Honorary Doctoral Degree
The former French Minister of Justice, Christiane Taubira, received an honorary Doctor of Laws and Human Rights degree at a very special ceremony on Saturday in the library. (She resigned this week from her post in protest to a proposed anti-terrorism law.) Many thanks to Dr. Sarah Cordova, French, Italian, and Comparative Literature, and her colleagues for making this happen.
Kudos
– Sherri Sieff, CSD Speech and Language Clinic Director, who was recently announced as the recipient of a 2015 WSHA Lifetime Achievement Award. The WSHA Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an individual for years of professional service to the field of communication disorders. Congratulations, Sherri!
– Caitlin Croegaert, Clinical Assistant Professor, who was recently announced as a recipient of the WSHA NSSLHA Mentor Award! The Mentor Award is given to an individual who serves as an exceptional example for students. Well done, Caitlin!
– Michael Mikoś, Professor and Chair, Department of Foreign Languages and Literature, whose paper, “Rise and Fall of the Adam Mickiewicz Chair at Columbia University in New York (1948-1954),” is being published in Cracow, Poland. Congratulations, Michael!
– WUWM, which was recognized by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, for their work with Precious Lives and Project Milwaukee.
From the Library
– I am pleased to announce that this coming June, after Ewa Barczyk retires as Associate Provost and Director of Libraries, Michael Doylen will assume interim responsibilities. Michael has served as the Assistant Director of Archives, Music, and Special Collections since 2012. He joined the Libraries in 2003 as Head of Archives. He also served as Interim Assistant Director of User Services from 2010-2012. Michael is an active member of the archives profession, having served in leadership roles in both the Midwest Archives Conference and the Society of American Archivists. Michael, I am looking forward to working with you; and Ewa, we will thank you in a very appropriate manner later in the semester!
The Week:
Monday
The day begins with my weekly meeting with Robin Van Harpen. I also meet with the Academic Staff Committee. Later in the day we have the Chancellor’s Cabinet meeting. I meet with my staff in the afternoon – a scheduled meeting for every Monday.
Tuesday
I’ll be meeting with Chunming Duan, the Director of the International Office at North China Electric Power University, attending the Budget Communication Task Force meeting, and having my bi-weekly meeting with Tom Luljak. In the afternoon, I’ll be at the School of Freshwater Sciences and then the Zilber School of Public Health for their Enrollment and Retention Incentive meetings. Last week we met with SOIS and L&S.
Wednesday
The morning and early afternoon are filled with meetings with my direct reports. I’ll be attending the Chancellor’s Spring Plenary (Zelazo Center, Bader Concert Hall) later in the afternoon.
Thursday
I’ll be in Madison all day, attending the Board of Regents Meeting.
Friday
I’ll be in Madison in the morning, and then back on campus in the afternoon to meet with the Chancellor for our weekly one-on-one. And we have First Friday!
Announcements
February 5th First Friday
– The College of Health Sciences, School of Education, and College of Nursing will host First Friday from 4-6 p.m. at the Hefter Center. The theme will be a Chinese New Year celebration, 2016 Year of the Monkey.
From the College of Letters & Science
– The UWM Department of Art History and UWM Art History Gallery are pleased to announce a new fundraising effort, “Adopt Art,” for the restoration and preservation of the UWM Art Collection (UWMAC), and the sponsorship of gallery exhibitions.
Institute of World Affairs
– IWA’s Fireside Forum on Foreign Policy, co-sponsored by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, pairs national and international guests with Wisconsin-based experts to explore issues facing our community. The series begins on Tuesday, February 2 at 7 p.m. in the UWM Union Fireside Lounge with, “Inequality and Freedom from Violence.”
Center for International Education
– Fellows on Flint: Water-Centric Cities – Thursday, February 4 at 6 p.m. in Kenwood IRC 1150. Join the Global Studies Research Fellows for a special colloquium on the urgent and still-developing water crisis in Flint, Michigan.
Got Panther Pride?
– There’s still time to sign up to be a Spirit Liaison for your office before February 19, the first Spirit Day of 2016! Learn more about Black & Gold Spirit Days and volunteer to lead your office in fun activities as you compete for Most Spirited Office. Cool prizes, too, of course.
Center for Community-Based Learning, Leadership, and Research (CCBLLR)
– Last month, 88.9 Radio Milwaukee spent the afternoon with UWM students and staff volunteering at Friedens Food Pantry at the Hope House. Listen to the whole story on the 88.9 website.
Take care,
Johannes
Johannes Britz
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs