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10/2/2024

UW-Parkside Homecoming 2024: A Weekend of Excitement, Reconnection, and Ranger Pride for the Entire Community

UW-Parkside is gearing up for Homecoming 2024, which will take place from Oct. 10-13. This year’s celebration, themed “Always a Ranger,” will feature a variety of events that highlight the spirit of the UW-Parkside community. The university is excited to welcome alumni, students, and local residents back to campus for a weekend of energy, excitement, and reflection.

Events will include:

Spirit Rally

Thursday, October 10 | 11:30 AM | Book & Brew, Wyllie Hall

Student Bonfire

Thursday, October 10 | 7:30 PM | Student Center Quad

Cuban Cespedes & Rumbambere Band

Friday, October 11 | Noon | Rita Tallent Picken Regional Center for Arts and Humanities

Women’s Soccer Game 

Friday, October 11 | 1 PM | Sports and Activity Center

Ranger Tailgate and Volleyball Game

Friday, October 11 | 4:30-6 PM (Tailgate), 6 PM (Game) | Sports and Activity Center

Homecoming Reflections

Saturday, October 12 | 9 AM | Student Center Ballroom

PEAG Trick or Treat

Saturday, October 12 | 2-4 PM | Parkside Library, Wyllie Hall

Carrie: The Musical – The Escape Room 

Saturday, October 12 | Noon-1 PM | Parkside Library, Wyllie Hall

Parkside Past, Present, and Future: Library Tour 

Saturday, October 12 | 1-2 PM | Parkside Library, Wyllie Hall

Parkside Past, Present, and Future: Sustainability Tour

Saturday, October 12 | 2-3 PM | Main Place, Wyllie Hall 

Parkside Symphony & Community Orchestra

Saturday, October 12 | 3 PM | Rita Tallent Picken Regional Center for Arts and Humanities

Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Saturday, October 12 | 7 PM | Sports and Activity Center

Haunted Trails for Kids

Sunday, October 13 | 4 PM | Wayne E. Dannehl National Cross Country Course

Haunted Trails (Ages 14+)

Sunday, October 13 | 7 PM | Wayne E. Dannehl National Cross Country Course

Snap-on Receives UW Board of Regents Business Partnership Award for support of UW-Parkside

The Board of Regents of the Universities of Wisconsin has recognized Snap-on, Inc. with a Business Partnership award in appreciation of their partnership with and support of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. The Universities of Wisconsin launched the Regents Business Partnership Award to recognize companies that positively affect Wisconsin through their generosity and collaboration with universities throughout the system. They were recognized at a ceremony on Sept. 27.

Dr. Lynn Akey Inaugurated as Seventh Chancellor of UW-Parkside, Ushers in Era of Collaboration and Partnership

Dr. Lynn D. Akey was officially inaugurated as the seventh Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Parkside on Thursday, Sept. 26 during a ceremony in which she laid out a vision for Parkside focused on transforming education and expanding opportunities through partnership and collaboration. 



“Today we celebrate the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. We are here to celebrate this incredible university's past, to look forward with a focus on its future, and to affirm its powerful mission,” she said in her inaugural address. 

Fall Semester University Town Halls, Coffee Talks, and Big Idea Forums

University Town Halls

Join for campus information sharing and updates.

Monday, Oct. 21

• 12-12:50 p.m.
• Bedford Concert Hall

Monday, Dec. 2

• 12-12:50 p.m.
• Bedford Concert Hall

Coffee Talks

Join the Chancellor for an informal conversation



Monday, Nov. 4

• 8:30-9:30 a.m.
• Wyllie L3 Landing and Galbraith Conference Room

Big Idea Forums

Join your colleagues to discuss opportunities for comprehensive universities in the higher education landscape. 

