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Day: November 23, 2020

  • Common CAHSS keynote is Nov. 30

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    Sue Bodilly

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    November 30, 2020 from 6 to 7 p.m. Prof. David Voelker (Humanities, History) leads the discussion, Beyond Sustainability; Imagining an Ecological Future. Here’s a description: “It’s time for an honest conversation about sustainability—not to demolish the concept, but to recognize that it has fallen short in helping us change our unsustainable ways. Although the dominant…

  • UW-Green Bay Police offers winter driving advice for University community

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    Sue Bodilly

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    Wisconsin winters can bring beautiful snowfalls and great opportunities for outdoor recreation.  However, they can also result in dangerously cold temperatures and icy conditions.  Winter weather can be unpredictable, so you need to be prepared for whatever Mother Nature may throw at us. Be prepared for snow and icy conditions that could impact travel on…

  • Mishicot’s Savannah Siders earns Rural Opportunities award | Schools

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    Sue Bodilly

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    Savannah Siders, of Mishicot, was awarded $1,000 toward her education as the Jim Caldwell/First Citizens State Bank Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation, Inc., Board Scholar. A news release said Siders was selected from more than 300 applicants from rural Wisconsin. A 2020 graduate of Mishicot High School, Siders is the daughter of Steven and Jennifer Siders. She is attending…

  • Reminder: Kwanzaa Celebration is Saturday, Dec. 5

    Reminder: Kwanzaa Celebration is Saturday, Dec. 5

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    Editorial Student

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    Join online for UW-Green Bay’s annual Kwanzaa celebration on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This year’s celebration theme is Ujima principle, which stands for collective work and responsibility. Keynote speaker is UW-Green Bay Vice Chancellor for Inclusivity and Student Affairs, Corey King, Ph.D. This event is open to campus and the…

  • UW-Green Bay alumna creates fundraiser to benefit Dorothy Underwood Nursing Scholarship

    UW-Green Bay alumna creates fundraiser to benefit Dorothy Underwood Nursing Scholarship

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    Editorial Student

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    UW-Green Bay alumna, Sherri Underwood Johnson and her mother created a Facebook craft sale with proceeds going to the Dorothy Underwood Nursing Scholarship to benefit UW-Green Bay’s nursing students. Sherri’s mother, Dorothy, who is 88, has created some of the items. This fundraiser will run until 2 p.m. Nov. 28, 2020. Find the fundraiser on facebook.…

  • Teachers unions will have newfound influence in a Biden administration (Prof. Shelton quoted)

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    Editorial Student

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    “There’s going to be a lot of competing priorities and any sort of big, transformative education law that would create longer-lasting funding increases is probably not going to be forthcoming right away because most of the attention is going to go to the coronavirus,” said Jon Shelton, an associate professor of history at the University…

  • UWGB collaboration with Microsoft, LinkedIn to benefit staff, students

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    Editorial Student

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    The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay announced a new collaboration with Microsoft’s TechSpark program and LinkedIn, which will provide free professional development opportunities for university faculty and staff, infuse career connections for UW-Green Bay students and grow LinkedIn Learning across the four-campus community. Source: UWGB collaboration with Microsoft, LinkedIn to benefit staff, students, Insight 

  • Story describes UW-Green Bay involvement in Door County invasive species fight

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    Editorial Student

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    These innovative efforts would not have been possible without the Door County community, DCIST partners and amazing seasonal staff members. These include Sam Hoffman and Tina Lee of the Door County Soil and Water Conservation Department; Andrew Bowker, Jacob Smither and Britney Hirsch of UW-Green Bay; and Ben Epley of The Ridges Sanctuary. Source: Field…

  • UW-Green Bay Announces New Collaboration with Microsoft & LinkedIn

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    Editorial Student

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    “We rise by partnering with others,” said UW-Green Bay Chancellor Mike Alexander. ”As a University driving development in our region, we need to model the spirit of digital transformation to enhance learning, solve problems and provide the greatest array of professional development and networking courses possible to our faculty, staff and students. This partnership is an important…

  • COVID-19 testing sites accommodating for increased demand before holidays

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    Editorial Student

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    The UWGB community site is testing upwards of 400 people a day. Rapid testing sites at UW system schools have contributed to an overall increase in testing across the state, which is a key step in fighting the pandemic. Source: COVID-19 testing sites accommodating for increased demand before holidays, FOX11