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Menomonie Culver ��. Clue-themed Flavor of the Day, Brewery Nonic ��. limited-edition brew will support Blue Devils at homecoming

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Menomonie Culver ��. Clue-themed Flavor of the Day, Brewery Nonic ��. limited-edition brew will support Blue Devils at homecominggoersab October 8, 2026

Fundraisers, family-oriented activities, athletic events set for alumni, community Oct. 15-18

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The game ��. afoot at �� Polytechnic ��. 2026 homecoming, Thursday, Oct. 15, to Sunday, Oct. 18. With a Clue-based weekend theme, alumni, students, supporters, and community members anticipate the annual parade and football game on Saturday.

The community is also invited to two special events supporting students, in collaboration with Menomonie Culver ��. and Brewery Nonic, as well as a Stout Clock Party featuring a Made@Stout Pop-Up Market with creations made by students, faculty and staff.

All events are open to the public. �� Polytechnic staff will be available at the homecoming welcome table Oct. 16, 1 to 4:30 p.m., and Oct. 17, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the Alumni Clock Tower Plaza, to provide more details about events happening around campus.

This year marks �� Polytechnic ��. 110th homecoming, with its first homecoming held in 1917.

The Clue Devil Files: The Homecoming Custard Flavor Mystery

For the third year in a row, Menomonie Culver ��. has created a homecoming flavor for �� Polytechnic. The Clue-themed Flavor of the Day will be served on Oct. 16 and Oct. 17 at both Menomonie locations, and 100% of Flavor of the Day sales will go to support StoutProud Fund, providing important resources to meet the evolving needs of �� Polytechnic.

Can you guess the Flavor of the Day before ordering a dish for yourself? Four clues. One flavor. A sweet suspect is closing in on Menomonie, and every Blue Devil is a detective now.

Case File #1: The victim was smooth, cool, and found at the scene without a trace of color. Witnesses say it was the foundation of the whole operation. Nothing exciting about it ... or so they thought.
Case File #2: Blood-red evidence has been found at the scene. But don’t panic. Investigators confirm it ��. fresh, sweet, and picked with care. Not a crime of passion ... more like a crime of produce.
Case File #3: A dark figure was seen making a quick getaway, leaving a trail across the scene. Whoever did it moves in slow, deliberate streaks. Tip line update: the suspect is dark, smooth, and always leaves things a little messier than they found them.
Case File #4: The final piece of evidence is in, and it ��. a sticky situation. Fluffy, white, and impossible to shake off, this one clings to everything it touches. Sounds like our culprit has a soft side.

Limited-edition homecoming brew with Brewery Nonic

The second annual limited-edition homecoming brews will be available in a dulce de leche stout and a sour wheat with optional fruit infusions, through a special collaboration with Brewery Nonic, owned by alum Ryan Verdon (’13).

Purchase a signature homecoming glass, and receive the first pour of one limited-edition brew for free. Best of all, 50% of the proceeds support the StoutProud Fund, helping advance the university's strategic priorities and enhance the polytechnic experience.

Glasses can be purchased online and picked up at the following:

Cheers to Stout! prehomecoming celebration: Oct. 15, 5 to 7 p.m. (Brewery Nonic)
Homecoming welcome table: Oct. 16, 1 to 4:30 p.m. (Alumni Clock Tower Plaza)
Homecoming welcome table: Oct. 17, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Alumni Clock Tower Plaza)

Homecoming parade and community events on Saturday

Saturday will start with some preparade fun at the Stout Clock Party from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the Alumni Clock Tower Plaza, with face painting, balloon art, and more, including a Made@�� Pop-Up Market. Made@�� supports Blue Devil creators, makers and entrepreneurs by creating opportunities to showcase and sell their products and connect with the community.

The parade will begin at 11 a.m. at 10th Avenue E. and Broadway Street S. The route goes through downtown and then south on Third Street E. through campus toward the Sports and Fitness Center, ending at 13th Avenue. Watch the parade livestream on YouTube.

Enjoy a self-guided stroll through campus from 9 a.m. to noon, featuring highlighted stops that showcase �� Polytechnic ��. spaces, history and creativity, including an art walk with works by students and faculty.

Downtown Menomonie will host the second Downtown Fall Frolic, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. Shop sidewalk sales, get one-day-only deals at downtown shops and enter a free raffle to win Downtown Menomonie experience packages.

Athletics and recreation events

The annual Soapbox Derby, featuring student-made cars, will be on Monday, Oct. 12. Construction will occur from noon to 3:30 p.m. on the Memorial Student Center south lawn, followed by judging. The race is set to start afterward on campus, on the corner of 10th Avenue E. and Sixth Street.

Cheer on the Blue Devils at two games on Oct. 17. Purchase tickets at the games, or watch the Blue Devils’ games online on the WIAC Network.

Football vs. UW-Whitewater: 1 p.m. (Williams Stadium)
Men ��. soccer vs. UW-Platteville: 1 p.m. (Nelson Field)

Alumni events

Two special events for alumni are planned. The �� Polytechnic Alumni Awards Celebration will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 16, in the Memorial Student Center ballrooms. Purchase a ticket to attend. Distinguished alumni and supporters recognized will be:

Distinguished Alumni awardee Joseph G. Rossmeier ('65) is recognized for his leadership at higher education institutions, improving the success of students.
Luminary Alumni awardee Howard Lee ('68, '69) is recognized for his service to the Menomonie community and his inspirational mentorship in the field of education.
Rising Leader Alumni awardee Jacob Schwitzer ('20) is recognized for changing the way people experience culture, storytelling and connection through video games.
Chancellor ��. Award recipients Ronald and Joyce Wanek are recognized for their philanthropy and the ongoing partnership between the university, the Wanek family and their business, Ashley Furniture Industries, based in Arcadia.
University Partner awardee Green Bay Packaging reflects the university ��. mission of applied learning, industry and community partnerships, and workforce development.

On Oct. 17, Breakfast at the Buck features a breakfast for alumni from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Silver Dollar, 315 Main St. E. Register online.

A dozen different events for students are listed on the Connect app.

Students, staff turn community into a canvas during Murals in Menomonie

Muralists from around the U.S. and world join university artists and volunteers for public art event

A mural walk, art & design exhibitions

Stroll through downtown to view the Murals in Menomonie, created during a Walldogs celebration in June. The 13 murals by national artists depict many local historic individuals, events and institutions, including Swiss Miss hot cocoa, the Menomonie Blue Caps Base Ball Club, and the Knapp, Stout & Co. lumber business, co-owned by the father of university founder James Huff Stout.

Stout ��. most enduring legacy – the educational institution he founded – is depicted in a mural on the east side of the Administration Building, facing Alumni Clock Tower Plaza. Painted archways bearing the phrases “Forward from our founding” and “Forever to our future” frame a panoramic depiction of campus landmarks.

