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4/9/2025

Rangers Showcase their Work at Research in the Rotunda

On Wednesday, April 2, over 150 undergraduate student researchers from across the Universities of Wisconsin, along with their faculty advisers, shared their research findings with state legislators, state business and nonprofit leaders, UW alumni, and other supporters at the UW’s 21st annual Research in the Rotunda (RITR) event in the State Capitol. The University of Wisconsin-Parkside was represented by 15 outstanding undergraduate student researchers.



Dr. David Higgs, UW-Parkside’s Faculty Coordinator for Undergraduate Research, explains that the annual RITR event is a valuable opportunity for student researchers to refine their presentation skills. “The UW-sponsored Research in the Rotunda is an important annual event that gives undergraduate students at all UW-System institutions the chance to present and discuss their various independent research and scholarly work with Wisconsin State Legislators and head Administrators of the different institutions,” Higgs explains. 

Video Participants Needed!

Greetings Campus Community, 

Traditionally, May 1 is used as a commitment or deposit date for incoming students. Most colleges/universities ask students to submit a deposit by May 1 to secure their spot in the first-year class. As you may know, at UW-Parkside, we do not ask students to pay any costs upfront to commit to the institution and instead charge their new student fee (which includes an enrollment deposit and costs for transition programming) to their first tuition statement. In order to create a culture of excitement and to have students show their commitment to Parkside, we are asking first year students to register for New Student Orientation by May 1. If a student does this, they are then entered into a drawing for a chance to win a FREE 2025-2026 parking pass! Of course, we allow students to sign up for New Student Orientation after May 1 as well, but we are trying to incentivize the sign up process and highlight/reward those students who commit early. 

This is where your help is needed! We want to feature a variety of faculty, staff, and students in our May 1 video we are creating. Essentially, it will consist of shots of different Parkside faculty, staff, and students with participants saying “May 1!” or holding up the numbers 5/1. For reference, you can view the video we created when we started the initiative back in 2023. 

We have selected a few different dates and times for filming Thursday, April 10 and Friday, April 11. If you are interested in being a part of this video, please sign up by going to our SignUp Genius in the link below. You only need to be available for about 10 minutes for the time block you sign up for, we will be there the whole time. For example, if you are only free at 2:15 p.m. but a filming block starts at 1:30 p.m., join us at 2:15 p.m. 😊 We will provide props for you to use, all we need is you! Please feel free to wear Parkside gear or anything green when you come to film.

Thank you for your consideration and continued partnership. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions to Caitlin Dobson, Campus Visit and Transition Experience Manager, at dobson@uwp.edu.  

Go Rangers! 🐻 ❤️

April Parksidegear.com Deal!

Announcement: In-the-Moment Support for Students

As the semester winds down, you may notice some of your students are feeling stressed. If you see a student struggling, remember that in-the-moment support is available through Mantra’s ConnectNow. Students can easily access this support through the Navigate app or directly on our website: Personal Counseling & Support Encouraging students to reach out for help can make a big difference during stressful times. Thank you for supporting student well-being!

New Accessibility Services Course Available on Canvas

Student Accessibility Services (SAS) has partnered with UWM and is offering a course for faculty and staff to learn about providing academic accommodations to students with disabilities and universal design concepts. Click the link below to enroll in the course in Canvas.

Sign Up for Paws & Claws!

Enroll your pets in the exclusive Parkside pet club, Paws & Claws! The membership fee is $10 per pet annually with proceeds going directly towards student scholarship fundraising. Upon signup, you’ll receive a sweet Paws & Claws-branded bandana, a certificate of membership for any new members, and a birthday card for your pet on their birthday! You’ll also receive this year’s exclusive membership item, a Paws & Claws car magnet. Stay tuned for pet-themed contests and mixers that take place throughout the membership year. Enrollment runs from April 1 through March 31 annually. Sit. Stay. And sign up today!” 

