08/03/2022

The message on the UW-Parkside Foreign Film Series website seemed to say it all: 

After 39 years, I have decided to step down as director of the UW-Parkside Foreign Film Series at the end of the spring 2022 season. 

I would like to thank all my UW-Parkside colleagues who helped make this program such a success, in particular, my current colleagues Joe Benson (Associate Professor – English) and Betty Petersen (Program Assistant), who were invaluable in keeping the FFS operating over the last two years, and who are committed to providing our community with quality foreign film programming going forward; Don Kummings (English) and Richard Rosenberg (Economics) who helped start the FFS; all the UW-Parkside administrators who were so supportive of the FFS over the years, from Chancellor Alan Guskin who took a chance on the idea in 1982, to Chancellor Debbie Ford and Dean Lesley Heins-Walker (College of Arts and Humanities), who could not have been more supportive and remain committed to the program; and all the support staff, including Student Center administrators and student ticket takers and projectionists. 

Most important, I would like to thank you, all the FFS patrons who have remained loyal to the program in good times and in times of stress …. 

Sincerely, 

Norm Cloutier 

But, can anyone really sum up in just a few sentences what it has meant to bring enjoyment to thousands and thousands of people for almost 40 years? Probably not. 

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Save the Date: Recent Grad MeetUp on Thursday, August 4!

University Advancement is hosting a Recent Grad MeetUp on Thursday, August 4, 4:30 pm- 6:30 pm at Petrifying Springs Biergarten. December 2021 and May 2022 graduates have been invited to attend their first alumni gathering. There will be a raffle drawing, information about alumni services, and an opportunity to network. Faculty and staff are invited to reconnect with their former students. If you’re able to attend, use this link to register, and feel free to bring guests.

2022 Recent Grad Meetup (uwp.edu)

You are Invited to Fall Convocation 2022!

On behalf of the entire campus community, thank you for your dedication and service to the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. We invite you to join us for our annual Fall Convocation on Wednesday, August 31, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the University Ballroom.

Following a delicious breakfast buffet, we will welcome new members of the UW-Parkside family, hear about where we are and where we are going and proudly celebrate faculty and staff award winners.

We look forward to seeing you at Convocation.

Please join us:

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

8:30 a.m. - Breakfast

9:00-10:30 a.m. - Convocation

UW-Parkside

University Ballroom

Save Clam Shell Containers for Parkside Community Garden!

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

Presenting: Ranger Recognition!

Dear Campus Community,

We need your help! We are looking for outstanding students, faculty, or staff to recognize on social media and would like nominations from our campus community. If you know of anyone who you feel should be acknowledged for their hard work, innovation, or accomplishments, please send us their name, class standing/title, major/department, and a short paragraph about why you feel they should be recognized. We would also like a photo of them to post to social media if at all possible. Submissions can be sent to university.relations@uwp.edu with the subject line “Ranger Recognition Nomination.” We appreciate your help and look forward to hearing back from you!

2022-23 Parking Permits Now Available!

Faculty and staff are able to purchase 2022-2023 parking permits by the following methods:

Payroll deduction: Equal after-tax deductions will be made from your paycheck during the year.  Certain employees such as LTE’s, other part-time employees, and contract employees are not eligible for payroll deduction.  If you are not sure if you are eligible for payroll deduction, please contact Human Resources. Payroll deduction is available as an option during August & September 2022 only. If you are eligible, University Police highly recommends using this option.

• If you have SOLAR access, you may log in to your SOLAR account and then under “Self Service,” choose “Purchase Parking Permit.” Select the type of permit and payroll deduction. Your transaction will be processed and your permit will be sent by campus mail to the office or room listed in the UW-Parkside directory. If you need to update your office location, contact Human Resources.
• Those without SOLAR access who are permanent faculty/staff (not LTE’s, other part-time employees and contract employees) may click here https://uwparkside.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8q9qIJSPwvCIEmx and fill out the order form. You will receive a confirmation email and your permit will be sent to you by campus mail.  

Pay by credit card, check, or money order:

• If you have SOLAR access and would like to order the permit ahead of picking it up, you may log in to your SOLAR account and under “Self Service,” choose “Purchase Parking Permit.” Select the type of permit and payment method. Stop by UWPPD, Tallent Hall, room 188 to obtain your permit and pay. 
• Those without SOLAR access, LTE, other part-time employees, or contract employees need to come to the UWPPD in person, in Tallent Hall room 188, to obtain a permit.

At Parkside, we enjoy convenient parking options and our facilities team does a great job maintaining our parking areas, roadways and walkways. Parkside continues to be near the UW System average.

The parking program is self-funded and not supported by tuition or tax dollars. Your purchase of a parking permit sponsors the following:

Public safety

Our campus is a safe place to learn, work and visit. It is also an open and public environment. The UW-Parkside Police and Public Safety Department assists motorists with jump starts, small amounts of fuel, airing of low tires, and opening locked car doors.

Parking lot maintenance

Permit fees pay for snow removal, ice control, striping, lighting, and asphalt repair in the parking areas.

Bond payments and future expenditures

Bonds that financed new parking areas for the Student Center and The Rita are being repaid. Revenue from permit fees covers these payments and helps build funds for future renovation and maintenance of parking areas. 

Parking Permits                     22/23 Cost

Annual Commuter Student        $240

Annual Housing                        $250

Semester Commuter                 $125

Annual Full-Time Staff               $240

Annual Part-Time Staff              $135

Semester Staff                         $125

Reserved                                 $470

Summer                                  $80

Single Day Temporary               $5