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The University of Wisconsin-Platteville College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science is now offering a new undergraduate degree in computer engineering. The program launched this fall with several students already declaring the major. Previously, computer engineering was only offered as an emphasis under electrical engineering. According to Dr. Asad Azemi, professor and chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the new program supports major themes in the university’s strategic plan.
“It provides another choice for incoming or current students and complements our existing electrical engineering, computer science and software engineering degrees,” he said. “There are many jobs available in computer engineering, and this degree will enable us to better serve our constituents.”
Azemi calls the launch of the new major exciting. He explained how students have been asking for a computer engineering degree.
“The department started working on adding this degree a few years ago, and we are anticipating a growth in our overall enrollment,” said Azemi. “We have a hands-on approach that relies on team-based developments, ending with real-world capstone projects to provide students with the knowledge, skills and aptitude needed to contribute to the societal well-being and economic development of the state of Wisconsin, the Tri-State region, the nation and the world.”
As students enter the field of computer engineering, Azemi acknowledged how the industry is continuing to expand. He said professional opportunities are vast with employment being associated with designing, building, maintaining hardware in modern computers and maintaining operation for computer-based networking.
“As computers become more integrated into our everyday life, computer engineers are more in demand,” he said. “It’s another quality program added to the university. The place of computer engineering as a degree was needed. We fulfilled a need. Hopefully, we will contribute to the growth of the university and provide more opportunities to our students to explore different majors.”
To learn more about the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, visit www.uwplatt.edu/department/electrical-computer-engineering.
The NEW Manufacturing Alliance’s 11th annual “Excellence in Manufacturing/K-12 Partnerships Awards” will be held Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at the new Resch Expo in Green Bay. Cocktail reception begins at 4:30 p.m. The dinner and awards program will begin at 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
This year’s winners are:
2022 EDUCATION AWARD WINNERS
Brighter Image – Manitowoc Lutheran High School
Career Pathmaker – Administrator – Jason Johnson, N.E.W. School of Innovation / GBAPS
Career Pathmaker – Educator – Kari Mueller, CESA 6
Career Pathmaker – Tech Ed Teacher – Jon Larson, Little Chute School District
Education Innovation – Appleton East – Tesla Charter School
Higher Education Award – Mary Hansen, Fox Valley Technical College
Manufacturing Partnership – Waupaca School District
2022 MANUFACTURER AWARD WINNERS
Brighter Image – SMT Machine & Tool
Educational Partnership – Amcor Cares Foundation
Leadership – CMD Corporation
Manufacturing Innovation – AriensCo
Visionary – Ryan Scherer, Miller Electric Mfg. Co.
Youth Apprenticeship – A to Z Machine Company, Inc.
2022 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP WINNER
Community Partnership – Wisconsin Technology Education Association
We will also be recognizing the 2022 All Stars at the event. Companies that have an employee being recognized are: ATI, EMT International, Fincantieri Ace Marine, Heartland Label Printers, KI, MilliporeSigma, Plexus, Rockline Industries and Suburban Enterprises.
APPLETON, Wis., October 13, 2022 – Appvion, a leading provider of direct thermal paper and film and renewable, fiber-based solutions, is celebrating the 115th anniversary of its establishment. This milestone reflects the company’s strong foundation in material science and value-added application of chemistries onto substrates.
Appvion began in 1907 when Charles S. Boyd believed he could add value to paper by applying a coating to make it more printable. At the time, paper machines could not make and coat paper in a single operation, creating a market niche for independent paper converters. As the organization progressed, team members continued to generate value for customers by evolving this philosophy into various substrates and improving the functionality of their solutions for end users. Today, Appvion’s solutions are part of many tickets, tags, labels, and packages consumers touch daily.
“Our 115-year history as a leading coating solutions provider is a reflection of our organization’s ability to advance within evolving markets,” said Laurie Andriate, Appvion President & CEO. “Our dedicated and passionate team has shaped Appvion into the company it is today. A healthy work community is our most valuable asset, and we are proud of our team member track record in broadening Appvion horizons. We are committed to continuing this expansion in all our daily pursuits.”
Deep expertise in chemistry and engineering represents a key differentiator in Appvion business success. Building upon more than a century of experience, Appvion has employed chemists and scientists since 1921 to develop commercial solutions leveraging a unique blend of coating proficiency, proprietary processes, and technical know-how. These industry-leading solutions support crucial supply chains and enable critical infrastructure in various markets, including retail, healthcare, transportation, and food and beverage.
“We have nearly 400 team members who play a pivotal role in the success of our organization, and it is remarkable how far we’ve come,” said Greg Helein, Appvion Director of Operations. “It is a privilege to be part of a heritage and a steward of resources that started 115 years ago. It inspires me every single day.”
Appvion, LLC is a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital L.P. To learn more about Appvion’s history, visit www.appvion.com.
Appvion innovates sustainable specialty coating solutions that are a part of many tickets, tags, labels, and packages consumers touch daily. The company’s 115-year-long history began as a leading producer of carbonless and microencapsulation advancements. Today, its business groups have a collective focus on harnessing the power of materials science and innovation to serve a wide range of markets such as retail, healthcare, transportation, entertainment, and food packaging. Headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, Appvion is the market leader of direct thermal paper and film products in North America and a world-class leader in renewable, fiber-based solutions for consumer and industrial packaging. Connect with us at www.appvion.com to learn more.
