On 18 January, 1972, US Senator George McGovern (D-SD), announced his candidacy for the Presidency of the United States. Prior to his election to the US Senate, McGovern had served in the US House of …
UW-Events
Haute Cuisine
When Chancellor Blank needs to provide a tempting menu at celebratory events, she relies on the talents of University Staff. The Division of Housing was called upon twice this week to serve the culinary needs …
Women’s Day – Celebrated!
It was a full house, and then some, at Varsity Hall in Union South when University Staff gathered together to celebrate International Women’s Day. The crowd heard an address from UWPD Chief Kristen Roman and …
Land, Peace, Bread
The North-woods Room of Union South was full on Monday as employees and members of the community gathered for a commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Russian Revolution. Professor Emeritus Frank Emspak provided an …
Oktoberfest
On the evening of 11 October, University Staff gathered to celebrate German Culture and Heritage at our Oktoberfest. The staff was particularly fortunate to hear from Dr. Sabine Gross, a native of Germany and Professor …
Welcome to the Family
On 25 September, members of University Staff, including some of their elected Congressional Representatives, such as Kelly O’Farrell (District 110) and Courtland Maney (District 127) assembled at the Pyle Center to participate in the Town …
Who Does the Work
Dr. Frank Emspak spoke before a diverse audience of University Staff, students and others as they gathered in Room 272 Bascom Hall to learn more about the history, meaning, and lessons of Labor Day and …
The March…Remembered
Varsity Hall I & II in Union South were at capacity the night of 28 August as members of University Staff gathered to hear a presentation by Professor Christy Clark-Pujara on the background and significance …
The Waning Days of Summer
Summer is nearly at an end (the photo pictures a wing-tipped Richard Nixon poolside) but University Staff still has a lot to look forward to. The office of the Secretary will be sponsoring a number …
Food, Music and Celebration
On both day and evening shifts, members of University Staff, as well as guests from the Student, Faculty and Academic categories, filled Varsity Hall of Union South in a celebration of Tibetan Culture and Heritage. …