Author: Michael Shaw
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Striking a balance: How UW-Green Bay’s RN to BSN program supports nursing students beyond academics
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The dynamic nature of healthcare mandates a commitment to regular learning and professional development. In an era where online education can feel impersonal, Morgan Stary’s experience with UW-Green Bay’s RN to BSN program underscores the impact of community, commitment, and the invaluable role of advisors. Without question, Morgan Stary leads a hectic life. While she…
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Nursing Their Calling
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Florence Nightingale said, “Nursing is an art: and if it is to be made an art, it requires an exclusive devotion as hard a preparation, as any painter’s or sculptor’s work.” Nursing demands dedication, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to caring for others. UW-Green Bay students Kerk Pelaez and Samira Bare, two of 26 recipients…
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Navigating the Course of Supply Chains
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Two centuries ago, intrepid sailors transported barrels of pork, whiskey, fish and flour on the slow, uncertain journey to military outposts along the Great Lakes. Soon, drones will be dropping purchases at the feet of customers. Supply is no longer a chain but a complex, interconnected network of suppliers, warehouses and distribution centers, all working…
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From Rising Phoenix to Golden Eagle: How Steven Concepcion Geared-Up for Success
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Like a lot of kids growing up Milwaukee, Steven Concepcion dreamed of one day running with the herd and being a Milwaukee Buck. “For a long time, I wanted to be in the NBA—until I stopped growing,” he recalls. Now, entering his final year at Marquette University with a double-major in accounting and finance, his…
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Afternoon Ceremony Graduating Class Speaker: Mia Laufer
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Bringing Out the Best While it’s often said that you never get a second chance to make a first impression, Mia Laufer’s initial encounter with the profession of human resources(HR) proves that first impressions aren’t always lasting ones. “In high school, I interviewed an HR manager. It’s funny because after that conversation, I didn’t want…
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Morning Ceremony Graduating Class Speaker: Brady Reinhard
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Saying Yes “It was definitely not how I thought it was going to go.” —Brady Reinhard Like most first-year, first-generation college students living on campus, Brady Reinhard looked forward to (and was admittedly a bit intimidated by) the typical unknowns of college, such as navigating classes, campus life, cafeteria food and newfound independence. Reinhard grew…
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Snakes, Service and Staying Power
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There’s a Honduran ghost milk snake named “Cookie” slithering somewhere in Michelle Kruschke-De Jesus’ home. It’s non-venomous, sporting pink, black and white bands. Luckily, Cookie is low-maintenance, happily dining on insects and making an excellent pet—despite being cousin to the dangerous—and venomous—coral snake. “I’ve always loved snakes,” Kruschke-De Jesus explains. “To me, they symbolize resilience…
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Reimagining Shorewood Golf: Rise of the Disc
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Imagine, if you will, standing at the 11th tee. A magnificent landscape unfolds before you. On each side, lush wild grass, native plantings and mighty oaks frame the long narrow fairway. Straight ahead of you in a hollow, fairway flanked tight by trees on either side, sits the basket. It’s a challenging drive, christened by…
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Together We Rise: The Long Way Home
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From overcoming a tragic childhood and homelessness to facing life-changing struggles during his college years, J.D. Kulis’ path to success is a testament to his unyielding determination and optimism. Becoming a Phoenix not only provided a degree, but also a caring community of support when his life came to a crashing halt. Jacob Daniel Kulis…
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Enduring Heritage, Newfound Horizons
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Embracing his family origins, Lolar Moua rediscovers the threads of his heritage, weaving them into the tapestry of his American dream. For Lolar Moua, his journey from childhood to college and beyond spans over 8,000 miles and more than two decades—all adding up to a transformative passage from the life he knew as a child…