Open forums for finalists for director of Center for Alcohol Studies and Education and Off-Campus Student Life

Finalists for the position of director of the Center for Alcohol Studies and Education and Off-Campus Student Life will be interviewed on campus from May 14-16.

Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend the finalists' open forums, where they will address the following topic: "If you had to build an off-campus student program from scratch, what would be the key elements that you would need for the development of such a program?"

The finalists and the dates of their open forums are as follows (all forums will be held from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the Menominee Room, Room 320F, Davies Center):

• Peggy O'Halloran: Tuesday, May 14.
• Kristin Carroll: Wednesday, May 15.
• Amanda Filtz: Thursday, May 16.

Condolences

Condolences to the family of Dr. Ananta Dasgupta. Dasgupta, a UW-Eau Claire professor emeritus of psychology, passed away April 20 in Eau Claire. Read obituary.

Condolences

Condolences to the family of Dr. Timothy Bawden. Bawden, a member of the UW-Eau Claire geography and anthropology faculty from 2001-07, passed away April 24 in Eau Claire. Full obituary.

Condolences

Condolences to Pat Montanye, Financial Aid, whose mother, Catherine C. Susee, passed away April 28 in Madison. Full obituary.

Condolences

Condolences to Karen Porter, Parking and Transportation, whose father, Charles E. Dorn, passed away April 10 in Chippewa Falls. Full obituary.

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 April 18, 2013. This will be done as a mark of respect for Officer Donald E. Bishop of the Town of Brookfield Police Department. More information.

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 April 20. This will be done as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on April 15 in Boston, Mass. More information.

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 April 5, 2013, and are to be effective in fall 2013. If you have questions or concerns, contact Dr. Marie Stadler, chair of the college curriculum committee, at stadlema@uwec.edu or 715-836-4861 within 30 days of this notice, posted April 12, 2013.

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Condolences

Condolences to the family of Phillis Rozelle Ginder. Ginder, a retired UW-Eau Claire food service staff member, passed away April 3 in Bloomer. Full obituary.

Condolences

Condolences to the family of Dr. Alice Clawson. Clawson, an associate professor of physical education at UW-Eau Claire from 1958-66, passed away March 22. Full obituary.

Veteran 'safe space' training for faculty, staff set for April 23

UW-Eau Claire is already recognized as a military-friendly institution. Please consider attending a veteran "safe space" training session April 23 from noon-12:50 p.m. in CETL (OL 1142), to show further support. This training session will:

• Provide an overview of what it means to be an "ally" for veteran students.
• Educate the campus community on issues, trends and concerns with veteran students.
• Provide additional resources (websites, theories, contacts, etc.) that might be of use to an ally.

Each participant will receive a "veteran safe space" placard to display in their office and have their name added to our website.

There is no need to RSVP. For more information, contact Miranda Cross-Schindler, military education benefits coordinator, at crossmk@uwec.edu or 715-836-5212; or Bonnie Isaacson, nontraditional student adviser, at isaacsbj@uwec.edu or 715-836-3259.

Women’s and LGBTQ Resource Center coordinator candidate meetings, open forums

The Search and Screen Committee for the Women’s and LGBTQ Resource Center coordinator position invites students, faculty and staff to meet the candidates. Each candidate will have an hourlong session to meet with students and an open forum at which the candidate will share his or her thoughts on violence prevention programming.

The candidates and their student meeting and open forum dates, times and locations are as follows:

April 8: Blair Gershenson

• Meeting with students (all students welcome): 1:30-2:30 p.m., Chancellors Room (Room 311), Davies Center
• Open forum: 3-4 p.m., Menominee Room (Room 320F), Davies Center

 April 15: Christopher Jorgenson

• Meet with students (all students welcome) 1:30-2:30 p.m., Ho Chunk Room (Room 320E), Davies Center
• Open Forum: 3-4 p.m., Centennial Room (Room 320), Davies Center

 April 17: Ashley Olson

• Meet with students (all students welcome) 1:30-2:30 p.m., Ho Chunk Room (Room 320E), Davies Center
• Open Forum: 3-4 p.m., Centennial Room (Room 320), Davies Center

Invitation for nominations: 2013 Excellence Awards

The university administration and Excellence Award committees invite nominations for the following Excellence Awards to be given in the fall of 2013. The UW-Eau Claire Foundation will present $1,500 to the recipients of each of the four awards. Criteria information, instructions and nomination forms are provided in .pdf format and can be found by clicking on the names of the awards below.

