News / en 黑料社区 faculty integrate A.I. research in machine learning, business technology, composition courses /about-us/news-center/uw-stout-faculty-integrate-ai-research-machine-learning-business-technology-composition-courses 黑料社区 faculty integrate A.I. research in machine learning, business technology, composition courses<span><span>goersab</span></span> <span><time datetime="2025-10-29T08:00:00-05:00" title="Wednesday, October 29, 2025 - 08:00">October 29, 2025</time> </span> <div> University 黑料社区. 360-degree approach to artificial intelligence聽aims to 鈥榚quip students with hands-on experience and an applied understanding鈥</div> <div> <a href="/directory/goersab" hreflang="en">Abbey Goers</a></div> <div> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-text" 230585> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <div> <p><span>As 黑料社区 continues to strengthen its&nbsp;</span><a href="/academics/academic-services/learning-information-technology/artificial-intelligence-uw-stout" target="_blank"><span>360-degree approach to artificial intelligence</span></a>,<span> embedding skills across all programs, faculty experts across degree fields build on their growing knowledge with research spanning generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), machine learning, AI deep research methods and more.</span></p><p><span>Three professors 鈥 <strong>Augustine Twumasi</strong>, <strong>Cami Banger</strong> and <strong>Justin Nicholes</strong> 鈥 representing 黑料社区 黑料社区. </span><a href="/academics/colleges-schools/college-science-technology-engineering-mathematics-management/mathematics-statistics-computer-science-department" target="_blank"><span>mathematics, statistics and computer science</span></a><span>; </span><a href="/academics/colleges-schools/college-science-technology-engineering-mathematics-management/school-management/hospitality-technology-innovation-department" target="_blank"><span>hospitality and technology innovation</span></a><span>; and </span><a href="/academics/colleges-schools/college-arts-human-sciences/english-philosophy-communication-studies-department" target="_blank"><span>English, philosophy and communication studies</span></a><span> departments 鈥 demonstrate the wide range of research topics and challenges they鈥檙e tackling through AI to impact their fields and improve their students鈥 polytechnic experience.</span></p><p><span>The university 黑料社区. AI Fellows and AI Innovation Committee, led by faculty and staff, ensures AI is embedded into learning, operations and innovation, while directing AI integration, governance, ethics and literacy.&nbsp;The interdisciplinary AI Fellows is supported by 2023-25 Workforce Development funding.</span></p><p><span>Read more about&nbsp;</span><a href="/about-us/news-center/ai-fully-integrated-uw-stouts-360-degree-approach-artificial-intelligence-embeds-skills-across-all" target="_blank"><span>黑料社区 黑料社区. 360-degree approach to AI education</span></a><span>.</span></p><h3><span>Machine learning in engineering and manufacturing</span></h3><p><span>Artificial intelligence and machine learning Assistant Professor Augustine Twumasi 黑料社区. research broadly focuses on&nbsp;developing intelligent systems that integrate machine learning, optimization, and physics-based modeling&nbsp;to solve complex engineering and scientific challenges.</span></p></div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-image"> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <figure class="content-image__figure"> <div> <img class="image-style-large" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2025-10/Augustine%20Twumasi%2C%202.jpg?itok=IixvuCam" alt="Augustine Twumasi" alt="icon" /> </div> </figure> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-text" 230587> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <div> <p><span>Machine learning is a subfield of AI. It is a way for computers to think, learn and act just like humans. As the term 鈥渁rtificial鈥 suggests, this form of intelligence is created by humans. 鈥淢achine learning is a way we make computers intelligent and capable of performing such tasks without explicitly teaching them how to do so. It does this by identifying patterns in data,鈥 he said.</span></p><p><span>鈥淥ne aspect of my work involves&nbsp;robot path planning in Robotic Compact Storage and Retrieval Systems (RCSRS), where I use&nbsp;reinforcement learning and advanced optimization algorithms&nbsp;to improve retrieval efficiency and scheduling, helping robotic systems make faster and more adaptive decisions in dynamic environments,鈥 Twumasi said.</span></p><p><span>Another major focus of his research is&nbsp;laser scan path design in Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF)&nbsp;additive manufacturing. 鈥淚n this research, I apply&nbsp;deep reinforcement learning and physics-guided machine learning&nbsp;to design toolpaths that&nbsp;control microstructure evolution,&nbsp;to enhance the mechanical performance of printed parts,鈥 he said.</span></p><p><span>RCSRS are widely used in the logistics, e-commerce, manufacturing, and warehousing industries, particularly in automated fulfillment centers, pharmaceutical inventory systems, grocery distribution and retail supply chains. The systems help optimize storage density, retrieval speed and operational efficiency.</span></p><p><span>L-PBF technology is central to aerospace, automotive, biomedical, and defense industries, where it is used to produce lightweight, high-strength metal components with complex geometries. It 黑料社区. also increasingly applied in energy, tooling and custom medical implants because of its precision ability.</span></p><p><span>Twumasi 黑料社区. current and upcoming projects also explore&nbsp;scientific machine learning, uncertainty quantification, and AI-driven modeling&nbsp;for smart manufacturing and logistics optimization. He hopes to soon recruit student researchers.</span></p><h3><span>GenAI and business technology</span></h3><p><span>Assistant Professor Cami Banger, program director of&nbsp;</span><a href="/programs/bs-business-information-technology" target="_blank"><span>business information technology</span></a><span> and&nbsp;</span><a href="/programs/bs-digital-marketing-technology" target="_blank"><span>digital marketing technology</span></a><span>, is leading a&nbsp;Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)&nbsp;study titled&nbsp;鈥淩eimagining Assignment Design: An Exploratory Study of AI-Assisted TILT Implementation.鈥&nbsp;</span></p></div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-image"> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <figure class="content-image__figure"> <div> <img class="image-style-large" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2025-10/Cami%20Banger%27s%20AI%20Integration%20Strategy%20course%2C%201.jpg?itok=71hX3OWI" alt="Cami Banger&#039;s AI Integration Strategy course" alt="icon" /> </div> </figure> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-text" 230661> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <div> <p><span>鈥淭he project explores how instructors can use generative AI to redesign assignments using the Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) framework, which focuses on clarity, grading efficiency and student learning outcomes,鈥 she said.</span></p><p><span>Banger 黑料社区. AI research and teaching intersect around&nbsp;GenAI and its practical implementation in higher education and business technology.&nbsp;She has developed and is currently teaching a professional development course,&nbsp;AI Implementation Strategy, where students design organizational AI strategies aligned to NIST, IBM, and McKinsey frameworks. The course integrates real-world AI tools and showcases how polytechnic learning can connect strategy, ethics and technology practice.</span></p><p><span>She is incorporating AI across the&nbsp;business information technology&nbsp;and&nbsp;digital marketing technology&nbsp;programs and highlights her research in her article&nbsp;</span><a href="/about-us/news-center/generative-ai-coming-workplace-so-i-designed-business-technology-class-ai-baked" target="_blank"><span>鈥淕enerative AI is coming to the workplace, so I designed a business technology class with AI baked&nbsp;in,鈥</span></a><span> published in&nbsp;</span><a href="https://theconversation.com/generative-ai-is-coming-to-the-workplace-so-i-designed-a-business-technology-class-with-ai-baked-in-259481" target="_blank"><span>The Conversation</span></a><span>.</span></p></div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-image"> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <figure class="content-image__figure"> <div> <img class="image-style-large" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2025-10/Cami%20Banger%27s%20AI%20Integration%20Strategy%20course%2C%202.jpg?itok=nZw7YUJW" alt="Cami Banger&#039;s AI Integration Strategy course" alt="icon" /> </div> </figure> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-text" 230663> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <div> <p><span>鈥淔rom piloting CoPilot for Business in our capstone course and doing CRM case simulations using Salesforce with GenAI support to reflective assignments on ethical AI use in business, these projects collectively aim to equip students with hands-on experience and an applied understanding of AI in business and technology contexts,&nbsp;which aligns closely with Stout 黑料社区. polytechnic mission,鈥 Banger said.</span></p><h3><span>Human vs. GenAI poetry</span></h3><p><span>Associate Professor Justin Nicholes,<strong>&nbsp;</strong>director of First-Year Composition, explored 鈥淥wnership, Accuracy, and Aesthetic Merit鈥 in human and AI-generated poetry.</span></p><p><span>His research, published earlier this year in&nbsp;鈥淲ritten Communication,鈥 asked the questions, Would college students judge their poems differently from those written by GenAI? Would they feel a stronger sense of ownership of their writing versus AI-generated poetry?</span></p></div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section content-text"> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <figure class="content-image__figure--v-largeright"> <div> <img class="image-style-uws-medium-vertical-480-640-" src="/sites/default/files/styles/uws_medium_vertical_480_640_/public/2025-10/Justin%20Nicholes.jpg?itok=eesB-cIW" alt="Justin Nicholes" alt="icon" /> </div> </figure> <div> <p><span>鈥淲ith each passing semester and academic year, students鈥 attitudes and experiences with generative AI change,鈥 Nicholes said. 鈥淥ne surprising result from my research into asking students to write with and without AI through poetry, and about autobiographical moments, is that students increasingly see GenAI as a tool that enhances their personal meaning-making. It is not enough to simply dismiss GenAI writing as a form of cheating. While some will refuse GenAI, especially for personal and creative expression, there is a role, and we need to keep trying to understand how students see GenAI tools and the writing they produce with and without it.鈥</span></p><p><span>For his research, Nicholes recruited 88 first-year students, who composed brief poems about meaningful or challenging life experiences, such as loss, pain, anger, disappointment or defeat. They then prompted a GenAI program, such as ChatGPT or Gemini, to compose a poem about that same event.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>The students wrote poems that were more narrative, authentic, unguarded and emotionally negative in tone than the GenAI poems.</span></p><p><span>Following their writing, the students completed surveys to record their perceptions of their own poems and GenAI poems, based on ownership, accuracy and aesthetic merit. Ownership referred to whether the writing reflected an important part of the writers鈥 selves. Accuracy referred to whether the poem reflected their thoughts and feelings. Aesthetic merit referred to the quality of the writing, with features such as vivid imagery, a feeling of completeness, rhyme, meter, structure and form.</span></p></div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-image"> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <figure class="content-image__figure"> <div> <img class="image-style-large" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2025-10/Students%20in%20a%20composition%20course.jpg?itok=0lECp96E" alt="Students writing in a composition course" alt="icon" /> </div> </figure> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-text" 230590> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <div> <p><span>Finally, the students were asked which poem they preferred and why.</span></p><p><span>Nicholes鈥 findings showed that the students fairly evenly preferred their poems to the GenAI poems: 42% preferred their poems because of the personal connections to the events; 50% preferred the GenAI poems, mainly for their textual features; and 8% preferred both.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>Students felt significantly greater ownership of and accuracy in their human-written poems. And while students rated aesthetic merit higher for GenAI poems, which portrayed greater imagery, language, and form, they felt the GenAI poems lacked originality.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>鈥淚n terms of implications for teaching writing, meaningful literacy remains a valuable college-writing experience whereby college writers in various writing contexts have chances to create work they view as important parts of themselves, work they see as importantly conveying their life experiences and voices, and work that they see as unique contributions,鈥 Nicholes said. 鈥淲hile GenAI may be used as a tool to assist in autobiographical, meaningful writing, and although it has the potential for assisting writers in ways similar to peer review processes, human creativity is a unique territory worth protecting.鈥</span></p></div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="view view-term-based-news view-id-term_based_news view-display-id-block_5 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Digital Marketing Technology /about-us/news-center/inspiring-graduate-kat-schlauderaff-bs-digital-marketing-technology Inspiring Graduate:聽Kat Schlauderaff, B.S. Digital Marketing Technology<span><span>goersab</span></span> <span><time datetime="2024-05-13T08:15:00-05:00" title="Monday, May 13, 2024 - 08:15">May 13, 2024</time> </span> <div> 鈥業 truly was able to spread my wings and learn about who I am.鈥</div> <div> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-text" 221319> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <div> <p><span><strong>Inspiring Graduate:&nbsp;Kat Schlauderaff (鈥24)</strong></span></p><ul><li><span>Hometown: Chaska, Minn.</span></li><li><span>Degree:&nbsp;</span><a href="/programs/bs-digital-marketing-technology" target="_blank"><span>B.S.&nbsp;Digital Marketing Technology</span></a></li><li><span>Minor: Computer Science</span></li></ul><p><span><strong>Kat Schlauderaff</strong> is passionate about marketing, social media and content design and was extremely curious about web building, computer programming and analytics.