From TMJ4: Army veteran and student at UW-Parkside finds purpose in helping others | |
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By: Mary Jo Ola, TMJ4
KENOSHA, Wis. — Jennifer Staton grew up in Racine and knew early on that she was drawn to joining the United States Army.
"I mean 9/11 happened when I was in eighth grade, that had an impact on me," Staton recalled. "In my heart, I knew I wanted to do something that meant something."
Staton, whose maiden name is Lopez, was 19 years old when she left for basic training.
Her first stop was upstate New York where she began her journey to becoming a combat medic.
"I was a field medic, so I enjoy the camaraderie. I'm a team player," Staton said.

This army veteran's eight years of service included stops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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UW-Parkside to Host Wisconsin Veterans Museum Banner Exhibit | |
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The University of Wisconsin-Parkside's Military & Veteran Success Center presents will host "Working Warriors - Military Life Beyond Combat" a banner exhibit from Nov. 9 through Nov. 15. The exhibit is on loan from the Wisconsin Veterans Museum and was made possible by the Wisconsin Humanities Council.
The exhibit is a photo commemoration of the many service and support roles in the military. Many stories are told of heroic and notable combat missions. More unknown, but highly critical, are the 75% of military roles traditionally considered "non-combat". The banners showcase the distinguished history of those who served to support the efforts of the front lines.

The exhibit will open on Thursday, Nov. 9 with a reception from 4:30-6 p.m. in Wyllie Hall Upper Main Place. Both the reception and exhibit are free and open to the community.
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UW-Parkside Hosts Second Annual Nontraditional Student Week | |
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The University of Wisconsin-Parkside, led by the Center for Adult and Returning Students (CARS), will sponsor events for Nontraditional Student Week from Nov. 13-18 in recognition and appreciation of our diverse and growing adult and nontraditional student population. These events are free and open to both current and prospective students.
CARS serves adult students and prospective students age 25 and over as well as nontraditional and post-traditional students. Among UW-Parkside students, 20% are 25 or older and 19% are part-time students. Additionally, 88% of Parkside seniors work an average of 21 hours per week and 64% of first-year students work an average of 13 hours per week. CARS also serves as a resource for implementing best practices for teaching and supporting nontraditional students.
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Universities of Wisconsin unveil $32 million workforce proposal | |
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The Universities of Wisconsin today unveiled a $32 million proposal to develop more engineers, nurses, data scientists, and business and finance leaders. The effort would continue the Universities’ ongoing emphasis on meeting workforce needs.

