Human Resources to offer brown bag retirement presentation March 5

UW-Eau Claire Human Resources staff members Sue Pettis and Kathi Lee will present "Thinking of Retiring? Come Learn How to Use the WRS Retirement Calculator!" from 12:15-1 p.m. March 5 in the Ojibwe Room (330B) of Davies Center. All UW-Eau Claire employees are welcome to attend the brief presentation and open discussion. For more information, contact Laura Manydeeds, Human Resources, at manydeel@uwec.edu or 715-836-2514.

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. Louisa Rice at ricelc@uwec.edu or 715-836-5276 within 15 days of this notice, posted Feb. 24, 2014.

FROM:  Page 182 of the 2013-14 Catalog
TO:  MINOR: PSYCHOLOGY, Liberal Arts (Code 440-401)
Twenty-four semester credits, including:
Psyc 100 Introduction to Psychology
        265 Statistical Methods in Psychology I
        271 Methods of Research in Psychology
Remaining credits to total 24 selected from any Psychology courses.
NOTE 1: At least 6 credits from 300- and 400-level courses are required for the minor
NOTE 2: A maximum of 3 credits from Psyc 395, 396, 397, 399, and 499 may count toward the minor.
NOTE 3: No credit may be earned under the Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory option for any of the requirements listed above.

Feb. 20 classes beginning at 5 p.m. or later canceled

UW-Eau Claire evening classes beginning at 5 p.m. or later on Thursday, Feb. 20, are canceled.

The university remains open Thursday evening and decisions about whether scheduled events are held will be made by the individual organizations hosting them. The following cancellations/rescheduled events have been announced:

• Feb. 20 'Inequality for All' screening rescheduled for Feb. 25
• Feb. 20 performance of "A Man of No Importance" canceled
• Feb. 20 'Spoken Word Showcase' canceled

The forecast calls for heavy snow this evening and overnight, with a winter storm warning in effect until noon Friday. A decision whether to hold classes as scheduled Friday, Feb. 21, will be made Friday before 6 a.m. That decision will take into consideration current weather conditions, regional road conditions, and whether campus sidewalks, roadways and parking lots are sufficiently cleared.

If classes are canceled Friday, information will be sent via e2Campus, UW-Eau Claire's emergency notification system.

Investment counseling to be offered Feb. 25-27

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

• Feb. 25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mohican Room (310), Davies Center.
• Feb. 26,  9 a.m.-4 p.m., Oneida Room (320D), Davies Center.
• Feb. 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Centennial Room (320A), Davies Center.

Call 866-843-5640 to schedule an appointment. More information.

Condolences

Condolences to the family of Dr. Frederick H.C. Schultz. Schultz, UW-Eau Claire professor emeritus of physics and astronomy, passed away Feb. 7 in Kennewick, Wash. Full obituary.

Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program information sessions set for March 4

UW-Eau Claire staff members are invited to attend information sessions about the Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Program March 4 in Ojibwe Room A (330A) of Davies Center. Individual sessions can be scheduled between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. For more information or to schedule an individual appointment, call WDC representative Ben Genz at 608-461-0567. More information and an enrollment form are available 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. Louisa Rice at ricelc@uwec.edu or 715-836-5276 within 15 days of this notice, posted Jan. 31, 2014.

MINOR:  MUSIC,  Liberal Arts (Code 060-401 )
FROM: Page 155 of the 2013-14 Catalog
TO: … Music Electives: minimum of four credits elected from any courses with an MUSI prefix (MUSI 182/382 and MUSI 193/393 may be used only with approval), with a maximum of two credits from ensembles elected from 180/380, 181/381, 184/384, 186/386, 188/388, 190/390, 191/391, 192/392, 253/453 – 268/468 or 280/480, and maximum of two credits from applied music for a minimum total of 24 credits.

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. Louisa Rice at ricelc@uwec.edu or 715-836-5276 within 15 days of this notice, posted Jan. 31, 2014.

MINOR:  AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES, Liberal Arts (Code 530-401)
FROM: Page 76 of the Catalog Year 2013-14
TO: Include AIS 444 Theory and Methodologies in American Indian Studies, 3 crs, in the list of remaining credits from which students may select.

COMPREHENSIVE MAJOR:  COMPUTER SCIENCE, Liberal Arts (Code 170-030)

FROM: Pages 101-102 of the Catalog Year 2013-14

TO:  …  For a degree in Computer Science, a student must:

1. Complete CJ 202 or Engl 305 or Engl 308 (satisfies GE-IA);

2. Complete Phil 308 (satisfies GE-IVB);

3. Complete one lab science sequence chosen from:

a. Phys 211 and 212 (nine crs.), plus a minimum of three additional credits of science courses chosen from the list of allowed courses, or

b. Phys 231 and 232 (ten crs.), plus a minimum of two additional credits of science courses chosen from the list of allowed courses.

Allowed science courses: Biol 110, 111 or 221, 222, 223, 320, 326, 330, 33, 356, 392; Chem 103, 104, 115,; Geog 104, 178, 345, 368; Geol 110, 115, 301, 303, 308; Phys 226, 229.

Winter weather-related facts

Over the course of the past 30-plus hours, the university has received extensive feedback via email, telephone and social media regarding the decisions on whether to hold classes yesterday and today. That feedback has ranged from strong disapproval to appreciation that classes went on as scheduled. 

The purpose of this message is to share facts.

First, facts about the weather conditions experienced in our region in recent weeks: As every  Blugold — and every Midwesterner —knows all too well, it's been an abnormally cold month. Here are the January facts from the National Weather Service Twin Cities weather forecast office (all temperatures are Farenheit):

• 19 of 28 days have had below-zero temperatures.
• 13 of 28 days have had double-digit below-zero temperatures, including today.
•  Of the 13 double-digit, below-zero days, 11 have occurred during Winterim and spring semester instructional days.
•  Every instructional day of spring semester has had below-zero temperatures with double-digit, below-zero temperatures five of the six days, including today.