Priority registration begins on April 14!

As we approach the upcoming fall registration period, we kindly ask for your help in reminding students about priority registration and an exciting scholarship opportunity.

Priority registration begins on April 14, and students can check their specific registration time by visiting the link below.

To encourage early enrollment, students who register for Fall Undergraduate courses will be automatically entered into a drawing for scholarships:

• Six scholarships of $750 for students enrolled by April 18
• Six scholarships of $500 for students enrolled by May 9

Encouraging students to register early helps ensure they get the courses they need to stay on track for graduation—and now, they have the added incentive of potential scholarship awards!

Please consider sharing this information in your classes, student employees, or other groups of students whom you work with in the semester.

Thank you for your support in helping our students succeed!

Quick Reference Guide: 

Service Animals vs. Emotional Support Animals (ESAs)

Individuals with disabilities may use a Service Animal or an Emotional Support Animal for a variety of reasons relative to a disability. 

This page linked below will serve as a quick reference guide for individuals who have questions pertaining to services animals and emotional support animals. 

Help Us Share Your News!

There’s always something exciting happening at UW-Parkside, and we need your help to spread the word! Whether it’s an upcoming event, a major achievement, a student success story, or an exciting new initiative, we want to make sure our campus and community know about it.

The Share Your News form is the easiest way to submit details about your news and updates. When you submit, our communications team reviews the information and determines the best way to amplify your message—whether that’s through the university website, social media, newsletters, or other promotional channels.

• What to Share: Events, initiatives, announcements, achievements, student and faculty highlights, and more!
• How to Submit: Complete the Share Your News form with as much detail as possible.
• Timing Matters: To ensure effective promotion, please submit your request at least three weeks before your event date.

Your stories will help showcase the great work happening at UW-Parkside this spring semester!

Join Chancellor Akey for Coffee Talks

Join Chancellor Akey for Coffee Talks. Share your ideas, ask questions, or just enjoy a casual chat over coffee. See you there!

Location: Outside of Chancellor's Office   

•    Thursday, 4/17, 8-9 a.m.
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•    Thursday, 5/8, 8-9 a.m.

Marketing and Communications Needs

Due to the high volume of requests to University Relations at this time of the year, please use the forms below to help us better track and complete requests.

Administrative Transformation Program (ATP) Updates

Stay Informed with Workday Thursday

Workday Thursday is your go-to source for the latest updates and tips on UW System’s Workday implementation. Each Thursday, we cover key topics like Time and Absence, Benefits and Pay, and other upcoming changes, helping you prepare for a smoother transition. Stay ahead with insights, resources, and previews of what’s coming next. It’s delivered to your inbox each Thursday afternoon.

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.

Budgeting and the Transition from WISER 

Learn about Workday’s budgeting capabilities and the upcoming transition from the Wisconsin Enterprise Reporting (WISER) system. As WISER is phased out in July 2025, Workday will become our new platform for budgeting and financial reporting, allowing UW-Parkside staff to manage and analyze financial data more seamlessly and efficiently. 

Budgeting in Workday: Key Enhancements 

Workday’s budgeting tools offer a fully integrated platform designed to simplify and streamline budgeting and financial planning.

Athletics Student Success Lead

The Athletics department is inviting internal UW-Parkside applications for the position of Athletics Student Success Lead.

Under the guidance of the Deputy Director of Athletics, the Athletics Student Success Lead to serve as a student success coach to student-athletes in all sports and acting as liaison between athletics and academic advisors and academic support services across campus (specifically the PARC, Academic Advising and Career Center, and primary advisors within the academic departments). 

CRM Administrator

The Campus Technology Services department is inviting internal UW System applications for the position of User Support Specialist II.

Reporting to the IT Director, the User Support Specialist II provides information technology support and training to end users in support of institutional technology operations.



Asian Pacific Islander Desi Arab (APIDA) Heritage Month is observed in the United States during the month of May. At UW-Parkside, in light of the academic calendar we celebrate in April. We honor and recognize the history, culture, and achievements of Asians, Pacific Islanders, Desis, Arabs and all people with heritage from the Asian continent.

Join us this April in the celebration of APIDA Heritage Month!

Visit uwp.edu/apida to learn more about upcoming events this month.

Join OMSA to hear from bold women leaders in the community who will share their unique career journeys and provide advice for students on Wednesday, April 9 from 12-1 p.m. in the Student Center Oak Room. Learn strategies for job searching, interview preparation, networking, and how to advance in your career. You will have the chance to ask questions and meet the panelists. Lunch will be served.

Open to all students! Walk-ins welcome!

Panelists:

• Jonalyn Trimboli, Campus Recruiter - ULINE 
• Beth Olson, Director, Business HR - R&D & Regulatory Core Diagnostics - Abbott 
• Joanne Cervac, HR Coordinator – Snap-On Industrial 

Moderator: Li Herr, UW-Parkside Student

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside invites the community to join us on April 9 at 7 p.m. in Greenquist Hall, Lecture Hall L103, for Science Night, featuring speaker Dr. A. Scott Muerhoff, Senior Director of Research and Development and Distinguished Research Fellow with Abbott Diagnostics. The featured presentation, Insight and Innovation: Dr. A. Scott Muerhoff’s Journey at Abbott, will provide highlights of Dr. Muerhoff’s career in healthcare. This event is free and open to the public.

Students registered for Fall will be entered to win one of six $750 scholarships or one of six $500 scholarships. 

To be eligible, students must be

• Registered for Spring 2025 
• Undergraduate, degree seeking students
• Registered for Fall classes by April 18 for the $750 scholarship drawing or May 9 for the $500 scholarship drawing!

UW-Parkside to Host Community Partnership Celebration

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside will host a Community Partnership Celebration on Friday, April 11, from 8:30 – 11 a.m. in the UW-Parkside Student Center Ballroom. The event recognizes community-based learning partnerships and encourages connections between UW-Parkside faculty, nonprofit organizations, and other community partners for future projects.

Palestine and Israel: Your Social Media Feed Explained

April 9 | 12-1 pm | MOLN L105

Wonder why your feed or FYP has been exploding for the last year and a half? Why were students protesting and forming encampments last year, and why aren’t they now? Dr. Brownson will address all these topics and any questions that you have! FREE PIZZA!

Speaker: Dr. Elizabeth Brownson, Associate Professor of History

UW-Parkside Foundation Gallery Hosts Spring 2025 Exhibition

The Foundation Gallery at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside is pleased to announce Unconformities, a solo exhibition featuring the work of Leslie Smith. The exhibition will run from April 1 to April 29, showcasing a collection of drawings, prints, and books that explore historical narratives and reimagine their relevance in the present.

UW-Parkside Mathis Gallery Hosts Spring 2025 Exhibition

The Mathis Gallery at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside is thrilled to announce its Spring 2025 exhibition, Lakefront Collage: A Survey of Racine and Kenosha Art Spaces, opening on Feb. 4, and running through May 2. The Mathis Gallery is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., and admission is free and open to the public.

UW-Parkside Community Garden Expands Impact Through New Grant

By: Emily Reed, UW-Parkside Sustainability Coordinator

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside's community garden expanded significantly in 2024, supported by funding from the Fund for Lake Michigan. The grant enabled improvements in stormwater management, biodiversity, and food security initiatives.



New additions in 2024 included more leasable plots, as well as a compost bin, cold frame, fruit tree orchard, and Monarch Waystation-certified pollinator garden, enhancing food production capabilities while supporting campus ecological diversity.

The grant created paid student positions, offering hands-on experience in sustainable urban agriculture and ecological restoration. Additionally, the Great Lakes Community Conservation Corps' Ag Veteran Program partnered with the garden, providing training opportunities for military veterans in agribusiness.

