February 22, 2021
Happy Monday! We are excited for the ~heat wave~ this week (high 30s is a heat wave right...😉) Today is a great day to GET TESTED in Ranger Hall Room 47! Make sure to read the whole update and click the links to read the full articles!
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Faculty and Staff COVID-19 Testing Update
UW-Parkside faculty and staff on campus one or more days per week are required to get tested in Ranger Hall Room 47 once every two weeks. Visit the Ranger Restart Page for more.
Please continue to watch for emails from HR containing vaccine information!
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THANK YOU to UW-Parkside Facilities Management
They continue to clear the snow from our parking lots, sidewalks and pathways to keep us safe on campus.
Your work does not go unnoticed and we are very thankful to have you on our team!
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Black History Month 2021 from OMSA
A Conversation about Black History
Take a look at this conversation about Black History with students and staff of varying identities. This conversation serves as a model for you to continue having discussions surrounding Black History in your own spaces. (Click below to play)
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Click here for more info on Black History Month!
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Innovation Op-Ed from Chancellor
One of the goals for UW-Parkside back in 1968 was to assist area business and industry with innovation and technology. Another goal was to provide the region with ready and relevant talent by making higher education more accessible to all. Today, a bold goal for the university is to significantly increase the number of graduates in the next five years – especially for students of color. Why? Because our region is diverse and growing, and so is the need for ready, relevant, entrepreneurial, and innovative talent that is truly representative of southeast Wisconsin’s population.
Innovation evolves, and innovation is all around us. I am confident that UW-Parkside will continue as a valued resource providing ready and relevant talent along with new ideas and valued perspectives...(READ MORE)
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Did you see
the new
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Sort through all of UW-Parkside news and see the new layout which includes photos and colors for specific audience groups. Let Us Know if you have any communications requests. (Might as well check out the new Monday Update page while you're there!) |
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- Why is there work being done on the XC Course during the winter? It's to help create rare bee habitat through Pollinator Patch Program! (pictured left)
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As part of our ongoing efforts to improve information security, we will be activating DUO Two-Step Authentication for MS Office 365, and its related services, on
Wednesday, March 3, 2021.
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This week for Ranger Athletics...
For all home events, click the PSN image above for the Live Stream.
Men's basketball finish out the regular season at home against Michigan Tech on Feb. 26 (LIVE STATS) at 3 p.m. and Feb. 27 (LIVE STATS) at 1 p.m. The GLIAC announced the winter championships fan policy and tournament format, see that HERE.
Volleyball takes on Ashland for the team's home on Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. and Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. (MORE INFO)
Women's basketball will close out the regular season next week at GLIAC-leading Michigan Tech. Game one will take place on Feb. 26 at 2p.m. (LIVE STATS), and game two will tipoff on Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. (LIVE STATS)
Track and field travels to Saginaw, Mich. for the GLIAC Indoor Championships, Feb. 27-28 (MORE INFO)
Good Luck Rangers!
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This afternoon, join a MOSAIC Workshop featuring an in-depth discussion on systemic racism. In this workshop, you will be able to define systemic racism, understand how it affects all racial groups, and uncover how we can begin dismantling the system.
Click here to register for the workshop which begins at 4 p.m.
The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, the Music Department, and the Center for Liberal Studies honor the lifelong legacy and leadership of Dr. King through a virtual celebration.
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Looking for a book recommendation from the UWP Library for Black History Month? Head on over to pick up Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid which explores the perception of racism from different characters.
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COVID TESTING UPDATE: UW-Parkside faculty, staff, and students are not only getting ready for spring semester to start, we’re also getting ready for a new round of COVID-19 testing. The following is an update on testing requirements, information and locations for all faculty, staff, and students. READ MORE ABOUT COVID-19 TESTING AND VACCINE INFO HERE
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The Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion along with Civic Action Team and Guskin Center for Community and Business Engagement encourage all our campus partners to join us in the 21 Week Equity Challenge. More Info
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22nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration - Add it to your calendar! The virtual celebration will take place Feb. 26.
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Melodious Monday's: Alvaro Garcia - The Music Department continues to create in the time of COVID with a series of live stream interviews and music highlighting the recent work of Parkside faculty, students, and staff. More info
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Artist Talk with LaNia Sproles - Tune in on April 2 at 4 p.m. More info

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How do you feel about the snow?
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I don't wanna talk about it...
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As long as I don't have to drive anywhere, it's fine
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Isn't it March in a few days...it needs to melt!
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