Office of Multicultural Student Affairs-UW Parkside

New Rangers, don't forget to sign up for the ARU (Always Reaching Upward Mentoring Program. For more information contact Wendy Johnson.

Wendy Johnson

Multicultural Initiatives Specialist

Always Reaching Upward (ARU)

Office of Multicultural Student Affairs

Tele: 262-595-2643

[email protected]

New Rangers, don't forget to sign up for the ARU (Always Reaching Upward Mentoring Program. In this picture we are highlighting Erik Rojas who was one of our AMAZING ARU Mentors last year. Erik will also be the new Parkside Asian Organization (UW PAO) President in the fall.
Congrats Erik!!!! Thank you for being a great role model to our ARU mentees, and HOMSA Family. Also, thank you for all of your hard work on our UW Parkside campus. We wish you the best in all that you do this year. Please visit uwp.edu/aru to learn more about our ARU mentoring program and SIGN UP FOR A MENTOR TODAY!!!

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I want send a shout out to Alejandro Solis who is one our OMSA students. He is such a great role model in our office. He is doing AMAZING things on Campus and in our Community!!! Congrats Alejandro, from the HOMSA Family.

In this picture ARU Mentors are connecting with OMSA Staff.

Established in 2021, Always Reaching Upward (ARU) is a mentorship program dedicated to the academic and sociocultural success of incoming college students (mentees). Experienced students (mentors) are paired with incoming students to provide a year-long connection with UW-Parkside and its resources. Sign up for a Mentor Today!!

Congrats to our OMSA MOSAIC student coordinator (Megan Bahr) for representing UW Parkside at the NCORE Conference. Megan you are an AMAZING student leader and we are extremely proud of you.
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Our 2023-2024 ARU (Always Reaching Upward) Student Coordinator Boluwatife was highlighted on our University of Wisconsin-Parkside page. The OMSA Staff, and ARU Mentors & Mentees are so proud of you. Congrats Boluwatife.

Boluwatife Hamzat, a Senior Biological Sciences Major works as the Always Reaching Upwards Mentoring Program Student Coordinator. In her role, Boluwatife serves as the liaison between professional staff and student employees. She said “In this role, I learned how to be a good role model and a better leader. I have been able to hear the voices of others, work as a team, and be a good team leader.” Working on campus is a great way to gain leadership and communication skills. https://buff.ly/3RX5tH3

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Congrats to our ARU Mentor Snigdha so proud of you!!!

Please describe the following outcomes you have received since starting the ARU program?-ARU Mentee Feedback

Good awareness of campus resources, Involvement in student organizations, student employment, activities with your major, student government, athletics, etc.

Improved academic performance and study skills. Familiarity with campus policies, procedures, and processes. Connection to the Parkside community, support system/social circle. ,Career exploration and/or professional development opportunities. Fun and memorable experiences.

Sending a shout-out to our ARU AMAZING MENTORS!!!!!
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2023-2024 ARU Mentor Program (feedback) "A strong aspect of the program are the check-ins. It was great to know I had someone who could check on me and make sure I was taking on my academics responsibilities. Overall, I was satisfied with the program, I would like to see more events around campus with the other mentees and mentors!" -ARU Mentee SHAMARI (OMSA Scholarship Recipient)

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Wanted to share Shout-Outs sent out to our OMSA staff. These were shared at our 2024 Employee Appreciation picnic. Our staff ROCKS!!!

Congrats to our 2024 graduates. Keep those pictures coming. OMSA wishes you the best in your future endeavors. We are so proud of you.

Our OMSA office would like to congratulate our 2024 student graduates. We are so proud and excited for you!!!!! Please keep in touch with OMSA and let us know about the fabulous things that you are pursuing.

Congrats to our ARU Mentor Snigdha. We are so proud of you.

Snigdha Reddy conducts research with Dr. Robert Barber in the UW-Parkside Biomechanical Lab. They recently presented their research at the National Conference of Undergraduate Research, in San Diego, California. She said, “My favorite part of the experience was getting to know more about the biology department, and understanding how doors are opened when students connect with professors.” Snigdha encourages any student interested in conducting research with a professor to put themselves out there. https://buff.ly/3RX5tH3

Shamari Anderson is this year's OMSA Scholarship recipient. She is also a mentee in our ARU program. Her mentor Alexis was also awarded the Mentor of the year award. Congrats Shamari for completing you Freshman year at Parkside. OMSA is so proud of you.

Our TCB (Taking Care of Business) Celebration was a huge success. Many of our wonderful students were recognized at our reception. Here are a few pictures of students in our ARU (Always Reaching Upward) mentoring program. Alexis who won the Mentor of the year award and Jada who won Mentee of the year award. A shout out goes out to the Amazing mentors that I supervise. Thank you for all of you hard work and taking the time to mentor our Freshman this year. Our program wouldn't be as successful without you.

Our last ARU Event and Study table was today. Thank you to all who came to OMSA to study with our Amazing ARU mentors. Also, thank you BSU for joining us. It was great to spend time with all of you. Good luck on your finals.

Here is the Parkside Day link for donating.

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Our OMSA ARU (Always Reaching Upward) Sip & Paint was a great success. Thank you to our ARU mentor Alexis for leading our painting session. Also, sending a big thank you to the UW Parkside Success coaches for sharing tips on destressing and developing healthy coping habits. #

Happy First Day! Be sure to stop by Welcome Back Kick Back tonight from 4-6 PM. Just a heads-up, we'll be in the Student Center DEN for the rain location. We can't wait to see y'all and enjoy some food, music, and community! 💚

Congrats to our staff members Amanda Markwardt and Luis Benevoglienti on receiving the Supervisor of the Year and the UW-Parkside Diversity Award during University Convocation this morning! 💚

Thank you for your exceptional service to our UWP students and commitment to the work!

Yesterday a group of our students were invited to see US Senator Tammy Baldwin, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and the Vice President herself, Kamala Harris! The three gathered with the CEOs of Nokia and Sanmina Corp. to speak on the effort to expand high-quality, affordable Internet access for all Americans and the 200 new jobs to Sanmina. This means more domestic manufacturing jobs and development for SE Wisconsin in which our students live, work, and learn. 💚🇺🇲

A big thank you to Li for her contributions to our August edition of the OMSA Monthly! Be sure to check out the Bonus Section on the 4th slide!

OMSA Monthly July Edition is here! A big thank you to Kaeleb for all of his contributions!