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Alumni Door County Profile: Johnny Gomez – Door County Pulse

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Aug 24, 2020

A grand pursuit of the American Dream brought Johnny Gomez 5,500 miles from Nicaragua to Sevastopol School, where he graduated in 2015. (And UW-Green Bay a few years later). His journey to graduation was far from ordinary, and his story – which is still being written – is already enormously inspiring.Gomez was born to Nicaraguan parents, Octavio…

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Warren Gerds/Critic at Large: As the artistic muse drives Peter Poplaski of Green Bay, Part 2

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Sue Bodilly

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Aug 24, 2020

GREEN BAY, WIS. (WFRV) – When talking about a topic, visual artist Peter Poplaski speaks in panoramic landscapes.Sometimes he’s dabbling at an edge, sometimes in the sky and sometimes in a crevice.An abstract picture is there somewhere.Your brain has to put together the images and thoughts that ride on ripples of the speaker’s humor.For me,…

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60 Talented Educators Join The New York Times Teaching Project – The New York Times

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Sue Bodilly

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Aug 18, 2020

In July, we officially welcomed a distinguished group of 60 educators to The New York Times Teaching Project. Chosen from hundreds of applicants and representing 29 states, these teachers are passionate about bringing the mission of The Times — helping people understand the world through on-the-ground, expert and deeply reported independent journalism — to their…

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Former UWGB star Jessica Lindstrom working back from torn ACL

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Sue Bodilly

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Aug 18, 2020

GREEN BAY – Former University of Wisconsin-Green Bay star Jessica Lindstrom can rattle off names of basketball teammates who sustained a torn anterior cruciate ligament during their careers. Frankie Wurtz. Kaili Lukan. Mehryn Kraker. Meghan Pingel. Anna Dier. Karly Murphy. Jolene Anderson.“There are just so many people,” Lindstrom said. “Which is very sad.”The 6-foot-1 forward added…

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UW-Green Bay alumna makes semifinals at Draper Competition for Collegiate Women Entrepreneurs

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Sue Bodilly

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Aug 10, 2020

While COVID-19 halted the Draper Competition for a few months until a virtual competition could be held, it didn’t stop UWGB’s Marissa Dyess ’20 (Business Administration) from being a semifinalist in the Draper Competition’s product track. The annual Draper Competition for Collegiate Women Entrepreneurs is a prestigious invitation-only pitch and mentoring event for women entrepreneurs.…

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UWGB Alumna Starts podcast to better connect us in today’s more complex world

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Sue Bodilly

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Aug 10, 2020

Jessica Beckendorf ’98 (Urban Studies) recently started the Practicing Connection in a Complex World podcast. As co-host, Beckendorf explores personal and collective practices that empower us to work together to help each other, our families, and our communities. Topics cover improving our resilience and readiness in our rapidly changing world. The podcast can be found…

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Former UW-Green Bay student featured for passion for printing | Print+Promo

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Emily Gerlikovski

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Jul 29, 2020

Jill Kerske has the foresight to predict potential issues before they leak out of the pipeline. But, the 21-year industry veteran isn’t just an anticipator; she’s a reactor, when appropriate, always ready with solutions. It’s not a question of “Can she do it?” Rather, it all comes down to the how. I aim to anticipate…

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UW-Green Bay alumna Amani Latimer Burris campaigns for Wisconsin State Senate | Madison365

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Emily Gerlikovski

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Jul 29, 2020

Amani Latimer Burris says that she is running for State Senate to celebrate the diversity of Madison and Wisconsin and because she is passionate about uniting us in our differences. Economics, she says, is the subject that she hears her constituents talk about the most and has been a huge focal point of her campaign.…

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UW-Green Bay alumnus writes new book about authentic confidence

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Emily Gerlikovski

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Jul 29, 2020

UW-Green Bay alumnus Ben Fauske (Business) recently wrote a new book on his journey to authentic confidence. The book is titled, “Authentic Confidence: The Secret to Loving your Work and Leading and Unstoppable Career.” Fauske is currently a confidence researcher and faculty member of St. Norbert College’s Center for Exceptional Leadership. He is also the President…

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Hansen (nephew of UW-Green Bay alumnus and retiring Senator Dave Hanson) will support workers, families and small businesses in Wisconsin’s 30th Senate District | The Cap Times

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Emily Gerlikovski

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Jul 15, 2020

Retiring state Sen. Dave Hansen is a legend in Wisconsin politics who has earned his status by being a staunch, and sometimes fiery, advocate for the interests of workers, families and small businesses in the 30th Senate District. Sen. Hansen’s replacement is going to have big shoes to fill. The good news for those of…

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