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 836-2426 within 15 days of this notice, posted Feb. 2, 2010.

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Spring and summer utility outages announced

The spring 2010 steam outage will be held from 6 p.m. May 22 through 4 p.m. June 1. The outage will result in the following: No potable hot water except in Chancellor's, Thomas and Murray halls, all hall directors' apartments, Zorn Arena, Brewer Hall, Human Sciences and Services, McIntyre Library, Nursing, Crest Wellness Center and Haas Fine Arts (isolated areas). The summer 2010 planned electrical outage is scheduled for 7 a.m.-3 p.m. June 12, and will affect the following buildings: Nursing, Phillips, Schneider and McPhee. 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 836-5278.

Campus Campaign 2010: Supporting departmental funds

A kitchen renovation for UW-Eau Claire's biology department was made possible by the Gordon Bartelt Biology Fund established with the UW-Eau Claire Foundation by Margaret Bartelt, a UW-Eau Claire alumna, in memory of her husband, also a UW-Eau Claire alumnus. Both Margaret and Gordon were biology majors. The fund's income supports faculty and staff development and infrastructure needs in the biology department.

University faculty and staff making gifts to Campus Campaign 2010-11 may designate that their gifts support the Gordon Bartelt Biology Fund or other departmental funds through the UW-Eau Claire Foundation. Learn more about the Gordon Bartelt Biology Fund and Campus Campaign 2010-11.

Staff invited to 'Art and Hors d’oeuvres'

UW-Eau Claire staff members are invited to a Women on Wednesdays "Art and Hors d'oeuvres" gathering at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 3 in the Foster Gallery of the Haas Fine Arts Center. The event, sponsored by Women in Higher Education, will allow participants to view "Genesis," the new Foster Gallery exhibit which features award-winning creators who write and illustrate their own narratives. The artists represented — Bill Joyce, Shaun Tan, David Wiesner, Adam Rex and James Gurney — have experience with children’s literature, young adult literature, television, theater and animated films. Foster Gallery director Tom Wagener will discuss the exhibit at 4:45 p.m. Participants are invited to bring a light food item to share or to donate $2 in lieu of an hors d'oeuvre to pass. Beverages will be provided by Women in Higher Education. For more information, contact Faith Pawelski at 715-836-3624 or pawelsfa@uwec.edu.

Continuing Education offerings

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

• Professional development series for sign language interpreters offered.
• Summer Institute Design-a-Cover Contest winners announced.
• Small Business Development Center to offer QuickBooks workshops.
• New Financial Management Series to be offered.
• Supervisory management workshops to be offered.

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

Graduate Curricular Changes in College of Arts and Sciences

Following are graduate curricular changes in the College of Arts and Sciences. If you have questions or objections, contact Margaret Cassidy at cassidml@uwec.edu or 836-3152 within 30 days of this notice, posted Jan. 28, 2010.

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Campus Campaign 2010 kicks off this week

The UW-Eau Claire Foundation's 2010 Campus Campaign, "Championing Excellence," kicks off this week. UW-Eau Claire employees will receive an e-mail providing complete details about contributing to the Campus Campaign.

Leslie Huntington, head coach of the Blugold women's fastpitch softball team, and Bernard "Duffy" Duyfhuizen, associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and professor of English, are serving as this year's Campus Campaign chairs. Read a letter from the chairs and find additional campaign information on the 2010 Campus Campaign Web site.

Mark your calendar: The UW-Eau Claire Foundation will host its annual Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon Thursday, Feb. 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Council Fire Room-Willow Lounge, Davies Center. University employees are invited to come when they can and stay as long as they are able.

For more information about Campus Campaign, contact Diane Doudna at maillto:doudnadn@uwec.edu or 715-836-3819.

Call for nominations for 2010 women's studies awards

Since 1982 UW-Eau Claire's women's studies program has recognized exemplary student projects and research nominated by faculty mentors. Emphasizing the contributions and roles of women, these works demonstrate the importance of creative student-faculty collaboration. In addition to originality, timeliness and contributions to the field, award criteria include emphasis on women and the potential impact of the project. Papers and projects in fulfillment of class requirements during the sessions of spring, summer and fall 2009 are eligible for nomination. Students do not need to be enrolled during the fall 2009 or spring 2010 semesters to be eligible. Information about entry categories and awards is available online. You also may e-mail Katherine Rhoades at rhoadeka@uwec.edu or Judy Gray at grayjm@uwec.edu, or call 836-5717 for more information. The entry deadline is Feb. 5, but early entries are encouraged.

Proposed changes in College of Education and Human Sciences

The following curricular changes were approved by the College of Education and Human Sciences Academic Curriculum Committee on Dec. 18, 2009, and are to be effective with the 2010-11 University Catalogue. If you have questions or concerns, contact Dr. Marie Stadler at stadlema@uwec.edu or 836-4186 within 15 days of this notice, posted Jan. 22, 2010.

From: Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders, Liberal Arts (Code 622-252), page 224 of the 2009-10 University Catalogue.
To: GE-II: At least one biology course from the following: Biol 100, 111, 151 or 214.

From: Comprehensive Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders, Liberal Arts (Code 622-053), page 225 of the 2009-10 University Catalogue.
To: GE-II: At least one biology course from the following: Biol 100, 111, 151 or 214.