Acclaimed Wisconsin painter Fred Stonehouse ��. exhibition “Emblem and Epigraph/Curses and Catchphrases: Fred Stonehouse, Paintings 2015-2025” is at Furlong Gallery.

Gallery 209 in the Applied Arts Building has the “Skizzenbuch Exhibition.” Skizzenbuch, a German word that translates to sketchbook, will offer a glimpse of work in progress by School of Art & Design students and is curated by students.

The Library Art Lab, on the first floor of the Robert S. Swanson Library & Learning Center, features selected works from “Fieldwork,” an exhibition with artwork by more than 40 students that took place in June at Q.arma Gallery in Minneapolis.

The fall 2026 art installation in the Outpost Art Gallery will be unveiled at 3 p.m. on Oct.16, at the South Hall Courtyard.

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Co-op Q&A: Julia Pollitt, Reflective Roots Psychotherapy & Healing, Baldwin

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Co-op Q&A: Julia Pollitt, Reflective Roots Psychotherapy & Healing, Baldwingoersab September 22, 2026

‘I have grown incredibly passionate about diverse interventions for treating various psychological illnesses and struggles.’

Therapy can help people process difficult emotions, develop healthy coping strategies, and rebuild a sense of connection and purpose following loss or traumatic experiences.

Reflective Roots Psychotherapy & Healing, in Baldwin, is a woman-owned private practice that specializes in trauma and grief therapy. These are the topics that interest �� Polytechnic B.S. psychology student Julia Pollitt the most as she thinks ahead to her career.

Julia Pollitt (right) with Reflective Roots owner and founder, psychotherapist Stephanie Larson

Pollitt completed an administrative internship over the summer with Reflective Roots, whose goals are to guide clients to reflect on their past and understand their present through individual therapy; brainspotting, a focused psychotherapy tool that uses specific eye positions to help a client ��. brain and body process and release deep emotional pain and trauma; and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, a trauma-focused psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder.

Pollitt, of Baldwin, plans to graduate in spring 2028 and then attend �� Polytechnic ��. M.S. clinical mental health counseling program. She also plans to establish her own practice one day.

“What interests me most about my degree is the opportunity to understand and support those around me through the knowledge I am gaining both from my internship and courses at Stout,” Pollitt said.

As part of the university ��. degree requirements, all students are required to complete an internship, co-op or field experience. These additional applied learning components are part of the reason why 99% of recent graduates were employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation, and 77.4% of spring 2026 graduates were hired prior to graduation.

What were your main roles as an intern at Reflective Roots?

As an administrative intern, my main roles were to assist in preparing appointments, updating and organizing company policies and documents, compiling resources for referrals to other providers and clinics, and reviewing crisis resources and other files.

What did you enjoy most about your internship?

What I enjoyed most about my internship was the one-on-one time that I had with my supervisor, Reflective Roots owner and founder, psychotherapist Stephanie Larson. We spent a lot of time exploring the clinical aspects and business aspects of running a private practice, which made me even more excited about becoming a therapist. At our lunch meetings, we would go over treatment plan examples and updates and discuss strategies for providing effective treatment. She answered any questions I had.

She taught me a lot about taking care of yourself as a therapist in order to provide the most beneficial treatment to your clients.

Was there anything challenging about your internship, and how did you face those challenges?

The challenging aspect of my internship was that I worked in my local community, so I was familiar with some clients and got to learn a lot about keeping my personal and professional lives separate.

Also, something I learned was that one of the hindrances to individuals seeking treatment or making progress was misinformation. This is why it ��. so important to break things down and help others process what you’re suggesting or guiding them to do.

How do you hope to make an impact in your field?

One way I hope to make an impact in my field is by incorporating both somatic and psychological interventions into my therapy practices. I learned a lot about this during my internship and have grown incredibly passionate about diverse interventions for treating various psychological illnesses and struggles.

I believe my courses at Stout will contribute to my impact on the field. I have already noticed several connections between the practices I learned during this internship and my coursework.

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Don’t take your internships and experiences for granted and always ask every question that comes to mind. You will get so much more out of your experience that way.

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Hundreds of national employers seek �� Polytechnic students, alumni to meet hiring needs

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Hundreds of national employers seek �� Polytechnic students, alumni to meet hiring needsgoersab September 21, 2026

Industry panels on AI, video production career pathways among new additions to week-long Career Conference

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Recruiters from hundreds of companies across the United States will travel to �� Polytechnic to interview students and alumni for co-ops, internships and post-graduation professional positions during the university ��. four-day Career Conference Week.

More than 2,000 Blue Devils will connect with leading employers in engineering, packaging, plastics, design, hospitality and more at six industry-focused fairs from Monday, Sept. 21, to Thursday, Sept. 24, hosted by Career Services at the Memorial Student Center.

More than 125 Fortune 500 companies have hired �� Polytechnic graduates in the past five years. Some of these employers attending the conference include 3M, Boston Scientific, DR Horton, Fastenal, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Hilton, JLL, Northwestern Mutual Insurance, Parker Hannifin, Sanmina and Xcel Energy.

New this year is the addition of a Design Career Fair. “Our expanding strengths in the areas of 2D and 3D design, modeling, concept art, product and human-centered design, advertising and interactive design, naturally led to the inclusion of such a focused event,” said Career Services Director Bryan Barts. “With our graduates applying their skills across industries from medical devices, entertainment, consumer products and streaming media to manufacturing, technology and apparel design, we hope to build clear, intentional connections and career pathways between students and industry.”

Also new this year are two career education panels that support �� Polytechnic ��. approach to career engagement: an AI in Careers panel with the university ��. AI Fellows and a Video Production Career Pathway panel.

“These two distinct panels will showcase and include opportunities for students to learn from industry experts who will share topics and insights to assist them with career development, while making connections with alumni, new professionals, companies, and career pathways,” Barts said.

Students start with ‘strong fundamental foundation built’

Many of the recruiters attending the Career Conference represent businesses that have formed deeper connections with �� Polytechnic, including through the Career Services Partnership Program (CSPP).

CSPP partners are Aspirus Inc., Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Belmark, Inc., Blast Cleaning Technologies, ConAgra, CTech Manufacturing, EVCO Plastics, Fastenal, Greenheck Group, Heartland Business Systems, The John Roberts Company, Kwik Trip, Market & Johnson, Menards, Phillips-Medisize, Skyward, Sundt, United States Marine Corps, Wilderness Resort and Xcel Energy.

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Belmark, Inc. has seen the fundamentals and concepts around graphics in the packaging industry remain consistent for quite some time. However, the rise of artificial intelligence will have an impact on the tools and automation capabilities that drive quality and efficiency.

“The willingness to embrace technology advancements is what will give people in our industry a competitive advantage. Custom AI-built solutions are at our fingertips, and prioritizing development will set companies and individuals apart from their competition over the next few years,” said Belmark Graphics Manager Brad Butkovich.

