Flags to be flown at half-staff through sunset Dec. 23

As directed by President Obama, the flag of the United States will be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the United States through sunset Dec. 23. This will be done as a mark of respect for the memory and longstanding service of Senator Daniel K. Inouye, president pro tempore of the U.S. Senate, who passed away Dec. 17. More information.

Graduate curricular changes in College of Nursing and Health Sciences

For national accreditation purposes, the Graduate Curriculum Admissions Committee of the department of nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences voted and approved on Sept. 27, 2012, to add "Primary Care" to the titles of the following two current graduate programs:

• 700817, MSN, Adult Gero – [insert "Primary Care"] Nurse Practitioner.
• 700833, BSN to DNP, Adult Gero – [insert "Primary Care"] Nurse Practitioner.

If you have concerns or objections, please contact Nancy Amdahl in Graduate Studies at 715-836-2721 by Jan. 18, 2013.

Condolences

Condolences to the family of Jean Crowe. Crowe, a UW-Eau Claire associate professor emerita of biology, passed away Dec. 11 in Eau Claire. Full obituary.

Flags to be flown at half-staff through sunset Dec. 18

As directed by President Obama, the flag of the United States will be flown at
half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the United States through sunset Dec. 18. This will be done as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence Dec. 14 in Newtown, Conn. More information.

As directed by Gov. 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 Dec. 15. This will be done as a mark of respect for Fire Chief Steven Fritz of the Village of Rothschild Fire Department, who passed away Dec. 10. More information.

Condolences

Condolences to the family of Dr. James Williams. Williams, a UW-Eau Claire associate professor emeritus of sociology, passed away Dec. 7 in Park Falls. Full obituary.

Inclement weather policy

With winter weather upon us, it's time to review UW-Eau Claire's practices in the event severe weather strikes.

In accordance with Ch. 36, Wisconsin Statutes, and delegated authority from the Board of Regents and UW System president, a chancellor has the authority to cancel classes, close an institution to the public, or completely close an institution to the public and employees.

In general, when inclement weather threatens operations at UW-Eau Claire, the university will remain open to the extent possible. If necessary, the chancellor may close the university to the public or cancel classes, but state employees will be expected to report to work.

Employees who accrue vacation, compensatory time or personal holidays may use the accrued leave if they are unable to make it to work, or if they are excused from work because emergency weather conditions make it unsafe remain at work. Per the Fair Labor Standards Act, employees also may make up lost time within the same week of the weather emergency.

If a severe weather situation occurs, local media will be made aware of any cancellations/closings, but their announcements are advisory only.

Should a decision be made to cancel classes, close the university to the public or completely close the university, official information will be transmitted via UW-Eau Claire's emergency notification system, which includes announcements on the university homepage, Facebook page and Twitter feed, among other notifications.

D2L outage planned for Jan. 2-3

A D2L outage is planned from 10 p.m. Jan. 2 through 10 a.m. Jan. 3, 2013, to migrate D2L to a new storage solution. D2L will be completely unavailable during the outage. For more information, contact the LTS Help Desk at 715-836-5711 or helpdesk@uwec.edu; or Roxie Muldoon at 715-836-2700 or muldoorr@uwec.edu.

Condolences

Condolences to the family of Dr. John Hunnicutt. Hunnicutt, a UW-Eau Claire professor emeritus of sociology, passed away Nov. 15 in Houston, Texas. Full obituary.

Flags to be flown at half-staff Dec. 7

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 Dec. 7, National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. More information.

Condolences

Condolences to the family of Dr. Norman Olson, the first dean of the UW-Eau Claire College of Business. Dr. Olson passed away Nov. 19 in Newfoundland, Pa. Full obituary.

Condolences

Condolences to the family of  Sandra Schumacher. Schumacher, UW-Eau Claire instructor emerita of physical education, passed away Nov. 27 in Eau Claire. Full obituary.

Condolences

Condolences to Deborah Lockhart, Continuing Education, whose father, Max Hayden, passed away Nov. 23 in Eau Claire. Full obituary.

Faculty/Staff Q&A with chancellor set for Dec. 3

Bousquet

UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff are invited to attend a Q & A session with Interim Chancellor Gilles Bousquet from noon-1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, in the Menominee Room of Davies Center. Bousquet will share information about the UW-Eau Claire delegation’s visit to China earlier this month; give an update on the Confluence Project; and discuss UW-Eau Claire's increasingly important role in talent and economic development, including hosting a Be Bold 2 summit on campus in December. Members of the chancellor's leadership team will join him at the Q & A so together they can share information and answer questions on a variety of topics. Bousquet hosts monthly Q & A sessions as a way to encourage open communication across campus, and to further support an exchange of ideas and opinions among faculty, staff and administrators.

Proposed changes in College of Arts and Sciences

Following are proposed changes in the College of Arts and Sciences. If you have questions or concerns, contact Dr. Jan Stirm at jstirm@uwec.edu or 715-836-2426 within 15 days of this notice, posted Nov. 15, 2012.

COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR: COMPUTER SCIENCE, Liberal Arts (Code 170-030).
FROM: Page 111 of the 2012-13 Undergraduate Catalog.
TO: Allowed science course listing is revised to include Biol 221, 222, 223.

Pre-Dentistry (Code 705-900); Pre-Medicine (Code 706-900); Pre-Optometry (Code 703-900); Pre-Pharmacy (Code 685-900); Pre-Veterinary Medicine (Code 708-900);
FROM: Pages 56-57 of the 2012-13 Undergraduate Catalog.
TO: Replace Biol 110 and 111 with Biol 221.

Proposed curricular changes in department of nursing

The following nursing undergraduate curriculum changes were approved by the Department of Nursing Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Oct. 18 and by the department of nursing Oct. 23. The revisions include the creation of 21 new courses to replace the existing courses in the nursing undergraduate curriculum. The new courses are proposed to be taught beginning in January 2014. If you have questions or concerns, contact Dr. Debra Jansen at jansenda@uwec.edu or 715-836-5183.

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T. Rowe Price to offer live webinars Nov. 12-15

T. Rowe Price will offer the following live webinars:

"Retirement Investing from Beginning to End"
Nov. 12 — 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; and Nov. 13 —  9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. 
This 40-minute program is a comprehensive presentation that explains asset classes, reviews the concepts of risk and return, and helps you make the most of your investment choices. The plan's investment options will be discussed and profiled using market capitalization, investment style, and geographic characteristics.

"Retirement Milestones"
Nov. 14 — 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; and Nov. 15 — 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
This 30-minute interactive program is designed for active plan participants 50 or older. Others may find this webinar interesting as well. Topics such as retirement savings progress, retirement income calculations, age 50 catch-up contributions, age 55 and separate service options, and Social Security and Medicare eligibility dates are covered.

You may sign up and watch the presentations on your own computer, and listen to the audio portion on the telephone. Register and obtain additional information online.

Proposed changes in College of Arts and Sciences

Following are proposed changes in the College of Arts and Sciences. If you have questions or concerns, contact Dr. Jan Stirm at jstirm@uwec.edu or 715-836-2426 within 15 days of this notice, posted Nov. 7, 2012.

BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES (B.A.)
BACHELOR OF LIBERAL STUDIES DEGREE IN THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES (B.L.S.)
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS DEGREE IN THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES (B.F.A.)
BACHELOR OF MUSIC DEGREE IN THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES (B.M.)
FROM: Pages 52-54 of the 2012-13 Undergraduate Catalog
TO: Add Math 107 as a course option for fulfilling Mathematics Competency

Condolences

Condolences to the family of Ray Lawrence. Lawrence, who worked as a custodian in UW-Eau Claire's Facilities Management department from 1969 until his retirement in 1992, passed away Nov. 3 in Eau Claire. Full obituary.

Condolences

Condolences to the family of Evalee Kunkel. Kunkel, a clinical assistant professor in UW-Eau Claire's department of nursing, passed away Nov. 4 in Eau Claire. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at Grace Lutheran Church, 202 W. Grand Ave., Eau Claire. Visitation will from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, at Stokes, Prock & Mundt Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 535 S. Hillcrest Parkway, Altoona, and from 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at Grace Lutheran Church. Friends and colleagues are invited to view Evalee's CaringBridge website. Full obituary.

Proposed changes in College of Arts and Sciences

Following are proposed changes in the College of Arts and Sciences. If you have questions or concerns, contact Dr. Jan Stirm at jstirm@uwec.edu or 715-836-2426 within 15 days of this notice, posted Nov. 2, 2012.

• View proposed changes.

Condolences

Condolences to the family of Dr. Richard Weld. Weld, UW-Eau Claire associate professor emeritus of special education, passed away Oct. 28. Full obituary.

Proposed changes in College of Education and Human Sciences

The following curricular changes were approved by the College of Education and Human Sciences Curriculum Committee on Oct. 19 and Oct. 26, 2012, and are to be effective with the 2013-14 University Catalogue. If you have questions or concerns, contact Dr. Marie Stadler at stadlema@uwec.edu or 715-836-4861 within 15 days of this notice, posted Oct. 29, 2012.

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Condolences

Condolences to Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, history, whose brother, Andrew Ducksworth, passed away Oct. 23 in Cumming, Ga. Full obituary.

Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program information available online

The Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program is a supplemental retirement savings program regulated by Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code. It is available to state (including UW System) employees, as well as employees of local governments and school districts in Wisconsin that have elected to offer the WDC. The program provides eligible employees with the opportunity to invest a portion of their annual earnings on a before- or after-tax basis to supplement retirement income.

This year National Save for Retirement Week was Oct. 21-27. The observance was dedicated to helping people understand the importance of meeting retirement objectives by contributing regularly and investing for the long term.

For more information about the WDC program or how to enroll, contact Barbara Bowers, Human Resources, at bowersba@uwec.edu or 715-836-3051.

