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UW-Green Bay Phuture Phoenix awards 21 scholarships to new, returning students

Kelly McBride — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:47:47 +0000

UW-Green Bay’s signature Phuture Phoenix program has awarded more than $32,000 in new and renewing scholarships, continuing to fulfill its mission of making college a reality for students from low-income schools.

The 24 students receiving the scholarships include 18 renewing scholars who already are on campus, as well as six incoming freshmen who will start classes this fall. Each scholarship provides a total of $1,350 to help defray the cost of attending UW-Green Bay.

The Phuture Phoenix scholarships are designed to reflect and support the mission of Phuture Phoenix to inspire students to pursue a degree in higher education. Qualified students must have participated in the Phuture Phoenix program, either the annual fifth-grade field trip day or related tutoring and mentoring in area schools. Other criteria include proof of admittance to UW-Green Bay and demonstrated financial need.

Scholarship recipients are listed below, along with the name of the scholarship they are receiving:

New scholarships:

• Adriana Montejano, Craig A. Mueller Phuture Phoenix Scholarship
• Shi Yeng Vang, Gary R. Weidner Phuture Phoenix Scholarship
• Zachary Hibbard, Larry and Kayleen Ferguson Phuture Phoenix Scholarship
• Vanessa Jardine, Larry and Kayleen Ferguson Phuture Phoenix Scholarship
• Alejandro Rodriguez, Lois Beisel Phuture Phoenix Scholarship
• Jesus Trigueros, Tim and Maryanne Weyenberg Phuture Phoenix Scholarship

Renewing scholarships:

• Peter Her, Bill Laatsch and Fran Hunter Phuture Phoenix Scholarship
• Jennifer Mottl, Billie Kress Phuture Phoenix Scholarship
• Bianca Williams-Ford, Billie Kress Phuture Phoenix Scholarship
• Jonathan Menendez, Billie Kress Phuture Phoenix Scholarship
• Jesus Rascon, Billie Kress Phuture Phoenix Scholarship
• Elizabeth Sanchez, Cyndie Shepard Phuture Phoenix Scholarship
• Shuenn-Ting David Yang, Janet and Charles Lieb Phuture Phoenix Scholarship
• Adrianna Shuler, Larry and Kayleen Ferguson Phuture Phoenix Scholarship
• Sara Xiong, Larry and Kayleen Ferguson Phuture Phoenix Scholarship
• Ka Vang, Larry L. Weyers Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Phuture Phoenix Scholarship
• Zer Yang, Larry L. Weyers Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Phuture Phoenix Scholarship
• Thomas Mottl, Larry L. Weyers Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Phuture Phoenix Scholarship
• Seenia Thao, Larry L. Weyers Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Phuture Phoenix Scholarship
• Brittaney Cooney, Larry L. Weyers Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Phuture Phoenix Scholarship
• Theresa Rock, Terry and Kris Fulwiler Phuture Phoenix Scholarship
• Amanda Sabah, Terry and Kris Fulwiler Phuture Phoenix Scholarship
• Chuenhua Ho, U.S. Oil/Schmidt Family Foundation, Inc. Phuture Phoenix Scholarship
• Jesse Perez, U.S. Oil/Schmidt Family Foundation, Inc. Phuture Phoenix Scholarship

The Phuture Phoenix program at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay aims to increase the odds that students from at-risk schools will graduate from high school and also pursue higher education.

Phuture Phoenix involves bringing area fifth-graders from Title I elementary schools from throughout Northeastern Wisconsin to spend a day on campus as a means to envision themselves as future college students. Phuture Phoenix mentors—UW-Green Bay student volunteers—continue contact with many of these students in Phase II of the program. The mentors work closely with students in grades 6-12, tutoring and mentoring them.

Since its inception in 2002, Phuture Phoenix has connected with more than 10,000 students, encouraging them to do well in school and dream of a future they may not have considered by moving on to higher education. The program was designed because Northeastern Wisconsin has a lower percentage of students in the state graduating high school and going on to higher education.

More information is available at www.uwgb.edu/phuturephoenix.

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Students give back during Goodwill move-out drive

Kelly McBride — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:16:16 +0000

UW-Green Bay students were on the move last week, with many making the transition from on-campus housing to summer residence. But rather than pitch unwanted items, many donated gently used goods to Goodwill as part of a new partnership. The result? A win for the environment and the local community. We’ve got a UW-Green Bay News story and photos, along with a CW 14 segment hosted by UW-Green Bay senior and CW 14 Star Katie Phernetton. You can check out both, here:
UW-Green Bay News
CW 14

From grad-day receiving line to race-day hydration station, a busy weekend for alums

Kelly McBride — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:14:57 +0000

UW-Green Bay once again was well represented during Sunday’s (May 19) Cellcom Green Bay Marathon. Numerous faculty, staff and students ran the half or full marathon events, and a host of alumni (and their family members and friends) staffed a hydration/energy gel station near the 7-mile mark. There was terrific turnout for this Alumni Association volunteer event, and we’ve got some great photos from the day in our new gallery. It also includes some terrific shots from the first-ever commencement-day alumni receiving line, which helped our awesome alums welcome new grads to the club. Check it out.

