Author: Michael Shaw
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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…
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A Head for Numbers, a Heart for Persistence
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When talking to Vanessa Abella-Martinez, it’s clear she is reflective and astute. She exudes an air of patience and foresight that belies her 17 years—traits that align perfectly with her chosen major of finance at UW-Green Bay. Additionally, Abella-Martinez admits, “I like numbers.” And if those numbers are associated with accumulating wealth (for herself and…
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The Power Play of Perseverance
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“How would you like a job where when you made a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo?” -Jacques Plante, (NHL Hall-of-Fame goalie) “I was an OK goalie, good, but not someone scouts were going to chase.” -Michael Becker (Organizational Leadership, ’23) Once, Mike aspired to be like Jacques, aiming for…
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Leading with determination and grace with help from UW-Green Bay’s MSN program
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“I’ve been a nurse for 16 years, and I was being put in leadership situations at work. I thought to myself, why am I resisting something that’s just intuitively happening?” The demand for nurses is exploding; so is the demand for those who can lead them. No one needs to be told that being a…
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From Chicago roots to Green Bay growth—a journey of family, education and empowerment
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“No matter if they’re young, old, or what some might call veterans, everybody deserves to be their best self. And so if I can have a hand in making that happen, I’m good to go.” -Ingrid Parker Hill Green Bay and Chicago may be the best of frenemies (especially where football is concerned) but Ingrid…