Second, facts about other UW System campuses that closed or remained open yesterday and today: In addition to UW-Eau Claire (with the exception of Monday classes that started at 5 p.m. or later), the following UW System four-year campuses held classes on Monday and Tuesday:

• UW-Green Bay
• UW-La Crosse
• UW Oshkosh
• UW-River Falls
• UW-Stevens Point
• UW-Stout
• UW-Whitewater

Third, facts about how the decision whether to cancel classes is made at UW-Eau Claire:  The university takes several factors into account when making a determination about cancelling classes. Those include (in no particular order):

• Air temperature and sustained wind chill
• Whether there is heavy snowfall and/or icy conditions
• Road and sidewalk conditions leading to campus (ice covered or snow covered)
• Campus road, sidewalk and parking lot conditions (Are they clear and ready for classes?)
• Visibility issues caused by falling or blowing snow or fog
• Whether conditions are improving or worsening
• Other factors that may be present

A number of people are consulted before making a decision whether to cancel classes. UW-Eau Claire staff are in touch with local safety officials to assess the factors above. The past two mornings, a member of the facilities staff personally surveyed area roads to see if drifting snow was an issue. Monday evening classes were cancelled due to dropping temperatures and an increase in expected winds. Generally, it is less safe to travel (drive, ride or walk) in the darkness because of reduced visibility. People in trouble are less likely to be seen and helped.

We take student safety seriously; it is our primary concern. In the case of the weather Monday and Tuesday, it was the judgment of the university that it was possible for students to properly prepare themselves for the cold.

We know that there are students who have underlying health concerns and that some have unreliable transportation, making travel unwise. Therefore, we ask students to make a judgment about their own circumstances and their ability to come to campus safely.

 

Classes to be held as scheduled Tuesday, Jan. 28

UW-Eau Claire is open and classes will be held as scheduled on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

There have been a number of inquiries about why the university is open and holding classes as scheduled despite sub-zero temperatures.

The university rarely, if ever closes.  A number of criteria are considered when deciding whether to hold classes, delay the start of classes, or cancel select classes.

Those criteria include, but are not limited to, excessive snowfall and/or drifting, icy conditions, temperature, wind chill, visibility and condition of sidewalks and roadways both on campus and in the community.  The university makes the decision based on actual real-time weather conditions, not what the forecast is predicting the day before.

Naturally, one of the most important considerations is safety of students, faculty and staff.  If the conditions are deemed obviously unsafe for travel to and from the university, and to and from facilities on campus, classes are canceled or delayed.  This can be a subjective judgment – but it is based on the best information available at the time the decision is made.

The university recognizes that some individuals have specific medical or physical conditions that prevent them from being able to venture out into the cold, or may have a lengthy commute to campus that may not be safe to undertake because of weather conditions where they live.  That is why students, faculty and staff are instructed to exercise their best judgment in deciding whether to attend classes or report for work.

Input sought on classified staff shared governance draft documents

In September 2013, the UW System Board of Regents enacted rules that extended shared governance to the classified staff within UW System. The rules provide classified staff members the opportunity to be active participants in policy development for their institution; to fully participate in the formulation and review of policies and procedures concerning classified staff members, including personnel matters; and the right to structure themselves in a manner they determine.

UW-Eau Claire classified staff recently received a copy of the Classified Staff Shared Governance Draft Documents. These documents are the structure under which classified staff shared governance will work. UW-Eau Claire's Classified Staff Council is seeking questions and feedback on these documents.

Below are three ways classified staff can provide feedback to the Classified Staff Council:

 

Open forums

All classified staff will the opportunity to discuss the Classified Staff Constitution and Bylaws at the following open forums:

• Thursday, Jan. 30 | Centennial Hall 3314, 9-10 a.m.
• Friday, Jan. 31 | Nursing Building 119A, 3:30-4:30 p.m. (with connection to Marshfield nursing site)
• Monday, Feb. 3 | 315 Hibbard Hall, 1-2 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 4 | Hilltop Center, 6-7 a.m. 

Members of the Classified Staff Council will be in attendance at each of the meetings to answer  your questions and hear your comments. 

 

Complete the survey

Please complete this survey to provide your feedback about the documents. You may follow this link or copy and paste this address into your web browser: https://uweauclaire.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_2r8OqHsROb1nb49

 

Contact Classified Staff Council

You may send email to csc@uwec.edu or contact any member of the Classified Staff Council to provide feedback.

 

Jan. 27 classes beginning at 5 p.m. or later canceled

UW-Eau Claire evening classes beginning at 5 p.m. or later on Monday, Jan. 27, are canceled.  A decision whether to hold classes as scheduled Tuesday, Jan. 28, will be made Tuesday before 6 a.m.

The university remains open Monday evening and decisions about whether scheduled events are held will be made by the individual organizations hosting them.

The Children’s Nature Academy is open as scheduled until the end of business Monday.

There have been a number of inquiries today about why the university is open and holding classes as scheduled despite sub-zero temperatures.

The university rarely, if ever closes.  A number of criteria are considered when deciding whether to hold classes, delay the start of classes, or cancel select classes.

Those criteria include, but are not limited to, excessive snowfall and/or drifting, icy conditions, temperature, wind chill, visibility and condition of sidewalks and roadways both on campus and in the community.  The university makes the decision based on actual real-time weather conditions, not what the forecast is predicting the day before.

Naturally, one of the most important considerations is safety of students, faculty and staff.  If the conditions are deemed obviously unsafe for travel to and from the university, and to and from facilities on campus, classes are canceled or delayed.  This can be a subjective judgment – but it is based on the best information available at the time the decision is made.

The university recognizes that some individuals have specific medical or physical conditions that prevent them from being able to venture out into the cold, or may have a lengthy commute to campus that may not be safe to undertake because of weather conditions where they live.  That is why students, faculty and staff are instructed to exercise their best judgment in deciding whether to attend classes or report for work.

Classes to be held as scheduled Jan. 27

UW-Eau Claire is open today, Jan. 27,  and classes will be held as scheduled. Students, faculty and staff are advised to dress warmly for the cold conditions and to use best judgment in deciding whether they can get to campus safely. Employees are referred to UW-Eau Claire's inclement weather policy for guidelines on reporting to work: http://www.uwec.edu/hr/weather.htm.

