Campus &amp; Community /news/index.php/ en Perspective amid change as Chancellor Evetovich rallies faculty and staff at annual convocation /news/index.php/perspective-amid-change-chancellor-evetovich-rallies-faculty-and-staff-annual-convocation <span property="schema:name">Perspective amid change as Chancellor&nbsp;Evetovich rallies faculty and staff at annual convocation </span> <div> <a href="/news/perspective-amid-change-chancellor-evetovich-rallies-faculty-and-staff-annual-convocation" hreflang="en"><img property="schema:image" loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2025-08/Convo.jpg?itok=hes_KSit" width="220" height="124" alt="“At UW-Platteville, we remain committed to making education accessible, affordable and deeply relevant—because young people still dream big, and that inspires us all,&quot; said Chancellor Evetovich." title="“At UW-Platteville, we remain committed to making education accessible, affordable and deeply relevant—because young people still dream big, and that inspires us all,” said Chancellor Evetovich.&nbsp;" typeof="foaf:Image"> </a> </div> <div property="schema:text"><p>With optimism and purpose, Chancellor Evetovich set a bold tone for the year ahead, celebrating progress and unity while inspiring continued dedication to student success and well-being.</p> </div> <span rel="schema:author"><span lang about="/news/user/57" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>Christine O Bellport</span></span> <span property="schema:dateCreated" content="2025-08-26T17:18:06+00:00"><time datetime="2025-08-26T12:18:06-05:00" title="Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - 12:18">Tue, 08/26/2025 - 12:18</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/perspective-amid-change-chancellor-evetovich-rallies-faculty-and-staff-annual-convocation" rel="tag" title="Perspective amid change as Chancellor&nbsp;Evetovich rallies faculty and staff at annual convocation " hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Perspective amid change as Chancellor&nbsp;Evetovich rallies faculty and staff at annual convocation </span></a></li><li></li></ul> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 17:18:06 +0000 Christine O Bellport 2976 at /news Isbister receives 2025 Dr. Carol Sue Butts Woman of the Year Award /news/index.php/isbister-receives-2025-dr-carol-sue-butts-woman-year-award <span property="schema:name">Isbister receives 2025 Dr. Carol Sue Butts Woman of the Year Award</span> <div> <a href="/news/isbister-receives-2025-dr-carol-sue-butts-woman-year-award" hreflang="en"><img property="schema:image" loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2025-08/DongCoverPhoto.jpg?itok=XUyPbsEA" width="220" height="124" alt="Visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park, captured in 2025." title="Visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park, captured in 2025." typeof="foaf:Image"> </a> </div> <div property="schema:text"><p>Dr. Dong Isbister is being recognized for her impactful work in Women's and Gender Studies, mentoring students and advancing inclusive education across campus and beyond.</p> </div> <span rel="schema:author"><span lang about="/news/user/57" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>Christine O Bellport</span></span> <span property="schema:dateCreated" content="2025-08-24T15:24:36+00:00"><time datetime="2025-08-24T10:24:36-05:00" title="Sunday, August 24, 2025 - 10:24">Sun, 08/24/2025 - 10:24</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/isbister-receives-2025-dr-carol-sue-butts-woman-year-award" rel="tag" title="Isbister receives 2025 Dr. Carol Sue Butts Woman of the Year Award" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Isbister receives 2025 Dr. Carol Sue Butts Woman of the Year Award</span></a></li><li></li></ul> Sun, 24 Aug 2025 15:24:36 +0000 Christine O Bellport 2975 at /news Woolly groundskeepers: a sheep in lawnmower’s clothing /news/index.php/woolly-groundskeepers-sheep-lawnmowers-clothing <span property="schema:name">Woolly groundskeepers: a sheep in lawnmower’s clothing</span> <div> <a href="/news/woolly-groundskeepers-sheep-lawnmowers-clothing" hreflang="en"><img property="schema:image" loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2025-08/SheepCover.jpg?itok=tdQssyos" width="220" height="124" alt="Sheep graze beneath the solar array at UW-Platteville, providing sustainable landscape maintenance on hard-to-reach terrain." title="Sheep graze beneath the solar array at UW-Platteville, providing sustainable landscape maintenance on hard-to-reach terrain." typeof="foaf:Image"> </a> </div> <div property="schema:text"><p>By turning to sheep for sustainable landscaping, UW-Platteville is leading the way in an eco-friendly initiative that could soon be adopted across the Universities of Wisconsin system.