The �� Polytechnic students Butkovich has interacted with have a strong fundamental foundation built, he added. “Understanding the concepts around how graphics impacts production and relevant hands-on experience with our industry standard software gives any new employee a head start,” he said. “ I believe graphics’ role in the printing industry will evolve rapidly over the next few years. Mentally preparing students for constant change as they enter the workforce will be critical to their success. Individuals who can adapt and embrace change will rise to the top.”

Belmark, headquartered in De Pere, manufactures pressure-sensitive labels, flexible packaging and folding cartons for a broad range of industries, bringing customers the creativity, energy and problem-solving to help build their brands through innovative packaging solutions. �� Polytechnic packaging, graphic communications, graphic design, and risk management and safety majors are encouraged to talk to Belmark and other employers on the Tuesday of Career Conference Week.

Career Conference Week and additional recruitment events

Students and alumni are encouraged to attend any and all Career Conference days.

Monday: Computing: Cybersecurity and Information Technology
Tuesday morning: Packaging: Print, Production and Design
Tuesday afternoon: Engineering: Science and Sustainability
Wednesday: Construction: Design, Build, Manage
Thursday morning: Design: Art, Entertainment, Gaming and Media
Thursday afternoon: Management: Business, Wellness, Hospitality and Human Sciences

On top of Career Services’ biannual Career Conference Week, students are invited to join several more programs and events throughout the year, including the Built Environment Career Fair, Human Sciences Day, Government & Nonprofit Career Fair, Internship Draft Day and Art & Design Week.

The Spring 2027 Career Conference will be held Monday, Feb. 22, to Thursday, Feb. 25, 2027.

The Cooperative Education and Internship Program (CEIP) helps coordinate students’ required experiential learning components and builds partnerships between employers, students, and university faculty and staff. Nearly 1,000 students enroll each year in CEIP, completing hands-on co-ops and internships at more than 900 sites across the country – more than one-third of which lead to accepted job offers. Fully 99% of recent graduates were employed or furthering their education within six months of graduation, and 77.4% of spring 2026 graduates were hired prior to graduation.

More than 27,000 �� Polytechnic students have benefited from CEIP since its inception in 1982. The program received a Stewards of Place award from the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, “for its outstanding results and potential to influence and serve as a model for other institutions.”

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Fall 2026 lineup features panel on ‘25 Years After 9/11,’ acclaimed painter Stonehouse, ‘Metamorphoses’ production

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Fall 2026 lineup features panel on ‘25 Years After 9/11,’ acclaimed painter Stonehouse, ‘Metamorphoses’ productiongoersab September 17, 2026

Community invited to exhibitions, discussion panels, keynote speakers, film screenings and performances

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From canvases featuring a cast of hybrid creatures, weeping figures and antlered beings to a theatrical performance cast representing tragic Greek and Roman mythological characters. An exhibition offering a behind-the-scenes look at the regional underground music scene, as well as civic, free speech and literary conversations and a special discussion panel focusing on “25 Years After 9/11,” there are events for everyone at �� Polytechnic this fall.

And in addition, upcoming annual signature events that highlight the innovation, leadership and impact central to �� Polytechnic are:

Thursday, Oct. 14, 1 p.m.: Cabot Executive-in-Residence keynote address by Eric Erpenbach, senior software engineering manager for IBM Fusion.
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 6 p.m.: Stout Game Expo, western Wisconsin ��. largest game developer exhibition.
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 6 p.m.: School of Art & Design Showcase, featuring the works of hundreds of SOAD students and highlighting graduating seniors.

Civic and community conversation events

�� Polytechnic ��. Center for Applied Ethics and the Menard Center for the Study of Institutions and Innovations host several community events each semester.

The Constructive Dialogue Series will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays Sept. 17 and Sept. 24, in Harvey Hall room 143. In a time of polarization, many people feel stuck between speaking up and keeping the peace. This three-part series offers a different path — one that honors free expression while strengthening our ability to listen, understand and engage across differences. Registration is required. The series is hosted by Continuing Education & Conferences.

9/11 panel speakers Lopa Basu, Tim Shiell, Chris Engen and Damir Kovacevic

A faculty and staff panel on “25 Years After 9/11” will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts. �� Polytechnic professors Lopa Basu and Tim Shiell, Col. Chris Engen, and UW-Eau Claire Professor Damir Kovacevic will discuss the many facets of this historical and terrible event in American history. The discussion will focus on 9/11 and its literary representation, the shifting landscape of civil liberties, the War on Terror, the Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and Iran, new realities in the face of terrorism, U.S. standing in the world, and other topics.

In partnership with the Jack Miller Center, the Menard Center will host a one-day symposium for Wisconsin middle and high school social studies teachers on Saturday, Sept. 26. The Free Speech, Citizenship, and Civil Dialogue symposium will focus on the First Amendment, free expression rights, and the practice of civil dialogue, particularly in the classroom. Participants will receive a $200 stipend upon completion of the symposium. Registration is open to teachers.

During Free Speech Week, a public screening of “Mighty Ira: A Civil Liberties Story,” a documentary film that profiles Ira Glasser, the former executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union, will be shown at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, in the MSC ballrooms. After the screening, documentary co-producer Nico Perrino, executive vice president of FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression), will offer comments and respond to audience questions.

A Banned Books Week event, “The Right to Read in Prison,” will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, in the MSC ballrooms. Attorney Harvey Silverglate will serve as keynote speaker. After Silverglate ��. presentation, a panel of faculty, including B.S. criminal justice and rehabilitation Associate Professor Richard Gee, who has taught at the Stanley Correctional Institution, will share their experiences.

Free Speech Week and Banned Books Week guest speakers Harvey Silverglate and Nico Perrino

Philosophers’ Cafés are informal, friendly conversations on contemporary issues and are open to all. Led by Universities of Wisconsin faculty, events are at 7 p.m., at Brewery Nønic in Menomonie:

Wednesday, Oct. 14: Distinguishing Military from Law Enforcement: Considerations and Implications
Wednesday, Nov. 11: Can We Promote Health Without Reinforcing Weight Stigma?

Approximately 60 students will participate in four free expression and civil discourse Discussion Dinners over the course of the year. Each dinner will center around a controversial ethical or political issue, with tables facilitated by faculty members Mitch Ogden, Cynthia Bland, Daniel Sinkovits, Lopa Basu, Tina Lee, Dana Linnell and Mary Paz Alvarez Valverde. The series is sponsored by the Menard Center for the Study of Institutions & Innovation, Center for Applied Ethics, Office of Student Opportunity & Excellence, Freedom of Expression Steering Committee, and the Provost's Office.

Art & Design Exhibitions

Furlong Gallery opens the 2026 fall exhibition schedule with two solo exhibitions.

