Proposed graduate course changes in College of Arts and Sciences

The following courses have been proposed as new or revised graduate course offerings or for deletion from the College of Arts and Sciences graduate curriculum. If you have questions or concerns, contact Dr. Margaret Cassidy at cassidml@uwec.edu or 715-836-3152 within 30 days of this notice, posted June 4, 2012.

New Course Proposals
AIS 543, Contemporary American Indian Communities, 3 crs.
HIST/WMNS 513, Gender, Sex, and Science in European History, 3 crs.
HIST 601, Public History in England, 3 crs.

Revision of Existing Courses
MATH 524, Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory, 3 crs. (change of credit hours, course components and timetable/outline.)
MATH 651, Teaching Mathematics with Technology for EA-A Certification, 3 crs. (change of title, prerequisites, when offered and credit restrictions.)

Deletion from Curriculum
MATH 653, Integrated Mathematics and Science Using Technology for Grades 5-9 Teachers, 2 crs.

Continuing Education offerings

Connecting campus and community. Continuing Education serves a wide variety of nontraditional students. Following are links to news releases about upcoming Continuing Education programs:

• Continuing Education to offer foot and nail care clinic to community.
• Registration opens for behavioral health program.
• Advanced investing workshop to be offered through UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education.
• Continuing Education launches community classes showcase page.

Additional information can be found on the Continuing Education website or by calling 715-836-3636.

Electrical outage set for June 30

An electrical outage, scheduled for Saturday, June 30, will affect Schofield Hall, old Davies Center, Old Library, McIntyre Library and Putnam Hall. The outage is necessary for the deconstruction of the old Davies Center. For more information, call Chris Hessel at 715-836-2518 or Mike Traynor at 715-836-2211.

D2L outage planned for June 28-29

A D2L outage is planned from 10 p.m. June 28 through 10 a.m. June 29 for an upgrade to D2L version 10. D2L will be completely unavailable during the outage. For more information, contact Roxie Muldoon, Learning and Technology Services, at muldoorr@uwec.edu or 715-836-2700.

Flags to be flown at half-staff May 28

As directed by Gov. Scott Walker, the flag of the United States and the flag of the state of Wisconsin will be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the state of Wisconsin beginning at sunrise and ending at noon May 28, 2012. This will be done as a mark of respect on Memorial Day to honor the brave men and women of the armed forces who, throughout our nation's history, have laid down their lives in defense of the United States of America. More information.

Upcoming ORSP events

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs has announced the following:

• May 30: "Grant Writing: Secrets of Success," 9 a.m.-noon, OL 1142 (CETL). Jeremy Miner, ORSP, will help you better plan and develop grant applications to private foundations and government agencies.

Continuing Education offerings

Connecting campus and community. Continuing Education serves a wide variety of nontraditional students. Following is a link to a news release about an upcoming Continuing Education program: 

Online and on-campus courses to be offered for educators and speech-language pathologists.

Additional information can be found on the Continuing Education website or by calling 715-836-3636.

Flags to be flown at half-staff May 15

As directed by Gov. Scott Walker, the flag of the United States and the flag of the state of Wisconsin will be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the state of Wisconsin beginning at sunrise and ending at sunset May 15, 2012. This will be done as a mark of respect for police officers who have given their lives in the line of duty. In addition, any jurisdiction of this state is authorized to fly the flag of the United States and the flag of the state of Wisconsin at half-staff on any day during Police Week, May 13-May 19, 2012, for the purpose of honoring, in a public ceremony, peace officers who have given their lives in the line of duty.

Summer wellness classes begin May 14

Summer wellness classes will begin May 14. Sign up now to join classes in Pilates, fitness yoga, so ti, tai chi, nutrition, outdoor yoga and more. Call 715-836-3377 or stop by the University Recreation & Sport Facilities office in Hilltop Center to sign up.