Month: July 2020
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UWGB won’t start fall sports on time | Green Bay Press Gazette
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There won’t be any sports played at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay until at least October. The Horizon League announced Thursday it will delay the start of fall competition for all sports because of the coronavirus pandemic. It includes all exhibition, conference and nonconference games. The sports impacted at UWGB include cross country, soccer, volleyball,…
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Fall sports delayed at UW-Green Bay after Horizon League announces decision | Milwaukee Business Journal
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Fall sports at UW-Milwaukee and UW-Green Bay will be delayed when school resumes in the fall following a decision by the Horizon League, of which both universities are members. Source: Fall sports delayed at UW-Milwaukee, UW-Green Bay after Horizon League announces decision | Milwaukee Business Journal
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Advice from Bo Ryan helped lead Freddie Owens to UW-Green Bay as an assistant coach | Leader Telegram
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When Freddie Owens was getting into the coaching business, he got some sound advice from a guy who knew a thing or two about the profession. One thing Bo Ryan told his former player — Owens played with the University of Wisconsin men’s basketball program from 2000-04, including three seasons under Ryan — was to…
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Menominee teacher Ben Grignon wins national award | Post Crescent
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A Menominee Indian High School arts teacher was recognized this month by the National Education Association for helping to promote traditional crafts and culture to his students. Ben Grignon, 42, a member of the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, accepted the National Human and Civil Rights Award via a virtual ceremony because of the ongoing…
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UW-Green Bay student discusses the benefit of Literacy Green Bay | NBC 26
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Shortly after Alondra Valle came from Mexico to Green Bay, she found a place that would help provide valuable skills in her transition. “Literacy Green Bay gave me many opportunities to function effectively in the community,” she said. At Literacy Green Bay, Valle learned language and reading skills. They are skills some of us may…
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Prof. Shelton discusses teacher strikes in light of COVID-19 | Education Week
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As the start of the school year approaches—and the pandemic rages on—many teachers are reaching a breaking point. They’re scared to go back inside school buildings. They’re frustrated with state guidance, which they feel leaves more questions than answers. And they feel like their voices are not being heard in the push to reopen schools.Over…
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UW System President Tommy Thompson’s statement about funding and keeping the UW safe
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In case you missed it, UW System President Tommy Thompson issued this statement today. (July 22, 2019). “Our universities are doing everything we can to provide in-person classes safely this fall and reductions in state support for the UW System are an obstacle to that work. In addition to providing invaluable educational opportunity, our universities…
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Video: Welcome Prevea Health and changes to Counseling and Health
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Hello UWGB, my name is Gail Sims-Aubert, and I’m proud to serve as your interim vice chancellor for Student Affairs and Campus Climate. I’m joining you today to announce UWGB’s partnership with Prevea Health to provide medical services and wellness support to all of our students at our four campuses. Beginning this fall the Counseling…
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UW-Green Bay announces changes to Commencement plans because of rising COVID-19 cases in state
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Safety of Phoenix families is top priority Green Bay, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay messaged eligible graduating seniors yesterday (July 14, 2020) with a change of plans for commencement ceremonies that were postponed from spring. While campus administrators hoped to host a traditional ceremony on campus in fall, due to the rise in COVID cases,…