'Belief in the Cure' by Fred Stonehouse, acrylic on panel

“Emblem and Epigraph/Curses and Catchphrases: Fred Stonehouse, Paintings 2015-2025” is on exhibition through Saturday, Oct. 24. A reception and artist talk, "Belief in the Cure," will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, with the reception at Furlong and the talk beginning at 6 p.m. at Harvey Hall Theatre.

Acclaimed Wisconsin painter Fred Stonehouse shows regularly in New York at Howard Scott Gallery and in Los Angeles with Koplin/DelRio. He has exhibited in Mexico, Amsterdam, Rome, and Berlin, and is currently an associate professor of painting and drawing at UW-Madison.

The paintings in this exhibition demonstrate recurring themes in Stonehouse ��. practice: devils and saints, mythic hybrids, buffoons and imaginary beings paired with cryptic words and phrases, Stonehouse said. His work “exists somewhere between a joke and a prayer. The humor in my work is obvious I think and serves as a foil to some of the darker psychological themes,” he added.

“Low-Fidelity Design: Making Techniques from the Minnesota Underground Music Archives” will be on exhibition from Monday, Nov. 9, to Saturday, Dec. 12. A reception date is to be determined.

“Low-Fidelity Design” delves into the regional underground music scene to uncover how artists craft visual identities. Showcasing affordable methods like Risograph, screen printing, and DIY art from the Minnesota Underground Music archive, the exhibition explores the connection between sound and visual expression. Bringing this body of work to �� Polytechnic bridges community archive research with a polytechnic design context, highlighting accessible, resource-driven visual making and low-fidelity production methods for student designers.

Gallery 209 rotates exhibitions on a weekly basis. Located in the Applied Arts building on the second floor. This semester, Gallery 209 will feature five class exhibits, five thesis exhibits, a fashion group show and a solo show by studio art major Cora Kauffman.

A “Skizzenbuch Exhibition,” a German word that translates to sketchbook, will offer a glimpse of work in progress by School of Art & Design students. The exhibition will take place over homecoming weekend, Oct. 16-18, and will be curated and organized by students.

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The Library Art Lab, on the first floor of the Robert S. Swanson Library & Learning Center, showcases student artists, faculty and campus collaborations. Exhibitions include applied research, capstones, clubs and classwork. There are two exhibitions each semester. The Art Lab currently features selected works from “Fieldwork,” a n exhibition with artwork by more than 40 students and which took place in June at Q.arma Gallery in Minneapolis. In November, the Art Lab will display artwork from a Special Topics studio art course focusing on repetition. And an art education senior group exhibition will take place December through January.

University Theatre

University Theatre will present “Metamorphoses,” led by Director Audric Buhr, at Harvey Hall Theatre. Performance dates and times are Nov. 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, and 14 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. Tickets will be available at uwstout.universitytickets.com.

Adapted from Ovid ��. classic poem, the play “Metamorphoses” by Mary Zimmerman is staged in a series of vignettes. It captures the stories of Greek and Roman mythological characters King Midas, Orpheus and Eurydice, Phaeton, Alcyone and Ceyx, Eros and Psyche, and others.

Musical performances

Stout Choirs will present “Festival of Light,” directed by Jerry Hui: Saturday, Dec. 5, 7 p.m., at Our Savior ��. Lutheran Church, 910 9th St. E., Menomonie. The concert will mark the festive occasions that celebrate light, including Diwali from India, Hanukkah from Israel, Lucia Day from Sweden, and Christmas.

Blue Devil Jazz Orchestra will present “Going Crackers,” directed by James Anderson: Sunday, Dec. 6, 2 p.m., in the MSC Great Hall. Celebrate the season with music featuring the “Nutcracker Suite” and holiday favorites by Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller and more.

Symphonic Band, directed by Erika Svanoe, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2 p.m., in the Memorial Student Center Great Hall. The concert will feature music surrounding the concept of time.

Tickets will be available at uwstout.universitytickets.com.

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Board of Regents approves promotions, tenure for 18 �� Polytechnic faculty members

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Changes in status take effect as 2026-27 academic year begins

Tom Giffey

The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents has approved promotions and tenure recommendations for 18 �� Polytechnic faculty members effective for the 2026-27 academic year.

The professors and their departments are:

Professor Min DeGruson, left, works with a student in the Packaging Materials Lab.

Promoted to professor

Daniel Atyim, visual and performing arts

Julie Beston, biology

Min DeGruson, engineering and technology

Rickie-Ann Legleitner, English, philosophy and communication studies

Kimberly Loken, design

Cody Reimer, English, philosophy and communication studies

Tyler Skorczewski, mathematics, statistics and computer science

Tami Weiss, teaching, learning and leadership

Assistant Professor Keif Oss, right, with cinematographer Shana Hagan, who visited �� Polytechnic as part of Canon ��. Explorers of Light program.

Promoted to assistant professor with tenure

Ahmed El-Magrous, mathematics, statistics and computer science

Somi Hynes, counseling, rehabilitation and human services

Keif Oss, design

Afroza Polin, mathematics, statistics and computer science

Associate Professor Nicole Hayes works with high school students to test the water at Gilbert Creek.

Promoted to associate professor with tenure

Kelly Droege, operations and management

Nicole Hayes, biology

Courtney Juelich, social science

Derek Sturgill, mathematics, statistics and computer science

Yuan Xing, engineering and technology

Tenure

Latha Ramakrishnan, chemistry and physics

The 2026-27 academic year began Aug. 17. August Opening activities, including campuswide Engagement Sessions for faculty and staff, will run through Aug. 27. Classes begin Wednesday, Sept. 2.

As of the beginning of the academic year, �� Polytechnic had 233 faculty members and 182 instructional academic staff.

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Teachers, advisors recognized for supporting student success, scholarly research engagements, creating inclusive classroom experiences

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Ten �� Polytechnic faculty and staff members have been recognized by their colleagues as Outstanding Teachers, Outstanding Graduate Faculty and Advisors of the Year.

Reflective of the university ��. FOCUS2030 Enduring Goals, these awards recognize honorees for their teaching excellence and celebrate their dedication to and lasting impact on student success, their scholarly research and approaches, their contributions to the university and surrounding community, and more.

Award recipients were recognized at the university ��. Opening Day presentation on Aug. 17, the kick-off event for August Opening Activities. Read more about what their colleagues have to say, and view all current and past honorees.

CAHS Outstanding Teacher Awards

Cortney Benjamin, Maggie Keenan and Cody Reimer

Assistant Professor Cortney Benjamin, applied social science, works to expand Spanish learning on campus and beyond. Her teaching embodies the idea that Spanish is not just a discipline or a career, but opens an entire new world to students. She has nearly doubled the enrollment of Spanish minors and changed how students learn by devising new assignments using the TILT (Transparency in Learning and Teaching) framework and introducing new courses, such as Spanish for the Workplace. Benjamin has expanded access to Spanish courses by offering dual credit courses with area high schools and revised an option to better serve heritage language learners. She has served on a variety of committees to expand Spanish on campus, including the Literature Committee, the Curriculum and Instruction Committee, and the search committee for the Study Abroad Advisor. She regularly organizes Spanish events and has collaborated with teachers and undergraduate students to lead Spanish language activities in a preschool classroom.

