Carmichael is leaving UW-Green Bay to take the position of Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Fla., her undergraduate alma mater. And while she describes the new position as her “dream job,” Carmichael says it is nonetheless difficult to leave UW-Green Bay.

“This decision brings with it much emotion, as leaving UW-Green Bay truly is bittersweet,” Carmichael said. “I have so enjoyed serving as Assistant Chancellor for University Advancement, and I have come to love this University more each day. I believe in the mission and the heart of UW-Green Bay, and I will miss it very much.”

Carmichael has held her current position for nearly three years, after taking over the role July 15, 2010. Her hire was a return to UW-Green Bay, where she’d served in the same position on an interim basis in late 2000 and early 2001. Carmichael has an extensive fundraising background, having spent the five years prior to her 2010 hire as a partner and fundraising consultant with The Winston Group in Green Bay. Prior to that, she served as the director of corporate relations at St. Norbert College in De Pere and as the director of development at Flagler. She began her professional career as a third-grade teacher in Florida, and she and her husband, Don Carmichael, always intended to return there eventually. Carmichael has been an active community volunteer, involved in numerous organizations including the Community Partnership for Children, the Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay, the Encompass Early Education and Care Foundation and many others.

During her three years at UW-Green Bay, Carmichael’s accomplishments and successes have been many. She reorganized the University’s Advancement Division and was instrumental in establishing the UW-Green Bay Foundation, Inc., launched in April 2011 to give the University greater flexibility in managing gifts and assets, and in being proactive in its private fundraising. Under her leadership, fundraising numbers have increased year-over-year, and the University successfully implemented a rebranding initiative during the 2012-13 academic year. Carmichael was a co-founder of the University’s After Thoughts series of programs, which gather women for learning, networking and socialization after the workday ends.

Carmichael will be missed, said UW-Green Bay Chancellor Tom Harden.

“Bev Carmichael has done so much for this University, and we certainly will miss her leadership, knowledge and enthusiastic advocacy on behalf of UW-Green Bay,” Harden said. “I also have every confidence that Jeanne Stangel, in her interim role, will help us achieve a smooth and successful transition during this time of change.”

Stangel has served as UW-Green Bay’s Director of Development for more than a year, previously having held the role of associate athletic director, senior women’s athletics administrator and director of the Phoenix Fund, the fundraising arm of UW-Green Bay Athletics. A 1987 graduate alumna of UW-Green Bay, Stangel has held a variety of other positions with the University, amassing nearly 25 years experience as a student, administrator, alumna and advocate. She maintains extensive community and professional ties.

“We are all sorry to lose such a dynamic leader, though we wish Dr. Carmichael nothing but the best in her new role,” Stangel said. “Through hard work, mutual support and Dr. Carmichael’s continued guidance, we will continue doing her tireless work on behalf of this great University.”

Carmichael will begin her new duties at Flagler College Aug. 1. The school is a four-year liberal arts college in St. Augustine, Fla., with a student enrollment of approximately 2,600. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Flagler awards Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Science in Public Administration degrees in a variety of major, minor, pre-professional and external academic programs. More information is available at www.flagler.edu.

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The ceremony will honor students who complete their degrees in May or at the end of summer session in August. More than 900 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay students are eligible to participate in the spring commencement ceremony.

Those students receiving bachelor’s degrees with academic honors are indicated by *cum laude, **magna cum laude, and ***summa cum laude.

MASTER’S DEGREES

Master of Applied Leadership for Teaching and Learning
Brown — Jaime Danen, Christopher Greisen, and Sarah Yonts, Green Bay.
Marinette — Katie Nast, Marinette.
Outagamie — Jeremy Wildenberg, Little Chute.
Winnebago – Kristi Cutts, Oshkosh.

Master of Environmental Science and Policy
Brown — Joseph Baeten, Christopher Firkus, Tracy Valenta, and Gary Wauters, Green Bay.
Menominee — Christopher Caldwell, Keshena.
Outagamie — Lindsey Bender, Appleton.
Other states — Daniel MacSwain, Stillwater, Minnesota.

Master of Management
Brown — Sara Halfmann, Green Bay.
Outagamie — Kasha Baer-Bos, Appleton.
Other states — Alyssa Carlson, Golden Valley, Minnesota.

Master of Social Work
Brown — Tracy Scanlan and Jennifer Schanen, De Pere; Jory Gennett, Kelly Lohrentz, Jessica Nell, Brianna Rossmanith, and Elizabeth Sengkhammee, Green Bay; and Nasbah Hill, Oneida.
Fond du Lac — Anairahe Rosenow, Waupun.
Kewaunee — Brianne Zaborowske, Luxemburg.
Manitowoc — Amber Grall, Manitowoc.
Marinette — Amber Pax, Wausaukee.
Menominee — Shannon Wilber, Keshena.
Oconto — Ashley Cyr, Gillett.
Outagamie — Kathleen Kiesling and Shannon Kuehl, Appleton; Denise Sanchez, Combined Locks; Courtney Hocks, Kaukauna; Danielle DeJardin, Kimberly; and Abigail Haven, Seymour.
Washington — Rhiannon Monroe, West Bend.
Winnebago — Trish Gregg, Menasha; and Kim Dorsey and Season Westphal, Neenah.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES DEGREES
Brown — Scott Brosig*, De Pere; Alex Nemetz, Denmark; and Brittany Klein, Green Bay.
Rock — Angela Parker, Janesville.
Winnebago — Anna Haag, Menasha.

BACHELOR’S DEGREES

Accounting
Brown — Adam Kaster** and Arielle Krause**, De Pere; Jacob Hathaway*, Denmark; Rebecca Bomber***, Colleen Farley, Jeffrey Hujet***, Jaclyn Johnson, Oxana Kaydashova, Robert Loch, Justin Neubauer**, Walter Reichstadter***, Alex Swartz*, and Kyle Youngs*, Green Bay; and Briana LaPlante*, Pulaski.
Calumet — Karl Volkmann**, Brillion.
Chippewa — Alison LeDuc***, Chippewa Falls.
Juneau — Morgan Miller, Union Center.
Kewaunee — Vanessa Adams**, Casco; and Brian Seidl, Luxemburg.
Manitowoc — Erika Luebke*, Manitowoc; and Erin Lamal and Brian Wanek*** (distinction in the major), Two Rivers.
Marinette — Jack Baldwin, Peshtigo.
Oconto — Jennifer Carlson*, Oconto; and Kristin Nowak*, Sobieski.
Outagamie — Kelly Mischler and Michele Otte*, Kaukauna; and Tina Murphy, Seymour.
Rusk — Koen Long, Ladysmith.
Taylor — Marcus Klemm, Medford.
Waupaca — Tyler Schuelke**, Iola.

Art
Brown — Spencer Karls, Kimberly Martiny, Kerie Throw* (distinction in the major), and Kerstin Torgersen* (distinction in the major), Green Bay.
Door — Amber Bennett, Ellison Bay.
Marinette — Mark Engeldinger*, Marinette; Marin Kniskern***, Peshtigo; and Kelsi Long***, Pound.
Outagamie — Cristian Anderson***, Appleton; and Maggie Cuff**, Hortonville.
Taylor — Megan Mueller, Medford.
Winnebago — Jennifer Fletcher, Neenah.

Arts Management
Brown — Rory Shefchek, Green Bay.
Manitowoc — Emily Landon, Manitowoc.
Other states — Jennifer Sturchio, Rochester, Minnesota.
Other countries — Na Young Suk, South Korea.

Biology
Brown — Aaron Groves, De Pere; Elliot Deprez, Holly James**, Jacob Leigh*, Morgan Prust, Lily Scullion**, Sara Smith*, and Kimberly Zelton***, Green Bay; and Paige Newtols, Suamico.
Eau Claire — Meredith Meyer*, Eau Claire.
Fond du Lac — Lindsay Krapfl**, Fond du Lac.
Kenosha — Jessica Stolfi***, Pleasant Prairie.
Kewaunee — Mydiek Wentland, Kewaunee.
Manitowoc — Christina Schmitt, Maribel.
Milwaukee — Elyssa Kenagy, Wauwatosa.
Outagamie — Trevor Fuller, Appleton.
Ozaukee — Natalie Salkowski*, Cedarburg.
Saint Croix — Rachel VanDam**, New Richmond.
Taylor — Christa Meyer, Medford.
Waukesha — Rachel Schiller, Hartland.
Winnebago — Chelsea Gunther, Larsen.
Wood — Jesse Weinzinger, Wisconsin Rapids.
Other states — Angela Giorgini, Hugo, Minnesota.

Business Administration
Adams — Katherine Kierstyn, Adams.
Brown — Christopher Brown, Amanda Campos, Joshua Chamberlain, Rebecca Gerbers, Arielle Krause**, Adrian Ritchie, Lori Schweke, and Megan VanElzen*, De Pere; Emily Althoff, Lydia Bauer*, Megan Bielski, Rebecca Bomber***, Carly Buckingham, Krista Casperson*, Casey DeBauche*, Patricia DeLorensi*, Colleen Farley, Joseph Feltz, Ryan Folkman, Ramon Garrido-Mateos, Jared Goffard, Leah Haffner, Michael Hill, Jeffrey Hujet***, Jaclyn Johnson, Michael Johnston**, Jessie LaRock, Yuan Liu, Stephanie Longton, Kayleigh Mapes, Edna Moua, Justin Neubauer**, Ga-il Park, David Prochaska, Steven Rawley*, Alison Saxton, Chelsea Schettle, Sarah Schrader* (distinction in the major), Whitney Shaw, Alex Swartz*, Eric Toms, Brittany VanLaanen, Katie VanStraten*, Ryan Wood, Kou Yang, and Kyle Youngs*, Green Bay; and Briana LaPlante*, Pulaski.
Calumet — Conor O’Hagan**, Appleton.
Chippewa — Alison LeDuc***, Chippewa Falls.
Clark — Stephanie Kopp, Neillsville; and Johnathan Marquardt, Thorp.
Dane — Lillian Driver and Melanie Whitcomb***, Madison.
Door — Cameron Fuller*, Sturgeon Bay.
Juneau — Morgan Miller, Union Center.
Kenosha — Chad Ebert, Kenosha.
Kewaunee — Vanessa Adams**, Casco; and Kelsey DeGuelle*, Luxemburg.
La Crosse — Anna Isler and Nicholas Schmidt, West Salem.
Manitowoc — Christopher Schultz and Raechel Waskow, Manitowoc; Patrick Brocker** and Heath Jahnke, Maribel; Nicole Waniger***, Saint Nazianz; and Kelly Blaha***, Andrea Destree*, Mandy Pippin, Jordan Sinkula, and Brian Wanek*** (distinction in the major), Two Rivers.
Marathon — Neil Oelrich*, Marathon; Hannah Gargulak*, Ringle; and Christopher Seil, Weston.
Marinette — Mitchell Kamps* and Patricia Lawrence, Crivitz; and Joseph Bieschke*, Wausaukee.
Milwaukee — Nicole Savage*, Cudahy; Danielle Jerominski, Greenfield; and Kevin Maulson and Kathleen Nowak, Milwaukee.
Oconto — Jennifer Carlson* and Jessica Thompson*, Oconto; Nicole Beaudry and Courtney Lisowe, Oconto Falls; Jack Kasten, Pound; and Kristin Nowak*, Sobieski.
Oneida — Daniel Chojnacki, Rhinelander.
Outagamie — Adam Krueger, Appleton; Nicole Reider**, Greenville; Andrew Lorge, Kelly Mischler, and Michele Otte*, Kaukauna; and Laura Yaeger, Little Chute.
Ozaukee — Zachary Ostrowski, Grafton.
Portage — Lindsey Soik, Stevens Point.
Racine — Jordan Nash, Racine.
Saint Croix — Shawna Albert, New Richmond.
Sauk — Macy Finnegan, Reedsburg.
Shawano — Chelsea Gilling*, Shawano; and Roseanna Parrott, Tigerton.
Sheboygan — Tara Mayer*, Howards Grove; and Stephanie Albright*, Sheboygan.
Taylor — Marcus Klemm, Medford.
Trempealeau — Emily Smith, Trempealeau.
Washington — Kelsey Rzepka, Hartford.
Waukesha — Micheala Griffin, Brookfield; and Megan Braatz*, Waukesha.
Winnebago — Zachary Osman, Fremont; Bailey Kargus*, Menasha; and Collins Bocinsky, Omro.
Wood — Sheryl Kowalski, Marshfield.
Other states — Maria Tinebra**, Burnsville, Minnesota; Paul Swanson, Coon Rapids, Minnesota; Janine Philipsen, North Branch, Minnesota; and Jordan Wanner, Dickinson, North Dakota.
Other countries — Erik Finkenbrink***, Germany; Christoph Hopfe, Germany; and Minh Han, Vietnam.

Chemistry
Brown — Jesse Cahill***, De Pere; and Ryan Smith and Jordan Taylor*, Green Bay.
Kewaunee — Ryan Ledvina, Luxemburg.
Manitowoc — Michael Henning, Two Rivers.
Milwaukee — Peter Oberley**, Milwaukee.

Communication
Ashland — Dane Gleeson, Ashland.
Brown — Samantha Austin, Daniel Bayless, Stephanie Donohue, Logan Hendricks, Nicole Lasee, and Erica Ritchie, De Pere; Sean Baker, Natalie Chigi, Carlin Derge*, Jaron Jaeger, Samantha Krogh, Raquel Lamal, Meaghan Newbanks, Brian Nuthals, Jessica Schmidt, Brooke Strehlow, and Eric Toms, Green Bay; Brianna Hegewald, Howard; Corrissa Frank, Oneida; and Jeff Langenberg, Suamico.
Calumet — Marie Linzmeier, Hilbert.
Fond du Lac — Allan Matenaer, Campbellsport; and Aaron Abler*, Fond du Lac.
Green Lake — Alexandra Snow, Berlin.
Jefferson — Alyssa Dejong, Jefferson; and Sara Christian, Oconomowoc.
Kewaunee — Jared Christman, Kewaunee.
La Crosse — Krisa Roggensack, Bangor.
Lincoln — Mitchell Henkelman, Irma.
Manitowoc — Samantha Bunker, Maribel; Hannah Johnson**, Reedsville; and Joseph Massimo and Michael Richmond, Two Rivers.
Marinette — Erin Swenson, Marinette.
Marquette — Kelly Blanchard*, Oxford.
Milwaukee — Chad Kreinus, West Allis.
Oconto — Erik Dorn, Oconto.
Outagamie — Mao Vang, Appleton.
Ozaukee — Betsy Shafer, Belgium.
Rock — Hilary Presti*, Janesville.
Shawano — Tiffany Klegin*, Clintonville.
Sheboygan — Michaela Paukner**, Adell; Ellen Anderson, Sheboygan; and Loraine O’Dell**, Waldo.
Vernon — Mysty Kepler, Viola.
Walworth — Hope Bidlack, Genoa City.
Washington — Japinderpal Dhillon, Jackson; Dylan Dobson* and Jena Richter* (distinction in the major), Slinger; and Kristin MaierMerz and Rachelle Smith, West Bend.
Waukesha — Emily Makowski, Hartland.
Waushara — Chelsie Vezina*, Wautoma.
Other states — Alexandra Rivera, Geneseo, Illinois; Bonnie Callow*, Menominee, Michigan; and Ashley Giguere, Quinnesec, Michigan.
Other countries — Yisen Li, China.

Computer Science
Brown — Lee Herring, De Pere; and Elliot Deprez, Sarah Kolb, Paul Miller, and Christopher Nevoraski, Green Bay.
Door — Jacob Schilz, Sturgeon Bay.
Milwaukee — Joel Wenzel, Greenfield.
Oconto — Tyler Klatt, Gillett.
Waupaca — Michael Spear, New London.

Democracy and Justice Studies
Brown — Jason Just* and Arthur Sonneland***, De Pere; and Andrea Fox, Portia Georgia, Ann Miller*, and Sergei Sutto, Green Bay.
Clark — Kaitlyn Back, Neillsville.
Marathon — Ryan Dunk, Mosinee.
Milwaukee — Christopher Brown, Fox Point.
Washington — Katherine Uelmen, Kewaskum.
Other states — Kristen Wallace*, Mundelein, Illinos.

Design Arts
Brown — Sarah Kolb, Sarah Schrader* (distinction in the major), Randi Turney*, Katie VanStraten*, and Matthew VandenBoomen*, Green Bay.
Door — Leah Bscherer and Samantha LeRoy*, Sturgeon Bay.
Fond du Lac — Megan Schneiter, Fond du Lac.
Forest — Jessica Pence, Argonne.
Kewaunee — Leah Farley, Algoma.
Lincoln — Jentzen Ostman, Merrill.
Oconto — Megan VanSistine, Sobieski.
Outagamie — Cristian Anderson***, Appleton.
Rusk — Ryan Stewart* (distinction in the major), Tony.
Shawano — Megan Coe, Shawano.
Winnebago — Jennifer Fletcher, Neenah.

Economics
Brown — Nicholas Anderley* and Michael Hastreiter, Green Bay.
Calumet — Conor O’Hagan**, Appleton.
Manitowoc — Christopher Schultz, Manitowoc.
Racine — Jacob Manchester, Racine.
Shawano — Roseanna Parrott, Tigerton.
Washington — Katherine Uelmen, Kewaskum.
Winnebago — Collins Bocinsky, Omro.
Other states — Maria Tinebra**, Burnsville, Minnesota; and Paul Swanson, Coon Rapids, Minnesota.
Other countries — Hui Ge, China.

Education
Brown — Kassandra Korb** and Courtney Nolan, De Pere; Leah Jensen**, Denmark; Sarah Eichler, Allison Huntington**, Kimberly Insley, Brittaney Katers, Jacquelyn Kruse*, Emily Mangin***, Marco Olson-Guillen**, Amber Pulvermacher***, Danielle Rohloff, April Sellen**, Taryn Smith*, Blair Swiekatowski*, Jenna Toms*, Chloe Williams, and Astina Zuleger***, Green Bay; Jeff Langenberg, Suamico; and Nicholas Matuszewski*, Wrightstown.
Calumet — Kelly Hooyman**, Appleton.
Door — Megan Morrison*, Sister Bay.
Green — Devan Koons, Browntown.
Kenosha — Sarah Rossi* (distinction in the major), Bristol.
Manitowoc — Ashley Post***, Denmark.
Marinette — Rachel Brown*, Coleman; and Kristin Dura*, Peshtigo.
Oconto — Raymond DeRousha***, Lena.
Outagamie — Jessica Trauger*, Appleton; Nicole Bowers**, Freedom; and Stephanie Peeters*, Shiocton.
Racine — Amanda Bartel*, Sturtevant.
Shawano — Korri Kraemer*, Pulaski; and Michelle Thompson*, Seymour.
Sheboygan — Brooke Hartmann, Ashley Kutz*, and Matthew Russo, Sheboygan.
Washington — Bobbie-jo Bonlender, West Bend.
Waukesha — Rachel Rawls, Waukesha.
Wood — Marena Erickson, Nekoosa.
Other states — Stephanie Sension, Hopkins, Minnesota.

English
Brown — Krista Jaeger, Julia Maack**, and Delaney Patterson, De Pere; and Carlin Derge*, Kelsey Duquaine***, Kate Farley**, Chelsea Garceau*, Jennifer Kraft, Samantha Polazzo, and Theresa Warner, Green Bay.
Door — Samantha Gibson, Luxemburg.
Iron — Monica Roeder**, Mercer.
Kenosha — Alexander Rupp*, Burlington.
La Crosse — Elizabeth Wysocki, Onalaska.
Marathon — Hannah Burmesch, Mosinee.
Outagamie — Abigail Weggel***, Appleton.
Sheboygan — Monica Glander**, Sheboygan.
Washington — Codie Richards*, Campbellsport.
Waupaca — Kelsey Brown, Manawa.
Wood — Katherine Simson***, Marshfield; and Marena Erickson, Nekoosa.

Environmental Policy and Planning
Brown — Jill Krause, De Pere; and Nicholas Anderley*, Scott Grenier, Jennifer Hegnet**, Cache Owens*, Megan Parker, Breanna Salzsieder, Alex Swartz*, and Ryan Yelle, Green Bay.
Dane — Elizabeth Prather, Sun Prairie.
Kewaunee — Kyle Zellner, Luxemburg.
Outagamie — Amanda Pyke, Appleton; and Jaren VandenBoogaard, Kaukauna.
Ozaukee — Katelyn Werner, Belgium.
Sheboygan — Melissa Kiela, Plymouth.
Waukesha — Joseph Mueller, Waukesha.
Winnebago — Jeffrey Armbruster, Neenah.
Other states — Hilary Zanoni***, Vulcan, Michigan; and Daniel Pogue, Chisholm, Minnesota.

Environmental Science
Brown — Abby Puckhaber*, De Pere; Jennifer Hegnet**, Ashley Johnson*, Jacob Leigh*, Kalyn Petty, and Levi Steeno, Green Bay; and Brenda Fritsch*, Greenleaf.
Dodge — Alex Bonis, Beaver Dam; Joshua Jacak, Lomira; and Clarissa Justmann, Mayville.
Manitowoc — Jeffrey Hoffmann, Manitowoc.
Marinette — Dustin Kasbaum, Porterfield.
Milwaukee — Brooke Porter, Franklin.
Saint Croix — Rachel VanDam**, New Richmond.
Sheboygan — Nathan Huibregtse, Oostburg.
Waukesha — Rachel Schiller, Hartland.
Wood — William Lobner, Wisconsin Rapids.
Other countries — Dawa Lama, Nepal.

First Nations Studies
Brown — Sara Smith*, Green Bay.
Forest — Donald Keeble, Wabeno.
Marinette — Katelyn Bennett**, Goodman.
Oconto — Jackie Wawiorka, Oconto Falls.

French
Brown — Kari Vizelka*, Green Bay.
Door — Amber Bennett, Ellison Bay.
Milwaukee — Nicole Savage*, Cudahy.

Geoscience
Brown — Brenda Fritsch*, Greenleaf.
Green Lake — Mick Kiehl, Waupun.
Manitowoc — Bryan Rosinsky, Francis Creek.
Outagamie — Wendy Kelly, Oneida.
Saint Croix — Roger Hartwich, River Falls.
Sheboygan — Benjamin Feldmann*, Plymouth.

History
Brown — Robert Fehling***, Jordan Jensen, and Richard Larson, De Pere; and Lucas Farley, Alexandra Gjesdahl, Jessica Greenslit*, Jared Minzlaff, Nicholas Oswald*, and Samantha Potopa, Green Bay.
Calumet — Kayla Filen*, Appleton; and Michael Jacobs* (distinction in the major), Chilton.
Door — Alyse-Marie Freeman, Sister Bay.
Manitowoc — Daniel Mueller*** (distinction in the major), Kiel; and Jamie Davis, Two Rivers.
Outagamie — Natasha Bruns* and Kyle Kirby, Hortonville.
Sauk — Zachary Clement, Reedsburg.
Washington — David Peterson, West Bend.
Winnebago — Emily Glenn, Neenah.

