Parkside Day 2021
Parkside Day is almost here!
April 15, 2021
Parkside Day - our 24 hour celebration of Ranger spirit and generosity in support of student success - will once again welcome HARIBO of America as our presenting sponsor.

Join us in the activities below, and learn more at uwp.edu/parkside-day.
Presented by HARIBO
DEADLINE EXTENDED:
Ranger Run
Pick your run, run on your own time and choose your location. Run, jog, walk or scavenger hunt your way to Parkside Day.

Registration deadline extended to Apr 8, 12:00 Noon.
SEE WHO'S COMING:
Virtual Ranger Alumni Reunion
Apr 15 | 4:30-5:30 pm

Get social with other Ranger alumni! Meet the new Vice Chancellor of Advancement, Willie Jude II, and join breakout groups with your favorite faculty and staff members. There is no cost to attend this event.

Is your favorite faculty/staff member going to be at the Ranger Reunion? Take a look and see...
Be a Difference Maker
Watch your email and follow along on social media to learn how your alumni gift can be matched on April 15th. You can even unlock more dollars for student scholarships just by spreading the word across your social media channels.
Notable Alumni: Randy Bryant ’80, Kristin Fritz ’87 ‘90

Congratulations to Randy and Kristin, who are recognized in the 2021 BizTimes Notable Alumni list! Notable Alumni celebrates accomplished professionals in the southeastern Wisconsin region and the higher education institutions that attract and develop that talent.
Randy Bryant
Kristin Fritz
Announcing the Rick Kilps Center

Parkside Athletics has announced that the new multipurpose indoor turf center in the Sports & Activity Center will be dedicated as the Rick Kilps Center. The facility name honors Rick Kilps ‘75, who served as UW-Parkside’s head men’s soccer coach from 1984 to 2010, accumulating a staggering record of 363-135-40 and 26 consecutive winning seasons.
Upcoming Events
Celebrating Asian Heritage Month
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is nationally recognized during the month of May. At UW-Parkside, in light of the academic calendar, we celebrate in April.

Join us and learn more through social media highlights, the UW-Parkside Library's Asian Literature collection, a #StopAsianHate panel discussion, and more.
Spring Virtual Internship & Career Fair
 
April 7 | 12-5 pm 

Join UW-Parkside, area colleges, and employers recruiting for internships and jobs for students and recent graduates (typically up to 3 years out of college). Sign up for employer group and one-on-one sessions with the recruiters you're interested in to learn more and have face-to-face time with them. 
Health Impact of COVID-19 on Communities of Color Mini-Conference
Apr 7 | 3:30-7:15 pm

Join us as we explore the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on communities of color nationally and in southeastern Wisconsin, with medical professionals, healthcare providers, and public health experts.

This virtual mini-conference is hosted by the UW-Parkside Center for Ethnic Studies, with campus and community partners.
Parkside Sport Management Conference
Apr 9 | 9 am-4 pm

Featuring keynote presentations by Martin Jarmond (UCLA Director of Athletics) and Jim Rooney (Pittsburgh Steelers) and panels featuring intercollegiate athletic and sport industry professionals.

This annual event – virtual this year – brings together industry experts, high school students, UW-Parkside students, and alumni to discuss current trends and future of the sport business.
Sport Management Conference
Mason’s Eatery & Pub Fundraiser 
Hosted by the UW-Parkside Alumni Association

Apr 11 | 9 am-9:30 pm

Eat at Mason’s in Kenosha, and 15% of the day’s proceeds will benefit the Alumni Association’s scholarships for UW-Parkside students.
Alumni After Hours Apr16
Alumni After Hours: Calling All Entrepreneurs!
Hosted by the UW-Parkside Alumni Association

Apr 16 | 6 pm

The Alumni Association’s upcoming virtual gathering will focus on entrepreneurs with a special presentation from the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center at UW-Parkside, followed by Black Academic Trivia and socializing. 

Receive the Zoom link: RSVP by email or via the Alumni Association Facebook event  
Send Us a Note!

Let UW-Parkside Alumni Relations know about changes to your contact information or important life updates. If you submit an alumni note, we may include it in the upcoming spring/summer Parkside: The Magazine issue or in other UW-Parkside communications.