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:

• Advanced wound care program to be offered through UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education.
• Registration opens for Continuing Education programs for nonprofit professionals.
• Online adult learning certificate offered through UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education.

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

Lower-campus electrical outage planned for Aug. 25

On Saturday, Aug. 25, UW-Eau Claire's lower campus will be without electrical power. The Davies Student Center is one exception and will be unaffected. The Nursing Building will have its electricity interrupted for a short time at the beginning and end of the day. Davies Center and the Nursing Building will be without air conditioning for the entire day, as the central chiller in McIntyre Library will be down. Sunday, Aug. 26, will serve as a backup day if the work is not completed Aug. 25. For more information, contact Terry Classen, Facilities Management, at classetl@uwec.edu or
715-836-5278.

Tax-sheltered annuity workshop set for Sept. 19

Terry Lauber, a UW System benefit specialist, will lead a tax-sheltered annuity workshop for UW-Eau Claire employees from noon-1 p.m. and 2-3 p.m. Sept. 19 in the Ho-Chunk Room (320E) of Davies Center. For more information, contact Barb Bowers at bowersba@uwec.edu or 715-836-3871. View event poster.

Wide variety of wellness classes to be offered this fall

University Recreation & Sport Facilities offers a wide variety of workshops and non-credit classes that relate to health, fitness and nutrition. The programs are available to faculty, staff, students and community members. View fall course offerings.

Flags to be flown at half-staff Aug. 6-10

As directed by Gov. Scott Walker, the flag of the United States and the flag of the state of Wisconsin will be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the state of Wisconsin beginning at sunrise Aug. 6 and ending at sunset Aug. 10. This will be done as a mark of respect for victims of the Aug. 5 tragedy at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin. More information.

In addition, flags will be flown at half-staff Aug. 7. This will be done as a mark of respect for Deputy Sheriff Sergio Aleman of the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, who died in the line of duty July 31. 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 Continuing Education mind-body wellness program.
• Registration opens for Continuing Education adolescent mental health programs.
• Registration opens for Continuing Education geriatric health series.
• Registration opens for Continuing Education ethics and boundaries programs.

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

Facilities Management announcements

The Facilities Management unit supervised by Erik Simonsen is now called Material Management, Mail and Receiving.

The Material Management area is responsible for managing the following: capital inventory for the campus; the Material and Supply Store (formerly Central Stores); UW Eau Claire's use of the Madison Distribution System (MDS) for office supplies; the Surplus Store; Facilities Management inventory stock; the loading dock and warehouse; and the automated package-tracking system data and software system.

Mail Services is responsible for delivering and picking up mail and packages; processing outgoing U.S. mail; collecting bulk mail; and managing the Pitney Bowes data, cost and chargeback process.

The Receiving area is responsible for receiving all semi, UPS, FedEx, Staples, postal and other truck deliveries; processing packages through the automated package-tracking system; distributing larger packages and freight throughout campus; and processing and distributing Facilities Management inventory stock.

Garfield Avenue footbridge ramp to close July 27

Repairs on the UW-Eau Claire footbridge over the Chippewa River will require the temporary closure of the bridge's south-end ramp along Garfield Avenue beginning July 27. The ramp is expected to reopen late the week of July 30-Aug. 3. During the closure, access to and exit from the bridge will be via the steps located opposite the ramp. Bicyclists will need to carry their bicycles up and down the steps during that time. Students, faculty and staff unable to access or exit the bridge via the steps due to disabilities may arrange for conveyance van service by calling 715-836-2544. More information about the conveyance service is available on the Parking and Transportation website.

New Davies to open doors July 30

UW-Eau Claire's new W.R. Davies Student Center will open for business at 8 a.m. Monday, July 30. Building hours for the rest of the summer will be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and hours during the academic year will be from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday.

"We are grateful to all the students who have made this building possible," said Dr. Beth Hellwig, vice chancellor for student affairs. "In addition, thanks go out to everyone who has contributed to planning, designing and constructing the new W.R. Davies Student Center — our new campus living room."

Interim Chancellor Gilles Bousquet and student body president Cory Fish will enter the new student center at 8 a.m. July 30 as the building's first official visitors. Bousquet and Fish will be on hand near the Service Center to make some initial comments and greet students, faculty and staff. They will proceed to The Cabin, where they will be the first customers to order coffee.

Access to the building should be via the southeast entrance, which faces the Phillips parking lot, or the northwest entrance, which can be reached via a north-south sidewalk that runs to the west of the Old Library and McIntyre Library

The facility's opening will be a "soft opening," meaning some services will still be limited and finishing work will continue throughout the building.

The Service Center, University Bookstore and University Centers offices will be open July 30. Limited food service consisting of "grab and go" fare, including coffee and other beverages, sandwiches and salads, will be available in The Cabin. Additional food venues will open over the next few weeks, the U.S. Bank office is expected to open Aug. 7, and U.S. Bank and RCU ATMs will be available soon.