Human Biology
Brown — Jesse Cahill***, De Pere; Jamie Hurley**, Denmark; Ashley Burnis, Kayla Duquaine, Lauren Ellie, Stephan Green**, Tiffany Hein, Holly James**, Katherine Kiedrowski, Carissa Kilmer*, Casey Lindsley, Jessie Phillips-Ott**, Morgan Prust, Katie Reschke, Jennifer Short**, Madeline Sisel, Ryan Smith, Kathryn Smithwick, Chelsey Swanson, Chai Xiong, and Jim Xiong, Green Bay; and Robert Gorycki* and Ashley Vogel***, New Franken.
Calumet — Annalise Arps and Andrew Wenig, Chilton.
Chippewa — Brandi Homann, Colfax.
Columbia — Nicole Preskar, Pardeeville.
Door — Olivia Glesner, Brussels.
Eau Claire — Zachary DeWilde, Eau Claire.
Florence — Samantha Drexler, Florence.
Forest — Ashley Wilson**, Argonne.
Green Lake — Joshua Pfaff and Travis Wepner, Berlin.
Jefferson — Megan Jacobson, Fort Atkinson.
Kenosha — Jessica Hrncar**, Bristol.
Kewaunee — Andrew Cornette and Melanie Jandrin***, Luxemburg.
La Crosse — Christina Deboer, Onalaska.
Langlade — James Swim, White Lake.
Manitowoc — Ashlee Skarda, Francis Creek; Katrina Melger, Joey Rabe, and Lisa Rabe, Kiel; Anthony Hardtke and Jaclyn Karbon, Manitowoc; and Brittany McCarthy*, Reedsville.
Marathon — Charles Ehster, Edgar; and Andrew Rekowski, Wausau.
Marinette — Heather Blum, Coleman; Marissa Maguire, Marinette; Amanda Cheney*, Niagara; ShaKeal Seidel, Pembine; and Derek DalSanto*, Porterfield.
Milwaukee — Alison Karwacki*, Oak Creek.
Monroe — Amanda Fanning, Sparta.
Oconto — Stephanie Fifield*, Oconto Falls.
Oneida — Megan Burley*, Hazelhurst; Kristi Higgins***, Minocqua; and Paula Nowak, Rhinelander.
Outagamie — Danielle Peerenboom, Appleton; Nara Doxtater and Jerry Sulewski, De Pere; and Trevor Dolan, Bridget Lindeman, and Erin Prust*, Kaukauna.
Ozaukee — Laura Lauters, Saukville.
Pepin — Nathan Prissel***, Durand.
Pierce — Holly Pomasl, Spring Valley.
Rock — Ashley Soderberg and Jamie Wassermann, Beloit.
Shawano — Amber Brown, Cecil.
Sheboygan — Kelsey Kovac* and Matthew Russo, Sheboygan.
Washington — Rebecca Brown, West Bend.
Waukesha — Jami Kessenich*, Hartland; Ariel Weishoff, Menomonee Falls; Shawn Lewkowski, Muskego; Rebecca Linstead*, North Prairie; and Grace Miazga, Oconomowoc.
Waupaca — Jason Vanman, Clintonville.
Winnebago — Tyler Malueg and Zachary Sankey, Neenah.
Wood — Hannah Egger, Marshfield.
Other states — Jessica Walberg, Genoa, Illinois; Nicole Gill, Kildeer, Illinois; Heather Bodin*, Maple Grove, Minnesota; and Chelsea McConnell, Stewartville, Minnesota.

Human Development
Brown — Rachel Blodgett*, Jennesa Heiting, Nicole Helsel, Nou Moua, and Amanda Vollmar*, De Pere; Theresa Deer, Amanda DeLeon, Allison Dreier, Amy Gegare, Katharine Hoenecke, Thomas Jerard, Tiffany Johnson***, Amanda Karbon, Crystal Kempton, Tara Knight, Samantha Lagina*, Nicole Lealiou, John Mellberg, Amanda Melnik, Kong Moua, Wendy Nejedlo**, Kathryn Ruelle, Katie Seeman, Desirae Slade, Judy Tehandon, Anna Van Lannen*, Ali Xiong, Eve Xiong, and Kendra Yang, Green Bay; and Emily Vogels*** (distinction in the major), Wrightstown.
Calumet — Cassandra Alger, Rachel Reinbold, and Molly Sabel, Chilton.
Chippewa — Lacey Sikora, Colfax.
Columbia — Jenna Gmeinder*, Columbus; and Brody Wolfgram, Pardeeville.
Crawford — Michelle Beers, Eastman.
Dane — Nicole Ellingson, Stoughton.
Door — Dakota Londo, Forestville.
Fond du Lac — Kayla Ditter, Fond du Lac; and Katherine Schrank and Ashley Yungwirth***, Mount Calvary.
Green Lake — Abraham Morris*, Berlin.
Kenosha — Alyssa Augustyn, Bristol; Danielle Sowden, Pleasant Prairie; and Megan Corbett, Salem.
Kewaunee — Tammy Duescher*** and Alyssa Loritz*, Luxemburg.
Lincoln — Kelly Peerenboom, Tomahawk.
Manitowoc — Shana Nadler and Lisa Rabe, Kiel; Stacy Eaton, Manitowoc; and Miranda Wiebensohn, Two Rivers.
Marathon — Megan Brunn, Marathon; and Allison Schillinger, Mai Yang, and Soua Yang, Wausau.
Marinette — Chad Francour, Marinette.
Milwaukee — Samantha Baker, Milwaukee.
Oconto — Renee Kehl, Lena.
Oneida — Rachael Gardner*** (distinction in the major), Rhinelander.
Outagamie — Gabrielle Engel, Anna Hopfensperger, Shannon Kolash, and Cindy Lopez*, Appleton; Nicole Prokash, Kaukauna; Britni Bruecker**, Kimberly; Marissa Olds, Little Chute; and Amanda Timm, Seymour.
Ozaukee — Leanne Weatherhogg, Cedarburg; and Collin Cowart, Saukville.
Portage — Erin Lewellin, Stevens Point.
Price — Casey Macholl, Catawba.
Racine — Amber Grube, Sturtevant; and Ashleigh Racer, Waterford.
Sheboygan — Elsa Toth, Sheboygan.
Waukesha — Samantha Becker, Hartland; and Nicole Sehmer, Waukesha.
Waupaca — Amber Wilber, New London; and Hannah Orr, Waupaca.
Waushara — Mary Anderson and Anna Girdauskas*** (distinction in the major), Wautoma; and Sara Henne, Wild Rose.
Other states — Nancy Getzloff, Wilson, Michigan; and Amber Bartholomew, Garfield, Minnesota.

Humanistic Studies
Brown — Rebecca Courchaine, Kate Farley**, Alexandra Gjesdahl, and Samantha Polazzo, Green Bay.
Marathon — Daniel Ruplinger, Wausau.
Outagamie — Kyle Kirby, Hortonville.
Winnebago — Sara Neff, Neenah.

Individual
Brown – Fletcher Gazella, Pulaski.
Juneau — Bonnie Tully*, Mauston.
Manitowoc — Danaille Brouchoud, Maribel.
Outagamie — Sarah Eggers, Appleton; and Rebecca Gonnering*** (distinction in the major), Kaukauna.

Information Sciences
Outagamie — Jacob Meyer, Hortonville.
Portage — Eric Gendusa, Amherst.
Waukesha — Will Heckendorf, Menomonee Falls.

