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4/3/2024

UW-Parkside Hosts 6th Annual Parkside Day

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is excited to announce the 6th annual Parkside Day, presented by HARIBO of America, on Wednesday, April 10. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members are invited to participate in this day of service, celebration, and giving in support of UW-Parkside. There will be various opportunities to get involved throughout the day.

Parkside Day is a 24-hour event that raises funds for the university and celebrates UW-Parkside Ranger pride. Over Parkside Day’s first five years, 5,558 individuals have participated; 3,479 donors have generously given over $770,000; and 834 volunteers have given 1,205 hours of their time. With a great deal of generous support, Parkside Day has grown 982% in its lifetime. 

What is Parkside Day?

Parkside Day is the annual day of giving for the UW-Parkside community, Rangers, and Ranger supporters everywhere. Gifts to Parkside Day benefit scholarships, athletics, and student programs at UW-Parkside, providing vital support as UW-Parkside works to prepare more students for graduation and successful futures. 



How can I be part of Parkside Day? 

• Donate – Any gift of any size makes a difference to student scholarships, campus updates, athletics programs, and student life. 
• Volunteer – Give back to your local community or volunteer on the UW-Parkside campus. 
• Campus Activities – Student activities, and the Parkside Day Celebration are a few of the events happening on campus. Check out the calendar below for more information. 
• Spread the Word – The more people who know about Parkside Day, the more successful it will be. Share the hashtag #ParksideDay and show your Ranger Spirit on social media everywhere. 

Volunteer with Parkside Day! 

Join Rangers everywhere in Ranger Give Back on Parkside Day! 



Looking for a way to give back? Want to get involved on campus? Sign up for one of many volunteer shifts available on Parkside Day.  

• Looking to get outside and stretch your legs? Join campus sustainability with native garden plantings, and invasive species removal! 
• Want to share your Ranger Pride? Sign up for the hype table on the bridge! 
• Looking to share your gratitude with others? Sign up for a thank you call shift! 
• Passionate about bird collisions on campus buildings? Join campus sustainability in window painting!  
• Excited about setting up events? Sign up for set up of the Ranger Reunion!  

Ready to volunteer? Sign up today!

Let your students know! Internship & Career Fair: April 17

Students can Register NOW for the April 17 Internship & Career Fair at Carthage College from 3-6 pm!

• 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

• Employers representing a wide variety of career industries for all majors

• 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.

• 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.

• Go to our "Prepare for the Fair" list here for additional tips: https://www.uwp.edu/live/offices/AdvisingCareer/careerfairsprep.cfm

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

 Severe Weather Awareness Week: April 8-12

Tornado Drill Day on April 11, 2024

Wisconsin’s annual statewide tornado drill is Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.  We ask you do the following:

• Please take a moment to give consideration where you would seek shelter whether at home or while on campus.  
• Please review our campus severe weather procedures noted below.  

As in years past, we will still activate our campus Ranger Alert System at both 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Students are “opt-out” for Ranger Alert; faculty and staff must “opt-in.” Please register or change your contact information at: https://www.uwp.edu/live/offices/universitypolice/rangeralert.cfm.

If there is a threat of severe weather on April 11, the statewide drills will be postponed until Friday, April 12. If severe weather is also expected on Friday, the drill will be cancelled.

The state-wide drill no longer includes a mock public Emergency Alert System (EAS) tornado watch/warning issued by the National Weather Service on local broadcast radio and TV. Neither Kenosha or Racine county emergency management departments will activate the outdoor tornado sirens; therefore, our on-campus siren located at the Sports & Activities Center won’t sound. The Kenosha County outdoor sirens, including our siren at the SAC, will still be tested on the third Saturday of the month at 10:30 a.m.

University Bookstore Markdown Madness! Through April 12

Markdown Madness in University Bookstore!

Now through April 12, receive UP TO 25% OFF on Select Clothing & Gifts at the UW-Parkside University Bookstore!

Also, get free shipping on online Parkside gear through April 30th.

Celebration of life for Dr. Ben Greenebaum on April 26

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.

