Alumni news

A new era begins at UW-Superior
UW-Superior enters an exciting new era this spring when it begins construction of a new student center and major renovation of Jim Dan Hill Library. While those projects are still under way, construction is expected to begin on a new academic building. When the approximately $64 million worth of work is completed in 2010, the university will look substantially different and offer students an array of state-of-the-art facilities. Read more about these exciting projects and see images of how the buildings will appear when finished.

Watch 'em grow: Student center construction, library renovation photos now online
See photos of the construction of the new student center and the renovation of Jim Dan Hill Library in the Photo Gallery. We'll add new photos every week until these projects are complete.

Alumni gifts of all sizes are important to the success of these projects and other initiatives that are part of Campaign Superior: Higher Expectations.
Make a gift now.
 

Hall of Fame 2008
 

Eight individuals and 1966-1967 wrestling team to be inducted into Hall of Fame
Eight individuals and the 1966-1967 Yellowjacket wrestling team have been chosen for induction into the UW-Superior Athletic Hall of Fame. This year's inductees are listed below. Read the inductees' Hall of Fame biographies.

Individual Award

• Gene Belmas, Class of 1967, of Rhinelander, Wis.
• Ron Evans, Class of 1991, of Warrenton, Va.
• Clarence Lacina, Class of 1961, MA 1966, of Phillips, Wis.
• Joe Reasbeck III, Class of 1968, of Superior.
• Vince Thomas-Harper, Class of 2001, of Glen Ellyn, Ill.

Mertz Mortorelli Coaching Achievement Award

• Victoria Budewig Sargent, Class of 1972, of Hurley, Wis.

Lydia Thering Meritorious Service Award

• Lisa Gasior, Class of 1996, of Osage Beach, Mo.

Carl Vergamini Contributions to Yellowjacket Athletics Award

• The late Patrick Murphy, Class of 1967, of Superior

Team Award
1966-1967 Wrestling Team

• Dick Tressler
• Tony Leonardo
• Tommy Thompson
• Joe Venci
• Dave Karpenske
• Dick Kuzminsky
• Mike Garside
• Joe Reasbeck
• Jack Riegel
• Herb Schutt
• Mike Ross
• Al Soxman
• Dave Kline
• Mart Ilgen

Plus a special salute to the 1962 Yellowjacket football team

Please join us in honoring the 2008 inductees  with an evening banquet and induction ceremony on July 17 and our annual Yellowjacket Hall of Fame Golf Outing on July 18. You can register online for the banquet.

To register for the golf outing, please call 394-8452 if you live in Superior or toll free 888-893-8593 if you live outside the area. The Yellowjacket Hall of Fame Golf Outing is a shotgun start at noon (East and West Course) and 12:30 p.m. (North and Soiuth Course). Cost is $100 per person, which includes cart (two per team), green fees, team awards, men's and women's proximity prizes, dinner and gift. Registration deadline is July 7.
 

IMPACT: UW-Superior is wealth generator in local economy
The University of Wisconsin-Superior generates approximately $41.2 million in spending and income for Superior and Douglas County, and is responsible for sustaining about 785 full- and part-time jobs for the local economy, according to a new economic impact study commissioned by the UW-Superior Foundation with technical assistance from the UW-Superior Alumni Association. Read the news story and full study.

'82 grad Mike Simonson wins National Headliner Award at KUWS
Mike Simonson, a reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio at KUWS-FM in Superior, and freelance reporter Jennifer Simonson last May won a third place National Headliner Award from the Press Club of Atlantic City. Read more.
 
AND Even MORE new event photos online
We just posted photos from the alumni event in Chicago to join those from Duluth, Alexandria, Va., and Shakopee, Minn. You can see them in the Photo Gallery.

Four well-known faculty and staff members retiring
Alumni who took courses in anthropology, psychology or counseling or who earned their degree through the Distance Learning program (formerly known as Extended Degree) likely will recognize the names of these faculty and staff members who are retiring soon:

• Barbara Doherty, Student Services Program Manager in the Distance Learning Center, retires June 30 following 28 years at the university.
• Dr. James Holter, Associate Professor and Chair of the Counseling Professions Department, retires July 1 after 17 years of service.
• Dr. Nancy Minahan, Professor of Psychology, retires May 25 after 41 years at UW-Superior.
• Dr. Mary Pulford, Associate Professor of Anthropology, retires July 31 after 17 years of service.

Got kids or grandkids to keep busy this summer? Try a UW-Superior adventure camp or sports clinic!
If you know a young person who's looking for something interesting to do this summer, maybe you should recommend one of the summer camps at UW-Superior. The Superior Outdoor Adventure Program offers weeklong day camps in climbing, kayaking and "adventure" (climbing, kayaking and hiking). Yellowjacket Athletics also offers a variety of volleyball and basketball camps and clinics.

Elderhostel explores the Lake Superior region
The Elderhostel program offered through the Center for Continuing Education/Extension at UW-Superior offers several programs that explore the beauty and history of the Lake Superior region. Read more.

Connect with your college friends

Would you like to get in touch with your friends from college? Here's how we can help:

• Contact the Alumni Office and we'll try to find contact information through the Alumni Directory.
  
  
• Post a message on the Alumni Forum.
  
  
• Attend an alumni event on campus or in your region. You can see details and make reservations by selecting the Alumni Events and Activities link.
  
  
• Organize an alumni reunion or reception for your campus organization. Contact the Alumni Office for more information.
  
  
  

Send us your news!

We're are now mailing the summer edition of Superior Alumni. Of course, that means we're also beginning to work on our fall edition. So we need your news. Please send us updates about yourself that we can share with your friends -- weddings, births, new jobs or promotions, new degrees, military service, community or church work, travels -- you name it. If you've moved in the past 12 months, please send us your new postal address so you don't miss the next issue. Be sure to include your email address so you also receive Buzzword, your electronic newsletter. Just fill out the convenient Update Your Alumni Information form.