Student-led tours of the new building will be offered July 30-Aug. 3. Tours, which will last from one hour to 90 minutes, will depart from the Service Center at 10 a.m., noon, 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. daily. No advance reservations are needed. Individuals planning to take a tour are asked to wear closed-toe shoes for safety reasons, as final construction work continues in some parts of the building.

"We thank people for their patience during our soft opening," said Charles Farrell, director of University Centers. "People will see some finishing touches and other work still going on and furniture arriving in some areas in the coming weeks. Our plan is to be up and fully ready to go by residence hall move-in day on August 30."

A student celebration of the building's opening is being planned for the start of the fall semester, and an official ribbon-cutting and grand opening event will be held during UW-Eau Claire's homecoming weekend in late September.

Investment counseling to be offered July 31-Aug. 1

A TIAA-CREF consultant will be available to discuss financial matters with UW-Eau Claire employees from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 31 and Aug. 1 in Room 3013 of McIntyre Library. Call 866-843-5640 to schedule an appointment. More information.

Flags to be flown at half-staff through sunset July 25

As directed by President Barack Obama, the flag of the United States will be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the United States until sunset July 25. This will be done as a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on July 20 in Aurora, Colo. More information.

August steam outage announced

A campus steam outage will occur from 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, through 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13. As a result, no potable hot water will be available in campus buildings except in Chancellors, Thomas and Murray halls, all hall directors' apartments, Zorn Arena, Brewer Hall, Human Sciences and Services Building, McIntyre Library, Nursing Building, Crest Wellness Center, Ade Olson addition, Haas Fine Arts Center (isolated areas), Hibbard Hall and Phillips Hall. For more information, contact Terry Classen at classetl@uwec.edu or 715-836-5278.

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 levels 2 and 3 of Healing Touch program.

· Continuing Education to offer sign language classes.

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

Classified staff call for nominations

The Classified Staff Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for the following committees, functions of which can be found on the Classified Staff website: Classified Staff Excellence in Performance Committee, Classified Staff Professional Development Committee, Classified Staff Funding Committee and Classified Staff Web Maintenance Committee. In addition, classified staff members are sought for the Commission on the Status of Women and the Chancellor's Diversity Advisory Commission. If you are interested (or know of someone who might be interested), please contact any member of the Classified Staff Nominating Committee.

Electrical outage set for June 30

An electrical outage, scheduled for Saturday, June 30, will affect Schofield Hall, old Davies Center, Old Library, McIntyre Library and Putnam Hall. The outage is necessary for the deconstruction of the old Davies Center. For more information, call Chris Hessel at 715-836-2518 or Mike Traynor at 715-836-2211.

D2L outage planned for June 28-29

A D2L outage is planned from 10 p.m. June 28 through 10 a.m. June 29 for an upgrade to D2L version 10. D2L will be completely unavailable during the outage. For more information, contact Roxie Muldoon, Learning and Technology Services, at muldoorr@uwec.edu or 715-836-2700.

Condolences

Condolences to Carla Johnson, Children's Center, whose brother, Mark Przybylla, passed away May 30 in Fall Creek. Full obituary.

Campus Surplus Store opens in new location

The UW-Eau Claire Surplus Store announces its grand reopening of surplus sales in the store's new location in the Maintenance and Central Stores Building on upper campus. On June 20 and July 11 from 1-3:30 p.m. and continuing at that same time every other Wednesday thereafter, university employees may view and reclaim surplus property for university departmental use. Public surplus sales will be held June 21 and July 12 from 3-6 p.m and continuing at that same time every other Thursday thereafter. See a related news release about the grand reopening public sale. Visit the Surplus Store website for more information on how to surplus items and reclaim surplus property for departmental use.

Condolences

Condolences to Dr. Stephen Drucker, chemistry, whose father, Gary Drucker, passed away June 9 in Virginia Beach, Va. Full obituary.

Summer bike rental program available to students, faculty, staff

University Recreation and Sport Facilities has announced a summer session bicycle rental program for UW-Eau Claire students, faculty and staff. Through Aug. 2, UW-Eau Claire's Environmental Adventure Center will rent bicycles in the Water Street parking lot at the corner of First Avenue and Water Street from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The $5 rental fee includes a bike, lock and helmet. Bikes may be returned to the corner of First Avenue and Water Street by 2 p.m. or to the Environmental Adventure Center in Hilltop Center on upper campus by 6 p.m.

"This program offers the opportunity for students, faculty and staff to both get some exercise and explore the community during the week, whether it's an employee on a lunch break or a student with time before or after class," said Vicki Funne Reed, director of University Recreation and Sport Facilities. "Area restaurants, the Downtown Farmers Market, Carson Park and the Chippewa River Trail are a just few of the many possible destinations easily reachable by bike."