Spring 2024 University Town Halls

Announcing Spring Term University Town Halls:

April

Monday, April 8, at 12:00 pm

Bedford Hall or via Zoom

May

Monday, May 13, at 10:00 am 

Bedford Hall or via Zoom

Missing Book Adoptions – Get Yours Submitted Today Before Students Start Registering Monday!

Fall Semester Book Adoptions are Due April 1^st as students start registering for courses on April 8^th. Please use the Follett Discover course material adoption tool to get your materials in. 

Adopting on time contributes to course materials affordability. By submitting adoptions prior to the due date or by the due date, our University Bookstore has time to source used and rental inventory which translates to savings for our students. Use the Discover system to enter your adopted materials (or mark as not material required).  

You are welcome to email Tim Pichler at t.pichler@follett.com with your course material or if you have questions.

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

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:

• Apr 3 – Alumni Room
• Apr 24 – Alumni Room

Pregnant and Expecting Parents in the Classroom: 

Rights Under Title IX 

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.

Administrative Transformation Program (ATP) Updates

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.  

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.

• Get to know Workday
• Get to know Huron Research Suite

People

ATP's success depends on knowledgeable staff who apply their time, talent, and expertise — both on and off the program team.

• Meet the ATP team
• Meet the Change Network

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.

• See how we're redesigning business processes
• See our governance framework

Watch the latest ATP video: 7 Workday Facts and Features

What’s so great about Workday? This new video from ATP gives a quick overview of some of the top features. To learn more, watch Workday Walkthrough recordings, available to anyone with a UW login.

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.

Acceptable forms of payments include: 

• UW System Corporate Travel Card
• UW System Procurement Card
• Personal credit card

If you plan to travel or book travel for others, please: 

• Register for Concur, which is UW System’s online travel booking tool (if not already done so).  
• Update your Concur Profile by adding a one of the above-mentioned acceptable forms of payment.  
• If needed, apply for a UW System Corporate Travel Card or UW Systems Procurement Card 
• Review guides on how to complete reimbursement of airfare and travel agency fees.  

Virtual training is available. Employees can schedule one on one travel training and expense reimbursement with our Regional Travel Manager Alyssa Totoraitis at https://www.wisconsin.edu/travel/uwp/

Note: a UW System Procurement Card should only be used if the traveler also has purchasing duties. All others should use a Corporate Travel Card or their personal credit card.

Exceptions to the change:

• Athletic travel group travel
• International group travel

(These groups will continue to use the central credit “ghost” card)

If you have any questions regarding this transition please contact Business Services at BusinessServices@uwp.edu. 

If you have question regarding Concur setup please contact Alyssa Totoraitis amahn@uwsa.edu.

UW-Parkside Awarded $75,000 Grant to Enhance Community Garden Sustainability

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.

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!





Peace Corps Guest Speaker | April 3 |12 pm

David Abundis from the Peace Corps will be guest speaking to the Anthropology and Geography Club on April 3rd in MOLN 107. Free food will be provided. He will speak to us about his experience in the Corps and why it's a great option for early graduates.



All members of UW-Parkside are welcome, students, staff, and faculty.

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

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"!

Improve Your "AIM"

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!



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.

Introducing Bear Boxes!

Dining Specials



Follow the UW-Parkside Dining Services Instagram account @uwp.campus-dining.com

Brickstone Grill & Eatery

• 4/4 Premium Ribs Night 4-7 PM. BBQ Ribs, coleslaw, cornbread, chips, and fountain soda for $12

Wyllie Market Specials

• Philly Cheese Steak Pizza 
• Hero Sub Sandwich

The Encore Specials

Don’t forget to use your Loyalty Card for every coffee purchase!

• Monthly Flavor Features: Lavender & Cinnamon Dolce.
• Cinnamon Rolls.

The Den

• Every Wednesday: ‘Den A La Mode’ Special dessert with a scoop of soft serve $6

Book & Brew Specials

• Cream Filled Double Chocolate Cookie Sandwiches
• $1 off Specialty Drinks for Faculty/Staff on Fridays.
• Earn a free coffee through the Loyalty Program, ask for a card!