Interdisciplinary Studies
Brown — Cassandra Frankel, Jeremy VanGheem, and Mary VandenWymelenberg**, De Pere; Kimberlee Rosek, Denmark; Barbara Ayres, Karl Brunner, David DeBroux, Maria Escobedo, Steven Fischer, Jodi Greiling*, Mark Hamilton, Stephanie Harkins, Joan Hendricks, Catherine Huntowski, Leigh Jacobs, Marilyn Jacobsen, Jessica Kofler, Peter Kulick**, Jed LaFortune, Douglas LaLuzerne**, Kimberly Lockett, Nicole Love, Patricia Mejia, Carrie Muskovitz, Wendy Nejedlo**, Angela Schneider, Alicia Schroeder-Haag, Johanna Schultz, Jillene Steeno, Andrew Thyes, Grant Tilkens, Jared VandenBranden***, Ka Yeng Vue, Max Waln***, Rachel Weyenberg*, and Douglas Wood, Green Bay; Shelby Melichar, Luxemburg; Janelle Gordon* and Katie Wendt**, Pulaski; and Allan Breidenbach, Suamico.
Calumet — Raymond Jung**, Appleton.
Clark — Ellen Clark***, Neillsville; and Jami Ford, Thorp.
Dane — Susan Buechner and Jonathan Selchert*, Madison; and Emily Breidenbach, Marshall.
Fond du Lac — Michael Purser**, Fond du Lac.
Iron — Zachary Estola*, Hurley.
Jackson — Jennifer Kondell, Merrillan.
Kewaunee — Jamie Fiala and Derek Tess*, Kewaunee; and Tammy Duescher*** and Michelle Larscheid*, Luxemburg.
La Crosse — Kathryn Snodgrass, Onalaska.
Manitowoc — Brittany Gretz and Katie Schultz, Two Rivers.
Marathon — Jennifer Plisch, Athens; Cristin Bauch**, Birnamwood; and Abrielle Krumrie, Michelle Sharkey-Gregurich, and Thai Thao, Wausau.
Marinette — Tonya Jashinsky and Suzanne Storrm, Coleman.
Menominee — Douglas Cox, Keshena.
Oconto — Holly Myers, Sobieski; and Amy Mitchell, Suring.
Outagamie — Nora Langolf***, Mary Linden***, Ruth Peterson, Eric Roycraft, and Kristine VanSchyndel, Appleton; and Jeanette Fink and Joni Ninedorf***, Kaukauna; and Kyle Thiel, Kimberly.
Ozaukee — Becky Roden*, West Bend.
Shawano — Stephanie Flenz, Clintonville.
Sheboygan — Robert Grapentine** and Paul Schneider*, Plymouth; and John Eggebeen, Sheboygan.
Vilas — Kristin Calvetti*, Eagle River; and Mary Rideout***, Phelps.
Waupaca — Debra Potts, Waupaca.
Winnebago — Pamela Clauson***, Appleton; Kathryn Runge**, Menasha; and Kristyna Williams and Rebecca Zerfas**, Oshkosh.
Other states — Lisa Sturycz**, Phoenix, Arizona; Melissa Bauknecht, Oxnard, California; Michelle Johnston, Suwanee, Georgia; Sarah Goldberg, Duluth, Minnesota; Kathryn Hanley, Edina, Minnesota; and Deborah Zuiker**, Centreville, Virginia.

Mathematics
Brown — Amanda French, De Pere; Nicholas Bergeron*** (distinction in the major), Nathanial Krueger, Lauren Mauel**, and Kou Yang, Green Bay; and Kyle Tachick*, Oneida.
Calumet — Michael Jacobs* (distinction in the major), Chilton.
Manitowoc — Jessica Shimon, Manitowoc.
Marinette — Matt Cairns, Peshtigo.
Milwaukee — John Jackson*** (distinction in the major), West Allis.
Rock — Joshua Shope, Beloit.
Waukesha — Dustin Burg*, Oconomowoc.
Other countries — Tiancheng Chen, China.

Music
Brown — Eileen Lacenski, Denmark; and Amanda Abegglen*, Danielle Enderby, and Kayla Johnson*, Green Bay.
Dane — Alex Stensaas, Stoughton.
Marathon — Robert Buffington, Schofield.
Taylor — Rachel Tom*, Medford.
Winnebago — Tyler Rindo*, Pickett.

Nursing
Brown — Ann Gegare, Leslie Jackson, and Marlene Rasmussen, De Pere; and Misty Anderson, Pamela Corsten*, Shannon Duerschmidt, Jennifer McFall, Diane Micheau, Kalyn Moesch***, Kathleen Polum, Rebecca Schoeneck**, and Stephen Trimble, Green Bay.
Calumet — Amy Fischer***, Brillion.
Dane — Anna Goolsby***, Sun Prairie.
Door — Kelly Dahms* and Dawn Wagner, Sturgeon Bay.
Kewaunee — Wendy Olszewski*, Casco.
Lincoln — Jennifer Bates, Gleason.
Manitowoc — Rachelle Valleskey**, Manitowoc.
Marinette — Jean Sanborn** and Michelle Velaj, Marinette.
Milwaukee — Randall Chiappetti and Mary Xiong, Milwaukee; Tara Peloza, West Allis; and Molly Donohue, Whitefish Bay.
Monroe — Holly Boisen, Cashton.
Oconto — Lindsey Feldt, Oconto.
Oneida — Crystal Raith, Pelican Lake.
Outagamie — Julie Johnson** and Leslie Westberg, Kaukauna.
Portage — Valerie Federwitz, Plover.
Saint Croix — Samantha Hopp, Baldwin; and Deanna Freese, Woodville.
Shawano — Laureen Matson, Wittenberg.
Vilas — Amanda Kent, Conover; Sabrina Spets, Eagle River; and Erin Hinton, Phelps.
Walworth — Jenny Krueger, Elkhorn.
Winnebago — Alicia Schultz, Menasha; and Shanna Larsen*, Winneconne.
Other states — David Kirera, Brandon, Florida; Anita Brooks*, Tamarac, Florida; Heather Mathews, Bartlett, Illinois; Keely Zunker, Freeport, Illinois; Khaliun Reed, Huntley, Illinois; Starrlene Grossman, Sycamore, Illinois; Ramona Shimeall, Topeka, Kansas; Hannah Green, Florence, Kentucky; Heather Khan, Glenn Dale, Maryland; Denise Ciochini, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts; Valerie Arsenault, Centerville, Massachusetts; Jennifer Christensen, Buffalo Lake, Minnesota; Gina Conhartoski, Crystal, Minnesota; Stanislaus Wahinya, Eden Prairie, Minnesota; Steve Berres, Rochester, Minnesota; Nichole Thompson, Rochester, Minnesota; James Osei, Woodbury, Minnesota; Erin Breske, Brookings, South Dakota; Allece Merchant, Frisco, Texas; Shaila Sharma, Frisco, Texas; Lisa Ortiz, Springfield, Virginia; and Christina Hummes, Tacoma, Washington.

Philosophy
Brown — David Jacob, Green Bay; and Fletcher Gazella, Pulaski.
La Crosse — Christopher Peer, La Crosse.
Manitowoc — Kennedy Jones, Manitowoc.
Marathon — Daniel Ruplinger, Wausau.
Winnebago — Christian Hampton, Neenah.

Political Science
Brown — Daniel Gillespie, De Pere; and Derek Barber, Andrea Fox, Robert Henderson, Breanna Salzsieder, Timothy Seubert**, and Sergei Sutto, Green Bay.
Dane — Alex Hanna, Mount Horeb.
Fond du Lac — Wesley Kottke, Oakfield.
Langlade — Hannah Huettl, Lily.
Manitowoc — Daniel Mueller*** (distinction in the major), Kiel; and Mackenzie Reed***, Manitowoc.
Marathon — Ryan Dunk, Mosinee.
Marinette — Joseph Bieschke*, Wausaukee.
Oconto — Jessica Thompson*, Oconto.
Outagamie — Trevor Fuller and Franklin Gurnee, Appleton; and Benjamin Kaufman, Kaukauna.
Price — Michael Bablick, Park Falls.
Shawano — Scott Marohl, Shawano.
Sheboygan — Melissa Kiela, Plymouth.
Other states — Hilary Zanoni***, Vulcan, Michigan; and Jeff Huebner, Saint Louis Park, Minnesota.

