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Jon Greendeer, pictured right, will lead the sugarbush opening event at the Platte Mound.

Students continue sugarbush work on Platte Mound, special guest Jon Greendeer to lead opening event

Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: Feb 28, 2023 | Featured in: Environmental Sciences, History

For the past several years, students and faculty have helped establish a sugarbush on the Platte Mound as a way to connect with and learn about the history and land in important ways. On Wednesday, March 8, Jon Greendeer, former president of the Ho-Chunk Nation, will help mark the start of the sugarbush season with events open to the campus and community.

Inaugural Healthcare Scholarship event surprises seven students with scholarships

Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: Feb 28, 2023 | Featured in: Biology, STEM

The College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture recently hosted its inaugural Healthcare Scholarship event, awarding $1,000 scholarships to seven students who have been admitted for fall 2023.

Engineers Without Borders Student Chapter travels to Ghana, surveys land for new school

Written By: Ruth Wendlandt | Published On: Feb 27, 2023 | Featured in: International, STEM

The UW-Platteville Engineers Without Borders Student Chapter spent nearly two weeks in West Africa to examine the land in Adumasa, Ghana, with the goal of building a new school this summer.

Aspiring Educators provides outdoor gear to Platteville children in need

Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: Feb 27, 2023 | Featured in: Education

Last semester, the UW-Platteville Aspiring Educators organization was awarded a grant by the National Education Association to purchase outdoor gear for children in need in the Platteville School District. The student group recently completed the grant work when they delivered the coats, snow pants, hats, mittens and more to the school.

Expanded access for high school students through Science Academy at Baraboo Sauk County

Written By: John Christensen | Published On: Feb 23, 2023 | Featured in: Baraboo Sauk County

High School students in the service areas of UW-Platteville’s branch campus in Baraboo have a new option to earn college credit in the sciences on a schedule that fits into the school day, thanks to the Science Academy, an initiative expanding for fall 2023.

Choirs and symphony to perform ‘Lord Nelson Mass,’ welcome back alumni soloists

Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: Feb 23, 2023 | Featured in: Arts & Culture

Next month, the UW-Platteville Symphony Orchestra and choirs will join together to perform Haydn’s “Mass in D Minor,” also known as the “Lord Nelson Mass.” The concert will take place Sunday, March 5 at 3 p.m. in the Richard and Helen Brodbeck Concert Hall in the Center for the Arts.

Art program faculty to investigate 'Root Causes' in Nohr Gallery

Written By: Cameren Hill, Nohr Gallery Manager | Published On: Feb 23, 2023 | Featured in: Arts & Culture

The opening reception for “Root Causes: A UW-Platteville Art Faculty Exhibition” will take place on Wednesday, March 1 from 3-4:30 p.m. in Nohr Gallery. The annual art faculty exhibition features contemporary artworks created by UW-Platteville’s practicing studio art faculty and staff.

Dr. Stephen Swallen, professor of chemistry, works with students.

Chemistry students at Baraboo Sauk County score highly on national assessment

Written By: John Christensen | Published On: Feb 22, 2023 | Featured in: Baraboo Sauk County

UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County Chemistry Professor Dr. Stephen Swallen has been guiding his students through the Standardized National Exam, prepared by the American Chemical Society, for many years and has been achieving remarkable success, thanks to his innovative integration of college-level chemistry and mathematics.

UW-Platteville student to present research on evening bat

Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: Feb 21, 2023 | Featured in: Biology, STEM, Research

One UW-Platteville student spent her summer learning about bats and researching whether the species of bat Nycticeius humeralis, commonly referred to as the evening bat—which has historically stayed south of Wisconsin—may now be found in the Platteville area.

Construction Lab Campaign kicks off with lead donations from industry partners

Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: Feb 20, 2023 | Featured in: Applied Engineering Technology Management, Construction Management, Corporate Relations

The UW-Platteville Construction Management program announced the official kickoff of its Construction Lab Campaign, thanks to lead donations from Findorff and Portzen Construction, including monetary support, equipment and scholarships.

