SOMERS, Wis. – This March, UW-Parkside is excited to virtually welcome David Mason as the Howard Brown Visiting Artists-in-Residence. Mr. Mason is a Kenosha native and principal violinist with the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra. He is also a former student of Parkside’s Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities, Alvaro Garcia. Mr. Mason started viola […]
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UW-Parkside Dean’s & Provost’s Lists
Here are the UW-Parkside students from Racine County who have earned dean’s or provost’s list honors for Fall 2020. Dean’s list honors are awarded to students achieving a grade point average of 3.5 or above (on a 4.0 scale). Provost’s list honorees have achieved a grade point average of 3.8 or above. Dean’s & Provost’s […]
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Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion to Host Women’s History Month Speaker Series in March
SOMERS, Wis. – The Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is set to host a Women’s History Month Speaker Series throughout the month of March titled Refusing to be Silenced, aligning with this year’s national theme. Women’s History Month is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture, and society and has been observed […]
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UW-Parkside Appoints Dr. George Vukotich to Lead Innovation and Smart Cities Center
SOMERS, Wis. – UW-Parkside recently announced the hiring of Dr. George Vukotich as founding director of the Center for Research in Innovation and Smart Cities. “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Vukotich as founding director for our Center for Research in Innovation and Smart Cities,” said UW-Parkside Provost Rob Ducoffe. “The search […]
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UW- Parkside’s Fall 2020 Graduates List
Here’s the list of UW-Parkside Fall 2020 graduates from Racine County. Nolan CampbellAbigail FliessMatthew GraySarah RubachAlecia SanchezJennifer CookJohn TresiderJulie AsherMaria Castillo VenegasSydney GalicaMegan JohnsonMaria LefeberSamuel MaierLaveena MakajiSarah MeyerAlexis NicolasDallas O’HaverAshutosh PatilAshley SandersGauri SapkalFaleon SartoRyan TotkaKeanna AllenKimberly AmasonEric BarajasHunter BaumstarkJoseph BlaszcynskiKatherine BremnerKevin ChristensenIsmael ColonKatelynn CountsJennifer CruzCesar DavalosAllison EschmannEdward EvansEmily EvittsMitchell GlodoskiNadia GoldstarJennifer GonzalezThomas HaydenVictor HuarotaLeah HuberBrittney […]
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Pollinator Patch Program work continues through winter to help create rare bee habitat at UW-Parkside
SOMERS, Wis. – Cross country skiers, snowshoers, and other winter outdoor enthusiasts may be surprised to see workers clearing trees and brush along UW-Parkside’s Wayne E. Dannehl Cross Country Course this month. They may be even more surprised to learn it’s being done to help protect a warm-weather flier. The Pollinator Patch Program is a […]
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Chancellor Ford’s Statement on Governor Evers’ Budget Proposal
SOMERS, Wis. – On Tuesday, Governor Tony Evers released his 2021-23 State Biennial Budget, including several proposals supporting the University of Wisconsin System and UW-Parkside. “Governor Evers’ budget supports Parkside’s mission to provide a quality education and enrich and transform the lives of our students, families, and communities while also helping our campus and the […]
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Parkside Represented at NCAA Emerging Leaders Seminar
KENOSHA, Wis. – Last week, four representatives of Parkside Athletics participated in the virtual 2021 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Emerging Leaders Seminar (ELS). The event is usually held at the NCAA’s National Office in Indianapolis, but took place online this year due to COVID-19 protocols. Ashley Beaton, Parkside’s Athletics Academic Advisor served in a moderator […]
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WiSys Quick Pitch Competition Registration Open Until March 12
SOMERS, Wis. – Registration is open until March 12 for the WiSys Quick Pitch Competition for students on the UW-Parkside campus. The competition takes place virtually on April 7 from 4:30–6:30 p.m. The Quick Pitch aims to encourage innovative and entrepreneurial thinking at UW campuses by inspiring students to consider the impact of the research […]
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UW-Parkside Receives Additional Federal COVID Dollars for Students
SOMERS, Wis. – UW-Parkside students experiencing financial hardship due to the ongoing global pandemic can now access additional federal dollars through the university’s Financial Aid Department. Parkside has received $1,890,973 via the Federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA). The funding received is in addition to the pandemic funds received via the CARES […]
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UW-Parkside Kicks off Latest Round of Community COVID Testing Jan. 27
SOMERS, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is working with UW System and federal and state partners to restart COVID-19 “rapid-results” testing for community residents. Community testing will restart on January 27 at UW-Parkside Tallent Hall, 900 Wood Road. Hours of operation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and Friday from 9:00 […]
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UW-Parkside Fine Arts Gallery to Present Beginnings: Three Early Career Wisconsin Artists
SOMERS, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Parkside Fine Arts Gallery (upper) will present Beginnings: three early-career Wisconsin artists from February 2 through April 22. This exhibition features new works by Alyssa Krause, Daniel McCullogh, and LaNia Sproles. There are multiple events associated with this exhibition, all online and open to the public. Wednesday, Feb 24, 2021 at […]
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UW-Parkside Profile: University Support by Kimberly Kane, President and CEO of Kane Communications Group and UW-Parkside Foundation Board Member
SOMERS, Wis. – Kane Communications Group is a results-driven public relations and marketing firm with staff in Milwaukee, Phoenix, and Geneva, Switzerland. As a company, their clients come to them with issues and problems and Kane Communications brings results-driven outcomes. On top of this, President and CEO Kimberly Kane also looks to solve problems she […]
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UW-Parkside Dr. James Kinchen receives the Morris D. Hayes Award from the Wisconsin Choral Directors Association
SOMERS, Wis. – UW-Parkside Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities, Dr. James Kinchen, received the prestigious Morris D. Hayes Award from the Wisconsin Choral Directors Association (WCDA) for his exceptional contribution to choral art. The WCDA board celebrated the honor with Dr. Kinchen on January 16. “I am honored beyond words to have been […]
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UW-Parkside teams up with Chitkara University in India to offer Global MBA partnership
Somers, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-Parkside has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Chitkara University in Punjab, India, for Chitkara students to study abroad at UW-Parkside and complete their Master of Business Administration degrees. In a ceremony held virtually in December, Chancellor Debbie Ford, Provost and Vice Chancellor Dr. Rob Ducoffe, Chitkara Pro Chancellor Dr. […]