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>She came to 黑料社区 for the&nbsp;</span><a href="/programs/bs-digital-marketing-technology" target="_blank"><span>digital marketing technology program</span></a><span> to explore these aspects.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>And although there were a few times when she considered transferring to a larger school in a warmer climate, she stayed for the community.</span></p><blockquote><p><span>鈥淲hat always kept me grounded at Stout is the amazing people I met. Because the school is smaller, it feels like a cozy environment that I belong in,鈥 she said.</span></p></blockquote></div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-image"> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <figure class="content-image__figure"> <div> <img class="image-style-large" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-05/Inspiring%20grad%2C%20Kat%20Schlauderaff%2C%20spring%202024%2C%203.jpg?itok=kjq91oWy" alt="Inspiring grad Kat Schlauderaff" alt="icon" /> </div> <figcaption class="content-image__caption"> Kat Schlauderaff receives her diploma from Chancellor Katherine Frank <span class="content-image__credit"><span style="color: #bcc8d0;">/ </span>黑料社区</span> </figure> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-text" 221335> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <div> <p><span lang="EN">Schlauderaff earned her B.S. in digital marketing technology from 黑料社区 on May 4, along with 1,037 graduates.</span></p><p><span lang="EN">As commencement speaker at the CSTEMM ceremony, she&nbsp;</span><span>challenged her peers to 鈥淓mbrace the obstacles that lie ahead with the same tenacity and courage that you鈥檝e shown throughout your journey at Stout. Let the memories of your triumphs serve as a reminder of your inner strength and capability. Dare to dream big, pursue all your passions relentlessly and never underestimate your ability to overcome hardships. Our journey may have had its struggles, but it has prepared us to start our path toward extraordinary achievements.鈥</span></p></div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-image"> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <figure class="content-image__figure"> <div> <img class="image-style-large" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-05/Inspiring%20grad%2C%20Kat%20Schlauderaff%2C%20spring%202024%2C%201.jpg?h=20ce332a&amp;itok=LrhD55OL" alt="Inspiring grad Kat Schlauderaff" alt="icon" /> </div> <figcaption class="content-image__caption"> Kat Schlauderaff was the undergraduate student speaker at the CSTEMM commencement ceremony <span class="content-image__credit"><span style="color: #bcc8d0;">/ </span>黑料社区</span> </figure> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-text" 221337> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <div> <p><span>Schlauderaff hopes to move to a big city like Seattle, New York City or Chicago and work in search engine optimization, web development or product management for a company that she is passionate about.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>鈥淚 hope to continue on my journey of becoming the person I always wanted to be as a kid,鈥 she said.</span></p><p><span><strong>How has your 黑料社区 experience changed you?</strong></span></p><p><span>I鈥檝e undergone a profound transformation since my first year. My resilience, interpersonal skills and overall character have undergone significant refinement.&nbsp;</span></p></div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section content-text"> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <figure class="content-image__figure--v-largeright"> <div> <img class="image-style-uws-medium-vertical-480-640-" src="/sites/default/files/styles/uws_medium_vertical_480_640_/public/2024-05/Inspiring%20grad%2C%20Kat%20Schlauderaff%2C%20spring%202024%2C%204.jpg?h=fd232324&amp;itok=VaOkQSqu" alt="Inspiring grad Kat Schlauderaff" alt="icon" /> </div> <figcaption class="content-image__caption"> Kat Schlauderaff challenged her peers to 鈥淓mbrace the obstacles that lie ahead.&quot; <span class="content-image__credit"><span style="color: #bcc8d0;">/ </span>黑料社区</span> </figure> <div> <p><span>The immense opportunities, ranging from theatrical engagements to immersive field trips, have propelled me beyond my comfort zone, fostering personal growth and self-awareness. Through avenues like theater productions, live art exhibits, and even a choir tour to Puerto Rico, I've forged deeper connections with both myself and my aspirations, creating a profound sense of purpose.</span></p><blockquote><p><span>These years have been precious to me, and I will not forget how they changed me.</span></p></blockquote><p><span>I believe that Stout has prepared me well to work in my field. The knowledge I have gained about marketing has been invaluable to me. In talking with marketing professionals, I am able to keep up in conversations that rely heavily on abbreviations, industry standards and widely used practices.</span></p><p><span><strong>How did your involvement on campus impact your experience?</strong></span></p><p><span>Ever since my first semester at Stout I have been involved on campus.&nbsp;As a very sentimental person, the hardest part of saying goodbye to these clubs is going to be the people.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>I have been a part of the Chamber Choir for my entire college career. The choir is where I attribute finding my friend group and where I truly belong. I got to go on a concert tour with them in Puerto Rico, sing at other gigs and participate in our biannual concerts. I was also a part of the Devil Tones acappella group.</span></p><p><span>I was an ensemble member in University Theatre 黑料社区.&nbsp;</span><a href="/about-us/news-center/making-connections-uw-stout-theater-presents-be-more-chill-sci-fi-musical-about-fitting-and-being" target="_blank"><span>production of 鈥淏e More Chill鈥</span></a><span> in spring 2023 and played the character of Rose in the&nbsp;</span><a href="/about-us/news-center/dogfight-spins-cruel-bet-love-story-uw-stout-theatre-presents-award-winning-musical-april-5-13" target="_blank"><span>production of 鈥淒ogfight鈥</span></a><span> this spring.&nbsp;</span></p><blockquote><p><span>The theater is where I truly have blossomed and found my place. Having the opportunity to create art with others is a true blessing.</span></p></blockquote></div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-image"> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <figure class="content-image__figure"> <div> <img class="image-style-large" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-03/Dogfight%20cast.%20Photo%20by%20Kaden%20Copelan.JPG?h=dcef976d&amp;itok=TQN2Dqob" alt="Theater cast of production &#039;Dogfight&#039;" alt="icon" /> </div> <figcaption class="content-image__caption"> The cast of University Theatre&#039;s production of &#039;Dogfight,&#039; Kat Schlauderaff, center. <span class="content-image__credit"><span style="color: #bcc8d0;">/ </span>Kaden Copelan</span> </figure> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-text" 221340> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <div> <p><span>I was the marketing manager for the Innovative Digital Marketing Association, which led me to find two of my mentors and best friends in my degree, Gabby and JJ. Though they both graduated last year, I still sometimes find myself messaging them to ask for advice or to catch up. The DMT program is quite small, so having peers that I was close to in the major was a game changer for me. They offered me advice, support, and above all, they offered me another place to belong.</span></p><p><span>I served on University Housing 黑料社区. Hall Leadership Committee, creating events like Mental Maintenance to give students a calm environment during finals where they could meditate and take home a self-care goodie bag.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>I then became a resident adviser for the Out at Stout residence hall living community and a hall manager. It sounds cheesy, but I have known I was going to be an RA since I was 9 years old seeing my sister as an RA at her school. I want to see others succeed, and I believe I have a knack for helping them find their inner strength to do so. My RAs were the most important people to me, not just as employees but also as students and people.</span></p><p><span>People ask me why I joined Housing, and my answer is always that I wanted to be a mentor to students and a person that people feel like they can come to. I have spent time getting to know, understand, mentor and be proud of my peers.</span></p><p><span>At this spring 黑料社区. Leadership Awards, I was honored with a Student Staff Team of the Year award as a member of University Housing 黑料社区. operations managers team.</span></p></div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-image"> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <figure class="content-image__figure"> <div> <img class="image-style-large" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-05/Inspiring%20grad%2C%20Kat%20Schlauderaff%2C%20spring%202024%2C%205.jpg?h=041a6f22&amp;itok=q_soHjDS" alt="Leadership Awards, spring 2024. Photo by John Roeber and Braeden Lange" alt="icon" /> </div> <figcaption class="content-image__caption"> Kat Schlauderaff, second on left, and University Housing&#039;s Student Staff Team of the Year, Leadership Awards 2024 <span class="content-image__credit"><span style="color: #bcc8d0;">/ </span>John Roeber and Braeden Lange</span> </figure> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-text" 221342> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <div> <p><span>My advice for any students who are struggling with college is to take a leap of faith outside of your comfort zone and get involved. College gets a lot harder when you鈥檙e alone, and it 黑料社区. easy to feel trapped in that state when you鈥檙e sitting in your dorm room.&nbsp;</span></p><blockquote><p><span>There are a lot of ways to get connected 鈥 attend your building 黑料社区. events, join a club, sit next to someone you don't know in class, etc. Whatever you choose to do, don鈥檛 let yourself fade into the background. You deserve to have a fun college experience.</span></p></blockquote><p><span><strong>What challenges did you face in earning your degree and how did you overcome them?</strong></span></p><p><span>One big challenge I faced was burnout. I have been diagnosed with depression, anxiety and ADHD, and they all make me very prone to overdoing it and burning myself out.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>However, I was able to get in contact with the Student Counseling Center. I also have an amazing support group, full of hard-working individuals whom I get to call friends.&nbsp;</span></p><blockquote><p><span>We all try our very best to succeed while also celebrating each other 黑料社区. wins and being there for each other during harder times.</span></p></blockquote></div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-image"> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <figure class="content-image__figure"> <div> <img class="image-style-large" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-05/Inspiring%20grad%2C%20Kat%20Schlauderaff%2C%20spring%202024%2C%202.jpg?h=36bb75f7&amp;itok=7Crq0mUA" alt="Inspiring grad Kat Schlauderaff" alt="icon" /> </div> <figcaption class="content-image__caption"> Kat Schlauderaff crosses the stage at commencement <span class="content-image__credit"><span style="color: #bcc8d0;">/ </span>黑料社区</span> </figure> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-text" 221344> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <div> <p><span><strong>What are you most proud of as you finish your degree?</strong></span></p><p><span>As my time here at Stout wraps up, I am overwhelmingly proud of myself. Not only am I graduating with honors, but I am also graduating with the honor of knowing I made an impact.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>I encouraged others to grow alongside me as I trudged through difficult coursework, fostered spaces where students felt comfortable to speak up for themselves and positively influenced the environment of multiple clubs.</span></p><blockquote><p><span>I truly was able to spread my wings and learn about who I am. Yes, I am proud of myself for graduating, but I am more proud of myself for becoming who I am today.</span></p></blockquote></div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="view view-term-based-news view-id-term_based_news view-display-id-block_5 js-view-dom-id-1a8ddedda2ac2a87522775769d34f42bcea78a243cd4e08efae9ea7b94058093"> <section class="section cta-image--block section-pad"> <div class="hr--top"><hr></div> <div class="container"> <header class="section__heading"> <h2 class="section__heading__title">Inspiring Graduates</h2> <span class="link-breaker"></span> <a class="link" href="/about-us/news-center/inspiring-graduates">All Inspiring Graduates News</a> </header> <div class="l-3up--1 cta-image__item article-list"> <a class="cta-image__image-link" href="/about-us/news-center/inspiring-graduates-share-their-stout-experiences"> <img class="article-list__image image-style-medium" src="/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2022-12/Terry%20Stan%2C%20inspiring%20grad%2C%20fall%202022%2C%202.jpg?h=144ad424&amp;itok=jYaHEZgh" width="1178" height="884" alt="Inspiring Graduates Share Their Stout Experiences Featured Image" loading="lazy" alt="icon" /> </a> <h3 class="article-list__title"> <a href="/about-us/news-center/inspiring-graduates-share-their-stout-experiences"> Inspiring Graduates Share Their Stout Experiences </a> </h3> <div class="cta-image__teaser"> Celebrate our graduates as they cross the commencement stage and reflect on the journey that brought them here </div> <time class="article-list__date" datetime="2025-12-23">December 23, 2025</time> </div> <div class="l-3up--2 cta-image__item article-list"> <a class="cta-image__image-link" href="/about-us/news-center/inspiring-graduate-hanahh-eggum-ms-training-talent-development"> <img class="article-list__image image-style-medium" src="/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2025-12/Hanahh%20Eggum%2C%20Fall%20Commencement%202025.JPG?itok=G5f04bQ6" width="1178" height="884" alt="Inspiring Graduate: Hanahh Eggum, M.S. 