Author: Christopher Sampson
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Luisa Campos visit and film ‘Maestra’ on April 12
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Cuban educator and scholar, Luisa Campos, will be at UW Green Bay on Friday, April 12. Campos will screen the documentary film Maestra and discuss her work with the Cuban literacy project. The film screening and discussion will be held in the Christie Theater from 1 to 3 p.m. Maestra documents the nationwide literacy campaign…
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Kress fitness center promotes ‘Disney Dance’
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The fitness director at the Kress Events Center is inviting one and all to a “Disney Dance” extravaganza with an all-star cast of Zumba instructors scheduled for 8:30 to 9:30 Tuesday (April 9) in the Dick Bennett Gym. It says here: “COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED!” It’s free, with raffles and giveaways.
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In the news: Clampitt talks viral anti-bully campaigns with WBAY
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For victims of bullying, the internet and social media can be a powerful way to fight back. WBAY, Channel 2 turned Thursday (March 28) to our own Prof. Phil Clampitt for some context on the phenomenon after a Kaukauna father’s message on behalf of his bullied son quickly went viral. It’s the latest in a…
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On your marks, get set, go… rilla
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You’ve seen her shave her head for charity and take a frigid dip for a good cause. Now, Emily Rogers, Cofrin Library coordinator of public services, is at it again. This time, she was dressed up and dispensing candy last Friday, not as a giant bunny, but as a gorilla. Yeah, it seemed odd to…
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Successful partnership involves Residence Life and Public Safety
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Residence Life Director Glenn Gray recently emailed a thank-you to student residents who completed the annual Resident Satisfaction Survey. He made note of the fact that residents express a high level of appreciation for existing safety and security on campus. To continue to ensure that satisfaction, Gray said, the University will only try to enhance…
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Topic of tuition increase addressed in radio interview
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A big concern among students at the University of Wisconsin System is the cost of tuition, the Wisconsin Radio Network reports. The legislature’s Joint Finance Committee Co-Chair John Nygren (R-Marinette) says that’s a reasonable discussion to have, but at this point, they don’t have a position on a tuition cap. See the story.
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Reminder: Blood drive Monday
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The Circle K student service organization at UW-Green Bay is coordinating a blood drive on campus from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m Monday (April 1) in the Phoenix Room. Walk-ins are welcome.
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iPat Environmental Film Series: ‘Vegucated’ on Tuesday
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It’s a ‘guerrilla-style’ documentary that follows three meat-and-cheese-loving New Yorkers who agree to adopt a vegan diet for six weeks. The film is Vegucated and it screens at 7 p.m. Tuesday (April 2) in the Union’s Christie Theatre. Admission is free. The iPat Film Series (impact = population * affluence * technology) is an environmental…
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Annual Academic Excellence Symposium is Wednesday, April 10
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UW-Green Bay students will put their outstanding scholarly and creative work on display for the campus community and general public on Wednesday April 10, at the University’s 12th annual Academic Excellence Symposium. Plan to attend. Sixty-four of our students will exhibit 48 projects including five vocal performances at the symposium, which runs from 11:30 a.m.…
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Quality Matters initiative for online courses applauds Dewhirst, Bansal, Ortiz
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Three popular UWGB courses have been awarded “Quality Matters” certification for the high quality of their course design. They are: • Popular Music Since 1955, Prof. Michelle McQuade Dewhirst, Music • Business Statistics, Prof. Gaurav Bansal, Business Administration • Perspectives on Values: The Contemporary World, Prof. Cristina Ortiz, HUS McQuade Dewhirst, Bansal and Ortiz were…