“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” --John Quncy Adams
Campus television studio gets redesign
Digital Film and Television student Travis Kronk pulls nails out of carpeting on a stage in the television studio in KFA Tuesday. A small crew of students and staff deconstructed the two sets in the studio for a renovation/redesign project to make the space more versatile. The space, upon completion, will be called "The Soundstage." Photo by Kathy M Helgeson.
Board of Regents meeting today and tomorrowThe June meeting of the Board of Regents will be webcast today and tomorrow from UW-Milwaukee. Live video streaming is scheduled at these approximate times: Thursday, June 4, from 1:15 a.m.-4 p.m.; and, Friday, June 5, from 9 a.m.-noon. The full agenda and all supporting materials are available at https://www.wisconsin.edu/regents/event/board-of-regents-meeting-6/.
CBE seeking assistant dean for student affairsThe College of Business and Economics is seeking a new assistant dean for student affairs. Our current assistant dean, Brian Schultz, is in the process of retiring. Interested parties should contact Dean Michael Fronmueller at [log in to unmask].
CSAC looking for volunteers for IHO panelThe Classified Staff Advisory Council (soon to be University Staff Senate) is looking for volunteers willing to sit on the IHO (Impartial Hearing Officer) panel as needed for grievances and complaints. If you are interested in serving our campus in this way, email the Classified Staff Advisory Council at [log in to unmask].
Upcoming Events
Associate Professor of Management Wei Zheng is speaking on “How Women Lead Differently Than Men” at the Women’s Health Leadership TRUST’s monthly program on Tuesday, June 9, from 7:30-9 a.m. in Minneapolis. The event is open to the public. For more information, visit http://www.whltrust.org/events/event_details.asp?id=526608.
St. Croix Valley Community Band rehearsals begin Tuesday, June 16. Open to all. Rehearsals are from 7-9 p.m. On Tuesdays and Thursday in 129 KFA. Performances are July 21, 23 and 28. For more information, email [log in to unmask] or call 715-410-7416.
Don't Forget
Thursday, June 4
Outdoor Grill, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., UC lawn. Items for purchase include hamburger, cheeseburger, veggie burger, brat, hot dog, chips, candy, fruit, Best Maid cookies, bars, water and soda. Bring friends and eat lunch together! The Outdoor Grill is available each Thursday during the summer. For more information, email [log in to unmask].
Business and IT Degree Open House, 6-8 p.m., Hudson Center. Hosted by CBE specifically for working professionals interested in finishing their bachelor's degree in business administration or advancing their career in the business or computer science fields. For more information, call 3335.
Education News
“How to Promote Educational Innovation,” Inside Higher Ed, June 2.
“Corporations Go To College,” Inside Higher Ed, June 3.
“Texas Lawmakers Pass a Bill Allowing Guns at Colleges,” The New York Times, June 2.
“John Wiley: UW has put Wisconsin on the world map,” Wisconsin State Journal, June 2.
“What should Wisconsin do to boost business?” Wisconsin State Journal, May 31.
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