UW-Eau Claire extreme weather advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill warning for the Eau Claire region starting today through midday Tuesday, Jan. 28. The forecast is for low temperatures of 15 to 25 below zero and wind chill readings of 35 to 50 below zero.

The Weather Service notes that exposure to such extreme cold can cause frostbite in five to 10 minutes, and taking appropriate precautionary measures is appropriate. The following links provide information on how to prepare for extreme cold: 

• Extreme Cold — A Prevention Guide, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Weather “Triple Whammy” ready to strike (Ready Wisconsin news release)

It is anticipated all UW-Eau Claire operations and classes will take place as scheduled Monday, Jan. 27. Individuals should always use their best judgment about the safety of traveling to and from campus. Students should contact their instructor if they cannot make it to class, and employees should contact their supervisor if they cannot report to work. For additional information, please review the UW-Eau Claire inclement weather policy.

In the unlikely event classes are canceled or delayed on Jan. 27, the university will provide information through e2Campus, UW-Eau Claire's emergency notification system, which sends notifications via email, the university home page, pop-up messages on all university-owned computers, social media and, for those who have signed up, text messages. If you have not signed up for text message notifications, you may do so at www.uwec.edu/emergency/index.htm. Every effort will be made to provide such notification before 6 a.m.

Spring opening meeting set for Jan. 21

All UW-Eau Claire employees are invited to attend a spring opening meeting led by Chancellor James Schmidt from 3:45-5 p.m. Jan. 21 in the Woodland Theater of Davies Center. Chancellor Schmidt will provide opening remarks, followed by an open-floor question-and-answer session. For more information, contact Tanya Kenney, University Senate, at kenneytk@uwec.edu or 715-836-3419.

Open forum on transportation and commuter issues set for Jan. 28

University Senate will sponsor an open forum on transportation and commuter issues from 3-5 p.m. Jan. 28 in the Dakota Ballroom (Room 340) of Davies Center. Faculty, staff, students and community members are invited to attend. Information about the UW-Eau Claire bicycle and pedestrian plan; bus routes within Eau Claire and with other cities; ride sharing; and on-campus parking for faculty, staff, students and visitors will be presented.

An open session to allow those in attendance to ask questions, make comments and offer suggestions will follow. Free parking will be available in any F or S stall (not G) on lower campus after 3 p.m. Visitors who arrive before 3 p.m. should stop at the Visitor Center at 127 Roosevelt Ave. to obtain a parking permit. View campus map for building and parking locations.

For more information, contact Mitch Freymiller, University Senate chair, at 715-836-3074 or freymima@uwec.edu.

D2L upgrade rescheduled for Jan. 15-16

The D2L upgrade to version 10.1 originally scheduled for Jan. 8-9 has been rescheduled for Jan. 15-16. To accomplish the upgrade, a complete D2L outage will take place from 10 p.m. Jan. 15 through 10 a.m. Jan. 16. The upgrade will include extensive redesigns of the content and user progress tools as well as enhancements to the dropbox and discussion tools. Faculty and staff are invited to join D2L administrators for demos of version 10.1 in January — with practice time available. Those interested in participating in a demo session may register online. Text and video documentation will be available soon.

The D2L upgrade will feature the following:

• One content interface that is editable for instructors and read-only for students.
• Easier editing. Edit-in-place capability with an upgraded HTML editor and an improved bulk edit feature reduces clicks to accomplish tasks. A drag-and-drop functionality helps to re-order modules and topics.
• New course overview feature for an introduction to course concepts.
• New module description feature to introduce unit concepts.
• User progress redesign. A redesigned user progress dashboard includes more data with graphical information.
• A new class progress dashboard provides instructors with data and graphics about the progress of the class as a whole.
• Dropbox due date. Instructors may set a folder due date independent of start/end dates when creating dropboxes to communicate more clearly when dropbox submissions are due.

For more information, contact Roxie Muldoon at muldoorr@uwec.edu or 715-836-2700; or Gene Leisz at leiszgj@uwec.edu or 715-836-6004.

UW-Eau Claire extreme cold weather advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill warning for the Eau Claire region starting late this weekend and extending into early next week. The forecast is for low temperatures of nearly 30 below zero and wind chill readings of 40-60 below zero, with the coldest readings expected Sunday night and Monday morning.

The Weather Service notes that exposure to such extreme cold can cause frostbite in five to 10 minutes, and taking appropriate precautionary measures is appropriate. The following links provide information on how to prepare for extreme cold: 

• Extreme Cold — A Prevention Guide, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Life-Threatening Cold Air to Grip Wisconsin (Ready Wisconsin news release)

It is anticipated all UW-Eau Claire operations and classes will take place as scheduled Monday, Jan. 6. Individuals should always use their best judgment about the safety of traveling to and from campus. Students should contact their instructor if they cannot make it to class, and employees should contact their supervisor if they cannot report to work. For additional information, please review the UW-Eau Claire inclement weather policy.

In the unlikely event classes are canceled or delayed on Jan. 6, the university will provide information through e2Campus, UW-Eau Claire's emergency notification system, which sends notifications via email, the university home page, pop-up messages on all university-owned computers, social media and, for those who have signed up, text messages. If you have not signed up for text message notifications, you may do so at www.uwec.edu/emergency/index.htm. Every effort will be made to provide such notification before 6 a.m.

Mock grant proposal review workshop set for Jan. 9

Miner

Jeremy Miner, ORSP director of grants and contracts, will present "Mock Grant Proposal Review" from 10 a.m.-noon Jan. 9 in Old Library 1142 (CETL).

Perhaps the best way to learn how to write a successful grant proposal is to become a reviewer first. Via a simulated proposal review, workshop participants will experience the grants process from the sponsor's point of view. After the mock review, the details will be consolidated to help participants improve the quality, competitiveness and persuasiveness of their grant proposals in the future.

For more information, contact Jeremy Miner at minerjt@uwec.edu or 715-836-5514.