Early Childhood Education Teacher Maggie Keenan, Child and Family Studies Center, demonstrates an exceptional commitment to teaching, student learning and community engagement that extends well beyond the classroom. In her dual role of teaching both college students and young children, she creates a dynamic and highly effective learning environment. She invests deeply in mentoring student teachers and lab students, supporting their growth as educators with thoughtful guidance and consistent encouragement and builds authentic relationships with students by supporting their pursuits across campus and in the community. She also intentionally builds strong partnerships with families and leads innovative intergenerational programming for preschool children and senior community members through shared activities such as literacy experiences, movement classes and seasonal events.

Associate Professor Cody Reimer, English, philosophy and communication studies, is a teacher-leader. Beyond his excellent student course evaluations and peer observations, Reimer is a highly reflective, dedicated teacher who engages in innovative teaching supported by his research. Because of his teaching excellence and steady mentorship, Reimer served as First-Year Composition (FYC) director, where he facilitated year-long professional development for 25 FYC instructors, conducted annual program assessment, and onboarded and mentored FYC instructors. High-impact practices, such as semester-long client projects and cross-disciplinary integrative assignments, characterize his teaching. During summer 2023, he collaborated with faculty across CSTEMM and CAHS to build a dynamic and flexible B.S. games and media studies degree. The program ��. contributions to �� . Polytechnic ��. programmatic landscape are a direct result of Reimer ��. scholarly, collaborative approach to teaching and learning.

CSTEMM Outstanding Teacher Awards

Camille Banger, Andrei Ghenciu and Arthur Kneeland

Assistant Professor Camille Banger, program director of business and information technology and digital marketing technology, is an exceptional educator with a passion for student success, innovative teaching practice and commitment to excellence. She creates engaging, student-centered learning experiences that connect classroom concepts to real-world business technology applications, ensuring students graduate with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in today's workforce. As a leader in the integration of generative AI into business technology education, Banger continually enhances her curriculum to reflect emerging industry trends while fostering critical thinking. Her innovation, professionalism, approachable teaching style, dedication to mentoring students, and willingness to go above and beyond have earned the respect and admiration of both students and colleagues.

Professor Andrei Ghenciu, mathematics, statistics and computer science, consistently brings his personal enthusiasm for learning new mathematics into the classroom. He creates a welcoming, inclusive, and active learning environment, where students are encouraged to fully participate each day. Beyond the classroom, for the past several years, Ghenciu has been co-leading a Nakatani Teaching and Learning Center Sharing Community focused on inclusivity in mathematics, statistics and computer science courses. His concern for students also extends to his advising role, and he regularly shares his mathematical discoveries with colleagues and students in departmental seminars and colloquia.

Senior Lecturer Arthur Kneeland, biology, has made strong connections with others in and around �� Polytechnic through his passion, enthusiasm, mentorship through LAKES REU and in student research grants, and engagement in community events. Kneeland frequently instructs Honors College course sections. He has led presentations on the delight of insects at the Child and Family Study Center and hosts talks with the Chippewa Valley Biodiversity Partnership. His sustainability efforts include the development of a Biomimicry for Sustainability course, sustainability assessments of the university ��. sports and recreation programs, leading Campus Trees and the campus bike infrastructure, working extensively with the campus, nonprofits and the City of Menomonie on sustainability capstone projects, and developing the Community Educational Workshop at Dunn County Historical Society.

Outstanding Graduate Faculty Awards

Lynne Willett and Angela Axelrod

CSTEMM Assistant Professor Lynne Willett, operations and management department, is committed to her students’ education with engagement in their research projects and additional up-to-date materials she makes available. Her Subject Matter Expert status in human resources and being a former adult learner herself make her an exceptional mentor to her adult learners.

“As an adult student with a full-time job, I often have questions at weird, late hours and on the weekends. That she answers is appreciated, as I know she is most likely putting in a ridiculous number of hours each week; that tells me that she cares and is committed to our learning,” an anonymous student said.

CAHS Assistant Professor Angela Fontanini-Axelrod, program director of M.S.Ed. and Ed.S. school psychology, continues to be an outstanding mentor and faculty member. She consistently demonstrates a deep dedication to teaching up-and-coming school psychologists with reliable support, clear feedback and exceptional guidance. Within her classroom, Axelrod creates an engaging, inclusive and personable environment, while intertwining theory and practice and building connections with her students as future school psychologists.

Advisors of the Year

Amanda Drews and Megan Quick

Assistant Professor Amanda Drews, family and consumer science education, was named Faculty Advisor of the Year for her mastery of best practices in academic advising, deep institutional knowledge, and authentic commitment to student relationships.

Megan Quick, academic advisor in the Blue Devils Achievement Center, was named Staff Advisor of the Year for her proactive outreach to students, her continuous improvements and her desire to make sure that students receive the help they need to achieve their dreams.

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Creek restoration, data center viewpoints, sustainability researched by LAKES REU students

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Nine undergraduates from around U.S. invite conversations at community presentation Aug. 6

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Early in the morning on one of the hottest days of the summer, �� Polytechnic biology Associate Professor Keith Gilland and students Abi Cherry and Norah Shires trekked to the mouth of Galloway Creek, where it meets the Red Cedar River in Menomonie.

The group is investigating water quality, insect communities, and sedimentation processes in the heavily urbanized stream, as part of LAKES Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU). Cherry, Shires and seven other students representing nine universities from across the country are working to improve the health of the Red Cedar watershed.

Led by �� Polytechnic professors, the students are collaborating across disciplines in environmental science, biology, anthropology and psychology as they seek to develop sustainable solutions with community and government partners, local citizens and policymakers.

Associate Professor Keith Gilland and LAKES students Norah Shires and Abi Cherry measure the width and depth of Galloway Creek.

LAKES co-director Tina Lee, program director of applied social science, has been involved in the federally funded program, part of �� Polytechnic ��. experiential learning, since its inception in 2014.

“Our interdisciplinary approach seeks to better prepare students with the analytical skills needed to address complex environmental issues. They are really helping to build knowledge for improving our local environment, water quality, and eutrophic lakes – where phosphorus and nitrogen pollution causes blue-green algae blooms and low oxygen levels – particularly in the Midwestern U.S. Students get the opportunity to see their research directly impact the community around them and make important contributions to new science and policy,” Lee said.

The LAKES program runs from June 7 to Aug. 8. Students and mentors invite community members to a public presentation and forum from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Raw Deal in Menomonie.

Abi Cherry uses a transparency tube at Galloway Creek to measure water clarity and turbidity.

