Good morning, colleagues. Here is this week’s update from Academic Affairs.
Kudos
Jeff Sommers (African and African Diaspora Studies) published a commissioned 30-page report for the German Social Democrats on an economic development plan for Latvia, which was presented at Latvia’s National Library and garnered national media attention, including a feature on the nightly television news and a full-page spread in the country’s newspaper of record. Well done, Jeff!
Chris Yogerst’s (CGS: Arts and Humanities) essay, “The Oskar Schindler of Hollywood,” was published in the Los Angeles Review of Books. The essay is about Carl Laemmle, the founder of Universal Pictures, who was nothing short of a hero to humanity during his lifetime. Congratulations, Chris!
Matthew Friedel (Information Studies) was invited to participate in a panel discussion around Investing in Sustainability, Inclusivity, and Diversity at the LA Blockchain Summit on November 3. The Summit is a global conference with a projected 150,000 online participants. Well done, Matt!
In the News
UWM and three other Wisconsin colleges were listed among the best universities in the world by U.S. News.
Simon Bronner (College of General Studies Dean and Distinguished Professor) was interviewed for Martha Stewart’s show about the symbolism of the owl and its relationship to the holiday of Halloween: “Why Owls Are a Spooky Symbol of Halloween, According to Folklore Historians.”
Milwaukee Athletics
The Milwaukee Athletic Department has announced a new ticket venture called, “Basketball Seats for Soldiers,” that will launch this week in collaboration with Veterans Day for both men’s and women’s basketball programs. For $99, fans can purchase a package of tickets that will then be donated to veterans and families of military personnel.
Megan Walstad, of the women’s basketball team, was named to the 2022 Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year preseason watch list, presented by Her Hoop Stats. Walstad is one of 25 players to be named to the watch list that features players from 22 schools and 13 conferences.
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced the watch list for the 2022 Julius Erving Small Forward of the Year Award. Named after 16-year professional basketball player Julius Erving, the annual honor in its eighth year recognizes the top small forwards in Division I men’s college basketball. A national committee of top college basketball personnel determined the watch list of 20 candidates, which includes Milwaukee’s own Patrick Baldwin, Jr.
The Week
Monday
I start the week with my standing meeting with Robin Van Harpen, followed by an FY23 Divisional Budget meeting with Academic Affairs, the Chancellor’s Executive Cabinet meeting, my weekly check-in with Dave Clark and Kay Eilers, my weekly staff meeting, and a 2030 planning meeting.
Tuesday
In the morning, I have a Coronavirus Management Team (CMT) Leadership meeting, an FY23 Divisional Budget meeting with UWM Libraries, my standing meeting with Brian Thompson, my bi-weekly meeting with Paul Klajbor, and my one-on-one with Brett Peters. In the afternoon, I’ll attend the University Committee meeting, I have my monthly meeting with Kim Litwack, and my weekly meeting with Chancellor Mone.
Wednesday
Today, I have the Deans Morning Meeting, a Campus Budget Planning meeting, my monthly meeting with Nancy Frank, my one-on-one with Jason Puskar, my bi-weekly meeting with Mark Harris, my standing meeting with Peter Sands, a one-on-one with Laura Pedrick, and a meeting with Tim Danielson.
Thursday
I’ll be in Madison all day for the Board of Regents meeting.
Friday
In the morning, I have a School/College Final Adjusted Decision meeting. In the afternoon, I have a 2030 meeting and I’ll also attend to administrative tasks.
Announcements
Celebrating the Week of the First-Generation Student
November 1 – 8 is National First-Generation College Student Week. Rob Longwell-Grice (Education Academic Staff Emeritus) was a panel member on a podcast produced by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators. This podcast will be of particular interest to student affairs staff and those who teach about higher education.
Election Heroes
Today (November 1) is Election Hero Day, so let’s take a moment to thank all the poll workers, volunteers, and everyone else who helps make our elections happen. Election heroes are all the people who make voting a safe, secure, and accessible experience for all voters. Are you interested in becoming an election hero by volunteering at voting events at UWM? Email er-grad@uwm.edu!
Back to the Moon
After 50 years, NASA is sending people back to the Moon in the hopes of expanding human exploration to Mars. Learn more at the UWM Planetarium event, Artemis: Return to the Moon on either November 3 or November 5 from 7 – 8 p.m.
