Our own Melissa Lindsey was part of a panel discussion about preparing to teach the first day of classes. L&S Instructional Design Collaborative puts together podcasts for a variety of instructional topics. The one that contains valuable insights from Melissa can be found here: https://idc.ls.wisc.edu/2023/08/15/podcast-episode-10/
Justin Sukiennik, Associate Faculty Associate, has been named a recipient of one of the 2021 Forward in Access Awards. Justin, who serves as our Co-Director of the Precalculus Program, was honored for creating an inclusive educational experience for all students. He was recognized, among with 7 others, and awarded with a commemorative plaque. Link: https://students.wisc.edu/news/2021-forward-in-access-awards-2/
Henry Mayes has won a University Staff Excellence Award. This award is extremely competitive and staff in technical fields such as Information Technology rarely win. This was a joint award coordinated between the Botany and Math Departments as Henry works part-time in each department. We are fortunate to have such a dedicated and respected employee …
Soledad Benguria-Andrews and Sara Nagreen were honored for career achievement and excellence by the College of Letters and Science on May 8, 2019. Soledad won a 2019 Early Career award for her work with redefining the Calculus sequence; this impacts thousands of students each year! Sara won a Mid-Career Award for her impact on service, …
Check out the 2018 Top Moments in Time, https://news.wisc.edu/moments-in-time-2018-photographers-choice/ UW Photographers pick their favorite pictures of 2018. John Heim is #16.
Gabi Meyer has been awarded a College of Letters and Science Academic Staff Mid-Career Award. This award, given to members of the L&S academic staff with 8 or more years of service are eligible for this award, carries a $3,000 cash award. These awards are granted to individuals who demonstrate outstanding performance in their positions, leadership …
John Heim, IT system administrator, has been awarded the 2017 Martha Casey Award for Excellence. This competitive campus-wide award celebrates the “unsung hero” of many departments and John certainly qualifies. John has developed several applications to smooth student transitions and administrative processes since he’s started in 2005. John will be honored at a ceremony at …