitted in a MP4 format no longer than 90 seconds by May 10th at 3 p.m. to Robyn Elliott at elliottr@uwp.edu.
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For more commencement info visit.
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Did you get vaccinated? Right click and save the image above and place it in your email signature! More info at uwp.edu/vaccine
If you've been vaccinated, we encourage you to fill out a Vaccine Testimonial. We'd love to feature you on social media on why getting vaccinated is important to you in hopes of returning to a more normal school year in the fall.
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Racine & Me: Miss Racine Sophia Karegeannes joined the conversation to talk about giving back and her efforts leading up to competing for the title of Miss Wisconsin in June. (Check out the Touching Base with Grace episode on our Instagram)
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27th Parkside National Print Exhibition - 2021 marks the 27th presentation of the Parkside National Print Exhibition. This tradition continues in the Fine Arts Gallery of the “Rita” taking place from May 4 to October 2, 2021,
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Capturing Wisconsin's Latinx History - UW-Parkside students in Communication Professor Dr. Anjuli Brekke’s podcasting course are closing out their semester helping capture some important Wisconsin history. Her students will host a virtual listening party on Thursday, May 13, 2021 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm.
- Did you miss season 3, episode 5 of the Parkside Presente? LISTEN HERE
- Check out the next phase of the Rick Kilps Center...the turf is down! WATCH HERE
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Paws to You
Presented by Ranger Wellness, Paws to You is an employee appreciation program designed to offer gratitude to a fellow coworker.
Did someone help 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 will be able to proudly display their paw in their email signature, and a running total of all Paws will be displayed here on the Paws to You website.
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Add these dates to your calendar!
As a reminder, beginning in July 2021, monthly-pay employees will be transitioned to a biweekly payroll cycle.
The following town halls provide additional information or visit:
Single Payroll Town Hall - information for 12-month contract employees
Thursday, May 13, 2021, 4:00-5:00 PM
Event password: UWSAspth513
Audio conference: 1-415-655-0003
Access code: 120 174 7323
Single Payroll Town Hall - open session for all employees paid monthly
Monday, May 17, 2021, 1:00-2:00 PM
Event password: UWSAspth517
Audio conference: 1-415-655-0003
Access code: 120 763 3948
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Use the Let Us Know if you have any communications requests or use the new vanity link: uwp.edu/luk
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This week for Ranger Athletics...
For all home events, click the PSN image above for the Live Stream.
TONIGHT! Tune in to @RangerAthletics on Instagram Live for the 2021 Ranger Awards! Make sure you tune in and congratulate the Rangers for their performances this year.
Baseball travels to Davenport to compete on April 14 at 3 p.m., April 15 at noon and 3 p.m. and April 16 at 11 a.m.
Softball travels to play Northwood in the GLIAC Tournament tomorrow at 1 p.m.
Good Luck Rangers!
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We are excited to announce two important honors to be awarded by the UW System this year: the Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award and the Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People!
UW-Parkside will submit one individual for each honor. Please see the attached guidelines from UW System for each honor. If you would like to nominate someone from UW-Parkside for either the Dr. P.B. Poorman or the Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award, please submit a letter of recommendation to Trina Patterson at patterst@uwp.edu by 5pm on Friday, May 21, 2021.
For guidelines, click below!
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COVID TESTING UPDATE: Been Vaccinated? Keep getting tested! Congratulations on being vaccinated! Don’t forget, UW-Parkside still requires faculty, staff, and students to get tested. Read More at the Ranger Restart Website
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Redlining in Racine: PLEASE JOIN US! The Higher Expectations team has worked with local and national partners and funders to examine the present-day impact of redlining in Racine. To register for this event series, taking place May 17 & 24 from 12-1 PM, go to bitly.com/RedlininginRacine
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Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood Visioning: Please take the Kenosha Innovation Neighborhood Vision and Values Survey. The results of this survey will help guide the preparation of the Master Plan. The survey takes about 5-minutes. Please complete the survey by May 21, 2021. Please share this survey link with friends, family, coworkers, or other associates in Kenosha that would have an interest in this project. Your responses will be kept strictly confidential.
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ShopUW+: The new ShopUW+ purchasing platform is coming. Go to the ShopUW+ Essentials website to register for training, access training and help resources, contact customer support, and use the ShopUW+ platform. Make sure you bookmark the ShopUW+ Essentials website. The Go-Live Date is April 16!
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We want to hear from you!
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Congrats to the Class of 2021!!
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