Good morning, colleagues. Here is this week’s update:
Reminder: Zilber School of Public Health Dean Candidate on campus this week:
- Anthony J. Alberg visits campus Wednesday-Friday (March 1-3)
Open Forum: Thursday, March 2, 3-4 p.m., Zilber SPH 109
Candidate CVs and campus interview schedules
Feedback Requested on Finalists for the Position of Director of the Office of Equity and Diversity Services
Your feedback is now requested regarding the candidates. Please send your feedback to Anique Ruiz (anique@uwm.edu) who will collate the information for sharing with Joan Prince and the Chancellor. Feedback is requested by end of day on March 2.
Kudos
– Michael Z. Newman (Journalism, Advertising, and Media Studies) will be appearing at Boswell Book Company on Tuesday, February 28 at 7 p.m. to talk about his new book, Atari Age: The Emergence of Video Games in America. Congratulations, Michael!
– Rebecca Neumann, Economics, was awarded a 2016 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award. See a synopsis of the award winners. Well done, Rebecca!
– Gladys Mitchell-Walthour, Africology, was invited to give a presentation on affirmative action in Brazil at Rhodes College on February 25. Congratulations, Gladys!
– Margaret Atherton (Philosophy) has been selected to deliver the Dewey Lecture, based on her lifetime contributions to the field. She joins a long list of distinguished scholars. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor, Margaret!
In Memoriam
On Thursday, February 23, 2017, Jonathan Webb, Transfer Credit Coordinator in the UWM Registrar’s Office, passed away (obituary). Jonathan spent 30 years as a valued and trusted colleague in the Department of Enrollment Services and the Registrar’s Office. Jonathan’s demeanor was soft spoken and reserved, yet his knowledge, efforts, and dedication assisted thousands of students who transferred to UWM to complete their degrees. He is missed.
The Week
Monday
My day starts with my weekly meeting with Robin Van Harpen and I also plan to attend part of the SPC (Strategic Position Control) meeting. Later in the morning, I attend a CEMAT Co-Chairs meeting – where we set the agenda for the next CEMAT meeting. The Chancellor’s Cabinet meets and there is a Graduate School budget and planning meeting. In the afternoon, I will join the Chancellor in meeting with Regent Milner.
Tuesday
There is a dean’s morning meeting (we meet bi-weekly), I have meetings with Bob Greenstreet, Scott Emmons, and Joely Urdan. There is a meeting on regional recruiting portals, I’m attending an AAUP meeting, and the Chancellor’s Strategic Opportunity Working Group (CSOWG) group will have its last meeting.
Wednesday
It is March 1st! I’m attending a campus budget planning meeting and also have meetings with UC Chair John Reisel and Ron Cisler. Later in the day, I have a space planning meeting, a weekly meeting with the Chancellor, and I’m attending a small group meeting with the Chancellor and Distinguished Professors. (We meet on a regular basis with the distinguished professors.
Thursday
I begin the day with a breakfast meeting with ZSPH dean candidate Anthony Alberg. I have meetings with Dave Clark, Kanti Prasad, Dani Rollins, Mark Harris, and I’m attending a PSOA strategy meeting.
Friday
Today will also be a busy day. I will be attending a CEAS faculty meeting, a budget follow-up meeting with the College of Health Science, the budget model support team will have a 2.5 hour meeting, and I have a wrap-up meeting with ZSPH dean candidate Anthony Alberg.
Announcements
Have Coffee with a Cop on Tuesday, February 28 from 9 – 11 a.m. by the Union Grind
Health Leadership Forum at the Italian Conference Center
Alumni Employee Awards and Appreciation Lunch
UWM buttons and stickers are now available at several pick-up locations. Show your UWM pride by displaying one of four unique designs created by University Relations. Pick-up locations include the Chapman Hall Lobby, the Student Association Office (Union EG79), the SHAC Office (Sandburg Hall C155), or the Human Resources Office (Engelmann 125). Pick-up a button or sticker to wear or share with a friend. For more information about the UWM budget advocacy effort go to www.uwm.edu/budget.
Pre-Registration going on now for Equity/Diversity Services 2nd Diversity Series Event on March 31
For Faculty – Leading a Program Abroad
Other
…Interesting Oscar evening…and well done to Australia who defeated India (in India) in the first cricket test match!
Take care,
Johannes
Johannes Britz
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs