May 8, 2017 Monday Update

Good morning, colleagues. Here is this week’s update from Academic Affairs.

Reminder: Final College of Nursing Dean Candidate on campus this week:

Mary A. Nies will visit campus from May 7-9, 2017
Open Forum: Monday, May 8, 3 – 4 p.m., Location: Cunningham 795 (note location change)
Candidate CVs and campus interview schedules

Kudos

– Congratulations to those who participated in graduation events this past Friday and Saturday: The African American Graduation Reception and the PALM (Promoting Academics in Latino Milwaukee) Latino Graduation Banquet were held!

– Kudos to the hundreds of students, faculty, and staff who participated in the 9^th Annual UWM Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 28. Special congratulations to Arijit Sen (SARUP), who was chosen Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year, and to those students recognized for their outstanding presentations: Adam Aleiou, Emily Bartsch, Ameralys Correa, Kayla Flentje, Lily Gierke, Rachel Gremminger, Majdulin Istiban, Madeline Kallenbach, Chantee Kelly, Nicole Langenfeld, Sarah Philippi, Matthew Ryther, Sarah Sarich, Samantha Skorlinski, Madison Tebo, Olivia Valenza, Gabriella Van Den Elzen, and Jennifer Wendlick.

– UWM’s History Department has been accepted into the American Historical Association’s 2017 Career Diversity Faculty Institute. The AHA will pay for 3 department members (Chia Vang, Joe Rodriguez, and Amanda Seligman) to travel to workshops in Washington DC and Chicago, IL in 2017-2018. Participation in this Institute will make the department eligible to apply for an award that will subsidize support for one doctoral student as a Career Diversity Graduate Fellow during 2018-2019. Congratulations!

The Week

Monday

I start the day with a breakfast meeting with College of Nursing dean candidate Mary Nies, followed by my weekly meeting with Robin Van Harpen. I have a CEMAT co-chairs meeting, the Chancellor’s Cabinet meets, and a meeting on academic advising.

Tuesday

I’m making opening remarks at the SOIS Non-Profit IT Showcase, I have the Deans morning meeting, and standing meetings with Alan Shoho and Stan Stojkovic. I’m attending the Academic Staff Senate meeting and have a wrap-up meeting with College of Nursing dean candidate Mary Nies. I will also meet with Regent Tracey Klein who is visiting our campus on Tuesday.

Wednesday

My morning begins with the UWM Research Foundation Board of Directors meeting, followed by standing meetings with Val Klump, Bill Hebert, and Mark Harris, and a campus budget meeting with the Chancellor. In the afternoon, I meet with Ron Perez, Tom Lipinski and John Reisel. I will attend the Associate Deans meeting and have my weekly meeting with the Chancellor. In the evening, I’ll make opening remarks at the LGBTQ Lavender Graduation.

Thursday

I’m attending the APBC meeting, have a monthly meeting with Bob Greenstreet, and will attend the UWM Board of Regents planning meeting. I have meetings with the Chancellor and Alan Shoho and the advising group. I’m making opening remarks at the School of Education all-school meeting and will attend the Faculty Senate meeting. In the evening, I’ll make opening remarks at the MAVRC Graduation.

Friday

The IT Advisory Council meets. I have a standing meeting with Dave Clark. In the afternoon, I have a budget meeting with Development/Foundation staff, and I will give opening remarks and present stoles at the McNair Graduation Ceremony.

Saturday

I’ll attend the Honors Graduation Ceremony.