The nomination deadline for all awards is April 12.

Faculty Excellence in Scholarship
Faculty Excellence in Service

Faculty Awards Committee: Dr. Erica Benson, Wanrudee Buranakorn, Dr. Mary La Rue, Dr. Lisa Quinn-Lee, Dr. Angela Stombaugh and Bryan Vogh.

Administrative and/or Professional Academic Staff Excellence in Performance Award

Academic Staff Award Committee: Heather Schmitz, Ivy Bohnlein, Jenny Gabler, Katie Ritland Clouse and Patti See.

Classified Staff Excellence in Performance Award

Classified Staff Award Committee: Joanne Erickson, Chris Hessel, Amy Mitchell, Wanda Schulner and Steve Slind.

Nomination(s) should be forwarded to the appropriate awards committee via the Chancellor's Office, 204 Schofield Hall, by April 12. Nominations received after this date will not be considered. Nomination materials become confidential and are not returnable. Additional information about the awards is available from members of the awards committees.

Investment counseling to be offered April 16-19

A TIAA-CREF consultant will be available to discuss financial matters with UW-Eau Claire employees during the following dates and times:

• April 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Mohican Room (310), Davies Center.
• April 17,  9 a.m.-3 p.m., Oneida Room (320D), Davies Center.
• April 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Potawatomi Room (320C), Davies Center.
• April 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Oneida Room (320D), Davies Center. 

Register online or call 866-843-5640 to schedule an appointment. More information.

ORSP announcements

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

Grants Educational Series, select Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:10-12:50 p.m., Old Library 1142 (CETL).

Next presentation:

• April 4: Jeremy Miner, ORSP director of grants and contracts, "Logic Models."

Corey Hilber Memorial Scholarship

A scholarship in memory of UW-Eau Claire alumnus Corey Hilber has been established to sponsor tuition costs for children in Talas, a city in Kyrgyzstan where Corey was a Peace Corps volunteer. Corey died in December 2012. Learn more about Corey's legacy and the scholarship: http://ow.ly/jyhpU.

Chronicle of Higher Education now available through McIntyre Library

The Chronicle of Higher Education is now available online for UW-Eau Claire faculty, staff and students through McIntyre Library. The subscription includes website content updated throughout the day, text from the current print edition (posted every Monday morning), a searchable archive of content going back about 25 years, commentary and essays from the weekly Chronicle Review magazine, and special reports such as the annual Almanac.

To access the Chronicle from on or off campus, use links from McIntyre Library’s website (www.uwec.edu/library). Select  “Databases by Title” and navigate to the Chronicle of Higher Education, or use this direct link: http://xerxes.library.wisconsin.edu/uwec/?base=databases&action=proxy&database=UWI40192.

If you have questions about accessing the Chronicle, please contact the library reference desk at 715-836-3858 or library.reference@uwec.edu.

Spring and summer utility outages announced

This spring's planned steam outage will occur from 6 p.m. May 18 through 4 p.m. May 28. As a result, hot water will not be available on campus, except in the following locations that have electrical backup equipment: Ade Olson addition, all hall directors' apartments, Brewer Hall, Chancellors Hall, Crest Wellness Center, Davies Student Center (if a new electric water heater is installed by then as planned), Haas Fine Arts Center (in a few specific locations), Hibbard Hall, Human Sciences and Services Building, McIntyre Library, Old Library, Murray Hall, Nursing Building, Phillips Hall, Schofield Hall, Thomas Hall and Zorn Arena.

This summer's planned electrical outage will begin at 7 a.m. June 8 and will last for approximately eight hours. The following buildings will be affected: Davies Student Center, Schofield Hall, Zorn Arena, Brewer Hall, Hibbard Hall and the Education Building. The aforementioned buildings have emergency generator power for emergency use. These annually occurring utility outages allow for preventive maintenance and repairs that prevent unplanned emergency outages due to breakdowns. For more information, contact Terry Classen at classetl@uwec.edu or 715-836-5278.

Spring break parking request for March 19, 21

UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education will host two exciting events in Davies Center during the week of spring break, March 18-22.

• Senior Americans Day will be held from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. March 19.
• The Youth Transition Conference for youth with disabilities and their families will be held from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. March 21.

Campus community members are asked to consider parking in either the Water Street or Haas Fine Arts parking lots on those days to help keep parking spaces open near Davies Center.

More than 500 attendees are expected for each event. We are fortunate to bring so many community members to our campus, so we'd like to give them a warm welcome and a lasting impression of our campus as a friendly, accessible place.

For more information, please contact Continuing Education staff members Claire Couillard at 715-836-4648 or couillcd@uwec.edu; or Libby Thurston at 715-836-3365 or thurstel@uwec.edu.

Faculty/Staff Q&A with interim chancellor set for March 11

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, March 11, in the Woodland Theater in Davies Center. Bousquet will provide updates on topics of interest to the campus community and answer UW-Eau Claire-related questions from faculty and staff.

Specifically, Bousquet will welcome discussion around the Student Health Service and the recent request from the Student Senate that the university initiate a request-for-proposals process to determine what opportunities surrounding student health care might be considered.

The Student Senate made the request because of concern about the increasing costs to operate SHS. Before moving forward with the RFP process, Bousquet would like to provide opportunities for all members of the campus community to ask questions and share their thoughts regarding the health care services currently provided and the RFP request.

Bousquet also will provide a brief budget update during the Q&A.

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 to encourage open communication across campus and to further support an exchange of ideas and opinions among faculty, staff and administrators.

Watch for possible March 5 weather announcements

Due to a significant amount of snow expected tonight and Tuesday, March 5, UW-Eau Claire students, faculty and staff should watch the university home page and Facebook and Twitter accounts early March 5 for any announcements regarding the delay or cancellation of classes. The campus community also is encouraged to review UW-Eau Claire's inclement weather policy.

March 16 electrical outage announced

A short electrical outage associated with construction of the new Education Building will occur Saturday, March 16. The outage, which will begin at 7 a.m., will affect Schofield, Hibbard and Brewer halls as well as Zorn Arena. Power will be restored to Schofield Hall after the first 30 minutes; Hibbard, Brewer and Zorn will be without electrical power for about four hours. The involved buildings have emergency generators that provide electrical power for emergency safety equipment.

Condolences

Condolences to Dr. Rhetta Standifer, management and marketing, whose father, Chester Long, passed away Feb. 23 in Mt. Juliet, Tenn.

Condolences

Condolences to Linda Pophal, management and marketing, whose mother, Delores B. Richards, passed away Feb. 20 in Chippewa Falls. Full obituary.

Presentations on educational savings, tax-sheltered annuity accounts set for March 8

Saving for college? An introduction to educational savings accounts, educational inflation and several cost-saving strategies will be held from 9-10 a.m. March 8 in the Ho-Chunk Room (320E) of Davies Center.

Saving for retirement? Consider the UW Tax-Sheltered Annuity 403(b) Program. A TSA Basics Workshop will be held from 11 a.m.-noon March 8, also in the Ho-Chunk Room of Davies Center.

The TSA workshop is especially intended for new investors and for those not yet in the TSA Program, however, those with established accounts will find it beneficial as well. The workshop will explain the basics of investing and how to make investment choices.

A Roth 403(b) option is now available. With Roth 403(b) accounts, contributions are included in taxable income in the year they are made, but the account balance and earnings are not taxed when distributed (subject to certain restrictions).

Rob Wolf, TSA Review Committee member and UW-La Crosse finance professor, will lead both presentations. For more information, contact Barbara Bowers at bowersba@uwec.edu or Rob Wolf at rwolf@uwlax.edu.

