Media
University Relations acts as liaison between the university and its many public audiences, partners, and stakeholders. University Relations also manages the Parkside News and Parkside Social and Social Media Directory sites.
Contact:
university.relations@uwp.edu
262-771-5419
Events
Guest Speaker-Katie Fahey Presents: Michigan: A Case Study
Join us for guest speaker Katie Fahey in her session:
Michigan: A Case Study
This event will be in person in MOLN 222, but speaker will join via Zoom.
Be a Light Speaker Night!
Guest Speaker James DeMint who works with Center for Urban Teaching.
Cru, a Christian club on campus, will host the "Be a Light Speaker Night!" in Molinaro 105 from 4-5 PM on Tuesday, Oct. 8. The Guest Speaker will be James DeMint, from the Center for Urban Teaching.
DeMint will cover what it means to be a light in a broken world. The night will start out with a game, then DeMint will give his message, and it will end with group discussions on the message.
There are countless people today who are struggling with poverty, hunger, loss of a loved one, depression, anxiety, fear, discrimination, and much more. By coming to this event, you can learn how to be a beacon of light for those who have lost hope.
Area 51 Escape Room
5 pm-9 pm
The Ballroom
Join us in trying to escape this extra-terrerestial Area 51 themed escape room! Bring your friends along and use your combined knowledge to crack the code, can you escape in time!?
Career Launch: Power Up Your Plan
Join us for Career Launch! We've got everything you need to succeed: mock interviews, resume reviews, professional headshots, career advice, Handshake and LinkedIn help and more! Plus, enjoy free food, drinks, and employer swag. Don't miss this opportunity to power up your career plan on October 9!
All of these career resources will be in one place from 11am-2pm at Career Launch - Power Up Your Plan
• Sign-up for a mock job interview with an employer who will give you professional coaching and advice with tips on how to ace any job interview
• Sign-up for a resume review with an employer who will look over your resume and offer suggestions on how you can kick it up a notch to really get noticed
• Get a FREE professional headshot photo taken for your LinkedIn and Handshake accounts AND get advice on how to create a professional LinkedIn profile
• Pick up free career resources like our resume guide & cover letter guide
• Visit the Jockey Career Closet for free professional clothing for the upcoming career fairs or job interview
• Register for our fall career fairs and learn about which employers will be there
• Free food & refreshments
• Employer swag giveaway
QUESTIONS? Talk to your academic advisor or email Linda Bevec: Bevec@uwp.edu
BRIDGING THE DIVIDE: Elections and Political Participation
2 pm-3:30 pm
Molinaro Hall D137
We replace snark with conversation, tweets with real talk, and scrolls &likes with face-to-face dialogue.
Join us for a conversation about some of the most difficult dilemmas in our criminal justice system, including:
* Prison corporations
* Police budgets
* Poverty and crime
* Drugs and legalization
FOOD AND DRINK PROVIDED!!!
Sponsored by
Amazon’s Career Choice Program at UW-Parkside Info Session
Attention Rangers working at Amazon! You can earn your degree for free through Amazon’s Career Choice program!
Join the Center for Adult and Returning Students (CARS) for an information session onsite at the MKE1 location, Sprecher Room, on:
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
OR
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
Full-time employees who have been employed for at least 90 days are eligible for up to $5,280 ($2,640 for part-time employees), applied toward tuition, books, and fees per calendar year.
Visit www.uwp.edu/amazon for more information. Contact CARS@uwp.edu with questions.