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Today’s Bulletin Board Sunday
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Great schools and strong unionism work hand in hand for the benefit of Wisconsin’s children, and the WEAC Summer Conference is a perfect example of that in action.
For the second year in a row, the Summer Conference agenda focuses largely on implementation of the Great Schools initiative. This project directly ties grassroots union organizing with efforts to increase parental and citizen involvement in our schools and improve the quality of education.
As a participant in this conference, you are at the forefront of this exciting project.
Over the last year, Great Schools has made great strides in increasing the involvement of communities in their schools. Many communities already have held School-Community Visions meetings, and many more are scheduling them for this fall.
Over the next four days, you will increase your knowledge of issues, learn how you can expand efforts to generate greater member unity, and develop strategies for building power and influence in your local communities, all with the ultimate goal of improving our already great schools. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn more about your union and meet people who will help you accomplish these goals throughout the year.
We are back at UW-Whitewater this year because so many of last year’s participants said they enjoyed the campus and its services. In response to comments from last year, we have made some changes that we believe will make this year’s conference even more enjoyable and educational. Please let us know what you think.
Great Schools Academies
To emphasize the importance of Great Schools to our association, this year’s Summer Conference features a core agenda of eight Great Schools academies.
These specialized three-day academies are designed to help you make connections between the issues that most concern you in your daily lives and the broader goal of improving education through the Great Schools initiative.
The eight academies are:
Important information for your stay at UW-Whitewater
The outside doors of the residence halls are locked from 2:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m.
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Checkout is from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Wednesday. This year, please leave linens and towels in your room.
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Parking is in Arts Lot 1, Carlson Lot 2 and Starin Lot 7 only. These are the lots closest to the dorms (Benson and Arey Halls) and Carlson Hall. When parking in these lots, you do not need a parking permit. If you park in any other lots, you will be ticketed and towed at your own expense.
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All meals, except picnics, are at Drumlin Hall.
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Please keep your name tag with you. It will be your admission ticket to the swimming pool and the gym/weight room.
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he Daily News is published Sunday through Wednesday. It is distributed every day at lunch. Got a story idea? You may leave items at the WEAC office in Room 4041 Carlson Hall, or track down Editor Bill Hurley.
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The top small group from the student Jazz Camp being held on campus will perform in our tent from 5:00 to 6:50 p.m. Tuesday. It will be led by jazz trumpet artist Mike Plog.
WEAC Office
Carlson Hall - Room 4041
414-472-1057 Daytime number
608-212-4188 Night and emergency number
Office staff
Gerene Nelson
Becky Adams
Karen West
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Posted July 25, 2000