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Month: September 2016

  • UWGB’s SBDC had a hand in bringing Redwing Shoes to Sheboygan

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    Sue Bodilly

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    Minnesota-based Red Wing Shoes, which sells working, hunting and hiking footwear, plans to open a store in Sheboygan on the city’s south side. Real estate site alternatives, business plan development, and financial strategy development were facilitated through the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at UW‑Green Bay and Sheboygan County Economic Development Corp. Read more.

  • UWGB Alumni Johnson and Engstrom complete a 140-mile race for MyTeamTriumph

    UWGB Alumni Johnson and Engstrom complete a 140-mile race for MyTeamTriumph

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    Sue Bodilly

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    UW-Green Bay Psychology and Human Development 2005 graduate Chris Engstrom says that she and her racing partner, Eric Johnson, are motivated by five words. ‘Go big or go home.’ Though fatigued, Engstrom and Johnson returned home to northeastern Wisconsin on Monday from an extended weekend in Madison, riding the adrenaline from the big feat they had…

  • Prof. Aaron Weinschenk discusses upcoming election

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    Sue Bodilly

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    Political science professor Aaron Weinschenk addresses Wisconsin swing state questions this week. Although polls indicate that Hillary Clinton has a good lead in Wisconsin currently, he predicts candidate strategies will change after the first debate on Monday, September 26. In an interview with nextcity.org, he says to win Wisconsin, a candidate must do well in…

  • Lee Reinke patiently optimistic about women’s golf program

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    Sue Bodilly

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    Head coach of Green Bay men’s and women’s golf programs, Lee Reinke, shares with Wisconsin.golf how he will patiently try to get the Green Bay women’s golf program pointed in the right direction. Read the full article here.

  • UWGB students request expanded Green Bay early voting

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    Sue Bodilly

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    Leaders of student political groups say they want to be able to cast ballots on campus before Election Day. Green Bay residents will be able to vote at City Hall starting Monday, September 26. UWGB student government association president, Nikolas Austin hand delivered a letter to Green Bay City Clerk Kris Teske last week requesting…

  • Reminders from UWGB Dining

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    Sue Bodilly

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    F.A.S.T Meal Plans and payroll deduction available until Friday, September 30 New for this fall is the opportunity for staff and faculty to purchase meal plans using payroll deduction. This opportunity is open through Friday, September 30 for post-tax deduction from their payroll starting Thursday, October 27 (University Staff) or Tuesday, November 1 (Academic Staff…

  • Let’s Celebrate National Arts in Education Week

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    Sue Bodilly

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    As the new school year begins and we approach fall in this special place we call Northeast Wisconsin, it is important to remember the impact of education in our homes, schools and communities. For decades, research has shown that when students participate in the arts as a part of their education, they go on to…

  • Green Bay Area Philosophers’ Cafe kicks off fall semester

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    Sue Bodilly

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    The Green Bay Area Philosophers’ Cafe will hold its first meeting of the year from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 at Kavarna Coffeehouse in downtown Green Bay. The controversial topic for discussion: Do we have too many guns in our country? UW‑Green Bay Prof. Andrew Austin (Democracy and Justice Studies) will help guide the discussion.…

  • Arendt promoted to EMBI Director

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    Sue Bodilly

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    John Arendt was promoted to Director of UW-Green Bay’s Environmental Management and Business Institute (EMBI) in July 2016. He is now responsible for seeking and developing relationships within the New North region of Wisconsin. Arendt graduated in 1988 from the UWGB with a degree in Business Administration/Management. He received his master’s degree in Environmental Science…

  • Annual Retirees Dinner announced

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    Sue Bodilly

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    The UW-Green Bay Annual Retirees Dinner will be held Wednesday, Oct. 5, in the Phoenix Rooms, University Union. The event begins with a 5 p.m. social and dinner to follow at 6:30 p.m. Keynote speaker, John Katers, Dean of the College of Science and Technology, will discusses the college and the future of some of…