UW-Parkside Celebrates Student Success on Parkside Day | |
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Community comes together to make a difference on Parkside Day
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside was pleased to celebrate its sixth annual Parkside Day, a day of giving and activities in support of the university on April 10. This year, 1,264 individuals across the nation participated in the day by donating, volunteering, and attending events. Parkside Day generated $210,874 from 915 donors in support of scholarships, athletics, and university programs. UW-Parkside is appreciative of the community’s efforts to support our educational mission and our students.
“I am grateful to our alumni, corporate partners, faculty and staff members, and hundreds of supporters throughout the region for participating in Parkside Day. Our community showed incredible support for our students and our mission on Parkside Day,” said Maris Dishno, UW-Parkside's Director of Donor and Alumni Engagement.
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UW-Parkside to Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Nonprofit Breakfast |  | |
Outstanding Partnership Award to recognize the work of UW-Parkside students and community for collaborative efforts
Somers, WI –The University of Wisconsin-Parkside will host its 20th annual Nonprofit Breakfast on Friday, May 3 from 7:30-10 a.m. in the university’s Student Center Ballroom. The event will recognize community-based learning partnerships and encourage connections between UW-Parkside faculty and nonprofit organizations for future projects. Registration is open until April 22 or until the event is full.
The Outstanding Community Partnership Award will be given to two partners this year. First, the Kenosha Fire Department Diversity and Recruitment Committee partnered with students in Dr. Raghava Gundala’s MBA 753 Integrated Marketing Communications and Dr. Ifeyimika Ajaiyeoba’s HRM 441 Strategic Staffing courses. The students worked with members of KFD Diversity & Recruitment Committee to offer ideas and recommendations to foster a more inclusive workforce.
Second, community-based learning students in Dr. Anjuli Brekke’s COMM 258 Podcasting course have captured the oral history of local Latinx community members since spring 2021. In collaboration with Dr. Andrea-Teresa Arenas and the Wisconsin Latinx History Collective, the podcasts are shared with the Wisconsin Historical Society as part of their effort to document the Latinx history of Wisconsin.
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Employee Engagement: UW-Parkside Softball vs Davenport, April 18! | |
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Join us this Thursday, April 18 for the Parkside Softball games vs. Davenport! Faculty and staff will receive complimentary hot dogs, chips and water at the games in addition to free admission. Games are scheduled for 3 p.m. & 5 p.m. at the Case Softball Complex on campus. Go Rangers!
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Let your students know! Internship & Career Fair: April 17 | |
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Students can Register NOW for the April 17 Internship & Career Fair at Carthage College from 3-6 pm!
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Over 80 employers: all recruiting for academic internships (for sophomores, juniors, and seniors) and full-time career opportunities for seniors graduating in May or December
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Employers representing a wide variety of career industries for all majors
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The University will provide FREE transportation for students between our campus and Carthage College from 2:30 pm - 6 pm. Students can board the van at the outside entrance of the Student Center every 15-20 minutes.
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How to prepare? Stop by the Advising & Career Center or make an appointment on Navigate with a Career Ambassador in the ACC or with your academic advisor to create or update your resume.
UW-Parkside collaborates with Carthage College, Gateway Technical College, and Herzing University to provide these career fairs to all area college students every fall and every spring. Don't miss this chance to meet employers from throughout the region who are interested in hiring college students and upcoming graduates for amazing internship and career opportunities.
QUESTIONS? Contact your academic advisor OR a career ambassador in the Advising & Career Center OR email Linda Bevec at: Bevec@uwp.edu
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Celebration of life for Dr. Ben Greenebaum on April 26 | |
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Campus Community,
Nancy Greenebaum and family invite you to a celebration of life for Dr. Ben Greenebaum on April 26. As an early faculty member and administrator, Ben played an important role in UW-Parkside’s establishment. Please join family, friends, and former colleagues to remember his many contributions to the university and the community.
Celebration of Life for Dr. Ben Greenebaum
Friday, April 26, 2024
1:00-4:00 pm
2:00 pm - Program and remembrances
UW-Parkside University Ballroom
Please share this invitation with others who may wish to attend.
Regrets only to Nancy Greenebaum: nancygreenebaum@gmail.com or 262-639-5005.
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Spring 2024 University Town Halls | |
Announcing Spring Term University Town Halls: | |
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May
Monday, May 13, at 10:00 am
Bedford Hall or via Zoom
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Marketing and Communications Needs | |
Due to the high volume of requests to University Relations at this time of the year, please utilize the forms below to help us better track and complete requests. | |
Faculty and Staff Volunteers Needed: Bridging the Divide Civil Discourse Event Series | |
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This semester, the Tommy Thompson Center will be sponsoring four civic discourse conversation events designed to address political polarization and help UW-Parkside students better respect and understand one another. These catered events will cover various social and political issues.
The College of Social Sciences and Professional Studies is looking for 4-6 faculty members to serve as moderators for the Bridging the Divide Civil Discourse Event Series for each event. Their role will be to present and encourage students to follow the discussion guides that will be presented at each event.
The events will take place Wednesdays, from 12 pm-1:30 pm, on the following dates:
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Pregnant and Expecting Parents in the Classroom:
Rights Under Title IX
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Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”), 20 U.S.C. §1681 est seq., is a Federal Civil Rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex—including pregnancy and parental status—in educational programs and activities.
- Should a pregnant student have specific classroom needs (e.g. larger desk, elevator access, ability to make frequent trips to the restroom, or other), faculty, staff, and other university personnel are required to comply.
- Any absences related to pregnancy or childbirth must be excused for as long as medical personnel deems necessary; this includes medical appointments.
- Students returning to class must be allowed to return to the same academic status as before the medical leave began and given the opportunity to make up any work missed during the leave. This includes an opportunity to make-up “class participation” points that the student missed by virtue of not being in class.
It is important to note that pregnant or parenting students are held to the same level of academic standards and must meet the learning objectives that have been set for the course. Students must work with the Accessibility Services Office and their faculty to determine reasonable accommodations that will allow them to complete all work and achieve course outcomes.
If students have any questions or concerns, they may contact Dr. Renee Kirby in the Accessibility Services Office, kirby@uwp.edu
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Administrative Transformation Program (ATP) Updates | |
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Workday Go-Live Revised to 2025
The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approved a revised timeline for the Administrative Transformation Program Workday implementation. Go-live is now scheduled for July 2025, revised from July 2024. End-user training will begin in March 2025.
The revision will provide adequate time to prepare for a successful implementation. We will continue to partner with ATP as we get ready for the transition to Workday.
ATP will standardize finance, human resources, and research administration processes, such as payroll and expense reporting, across the UW System. To learn more about Workday and subscribe to the ATP Touchpoints newsletter, visit the ATP website.
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What Is ATP?
The Administrative Transformation Program (ATP) is on a mission to rebuild finance, human resources, and research administration systems at every institution within the University of Wisconsin System. The goal is to reduce the complexity of the current administrative environment and refocus valuable staff time on UW’s mission of education, research, and outreach.
To make this vision a reality, we’re working with people across the UW to standardize processes and implement new, best-in-class technology to support these essential functions.
Technology
To standardize business processes and integrate our systems, ATP will implement Workday and Huron Research Suite to replace HRS, SFS, and hundreds of ancillary systems across the UW.
People
ATP's success depends on knowledgeable staff who apply their time, talent, and expertise — both on and off the program team.
Process
Our business process redesign work is based on a tiered governance structure and tested methodology that includes faculty and staff from across the UW System.
Watch the latest ATP video: What’s Changing: Moving from UDDS to Workday Organizations
The newest video from ATP, “What’s Changing: Moving from UDDS to Workday Organizations,” explains how Workday organizations will provide a new structure for Universities of Wisconsin business processes.
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Workday changes - Airfare Central Credit Card | |
Effective April 1, 2024, the airfare central credit card or “ghost card” used to book airfare will be deactivated for regular travelers. Travelers will be required to store a credit card in their Concur profiles or be prepared to provide a credit card at time of booking through the UW System approved booking channels. | |
UW-Parkside Awarded $75,000 Grant to Enhance Community Garden Sustainability | |
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The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is proud to announce that its community garden has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the Fund for Lake Michigan to drive initiatives in stormwater management, biodiversity, and climate adaptation within the framework of community agriculture.
The grant was secured through a joint proposal submitted by Dr. Julie Kinzelman, visiting lecturer in the Sustainable Management Department, and Emily Reed, sustainability coordinator. It will be instrumental in fortifying the already significant efforts led by Kinzelman, who manages the garden.
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Nonprofit Breakfast| May 3 | 7:45-9:50 a.m. | Student Center Ballroom
Please join us for this free event to recognize our current community-based learning partnerships and encourage networking with Parkside faculty for potential future projects.
Register Now!
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MOSAIC Workshop: What is APIDA? | April 17 | 12-1 pm| MOLN D132
Come join the MOSAIC Educators as they teach us what APIDA Heritage Month is and their significance!
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REMINDERS
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Submit content for the Wednesday Weekly: HERE
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Introducing Top Jobs & Internships This Week
| Every week you will now find Top Jobs & Internships This Week in Midnight Ranger featuring 20 new opportunities to whet your appetite and remind you that Handshake is the #1 platform employers use to post internships and entry-level jobs for college students nationwide. Handshake is available for free to all students, faculty, and staff. Handshake is also where all career events are posted like local and regional career fairs, our on-campus Meet The Recruiter employer visits, employer recruiting events and information sessions, career preparation workshops and more. | |
Kenosha Mammoths Rugby Club Exclusive Scholarship Opportunity | |
Kenosha Mammoths Rugby Club is excited to offer an exclusive scholarship opportunity for students interested in playing rugby for the Kenosha Mammoths Rugby Club.
The Kenosha Mammoths Rugby Club is an amateur men’s rugby club team that plays rugby in the Chicago Area Rugby Football Union.
Whether you are an experienced rugby player or new to the sport, we encourage you to apply for this scholarship and become a part of our dynamic rugby community.
Questions can be emailed to Mammothscholarship@gmail.com
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UW System Regent Policy 4-21 Commitment to Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression | Please take a few minutes to review the policy regarding our commitment to Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression. Please see your immediate supervisor with any questions you may have. | |
Let us know: Communications Needs | Please submit any requests or inquiries about stories, press releases, social media posts, or other communication needs through the Let Us Know form and we will respond as soon as possible. Thank you for understanding! | |
University Relations: marketing and design project forms | |
Your copy should address 3 key questions: Who am I writing for? (Audience) Why should they care? (Benefit) What do I want them to do here? (Call-to-Action)
Create a great offer by adding words like "free" "personalized" "complimentary" or "customized." A sense of urgency often helps readers take an action, so think about inserting phrases like "for a limited time only" or "only 7 remaining"!
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AIM is the system that faculty and instructional academic staff use to track and record their teaching, research/scholarship/creative work and service activities, and to prepare their Annual Activity Reports. The information you provide in AIM is used to generate your profile on the UW-Parkside website. Your Dean may also use AIM data for reporting and recognition within the college.
From March 24, 2020 to March 24, 2021, there were more than 97,000 unique page visits to AIM profiles!
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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. | |
Paws to You is an employee appreciation program designed to offer gratitude to a fellow coworker. 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 on the Paws to You website. | |
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Wyllie Market Specials
- Taco Naan Pizza
- Turkey Avocado BLT Sandwich
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The Encore Specials
- Don’t forget to use your Loyalty Card for every coffee purchase!
- Monthly Flavor Features: Lavender & Cinnamon Dolce.
- Cinnamon Rolls.
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The Den
- Every Wednesday: ‘Den A La Mode’ Special dessert with a scoop of soft serve $6
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Book & Brew Specials
- Mammoth Carrot Cake Muffins
- $1 off Specialty Drinks for Faculty/Staff on Fridays.
- Earn a free coffee through the Loyalty Program, ask for a card!
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