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Speakers & Services
Speakers
Many UW-Richland faculty & staff are available as speakers or consultants. Some speakers may charge for mileage or ask a fee. The costs of consulting services are negotiable and depend on the type and extent of the services. Through the links below, you can contact individuals to arrange for speaking engagements or other services.
James Aagaard
Assistant Professor, Music
A.A. -Waldorf College
B.A. - St. Olaf College
M.A. - University of Northern Iowa
Aagaard is available to speak to high school and community groups about various topics in music, particularly American music. Subjects of specialty include: the American Musical Theatre, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Stephen Foster, Nat "King" Cole, John Philip Sousa, and Foster-to-Sousa-to-Ragtime-and-Blues-to-Boogie-Woogie-to-Rock & Roll. Other topics, given ample lead time might be possible.
Floyd H. Blackmore
Associate Professor Emeritus, Biological Sciences
B.S. -University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Ph.D. -University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Blackmore offers talks for student or youth groups on genetic simulation, methods in molecular biology and biotechnology. For adults, he offers "A Primer of Classical Genetics."
Jerry Bower
Professor Emeritus, History
B.S. -University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
M.A. -Michigan State University
Ph.D. -Michigan State University
Bower can present talks on almost any topic related to history, including those related to current events or regional history. He will consider proposals to serve as consultant or academic humanist for Wisconsin Humanities Council projects.
Dennis Carpenter
Associate Professor, Psychology and Education
B.S. -UW-Madison
M.S. Ed -UW-Stout
Ph.D. -Saybrook Institute
Carpenter is available to cover issues related to life-span human development and education, in particular issues surrounding cognitive and social-emotional development from childhood through old age. He is also interested in family history and genealogical research, and has some experience tracing his own family lines through Richland County back into the mid-1800s. Another interest is in the psychological dimensions of environmental issues.
Clif Cavanaugh
Associate Professor, Computer Science/Physics/Astronomy
B.S. -Morningside College
M.S. -Ohio State University
Cavanaugh offers talks on topics in astronomy and physics.
Garrett Deckert
Associate Professor Emeritus, Geology/Geography
B.S. -University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse
M.A.T. -Indiana University
Marnie Dresser
Professor, English
B.A. -Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
M.A. -Southern Illinois University
M.F.A. -University of Montana
Dresser offers workshops or talks on creativity, civility in the classroom, and other academic issues. The talk on creativity is applicable outside academics. All talks could be tailored for adult or high school audiences. She can give presentations about Emily Dickinson and other women writers and would be pleased to give readings of her original poetry.
Richard Eckert
Assistant Professor, Sociology & Anthropology
Ph.D. -University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
M.A. -University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
B.S. -Northland College
Benjamin Ellison
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
B.S. –Case Western Reserve University
Ph.D. –UW-Madison
Ellison can talk on most areas of mathematics, including a number of special topics such as infinity, mathematical games, and math history. His specialties are in mathematical logic, including the foundations of mathematics, and model theory.
Norlene Emerson
Associate Professor, Geography/Geology
B.S.-UW-Oshkosh
M.S.E.-UW-Platteville
Ph.D.-UW-Madison
Her specialties are in earth history, invertebrate paleontology, Wisconsin glaciation, geology of the Great Lakes region, and volcanology. She is available to speak on those or other topics in geology.
Brandon Fetterly
Associate Professor, Chemistry
B.S.-St. Norbert
College
Ph.D. -Iowa State University, Ames
Fetterly can speak or consult on most topics in general and organic chemistry. His special interests are polymer chemistry, chemical safety and biorenewable fuels and materials.
James A. Gollata
Director of the Library Emeritus
B.S. -University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
M.A. -University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
Gollata can provide presentations, workshops, readings related to his work as librarian, editor, short story writer, poet. He is particularly interested in sessions on humor, haiku poetry, reading, Shakespeare and "Literary Twists and Turns."