Students, faculty and staff also may bring their own bikes to the rental site for free safety inspections. Bicycle safety information from the "Share & Be Aware" program of the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation also will be available.

More information is available by calling the Environmental Adventure Center at 715-836-3616.

Proposed graduate course 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 College of Arts and Sciences graduate curriculum. If you have questions or concerns, contact Dr. Margaret Cassidy at cassidml@uwec.edu or 715-836-3152 within 30 days of this notice, posted June 4, 2012.

New Course Proposals
AIS 543, Contemporary American Indian Communities, 3 crs.
HIST/WMNS 513, Gender, Sex, and Science in European History, 3 crs.
HIST 601, Public History in England, 3 crs.

Revision of Existing Courses
MATH 524, Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory, 3 crs. (change of credit hours, course components and timetable/outline.)
MATH 651, Teaching Mathematics with Technology for EA-A Certification, 3 crs. (change of title, prerequisites, when offered and credit restrictions.)

Deletion from Curriculum
MATH 653, Integrated Mathematics and Science Using Technology for Grades 5-9 Teachers, 2 crs.

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:

• Continuing Education to offer foot and nail care clinic to community.
• Registration opens for behavioral health program.
• Advanced investing workshop to be offered through UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education.
• Continuing Education launches community classes showcase page.

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

Flags to be flown at half-staff May 28

As directed by Gov. Scott Walker, the flag of the United States and the flag of the state of Wisconsin will be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the state of Wisconsin beginning at sunrise and ending at noon May 28, 2012. This will be done as a mark of respect on Memorial Day to honor the brave men and women of the armed forces who, throughout our nation's history, have laid down their lives in defense of the United States of America. More information.

Continuing Education offerings

Connecting campus and community. Continuing Education serves a wide variety of nontraditional students. Following is a link to a news release about an upcoming Continuing Education program: 

Online and on-campus courses to be offered for educators and speech-language pathologists.

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

Flags to be flown at half-staff May 15

As directed by Gov. Scott Walker, the flag of the United States and the flag of the state of Wisconsin will be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the state of Wisconsin beginning at sunrise and ending at sunset May 15, 2012. This will be done as a mark of respect for police officers who have given their lives in the line of duty. In addition, any jurisdiction of this state is authorized to fly the flag of the United States and the flag of the state of Wisconsin at half-staff on any day during Police Week, May 13-May 19, 2012, for the purpose of honoring, in a public ceremony, peace officers who have given their lives in the line of duty.

Summer wellness classes begin May 14

Summer wellness classes will begin May 14. Sign up now to join classes in Pilates, fitness yoga, so ti, tai chi, nutrition, outdoor yoga and more. Call 715-836-3377 or stop by the University Recreation & Sport Facilities office in Hilltop Center to sign up.

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. Sean McAleer at mcalees@uwec.edu or 715-836-2975 within 15 days of this notice, posted May 9, 2012.

Minor: Library Science, Liberal Arts (Code 960-401).
From: Page 225 of the 2011-12 Undergraduate Catalog.
To: Twenty-four semester credits, Lmed 305, 306, 310, 312, 316, 382, 430, and 463 or 468. Prepares students for beginning public library positions, with some opportunities also available in academic and special libraries.

Reception to honor retiring employees, those reaching career milestones

UW-Eau Claire's Service Recognition and Retirement Reception will be held from 3-5 p.m. May 9 in the Council Fire Room of Davies Center. Retiring employees and those celebrating the anniversary of their "milestone" years of service will be honored. The event is open to all faculty and staff. More information.

Flags to be flown at half-staff May 8

As directed by Gov. Scott Walker, the flag of the United States and the flag of the state of Wisconsin will be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the state of Wisconsin beginning at sunrise and ending at sunset May 8, 2012. This will be done as a mark of respect for Cpl. Benjamin H. Neal of Orfordville, a member of the U.S. Army 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C, who lost his life while serving his country in Afghanistan. More information.

G parking permit applications due May 11

Each person desiring a G (formerly GF) parking permit for 2012-13 must submit a completed application form. Go to the Parking and Transportation website and click on the G Permit Application Form link.

The application form is an BP Logix e-form. Applicants should log in with their UW-Eau Claire username and password. Personal data will load into the form automatically. Applicants need to select a preferred parking lot, check one of the three G permit criteria and justify their request in the textbox area. After completing the e-form, applicants should click the Submit button. An automated email response will confirm that applications have been received.

As in prior years, it is anticipated that demand for G permits will exceed the number of permits authorized for issuance. The fee for a G permit for 2012-13 is $515. Applications should be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2012, for priority consideration. Notification of approval or denial will be sent to applicants' UW-Eau Claire email addresses. For more information, email Gparking@uwec.edu.

Proposed changes in College of Business

Following are proposed changes approved by the College of Business Curriculum Committee. If you have questions or concerns, contact Dr. Bob Sutton at suttonr@uwec.edu or 715-836-4187 within 15 days of this notice, posted May 2, 2012.

