UW-Superior Academic Department's News and Events

UW-Superior Percussion Camp

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:23:00 +0000

UW-Superior will offer a summer percussion camp for high school percussionists who wish to improve their musical skills on percussion instruments.

The camp will focus on creating well-rounded percussionists and will teach most of the common percussion instruments (drumset, snare drum, timpani, marimba, etc.). Students will also participate in percussion ensemble and steel drum ensemble.

The weeklong camp will conclude with an evening concert on Friday, June 21. Admission cost for the week long UW-Superior Percussion Camp is $200.Complete and return the application, or contact Dr. Brett Jones (bjones5@uwsuper.edu or 715-394-8255) for more information.

UW-Superior Theatre Camp

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:53:00 +0000

UW-Superior will offer a a summer program for 6th-12th grade students who love the art of theatre and want to expand their knowledge and skills. The program features a full range of classes and workshops taught by University Faculty, local professionals and current UW-Superor theatre students.

Students will get hands-on experience, both on- and off-stage, in our multiple theatre spaces, scene shop, costume shop, video labs and more! Upon completion of Theatre Camp, students will participate in a theatrical presentation conceived and created during the camp experience.

The program will run June 17-28, Monday-Friday, 12:30 - 5:00 p.m. The cost for the program is $150.00. For more information and an application, contact Cathy Fank at cfank@uwsuper.edu or 715-394-8388.

11th Annual UW-Superior Student Film and Video Showcase

Thu, 16 May 2013 04:19:21 +0000

This showcase represents the best student made films of the 2012-2013 academic year at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. Short films include narrative, experimental and documentary.

UWS students made these films for credit in Documentary Video Production, Advanced Practicum, Narrative Video Production and Senior Capstone courses.

The showcase will be held in the Manion Theatre in the Holden Fine and Applied Arts Center. Holden is located on the UW-Superior campus, 1805 Catlin Ave.

Fox 21 News did a story about the showcase for their feature segment called College Connection which aired during the 9 o'clock newscast on Wednesday May15th.

Dr. Geidner Appointed to National Board

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:30:19 +0000

Dr. James Geidner, an Associate Professor in the Health and Human Performance Department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior, has been appointed to the National Association for Rural Mental Health Board of Directors. The Association is a membership organization comprising of county mental health programs, rural agencies, and individuals throughout the nation. Over 80% of counties within the United States are classified as rural.

In the appointment Dr. Geidner was cited for his expertise in working with mothers, infants, and young children in small and rural communities. The plight of the rural community is well known from the popular media. Rural Americans are struggling economically, physically, and psychologically. Mechanization and large corporations have altered the traditional rural farming economy, leaving less than ten percent of people in rural areas still working in farming related occupations. Rural populations have less access to healthcare and the care tends to be of lower quality. Psychologically, rural areas have higher suicide rates, child poverty is higher, and children and families have minimal access to quality mental health services. Yet contrary to the doom and gloom reporting that dominates rural coverage, Dr. Geidner points out that rural culture also is comprised of strong, supportive communities actively engaged in the process of transformation. Sophisticated organic farms are replacing large scale operations. Telemedicine is replacing traditional medical care. Dr. Geidner also points out that rural culture is deeply rooted in faith and family, both of which are driving a quiet Rural Renaissance throughout Wisconsin.

For the past five years Dr. Geidner has been exploring the lives of mothers, infants, and young children in rural communities. Specifically, Dr. Geidner established the Child Development Project. The Project conducts longitudinal research on the state of infant and early childhood mental health in small towns and rural communities. Over the past five years Dr. Geidner has provided over $300,000 in free clinical care to mothers and children throughout Northern Wisconsin. Currently, Dr. Geidner is working on developing a model for delivering sustainable, high quality infant and early childhood mental health services to small and rural communities.

Student Recital - Jenni LeGarde, piano; Gretchen Molina, voice

Wed, 08 May 2013 22:16:00 +0000

Webb Recital Hall, Holden Fine Arts

7:30 p.m.

Free Admission

Webb Recital Hall is located in the Holden Fine and Applied Arts Center, 1805 Catlin Avenue on the UW-Superior campus. Free parking is available after 4:30 p.m. in university lots. For more information, call (715) 394-8115. For maps and directions to campus, visit www.uwsuper.edu/directions.

Jazz Lunch

Wed, 08 May 2013 19:44:00 +0000

Yellowjacket Union

Noon

Free Admission

The Yellowjacket Union is located at 1605 Catlin Avenue on the UW-Superior campus. For more information, call (715) 394-8115. For maps and directions to campus, visit www.uwsuper.edu/directions.

