Reminder: Sheldon B. Lubar School of Business Dean candidates on campus this week:

• Siva Balasubramanian visits campus Monday-Tuesday (November 12-13)
  Open Forum: Tuesday, November 13, 11 a.m.-Noon, Union Fireside Lounge
• Aneil Mishra visits campus Thursday-Friday (November 15-16)
  Open Forum: Thursday, November 15 (note open forum date change), 11 a.m.-Noon, Union Fireside Lounge

Candidate CVs and campus interview schedules are posted online on the finalists page, and feedback forms will also be posted, to submit feedback to me.

Kudos

Congratulations to Brenda Cárdenas (English) for receiving the Board of Regents’ Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award!

Anita Alkhas (French) was named by the Wisconsin Association for Language Teachers (WAFLT) as the Wisconsin representative for the Teacher of the Year sponsored by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. She will next represent Wisconsin at the regional level at the Central States Conference on the Teaching of Foreign Languages in March. This is wonderful news, Anita, and congratulations!

Shinji Takahashi (Japanese) has received the 2018 WAFLT Recognition of Merit Award, which is presented annually to individuals who have demonstrated excellence in teaching or who have made significant contributions to the language teaching profession. Congratulations, Shinji!

Zilber School of Public Health faculty Mustafa Hussein’s (PI) and Phoenix Do’s (Co-PI) Robert Wood Johnson Foundation project has been funded. This two-year and approximately $250K study is titled, “Health at a Living Wage: Evidence from Natural Experiments.” Congratulations, Mustafa and Phoenix!

Andrew Gray (Peck School of the Arts Student) spends his time living in an older adult facility where he organizes and provides storytelling and theatre workshops for its residents. Andrew is an active volunteer for the Student Artists in Residence (SAIR) program. Good work, Andrew!

Milwaukee Athletics

A special word of congratulations to the Milwaukee women’s soccer team for winning the Horizon League Tournament Championship and claiming the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament! Even though they lost to Santa Clara on Saturday, they had a remarkable season.

The Milwaukee Athletic Department welcomed the opening of the basketball season with a new-look website design. The Panthers are excited to extend their partnership with SIDEARM Sports in unveiling the latest redesign of its athletics website, mkepanthers.com, which was re-launched on November 6. The new site provides fans with the best place to find all the latest news and information on all of the MKE programs.

The Week

Monday

I start the week meeting with Lubar School dean candidate Siva Balasubramanian, followed by standing meetings with Kristian O’Connor, Alan Shoho, Mark Harris, Kanti Prasad, and Stephen Schmid. I also meet with Liam Callanan – Liam chairs the search and screen committee for the recruitment of the Dean of the College of General Studies.

Tuesday

I have meetings with Bob Greenstreet, David Clark, and Nancy Nelson. For a change of pace, I will have the ‘Deans’ Morning meeting’ in the afternoon where the focus will be on professional development. I will also have the wrap-up interview with Dr. Balasubramanian.

Wednesday

This morning, I have a meeting with Alberto Maldonado, the Chancellor’s Council on Hispanic Serving Initiatives meets, and I have meetings with Joely Urdan and Margaret Noodin. In the afternoon, I’ll make remarks at the Asian Faculty and Staff Association reception.

Thursday

I start the day meeting with Lubar School dean candidate Aneil Mishra, followed by the APBC meeting, and standing meetings with Scott Emmons, Marija Gajdardziska-Josifovska, and Katie Miota. I’ll travel to Waukesha for a WCTC/MATC/UWM discussion on transfer agreements. Later, I’ll make welcome remarks at the Henry Maier State of Milwaukee Summit (see below).  Due to my travels to WCTC I will unfortunately not be able to attend the Faculty Senate meeting.

Friday

This morning, I will tackle administrative tasks followed by another WCTC-focused meeting.  I then meet with the Student Association leadership and with Ron Perez. In the afternoon, I have my weekly staff meeting and wrap-up interviews with Dr. Mishra.

Announcements

Center for Community-Based Learning, Leadership, and Research

Join the CCBLLR on Tuesday, November 13 at 6 p.m. in the Union Fireside Lounge for an info session to learn about paid full-time positions with the Peace Corps and local AmeriCorps programs and find out how you can become a Corps Member! RSVP online or contact Jordan Davis at davis336@uwm.edu.

Asian Faculty and Staff Association

The AFSA Reception will take place on Wednesday, November 14 from 2-3:30 p.m. in Chapman 211 (Regents Room). Refreshments will be served. Nonperishable ethnic canned goods will be collected for the UWM Food Center and Pantry.

Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies

CLACS presents, “Making Sense of Brazil’s Elections,” a panel discussion featuring Natasha Borges Sugiyama (Political Science), Jessica Rich (Marquette University), and Gladys Mitchell-Walthour (African and African Diaspora Studies), on Wednesday, November 14 at 3 p.m. in Union 260.

State of Milwaukee Summit

Urban Studies Programs will host the 12^th annual State of Milwaukee Summit, “Immigration and the City in the Trump Era: Immigrant Rights, Advocacy, and Communities in Milwaukee,” on Thursday, November 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the Alumni Fireside Lounge.

C21 Call for Fellows

The Center for 21^st Century Studies has issued its 2019-2020 call for Fellows. C21 Fellows receive teaching releases and office space in the Center to pursue their research projects in critical, public, and/or digital humanities. Interested faculty are invited to apply; the deadline is December 10.

From the LGBTQ+ Resource Center

Lavender Graduation is a celebration of LGBTQ+ students’ achievements and accomplishments. Students graduating in December are encouraged to come to the LGBTQ+ Resource Center to pick up a rainbow tassel for their winter graduation ceremony, as well as sign up to participate in the Lavender Graduation Ceremony on May 8. Contact lavgrad@uwm.edu for more information.

Take care,

Johannes