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 Feb. 22, 2013.
COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR: ART
Ceramics (Code 020-011), Drawing & Painting (Code 020-022), Graphic Design (Code 020-012), Illustration (Code 020-019), Photography (Code 020-018), Printmaking (Code 020-021), and Sculpture (Code 020-017)

Additional B.F.A. Requirements
FROM: Page 89 of the 2012-13 University Catalog
TO: Eliminate statement 1.

Condolences

Condolences to the family of Audrey Wilson. Wilson, a retired UW-Eau Claire Printing Services staff member, passed away Feb. 14 in Altoona. Full obituary.

Condolences

Condolences to the family of Roger Johnson. Johnson, a UW-Eau Claire alumnus and retired University Recreation staff member, passed away Feb. 6 in Eau Claire. 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 Nov. 16, 2012, and are to be effective with the 2014-15 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 Feb. 11, 2013.

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Faculty/Staff Q&A with chancellor set for Feb. 14

Bousquet

UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff are invited to attend a Q&A session with Interim Chancellor Gilles Bousquet from 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, in the Menominee Room of Davies Center. Bousquet will provide updates on topics of interest to the campus community. 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 to encourage open communication across campus and to further support an exchange of ideas and opinions among faculty, staff and administrators.

Lincoln Financial representative on campus Feb. 6, 7

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 staff members from noon-4:30 p.m. Feb. 6 and from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Feb. 7 in the Oneida Room 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. More information is available by contacting Egan at 715-834-7775 or jimegan@charter.net.

Condolences

Condolences to Lark Keating-Hadlock, McIntyre Library, whose mother, Mary Beth Keating, passed away Jan. 30 in Eau Claire. Full obituary.

Dean of Arts and Sciences search and screen begins

The search for a new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences is officially under way. View the position announcement. Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Patricia A. Kleine has named the following individuals to serve on the Dean of Arts and Sciences Search and Screen Committee:

• Diane Hoadley, College of Business, committee chair.
• Martin Goettl, geography and anthropology.
• Staci Heidtke, Career Services.
• Mary Hoffman, communication and journalism.
• Theresa Kemp, English/women's studies.
• Kate Lang, history.
• Bryan Larson, student representative.
• Geoff Peterson, political science.
• Garry Running, geography and anthropology.
• Sarah Tyrell, student representative.
• Jeff Vahlbusch, foreign languages.
• Sarah Forcier, Academic Affairs, committee support.

Condolences

Condolences to Julie Westphal, sociology, and Ronald Westphal, University Centers, whose daughter, Jessica Nicole Westphal, passed away Jan. 25. Full obituary.

Panel to discuss campus inclusivity for LGBTQ populations

Forman

Jorgenson

Faculty and staff are invited to attend "Working Effectively with LGBTQ Populations," a panel discussion to be held from 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, in Room 100 of Hibbard Hall. Panelists will be Dr. Pam Forman, associate professor of sociology and co-director of the Eau Queer Film Festival; Chris Jorgenson, director of the Women's and LGBTQ Resource Center; Casey Metcalfe, a UW-Eau Claire teacher education undergraduate student; and Jarrell Montgomery, an on-campus senator of the UW-Eau Claire Student Senate and director of the senate's Outreach and Inclusivity Commission. The panel discussion is a presentation of the College of Education and Human Sciences Inclusive Excellence Council's Professional Development Series. For more information, contact the College of Education and Human Sciences at 715-836-4565.

Campus Forum on Internationalization and Global Engagement

Madeleine Green

NOTE: Due to weather-related travel delays for the event speaker and facilitator, the Campus Forum on Internationalization and Global Engagement, initially scheduled for 3-6 p.m. Jan. 28, has been rescheduled for 3-6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11.

