March 22, 2021
Happy Spring Break, Rangers! Whether you are traveling somewhere warm or stay-cationing at home, we hope you take the time to unplug and relax along with continuing to practice safety protocols.
 We encourage you to continue to read the entirety of the Monday Update and click on the links to read more AND to watch the full videos!
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Faculty and Staff COVID-19 Testing Update
The UW System has now conducted OVER 1,000,000 tests! We completed over 9,000 tests at UW-Parkside! Thank you!
Been Vaccinated? Keep getting tested!
Congratulations on being vaccinated! Don’t forget, UW-Parkside still requires faculty, staff, and students 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 our HR leadership containing updated vaccine information!
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Click the image below to watch a video from Chancellor Ford! |
Spring Break is here and we want to remind you to practice self-care over the next week to help you prepare for the 'sprint' which is the end of the semester. As this year has been different than most, we are so proud to have you on our team and helping us lead the way in Wisconsin.
But, let us ask you this: How are you doing? How are you really doing?
A. I'm barely hanging in there
B. Maintaining/Okay
C. I'm doing well
Penny Lyter asked these same questions during the November 9, 2020 Monday Update and we want to check back in with you.
Penny offers some advice to us: "Try reframing your thoughts to 'restoring' your health and well-being instead of 'accomplishing' or 'achieving' wellness. It is okay to take time out for you, to just sit with yourself and your thoughts (be mindful), and to be kind to yourself. Taking time for you will help you better serve those you love and care for too. And if you aren’t sure what you need or you don’t feel like you have answers to important questions, it is okay to ask for some assistance. Consider assistance from family, friends, clergy, co-workers, and our Employee Assistance Program. Remember you are a valuable part of our UW-Parkside community and the well-being of our campus is dependent on the well-being of each of us. There are numerous resources through our EAP program as well as other reliable sites. Below are a few resources:
Here are some other tips to unwind and recharge during this time!
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Prioritize your sleep - either sleep in or go to bed early, but help yourself catch up on the hours you may have been missing. Get into a good schedule to help set yourself up for success to end the semester.
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Get outside - The weather is finally getting nicer in Wisconsin! If you're stay-cationing, set aside time to take a walk outside, eat lunch outdoors or schedule a walk-n-talk meeting instead of the usually sitting in front of a screen meeting!
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Grateful check-in - When we get busy, we tend to forget to take the time to acknowledge what we're grateful for. Take this time to call your family, hug your loved ones a little tighter, or thank the important people who are in your life. Write down what or who drives you to be your best and how can you have a 'glass half full' mentality each day.
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Netflix shows - Sometimes the best way to unwind to get swept away in a Netflix series. Shows like Schitt's Creek, Bridgerton and The Good Place or even the longest-running game show on TV, Jeopardy, are available for hours on hours of streaming.
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Escape into a book - Grab a book from the UWP Library or surf the web for new titles. Some good titles featuring Black authors are Four Hundred Souls by Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain or The Hill We Climb and Other Poems by Amanda Gorman.
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PARKSIDE DAY 2021 | THE TIME IS NOW!
You’re invited to be a part of our third annual Parkside Day. On April 15, alumni, friends, parents, faculty, staff and students will come together for 24 hours of celebration and support to make a collective difference. Learn more.
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For more stories visit the
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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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- We are excited to honor extraordinary nurses in our area who go above and beyond to deliver compassionate care. Vote for a local nurse to be selected and honored during National Nurses Week on May 9. VOTE HERE
- The History Department will offer a course on Kenosha's Black History. More Info (top photo)
- Alisson Anguiano Salas was honored as Newman Civic Fellow. Alisson is recognized for her commitment to solving public problems. Nice work, Alisson!
- The Time Is Now to sign up for the Ranger Run, a new feature to Parkside Day! Register Here
- Did you get vaccinated? Right click and save the image to the left and place it in your email signature!
- 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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This week for Ranger Athletics...
For all home events, click the PSN image above for the Live Stream.
Women's soccer faces #1 Grand Valley State at home on March 26 at Noon (LIVE STATS) and Davenport at home on March 28 at Noon. (LIVE STATS)
Volleyball is home against Ferris State on March 26 at 7 p.m. (MORE INFO) and March 27 at 2 p.m.
Men's soccer is travels to Northwood on March 28 at 11:30 a.m. (LIVE STATS).
Softball is away at Grand Valley, Wayne State and Saginaw Valley Thursday through Sunday (MORE INFO). Baseball travels to Davenport on March 26-28 (MORE INFO).
Good Luck Rangers!
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The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion presents Women’s History Month and Speaker Series throughout the month of March entitled Refusing to be Silenced, aligning with the national theme.
We encourage you to visit the website to watch (or rewatch) the recording's of all the speakers.
Thanks to Trina Patterson for setting up a fantastic event, highlighting women who #ChooseToChallenge.
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Building Our Future believes that children and families hold the power and knowledge to shape a better future. Help us learn more about what that takes by completing this 15-minute survey by Friday, April 9 — you’ll earn $20 in appreciation for your time:
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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 Friday, ​April 2nd. 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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Spring Caregiving Forum: Join on March 26 at 1 p.m. This forum contextualizes the work of the systemwide caregiving task force within larger conversations surrounding equity and caregiving as an urgent issue within higher ed. More Info
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We want to hear from you! |
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Are you going anywhere for Spring Break?
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Yes, I'm off to the beach!
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Nope, I'm relaxing from home...and I love it!
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No, maybe after I'm vaccinated
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