A motion was made and seconded to modify the second sentence under the Accounting Minor description:

• From: The remaining credits selected from other accounting courses and/or Fin 327.
• To: The remaining credits selected from Acct 302, 313, 415, 417, 425, 444.

A motion was made and seconded to modify the Finance Minor by deleting Fin 327 and Fin 371 and adding elective Fin 328. A motion was made and seconded to delete the 150-hour Accounting Certificate.

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 online exporting program.
• Continuing Education to offer summer and fall community classes for adults.

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

Investment counseling to be offered May 1-2

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

• May 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Potawatomi Room, Davies Center.
• May 2,  9 a.m.-3 p.m., Badger Room, Davies Center.

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

Communication sciences and disorders series continues April 27

The UW-Eau Claire communication sciences and disorders department's professional seminar series continues through the end of April. The seminars include discussions of research by UW-Eau Claire faculty and students, and regional researchers/experts in the field of communication sciences and disorders. The remaining presentation, which will be held in HSS 226, is as follows:

• April 27, 1-3 p.m.: UW-Eau Claire CSD faculty members will present "Making Ethical Decisions as a Practicing SLP: Real-Life Applications Across Work Settings."

For more information, contact Dr. Jerry Hoepner, assistant professor of communication sciences and disorders, at hoepnejk@uwec.edu or 715-836-3980.

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. Sean McAleer at mcalees@uwec.edu or 715-836-2975 within 15 days of this notice, posted April 19, 2012.

Major: Mathematics, Liberal Arts
Liberal Arts Emphasis (Code 180-201), Applied Emphasis (Code 180-204), Statistics Emphasis (Code 180-205)
From: Page 146 of the 2011-12 Undergraduate Catalog
To: A minimum of 36 credits must be earned in any of the emphases included under the standard mathematics major. In addition to the required and elective mathematics courses, students must complete at least three credits of courses to be selected from PHIL 250, CS 145, CS 163, CS 170 or another computer science course approved by the Department of Mathematics.

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 May 10 global business event.
• UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education to offer summer youth programs.

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

Proposed changes in College of Education and Human Sciences

The following curricular changes were approved by the College of Education and Human Sciences Curriculum Committee on April 6, 2012, and are to be effective with the 2012-13 academic year. If you have questions or concerns, contact Dr. Marie Stadler at stadlema@uwec.edu or
715-836-4861 within 30 days of this notice, posted April 13, 2012.

• View proposed changes.

Changes to Mail Services, Central Stores and UPS/Fedex delivery process announced

The Administrative Services unit within Facilities Management has announced important changes to the Mail Services, Central Stores, and UPS/FedEx delivery process at UW-Eau Claire. To better align with the university's Strategic Plan, improve sustainability efforts and not increase the cost of processing mail, the chancellor's executive staff have approved a new delivery and pickup system.

Beginning April 16, 2012, we will transition to a system of four concurrent mail and package routes on campus. Each route will be staffed by one delivery person who will deliver mail, UPS/FedEx, Central Stores orders and Staples (MDS) orders. This staff member also will pick up mail from departments at that time. This will be the only delivery and pickup to individual departments each day. Staff members will, however, pick up at approximately 2:45 p.m. from the appropriate drop boxes at the end of each route. Pick up times will be posted on each drop box.

The new routes will be structured as follows:

• Route 1, 11 a.m. — Schofield Hall, Old Library, McIntyre Library.
• Route 2, 12:30 p.m.— Phillips Hall, Davies Center, Nursing Building, Putnam Hall, Thomas Hall.
• Route 3, 12:30 p.m. — Schneider Hall, Brewer Hall, Hibbard Hall.
• Route 4, 12:30 p.m. — McPhee Center, Upper Campus residence halls, Hilltop Center, Crest Wellness, Haas Fine Arts Center, Human Sciences and Services Building, Continuing Education.

Post office box customers will continue to receive their mail in the morning with no changes to the existing plan. For more information, contact Erik Simonsen, Administrative Services supervisor, at 715-836-4283 or simonsee@uwec.edu.

New classified staff website developed

The Classified Staff Council has developed a new classified staff website as a resource for all UW-Eau Claire classified staff. The site includes information on professional development, benefits, on-campus events and more.

New online Transfer Credit Wizard available

The UW-Eau Claire Admissions Office and Learning and Technology Services have developed a new way to look up transfer equivalencies. The Transfer Credit Wizard shows equivalencies that were entered by the UW-Eau Claire Admissions Office into CampS. (Note: Users must be logged off of CampS to view this public link.) The Transfer Credit Wizard also can be accessed through the Admissions website by clicking on Transfer Students and then Transfer Credit Wizard or through CampS by clicking on Main Menu, Self Service and then Transfer Credit Wizard.