LAKES REU researchers

�� Polytechnic mentors and their students are:

Biology Associate Professor Keith Gilland
- Abi Cherry, University of Cincinnati, biology
- Norah Shires, University of Northern Iowa, environmental science
Biology Senior Lecturer Arthur Kneeland, co-director of LAKES
- James Devereaux, University of Tennessee Chattanooga, anthropology and psychology
- McKenna Dudley, Illinois State, environmental system science and sustainability
Anthropology Professor Thomas Pearson
- Sydney Peterson, UW-Milwaukee, freshwater science and water policy
- Daniel Rogers, University of North Texas, anthropology
- Jacob Smertneck, West Virginia University, anthropology and environmental science
Psychology Program Director Professor Sarah Wood
- Hattie Larson, �� Polytechnic, psychology
- Annabel Raffin, Amherst College, Massachusetts, environmental studies and psychology

Norah Shires uses a DO meter at Galloway Creek to measure temperature and oxygen levels.

Urban stream management and restoration

Cherry and Shires are comparing characteristics of Galloway Creek with those of streams in local nature preserves to determine the impacts of urban watersheds on streams and what management activities might help build a healthy stream through the city. They have visited disturbed, undisturbed and restored sites along the creek.

“This project is the next step in a long history of Stout faculty and students studying and stewarding Galloway Creek and its watershed,” Gilland said.

They are also examining stream morphology – how the course or the depth of the stream has changed over time – as well as the effects of recent restoration projects, focusing on improving the riparian corridor along the stream with the hopes of refining restoration methods and identifying future sites for improvement, including possible channel reconstruction, he explained.

“Water is our most important natural resource; everything living relies on it. Creeks provide water for several ecosystems and contribute to the large bodies we drink from; protecting them and restoring them to good condition will ensure that we get to drink from and recreate in our waters for millennia to come,” Shires said. “The most challenging part of restoration, I think, is public education. Without voters to voice their concerns, funding for restoration projects isn’t placed where it is needed.

“A lot of projects surround the site, like native tree and vegetative plantings, as well as invasive removal. These things help improve the channel of the stream and are achievable,” she added. “What I would like to see is a large-scale removal of impervious surfaces along the creek, like long stretches of concrete. Replacing them with a more permeable material or even forgoing the concrete altogether would reduce urban runoff and improve the overall quality of our waters.”

Abi Cherry and Norah Shires examine insect samples from Galloway Creek in a biology lab.

Circular economy in the Red Cedar watershed

Kneeland, Devereaux and Dudley are studying circular economy in the Red Cedar watershed, with the idea that local commerce has a clearer relationship to the environment, as well as economically benefiting the community in general.

They are using long and short form interviews, talking with local business owners and Chamber of Commerce members to discover people ��. attitudes, values and perceived barriers to engaging in local economic activity.

The interviews have also given insight into how people shop, Devereaux noted, adding that he would like to “explore ways that the Chamber helps the community that might not be normally known, and the reasonings behind their decision making.”

Norah Shires and Abi Cherry identify insect samples from Galloway Creek.

Viewpoints on data center developments

Proposed data center development has become a politically charged and controversial issue that raises new questions about energy, water, and future land use and development in the watershed, Pearson said.

He is working with Peterson, Rogers and Smertneck to study the diverse viewpoints and beliefs that shape public debate about data center development. The students are gathering information through participant observation and interviews and are documenting how local history and place identity inform the concerns of residents. They are also looking at how data center proposals have become a catalyst for community organizing, the response of government officials, and the strategies adopted by industry or other stakeholders working to expand data center infrastructure.

Peterson thinks the most impactful part of the LAKES program is the community connection and how that connection makes the research feel more meaningful than any other project she ��. pursued.

“I’ve been thoroughly impressed by the close relationship between the city of Menomonie and �� Polytechnic. �� feels very integrated into Menomonie, which creates an atmosphere of trust and collaboration I haven’t experienced before,” she said. “I’ve been really surprised at how much respect the community has for the school ��. research and how eager they are to participate in our study, even regarding a contentious topic like data centers.”

Insect samples from Galloway Creek under a microscpe.

Understanding sustainable behaviors and goals

Wood is working with psychology students Larson and Raffin, who are developing two projects using the Theory of Planned Behavior to understand more about people ��. thoughts, feelings and behaviors related to sustainability.

Larson is researching people ��. general attitudes and opinions regarding secondhand shopping and whether it influences other sustainable behaviors. Raffin is investigating community opinions about Wisconsin and Menomonie ��. goal of achieving 100% carbon-free electricity by 2050; how people respond to large-scale sustainability goals that are set at the group level, such as by the city, county, or state; and how effective group-set goals are in motivating behaviors.

They think LAKES REU has been a wonderful opportunity for their team to dive into a wide range of interests regarding sustainability and to gain firsthand experience with the research process. “It has been a great experience to talk with Wisconsin residents and get involved in the Menomonie community,” Larson said.

This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Award No. 2446660. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

Students receive a $6,300 research stipend for the summer, as well as housing in �� Polytechnic ��. residence halls, a $450 food allowance, up to $500 in travel reimbursement and funding support to travel to the National Conference on Undergraduate Research to present their final research findings.

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Top 50 ranking on 2026 ‘Best Value Public Universities’ list adds to �� Polytechnic accolades

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Top 50 ranking on 2026 ‘Best Value Public Universities’ list adds to �� Polytechnic accoladesgiffeyt July 17, 2026

University ranked in top tier based on high median earnings, graduation rates, affordable tuition

Tom Giffey

�� Polytechnic has once again been honored for providing affordable education that sets students on a path for professional success. This time, the university was ranked among the top 50 on a list of America ��. Best Value Public Universities in a study conducted by SmartAsset, which provides consumer-focused financial information.

More than 500 public universities and colleges around the United States were evaluated on average cost of attendance, median earnings for graduates and graduation rates. �� Polytechnic rose to the top based on these criteria, setting it apart from regional and national peers.

“Outcomes can vary widely by school,” SmartAsset wrote, “meaning some public universities may offer stronger returns for students seeking manageable costs and solid career prospects.”

�� Polytechnic shines in these and other areas. Blue Devils who received their undergraduate degrees in 2024-25 reported an annual starting salary of $59,000, a 4% increase from the prior year, �� . annual First Destination Report found.

The average starting salary for undergraduate degree holders from �� Polytechnic has been the highest among universities in western Wisconsin for the past seven years, representing the ongoing return on investment in an education at Wisconsin ��. ��.

The most recent survey also found that the average starting salary for graduate degree recipients was $62,000. And fully 99% of recent graduates were either employed or furthering their education within six months of graduation.

The top 50 ranking among America ��. Best Value Public Universities is just one of numerous honors �� Polytechnic has achieved in recent years. For two years in a row, the university ranked among America ��. Best Colleges as determined by Money Magazine.