Proposed changes in College of Arts and Sciences

Following are proposed changes in the College of Arts and Sciences. If you have questions or concerns, contact Dr. Jan Stirm at jstirm@uwec.edu or 715-836-2426 within 15 days of this notice, posted Oct. 26, 2012.

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Condolences

Condolences to the family of George Thiess. Thiess, who was the head painter in Facilities Management at UW-Eau Claire from 1966 until his retirement in 1988, passed away Sept. 17 in Cleghorn. Full obituary.

LTS to offer free portrait sessions for faculty and staff

The photography unit of UW-Eau Claire Learning and Technology Services is offering free portrait sessions for faculty and staff from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Oct. 30-31 and Nov. 7-8 in Room 59 on the lower level of Schofield Hall. The photos may be used for faculty and staff profile pages, department websites, university news releases, etc. Those wishing to have a current headshot taken may stop in anytime during one of the open studio sessions. For more information, contact Deb Blanchard at 715-836-6005 or blanchdl@uwec.edu.

Faculty, staff invited to participate in Experts Directory

UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff are invited to be listed in the university's online Experts Directory, a listing of faculty and staff experts who can comment to the news media on a variety of topics and issues and who may be available to speak to service and professional groups.

The goal is to offer a more extensive list of topics and a wider representation of UW-Eau Claire's faculty/staff expertise in the Experts Directory. Faculty and staff who sign on as experts in their fields of interest and areas of knowledge will help make the Experts Directory a more comprehensive and valuable resource for the news media and community members.

To participate, fill out the online Experts Directory form.

For more information, contact Ann Hoffman, Experts Directory coordinator, at hoffmaa@uwec.edu or 715-836-2029.

New session of fall wellness classes begins Oct. 29

The wellness area of University Recreation and Sport Facilities offers a wide variety of workshops and
non-credit classes that relate to health, fitness and nutrition. The second session for the fall semester begins during the week of Oct. 29. Programs are available to faculty, staff, students and community members. For more information, contact Brittany Matti, wellness coordinator for University Recreation and Sports Facilities, at 715-836-4010 or mattibn@uwec.edu. View course offerings.

Proposed changes in College of Arts and Sciences

Following are proposed changes in the College of Arts and Sciences. If you have questions or concerns, contact Dr. Jan Stirm at jstirm@uwec.edu or 715-836-2426 within 15 days of this notice, posted Oct. 19, 2012.

Major: English, Liberal Arts, Creative Writing (Code 540-204)
From: Page 117 of the 2012-13 Undergraduate Catalog
To: In addition to the English core requirement:

• six credits from ENGL 245, 273, 274, 275, or 276.
• three credits of literature at the 300- or 400-level.
• three credits of literature at the 400-level.
• ENGL 220 (with a grade of B or above).
• ENGL 310 and 311.
• six credits from two of the following courses:  ENGL 410, 411, 412, 413, or THEA 414.

Proposed changes in College of Education and Human Sciences

The following curricular changes were approved by the College of Education and Human Sciences Curriculum Committee Sept. 7, 2012, and are to be effective with the 2013-14 University Catalogue. If you have questions or concerns, contact Dr. Marie Stadler at stadlema@uwec.edu or 715-836-4861 within 15 days of this notice, posted Oct. 19, 2012.

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Proposed changes in College of Arts and Sciences

Following are proposed changes in the College of Arts and Sciences. If you have questions or concerns, contact Dr. Jan Stirm at jstirm@uwec.edu or 715-836-2426 within 15 days of this notice, posted Oct. 16, 2012.

• View proposed changes.

Flags flown at half-staff Oct. 16

As directed by President Obama, the flag of the United States will be flown at half-staff Oct. 16 at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the United States. This will be done as a mark of respect for the memory of U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter, who died Oct. 14. More information.

McIntyre Library offers voter registration through Oct. 17

Individuals who must register to vote before the November election may register at McIntyre Library until Oct. 17. After Oct. 17, Wisconsin state law requires that voters register at their appropriate municipal clerk's office. Individuals who will vote in the city of Eau Claire, the town of Washington or the town of Union can register at McIntyre Library during the following times:

• Friday, Oct. 12, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Sunday, Oct. 14, 12:30 p.m.-midnight
• Monday, Oct. 15, 8:30 a.m.-midnight
• Tuesday, Oct. 16, 8:30 a.m.-midnight
• Wednesday, Oct. 17, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. (last day to register on campus!)

For more information about voting, visit http://www.uwec.edu/vote.htm and http://gab.wi.gov/elections-voting.

Flags to be flown at half-staff Oct. 14

As directed by Gov. Scott Walker, flags will be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the state of Wisconsin on Oct. 14. This will be done as a mark of respect for 2nd Lt. James A. Des Jardins of the U.S. who lost his life while serving his country during World War II. More information.

Register YOUR info before Oct. 18 emergency notification system test

UW-Eau Claire will conduct a campuswide test of its emergency notification system between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 18.