</p> </div> <span rel="schema:author"><span lang about="/news/user/57" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>Christine O Bellport</span></span> <span property="schema:dateCreated" content="2025-08-21T12:29:43+00:00"><time datetime="2025-08-21T07:29:43-05:00" title="Thursday, August 21, 2025 - 07:29">Thu, 08/21/2025 - 07:29</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/woolly-groundskeepers-sheep-lawnmowers-clothing" rel="tag" title="Woolly groundskeepers: a sheep in lawnmower’s clothing" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Woolly groundskeepers: a sheep in lawnmower’s clothing</span></a></li><li></li></ul> Thu, 21 Aug 2025 12:29:43 +0000 Christine O Bellport 2972 at /news Paruchuri selected for Wisconsin Teaching Fellow /news/index.php/paruchuri-selected-wisconsin-teaching-fellow <span property="schema:name">Paruchuri selected for Wisconsin Teaching Fellow</span> <div> <a href="/news/paruchuri-selected-wisconsin-teaching-fellow" hreflang="en"><img property="schema:image" loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2025-08/AviCover.jpg?itok=a_MCrU0c" width="220" height="124" alt="Dr. Avinash Paruchuri collaborated with other exceptional teachers from across the Universities of Wisconsin as a Wisconsin Teaching Fellow." title="Dr. Avinash Paruchuri collaborated with other exceptional teachers from across the Universities of Wisconsin as a Wisconsin Teaching Fellow." typeof="foaf:Image"> </a> </div> <div property="schema:text"><p>Dr. Avinash Paruchuri has been selected for a Wisconsin Teaching Fellow to collaborate with other exceptional teachers from across the Universities of Wisconsin and from various disciplines.</p> </div> <span rel="schema:author"><span lang about="/news/user/57" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>Christine O Bellport</span></span> <span property="schema:dateCreated" content="2025-08-19T00:01:37+00:00"><time datetime="2025-08-18T19:01:37-05:00" title="Monday, August 18, 2025 - 19:01">Mon, 08/18/2025 - 19:01</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/paruchuri-selected-wisconsin-teaching-fellow" rel="tag" title="Paruchuri selected for Wisconsin Teaching Fellow" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Paruchuri selected for Wisconsin Teaching Fellow</span></a></li><li></li></ul> Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:01:37 +0000 Christine O Bellport 2969 at /news UW-PLATTEVILLE RECOGNIZED AS AN AFFORDABLE COLLEGE OF DISTINCTION /news/index.php/uw-platteville-recognized-affordable-college-distinction <span property="schema:name">UW-PLATTEVILLE RECOGNIZED AS AN AFFORDABLE COLLEGE OF DISTINCTION</span> <div> <a href="/news/uw-platteville-recognized-affordable-college-distinction" hreflang="en"><img property="schema:image" loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2025-08/CODAffordable.jpg?itok=u7VAELy_" width="220" height="124" alt="UW-Platteville earned national recognition as an Affordable College of Distinction." title="UW-Platteville earned national recognition as an Affordable College of Distinction." typeof="foaf:Image"> </a> </div> <div property="schema:text"><p>UW-Platteville earned national recognition as an Affordable College of Distinction for its exceptional combination of low net costs and strong student outcomes, offering students outstanding value in higher education.</p> </div> <span rel="schema:author"><span lang about="/news/user/57" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>Christine O Bellport</span></span> <span property="schema:dateCreated" content="2025-08-15T13:44:00+00:00"><time datetime="2025-08-15T08:44:00-05:00" title="Friday, August 15, 2025 - 08:44">Fri, 08/15/2025 - 08:44</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/uw-platteville-recognized-affordable-college-distinction" rel="tag" title="UW-PLATTEVILLE RECOGNIZED AS AN AFFORDABLE COLLEGE OF DISTINCTION" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about UW-PLATTEVILLE RECOGNIZED AS AN AFFORDABLE COLLEGE OF DISTINCTION</span></a></li><li></li></ul> Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:44:00 +0000 Christine O Bellport 2966 at /news The Ethan Effect: Engineering student and gifted pianist inspires Steinway piano campaign /news/index.php/ethan-effect-engineering-student-and-gifted-pianist-inspires-steinway-piano-campaign <span property="schema:name">The Ethan Effect: Engineering student and gifted pianist inspires Steinway piano campaign</span> <div> <a href="/news/ethan-effect-engineering-student-and-gifted-pianist-inspires-steinway-piano-campaign" hreflang="en"><img property="schema:image" loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2025-08/EthanCover.jpg?itok=WBs3TBqG" width="220" height="124" alt="Ethan Squires rehearses at the piano before a recital in Brodbeck Concert Hall." title="Ethan Squires rehearses at the piano before a recital in Brodbeck Concert Hall." typeof="foaf:Image"> </a> </div> <div property="schema:text"><p>In memory of Ethan Squires the 91-Platteville is honoring his legacy through a campaign to purchase a Steinway Model D concert grand piano, ensuring his passion for music continues to inspire generations of student performers.</p> </div> <span rel="schema:author"><span lang about="/news/user/57" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>Christine O Bellport</span></span> <span property="schema:dateCreated" content="2025-08-13T19:56:41+00:00"><time datetime="2025-08-13T14:56:41-05:00" title="Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - 14:56">Wed, 08/13/2025 - 14:56</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/ethan-effect-engineering-student-and-gifted-pianist-inspires-steinway-piano-campaign" rel="tag" title="The Ethan Effect: Engineering student and gifted pianist inspires Steinway piano campaign" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about The Ethan Effect: Engineering student and gifted pianist inspires Steinway piano campaign</span></a></li><li></li></ul> Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:56:41 +0000 Christine O Bellport 2968 at /news Ljumanovic honored with Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence /news/index.php/ljumanovic-honored-faculty-award-teaching-excellence <span property="schema:name">Ljumanovic honored with Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence</span> <div> <a href="/news/ljumanovic-honored-faculty-award-teaching-excellence" hreflang="en"><img property="schema:image" loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2025-08/LeoCover.jpg?itok=PkwqF-W7" width="220" height="124" alt="Ljumanovic with her mother, Stoja; son, Luka; and husband, Goran, during a family road trip to Niagara Falls, summer 2019." title="Ljumanovic with her mother, Stoja; son, Luka; and husband, Goran, during a family road trip to Niagara Falls, summer 2019." typeof="foaf:Image"> </a> </div> <div property="schema:text"><p>Dr. Leonida Ljumanovic, professor of mathematics, has received the Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence in recognition of her outstanding contributions as an educator.</p> </div> <span rel="schema:author"><span lang about="/news/user/57" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>Christine O Bellport</span></span> <span property="schema:dateCreated" content="2025-08-11T12:29:49+00:00"><time datetime="2025-08-11T07:29:49-05:00" title="Monday, August 11, 2025 - 07:29">Mon, 08/11/2025 - 07:29</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/ljumanovic-honored-faculty-award-teaching-excellence" rel="tag" title="Ljumanovic honored with Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Ljumanovic honored with Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence</span></a></li><li></li></ul> Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:29:49 +0000 Christine O Bellport 2967 at /news Candito honored with the Nimocks Family Faculty Appreciation Award /news/index.php/candito-honored-nimocks-family-faculty-appreciation-award <span property="schema:name">Candito honored with the Nimocks Family Faculty Appreciation Award </span> <div> <a href="/news/candito-honored-nimocks-family-faculty-appreciation-award" hreflang="en"><img property="schema:image" loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2025-08/KaraCover.jpg?itok=HrHuE8R_" width="220" height="124" alt="Candito and her son, Giacomo, at an ecoadventure lodge in Bocas del Toro, Panama, in June." title="Candito and her son, Giacomo, at an ecoadventure lodge in Bocas del Toro, Panama, in June." typeof="foaf:Image"> </a> </div> <div property="schema:text"><p>Candito is being recognized for exemplary teaching that fosters diversity, civil discourse, student engagement and the value of a liberal arts education.