William Yang (MSPM '17)was awarded the Honorary Lifetime Pioneer Award at the fall 2017 commencement. "Winning the Lifetime Pioneer Award is like gaining an opportunity to keep inspiring people to be more proactive, not only in academia but also in the community," he said. Yang was also a member of the fall 2016 NSF STEM Scholar Master's Program.
MSCJ alum ('06) and online criminal justice instructorGary Apperson passed away on Jan. 28, 2017, from cancer complications. To honor his memory, a scholarship has been established in his name. To make a contribution: visit http://www.uwplatt.edu/give, type in the amount, choose "OTHER" from the first dropdown menu, and then in the second dropdown menu, select "Apperson, Gary Memorial Scholarship" fund.
As an NSF STEM Scholar, Deborah Dilworth (MSENGR) receives support from her mentor and champion, and she's paying it forward by helping students in grades 5-12 through her role in the National Society of Black Engineers.
The DLC is seeking professionals to give presentations to students in the NSF STEM Scholar Master's Progam. Topics can include career development, networking, soft skills, or other STEM-related subjects.
Join us Feb. 22 for the STEM Virtual Career Fair—hosted by the DLC and the Career and Professional Development Office, in partnership with the National Science Foundation. Sign up as an employer or jobseeker.
Want to get involved and give back? Join the Distance Education Alumni Board! You must be an active member of the Alumni Associationand participate in at least two conference calls per year. Additional participation is preferred. If interested,email us.
One of our 2018 resolutions is to make sure our alumni contact information is up-to-date. If you've moved, gotten a new email address, or had a life change, let us know hereor at distedalumni@uwplatt.edu.