In the news: Story examines impact of tuition freeze

Kelly McBride — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:12:07 +0000

News of a likely UW System tuition freeze drew local and state interest late last week, with lawmakers, officials and students weighing in. And while it’s too early to determine just what a freeze will mean for UW-Green Bay and other System schools, news media have been interested in the impacts and what’s next. UW-Green Bay Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance Kelly Franz spoke last week with Fox 11’s Laura Smith for a piece on the impact of the freeze, which we’ve linked to below. Smith also interviewed students, including Student Government Association President Heba Mohammad — who said a freeze might not be a good thing for students. Full story.

Kieper discusses smart phone security with NBC 26

Kelly McBride — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:10:32 +0000

Our own Dave Kieper was featured Monday (May 20) in an NBC 26 news story examining the potential privacy pitfalls of smartphone use. With so many people now relying on smartphones for banking and other sensitive transactions, hackers increasingly are targeting the devices, the story says. “You have that phone and it’s unsecured, boom, very quickly you’re in trouble,” IT specialist Kieper told reporter Alex Hagan. Hackers have begun to make downloadable apps to attack consumers, Kieper said, and consumers need to be aware and protect themselves — and their devices — from unscrupulous people. Full story.

Final segment of WFRV series airs, features UW-Green Bay book talk

Kelly McBride — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:08:56 +0000

As we told you here last week, WFRV, Channel 5’s Tara Joyce recently completed an in-depth series on women in the workforce, spurred by Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg’s controversial new book, “Lean In.” A UW-Green Bay discussion on the book was featured in all three segments of the series, which ran Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of last week. In case you missed the series, or would like to view it again, you can check out all three parts by clicking the following links. Segment 2 also features 1991 UW-Green Bay alumna Julie Van Straten, who gives Joyce an up-close look at her efforts to balance family and career. Van Straten was named a UW-Green Bay Distinguished Alumna during a ceremony earlier this month.

Segment 1 / Segment 2 / Segment 3

Kraft talks Walker ambitions with Channel 5

Kelly McBride — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:06:34 +0000

Gov. Scott Walker’s travels continue to spur talk of a possible 2016 presidential run, and trips to Connecticut, New York and Iowa this week are furthering speculation. Prof. Emeritus Michael Kraft sat down Monday (May 20) with WFRV, Channel 5’s Jenn Sullivan, to discuss what the tour may mean. “Iowa is one of the leading states, so the fact that he accepts an invitation to speak in Iowa prepares for, or is a sign he has a selective audience and he’s among a few national prominent Republicans,” Kraft said. Full story.

AIC’s Robinson accepted as Achievement Gap Institute fellow

Kelly McBride — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:04:11 +0000

Shawn Robinson, multicultural adviser in the American Intercultural Center, has been accepted as a fellow of the 2013 Peabody Professional Achievement Gap Institute at Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. The one-week institute runs Monday, June 10 through Friday, June 14, focusing on assisting educators and administrators in understanding and closing the achievement gap in their classrooms and school districts. As we told you here before — and as you may have read in the recently published issue of Inside 360° magazine — Robinson has done extensive research on the topic of black males and dyslexia. Robinson is dyslexic and was functionally illiterate until the age of 18, but thanks to hard work, determination and proper diagnosis, is now finishing his Ph.D. His dissertation is on this topic, and he’s presented at numerous conferences this year.

Faculty note: Russ lectures, presents seminars in Rome

Kelly McBride — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:02:51 +0000

Prof. Meir Russ of the Cofrin School of Business recently (May 11-17) completed a one-week visit to Rome, where he gave lectures and presented graduate seminars to master’s and Ph.D. students on ‘Human Capital Valuation’ at the Universita degli Studi Rome Tre. Russ also advised graduate students and young faculty members at the university on writing and submitting papers to international academic publications, and discussed potential collaboration in research studies.

Reminder: Arthritis walk volunteers needed

Kelly McBride — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:00:18 +0000

Just a quick reminder that the Arthritis Foundation is looking for volunteers for its walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 1 at DeBroux Park (2900 Brighton Place), Bellevue. There is a need for course marshals/motivators. Course marshals have an assigned spot and help direct walkers. Volunteers will receive a course map and a designated spot where they need to be by 8:45 a.m. Bring friends and relatives and enjoy the camaraderie. Bring a chair, iPod, portable speakers or your voices to motivate the walkers. The time commitment on the course is about an hour and a half. Most walkers should be done by 10 a.m. All volunteers are welcome to come early for snacks and water. To request a volunteer form, email Sue Bodilly at bodillys@uwgb.edu or Phil Melnarik at PMelnarik@arthritis.org.