Profile for Krista Shulka

Brief biography

Krista has been the Academic Department Associate for the Department of Theatre Arts for over 17 years, and has been a part of the UWL campus since she was a freshman student in 1988. Krista received a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work in 1993 and has worked at Franciscan Skemp Healthcare and Chileda as well as various departments on the UWL campus including the English Department, Disability Resources, Ethnic and Racial Studies, and Women's Studies. Aside from coordinating the academic needs of the Department of Theatre and Dance, Krista is also the box office manager and is responsible for publicity, student recruitment, event planning, webpage design/maintenance, and so much more.  For 10 years, Krista served as the coordinator for the UWL Program Associate Professional Development (PAPD) committee and served in leadership roles for the Organization for Campus Women and University Staff Council. She was recognized for her contributions with the YWCA Woman of the Year--Arts Administration category--in 2011. Krista has also been received the CASSH Recognition of Excellence award twice and has been nominated for the UWL Student Employment Supervisor of the Year several times. Krista strives to make the greatest contributions to the department and to make every student feel welcomed, appreciated, and supported.