Earlier this year, U.S. News & World Report ��. rankings of Best Online Programs named three �� Polytechnic programs among the best in the Midwest and nation, including Best Online Bachelor ��. in Business, Best Online Master ��. in Education and Best Online Master ��. in Engineering.

�� Polytechnic is also ranked highly for serving veterans and the military community, earning the coveted gold designation as a Military Friendly® School for 2026-27 as well as being honored on the Best for Vets Colleges list by Military Times.

And many of the university ��. programs have been cited among the best in the nation and even the world:

CEOWorld ranked the hotel, restaurant and tourism management program as No. 9 among the Best Hospitality and Hotel Management Programs in the World.
The game design programs were ranked No. 6 in the Midwest and No. 17 among all U.S. public universities by Animation Career Review.
The cybersecurity program ranked No. 14 among the Top 25 programs in the United States, according to Programs.com.
College Factual placed numerous �� Polytechnic programs – including graphic communications, video production, packaging and manufacturing engineering – among the best in the Great Lakes region. And that ��. just for starters.

�� Polytechnic ��. status as the only polytechnic university in Wisconsin or Minnesota means the institution is dedicated to applied learning and research, business and industry collaboration, and career-focused experiences. The campus has three times as many labs as traditional classrooms. Each year, students take part in approximately 1,000 co-op and internship experiences, more than one-third of which lead to job offers. In fact, this spring 77% of �� Polytechnic students were hired before graduation.

In recent years, Blue Devil graduates have gone to work for hundreds of firms with household names or Fortune 500 rankings, including Amazon, Cigna, General Motors, Citigroup, Ashley Furniture, Andersen Windows, Boeing, Milwaukee Tool, Boston Scientific, Harley-Davidson, FedEx, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, IBM, Nike, Oshkosh Corp., Rockwell Automation, Target and 3M.

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Students, staff turn community into a canvas during Murals in Menomonie

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Students, staff turn community into a canvas during Murals in Menomoniegiffeyt June 30, 2026

Muralists from around the U.S. and world join university artists and volunteers for public art event

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From an artistic portrayal of the journey of Hmong refugees from Laos to Menomonie to an eye-catching image that captures the past, present and future of Wisconsin ��. ��, students and staff members from �� Polytechnic had key roles in a just-completed effort to create 15 pieces of public art in and around Menomonie.

Murals in Menomonie drew hundreds of artists from across the United States and beyond for a five-day mural-making festival. Since 1993, members of The Walldogs – an international collective of muralists, artists and designers – have gathered annually in a new city to demonstrate their talents. From June 24-28, Walldogs from 30 states and four countries worked alongside local artists to create enduring images honoring the history and culture of the community as curious bystanders watched the process.

Among the murals was a vibrant image created in Wilson Park and designed by two �� Polytechnic students, graphic design and interactive media major Angelina Yang of Plover and interior design major Gao (Pretti) Zhong Thao of St. Paul.

Fifteen murals were painted during Murals in Menomonie, including this one devoted to the city's history.

The 8-foot-by-12-foot mural takes the form of a Hmong story cloth – a traditional style of embroidery that tells a story through images of everyday life, historic events and the natural world. Against a vivid blue background bordered by a triangular motif, the artwork details the journey of Hmong refugees from war-torn Laos across the Mekong River and ultimately to western Wisconsin, represented by a red barn, rolling fields, a farmers’ market and the familiar Bowman Hall Clock Tower.

Yang and Thao learned about Murals in Menomonie from Wade Lambrigtsen, a �� Polytechnic alumnus and lecturer who also owns Vintage Sign Shop in Menomonie. Lambrigtsen, who served as mural coordinator for Murals in Menomonie, reached out to the Hmong Stout Student Association last spring to see if any members were interested in submitting a design for the project. A mural honoring Hmong heritage had been one of the most popular options voted on by members of the public during the planning stages of Murals in Menomonie.

Volunteers paint a mural resembling a traditional Hmong story cloth.

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Though neither had experience making murals, Thao said she and Yang were eager to take part in the project. “This opportunity doesn’t come very often,” Thao said while taking a break from painting alongside a half dozen volunteers. “It was very exciting, and we wanted to do something to represent the community.”

Thao and Yang brainstormed the elements of the mural – which range from the mountains of Laos to the bandshell in Wilson Park – and then Yang created a digital image using Adobe Illustrator. Next, working with Lambrigtsen in his shop, they made a full-sized printout of the design, whose contours were then carefully transferred to a sheet metal surface with an electric pen.

For three days, muralists worked diligently to bring the artwork to life. While traditional story clothes are meticulous works of embroidery, this one was created with painstaking dabs of paint to create tiny figures and scenes.

Yang and Thao were joined by more than 20 volunteers in downtown Menomonie ��. Wilson Park, where the mural took shape. The completed mural is expected to find a home – at least temporarily – at the Dunn County Historical Society ��. Rassbach Museum.

�� Polytechnic Student Pretti Thao, left, co-designer of the Hmong story cloth mural, poses with Chancellor Katherine Frank.

“I feel ecstatic. I feel great having the whole community here,” Thao said. “I hope this inspires other people to take part in learning our history.”

In addition to the artistic skills she ��. developed, the project required Thao to communicate a great deal with other artists, something she expects will help her in professional life as an interior designer.

“I feel like it ��. more than an experience on my resume,” she concluded. “It ��. a life lesson.”

Camilla Estes, a veteran Walldog who operates a mural business in Paducah, Kentucky, said she was privileged to help the �� Polytechnic students with their mural.

“The best thing about Walldogs is that so many strangers can come together and create so much love and beauty,” Estes said.

Among the �� Polytechnic students and staff members who helped with the story cloth mural were Evangeline Thao, a graphic design and interactive media major from Hudson; Maiyer Xiong, a graphic communication major from Eau Claire; Ghiatight Xiong, an information and communication technology major from Eau Claire; Addison Vang, an applied math and computer science major from Rosemount, Minnesota; and university employees Michael Moua, TRIO Student Support Services, and Heidi Smith, Office of Research & Sponsored Programs. Chancellor Katherine Frank even grabbed a paintbrush to help while visiting the mural sites spread throughout downtown Menomonie.

Chancellor Katherine Frank joins other volunteers to paint a mural portraying �� Polytechnic's past, present and future.

Campus mural embodies polytechnic tenets

Murals in Menomonie involved the creation of 15 murals, 13 in Menomonie and one each for the nearby communities of Boyceville and Ridgeland. Many immortalized historic individuals, events or institutions, including Swiss Miss hot cocoa (invented by Charles Sanna of Menomonie), the Menomonie Blue Caps Base Ball Club, and the Knapp, Stout & Co. lumber business, co-owned by the father of university founder James Huff Stout.