March LAE Faculty Forum to discuss literary and cultural depictions of women

Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: Feb 20, 2023 | Featured in: Humanities

The College of Liberal Arts and Education 2022-2023 Faculty Forum Series will continue on Thursday, March 2 with a presentation by Dr. Chris Schulenburg and Dr. Alyssa Holan, titled “Business as Usual? Black Bodies Empowered in Nuestra Señora De La Noche.”

Southern Wisconsin Business Education Summit

Inaugural summit sparks collaboration with area high school business and technology teachers

Written By: Alison Parkins and Sara Denucci | Published On: Feb 17, 2023 | Featured in: Business

UW-Platteville hosted the inaugural Southern Wisconsin Business Education Summit on Feb. 15 and welcomed business and technology teachers from 18 area schools, who discussed current and future trends in business and how they impact their approach to teaching high school students.

Renowned pianist to lecture, perform at UW-Platteville

Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: Feb 17, 2023 | Featured in: Arts & Culture, Education

The School of Education and Department of Performing and Visual Arts will welcome guest lecturer Dr. Nnenna Ogwo on Wednesday, March 1, for the lecture-recital “Acts of Daring: Embracing the Complex Challenges of Identity and Forging a Distinctive Path in Music, the Arts and Education.”

UW-Platteville accepting 2023 alumni award nominations

Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: Feb 16, 2023 | Featured in: Alumni, Press Release

The UW-Platteville Alumni Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for candidates for the 2023 awards.

Students travel to the U.S.-Mexico border, participate in Border Immersion Trip

Written By: Ruth Wendlandt | Published On: Feb 14, 2023 | Featured in: Press Release

More than a dozen students traveled to the U.S.-Mexico border in January to participate in the TRIO, Student Support Services Border Immersion Trip to El Paso, Texas. Throughout the trip, students met with refugees, lawyers, federal agencies and nonprofit organizations to learn more about immigration policies and the legal system.

Engineering Relationships: Alumni gain more than knowledge in online program

Written By: Eric Herbst | Published On: Feb 13, 2023 | Featured in: Alumni, Online Education, Master’s Degree Programs, STEM

When Alex Walechka and Rebecca Koble enrolled in the online Master of Science in Engineering program in 2021, they went in with the expectation to attain an advanced degree in their area of specialty to improve their current careers and future job prospects, but they also found something more than advanced learning during their time in the program.

UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County students

BaraBOOST scholarship having real impact at Baraboo Sauk County branch campus

Written By: John Christensen | Published On: Feb 13, 2023 | Featured in: Baraboo Sauk County

Almost nine in 10 students in this year's freshman class applied for a BaraBOOST scholarship at UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County, according to the Friends of the Campus Foundation that supports the UW-Platteville branch campus in Baraboo. The $1,000 minimum scholarship is available to every new enrolled full-time freshman student who applies.

Dr. Philip Gordon next to Creekmore sign

Gordon contributes to release of new edition of 1948 novel

Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: Feb 13, 2023 | Featured in: Humanities

Dr. Phillip Gordon, associate professor of English, has helped facilitate the release of a new edition of a 1948 novel, “The Welcome,” by Hubert Creekmore. The novel, which has been out of print for more than 50 years, is being re-issued by the University Press of Mississippi this week and includes an introduction by Gordon.

Students in the Theatre program visited the Globe Theatre in London.

Faculty lead performing and visual arts students to Europe

Written By: Ruth Wendlandt | Published On: Feb 10, 2023 | Featured in: International, Arts & Culture

Dozens of Performing and Visual Arts students traveled across the pond to embark on short-term faculty led trips to Europe over winterim. This included the Art program's study abroad in Rome, a Chamber Choir London tour and a Theatre program study abroad in London.

Concrete Canoe regional competition, hosted by UW-Platteville in 2017 at Blackhawk Lake.

