Tag: commencement
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‘Set lofty goals and never be limited by someone else’s perception of your abilities,’ Prof. Terry tells grads
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Prof. Patricia Terry’s address to UW-Green Bay’s 100th graduating class, Dec. 14, 2019. “Graduates, you may not think you have much in common with the faculty that have challenged you—sometimes way beyond the point of frustration, to questioning if our motives aren’t really just to torment you. However, most of us have one thing in…
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Student Commencement Speaker Hannah Malmberg tells fellow Phoenix to have the courage to start anew
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Student Speaker Hannah Malmberg (Political Science, Communication) tells her fellow grads to have the courage to start anew. Here’s her speech: Hello everyone. I feel like we’ve been trained to introduce ourselves with our name, major, and a fun fact about ourselves. So why not do it one last time? My name is Hannah Malmberg,…
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The Ghosts of Commencements Past: UW-Green Bay graduation ceremonies through the years
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It started humbly in UW Center’s Deckner Gymnasium in June of 1970. Seventy-eight members of the first graduating class received their diplomas from the fledgling University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Twice a year since, the University community has gathered to honor and congratulate graduates in a formal ceremony. On Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, 432 students—members of…
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Phoenix Friday is a great start to the weekend
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Check out these weekend events! Phoenix Friday Online Bookstore Sale, Friday, Dec. 13, through 11:59 p.m. University Leadership Awards, Friday, Dec. 13, 5 p.m., University Union Phoenix ABC UW-Green Bay Commencement, Saturday, Dec. 14, 11:30 a.m., Weidner Center MBB v. Evansville, Saturday, Dec. 14, 6 p.m., Resch Center
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Press Release from UW-Green Bay’s first Commencement, June 1, 1970
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UW-Green Bay Office of News and Publications 1567 Deckner Avenue 5 May 1970 FOR RELEASE ON OR AFTER MAY 17 From Pat Viets (414) 435-3211, Ext. 214 That the pioneer spirit is alive and well will be amply apparent when members of the Year One graduating class of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay stand up…
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UW-Green Bay celebrates 100th Graduating Class
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Classes of June 1970 and December 2019 strike similarities including commitment to service and community Green Bay, Wis.—It started humbly in UW Center’s Deckner Gymnasium in June of 1970. Seventy-eight members of the first graduating class received their diplomas from the fledgling University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Twice a year since, the University community has gathered…
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Graduating class speaker, Hannah Malmberg, models what it means to be a Phoenix
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“The price of success,” the legendary Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi once said, “is hard work.” But if you were to ask anyone who has had the privilege of working, or just knowing, Hannah Malmberg, they would more likely characterize their experience with her as priceless. “I’ve rarely encountered somebody so accomplished, yet so…
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Commencement speaker, Prof. Patricia Terry, noted for ‘Iron-man worthy’ efforts on behalf of the University
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As a tenured professor approaching her 25th year at UW-Green Bay, professor Patricia Terry describes herself as a “pinnacle person.” Which means, if you’re going to do something, take it all the way. “If you’re going to run, run a marathon. Go to college? Get a Ph.D. Work at a university? Achieve the rank of…
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Commencement deadlines and reminders for faculty and staff
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Fall Commencement is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. in the Weidner Center. The approaching event means there are some deadlines faculty and staff should be aware of: Faculty and staff who wish to process in the Commencement ceremony must sign up here by Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. To attend the ceremony but…