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.
Friday, January 31, 2014
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.
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.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
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):
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.
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
- 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
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.
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.
Monday, January 27, 2014
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:
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
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.
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/
Sunday, January 26, 2014
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:
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.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Spring opening meeting set for Jan. 21
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Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Open forum on transportation and commuter issues set for Jan. 28
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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.
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
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.
Friday, January 3, 2014
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:
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.
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Mock grant proposal review workshop set for Jan. 9
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| Miner |
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.
Friday, December 20, 2013
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).
Monday, December 16, 2013
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.
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,
Thursday, December 12, 2013
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
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
Monday, December 9, 2013
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.
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.
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.
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
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| Dr. Aina Galejs |
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.
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