The Time is NOW!
Have you heard? Parkside Day is happening this Thursday, April 15th. Keep reading to learn more!
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.
During these difficult times, please continue to remind students of the resources we have available, including SilverCloud, that offers self-guided programs for anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia, and resilience. It is also free for faculty and staff. Learn more
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Are you ready? It's almost Parkside Day! |
By: University Advancement
Have you heard? Parkside Day is happening this Thursday, April 15th.
As we get ready for this day of giving, giving back, and Ranger spirit, we want to recognize how many people across campus are going above and beyond to make Parkside Day a success.
Special shout-outs to:
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The award-winning UW-Parkside Library team, who just added another accolade: winners of the Ranger Run department challenge, with the most runners signed up along with Parkside Athletics Cross Country and Track & Field team who crossed the finish line first for the Ranger Run Team Challenge!
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Parkside Employee Alumni Group, who have come out in full force to volunteer and show their Ranger pride
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25 faculty/staff who are already signed up to volunteer on Parkside Day, and 37 who are competing in the Ranger Run
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32 faculty/staff hosting alumni breakout sessions at the virtual Ranger Reunion
- Faculty/staff encouraging students to get involved – including faculty members offering extra credit for students who participate
- The faculty/staff who have made financial contributions for the Future Focus Fund, EDI initiatives, and other areas. We appreciate the MANY ways you give back!
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Brendan Collins, Troy Wolfson, and Grace Scalzo – rockstar students working behind the scenes (and sometimes live on Insta) to promote and prepare for Parkside Day
Top 5 ways to get ready for Parkside Day
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#3 Share a testimonial: Submit a 2-3 sentence written quote or a 20-30 second video testimonial sharing why Parkside Day is important or why you’re proud of UW-Parkside, to encourage alumni and other supporters to participate in Parkside Day. Email your typed testimonial to Linnéa Booher, or record a simple video message here.
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#2 Post a #TBT photo: The UW-Parkside Foundation Board will donate $5 to the Future Focus Fund for every Parkside throwback photo posted in celebration of Parkside Day. Share your photo on social media using #ParksideDay, and don’t forget to tag alumni and other faculty/staff. Favorite colleagues, past gatherings, awkward campus ID pics… can’t wait to see them all.
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#1 Gear up: Wear your Ranger gear on Thursday!
While you’re celebrating, you’re helping to spread the word about UW-Parkside and why others should support our mission of student success. Thank you for being part of this cause as we work to reach 500 donors and raise funds to benefit students.
Happy Parkside Day!
Linnéa Booher, Hannah Wallisch, Willie Jude II, and the University Advancement team
Click here to visit the Parkside Day webpage!
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Senior Rachel Hedman earned a major milestone, recording her 1,000th career kill in the match against Davenport!
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The UW System announced three recipients of the 2021 Regent Scholar Awards, including UW-Parkside Associate Professor and Department of Chemistry Co-Chair Dr. Francis “Frannie” Mann. Click the photo of Dr. Mann on the left to watch her discuss her project titled, "Characterization of a novel bactericidal compound."
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The new multipurpose indoor turf center in the Sports & Activity Center at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside will be dedicated as the Rick Kilps Center, Director of Athletics Andrew Gavin announced last Monday, honoring legendary Rick Kilps.
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Beginning April 26, 2021, a construction project will take place on campus to make repairs to the underground utility piping and tunnel on campus. The work will be divided into two phases and will last until approximately August 11, 2021. For more info and two detailed maps: CLICK HERE
- Did you get vaccinated? Right click and save the image to the left and place it in your email signature!
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HERA is a unique collaborative of public & private 2- and 4-year colleges & universities, & a network in SE Wis. The basic premise...we can achieve more working together! Read about this project that UWP was involved with here.
- 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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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 9-month contract employees
Tuesday, May 4, 2021, 8:00-9:00 AM
Event password: UWSAspth54
Audio conference: 1-415-655-0003
Access code: 120 654 0515
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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HWY 11 Construction
The Wisconsin DOT is currently reconstructing 16.5 miles of multi-lane roadways in and around the Wisconn Valley Development. As part of this work, part of HWY 11 is being reconstructed and resurfaced. Work is scheduled to begin this spring and continue through the summer of 2021.
The WIS 11 Phase 2 Project will involve the full closure of WIS 11 just west of 56th Road in the Town of Yorkville and will begin April 5. The detour route is defined on the attached overview. Motorists are encouraged to use US 45, County KR and West Frontage Road to get around the closure. There will be a closure, along with flagging operations, in this area during the construction.
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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.
Softball will take on Saginaw Valley at home on April 14 at 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. On April 17, the Rangers will face Ashland at home at noon and 2 p.m. On April 18, the Parkside hosts Wayne State at noon and 2 p.m.( More Info)
Baseball travels to Wayne State to play April 16 at at 2:30 p.m., April 17 at noon and 3 p.m. and April 18 at 11 a.m. ( More Info)
Men's Soccer travels to Northern Michigan to compete at 1 p.m. on April 18. ( LIVE STATS)
Track and Field travels to the Al Owens Classic Outdoor Season on April 16-17.
Men's Golf is competing in the GLIAC Championships in Augusta, Mich. on April 17-18.
Women's soccer travels to Northern Michigan to compete at 3 p.m. ( LIVE STATS).
Good Luck Rangers!
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#StopAsianHate Panel Discussion
Wednesday, April 14th, 5-6:30 PM
Livestreamed on Facebook Live
A year post-COVID-19 shutdown, numerous acts of hate continue to plague our Asian communities. Join this panel discussion hosted by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA), as we hear from UW-Parkside faculty, students, and Southeast Wisconsin community members on racialized Asian experiences, efforts to combat anti-Asian bias, and how to cope and thrive for the future.
Panelists:
- Dr. Kenny French
- Alex Hanesakda
- Biak Tha “Hlawn Hlawn” Hlawn
- Ron Kuramoto
- Lauren Mascari
To learn more about the panelist or the event, please click the button below:
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UW-Parkside seeks to become a Hispanic Serving Institution in the next five years. Join the forum on April 28 from noon to 1 p.m. as it intends to give a voice to the people and hear out their ideas/suggestions on how our campus can serve its diverse student body.
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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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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 ​April 30. 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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MOSAIC Educators Workshop: Be an Advocate workshop on April 12 at 4 p.m. Click here to join.
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Student Recognition Video: Do you have a student worker or know of a student org leader, student employee or those who volunteer their time and have exhibited personal growth through adversity in the 2020-21 academic year? Then nominated them for the Campus Activities & Engagement Student Leadership & Recognition Award! Fill out the survey by April 16 at noon.
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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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Spring Professional Development Institute: The Wisconsin College Personnel Association will host its annual Spring Professional Development Institute on Thursday, April 15th. The focus of the institute this year is “Creating a Culture of Self-Care.” Register Here
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We want to hear from you! |
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Are you participating in Parkside Day?
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Can't wait for the Ranger Reunion!
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I'll be at the Ranger Clean Up!
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I'll be doing it all...I love Parkside Day!
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