Author: Michael Shaw
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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…
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High-impact, real-time investing empowers Finance grad
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The word “lab” usually conjures up images of white coats, Bunsen burners, and the occasional white mouse. But at the Willie D. Davis Finance & Investment Laboratory, the only “mouse” you’ll find is connected to a computer. However, according to Mussie Teclezion, UW-Green Bay associate professor of Finance, that doesn’t mean there isn’t serious research…
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UW-Green Bay’s Monica Garcia: controlling her destiny with activism and gratitude
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“Silent gratitude isn’t very much use to anyone.”— Gertrude Stein For Monica Garcia, finding her “fit” in college meant discovering her passions. Thriving as a Phoenix meant finding her flock. Now a junior at UW-Green Bay, she’s not only pursuing a dual major in Psychology and Democracy and Justice Studies but is also actively recognizing…
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Meet 2023 graduating class speaker Sean Babasin
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Sean Babasin will be speaking at the afternoon commencement ceremony on December 16, 2023 at 2 p.m. at The Weidner. RETESTING THE WATERS Describing the journey through higher education is fraught with challenges—and clichés. “Choosing your path” is a common metaphor. Sean Babasin’s experience, however, is more akin to navigating a river, occasionally without a…
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Meet 2023 graduating class speaker Rachel Bartell
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Rachel Bartell will be speaking at the morning commencement ceremony on December 16, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. The Weidner. A PHOENIX RETURNS TO THE FLOCK Spring on the UW-Green Bay campus, typically a time for leisurely walks across its 700 park-like acres, was shrouded in an eerie quiet in 2021. Once bustling lecture halls were…
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The boundless medical quest of Adan Cordova
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From Honduras to UW-Green Bay, nothing can stop Cordova’s fearless dream of becoming a physician For many aspiring students dreaming of a career as a physician, the challenging pre-requisite of chemistry often stands as a formidable obstacle. The concepts are intricate, the mathematics demanding, and the volume of information can be daunting. However, for Adan…
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Full (Rising Phoenix) House
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In the mythical realm, a phoenix is a singular entity, but the Chelberg family has redefined this concept, producing not one but four Rising Phoenixes—quadruplets Andon, Connor, Grace, and Will. Such a remarkable phenomenon occurs in about one in every 700,000 pregnancies, further accentuating the rarity of this family. However, their mother, Kelli Chelberg, is…