Campus & Community

UW-Platteville to host Board of Regents, celebrate chancellor investiture

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Platteville will take center stage for the Universities of Wisconsin on April 4-5, as Dr. Tammy K. Evetovich will be inaugurated as the 15th chancellor at UW-Platteville, coinciding with the Board of Regents’ meetings.


Olson honored with national physical education teaching award

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UW-Platteville senior Ben Olson was recently honored with the 2024 Society of Health and Physical Educators Major of the Year Award. The national award celebrates undergraduate students in the fields of health and physical education who exhibit excellence in and out of the classroom as teacher candidates.


UW-Platteville announces Knipe as next athletic director

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UW-Platteville announces Michael Knipe as the new athletic director. He will oversee the 16 NCAA Division III athletic programs as well as campus recreation.


UW-Platteville and Southwest Wisconsin Technical College partner to enhance higher education opportunities

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In a landmark meeting, more than 50 participants from UW-Platteville and Southwest Wisconsin Technical College recently solidified a path forward for strategic collaboration aimed at empowering students and fostering regional prosperity.


Stephenson appointed executive director of Foundation, Development and Alumni Engagement

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UW-Platteville announces the appointment of Stacia Stephenson as executive director of Development and Alumni Engagement and the UW-Platteville Foundation.


UW-Platteville welcomes more than 200 participants to Prescribed Fire Conference

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UW-Platteville recently hosted the 2024 Prescribed Fire Conference, welcoming over 200 people from across the state who all share an interest in the vital use of prescribed fire to preserve the rich, biodiverse landscape of Wisconsin and the Driftless region.


Reynolds appointed as provost, vice chancellor

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University of Wisconsin-Platteville Chancellor Dr. Tammy Evetovich has announced that Dr. Laura Reynolds has been appointed provost and vice chancellor of Academic Affairs.


Capstan Scholars Hall named for transformational program

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UW-Platteville recently unveiled the new naming of Capstan Scholars Hall in the Markee Pioneer Student Center, dedicated to the transformational scholarship program established by Todd and Susan Johnson two years ago.


UW-Platteville hosting 2024 Wisconsin Prescribed Fire Conference

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University of Wisconsin-Platteville's Department of Environmental Sciences and Society will host the 2024 Wis


UW-Platteville to celebrate graduating students at 211th commencement

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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville will hold its 211th commencement on Saturday, Dec. 16.


Concert Band combines campus and community players for Fall Concert

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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County Campus/Community Concert Band will give its fall performance on Monday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m., in the Al.


School of Education works with area district to break down language barriers

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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville School of Education is partnering with the Darlington (Wisconsin) Community School District to help break down language barriers.


December LAE Faculty Forum to explore ethics and cybersecurity

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The College of Liberal Arts and Education Faculty Forum Series will continue on Thursday, Dec. 7 with “The Breach that Closes a College.” Dr. Dale Murray, professor of philosophy, will present a case study that explores ethical considerations for how to handle ransomware attacks on a college campus.


Clay Club to host 5th annual Empty Bowls, proceeds support food pantry

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The Clay Club at UW-Platteville is hosting the fifth annual Platteville Empty Bowls and Chili Cook-Off competition event on Sunday, Nov. 19 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Platteville City Hall Senior Center. All proceeds from the event support the Platteville Food Pantry for those experiencing food insecurity.


DRA Core Grant will support basketball tournament

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UW-Platteville is the recipient of a 2023 DRA Core Grant that will help sponsor a men’s basketball tip-off classic tournament on the UW-Platteville campus. The grant will award $25,000 per year, for the next three years.


Student-led efforts reinvigorate Platteville’s ‘M’

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For more than eight decades, the iconic “M” on Platte Mound has not only served as a symbolic tribute to the university’s mining history, but also a cherished outdoor space, offering hiking trails and some of the best views in Southwest Wisconsin. Cade Klefstad, a senior at UW-Platteville, is leading initiatives to make sure it stays this way well into the future.


Chancellor’s gift creates endowed fund, provides support across campus

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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Foundation announces a generous gift from Chancellor Tammy Evetovich and her husband Mark Evetovich, which will establish an endowed fund to support general campus needs, benefiting students, faculty and staff for years to come.


UW-Platteville to celebrate Homecoming Oct. 1-7

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UW-Platteville will celebrate Homecoming the week of Oct. 1-7. With the theme “Pete’s Road Trip,” the celebration offers a week of favorite traditions for students and alumni.


Chancellor Evetovich welcomes faculty, staff at annual convocation, outlines future goals

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Chancellor Dr. Tammy Evetovich celebrated the start of the 2023-24 academic year at the annual faculty and staff convocation on Aug. 31, where she outlined five goals for the future.


Wages honored with Outstanding Woman of Color Award

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Carla Wages, multicultural student advisor in the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, is being recognized with UW-Platteville’s 2023 Outstanding Woman of Color Award.


Reilly receives Dr. P.B. Poorman Award

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Seth Reilly, a technical education major and theatre design minor at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, is being recognized with the 2023 Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQIA+ People.


Heimerdinger receives outstanding advisor award

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David Heimerdinger, assistant professor in agricultural engineering technology and manufacturing technology management, is being recognized with the 2023 Outstanding Faculty/Instructional Academic Staff Academic Advisor Award.


Hoffman recognized with Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Award

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Professor Gail K. Hoffman in the Department of Health and Human Performance is one of four UW System faculty recipients of the 2023 James R. Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Award.


Runde recognized with Academic Advisor of the Year Award

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Elizabeth Runde, academic program specialist in the School of Education, is being recognized with the 2023 Professional Academic Advisor of the Year Award for exemplifying the best qualities of academic staff advisors.


Kuhl honored with Faculty Appreciation Award

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Jane Kuhl, assistant in the departments of psychology and foreign languages, is being recognized with the 2023 University Staff Award of Excellence. The award recognizes staff members who provide essential services to the university while demonstrating excellence of performance, personal interaction, and initiative and creativity.


Chancellor Evetovich honored with Woman of the Year Award

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UW-Platteville Chancellor Dr. Tammy Evetovich is being honored with the 2023 Dr. Carol Sue Butts Woman of the Year Award, which recognizes female employees and students who make a difference in the lives of others in the campus community.


Patton named vice chancellor for administrative services

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UW-Platteville Chancellor Dr. Tammy Evetovich announced that Christopher Patton has been appointed Vice Chancellor of Administrative Services at UW-Platteville. His appointment begins on Aug. 14.


Wright honored with Faculty Appreciation Award

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Dr. Kristopher Wright, professor of biology at UW-Platteville, is being recognized with the 2023 Nimocks Family Faculty Appreciation Award.


UW-Platteville Foundation sets fundraising record for fourth consecutive year

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For the fourth consecutive year, the UW-Platteville Foundation celebrates a record year of donations, raising $8.7 million during the 2023 fiscal year, which ended June 30.


MacKenzie earns Early Career Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence

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Dr. Ian MacKenzie, assistant professor of chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, is being honored with the 2023 Early Career Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence.


Compeer Financial Fund for Rural America pledges $1 million

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The Compeer Financial Fund for Rural America has made the largest grant commitment in its history, pledging $1 million towards the building of the Dairy Pilot Plant and Training Center at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Pioneer Farm.


Life-saving Narcan boxes installed on campus

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UW-Platteville installed 15 Nalox-ZONE boxes across campus, containing naloxone, also known as Narcan, a lifesaving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. The boxes were donated by the organization Wisconsin Voices for Recovery.


Miller earns academic staff award for excellence

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Teresa Miller, assistant director and counselor in University Counseling Services, was selected for the 2023 Academic Staff Award of Excellence.


Update Coronavirus

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Be Safe, Be Strong. Be Pioneers. The health and safety of our students, faculty and staff is a top priority, especially in response the COVID-19. This site tracks all the messages sent to the university community since January, 2020 regarding our COVID-19 policies and any changes to our procedures.

UW-Platteville’s 210th commencement celebrates class of 2023

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UW-Platteville celebrated its 210th commencement on May 13, recognizing more than 970 spring and summer degree candidates in three separate ceremonies.


UW-Platteville to celebrate graduating students at 210th commencement

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UW-Platteville will hold its 210th commencement on Saturday, May 13. The College of BILSA ceremony begins at 9 a.m.; the College of EMS ceremony starts at 12:30 p.m.; and the College of LAE and associate and master’s degree candidates will be recognized at 4 p.m.


UW System honors Plexus for collaborations with UW-Platteville

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The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents honored Plexus Corp. for its collaborations and contributions to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Wednesday at the Markee Pioneer Student Center with the UW System Regents Business Partnership Award.


Evetovich chosen as UW-Platteville chancellor

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Dr. Tammy K. Evetovich, interim Chancellor since June 1, 2022, has been named the 15th Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Platteville.


UW-Platteville named a 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School

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UW-Platteville is among the 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees, recognized for its innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and utility costs, improve health and wellness and ensure effective sustainability education.


Summit focuses on rural health care needs, collaborations

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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville hosted the third Tri-State Regional Health Care Summit on April 14, welcoming more than 70 major stakeholders in the region to discuss challenges and needs in rural health care.


Buttles selected as new School of Education director

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Dr. Tim Buttles has been selected as the new director of the School of Education. He has been at UW-River Falls since 2001, working his way up from assistant, associate and full professor. He has served as the co-chair of the Agricultural Education Department since 2005, and since January 2022, he has also been the interim assistant dean of the College of Education and Professional Studies.


Success coaching for student-athletes continues to grow

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In its ongoing commitment to student success, Academic Support Programs launched an initiative to provide support to student-athletes, ensuring they receive coaching off the field and court to enhance their academic experience. Wrapping up its third year, the program recently reached a milestone, expanding from working with one athletic team to offering support to all teams.


Barnet coaches local Science Olympiad team, highlights decade-long partnership with Platteville High School

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UW-Platteville Professor and Chair of Mathematics Dr. Barb Barnet has been leading the way as the Science Olympiad head coach at Platteville High School since 2010. Barnet explains how students participating in the program are exposed to a variety of scientific fields, but also to the university.


UW-Platteville’s BSU to host Ebony Weekend Conference

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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

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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.


Chancellor Search and Screen Update

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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. 


Ericksons establish endowed scholarship, increase access to education

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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.


UW-Platteville holds second Transformational Education Conference

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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.


UW-Platteville celebrates 209th commencement

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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.


