Registration is LIVE: The Blasters Golf Tournament
The field is filling up quickly for this year’s Lakeland University Golf Tournament: The Blasters. This annual outing will take place at Blackwolf Run in Kohler, Wis., on June 17th. So gather your friends together and sign up now!
Lakeland expands into downtown Sheboygan with acquisition of Jake’s Cafe
The addition will provide more access to LU’s award-winning Cooperative Education program, help LU recruit the next generation of entrepreneurially minded students and position Lakeland as a significant resource and partner for the region.
The acquisition is happening thanks to the generosity of some well-known local innovators.
Lakeland lands $250,000 Kohler Trust Grant
Lakeland received a grant of $250,000 from the Kohler Trust for the Arts and Education to fund several ongoing, student-centered programs. The grant will support the Kohler Teaching Scholars program, the Lakeland Promise Program, LU’s free student shuttle and expansion of counseling services for students.
2008 grad excels at building relationships
Sheboygan North high school teacher Allison (Komaromy) Norman ’08 understands that the subject she teaches – mathematics – is not on a lot of favorite subjects lists.
Lakeland launches new social justice major, minor
Beginning this fall, students attending Lakeland can major or minor in social justice studies, which offers classes with hands-on, experiential learning in justice and service-related contexts.
Student Spotlight
Emily Bird – Elementastic Workshop Instructor
Launch: Lakeland Student–Run Business
Explain why you accepted this position as a Elementastic Workshop Instructor.
I accepted the position because as an education major, during Covid, there are not many opportunities to go out and work in schools. I knew that accepting this position would help me gain valuable work experience in a school to enhance my teaching skills in a live classroom.
How does this position help you gain experiential learning in the degree you are pursuing?
The Elementastic Workshop Instructor position has provided me with numerous opportunities to teach first-hand in a classroom. With these experiences, I can practice teaching science lessons and my classroom management skills. I am learning a lot about the kids every time I visit the classroom.
What is the biggest takeaway you have gained from this experience thus far?
The biggest takeaway from this experience is to understand that not every lesson is going to go exactly the way you planned. Sometimes the students are not behaving for the lesson, or sometimes they do not understand the importance of the lesson. Not everything is going to go expected as planned, but that is perfectly okay. This experience builds my skills and confidence in teaching future classes.
How would you describe your entire experience in one word?
Educational. I chose this word because I am teaching educational information to kids, and I am also learning so much about my teaching abilities. The Elementastic program is extremely educational for both the students and the instructors.
What would you say to someone or school if they are undecided about registering for an Elementastic Program?
I would say that you should take advantage of this amazing opportunity. You can learn so much from this experience, and it may only come once. You will get the opportunity to learn more science information and build fun connections beyond what is done in the normal classroom.
I learned a lot about myself, particularly my teaching strategies, through this experience. I have learned what background knowledge the students have on a science concept, what general motor skills the students are able to do by themselves, and what questions the students may have about the science concept/explanation. I have also learned what attention getters work for certain ages of students and how to keep their attention for a full hour. I will be able to take this knowledge into my future teaching career.
Muskies Helping Muskies
Our alumni are represented in a variety of work environments and are eager to share advice and help our current students!
Whether it is mentoring, job shadowing or helping with practice interviews, there are many opportunities to assist current Muskies in their education. Are you ready to help another Muskie out?
Giving Back
Lakeland is successful because of people like you.
Whether you are an alum or a friend of the university, we are so thankful for the support. Each gift directly impacts our students and their futures.
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Upcoming Events
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