Monday, Nov. 25

• 1:00-1:50 p.m.
• Wyllie L3 Landing and Galbraith Conference Room

New and Expanding Resources Available to Support Students

Increasing support for a student’s well-being is an important student success initiative. UW-Parkside, with the support of the Universities of Wisconsin, has expanded its collaboration with Mantra Health.  In addition to virtual therapy, psychiatry and 24/ 7 crisis support, the Care Hub by Mantra will also provide short-term wellness coaching and, in the moment, support called Connect Now.  For more information on the Care hub by Mantra, click here.

Other resources to support student wellbeing include:

FREE, Anonymous, 24/7 virtual peer-to-peer support. A safe place where students can connect with others about what’s going on in their lives – big or small.  Togetherall is moderated by clinical professionals.

YOU can help students find information on a variety of topics such as managing stress or time management, setting goals, and connecting with campus resources.

Finally, students can tell us they need additional support through the Handraise feature on the Navigate app.

We have also simplified our Mental Health and Counseling website to make it easier for students to find the resources they need.

Please help us raise awareness of these resources and normalize “help-seeking" behavior by mentioning this in your classrooms or in individual appointments with students. 

If you have any questions, please contact Renee Kirby, Director of Student Health, Counseling, and Accessibility Services, or Steve Wallner, Dean of Students.

Early Alert Campaign Timeline

Early Intervention can change the outcome of a student’s semester.  Please help us better support students through Navigate Early Alerts. You can report concerns or send positive kudos in Navigate through the targeted Progress Report Campaigns or the ADHOC report. 

The following Targeted Progress report campaigns will be sent:   

Timing  Type  Week 1 Attendance Week 5 Academic Progress  Week 6 Athlete Academic Progress  Week 9 Math 100 Academic Progress 

Please close each individual request even if you have no feedback.

If you have a concern about an undergraduate student that you did not receive a request on or if the concern develops later in the semester, please use the ADHOC report. You can use this report to report both academic and non- academic concerns. 

Check out these KB documents for help on “how to file”

Questions? Contact Marissa Delwiche, Executive Director of Advising and Academic Support delwiche@uwp.edu.

Marketing and Communications Needs

Due to the high volume of requests to University Relations at this time of the year, please utilize 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.

Parksidegear.com Monthly Deals!

With the United States Presidential Election on Nov. 5 quickly approaching, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside is proud to present The Election Experience 2024. This nonpartisan program offers a variety of events designed to bring students, faculty, staff, and community members into conversation about U.S. elections, processes, democracy, and our larger political context.

The events include presentations by guest speakers, student research, art gallery exhibitions, panel discussions, and interactive debate watch parties to name a few. Programming is made possible by the UW-Parkside College of Social Sciences and Professional Studies and collaborations with the Tommy G. Thompson Center, the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign (WDC), and the Andrew Goodman Foundation.

Becoming Competitive: New Maps in Wisconsin





• Oct. 7
• 1 pm-2 pm
• Rita L131

Guest Speaker-Katie Fahey Presents: Michigan: A Case Study

•  Oct. 8
•  11 am-12 pm
•  MOLN 222

Brown Bag: Exploring The Wiggle Room: Potential Foreigh Policy Paths of Harris and Trump

•  Oct. 9
•  12 pm-1 pm
•  Rita L131

Higher Ed Kit Challenge

The Higher Ed Kit Challenge is back! Register for a FREE energy savings pack from Focus on Energy. In 2023 UW-Parkside was the third-highest university in the state for registrations, so let's see if we can order even more this year. Don't forget to put the promo code HE-UWPS when checking out. This challenge runs through October 31st.

Email sustainability@uwp.edu with questions.

UW-Parkside staff and students can register for a FREE energy savings pack from Focus on Energy. Go to focusonenergymarketplace.com/free and remember to enter promo code HE-UWPS at checkout.

Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is nationally recognized from Sept. 15-Oct. 15 and aligns with the independence days of many Latin American countries. We honor and recognize the history, culture, and achievements of Hispanic/Latin Americans. Hispanic Heritage Month allows us to come together and celebrate our cultural intricacies via the arts, social connections, music, cultural awareness, and various sessions.

