A MESSAGE FROM CHANCELLOR WACHTER
Dear Friends of UW-Superior, Together, we did it!
SUPERIOR VOICE is published annually for alumni and friends of the University of Wisconsin-Superior.
It’s amazing what we can accomplish together! Thanks to your support and love for UW-Superior, not only did we meet our Together We Are Superior campaign goal, we surpassed it by more than $5 million, bringing our total to $25.3 million for investing in the people, programs and the future of our Small But Mighty university. Our story on page 6 goes in-depth on what we’re able to accomplish because of your support, from the creation of the Superior Floating Classroom to the development of the new Superior Choice Credit Union Stadium. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU! Another highlight from this past year includes a campus visit by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden back in March. In a matter of only a few days, our Yellowjacket Union was transformed into a venue that was broadcasted nationwide and beyond. Regardless of political party, a visit by a sitting president was a historical event for our campus and one that will be remembered for years to come. You can read students’ firsthand accounts of Washington coming to campus on page 20. UW-Superior's commitment to a Culture of Care has never been more important, with the mental health crisis in our country being exacerbated by the pandemic and other pressures. Our university has been a leader in developing mental health services for students and a catalyst for expanding these services into the greater community and throughout the UW System. On page 14, you can learn more about our Culture of Care and the steps we’re taking to infuse well-being into every corner of our university. In this issue you’ll also read about alumna Nyanyika Banda, who blended her culinary training with her history and writing education at UW-Superior to write “Marvel’s Black Panther: the Official Wakanda Cookbook.” This cookbook features more than 70 delicious African-themed recipes created by Banda and inspired by over 50 years of Black Panther comics. Read about her recipe for success on page 10. As you page through this issue of Superior Voice, you’ll get a sense of the vibrancy, the innovation and the pride we have in our university – none of which would be possible without your unwavering support. Thank you for helping us be Superior!
Contributors: Allison Adams
Jon Garver Jade Golen
Shannon Hoffman Heather Thompson Jeanne Thompson
Photography: Holden Law
Editors: Heidi Bergeron Jim Biros Sarah Libbon Jordan Milan
Designer: Josh Bokor
715-394-8452 alumni@uwsuper.edu uwsuper.edu/alumni Office of University Advancement Belknap & Catlin PO Box 2000 Superior WI 54880-4500
Renée M. Wachter Chancellor
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