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Digital Marketing Technology Image"></a> <h3 class="cta-image__title">B.S. Digital Marketing Technology</h3> <div class="cta-image__teaser"> Our B.S. Digital Marketing Technology program combines technology and established marketing principles to prepare you to lead business in marketing. </div> <a class="cta-image__link link--simple" href="/programs/bs-digital-marketing-technology" aria-label="Learn more about B.S. Digital Marketing Technology">Learn More</a> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section section-pad--bottom cta-image--inline cta-image--has-image"> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main cta-image__item section--shade"> <a class="cta-image__image-link" href="/about-us/news-center/commencement-scheduled-may-4-1037-graduates" style="background-image: url(/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2023-04/Commencement_spring2022_5.jpg?itok=ta-ytqMH)" alt="Commencement scheduled May 4 for 1,037 graduates Image"></a> <h3 class="cta-image__title">Commencement scheduled May 4 for 1,037 graduates</h3> <div class="cta-image__teaser"> Spring commencement will be held for 1,037 graduates on Saturday, May 4, at 黑料社区. </div> <a class="cta-image__link link--simple" href="/about-us/news-center/commencement-scheduled-may-4-1037-graduates" aria-label="Continue reading about Commencement scheduled May 4 for 1,037 graduates">Continue Reading</a> </div> </div> </section> <a class="button--full" href="/about-us/news-center/inspiring-graduates-share-their-stout-experiences">Inspiring Graduate Q&amp;As</a> <div> Search Keywords: Digital marketing technology degree</div> <div> Is content a Story?: Yes</div> <div> Include in Directory: Off</div> <div> Exclude from Internal Site Search: No</div> Mon, 13 May 2024 13:15:00 +0000 goersab 2920943 at Photo, video students learn interdisciplinary aspect of industry from alum, creative director at Smartpress /about-us/news-center/photo-video-students-learn-interdisciplinary-aspect-industry-alum-creative-director-smartpress Photo, video students learn interdisciplinary aspect of industry from alum, creative director at Smartpress<span><span>goersab</span></span> <span><time datetime="2023-07-07T10:53:44-05:00" title="Friday, July 7, 2023 - 10:53">July 7, 2023</time> </span> <div> Classes connect with professionals, see creative production process firsthand</div> <div> <a href="/directory/goersab" hreflang="en">Abbey Goers</a></div> <div> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-text" 212187> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <div> <p><span><span><span><span>Students in 黑料社区 黑料社区. Product Photography and Video classes recently gained working knowledge of the relationship between creative direction and photography teams from a multimedia design alum.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ferencandahazy/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><span>Ferenc Andah谩zy</span></a></strong><span>, a 2006 graduate, is creative director with </span><a href="https://smartpress.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><span>Smartpress</span></a><span>, a web-to-print and visual merchandising company in Chanhassen, Minn. Andah谩zy presented recently with </span><a href="https://www.timandmadie.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><span>Tim Galdunick</span></a><span>, his director of photography, who owns</span><span> Tim and Madie Photography, in St. Paul.</span>&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>In 2022, </span></span><span><span><span>Smartpress decided to increase the number of videos it produced, </span></span></span><span><span>Andah谩zy explained to the classes. H</span></span><span><span><span>e, Galdunick and their small team worked for months creating the company 黑料社区. </span></span></span><span><span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgYbOKV5zI4" rel="noopener" target="_blank">spring 2022 video ad</a><span>.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>They contracted and collaborated with many others to bring their video to life 鈥 from concept brief to mood boards to 鈥渢he pitch,鈥 from setting a budget to scheduling shot locations, renting gear, creating custom-designed prints featured in the ad, casting hand models and voiceover actors and hiring score and sound designers, and finally, the set-up before the final cut and post-production.</span></span></span></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-image"> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <figure class="content-image__figure"> <div> <img class="image-style-large" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-07/Gabby%20Granger%20and%20Lucas%20Falkavage.jpg?itok=QGlotMHL" alt="Gabby Granger and Lucas Falkavage" alt="icon" /> </div> <figcaption class="content-image__caption"> Digital marketing technology graduate Gabby Granger and video production student Lucas Falkavage <span class="content-image__credit"><span style="color: #bcc8d0;">/ </span>Photos provided by Granger and Falkavage</span> </figure> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-text" 212205> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <div> <p><span><span><span><span><strong>Lucas Falkavage</strong>, a <a href="/programs/bs-video-production" rel="noopener" target="_blank">video production major</a>, and <strong>Gabby Granger</strong>, a <a href="/programs/bs-digital-marketing-technology" rel="noopener" target="_blank">digital marketing technology major</a>, learned from the presentation that being able to work with others is one of the most important aspects of video and photo production. They list clear communication, initiative, responsibility and empathy as the most important skills for teamwork.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>Falkavage, of Stevens Point, saw the amount of problem-solving that goes into creative projects, even at professional levels. 鈥淚t 黑料社区. really good for students to see industry professionals and their processes. From using a camera they weren鈥檛 familiar with, to creating a rig out of PVC to create the perfect slow-motion shot. Creative work means problem solving at all levels,鈥 he said. 鈥淭eams can do so much more than individuals. When the time comes to fulfill your role, take charge and do it to the best of your ability.鈥</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Granger, of St. Paul, was most interested to learn about the importance of having different areas of expertise to support an idea. 鈥淓veryone has a role they need to execute, and they must work together to achieve the project 黑料社区. goals,鈥 she said.</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span> 鈥</span></span></span></span><span><span><span><span>When working on a project, everyone has their unique job and role. It is extremely important to be able to work together to ensure a successful project.鈥</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>Video production <strong>Program Director Keif Oss</strong> said </span></span><span><span>the course 鈥渋s designed to represent the interdisciplinary aspect that reflects the industry. We train our students to work as both a creative and production team in roles such as director, director of photography, camera operator, lighting gaffer, digital image technician, set design, styling and more.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>鈥淔erenc</span></span><span><span>&nbsp;is a great example of this,鈥 Oss added. 鈥淗is background in e-commerce, graphic design and, ultimately, creative direction put him in a place where he had to know the fundamental mechanics of photo and video work to direct aspects of his campaigns. Guests like Ferenc and Tim bring value to our classroom by showing students the approaches they are learning are real and applicable. They validate the work we do, and we thank them deeply for their contribution of time, knowledge and experience.鈥</span></span></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-image"> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <figure class="content-image__figure"> <div> <img class="image-style-large" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-07/Video%20production%20students%20in%20the%20Green%20Screen%20Lab%2C%201.jpg?itok=SIlTflKG" alt="Video production students in the Green Screen Lab" alt="icon" /> </div> <figcaption class="content-image__caption"> Video production students collaborate in the Green Screen Lab <span class="content-image__credit"><span style="color: #bcc8d0;">/ </span>黑料社区</span> </figure> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-text" 212207> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <div> <p><span><span><span><span>The course includes students with a <a href="/programs/photography-and-video-minor" rel="noopener" target="_blank">photography and video minor</a>, in majors including video production, DMT, <a href="/programs/bfa-graphic-design-and-interactive-media" rel="noopener" target="_blank">graphic design and interactive media</a></span></span><span><span><span><span>; </span></span></span></span><span><span>and <a href="/programs/bs-fashion-and-retail" rel="noopener" target="_blank">fashion and retail</a>. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>鈥淚nclusion of the minor students is important as students may find themselves working together in the future, while from differing roles in a project 黑料社区. pipeline,鈥 Oss said.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淭he course taught me valuable lessons about the importance of mastering product photos that appear in digital marketing projects like social media and web design,鈥 Granger said. 鈥淯nderstanding the process for creating high-quality product photos for the web will enable me to produce more impactful results. I am grateful to have this knowledge at the start of my career.鈥</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <h3><span><span><span><span><span><span>Focusing on creative careers</span></span></span></span></span></span></h3> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Granger chose the DMT degree because of its mix of creativity and technology. 鈥淚 am able to use my creativity on projects like social media, web design and marketing; and my technology skills on projects like search engine optimization, coding and web programming,鈥 she said.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>She graduated on May 6 and is looking for a career where she can contribute to the success of an organization and continue to learn and grow in the industry.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淚 valued the willingness of professors to guide me along the way and pass along their industry knowledge. This allowed me to narrow in on not only what I enjoyed, but what I excelled in,鈥 she added.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Falkavage will graduate in May 2024 and</span></span></span></span><span><span> wants to go into freelance video production and editing. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>鈥淚 have always wanted to do creative work. I am inspired by filmmakers and videographers who are able to make people feel real emotions and show them new perspectives through video. My video classes give me the practice and portfolio work to build and show my skills, while the business and marketing classes have prepared me to be independent,鈥 he said.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>Falkavage 黑料社区. short film 鈥淪hared Space鈥 was recently featured at 黑料社区 黑料社区. </span></span><span><span><a href="/about-us/news-center/making-cinematic-magic-uw-stout-students-faculty-collaborate-short-films-unspooled-festival-may-12" rel="noopener" target="_blank"><span>Unspooled Film and Animation Festival</span></a><span>.</span></span></span></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="view view-term-based-news view-id-term_based_news view-display-id-block_1 js-view-dom-id-2ff3a0fd820cbe3e842cf98ed72b0f211c865bdcaf0b4e41574e18ac45b09427"> <section class="section cta-image--block section-pad"> <div class="hr--top"><hr></div> <div class="container"> <header class="section__heading"> <h2 class="section__heading__title">Video Production</h2> <span class="link-breaker"></span> <a class="link" href="/about-us/news-center/video-production">All Video Production News</a> </header> <div class="l-3up--1 cta-image__item article-list"> <a class="cta-image__image-link" href="/about-us/news-center/uw-stout-professor-brings-aspects-grandfathers-experience-battle-bulge-back-life"> <img class="article-list__image image-style-medium" src="/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2026-01/Jack%20Mooney%2C%20AI%20test%20frame%2C%20web.jpg?itok=s7RPqZ8L" width="1178" height="884" alt="黑料社区 professor brings aspects of grandfather 黑料社区. experience in Battle of the Bulge 鈥榖ack to life鈥 Featured Image" loading="lazy" alt="icon" /> </a> <h3 class="article-list__title"> <a href="/about-us/news-center/uw-stout-professor-brings-aspects-grandfathers-experience-battle-bulge-back-life"> 黑料社区 professor brings aspects of grandfather 黑料社区. experience in Battle of the Bulge 鈥榖ack to life鈥 </a> </h3> <div class="cta-image__teaser"> Oss uses AI tools to decipher World War II journal, recreate portraits, landscapes </div> <time class="article-list__date" datetime="2026-01-28">January 28, 2026</time> </div> <div class="l-3up--2 cta-image__item article-list"> <a class="cta-image__image-link" href="/about-us/news-center/vanguard-artificial-intelligence-filmmaking-course-emerges-uw-stout"> <img class="article-list__image image-style-medium" src="/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2025-12/Co%20O%27Neill%2C%20a%20red%20spherical%20drone.jpg?h=a2e8eee9&amp;itok=-MP8elTF" width="1178" height="884" alt="On the vanguard: An artificial intelligence filmmaking course emerges at 黑料社区 Featured Image" loading="lazy" alt="icon" /> </a> <h3 class="article-list__title"> <a href="/about-us/news-center/vanguard-artificial-intelligence-filmmaking-course-emerges-uw-stout"> On the vanguard: An artificial intelligence filmmaking course emerges at 黑料社区 </a> </h3> <div class="cta-image__teaser"> AI-Assisted Film and Video Production class to open summer 2026 </div> <time class="article-list__date" datetime="2026-01-12">January 12, 2026</time> </div> <div class="l-3up--3 cta-image__item article-list"> <a class="cta-image__image-link" href="/about-us/news-center/making-it-masters-design-students-documentary-time-capsule-londons-underground-music-scene"> <img class="article-list__image image-style-medium" src="/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2025-09/Ben%20Mohr%2C%20London%20musicians%20documentary%2C%20web%2C%202.jpg?h=5ddd72c9&amp;itok=gespJiZD" width="1178" height="884" alt="鈥楳aking It鈥: Master 黑料社区. in design student 黑料社区. documentary is time capsule of London 黑料社区. underground music scene Featured Image" loading="lazy" alt="icon" /> </a> <h3 class="article-list__title"> <a href="/about-us/news-center/making-it-masters-design-students-documentary-time-capsule-londons-underground-music-scene"> 鈥楳aking It鈥: Master 黑料社区. in design student 黑料社区. documentary is time capsule of London 黑料社区. underground music scene </a> </h3> <div class="cta-image__teaser"> Mohr creates artistic statement on what it means to be a musician in one of the world 黑料社区. most diverse cities </div> <time class="article-list__date" datetime="2025-09-11">September 11, 2025</time> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> <span> Classes connect with professionals, see creative production process firsthand</span> <a href="/media/55411" hreflang="en">Video production students in the Green Screen Lab</a><div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/316" hreflang="en">University Marketing</a></div> <section class="section section-pad--bottom cta-image--inline cta-image--has-image"> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main cta-image__item section--shade"> <a class="cta-image__image-link" href="/programs/bs-video-production" style="background-image: url(/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2018-10/2013_00814.jpg?h=4dd5f14a&amp;itok=EUFfyBel)" alt="B.S. Video Production Image"></a> <h3 class="cta-image__title">B.S. Video Production</h3> <div class="cta-image__teaser"> You can have the advanced technical knowledge and skills to create and edit your video and media products. Our team environment will teach you how. </div> <a class="cta-image__link link--simple" href="/programs/bs-video-production" aria-label="Learn more about B.S. Video Production">Learn More</a> </div> </div> </section> <div> <article class="content"> <h2> <a href="/directory/ossk" rel="bookmark">Keif Oss</a> </h2> <div> <div> <p><span>Keif has an M.S. in Career and Technical Education and an MFA in Digital Filmmaking. He is an Assistant Professor of video production and serving as Program Director for the B.S. Video Production degree. Keif teaches a variety of courses in video production and photography with both narrative and commercial aspects.</span></p><p><span>Keif has worked on a range of professional and commercial video projects as a senior video producer and owner/independent contractor of A Creative Advocate, LLC. His work includes television/web advertising, documentary, motion graphics and a variety of marketing-oriented materials. Keif 黑料社区. expertise and creative contributions include work for 100+ clients including Mayo Clinic, Seventh Generation, State Farm Insurance, Royal Credit Union and others.</span></p><p><span>Keif has also worked on short and feature film projects in various capacities including writing, producing, directing, camera operation and post-production/VFX.</span></p></div> <div> Full Name: Keif T. Oss</div> <div> Job Title: Assistant Professor / Program Director</div> <div> Include in Directory: Yes</div> <div> Area of Expertise: <a href="/taxonomy/term/6206" hreflang="en">Video Production</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/6842" hreflang="en">Cinema Production</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/6201" hreflang="en">Photography</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/871" hreflang="en">Graphic Communications</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/6843" hreflang="en">Cross-Media Graphics Technologies</a></div> <div> College: <a href="/academics/colleges-schools/college-arts-human-sciences" hreflang="en">College of Arts &amp; Human Sciences</a></div> <div> Department: <a href="/academics/colleges-schools/college-arts-human-sciences/school-art-design" hreflang="en">School of Art &amp; Design</a><a href="/academics/colleges-schools/college-arts-human-sciences/school-art-design/design-department" hreflang="en">Design Department</a></div> <section class="section cta-list--block" style="padding-top:30px;"> <div class="container"> <header class="section__heading"> <h2 class="section__heading__title">Program</h2> <span class="link-breaker"></span> <a class="link" href="/programs">All Degree Programs</a> </header> <ul class="cta-list--block__list"> <li class="l-3up"><a href="/programs/bs-video-production" hreflang="en">B.S. Video Production</a></li> </ul> </div> </section> <div> Curriculum Vitae: <span class="file file--mime-application-pdf file--application-pdf"><a href="/sites/default/files/cv/2017-08/Keif%20T%20Oss.pdf" type="application/pdf" title="Keif T Oss.pdf">Keif T. Oss CV</a></span> <span>(408.56 KB)</span> </div> <div> Education: <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--education paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> Degree: M.F.A. Digital Filmmaking</div> <div> University: Anaheim University Akira Kurosawa School of Filmmaking</div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--education paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> Degree: M.S. Career &amp; Technical Education</div> <div> University: University of Wisconsin-Stout</div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--education paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> Degree: B.S. Graphic Communications Management</div> <div> University: University of Wisconsin-Stout</div> </div> </div> <div> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/2024-08/oss_keif_2021.jpg" width="1500" height="2100" alt="icon" /> </div> <div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/761" hreflang="en">CSTEMM</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/771" hreflang="en">SOAD</a></div> <div> Exclude from Internal Site Search: No</div> </div> </article> <aside class="section--aside"> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--aside"> <section class="aside-block content-text--aside "> <div class="content-text__wrap"> <h3 class="content-text__title aside-block__heading">Contact Information</h3> <div class="content-text__item"> <strong>Keif Oss</strong> <div> Office: 150 Communication Technologies Building</div> <div> Phone: <a href="tel:715-232-1202">715-232-1202</a></div> <div> Email: ossk@uwstout.edu</div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </aside> </div> <div> Include in Directory: Off</div> <div> Exclude from Internal Site Search: No</div> Fri, 07 Jul 2023 15:53:44 +0000 goersab 2581042 at Inspiring Graduate: Dylan LaFontaine, B.S. Digital Marketing Technology; B.S. Information & Communication Technologies /about-us/news-center/inspiring-graduate-dylan-lafontaine-bs-digital-marketing-technology-bs-information-communication Inspiring Graduate: Dylan LaFontaine, B.S. Digital Marketing Technology; B.S. Information &amp; Communication Technologies<span><span>goersab</span></span> <span><time datetime="2023-05-24T09:30:00-05:00" title="Wednesday, May 24, 2023 - 09:30">May 24, 2023</time> </span> <div> &#039;I appreciate the variety of hands-on individual and collaborative experiences I鈥檝e had.&#039;</div> <div> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-text" 210815> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <div> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span>Inspiring Graduate: Dylan LaFontaine (鈥23)</span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Hometown: Brooklyn Park, Minn.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Degrees:&nbsp;<a href="/programs/bs-digital-marketing-technology" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Digital Marketing Technology</a>; and <a href="/programs/bs-information-and-communication-technologies" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Information and Communication Technologies</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Minors: Project Management and Spanish</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><strong>Dylan LaFontaine</strong> knew that when he came to 黑料社区 he would work in a variety of hands-on labs in his digital marketing technology and information and communication technologies courses. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淲ithin my ICT major, the lab-intense courses working with Salesforce CRM, understanding business principles, including marketing, accounting and social media, and eventually putting my knowledge to the test working for a live client, made me feel much more confident about entering the workforce,鈥 he said.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-image"> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <figure class="content-image__figure"> <div> <img class="image-style-large" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-05/Dylan%20LaFontaine%2C%201.JPG?h=5a7b8374&amp;itok=42_eAkXz" alt="Dylan LaFontaine, 1" alt="icon" /> </div> <figcaption class="content-image__caption"> Inspiring Graduate Dylan LaFontaine at commencement <span class="content-image__credit"><span style="color: #bcc8d0;">/ </span>黑料社区</span> </figure> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-text" 210834> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <div> <blockquote><p><span>"I appreciate the variety of hands-on individual and collaborative experiences I've had; I feel ready to apply the skills I've learned in my first and future jobs."</span></p></blockquote><p><span>With career interests in business analytics, data science, project management and digital marketing, LaFontaine is applying for jobs in a variety of fields. He earned his double major on May 6, one of 1,173 graduates.</span></p><p><span><strong>What stands out about your 黑料社区 experience?</strong></span></p><p><span>My six-month web development internship at Colony Brands was a great learning experience, from discovering what I like and don鈥檛 like, to learning about other career paths. This internship was outstanding because I got exposed to other teams within the digital marketing department, including web merchandising, data analytics and business analysis.</span></p><blockquote><p><span>As a web development intern, I put my hands-on learning from web development classes at Stout to the test by updating consumer websites.</span></p></blockquote><p><span>One other standout for me was the professors鈥 approachability and personability. They were always accessible, communicative and supporting through easy or hard projects. I had fun conversations to get to know several of them, and I knew I could always reach out or stop by their office hours when needed.</span></p></div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-image"> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <figure class="content-image__figure"> <div> <img class="image-style-large" src="/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2023-05/Dylan%20LaFontaine%2C%202.jpg?h=21758d6c&amp;itok=81FdgYaB" alt="Dylan LaFontaine, 2" alt="icon" /> </div> <figcaption class="content-image__caption"> Dylan LaFontaine with Assistant Professor Mary Spaeth at commencement <span class="content-image__credit"><span style="color: #bcc8d0;">/ </span>黑料社区</span> </figure> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-text" 210836> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <div> <p><span><strong>How did you overcome the challenges you faced in earning your degree?</strong></span></p><p><span>One of my favorite challenges was in the Web Production and Distribution course, learning HTML and CSS. I remember trying to get a page to have two columns; getting the CSS style tags correct to reflect properly on the website; and finally making my first website as the class ended.</span></p><p><span>Because of this class, I took more web development classes and I now love using HTML and CSS to create websites. I like it so much that I create my own websites, ranging from study abroad and trip reflections to using websites to showcase work for other classes, including Photography and Graphic Communications. This challenge has shown me how much I like web development.</span></p><p><span><strong>How did your involvement at 黑料社区 impact your experience?</strong></span></p><p><span>I am proud of the variety of involvement I鈥檝e had on campus. I have held several different on-campus job positions. I started as a student manager in </span><a href="/life-stout/dining" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span>University Dining</span></a><span>, overseeing the cafeteria operations and helping in all areas. I worked at Week One Orientation twice, helping freshmen transition to campus and taking them to campus events. I also worked in the First-Year </span><a href="/academics/academic-resources/advisement" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span>Advisement Center</span></a><span> as a receptionist, interacting with students and helping advisers as needed. And I was a campus tour guide with the </span><a href="/directory/admissions-office" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span>Admissions Office</span></a><span>, showing prospective students and families the Stout campus and connecting their interests with opportunities here. Lastly, I was a resident adviser for a second-year community.</span></p><blockquote><p><span>These various campus employment experiences, in addition to other opportunities, have made me proud of my campus involvement and to be a Stout student.</span></p></blockquote></div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section content-text"> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <figure class="content-image__figure--v-largeright"> <div> <img class="image-style-uws-medium-vertical-480-640-" src="/sites/default/files/styles/uws_medium_vertical_480_640_/public/2023-05/Dylan%20LaFontaine%2C%20Habitat%2C%20Boston.jpg?h=6fd5f253&amp;itok=mod7N3_P" alt="Dylan LaFontaine, 3" alt="icon" /> </div> <figcaption class="content-image__caption"> Dylan LaFontaine volunteering for Habitat for Humanity in Boston <span class="content-image__credit"><span style="color: #bcc8d0;">/ </span>Dylan LaFontaine</span> </figure> <div> <p><span>My favorite club was Habitat for Humanity. With other members, I did a variety of housework anywhere within an hour radius of Menomonie. Projects ranged from painting and deck staining to taking down old fixtures to installing or cleaning gutters. For spring break my junior year, I went to Brookings, S.D., to do electrical wiring; and Acton, Mass., my senior year to do insulation and drywall. These were very fun and rewarding experiences to help build homes for families. This showed my love for both volunteering and doing housework.</span></p><p><span>With my other favorite clubs, I served as web development director for Blue Devil Productions; served as vice president for the Society for Human Resource Management; and I would hit one of at least half a dozen different courses a week with the Disc Golf Club.</span></p><blockquote><p><span>In all, my variety of involvement in clubs provided me with great experiences and networking opportunities with other Stout students.