Day: October 6, 2015
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Reminder: Grants in Aid of Research deadline
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The deadline for the fall 2015 Grants in Aid of Research Proposals is Monday, Oct. 19. Proposals may include requests for up to $900, and the funds must be used in support of faculty research. While all proposals will be considered, preference will be given to tenure-track faculty and those individuals who have not received…
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AIC, SASU plan trip to Twin Cities on Hmong history, culture
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The American Intercultural Center and the Southeast Asian Student Union are organizing a one-day trip to the We Are Hmong Minnesota exhibit at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul. Come and learn more about the Hmong culture. In addition, the museum trip includes storytelling led by Lt. Nhia-Long Vu as part of the Stories…
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Student groups host World Food Day, author talk
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Several student groups at UW-Green Bay will celebrate World Food Day on Thursday, Oct. 22, in the Phoenix Rooms with events highlighting whole food choices and local farmers in the Green Bay area. The keynote speaker is author and advocate Mark Schatzker, whose book The Dorito Effect argues that high-processed, chemically enhanced, artificially flavored foods…
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Reminder: Employee Benefits & Wellness Fair is Wednesday
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The 2015 Employee Benefits and Wellness Fair takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 7) in the University Union’s Phoenix Room. Check out the System’s changes-for-next-year info, in advance, and bring your questions.
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Rudd gets Manitowoc, Menasha, while Montgomery gets Marinette
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The UW Colleges and UW-Extension have named new regional deans for the administratively restructured two-year campus system. Martin Rudd, currently dean of UW-Fox Valley in Menasha, will also oversee UW-Manitowoc and UW-Fond du Lac. Additionally, Keith Montgomery, already dean of UW-Marathon County and UW-Marshfield/Wood County, will serve as regional executive officer for the north region…
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SGA official shares news of ‘Phoenix of the Week’
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A committee of student government is again bestowing “Phoenix of the Week” honors on students who go above and beyond in the classroom and in extracurricular activities. (Honorees get a small prize and a week’s close-in parking at the Union.) The semester’s first winner is Marissa Michalkiewicz. “Marissa was selected due to her heavy involvement…
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Tickets on sale Friday for guitar master Joe Bonamassa
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Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday (Oct. 9) at 11 a.m. for the spring Weidner Center concert by singer/songwriter and blues guitarist Joe Bonamassa. For more on the show and ticket availability.
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Public Safety experts counsel ‘Run/Hide/Fight’
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In the wake of last week’s murders at an Oregon community college, local media inquired about UW-Green Bay training related to possible active-shooter situations on this campus. Although officials declined to go on camera, they did share a link to an employee-oriented video endorsed by the Office of Public Safety on its Emergency Information webpage.…
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Reminder: Professional Development Funds available for Academic Staff
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The Academic Staff Professional Development Allocations Committee announces that it has funds available to assist academic staff in attending professional development meetings and programs. The committee reminds employees that the travel ban has been lifted. Funding is available for up to 50 percent of the total cost, not to exceed $500. Total funding provided is…
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Concert, treats mark Bookstore celebration of Student Day, Thursday
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Help The Phoenix Bookstore celebrate students during National Student Day, this Thursday (Oct. 8). Free activities and treats are in store 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the store. “Head outside to the Union Plaza (The Phoenix Club if cold or rainy) between 4 and 7 p.m. and enjoy FREE music by MILK and Head…