The Admissions Office welcomes feedback and suggestions about its new application. Those interested in providing feedback or setting up a tutorial may contact Katie Strope at hoeschkl@uwec.edu or 715-836-4194. For technical questions, contact Joey Bohl at gibbonje@uwec.edu or 715-836-2311.

Continuing Education offerings

Connecting campus and community. Continuing Education serves a wide variety of nontraditional students. Following is a link to a news release about upcoming Continuing Education program:

• Continuing Education to offer four new programs for nonprofit professionals.

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

Communication sciences and disorders series begins April 6

The UW-Eau Claire communication sciences and disorders department will host a series of professional seminars in April. The seminars include discussions of research by UW-Eau Claire faculty and students, and regional researchers/experts in the field of communication sciences and disorders. The presentations, which will be held in HSS 226, are as follows:

• April 6, 10 a.m.-noon: UW-Eau Claire alumna Erin Ellis will present "Everyday Applications of SMART Boards for SLPs."
• April 17, 5-7 p.m.: Dr. Jerry Hoepner, UW-Eau Claire assistant professor of communication sciences and disorders, and Dana Kuehn, UW-Eau Claire CSD graduate student, will present "Using the Partner Support Behaviors Profile to Evaluate Conversations: Evidence from TBI and Non-Brain-Injured Interactions."
• April 27, 1-3 p.m.: UW-Eau Claire CSD faculty members will present "Making Ethical Decisions as a Practicing SLP: Real-Life Applications Across Work Settings."

For more information, contact Dr. Jerry Hoepner, assistant professor of communication sciences and disorders, at hoepnejk@uwec.edu or 715-836-3980.

Condolences

Condolences to the family of Georgie Gladwell. Gladwell, a former secretary to the late UW-Eau Claire chancellor Leonard Haas, passed away March 26 in Eau Claire. Full obituary.

Condolences

Condolences to the family of Carol Nielsen. Nielsen, a former food service staff member at UW-Eau Claire, passed away March 20 in Eau Claire. Full obituary.

ORSP announcements

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

Grants Educational Series, select Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:10-12:50 p.m., Old Library 1142 (CETL)
Next presentation:
April 5: Dr. Jennifer Fager, director of assessment, "Assessment & Evaluation: Approaches to Improving Student Learning Outcomes."

Condolences

Condolences to Maxine Mork, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, whose mother, Midlred Mork, passed away March 14 in Colfax. Full obituary.

Flags to be flown at half-staff March 23

As directed by Gov. Scott Walker, the flag of the United States and the flag of the state of Wisconsin will be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the state of Wisconsin beginning at sunrise and ending at sunset March 23, 2012. This will be done as a mark of respect for U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jesse J. Grindey of Hazel Green, who lost his life while serving his country in Afghanistan. More information.

Student nominations sought for outdoor leadership retreat

The UW-Eau Claire Environmental Adventure Center is sponsoring a free outdoor leadership retreat for UW-Eau Claire students June 11-15 at Devil's Lake State Park in Baraboo. Faculty and staff are invited to nominate freshman or sophomore students with experience in outdoor activities such as canoeing, white water rafting, backpacking, rock climbing or others. To submit a nomination, email the student's name and phone number along with a short paragraph about his or her qualifications to Al Wiberg at wibergad@uwec.edu by April 6. More information about the retreat is available online or by contacting Wiberg at
715-836-5601 or at the email address noted above.

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:

• Information session for online bachelor's completion program set for April 4.
• Continuing Education to offer new summer writing camp for youth.

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

Spring/summer steam, electrical outages announced

The spring 2012 steam outage is planned for 6 p.m. May 19 through 4 p.m. May 29. As a result, no potable hot water will be available on campus except in Chancellors, Thomas and Murray halls, all hall directors' apartments, Zorn Arena, Brewer Hall, Human Sciences and Services Building, McIntyre Library, Nursing Building, Crest Wellness Center, Ade Olson addition, Haas Fine Arts Center (isolated areas) and Phillips Hall.

This summer's planned electrical outage will occur on June 9. The outage will last for approximately eight hours beginning at 7 a.m. The following buildings will be affected: Haas Fine Arts Center, Human Sciences and Services Building, Maintenance and Central Stores Building and the Heating Plant. All of the affected buildings have emergency generator power except the Maintenance and Central Stores Building.

These annually-occurring utility outages allow for preventive maintenance and repairs that help prevent unplanned emergency outages due to breakdowns. For more information, contact Terry Classen at classetl@uwec.edu or 715-836-5278.

Open forums set for College of Nursing and Health Sciences associate dean finalists

Open forums have been scheduled for the associate dean of the College Nursing and Health Sciences finalists. Candidate materials can be viewed on the College of Nursing and Health Sciences position Web page. Following are the finalists and open forum dates, times and locations:

• Dr. Debra Jansen — open forum: March 12, 2 p.m., Nursing 114.
• Dr. Katherine Willock — open forum: March 15, 1 p.m., Nursing 119A.

