Good morning, colleagues. As we head into Thanksgiving, here is this week’s update from Academic Affairs.
Kudos
Trudy Turner, Anthropology, was part of a research group that discovered a possible defense mechanism against the HIV virus in vervet monkeys that could offer clues for developing new treatments for HIV/AIDS and could inform the future evolution of genes involved in HIV. Their findings were published in Nature Genetics. Congratulations, Trudy!
Junhong Chen, Materials Science and Engineering, has been listed among the 2017 most highly cited researchers in the world. Congratulations on this prestigious honor, Junhong!
Panther News
The Milwaukee women’s basketball promotional schedule has been announced. Fan giveaways including t-shirts, Santa hats, and a variety of youth promotional options – including replica jerseys, wrist wallets, and Panther lunch bags – have been scheduled for the 2017-18 season. Join the Panthers all winter long for exciting basketball action at the Klotsche Center.
The Week
Monday
I start Monday morning attending the Academic Staff Committee meeting, then the Chancellor’s Cabinet meets, and I have a meeting with my staff.
Tuesday
There is a deans’ morning meeting – we will, among other topics, focus on research and enrollment planning, I have meetings with Bob Greenstreet, Michael Doylen, Joely Urdan, and Mark Harris, and I’ll be attending the University Committee meeting.
Wednesday
I’m attending the Chancellor’s campus budget meeting, I have a conference call with UW provosts on the UW-Colleges and UW-Extension restructuring, I meet with Student Association leaders, and I have my one-on-one with the Chancellor.
Thursday
UWM is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Friday
I’m taking the day off.
Announcements
2018-2019 Common Read
The Student Success Center (SSC) and Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) invite nominations from the campus community for the 2018-2019 Common Read. For full consideration, please submit titles by December 4.
The Common Read will be selected by a committee of faculty, staff, and students. If you’re interested in joining this committee, please fill out this brief survey by December 1.
Support for Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURF)
The spring 2018 SURF deadline is December 1. Through the SURF program, UWM faculty and research staff can apply to provide hourly financial support for undergraduates to work as research assistants. More information.
Lunch and Learn
“How to Build a Service-Learning Course and Syllabus” will be offered on November 30 from 12-1:30 p.m. Join us for a panel discussion where faculty will share tools, challenges, and successes from their own experiences designing and implementing a service-learning course at UWM. A complimentary lunch will be provided and you will have an opportunity to network with others who are incorporating service-learning in their courses. Please register.
Intersex Stories: Not Surgeries w/Pidgeon Pagonis
Pidgeon Pagonis, recognized by the White House as an LGBT Champion of Change, will speak on November 30 at 6 p.m. in the Union Ballroom. Sponsored by the Student Association, LGBT Resource Center, and LGBT Studies. Get your tickets now!
Center for 21st Century Studies (C21)
Annual Faculty and Staff Holiday Social
WANTED: Urban cowboys and cowgirls to saddle up and ride on over to the annual faculty and staff holiday social on Friday, December 1 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Pounce’s Honky-Tonk (UWM Union Ballroom). REWARD: Snacks, fun, games, and music. Prizes for best attire. RSVP by November 27.
We’ll be collecting crossword books, mini puzzles, and number games for the Clinton Rose Senior Center. Please be generous. Questions? Contact Lynn Wilk: lcwilk@uwm.edu.
Alumni Employees Workshop
Join us for the annual Holiday Bags & Tags Workshop on December 6 at the Studio Arts & Craft Centre. Make bags and tags for holiday gift giving at this festive lunchtime holiday break. Sponsored by the Panthers@Work at UWM Professional Development Committee and the UWM Alumni Association.
Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance
The Affordable Care Act Marketplace Special Enrollment Period runs from November 1-December 15. UWM, the City of Milwaukee Health Department, and the nonprofit Covering Wisconsin are hosting another health insurance enrollment fair for students (public welcome) from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, in the Union Fireside Lounge. Walk-in enrollment help is available on a first-come, first-served basis, or students and community members can make an enrollment appointment online. Appointments take about one hour. Individuals who want to enroll for health insurance coverage for 2018 should bring the following information:
- Social security numbers or document numbers for legal immigrants
- Employer and income information for every person in the home who needs coverage (pay stubs or W-2 forms)
- Policy numbers for any current health insurance plans covering members of the household
Covering Wisconsin provides more information and a calendar of additional local enrollment sessions in the community through December 15.
Other
And what will the World Cup be without Italy – the first time since 1958!
Take care,
Johannes
Johannes Britz
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs