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.