Speaker's Bureau at University of Wisconsin

Speaker’s Bureau

How To Use this Resource Guide

This Resource Guide was created as a means of extending the resources of UW-Fond du Lac to our community.

UW-Fond du Lac faculty and staff members are available to share their expertise with your club, civic organization, business, church or school group.

The Resource Guide is organized alphabetically by last name of the faculty or staff member. Please feel free to inquire about any topic in addition to what is specifically listed.

When seeking out a resource person or speaker, please be prepared to provide the following:

Official name of organization
Type of event
Time, date, place
Length of program desired
Approximate size and type of audience

Any honoraria or expenses are to be negotiated directly with the faculty or staff member. If travel or other costs are to be incurred, a satisfactory reimbursement should be arranged during your initial contact.

Please contact individual faculty and staff members directly by calling the phone number listed after their name. If you need additional information or assistance in contacting a resource person at UW-Fond du Lac, please contact Laurie Krasin, Director of University Relations at (920) 929-1108 or email: laurie.krasin@uwc.edu.

UW-Fond du Lac

General Information	(920) 929-1100
Continuing Education	(920) 929-1155
Student Services	(920) 929-1122

UW-Fond du Lac faculty bios.

Faculty and Staff

	Judy Goldsmith Interim Dean and Chief Executive Officer B.S., UW-Stevens Point M.A., State University of New York at Buffalo	929-1106
	Eric Boos Assistant Professor of Philosophy B.S. Philosophy, 1986 M.A. Applied Philosophy, 1988 Ph.D. Philosophy, Marquette University, 1996 J.D. Law, University of Wisconsin, 2002 LL.M. International Law, University of Wisconsin, 2003 Graduate work in Theology, Education, African Studies Philosophy, religion (particularly mission work in developing countries), globalization issues, law, political philosophy, legal history, educational theory, philosophy of sport, recreation and/or leisure, ethics, sustainability and organic farming, Wisconsin legal history, economics and development, European Union law and economics, relationship of Church and State	929-1189
	Thomas H. Clausen Information Technology B.S., UW-Oshkosh M.S., UW-Stout	929-1142
	Leanne Doyle Director of Continuing Education B.S., UW-Stevens Point • Youth Educational Opportunities • Asynchronous Non-Credit Learning Opportunities for your Professional Development • Wisconsin GEMS (Girls Engineering Math Science)…what the initiative is and how you can support it	929-1155
	Patricia Eby Associate Dean/Associate Professor of Music B.S., Chicago State University M.M., Kent State University • Music Among the Different People of the World • Music Lessons: - A Parent Commitment • Hand Drumming for Fun and Relaxation	929-1173
	Richard Gustin Associate Professor, Communication & Theatre Arts M.F.A., Wayne State University • Acting Workshops • Directing Workshops • Making it in Professional Theater • Auditioning Techniques	929-1195
	Dr. Paisley Harris Associate Professor, History B.A. Macalester College J.D. University of Washington M.A. University of Minnesota Ph.D. University of Minnesota • US History • Women's History • Multi-cultural History • Legal and Constitutional history, especially Constitutional rights, civil rights, and women's right	929-1165
	Elizabeth Hayes Associate Professor of Biology B.A., Marylhurst College M.S., Marquette University • UW-Fond du Lac Prairie: its History, Composition, and Diversity • Biology Program at the UW-Fond du Lac Campus • Allied Health Program at UW-Fond du Lac Campus	929-1157
	Dr. Khaled Hussein Associate Professor, Mathematics B.S., Al Najah National University M.S., Southern Illinois University Ph.D., Southern Illinois University • Statistical Analyst	929-1179
	Dr. Michael C. Jurmu Associate Professor of Geography B.S., Northern Michigan University M.A., University of Connecticut Ph.D., Indiana State University • Wetland Streams • Weather & Climate • Landforms • Physical Geography • General Geology	929-1163
	Tom Martin Assistant Campus Dean-Student Services B.A., Sociology, UW Madison M.S., Counseling, UW Madison • Preparing for College • Financial Aid • Choices in Higher Education • UW-Fond du Lac and UW System	929-1122
	Jackie Morgan Adult Academic & Outreach Services B.B.A., UW-Milwaukee M.S., Silver Lake College • Choices in Higher Education • Financial Aid • UW-Fond du Lac and UW System	929-1122
	Todd Mountjoy Library Director B.A., York College-York, NE M.L.S., Emporia State University-Emporia, KS • The History of Information Transfer • Genealogy in the Digital Age	929-1148
	Dr. Michael Nofz Professor of Sociology B.A., University of Illinois M.A., Northern Illinois University Ph.D., University of Illinois • Living and Coping with Technological Stress • When Computers Don't Feel Well • Lost Arts for Lost Times	929-1166
	Dr. Sayeed Payesteh Professor, Business/Economics B.A., Economics/Accounting M.S., Management Science-University of Texas-Dallas M.A., Political Economy-University of Texas-Dallas M.A., Economics-Western Illinois University Ph.D., Economics (International Finance) UW-Milwaukee • Development of the International Monetary System	929-1183
	Frances Perkins Assistant Professor of Communication & Theatre Arts B.A., University of California at Santa Barbara M.F.A., New York University • Film Making in Wisconsin • Media, film, broadcasting topics	929-1199
	Alayne Peterson Assistant Professor of English MFA in Creative Writing, School of the Art Institute of Chicago MA in English Literature, University of Toledo BA cum laude in Philosophy and English Literature, Hiram College • Blues music/history • Science Fiction literature and film • Native American literature and film • Poetry (Romantic period through Modernism) • Creative writing	929-1196
	Carolyn R. Polodna, C.P.A. Associate Professor, Business B. S., Mathematics-UW-Parkside M.S., Accounting-UW-Whitewater • Cooperative and Active Learning Strategies • Effective Methods for Teaching Accounting • Evaluation of Corporate Culture • Valuing Emerging Workplace Diversity • Strategic Planning for Non-Profit Organizations • Budgeting and Financial Reporting for Non-Profit Organizations	929-1193
	Judy Resop Instructional Technology Specialist B.S., UW-Oshkosh • Internet (Overview & Searching) • Integrating Technology into the Classroom • Children and the Internet	929-1147
	John Scotello Assistant Professor of Art MFA, Painting & Drawing, UW Milwaukee Department of Visual Art, Peck School of the Arts MA, Painting & Drawing, UW Milwaukee, Department of Visual Art, Peck School of the Arts MA, Art History, UW Milwaukee, anticipated 2005	929-1176
	Dr. Ron Theys Assistant Professor, Chemistry B.S., Chemistry, Marquette University Ph.D., Organic/Organometallic Chemistry, UW-Milwaukee • Chemistry in Industry-A Personal Perspective	929-1159
	Dr. Michael Thorn Associate Professor, History B.A., Oxford University England Ph.D., UW-Madison • Nazi Germany and the Holocaust • Modern Ireland, The Conflict in North Ireland • Art and Architecture of England • Collecting Fine Antique Engravings	929-1185
	Lee Watson Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Athletic Director B.S., UW-Oshkosh (Exercise Science Major with Wellness Promotion Minor) M.S., UW-La Crosse (Sports Administration)	929-1178
	Christa Williams Executive Director, UW-Fond du Lac Foundation Bachelor of Business Administration with emphasis in Marketing, UW-Oshkosh • Non-profit leadership • Non-profit marketing • Fund-raising • Servant leadership • UW-Fond du Lac

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