Author: Michael Shaw
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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…
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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…