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Day: November 3, 2020

  • Get ready for Common CAHSS

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    Sue Bodilly

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    In addition to the week-long conference starting on Nov. 30, 2020, (that week you will see a number of synchronous and asynchronous presentations, videos, posters, and more), Common CAHSS has three featured speakers you don’t want to miss: Nov. 18, Chris Williams presenting, “This Land Was Never Some of Ours.” Nov. 30: Conference Plenary with David Voelker…

  • UW Extended Campus features UW-Green Bay student for ‘non-traditional student week’

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    Sue Bodilly

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    A UW-Green Bay student in the Health & Wellness Management graduate program was featured on Instagram during non-traditional student week, Nov. 2-6, 2020. “This program is allowing me to learn at a pace that works for my stay at home mom life. I have two small boys, a household to run and I’m a part…

  • Prof. Weinschenk speaks with China media about election

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    Sue Bodilly

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    UW-Green Bay Prof. Aaron Weinschenk (Political Science) has been asked to voice his opinion on elections. his interview is with the international media—Voice of America in China.

  • Recording available of ‘Democracy in Crisis’ panel moderated by Prof. Weinschenk

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    Sue Bodilly

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    You can now watch the panel discussion, “Democracy in Crisis: Challenges and Solutions,” a non-partisan panel with former Congressman Reid Ribble, former Senator Timothy Wirth, co-founder of Keep Our Republic, and constitutional lawyer Mary McCord of Georgetown Law School for an open discussion of the election challenges and solutions. The event was moderated by Prof. Aaron Weinschenk, Ben…

  • Prof. Hillhouse and former students highlighted for research publications

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    Sue Bodilly

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    Former Weber State University and now UW-Green Bay Assistant Prof. Todd Hillhouse (Psychology) led students in the research endeavors. One study looked at the addictive qualities of nicotine and led to the publication of “Repeated nicotine vapor inhalation induces behavioral sensitization in male and female C57BL/6 mice” in Behavioural Pharmacology in May 2020. The second…

  • MESA Series: Exploring Intersectionality Within Blackness, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m.

    MESA Series: Exploring Intersectionality Within Blackness, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m.

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    Sue Bodilly

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    Miriam Brabham of Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA) will virtually host a panel discussion, “Exploring Intersectionality Within Blackness.” The panel consists of Brabham and Professors Tohoro and Gichobi, Jonathan Allen and students Azi Onama and Rania Jones. This discussion is open to the public. The different perspectives offered by this panel should invoke a lively discussion…

  • Prof. Alison Staudinger quoted in National Geographic on prohibition

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    Sue Bodilly

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    IN LATE OCTOBER of 1931, some 18,000 laborers, fraternal organization members, and veterans took to the streets of Newark, New Jersey. Their cause, stated simply on the signs they carried, was clear: “We want beer.” It’d been 11 years since Prohibition had begun—and since the protestors or their fellow Americans had enjoyed a (legal) drink…

  • UW System announces Wisconsin Regents Opportunity Scholarship

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    Sue Bodilly

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    Just announced, the new Wisconsin Regents Opportunity Scholarship will provide up to $10,000 to underrepresented and underserved undergraduate students who have overcome adversity, exhibited financial need, and demonstrated merit, Regent President Andrew S. Petersen announced today. The scholarship program will take effect in the 2021-22 academic year and be offered to students who are admitted…

  • Turnout on UW campuses may be key in close legislative races

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    Sue Bodilly

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    As Democrat Jonathon Hansen gears up for a tight election in northeastern Wisconsin’s 30th Senate District, student turnout at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay may play a pivotal role. Hansen’s uncle won the now-open seat in the traditionally conservative area by just 2.6 percentage points in 2016. Four years later, while Republicans target the district…

  • Reminder: Lawton Gallery is making a call for art for the 48th annual Juried Student Exhibition

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    Sue Bodilly

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    The Lawton Gallery is very excited to announce its 48th Annual Juried Student Exhibition! This annual exhibition is open to all enrolled UW-Green Bay’s art and design students, including satellite campuses Manitowoc, Marinette, and Sheboygan. Juried by Kate Mothes, an independent curator, founder of Young Space, and co-founder/editor of Dovetail Magazine. Submissions are due by Nov.…