Dr. Molly Gerrish Recently Accepted the URSCA Director Position at UW-River Falls

Dr. Molly Gerrish recently accepted the URSCA Director position for the 2021-2022 academic year. In addition to her role as Professor in Teacher Education, Molly has extensive leadership experience across campus as Program Director for all early childhood programs, Co-chair of the Teacher Education Department, and Interim Director for the Educational Leadership program. Molly will […]

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WisCUR Executive Committee Meeting, July 29, 2021

Attending: Cherie Barta, Catherine Chan, Scott Cooper, Will Hoyer, Julie O’Leary, Jalal Nawash, Jessica Schuld, and Molly Van Wagner. Welcome and introductions – incoming Executive Committee members Will Hoyer (UW-Platteville), Jessica Schuld (UW-Milwaukee), and Molly Van Wagner (UW-River Falls) were welcomed. WisCUR Annual Meeting – The 2021 annual meeting will be scheduled for late September […]

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New WisCUR Executive Committee Members Selected

Congratulations and welcome to incoming members Will Hoyer (UW-Platteville), Jessica Schuld (UW-Milwaukee), and Molly Van Wagner (UW-River Falls) Will and Jessica will serve 3-year terms, and Molly will serve a 2-year term. New board terms, begin July 15th. I’d like to extend thanks on behalf of the whole group to outgoing Executive Committee members Nigel […]

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WisCUR Executive Committee Meeting, May 18, 2021

Attending: Cherie Barta, Catherine Chan, Nigel Rothfels, Julie O’Leary, Lissa Schneider-Rebozo,  Jalal Nawash, Julie Dresen and Karen Havholm. UW-System Symposium Debrief – Jalal Nawash reported on the UW-System Symposium, which was held April 28th. Attendance was somewhat lower than in the past, but the event went well and the feedback was mostly positive – the […]

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WisCUR Executive Committee Meeting, April 8, 2021

Attending: Cherie Barta, Catherine Chan, Nigel Rothfels, Julie O’Leary, Lissa Schneider-Rebozo,  Jalal Nawash, Julie Dresen, Karen Havholm, Scott Cooper UW-System Symposium Update – Jalal Nawash reported that as of April 7th there were 152 students registered for the Symposium. Students are from WI, MN, IL, and includes private schools. The number is lower than in […]

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WisCUR Executive Committee Meeting, March 4, 2021

Attending: Cherie Barta, Catherine Chan, Scott Cooper, Nigel Rothfels, Julie O’Leary, Lissa Schneider-Rebozo,  Jalal Nawash, and Julie Dresen. UW-System Symposium Update –Since the last meeting, Jalal Nawash received notice that UW-System would provide the $5,000 in support that has been typical. Julie O’Leary and Jalal had a meeting with Kathy Divine and Jeff Buhrandt regarding […]

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WisCUR Executive Committee Meeting, February 4, 2021

Attending: Cherie Barta, Catherine Chan, Scott Cooper, Julie Dresen, Karen Havholm, Jalal Nawash, Julie O’Leary, Nigel Rothfels, and Lissa Schneider-Rebozo. Congratulations to Lissa Schneider-Rebozo on receiving UW-River Falls’ Paul B. and Robert Dykstra Faculty Excellence Award for 2020! UW-System Symposium Update – Jalal Nawash provided an update on the plans for the event, which will […]

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WisCUR Executive Committee Meeting, December 14, 2020

Attending: Cherie Barta, Catherine Chan, Scott Cooper, Nigel Rothfels, Julie O’Leary, Lissa Schneider-Rebozo and Jalal Nawash. Campus check-in – Many campuses have cancelled or postponed spring break: Madison, Eau Claire, River Falls, and LaCrosse have cancelled; Whitewater and Superior have moved theirs later in April. Some campuses have also delayed the start of spring semester […]

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WisCUR Executive Committee Meeting, October 13, 2020

Attending: Cherie Barta, Catherine Chan, Scott Cooper, Nigel Rothfels, Julie O’Leary, Lissa Schneider-Rebozo, Jalal Nawash, and David Specht-Boardman Research in the Rotunda is scheduled for 4/14/2011. David Specht-Boardman updated the group on discussions regarding format for the event and solicited input. There is interest in maintaining the in-person nature of the event, perhaps with a […]

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2020 WisCUR Workshop “Mentoring Undergraduate Research Remotely During COVID-19”

2020 WisCUR Workshop: Mentoring Undergraduate Research Remotely During COVID-19 and Beyond Co-leaders Scott Cooper, UW La Crosse & Lissa Schneider-Rebozo, UW River Falls August 18th, 2020 Panel 1 Training/Mentoring Underrepresented Students Moderator: Catherine Chan – UW Eau Claire Kyla Esguerra – UW-Milwaukee, Deputy Director of Office of Undergraduate Research Students Exploring Equity at UWM: 1 […]

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