Psychology
Brown — Rachel Blodgett*, Jennesa Heiting, Anthony Klingert*, Zoey Lehmbeck, and Ryan Meisinger, De Pere; Patrick Adams* (distinction in the major), Theresa Deer, Amanda DeLeon, Caitlin Guerrero, Thomas Jerard, Kayla Johnson, Rebecca Johnson, Tiffany Johnson***, Raquel Kaquatosh, Christopher Knudsvig, Samantha Lagina*, Kaitlee Lambert, Nicole Lealiou, Ryne Lodl, Megan Martens*, John Mellberg, Amanda Melnik, Hadley Olson, Brittany Osimitz, Jordan Preman***, Sharayah Preman, Gina Reynolds**, Karissa Ryan* (distinction in the major), Judy Tehandon, Anna Van Lannen*, Kari Vizelka*, Jimmie Willing* (distinction in the major), and Kendra Yang, Green Bay; Courtney Hogarty, Suamico; and Emily Vogels*** (distinction in the major), Wrightstown.
Calumet — Cassandra Alger, Chilton.
Chippewa — Lacey Sikora, Colfax.
Clark — Samantha LeMahieu, Granton.
Columbia — Shelby Glasgow and Brody Wolfgram, Pardeeville.
Crawford — Michelle Beers, Eastman.
Dane — Nicole Ellingson, Stoughton.
Dodge — Kaitlyn Multhauf*** (distinction in the major), Neosho; and Kayla Brandenburg, Theresa.
Door — Dakota Londo, Forestville.
Fond du Lac — Kayla Ditter, Fond du Lac; and Katherine Schrank, Mount Calvary.
Green Lake — Abraham Morris*, Berlin.
Kenosha — Amanda Sherman, Kenosha.
Kewaunee — Lindsey Petersilka, Algoma; and Alyssa Loritz*, Luxemburg.
La Crosse — Christopher Peer, La Crosse.
Manitowoc — Shana Nadler, Kiel; and Miranda Wiebensohn, Two Rivers.
Marathon — Megan Brunn, Marathon; Rian Lamb*, Stratford; and Allison Schillinger and Mai Yang, Wausau.
Marinette — Chad Francour, Marinette.
Menominee — Kateri Hawpetoss, Keshena.
Milwaukee — Samantha Baker and Brittaney Molina, Milwaukee.
Monroe — Areanna Lakowske* (distinction in the major), Sparta.
Oconto — Molly Swenty*, Pound; and Alicia Richardson, Sobieski.
Oneida — Rachael Gardner*** (distinction in the major), Rhinelander.
Outagamie — Stephanie Coulter, Shannon Kolash, and Ryan VanZeeland, Appleton; Rebecca Arrowood, Greenville; Rebecca Gonnering*** (distinction in the major), Kaukauna; and Rachel Hebert, Marissa Olds, and Jennifer Ulrich, Little Chute.
Ozaukee — Lindsay Johnson, Fredonia; Amanda Lederer, Port Washington; and Collin Cowart, Saukville.
Portage — Erin Lewellin, Stevens Point.
Racine — Amber Grube, Sturtevant.
Shawano — Kirstie Laatsch* (distinction in the major), Marion.
Sheboygan — Lynn Veith*, Sheboygan Falls.
Washington — Brittany Polze, West Bend.
Waukesha — Nicole Sehmer, Waukesha.
Waushara — Mary Anderson and Anna Girdauskas*** (distinction in the major), Wautoma.
Wood — Sarah Bohman***, Marshfield.
Other states — Emily Hoffman, Iron Mountain, Michigan; and Amber Bartholomew, Garfield, Minnesota.

Public Administration
Brown — Chiara Boss (distinction in the major) and Lana Whitehead*, De Pere; and Scott Grenier, Anna Griesbach, Robert Henderson, Cache Owens*, Breanna Salzsieder, and Ashley Skalecki**, Green Bay.
Dane — Alex Hanna, Mount Horeb; and Jeffrey Smith, Waunakee.
Manitowoc — Mackenzie Reed***, Manitowoc.
Marinette — Frank Baublit, Marinette.
Outagamie — Sarah Eggers, Franklin Gurnee, and Eric Hoffman, Appleton; and Lance Hill, Seymour.
Ozaukee — Katelyn Werner, Belgium; and Kerri Higgins* (distinction in the major), Grafton.
Price — Michael Bablick, Park Falls.
Washington — Brittany Polze, West Bend.
Wood — Ellen Pichler, Marshfield.
Other states — Ashley Giguere, Quinnesec, Michigan; Hilary Zanoni***, Vulcan, Michigan; Daniel Pogue, Chisholm, Minnesota; and Jeff Huebner, Saint Louis Park, Minnesota.

Social Change and Development
Adams — Riley Peterson, Adams.
Brown — Melissa Childs and Catherine Fox, Green Bay.
Marinette — Katelyn Bennett**, Goodman.
Oconto — Brittany Mommaerts, Oconto.
Sheboygan — Melissa Kiela, Plymouth.
Other countries — Joanne Palmer***, England.

Social Work
Brown — Susan Exworthy, De Pere; Ashli Crabb*, Allison Dreier, Kayla Eggen, Jennifer Gilchrist, Breana Haag, Jenna Kerin*, Sam Kramer, Jason Lehman, Damon Metoxen***, Jennifer Steffens*, Amber Stiles*, and Anthony Tickler*, Green Bay; and Amanda Ronsman***, New Franken.
Calumet — Lydia Hanson, Kaukauna.
Fond du Lac — Ashley Yungwirth***, Mount Calvary.
Juneau — Bonnie Tully*, Mauston.
Kewaunee — Lindsey Petersilka and Kayla Rankin, Algoma; and Corina Haase*, Luxemburg.
Manitowoc — Jessica Boneske*, Manitowoc; and Kayla Henning***, Mishicot.
Marathon — Jessica Kastens, Kronenwetter; and Pa Yang, Weston.
Marinette — Sherry Benson***, Marinette.
Oconto — Meagan Kahles***, Lena; and Jamie Delarwelle and Kriston Ladwig**, Oconto.
Outagamie — Jessica Cooper*, Hortonville.
Shawano — Maria Haskins and Amanda Woldt, Shawano.
Washington — Brianna Wedeward, West Bend.
Winnebago — Kristin Harvey***, Neenah.
Other countries — Joanne Palmer***, England.

Spanish
Brown — Maria Castillo, De Pere; and Ramon Garrido-Mateos, Jessica Schmidt, and Taryn Smith*, Green Bay.
Calumet — Kelly Hooyman**, Appleton.
Manitowoc — Hannah Johnson**, Reedsville.
Oconto — Kellee Hembree, Suring.
Oneida — Paula Nowak, Rhinelander.
Outagamie — Cindy Lopez* and Abigail Weggel***, Appleton.
Racine — Jordan Nash, Racine.
Other states — Alexandra Rivera, Geneseo, Illinois; and Heather Bodin*, Maple Grove, Minnesota.

Theatre
Brown — Derek Knabenbauer and Emily Pomplun, Green Bay.
Calumet — Natalie VandenHeuvel, Menasha.
Columbia — Tamar Brooks**, Rio.
Marathon — Hannah Burmesch, Mosinee.

Urban and Regional Studies
Waukesha — Joseph Mueller, Waukesha.
Other states — Matt Hudson, Arlington Heights, Illinois.

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The grants will support learning in six Northeastern Wisconsin school districts, funding a variety of initiatives that promote literacy, target the academic achievement gap, incorporate technology and more. The $40,954.24 in awards, ranging in amount from $1,450 to $7,500, were announced Friday, May 3. The recipients are as follows, listed along with an excerpt from their grant application:

Bowler Public School District, Bowler Elementary School teacher Stephanie Brown — Improving Science Scores and Interest through Einstein Kits ($1,678.84): “Hands-on learning is very important to students’ comprehension to concepts. As the sixth grade teacher at Bowler Elementary School, I struggle teaching science from 12-year-old textbooks, no science materials for hands-on learning and a budget that will not allow me to purchase hands-on science materials for the entire year. Children are born scientists because of their curiosity throughout their life. I want to channel that curiosity and give my students, especially females, economically disadvantaged, students with disabilities and minority students, the chance to get hands-on with science. My goal is to increase their interest and scores in science based on surveys by parents and students and pre and post assessments.”

Green Bay Area Public School District, Green Bay East High School teachers and staff Ruth Berken, Linda Bornbach, Brian Fisk, Rich Krieg, Julie Ollmann and Mark Strohschein — Green Bay East Composting Project ($3,000): “Green Bay East High teachers created a plan to introduce a composting component to the existing curriculum. There would be two phases. Phase I is vermicomposting within science and agriscience classrooms. Phase II involves the creation of static piles with the ultimate goal of reducing the amount of biodegradable material that is deposited in a landfill.”

