Tag: alumni
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Ben Kvalo ’10 uses his Business Administration degree to bolster the business side of video games
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The letterboard sign on UW-Green Bay alum Ben Kvalo’s desk asks a tongue-in-cheek question: “Wait, Netflix has games?” And the answer is: It sure does! That is partially because of Kvalo, who worked tirelessly to grow the Netflix gaming division from the ground up into a global platform, much like the streaming service did for…
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Fifty-five years later, wartime newlyweds document ‘The Hardest Year’ of marriage
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The Hardest Year: A Love Story in Letters During the Vietnam War, by Carole and William Wagener Carole and William Wagener (a 1972 UW-Green Bay graduate) share their stories in this memoir, which takes place on the former UW-Green Bay Decker campus, UW-Madison and South Vietnam in the 1960’s. “The Vietnam War—a war that she never…
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Justis Tenpenny ramps up LGBTQ+ advocacy in Green Bay – Blueprint365
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When Justis Tenpenny left Milwaukee after high school to attend the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, he decided he would no longer lie about his identity. At just 18 years old, he began advocacy work for LGBTQ+ students on campus. He was ready to create change for himself and other members of the LGBTQ+ community at…
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Packers shareholders meeting: Officials recall year of accomplishments | Green Bay Press-Gazette
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GREEN BAY – Aaron Rodgers was mentioned at the Green Bay Packers shareholders meeting Monday. It wasn’t the first time and it won’t be the last, but for the first time in a long time, he wasn’t the focus of the coming season. When Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy mentioned Rodgers, there was a…
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Green Bay mural captures Packers fans feelings after Aaron Rodgers trade – Sports Illustrated
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How One Mural Captures the Complicated Feelings About Aaron Rodgers Leaving Green Bay Another Hall of Fame quarterback may be gone, but the city’s passionate support of the Packers is not. Checking in with fans at an inflection point. Sometimes words tell only part of the story. In this case, the essence of a story…
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UW-Green Bay alumni support current students through the 42nd Annual Scholarship Golf Classic
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On Friday, June 16th, 83 UW-Green Bay alumni, family and friends participated in the 42nd annual Scholarship Golf Classic at the Brown County Golf Course. Nearly $15,000 was raised from the event to benefit the University scholarship fund which helps hundreds of students reach their goal of earning UW-Green Bay degrees. University enrollment continues to…
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Pam Roecker ’83 inducted into the Madison Sports Hall of Fame
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Phoenix Hall of Famer Pam Roecker ‘83, Communication was inducted into the Madison Sports Hall of Fame, May 31, 2023, with prestigious company, including longtime Badgers men’s basketball coach Bo Ryan. The dinner banquet and awards ceremony was held at Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. Roecker, the Regis College Dean of Athletics, was one…
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UW-Green Bay alumnus launches dating app, CoyAmore
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Jon Pethke, ’89 has created a dating app for the introverted community, called CoyAmore. Pethke graduated with a degree in Organizational Leadership and is currently CEO of Introwoo, the business that created the app. In the search for a dating app that fits the shy community perfectly, founded CoyAmore: A brand new dating app with…
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UW-Green Bay recognizes Outstanding Alumni at the 2023 Alumni Awards dinner
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On Thursday, April 20, 2023, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay recognized a number of outstanding alumni and one honorary alumnus at the 2023 Alumni Awards Dinner. The Alumni Awards highlight UW-Green Bay graduates and other individuals who have made special contributions to UW-Green Bay, their communities and professions. Through their dedication to community, their career…