Proposed changes in College of Business

Following are proposed changes in the College of Business. If you have questions or concerns, contact the individuals noted below or Dr. Tim Vaughan, College of Business associate dean, at vaughats@uwec.edu or 715-836-4408, within 15 days of this notice, posted Dec. 20, 2013.

• View accounting and finance changes. Contact: Dr. Raj Aroskar (aroskar@uwec.edu).
• View Entrepreneur Program changes. Note: New entrepreneurship certificate has been created. Contact: Dr. Kristy Lauver (lauverkj@uwec.edu).
• View economics (business) changes. Contact: Dr. Wayne Carrol (carrolwd@uwec.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. Louisa Rice at ricelc@uwec.edu or 715-836-5276 within 15 days of this notice, posted Dec. 16, 2013.

MAJOR:  MATHEMATICS, Liberal Arts  Liberal Arts Emphasis (Code 180-201)
FROM:  Page 147 of the 2013-14 Catalog
TO:  This emphasis requires the core courses and at least one of Math 317, 335 or 426.

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 objections, contact Dr. Margaret Cassidy at cassidml@uwec.edu or 715-836-3152 within 30 days of this notice, posted Dec. 12, 2013.

New Course Proposals
ENGL 512 Topics in Rhetoric and Science, 3 crs
ENGL 513 Topics in Rhetoric and Technology, 3 crs
ENGL 514 Topics in Rhetoric and Culture, 3 crs
ENGL 515 Visual Rhetorics of Science, Technology, and Culture, 3 crs
ENGL 597 Writing Center Theory & Practice, 3 crs
ENGL 681 Seminar in Film, Video, and Moving-Image Culture, 3-4 crs
HIST 527 Preparatory Study for Central European Travel Seminar, 1-4 crs
IDIS 540 Central European Travel Seminar, 3 crs
PSYC 549 Psychology of Stigma, Prejudice and Intergroup Relations, 3 crs

Revision of Existing Courses
ENGL 613 Writing for Children, 3 crs (change of Catalog title, Catalog description, repeatability, prerequisites, and course content timetable/outline)

Deletion from Curriculum
ENGL 581 Topics in Film, Video, and Moving-Image Culture, 4 crs
FREN 680 The French Novel, 3 crs
FREN 682 The Theatre in France, 3 crs
MUSI 606 Canon and Fugue, 2 crs
MUSI 608 Theory Pedagogy, 2 crs

W: drive to be unavailable Dec. 27-28

The W: drive will be unavailable Friday, Dec. 27, and Saturday, Dec. 28, when Learning and Technology Services will update folder permissions on the drive to minimize the risk of a CryptoLocker-type exploit.

Why is this happening?
Over time, permissions on the W: drive have become very inconsistent. Unfortunately, this makes the millions of files stored on the W: drive vulnerable to a CryptoLocker-type exploit. To limit the exposure of W: drive data to malware and other security risks, LTS will be resetting the W: drive permissions to a more consistent and secure state over a two-day period (Dec. 27-28). During these two days, the W: drive data will be unavailable.

What happens after the permissions have been reset?
Once the permission reset process is complete, LTS will work with you to customize the permissions of your folders so that they are ready for your classes and other collaboration needs. Please contact the LTS Help Desk at 836-5711 for any permission questions or requests. We will have extra staff on hand to assist with managing folder permissions.

About CryptoLocker
The CryptoLocker exploit (and others like it) encrypt any accessible files, essentially making the files unreadable. If a student, staff or faculty member's files were to become infected with CryptoLocker, the results could be devastating: Any network drives mapped at the time could become encrypted and completely inaccessible to the rest of campus. While we do make backups on a regular basis, this could still leave many directories unavailable for hours or even days as we restore over nine terabytes of backed-up data. This is why we are taking precautionary measures to minimize the risk of this happening on our campus.

Call for proposals: Faculty-led International Immersion Experiences program

Academic Affairs, the Office of the Provost and the Council on Internationalization and Global Engagement solicit proposals for the Faculty-led International Immersion Experiences (FLIIE) program. The deadline for proposals is Jan. 31, 2014.

Details about the program, a budget sheet (and sample), and the proposal format can be found on the Undergraduate Studies website.

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. Louisa Rice at ricelc@uwec.edu or 715-836-5276 within 15 days of this notice, posted Dec. 9, 2013.

MINOR: ART, Liberal Arts (Code 020-401)
From: Page 68 of the Catalog Year 2003-04
Twenty-four semester credits, including Art 107, 240, 244; 264 or 357; ArtH 111 and 112. Six credits of electives in Art History or Studio Art.
To: Reinstate the code of the former minor and to revise its requirements as follows:
Twenty-four semester credits, including:
Six credits of 100-level Art courses: 107, 108, 110
Nine credits of any entry-level Art courses: 240, 241, 244, 247, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 264, 274, 275, 276, 278, 281, 312, 357, 358.
Nine credits of any intermediate and/or advanced Art courses: 332, 340, 341, 342, 344, 347, 348, 349, 350, 351, 352, 353, 364, 365, 366, 373, 374, 375, 376, 378, 381, 382, 383, 402, 405, 441, 443, 458, 474, 476, 477, 478, 481.

NOTE: Art minors are encouraged to take Art History (ArtH) courses to meet the GE-IV requirement.

Dr. Aina Galejs, longtime supporter of Latvian international students, passes away

Dr. Aina Galejs

The UW-Eau Claire Foundation is sad to share the news of the passing of Dr. Aina Galejs, who since 1991 donated more than $500,000 to the Foundation to fund scholarships to students from Latvia to study at UW-Eau Claire. Dr. Galejs died Dec. 3 at her home in Minneapolis.

Dr. Galejs was born in Riga, Latvia,  in 1925. In her teens, she lost her father to Soviet Russian terror. As the Red Army returned in 1944, she fled Latvia with her mother. After the war, she studied at the University of Hamburg and earned her medical degree. In 1951, she came to the United States, becoming a Minnesota licensed physician in 1952 and specializing in pathology. She practiced pathology in the Twin Cities from 1956 to 1976 and continued to serve as a pathologist in a number of states until her retirement in 2002.

