09/28/2022

UW-Parkside Has Steady Enrollment, Despite Record Breaking Graduation Rates

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is reporting steady fall enrollment numbers despite a record-breaking number of graduates for a third consecutive year.  

A key element of UW-Parkside's Strategic Framework is the Bold Goal of increasing the number of annual graduates by 50 percent by 2025. Enrollment highlights include: 

• Overall, new undergraduate enrollment is up 20 percent 
• New transfer student enrollment is up 20 percent despite the downward trend nationally 
• Parkside Access to College Credit (PACC) dual enrollment is up 124 percent 
• Early College Credit Program (ECCP) is up 51 percent  
• Continuing student enrollment is down due to large graduating classes resulting in an overall decrease of less than 3 percent  

Student Success Main Focus of Wyllie Hall Renovation

By: Morgan Niesen

After reopening amid much fanfare on Sept. 15, Wyllie Hall is well-positioned to play a greater role in supporting student success at UW-Parkside. 

Wyllie Hall, which originally opened in 1972 and is now home to the Callahan Family Student Success & Learning Commons, the Brookwood Foundation Main Place, and the award-winning Library, had been under construction since 2020 as part of a $35.4 million state-funded initiative. 

The Wyllie Hall Renewal Project focused on replacing the mechanical system and updating infrastructure and key learning spaces with the goal of improving student outcomes. This included upgraded offices for student services and student support areas and improvements to the Callahan Family Student Success & Learning Commons and the Brookwood Foundation Main Place. 

To celebrate the reopening, remarks and dedication speeches were given during the Grand Re-opening celebration on Sept. 15. The dedication was followed by a reception and open house at which time attendees were encouraged to celebrate and tour the new Wyllie Hall. Those who went on a tour with a faculty member or explored the reopening on their own, were greeted with photos used to paint the picture of how impressive the renovations are. 

WGTD Morning Show: Chancellor Ford

September 27, 2022

On Tuesday, September 27, WGTD spoke with Dr. Deborah Ford, Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside about the new academic year and some of the impressive campus renovations that have occurred over the last few months. Click the link below to listen to the entire interview.

Hispanic Heritage Month

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside recognizes and honors the cultural diversity that our students and community bring to our campus. Hispanic Heritage Month is nationally recognized from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 and aligns with independence days of many Latin American countries. We honor and recognize the history, culture, and achievements of Hispanic/Latin Americans. Hispanic Heritage Month provides the opportunity to come together and celebrate our cultural intricacies via the arts, social connections, music, cultural awareness and various sessions that we offer. Join in and be sure to stay connected through Facebook and Instagram to be in the know or visit the Hispanic Heritage Month website for the full listing of activities and events.

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside has been named a top performer among public Midwest regional colleges and universities for social mobility by U.S. News & World Report, a metric that recognizes Parkside’s success in supporting economically disadvantaged students throughout their journeys to graduation.  

UW-Parkside is the fourth ranked public higher education institution across 12 states in the regional Midwest and top among UW comprehensives for increasing social mobility, according to the recently released and widely followed U.S. News 2022-2023 Best College rankings. Social mobility measures the extent to which schools elevate the standard of living for their low-income students. 

An Evening with James Carville & Mary Matalin

The Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership and the College of Social Sciences and Professional Studies are hosting An Evening with James Carville and Mary Matalin: Thriving in Times of Political Polarization. 

Friday, September 30 | 5-7 PM | Student Center Ballroom 

The free event includes dinner and a cash bar; therefore, registration is limited. Visit the website for more information about this dynamic couple.

UW-Parkside to Host Dr. Jason Karlawish in Conversation on Alzheimer’s

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside Professional and Continuing Education office will host physician and writer, Dr. Jason Karlawish, in conversation on “The Problem of Alzheimer’s: How Science, Culture, and Politics Turned a Rare Disease into a Crisis and What We Can Do About It” on Wednesday, Oct. 12, in the UW-Parkside Student Center cinema.

CNHS Alumni and Community Celebration: Oct. 11

The College of Natural and Health Sciences will celebrate its 8th Annual Community Event on Oct. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom. Faculty, staff, alumni, students, and community members are invited to join us to reconnect and network while supporting the CNHS Advisory Board scholarship. This event will be held in person and virtually and features guest speakers, a silent auction, dinner, a cash bar, and recognition of scholarship winners.

Admission is $40 for community members, $20 for faculty and staff, $10 for students, and free for virtual attendees.

PEAG Shelter Supply Drive from Oct. 3 to Nov. 14

The Parkside Employee Alumni Group (PEAG) is collecting donations for HALO and the Shalom Center for this upcoming holiday season from Oct. 3 to Nov. 14. Items being collected include: hygiene products, feminine hygiene products, non-perishable food items, diapers and pull ups (sizes 4, 5, and 6), laundry soap, ziplock bags, Clorox wipes, and shower shoes. Look for drop-off bins at various locations around campus! 

Poplar Room, UW-Parkside Student Center | Wednesday, Sept. 29 | 9 AM-2 PM  

Donate blood in September for a chance to win two tickets to a professional home football game and a VIP experience*.  

Thank you for your commitment to Versiti Blood Center - you are making a connection that will save lives!  

Appointments Preferred:

UW-Parkside Police Department Self-Defense Classes

The UWP Police Department is now offering self-defense classes. The purpose of the UWP PD Self-Defense Program is to provide the UWP Campus Community (Faculty, Staff, and Students) with the EDUCATION of situational awareness and basic self-defense techniques in an active and supportive environment.

Class Dates: 

• Saturday October 1, 8 am - 12 pm SAC L155
• Saturday October 22, 8 am - 12 pm SAC L155
• Saturday November 12, 8 am - 12 pm SAC L155

Sixty percent of UW-Parkside students surveyed in 2021 indicated they have some degree of food insecurity 

There are 2 Ways You Can Help!

1) Contribute nonperishable food or funds to the UW-Parkside Sharing Shelves located throughout campus.

• Drop off food donations in the Library at the front desk during regular hours 
• Have food and/or monetary donations ready to be picked up weekly by the Sharing Shelf Committee (Tuesdays between 1-1:30pm). Pick-up locations are: College Deans' Offices, Tallent Hall (HR Office) and the SAC (main office on 2^nd floor) 

2) Donate excess produce from your own garden! Bring your fresh produce to Alex Hobbs in the Student Success and Learning Commons from 9 AM-2PM on Friday, September 23. (Produce will be packaged and distributed at the Parkside Community Garden on Tuesday, September 27, 3:30-5:30 PM.)

With everyone's support, we can lessen the effects of food insecurity on our Parkside students! 

Paws to You

Paws to You is an employee appreciation program designed to offer gratitude to a fellow coworker. Maybe they helped 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 are able to display for all to see in their email signature, and a running total of all Paws will be displayed here on the Paws to You website. So what are you waiting for?

Internship and Career Fair Registration Now Open!

October 20 | 11 am-3 pm | UW-Parkside

Join us on the beautiful UW-Parkside campus to engage with students and promote full-time post-graduation jobs and undergraduate academic internships. Sponsored by UW-Parkside, Carthage College, Gateway Technical College, and Herzing University, this career fair is open to all Kenosha-area college students and recent alumni.

Save Clam Shell Containers for Parkside Community Garden!

Help our community gardeners feed food insecure students and community members by saving your clam shell containers. Bring saved containers to Alex Hobbs in the Student Success and Learning Commons. Thank you!