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Innovation mixer to provide an opportunity for networking and collaboration

Written By: Kristie Chipera | Published On: Feb 08, 2019 | Featured in: Press Release

University of Wisconsin System and University of Wisconsin-Platteville innovators from broad disciplines and backgrounds have once again teamed up to host the WiSys Innovation Mixer in an effort to provide students with a unique networking opportunity and to collaborate on an absurd design challenge. The event will take place on Monday, Feb. 11, from 5-7 p.m., in Nohr Gallery in Ullsvik Hall. Check-in is at 4:45 p.m.

Collins named to WiRSA board as new higher education representative

Written By: Laurie Hamer | Published On: Feb 08, 2019 | Featured in: Campus & Community, Press Release

Dr. Jennifer Collins, assistant director of the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, was recently named to the Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance board of directors as its new higher education representative.

Daughter in landmark Brown v. Board of Education to speak at UW-Platteville

Written By: Laurie Hamer | Published On: Feb 07, 2019 | Featured in: Campus & Community, Press Release

In commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the Brown v Board of Education decision (May 17, 1954) and the 55th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act (July 2, 1964), the University of Wisconsin-Platteville will host “The Relevance of Brown v Board of Education in 21st Century Rural America,” on Monday, April 29, in the university’s Lundeen Lecture Hall and Velzy Commons.

Pioneer Players to present Sam Shepard’s ‘Fool for Love’

Written By: Ann Dillon Farrelly | Published On: Feb 07, 2019 | Featured in: Campus & Community, Arts & Culture

UW-Platteville’s Department of Performing and Visual Arts-Theatre and Pioneer Players will present Sam Shepard’s powerful 1983 play, “Fool for Love.” Performances are Feb. 13 at 11 a.m., Feb. 13-16 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 17 at 2 p.m. in the Center for the Arts Theatre.

Halfmann receives inaugural New Faculty Professional Development Award

Written By: Laurie Hamer | Published On: Feb 05, 2019 | Featured in: Campus & Community

Dr. Kameko Halfmann, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, earned the university’s inaugural New Faculty Professional Development Award. The award provides one new faculty member each year with funding to help launch his or her research or creative endeavor program at the university.

Industrial Studies safety programs become GSP qualified

Written By: Ruth Wendlandt | Published On: Feb 04, 2019 | Featured in: Applied Engineering Technology Management

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Industrial Technology Management program's building construction safety management emphasis and occupational safety management emphasis have been approved as Qualified Academic Programs by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.

UW-Platteville to host Ebony Weekend Conference

Written By: Ruth Wendlandt | Published On: Feb 01, 2019 | Featured in: Campus & Community, Press Release

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Black Student Union will host the 14th annual Ebony Weekend Conference Feb. 8-9, beginning at 4 p.m. Friday at the Markee Pioneer Student Center and concluding Saturday night in Velzy Commons in Ullsvik Hall. The event is open to students, faculty and the community.

organizational change leadership students and faculty

OCL students find a network of support through their online classmates

Written By: Ashley McFadden | Published On: Jan 29, 2019 | Featured in: Campus & Community, Business

In spring 2018, Master of Science in Organizational Change Leadership students and classmates Debi McCullough and Jana Nelson met for a casual lunch in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Little did they know that their initial meeting would soon spark a series of get-togethers with an expanded group of students from across Wisconsin and Illinois.

Scholar, mentor, champion: Project Management alumna lends a helping hand

Written By: Ashley McFadden | Published On: Jan 24, 2019 | Featured in: Business, STEM

During her time with UW-Platteville, Autumn Fisher has played many different roles—including one she still performs since graduating in the spring of 2017.

Lessons from the classroom and the family farm

Written By: Megan Hinderman | Published On: Jan 09, 2019 | Featured in: Business

One of the first lessons you learn when growing up on a farm is the value of hard work. It’s a lesson that Quinn Crubel learned at the hands of his parents and five siblings on the cattle farm they run in Bloomington, Wisconsin. It was one of the many values his family instilled in him that would help prepare him for college.

Signs dedicated at branch campuses

Written By: Paul Erickson | Published On: Nov 20, 2018 | Featured in: Baraboo Sauk County

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville formally dedicated the welcome signs at its new branch campuses in Baraboo and Richland Center Monday, further cementing the partnership that was made official July 1.

Board of Regents endorses branch campus names

Written By: Paul Erickson | Published On: Aug 24, 2018 | Featured in: Baraboo Sauk County

The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents formally approved the new names of the two UW-Platteville branch campuses Friday, cementing the relationship that will strengthen education across Southwest Wisconsin.

"Opportunity from the start": UW-Platteville introduces new branding, logo

Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: Aug 13, 2018 | Featured in: Campus & Community

UW-Platteville is kicking off the 2018-19 academic year with a new look and message, as it recently launched a new brand platform.

Attenborough recognized with award for teaching excellence

Written By: Alison Parkins | Published On: Jul 03, 2018 | Featured in: Campus & Community

Dr. Holly Attenborough, assistant professor of mathematics, was selected to receive the University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s 2018 Early Career Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence. The award recognizes a tenure-track faculty member who has made distinguished contributions to the mission of UW-Platteville as an outstanding teacher.