Patrick Glenn Hagen
CEO/Dean
B.A. –University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.A. –University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ph.D. –University of Wisconsin-Madison
Dr. Hagen's research interests are in intercultural communication, teaching world languages, and German-Jewish identity. He is currently available to present talks on the following topics:
1) Germans and U.S. Americans in Communication
2) The Importance of World Language Teaching in the 21st Century
Emil Haney
Professor Emeritus, Economics/Business
B.S. -Ohio State University
M.S. -University of Wisconsin - Madison
Ph.D. -University of Wisconsin - Madison
Haney is available to speak to educational and community groups on a variety of topics in economics, including sustainable economic development, ecological economics, and current conditions in the state, national and global economies. Having traveled and worked in many Latin American countries and several Western European countries, he is also prepared to lecture on economic conditions in those regions as well. Emil Haney & Wava Haney (see listing below) together are prepared to speak on the topic of "Globalization."
Wava Haney
Professor Emerita Sociology/Anthropology
B.S. -Ohio State University
M.S. -University of Wisconsin - Madison
Ph.D. -University of Wisconsin - Madison
Haney can talk to groups about "Teaching and Learning Online," "Women and Men: Work and Family", "The Changing Cultural Landscape of Southwestern Wisconsin" and "Businesswomen and Downtown Development." She can also offer a review of issues associated with race and ethnic relations in the U.S. in the past and today; these might be of special interest to high school classes in history, literature, sociology and political science. Haney is also interested in working with groups to collect quantitative (e.g., surveys) or qualitative (e.g., stories and oral histories) data. Together with Emil Haney, Professor Emeritus, Wava Haney is prepared to speak on issues associated with globalization.
George Henze
Student Service Coordinator/Adult Student Advisor
B.S. –UW-Oshkosh
M.S. - UW-La Crosse
Henze would like to speak with groups of adults about the benefits of higher education. He is also prepared to give talks about tools that can help you find a satisfying career. Henze would also be pleased to talk to student groups about diversity and wellness.
Robert Hirschy
Associate Professor Emeritus, Biological Sciences
B.S. -Wheaton College
M.S. -University of Wisconsin - Madison
Hirschy offers presentations entitled "A 40-Year Summary of Richland Center Christmas Bird Counts"; "Feeding Frenzy - a look at backyard bird feeding"; "Unusual Plant Communities of Southwest Wisconsin"; "Hub City Bog State Natural Area"; "Travels of Muir and Thoreau in Southwestern Wisconsin"; "Enjoying the Night Sky." He is available to consult with parents considering purchase of microscopes, telescopes for children and offers consulting with schools regarding gifted and talented programs in science.
Gail (Halink) Hoffman
Professor, Health & Exercise Science
M.S. -UW-LaCrosse
Bachelor of Physical Education - Purdue
Hoffman may be available in the summer to conduct volleyball camps. She is interested in speaking to high school athletes--individuals, teams or other groups--about athletic opportunities at UW-Richland and to other groups about topics related to athletics.
Dion Kempthorne
Professor Emeritus, English
B.S., M.S., Ph.D. -University of Wisconsin-Madison
Kempthorne is available to talk about a variety of topics in American
and Contemporary Literature and in higher education. He has special
interests in 19th century American authors and in academic learning
communities.
Zoie Eva Lutz
Professor, Theatre/Communication Arts
B.S. -University of Wisconsin - LaCrosse
M.F.A. -University of Wisconsin - Madison
Lutz offers presentations on topics in theatre history, directing, acting, & improvisation, including "With the Volume Turned Down," a presentation about non-verbal communication in theatre.
Karen McLeer
Associate Professor, English
B.A. -Loras College
M.A. -Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Ph.D. -Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
McLeer is available to speak to high school and community groups about various topics in literature and writing. Special areas of interest include: Irish literature, British novelists, drama (including Shakespeare) and Wisconsin native Laura Ingalls Wilder. She also offers presentations on resumes/cover letters and writing effectively for college.
