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Month: December 2020

  • Assoc. Prof. Jon Shelton recently published in Jacobin magazine

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    Editorial Student

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    Associate Professor Jon Shelton (History) recently published the article, “The End of Public Schools Would Mean the End of the Common Good” in Jacobin online magazine. Shelton discusses the idea of looking at schools as institutions to educate kids to be citizens in a democracy with expectations for better lives instead of “human capital.” This site has…

  • Reminder: 48th Annual Juried Student Exhibition open through Dec. 12 & award results

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    Editorial Student

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    The results are in for the 48th Annual Juried Student Exhibition! Awards for the student artists that have work displayed, were recently announced and are listed below. Thank you to everyone who has been apart of this show. If you didn’t have a chance to see the show in person, there is still time! The…

  • Christmas by the Bay tickets now on sale

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    Editorial Student

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    The UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus Children’s Theatre presents the fourth annual Christmas by the Bay on Dec. 17 through 20, 2020. This virtual public event grants 24-hour access to the performance of your choice, once purchased by the viewer. Bundles are available for all four performances as well. This year the musical holiday extravaganza will…

  • Tiny Earth Symposium Searches for New Antibiotics

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    Editorial Student

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    “It’s a great opportunity to showcase the value of partnerships to mitigating large problems to a wide audience. For my part, Tiny Earth represents the realm of what is possible when innovative partnerships emerge for the greater good. The symposium wholly reflects the value of collaboration for this purpose.” said Prof. Brian Merkel (Biology). Source: Tiny…

  • Video: Provost Kate Burns reminds students to reflect on your accomplishments this semester

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    Daniel Moore

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    Hi everyone, I’m Kate Burns, the Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs here at UW-Green Bay. I’m here to talk about the end of the semester which is quickly upon us. I know at the beginning of the semester we are all thinking… How would this happen? How would we engage in a socially…

  • Embrace winter with a Phoenix Snowflake craft

    Embrace winter with a Phoenix Snowflake craft

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    Jena Richter Landers

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    Winter solstice on Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 officially kicks off winter. Prepare and display your Phoenix Pride with a printable paper craft download from your friendly UW-Green Bay marketing and communication team. Download Phoenix Snowflake [PDF] Follow these simple steps: Download and print the Phoenix Snowflake template. Fold along the gray lines. Fold first in…

  • Now hiring: Student Ambassadors

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    Sue Bodilly

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    The University Student Ambassadors are now accepting applications to build their team for the 2021-22 academic year. Student Ambassadors support University outreach efforts, provide tours to prospective students, and help support the transition for newly enrolled students. The job description and application link can be found on the Student Life website. The deadline for application…

  • UW-Green Bay students take a closer look at public health emergencies

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    Sue Bodilly

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    UW-Green Bay students are showcasing research presentations that focus on antibiotic resistance and public health emergencies. This year’s winter symposium will be held virtually on Dec. 14 and 15. UW-Green Bay Prof. Brian Merkel joined Good Day Wisconsin to talk about the event and how it factors into the coronavirus pandemic.

  • Registration is now open for the Innovation in Aging Student Idea Competition , Feb. 25

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    Sue Bodilly

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    The fifth annual WiSys Innovation in Aging Student Idea Competition, Feb. 25, 2020 from 4 to 6 p.m. challenges UW-Green Bay students to create innovative solutions to combat hardships and improve quality of life for an aging public. The competition gives students an opportunity to grow idea development, collaboration, and public presentation skills. Innovations are…

  • Faculty note: Prof. Mahfuz and students publish research

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    Sue Bodilly

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    Richard J. Resch School of Engineering students Rick Todd Kaske Jr. and Brady Connaher, both Electrical Engineering Technology majors, jointly with Associate Prof. Mohammad Upal Mahfuz, recently authored a scholarly article entitled, “Smart Greenhouse Project: A Sustainability-focused Learning Experience for Undergraduates,” at the second EAI International Conference on Sustainable Energy for Smart Cities (EAI SESC 2020),…