Day: July 31, 2019
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From Managua to Green Bay, Johnny Gomez is enjoying the journey
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At first glance, 22-year-old Johnny Gomez ’19 looked like many other students at UW-Green Bay, but his gait and easy smile suggested a quiet confidence and wisdom often only achieved through a bit of struggle. His journey to the UW-Green Bay campus mirrors those taken by many students who begin their studies elsewhere. Gomez studied…
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Caring for our greatest resource
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Impact of MSW School Social Work program felt in schools across Northeast Wisconsin. It’s been said that our children are our greatest resource. Few believe this more than a school social worker—someone on the front lines, working face-to-face with students and their families on the tough issues that are part of our society today. Yet,…
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Little Pilots, Big Study
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There’s a jet plane in Mary Ann Cofrin Hall—in the psychology lab, to be exact. It’s colorful, about three feet tall and crafted of high-density plastic body foam with a padded seat. The “pilot” is about three years old, wearing a “helmet” of blinking LEDs with lots of protruding wires. He’s busy studying a computer…
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Summer Camps, Take Two
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It was a sweet sound to our ears in July, when UW-Green Bay hosted the Summer Music Camps, including piano, band, orchestra, choral and the Rock Academy. High School students were able to customize their experience with a wide range of choices, from music theory to pop strings and fiddling. UW-Green Bay also hosted Art…