Better Together. A message from UW-Superior Foundation president Shaye Moris
Dear Alumni and Friends,
As UW-Superior Foundation board president, I want you to know how very excited we are to be launching our Together We Are Superior $20 million campaign. While we know this is an ambitious goal, we have full confidence that our alumni and friends will realize that the time is now to step up to support the university and its students. As foundation president, I have the privilege of wearing three hats. The first hat is that of leading the efforts of an amazing and committed board of directors who are passionate about all things UW-Superior. We are coming off our highest “cash in the door” fundraising year, which is a true testament to everyone who believes that investing in the people and programs at UWS will make for a better tomorrow. Contributions to the foundation directly impact the level of support it can provide to the university and its students. My second hat is that of an alumna. As a 1994 graduate, I received scholarship assistance making my goal of obtaining a college degree more affordable and less stressful. I know this campaign initiative is more important than ever right now as students and families are struggling to afford tuition during this difficult time. I make my contribution to the foundation so that today’s students will have the same, if not better, opportunities than I had while I was a student. I truly believe in the transformational impact my alma mater makes in the lives of so many. I know others do, too. My third hat is that of a community partner. In my role as executive director of Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank, I know firsthand the importance of community partnerships, and UW-Superior is leading these efforts in our region. For example, at Second Harvest we have been extremely busy meeting the demands for food and nutrition distribution to individuals and families in need during the pandemic. We have partnered with UW-Superior several times over the recent months to set up a distribution site in the parking lot of Wessman Arena. Each time, cars have been lined up a mile long and it has truly been a win-win for everyone. While I understand COVID-19 has impacted us all in different ways, I hope you are able to join me in supporting the Together We Are Superior campaign. Alumni and friends have a strong tradition of generously contributing to the university and its students, faculty and staff, and many curricular and co-curricular programs. The campaign will support faculty and staff development. I invite you to join me in making a financial commitment to this important campaign.
A MESSAGE FROM CHANCELLOR WACHTER
SUPERIOR VOICE is published annually for alumni and friends
Dear Friends of UW-Superior,
of the University of Wisconsin-Superior. Contributors:
Together we are Superior! Never have these words been truer as we launch the public phase of the Together We Are Superior campaign in support of the university. You’ll see in this issue more about the power of together – the events and successes that define our past, our present and our future. Now more than ever, we need your support. Everyone’s role and participation is important, no matter how big or how small, because together we can do great things to support an outstanding educational experience for students and meet the needs of our region.
Jon Garver Jade Golen Mike Smisek
Heather Thompson Jeanne Thompson
Jessica Zunker Photography: Elsa Robins Editors: Heidi Bergeron Jim Biros Sarah Libbon Jordan Milan
Crisis has the uncanny ability to cause us to reach inside and bring forward our best; to act for the good of the whole. Before COVID-19, the campus was operating in high gear and celebrating success after success. We received national recognition by receiving the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement, we hosted a successful Board of Regents meeting in October 2019 and we had two of our employees – Jenice Meyer and Richard Stewart – receive UW System Board of Regent Awards for their outstanding work. We were on track to exceed last year’s enrollment and new academic programs were under development. The March 2020 outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic was the interruption no one anticipated. But, the events of the past months have proven that Together We Are Superior time and time again. I have never been prouder of a campus, its faculty, staff and students, than I am now. You should be, too. The response to COVID-19 by all facets of the campus to meet our public service mission to our students was unparalleled. Faculty, after pivoting on a dime in the spring, engaged in development all summer to be ready for the fall and the possibility of a switch to online learning. Facilities staff worked tirelessly to make our classrooms and spaces as safe as possible. Student affairs and student success teams continued to develop programming and reach out to students during the crisis and prepare dining, residence halls and programming for the fall. Our enrollment and marketing teams were creative in developing virtual means for prospective students to engage with us and to showcase the personal attention that we deliver. Our athletics coaches continued to provide outreach and support to our teams. It was an all-campus effort that was exhausting, but showcased the talent, commitment and guts that are UW-Superior. Join together with us to celebrate and support a university that makes an impact. I thank you deeply for your support and look forward to continuing our joint efforts to ensure the university’s strong future. Together We Are Superior!
Designer: Ellen Fure
715-394-8452 alumni@uwsuper.edu uwsuper.edu/alumni Office of University Advancement Belknap & Catlin PO Box 2000 Superior WI 54880-4500
Your support matters, and the time is now. Together We Are Superior!
CAMPAIGN FOR SUPPORT UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-SUPERIOR FOUNDATION, INC.
Renée M. Wachter Chancellor
Shaye Moris ('94) UW-Superior Foundation President
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