Welcome, D'Jena and Jenn!
UW-Parkside is proud to welcome alumni Jenn Busch '12 and D'Jena Kelly-Perry '18 to the team as Alumni Relations Managers.

As alumni, Jenn and D'Jena are no strangers to UW-Parkside. They're looking forward to connecting with more alumni and leading programs and events that engage you with your university.

Get to know them, and look for more great alumni opportunities soon.

Celebrating Carmen Ireland
Many alumni fondly remember Carmen Ireland, who served in Admissions and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) for many years.

In honor of Carmen’s recent 80th birthday, alumni and friends have established the Carmen Ireland Scholarship, to benefit Hiispanic/Latinx students at UW-Parkside. Join us in celebrating Carmen and her legacy of supporting student success!
Alumni Spotlight: Lupe Davalos '13
Lupe Davalos
Lupe co-owns and manages her family-owned business, La Taquiza Guadalajara, a pop-up restaurant based in Racine, and talks about how UW-Parkside prepared her for her future. 

Catch Lupe and other local small businesses (including Esperanza Coffee Collective owned by alum Sergio Molina ‘14) on Thursday nights in Racine’s Uptown neighborhood!
Chancellor Ford: Notable Women in Education
Congratulations to Chancellor Debbie Ford for being recognized as one of the Notable Women in Education by BizTimes Media, spotlighting outstanding women in the metro Milwaukee area who are in leadership roles.

"Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, faculty, staff and students fed off her positive, no quit attitude, her personal connections to the campus and community and her uncanny ability to not let myriad changes to critical situations phase her."
Upcoming Events
Tomorrow - Join Parkside at Kenosha Relay for Life
August 6 | 6 pm
Celebration Place at HarborPark, Kenosha

Join the Parkside Employee Alumni Group (PEAG) team - "UW-Parkside Real Amazing Rangers" - at the 26th Annual Kenosha Relay For Life at Celebration Place (5501 Ring Road Kenosha, Wisconsin 53140). Alumni, friends, and family can participate with us by either working at the PEAG booth or by walking the track throughout the event as a representative of UW-Parkside.

To raise money for the American Cancer Society, PEAG will have baskets that Relay participants can purchase tickets for a chance to win. There will be a Kenosha-themed basket filled with goodies from local small businesses, a pet-friendly basket, and a 50/50 drawing basket. 

To volunteer with PEAG or donate to Relay for Life, contact PEAG co-chairs Jenn Busch '12 or Katie Abbott '14.
Paddle the Root River
Summer Saturdays & Sundays | 10 am-4 pm

UW-Parkside's Root River Environmental Education Community Center (REC) is open for canoe and kayak rentals. Get outside and get a new view on the Root River!

Rentals are on a first come, first served basis.
UW-Parkside at Milwaukee's Summerfest
Summerfest Tech
Sept 8

UW-Parkside's Director of Innovation and Smart Cities George Vukotich will be moderating the Smart Cities Panel at this free virtual and in-person event. Summerfest Tech supports the growing tech initiative in the region and the state, featuring keynotes, panel discussions, breakout sessions, and a pitch competition. 




Show Your College Pride Day
Sept 17 | 12-3 pm

Sport your UW-Parkside shirt or hat at Summerfest and receive a free admission ticket for the day! See you there!
Show Your College Pride Day Summerfest