Fromkin Lecture
Anne Bonds (Geography) and Derek Handley (English), along with community members Reggie Jackson and Lawrence Hoffman, will present the 2021 Morris Fromkin Memorial Lecture, “Mapping Racism and Resistance in Milwaukee County: Struggles over Racism and Real Estate in the Urban North,” on Thursday, November 4 at 4 p.m. onsite at the Golda Meir Library and virtually. More information.
The deadline to apply for the 2022 Morris Fromkin Research Grant and Lectureship is December 10. More information.
Milwaukee 53206
In collaboration with the Honors Equity Team, the Honors Antiracism Event Series presents a virtual viewing and discussion of the 2016 documentary, “Milwaukee 53206.” Please join us on Thursday, November 4 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Zoom for the 55-minute viewing, followed by a discussion led by Arijit Sen, Associate Professor of Architecture and Urban Studies. The event is open to the public and free/pay-what-you-can. To donate, please use Venmo @UWMHonorsAntiracism. All proceeds will be donated to Clean Slate MKE.
Homecoming!
It’s UWM Homecoming so get ready to ROAR! Your defending Horizon League Champion women’s basketball team hosts the first home contest of the regular season on Thursday, November 4 at 7 p.m. in the Klotsche Center.
Panther Shop Faculty and Staff Sale
On November 4 and 5, the UWM Panther Shop will offer a 25 percent discount on all items for university faculty and staff. To receive the discount, customers must have a valid faculty/staff ID. The discount applies to all Panther Shop items, including apparel, accessories, hats, drinkware, gift items, and more. Your purchase of UWM merchandise helps fund student scholarships. The Panther Shop is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Dialogue Across Differences: Bridging Understanding about Critical Race Theory
Join us on Tuesday, November 9 from 5-7 p.m. in the Union Wisconsin Room for a constructive dialogue, where different ideas and perspectives can be shared and heard, on the concept of Critical Race Theory, what it is, what it is not, and its relationship to discussions about equity in education spaces. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend! Registration is required as seating is limited. More information.
Internship Panel
Students, please join us on Thursday, November 11 at 3 p.m. for a virtual, student-led panel on internships. Hear from past student interns from a variety of sites, ask questions, learn about their experiences, and gain insight on pursuing a credit-bearing internship! Registration.
Research Workshop
The UWM Libraries are hosting a discussion and workshop entitled, “Fall into Research: Discovery and Access,” on Friday, November 12 from 12 – 1:15 p.m. in the Digital Humanities Lab on the 2nd floor east wing of the Golda Meir Library. Join us to learn challenges, strategies, and new tools for discovering and accessing scholarly content. More information and registration.
Global Water Modules
Global Studies is now offering a set of Global Water Modules to UWM instructors. The Global Water Modules are free, mini courses to provide interdisciplinary training and materials for faculty and teaching staff from all departments to incorporate water modules into their existing classes.
Curious Campus
UWM’s new radio show and podcast on research is on the air! The first two episodes of Curious Campus have launched on WUWM. You can also download episodes on Spotify, Apple, and other podcast platforms. The first series explores space, while future episodes will look at consumer behavior, businesses that promote social justice, and holiday stress.
Center for 21st Century (C21) Studies
Come to the 9th floor of Curtin in the month of November and you will find small placards littering the walls of C21, sharing C21’s history, giving anecdotal histories of various objects, and asking questions of the audience. There will be sticky notes left for those who visit the 9th floor so you can answer questions and share your thoughts. You can also find the pictures, information, and questions on Instagram (@C21cs) and Twitter (@center21) throughout the month using #TalkingWallsC21.
C21 is opening its annual call for Fellows and Collaboratories. The Fellow applications are for 2022-23 and should focus on C21’s three central themes: well, trust, and duty. The Collaboratory applications are for 2022-24 and up to $10,000 in funding across two years. Collaboratories should be interdisciplinary and are encouraged to pursue a broad diversity of membership, including students, academic staff, and community members. The call is open through November 30. Information, application, and instructions.
Caring Community
Interested in a Trauma Informed Care workshop for your classroom or department? Reach out to Dean of Students Adam Jussel at jussel@uwm.edu.
Other
When did Wales last win against the New Zealand All Blacks?
Take care,
Johannes