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9/24/2025

Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin Commits $88,600 in Funding to Bolster Student Training and Workforce Development at UW-Parkside

Projects Will Help Address Statewide Water Challenges

The Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin has committed to investing more than $4.2 million in funding for the current biennium (FY26 and FY27) to support water education and water research programs that will bolster Wisconsin’s water workforce for years to come. 

The 19 new projects involve faculty, staff, and students from all 13 Universities of Wisconsin, as well as dozens of partners from industry, government, local communities, tribal nations, nonprofits, and K-12 education. They will increase research and training opportunities for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students and will address Wisconsin’s biggest water challenges. UW-Parkside will receive $88,600 this biennium for three different projects.

First Town Hall of the Semester

We will be kicking off our first Town Hall for the Fall 2025 semester today (9/24) at noon in Bedford Concert Hall. If you would like to join virtually instead you can join with the link below.

Student Accessibility Services New Location

Student Accessibility Services (SAS) is now located in the Student Health and Counseling Center located near Tallent Hall. Administrative Assistant, Teri Reisenauer, is still coordinating exams along with providing support to the clinical staff in the clinic.

Due to these changes, SAS will need exams no later than 2:00 pm the day prior to any exam being proctored by SAS and scheduled in the Testing Center in the Library (WYLL 3rd Floor). 

SAS can now send an email to instructional staff alerting them to log into Accommodate to see the accommodation letters for students. Below is a sample email instructors will get from uwp@accommodate-symplicity.com

Get Ready for Homecoming 2025, Rangers! Homecoming Week is Thursday, Oct. 2 - Sunday, Oct. 5. Visit the events page for all event details, locations, and times.

All events are free to attend, but we kindly ask that you register in advance, so we know to expect you!

While some events are specially designed for alumni, all Homecoming events are family-friendly and open to friends and guests. Alumni-focused highlights include the Alumni Archive, Ranger Hall of Fame induction, and the celebration of our Distinguished Alumni. Visit the Alumni Events page for full details.

HOMECOMING EVENTS

Homecoming 2025: Window Decorating

Sept. 29– Oct. 1

10 AM-2 PM

The Bridge

Homecoming 2025: Parkside Rocks

Oct. 2

12 PM

Student Center Terrace

Homecoming 2025: Blood Drive

Oct. 3

7 AM-1 PM

Frank Petretti Fieldhouse

Noon Concert | Matt Mifflin '17

Oct. 3

12-1 PM

Bedford Concert Hall

Homecoming 2025: Ranger Tailgate

Oct. 3

4-6 PM

Parking Lot E

Homecoming 2025: Volleyball Game vs. Ferris State University

 Oct. 3

 6 PM

 De Simone Arena

Homecoming 2025: Post-Game Party at Sazón Tacos & Tequila

 Oct. 3

 7:30 PM

 Sazón Tacos & Tequila

Homecoming 2025: UW-Parkside 5k

Oct. 4

9:30 AM

Petrifying Springs Biergarten

Homecoming 2025: Alumni Archive Event

Oct. 4

1-2 PM

Book & Brew

Homecoming 2025: PEAG Trick or Treat

Oct. 4

2-4 PM

Library L2

Homecoming 2025: Volleyball Game vs. Davenport University 

Oct. 4

2 PM

De Simone Arena

Homecoming 2025: Ranger Hall of Fame

Oct. 4

6 PM

De Simone Arena

Homecoming 2025: Haunted Trails

Oct. 5

Trunk-or-Treat: 4-6 PM

Haunted Trails: 7-9 PM

Wayne E. Dannehl National Cross Country Course

Volunteer Opportunities

Want to participate but don’t want to run? Volunteer with us!  

Packet pickup volunteer

Fri., Oct. 3 | 1-hour shifts from 7 AM-6 PM | Sports & Activity Center - Front Lobby 

Assist race participants with picking up their race packets, ensure they sign waivers, and address any race-related questions.

Race route set up / Packet pickup and check-in table set up volunteer

Sat., Oct. 4 | 6 AM-7 AM | Petrifying Springs Biergarten 

Assist with marking the 5K race route on Saturday morning in preparation for the event. Help set up the packet pickup table and race check-in area.

Check-in table / Packet pickup volunteer

Sat., Oct. 4 | 7 AM-9 AM | Petrifying Springs Biergarten 

Volunteers will be assigned to either the check-in table for all racers or the packet pickup table for those who still need to collect their race packets. 

Race route volunteer 

Sat., Oct. 4 | 9 AM-11:30 AM | Petrifying Springs Biergarten 

Help guide racers along the route, cheer them on, and hand out water at designated spots! 

Race breakdown volunteer 

Sat., Oct. 4 | 11:30 AM-1 PM | Petrifying Springs Biergarten 

Assist with race route breakdown, trash collection, and cleanup of the start and finish line areas. 

