CNHS 2nd Annual Alumni Event program booklet by University of Wisconsin-Parkside

MISSION STATEMENT AND VISION

VISION: The College of Natural and Health Sciences will be a regional leader through excellence in teaching, research and service to the university and greater community.

MISSION TO ACHIEVE OUR VISION BY: • broadening the intellectual experience of students through inquiry-based laboratory and field courses, original research, and hands-on internships, under the guidance of teacherscholars who are active in scholarship and research. • ensuring that students master effective oral and written communication, reasoned judgment, and social and personal responsibility necessary to assume leadership roles in their professions and in local, regional and global spheres. • utilizing contemporary and emerging instructional methodologies. • engaging faculty and staff who emphasize excellence in teaching and research for the advancement of science, health and mathematics. • providing expertise and being a knowledge base to aid the growth and development of diverse regional organizations and businesses. • providing academic opportunities for lifelong learning.

WELCOME CLASSMATES AND FELLOW ALUM! Welcome fellow alum! It is with great pleasure that the advisory board for UW-Parksideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College of Natural and Health Sciences(CNHS) welcomes you back to your university. The tradition that you have become a part of has continued to progress over these many years. Numberous collaborations with other graduate and undergraduate programs continue to give many of our students opportunities we could have only dreamed about. We need to personally thank the current faculty and administration for providing the students these opportunities. Our alumni have responded very well when asked to contribute some of their time, talent and treasures. The CNHS board has established a scholarship fund that will allow two students a better opportunity to focus on their academic workloads. The board has had great support from the alumni, as the committees have become very active in our role to support and advise the staff and our university. On behalf of my fellow Advisory Board members and Dean Otu, I would like to continue to encourage you to become active in our university. Come to an Alumni event! Come to a University event! Follow us on Facebook. Opportunities abound where you can become involved and your efforts will not be wasted. You can help push the university forward. Put your Time, Talent and Treasure to work. Welcome back! Dr. Thomas Wood CNHS Advisory Board President

AFTERNOON PROGRAM FAMILY ACTIVITIES

RECEPTION WELCOME Dr. Bryan Lewis Interim Associate Dean, CNHS

SOCIAL Food Stations • Wine • Beer • Lemonade Stand • Cash Bar Silent Auction • Student Projects

LIVE MUSIC UW-Parkside Jazz Curtis Crump, Eliana Firmani Alcocer, Cody Steinmann, and Max Feiler

PROGRAM Thomas Wood President, CNHS Advisory Board Dr. Emmanuel Otu Dean, UW-Parkside CNHS

AWARD PRESENTATION Dr. Mark DeCheck Rae Wood Scholarships Dean’s

RECOGNITION Dr. Vera Kolb (Retirement) Dr. M. Scott Thomson (Remembrance)

CLOSING REMARKS Dr. Deborah Ford Chancellor

MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN: On August 1, 2016 I began my fifth year as founding dean of the College of Natural and Health Sciences (CNHS). I continue to work with brilliant faculty and staff who are very dedicated to student’s success. CNHS faculty continue to engage our students in inquiry, providing the scientific education that is critical to produce scienceliterate citizens, as well as producing individuals who have deeper knowledge to make the big decisions in science and health. Welcome to this second annual College of Natural and Health Sciences (CNHS) Alumni Celebration. We hope it will be an opportunity for you to exchange stories with classmates whom you have lost touch with since graduation. CNHS Advisory Board members are delighted that you came and that we can also engage in conversations with you about your experiences while attending Parkside and where your education has led you. We would like to share your experiences with our current and future students. We know the possibilities are endless. We imagine “young” students being inspired by your story, which could push them through the metaphorical finish line. These conversations are a great reason to celebrate you. We are very proud of the accomplishments and contributions that our former students, you, add to our campus and in our communities. Nearly 70% of Parkside’s alumni reside in the region, so you may not even realize how many fellow alumni are also your colleagues and neighbors. That is another reason to celebrate! We continue to develop new programs that will serve the region. This fall semester, we are partnering with four other UW institutions, under UW-Extension administration, to offer a master’s degree in health and wellness management. Last month, the UW Board of Regents approved us to offer a master’s degree in sport management beginning fall 2017. The UW Board of Regents has also authorized our intent to plan a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling – we have a start date of fall 2018 in mind. The master’s degree in biological sciences is going through a redirection. Our students continue to attain great success. Students interested in health professions continue to attain acceptance rates to medical school twice the national average. Equally, our students place very well into graduate schools, or employment within their fields. To all alumni, I hope this event will continue to be one of many return visits to campus. I am personally grateful to the CNHS Advisory Board, hosting this event, for their vision to gather CNHS alumni last year. And, the yearning was high thus the gathering has become an annual event – this being the second! I am equally grateful for the Advisory Board guidance and support of the college for the past three years. Thank you for joining us to share memories from forty-six years ago or just last year. All of them are priceless to the College of Natural and Health Sciences students, faculty, staff, Advisory Board and the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.