Continuing Education offerings

Connecting campus and community. Continuing Education serves a wide variety of nontraditional students. Following is a link to a news release about an upcoming Continuing Education program:

• Ceramics class for adults offered by UW-Eau Claire Continuing Education.

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

Save the date: SoTL conference to be held March 31

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UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff are invited to attend a March 31 presentation and discussion on teaching and learning pedagogies. The event, which will include opportunities to learn about scholarship of teaching and learning research design, will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in Room 226 of the Human Sciences and Services building. Dr. Sarah Ginsberg, program coordinator and associate professor of speech-language pathology at Eastern Michigan University, will present the keynote address, "Clinic to Classroom Pedagogies." The presentation is hosted by the UW-Eau Claire communication sciences and disorders department and supported by a UW System Office of Professional and Instructional Development grant. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP by March 26 to Dr. Jerry Hoepner, assistant professor of communication sciences and disorders, at hoepnejk@uwec.edu or 715-836-3980. More information.

Flags to be flown at half-staff March 9

As directed by Gov. Scott Walker, the flag of the United States and the flag of the state of Wisconsin will be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the state of Wisconsin beginning at sunrise and ending at sunset March 9, 2012. This will be done as a mark of respect for firefighter Jamison Kampmeyer of the Colby Fire Department who died in the line of duty. More information.

Condolences

Condolences to Karla Hillestad, psychology, whose father, George Borgen, passed away March 4. Full obituary.

McNair Program information sessions set for March 6, 7

Information sessions about the McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program will be held from 11 a.m.-noon March 6 and 7 in the Birchwood Room of Davies Center. Attendees will learn about eligibility categories, application procedures and the benefits of the McNair Program. For further information, call the McNair Program office at 715-836-4912. 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 April Financial Management Series.
• Continuing Education to offer GEMS youth programs.
• Continuing Education to offer ACT prep course this summer.
• Online certificate program for special education, pupil services directors to be offered.

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

Condolences

Condolences to Liz Roach, Services for Students with Disabilities, whose father, George Hallstein, passed away March 1 in Menomonie. Full obituary.

Deadline extended to Feb. 27 for Provost's Honors Symposium nominations

Now in its second year, the Provost's Honors Symposium for Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity gives selected students from across the university a venue in which to present their significant research, scholarship and creative projects to the university community. The symposium will be held from 1-5:30 p.m. Friday, May 4, in Schneider Hall. Departments and faculty members are invited to complete the nomination form to recommend top-notch student work. The nomination deadline is Feb. 27.

The University Honors Council, in consultation with the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and with nominating faculty and departments, will serve as the selection committee. Final selections will be made by March 6. More information is available online or by contacting Dr. Jeff Vahlbusch at vahlbujb@uwec.edu or 715-836-4490.

Condolences

Condolences to Ruth Casper, Housing and Residence Life, whose husband, Roger Casper, passed away Feb. 17 in Eau Claire. Full obituary.

Condolences

Condolences to Laurie St. Aubin-Whelihan, Continuing Education, whose father, William St. Aubin, passed away Feb. 21 in Eau Claire. Full obituary.

Condolences

Condolences to Dr. Marie Stadler, communication sciences and disorders, whose mother, Marian Duesterbeck, passed away Feb. 14. Full obituary.

Continuing Education offerings

Connecting campus and community. Continuing Education serves a wide variety of nontraditional students. Following is a link to a news release about an upcoming Continuing Education program:

• Hospice Foundation program on end-of-life ethics to be offered in May.

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

Opening Spring Meeting minutes to be approved Feb. 14

The minutes of the Jan. 24 Opening Spring Meeting will be approved at the Feb. 14 University Senate meeting, which begins at 3 p.m. in the Tamarack Room of Davies Center. The minutes can be found online.

Condolences

Condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Ronald Warloski. Warloski, a UW-Eau Claire professor emeritus of history who served on the university faculty from 1964 to 1998, passed away Feb. 5. A full obituary and visitation and funeral information will be available online.

Condolences

Condolences to D. Wallace Weil (emeritus), management and marketing, whose wife, Jane (Bittel) Weil, passed away Jan. 27 in Minnetonka, Minn. Full obituary.

Faculty, staff participate in University Personnel Structures project

Through its 2011-13 biennial budget, the state of Wisconsin authorized and directed the UW System to develop two distinct new personnel systems: one for all UW-Madison employees and one for all other UW System employees. These new systems are to be implemented on July 1, 2013.

The following members of UW-Eau Claire's faculty and staff are serving in the following capacities for the University Personnel Structures (UPS) project:

• Teresa O'Halloran, affirmative action: UPS Task Force
• Donna Weber, human resources: UPS Steering Group, Recruitment and Assessment work group
• Kris Bremness, human resources: Employee Movement work group
• Jack Connell, facilities management: Employment Environment work group
• Sasha Showsh, biology: Compensation work group
• Fred Kolb, economics: Benefits work group

See the UW System's University Personnel Systems Development website for more information.