</span></p></blockquote></div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="view view-term-based-news view-id-term_based_news view-display-id-block_5 js-view-dom-id-426e3c6ec2006d3143d303d9b2ecc8e3d48fab73cc341d87908d6bcc3bc13d99"> <section class="section cta-image--block section-pad"> <div class="hr--top"><hr></div> <div class="container"> <header class="section__heading"> <h2 class="section__heading__title">Inspiring Graduates</h2> <span class="link-breaker"></span> <a class="link" href="/about-us/news-center/inspiring-graduates">All Inspiring Graduates News</a> </header> <div class="l-3up--1 cta-image__item article-list"> <a class="cta-image__image-link" href="/about-us/news-center/inspiring-graduates-share-their-stout-experiences"> <img class="article-list__image image-style-medium" src="/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2022-12/Terry%20Stan%2C%20inspiring%20grad%2C%20fall%202022%2C%202.jpg?h=144ad424&amp;itok=jYaHEZgh" width="1178" height="884" alt="Inspiring Graduates Share Their Stout Experiences Featured Image" loading="lazy" alt="icon" /> </a> <h3 class="article-list__title"> <a href="/about-us/news-center/inspiring-graduates-share-their-stout-experiences"> Inspiring Graduates Share Their Stout Experiences </a> </h3> <div class="cta-image__teaser"> Celebrate our graduates as they cross the commencement stage and reflect on the journey that brought them here </div> <time class="article-list__date" datetime="2025-12-23">December 23, 2025</time> </div> <div class="l-3up--2 cta-image__item article-list"> <a class="cta-image__image-link" href="/about-us/news-center/inspiring-graduate-hanahh-eggum-ms-training-talent-development"> <img class="article-list__image image-style-medium" src="/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2025-12/Hanahh%20Eggum%2C%20Fall%20Commencement%202025.JPG?itok=G5f04bQ6" width="1178" height="884" alt="Inspiring Graduate: Hanahh Eggum, M.S. 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Business Information Technology">Learn More</a> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section section-pad--bottom cta-image--inline cta-image--has-image"> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main cta-image__item section--shade"> <a class="cta-image__image-link" href="/about-us/news-center/1173-points-pride-chancellor-frank-congratulates-graduates-their-well-earned-achievement" style="background-image: url(/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2023-05/commencement_spring2023%202.jpg?h=d42e6411&amp;itok=miyFizBd)" alt="1,173 points of pride: Chancellor Frank congratulates graduates on their 鈥榳ell-earned achievement鈥 Image"></a> <h3 class="cta-image__title">1,173 points of pride: Chancellor Frank congratulates graduates on their 鈥榳ell-earned achievement鈥</h3> <div class="cta-image__teaser"> Three commencement ceremonies on May 6 at 黑料社区 celebrated the progress, perseverance and success of 1,173 graduates. </div> <a class="cta-image__link link--simple" href="/about-us/news-center/1173-points-pride-chancellor-frank-congratulates-graduates-their-well-earned-achievement" aria-label="Continue reading about 1,173 points of pride: Chancellor Frank congratulates graduates on their 鈥榳ell-earned achievement鈥">Continue Reading</a> </div> </div> </section> <a class="button--full" href="/about-us/news-center/inspiring-graduates-share-their-stout-experiences">Inspiring Graduate Q&amp;As</a> <div> Is content a Story?: Yes</div> <div> Include in Directory: Off</div> <div> Exclude from Internal Site Search: No</div> Wed, 24 May 2023 14:30:00 +0000 goersab 2543309 at Three bachelor 黑料社区. degrees in four years 鈥 no problem for motivated, first-generation student /about-us/news-center/three-bachelors-degrees-four-years-no-problem-motivated-first-generation-student Three bachelor 黑料社区. degrees in four years 鈥 no problem for motivated, first-generation student<span><span>polingj</span></span> <span><time datetime="2021-05-20T15:44:16-05:00" title="Thursday, May 20, 2021 - 15:44">May 20, 2021</time> </span> <div> Gardiner is using her new communications and marketing skills to expand part-time photography business into career</div> <div> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-text" 198895> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <div> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Abi Gardiner became the first in her family to receive a bachelor 黑料社区. degree when she graduated May 8 from University of Wisconsin-Stout.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Beyond the distinction of being a first-generation graduate, Gardiner, of DeForest, achieved something else that anyone would be hard-pressed to match: She finished three degrees at the same time.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Plus, she did it in four years 鈥 the standard time most students take to get one bachelor 黑料社区..</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>With degrees in </span></span><span><a href="/programs/bs-graphic-communications"><span>graphic communications</span></a></span><span><span>, </span></span><span><a href="/programs/bs-digital-marketing-technology"><span>digital marketing technology</span></a></span><span><span> and </span></span><span><a href="/programs/bs-information-and-communication-technologies-online"><span>information and communication technologies</span></a></span><span><span>, Gardiner surprised even herself.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section content-text"> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <figure class="content-image__figure--v-left"> <div> <img class="image-style-uws-medium-vertical-480-640-" src="/sites/default/files/styles/uws_medium_vertical_480_640_/public/2021-05/gardiner%2Cabi1_0.jpg?itok=b9GshlEh" alt="Abi Gardiner earned three bachelor 黑料社区. degrees from 黑料社区 in four years. " alt="icon" /> </div> <figcaption class="content-image__caption"> Abi Gardiner earned three bachelor 黑料社区. degrees from 黑料社区 in four years. <span class="content-image__credit"><span style="color: #bcc8d0;">/ </span>Photo by Abigail Ann Photography</span> </figure> <div> <p><span><span><span>鈥<span>It 黑料社区. surreal to graduate with three bachelor's degrees,鈥 she said. 鈥淲hat got me through it were the amazing people I've met at 黑料社区 and the support I've had. Of course, I faced many long nights.鈥</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>Along with full credit loads or more each semester, Gardiner took summer and Winterm courses, and she tested out of several courses. She earned 154 credits, about 30 more than the average needed for one bachelor 黑料社区. degree, and made the Dean 黑料社区. List every year.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>She came to 黑料社区 originally for graphic communications, but she saw the opportunity to do more with her skills and interests. She also earned a minor in business administration.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>鈥淚 was wanting more education on digital marketing as I started to learn the direction I wanted to take. That's what led me to add my second major,鈥 she said.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>鈥淭esting out of courses allowed me to free up time to take additional courses I was interested in, including several photo studio classes and sign language. These are both areas that I was super passionate about, as I've always wanted to learn sign language and I have done photography for years.鈥</span></span></span></span><br> &nbsp;</p></div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section content-text"> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <figure class="content-image__figure--v-largeright"> <div> <img class="image-style-uws-medium-vertical-480-640-" src="/sites/default/files/styles/uws_medium_vertical_480_640_/public/2021-05/gardiner%2Cabi2_0.jpg?h=792da5f8&amp;itok=VJVG_oJe" alt="Abi Gardiner, of DeForest, plans to put her three diplomas from 黑料社区 to good use in her wedding and portrait photography business in the Twin Cities. " alt="icon" /> </div> <figcaption class="content-image__caption"> Abi Gardiner, of DeForest, plans to put her three diplomas from 黑料社区 to good use in her wedding and portrait photography business in the Twin Cities. <span class="content-image__credit"><span style="color: #bcc8d0;">/ </span>Photo by Abigail Ann Photography</span> </figure> <div> <p><span><span><span><span>Gardiner credited the support and advice from Shaun Dudek, recently retired associate professor from the graphic communications program, for helping her succeed.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>鈥淎bi is </span></span><span>an outstanding student with a great passion for learning and also for assisting others. She assisted in our labs and as a mentor with her work on campus,鈥 Dudek said. 鈥淭he GCOM coursework allows students to expand their educational focus by offering a grouping of credits that, if selected properly, could culminate into a minor degree. Abi selected to remain on campus an extra year to earn the extra credits not for the minors but to complete the two additional as majors.鈥</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>Gardiner worked in the GCOM labs her first and third years and also worked in University Housing as a hall manager 鈥 while continuing to operate a business she started in high school, </span></span><a href="https://abijanephoto.com"><span>Abi Jane Photography</span></a><span><span>, in DeForest, near Madison.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>鈥淚 also found an amazing group of people while working for University Housing, who have become lifelong friends,鈥 she said.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>That 黑料社区. not all. She received 10 scholarships and the Outstanding Co-op Student of the Year Award; was in Photo Club and the Academic Honors Society; and volunteered at the Dunn County Humane Society.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>Gardiner graduated with honors.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>With three degrees in hand, she has moved Abi Jane Photography to the Twin Cities and turned it into a full-time job. She does wedding and portrait photography, but she plans to do more, such as support and help educate other aspiring photographers and small business owners.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>鈥淚 also do social media and marketing consulting with my business for other small businesses. This was not an easy decision and definitely scary, but I've had amazing support and I plan on utilizing what I've learned from my time at 黑料社区 toward my business,鈥 she said.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>And that 黑料社区. a lot. 鈥淢arketing, management, business and project management, technology, website development, workflows, and more!鈥 she said.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>###</span></span></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div> </div> <span> Abi Gardiner became the first in her family to receive a bachelor 黑料社区. degree when she graduated May 8 from 黑料社区.</span> <a href="/media/51754" hreflang="en">Abi Gardiner 1</a><div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/316" hreflang="en">University Marketing</a></div> <section class="section section-pad--bottom cta-image--inline cta-image--has-image"> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main cta-image__item section--shade"> <a class="cta-image__image-link" href="/about-us/news-center/graduate-triples-her-resume-power-three-bachelors-degrees" style="background-image: url(/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2020-05/olearynenagh1.jpg?h=b6c66f04&amp;itok=GZdjP5nn)" alt="Graduate triples her resume power with three bachelor 黑料社区. degrees Image"></a> <h3 class="cta-image__title">Graduate triples her resume power with three bachelor 黑料社区. degrees</h3> <div class="cta-image__teaser"> Like many of the 1,183 students who graduate May 9 at University of Wisconsin-Stout, Nenagh O鈥橪eary had many stretches when the going got tough. </div> <a class="cta-image__link link--simple" href="/about-us/news-center/graduate-triples-her-resume-power-three-bachelors-degrees" aria-label="Continue reading about Graduate triples her resume power with three bachelor 黑料社区. degrees">Continue Reading</a> </div> </div> </section> <div> <article class="content"> <h2> <a href="/directory/delonga" rel="bookmark">Andrew Delong</a> </h2> <div> <div> Full Name: Andrew Delong</div> <div> Job Title: Lecturer / Program Director</div> <div> Include in Directory: Yes</div> <div> College: <a href="/academics/colleges-schools/college-science-technology-engineering-mathematics-management" hreflang="en">College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics &amp; Management</a></div> <div> Department: <a href="/academics/colleges-schools/college-science-technology-engineering-mathematics-management/school-management/operations-management-department" hreflang="en">Operations &amp; Management Department</a></div> <section class="section cta-list--block" style="padding-top:30px;"> <div class="container"> <header class="section__heading"> <h2 class="section__heading__title">Program</h2> <span class="link-breaker"></span> <a class="link" href="/programs">All Degree Programs</a> </header> <ul class="cta-list--block__list"> <li class="l-3up"><a href="/programs/bs-golf-enterprise-management" hreflang="en">B.S. Golf Enterprise Management</a></li> </ul> </div> </section> <div> Education: <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--education paragraph--view-mode--default"> </div> </div> <div> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/2020-05/20190819_andrewdelong_5782_web.jpg" width="922" height="1382" alt="Photo of Andrew Delong" alt="icon" /> </div> <div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/761" hreflang="en">CSTEMM</a></div> <div> Exclude from Internal Site Search: No</div> </div> </article> <aside class="section--aside"> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--aside"> <section class="aside-block content-text--aside "> <div class="content-text__wrap"> <h3 class="content-text__title aside-block__heading">Contact Information</h3> <div class="content-text__item"> <strong>Andrew Delong</strong> <div> Office: 161 Communication Technologies Building</div> <div> Phone: <a href="tel:715-232-2326">715-232-2326</a></div> <div> Email: delonga@uwstout.edu</div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </aside> </div> <div> Include in Directory: Off</div> <div> Exclude from Internal Site Search: No</div> Thu, 20 May 2021 20:44:16 +0000 polingj 1706341 at Online digital marketing program helps working mom pursue her passion /about-us/news-center/online-digital-marketing-program-helps-working-mom-pursue-her-passion Online digital marketing program helps working mom pursue her passion<span><span>goersab</span></span> <span><time datetime="2021-02-09T11:47:54-06:00" title="Tuesday, February 9, 2021 - 11:47">February 9, 2021</time> </span> <div> Marquardt is reaching her creative goals as she cares for her family</div> <div> <a href="/directory/goersab" hreflang="en">Abbey Goers</a></div> <div> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-text" 197001> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <div> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Angela </span></span></span><span><span><span>Marquardt 黑料社区. family is her first priority. Her greatest joys are moments spent with her husband, Brandon, and their new child. But even in her joy, Marquardt felt something was missing. Last winter, while on furlough because of the pandemic, </span></span></span><span><span><span>she did some soul-searching. </span></span></span><span><span><span>She decided she wanted to go back to school.