AWARD PRESENTATION DR. MARK DECHECK Mark DeCheckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s successful family medicine practice had its beginnings at UW-Parkside. He graduated with majors in biology, chemistry, and German in 1979, and went on to medical school at UW-Madison. Mark then returned to the area for his residency through the Aurora-St. Catherineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program, which was based at UW-Parkside. Mark has spent his career in private practice in Racine. In addition to supporting the health needs of individual patients and families, he is a dedicated leader for the local health community and medical practitioners statewide. However, if you want to truly engage Mark in a conversation tonight, you might ask him about his garden or one of the many indigenous varieties of trees making up UW-Parksideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dr. Anna Maria Williams Nature Trail. This trail is a living testament to the work of Dr. Anna Maria Williams, a long-time professor and the person who began our pre-health program so many years ago. Like his former professor, Mark is a passionate gardener and might have dedicated his life to the study of trees had he not chosen a life in medicine. And our community is fortunate that Mark did choose medicine as his career. He is dedicated to community health and has been on the Racine County Health Department Board for 25 years. He has been President of the Racine County Medical Society as well as long term Treasurer, and he also served two terms on the State Medical Society Board and remains on the Nominating Committee. Mark is also a director at Hospice Alliance and serves on several committees at Wheaton Franciscan Hospital.

AWARD PRESENTATION RAE WOOD Like many of our students today, Rae Wood grew up in Kenosha County. However, times were slightly different back then. The County was not nearly as populated. She grew up on a working farm performing chores, such as working in the fields, milking cows and helping in the kitchen. But, you couldn’t keep Rae down on the farm. With a relatively new University of Wisconsin campus just on the other side of the county, Rae set her goals on a college education and helping others. Graduating with a degree in medical technology Rae began her career at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and the University of Utah Hospital before turning her focus to family and volunteerism. Rae has been an active volunteer for many causes right here in southeastern Wisconsin, including education, 4H, youth sports, the Junior Woman’s Club, and the St. Martin’s Church food pantry. She was recognized as the Racine YWCA’s Woman of Distinction in 2002. Drawing on her background in healthcare, she is dedicated to community health. Rae was a board member for the Health Care Network of Racine for 12 years, and successfully took on the additional responsibility of leading all of the organization’s fundraising events. Her service had a tremendous impact. As the director of the Health Care Network told us, “It is not an exaggeration to state that thousands of health care appointments were made possible for the lowest-income residents of Racine County thanks to Rae’s leadership, skills, commitment and passion.” She is currently as a board member and volunteer coordinator for Koos for Kids, a local nonprofit organization that enhances the quality of life for children with terminal illness or special health needs. The leaders of Koos for Kids also lift up Rae for her passion for their mission and her commitment to the children they serve. Rae is married to her high school sweetheart and fellow UW-Parkside alum, Dr. Tom Wood. They have four daughters and now, four grandchildren. While she has done so much to raise successful children and grandchildren, she has also improved the lives of countless children in southeastern Wisconsin.

FALL 2016 CNHS SCHOLARSHIP HONOREES KAREN MCCARTER – APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCES My name is Karen McCarter, and I am an Applied Health Sciences major with a concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy. I came to Parkside with the knowledge that I wanted to further my ability to help others recover from injury and illness, to connect with and show compassion for those when they need it most. The faculty and staff at Parkside demonstrate such compassion and dedication to their students, and this was the deciding characteristic in my decision to attend Parkside. Over the course of my time here, I have founded an organization, maintained presidency of another, and arranged more health and wellness events than I can count. This could not have happened without supportive advisors and staff, and has developed within me a confidence that I hope to keep with me after I graduate from Parkside and continue on to a doctor of physical therapy program.

ANNA GASHI – CHEMISTRY My name is Anna Gashi, and I transferred here as an international student from Sweden about three years ago. Originally, I came here with the goal in mind to become a surgeon but much have changed since then. I am now a chemistry major with an interest in becoming chemical engineer or working in the field of materials science & engineering. Parkside has been a big help in creating, but more importantly maintaining, that goal for myself. The university has always provided with great academic and personal support which has truly helped me stay focused on what I aspire to achieve.