</p> </div> <span rel="schema:author"><span lang about="/news/user/57" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>Christine O Bellport</span></span> <span property="schema:dateCreated" content="2025-08-04T12:00:12+00:00"><time datetime="2025-08-04T07:00:12-05:00" title="Monday, August 4, 2025 - 07:00">Mon, 08/04/2025 - 07:00</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/candito-honored-nimocks-family-faculty-appreciation-award" rel="tag" title="Candito honored with the Nimocks Family Faculty Appreciation Award " hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Candito honored with the Nimocks Family Faculty Appreciation Award </span></a></li><li></li></ul> Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:00:12 +0000 Christine O Bellport 2964 at /news Lambert Receives Academic Staff Award for Excellence at UW-Platteville /news/index.php/lambert-receives-academic-staff-award-excellence-uw-platteville <span property="schema:name">Lambert Receives Academic Staff Award for Excellence at UW-Platteville</span> <div> <a href="/news/lambert-receives-academic-staff-award-excellence-uw-platteville" hreflang="en"><img property="schema:image" loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2025-07/LambertCover.jpg?itok=JIru_OF-" width="220" height="124" alt="Lambert with Mariana Ruiz-Nascimento at Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, Iceland." title="Lambert with Mariana Ruiz-Nascimento at Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, Iceland." typeof="foaf:Image"> </a> </div> <div property="schema:text"><p>Michael Lambert, lecturer in the Humanities Department, has been honored with the Academic Staff Award for Excellence in recognition of his outstanding service, initiative and dedication to the UW-Platteville community.</p> </div> <span rel="schema:author"><span lang about="/news/user/57" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>Christine O Bellport</span></span> <span property="schema:dateCreated" content="2025-07-28T12:43:03+00:00"><time datetime="2025-07-28T07:43:03-05:00" title="Monday, July 28, 2025 - 07:43">Mon, 07/28/2025 - 07:43</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/lambert-receives-academic-staff-award-excellence-uw-platteville" rel="tag" title="Lambert Receives Academic Staff Award for Excellence at UW-Platteville" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Lambert Receives Academic Staff Award for Excellence at UW-Platteville</span></a></li><li></li></ul> Mon, 28 Jul 2025 12:43:03 +0000 Christine O Bellport 2962 at /news Bockenhauer receives Outstanding Faculty/Instructional Academic Staff Academic Advisor Award /news/index.php/bockenhauer-receives-outstanding-facultyinstructional-academic-staff-academic-advisor-award <span property="schema:name">Bockenhauer receives Outstanding Faculty/Instructional Academic Staff Academic Advisor Award</span> <div> <a href="/news/bockenhauer-receives-outstanding-facultyinstructional-academic-staff-academic-advisor-award" hreflang="en"><img property="schema:image" loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2025-07/GretchCover.jpg?itok=cTmgEgfW" width="220" height="124" alt="“It's been a tremendous honor to help elevate the program into its own Bachelor of Science in construction management, which was officially approved with our first graduating class in Fall 2020,” said Bockenhauer." title="“It's been a tremendous honor to help elevate the program into its own Bachelor of Science in construction management, which was officially approved with our first graduating class in Fall 2020,” said Bockenhauer." typeof="foaf:Image"> </a> </div> <div property="schema:text"><p>Bockenhauer, known for her longstanding dedication to student success, has received an award recognizing excellence in academic advising.</p> </div> <span rel="schema:author"><span lang about="/news/user/57" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype>Christine O Bellport</span></span> <span property="schema:dateCreated" content="2025-07-21T12:04:33+00:00"><time datetime="2025-07-21T07:04:33-05:00" title="Monday, July 21, 2025 - 07:04">Mon, 07/21/2025 - 07:04</time> </span> <ul class="links inline"><li><a href="/news/bockenhauer-receives-outstanding-facultyinstructional-academic-staff-academic-advisor-award" rel="tag" title="Bockenhauer receives Outstanding Faculty/Instructional Academic Staff Academic Advisor Award" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Bockenhauer receives Outstanding Faculty/Instructional Academic Staff Academic Advisor Award</span></a></li><li></li></ul> Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:04:33 +0000 Christine O Bellport 2956 at /news