Legal Studies Completes Senior Capstone Experiences on May 3, 2013

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:09:10 +0000

Legal Studies Completes Senior Capstone Experiences on May 3, 2013 in Multicultural Affairs Center

Seventeen graduating seniors presented their final capstone work to the four faculty of LSTU/CJUS as well as family and friends in the Multicultural Affairs Center. A complimentary celebration lunch was provided. Ryan Corbiell, Pre-Law Society President, welcomed all attendees to the event. Dan Blank, District Attorney for Douglas County, provided a keynote around citizenship and public service.

The following Seniors presented their internship, independent study research or Mock Trial lessons:

Matthew Bolf (CJUS): Internship with the St. Louis County Sherriff
Jodi Carlson (LSTU): Independent Research on the Impact of the Warren Court in the Past and Today
Brandt Devich (LSTU): Lessons from Three Years of Mock Trial
Reed Elling (CJUS): Internship with Carlton County Probation
Nicole Hayes (LSTU): Internship as the SGA Legislative Affairs Liaison
Therese Houle (CJUS): Senior Thesis Research on the impact of having firearms with teachers in schools on safety
Heather Illikainen (CJUS): Internship with Men as Peacemakers in Duluth
Jenna Koski (LSTU): Internship with CCI on regulatory and grievance work
Cory Mareno (CJUS): Internship with Douglas County Sheriff Department
Simon Kunz (CJUS): Internship with Peterson & Associates in Chicago ,IL
David Norlen (CJUS): Internship with Duluth Police Department
Alex Paraventi (CJUS): Internship with Ashland Police Department
Colin Pasterski (LSTU): Mock Trial
Gerard Randall (CJUS): Internship with Ashland Police Department
Dan Thorstensen (CJUS): Internship with Duluth Police Department
Trevor Tracey (CJUS): Internship with Minnesota DNR
Adrea Youker (LSTU): Independent Research on Social Work Malpractice: Ethics, Law and Judicial Decisions

The program was coordinated by Dr. George Wright of Legal Studies and supported by other Legal Studies/Criminal Justice staff of Dr. Maria Cuzzo, Dr. Gary Keveles and Dr. Chris O'Connor.

Annual Juried Exhibit

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:24:00 +0000

The annual Juried Exhibit is scheduled for May 7-17th.

Opening reception and awards ceremony Tuesday, May 7th,

Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Brenda Singletary is the guest juror.

UW-Superior Jazz Ensemble with the Big Time Jazz Orchestra

Fri, 03 May 2013 19:45:00 +0000

Manion Theater, Holden Fine Arts

7:30 p.m.

Tickets: Adults - $5; Seniors/Students - $3

Manion Theater is located in the Holden Fine and Applied Arts Center, 1805 Catlin Avenue on the UW-Superior campus. Free parking is available after 4:30 p.m. in university lots. For more information, call (715) 394-8115. For maps and directions to campus, visit www.uwsuper.edu/directions.

Educational Administration Practicum and Internship Orientation

Thu, 02 May 2013 18:44:32 +0000

You must attend one of these orientation sessions in order to do a field experience for the 2013-2014 academic year.

June 24, 2013 at 5:00 pm in Swenson Hall Room 2045 or

July 9, 2013 at 1:00 pm in Swenson Hall Room 2045

Permission numbers will be given at the orientations.

Visual Art Department Capstone Event

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:21:00 +0000

The Senior Experience Exhibit is designed to showcase the senior art students as they display their works generated during their time as art majors at UWS. Come and support our student's creativity!

Closing Reception, Friday, May 3, 11:30 a.m.

Kruk Gallery Hours are Monday through Friday 10-4 p.m.

UW-Superior Acapella Choir

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:41:00 +0000

Thorpe Langley Auditorium, Old Main

7:30 p.m.

Tickets: Adults - $5; Seniors/Students - $3

Thorpe Langley Auditorium is located in Old Main, 1710 Weeks Avenue on the UW-Superior campus. Free parking is available after 4:30 p.m. in university lots. For more information, call (715) 394-8115. For maps and directions to campus, visit www.uwsuper.edu/directions.

Art History Timeline

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:47:34 +0000

Dr. Kathy Hubbard's ArtED 335 spring class worked during the month of March creating art projects for an Art History Timeline unit. The students also researched and wrote about the periods of art studied:
Stone Age, Egyptian, Greco-Roman, Middle Ages, Renaissance, Impressionism, and Modern Art.
The students searched the library for books for each time period. Those books are also displayed with the timeline in the window.

PIECES -the women of nuavoo

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:48:03 +0000

PIECES
the women of nauvoo

Works by Sue Hansen
Graduate Student

Opening reception Monday April 22, 5 - 8 p.m.

April 22 -26
Third Floor Gallery
Holden Fine Arts Center

Dr. Ephraim Nikoi promotes Global Awareness Week on campus

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:28:47 +0000

Watch Fox 21's coverage of Dr. Ephraim Nikoi promoting Global Awareness Week.