Campuswide emergency notification test set for Sept. 25

UW-Eau Claire will conduct a campuswide test of its emergency notification system between 9 and 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 25.

The test will include the following notification methods:

• a text message to cell phones that have been registered in the new cell phone notification system 
• a pop-up message on all university-owned computers, including those in offices, labs and classrooms
• an e-mail to all students, faculty and staff
• an 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 have not yet subscribed to the emergency cell phone notification system are encouraged to do so before the campuswide test. See the Emergency Information Web page for information about how to subscribe.

Upcoming ORSP events

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs will host the following presentations in the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) in Old Library 1142:

Faculty/Staff Forums

• Sept. 24, 12:10-12:50 p.m., Dr. Abby Hemmerich, communication sciences and disorders, "The Wavering Voice: Vocal Tremor Assessment and Treatment"
• Oct. 1, 12:10-12:50 p.m., Dr. Phil Ostrander, music and theatre arts, "Trombone Thievery: Music Stolen and Rearranged for Trombone Ensemble"

Condolences

Condolences to Jane Linstedt, University Centers, whose husband, James Linstedt, passed away Sept. 16 in Chippewa Falls. Full obituary.

Investment counseling to be offered Sept. 23-24

TIAA-CREF consultant Jim Soholt will be available to discuss financial matters with UW-Eau Claire employees Sept. 23 and 24 in the Oneida Room (320D) of Davies Center. Register online or call 1-800-732-8353 to schedule an appointment.

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.