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Day: February 22, 2018

  • Senzaki provides expertise for ‘digital detox’ story

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    Sue Bodilly

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    WBAY-TV did a fairly in-depth story on the dangers of too much technology for kids. UW-Green Bay Assistant Prof. Sawa Senzaki (Psychology, Human Development) provided expertise for the story. “There is not a lot of research yet to tell us how much kids are affected by too much screen time, but she says too much…

  • Faculty notes: Elizabeth Wheat at Manitowoc Public Library

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    Sue Bodilly

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    UW-Green Bay Assistant Prof. Elizabeth Wheat (Public and Environmental Administration) will lead a Great Decisions discussion at Manitowoc Public Library, March 5 at 6 p.m. This series is free and open to the public. She will discuss “Media and Foreign Policy.” See more.

  • Gobsmacked! The World’s Best A Cappella and Beatboxing Show is at Weidner Center, Sunday

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    Sue Bodilly

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    Calling all music lovers! Direct from sellout seasons in London, Hong Kong and Edinburgh comes the mind-blowing vocal show GOBSMACKED! Tabbed “The World’s Best A Cappella and Beatboxing Show,” the latest sensation from the UK. This performance features world champion beatboxer Ball-Zee and an international cast of world-class vocalists. Heart-stopping singing and jaw-dropping beatboxing guarantees…

  • Reminder: a very small consortium is Friday

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    Sue Bodilly

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    The 6:30 concert series continues with “a very small consortium” on Friday, Feb. 23. This innovative ensemble consisting of UW-Green Bay music faculty and friends performs “miniature morsels of music” that either consist of 100 notes or fewer, lasting one minute or less. The eclectic repertoire for this concert will be drawn from pieces submitted…

  • Senator Bernie Sanders at Weidner Center this weekend

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    Sue Bodilly

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    Senator Bernie Sanders will be at the Weidner Center, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 at 7 p.m. as part of the Not One Penny and Tax March coalitions’ 100-day TrumpTax tour. The event is free and a ticket is required. To register to receive a ticket go to http://bit.ly/2ohemzb.  

  • Cast member of ‘Wonder of the World’ featured

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    Sue Bodilly

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    Chase Grabowski, sophomore from Marinette, will perform as Captain Mike in UW-Green Bay’s Theatre and Dance production of “Wonder of the World” by David Lindsay-Abaire, in the Jean Weidner Theatre of the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts, 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, today through Saturday and Feb. 28 to March 3. The EagleHerald Extra had the story.

  • Research Council Now Accepting Grants in Aid of Research Proposals

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    Sue Bodilly

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    The UW-Green Bay Research Council is currently accepting proposals for Spring 2017 Grants in Aid of Research (GIAR). Faculty having applied for GIAR funding in the past will want to note that revisions have been made to the GIAR call. The funds must be used in support of faculty research. All GIAR proposals are due…

  • Top 20 Phoenix returns for final homestand

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    Sue Bodilly

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    Senior Jessica Lindstrom led the Phoenix to victory with her third-consecutive double-double on Monday evening at the UIC Pavilion, scoring a game-high 22 points and collecting 13 rebounds in Green Bay’s 66-37 win over the Flames. The Phoenix returns home Friday to open the last weekend of Horizon League play against Oakland at 7 p.m.…

  • SBDC offers ‘The Five Areas You Need to Master to be a Great Leader’

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    Sue Bodilly

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    The SBDC is offering the workshop “The Five Areas You Need to Master to be a Great Leader” in its 2017-2018 Supervisory Leadership Certificate program. This professional development opportunity is scheduled for Tuesday, March 13, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Advance Bus. & Mfg. Ctr., 2701 Larsen Road, Green Bay. For…

  • Dean Gallagher-Lepak in the spotlight with Innovation in Aging column

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    Sue Bodilly

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    See Dean Gallagher-Lepak’s article in Tuesday’s Green Bay Press Gazette that connects the dots about innovation in our area and UW-Green Bay’s contribution to a pipeline of innovators and entrepreneurs. Friday’s (Feb. 23, 2018, 1 to 4 p.m.) Innovation in Aging Student Idea Competition is highlighted as giving students experience with innovative thinking and idea…