Interviews, open forums set for College of Arts and Sciences dean finalists

Interviews and open forums have been scheduled for the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences finalists. A UW-Eau Claire username and password are required to view candidate materials on the College of Arts and Sciences position Web page.

All open forums will be held in Davies Theatre. Following are the finalists and open forum dates and times:

• Dr. Kathleen Tiemann — open forum: Feb. 14, 8:30 a.m.
• Dr. Marty Wood — open forum: Feb. 15, 2:30 p.m.
• Dr. Michael Krenn — open forum: Feb. 21, 8:30 a.m.
• Dr. Fahima Aziz — open forum: Feb. 22, 2:30 p.m.
• Dr. Jeffrey Di Leo — open forum: Feb. 28, 8:30 a.m.

Condolences

Condolences to Dr. Bob Knight, Academic Affairs, whose father, Clyde Hubert Knight, passed away Feb. 1 in Buffalo Grove, Ill. Full obituary.

ORSP announcements

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

Faculty/Academic Staff Forums, Wednesdays, 12:10-12:50 p.m., Old Library 1142 (CETL)
Next forum:

• Feb. 8: Dr. Jerry Worley, education studies, "Thunder Birds over 'TheRiverThatScoldsAllOthers': Greeting the Dawn of Montana Tribal Colleges."

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

• Feb. 2: Jeremy Miner and Heather Johnson Schmitz, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, "Funding Opportunities for Your Teaching, Research and Scholarship."

Guest artist series presentations

• Feb. 3: Dr. Vanessa Cornett-Murtada, director of keyboard studies at the University of St. Thomas, "Crush the Jitters! Strategies for Performance Anxiety Management," 10-10:50 a.m., Haas Fine Arts 169; and "Music and the Mind: Collaborative Research and the Science of Musical Experience," noon-12:50 p.m., OL 1142 (CETL).

Teacher-Scholar Series, select Thursdays, 4 p.m., Old Library 1142 (CETL)
Next presentation:

• Feb. 16: Dr. Nick Phillips and Dr. Ethan Wickman, music and theatre arts, "Faculty and Student Scholarly Collaboration in Music."

Interviews, open forums set for Continuing Education director finalists

Interviews and open forums have been scheduled for the director of Continuing Education finalists. A UW-Eau Claire username and password are required to view candidate materials on the Continuing Education position Web page.
Following are the finalists and open forum information:

• Dr. Mark Felsheim — open forum: Feb. 3, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Alumni Room, Davies Center.
• Dr. Durwin Long — open forum: Feb. 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Presidents Room, Davies Center.
• Dr. Michael Perez — open forum: Feb. 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Alumni Room, Davies Center.

New procedures for ordering departmental office supplies to begin Feb. 20

Effective Feb. 20, all UW-Eau Claire departments will order office supplies through UW-Madison's Materials Distribution Services Web-based ordering system. The system allows users to place online orders from one or more venders simultaneously. Orders will be delivered to UW-Eau Claire's Facilities Management warehouse the next business day, and in most cases, delivered to departments the same day. Central Stores will continue to stock paper, janitorial supplies, some bulbs and Facilities Management shop supplies.

Open training sessions, led by staff members from Central Stores and MDS, will be held from 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m. Feb. 9 in Schneider 303.

Staff members are encouraged to visit the MDS website and to set up their MDS accounts before the Feb. 9 training sessions using this form. For more information, contact Erik Simonsen, Central Stores, at 715-836-4283 or simonsee@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. Sean McAleer at mcalees@uwec.edu or 715-836-2975 within 15 days of this notice, posted Jan. 31, 2012.

Comprehensive Major: Biochemistry/Molecular Biology, Liberal Arts (Code 090-001)
From: Page 69 of 2011-12 Undergraduate Catalog
To: A minimum of 81 semester credits, including Biol 111, 211, 300, 302, 304, 401, 409; Chem 115, 213, 325, 326, 406, 452, 453, 454, 455; Biol 412 or Chem 412; Math 114; Phys 211, 212; and at least seven credits from Biol 306, 307, 317, 322, 333, 354, 361, 371, 380, 381, 399, 402, 420, 460, 470, 486, 499.

Condolences

Condolences to Dr. Jack Bushnell, English, whose father, John H. Bushnell Jr., passed away Jan. 14 in Boulder, Colo.

Condolences

Condolences to Robert Kilde, a retired Facilities Management staff member, whose father, Harry Kilde, passed away Jan. 20 in Eleva. Full obituary.

Continuing Education offerings

Connecting campus and community. Continuing Education serves a wide variety of nontraditional students. Following is a link to a news release about an upcoming Continuing Education program:

• Registration opens for LGBT issues program in April.