Opening meeting, Chancellor's Roundtable set for Jan. 26

UW-Eau Claire faculty and academic staff are invited to a spring semester opening meeting at 3:30 p.m. Jan. 26 in Schofield Auditorium. A Chancellor's Roundtable for all university employees will begin at 3:45 p.m. in the same location. Agendas for the meeting and roundtable are as follows:

• Opening meeting — 3:30-3:45 p.m., Schofield Auditorium. Agenda: 1) Call to order; 2) Motion to change the Constitution, article 3: University Senate to include vice chancellors as non-voting members of the University Senate and University Senate Executive Committee; 3) Motion to change the Constitution, article 1: University faculty to merge the Faculty Termination Review and Faculty Complaint and Grievance committees; 4) Adjourn.
• Chancellor’s Roundtable — 3:45-4:50 p.m., Schofield Auditorium. Topics will include: PEEQ, budget update, acknowledgement of fall accomplishments and new employees, Blugold Commitment, facilities update and more.

A full agenda for the opening meeting is available on the University Senate Web site.

'Thank you' from Career Services

The Career Services Charitable Outreach student organization and Career Services staff members thank everyone who donated to the Seniors' Secret Santa program last month. UW-Eau Claire staff members donated $1,559, which was matched by Mega Pick 'n Save, for a total of $3,118. Cashiers gave out $25 gift cards to 124 struggling senior citizens. Thank you, again, for your generosity.

Employment

Following is a new employment opportunity at UW-Eau Claire. A list of all currently available job openings and additional information about each position, including application procedures, may be found on the Academic Affairs employment opportunities Web site.

• Admissions: Multicultural admissions counselor — 836-5188.

WWHEL, WHE to sponsor women’s retreat Jan. 20

UW-Eau Claire women staff members are invited to attend the Wisconsin Women in Higher Education Women’s Retreat from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 20 in Room 119 of the Nursing building at UW-Eau Claire. Wisconsin Women in Higher Education Leadership and Women in Higher Education are sponsoring the event to help women employees revitalize before the hustle of the spring semester begins. The cost to participate is $10 for admission and lunch or $15 for admission, lunch and a chair massage. Checks, made payable to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation (with #1569 WWHEL in the memo section), should be sent to Vicki Reed in Hilltop Center. For more information, contact Faith Pawelski, WHE president, at pawelsfa@uwec.edu or 715-836-3624. More information.

McIntyre Library tours to be offered in February

McIntyre Library staff members will conduct
30-minute library tours Feb. 1-11, briefly describing services, assistance and collections. Tour times are varied (see schedule below) and are designed to meet the needs of a variety of students. While the tours are student-focused, others also are welcome. Tours will begin in the library's Grand Corridor during the following days and times:

• 5:30 p.m. Mondays.
• 3 p.m. Tuesdays.
• 10 a.m. Wednesdays.
• Noon Thursdays.

For more information, contact Mary Hayden at haydenm@uwec.edu or 715-836-3421.

Investment counseling available

TIAA-CREF consultants will be available to discuss financial matters with UW-Eau Claire employees Jan. 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Jan. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Birchwood Room of Davies Center. Call 800-877-6602 to schedule an appointment. More information.

Continuing Education offerings

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

• Registration opens for 2010 National Bereavement Teleconference.
• Continuing Education announces upcoming GEMS workshops.
• Entrepreneurial Training Program accepting applications.

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

Classified Staff Professional Development Day set for Jan. 13

Classified staff members are invited to the Classified Staff Professional Development Day Jan. 13. The event, titled "Sustainability at Home & Work," will feature keynote speaker Mary Pierce, the author of three books of inspirational humor for women. Other speakers will be Dr. Crispin Pierce, associate professor of envionmental public health at UW-Eau Claire; Terry Hintz, owner of Eau Claire Bike & Sport; Erin LaVaive, horticulture educator for Eau Claire County UW Cooperative Extension; and Dr. Susan Moch, UW-Eau Claire professor of nursing. The event will run from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. in Davies Center, with a cost of $30 per participant. More information is available online.

Dec. 28 is UW-Eau Claire common furlough day

The UW-Eau Claire campus will be closed Monday, Dec. 28, the third of four common furlough days for all UW-Eau Claire employees during the 2009-10 fiscal year. Full-time, 12-month employees must take a total of 16 furlough days during the two-year period beginning July 1, 2009, and ending June 30, 2011. Employees who work less than full time will prorate their furlough days accordingly. The furlough days were mandated for all state and UW System employees by Gov. Jim Doyle in response to a projected state budget shortfall. The final upcoming common furlough day for 2009-10 is Friday, April 2. Employees had previous common furlough days Aug. 7 and Nov. 27. Find more information about implementation of the furlough mandate on the UW-Eau Claire Human Resources, UW System and UW-Eau Claire chancellor's Web sites.

Resources available for end-of-semester stress

A number of campus resources are available to assist UW-Eau Claire students throughout the year. However, during final exam week, students may find the following departments to be especially helpful:

• Academic Skills Center.
• Academic Advising.
• Career Services.
• Counseling Services.
• Dean of Students Office.
• Services for Students with Disabilities.
• Student Health Service.

A complete list of campus support services is available online.

Finals schedule, grade reporting, test scoring

The final exam schedule for the fall semester can be found online. Final grades must be submitted through MyBlugold by 4 p.m. Dec. 22. Tests should be brought to the Help Desk (Old Library 1106) for scoring during the following dates and times:

• Dec. 14–17, 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
• Dec. 18, 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Dec. 19 and 20 (closed).
• Dec. 21-23, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Dec. 24 and 25 (closed).