Wynnchurch Capital, L.P., headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Illinois, with an office in New York and an affiliate in Canada, was founded in 1999 and is a leading middle-market private equity investment firm. Wynnchurch’s strategy is to partner with middle market companies in the United States and Canada that possess the potential for substantial growth and profit improvement. Wynnchurch Capital manages a number of private equity funds with $5.3 billion of regulatory assets under management and specializes in recapitalizations, growth capital, management buyouts, corporate carve-outs, and restructurings. For more information, please visit www.wynnchurch.com.
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“The Restoring Hope Gala is a night to make a lasting impact on your community,” said Steve Schauer, director of community engagement. “You may know someone who is or was homeless, or even someone living in poverty. Those individuals could one day be at St. John’s Ministries seeking shelter or services. The Restoring Hope Gala is St. John’s Ministries’ annual signature fundraising event of the year, bringing the community together to support those struggling. This event allows us to continue our mission of honoring the dignity, restoring hope and creating lasting change for those experiencing homelessness or housing instability.”
The Restoring Hope Gala will begin at 5 pm with a cocktail hour, where guests can mix and mingle, view and bid on silent auction items or purchase raffle tickets. A sit-down family-style dinner, live auction and program about the successes and future of St. John’s Ministries will follow. The evening will also feature live music by Howl2Go, which is an award-winning dueling pianos entertainment. Keith Jones from Sayre&Jone Auctioneers will provide professional auctioneering services for the evening.
Those wishing to attend the Gala can purchase their tickets at stjohnsgreenbay.org/gala. Individual tickets are $100 and a table of 10 can be purchased for $850. Businesses can also sponsor the event with levels of support or purchase tables.
Members of the public are also invited to take part in the Restoring Hope Gala’s online silent auction. Registration to bid on items is free on stjohnsgreenbay.org/gala. Bidding will open the week prior and will close at 8:15 pm the night of the event. Past silent auction items have included autographed Packers memorabilia, unique experiences, health and wellness packages, golf packages, home décor, children’s toys and much more.
All proceeds from the Restoring Hope Gala support St. John’s Ministries. For more information, please visit our Restoring Hope Gala webpage.
The NEW Manufacturing Alliance’s 11th annual “Excellence in Manufacturing/K-12 Partnerships Awards” will be held Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at the new Resch Expo in Green Bay. Cocktail reception begins at 4:30 p.m. The dinner and awards program will begin at 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
This year’s winners are:
2022 EDUCATION AWARD WINNERS
2022 MANUFACTURER AWARD WINNERS
2022 COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP WINNER
We will also be recognizing the 2022 All Stars at the event. Companies that have an employee being recognized are: ATI, EMT International, Fincantieri Ace Marine, Heartland Label Printers, KI, MilliporeSigma, Plexus, Rockline Industries and Suburban Enterprises.
New North Inc will sponsor a state and regional economic intel forum, Sustainability Movement & Electrification of Vehicles from 11am-1pm Monday, Oct. 31, at St. Norbert College Bemis Center. Speakers include Craig Thompsons, WDOT, Professor Marc Shaffer, and Rob Reich, Schneider.
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science is now offering a new undergraduate degree in computer engineering. The program launched this fall with several students already declaring the major. Previously, computer engineering was only offered as an emphasis under electrical engineering. According to Dr. Asad Azemi, professor and chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the new program supports major themes in the university’s strategic plan.
“It provides another choice for incoming or current students and complements our existing electrical engineering, computer science and software engineering degrees,” he said. “There are many jobs available in computer engineering, and this degree will enable us to better serve our constituents.”
Azemi calls the launch of the new major exciting. He explained how students have been asking for a computer engineering degree.
“The department started working on adding this degree a few years ago, and we are anticipating a growth in our overall enrollment,” said Azemi. “We have a hands-on approach that relies on team-based developments, ending with real-world capstone projects to provide students with the knowledge, skills and aptitude needed to contribute to the societal well-being and economic development of the state of Wisconsin, the Tri-State region, the nation and the world.”
As students enter the field of computer engineering, Azemi acknowledged how the industry is continuing to expand. He said professional opportunities are vast with employment being associated with designing, building, maintaining hardware in modern computers and maintaining operation for computer-based networking.
“As computers become more integrated into our everyday life, computer engineers are more in demand,” he said. “It’s another quality program added to the university. The place of computer engineering as a degree was needed. We fulfilled a need. Hopefully, we will contribute to the growth of the university and provide more opportunities to our students to explore different majors.”
To learn more about the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, visit www.uwplatt.edu/department/electrical-computer-engineering.
The Lake States TAPPI Energy Forum is a month away … please consider signing up for the highly anticipated educational event scheduled for November 3rd in Neenah, WI. This year we are pleased to have Luke Thompson as our Keynote speaker talking about “Consumption Junction – What’s your Path to Net Zero”. The Eventbrite link is shown below, in blue, for your ease in registering and reserving your spot for this event. This year we are limited to the total number of in-person participants, and we have to limit the group to a maximum of 75 persons, so please register early to reserve your spot.
I would also like to thank everyone who participated in this year’s Fall Sporting Shoot, we had a great turn-out, everyone had a lot of fun, and most importantly we had an opportunity to socialize with our fellow industry leaders while raising money to support the educational endeavors of students from our industry.
Thank you for your continued support of Lakes States TAPPI. All event proceeds and donations from all LST events are utilized to fund student scholarships and other educational endeavors related to the pulp/paper and allied industries. This year we are positioning ourselves to donate over $28,000 in scholarships to pulp and paper students and to organizations that support the growth and development of our industry… Thank you for your support.
Please call me with any questions regarding getting more involved with your local Lake States TAPPI Chapter, and to learn more about how your time and contributions further the growth and development of local students and the longevity of our industry.
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