Yearly Archive: 2009

Talking about Kwanzaa holiday

Talking about Kwanzaa holiday

In the Dec. 23 issue of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, reporter Patti Zarling took a look at non-Christian celebrations that take place this time of year – Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, the Islamic New Year, and...

West Coast trumpeter headlines Jazz Fest XXXX at UW-Green Bay

West Coast trumpeter headlines Jazz Fest XXXX at UW-Green Bay

Renowned jazz trumpeter Jeff Jarvis will be the headline performer and lecturer for the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Jazz Fest XXXX. Jazz Fest, which includes a full day of performances and music education on campus, is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 30. A public concert begins at 4 p.m. in the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts, 2420 Nicolet Drive.

2009 ‘Laffle’ winners and beneficiaries

2009 ‘Laffle’ winners and beneficiaries

The beneficiaries are the clients of Paul’s Pantry, a food bank in Green Bay. The winners? All the generous employees who contributed 23 boxes of food (403 items) to the drive… and also the...

Next Laffle: Pair and a spare

Next Laffle: Pair and a spare

The Registrar’s Office tells us we can expect another Laffle in spring. This time, the good-natured prizes and community-service project will have as their focus “A Pair and a Spare.” They’ll be gathering donations...

Water will be off on Dec. 28

Water will be off on Dec. 28

Paul Pinkston, interim director of Facilities Planning and Management, notes that water will be interrupted for a good part of campus from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday (Dec. 28). Water lines will...