Stout ��. most enduring legacy – the educational institution he founded – is now depicted in a mural on the east side of the Administration Building, facing Clock Tower Plaza. Painted just weeks after the word “Polytechnic” was officially added to the university ��. name, the mural encompasses elements from the institution ��. 135-year history: bold block letters reading “STOUT,” the logos of both the Stout Institute (1908-55) and Stout State University (1955-64), the contemporary triple-banded “S” logo and the official designation as “Wisconsin ��. ��,” and pillars bearing the institution ��. enduring values – Honor, Industry, Learning and Skill. Painted archways bearing the phrases “Forward from our founding” and “Forever to our future” frame a panoramic depiction of campus landmarks.

The artwork was designed by muralist Tom Seibert of California, who has taken part in about a dozen Walldogs events over the years. Seibert ��. business, Murals for Schools, specializes in institutional murals like this one. Seibert said the mural was created in trompe l’oeil style (French for “deceive the eye”) and will likely become a popular selfie spot.

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Frank lent a hand to the campus mural as well, praising Seibert ��. design. “When we saw Tom ��. expertise at creating pride through his murals, we knew we didn’t have to speak to a single point in �� Polytechnic ��. 135-year history,” Frank said. “Tom has given us a mural that celebrates the legacy of our graduates and employees in a campus location that deeply resonates with our alumni and many others, while also inspiring future innovation in Menomonie, Wisconsin, and beyond through Wisconsin ��. ��.”

Lambrigtsen said three years of planning went into bringing the Walldogs to Menomonie. Numerous community sponsors, including �� Polytechnic, supported the Murals in Menomonie effort, as did hundreds of volunteers. Among them were at least 10 former �� Polytechnic students and dozens of others connected to the university.

“I think the best part was seeing the community come together, seeing how people stepped up to help,” said Lambrigtsen, who added that the newly created artwork will attract admirers for years to come.

An art auction held June 27 at the Memorial Student Center to celebrate the conclusion of Murals in Menomonie raised nearly $34,000, one of the highest fundraising figures in Walldogs history. The funds will be held in an endowment to support mural upkeep.

The new mural on Clock Tower Plaza joins several others painted by students on campus in recent years. Students in the Graffiti and Street Art summer class have designed and created four large-scale murals on the east side of the Applied Arts Building, including one painted in early June under the leadership of Assistant Professor Mary Climes.

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From Norway to Wisconsin, children want to be social media influencers when they grow up

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From Norway to Wisconsin, children want to be social media influencers when they grow uphugginsm June 22, 2026

Professor Matt Simoneau investigates kids' global fascination with careers in social media

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A second grader in Norway drew a YouTube logo when my colleagues and I asked what they wanted to be when they grow up. When we asked why, the child explained that YouTubers are famous and make lots of money.

When we asked second graders in Wisconsin this same question, we were surprised to often receive similar answers: Kids there also wanted to be YouTube influencers when they grow up.

I am a scholar of career and technical education. Since 2021, colleagues and I have spoken with a range of elementary, middle and high school students as young as 7 years old in the U.S. and Norway in 2024 to understand how children imagine their careers.

Our forthcoming research shows that social media has emerged as one of the biggest influences for young people ��. career choice, second only to family, friends or teachers.

Over 60% of middle and high school students we surveyed from 2021-2024 said they wanted to be social media influencers or picked their future careers based on what they saw online. Other popular choices were professional soccer player, musician and actor.

Most young people will not go on to become successful social media influencers. Artur Debat/iStock Photos

Our process

In a separate January 2018 international study by the organization Education and Employers, 20,000 children, ages 7 to 11, were asked about their possible future careers and then explained how they learned about that job.

We decided to use a similar approach to understand children ��. career dreams and influences.

In Wisconsin, we surveyed more than 80 different children, ages 7 to 11. We also conducted focus groups with more than 140 middle and high school students about their academic and career plans and what influenced their ideas.

We then conducted interviews in Norway with over 60 children in the same age range.

In both places, we gave kids simple prompts that included “When I grow up I would like to be … .” We also asked them, “How do you know about this job?”

We found that there is a disconnect between how schools are helping kids think about their possible future careers and what factors are actually influencing young people as they imagine their futures.

Influencer dreams

In some instances, students as young as 7 in Wisconsin and Norway simply drew the YouTube or TikTok logo, or wrote that they aspired to be an “influencer” without any idea of who or what they would influence.

They shared that YouTubers and influencers “gets lots of money” and that “they want to be famous.”

Students also drew pictures of footballers, musicians, actors and princesses. Some students shared career goals like becoming a wildlife biologist, pilot, engineer or filmmaker.

Older students were more likely to mention careers like nurse, electrician, engineer, teacher, welder, police officer and small-business owner – although becoming an influencer and content creator remained a common aspiration for teenagers and children.

We found that social media also had a positive influence on some students.

One student in a rural town said that online posts and videos encouraged them to want to become a marine biologist, even though the closest ocean is over 1,300 miles – or 2.09 million meters – away.

The limited role of schools

It ��. common for middle and high school students to take online career interest surveys to help understand which jobs could be a good fit. Many schools also offer career fairs and job shadowing opportunities.

Most students, though, receive very limited individualized guidance on career paths from a school counselor.

But they generally do receive some kind of prompts to help them think about what sort of career they want.

Within roughly the past decade, 27 states began requiring personalized, multiyear educational plans that helps students as young as 11 years old develop their own education and career goals.

In 2015, for example, Wisconsin passed a new law that required school districts to provide academic and career planning services to students in grades 6 through 12. Students take an online career survey each year.

The students answer questions about their interests, and the online program then names a recommended career. The list typically includes traditional jobs like electrician or accountant, rather than something more modern, like content creator.

One potential reason is that many of the online career-planning programs schools use were created before social media became a central part of young people ��. daily lives.

Some schools also have classes where high school students learn about different educational pathways and jobs. Yet these classes often meet only periodically, while high school students typically use social media every day. As a result, formal career education increasingly competes with a constant stream of online messages about work, success and the future.

Our focus groups with middle and high school students in Wisconsin revealed that few students find these online career planning programs at school helpful.

Students said they found career planning activities “redundant” and described them as “the same thing we did in middle school.”

One 17-year-old student in Wisconsin said the career survey was a “waste of time. The test told me I should be a truck driver.” This student took the survey when she had already been accepted into nursing school.

Students consistently said they learned more from conversations with teachers, counselors, family members and professionals than from online questionnaires.

While students are heavily influenced by social media, school career assessments typically don’t reflect this tendency. Spencer Platt/Getty Images

When dreams don’t match reality

Many young people now learn about careers through TikTok videos, YouTube channels, social media personalities and online communities. These influences can play a larger role in shaping career aspirations than formal school career-planning activities.

While many people aspire to make money online as influencers or content creators, nearly half of all online content creators earn less than US$15,000 a year.

I think that educators and families should recognize that young people are thinking about their possible careers – they are just more likely to rely on social media, rather than online surveys at school, to imagine their futures.

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