Dale Murray
Assistant Professor, Philosophy
B.A. -Bowdoin College
M.A. -University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ph.D. -University of Wisconsin-Madison
Murray is willing and able to talk about several topics in ethics and social and political philosophy. He is available to discuss subjects relating to bioethics, environmental ethics, the philosophy of Robert Nozick, and the philosophy of sport. He also has interests in ancient Greek philosophy and aesthetics.
Faye (Zhifang) Peng
Assistant Professor, Business & Economics
B.S. –Central University for Nationalities
M.A. –Northeast Normal University
M.A. –Eastern Illinois University
Ph.D. –Southern Illinois University Carbondale
John Poole
Assistant Dean for Student Services/Financial Aid Director
B.S. -University of Wisconsin - Platteville
Graduate study -UW-LaCrosse
Poole offers presentations entitled "An Overview of Higher Education in Wisconsin" and "An Overview of the Financial Aid Application Process" (for high school groups).He is available to speak about UW-Richland, UW Colleges, UW System--regarding admission, application, testing, etc., and also about UW-R alumni services.
Todd Roll
Director of the Library
B.A. -UW-Madison
M.A.L.S. - UW-Madison
Roll can discuss the use of library resources. He may also be available to talk about topics related to paranormal research, another of his interests.
Amanuel Teweldemedhin
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
Ph.D.-Southern Illinois Univesity at Carbondale
M.S. -Southern Illinois Univesity at Carbondale
B.S. -University of Asmara
Teweldemedhin can speak on most areas of mathematics. His specialties include differential equations, reliability theory, mathematical statistics, and nonparametric estimation.
Emery Wontor
Student Services coordinator – International programs
AA&S –UW-Richland
B.A.-UW-Madison, with TESOL certification
M.E.-North Dakota State University (in progress)
Wontor can present on these topics: the life of international students in America/hosting international students; English Language Learners (ELL)/English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Education (Adult/K-12); effects of being bilingual; linguistics including phonology/accent discrimination in the United States; and specializing in Saudi Arabian culture and exchange student habits.She is also the contact person for those seeking UW-Richland international students to speak about their home countries.
Aharon Zorea
Associate Professor, History
B.A. - University of Alaska, Anchorage
M.A. - Purdue University
Ph.D. - Saint Louis University
Given sufficient notice, Zorea can speak on most areas in history. His specialties include American Constitutional history, American legal history, American political history, organized crime history, organized crime laws, Catholic history in America, Biblical History (Old and New Testaments), Ancient philosophy, and Medieval philosophy.
UW-Richland Affiliated Resources
Additional services and facilities which may be of interest to you or your organization include those of Richland County Food Service, the Symons Recreation Complex, and Campus View Student Apartments.
- Richland County Food Service - The staff of the UW-Richland Roadrunner Cafe may be able to provide meals or snacks to your group when it meets on campus. For more information about UW-R Food Service, contact Laurie Allen or call her on campus at (608) 647-6186, Ext. 253.
- Symons Recreation Complex - The SRC, located on campus, offers facilities for swimming parties, swimming lessons, water exercise courses, whirlpool, sauna, weight training and aerobic exercise programs, racquetball, and more. For more information contact the SRC or call SRC at (608) 647-8522.
- Campus View Apartments - At certain times of the year, particularly in the summer months, apartment accommodations adjacent to the campus may be available. Three housing complexes operated by Campus View offer accommodations for up to 110 individuals. For more information about Campus View, contact the resident manager by calling CVC at (608) 647-6709.
For more information about how the University of Wisconsin-Richland can assist you, call us at (608) 647-6186 or write to us at:
UW - Richland
1200 Highway 14 West
Richland Center, WI 53581-1399
Office hours are 7:45am - 4:30pm weekdays. Student Service is open until 6:00pm on Mondays.
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