The proposal comes in response to the 2023-25 state budget, which assigns $32 million to the UW pending a plan to use it to address workforce issues.
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CTS Announcement – Upcoming Transition from Duo MFA to Okta Verify | |
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UW-Parkside will be transitioning from Duo to Okta Verify for multifactor authentication (MFA). Currently, the transition from using Duo for MFA to Okta is scheduled for Wednesday, November 29, 2023. To avoid any access disruptions to UW-Parkside applications that require multifactor authentication, we strongly encourage you to enroll in Okta before the cutover from Duo to Okta on 11/29/23.
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Welcome to the 2023 United Way Campaign | Campaign Dates: Nov. 13-24 | All Donations Stay Local!
We take great pride in UW-Parkside employees’ history of generous financial giving through our United Way campaign. Now is your chance to invest in organizations that make our communities stronger, healthier and more equitable. Even at a time when we are tightening our belts, it is still essential that we come together to support those in need however we can.
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UW System Regent Policy 4-21 Commitment to Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression | |
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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.
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Campus Procedure on Posting Promotional Materials | |
Any information or promotional materials to be displayed on campus must follow the guidelines, which are outlined in the link below. These guidelines have been developed to help students navigate the myriad of opportunities on campus as well as to protect our brand. Note, print materials are not the only way to promote an event -- take advantage of digital options. | |
Digital Mental Health Training Events for Faculty and Staff | |
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The University of Wisconsin's faculty and staff play an important role in supporting student's overall wellness. We’re thrilled to partner with Mantra Health to provide faculty and staff free webinar sessions on important on the services available to students and how to promote suicide prevention.
We aim to equip you with the tools and information needed to advise students about the free mental health resources available. We appreciate all you do and hope you can take time out of your busy schedule to join us.
Sessions:
Program Awareness for Faculty & Staff
This webinar provides an overview of the University of Wisconsin System supplemental mental health program. This webinar is geared towards faculty and staff on-campus who would like to learn more! Representatives from Mantra Health, YOU at College, and Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services will be present to explain the program in-depth, and to answer any questions you may have.
Sign up for one of the sessions:
11/27/23 3 pm CT
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Let us know: Communications Needs | |
Effective immediately, 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 | | |
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Have a program, initiative, event, or course you want to promote? Need some web work done? Please use our Marketing and Design Project Request Forms and build a two week turnaround into your planning. There are four forms to provide a streamlined completion process. Just pick the one that seems closest to your needs.
If you have any questions, send us an email.
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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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Ranger Wellness and Fitness! | |
The Ranger Wellness and Fitness committee would like to invite you to join us for planned wellness activities on campus. Check out the activities and more using the link below. | |
Administrative Transformation Program (ATP) Updates | |
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Workday Go-Live Revised to 2025
On October 6, 2023, 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.
Workday Walkthroughs
ATP will conduct monthly Workday Walkthroughs on a variety of topics. Recordings are available to anyone with a UW login. This walkthrough provides an overview of how to set up funding as a standalone process in Workday. Learn more about this walkthrough on the ATP website Watch How to Fund Positions in Workday.
Attend the next ATP Workday Walkthrough: How Workday Streamlines Performance Management
The November Workday Walkthrough will showcase how employees, managers, and HR personnel will navigate and participate in the performance review process. You will also learn how you can share education, certifications, awards, and additional talent information in your Career Profile.
Who should attend: HR personnel who track performance and employees who receive or conduct performance reviews
November 9, 3-4 p.m. The recording of the walkthrough will be available to anyone with a UW login.
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EV Charging is Coming to UW-Parkside! | |
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Why is UW-Parkside installing electric vehicle charging stations?
UW-Parkside is committed to being a leader in the community by showcasing emerging technologies. The number of electric vehicles present on campus has increased each year for both commuter and residential students. There are currently no on-campus options for residential students to charge their vehicles. For off-campus students and staff who rent, charging access can present a barrier to entry if the property manager does not install on-property charging options. Providing this convenient amenity will help meet the needs of students, staff, and guests to our campus and improve their experience. Station usage data can also be worked into curriculum, providing students with real-world understanding of how these technologies work.
When will the stations be up and operating?
The stations are planned to be operational in fall of 2023. Stay tuned - we will host an opening event to allow staff and students to check out the new installation and practice using the chargers!
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Family and Politics Workshop
Nov. 14 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Oak Room, Student Center
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Nonprofit Leadership Conference
Nov. 17 |8 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Student Center Ballroom
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"Working Warriors- Military Life Beyond Combat Banner Exhibit Reception
Nov. 9 | 4:30-6 p.m. | Wyllie Hall, Upper Main Place
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Blood Drive
Nov. 28 |8 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Poplar Room
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REMINDERS

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Submit content for the Wednesday Weekly: HERE
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UW-Parkside Inclement Weather Policy | |
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This is a reminder of UW-Parkside policies in the event of inclement weather and weather emergencies.

This policy extends the application of UW System Administrative Policy 1235 to the UW-Parkside campus. It draws important distinctions between the university remaining open, which classes will be canceled, and closing the university. During a weather emergency, a decision may be made to:
- Keep the university open.
- Keep the university open, cancel in-person classes on campus, but allow hybrid, asynchronous, and synchronous online classes to be offered.
- Close the university.
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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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The Den
Wing Wednesdays are back! Starting November 1, 7-10pm.
Six bone-in wings with BBQ or Buffalo Sauce for $7
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Dining Specials
Follow the UW-Parkside Dining Services Instagram account @uwp.campus-dining.com
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Exclusively at Book & Brew

- Joanne's Death by Chocolate Mini Bundt Cakes $2.79
- $1 off Specialty Drinks for Faculty/Staff
- Earn a free coffee through the Loyalty Program
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