In the early 1990s, in connection with the newly established UW-Eau Claire study-abroad program at the University of Latvia, Galejs established an annual scholarship program for Latvian students for study at UW-Eau Claire. More than 50 students from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania have been recipients of the Dr. Aina Galejs Scholarship.

In 2006, Dr. Galejs received UW-Eau Claire's Honorary Alumnus Award, which is presented to nonalumni who have demonstrated great love of and service to UW-Eau Claire.

"The selfless generosity and the commitment of Dr. Galejs to supporting the international education of these young individuals is a compelling testimony to her humanity," wrote Dr. Karl Markgraf, director of the UW-Eau Claire Center for International Education, in a letter to the award nominating committee.

In recognition of her outstanding contributions to education and health in Latvia, Galejs was awarded its highest civilian honor, the Order of the Three Stars, by the Latvian government in 2002. She also was recognized for her selfless service with the extraordinary national award "The Pride of Latvia," and the University of Latvia named her an Honorary Member for her generous support of its students.

A full obituary for Dr. Galejs, including funeral service information, can be viewed online.

Flags to be flown at half-staff through sunset Dec. 9

By order of the president of the United States, the United States flag at all state and government offices shall be flown at half-staff through sunset Dec. 9 as a mark of respect for the passing of former South African president Nelson Mandela. More information.

Condolences

Condolences to the family of Richard "Dick" Kirkwood. Kirkwood, UW-Eau Claire professor emeritus of English, passed away Dec. 2 in Eau Claire. More information.

Ecumenical Religious Center to hold faculty/staff open house

In appreciation of their work with students, UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff are invited to a pre-holiday open house at the Ecumenical Religious Center (the white building adjacent to campus, immediately west of Hibbard Hall) from 2-5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9. The event, hosted by the Newman Catholic Parish and University Lutheran Church, also is sponsored by the Newman Student Association and the Lutheran Student Association. Guests will enjoy light refreshments and food and music of the season, and will have the opportunity to meet the staffs of Newman and ULC.

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.

Nominations invited for UW System Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award

The Affirmative Action Office is accepting nominations for UW-Eau Claire's 2014 recipient of the UW System Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award. A potential honoree may be a UW-Eau Claire faculty or staff member, student or active community member. More information about selection critieria is available on the UW System Women's Studies Consortium website. Nominations for UW-Eau Claire nominees must be recieved by the Affirmative Action Office no later than February 21, 2014.  For more information, visit the Commission on the Status of Women website or contact Caitlin Lee at leemai@uwec.edu or 715-836-2387.

Condolences

Condolences to the family of Mary Lou Albrecht. Albrecht, a UW-Eau Claire staff member from 1964 until her retirement from Duplicating Services in 1993, passed away Nov. 17 in Altoona. Full obituary.

Open forums set for College of Arts and Sciences dean candidates

Open forums have been scheduled for candidates for the position of dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at UW-Eau Claire. Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the forums, during which the candidates will respond to the following prompt and then answer questions:

"The Chinese character denoting 'crisis' is a combination of the characters for 'danger' and 'opportunity.' Please discuss the challenges facing a College of Arts and Sciences today, and explain how you might lead our college to maintain and enhance its excellence while creating new opportunities for students, faculty and programs."

Candidate materials can be viewed on the dean position Web page, where a link to a feedback form also will be posted following each candidate's open forum. Each forum will be recorded and links to the recordings posted on the page above.

Following are the candidates and their open forum dates, times and locations:

• Dr. J. Andy Karafa — open forum: Dec. 9, 9-9:50 a.m., Woodland Theater, Davies Center. 
• Dr. David D. Leaman — open forum: Dec. 11, 9-9:50 a.m., Woodland Theater, Davies Center.
• Dr. Thomas A. Nelson  — open forum: Dec. 16, 9-9:50 a.m., Woodland Theater, Davies Center.

Gail Scukanec to step down as dean, assume graduate studies oversight role

Gail Scukanec

Dr. Gail Scukanec, dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences at UW-Eau Claire, will step down from that position on July 15, 2014, and beginning July 16, 2014, she will serve in a part-time position focused on a study of the university's various graduate programs. Scukanec has served as dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences since 2007.
 
"Dr. Scukanec's tenure as dean has been marked by many accomplishments, the most visible of which is Centennial Hall," said Patricia A. Kleine, UW-Eau Claire provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. "She has promoted the importance of scholarly activity to effective teaching and championed the need for diverse perspectives in the professional preparation of the college's students."

In her new position, Scukanec will oversee all aspects of graduate education, including determining the feasibility of new graduate programs, searching for additional resources for graduate students and assessing current graduate policies.

Prior to coming to UW-Eau Claire, Dr. Scukanec served as interim dean and associate dean of the College of Graduate Studies at Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Mich.
 
A national search will be conducted for Scukanec's replacement as dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences, Kleine said.

Open forums set for vice chancellor/chief business officer candidates

Open forums have been scheduled for candidates for the position of vice chancellor for administration and finance and chief business officer at UW-Eau Claire. Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the forums, during which the candidates have been asked to explain a complex budget situation they have confronted in the past in a clear, concise manner that is easily understood by the campus community audience.

Candidate materials can be viewed on the vice chancellor position Web page, where a link to a feedback form also will be posted following each candidate's open forum. Each forum also will be recorded and links to the recordings posted on the page above.

Following are the candidates and their open forum dates, times and locations:

• Susan Niehoff — open forum: Nov. 12, 8:30-9:20 a.m., Woodland Theater, Davies Center.
• Werner Golling — open forum: Nov. 14, 8:30-9:20 a.m., Schofield Auditorium.
• Mark Reeves — open forum: Nov. 19, 8:30-9:20 a.m., Schofield Auditorium.
• Marty Hanifin  — open forum: Nov. 26, 8:30-9:20 a.m., Schofield Auditorium.

Associate vice chancellor searches announced

Patricia A. Kleine, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, announces searches for two associate vice chancellor positions within Academic Affairs. Both searches aim at July 1, 2014, start dates.

The search for a permanent Associate Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate Curriculum, Internationalization and Immersive Experiences (formerly the Associate Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate Studies) will be an internal search open to all UW-Eau Claire tenured faculty members.

