Day: November 5, 2008
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Growth Agenda, Phuture Phoenix topics on UW College deans visit
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The deans from six two-year University of Wisconsin Colleges and the president of Nicolet College in Rhinelander learned about the Growth Agenda, Phuture Phoenix and new academic excellence initiatives during a visit to UW-Green Bay on Tuesday (Nov. 4).
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Shorewood is state’s best
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Shorewood Golf Course on the UW-Green Bay campus was recognized by the Golf Course Owners of Wisconsin as the top nine-hole golf course in the state for 2008. The awards dinner will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18. Read GCOW announcement. ‘Quite an accomplishment’ University Union Director Rick Warpinski, who oversees Shorewood Golf Course, had…
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Phuture Phoenix south?
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UW-Parkside officials are looking to participate in a new program, “Mentor Kenosha & Racine,” which launched Friday. The program recruits, trains and places volunteers in schools and social development agencies in Kenosha, Racine and Walworth counties. The program is part of a growing statewide effort to pair Wisconsinites with both kids and adults who could…
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Jingle Bell run/walk for arthritis
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Be there with bells on The Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis is set for Saturday, Dec. 6, starting at the Kress Events Center. Registration is at 8 a.m. with a 5-K Run/Walk at 9 a.m. Wear a holiday-themed costume, tie jingle bells to your shoelaces and help fight the nation’s most common cause…
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Green Drinks at Common Grounds
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If you missed the first Green Drinks event, be sure to stop by this Friday (Nov. 7) from 4:30-8:30 p.m. (come at any time) in the Common Grounds Coffeehouse. The Green Drinks social gathering is a free event open to anyone with an interest in the environment, from renewable energy and biofuels to organic foods…
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Butt out with the Great American Smokeout
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Are thinking about quitting smoking? Are you ready to pick a quit date? If you are, gather your support network to help you quit and consider calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW, the Wisconsin Tobacco Quit Line. This free service has helped over 80,000 residents of Wisconsin begin their journey toward a tobacco-free lifestyle. Check out the Web site…
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The “graying” faculty
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The UW System Board of Regents will discuss its aging workforce at its monthly meeting Thursday. The faculty at UW-Green Bay is a part of the so-called “graying” trend. In fall 2007, 14.7 percent of full-time faculty were older than 60, versus 12.4 percent in 2006 and 10.6 percent in 2005. “I think it is…
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Kaye guest on Minnesota Public Radio
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Prof. Harvey Kaye, director of the Center for History and Social Change, was a guest on Minnesota Public Radio this morning. He spoke with two other guests on “A fairer, more perfect union” on the stations continuing series on what makes us American. The discussion looked at what a “more perfect union” means today. More.
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Two Phoenix Women Earn All-League Honors
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Hosting the Horizon League Championships for the first time since 2000, the UW-Green Bay women’s cross country team shined, as two Phoenix runners, Jolene Sell (Menasha, Wis.) and Josey Bellin (Fremont, Wis.) claimed all-league honors. It was the first time since 1991 that the Phoenix had two members gain all-conference accolades. As a team, the…
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International Education Week schedule
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For questions, contact Kristy Aoki at ext. 5164. • Teaching Abroad Learn about teaching English abroad. Monday, Nov. 10, 3 p.m., Office of International Education, Cofrin Library 207 • Faculty Travel Course Information Session A session for faculty members who are interested in leading travel courses. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.,…