Chancellor Shields speaking at UW-Platteville Richland.

HLC approves collaborative integration

Written By: Paul Erickson | Published On: Jun 29, 2018 | Featured in: Baraboo Sauk County

On June 29, the Higher Learning Commission approved the collaborative integration of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville with two-year campuses UW-Baraboo/Sauk County and UW-Richland.

UW-Platteville welcomes Smith as interim vice chancellor

Written By: Paul Erickson | Published On: Mar 15, 2018 | Featured in: Campus & Community

University of Wisconsin-Platteville Chancellor Dennis J. Shields announced that Paige Smith has been appointed a two-year position as interim vice chancellor of Administrative Services at UW-Platteville. Her appointment begins on April 15.

UW-Platteville officials meet with two-year colleges

Written By: Paul Erickson | Published On: Nov 16, 2017 | Featured in: Baraboo Sauk County

University of Wisconsin-Platteville Chancellor Dennis J. Shields met with students, faculty and staff at UW-Baraboo/Sauk County and UW-Richland, just days after the UW System voted to integrate those institutions with UW-Platteville.

Chancellor Shields' response to state budget signing

Written By: Chancellor Dennis J. Shields | Published On: Sep 21, 2017 | Featured in: Campus & Community

Today is a consequential day for the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Southwest Wisconsin, the region and the state. Governor Scott Walker signed the state’s biennium budget, which includes two capital projects for our campus. They include the construction of a $55 million engineering building, Sesquicentennial Hall, and the $23.7 million renovation of Boebel Hall, our STEM facility.

Gov. Walker pledges support to university expansion

Written By: Paul Erickson | Published On: Sep 05, 2017 | Featured in: Campus & Community

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker pledged his support to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Sesquicentennial Hall – the proposed $55 million engineering building – and the $23 million Boebel Hall renovation project.

NASA requests development of Hamilton’s telescope-cleaning polymer

Written By: Kelsey Bigelow | Published On: May 05, 2017 | Featured in: STEM, Research

Dr. James Hamilton has created First Contact Polymer (FCP), a peel-able coating that cleans and protects optical surfaces like those on giant telescopes and satellites.

University celebrating its sesquicentennial

Written By: Dan Wackershauser | Published On: Sep 02, 2015 | Featured in: Campus & Community

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville will mark its 150th anniversary over the next 15 months. Chancellor Dennis J. Shields kicked off the sesquicentennial celebration during the annual all-campus convocation Aug. 27.

Final tornado damage numbers announced

Written By: Paul Erickson | Published On: Jun 02, 2015 | Featured in: Campus & Community

The June 16, 2014 tornado caused $18.6 million in damages to University of Wisconsin-Platteville and UW-Platteville Real Estate Foundation property, according to the final numbers.

Re-opening ceremony held, 74 days after tornado

Written By: Paul Erickson | Published On: Aug 29, 2014 | Featured in: Campus & Community

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville ceremoniously “re-opened” its campus Friday, just 74 days after an EF-2 tornado significantly damaged five campus buildings, Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium and Memorial Park.

Chicago Bears to donate $50,000 to tornado relief

Written By: Paul Erickson | Published On: Jul 10, 2014 | Featured in: Campus & Community

A relationship that started in 1984 continued on Friday as the Chicago Bears donated $50,000 to the Pioneer Relief Fund at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Brian McCaskey, senior director of business development and member of the Chicago Bears board of directors, presented the check on behalf of the organization during an afternoon gathering of more than 150 at Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium.

UW-Platteville designates School of Business

Written By: Paul Erickson | Published On: Dec 19, 2013 | Featured in: Campus & Community

To better reflect how well the University of Wisconsin-Platteville serves its business-related undergraduate and graduate students, the university has officially declared a new School of Business. The designation was approved at the UW System Board of Regents meeting earlier this month.

UW-Platteville adds $394 million to Wisconsin economy

Written By: Paul Erickson | Published On: Apr 09, 2013 | Featured in: Campus & Community

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville had an estimated $394 million economic impact in Wisconsin in 2011-12, including $275 million in the southwestern region of the state, according to a new study done by the university and released this week.

UW-Platteville introduces updated Pioneer Pete as mascot

Written By: Paul Erickson | Published On: Oct 18, 2012 | Featured in: Campus & Community

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville unveiled an updated and stylized version of Pioneer Pete during the Homecoming Yell volleyball match on Thursday, Oct. 18, giving the university an official mascot for the first time in at least two decades.

U.S. Secretaries of Ed, Ag praise UW-Platteville at Town Hall Event

Written By: Ian Clark | Published On: Apr 18, 2012 | Featured in: Campus & Community

Nearly 400 people from across the region packed into the standing room only Agriculture Education Pavilion at Pioneer Farm on the University of Wisconsin-Platteville campus to ask questions of Arne Duncan, the U.S. Secretary of Education, and Tom Vilsack, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, during a town hall meeting.