Students, faculty and staff are invited to a Campus Forum on Internationalization and Global Engagement, to be held Monday, Feb. 11, from 3-6 p.m. in the Dakota Room (Room 340) of Davies Center. The forum will be led by Madeleine Green, a senior fellow at the International Association of Universities and author of numerous articles on comprehensive internationalization. She will share how universities are engaging students, faculty and staff in global learning and will lead participants in developing a vision for UW-Eau Claire’s international efforts. All are invited to contribute ideas, questions and perspectives to help UW-Eau Claire move forward as a leader in global engagement.

Condolences

Condolences to Tonya Simpson, business communication/information systems, whose mother, Judy Mae Andersen, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 30, 2012, in McAllen, Texas. Full obituary.

Births and Adoptions

Congratulations to Ashley Brott, MBA office, and husband Chris Brott on the birth of son Bentley Nolan on Jan. 12. Bentley also is the first great-grandson of Jan Stewart, MBA office.

Congratulations to Dr. Marcy Leasum Orwig, business communication, and husband Darrek Orwig on the birth of daughter Olive Elizabeth Orwig on Dec. 16, 2012.

Proposed graduate curricular 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 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 Jan. 25, 2013.

New Course Proposals
AIS 644 Theory and Methodologies in American Indian Studies, 3 crs
GEOG 536 Geospatial Field Methods, 3 crs
GEOG 537 Geographic Information Systems II, 3 crs
GEOG 635 Geographic Information Systems III, 3 crs
GEOG 655 Web Geographic Information Systems, 3 crs
HIST 546 American Environmental History, 3 crs
HIST 580 Museums in the United States, 3 crs

Revision of Existing Courses
BIOL 500 Genetics, 4 crs (change of prerequisites)
BIOL 506 Infectious Disease Ecology, 3 crs (change of prerequisites)
BIOL 511 General Entomology, 4 crs (change of prerequisites)
BIOL 528 Conservation Biology, 3 crs (change of credit hours, categorization, enrollment restriction, catalog description, special course fees, prerequisites, course components, when offered, field trip requirement, pedagogical methods, resources, and timetable/outline)
BIOL 561 Biology of Microorganisms, 5 crs (change of prerequisites)
BIOL 580 Endocrinology, 4 crs (change of prerequisites)
ENGL 521 Topics in the Structure of English, 3 crs (change of prerequisites)
ENGL 525 History of the English Language, 3 crs (change of prerequisites)
ENGL 610 Creative Writing Workshop – Poetry 3 crs (change of prerequisites)
ENGL 611 Creative Writing Workshop – Fiction, 3 crs (change of prerequisites)
ENGL 612 Seminar in Nonfiction Writing, 3 crs (change of prerequisites)
ENGL 613 Writing for Children, 3 crs (change of prerequisites)
ENGL 615 Seminar in Science and Nature Writing, 3 crs (change in prerequisites)
ENGL 621 Seminar in Linguistic Research, 3 crs (change of prerequisites)
GEOG 535 Geographic Information Systems, 3 crs (change of title)
HIST 508 Ancient Historiography, 3 crs (change of prerequisites)
HIST 588 Modern China, 3 crs (change of title and catalog description)
MATH 547 Mathematical Statistics, 4 crs (change of when offered)
MATH 551 Numerical Analysis I, 3 crs (change of when offered)
MATH 552 Numerical Analysis II, 3 crs (change of when offered)
MATH 554 Introduction to Mathematical Modeling, 4 crs (change of when offered)

Deletion from Curriculum
CHEM 655 Biochemistry Laboratory II, 2 crs
CJ 650 Human Resource Development Seminar, 3 crs
ENGL 580 Studies in Film, 3 crs

Investment counseling to be offered Jan. 29-31

A TIAA-CREF consultant will be available to discuss financial matters with UW-Eau Claire employees from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 29-31 in the Potawatomi Room of Davies Center. Call 866-843-5640 to schedule an appointment. More information.

ORSP announcements

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

Grants Educational Series, select Tuesdays and Thursdays, Old Library 1142 (CETL).

Next presentation:

• Jan. 10, 10 a.m.-noon: Jeremy Miner, ORSP director of grants and contracts, "Mock Grant Proposal Review."

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.

• View changes.

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.

• View proposed changes.

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.

• View changes.

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.