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Marquardt, of Schofield, has an </span></span></span><span><span><span>associate degree in general arts and science. She began her undergraduate studies in graphic design at UW-Stevens Point. Then she switched to 黑料社区 黑料社区. </span></span></span><span><a href="/programs/bs-special-education-online" target="_blank"><span><span>online special education program</span></span></a></span><span><span><span>. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>When she and Brandon married, she left school to work full time as a paraprofessional at the DC Everest School District. She loved working with the students but wanted to do something related to her graphic design courses and have a career where she could be creative.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section content-text"> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <figure class="content-image__figure--v-right"> <div> <img class="image-style-uws-medium-vertical-480-640-" src="/sites/default/files/styles/uws_medium_vertical_480_640_/public/2021-02/angelamarquardt_1.jpg?h=5af9812e&amp;itok=ACu_H3e3" alt="Online digital marketing technology students Angela Marquardt with her baby" alt="icon" /> </div> <figcaption class="content-image__caption"> Angela Marquardt with her baby <span class="content-image__credit"><span style="color: #bcc8d0;">/ </span>Angela Marquardt</span> </figure> <div> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淚 always went back and forth about going back to school because I knew it would be hard being married and having a family. When I decided to go back, I was pregnant,鈥 Marquardt said. 鈥淢y family is the most important part of my existence. But I realized I can still have passions outside of being a mom.鈥</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <h3><span><span><span><span><span><span>Continuing her creative studies</span></span></span></span></span></span></h3> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Marquardt enrolled in 黑料社区 黑料社区. </span></span></span><span><a href="/programs/bs-digital-marketing-technology-online" target="_blank"><span><span>online digital marketing technology program</span></span></a></span><span><span><span>. Having the flexibility of an online degree was important; she needed to be able to study when she had the time around her work and family schedule. The </span></span></span><span><span><span>Customized Instruction option allowed her to do that.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淚 loved going to school for graphic design but knew I would not be able to do in-person classes during the day with my job,鈥 she said. 鈥淒igital marketing technology ties together what I already learned in graphic design but is designed for the future.鈥</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Many of Marquardt 黑料社区. credits transferred to the online DMT program. She appreciates how understanding her professors are and how they take the time to understand her situation. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Program Director Kris Isaacson knows online learning can feel isolating sometimes, and she doesn鈥檛 always get to know her students as well as she鈥檇 like. But this wasn鈥檛 the case with Marquardt.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section content-text"> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <figure class="content-image__figure--v-right"> <div> <img class="image-style-uws-medium-vertical-480-640-" src="/sites/default/files/styles/uws_medium_vertical_480_640_/public/20160822_Kristin_Isaacson.JPG?itok=AEcaIakG" alt="Kristin Isaacson" alt="icon" /> </div> <figcaption class="content-image__caption"> Kris Isaacson <span class="content-image__credit"><span style="color: #bcc8d0;">/ </span>黑料社区</span> </figure> <div> <p><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淎ngela was very upfront with me about expecting her first baby when she enrolled in my course last fall. We worked together to devise a flexible schedule to keep her on track,鈥 Isaacson said. </span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>After her maternity leave, Marquardt returned to work in January as an appointment coordinator at Marshfield Clinic in Weston. She also started her online internship at Virtual Vision, a website design and marketing company in Wausau.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淚t is honestly hard to balance family time, working full time, an internship and having a family. When taking on so much, it becomes more important to make every moment count,鈥 she said. 鈥淢y professors and peers are very supportive and encouraging. Some of them can even relate to my story. My story is actually pretty common these days.鈥</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>Isaacson estimates that the majority of Customized Instruction DMT students have families and are working adults because roughly 64% attend class part-time around their work schedules, have completed an associate degree or some bachelor's credits, and their average age is about 28-years old.<br> <br> 鈥淏ecause many of the students in the CI program are transferring in credits, the average time to degree completion is two to three years. There are so many variables, such as how many credits they are transferring in and how many classes they take at a time,鈥 she said.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <h3><span><span><span><span><span><span>Support and self-care</span></span></span></span></span></span></h3> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Marquardt doesn鈥檛 think she鈥檇 be able to go back to school if not for her family 黑料社区. support, knowing her schooling takes time away from family time. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淭heir support means the world to me,鈥 she said.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="section content-text"> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <figure class="content-image__figure--v-right"> <div> <img class="image-style-uws-medium-vertical-480-640-" src="/sites/default/files/styles/uws_medium_vertical_480_640_/public/2021-02/angelamarquardt_3.jpg?h=d02737fb&amp;itok=nwnuSxVy" alt="Online digital marketing technology student Angela Marquardt with her baby at home." alt="icon" /> </div> <figcaption class="content-image__caption"> Angela Marquardt with her baby at home <span class="content-image__credit"><span style="color: #bcc8d0;">/ </span>Angela Marquardt</span> </figure> <div> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>She understands her priorities and makes sure to stay positive when things are stressful, practicing her faith, meditation, exercise and painting as a creative outlet. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淚 don鈥檛 think people take their spiritual, mental and physical well-being into consideration when they get tired, but that 黑料社区. when you need these things the most,鈥 she said. 鈥淭aking care of myself helps me be the best mom and wife I can be.鈥</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淎ngela 黑料社区. motivation and focus on her future are part of what drives her to successfully juggle all that she has on her plate and why she will be successful,鈥 Isaacson said.</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Marquardt hopes to graduate in fall 2022 and start a career at Virtual Vision in digital marketing, while taking art and design workshops and market herself as a painter. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淚t is never too late to conquer your dreams,鈥 she said. 鈥淵our career choice does not need to be a decision based only on stability. Although stability is important, be sure to find something you are passionate about.鈥</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>黑料社区 黑料社区. <a href="/academics/colleges-schools/college-arts-communication-humanities-and-social-sciences/communication-technologies-and-communication-studies-department" target="_blank">communication technologies and communication studies department</a> also offers an online degree in <a href="/programs/bs-information-and-communication-technologies-online" target="_blank">information and communication technologies</a>, as well as degrees in <a href="/programs/bs-computer-networking-and-information-technology" target="_blank">computer networking and information technology</a>, <a href="/programs/bs-graphic-communications" target="_blank">graphic communication</a>, and <a href="/programs/bs-video-production" target="_blank">video production</a>, seven minors and four certificates.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p></div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="view view-term-based-news view-id-term_based_news view-display-id-block_1 js-view-dom-id-eb68f5cef899b50ae00992df48191526e3b6eaf372430dadecb33126041f71aa"> <section class="section cta-image--block section-pad"> <div class="hr--top"><hr></div> <div class="container"> <header class="section__heading"> <h2 class="section__heading__title">Digital Marketing Technology</h2> <span class="link-breaker"></span> <a class="link" href="/about-us/news-center/digital-marketing-technology">All Digital Marketing Technology News</a> </header> <div class="l-3up--1 cta-image__item article-list"> <a class="cta-image__image-link" href="/about-us/news-center/uw-stout-faculty-integrate-ai-research-machine-learning-business-technology-composition-courses"> <img class="article-list__image image-style-medium" src="/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2025-10/Students%20in%20a%20composition%20course.jpg?itok=lq1dklzc" width="1178" height="884" alt="黑料社区 faculty integrate A.I. research in machine learning, business technology, composition courses Featured Image" loading="lazy" alt="icon" /> </a> <h3 class="article-list__title"> <a href="/about-us/news-center/uw-stout-faculty-integrate-ai-research-machine-learning-business-technology-composition-courses"> 黑料社区 faculty integrate A.I. research in machine learning, business technology, composition courses </a> </h3> <div class="cta-image__teaser"> University 黑料社区. 360-degree approach to artificial intelligence聽aims to 鈥榚quip students with hands-on experience and an applied understanding鈥 </div> <time class="article-list__date" datetime="2025-10-29">October 29, 2025</time> </div> <div class="l-3up--2 cta-image__item article-list"> <a class="cta-image__image-link" 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class="l-3up--3 cta-image__item article-list"> <a class="cta-image__image-link" href="/about-us/news-center/three-bachelors-degrees-four-years-no-problem-motivated-first-generation-student"> <img class="article-list__image image-style-medium" src="/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2021-05/gardiner%2Cabi1.jpg?h=fd3755ed&amp;itok=u4F-DVA8" width="1178" height="884" alt="Three bachelor 黑料社区. degrees in four years 鈥 no problem for motivated, first-generation student Featured Image" loading="lazy" alt="icon" /> </a> <h3 class="article-list__title"> <a href="/about-us/news-center/three-bachelors-degrees-four-years-no-problem-motivated-first-generation-student"> Three bachelor 黑料社区. degrees in four years 鈥 no problem for motivated, first-generation student </a> </h3> <div class="cta-image__teaser"> Abi Gardiner became the first in her family to receive a bachelor 黑料社区. degree when she graduated May 8 from 黑料社区. </div> <time class="article-list__date" datetime="2021-05-20">May 20, 2021</time> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </div> <span> Marquardt is reaching her creative goals as she cares for her family</span> <a href="/media/51188" hreflang="en">angelamarquardt_3.jpg</a><div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/316" hreflang="en">University Marketing</a></div> <section class="section section-pad--bottom cta-image--inline cta-image--has-image"> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main cta-image__item section--shade"> <a class="cta-image__image-link" href="/programs/bs-digital-marketing-technology-online" style="background-image: url(/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2022-06/bs_dmt_online_hero2.jpg?itok=EintGNW4)" alt="B.S. Digital Marketing Technology Online Image"></a> <h3 class="cta-image__title">B.S. Digital Marketing Technology Online</h3> <div class="cta-image__teaser"> Our online B.S. Digital Marketing Technology program combines technology and established marketing principles to prepare you to lead business in marketing. </div> <a class="cta-image__link link--simple" href="/programs/bs-digital-marketing-technology-online" aria-label="Learn more about B.S. Digital Marketing Technology Online">Learn More</a> </div> </div> </section> <div> Search Keywords: digital marketing technologyonline digital marketingcustomized instructionAngela Marquardt</div> <div> Include in Directory: Off</div> <div> Exclude from Internal Site Search: No</div> Tue, 09 Feb 2021 17:47:54 +0000 goersab 1668238 at Inspiring Graduate: MaiZia Lee, B.S. Digital Marketing Technology /about-us/news-center/inspiring-graduate-maizia-lee-bs-digital-marketing-technology Inspiring Graduate: MaiZia Lee, B.S. Digital Marketing Technology<span><span>polingj</span></span> <span><time datetime="2020-05-04T12:48:43-05:00" title="Monday, May 4, 2020 - 12:48">May 4, 2020</time> </span> <div> Digital marketing online major juggled responsibilities, appreciated professors鈥 support</div> <div> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-text" 191051> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <div> <p><span><span><span><strong><span>Name: </span></strong><span>MaiZia Lee<br> <strong>Hometown:</strong> DeForest<br> <strong>Major:</strong> <a href="/programs/bs-digital-marketing-technology">Digital marketing technology</a> online</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span><img alt="MaiZia Lee" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c5de8b95-7550-493f-82b7-97afc10df0d9" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/leemaizia1a.jpg" style="padding:0px 30px 20px 0px" class="align-left" width="350" height="496">What is the biggest challenge you鈥檝e faced in earning your degree?</span></span></span></strong> <span><span><span>It was very challenging raising a family and completing my program. There were many late nights until 3 a.m. completing assignments. Around midterms and finals, I wouldn鈥檛 see my kids for one to two weeks because my parents would be watching them so I could study.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span>What will you appreciate most about your 黑料社区 experience?</span></span></span></strong> <span><span><span>I鈥檓 an introvert and enjoyed the online program aspect and thought I didn鈥檛 need to engage. However, getting to know my professors in the program was so crucial in ensuring that I succeeded. They were my biggest supporters, who were more than willing to give me that pep talk or my resource for learning more about things outside of the course. It 黑料社区. really rewarding to be in my shoes and thinking back to my early 3 a.m. emails to my professors and getting responses from them at late hours as well. They shared parts of their lives with us, and that really broke down the barrier of intimidation.