The search for a permanent Associate Vice Chancellor for Strategic Enrollment (formerly the Executive Director of Enrollment Services) will be a national search.

The search and screen process will proceed as defined in the Faculty and Academic Staff Rules and Procedures. Campus community members are encouraged to review the rules and procedures for the process regarding membership selection for search and screen committees. See position descriptions for the Associate Vice Chancellor for  Undergraduate Curriculum, Internationalization and Immersive Experiences and Associate Vice Chancellor for Strategic Enrollment.

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. Louisa Rice at ricelc@uwec.edu or 715-836-5276 within 15 days of this notice, posted Nov. 18, 2013.

• View proposed changes.

Faculty, staff invited to participate in holiday gift program

For the past 20 years Women in Higher Education and Wisconsin Women in Higher Education Leadership have sponsored a holiday gift program, which assists UW-Eau Claire's low-income, nontraditional-age and traditional-age students with families.
WHE/WWHEL recently sent a mailing to nontraditional-age students inviting them to place their names on a gift "wish" list. Students who respond are asked to provide the ages of their children and their choice of gifts (a toy, article of clothing, up to $20 per person.) Information from each gift receiver is anonymously matched to a gift giver. Gifts are distributed during finals week.

If you would like to participate in the holiday gift-giving project, contact Patti See at seepk@uwec.edu or 715-836-4826 by Nov. 26. If you would like to make a monetary donation, checks (payable to Women in Higher Education) may be sent/brought to Patti See, Academic Skills Center, Old Library 2112. More information.

Proposed Changes in College of Education and Human Sciences

Following are proposed changes in the College of Education and Human Sciences.  If you have questions or concerns, contact Dr. Cathy Thorsen, chair of the college curriculum committee, at thorseca@uwec.edu or 715-836-2575 within 15 days of this notice, posted Nov. 15, 2013

• View proposed changes.

Condolences

Condolences to the family of Dr. Phillip Chute. Chute, professor emeritus of physics and astronomy, passed away Nov. 11 in Eau Claire. 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. Louisa Rice at ricelc@uwec.edu or 715-836-5276 within 15 days of this notice, posted Nov. 11, 2013.

• View proposed changes.

Condolences

Condolences to the family of Phyllis Hambleton. Hambleton, who served as a program assistant in the Educational Opportunity Centers, McIntyre Library and Academic Skills Center between 1984 until her retirement in 2002, passed away Nov. 2 in Eau Claire. Full obituary.

Proposed Changes in College of Education and Human Sciences

Following are proposed changes in the College of Education and Human Sciences.  If you have questions or concerns, contact Dr. Cathy Thorsen, chair of the college curriculum committee, at thorseca@uwec.edu or 715-836-2575 within 30 days of this notice, posted Nov. 6, 2013.

• View proposed changes.

T. Rowe Price to offer live webinars Nov. 11-14

T. Rowe Price will offer two live webinars for UW System employees Nov. 11-14.

"Basics of Money Management," a 40-minute webinar on the basics of smart money management, will be held during the following dates and times:

• Nov. 11, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Nov. 12, 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

"Today's Investment Climate," a 30-minute presentation focused on the economy, the stock market and how they relate, will be held during the following dates and times:

• Nov. 13, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Nov. 14, 2 and 6 p.m.

Participants may watch the webinars on their own computers and listen to the audio portion via telephone. Registration instructions and more information are available online.

Investment counseling to be offered Nov. 12-14

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

• Nov. 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Potawatomi Room (320C), Davies Center
• Nov. 13, 9 -11 a.m., Centennial Room (320), Davies Center
• Nov. 13, noon-3 p.m., Mohican Room (310), Davies Center
• Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Oneida Room (320D), Davies Center 

Call 866-843-5640 to schedule an appointment. More information.

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. Louisa Rice at ricelc@uwec.edu or 715-836-5276 within 15 days of this notice, posted Nov. 4, 2013.

• View proposed changes.

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 and are to be effective in fall 2014. If you have questions or concerns, contact Dr. Cathy Thorsen, chair of the college curriculum committee, at thorseca@uwec.edu or 715-836-2575 within 30 days of this notice, posted Oct. 22, 2013.

• View April 5, 2013, changes.
• View May 3, 2013, changes.
• View May 13, 2013, changes.

Oct. 23 meeting to focus on skills for suicide prevention

UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff are invited to attend a Student Affairs meeting from 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 23 in the Dakota Ballrroom of Davies Center.

Students are experiencing increased levels of stress and mental health concerns, which places them at elevated risk for suicide

— the second leading cause of death among college students.

Dr. Jennifer Muehlenkamp, associate professor of psychology, and Dr. Nicole Matros, a psychologist in Counseling Services, will present "Skills for Suicide Prevention."

Attendees will learn which characteristics to look for in students or others who may be at elevated risk for suicide, how to approach at-risk individuals and where to direct them for help.

For more information, contact Dr. Beth Hellwig, vice chancellor for student affairs, at hellwiba@uwec.edu or 715-836-5992.

Condolences

Condolences to the family of Shirley Petersen Wright-Litchfield. Wright-Litchfield, who taught sociology for 21 years at UW-Eau Claire before retiring in 1986, passed away Oct. 7 in Eau Claire. Full obituary.

Condolences

Condolences to Dr. Mary Hoffman, communication and journalism, whose father, Arnold Hoffman (a UW-Eau Claire alumnus), passed away Oct. 9 in Eau Claire. 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. Louisa Rice at ricelc@uwec.edu or 715-836-5276 within 15 days of this notice, posted Oct. 11, 2013.

• View proposed changes.

Flags to be flown at half-staff Oct. 12

As a mark of respect for the firefighters of Wisconsin who have given their lives in the line of duty, Gov.  Scott Walker has ordered that the flags of the United States and the state Wisconsin be flown at half-staff on Firefighters Memorial Day, Oct. 12, 2013. More information.