The test will include the following notification methods:

• Text message to cell phones that have been registered in e2Campus, UW-Eau Claire’s emergency notification system.
• Pop-up message on all university-owned computers, including those in offices, labs and classrooms.
• Email to all students, faculty and staff.
• Announcement on the UW-Eau Claire home page.

The test will help university officials determine how an alert will impact the campus and communication infrastructure. Following the test, faculty, staff and students will be asked to complete a brief Web survey to provide feedback regarding the emergency notification system.

UW-Eau Claire faculty, staff and students who would like to register cell phone numbers or non-university email addresses in the emergency notification system are encouraged to do so before the campuswide test. Follow the 'learn more" link on the Emergency Information Web page for information about how to do so.

Proposed changes in College of Arts and Sciences

Following are proposed changes in the College of Arts and Sciences. If you have questions or concerns, contact Dr. Jan Stirm at jstirm@uwec.edu or 715-836-2426 within 15 days of this notice, posted Oct. 10, 2012.

• View proposed changes.

Condolences

Condolences to the family of Terry Thorud. Thorud, an electronics technician in UW-Eau Claire's Media Development Center (now Learning and Technology Services) from 1968-99, passed away Oct. 2 in Hinckley, Minn. Full obituary.

Faculty/staff Q&A with chancellor set for Oct. 17

Bousquet

UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff are invited to attend a Q&A session with Interim Chancellor Gilles Bousquet from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, in the Menominee Room of Davies Center. The new UW System personnel system will be the featured discussion topic. Questions on additional campus topics also will be welcome.
"The Q&A sessions are designed to continue to create open channels of communication and further support an unfettered exchange of ideas and opinions to build trust and mutual understanding as we move forward to write together the future of this great institution," Bousquet said.

Authors Celebration set for Oct. 11

UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff who have brought scholarly work to the level of publication or performance will be recognized during an Authors Celebration from 4:30-6 p.m. Oct. 11 in the Ojibwe Ballroom of Davies Center. The event, hosted by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, celebrates the publishing accomplishments of all university staff by highlighting representative successes. Faculty and staff are invited to join their colleagues for conversation and celebration. View list of presenters.

Flags flown at half-staff Oct. 7, 8 and 13

In accordance with Public Law 107-51, President Obama ordered the flag of the United States to be flown at half-staff on all federal office buildings Oct. 7 in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service. Gov. Walker also directed that federal and state flags to be flown at
half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the state of Wisconsin in accordance with the president's order.

Flags at Wisconsin National Guard armories, air bases and other facilities across the state will fly at half-staff Oct. 8 as a mark of respect for Pfc. Arthur W. Hopfensperger of the United States Army who lost his life while serving his country during the Korean War. The Guard will render these honors in accordance with an executive order issued by Gov. Scott Walker.

Gov. Walker has issued an executive order to lower the flags at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the state of Wisconsin Oct. 13 as a mark of respect for the firefighters of the state of Wisconsin who have given their lives in the line of duty. More information.

New signs designate campus smoking areas

The installation of signs identifying designated smoking areas on campus has been completed. A new UW-Eau Claire smoking policy went into effect May 1.

The policy prohibits smoking on campus except in designated areas and on city-owned streets that run through campus. View the policy and map of designated smoking areas.

The policy was created by a committee of UW-Eau Claire staff and students appointed by then Chancellor Brian Levin-Stankevich. In 2010 Levin-Stankevich received two different proposals regarding campus smoking restrictions: one from the University Senate (composed of representatives from the university's faculty and academic staff) calling for a
tobacco-free campus, and one from the Student Senate objecting to the tobacco ban but recommending that smoking be shifted away from areas heavily traveled by non-smokers, building entrances and air intakes. The chancellor's committee was charged with creating a policy that, as proposed by the Student Senate, would establish fewer smoking areas on campus.

Benefit enrollment/change period begins Oct. 8; Health/benefits fair set for Oct. 9

Each year, employees enrolled in one of the state group health insurance plans have the opportunity to change from one health insurance carrier to another or to add eligible family members who are not currently covered. This year, the benefit enrollment and change period runs from Oct. 8-Nov. 2. Employees are encouraged to attend the health and benefits fair from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 9 in the Dakota Ballroom of Davies Center. For more information, view UW System's annual benefit enrollment website or call Human Resources at 715-836-2513.

Classified Staff Council implements employee appreciation program

Do you know of a classified staff member doing a great job? The Classified Staff Council has implemented an employee appreciation program for classified staff. Nominees will be eligible for a prize drawing each month, and a certificate and pin will be given to all nominees. Candidates will remain in the drawing for six months, starting from the month of their nomination. Nominations can be made by members of the campus community via an online form on the Classified Staff Council website. Recognition also will be given to nominated employees at the Service Recognition banquet in May. For more information, contact Michele Olson at olsonmma@uwec.edu or 715-836-3526.

Condolences

Condolences to Patti See, Academic Skills Center, whose mother, Virgiline See, passed away Sept. 20 in Chippewa Falls. Full obituary.

Lincoln Financial representative on campus Sept. 24 and 25

Dr. Jim Egan, a UW-Eau Claire professor emeritus of economics and registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors in Eau Claire, will be available to meet with UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff members between noon and 4:30 p.m. Sept. 24 in the Potawatomi Room (320C) of Davies Center and between 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Sept. 25 in the Little Niagara Room (211) of Davies Center.

The Lincoln National Corp. is an authorized vendor to the UW System Tax-Deferred Savings (403B) Program, which is available to UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff. For more information or to reserve a time, contact Egan at 715-834-7775 or james.egan@lfg.com. Walk-ins are welcome. More information.

First faculty/staff Q&A with chancellor set for Sept. 19

Bousquet

UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff are invited to attend the first in a series of Q&A sessions with Interim Chancellor Gilles Bousquet from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, in Phillips Recital Hall of the Haas Fine Arts Center. Campus facilities will be the main discussion topic, although questions on additional campus topics will be welcome.

"The Q&A sessions are designed to continue to create open channels of communication and further support an unfettered exchange of ideas and opinions to build trust and mutual understanding as we move forward to write together the future of this great institution," Bousquet said.

The next faculty/staff Q&A session will be from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, in the Menominee Room of Davies Center.

UW System offers guidance on political activities

UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff are encouraged to review the UW System guidelines on political campaign activities at system institutions. The guidelines are available on the government relations page of the UW System website.

Ameriprise representative on campus Sept. 20

Andrew Court, a financial adviser for Ameriprise, will be available to share information with UW-Eau Claire staff members about 403(b) accounts and other financial topics relevant to today's market from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sept. 20 in the Mohican Room (310A) of Davies Center. Those interested in meeting with Court are asked to contact him at 715-834-7280 or andrew.j.court@ampf.com to reserve a time. Walk-ins also are welcome. More information.

Flags to be flown at half-staff through Sept. 16

As directed by President Barack Obama, the flag of the United States will be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the United States through sunset Sept. 16. This will be done as a mark of respect for the memory of John Christopher Stevens, U.S. Ambassador to Libya, and American personnel killed in the senseless attack on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi Sept. 11. More information.

Campus information regarding Sept. 13 Vice President Biden visit

Some limited campus building and street closures, class location changes and redirected bus routes will be in effect on Thursday, Sept. 13, associated with the special event in UW-Eau Claire's Zorn Arena.

Street and sidewalk closures
From approximately 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the following street sections and sidewalks will be closed:

• Garfield Avenue from Park Avenue west to the Ecumenical Religious Center parking lot 
• Park Avenue from the Hibbard parking lot entrance south to McKinley Avenue
• Sidewalks on both sides of Park Avenue from Garfield Avenue south to McKinley Avenue

From approximately 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., the following street sections and sidewalks will be closed:

• Garfield Avenue from State Street west to Park Avenue 
• McKinley Avenue from State Street west to Park Avenue

Building closures
The following closures will be in effect in the Kjer Theatre/Brewer Hall/Zorn Arena complex:

• The entire Kjer/Brewer/Zorn complex will be closed for a security sweep from 6:30-8:30 a.m. No faculty, staff or students will be allowed in the buildings during this time.
• The entire first floor of Brewer Hall and the hallway from Kjer Theatre to Brewer Hall will be closed from 6:30 a.m. until approximately 1 p.m.
• Access to the second floor and basement of Brewer Hall will be restored after the security sweep is completed at 8:30 a.m.
• Access to Kjer Theatre from Garfield Avenue (via the door next to the loading dock) will be restored at 8:30 a.m. Access to the theater also will be available from the basement of Brewer Hall.

Class relocations
Classes that normally meet at 8 a.m. in Brewer Hall have been moved to other locations. Contact the College of Education and Human Sciences at 715-836-3671 for more information.

Bus route changes
From approximately 10:30 a.m. to noon, Eau Claire Transit bus routes serving campus will be redirected. The Water St. route bus will stop at the southwest corner of Summit and Park avenues. The Stein Boulevard route bus will stop at the northeast corner of State Street and Garfield Avenue. The bus drivers will be in communication if there are people who need to transfer from one bus to the other. The buses may run a bit off schedule due to route changes and any changes in the vice president’s travel time.

Flags to be flown at half-staff Sept. 11

As directed by President Barack Obama, the flag of the United States will be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the United States beginning at sunrise and ending at sunset Sept. 11 — Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance. This will be done to honor and remember the individuals who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. Read full Presidential Proclamation.

Financial planning video conference set for Sept. 19

T. Rowe Price, one of the companies associated with the UW System TSA 403(b) Program, continues to offer educational opportunities for UW System employees. The company is sponsoring a Q&A with Stuart Ritter, a certified financial planner, via a live, 45-minute video conference, at 6 p.m. (Central time) Sept. 19. Registration is required. More information is available online.

Flags to be flown at half-staff Aug. 31

As directed by President Barack Obama, the flag of the United States will be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the United States beginning at sunrise and ending at sunset Aug. 31. This will be done as a mark of respect for for Neil Armstrong, who passed away Aug. 25. More information.