BRIAN SOCKNESS – GEOSCIENCES I’m Brian Sockness, a senior at UW-Parkside studying geoscience. I decided to attend UWParkside because it offered academic programs that fit my interests, while being able to remain in my hometown and close to my family. UW-Parkside has provided me with the valuable opportunity to participate one-on-one with my professors conducting research that has refined my ability to think critically about geologic problems and present findings clearly to a general audience. I believe these skills are essential for a geoscientist to be successful in their career and communicate the value of their work to others. After graduation, I desire to attend graduate school and expand upon the foundation of knowledge that UW-Parkside has given me.

MONICA DREA – HEALTH, EXERCISE AND SPORT MANAGEMENT I transferred to UW Parkside after completing one semester at UW Milwaukee. UW Milwaukee never felt like home and I think part of that was because of how big of a school it is compared to UW Parkside. Although I was not entirely sure of what I wanted to major in upon transferring to UW Parkside, I took a variety of classes my first semester and immediately knew that UW Parkside was the right fit for me. The smaller class sizes and attentive professors allowed me to feel confident in my decision of choosing to major in both Business Management and Sport Management. While being a student here I was able to internship with the City of Racine Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department and Racine Area Soccer Association. Upon completing both internships I was offered a paid part time position, both of which I was able to work, while taking a full class load each semester.

HANNAH YONKE – PSYCHOLOGY As a psychology major, I’ve been able to study under engaging, dedicated professors and participate in research on gender differences in and perceptions of STEM fields under Dr. Sylvia Beyer. My plans after graduation are uncertain, but I do intend to go on to graduate school and would enjoy teaching at the collegiate level. As a liberal arts university, Parkside has allowed me to study so many various topics that I’ve developed a love for learning almost anything, which is one of the reasons why I would like to be an educator one day - to instill that love in others.

RECOGNITION (RETIREMENT) DR. VERA KOLB Vera M. Kolb received a Chemical Engineering degree and an MS in Chemistry from Belgrade University. She pursued her chemistry studies as a Fulbright scholar, and has received her PhD from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. She came to UW-Parkside in 1985 as an Associate Professor and became a Professor in 1990. She remained in this position until her retirement on September 1, 2016. She was granted two sabbatical leaves, at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, and at Northwestern University. At this time she has over 150 publications, including three books and three patents, in the fields such as organic reactions mechanisms, chemistry of natural products, organic reactions in water and in the solid state, astrobiology, green chemistry, and chemical education. She has also presented over 180 papers at the professional meetings. UW-Parkside students were co-authors on over 30 publications and 60 presentations. In 1992 she received UW-Parkside Award for Excellence in Research and Creative Activity. In 2002 she was inducted in the Southeastern Wisconsin Educators’ Hall of Fame, and in 2013 she has received Phi Delta Kappa Outstanding Educator Award. From 2007-2008 she was a Wisconsin Teaching Scholar. Most recently, her book “Green Organic Chemistry and its Interdisciplinary Applications” was published by the CRC /Francis & Taylor Publisher (in May of 2016). This past academic year Prof. Kolb served as the Director of the Center for the Environmental Studies. Her major hobby is music. She plays second violin in Parkside Symphony and Community Orchestra.

RECOGNITION (REMEMBRANCE) DR. MELVIN SCOTT THOMSON Dr. M. Scott Thomson earned his Bachelor of Art degree in Biology and Chemistry from Middlebury College followed by his doctorate degree in Entomology from North Carolina State University. He furthered his studies in entomology and genetics as a Post-doctoral scientist at Kansas State University. In 1992, Dr. Thomson joined the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside as an Assistant Professor. He was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure in 1999, and went on to serve as the Department Chair from 2003 - 2007. He retired in May 2014. During his time at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Dr. Thomson distinguished himself as a remarkable educator. He taught a wide range of courses, and served as thesis advisor for 11 master degree students and as research advisor to numerous undergraduate students. Dr. Thomson was well liked and well regarded by his students and colleagues because of his kindness, patience and professionalism. He was kind to everyone; extremely patient and encouraging with students; and exuded a thoughtful demeanor in all situations, whether with students or colleagues. Even in retirement, Dr. Thomson continued to support the UWP students by establishing the Scott and Alice Thomson Research Fellowship, which supports independent research for Biology majors under the supervision of a Biological Sciences faculty or academic staff. At his passing this year, the Department of Biological Sciences lost one of its most generous and active members, and would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute and celebrate his accomplishments.