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

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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.


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

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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.


Green Bandana Project receives Mental Health Matters Award

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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.


UW-Platteville to celebrate 209th commencement

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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.


Students participate in annual Holiday Toy Hack, donating 55 modified toys

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Dozens of students from across all three colleges at UW-Platteville came together for the fifth annual Holiday Toy Hack, to modify electronic toys for children with special needs. Fifty students participated and ‘hacked’ 55 toys which will be donated to area families, organizations and clinics.


Howell returns to UW-Platteville, discusses importance of diversity and representation in mental health counseling

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Brittany Howell, a licensed professional counselor, earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from UW-Platteville and returned to her alma mater in December 2021, with the focus of providing counseling services to minority student populations.


Clay Club to host 4th annual Empty Bowls, proceeds support local food pantries

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The Clay Club at UW-Platteville is hosting the fourth annual Platteville Empty Bowls and Chili Cook-Off event on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Platteville City Hall Council Chambers. All proceeds support local food pantries.


UW-Platteville dedicates Vietnam Veterans Memorial, honors students and alumni killed in action

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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville dedicated a Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2022. The memorial honors 12 UW-Platteville students and alumni who were killed in action in the Vietnam War.


Former Chancellor House listed for sale

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The former University of Wisconsin-Platteville Chancellor House, located at 895 W. Main St., is now listed for sale.


Listening sessions added to chancellor search and screen

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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville chancellor search and screen committee has added listening sessions on each branch campus, adding to those already announced on the main campus. Sessions will be November 3 at UW-Platteville Richland and November 9 at UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County.


UW-Platteville Chancellor Search Update

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The UW-Platteville Search and Screen Committee will hold listening sessions on the main campus October 31 and November 1, 2022.


2022 Pioneers Day of Giving raises over $166,000

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The seventh annual Pioneers Day of Giving, held Oct. 6-7, received over 675 donations totaling more than $166,000 from students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends and corporate partners.


UW-Platteville Foundation receives legacy gift of more than $1 million from alumnus Gerald Gunderson

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Gerald Gunderson, a 1965 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, has been described by those who knew him as living modestly and giving generously to others.


UW-Platteville receives silver military friendly designation

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UW-Platteville has been named a 2022-23 Military Friendly School. The university has participated in the Military Friendly survey for the past three years, each year being granted the designation of Military Friendly School.


UW-Platteville to celebrate Homecoming week

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UW-Platteville will start Homecoming week on Sunday, Oct. 9, with celebrations ending at the lighting of the “M” on Saturday, Oct. 15. This year’s theme is “Haunted Homecoming.” The week will be filled with student activities, athletic events, alumni reunions and Pioneer pride.


UW-Platteville to host Indigenous Peoples’ Day, guest speaker Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Daniel

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UW-Platteville invites the campus community and the public to the eighth annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Lecture, featuring Jordan Marie Brings Three White Horses Daniel who will share the message of “Running for Justice.”


UW-Platteville Chancellor Search and Screen Committee named

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A 14-member Search and Screen Committee was appointed to help identify the next UW-Platteville chancellor.


Chancellor welcomes faculty and staff at annual convocation, outlines goals for new year

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UW-Platteville Interim Chancellor Dr. Tammy Evetovich kicked off the 2022-23 academic year at the annual faculty and staff convocation on Sept. 1.  


Stanley honored with Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence

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Dr. Caryn Stanley, assistant director and professor in the UW-Platteville School of Business, is being recognized with the 2022 Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence.


Gadedji receives Excellence in International Advising Award

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As a former international student himself, earning degrees in two different continents, Kokou Gadedji, assistant professor at the UW-Platteville School of Business, can relate to the challenges and rewards of adapting to new countries and cultures. Gadedji is being recognized with this year’s Excellence in International Advising Award.


LeSuer receives outstanding advising award

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Dr. Will LeSuer, UW-Platteville associate professor and interim chair of the Criminal Justice and Social Sciences Department, is receiving the 2022 Outstanding Faculty/Instructional Staff Advisor Award.


Fields receives Dr. Carol Sue Butts Woman of the Year Award

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Dr. Kristina Fields, professor of civil and environmental engineering at UW-Platteville, is being honored with the 2022 Dr. Carol Sue Butts Woman of the Year Award.


Lindahl earns academic staff award for excellence

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Gary Lindahl, UW-Platteville technology support and lecturer in the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science, has been said to possess a helping nature that is a gift to others. Known as the go-to person for implementing new tools to make operational tasks as seamless and easy as possible, Lindahl is being honored with the 2022 Academic Staff Award for Excellence.


UW-Platteville to celebrate grand opening of state-of-the-art engineering building

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UW-Platteville will celebrate the grand opening of its newest engineering building, Sesquicentennial Hall, on Thursday, Sept. 1. The $55 million building will adjoin Busby Hall of Engineering to create a 200,000-square-foot state-of-the-art complex that supports interdisciplinary engineering and computer science. 


Platteville Summer Arts Festival presents the musical ‘Once’

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The Department of Performing and Visuals Arts and the Platteville Summer Arts Festival present the Tony-Award winning musical “Once" July 29, 30, Aug. 5, and 6 at 7:30 p.m. and July 31 and Aug. 7 at 2 p.m. in the Richard and Helen Brodbeck Concert Hall in the Center for the Arts on the UW-Platteville campus.


Zucker receives Early Career Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence

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Dr. Jenna Zucker, assistant professor of psychology, is being honored with the UW-Platteville 2022 Early Career Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence. The award recognizes a tenure-track faculty member who has made distinguished contributions to the mission of the university as an outstanding teacher.


Savoy recognized with staff award for excellence

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UW-Platteville will recognize Josh Savoy, Information Technology Services Help Desk supervisor, with the 2022 University Staff Award for Excellence.


Selent selected as Wisconsin Teaching Fellow

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Dr. Douglas Selent, assistant professor of computer science and software engineering, is bringing awareness to neurodiversity through his Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars (WTFS) Program Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) project.


UW-Platteville celebrates 208th commencement, presenting the classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022

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UW-Platteville celebrated its 208th commencement, recognizing the class of 2022 and graduates of spring 2020, summer 2020, fall 2020 and spring 2021. The two ceremonies took place on May 14 in the Ralph E. Davis Pioneer Stadium.


Fireworks, M lighting to celebrate commencement

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To celebrate a special UW-Platteville commencement, the lighting of the M and fireworks are planned for this Saturday, May 14 around 9:15 p.m. The university will celebrate the class of 2022 and graduates of spring 2020, summer 2020, fall 2020 and spring 2021


Recent grad makes a splash in the Platteville community

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When Baird Miller came to UW-Platteville, the Madison, Wisconsin native and former competitive swimmer described himself as feeling “like a fish out of water.” However, his love for swimming opened up new, unexpected connections for him on campus and in the greater Platteville community.


UW-Platteville to hold 208th commencement, celebrating the class of 2022 and graduates of 2020 and 2021

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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville will celebrate the class of 2022 and graduates of spring 2020, summer 2020, fall 2020 and spring 2021 at the 208th commencement on Saturday, May 14.


New athletic mentorship program to strengthen ties between athletics and academics

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UW-Platteville announced a new program to strengthen the connection between athletics and academics. Launching this fall, the Athletic Mentor for the Pioneers (AMP) program will match faculty and academic staff mentors with athletic teams in order to enhance the experience of the 500-plus student-athletes on campus, as well as the greater university and Platteville community. 


Distinguished lecturer to share how she brings imagined worlds to life at Pixar

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UW-Platteville will host Danielle Feinberg, a visual effects supervisor at Pixar Animation Studios, as this year’s distinguished lecturer. Feinberg’s lecture, “Bringing Imagined Worlds to Life,” is open to students, faculty, staff and community members and will take place from 10 a.m.-noon on Tuesday, April 12 on Bo Ryan Court inside Williams Fieldhouse. 


Students compete in inaugural energy blitz challenge, help Platteville businesses

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A dozen students recently competed against each other, while helping local Platteville businesses reduce their carbon footprint and save money, as part of Trane Technologies’ inaugural Carbon Reduction Energy Blitz Challenge at UW-Platteville. 


Hispanic Outreach program builds connections across Southwest Wisconsin

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UW-Platteville's Hispanic Outreach program continues to grow as it connects the institution, area businesses and Southwest Wisconsin Hispanic and Latinx communities through a variety of initiatives.


Kelly appointed as new dean of College of LAE

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Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. Tammy Evetovich announced the selection of Dr. Hilton Kelly as the next dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Education. 


UW-Platteville to host Ebony Weekend Conference

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UW-Platteville's Black Student Union will host the 17th annual Ebony Weekend Conference Friday and Saturday, Feb. 18-19.


UW-Platteville holds 207th commencement

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UW-Platteville celebrated more than 600 students as they walked across the stage to receive their diplomas and hoods at the 207th commencement held on Saturday, Dec. 11. The three ceremonies took place inside Williams Fieldhouse.


Alumni Association partners with Pioneer Provisions to create Stocking the Shelves campaign

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The UW-Platteville community is coming together to give back this holiday season by stocking the shelves at Pioneer Provisions. To help raise awareness, the UW-Platteville Alumni Association is partnering with Pioneer Provisions, a free pantry and grocery service on campus for students experiencing food insecurity.


UW-Platteville hosts specialty group tours, introducing prospective students to campus

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UW-Platteville hosted several specialty visits this fall, bringing dozens of students from across the tri-state area to campus. The events included Spanish Visit Day on Oct. 16, a Darlington [Wisconsin] High School ESL group visit on Oct. 21 and, most recently, a Multicultural Visit Day on Nov. 13.


Midwest Culturally Inclusive Conference Series to return in March, call for proposals announced

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UW-Platteville's Midwest Culturally Inclusive Conference will return this March to offer workshops, presentations and panels on various topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion. Conference organizers are currently accepting program proposals through Dec. 29. 


UW-Platteville to celebrate 207th commencement

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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville will celebrate its 207th commencement on Saturday, Dec. 11.


Pioneers Day of Giving Raises Over $143,000

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The 2021 UW-Platteville Pioneers Day of Giving received over 640 donations totaling more than $143,000 from alumni and friends. A record number of people participated this year, including more students than ever before.


