Monthly Archive: August 2012

Fall Convocation 2012: The day in photos

Fall Convocation 2012: The day in photos

Emcee Cliff Abbott wore his trademark opening-day bow tie, the various award winners were genuinely touched, about 50 newcomers were introduced, and the redesigned new-look Phoenix Room was easy on the eyes as UW-Green Bay opened the 2012-13 academic year in grand fashion with the annual Faculty/Staff Convocation.

UW-Green Bay honors outstanding faculty, staff with 2012 Founders Awards

UW-Green Bay honors outstanding faculty, staff with 2012 Founders Awards

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has recognized its top faculty and staff members with 2012 Founders Association Awards for Excellence. UW-Green Bay Chancellor Tom Harden, Founders Association President Rob Cera and awards committee chairperson Prof. Kimberly Baker presented the awards before an audience of about 500 at the annual fall Convocation event, held at the University Union. The Founders Association, a philanthropic organization, began the awards program in 1975.

Convocation at 10 a.m. sharp

Convocation at 10 a.m. sharp

The Fall 2012 Employee Convocation kicks off the academic year at 10 a.m. today (Aug. 28) in the University Union’s Phoenix Room. The program is as follows: •  Welcome, by Emcee Cliff Abbott • ...

Don’t forget the ice cream

Don’t forget the ice cream

It’s supposed to be warming up again, later today and into the weekend. All the more reason to take advantage of the free Ice Cream Social for UW-Green Bay faculty and staff this afternoon...

Back-to-school Backyard Bash is Tuesday

Back-to-school Backyard Bash is Tuesday

It’s almost time for the start of school — which means it’s almost time for Backyard Bash! This huge outdoor party will be held from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4 (that’s the first day...

Gearing up for FOCUS

Gearing up for FOCUS

Brenda Amenson-Hill, dean of students and FOCUS co-director, reminds us that the welcome-to-campus activities for UW-Green Bay’s newest freshman class begin in earnest Thursday (Aug. 30) and continues through next weekend.  Thanks, in advance,...