Leadership Assembly | April 26, 2022 | 10-11 am |
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Good Afternoon Parkside Faculty & Staff,
We will be hosting a Virtual Leadership Assembly on Tuesday, April 26 at 10:00-11:00 am. Please see below for the agenda and meeting information:
Agenda:
- Welcome | Chancellor Debbie Ford
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at UW-Parkside | Dr. Sheronda Glass, Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Trina Patterson, Diversity and Inclusion Manager, and Dr. Amber Handy, Director of the Center for Excellence in Inclusive Teaching and Learning
- Fiscal Update | Scott Menke, Vice Chancellor Finance & Administration
- Parkside Day | Willie Jude II, Vice Chancellor for Advancement, and Linnéa Booher, Director of Donor and Alumni Engagement
- Student Success | Dr. Rob Ducoffe, Provost and Vice Chancellor, Academic and Student Affairs and Dr. Tammy McGuckin, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services
- Closing Remarks | Chancellor Debbie Ford
Virtual Assembly Credentials:
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1st Annual Spanish Program Colloquium |
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The Department of Literatures and Languages presents the inaugural Spanish Program Colloquium.
The idea behind the theme, Tertulia: Una noche bohemia, draws inspiration from the terms tertulia and bohemia, which together refer to social gatherings with literary or artistic overtones. Tertulias in particular were literary salons popular in Spain dating back to the 17th century that were at first held in private homes, but later in the 19th century in clubs and cafés.
In a café-inspired ambiance within the Rita, students will present a variety of work in the spirit of this year’s theme, including but not limited to original research, poetry and other forms of creative writing, and musical or short theatrical performances.
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LIVE with TMJ4 (RECAP)
Dr. Michele Gee, dean of the College of Business, Economics, and Computing, was featured on “Lunch with Carole Meekins,” a Facebook Live chat hosted every Wednesday by TMJ4 Anchor Carole Meekins.
If you missed Dean Gee's interview you can view it at the link below.
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Chancellor Debbie Ford Recognized for Outstanding Leadership and Community Service |
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Chancellor Debbie Ford was among six distinguished honorees who recently were recognized for their outstanding leadership and community service at the 32nd Annual Salute to Catholic School Alumni dinner in Louisville, Kentucky. This year’s event raised a record $1.4 million to support the Catholic Education Foundation’s tuition-assistance program.
The record-breaking fundraiser was held on the evening of March 15 in the Grand Ballroom of the Galt House Hotel in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. The Salute dinner recognizes leaders who exemplify dedication to society, and whose success in life was nurtured by their Catholic education.
Chancellor Ford was recognized as part of the Salute Class of 2022. She is a graduate of Mercy Academy, an all-girls’ Catholic high school in Louisville, where she was recognized as the 2001 Alumna of the Year. After graduating from Mercy, Dr. Ford went on to earn her B.S. from the University of Louisville, her Master of Education from Indiana University, and her Doctor of Education from the University of Louisville. She has been Chancellor of UW-Parkside since 2009.
Dr. Ford credits much of her success to the values instilled by her Mercy education and embraces the opportunity to pay education forward for future generations.
“I have had the opportunity to live the values of the Mercy Creed by leading, serving and transforming lives,” said Chancellor Ford during her acceptance speech at the Salute Awards ceremony. “Each day I embrace the wisdom of the Sisters of Mercy Founder, Catherine McAuley, “to do ordinary things in extraordinary ways.”

The Salute Dinner also featured a keynote address by the Most Reverend Joseph E. Kurtz, D. D., Archbishop Emeritus of Louisville. The event was attended by 1,200 guests, continuing its tradition as a hallmark community event in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Proceeds from the dinner will be used to provide tuition assistance for families who cannot afford the full cost of a Catholic elementary education for their children. The event annually lifts the hopes of thousands of young Catholic school students and their families through the transformative gift of a Catholic education.
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UW-Parkside Athletic Director, Andrew Gavin, Discusses Unwavering Fundraising Success of $5M Campaign. |
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University of Wisconsin - Parkside AD Andrew Gavin discusses the unwavering fundraising success, having launched RangerVision 2020 Capital Campaign just days before the pandemic and managing to complete his goal on time. He shares insight with D1.ticker/Connect's Kristen Eargle
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Putting People in Touch with Nature - Interview with Maddie McAndrews
Maddie McAndrews spent summer of 2021 as one of Pringle Nature Center's Naturalist Educators. This internship allowed Maddie to share with others the fun of wildlife.
Growing up close to a nature center in Fox Valley, Illinois, Maddie had always kept the idea of volunteering at a nature center in the back of her mind. After she moved to Kenosha and transferred from the College of Lake County, an instructor informed her about an internship opportunity at the Pringle Nature Center in Bristol. Maddie is a junior Environmental Studies major, with a minor in Biology. This summer internship was a perfect match for Maddie to gain beneficial experience first-hand.
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Milwaukee Public School Day! |
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On Friday, April 8, UW-Parkside hosted the first Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Day on campus. This event gave MPS students the opportunity to visit the campus and learn about the amazing opportunities available.
Congratulations to Brittany Beene and the Admissions team for making this day a reality!
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How to be an Antiracist Campus and Community
April 20 | 5:30-7:30 pm |
In-Person and Virtual | Cinema
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi is the Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities at Boston University, and the founding director of the BU Center for Antiracist Research. He is a contributing writer at The Atlantic and a CBS News racial justice contributor.
Dr. Kendi is the author of many highly acclaimed books including Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America, which won the National Book Award for Nonfiction, making him the youngest ever winner of that award.
He has also produced five straight #1 New York Times bestsellers, including How to Be an Antiracist, Antiracist Baby, and Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You, co-authored by Jason Reynolds.
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The Rita : 10th Anniversary Celebration Event
April 24 | 1-7 pm | The Rita
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Rita with a reception for Together Again, a Parkside Range concert, English and Communication student videos, a technical theatre demonstration, two Foreign Film Series screenings, and open labs and studios.
1-7 pm
- Open Labs and Studios
- English and Communication student videos
2 pm
- Theatre demonstration: She Kills Monsters
- Foreign Film Series screening: Another Round
3 pm
- Parkside Range concert
4:30 pm
- Reception for Together Again
5 pm
- Foreign Film Series screening: Another Round
5:30 pm
- Together Again
awards announcement
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
April 30 | 10 am-2 pm | Tallent Hall parking lot located East of Wood Rd
On Saturday April 30 from 10 am-2 pm National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be taking place at numerous locations in the surrounding Kenosha area including Tallent Hall parking lot at UW-Parkside. This event is an opportunity for community members to dispose of prescription drugs and go through NARCAN training.

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