Syrian refugee to discuss civil liberties through her music and journey to the United States

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Syrian refugee Mariela Shaker will perform and speak on the topic of civil liberties at UW-Platteville on Monday, Nov. 22. The presentation will be held in the Richard & Helen Brodbeck Concert Hall in the Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Admission is free.


Campus Climate Department honored with state award for diversity

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During a ceremony at the State Capitol on Oct. 29, UW-Platteville’s Department of Campus Climate was honored with the 2021 Ann Lydecker Educational Diversity Award from the State Council on Affirmative Action. 


Community partners have kept longtime Homecoming traditions alive

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Familiar traditions returned this year when UW-Platteville celebrated Homecoming last week – many of which would not have been able to take place without the support of the community partners who have contributed to the success of UW-Platteville’s Homecoming year after year.


UW System President Thompson kicks off Homecoming, encourages vaccination

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UW System Interim President Tommy Thompson visited the University of Wisconsin-Platteville on Oct. 18 to help kick off Homecoming week and encourage students to get the COVID-19 vaccination


UW-Platteville’s FIRST LEGO League receives support from community

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Community partners have stepped up to provide support for UW-Platteville's new FIRST LEGO League, a program that introduces STEM to children ages 4 to 16.


Industry experts volunteer time to teach students, help save historic tree on campus

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When a champion tree on the University of Wisconsin-Platteville campus was damaged in a storm last summer, faculty teamed up with an industry partner to turn the chance to save it into a one-of-a-kind learning opportunity for students. 


Two advisors honored with state-wide advising awards

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Dr. Lucie Kadjo, assistant professor and coordinator of the Agribusiness Program, and Kathleen Kerr, academic advisor and coach, were recently recognized by the Wisconsin Academic Advising Association for excellence in advising.


‘Game On’: UW-Platteville to welcome back in-person Homecoming celebrations

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UW-Platteville will celebrate Homecoming week from Oct. 17-23. After celebrating Homecoming virtually last year, in-person celebrations will return this year, with the 2021 theme “Game On.”


UW-Platteville celebrates construction of Sesquicentennial Hall

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Members of the UW-Platteville community, partners, and local leaders gathered on Oct. 6 to celebrate the construction of the forthcoming Sesquicentennial Hall – UW-Platteville’s newest state-of-the-art engineering building.


Pioneers Day of Giving funds communication boards, impacts multiple communities

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When the COVID-19 pandemic prevented education students from completing their practicum hours in local elementary schools last fall, Dr. Rea Kirk, a professor of special education at UW-Platteville, suggested students go out into the community to make a difference. With the help of funding from Pioneers Day of Giving, two students implemented communication boards for playgrounds in four counties.


UW-Platteville to host sixth annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Lecture

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UW-Platteville will host its sixth annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Lecture, “Hocąk: Language is Our Culture,” presented by Andrew W. Thundercloud. The event will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 13 from 6-7:30 p.m. in Nohr Gallery, Ullsvik Hall and is open to the public. 


Chancellor Shields delivers convocation address

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UW-Platteville Chancellor Dennis J. Shields delivered the annual faculty and staff convocation on Thursday, where he reflected on the past year while sharing his outlook for the upcoming academic year. 


UW-Platteville Foundation sets donation record

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For the second consecutive year, the UW-Platteville Foundation is celebrating record fundraising, thanks to the generous contributions from UW-Platteville alumni, friends and corporate partners.


Staff honored for commitment to international students

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Three current and former staff members at UW-Platteville are being honored with the 2021 Excellence in International Advising Award for their significant positive impact on the international student population at the university.


Wunderlin receives LTE Staff Award for Excellence

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Christine Wunderlin is being honored with the 2021 Limited Term Employee Staff Award for Excellence. The award recognizes a staff member who has provided essential services to the university while demonstrating excellence of performance, personal interaction, and initiative and creativity. 


Hampton receives Innovations in Teaching with Technology Award

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Dr. James Hampton, associate professor and program coordinator in the School of Agriculture is the recipient of this year’s Innovations in Teaching with Technology Award.


Ivanov selected as Wisconsin Teaching Fellow, researches virtual education travel

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Dr. Andrey Ivanov, associate professor of history, was selected for the 2021-22 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars Program. His project, “Live from the Red Square! Virtual Education Travel in History Classroom” explores how the application of hybrid-virtual approaches to experiential field trip teaching will affect the student learning outcome of international awareness.


Brogley honored with Academic Staff Award of Excellence

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Jessica Brogley, a senior lecturer in the School of Education, was selected to receive UW-Platteville’s 2021 Academic Staff Award for Excellence.


Mitch honored with award of excellence

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Patti Mitch, IT support specialist for the UW-Platteville Baraboo Sauk County branch campus, is receiving this year’s UW-Platteville University Staff Award of Excellence.


UW-Platteville prepares to welcome students back to campus, operate at full face-to-face capacity

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Chancellor Dennis J. Shields announced that UW-Platteville is welcoming students, faculty and staff back in full face-to-face capacities, on all three campuses, for the 2021-22 academic year.


Gov. Evers tours solar array, newly re-modeled Boebel Hall

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Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers visited UW-Platteville on Monday, July 19, where he met with university leaders, toured the site of the soon-to-be-completed 2.4 megawatt solar array and the newly renovated Boebel Hall.  


Kadjo honored with outstanding advisor award

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Dr. Lucie Kadjo, assistant professor and coordinator of the Agribusiness Program at UW-Platteville, says that working with students is her passion. She is being recognized for this work as the recipient of the 2021 UW-Platteville Outstanding Faculty/Instructional Academic Staff Academic Advisor Award.


Attenborough honored with Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Award

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Dr. Holly Attenborough, associate professor of mathematics, was selected as one of four recipients across the UW System of the 2021 Alliant Energy Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Award. The award, funded by an endowment from the Alliant Energy Foundation Inc., recognizes extraordinary undergraduate teachers at UW System universities within Alliant Energy’s service area. 


Kerr selected as outstanding professional academic advisor

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Kathleen Kerr, academic advisor and coach at UW-Platteville, is being recognized with the 2021 Outstanding Professional Academic Advisor Award. Kerr who mostly works with freshman and sophomore students calls it an honor to build relationships and help students successfully transition into college.


Wetzel receives Dr. Carol Sue Butts Woman of the Year Award

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Valerie Wetzel, who retired in February as assistant director of the Markee Pioneer Student Center, is one of two recipients to receive the 2021 Dr. Carol Sue Butts Woman of the Year Award.


Schaal honored with Carol Sue Butts Woman of the Year Award

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Elizabeth Schaal, executive assistant for the Office of the Provost and Vice Chancellor, calls it humbling to be receiving the Carol Sue Butts Woman of the Year Award. Named for the provost emeritus and former interim chancellor who served at UW-Platteville from 1998 until 2010, the award recognizes female employees and students who make a difference in the lives of women. 


Lancelle selected as Wisconsin Teaching Fellow, explores new teaching method

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Dr. Chelsea Lancelle, assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is one of four UW-Platteville faculty members selected for the 2021-22 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars Program.


Ostergaard selected as Wisconsin Teaching Fellow

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Assistant Professor of art Dr. Tyler Ostergaard is grateful for the opportunity to participate in the 2021-22 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars Program which supports outstanding educators from across the UW System in pursuing teaching and learning questions emerging from the classroom.


Roy selected as Wisconsin Teaching Scholar

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Dr. Bidhan Roy, an associate professor of mechanical engineering was selected as a UW System Teaching Scholar, and his research has been extended to the 2021-22 academic calendar due to the pandemic.


Doyle-Morin recognized for teaching and student engagement with Faculty Appreciation Award

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Dr. Becky Doyle-Morin, professor of biology at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, is being honored with the 2021 Nimocks Family Faculty Appreciation Award.


Polebitski receives Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence

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Dr. Austin Polebitski, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at UW-Platteville, is being honored with the 2021 Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence.


Lancelle honored with Early Career Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence

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Dr. Chelsea Lancelle, assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is this year’s recipient of the UW-Platteville 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. 


UW-Platteville receives Kimberly-Clark donation, benefiting several campus programs

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UW-Platteville received a donation on Friday from Kimberly-Clark totaling more than 280 boxes of diapers and period products, benefiting several campus and community programs. The donation will be distributed to The Red Basket Project at UW-Platteville, Pioneer Provisions, the Children’s Center, and partners of the Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program, Inc.


UW-Platteville announces Pioneering Forward Athletic Fund to enhance student-athlete experience

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UW-Platteville announces the launch of the Pioneering Forward Athletic Fund. This innovative fundraising initiative will enhance both the experience of donors and all 550 Pioneer student-athletes. 


Yang receives Outstanding Woman of Color Award

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Angela Yang, the TRIO student support services advisor and SUCCEED coordinator, is being honored with the 2021 University of Wisconsin-Platteville Outstanding Woman of Color Award.


Scholarship established in memory of Dylan LaMere

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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Foundation announced the establishment of a new scholarship fund in memory of Dylan LaMere, a UW-Platteville senior who passed away in April. 


MS Project Management grad takes career to outer space

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It's fair to say Scott Upton's head has always been in the clouds – or rather – above them. A passion for aerospace was sparked as a youth and has driven his career and educational journey. He received a degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Minnesota before earning a Master of Science in Project Management degree from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. He currently works for Blue Origin, a company Upton said is "paving the road to space."


Alumni, faculty and student research project pays tribute to Vietnam veterans

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Through a collaborative effort that has spanned more than a year, a couple of alumni – with the help of faculty, staff and students across campus – have been researching and identifying UW-Platteville alumni or students who were killed in action during the Vietnam War, with the hopes of memorializing the veterans on campus.


Weekly vaccination clinic set

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The Grant County Health Department will hold free COVID-19 public vaccination clinics at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville main campus every Thursday, from 10 a.m. until noon, on first floor Royce Hall, beginning June 3.


UW-Platteville commits to achieving ‘zero waste’ by 2035

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During the University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s recent Earth Day celebration, Chancellor Dennis J. Shields furthered the university’s commitment to being a leader in sustainability by pledging to become a zero waste campus by 2035.


UW-Platteville to host virtual celebration for May graduates

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UW-Platteville will honor the May 2021 graduates with a virtual celebration on Friday, May 14. A commencement recognition video, including the principal and senior speakers, will be posted at 9 a.m.


Parker to be acting dean of College of EMS

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UW-Platteville announces that Dr. Philip Parker will become the acting dean of the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science, effective June 15, 2021. Dr. Molly Gribb, who has been the dean since 2015, is retiring from the university.


Attenborough honored with statewide distinguished teaching award

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Dr. Holly Attenborough, associate professor of mathematics at UW-Platteville, was recently honored with the 2021 Distinguished Teaching Award from the Wisconsin Section of the Mathematical Association of America.


Pioneer Spotlight: L. Joseph Barnes

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For more than a decade, L. Joseph Barnes, assistant professor in the School of Business, has brought his business experience inside the classroom where he teaches courses in finance and accounting.


UW-Platteville offers opportunity to sponsor engraved pavers

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With construction of Sesquicentennial Hall underway, the UW-Platteville Foundation is offering alumni, friends, students, faculty, staff and corporate partners the opportunity to be a visible part of its engineering legacy by sponsoring an engraved paver along the walkways and patios surrounding Sesquicentennial Hall and Busby Hall – formerly Engineering Hall


Students recognized for academic excellence, inducted into national honor society

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Forty-four students were recently inducted into Phi Kappa Phi, an honor society that recognizes academic achievement of top students in all majors.


UW-Platteville to host virtual Earth Day event

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In honor of Earth Day, UW-Platteville will be hosting a virtual event, Pioneers Protecting the Planet and Transforming Campus, from 1-2 p.m. on Thursday, April 22. Faculty and staff who are actively engaged in environmental programs on and off-campus will discuss the active sustainability programs on campus as well as building renovations at Boebel Hall and Sesquicentennial Hall.


New student workshop explores connection between mental health and leadership

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More than a dozen students recently completed the new five-week workshop, “Building Leaders Through the Prioritization of Self,” hosted by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. Created in response to the specific needs of underrepresented minority students at UW-Platteville, the workshop takes a unique approach to leadership development as it explores the interconnected nature of self-care, mental health and leadership.


Pioneer Spotlight: Dr. Bob Demaree

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Growing up, Dr. Bob Demaree, Director of Choral Activities at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville was surrounded by music. In 1992, he joined UW-Platteville.


Founder of Khan Academy to discuss revolutionizing learning at annual Distinguished Lecture

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UW-Platteville will host Dr. Salman Khan as the latest speaker in its Distinguished Lecturer series. The event is open to UW-Platteville students, faculty and staff, and will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, April 14, from 10-11 a.m.


Pioneer Spotlight: Triston King

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Triston King is the associate director in the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at UW-Platteville. The Milwaukee native earned his undergraduate degree in communication with a minor in women and gender studies from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and his master’s degree in student affairs of higher education from Marquette University.


Pioneer Spotlight: Nicole Ruchotzke

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After growing up in rural Sabula, Iowa, Nicole Ruchotzke attended UW-Platteville, earning a degree in biology. From there, she went on to earn her master’s in public health at Concordia University before returning to her alma mater in 2017, where she joined the Office of Professional Program Support as an advisor.  


Donohue selected to lead the new IDEA Hub

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UW-Platteville, in partnership with the Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, has selected Jeremiah “Maia” Donohue as the inaugural leader of the new Innovation Driving Entrepreneurship Accelerator Hub, known as the IDEA Hub.  


Pioneer Spotlight: Becky Digman

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Becky Digman, a 2011 alumna of UW-Platteville who earned her degree in business administration, returned to her alma mater in 2018 as a financial specialist in the Cashier’s Office. She currently works in the Financial Aid Office as the scholarship coordinator and financial aid counselor.


UW-Platteville offers specialty visit days to connect students with similar backgrounds

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This spring, in an effort to build a more inclusive visit program and connect students with similar interests and backgrounds, the UW-Platteville Welcome Center is offering a variety of different specialty visit opportunities.


Panel of professors, health care professionals to discuss COVID-19

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UW-Platteville will host a panel of experts to discuss the latest information regarding the coronavirus and vaccine. The event – COVID-19: Vaccines, Variants and Community Health – will take place virtually on Thursday, March 11, from 5–6:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. 


Pioneer Spotlight: Caitlyn Chiaverotti

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Since graduating from UW-Platteville in 2017, Caitlyn Chiaverotti, interim education abroad specialist, has worked as an assistant within the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.


Pioneer Provisions moves to new location, expands offerings

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Pioneer Provisions, the free pantry on campus for students experiencing food insecurity, has opened its new location within Glenview Commons. The pantry is now located in the northeast entrance of Glenview Commons. The new location provides more space, has new equipment and offers a selection of school supplies, household items and clothing from the new Pioneer Restore “Free-Store” for students.


Pioneer Spotlight: Michael Martin

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Michael Martin is in his sixth season at UW-Platteville. He is an assistant athletic trainer and coordinator for strength and conditioning of olympic sports.


UW-Platteville to build largest state-owned solar array

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UW-Platteville received state approval Thursday to construct a 2.4 megawatt solar array in Memorial Park. This will be the largest solar array owned by a Wisconsin state agency and will make the university the sixth-highest on-site producer of renewable energy among higher education institutions in the nation, setting UW-Platteville apart as a leader in its commitment to renewable energy. 


Civil engineering scholarship established in memory of Dr. Tom Nelson

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Dr. Tom Nelson, emeritus professor of civil engineering, touched the lives of countless students during his nearly two decades at UW-Platteville. To honor Nelson, who passed away in April of 2020, his family created the Dr. Tom Nelson Civil Engineering Memorial Scholarship.


Pioneer Spotlight: Dr. Karim Iskandar

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Dr. Karim Iskandar, assistant professor of construction management in the department of industrial studies, always knew he would be involved in the field after watching his father work in the construction industry. He earned his master’s and doctorate degrees in civil engineering with an emphasis in construction management from UW-Madison and joined UW-Platteville in 2018.


Pioneer Spotlight: Dr. Vettrivel Gnaneswaran

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Dr. Vettrivel Gnaneswaran is an assistant professor of industrial engineering, with research and teaching interests in biomechanics, statistics, quality control, supply chain, engineering management and engineering education.


Pioneer Spotlight: Alison Thompson

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Alison Thompson, an instructional designer for the Office of Professional Program Support, began her career in higher education after starting at a local community college in the Chicago area. Here, Thompson began assisting faculty in course design and quickly found that instructional design allowed her to combine her interests in teaching, design, and technology to help create powerful learning experiences for students.


Pioneer Spotlight: Dr. Joshua Anderson

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Dr. Joshua Anderson, assistant professor of English, is bringing his experience in rural classrooms to the School of Education. Anderson joined UW-Platteville in 2016 and made the transition from the Department of Humanities to the School of Education this year.


Pioneer Spotlight: Samantha Birkicht

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Samantha (Rogers) Birkicht is currently in her fourth year as head volleyball coach for the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.


Students adapt to online learning, credit professors with transition

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To assist with hybrid and online learning, the Teaching and Technology Center created professional development opportunities to help instructors develop familiarity with tools that facilitate blended learning. More than 90% of UW-Platteville instructors took advantage of these opportunities over the summer, and UW-Platteville students are now crediting their professors with helping them adjust to new learning modes.


Pioneer Spotlight: Dr. Asad Azemi

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This summer, Dr. Asad Azemi joined UW-Platteville as the department chair and professor of electrical and computer engineering. Prior to his move to the Midwest, Azemi was an associate professor of engineering at Penn State. His research interests are in the areas of estimation and signal processing with agriculture and health science applications.


Pioneer Spotlight: Dr. Afzal Upal

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Dr. Afzal Upal joined UW-Platteville in July as the chair of the Computer Science and Software Engineering Department. He has more than 20 years of experience in the computing field, with an expertise in artificial intelligence and cognitive science. Upal has held several technical and leadership positions in the computer science and software engineering industry and government, however his love for education brought him back to academia.


UW-Platteville continues to be a pioneer in distance education

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UW-Platteville is known as the Pioneers, but the moniker is much more than a nickname. The university has been a pioneer and industry leader in distance education since 1978, when it began offering degrees through its print-based program.


Pioneer Spotlight: Angela Yang

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Growing up as the oldest of seven, Angela Yang was the first in her family to earn a college degree. Yang, an alumna of UW-Platteville, now hopes to inspire students throughout their collegiate journey. As a TRIO Student Support Services advisor and SUCCEED coordinator, she works with incoming UW-Platteville students and assists them with accessing campus resources.


Pioneer Spotlight: Clint Nemitz

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As the lead admissions specialist for the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Center for Distance Learning, Clint Nemitz works with his team to connect prospective students with their desired academic programs.


Pioneer Spotlight: Dr. Hynek Boril

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Since joining UW-Platteville in 2015, Dr. Hynek Boril, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, has been instrumental in providing students with unique research opportunities on campus, particularly through his creation of the Pioneer Speech Signal Processing Laboratory.


Fields honored with UW System award for teaching excellence

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Dr. Kristina Fields, professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, was named one of four recipients across the UW System of the 2020 Alliant Energy Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Award.


Pioneers Day of Giving raises more than $141,500 for student success

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UW-Platteville alumni and friends celebrated Pioneers Day of Giving by raising $141,514 on Oct. 9. The university surpassed its goal with more than 290 donors.


Pioneer Spotlight: Heather Burkholder

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Heather Burkholder grew up in Platteville and began working at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 2007 in the Admission and Student Affairs office before moving over to Athletics in 2010, where she is coordinator for internal operations.


Pioneer Spotlight: Dr. Jenna Zucker

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Dr. Jenna Zucker joined the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Department of Psychology in 2019 and teaches courses focused on development.


Family legacy honored with renaming of Busby Hall of Engineering

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For more than 50 years, the Busby family has helped transform and enrich UW-Platteville and the greater Platteville community. To honor their family legacy, UW-Platteville will rename Engineering Hall to the Busby Hall of Engineering.


UW-Platteville Foundation covers application fees for prospective students

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The UW-Platteville Foundation is giving future Pioneers the opportunity to submit their college application at no cost until Saturday, Oct. 31.


Pioneer Spotlight: Demi Vetesnik

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After growing up in Canada, Demi Vetesnik, program manager for the UW-Platteville Continuing Education Institute, made the jump to the United States for college when a soccer scholarship led her to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. In 2019, she joined the CEI team at UW-Platteville Richland Center. As part of her responsibilities, Vetesnik provides quality programming for the community she now lives in.