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

Nominations sought for 2012 University Student Excellence Awards

UW-Eau Claire faculty, staff and students are invited to submit nominations for the 2012 University Student Excellence Awards, which recognize outstanding accomplishments of individuals and organizations in areas that reflect the university's core values. Nominations will be open from Jan. 23-Feb. 29 for individual awards and from Jan. 23-March 30 for organization awards. Awards will be presented by the UW-Eau Claire Alumni Association, Foundation and University Centers at the annual University Student Excellence Awards reception May 2. More information is available online or by contacting Katy Rand, coordinator of student leadership, at 715-836-4803 or mailto:%20randka@uwec.edu.

McIntyre Library tours to be offered Jan. 30-Feb. 9

McIntyre Library staff members will conduct
30-minute library tours
Jan. 30-Feb. 9, 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 about the tours, call the library's Reference Desk at 715-836-3858 or email library.reference@uwec.edu. To schedule a library instruction session, contact your library liaison or use the library's online form.

Spring opening meeting set for Jan. 24

All UW-Eau Claire employees are invited to attend a spring opening meeting led by Chancellor Levin-Stankevich and his executive team at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, in Schofield Auditorium. The agenda will include a short business meeting for faculty and academic staff to review proposed constitutional changes followed by the chancellor’s remarks, acknowledgement of fall accomplishments and general updates. For more information, contact Tanya Kenney, University Senate, at kenneytk@uwec.edu or 715-836-3419.

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:

• Sign language class to begin Jan. 23 at UW-Eau Claire.
• Continuing Education to offer outdoor adventure programs for youth.
• Entrepreneurial Training Program now accepting applications.
• Continuing Education to offer foot and nail care business course.

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

Proposed graduate curricular changes in College of Arts and Sciences

The following courses have been proposed as new or revised graduate course offerings or for deletion from the graduate curriculum. If you have questions or concerns, contact Dr. Margaret Cassidy at cassidml@uwec.edu or 715-836-3152 within 30 days of this notice, posted Jan. 19, 2012.

• View proposed changes.

Spring wellness classes to begin Jan. 23

University Recreation & Sport Facilities offers a wide variety of workshops and non-credit classes that relate to health, fitness and nutrition. The programs are available to faculty, staff, students and community members. View spring course offerings.

Ameriprise representative on campus Jan. 24

Andrew Court, a financial adviser for Ameriprise, will be available to share information with UW-Eau Claire staff members about 403(b) accounts and other financial topics relevant to today's market from 10 a.m.-noon Jan. 24 in the Badger Room of Davies Center. Those interested in meeting privately with Court are asked to contact him at 715-834-7280 or andrew.j.court@ampf.com. Walk-ins also are welcome. More information.

Condolences

Condolences to the family of Peggy Davis. Davis, a former UW-Eau Claire cook, passed away Jan. 14 in Strum. Full obituary.

Condolences

Condolences to Bonnie Clark, Human Resources, whose father, Donald Lenz, passed away Jan. 9. Full obituary.

Condolences

Condolences to Jesica Witte, Career Services, whose mother, Jodee Retzlaff, passed away Jan. 7 in Catawba. Full obituary.

Tax forms available at McIntyre Library

U.S., Wisconsin and Minnesota tax forms are available on the first floor of McIntyre Library near the entrance gate. Forms are for personal use only, as supplies are limited. Forms also may be downloaded from the following websites: http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/, http://www.dor.state.wi.us/ and http://www.taxes.state.mn.us/.

Flags to be flown at half-staff Jan. 6

As directed by Gov. Scott Walker, the flag of the United States and the flag of the state of Wisconsin will be flown at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations of the state of Wisconsin beginning at sunrise and ending at sunset Jan. 6, 2012. This will be done as a mark of respect for Army Staff Sgt. Joseph J. Altmann of Marshfield, who lost his life while serving his country in Afghanistan. More information.

ORSP to present mock grant proposal review

Miner

Perhaps the best way to learn how to write a successful grant proposal is to first become a reviewer. Join Jeremy Miner, ORSP, for a simulated proposal review from 10 a.m.-noon Jan. 11 in Old Library 1142 (CETL) and experience the grants process from the sponsor's point of view. More information.

Condolences

Condolences to D. Wallace Weil (emeritus), management and marketing, whose son, Charles Andrew Weil, passed away Dec. 23, 2011. Full obituary.

EOC to co-sponsor job and career workshop

Job seekers and career builders will find the personalized help they need at a workshop titled "Find the Right Career Training and Education" at the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library in Eau Claire. The workshop, co-sponsored by the Educational Opportunity Centers at UW-Eau Claire, will be presented from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 23 and repeated from 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Jan. 24 in the Chippewa Room on the library's lower level. Those interested in the program may call 715-839-5004 or email librarian@eauclaire.lib.wi.us to register. More information.