Tag: commencement
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Local media provides Spring 2019 UW-Green Bay Commencement coverage
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It was nice to see UW-Green Bay’s graduating students in the news this weekend. More than 900 students were eligible to graduate. Take a look at some of the news stories: WATCH: UW-Green Bay 2019 Commencement, Fox 11, May 17 More than 900 students set to graduate from UWGB on Saturday, WFRV, May 18 Photos:…
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Photos: Commencement is a joyful time for graduates and those who support them
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Parents, friends, peer groups, children, suite mates, grandparents, faculty members… the list is long of those who support their special graduate at commencement. In some cases, the 2019 UW-Green Bay graduates are the first in their families to earn a college degree. It’s a BIG day and a joyful occasion. We captured a few of…
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Capping off their degrees
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After four years (more or less), every college student has a few things to say about their motivation, inspiration and aspirations. Mortarboard messages were in abundance at Saturday’s UW-Green Bay Commencement Ceremony as students once again used their heads to share messages of gratitude and more with family, friends and faculty in attendance at the University’s 99th Commencement…
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Commencement photos: Soaring like a Phoenix
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The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay was in full force on Saturday, May 18, 2019. With about 700 graduates choosing to participate in Commencement, supported by nearly 3,500 guests in the Kress Events Center, the ceremony had its fun and its formalities. And the excitement and possibilities for about 900 graduates who were eligible to graduate…
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Researcher and collaborator Alex Godoy-Faúndez, bestowed an honorary degree
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A dedicated and brilliant scientist with a strong focus on finding new solutions to understanding complex environmental and resource management problems. A rare leader and a collaborator. An internationally recognized expert who is bringing science and engineering research into the policy-making decision process. A professional who embodies the mission and spirit of UW-Green Bay. A…
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Graduating Class Speaker Yuntlekalau McLester encourages graduates to be purposeful
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UW-Green Bay Student Speaker Yuntlekalau McLester began her commencement remarks at the beginning, introducing herself to family, friends and fellow graduates in her native Oneida language and ending in song with a message for graduates: Shekoli Swakweku “I=kelhe taetwatunlunha Evangeline yutatyatskwe akhsothak< Tsyosha>aht yutatyats aknulha Yuntle>kala=& niyukyats, wakkwaho niwakitalot<, Onyote>a=ka niwakatuh<tsyot< ohkale Talu>kowahne thenakle> Hello…
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Allman asks grads to consider ‘servant leader’ approach
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With an energy level akin to the official christening of a new ship or rolling a new car model off the assembly line, Jan Allman, president and CEO of Fincantieri Marinette Marine, encouraged graduating seniors to live a life of servant leadership and to do so with their whole hearts. Allman concluded her enthusiastic remarks,…
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Josh Vollmar recognized as UW-Green Bay’s ‘Most Outstanding Student’
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Being good at something is one thing. Being passionate about learning is another. Outstanding Student Award Recipient, Joshua Vollmar, came to appreciate the difference after taking an Introduction to Human Biology class, realizing that learning about health science while sharing compassion through active volunteerism were key to how he wanted to build his future career.…
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About the Graduating Class Speaker Yuntlekalau Mamie McLester
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Success comes at your own pace. Yuntlekalau Mamie McLester, Satuday’s graduating class speaker, knows this well. As a non-traditional student, mother and mentor, McLester forged a path toward earning her degree that was neither fast nor easy, but is indeed her own. UW-Green Bay is the fifth and final college she’s attended on her path…