Photo Submitted by Kelly Andrichik

Order Undergraduate and Graduate Regalia Starting April 24

The University Bookstore is here for all your graduation needs!

Order Your Regalia Starting April 24. On-line orders can be placed at the link below.

Order for In-store Pickup, Ship to Your Home, or stop by the bookstore and purchase your Regalia from our on-hand stock.

Pricing for Undergraduates is as follows:

Cap: $8.00

Tassel: $6.00.00

Gown: $28.00

TOTAL (3pc) $42.00

(Excludes tax & shipping fees)

Pricing for Masters Graduates is as follows:

Cap: $8.00

Tassel: $6.00

Gown: $31.00

Hood: $39.00

TOTAL (4pc) $84.00

(Excludes tax &shipping fees)

University Bookstore

UW-Parkside Student Center

Email: bookstore@uwp.edu / 262.291-2872

Did You Know? 

   1. Students approved for exam/quiz accommodations should take the exam at the same time or at least the same day as their peers. 

   2. Students must schedule exams/quizzes in Accommodate 48 hours in advance (excluding Saturday and Sunday). 

   3. The testing area is never full- if a student reports they cannot schedule for the same day, they waited too long to schedule in Accommodate. 

   4. Students should obtain the instructor’s permission before scheduling an alternate day or time with SAS. 

   5. Instructors will get an automated email alert when a student schedules their exams/quizzes. This would be an opportune time to verify if it’s scheduled per your expectations. 

   6. SAS sends an email reminder with a cover sheet two days prior to the exam date. You don’t have to wait for the reminder to send the exam. 

   7. If a student misses an exam, it’s up to the instructor to determine when the student will reschedule. The instructor should email sas@uwp.edu and the student with a new day of retake.

As the semester progresses, you may notice that students may be more stressed, experiencing more academic difficulties or having non-academic challenges.

Here is a quick reminder about the resources available to assist you:

• The Red folder website -- This website is designed to help faculty, staff and others to recognize, respond effectively to and refer students as necessary.  
• Food and Shelter Resources – This website provides information about on campus and community resources. 
• ConnectNow - As part of the Care Hub by Mantra, students can get in-the-moment support and problem solving.  
• The Navigate Ad Hoc report - Any faculty or staff member can use this form to report academic concerns such as changes in attendance, declining performance or non-academic concerns (undergraduate students only) To learn “How to file an ad hoc report, check out this KB documents -https://kb.uwp.edu/130519 

Questions?  Contact Steve Wallner, Dean of Students wallner@uwp.edu

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.

Have you or someone you know experienced foster care, homelessness, kinship care, or any other out-of-home care? You may be eligible to receive support through the Fostering Success program.

The mission of UW-Parkside's Fostering Success Program is to provide personalized guidance and comprehensive resources to support students with backgrounds in environments with a lack of family support, to pursue their higher education goals. Through collaborative efforts with campus resources, we promote self-sufficiency and academic excellence.

10% Discount at Smoothie King

Friendly reminder that all Parkside students, staff and faculty receive a 10% discount when showing their Ranger Card at Smoothie King located at 3667 Market Lane Ste B, Kenosha, WI 53144. Rule the Day and Go Rangers!

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 Anna Fabian (CBE) in Zone 2 of 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.

Brickstone Grill & Eatery:

Monday – Thursday: 7:30 AM – 7 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Sunday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Book & Brew:

Monday – Friday: 7 AM – 1 PM

Saturday - Sunday: CLOSED

The Encore:



Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED

Wyllie Market Featuring Chilaca & Naan Bread Pizza:

Monday – Friday: 11 AM – 5:30 PM

Saturday - Sunday: CLOSED

The Den:

Monday -Thursday: 7 PM – 10 PM

Friday, Saturday, Sunday: CLOSED

Introducing Bear Boxes!

Dining Specials



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