SCHOLARSHIPS ANNUAL CNHS SCHOLARSHIPS Ralph & Frances Jaeschke Arts & Sciences Scholarship Irene Laning Scholarship Stanley Gruenwald Memorial Scholarship in Chemistry Sports Management Major Scholarship Fitness Managment Major Scholarship College of Natural Health & Science Annual Scholarship Drs. Joseph and Anna Topczewski Scholarship for Natural and Health Sciences Snap-on Engineering Scholarships Albert R. Marini Scholarship Elizabeth Palmer & Ted Clayton Memorial Scholarship Firebaugh Physics Scholarship CNHS Advisory Board Scholarships Topczewski Family Annual Scholarship

ENDOWED CNHS SCHOLARSHIPS Ferwerda Physical Sciences Scholarship Modine Science & Math Scholarship Anna Maria Williams Endowed Scholarship Norbert Wielenberg Memorial Endowed Scholarship Goldstein/Clark Nursing Endowed Scholarship Thomas Decker Memorial Endowed Scholarship Kay Carter Endowed Scholarship Albert R. and Herta A. Karwatka Memorial Math & Science Ralph & Frances Jaeschke Arts & Sciences Endowed Samuel R. Filippone Memorial Endowed Scholarship Homer Knight Memorial Endowed Scholarship

FAMILY FUN HERPIEN MEANING “TO CREEP” Herpetologist and UWP Associate Professor, Dr. Greg Mayer, will introduce guests to what some consider his “creepy” collection of reptiles and amphibians. Dr. Mayer teaches one of the most popular general education courses at UWP, “Science and Pseudoscience” as well as courses in ecology, evolution, zoology, statistics, and history of science. His research interests are in the ecology, evolution, and biogeography of vertebrates in amphibians and reptiles of the West Indies. He received a B.S. at State University of New York at Stony Brook and his A.M. and Ph.D. in Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University. He served for nine years on the Board of Directors of the Racine Zoological Society, including two years as Chair. He frequently presents on zoological and environmental subjects to schools and community groups in Racine and Kenosha. Dr. Mayer 3:00-3:45 pm.

BUSY BEES Retired teacher Tim Fulton will show you how the term “busy as a bee” was coined. Guests will experience the wonders of bees through an observation hive, and a honey sample or two. He will also share his vast knowledge about beekeeping and a few tools of the trade. Tim earned the “Wisconsin Honey Producers 2011 Beekeeper of the Year” award and is a member of the American Beekeepers Federation and Kenosha /Racine Beekeepers. Tim and Lois own Old Corbet Road Apiary, located in UWP’s “back yard,” and is a small scale honey producer specializing in seasonal local raw honey, beeswax, beeswax candles and propolis. Old Corbet Road Apiary 3:00-5:00 pm.

THANK YOU The UW-Parkside College of Natural and Health Sciences would like to thank the following:

CNHS ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS Josephine Chianello Berman, D.D.S. Durward Bevis Dr. Stephen Caskey Dr. Mark DeCheck James Dennison Dr. Russell Roberson John Georgeson Pamela Hauke Dr. David Higgs Len Iaquinta

Dr. Julie Kinzelman Bryan Lewis Dr. Michael P. Mullane Emmanuel Otu Dr. Clifton E. Peterson James Stephens Ruth Tylock Gabrielle Weis Jarrett Wood Dr. Thomas W. Wood

SPONSORS Abdul Durrani Family Medicine Brian & Paige Ebert John & Cynthia Georgeson Mr. Len Iaquinta Dr. Julie & Peter Kinzelman Modern Apothecary Mr. Tom & Jackie Nelson Emmanuel & Theresa Otu Dr. Russell & Linda Roberson Ms. Deborah L. Theres Drs. Anna M. & Joe J. Topczewski Ruth Tylock Mr. Edward J. Wagner Dr. Richard & Susan Wagner Thomas & Rae Wood Mrs. Barbara J. Whyte Dr. Jon & Shelli Winther Faculty, staff, students, and community members who donated Silent Auction Baskets

COMMEMORATIVE PRINTS The College of Natural and Health Sciences (CNHS) in partnership with the Advising and Career Center created an internship to highlight our amazing UWP students. Art major Sabrina Miner crafted a limited edition set of prints, in recognition of the first CNHS Alumni Summer Celebration. Sabrina will continue to focus on her studio art, while seeking full time employment as a museum curator or a related field.

ARTIST STATEMENT: This image was carved out of a 9”x6” mounted linoleum block and printed on a heavy weight, white, 9”x12” paper. Each of the colors seen were printed separately, layering over the previous color. After a color was printed, more of the linoleum block’s surface was carved away. Together the three designs created a triptych, a three paneled composition which creates a larger image when seen as a whole. This design was produced to represent the University of Wisconsin Parkside’s College of Natural and Health Sciences Alumni Event. I wanted to present you with a visual depiction of what this college looks like when different areas of study are brought together. I hope you enjoy this beautiful imagery as much as I enjoyed creating it. -Sabrina Miner

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