Temporary process for accessing Foundation fund information and alumni data

In April, the UW-Eau Claire Foundation and Alumni Relations office converted from the Bridge legacy system to The Raiser’s Edge and Financial Edge, which are not connected to PeopleSoft. (Campus Solutions did not have the functionality needed by the Foundation and alumni office, so a different system was acquired).

The Foundation and alumni office have been working to provide the customer service the university community expects in the areas of access to Foundation fund accounting information and alumni data. It is not yet known when that functionality will be available. In the meantime, please send email to Robin Leary at learyrj@uwec.edu for that information. She will provide a report showing current Foundation account balances and transaction history. Those who attempt to access Foundation fund account information from any other source will NOT be viewing current information. This is especially important for those who would not want to use old data to determine spending needs and/or scholarship award information.

To ensure a user-friendly process for alumni list requests, please give the Foundation and alumni office staff as much lead time as possible. It is not possible to guarantee an immediate response time on requests for information. The Foundation and alumni office staff are striving to provide accurate and timely information and thank the university faculty and staff for their understanding and patience.

LTS introduces new MyBlugold system

UW-Eau Claire's MyBlugold system has a new look and feel, as well as expanded capabilities for UW-Eau Claire students, faculty and staff.

The new system, which launched today, was developed during summer 2012 using Microsoft SharePoint 2010. Users can find the link to the system in the Current Students and Faculty/Staff dropdowns in the horizontal navigation bar on all UW-Eau Claire top-level Web pages.

The old MyBlugold system will be kept available for comparison purposes until Sept. 14.

MyBlugold is an intranet and digital workplace for UW-Eau Claire faculty, staff and students. The new system (1) replaces the original series of reference pages that linked to internal services; (2) serves as an intranet where campus departments and offices can create their own sites to publish internal information for students and staff; and (3) provides a digital workplace where documents can be stored and cross-functional teams can participate in projects.

"Sharepoint is a good fit for this campus environment,” said Craig Mey, UW-Eau Claire's director of Learning and Technology Services. "The new MyBlugold will help foster inclusive collaboration among our students, faculty and staff. The new system has many nice features that allow people with busy schedules to flexibly participate."

• Learn more about how the new MyBlugold system works.
• Get information about starting a MyBlugold intranet site.

ORSP announcements

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs will sponsor a variety of programs this semester, including the following:

• Aug. 22: Sabbatical Information Session, 3-4 p.m., OL 1142 (CETL).
• Aug. 23: Grants Educational Series: Grant Proposals: Planning a Fundable Design, 3-4 p.m., OL 1142 (CETL).

Save the date: Admissions open house is Aug. 29

Admissions staff members invite the campus community to an open house from 1-3 p.m. Aug. 29 in Schofield 111. Staff will share information about UW-Eau Claire's new freshman and transfer class as well as tips for recruitment collaboration. Refreshments, pennants and posters will be available. For more information, call the Admissions office at 715-836-5415.

Condolences

Condolences to Dr. Scott Lowe, philosophy and religious studies, whose mother, Emily Boyd Lowe, passed away Aug. 1 in Lake Leelanau, Mich. More information.

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:

• Advanced wound care program to be offered through UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education.
• Registration opens for Continuing Education programs for nonprofit professionals.
• Online adult learning certificate offered through UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education.

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

Lower-campus electrical outage planned for Aug. 25

On Saturday, Aug. 25, UW-Eau Claire's lower campus will be without electrical power. The Davies Student Center is one exception and will be unaffected. The Nursing Building will have its electricity interrupted for a short time at the beginning and end of the day. Davies Center and the Nursing Building will be without air conditioning for the entire day, as the central chiller in McIntyre Library will be down. Sunday, Aug. 26, will serve as a backup day if the work is not completed Aug. 25. For more information, contact Terry Classen, Facilities Management, at classetl@uwec.edu or
715-836-5278.

Tax-sheltered annuity workshop set for Sept. 19

Terry Lauber, a UW System benefit specialist, will lead a tax-sheltered annuity workshop for UW-Eau Claire employees from noon-1 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. Sept. 19 in the Ho-Chunk Room (320E) of Davies Center. For more information, contact Barb Bowers at bowersba@uwec.edu or 715-836-3871. View event poster.

Wide variety of wellness classes to be offered this fall

University Recreation & Sport Facilities offers a wide variety of workshops and non-credit classes that relate to health, fitness and nutrition. The programs are available to faculty, staff, students and community members. View fall course offerings.

Flags to be flown at half-staff Aug. 6-10

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 Aug. 6 and ending at sunset Aug. 10. This will be done as a mark of respect for victims of the Aug. 5 tragedy at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin. More information.

In addition, flags will be flown at half-staff Aug. 7. This will be done as a mark of respect for Deputy Sheriff Sergio Aleman of the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, who died in the line of duty July 31. More information.

