Seven photos from the American Heart Association's recognition of UW-Parkside on Oct. 15
Representatives from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside athletics department and soccer team accepted awards from the American Heart Association on Wednesday recognizing them for their fast action saving a soccer official suffering from cardiac arrest at a September match.
Parkside soccer players celebrate
UW-Parkside soccer players cheer for their teammates, coaches and athletic department staff after they received recognition awards from the American Heart Association on Wednesday.
UW-Parkside, Kenosha Fire receive American Heart Association awards
UW-Parkside Athletic Trainer Kaela Johnson, from left, received an AHA award Wednesday, along with soccer player Jamie LeComte, head coach Jason Zitzke, Assistant Athletic Director for Events and Operations Ryan Ridley (on behalf of the university), and Kenosha Fire Department staff Fernando Arreola and Matthew Chada (on behalf of KFD Fire Engine 6 and Med 6).
Kaela Johnson accepts American Heart Association recognition award
Kaela Johnson, right, accepted a recognition award from Katie Connolly, left, on Wednesday for her quick action and administration of CPR to a soccer official who suffered a cardiac arrest in September.
Jaime LeComte accepts award from the American Heart Association
Jaime LeComte, right, accepted a recognition award from Katie Connolly, left, for his quick action after a soccer official suffered cardiac arrest during a Sept. 14 match.
Jason Zitzke accepts American Heart Association award
Jason Zitzke, right, accepted an award of recognition from the American Heart Association from Katie Connolly, left, for quickly getting an AED onto the field after a soccer official collapsed.
Chada and Arreola accept award on behalf of Kenosha Fire Dept. Engine 6, Med 6
Matthew Chada, center, and Fernando Arreola, right, accepted an award from Katie Connolly on behalf of the Kenosha Fire Department and Rescue Squad Engine 6 and Med 6.
UW-Parkside representatives accept American Heart Association awards
Ryan Ridley, from left, accepted an award on behalf of the University of Wisconsin-Parksaide, and Jamie LeComte, Kaela Johnson and Jason Zitzke received awards for their individual actions during a Sept. 14 soccer match.
After the ceremony, there will be a reception in the Petretti Fieldhouse.
The “PowerUp College and Resource Fair” will take place 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, 900 Wood Road.
The Brookwood Foundation donated the money to the college to improve its athletics program and create a Regenerative Environmental Research Collaborative.
More than 400 students received diplomas Saturday during fall commencement exercises at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in Somers, Wisconsin. The ceremony recognized 413 total graduates, including 246 undergraduates and 167 who earned master's degrees.
After more than 50 years, Molla Anam realized his dream of earning an advanced degree.
The initiative is set to start in the spring semester, which begins Jan. 28.
In the new role, Steve Scherer will focus on student-centered outreach efforts and communicating UW-Parkside’s value.
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside Master of Business Administration program was recently recognized as one of the best in the state.
The university plans to integrate artificial intelligence into curriculum and campus operations.
This year's Outstanding Partnership Award will recognize a multi-year collaboration between ArtRoot’s Wall Poems of Racine Project and UW-Parkside Professor Carey Watters’ advanced graphic design course, the university announced Thursday.
Trevor-based Vonco Products will host a “Walk Where You Are” 3K Run/Walk on Aug. 15 to support the American Heart Association for the sixth consecutive year. This year the event comings with a slight change to the landscape.