Questions? 

Contact Alumni and Special Events Manager, Delanie Candela, candela@uwp.edu, 262-595-3298 

Save the Dates: Fall 2025 Town Halls

Join us for our Fall 2025 Town Halls:

• Wed. Sept. 24, 12 p.m. Bedford Concert Hall
• Wed. Oct. 15, 12 p.m. Bedford Concert Hall 
• Wed. Nov. 26, 12 p.m. Bedford Concert Hall
• Wed. Dec 10, 12 p.m. Bedford Concert Hall 

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. 

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.

Fall Pop-Up Food Box pick up

Sept. 29 | 3:30-5 pm |

Student Center Parking Lot

The Shalom Center Food Pantry and UW-Parkside Sharing Shelves are sponsoring a Fall Pop-Up Food Box pick up on Monday, September 29, 2025, at the Student Center.

The sign up deadline was 2 PM, Tuesday, September 22, 2025.

All students, staff, and contracted employees are eligible for this Pop-Up Food Box program; you will need to bring your UWP ID at pick-up.

Please contact sharingshelves@uwp.edu if you have any questions.

Internship & Career Fair

Oct. 8 | 12-4 pm | Student Center Ballroom

Don't miss our biggest on-campus career event of the year - the Fall 2025 Internship & Career Fair on Oct. 8!

Over 60 employers from a variety of organizations will be recruiting students from ALL MAJORS for internships and/or full-time jobs.

This is the main event to meet representatives from multiple organizations in one convenient location. It's your chance to learn about each organization and the types of internships and fulltime careers they hire for. You can also build connections with professionals, gain valuable career insight and advice, and find the perfect internship or fulltime job even before graduation.

Pop-Up Library and Research Help Station

Sept. 24,25|11 am-1 pm|SAC North Entrance

Come to the Pop-Up Library and Research Help Station at the North entrance to the SAC on Wednesday, 9/24, and Thursday, 9/25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by to browse the mobile library, ask questions, and enjoy a free snack!

Fall 2025 Town Halls

Join us for our Fall 2025 Town Halls:

• Wed. Sept. 24, 12 p.m. Bedford Concert Hall

• Wed. Oct. 15, 12 p.m. Bedford Concert Hall 

• Wed. Nov. 26, 12 p.m. Bedford Concert Hall

• Wed. Dec 10, 12 p.m. Bedford Concert Hall 

MBA Information Session

Oct. 2 | 6-7 pm | Virtual



We’re excited to invite you to our MBA Virtual Information Session, where you’ll learn about our online and in person MBA graduate program, the admissions process, and the incredible opportunities that come with earning an advanced degree.

Register today!

Guest lecture on User Experience Design: Juan Jara Bayrona, Sr. UX Lead at AbbVie, Inc.

Oct. 9 | 1 PM | MOLN D132

The lecture is for students in Art 377 (Interactive Design 1) but anyone interested in UX Design is very welcome to attend—this could be relevant to Computer Science, perhaps Business, and other students and faculty, as well as Art & Design students and faculty.

Questions: Contact martind@uwp.edu

Photo by Cathy Mossman: Dr. Cathy Mossman, Distinguished Lecturer in the Biology department spent some time assisting Harborside Academy students with fieldwork. They were documenting the number of native plant species that were planted by Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network as part of a restoration project.

Got a Minute? Take the 2025 Stormwater Survey for a Chance to Win One of Five $100 Visa Gift Cards!

Did you know that everyday actions—like skipping car maintenance, leaving trash cans uncovered in the rain, or ignoring pet waste—can contribute to water pollution? The Respect Our Waters program is interested in what you know about water-related topics such as these. Your input will help shape efforts to protect and restore freshwater resources across Southeastern Wisconsin. Complete the survey between Sept. 1 and Nov 30 at midnight and you’ll be entered to WIN one of five $100 Visa Gift Cards!

• No cost to enter
• One entry per person
• Winners notified by Dec. 6 – Gift cards mailed in time for Christmas shopping or gifting
• Must reside in an eligible municipality (list provided in link)

Learn more: respectourwaters.org

*Respect Our Waters is a program of Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to restoring and sustaining the watersheds of Southeastern Wisconsin.

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!

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 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Friday | 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m.

Saturday | 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sunday | 12-8 p.m.

Book & Brew:

Monday-Friday| 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday | Closed

The Encore:

Monday-Thursday| 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Friday | 7 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday | Closed

Wyllie Market Featuring Chilaca & Naan Bread Pizza:

Monday-Friday|11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday | Closed

The Den:

Monday-Thursday|7 p.m.-10 p.m.

Friday- Sunday | Closed

Bear Boxes!