Outdoor Recreation
134d PAC.............342.1568 The outdoor recreation program provides a chance for students to explore adventures outside the realm of intramurals, varsity sports or physical education programs. Mark Sethne (sethne@uwplatt.edu) is a lifelong adventurer and has an extensive outdoor recreation background. Contact Sethne to arrange your group’s adventure or seek ideas and resources for your future travel. Check out opportunities on PioneerLink.
Pioneer Athletics “Being involved looks really good on a resume and employers like it. Also, it gets you connected.” Ryan Schutte Alumnus – Accounting and Business Green Bay, Wis.
134d PAC....................................342.1567 www.uwplatt.edu/athletics UW-Platteville Pioneer athletics offers a variety of sports for women and men. The sports offered for women are basketball, cross country, golf, softball, soccer, track and field, and volleyball. Men’s sports are baseball, basketball, cross country, football, soccer, track and field, and wrestling. All female and male undergraduates are eligible, subject to certain university, WIAC and NCAA regulations. Student staff members are hired as ticket and concessions personnel at home athletic events/contests. Teams employ student staff as managers, video personnel, student trainers, etc. There are also volunteer opportunities.
Campus Life Rights and Responsibilites The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act guarantees students certain protections, e.g., limited access to your records and status by others – including parents, even if they’re paying the tuition bill. As a student, you have rights and responsibilities that are identified in UW-Platteville’s Student Handbook. Familiarize yourself with these rights and responsibilities.
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Behaving responsibly can present a real challenge to students who have little experience in managing personal freedom. A recent Harvard University study found that 44 percent of undergraduate students “binge drink.” Many of these students also attempt to drive after they’ve been drinking. Others fall victim to sexual assault more easily. A significant percentage of students report academic problems that result from their drinking habits. Many campuses report moderate levels of property damage caused by students who have been drinking.
While newfound freedoms are a lot of fun, there are also new challenges and temptations that accompany these new living conditions. P r a c t i c e moderation and responsible behavior. Do not become a statistic for poor academic performance or inappropriate behavior. Enjoy your rights, but act responsibly. Excerpts from the Why Freshmen Fail brochure from www.uwplatt.edu/firstyear.
David J. and Lou Ann Markee Pioneer Student Center
Information Center.....................342.1491 www.uwplatt.edu/studentctr The Markee Pioneer Student Center, located in the heart of the campus, is the community center of the university. It provides services, facilities and programs to meet the varied social, recreational and cultural needs of students, faculty, staff, alumni and campus guests. The building provides a food court, market place, meeting rooms of all types, bookstore, lounges and a general access computer lab. The Markee Pioneer Student Center employs a large number of students in a variety of areas. Students may work at the Information Center, Production Services, Event Services, Design Services, Passport Office, Accounting, Retail Dining and Catering Services. Further leadership skills and experience are available through student manager and student coordinator positions.
Programming and Special Events........................................ 342.1483 Programming and Special Events is comprised of four major areas: Campus Programming and Relations, Family Weekend, Homecoming and New Student Orientation.