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span>What 黑料社区. next in your life?</span></span></span></strong> <span><span><span>I know I want to be a digital marketing specialist but am open to being a social media specialist, SEO (search engine optimization) specialist or digital content coordinator. I currently work as an intern for Filene Research Institute as a graphic designer.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>###</span></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div> </div> <span> Digital marketing online major juggled responsibilities, appreciated professors鈥 support</span> <a href="/media/49681" hreflang="en">MaiZia Lee</a><div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/316" hreflang="en">University Marketing</a></div> <div> Include in Directory: Off</div> <div> Exclude from Internal Site Search: No</div> Mon, 04 May 2020 17:48:43 +0000 polingj 1475816 at Graduate Q&A: Jesse Aubrecht /about-us/news-center/graduate-qa-jesse-aubrecht Graduate Q&amp;A: Jesse Aubrecht<span><span>polingj</span></span> <span><time datetime="2020-01-07T10:06:23-06:00" title="Tuesday, January 7, 2020 - 10:06">January 7, 2020</time> </span> <div> &#039;I am prepared for whatever lies ahead&#039;</div> <div> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-text" 177366> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <div> <p><span><span><em><span><span>A Q&amp;A with one of the 750 students who received a diploma Dec. 14 at 黑料社区:</span></span></em></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span>Name: </span></span></span></strong><span><span><span>Jesse Aubrecht<br> <strong>Hometown: </strong>Farmington, Minn.<br> <strong>Major: </strong>Digital marketing technology; minor in project management<br> <strong>Awards, honors: </strong>Chancellor 黑料社区. Award 2017-2018</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span><img alt="Jesse Aubrecht" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="e80e1b58-a877-4f6f-aa82-7ccaef664be5" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/aubrecht%2Cjesse1a.jpg" style="padding:0px 30px 20px 0px" class="align-left" width="350" height="388">Why did you choose 黑料社区? </span></span></span></strong><span><span><span>I chose 黑料社区 for a few reasons. I have always been interested in Stout since my older brother graduated in 2008, and he only had great things to say about the academics and the professors. Another reason would be the obvious high employment rate for postgraduate students, which was extremely important to me when considering colleges. I also chose Stout because at the time they were one of the only colleges that offered a program for digital marketing technology, which really sold me because many companies are in need of digital marketing specialists.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span>What are the biggest obstacles you faced in earning your degree? </span></span></span></strong><span><span><span>One of my biggest obstacles was figuring out how to sell myself to companies. Gaining the confidence to talk to industry professionals was something that I had to acquire. I had a lot of practice by pushing myself to attend the Career Conference as early as my freshman year. I was not looking for an internship at the time, but I wanted to build my confidence by throwing myself into conversations with recruiters.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span>What stands out among your college experiences?</span></span></span></strong><span><span><span> One thing that really stands out would be the dedication of professors to ensure students succeed in their studies. I have been very impressed with every professor. Whenever I needed additional help, I could contact my professors and they would be there to assist me. They made themselves available often, and it was evident that they truly cared about the success of their students. Another thing that stands out for me was my internship experience at IDeaS Revenue Solutions (through the Career Conference). I will bring the knowledge gained at IDeaS into my career.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><strong><span><span><span>What 黑料社区. next? </span></span></span></strong><span><span><span>I have a few job offers that I am still considering, but I plan to be working as a digital marketing specialist in the Twin Cities area. I am extremely excited to finally start my professional career, and I am prepared for whatever lies ahead.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>###</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div> </div> <span> A Q&amp;A with one of the 750 students who received a diploma Dec. 14 at 黑料社区:</span> <a href="/media/46176" hreflang="en">Jesse Aubrecht</a><div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/431" hreflang="en">University Communications</a></div> <section class="section section-pad--bottom cta-image--inline cta-image--has-image"> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main cta-image__item section--shade"> <a class="cta-image__image-link" href="/programs/bs-digital-marketing-technology" style="background-image: url(/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2017-11/20150415_ict_itm_03.jpg?h=3f025862&amp;itok=JUtmMGZT)" alt="B.S. Digital Marketing Technology Image"></a> <h3 class="cta-image__title">B.S. Digital Marketing Technology</h3> <div class="cta-image__teaser"> Our B.S. Digital Marketing Technology program combines technology and established marketing principles to prepare you to lead business in marketing. </div> <a class="cta-image__link link--simple" href="/programs/bs-digital-marketing-technology" aria-label="Learn more about B.S. Digital Marketing Technology">Learn More</a> </div> </div> </section> <div> Include in Directory: Off</div> Tue, 07 Jan 2020 16:06:23 +0000 polingj 1469046 at Professor hosts virtual reality exhibit based on Google 3D tool /about-us/news-center/professor-hosts-virtual-reality-exhibit-based-google-3d-tool Professor hosts virtual reality exhibit based on Google 3D tool <span><span>polingj</span></span> <span><time datetime="2019-10-28T13:48:09-05:00" title="Monday, October 28, 2019 - 13:48">October 28, 2019</time> </span> <div> Artists from five foreign countries, four states submitted immersive digital art</div> <div> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-text" 169876> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <div> <p><span><span><span><span>In the digital age, art exhibits don鈥檛 have to be at physical locations and the art can be a 3D experience without being tangible.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>That 黑料社区. the reality of Kevin W. Tharp 黑料社区. virtual reality-based art exhibit </span><a href="http://virtuallytilted.kevinwtharp.com/exhibition/"><span>Virtually Tilted: An Exhibition of Tilt Brush Artistry</span></a><span>. The artists created their submissions with Tilt Brush, a 3D painting tool by Google.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><img alt="Kevin W. Tharp uses a virtual reality headset." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="558dfd8d-f1ff-4fee-8797-a8e1a94b7670" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/tharp%2Ckevinw_VRclassroom1ab.jpg" style="padding:0px 30px 20px 0px" class="align-left" width="400" height="349">The University of Wisconsin-Stout professor said the exhibit may be the first of its kind. It drew artists from five foreign countries and four states.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>Tilt Brush allows viewers using virtual reality technology to see art from all perspectives, as if the viewer was walking around the art in the center of a room or it was big enough to climb inside.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>Tharp went one step further to make the art accessible without virtual reality.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淭he submissions were created in virtual reality, but using the </span></span></span><span><a href="https://poly.google.com/"><span><span>poly.google.com website</span></span></a></span><span><span><span> I was able to embed the three-dimensional sketches in a web browser so they can be viewed by anyone. It even works on a cell phone,鈥 Tharp said.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淲hen you see the sketches, you can use your mouse or touch screen to navigate around in the sketch with what we call six degrees of freedom.&nbsp;That means you can move on any axis, x, y or z, and look in 360 degrees from any location.&nbsp;It gives the ability for the person to explore throughout the sketch,鈥 Tharp said.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span><img alt="鈥淐ube of Enlightenment鈥 by Gomesh Karnchanapayap of Thailand was named Best in Show in the Virtually Tilted art exhibit created by a 黑料社区 professor." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="1451220d-bc83-4aa8-b3fc-b7501faa88df" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/cubeofenlightenment1a.jpg" style="padding:0px 30px 20px 0px" class="align-left" width="600" height="487">鈥淚t allows you to break physics, like going through the thing you are looking at to see what is inside of it,鈥 he added.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><a href="/directory/tharpk"><span>Tharp</span></a><span>, an associate professor of digital marketing technology, conceived and coordinated the exhibit.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>鈥</span><span lang="EN" xml:lang="EN">Virtual Reality is creating a host of opportunities for creative expression.</span><span> There was a need for a peer reviewed exhibition of this new form of art/communication,鈥 Tharp said.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>The submission categories ranged from novice to professional. Submissions were accepted in early October, and the winners were announced in mid-October. Of the 17 submissions, 14 were included in the exhibit, including one by Tharp, 鈥淭he Beast Watches the Map.鈥</span></span></span></span></p> <img alt="鈥淢y Reality鈥 was created by Rosie Summers." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="3f1abf49-be4c-45d2-ae17-6c47ae807dad" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/myreality1a.jpg" class="align-center" width="900" height="559"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span><span><span><span>Awards, based on peer reviews, went to:</span></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span>Best of Show, Gomesh Karnchanapayap, a lecturer at Rangsit University in Bankok, Thailand, 鈥淐ube of Enlightenment鈥</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Director 黑料社区. Choice novice, Juliana Loh, 鈥淭akio Drummers of the North鈥</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Director 黑料社区. Choice intermediate, Laurie O鈥橬eill, 鈥淐hinese Dragon鈥</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Director 黑料社区. Choice innovator, Edgar Barrios, 鈥淪heng Long鈥</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p><span><span><span><span>Of his submission, Karnchanapayap said it was 鈥<span>developed as a part of a doctoral thesis on how user immersion in virtual environment can enhance the audience 黑料社区. experience. The installation depicts the moment of Buddha 黑料社区. enlightenment as a room-scale experience, the Cube of Enlightenment.鈥</span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>Tharp plans to feature some of the artists in an upcoming edition of the </span><a href="http://stoutmartech.com/wp/"><span>Digital Marketing Technology Research Journal</span></a><span>, which is part of 黑料社区 黑料社区. </span><a href="/programs/bs-digital-marketing-technology"><span>digital marketing technology</span></a><span> undergraduate program.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>The project is an extension of Tharp 黑料社区. personal Perceptive Reality Project, or virtual reality research.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><em>###</em></p> <p><span><span><span><span>Photos</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Kevin W. Tharp uses a virtual reality headset.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淐ube of Enlightenment鈥 by Gomesh Karnchanapayap of Thailand was named Best in Show in the Virtually Tilted art exhibit created by a 黑料社区 professor.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>鈥淢y Reality鈥 was created by Rosie Summers.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div> </div> <span> In the digital age, art exhibits don鈥檛 have to be at physical locations and the art can be a 3D experience without being tangible.</span> <a href="/media/44461" hreflang="en">Cube of Englightenment</a><div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/431" hreflang="en">University Communications</a></div> <section class="section section-pad--bottom cta-image--inline cta-image--has-image"> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main cta-image__item section--shade"> <a class="cta-image__image-link" href="/programs/bs-digital-marketing-technology" style="background-image: url(/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/2017-11/20150415_ict_itm_03.jpg?h=3f025862&amp;itok=JUtmMGZT)" alt="B.S. Digital Marketing Technology Image"></a> <h3 class="cta-image__title">B.S. Digital Marketing Technology</h3> <div class="cta-image__teaser"> Our B.S. Digital Marketing Technology program combines technology and established marketing principles to prepare you to lead business in marketing. </div> <a class="cta-image__link link--simple" href="/programs/bs-digital-marketing-technology" aria-label="Learn more about B.S. Digital Marketing Technology">Learn More</a> </div> </div> </section> <div> <article class="content"> <h2> <a href="/directory/tharpk" rel="bookmark">Kevin Tharp</a> </h2> <div> <div> <p><strong>Teaching Interests:</strong>&nbsp;Digital Marketing Technology, Search Engine Optimization, Search Marketing, Web Analytics, Web Development, Information Architecture Learning Technology</p><p><strong>Research Interests:</strong>&nbsp;Digital Marketing Technology Curriculum Virtual Reality as a pedagogical tool Universal Design for Learning</p><p><strong>Roles/Responsibilities:&nbsp;</strong>Program Advisor - Minor in Web Technology</p></div> <div> Full Name: Dr. Kevin W. Tharp</div> <div> Job Title: Professor</div> <div> Include in Directory: Yes</div> <div> Area of Expertise: <a href="/taxonomy/term/6618" hreflang="en">Digital Realities</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/6619" hreflang="en">Virtual Reality</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/6620" hreflang="en">Social Aspects of Socio-Technical Systems</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/866" hreflang="en">Digital Marketing Technology</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/6621" hreflang="en">Search Engine Optimization</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/6622" hreflang="en">Marketing Analytics</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/6623" hreflang="en">Search Marketing</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/6624" hreflang="en">Information