UW-Platteville to host ASCE Concrete Canoe society-wide finals

Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: Feb 09, 2023 | Featured in: Press Release

This summer, UW-Platteville will welcome an estimated 400 students and guests from across the country as it hosts the 36th annual American Society of Civil Engineers Concrete Canoe Competition. The event, which runs June 10-12, is part of ASCE’s Civil Engineering Student Championships.

UW-Platteville’s BSU to host Ebony Weekend Conference

Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: Feb 09, 2023 | Featured in: Campus & Community

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Black Student Union will host the 18th annual Ebony Weekend Conference Friday and Saturday, Feb. 17-18.

University services introduce YOU at UW-Platteville

Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: Feb 08, 2023 | Featured in: Campus & Community

The Dean of Students Office and University Counseling Services are rolling out a new initiative for students called YOU at UW-Platteville, an online well-being platform, offering 24/7 access and support while maintaining privacy and anonymity.

Psychology student examines post Roe v. Wade decision, will present project at Research in the Rotunda

Written By: Ruth Wendlandt | Published On: Feb 07, 2023 | Featured in: Psychology, Research

UW-Platteville senior Maddie Gehl never foresaw herself conducting undergraduate research, but after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June, it sparked an interest of wanting to see how the ruling would affect college students and dating apps.

Business major to perform Native American hoop dance Super Bowl weekend

Written By: Ruth Wendlandt | Published On: Feb 01, 2023 | Featured in: Business

As millions of people from around the world prepare to watch the Super Bowl on Feb. 12, one University of Wisconsin-Platteville student will be showcasing his talents and sharing his culture with football fans in Glendale, Arizona. The NFL invited Nedallas Hammill, the 2020 teen world champion Native American hoop dancer, to perform Super Bowl weekend.

Gillota named editor of ‘Studies in American Humor’

Written By: Ruth Wendlandt | Published On: Jan 31, 2023 | Featured in: Humanities

Dr. David Gillota, associate professor of English at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, has been named editor of the “Studies in American Humor” (StAH), a peer-reviewed scholarly journal.

"The Wisconsin Strategy: Infrastructure Independence,” will be presented on Tuesday, Feb. 7.

Spring Engineering Seminar Series announced

Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: Jan 30, 2023 | Featured in: Press Release, STEM

The College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science is once again bringing real-world engineering projects to students, faculty and friends of the university with the spring 2023 EMS Engineering Seminar Series. Free and open to the public, the series will highlight four engineering projects and insight from experts in the field.

Chancellor Search and Screen Update

Written By: Paul Erickson | Published On: Jan 27, 2023 | Featured in: Campus & Community

The UW-Platteville Chancellor Search and Screen committee has begun reviewing the applicants for the permanent chancellor position. The priority deadline for applications was Jan. 17, 2023 for the next leader of the university.

Solar array project recognized on RENEW Wisconsin honor roll

Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: Jan 27, 2023 | Featured in: Press Release

UW-Platteville was recognized at RENEW Wisconsin’s 12th annual Renewable Energy Summit, held yesterday in Madison, Wisconsin, where the university’s solar array project was selected for the organization’s Clean Energy Honor Roll.

Engineering success: UW-Platteville programs earn plethora of top rankings

Written By: Stephen Kelley | Published On: Jan 26, 2023 | Featured in: Online Education, Master’s Degree Programs, Press Release, STEM

For more than a century, UW-Platteville has distinguished itself in the realm of engineering education, cultivating a widely respected reputation in the process. Recently, the university's prestige was bolstered by earning several top rankings from College Factual, an independent data analytics firm based in New York.

Ericksons establish endowed scholarship, increase access to education

Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: Jan 25, 2023 | Featured in: Alumni, Campus & Community

With careers spanning some combined 60-plus years in the education field, Jon and Dr. Tori Erickson have had an insider’s look at higher education – both the challenges students can face and the opportunities an education can provide. That’s why they hope their recent gift to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Foundation to establish an endowed scholarship will help more students access an education.

