Daily Archive: September 12, 2011

Passion for helping at-risk kids drives Riopelle’s service to campus, community

Passion for helping at-risk kids drives Riopelle’s service to campus, community

The desire to help and motivate kids who struggle is a theme that has resonated throughout Ginny Riopelle’s life’s work, from her early years as a primary school teacher to her extensive community involvement and eventual co-founding of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s signature Phuture Phoenix program. It remains a constant today as Riopelle continues her tireless work on behalf of community and University.

UW-Green Bay’s Lawton Gallery to showcase work of artist Velliquette

UW-Green Bay’s Lawton Gallery to showcase work of artist Velliquette

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Lawton Gallery will present Chromatopia, featuring new works by artist Michael Velliquette, Sept. 15-Oct. 6. The show will be introduced with an opening reception from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, which will include a 5 p.m. artist’s talk. The gallery is located in Theatre Hall on the UW-Green Bay campus, 2420 Nicolet Drive.