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:

• Registration opens for Continuing Education mind-body wellness program.
• Registration opens for Continuing Education adolescent mental health programs.
• Registration opens for Continuing Education geriatric health series.
• Registration opens for Continuing Education ethics and boundaries programs.

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

Facilities Management announcements

The Facilities Management unit supervised by Erik Simonsen is now called Material Management, Mail and Receiving.

The Material Management area is responsible for managing the following: capital inventory for the campus; the Material and Supply Store (formerly Central Stores); UW Eau Claire's use of the Madison Distribution System (MDS) for office supplies; the Surplus Store; Facilities Management inventory stock; the loading dock and warehouse; and the automated package-tracking system data and software system.

Mail Services is responsible for delivering and picking up mail and packages; processing outgoing U.S. mail; collecting bulk mail; and managing the Pitney Bowes data, cost and chargeback process.

The Receiving area is responsible for receiving all semi, UPS, FedEx, Staples, postal and other truck deliveries; processing packages through the automated package-tracking system; distributing larger packages and freight throughout campus; and processing and distributing Facilities Management inventory stock.

Garfield Avenue footbridge ramp to close July 27

Repairs on the UW-Eau Claire footbridge over the Chippewa River will require the temporary closure of the bridge's south-end ramp along Garfield Avenue beginning July 27. The ramp is expected to reopen late the week of July 30-Aug. 3. During the closure, access to and exit from the bridge will be via the steps located opposite the ramp. Bicyclists will need to carry their bicycles up and down the steps during that time. Students, faculty and staff unable to access or exit the bridge via the steps due to disabilities may arrange for conveyance van service by calling 715-836-2544. More information about the conveyance service is available on the Parking and Transportation website.

New Davies to open doors July 30

UW-Eau Claire's new W.R. Davies Student Center will open for business at 8 a.m. Monday, July 30. Building hours for the rest of the summer will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and hours during the academic year will be from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday.

"We are grateful to all the students who have made this building possible," said Dr. Beth Hellwig, vice chancellor for student affairs. "In addition, thanks go out to everyone who has contributed to planning, designing and constructing the new W.R. Davies Student Center — our new campus living room."

Interim Chancellor Gilles Bousquet and student body president Cory Fish will enter the new student center at 8 a.m. July 30 as the building's first official visitors. Bousquet and Fish will be on hand near the Service Center to make some initial comments and greet students, faculty and staff. They will proceed to The Cabin, where they will be the first customers to order coffee.

Access to the building should be via the southeast entrance, which faces the Phillips parking lot, or the northwest entrance, which can be reached via a north-south sidewalk that runs to the west of the Old Library and McIntyre Library

The facility's opening will be a "soft opening," meaning some services will still be limited and finishing work will continue throughout the building.

The Service Center, University Bookstore and University Centers offices will be open July 30. Limited food service consisting of "grab and go" fare, including coffee and other beverages, sandwiches and salads, will be available in The Cabin. Additional food venues will open over the next few weeks, the U.S. Bank office is expected to open Aug. 7, and U.S. Bank and RCU ATMs will be available soon.

Student-led tours of the new building will be offered July 30-Aug. 3. Tours, which will last from one hour to 90 minutes, will depart from the Service Center at 10 a.m., noon, 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. daily. No advance reservations are needed. Individuals planning to take a tour are asked to wear closed-toe shoes for safety reasons, as final construction work continues in some parts of the building.

"We thank people for their patience during our soft opening," said Charles Farrell, director of University Centers. "People will see some finishing touches and other work still going on and furniture arriving in some areas in the coming weeks. Our plan is to be up and fully ready to go by residence hall move-in day on August 30."

A student celebration of the building's opening is being planned for the start of the fall semester, and an official ribbon-cutting and grand opening event will be held during UW-Eau Claire's homecoming weekend in late September.

Investment counseling to be offered July 31-Aug. 1

A TIAA-CREF consultant will be available to discuss financial matters with UW-Eau Claire employees from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 31 and Aug. 1 in Room 3013 of McIntyre Library. Call 866-843-5640 to schedule an appointment. More information.

Flags to be flown at half-staff through sunset July 25

As directed by President Barack Obama, the flag of the United States will be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the United States until sunset July 25. This will be done as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on July 20 in Aurora, Colo. More information.

August steam outage announced

A campus steam outage will occur from 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, through 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13. As a result, no potable hot water will be available in campus buildings except in Chancellors, Thomas and Murray halls, all hall directors' apartments, Zorn Arena, Brewer Hall, Human Sciences and Services Building, McIntyre Library, Nursing Building, Crest Wellness Center, Ade Olson addition, Haas Fine Arts Center (isolated areas), Hibbard Hall and Phillips Hall. For more information, contact Terry Classen at classetl@uwec.edu or 715-836-5278.

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:

· Registration opens for levels 2 and 3 of Healing Touch program.

· Continuing Education to offer sign language classes.

