Naming the Science Building at the University of Wisconsin Baraboo/Sauk County The Thomas C. Pleger Science Building

RESOLUTION NO. ___ - 2017

NAMING THE SCIENCE BUILDING AT THE

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN BARABOO/SAUK COUNTY

THE THOMAS C. PLEGER SCIENCE BUILDING

            WHEREAS, Dr. Thomas C. Pleger "Tom" was the dean of the University of Wisconsin Baraboo/Sauk County campus from 2006 to 2014; and,

            WHEREAS, Tom was a true friend to both the campus and broader community, as well as an incredibly visionary leader, and a true model of public and academic service; and,

            WHEREAS, Tom is well remembered by students, faculty and the community as a friendly, caring and thoughtful person whose infectious enthusiasm inspired everyone with whom he came in contact; and,

            WHEREAS, during Tom’s tenure, the campus began offering a baccalaureate degree program, sponsored many students in the study abroad Wisconsin in Scotland program, and the Summerset Festival grew to become an annual event; and,  

            WHEREAS, Tom’s professional commitment and dedication to the campus led to tremendous improvements including the construction of the landmark science building which came to fruition in large part due to Tom’s leadership and hard work, and his dedication toward forging a truly positive relationship with the joint owners who funded the construction; and,

            WHEREAS, it has been customary to name campus buildings after former campus deans, and Tom’s incredible contributions are surely worthy of such dedication; and,

            WHEREAS, our friend Tom passed away tragically and unexpectedly, and it is clearly a fitting tribute to name the Science Building after Tom who gave so very much to the Campus and the community.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Joint Owners, Sauk County and the City of Baraboo, met in their respective sessions, that the Science Building on the University of Wisconsin Baraboo/Sauk County is hereby named the Thomas C. Pleger Science Building; and,

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the University of Wisconsin Baraboo/Sauk County Campus Commission is directed to expend funds necessary to place the name upon the building consistent with the policies of the campus regarding the other buildings.

For consideration by the Sauk County Board of Supervisors on June 20, 2017.

For consideration by the City of Baraboo Common Council on June 27, 2017.

Respectfully submitted,

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN BARABOO/SAUK COUNTY CAMPUS COMMISSION

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PHIL WEDEKIND, CHAIR                                         TOM GEIMER, VICE CHAIR

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TOM KOLB                                                                 ANDREA LOMBARD

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SCOTT VON ASTEN                                                   CHERYL GIESE – TREASURER                    

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ALENE KLECZEK BOLIN, SECRETARY

FISCAL NOTE: The Campus Commission shall expend funds necessary to place the building name on the side of the building. Budgeted funds are available for this expense.

MIS NOTE: No MIS impact.