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10/05/2022

Colleague, Partner and Friend

By Chancellor Ford

Dr. Albrecht … Bryan:

Most of the time a “congratulations on your retirement” letter starts out with congratulations on your retirement. I’m not ready to go there just yet.

When I came to southeast Wisconsin and UW-Parkside 13 years ago, I was unsure just how I would be received by colleagues in higher education. What I remember is quickly realizing and appreciating that you and I share a passion for transforming lives. I may not have expressed it at the time, but that meant a great deal. You were generous with your time and very willing to help me meet business leaders, elected officials and influential community members.

Time goes by far too quickly. More than a decade later, I believe our institutions have made a difference by creating more opportunities for students to earn the academic credentials that will pave their way toward sustainable success.

You and I have attended a lot of community events together. Each served an important purpose. What stands out in my mind is that we attended as higher-education partners rather than higher-education competitors.

Education Matters With Host Dr. Jonathan Shailor

Dr. Jonathan Shailor's guest on WGTD's Education matters on Sept. 10 was UW-Parkside Professor, Dr. Hilary Rasmussen.

Hilary Rasmussen is an Assistant Professor of Rhetoric in the Department of Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. She has her Ph.D. in Communication with certifications in Rhetorical Leadership and Women's and Gender Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. 

Dr. Rasmussen's research focuses on intersections between public and legal sphere argumentation. Her courses include Communication and the Human Condition, Oral Interpretation, Introduction to the Communication Discipline, Communication and Social Movements, Integrated Marketing Communication, Enacting Leadership, and Strategies for Argumentation.

CBS 58 Interview: Josef Benson

UW-Parkside professor Josef Benson was interviewed by CBS 58 about the events of the Jeffrey Dahmer killings and the recent media attention the case has been receiving.

"I think it is important for us to see these serial killers as products of our culture rather than unique aberrations," Benson said.

Benson is working on a book about the Dahmer killings using new information and examining the events through different perspectives.

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.

HealthPartners to visit campus Tuesday, Oct. 11

HealthPartners will be visiting campus Tuesday, Oct. 11, to give presentations on their services and answer employee questions!

Where: Wyllie Hall, D153

Session 1: 1:00pm- 1:30pm

Session 2: 1:45pm- 2:15pm

Individual meetings (first come first serve): 2:15pm- 3pm

No registration needed.

HealthPartners will also be hosting a virtual event Monday, October 10^th at 1:00pm. Register here: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/total-rewards/events/fairs/

Visit their website for more information on their plan and coverage: https://www.healthpartners.com/

Member Services team is also a great resource, they can be reached at 855-542-6922 and would be happy to answer any questions employees and prospective members have

Student Loans Forgiven Under PSLF

In Oct. 2021, the Department of Education (ED) announced temporary changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program rules to help more borrowers benefit from the program while ED works to rewrite the rules to make it more effective. The PSLF program, established in 2007, forgives the remaining balance on a qualifying borrower’s eligible loans after they have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full time for a qualifying employer.

The temporary waiver eases some requirements so that eligible borrowers can have any prior period of repayment qualify, regardless of loan program, repayment plan, or whether the payment was made in full or on time. The current deadline to apply is Oct. 31.

Read more here.

Resources:

A Morning with Deanna Singh: Steps to Becoming an Inclusive Workplace

Join author Deanna Singh on Oct. 27 from 8:30 to 11: 30 a.m.in a facilitated conversation with leaders from the local nonprofit community about the content of her book Actions Speak Louder and the application of recommended steps to becoming an inclusive workplace. Take this opportunity to engage with Deanna Singh as she delves deeper into challenging issues and relevant opportunities and shares her learning from organizations across the country that are on their own journeys toward inclusion.

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 a 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! 

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

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!

WELLNESS ACTIVITY: Intro to CrossFit

Oct. 15 | 11 a.m.

-30 spots available

-Arrive ~10 minutes early to fill out an exercise/health waiver.

-Trainer will take group through a “Foundations” class. This is an introduction to CrossFit and teaches participants correct form for specific exercises, and includes a light workout.

-ALL fitness levels are welcome.

-A code will be shared with participants after event. This code will need to be entered on Well Wisconsin’s site and will count towards your 2023 wellness activity. Code must be entered after 1/1/2023 for 2023 incentive.

The Wellness Committee is happy to help promote the Jockey Undie Run!

Kenosha-based Jockey International, Inc. (Jockey) is once again sponsoring the Petrifying Springs Biergarten and Kenosha County Parks’ Flannel Fest, which will again feature the Jockey Undie Run on Saturday, October 8.

The Jockey Undie Run is a family fun run/walk (just over 3K) which starts at 11:30 am, and race participants are provided souvenir Jockey underwear to wear over their pants. The race will be followed by Flannel Fest, hosted by Petrifying Springs Biergarten, which includes a day of family friendly activities at Petrifying Springs Park. Last year’s event drew more than 400 Undie Runners and thousands of people to the Biergarten for its first-ever Flannel Fest.

The “Jockey Undie Run” and “Flannel Fest” celebrate the company’s early history and funds raised will help benefit the Jockey Being Family Foundation, which provides post-adoption support to families both locally and nationwide.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

• Register Online for the 2022 Jockey Undie Run 
• Cost: $20 for Adults, $15 for kids (12 and under)
• Includes: A pair of souvenir Jockey race undies, a race beverage (beer, soda, water or Gatorade), other goodies and access to post-race entertainment.
• Location: The course will start and finish at the Petrifying Springs Biergarten and wind through Petrifying Springs Park and Golf Course. Wearing underwear over your clothing is allowed (modestly please, this is a family-friendly event). Wearing ONLY underwear will not be permitted. 
• Parking: Please park in Lots B & C and walk over to the Biergarten.

For more information, please contact the Jockey Being Family Foundation.

Use code "Parkside2022" to receive a $5 discount!