UW-Platteville to celebrate Pioneers Day of Giving

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UW-Platteville will celebrate 154 years since becoming an institution on Friday, Oct. 9. In honor of Founder’s Day, alumni and friends are invited to participate in the annual Pioneers Day of Giving. The all-day event raises funds to support student success.


UW-Platteville Online Advisor Earns Award for Excellence

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Nicole Ruchotzke may be one of the newest advisors to join the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Center for Distance Operations, but she’s already left her mark. This week, Ruchotzke will officially be awarded the Advising Profession Impact Award by the Wisconsin Academic Advising Association.


Highly-competitive federal grant to bring $1.1 million new investment to region

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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville and Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SWWRPC) have been selected as co-applicants to receive a highly competitive grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration that will bring nearly $1.1 million of new investment to the region.


Pioneer Spotlight: Dr. Carolyn Keller

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Dr. Carolyn Keller joined UW-Platteville in 2018 as the director of Academic Assessment. While she still oversees the area of Academic Assessment, Keller is now interim assistant provost. Her background is in the field of sociology – a discipline that she still teaches every chance she can.


Two advisors honored with statewide awards

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Dr. Anne-Marie Lerner, assistant department chair and associate professor of mechanical engineering, and Karen Brenner Drees, academic advisor and coach, are both being recognized by the Wisconsin Academic Advising Association for excellence in advising.


Student volunteers help bring learning outside

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As UW-Platteville welcomes students back to campus this week, faculty and staff are rethinking concepts of traditional learning space and bringing classrooms outside. Earlier this week, a group of 30 student volunteers built and installed 50 wooden benches, over a two-day period, to create a series of outdoor class spaces in time for the first day of the semester.


Pioneer Spotlight: Gretchen Bockenhauer

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Gretchen Bockenhauer grew up in the field of construction, learning from her family’s business. But it was her experience as a student at UW-Platteville that cemented her interest in the field. Now, as lecturer and co-program coordinator for UW-Platteville’s Building Construction Management program, she enjoys sharing her experience with students and helping them find their own passion in the construction management field.


Pioneer Spotlight: Dr. Sharon Klavins

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After growing up in south Florida and spending summers at her grandparents' North Carolina farm, Dr. Sharon Klavins, professor of biology, was drawn to the natural world. Her passion led her to the field of paleobotany, where her specialty is plant structure and evolution. She began her career teaching high school. Klavins then earned her doctorate degree in plant biology from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. She started at UW-Platteville in 2005.


Nancy Ware’s giving legacy lives on

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Nancy Ware was one of the most visible citizens in Platteville, whether at sporting competitions, at the swimming pool or taking her dog out for a walk. It was only fitting that in her will, she ensured her impact would live on in the city for years to come.


Drees honored with award for outstanding advising

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Karen Brenner Drees, an academic advisor and coach, is the recipient of UW-Platteville's 2020 Outstanding Professional Advising Award. The award is presented annually to academic staff whose primary responsibility is advising.


UW-Platteville awarded more than $3 million to help students succeed

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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is the recipient of two federal Student Support Services grants, totaling more than $3.4 million over the next five years. The grants are critical for UW-Platteville’s TRIO Student Support Services to carry out its mission of supporting and retaining underserved populations.


Livingston to be honored with Academic Staff Award for Excellence

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Victoria Livingston, executive director of Enrollment and Student Success, has been selected to receive the University of Wisconsin-Platteville 2020 Academic Staff Award for Excellence.


UW-Platteville partners with College Pads to provide an off-campus housing marketplace

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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is partnering with Rent College Pads, an off-campus marketplace and search engine for students navigating their housing options. The UW-Platteville Off-Campus Marketplace helps students with rental resources, including connecting with landlords, off-campus pricing, finding roommates and subleasing options.


Pioneer Spotlight: Tom Antczak

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Tom Antczak is in his 29th year as head coach of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville women’s and men’s cross-country programs, making him the longest tenured coach in the athletic department. In the past 20 years, Antczak has seen the men’s program have great success, qualifying for the NCAA III national meet eight times, having three individual champions and a program best fourth-place team finish in 2010.


High ranking reaffirms university’s commitment to sustainability

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Reaffirming the institution’s long-term commitment to sustainability, UW-Platteville recently earned a silver rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System, measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects of higher education.


Pioneer Spotlight: Dr. Douglas Selent

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Dr. Douglas Selent, assistant professor of computer science and software engineering, joined the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 2018. He also serves as the software engineering program coordinator. His interests include bringing active learning into his classroom through different activities and gamification.


Pioneer Spotlight: Dr. Brandon Fetterly

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Dr. Brandon Fetterly is dean of the UW-Platteville Richland campus. As dean, he leads the operation of the campus, from academics and student affairs, budget and administration, and management of facilities and other operations; to external relations with alumni, the campus’ Foundation, local government, and other stakeholders.


Lerner receives Outstanding Faculty/Instructional Academic Staff Academic Advisor Award

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Dr. Anne-Marie Lerner, University of Wisconsin-Platteville assistant department chair and professor of mechanical engineering, calls advising her students one of the most gratifying parts of working in higher education. Lerner is being honored with the 2020 Outstanding Faculty/Instructional Academic Staff Academic Advisor Award.


Gurira recognized with Outstanding Woman of Color Award

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Josephine Gurira, reference services librarian at the UW-Platteville’s Karrmann Library, is being honored with the university’s 2020 Outstanding Woman of Color Award.


Montgomery honored with Woman of the Year Award

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Dr. Tera Montgomery, professor of dairy and animal science at UW-Platteville, was selected for the 2020 Carol Sue Butts Woman of the Year Award.


Halfmann honored with Early Career Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence

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Dr. Kameko Halfmann, assistant professor of psychology, is this year’s recipient of the Early Career Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence.


Foundation breaks $4 million in donations for first time

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The UW-Platteville Foundation is celebrating a new milestone, as it recently announced record fundraising for the 2020 fiscal year, which ended on June 30. UW-Platteville alumni, friends and corporate partners donated more than $4 million for the first time ever, exceeding the previous year’s total by $1 million.


Udelhofen receives University Staff Award for Excellence

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Amy Udelhofen, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville academic department associate for Performing and Visual Arts is receiving the 2020 University Staff Award for Excellence.


McLanahan receives Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence

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Dr. Aric Ranen McLanahan, University of Wisconsin-Platteville assistant professor of mechanical and industrial engineering, was selected for the Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence. The purpose of the award is to recognize a tenure-track faculty member who has made distinguished contributions to the mission of UW-Platteville as an outstanding teacher.


Pioneer Spotlight: Jeff Gard

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Jeff Gard just finished his 11th season as head basketball coach of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Being in athletics was always Jeff’s dream and goal as a young man growing up in Cobb, Wisconsin. He was surrounded by coaches who helped mentor and guide him along the way, and coaching was his opportunity to stay in athletics.


UW-Platteville leads public institutions for value

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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is the top public institution in the state for best value, according to the 2020 Payscale ratings.


Pioneer Restore announces launch of new online sales platform

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The Pioneer Restore at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville announces the launch of its new online storefront. The sleek, easy-to-use website is designed to make unwanted university-owned items available to the community at affordable prices.


Grant to help empower young women in computer science field

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Donna Gavin, a senior lecturer in computer science and software engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, and founder of Platteville’s Girls Who Code Club, recently received a grant of more than $1,500 from the Platteville Community Fund, which will help support new opportunities for both the middle and high school-aged girls in the club and their college mentors.


Pioneer Spotlight: Nancy Hammermeister

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Ever since Nancy Hammermeister began teaching at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville about 10 years ago, she always encouraged her students to be curious and to ask questions. She is a lecturer of political science and mainly teaches introduction level, general education courses in American government.


UW-Platteville students organize Black Lives Matter protest

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Black Lives Matter is the message two University of Wisconsin-Platteville activists are spreading in Southwest Wisconsin in response to the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery. On June 7, Alvin Watts and Alexandria Lara organized a peaceful protest at City Park in Platteville to bring awareness to systemic racism and police brutality.


UW-Platteville celebrates national Pride Month

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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is organizing virtual events throughout June, national Pride Month, to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.


Pioneer Spotlight: Dr. Kevin Bernhardt

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As a professor of agribusiness at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and a UW-Extension farm management specialist, Dr. Kevin Bernhardt helps make an impact on both the current and future generations of the local agriculture industry.


Pioneer Spotlight: Dr. Scott Melin

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University of Wisconsin-Platteville Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Dr. Scott Melin joined UW-Platteville in 2017 and encourages his students to take away these important concepts: a lifelong learning approach, growth mindset and professional skills.


A message to the campus community

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A message to the UW-Platteville community from university leaders.


Manuel receives award for research paper on post-Apartheid South African economy

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The UW-Platteville Department of Social Sciences recently recognized Elliott Manuel, a soon-to-be senior political science major at UW-Platteville, with the Outstanding Social Sciences Paper Award. The award included a $200 stipend.


Pioneer Spotlight: Krista Eiseman

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Krista Eiseman has been interested in the field of animal science from a young age. While attending UW-Platteville, she developed a particular interest in meat science. After earning her master's degree from North Dakota State University, where she studied meat science and muscle biology, she returned to UW-Platteville as an assistant professor of animal science in 2017.


Herman lends invaluable medical advice to university

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Rachel Herman, the UW-Platteville administrative director of Student Health Services, is a board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner who counts public health infectious disease among her expertise. She has been instrumental in not only offering leadership to the UW-Platteville Emergency Operations Center team but also to the UW System, as her pandemic planning was used as a blueprint for the 170,000 students across the state.


Roth receives UW System award for project exploring authentic membership of marginalized identity

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UW-Platteville alumnus Jason Roth, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in women, gender, and sexuality studies this May, recently received the UW System Women’s and Gender Studies Consortium undergraduate research award for a workshop he developed, “Who Gets to Represent Whom? Authentic Membership, Organic Voices, and Allyship.”


UW-Platteville continues to grow in online education; celebrating 42 years of experience

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For more than 40 years, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville has been an institutional leader in distance education. In 1978, UW-Platteville started a print-based program and then in 1999 the institution became the first public university in Wisconsin to offer degrees online. This experience in leadership helped make a smooth transition when the university and the branch campuses went into alternative delivery mode in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.


Pioneer Spotlight: Nicole Ryan

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Nicole Ryan, a University of Wisconsin-Platteville senior regional admission advisor connects prospective students to the university.