UW-Platteville holds second Transformational Education Conference

Written By: Ruth Wendlandt | Published On: Jan 24, 2023 | Featured in: Campus & Community

Nearly 100 University of Wisconsin-Platteville faculty and staff attended the second Transformational Education Conference on Jan. 12 at the Markee Pioneer Student Center. The event was sponsored by the Teaching and Technology Center.

February LAE Faculty Forum to examine the war on drugs

Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: Jan 20, 2023 | Featured in: Social Sciences, Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation

The College of Liberal Arts and Education Faculty Forum Series will start the year with a presentation on Thursday, Feb. 2 by Dr. Patrick Solar and Dr. Frank King, Jr., titled “The War on Drugs: Effective Crime Control or Racism in Action.”

Alumna establishes engineering scholarship focused on representation

Written By: Ruth Wendlandt | Published On: Jan 19, 2023 | Featured in: Alumni, Press Release

As a first-generation college graduate and often the only woman in her engineering courses, alumna Michelle (Schleusener) Rogers is continuing to break barriers through the Michelle Rogers Women in Engineering Scholarship endowed fund.

Kaiser family commits $1 million to UW-Platteville Foundation

Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: Jan 17, 2023 | Featured in: Alumni, Press Release

Corey Kaiser and his wife, Teah, recently made a pledge of $1 million, through the Kaiser Family Foundation Corporation, to the UW-Platteville Foundation to support facility upgrades on campus.

Pictured left to right are Clint Brickl, associate principal at Baraboo High School; Glenn Bildsten, principal at Baraboo High School; and Gus Bonow, academic advisor and coach at UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County.

Baraboo Sauk County campus and Baraboo High School seek strong connection

Written By: John Christensen | Published On: Jan 11, 2023 | Featured in: Baraboo Sauk County

Leadership from UW-Platteville's College of EMS came to UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County campus on Jan. 10, meeting with administrators from Baraboo High School, as well as campus faculty and student support staff, as part of efforts expanding the reach of UW-Platteville’s Associate in Pre-Engineering degree and other UW-Platteville programs to more students in and around Sauk County.

UW-Platteville to host inaugural Construction Safety Summit, welcome professionals from across country

Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: Jan 11, 2023 | Featured in: Applied Engineering Technology Management, Construction Management, Press Release

UW-Platteville, along with industry partners, is hosting the inaugural Construction Safety Summit, March 27-30. The event is open to construction safety professionals at any stage in their career, as well as manufacturers and distributors in the safety field.

UW-Platteville costume director brings ‘A Decade of Design’ to Nohr Gallery

Written By: Ann Farrelly | Published On: Jan 10, 2023 | Featured in: Arts & Culture

The Department of Performing and Visual Arts will open the 2023 art gallery season with an exhibition of the work of Sarah Strange, UW-Platteville senior lecturer and costume director. “A Decade of Design” will run Jan. 27-Feb. 22 in the Harry and Laura Nohr Gallery.

Senior design team creates prototype for Boogie Bikes

Written By: Ruth Wendlandt | Published On: Jan 09, 2023 | Featured in: STEM

An engineering senior design team recently rolled out a new solution to help a startup company stabilize their bicycles. The team worked with company sponsor Boogie Bikes to develop an electric bike more stable than a standard two-wheel bicycle.

Solar array makes good progress towards sustainability goals after first full semester

Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: Dec 21, 2022 | Featured in: Environmental Sciences

This semester marked the official start of the UW-Platteville’s 2.4-megawatt solar array generating energy, which continues to set UW-Platteville apart as a leader in sustainability.

Aspiring Educators awarded grant, help children in need

Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: Dec 20, 2022 | Featured in: Education

The UW-Platteville Aspiring Educators was recently awarded a grant by the National Education Association to purchase outdoor gear, such as coats, snow pants, hats and mittens, for children in need in the Platteville School District.

UW-Platteville celebrates 209th commencement

Written By: Ruth Wendlandt | Published On: Dec 17, 2022 | Featured in: Campus & Community

UW-Platteville celebrated the fall class of 2022, as more than 560 candidates walked across the stage to receive their diplomas and hoods at the 209th commencement held on Dec. 17.

