Month: January 2024
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UW President Rothman talks branch closures, DEI deal, and financial challenges
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MILWAUKEE — Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman spoke at the Milwaukee Press Club’s Newsmaker Luncheon Tuesday. The UW System leader talked about the current state of the system and looked forward to what’s to come. “We are all focused on the same thing. And that is student success. We have a long way, certainly…
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University of Wisconsin – Green Bay Chancellor discusses the Marinette Campus | Bay Cities Radio
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In an exclusive interview with the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay Chancellor Michael Alexander, we discussed the collaboration between UWGB – Marinette Campus and Marinette County, the Herbert Williams Theatre, and to provide regional delivery of educational opportunities through camps and clinics, Lifelong Learning Institute; and community programming, such as the Children’s Theatre, Theatre…
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Evers emphasizes plan to veto redistricting proposal during UWGB visit
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(The following is a transcription of the full broadcast story) We’re sitting where Governor Tony Evers sat and spoke with students on Wednesday. Women’s health was a focus, just like at his State of the State speech Tuesday — but UW-GB students also asked about redistricting and contraception education. “I think reproductive rights are very…
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UWGB-Marinette to become latest 2-year college to end in-person instruction | AP News
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Another Universities of Wisconsin two-year campus plans to end in-person instruction in the face of financial hardships. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Chancellor Michael Alexander announced Friday that the university’s branch campus in Marinette will cease in-person instruction beginning with the 2024 fall semester, WLUK-TV reported. The school will continue to…
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UW-Green Bay will suspend in-person classes at Marinette
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MARINETTE, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is suspending in-person classes at its Marinette campus starting in the fall of 2024. A university spokesperson confirmed Monday that all Marinette classes would be moved online in the fall. There are currently 242 students enrolled at the campus. This is the latest shift in a changing…
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Global Game Jam returns to Green Bay bigger than ever
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Annual international event challenges veteran and amateur developers to create games in 48 hours From January 26-28, 2024, Green Bay will again host a site for the Global Game Jam (GGJ). In this annual international event, developers and enthusiasts of all skill levels collaborate to make original games over 48 hours. Last year, the site…
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NOAA accepts letter of nomination for a National Estuarine Research Reserve site (NERR) along the bay of Green Bay
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 25, 2024 Acceptance of the nomination assists UW-Green Bay’s leadership in the state’s efforts towards NERR designation Green Bay, WI – Another significant milestone has been reached in the process of designating a new National Estuarine Research Reserve for the bay of Green Bay. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)…
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UW-Green Bay Archives launch ‘Our Voices: LGBTQ+ Stories of Northeastern Wisconsin’ digital collection and free screening of documentary ‘Wisconsin Pride’
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 24, 2024 Documentary is a collaboration between PBS Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Historical Society Green Bay, WI — The UW-Green Bay Archives Department is excited to offer two events to the campus community and greater region that focus on the stories of the area’s LGBTQ+ community. Both events are being held…
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Zac’s Video Story: Master’s of Science in Environmental Sciences & Policy
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Zac grew up hiking, camping and fishing and has a great appreciation for the natural world. At UW-Green Bay, he is pursuing a Master of Science in Environmental Sciences and Policy to learn knowledge and skills to make a positive impact in a world that’s constantly changing. He appreciates both sides of the program, which…
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UW-Green Bay Summer Camps offerings for 2024
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UW-Green Bay is celebrating 55 years of offering summer camps & youth programs to our community. With this notable anniversary, there will be a new camp experience for youth interested in leadership, LeadGB: Girls & LeadGB: Boys. These LeadGB camps will empower girls aged 6-14 and boys aged 9-14 to learn leadership skills, health &…