Architecture</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/6625" hreflang="en">Learning Technology</a></div> <div> College: <a href="/academics/colleges-schools/college-science-technology-engineering-mathematics-management" hreflang="en">College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics &amp; Management</a></div> <div> Department: <a href="/academics/colleges-schools/college-science-technology-engineering-mathematics-management/school-management/hospitality-technology-innovation-department" hreflang="en">Hospitality &amp; Technology Innovation Department</a></div> <section class="section cta-list--block" style="padding-top:30px;"> <div class="container"> <header class="section__heading"> <h2 class="section__heading__title">Program</h2> <span class="link-breaker"></span> <a class="link" href="/programs">All Degree Programs</a> </header> <ul class="cta-list--block__list"> <li class="l-3up"><a href="/programs/bs-business-information-technology" hreflang="en">B.S. Business Information Technology</a></li> <li class="l-3up"><a href="/programs/bs-business-information-technology-online" hreflang="en">B.S. Business Information Technology Online</a></li> <li class="l-3up"><a href="/programs/bs-digital-marketing-technology" hreflang="en">B.S. Digital Marketing Technology</a></li> <li class="l-3up"><a href="/programs/bs-digital-marketing-technology-online" hreflang="en">B.S. Digital Marketing Technology Online</a></li> </ul> </div> </section> <div> Curriculum Vitae: <span class="file file--mime-application-pdf file--application-pdf"><a href="/sites/default/files/cv/2022-09/Professor_Kevin_W._Tharp_Curriculum_Vita_8_1_2022.pdf" type="application/pdf" title="Professor_Kevin_W._Tharp_Curriculum_Vita_8_1_2022.pdf">Dr. Kevin W. Tharp CV</a></span> <span>(267.43 KB)</span> </div> <div> Website: <a href="http://kevinwtharp.com/">Personal Website</a></div> <div> Education: <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--education paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> Degree: Ph.D. Communications</div> <div> University: Central Queensland University</div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--education paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> Degree: M.A. Communications</div> <div> University: Southwest Missouri State University</div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--education paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> Degree: B.A. Speech Communication</div> <div> University: State University of New York, College at Cortland</div> </div> </div> <div> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/2022-09/tharp_portrait_cropped.png" width="792" height="793" alt="icon" /> </div> <div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/766" hreflang="en">CACHSS</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/761" hreflang="en">CSTEMM</a></div> <div> Exclude from Internal Site Search: No</div> </div> </article> <aside class="section--aside"> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--aside"> <section class="aside-block content-text--aside "> <div class="content-text__wrap"> <h3 class="content-text__title aside-block__heading">Contact Information</h3> <div class="content-text__item"> <strong>Kevin Tharp</strong> <div> Office: 429 Heritage Hall </div> <div> Phone: <a href="tel:715-232-5621">715-232-5621</a></div> <div> Email: tharpk@uwstout.edu</div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </aside> </div> <div> Include in Directory: Off</div> <div> Exclude from Internal Site Search: No</div> Mon, 28 Oct 2019 18:48:09 +0000 polingj 1459111 at Studying in Scotland put student back on track in the U.S. /about-us/news-center/studying-scotland-put-student-back-track-us Studying in Scotland put student back on track in the U.S. <span><span>polingj</span></span> <span><time datetime="2019-07-15T15:40:20-05:00" title="Monday, July 15, 2019 - 15:40">July 15, 2019</time> </span> <div> Experience abroad gave Fawcett new perspectives, renewed enthusiasm for her education</div> <section class="hero--image hero--has-breadcrumbs", style="background-image: url(/sites/default/files/styles/hero/public/2019-07/fawcett%2Cabby_scotland5.jpg?itok=UMs0x8Mi);"> <div class="container hero__wrap" > <div class="hero__content" > <h1 class="hero__title"> </h1> </div> </div> </section> <div> <section class="section section-pad--bottom content-text" 160361> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--main"> <div> <p><span><span><span>A year and a half into college, Abigail 鈥淎bby鈥 Fawcett wasn鈥檛 sure what she wanted to do for a career. She had tried two majors and was switching to a third one. She wasn鈥檛 even sure if she wanted to stay at University of Wisconsin-Stout.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>She was searching. Then, one day, one of her mom 黑料社区. college friends mentioned enjoying something called the <a href="https://www.uwrf.edu/WisconsinInScotland/">Wisconsin in Scotland</a> program. 鈥淲as it still around?鈥 Fawcett wondered? </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>It was. After learning more through 黑料社区 黑料社区. <a href="/academics/office-international-education">Office of International Education</a> and deciding it might be right for her, Fawcett left for Scotland for the spring of 2017. Turns out, something 3,700 miles away was exactly what she needed.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><img alt="Abby Fawcett said studying at Scotland 黑料社区. Dalkeith House, background, and studying abroad 鈥渃hanged me as an individual.鈥" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="c981727f-8075-4010-ab90-9465a3e8a0c7" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/fawcett%2Cabby_scotland1a.jpg" style="padding:0px 30px 20px 0px" class="align-left" width="500" height="625">鈥淚 needed to take a step back and figure out who I was. The Scotland experience really changed me as an individual,鈥 said Fawcett, of Eau Claire.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Fast forward two years, and Fawcett continues to reap dividends from her decision to study abroad. In May, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in <a href="/programs/bs-digital-marketing-technology">digital marketing technology</a> 鈥 the third major she had switched to in the middle of her sophomore year. This summer she <span>is interning in Eagan, Minn., at the international mass media firm Thomson Reuters.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>鈥淚n the digital marketing technology field things are constantly changing. Every day I am learning something new, and I like that it keeps me on my toes. I am able to drive decisions based upon the data that I get,鈥 she said.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>How did studying in Scotland change Fawcett? She took classes with other students from the UW System and around the country taught by professors from the UW System and the United Kingdom. The program is hosted at Dalkeith House, an 18th century castle in Dalkeith, six miles from Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Between a host mom at Dalkeith who mentored Fawcett on the culture, taking intercultural courses and taking advantage of opportunities to travel in Scotland and other countries, Fawcett returned home a changed person.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>鈥<span>I was able to see things from different perspectives. I had the confidence, and my communication skills had been enriched. I wanted to be more involved. That 黑料社区. when I fell in love with 黑料社区,鈥 Fawcett said.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>Fawcett said that meeting a new friend, Molly Deering of UW-River Falls, helped her make the most of the Scotland program. 鈥淢olly helped push me out of my comfort zone and encouraged me to take advantage of the program, get out of the palace and go on an adventure,鈥 Fawcett said, noting that classes weren鈥檛 held on Fridays, leaving open the opportunity to travel to nearby countries, such as England and France.</span></span></span></span></p> <img alt="Abby Fawcett, left, and friend Molly Deering of UW-River Falls enjoy an outing together during the Wisconsin in Scotland program." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="67054a49-af0a-47fe-b70b-1a484354cc68" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/fawcett%2Cabby_scotland3a.jpg" class="align-center" width="900" height="652"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span><span><span><span>She also soon fell in love with her new digital marketing technology major and, with her new-found confidence, became more involved on campus. 鈥淚 had a breath of fresh air,鈥 she said.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>Andria Morse, interim assistant director of study abroad at 黑料社区, said Fawcett 鈥渦sed her study abroad experience to gain another perspective of the world and to take the time to think about and focus on what she wanted to do for her future.鈥</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>On campus, she took a part-time job in the Office of International Education after an adviser in Scotland, seeing Fawcett 黑料社区. growth, recommended her for the position. She also worked part time in the office for her program.</span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>In 2018, she landed a university coordinated co-op position at <a href="https://greatriverenergy.com/">Great River Energy</a> in Maple Grove, Minn. She excelled there too 鈥 one of 18 students in May at 黑料社区 to receive an Outstanding Co-op Student of the Year Award. </span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span>She studied abroad again, with short-term experiences in Belize and Germany in her junior and senior years.</span></span></span></span></p> <img alt="鈥嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧嬧婦alkeith House in Dalkeith, Scotland, hosts the Wisconsin in Scotland program." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d41eb37e-6bb3-4d09-acfa-44b4973e7aac" src="/sites/default/files/inline-images/dalkeithhouse1a.jpg" class="align-center" width="900" height="475"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span><span><strong><span><span><span>Wisconsin in Scotland</span></span></span></strong></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>黑料社区 students and faculty and others from around the UW System have taken and taught courses at Dalkeith House since the program began in 1986. </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>This summer, eight students are there and in the fall another seven will go. Professor Cynthia Bland is teaching two courses there this summer, and instructor Emily Beck will teach there in the fall.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>鈥淭he Wisconsin in Scotland program has a strong living-learning community developed by Patty Watters, residence director, that focuses on confidence, competence and independence,鈥 Morse said.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>The program is scheduled to expand in 2020 with a precollege experience, allowing first-year students to take classes there the summer before beginning their university careers.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Overall, close to 300 黑料社区 students study abroad each year, benefiting in many ways from their experiences, Morse said.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>鈥淩esearch by the Institute of International Education shows that studying abroad has long-term impacts on students鈥 career progression, promotion and job offers,鈥 she said, including soft skills such as intercultural communications, adaptability, problem-solving, confidence and team-building.</span> </span></span></p> <p><span><span><em><span>###</span></em></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Photos</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Abby Fawcett said studying at Scotland 黑料社区. Dalkeith House, background, and studying abroad 鈥渃hanged me as an individual.鈥</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Abby Fawcett, left, and friend Molly Deering of UW-River Falls enjoy an outing together during the Wisconsin in Scotland program.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span><span><span><span>Dalkeith House in Dalkeith, Scotland, hosts the Wisconsin in Scotland program.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> <div> </div> <span> A year and a half into college, Abigail 鈥淎bby鈥 Fawcett wasn鈥檛 sure what she wanted to do for a career. She had tried two majors and was switching to a third.</span> <a href="/media/41876" hreflang="en">Abby Fawcett</a><div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/431" hreflang="en">University Communications</a></div> <div> Hero Caption: 黑料社区 student Abigail 鈥淎bby鈥 Fawcett tours rural Scotland during the Wisconsin in Scotland program.</div> <div> Is content a Story?: Yes</div> <div> <article class="content"> <h2> <a href="/directory/morsea" rel="bookmark">Andria Morse</a> </h2> <div> <div> Full Name: Andria Morse</div> <div> Job Title: Assistant Director, Study Abroad</div> <div> Include in Directory: Yes</div> <div> Department: <a href="/academics/office-international-education" hreflang="en">Office of International Education</a></div> <div> Education: <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--education paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> Degree: MA Intercultural Relations</div> <div> University: Lesley University</div> <div> Location: Cambridge, MA, United States, 2001</div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--education paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> Degree: BA Spanish</div> <div> University: North Dakota State University</div> <div> Location: Fargo, ND, United States, 1994</div> </div> <div class="paragraph paragraph--type--education paragraph--view-mode--default"> <div> Degree: Academic Year Study Abroad Liberal Arts</div> <div> University: Universidad de Sevilla</div> <div> Location: Sevilla, Spain, 1993</div> </div> </div> <div> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/2022-10/morse-andria.jpg" width="500" height="500" alt="icon" /> </div> <div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/751" hreflang="en">Web Production</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/366" hreflang="en">OIE</a></div> <div> Exclude from Internal Site Search: No</div> </div> </article> <aside class="section--aside"> <div class="container"> <div class="l-content--aside"> <section class="aside-block content-text--aside "> <div class="content-text__wrap"> <h3 class="content-text__title aside-block__heading">Contact Information</h3> <div class="content-text__item"> <strong>Andria Morse</strong> <div> Office: 70M Harvey Hall</div> <div> Phone: <a href="tel:715-232-1355">715-232-1355</a></div> <div> Email: morsea@uwstout.edu</div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </aside> </div> <div> Include in Directory: Off</div> Mon, 15 Jul 2019 20:40:20 +0000 polingj 1005146 at