Day: November 13, 2008
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Diboll sells plants, seeds and education
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When Neil Diboll, UW-Green Bay class of ’78, started his business selling native prairie plants and seeds in 1982, he found he couldn’t give them away. His product, he knew, was excellent. What was missing, though, was the recognition by the general public that prairie plants could be both functional and beautiful. Thus began a…
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Snapshots: Coastal class a breath of fresh air
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Out-of-classroom learning opportunities are well-known features of a UW-Green Bay educational experience and a requirement in Prof. Bill Niedzwiedz’s (Public and Environmental Affairs) Coastal Management class. In fall, his class took two trips across the state — to Vilas County to study “lakescaping” for wildlife and water quality and to Grand Marais, Michigan, to study…
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From Make-A-Wish recipient to soon-to-be UW-Green Bay grad
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UW-Green Bay student Melissa Luckow got her wish. Then she worked to make the wishes of others come true, as well. The senior Human Development and Psychology major interned this summer at the Make-A-Wish Foundation near Milwaukee.
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How your U was front-page news in Beijing
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Yes, that’s the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay represented in Bejing, China, in October. Admissions out-of-state and international recruiter Molly (McHugh) Witt spent much of October on the road with trips to China and South Korea. Her efforts are, in part, related to a move announced at the University’s annual fall convocation to step up efforts…
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'Promises, Perils of Online Teaching' opens faculty series
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The Faculty Development Center offers the 90-minute panel discussion and open forum “Promises and Perils of Online Teaching” at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, in Wood Hall 221. Leading the session will be Profs. Fergus Hughes, Derek Jeffreys and Brian Merkel and instructor and learning technology advocate Zach Voelz, who is coordinator for Adult Degree…
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Student Art Exhibition opening, reception
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The 36th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition opens this Thursday (Nov. 13) at the Lawton Gallery. The free public reception begins at 4:30 p.m. with announcement of awards at 5 p.m. The exhibition is billed as an exciting avant-garde potpourri of works in a wide range of media, by more than 50 student artists from…
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Prof. Meyer will travel to Naples for Blair remembrance
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Prof. Timothy Meyer will represent UW-Green Bay at a memorial service this Saturday (Nov. 15) in Naples, Fla., for acclaimed philanthropist and conservationist Dorothy R. Blair. Meyer will travel in his capacity as holder of the John P. Blair Endowed Chair in Communication. Mrs. Blair passed away last May at age 87. She and her…
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University Union asks: ‘Are your needs being met?’
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The University Union Open Forum invites you to come and share your comments, concerns and thoughts about the University Union and the services that are provided… dining, events, activities, services, and more. Attend at your convenience and get your questions answered and your feedback heard. The opportunity is Monday (Nov. 17) 11:30 a.m. to 1:30…
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TV-5 videos: Student vets reception; program on Iraq
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WFRV-TV 5 did a pair of nice stories about Veterans Day activities Nov. 11 at UW-Green Bay. The longer of the two was about the “Honoring Our Veterans” reception before a large turnout in the Phoenix Rooms. Several students/vets are quoted. The other is about the evening program that featured Wisconsin National Guardsman Staff Sgt.…
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Dec. 6: ’Tis the Season is fast approaching
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’Tis the Season is a holiday program on campus showcasing Santa’s workshop, photos with Santa, holiday music, continental breakfast, storytelling, and more! The event date is Saturday, December 6 from 9 a.m. to noon in the University Union. More details to come!