Reflection & Multifaith Rooms Open House

10/2 | 3:30-5 PM | MOLN D131-D133

Grab a light snack and visit the new Reflection & Multifaith Rooms that are officially open. Please join us for a brief program at 3:45pm. See what these rooms have to offer. These rooms are open to all Parkside students, faculty, and staff.

For more information about the Reflection and Multifaith rooms, visit the link below.

The Jockey Undie Run will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5. The Jockey Undie Run is a family fun run/walk (just over 3K) that starts at 11:30 am, and race participants are encouraged to wear underwear over their pants.

The race will be followed by Flannel Fest, hosted by Petrifying Springs Biergarten.

UW-Parkside faculty and staff can receive a discounted ticket clicking the link below and using the promo code "UWP2024" for $20 adult ticket ($5 off).

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside College of Natural and Health Sciences is excited to celebrate a decade of building community and inspiring success at the 10th annual CNHS Alumni and Community Event on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 5-8 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom. This milestone celebration marks over a decade of fostering connections, celebrating achievements, and inspiring success within our vibrant community. 

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is pleased to announce the return of Sport Career Day on Friday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Sport and Activity Center. This event includes networking with sports organizations from across Wisconsin and northeastern Illinois, resume reviews, mock interviews, and a panel discussion about internships. This event is open to students and the public.

Want to learn more about the expanded mental health and wellness services, as part of the UW System Whole Campus Care pilot, available to students this fall.

Join Dr. John Achter from UW System, Liz Jodoin from Mantra Health, Paige Beaufort from YOU at College and Lee Swain from Togetherall at one of the upcoming sessions:

November 20, 2024, 1-1:30 pm CT

Enroll in Recognize, Respond and Refer in canvas. Use the link below.

Questions?  Please contact Renee Kirby, Director of Student Health, Counseling and Accessibility Services.

Attention Rangers working at Amazon! You can earn your degree for free through Amazon’s Career Choice program! 

Join the Center for Adult and Returning Students (CARS) for an information session onsite at the MKE1 location, Sprecher Room, on:

Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 5:30 p.m.

OR

Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 5:30 p.m.

Full-time employees who have been employed for at least 90 days are eligible for up to $5,280 ($2,640 for part-time employees), applied toward tuition, books, and fees per calendar year.

Updated CDC Guidelines for Covid and Other Respiratory Viruses

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

The Countdown to the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement is on and we need you! UW-Parkside will be among the many higher ed institutions that submit a proposal for Carnegie Reclassification. We need your help to gather information about community engagement across our institution. We are proud of the history of community engagement at UW-Parkside. We are seeking information about community engagement initiatives, projects and partnerships with which you've been involved. Please fill out this quick survey. Email any questions to karp@uwp.edu.

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.

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.

Kenosha Mammoths Rugby Club Exclusive Scholarship Opportunity

Kenosha Mammoths Rugby Club is excited to offer an exclusive scholarship opportunity for students interested in playing rugby for the Kenosha Mammoths Rugby Club. 

 

Mammothscholarship@gmail.com

University Relations: Marketing and design project forms

Use this form to request digital and print design items. If you're looking to promote your event on University social media or via the news media, please use the Share Your News form. Notes: A deadline of less than three weeks is a "rush" job. We may not be able to accommodate the timeline. However, you should still submit the form. Your order will move more quickly through the design process, if you respond to emails with questions and approvals.

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.

Introducing Bear Boxes!

Dining Specials



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

Brickstone Grill & Eatery Fall Hours (Beginning 9/4)

Fall Hours for Dining Services

Wyllie Market

Fall Hours: Beginning 9/4

Monday–Friday: 11 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.

WEEKLY SPECIAL

Mon-Fri | 11 am-5:30 pm: Burrito or Burrito Bowl | $7.69

Encore

Fall Hours: Beginning 9/4

Monday–Thursday 8 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Friday: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED

The Den

Fall Hours: Beginning 9/9

Monday – Thursday 7-10 p.m.

Book & Brew

Fall Hours: Beginning 9/4

Monday–Friday: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.