Howard-Suamico Public School District, Bay View Middle School teacher Oksana Kobzar-Schweiner — Increasing Academic Vocabulary Among ELL Students ($1,450): “The main intent of this study is to decrease the academic gap between the ELL students and mainstream students at Bay View Middle School. The purpose of this action research is to examine whether providing wide variety of reading resources and vocabulary apps to middle school English language learners will improve students’ reading comprehension by increasing their vocabulary development. The goal of the project is to give students as much exposure and experience with new vocabulary words and provide a wide range of reading material and vocabulary apps available on Kindle Fire to motivate students to read both at home and in school.”

Laona Public School District, Robinson Elementary School teacher Stacey Flannery — Laptops for Laona Learners ($7,500): “Laptops for Laona Learners is working in collaboration with all regular education teachers and our special education department to enhance our students’ technology skills while also increasing their written language skills to be proficient or advanced. We believe larger screens and keyboards are easier for writing assignments that require students to be able to open and toggle through various programs and websites; along with assisting Special Ed learners who may have fine motor or visual perception deficits. Teachers will enhance their differentiated instruction, as well as meet accommodation and modification needs of students. With upcoming changes to standardized tests and the high demand for technological skills in our society, our mission is to provide students with opportunities to be successful.”

Laona Public School District, Robinson Elementary School teachers Sheryl Hendricks, Kathy Krawze and Kelly Crede — iPads for Differentiated Instruction-Part III ($7,500): “The iPads for Differentiated Instruction Part III will be an extension of our current research, which has included collaboration between K-3 regular and special education teachers and staff. Implementation of Part III of our project will be directed towards teachers having a classroom set of iPads so that differentiation can be incorporated into all lessons for all learners. Students will become more proficient users of technology as well as experiencing reading and math instruction through multiple learning styles. Teachers will be able to develop effective lessons that incorporate technology and allow for lessons to be tailored to meet each individual student’s needs. This extension will allow for continued collection of data to reflect upon the continued student growth from year to year.”

Manitowoc Public School District, McKinley Academy teacher Gina Wagner — Healthy Living Soul Sisters ($6,997.50): “Our Healthy Living Soul Sister project is aimed at closing the achievement gap through wellness. Research clearly indicates the impact that wellness has on academic performance and achievement. We work in a school with 60 at-risk teens that come from very challenging home situations. Many of our students participate in risky and unhealthy behaviors that affect their daily performance in school, including poor nutrition, poor sleeping habits, lack of physical activity, drugs and alcohol. Our project is focused on our female population. Our goal is to equip our female students with the knowledge, skills, and benefits of healthy lifestyles and relationships and instill a desire to maintain this way of living. Ultimately, we are hopeful in seeing improved academic performance due to the empowerment of healthy lifestyle choices.”

Wrightstown Community School District teacher Krista Samb — Content Area Literacy through Technology in Art Room ($6,977.90): “Interdisciplinary literacy, content area literacy, and the Common Core Standards are evident and will rapidly change the way that students learn and teachers teach in the WCSD. The rapidly changing technology-based global economy has our schools falling behind, and our students deserve better resources to close that gap. The acquisition of the technology cart can be used as a way to broaden students’ learning and their idea of what traditional art is through two-dimensional and three-dimensional exploration. The capability of the technology carts will also allow for student collaboration and engagement in more in-depth discussions, art critiques of projected images, the ability for students to show off their own work more effectively, and to promote teamwork and critical thinking skills with the use of the tablets. These opportunities help prepare students more effectively toward being college and career ready. Another important aspect of 21st century skills these carts will address is the students’ ability to engage in public speaking opportunities with their peers and the ability to share visual literacy knowledge with others. The added technology for all art classes will also aid students by developing a sense of independence for a variety of different learners and different learning styles.”

UW-Green Bay Associate Prof. Scott Ashmann — Integrating iPads into a Nature-Based 4K Program ($5,850): “The nature-based four-year-old kindergarten program at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary will begin in Fall 2013. Sponsored by the Green Bay Area Public School District, 16-20 students will be enrolled in a morning session with another 16-20 students in the afternoon. Students will spend the entire session outdoors (unless weather conditions are unsafe) under the direction of a licensed teacher and a naturalist. Nature-based programs are typically devoid of technology since it seems ironic to some educators that nature and technology be intertwined. However, we want to test that assumption, and we hypothesize that there are highly effective and efficient means to merge technology and nature in a way that can improve students’ vocabulary development, math skills, and enhance their sense of wonder.”

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Chancellor Tom Harden said this morning (Wednesday, May 15) that the University will publicly release the investigator’s report as soon as it is legally permissible to do so.

Because the allegations arise out of Mr. Wardle’s employment at the University, the Wisconsin Public Records law requires the institution to provide a notification to him that the report will be publicly released.

That notification is consistent with past UW System practice and the open records law provision. Mr. Wardle has up to 10 days to review his copy of the report and challenge whether all or part of the document should be released.

Before the report and any decision are released to the public, Chancellor Harden is planning to meet with Coach Wardle. The Chancellor said the University will have no further comment until the report is made public.

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The students will receive the honor during the semi-annual University Leadership Awards program Friday, and will wear the medallions during commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 18. Another 46 students will receive University Leadership Awards during the Friday program, recognizing them as undergraduates who have contributed to the growth and development of a student organization or who have exhibited a commitment to community service, while remaining in good academic standing.

The Chancellor’s Medallion recipients, their hometowns and majors are as follows:

• Chiara Boss, De Pere, Public Administration
• Amanda Cheney, Niagara, Human Biology
• Zhuxin “Zona” Fang, Zhejiang, China, Mathematics
• Kate Farley, Green Bay, English and Humanistic Studies
• Kerri Higgins, Grafton, Public Administration
• Jamie Hurley, Denmark, Human Biology
• John Jackson, Milwaukee, Mathematics
• Melanie Jandrin, Luxemburg, Human Biology
• Clarissa Justmann, Mayville, Environmental Science
• Kelsey Kovac, Sheboygan, Human Biology
• Areanna Lakowske, Sparta, Psychology
• Britni Malueg, Kimberly, Human Development
• Brittaney Molina, Milwaukee, Psychology
• Kaitlyn Multhauf, Neosho, Psychology
• Joanne Palmer, Green Bay, Social Work and Social Change and Development
• Michaela Paukner, Adell, Communication
• Amber Pulvermacher, Princeton, Elementary and Early Education
• Codie Richards, Campbellsport, English Literature
• Jena Richter, Slinger, Communication
• Sarah Schrader, Green Bay, Design Arts and Business Administration (Marketing)
• Ryan Stewart, Tony, Design Arts
• Jessica Stolfi, Pleasant Prairie, Biology
• Sergei Sutto, Green Bay, Political Science and Democracy and Justice Studies
• Molly Swenty, Pound, Psychology
• Maria Tinebra, Burnsville, Minn., Business Administration
• Emily Vogels, Wrightstown, Psychology and Human Development
• Kristen Wallace, Mundelein, Ill., Democracy and Justice Studies
• Brian Wanek, Two Rivers, Accounting and Business Administration
• Pa Houa Yang, Weston, Social Work

The University Leadership Award recipients are as follows: Caitlin Baker, Heather Bekkers, Katelyn Bennett, Christina Deboer, Carrie Dinelli, Dylan Dobson, Ryan Dunk, Andreau Enderby, Susan Exworthy, Karlie Francour, Jordan Grapentine, Corinne Grossmeier, Denise Halbach, Kaitlin Hobbs, Megan Hyland, Brittaney Katers, Tiffany Klegin, Sam Kramer, Briana LaPlante, Megan Leonard, Rebecca Linstead, Cheyenne Makinia, Tyler Malueg, Kari Matuszak, Jack Mellberg, Alexandria Moeller, Heba Mohammad, Hailey Mohrfeld, Nicole Musial, Courtney Nolan, Amanda Nothem, Lauren O’Dell, Nathan Prissel, Abby Puckhaber, Mitchell Sabez, Cynthia Sanchez, Nellie Schafer, Stephanie Schoeder, Stephanie Sielaff, Jared Spude, Seenia Thao, Taylor Thomas, Hannah Tiedt, Melanie Whitcomb, Nicole Will, Elizabeth Wysocki.