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

Classified staff call for nominations

The Classified Staff Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for the following committees, functions of which can be found on the Classified Staff website: Classified Staff Excellence in Performance Committee, Classified Staff Professional Development Committee, Classified Staff Funding Committee and Classified Staff Web Maintenance Committee. In addition, classified staff members are sought for the Commission on the Status of Women and the Chancellor's Diversity Advisory Commission. If you are interested (or know of someone who might be interested), please contact any member of the Classified Staff Nominating Committee.

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.

Condolences

Condolences to Carla Johnson, Children's Center, whose brother, Mark Przybylla, passed away May 30 in Fall Creek. Full obituary.

Campus Surplus Store opens in new location

The UW-Eau Claire Surplus Store announces its grand reopening of surplus sales in the store's new location in the Maintenance and Central Stores Building on upper campus. On June 20 and July 11 from 1-3:30 p.m. and continuing at that same time every other Wednesday thereafter, university employees may view and reclaim surplus property for university departmental use. Public surplus sales will be held June 21 and July 12 from 3-6 p.m and continuing at that same time every other Thursday thereafter. See a related news release about the grand reopening public sale. Visit the Surplus Store website for more information on how to surplus items and reclaim surplus property for departmental use.

Condolences

Condolences to Dr. Stephen Drucker, chemistry, whose father, Gary Drucker, passed away June 9 in Virginia Beach, Va. Full obituary.

Summer bike rental program available to students, faculty, staff

University Recreation and Sport Facilities has announced a summer session bicycle rental program for UW-Eau Claire students, faculty and staff. Through Aug. 2, UW-Eau Claire's Environmental Adventure Center will rent bicycles in the Water Street parking lot at the corner of First Avenue and Water Street from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The $5 rental fee includes a bike, lock and helmet. Bikes may be returned to the corner of First Avenue and Water Street by 2 p.m. or to the Environmental Adventure Center in Hilltop Center on upper campus by 6 p.m.

"This program offers the opportunity for students, faculty and staff to both get some exercise and explore the community during the week, whether it's an employee on a lunch break or a student with time before or after class," said Vicki Funne Reed, director of University Recreation and Sport Facilities. "Area restaurants, the Downtown Farmers Market, Carson Park and the Chippewa River Trail are a just few of the many possible destinations easily reachable by bike."

Students, faculty and staff also may bring their own bikes to the rental site for free safety inspections. Bicycle safety information from the "Share & Be Aware" program of the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation also will be available.

More information is available by calling the Environmental Adventure Center at 715-836-3616.

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.

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.

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.

Proposed changes in College of Arts and Sciences

Following are proposed changes in the College of Arts and Sciences. If you have questions or concerns, contact Dr. Sean McAleer at mcalees@uwec.edu or 715-836-2975 within 15 days of this notice, posted May 9, 2012.

Minor: Library Science, Liberal Arts (Code 960-401).
From: Page 225 of the 2011-12 Undergraduate Catalog.
To: Twenty-four semester credits, Lmed 305, 306, 310, 312, 316, 382, 430, and 463 or 468. Prepares students for beginning public library positions, with some opportunities also available in academic and special libraries.

Reception to honor retiring employees, those reaching career milestones

UW-Eau Claire's Service Recognition and Retirement Reception will be held from 3-5 p.m. May 9 in the Council Fire Room of Davies Center. Retiring employees and those celebrating the anniversary of their "milestone" years of service will be honored. The event is open to all faculty and staff. More information.

Flags to be flown at half-staff May 8

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 8, 2012. This will be done as a mark of respect for Cpl. Benjamin H. Neal of Orfordville, a member of the U.S. Army 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C, who lost his life while serving his country in Afghanistan. More information.

G parking permit applications due May 11

Each person desiring a G (formerly GF) parking permit for 2012-13 must submit a completed application form. Go to the Parking and Transportation website and click on the G Permit Application Form link.

The application form is an BP Logix e-form. Applicants should log in with their UW-Eau Claire username and password. Personal data will load into the form automatically. Applicants need to select a preferred parking lot, check one of the three G permit criteria and justify their request in the textbox area. After completing the e-form, applicants should click the Submit button. An automated email response will confirm that applications have been received.

As in prior years, it is anticipated that demand for G permits will exceed the number of permits authorized for issuance. The fee for a G permit for 2012-13 is $515. Applications should be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2012, for priority consideration. Notification of approval or denial will be sent to applicants' UW-Eau Claire email addresses. For more information, email Gparking@uwec.edu.

Proposed changes in College of Business

Following are proposed changes approved by the College of Business Curriculum Committee. If you have questions or concerns, contact Dr. Bob Sutton at suttonr@uwec.edu or 715-836-4187 within 15 days of this notice, posted May 2, 2012.

A motion was made and seconded to modify the second sentence under the Accounting Minor description:

• From: The remaining credits selected from other accounting courses and/or Fin 327.
• To: The remaining credits selected from Acct 302, 313, 415, 417, 425, 444.

A motion was made and seconded to modify the Finance Minor by deleting Fin 327 and Fin 371 and adding elective Fin 328. A motion was made and seconded to delete the 150-hour Accounting Certificate.