Photos: Major gift evokes Fort Howard Paper history
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has announced in a news release that a $5.5 million gift from the family of the late Fort Howard Paper Co. founder Austin E. Cofrin will result in creation...
Daily Archive: October 26, 2009
Dedication ceremony possible at a later date
As noted in the full University news release, the effective date for renaming the UW-Green Bay business program the Austin E. Cofrin School of Business will be revealed later. University officials say they will...
Press-Gazette details Inauguration events this week
The Green Bay Press-Gazette reported last week on some of the events this week leading up to the inauguration of Chancellor Thomas Harden. The article mentioned the student Meet the Chancellor event from 11:30...
Shorewood’s end of the season specials
Sure baseball can continue into November, but golf is another matter. So Shorewood Golf Course is announcing an end of the season discount on food and beverages. There’s a 20 percent discount on food...
Nominations sought for inclusivity award
University of Wisconsin institutions are invited to submit nomination for the 2010 Dr. PB Poorman Award that recognizes distinguished and consistent achievements in service of the LGBTQ people within the UW System. The award...
Newspaper surveys impact of furloughs on state agencies
The Green Bay Press-Gazette took a look Sunday at the various approaches that state agencies — including UW-Green Bay — will apply to implement mandated furlough days. University spokesman Chris Sampson told reporter Patti...
Reminder: Haunted Maze raises scholarship funds
Upward Bound is hosting a haunted maze at East Town Mall in Green Bay during the next few weeks to raise scholarship dollars for low-income/first generation college bound students. Hours during Halloween week will...
Phoenix volleyball squad defeats Syracuse
The UW-Green Bay volleyball team stunned Big East member Syracuse University in the first ever meeting between the squads Sunday. Rallying from a first set loss, the Phoenix (8-16) posted a 3-1 victory over...
Cofrin’s $5.5 million gift benefits UW-Green Bay, honors Fort Howard founder
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has announced that a $5.5 million gift received earlier this year from Dr. David A. Cofrin, coupled with previous gifts from the Cofrin Family, will result in creation of...
Brigadier General is special guest for veterans event
The guest speaker for the Chancellor’s Veterans Reception next month has been announced. It will be Brigadier General William Gothard of the 353rd Civil Affairs Command. The 432nd Civil Affairs Unit in Green Bay...