UW-Green Bay spring commencement will take place at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18 at the Kress Events Center on campus, 2420 Nicolet Drive. More information is available at www.uwgb.edu/commencement.

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Presented by the International Franchise Association (IFA), the oldest and largest trade association representing franchising, the workshop is designed for for individuals who want to own or expand their own business, as well as those who have a general interest in learning how a franchise works. Workshop participants will learn from franchisors, franchisees, a franchise coach and a franchise attorney during the daylong event. They will be introduced to financial and tech-savvy individuals who can help them pursue their goal of business ownership. Special incentives for minorities and women to become franchise owners also will be discussed.

Franchised businesses play an important role in the health of the U.S. economy, according to Miriam L. Brewer, Senior Director of Education and Diversity for the IFA. There are more than 825,000 franchise businesses across 300 business lines that provide nearly 18 million jobs — and generate more than $21 trillion for the U.S. economy — IFA statistics show.

The cost for the “Opportunities in Franchising” workshop is $25, which includes course materials, a continental breakfast, and lunch. Attendees must register in advance by going to the SBDC website, www.uwgb.edu/sbdc. An event flier also is available for download at the site. Contact SBDC Director Ryan Kauth (920-496-2112; kauthr@uwgb.edu) for more information.

The workshop is hosted by the city of Green Bay, the IFA, the UW-Green Bay SBDC, SCORE, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College and Advance — a division of the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Phillips, the 2011 winner of “American Idol,” announced this week he will be unable to finish his spring tour due to illness. He looks forward to getting healthy and plans to join singer John Mayer on tour this summer, officials said.

Tickets for the May 9 Phillips concert will be honored at the rescheduled show in November. Ticketholders who choose to receive a full refund may bring their tickets in person or mail them to the Ticket Star Box Office at the Resch Center, 1901 Oneida St., Green Bay, WI 54304 or to the University Ticketing & Information Center in the University Union at UW-Green Bay, 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, WI 54311 (please note that UW-Green Bay students who purchased tickets with Pass Points must get their refunds at the University Ticketing & Information Center).

Refunds for the show will begin on Monday, May 13, and will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 7. Tickets for the rescheduled performance on Nov. 18 will go on sale to the public at 11 a.m. Monday, June 10.

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Ma Manee Moua

Ma Manee Moua ‘99, Philosophy, is the founder and owner of Moua Law Office, with offices in Roseville, Minn., a Twin Cities suburb, and Appleton. Previously, she was an assistant attorney general with the state of Wisconsin Department of Justice, where it was believed she was the first Hmong American to serve in such a capacity in any state justice department, nationwide.

Moua is a frequent speaker at campuses and conferences across the Midwest. She has delivered keynotes at Macalester College (Minn.), Edgewood College (Wis.) and UW System institutions in Madison, Parkside, Green Bay and Oshkosh. She has been a speaker and trainer for state agencies including Corrections, the Department of Natural Resources and children’s services. Her topics have included “Overview of the Criminal Justice System,” “Legal Issues and the Hmong,” “Leadership and Issues Affecting Asian Americas” and “Legal Issues and Leadership.”

Moua is fluent in English and Hmong, and has hosted a monthly legal advice show, Xovtooj Cua Haiv Hmoob, on a Twin Cities radio station. She is a contributing writer for the Hmong Pages, a local community newspaper in Minnesota, and co-author of the Auto Accident Q&A series.

In her capacity as a private attorney and former assistant attorney general, Moua has handled significant and complex civil and criminal cases. She has been active at the state and federal trial and appellate court levels, filing and defending cases; negotiating for settlement; and engaging in motions practice, jury trials and writing and arguing appeals. Moua has handled, briefed, argued or successfully tried cases in Minnesota district courts and that state’s Court of Appeals; Wisconsin circuit courts and Wisconsin Court of Appeals, U.S. District Court, and the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals.

At UW-Green Bay, Moua was a student senator and multi-cultural director in the Student Government Association, an officer of the Southeast Asian Student Union, and founder and co-chair of the People Educating and Communicating Everywhere organization (PEACE) that promoted inter-cultural harmony. She received her bachelor’s degree with honors in Philosophy, along with the Chancellor’s Medallion for academic excellence and the Alumni Association Outstanding Student Award, which is presented to the top graduating senior.

While pursuing her law degree at the University of Wisconsin, Moua was a managing editor for the Wisconsin International Law Journal and president of the Asian Pacific American Law Student Association. She also planned and coordinated the first ever Hmong Legal Symposium held at the law school to encourage and recruit prospective Hmong students to attend law school. In recognition of Moua’s early career achievements, the UW-Green Bay Alumni Association presented her with its Outstanding Recent Alumni Award in 2007.

UW-Green Bay’s 44th spring-summer commencement will take place at the Kress Events Center on campus at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 18. About 900 graduating students are eligible to participate. A full house of approximately 5,000 is expected for the presentation of diplomas and the ceremonies that will include Moua’s address.

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She was nominated for the honor by faculty members in the Professional Program in Social Work. The selection was made by a committee consisting of several of the University’s top officers including the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and academic deans.

Benson is a returning adult student who has had a significant impact both on campus and in the community as an advocate for children and families.

President of the Wisconsin Foster and Adoptive Parent Association since 2003, she has been a statewide leader with significant responsibilities to the families the organization represents and the public agencies that rely on these families to aid in the care of neglected and abused children. She has been a speaker at regional and national conferences on the topic of out-of-home care and the merits of family foster care vs. the orphanage model.

Benson received the Governor’s Award for Outstanding Program Development in 2009 for helping to establish a 24-hour helpline for foster and adoptive parents.

Over the last 20 years, Benson has been a foster parent to more than 40 children, bringing them into her home for anywhere from a few months to five years or more to join her own family of biological, adopted and step-children.

She has worked professionally as a parent aide and visitation supervisor for the Marinette County Department of Health and Human Services and currently is employed part time with a community counseling agency. During her junior year field placement for the UW-Green Bay Social Work program, she worked with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Marinette. Among other duties, she developed a guide to assist individuals living in poverty to achieve self-sufficiency.

Benson has been accepted to the collaborative master’s degree program in social work sponsored by UW-Green Bay and UW-Oshkosh. She has declared a goal of becoming a psychotherapist and counseling children and families involved in the child welfare system.

She transferred to UW-Green Bay in 2011 after receiving her associate degree with highest honors from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College.

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Lakowske, of Sparta, is receiving her bachelor’s degree in Psychology with minors in Human Development and Public Administration, and honors in the major.

She was nominated and selected from among approximately 900 graduating seniors who are eligible to receive diplomas at the Saturday, May 18 commencement ceremony at the Kress Events Center on campus. The UW-Green Bay Alumni Association has been soliciting nominations and designating a single Outstanding Student Award recipient for each graduating class since 1976.

Lakowske will accept the Outstanding Student Award at an awards ceremony for graduating seniors Friday night, May 17. She will also be acknowledged from stage at commencement the following day.

Lakowske is an accomplished student researcher who exhibited posters at the annual UW-Green Bay Academic Excellence Symposium in 2012 and 2013, and at the Midwestern Psychological Association Conference this month in Chicago. Her topic this year was “Personality Influence on Irrational Beliefs and Organizational Commitment.” She also served as a research assistant in her department’s Language Learning Lab, as an intern and volunteer assistant with UW-Green Bay’s Camp Lloyd summer camp for grieving children, and as a teaching assistant for a social sciences statistics course.

A member of the NCAA Division I women’s cross country team at UW-Green Bay, Lakowske is a multiple winner of All-Horizon League academic honors. Over the course of her UW-Green Bay career, she has served as president of the Psychology and Human Development Club and as an officer of the campus chapter of the Psi Chi psychology honor society. In those roles, she has promoted new initiatives to stage career-information sessions, publicize faculty mentoring opportunities and develop a grad-school preparatory series.

In the community, Lakowske has volunteered with the Brown County chapter of NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness; and the local Depression Bipolar Support Alliance, working to increase awareness of mental health issues among her fellow UW-Green Bay students.

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