Category: News

  • UW-Green Bay BSW grad is serving help to Ethiopian kids

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    Pat Joyce ’15 (Bachelor of Social Work) has started a non-profit food truck, which will benefit children in Ethiopia. He and his sons pair exotic spices with familiar American dishes. The idea is a “pay it forward” initiative for him and his adopted son. Watch the inspiring video on WBAY.  

  • Charged up for Turbocharge

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    A new partnership between Green Bay schools and local colleges aims to get students thinking about and preparing sooner for higher education. The initiative, Turbocharge with College Credit, involves the Green Bay Area Public School District, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College and the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. The program was announced Thursday during an assembly at Washington Middle…

  • From the Phoenix to the Mystics, Kraker drafted in WNBA

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    After an illustrious career with the Phoenix, Green Bay women’s basketball redshirt graduate Mehryn Kraker (West Allis, Wis.) will continue her career with the Washington Mystics. She was selected in the third round as the 27th overall selection. Kraker becomes just the second player in program history to hear her name called on WNBA Draft…

  • NEDA Walk comes to the Fox Valley, May 7

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    Former Dietetic Internship Program intern Alicia Jennerjohn is bringing the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Walk to the first time to the Fox Valley, Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Lawrence University. The NEDA Walk raises funds for eating disorders awareness programs, educational outreach and the support of individuals and families.

  • Every Friday is Phoenix Friday

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    Celebrate the end of student employee appreciation week with 20% off storewide at The Phoenix Bookstore this Friday (April 14). Also on Phoenix Friday, Split is playing at CheapSeats — only $2 per ticket with shows at 6:30 and 9:05 p.m. Green Bay softball takes on Detroit Mercy Friday and Saturday. Find out more at…

  • Empty Bowls fundraiser raises more than $1,700

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    The Art Agency student organization raised $1,765 for Paul’s Pantry in under three hours and completely sold out of bowls and soup at its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser on April 5. UW-Green Bay students and faculty make handmade ceramic bowls, which are then filled with chili or soup donated by local restaurants. Attendees pay a…

  • Register for May Inclusivity Workshops

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    The Inclusivity and Equity Certificate Program are offering Workshops 1 and 2 on Friday, May 12 in the University Union World Unity B. Workshop 1 is from 10 a.m. to noon and Workshop 2 is from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The Inclusivity and Equity Certificate Program offered by Inclusive Excellence requires the completion of Workshops 1…

  • Final Campus Preview Day is Friday

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    This Friday, April 14, is the final Campus Preview Day of the semester. With more than 120 students (330 total guests) registered, this will be the largest event of the spring. Enrollment services personnel express their gratitude to all of the faculty, staff and current students for making these events successful. Please remember your warm welcome can…

  • Campus mourns passing of Les Raduenz

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    The Log learned of the recent passing of Les Raduenz after a two-year battle with ALS (often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease). Raduenz was a popular campus staff member and a central figure in the development of the Cofrin Arboretum for 35 years. He retired in 2006 as Director of Facilities Management, a position…

  • Reminder: Cruz Brown Bag discussion

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    Associate Prof. Marcelo Cruz (Public and Environmental Administration) will present a brown bag discussion on his research in Tena, Ecuador and the impact for Indigenous scholarship at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 13, in Phoenix Room C. The canton of Tena, located in Napo Province, in the headwaters of the Ecuadorian Amazon river basin, is undergoing…