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Month: September 2020

  • UW-Green Bay Education program restructure approved

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    Editorial Student

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    UW-Green Bay’s Education program received approval from Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction (DPI) for phase 1 (of 2) for its restructuring plan. Under the Wisconsin Administration Code, the new rules for teacher preparation, all Education programs were required to make modifications and seek approval from the DPI. Professor Pao Lor, chair of the Professional Program…

  • School’s In: How college students are adapting to changes in their lives | WFRV talks to Prof. Voelker

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    Sue Bodilly

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    (WFRV) – School’s in for the fall semester, but how are college students adjusting to the changes that are in effect around campus? Local 5 talked to a NWTC nursing student, UW-Green Bay Prof. David Voelker and other college officials to get a better picture of what students are facing when heading to campus this…

  • Prof. Hillhouse notes publication and call for research assistants

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    Sue Bodilly

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    UW-Green Bay Assistant Prof. Todd Hillhouse (Psychology) recently published an article with his students that evaluated the antidepressant effects of a novel compound for treatment resistant depression. Hillhouse plans to continue this and other research projects in his behavioral pharmacology lab. He is currently accepting undergraduate research assistants. Know a student who might be interested?…

  • UW-Green Bay mourns the loss of alumna, local German teacher

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    Sue Bodilly

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    UW-Green Bay learned yesterday of the passing of Heidi Hussli, a 1997 graduate of UW-Green Bay. The announcement about her passing came from administrators at Bay Port High School, where she taught German: “The purpose of this communication is to inform you of sad news involving one of our staff members. We are deeply saddened…

  • Applications to Education Program are due Oct. 2

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    Sue Bodilly

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    Please spread the word. Applications are due Friday, Oct. 2, 2020 for students applying to be a Spring 2021 candidate in the Professional Program in Education. To apply, please submit the Application for Candidate Status Form. If you have questions regarding the Education Program or our application requirements, please contact us at 920-465-2137 or education@uwgb.edu…

  • With college basketball season set to begin in late November, UWGB gearing up

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    Sue Bodilly

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    GREEN BAY, Wis. (NBC 26) — Taking over a new program is difficult. For new UWGB head coach Will Ryan, taking over in the middle of a global pandemic is even harder.”We’re doing the best we can,” Ryan, the son of former Badgers coach Bo Ryan, said Wednesday in an exclusive interview with NBC 26.…

  • Where Did Theatre Go? Strickland talks with Gerds

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    Sue Bodilly

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    Like most places, Wisconsin’s performing arts has been an uncertainty. Green Bay Community Theatre plans to open an off-stage season starting with a scenic design webinar. Kelli Strickland, executive and artistic director for the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts announced a new website launch, livestreamed events, and mini performances. “I’m sure you all know,…

  • UW-Green Bay Schools Seeing Rise in Enrollment | Seehafer News

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    Sue Bodilly

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    Some businesses are continuing to struggle amid COVID-19, but one that is in good shape is the UW-Green Bay school system, who is reporting that many of their schools are seeing an increase in enrollment.The Main Campus in Green Bay saw a 3.3% rise in studentship, however the big numbers came at the Manitowoc and…

  • How to handle student loan repayment during the pandemic

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    Sue Bodilly

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    GREEN BAY, Wis. (NBC 26) — The pandemic has changed the way we handle our finances. This includes repaying our student loans.Due to the CARES Act, all interest and payments have been suspended through the end of the year on federal student loans.A financial expert from UW-Green Bay said there are two ways you can…

  • Save the date: Stress, Burnout and Self-Care webinar is Wed., Oct. 7 and 21

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    Sue Bodilly

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    UW-Green Bay Associate Prof. Joan Groessl (Social Work) will be hosting a virtual webinar on Stress, Burnout and Self-Care, Wednesday Oct. 7, from 10 to 11 a.m. and again on Wednesday Oct. 21, from 2 to 3 p.m. This webinar is designed to give a brief overview of stress and burnout and its impacts on wellbeing.…