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The UWL College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities’ Capstone is published online in March and November, for more than 8,000 alumni and friends of the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities.

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Heather Walder, Kristin Koepke, Astrid Lorena Ochoa Campo, Melissa Weege, Rachel Funk-Johnson, Jeff Baggett, Xinhui Li, Tesia Marshik and Tori Svoboda

Heather Walder, Archaeology & Anthropology; Kristin Koepke, CATL; Astrid Lorena Ochoa Campo, Global Cultures & Languages; Melissa Weege, Health Professions; Rachel Funk-Johnson, Management; Jeff Baggett, Mathematics & Statistics; Xinhui Li, Microbiology; Tesia Marshik, Psychology; and Tori Svoboda, Student Affairs Administration; served as UWL representatives at the Universities of Wisconsin event, Faculty College. Faculty College was held May 28-31 in Elkhart Lake, WI. The theme was "Rethinking/Redesigning Student Assignments" and Ashley Finley of AAC&U was the guest presenter.

Submitted on: June 4

Tara Delong, Laura Schaffer, Jennifer Taylor, Kayley Ellis, Emily Higgins and Elizabeth Neels

Tara Delong, Laura Schaffer and Jennifer Taylor, all Health Science Interprofessional Research Center; Kayley Ellis, Psychology student; and Emily Higgins and Elizabeth Neels, both Recreation Management & Therapeutic Recreation students; received the award for a research grant to support the Dr. Wags program from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification. Their $5,000 award will provide opportunities for individuals pursuing a career in or already practicing recreational therapy to establish and maintain lines of research, promote the collaboration between higher education faculty and practitioners, support the provision of quality recreational therapy services, and promote the CTRS® as the qualified provider of recreational therapy services.

Submitted on: Dec. 5, 2023

Robert Dixon

Robert Dixon, Psychology, presented "Technology for School Psychologists: Navigating Professional & Ethical Issues in the Digital Age" at the Illinois School Psychologists Association Fall Conference on Thursday, Oct. 12 online.

Submitted on: Oct. 12, 2023

Colleen McMahon and Robert Dixon

Colleen McMahon, Cleveland State University and Robert Dixon, Psychology, co-authored the article "Addressing Shortages by Establishing an Online Respecialization Program" in Communiqué published on Oct. 1 by National Association of School Psychologists.

Submitted on: Oct. 4, 2023

Ryan McKelley

Ryan McKelley, Psychology, presented "Sustainable Self-Care for Supporting Others" at the Wisconsin Association of International Educators (WAIE) Summer Seminar on July 27 in La Crosse, WI. Ryan's dynamic presentation to Wisconsin international educators left them feeling validated and empowered to start the Fall 2023 with hope.

Submitted on: Aug. 9, 2023