September 8, 2023 Friday Update
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September 8, 2023
Friday Update |
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Good afternoon, colleagues. Here is this week's update from Academic Affairs.
I was delighted to participate in the Panther Transition Day last Friday. After our new freshmen formed the U – W – M for the class photo (highlighted on the university home page), I welcomed the group, describing our shared experience of being new to the campus and feeling the same excitement and energy as we start at UWM. As the Class of 2027 cheered “UWM!,” I reflected on the importance of first impressions and how crucial these first few weeks of the semester are to students’ academic, personal, and social growth. The work we do to foster a sense of belonging and awareness that UWM is a caring campus is incredibly important.
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I'd like to acknowledge the many people on campus who worked to welcome students to campus, from volunteers helping with move-in day, to the Welcome staff, to instructors and advisors who helped students navigate their first week of class, and to all of the University Staff who worked to make grounds and buildings look their best. Together, we are having a positive impact on students' lives as they adjust to college.
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I'd like to highlight the Panther Spirit of several individuals at UWM who rallied to support a new graduate student, recently arrived to UWM from Nigeria. During a meeting with Steve Keltner, building manager of the Golda Meir Library, about library employment, the student shared that he and his wife had arrived in the United States just hours earlier, hadn't eaten in the last day, and had no plans for housing. This was on a Friday afternoon at 2:00! While Steve took them out to lunch, UWM employees from the Center for International Education and the College of Community Engagement and Professions swung into action. They found the couple temporary housing, paid for through an emergency fund, and took care of other immediate needs. Much appreciation to Jennifer Gruenewald (CIE), Christian Caflisch, Prof. Rebecca Konkel, and Dean Tina Freiburger (all CCEP). Their quick action to support our newest Panthers was exceptional.
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The Chancellor's Plenary is on Thursday, September 14 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Zelazo Center. All faculty, academic staff, university staff, and students are invited, and I hope to see you there! A live webcast of the plenary will be available to those unable to attend the presentation in person.
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Advancing 2030 Plan Priorities |
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The Graduate School is pleased to welcome 1,361 new graduate students to our overall enrollment of 4,340 to date (4,236 at this time last year). There was nearly a 25% increase in applications compared to last year, an increase of more than 14% in admissions. Of the new students, 34% are international students coming from 31 countries. The remaining new graduate students come from 37 states and the District of Columbia. More than 460 new students attended the New Graduate Student Orientation last week.
- CETL Tips for Engaging Students [Part 2]
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Community – Create opportunities for students to connect and learn from you and each other. This may involve having students work together to create a community agreement for the class, engaging in a syllabus activity, completing reciprocal interviews, or working in teams to solve a course related problem, among other activities. Creating positive teacher and peer connections encourages a sense of community and increases motivation and engagement.
- Preview – Provide a brief overview of the most important class concepts that will be covered and how the assignments connect to student learning.
- Teaser – End class by reviewing what you have accomplished/covered, sharing what students need to do to prepare for the next class, and providing a teaser – something interesting you will cover in the next class.
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Campus Cares will host the first annual Symposium and Wellness Fair on Wednesday, September 13 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. The symposium will feature eight TED-style talks highlighting the wisdom of instructors and students from across campus on topics related to health and wellbeing. These illuminating talks will be open to students and employees. If you would like to encourage your students to attend by offering extra credit, you are welcome to do so!
The Wellness Fair will take place in the Union Ballroom from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. and feature a variety of tables and vendors highlighting health and wellness resources. The Symposium section of the event will take place in the Fireside Lounge from 9 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. -
UWM Violin faculty Bernard Zinck, Director of the chamber music festival, “Musiques et Vignes en Confluence,” invited four UWM alumni to perform three concerts in Saint Germain sur Vienne, France. The three programs featured Daniella, Kristian, Sonora, and Viktor Brusubardis on violin, viola, and cello. The festival is supported by local grants and private sponsors.
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CETL is hosting an Active Teaching Lab on Today’s AI Technology and Its Impact on Teaching on Wednesday, September 13 from 9-10 a.m. in Engelmann B73. Registration.
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The Online Program Council will hold its first meeting of the academic year on Friday, September 15 from 10:30 a.m.-noon via Teams. Agenda items include:
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- CETL and UW System Office of Professional and Instructional Development updates
- 10 Things Students Want in Canvas
- UWM Online Enrollment Trends and an Analysis of Online-related Comments in the 2023 Graduating Senior Survey
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NMDSI will host a virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, September 13 from 2-3 p.m. Attendees can expect to hear from Executive Director Jonathan Stark along with university co-directors Scott Rex (Marquette) and Purush Papatla (UWM). These NMDSI leaders will share new opportunities to get involved with the NMDSI through several new programs, including the Roads Seed Fund Program, Curricula Programs, Horizon Awards, the NMDSI Scholars Program, and NMDSI Student Scholarships. Information and registration.
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UWM employees and students are invited to Celebrating Diversity in STEM: Honoring our trailblazers and inspiring future scientists with Fermilab Chief EDIA Officer, Sandra Charles on October 5 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Lubar Entrepreneurship Center. Information and registration.
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- England’s Jews: Finance, Violence, and the Crown in the 13th Century
The Stahl Center for Jewish Studies invites you to attend Alan Singer’s (UWM Honors College) discussion with author John Tolan on Tuesday, September 12 at 7 p.m. in the Golda Meir Library Conference Room (fourth floor) and via Zoom.
- Student Parent Welcome
All UWM students with children are invited to the Student Parent Welcome, taking place on Saturday, September 23 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Children's Learning Center Play Yard. Meet fellow student parents while your kids play and build meaningful connections with individuals who understand the joys and challenges of balancing academics and parenting. There will be activities for children of all ages and lunch will be provided! RSVP appreciated but not required. To RSVP, email the Student Parent Success Program by September 21.
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- Southeastern Wisconsin Caregiving Symposium
The Helen Bader School of Social Welfare and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment of the Medical College of Wisconsin invite employees interested in family caregiving to attend the Southeastern Wisconsin Caregiving Symposium on Monday, October 9 from 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the UW-Milwaukee Student Union Ballroom. The $25 cost includes breakfast and lunch, and participants will earn 4 CEHs. Please register by September 23.
- From the UWM Report: UWM celebrates growing Latinx presence on campus
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- Every Semester Needs a Plan
The webinar, “Every Semester Needs a Plan,” is available now for asynchronous viewing. A discussion of the webinar will be held on Tuesday, September 12 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in Bolton 196 and on Zoom. Together, we will discuss the kinds of community, support, and accountability each of us needs to make this our most productive and balanced semester ever. Faculty, academic staff, and graduate students are welcome to attend the session, which includes time management strategies and guidance on balancing instructional responsibilities with scholarly research and writing activity. More information.
- Preparing Inclusive Early Childhood Educators (PIECE)
This fall speaker series will help prepare educators honor the richness related to culture, race, language, gender, socioeconomic status, ability, conditions of learning, and life circumstances of young children. Learn to build environments that celebrate the diversity of young children and make learning accessible for all. Information and registration.
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With appreciation,
Andrew P. Daire, PhD
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
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