Matching gift supports Pioneers Helping Pioneers fund

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Joshua Boots, assistant vice chancellor of development and alumni engagement, announced today that the UW-Platteville Foundation has received a $15,000 matching gift donation from an anonymous couple. This gift will match donations made to UW-Platteville’s $100,000 initiative in support of the Pioneers Helping Pioneers fund.


Pioneer Spotlight: Scott Steder

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Scott Steder, a lecturer of art at UW-Platteville since fall 2017, teaches courses in sculpture, drawing, professional practices and all levels of ceramics. He was first drawn to the field of art in high school, when he took a ceramics class, and he never looked back.


Personalization, accessibility key to adapting to virtual academic support

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Academic support services are a key part of the educational experience at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, and providers of these services – on all three campuses – are ensuring that doesn’t change with the move to alternative delivery.


UW-Platteville instructor lends emergency management expertise

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Julie Durst, a lecturer in UW-Platteville's Department of Industrial Studies, is playing a significant role in Grant County’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Called on for her expertise and nearly two decades of experience in the area of safety and risk management, Durst is serving as public information officer for the Southwest Wisconsin county during this crisis.


Rugby team sends support during COVID-19 crisis

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The Women’s Rugby Club at UW-Platteville was coming off a terrific fall season. Ranked eighth in the country, they were looking forward to the spring season, but everything changed once COVID-19 hit. Instead of feeling defeated with their season being cancelled, Mackenzie Darkow, president of the rugby team, and her teammates decided to spread virtual messages of hope.


Pioneer Spotlight: Dr. Melissa Gormley

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Dr. Melissa Gormley, who began teaching at UW-Platteville in 2008, has served as dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Education since July 2016.


Impact of COVID-19 provides opportunity for research, connections

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As organizations large and small struggle to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, the effects on UW-Platteville and its surrounding communities are far-reaching. Yet, even as their own lives are disrupted, university students and staff have contributed to the greater good by sharing their skills and resources whenever possible and new opportunities for research and community-building have started to arise.


Pioneer Spotlight: Craig Beytien

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Craig Beytien is the Corporate Relations Executive Director at UW-Platteville. He develops and advances collaborations between industry and the university. Prior to joining UW-Platteville last fall he spent more than 20 years in higher education publishing, content development and educational technology.


UW-Platteville named best value in higher education

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According to two recently released rankings, UW-Platteville is being recognized as one of the best values in higher education, both in Wisconsin and across the nation.


UW-Platteville student creates ear guards for Wisconsin hospitals

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After hearing about the growing shortage of personal protective equipment for health care workers, UW-Platteville senior Sam Smith decided he needed to help those battling the COVID-19 crisis. Smith, a computer science major from Kaukauna, Wisconsin, started producing ear guards with his 3D printer. He can create five guards every two hours.


Industry partnerships help UW-Platteville respond to pandemic

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Thanks to partnerships forged between industry and UW-Platteville's Construction Management and Construction Safety Management programs, custodial staff at UW-Platteville have been able to use advanced equipment to ensure their safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Industry partner Miron Construction Co. Inc., in Neenah, Wisconsin, recently provided the university with a Powered Air Purifying Respirator, or PAPR.


Pioneer Spotlight: Joshua Boots

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Joshua Boots joined UW-Platteville as the assistant vice chancellor for Development and Alumni Engagement last November. He works with alumni and friends of UW-Platteville to connect them with the university and find ways they can make a difference.


$100,000 goal set for Pioneers Helping Pioneers

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To better serve its student population, UW-Platteville has set a $100,000 donation goal to support Pioneers Helping Pioneers, an emergency funding program through the UW-Platteville Foundation. The emergency grants assist students in basic needs such as food, rent, medicine, technology, childcare and other unexpected problems.


UW-Platteville students to host ‘Corona Cruise’ event to support local businesses

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During the COVID-19 crisis, UW-Platteville faculty, staff and students continue to look for ways to show their appreciation and support for local businesses, organizations and community members. On Wednesday, April 22, UW-Platteville’s Department of Health and Human Performance will show its support by hosting the “Corona Cruise” event in Platteville from 5-7 p.m. The goal of the event, which is free and open to all, is to give back to the businesses and community of Platteville and positively impact the community’s social and emotional health.


Pioneer Spotlight: Dr. Alyssa Holan

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Dr. Alyssa Holan, assistant professor of Spanish at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, has taught Spanish language courses and Peninsular literature and culture courses at the university since fall 2018.


UW-Platteville professor manufactures hand sanitizer for Wisconsin communities

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Dr. James Hamilton, professor of chemistry at UW-Platteville, is working with the state of Wisconsin to produce tens of thousands of bottles of hand sanitizer to help protect communities from COVID-19.


Kita takes lessons from the classroom to help in time of crisis

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Lauren Kita, a senior at UW-Platteville, found a way to help her hometown community, while incorporating her industrial engineering coursework, when she helped create and oversee a volunteer shopping service to assist the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Dept. of Health and Human Performance offers tips to stay physically active during COVID-19 crisis

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Dr. Scott Ringgenberg, coordinator of the Department of Health and Human Performance at UW-Platteville, offers 10 tips on how to stay active and improve overall health during this unprecedented and uncertain time.


UW-Platteville registered dietitian offers advice for creative, flexible cooking

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As Wisconsinites attempt to flatten the curve under Gov. Evers’ Safer at Home order, many may be wondering what to make for breakfast, lunch and dinner. University of Wisconsin-Platteville Dining Services Registered Dietitian Stephanie Young shares some advice as she encourages students, faculty, staff and community members to use this time to become creative in the kitchen.


Virtual visits connect prospective students to campus

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Admission advisors at UW-Platteville are the face of the university to prospective students and their families – sometimes hundreds in a week. So, when on-campus visits were suspended less than a month ago, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, admission advisors were tasked to quickly find a way to share the UW-Platteville experience, virtually. Rising to the challenge, the recruitment team worked together to overhaul the campus visit in less than three weeks and conducted their first virtual visits last week.


UW-Platteville facilities staff gets help in training

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The UW-Platteville facilities staff is undergoing extensive training to proactively prepare for any possible COVID-19 infections. Mark Miner, an assistant professor in Industrial Studies who is the program coordinator for two university safety programs, is lending his assistance to about 50 staff members.


University Counseling Services offers advice to help with COVID-19 crisis

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Teresa Miller, assistant director of University Counseling Services, offers some advice to the UW-Platteville community as they cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.


Pioneer Spotlight: Dr. Wayne Weber

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As dean of UW-Platteville’s College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture, Dr. Wayne Weber presides over a wide range of academic programs, all of which seem to be introducing new, imaginative initiatives at the same time.


Pioneer Spotlight: Dr. Mehdi Roopaei

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Dr. Mehdi Roopaei is an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and joined UW-Platteville in 2018. He has several research interests, including machine learning and artificial intelligence.


Pioneers answer the call for help

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As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many UW-Platteville students are finding themselves facing mounting financial challenges. But in a show of Pioneer spirit, many alumni, friends, faculty and staff have already stepped in to help. Created in 2019, the Pioneers Helping Pioneers fund provides emergency financial support to students with unexpected expenses, outside of tuition. When a call for assistance went out to alumni, friends, faculty and staff last week, more than $5,500 was raised for the fund in only a few days, with donations continuing to come in.


UW-Platteville student creates a community-wide mutual aid and care network

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Kayla Golden, a senior electrical engineering student at UW-Platteville, created the Platteville-area Mutual Aid and Collective Care Network – a support network for Platteville-area residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Evetovich appointed as provost, vice chancellor

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University of Wisconsin-Platteville Chancellor Dennis J. Shields announced that Dr. Tammy Evetovich has been appointed provost and vice chancellor of Academic Affairs at UW-Platteville.


UW-Platteville names new athletic director

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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is pleased to announce Dr. Kristina Navarro as the new director of athletics and assistant chancellor for sports administration.


Pioneer Spotlight: James Valiga

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When James (Jim) Valiga began teaching geography classes at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in fall 2013, his main goal was to pass on his life experience and knowledge. Each day, he strives to provide students with the knowledge, skills and support they need to succeed in their careers and be curious about the world.


Pioneer Spotlight: Dr. Theron Parsons

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Dr. Theron Parsons, a professor of psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville since 1996, teaches both clinical and non-clinical psychology courses. In addition to teaching full-time at the undergraduate level on campus, he has taught undergraduate and graduate courses online for the university’s School of Education and Center for Distance Learning for more than 10 years.


Pioneer Spotlight: Dr. Fang Yang

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As an associate professor of electrical engineering, Dr. Fang Yang specializes in power engineering – an interest she developed during a summer camp in middle school, where she had a chance to visit power plants. Now she teaches these concepts to a unique group of students on the UW Oshkosh Fox Cities campus through the UW-Platteville Engineering Partnership.


Students head south for immersive border experience

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A group of 12 UW-Platteville students recently gained an up close and inside look at immigration policy, culture and complexities at the U.S.-Mexico border when they participated in a Border Immersion Trip to Texas and New Mexico, Jan. 18-26.


Frayer to receive Distinguished Teaching Award from the Wisconsin Section of the Mathematical Association of America

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University of Wisconsin-Platteville Professor of Mathematics Dr. Chris Frayer will receive the 2020 Distinguished Teaching Award from the Wisconsin Section of the Mathematical Association of America.


Syrian refugee to discuss civil liberties through her music and journey to the United States

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UPDATE: Due to safety and health concerns around COVID-19, this event has been cancelled as a precautionary measure.


Pioneer Spotlight: Greg Nelson

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From the moment Greg Nelson began teaching studio art courses in graphic design and printmaking at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in August 2002, his goal has been to share his experiences and knowledge of the industry with his students to help them succeed.


Pioneer Spotlight: Dr. Mark Levenstein

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Dr. Mark Levenstein is an assistant professor of molecular biology and biotechnology. He is also the director of the Master of Science in Applied Biotechnology program. These various titles influence Levenstein’s areas of scientific research and enable him to decipher the questions of life that have intrigued him since his childhood.


College of LAE recognizes excellence at award reception

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UW-Platteville's College of Liberal Arts and Education recently recognized several faculty and staff members at its 2019 Award Recognition Reception held in the Nohr Gallery, Ullsvik Hall.


Pioneer Spotlight: Mary Bartling

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Mary Bartling came to UW-Platteville in the fall of 2016 as an assistant professor in supply chain management. She brings to the business program an assortment of work experience, including time at Harley Davidson Motor Company, MillerCoors, General Electric and Bon-Ton Stores that benefits her students. However, teaching called more to Bartling as she continued to work in her field and eventually led her to UW-Platteville.


Pioneer Spotlight: Dr. Yi Tong

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Dr. Yi Tong is a lecturer of philosophy at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. His special interests include questions of methodology, philosophy of language and ethics. He is also interested in philosophy of law, an area where many important aspects of modern social political life and issues such as individual freedom, responsibility and luck intersect.


UW-Platteville student receives U.S. citizenship

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It’s a day University of Wisconsin-Platteville senior Pachia Vang will never forget: Oct. 24, 2019 in the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Field Office in Minneapolis, Minnesota, raising her right hand and taking the oath of becoming an American citizen.


Students recognized for academic excellence, inducted into national honor society

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Thirty-four UW-Platteville students were recently inducted into Phi Kappa Phi, an honor society that recognizes academic achievement of top students in all majors.


Pioneer Spotlight: Dr. Lucie Kadjo

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Dr. Lucie Kadjo came to UW-Platteville in 2016. As an assistant professor of agribusiness in the School of Agriculture, Kadjo has spent the last four years promoting the importance of learning throughout an individual’s life – not just during a person’s time as an undergraduate or graduate student.


Joanne Wilson leads the way in STEM

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This coming spring, Dr. Joanne Wilson will retire from her role as Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Characteristically, however, she will mark the occasion by holding the door open for a new group of women eager to make their way in STEM. The WiSTEM Scholars and Leadership program, a new initiative at the university, will welcome its pilot cohort of students in the fall of 2020. In honor of Wilson, the first cohort will be named the D. Joanne Wilson WiSTEM Scholarship and Leadership Cohort.


Students give back with second annual Holiday Toy Hack

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UW-Platteville students recently took part in the second annual Holiday Toy Hack. During the event, students from across campus joined together in Engineering Hall and made adaptations to toys so that they can be used by children with special needs.


UW-Platteville celebrates 203rd commencement

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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville presented more than 700 candidates in the school’s 203rd commencement. Students crossed the stage at Williams Fieldhouse to receive their diplomas and hoods during the three ceremonies held on Dec. 14.


Pioneer Spotlight: Mesut Muslu

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Dr. Mesut Muslu is a professor and interim chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at UW-Platteville. He is also a professor of sustainability and renewable energy systems.


Gift to the Wright Center to enhance experience for non-traditional, veteran students

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A recent $143,000 gift from the family of Robert “Bob” and James Wright will enhance opportunities offered at UW-Platteville's Wright Center for Non-Traditional and Veteran Students.


Pioneer Spotlight: Dr. Nancy Turner

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Dr. Nancy Turner has been a professor of history at UW-Platteville since fall 1996. She teaches the first half of an introductory course in world civilizations as well as upper-level courses in medieval and renaissance Europe and the histories of European women, the modern Middle East, the British Isles and western science.


Pioneer Spotlight: Jodi Halverson

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Jodi Halverson is a UW-Platteville alumna and lead teacher at the UW-Platteville Children’s Center.


UW-Platteville to celebrate 203rd commencement

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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville will mark its 203rd commencement on Saturday, Dec. 14. The three ceremonies will take place inside Williams Fieldhouse.


Pioneer Spotlight: Dr. Holly Attenborough

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A chance meeting with a high school math teacher led Dr. Holly Attenborough to pursue the field of mathematics. She joined UW-Platteville in 2013 as assistant professor of mathematics, and has already earned several recognitions, including the 2018 UW-Platteville Early Career Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence and the 2017 UW System Wisconsin Teaching Fellow Award.


Bernice King is 2020 Distinguished Lecturer

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UPDATE: Due to safety and health concerns around COVID-19, this event has been cancelled as a precautionary measure. Dr. Bernice A. King, the executive director of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (the King Center) is the 2020 University of Wisconsin-Platteville Distinguished Lecturer.


Milwaukee native makes transition from player to coach, recruiter

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Donovan Nathaniel, team captain of the 2018 Pioneer football team and winner of the prestigious George Chryst Award his senior year, made the transition from student-athlete to assistant football coach for the Pioneers.


Mulroy-Bowden honored with distinguished service award

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Linda Mulroy-Bowden, executive director of student life and development at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, recently received the prestigious William B.


Midwest Culturally Inclusive Conference to return to UW-Platteville in February

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The Midwest Culturally Inclusive Conference will return to UW-Platteville Feb. 27-28, 2020. The conference offers an opportunity for participants to strengthen their capacity to understand, support and elevate their identities and the identities of others. The conference was held consecutively from 2011-2014, drawing, at times, nearly 1,000 attendees from across the Midwest.


Pioneer Spotlight: Dr. Todd Stradford

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Dr. Todd Stradford is an associate professor of geography at UW-Platteville and teaches courses in human geography, weather and climate and Asia.


Pioneer Pledge promises to cover tuition and fees for eligible freshmen

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UW-Platteville recently announced its Pioneer Pledge program, which will guarantee that the cost of undergraduate, on-campus tuition and fees will be covered for new freshmen who are Pell Grant-eligible Wisconsin residents.


Pioneer Spotlight: Dr. Pamela Tas explores bio renewable resources

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Dr. Pamela Tas is an assistant professor of sustainability and renewable energy systems and the SRES program coordinator. She teaches classes related to the utilization of plant-based hydrocarbons as a more sustainable means to societies’ energy use.


Pioneer Spotlight: Dr. Jeff Huebschman inspires understanding of Southwest Wisconsin’s ecology and biology

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Dr. Jeff Huebschman joined UW-Platteville in the fall of 2003. A Nebraska native, Huebschman has always enjoyed being out in nature. This love for the outdoors would soon turn into a career as he began to consider his natural surroundings on a deeper level.


Caden Stindt stands out as two-time Rocket League champion

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Despite recently starting his Junior year, Caden Stindt is already making a name for himself at UW-Platteville – but it isn’t in the usual academic, athletic or artistic circles one might expect. Instead, Stindt’s rising fame is due to his remarkable achievement of being crowned a Rocket League® tournament champion – not once, but twice in a row.


Ericksons’ major gift to support future Pioneers

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Higher education has been a significant part of Jon and Dr. Tori Erickson’s lives, and their recently announced planned gift to support UW-Platteville scholarships will help ensure it is also a part of the lives of future generations of Pioneers. Their estate gift is among the largest bequests the university has ever received. The Ericksons were honored during the Homecoming celebration this past weekend.


Pioneer Spotlight: Dr. Leigh Monhardt

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Dr. Leigh Monhardt, associate professor of education at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, joined the university in 2007 and teaches all of the elementary and secondary science methods courses offered by the university’s School of Education, including two STEM-integrated science courses.


Pioneer Spotlight: Katharine Caywood

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Katherine Caywood is the digital marketing manager at UW-Platteville, a newly created position in the Marketing department. Caywood ’10 is an alumna of UW-Platteville and credits her degree in fine arts with leading her to the marketing field.


Pioneer Day of Giving generates over $121,000 for student support

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Thanks to the generous donations of hundreds of alumni, faculty and staff, and other friends of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, the UW-Platteville Foundation raised over $121,000 with its annual Day of Giving.


Pioneer Spotlight: Timothy Juedes

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Tim Juedes, a lecturer of criminal justice, is a UW-Platteville alumnus and has taught forensic investigation courses at the university since spring 2015. His specialties are fingerprint analysis and criminalistics.


Pioneer Spotlight: Dr. Hao Chen connects marketing with the modern media age

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Dr. Hao Chen is celebrating his 10th year at UW-Platteville. Chen found his love of media and advertising at malls in his childhood when living in China.


Pioneer Spotlight: Dr. Jodi Prosise

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Dr. Jodi Prosise recently joined UW-Platteville as the new chair of the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. She brings with her a longtime passion and interest in the idea of empowerment through technology, or, improving the lives of individuals with disabilities – specifically in low-income areas – through designing and building assistive technology.


Pioneer Spotlight: Cathy Riedl-Farrey leads Financial Services

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Every day is different for Cathy Riedl-Farrey, who is the director of Financial Services at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, depending on the requests coming in from campus or university leaders. “A day never goes by where I don’t use Excel.


Chancellor Shields delivers convocation address

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University of Wisconsin-Platteville Chancellor Dennis J. Shields shared his intentions for the upcoming year at the annual all-campus convocation held on Thursday.


Pugh receives Innovations in Technology award

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Dr. Raymond Pugh is one of two UW-Platteville faculty members to receive the Teaching and Technology Center’s 2019 Innovations in Technology for Teaching and Learning Award, providing him funds to purchase a new 3D printer.


Pioneer Spotlight: Paul Erickson leads communications at UW-Platteville

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Paul Erickson has more than 30 years of experience working in the communications industry.


Tucker selected for 2019 Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Award

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Dr. Amanda Tucker, associate professor of English at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, was named one of three recipients across the UW System of the 2019 Alliant Energy Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Award.


Pioneer Spotlight: Lisa Naderman, two-time alumna, brings expertise to campus

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Lisa Naderman has seen almost all sides of UW-Platteville, having earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees, coaching, teaching, and working as an admission advisor for both on-campus and online students.


Chattopadhyay receives innovations in tech award

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Dr. Soma Chattopadhyay, University of Wisconsin-Platteville associate professor of chemistry, is introducing her proposal, integrating computational chemistry into the undergraduate chemistry curriculum with the web-based interface program WebMO.


Melin receives Wisconsin Teaching Fellow award

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Assistant Professor of mechanical engineering Dr. Scott Melin was selected to the 2019-20 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars program.


Pioneer Spotlight: Ian Dreger leads Event Services

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Ian Dreger, interim director of event services, came to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in 2013 as a resident director in the Department of Residence Life. After interning and working at a number of colleges and universities, Dreger immediately felt at home at UW-Platteville.


Sargent honored with Woman of the Year Award

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Kim Sargent has been supporting women students in the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville for about eight years. She is now being honored with the university’s 2019 Carol Sue Butts Woman of the Year Award. Named for the provost emeritus and former interim chancellor who served at UW-Platteville from 1998 until 2010, the award recognizes female employees and students who make a difference in the lives of women. 


Pioneer Spotlight: Diana Blindert provides value and service to campus

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As Pioneer Printing and Postal Services supervisor, Diana Blindert takes pride in providing valuable services to campus, helping others do their jobs more efficiently.


Kappa Delta Pi chapter honored for educational excellence

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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Kappa Delta Pi Iota Rho Chapter was one of the honored recipients of the 2018-19 Membership Chapter Program Award, presented by Kappa Delta Pi.


Horne receives Early Career Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence

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Surprised and satisfied is how Dr. Kyle Horne, assistant professor in mechanical engineering, described his reaction when he found out he received the 2019 University of Wisconsin-Platteville Early Career Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence.


Venkateshwaran honored with advising award

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Venkateshwaran joined UW-Platteville in 2013 and teaches a variety of soil and crop science courses, ranging from introductory to advanced. He has advised many students majoring in soil and crop science and environmental horticulture programs. He also serves as an academic coach in the School of Agriculture for special advisees who are re-admitted after recommendation by the Admission and Academic Appeals Committee.


Schulenburg receives Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence

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Dr. Chris Schulenburg, professor of Spanish at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, has earned the Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence.


Platteville Summer Arts Festival presents ‘Big Fish’

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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Department of Performing and Visuals Arts and the Platteville Summer Arts Festival will present the musical “Big Fish.”


Chancellor Shields announces leadership updates

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Chancellor Dennis J. Shields announced changes in his leadership team and direct reports today, as the University of Wisconsin-Platteville begins preparation for its 154th academic year.


Strange honored with Nimocks Family Faculty Appreciation Award

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Jeffrey Strange, associate professor of theatre, resident scenic and lighting designer and technical director of the Center for the Arts Theatre at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, was recently honored with the university’s third annual Nimocks Family Faculty Appreciation Award.


Sappleton receives Excellence in Advising International Students Award

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Dr. Shan Sappleton, associate professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, received the Excellence in Advising International Students Award for her efforts in helping further international experiences at the university.


Sprenger-Schulenburg receives Outstanding Professional Academic Advisor Award

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Jessica Sprenger-Schulenburg, academic advisor/ academic coach in the University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Department of Criminal Justice, earned the Outstanding Professional Academic Advisor Award for exemplifying the best qualities of academic staff advisors.


Headliners announced for Welcome Back concert

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Country breakout artists Mitchell Tenpenny and Chris Lane will take center stage at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Welcome Back concert on Monday, Sept. 2. The concert will be held in Williams Fieldhouse with doors opening at 6 p.m.


Fields receives honor for international advising

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Dr. Kristina Fields, professor of civil engineering, is one of two recipients recognized with the University of Wisconsin-Platteville 2019 Excellence in Advising International Students Award.


Robinson earns University Staff Award of Excellence

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After working at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville for 35 years, not much surprises Jeanne Robinson, but the School Certifying Official for veterans’ benefits was caught off-guard when she opened her email this spring and read that she won the University Staff Award of Excellence.


Frederick receives 2019 Academic Staff Award for Excellence

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Kari Frederick, chemistry laboratory manager for the chemistry department, was awarded the University of Wisconsin-Platteville 2019 Academic Staff Award for Excellence.


Tesdahl selected as Wisconsin Teaching Fellow

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Dr. Eugene Tesdahl, assistant professor of history at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, is one of three UW-Platteville faculty members selected for the 2019-20 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars Program.


Nearly $30,000 raised for Barry L. Ellis Music Scholarship Fund

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Nearly $30,000 has been raised, to date, for the Barry L. Ellis Music Scholarship Fund. The fund was created by UW-Platteville’s Department of Performing and Visual Arts and Ellis’s wife Terri in memory of Dr. Barry Ellis, who passed away suddenly in October.


Platteville Summer Arts Festival returns for its second season

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After a very successful inaugural season, the Platteville Summer Arts Festival will return this summer, once again bringing a host of music, art and theatre events to the community.


Students attend Wisconsin Women in Government Gala

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In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Wisconsin becoming the first state to ratify the 19th amendment granting national suffrage to women, four University of Wisconsin-Platteville students attended the Wisconsin Women in Government Scholarship and Recognition Gala.


Student Advisory Board member maintains strong ties to UW-Platteville

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Sergio Romero lives and works two hours from Platteville in Delavan, Wisconsin, but he has managed to maintain a strong tie to the campus community as an alumnus and to the online community as a current student within the M.S.


Rededication ceremony honors Patricia A. Doyle

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PLATTEVILLE, Wis. – Officials at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville held a ceremony on Monday to honor the late Patricia A. Doyle and rededicate the Patricia A. Doyle Center for Gender and Sexuality in her memory. The rededication ceremony was held as part of the center’s annual end-of-the-year celebration.


Going the distance: Platteville instructor returns to teach online

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A college education, like many things worth pursuing, isn’t always easy—especially when life’s other responsibilities start to get in the way.


Animal House connects exotic animals with the community

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The second annual Pioneer Creative Activities and Research Day was held on April 24 and showcased the creative and scholarly activities of University of Wisconsin-Platteville students, faculty and staff.


Prosise selected as Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department chair

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Dr. Jodi Prosise has been selected as the next chair of the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, and will join the University of Wisconsin-Platteville on Aug. 1, 2019.


College of Liberal Arts and Education recognizes award recipients

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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville College of Liberal Arts and Education recognized several faculty and staff members at its 2019 Award Recognition Reception, held April 25 in the Nohr Gallery, Ullsvik Hall.

Awards were presented to the following individuals:


Wright Center celebrates 5th anniversary with new programs

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The Robert and James Wright Center for Non-Traditional and Veteran Students continues to grow at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville since opening five years ago in April of 2014. On April 10, the center is celebrating its anniversary with an open house from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in Royce Hall.


Students present at Research in the Rotunda

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Nearly 20 students from the three University of Wisconsin-Platteville campuses participated in the 16th annual Research in the Rotunda on April 17 in Madison, Wisconsin.


UW-Platteville to host Senior Design Open House

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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville will host its sixth Senior Design Open House on Wednesday, May 15 at the Markee Pioneer Student Center. Nearly 220 students from the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science are participating in the event.


Collins named School of Education Director

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Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Dr. Joanne Wilson announced that Dr. Jennifer Collins is the new director of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville's School of Education.


Faculty present at 'Let's Talk about Privilege' workshop

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On March 30, University of Wisconsin-Platteville faculty, staff and community members had the opportunity to learn about privilege and its effects at the “Let’s Talk About Privilege” workshop at the Platteville Public Library.


Department of Industrial Studies receives equipment donation

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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Industrial Studies Department received an equipment donation valued at more than $300,000 from Rockwell Automation, Inc. The presentation was acknowledged in an appreciation ceremony Thursday in UW-Platteville’s Russell Hall.


Award-winning NYC-based theatre artist to speak at UW-Platteville

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Chesney Snow, an award-winning, New York City-based theatre artist and an alumnus of Platteville High School (’97), will present “American Inequality and the Functionality of the Arts” and the documentary “American Beatboxer” at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Lundeen Lecture Hall on Wednesday,


Come to the best pub in London for Pioneer Players’ production of ‘Sweeney Todd’

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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Department of Performing and Visual Arts-Theatre and Pioneer Players will continue their 2018-2019 season with the sinister and popular musical “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.”


UW-Platteville sets activities for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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As part of its ongoing commitment to improving campus climate, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville will recognize Sexual Assault Awareness month in April with a number of events. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, Sexual Assault Awareness Month is a campaign to raise publi


UW-Platteville to host an evening with Rick Hess

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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, in partnership with the Tommy G. Thompson Center presents An Evening with Rick Hess. The event will take place on Tuesday, April 9 at 6 p.m. in Velzy Commons, Ullsvik Hall.


Professor panel to present on sexual harassment in the workplace

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University of Wisconsin-Platteville professors Mary Bartling and Marge Karsten from the School of Business were inspired by the #MeToo movement to dig deeper into the issue of harassment in the workplace. They will host a panel, open to the public, on this topic on Wednesday, March 27 at 4:30-5:30 p.m.


Fourth iteration of WiSys Prototype Hackathon to be held at UW-Platteville

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Student teams will soon compete in WiSys’ fourth annual Prototype Hackathon for a $1,000 cash prize and a chance to develop their product commercially.


Dr. Michael O'Connor named 2018 Outstanding Alumni

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Dr. Michael O’Connor, a 2006 graduate of the Master of Science in Project Management program, was recognized at UW-Platteville’s 2018 Homecoming as an Outstanding Alumni.


Inspirations of NARCOS to be Distinguished Lecturers

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Steve Murphy and Javier Peña are former DEA agents who successfully hunted down and captured the Colombian drug lord and narcoterrorist Pablo Escobar, the head of the Medellin Cartel in the 1980s and 1990s.


M lighting tradition wins national award

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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Homecoming tradition of lighting the world’s largest M earned the “2018 Your Best Campus Tradition” in a vote by the National Association for Campus Activities.


Chancellor Shields delivers State of the University address

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With a new strategic plan, three building projects and a strong commitment to campus climate, University of Wisconsin-Platteville has the opportunity to transform its three campuses, Chancellor Dennis J. Shields said Tuesday in his annual State of the University address.


UW-Platteville to host 52nd annual band camp

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This year marks the 52nd year of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s Pioneer Summer Band Camp to be held Sunday, July 7-Saturday, July 13. 


UW-Platteville begins strategic planning process

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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville began a comprehensive preparation for its future by beginning work on its next five-year strategic plan. Approximately 70 faculty, staff and students gathered recently to begin shaping its priorities.


Faculty forum to examine ways to re-engage with those who have Alzheimer’s disease

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Adults aged 65 years and older are the fastest growing age group in the United States population. In fact, the older adult population is projected to double by 2060 and the number of Americans with Alzheimer's disease is projected to triple by 2050 (Population Reference Bureau, 2018).


Collins named to WiRSA board as new higher education representative

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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

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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


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

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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

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Dr. Kameko Halfmann, assistant professor of psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, earned the university’s inaugural New Faculty Professional Development Award.


UW-Platteville to host Ebony Weekend Conference

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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.


OCL students find a network of support through their online classmates

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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.


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

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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

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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. 


UW-Platteville welcomes Smith as interim vice chancellor

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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.


Chancellor Shields' response to state budget signing

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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

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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.


University celebrating its sesquicentennial

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.