Gerald Sablo (MSPM, '16) was selected as the 2017 North American recipient of the James R. Synder International Student Paper of the Year Award. MSPM Coordinator Bill Haskins and Advisor Tania Pitzer (pictured) presented him with a certificate acknowledging the award at the Spring 2016 Distance Education Graduation Reception. Read his story here.
Around the DLC
Dr. Philip Parker,MSENGR Coordinator and Instructor, was recently recognized as a standout educator and researcher by Online Engineering Programs.
After nearly 30 years with the university, Dawn Drake, Executive Director of Alternative Delivery Systems (which houses the DLC), will be retiring this fall. Share your best wishes, advice, or memories here.
Alumni are also invited to attend Dawn's retirement celebration on Thursday, November 9 from 3–6 p.m. in UW-Platteville's Nohr Gallery. For more information about the event, email distedalumni@uwplatt.edu.
Share Your Knowledge
Give back by sharing your knowledge and professional experience with current students. Tell us about your experience in your field of study, or share news articles, professional development opportunities, information about upcoming career fairs, and other industry-related resources. Email us at distedalumni@uwplatt.edu.
Save the Date
Beginning this fall, our annual virtual 5k will be a part of the DLC's National Distance Learning Week celebration (Nov. 6–10). The DLC’s Alumni Committee partnered with the Distance Education Alumni Board to organize the first virtual 5k in 2016 to raise money for scholarships for distance students and to connect with our students and alumni. Registration for the Distance Dash opens Wednesday, Oct. 4! Watch your email and our Facebook page for more info.
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