Safety awareness: Campus resources for students, faculty and staff

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UW-Eau Claire students, faculty and staff are reminded of the following resources for increasing safety awareness and helping the campus community to be better prepared for emergencies:

• Emergency notification system. If you haven’t already done so, you may register your cellphone number for emergency text messages by visiting the Emergency information website. A test of the emergency notification system will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3. Other emergency alert capabilities, including mass email and computer pop-up messages, also will also be tested at this time.
• Emergency Procedures Guide. Please see the Emergency Procedures Guide, which provides concise information about how to respond to various emergencies. Printed copies of the guide have been distributed throughout classrooms, offices and residence halls.
• Presentation: "Threats/Violence Prevention and Surviving Active-Shooter Incidents." UW-Eau Claire Police Chief David Sprick and Police Sgt. Chris Kirchman will speak from noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, in the Ho-Chunk Room of Davies Center. All are welcome; registration is not required. Refreshments will be provided. If you are unable to attend, learn about options for consideration in the event of an active-shooter incident by viewing brief videos on the UW-Eau Claire Police website. Also available is a poster providing tips on how to respond during an active-shooter incident.

Send email to Dr. Beth Hellwig, vice chancellor for student affairs and chair of the Chancellor's Emergency Response Team, with any safety-preparedness questions or concerns.

Authors Celebration set for Sept. 23

UW-Eau Claire will recognize the hard work and self-discipline it takes for university faculty and staff to bring scholarly work to the level of publication or performance with an Authors Celebration from 4:30-6 p.m. Sept. 23 in the Ojibwe Ballroom of Davies Center. The event 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. The event is sponsored by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, McIntyre Library, Academic Affairs, Learning and Technology Services and Foster Gallery. More information.

Condolences

Condolences to the family of Dr. J. Kenneth Davidson Sr. Davidson, UW-Eau Claire professor emeritus of sociology, passed away Sept. 1 in Austin, Texas. Full obituary.

Flags to be flown at half-staff through Sept. 20

President Obama has issued a proclamation as a mark of respect for the victims of the tragic events Sept. 16 in Washington, D.C. In it, he has ordered that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the federal government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its territories and possessions through sunset Sept. 20. More information.

Lincoln Financial adviser on campus Sept. 16, 17

James Egan, a UW-Eau Claire professor emeritus of economics and registered representative of Lincoln Financial Advisors in Eau Claire, will provide information about the 403b tax-deferred savings programs available to UW-Eau Claire staff members. The sessions will be held Sept. 16 from 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Sept. 17 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Potawatomi Room (320C) of Davies Center. The Lincoln National Corp. is an authorized vendor to the UW System Tax-Deferred Savings (403b) Program. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information or to make an appointment, contact Egan at 715-834-7775 or james.egan@LFG.com.

Flags to be flown at half-staff Sept. 11, Patriot Day

The U.S. flag will be flown at half-staff at all U.S. buildings, grounds and military installations beginning at sunrise and ending at sunset Sept. 11, Patriot Day. This will be done to honor and remember the individuals who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. In addition, the people of the United States are asked to observe a moment of silence on Patriot Day in remembrance of the victims. More information.

Liberal Education Forum Series to begin Sept. 10

The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning and the Title III Strengthening Institutions Program invite faculty and staff to a series of brown bag forums relating to important aspects of liberal education reform at UW-Eau Claire. The forums will be held from 12:30-1:15 p.m. in Davies Center. Following are the forum details, including dates and locations:

Sept. 10: "IL - Integrative Learning for the Liberal Education Core," Centennial Room (320).

• Introduction to IL learning outcome.
• Pedagogical practices to consider.
• Consultant project application process.
• Blugold Bundle application process.

Sept. 17: "R1 - Multicultural Learning for the Liberal Education Core," Menominee Room (320F).

• Introduction to MC learning outcome.
• Pedagogical practices to consider.
• Consultant project application process.

Sept. 24: "R2 - Global Learning for the Liberal Education Core," Ho-Chunk Room (320E).

• Introduction to global learning outcome.
• Pedagogical practices to consider.
• Consultant project application process.

Oct. 1: "Learning Communities at UW-Eau Claire," Ho-Chunk Room (320E).

• Learning communities concepts and practices at UW-Eau Claire.
• Residential learning communities.
• Non-residential learning communities.
• Application process.

For more information, contact Laurel Kieffer, Title II grant activity director, at kieffel@uwec.edu.

Condolences

Condolences to Laurie St. Aubin-Whelihan, Continuing Education, whose mother, Esther St. Aubin, passed away Sept. 4 in Eau Claire. Full obituary.

Investment counseling to be offered Sept. 10-13

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

• Sept. 10, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Oneida Room (320D), Davies Center.
• Sept. 11,  9 a.m.-3 p.m., Oneida Room (320D), Davies Center.
• Sept. 12,  9 a.m.-3 p.m., Oneida Room (320D), Davies Center.
• Sept. 13,  9 a.m.-1 p.m., Oneida Room (320D), Davies Center.

Call 866-843-5640 to schedule an appointment. More information.

ORSP funding opportunities workshop set for Aug. 26

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs invites UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff to attend a workshop titled "Funding Opportunities for Your Teaching, Research, and Scholarship" from 9-10 a.m. Aug. 26 in CETL (OL 1142). The workshop will be led by Heather Johnson Schmitz, ORSP grants coordinator; and Jeremy Miner, ORSP director of grants and contracts.

Condolences

Condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Duane R. Paull. Paull, professor emeritus of mathematics at UW-Eau Claire, passed away Aug. 19 in Oshkosh. Full obituary.

UW-Eau Claire Blugold Breakfast, opening meeting set for Aug. 20

During his state-of-the-university speech Aug. 20, Chancellor James Schmidt will discuss how UW-Eau Claire's mission and commitment to excellence will continue to guide its work to provide students with a transformative education. He will reflect on the importance of interdependence among university employees, departments and programs across campus; students; and the community — at the local, regional and state levels and beyond — to the university's immediate and long-term future.

The speech will be part of the university's all-employee Blugold Breakfast and academic year opening meeting in the Ojibwe Grand Ballroom of Davies Center. Schmidt also will present the annual faculty and staff excellence awards.

Breakfast will be served starting at 7:30 a.m., and the opening meeting will begin at 8:15 a.m. Employees are welcome to come and go during the meeting as their schedules require.

A live Web video stream of the event will be accessible during the meeting (video stream link will be "live" during the opening meeting Aug. 20).

University offices will remain open during the breakfast and opening meeting. Departments should make arrangements for student employees or designated staff or faculty members to provide office coverage while the meeting is in session.

An agenda for the opening meeting and a schedule of other campus activities for the opening days of the academic year can be viewed online.

Open forums set for Aug. 14-16 for director of Recreation and Sport Facilities candidates

Candidates for the position of director of Recreation and Sport Facilities at UW-Eau Claire will be available to meet members of the university community Aug. 14-16. Following are the candidates (with resumes linked to their names) as well as the dates and times of their open forums:

• Aug. 14: Matt Seibring, 1-1:30 p.m., Council Oak Room, Davies Center.
• Aug. 16: Troy Terhark, 11-11:30 a.m., Hilltop Lounge, Hilltop Center.

Condolences

Condolences to Carl Searing, a retired Facilities Management staff member, whose wife, Elizabeth Searing, a retired program assistant in political science, passed away Aug. 3 in Eau Claire. Full obituary.

Counseling Services psychologist candidate presentation set for Aug. 13

Dr. Heather Trangsrud, a candidate for the UW-Eau Claire Counseling Services psychologist position, will present "Major Stress Factors for College Students in the World as it is Today and Ways to Manage this Stress" at 9 a.m. Aug. 13 in the Ho-Chunk Room of Davies Center. The presentation is open to the campus community.

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 objections, contact Dr. Margaret Cassidy at cassidml@uwec.edu or 715-836-3152 within 30 days of this notice, posted Aug. 2, 2013.

New Course Proposals
HIST 525 History and Memory in Europe, 3 crs.
HIST 545 Civil Rights and American Memory, 3 crs.

Revision of Existing Courses
MUSI 545 Voice Pedagogy, 3 crs. (change of when offered)
WMNS 696 Capstone: Social Justice Practicum, 3 crs. (change of course components)

Deletion from Curriculum
MUSI 515 Piano Pedagogy, 2 crs.
MUSI 675 Piano Literature, 3 crs.

Electrical outage planned for Aug. 3

An electrical outage is planned from 6-10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3. The following buildings will be without electricity during that time: Schofield Hall, Hibbard Hall, Davies Student Center, Zorn Arena, Brewer Hall and Centennial Hall. Emergency generators will run in all of the buildings except Centennial Hall during the outage for loads that are connected to emergency power. Air conditioning will not be in operation during the outage.

Open forums for dean of students finalists

The search committee for the position of UW-Eau Claire dean of students has scheduled open forums for each candidate. At each session, the candidate will make a 15-20 minute presentation followed by time for questions and interaction with the candidate by faculty, staff and students.
The finalists and the dates, times and locations of their open forums are as follows:

• Thursday, Aug. 1: Joe Abhold, 1-2 p.m., Ho-Chunk Room, Davies Center.
• Friday, Aug. 2: Phil Covington,1-2 p.m., Ho-Chunk Room, Davies Center.
• Monday, Aug. 5: Mark Rameker, 1-2 p.m., Ho-Chunk Room, Davies Center.
• Tuesday, Aug. 6: Gayle Spencer, 1-2 p.m., Menomonie Room, Davies Center.

A survey for faculty/staff/student feedback will be distributed at each forum.

The finalists' résumés are posted on the UW-Eau Claire employment website.

Condolences

Condolences to Maria Bergevin, Services for Students with Disabilities, and her family on the death of her husband, Dr. Chuck Tomkovick, UW-Eau Claire professor emeritus of marketing, who passed away July 25. Visitation, a memorial Mass and a reception on campus will be held July 29. View Dr. Tomkovick's full obituary for details as well as a Leader-Telegram story about his time at UW-Eau Claire.

Condolences

Condolences to Jan Larson, communication and journalism, whose parents, Bonifacio "BR" and Viola "Vi" Mireles, passed away July 8 in an automobile accident. Full obituary.

Q&A sessions set for director of Human Resources finalists

Interviews have been scheduled July 22-26 for director of Human Resources finalists at UW-Eau Claire. Question-and-answer sessions with each finalist have been scheduled for (1) faculty, academic staff and student leaders; (2) Classified Staff Council and classified staff; and (3) deans, directors and department chairs. The Q&A sessions will be held in the Council Oak Room (260) of Davies Center.

Following are the finalists and their Q&A session dates and times (finalists' names are linked to their curriculum vitae):

E. Jeanne Durr — July 22

• Deans, directors and department chairs: 9-9:30 a.m.
• Faculty, academic staff and student leaders: 9:45-10:15 a.m.
• Classified Staff Council and classified staff: 10:15 -10:45 a.m.

Jennifer Held —  July 24

• Faculty, academic staff and student leaders: 10-10:30 a.m.
• Classified Staff Council and classified staff: 10:45-11:15 a.m.
• Deans, directors and department chairs: 1:30-2 p.m.

David J. Miller — July 25

• Deans, directors and department chairs: 9-9:30 a.m.
• Faculty, academic staff and student leaders: 9:45-10:15 a.m.
• Classified Staff Council and classified staff: 10:15-10:45 a.m.

Kim Pomeroy — July 26

• Classified Staff Council and classified staff: 9:30-10 a.m.
• Faculty, academic staff and student leaders: 10:15-10:45 a.m.
• Deans, directors and department chairs: 1-1:30 p.m.

A feedback survey for faculty, staff and students will be available at the conclusion of the interviews.

Condolences

Condolences to the family of Charles Campbell. Campbell, UW-Eau Claire professor emeritus of art, passed away June 17. A member of the art faculty from 1968-90, he served as department chair for 15 years. More information.

Flags to be flown at half-staff June 29

Effective at sunrise June 29, Gov. Walker has directed that federal and state flags be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the state of Wisconson until sunset that day. This will be done as a mark of respect for Lance Cpl. Merlin Raye Allen of the U.S. Marine Corps who lost his life while serving his country during the Vietnam War. More information.