Capstone engineering projects to be highlighted at open house

Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: Dec 15, 2022 | Featured in: STEM

UW-Platteville’s bi-annual Senior Design Open House will be held Monday, Dec. 19. Open to the public, the event is an opportunity for engineering students to showcase their capstone Senior Design projects.

Student raises money for UW-Platteville through John Deere’s Dollars for Doers

Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: Dec 14, 2022 | Featured in: Campus & Community, STEM

One student is volunteering his time while raising money for UW-Platteville’s Robotics Club. Junior Scott McDermott has worked part-time at John Deere in a student position since 2021 while pursuing a mechanical engineering degree. This past year, McDermott has donated $3,000 to the UW-Platteville’s Robotics Club through John Deere’s employee giving program, Dollars for Doers.

Isabelle Sander is a Chancellor's Scholar and a fine arts-theatre and English-professional writing double major.

Chancellor Scholars excel in more than their major, find creative outlet in performing arts

Written By: Ruth Wendlandt | Published On: Dec 13, 2022 | Featured in: Campus & Community, Arts & Culture

The Chancellor Scholarship is a prestigious award given to a selected number of incoming freshmen. Current Chancellor Scholars represent all three colleges, and a quarter of them are involved in the Department of Performing and Visual Arts, finding creative outlets to express themselves.

Pictured left to right are Teresa Miller, Daniel Mincemoyer and Deirdre Dalsing.

Green Bandana Project receives Mental Health Matters Award

Written By: Ruth Wendlandt | Published On: Dec 12, 2022 | Featured in: Campus & Community

The student group, the Green Bandana Project, which raises awareness about mental health, was recently honored with University Counseling Services' 2022 Mental Health Matters Award.

Leaders share updates and explore new opportunities at UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County

Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: Dec 09, 2022 | Featured in: Baraboo Sauk County

UW-Platteville Interim Chancellor Dr. Tammy Evetovich, along with Interim Provost Dr. Wayne Weber, shared updates at a Campus and Community Leadership Listening Session at UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County today.

Dr. Ronald Meissen and his wife, Eileen, are supporting engineering students through their newly established endowed Computer Science and Software Engineering Scholarship fund.

Engineering alumnus creates CSSE scholarship fund

Written By: Ruth Wendlandt | Published On: Dec 08, 2022 | Featured in: Alumni, STEM

UW-Platteville alumnus Dr. Ronald Meissen and his wife, Eileen, are supporting engineering students through their newly established endowed Computer Science and Software Engineering Scholarship fund.

Students place third overall in the 93rd annual National Chicago Collegiate Crops Contest.

UW-Platteville Collegiate Crops Team places at two national contests

Written By: Kristie Reynolds | Published On: Dec 07, 2022 | Featured in: Agriculture

The UW-Platteville Collegiate Crops Team took fourth place overall in the 88th annual National American Royal Kansas City Collegiate Crops Contest and third place overall in the 93rd annual National Chicago Collegiate Crops Contest last month.

Signing ceremony with Madison College in Sesquicentennial Hall

UW-Platteville, Madison College expand engineering partnership

Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: Dec 05, 2022 | Featured in: Press Release, STEM

In a ceremony today, officials from UW-Platteville and Madison College signed an updated agreement to expand engineering offerings to Madison College students. The new agreement will add UW-Platteville’s Bachelor of Science in industrial and systems engineering to the existing offerings for Madison College students.

UW-Platteville to celebrate 209th commencement

Written By: Ruth Wendlandt | Published On: Dec 05, 2022 | Featured in: Campus & Community

UW-Platteville will hold its 209th commencement on Saturday, Dec. 17. The ceremony will start at 9 a.m. with the College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture. The College of Liberal Arts and Education, associate and graduate programs will hold their ceremonies at 12:30 p.m.; followed by the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science at 4 p.m.