Tag: commencement

  • Faculty note: Prof. Clampitt will be mace bearer for Commencement

    Faculty note: Prof. Clampitt will be mace bearer for Commencement

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    The University Mace — a ceremonial staff signifying authority — is carried to the stage by one of the most accomplished faculty members just ahead of the Chancellor during the commencement procession. The centuries-old academic tradition is believed to be based on medieval practice when a member of the king’s court would carry an ornate…

  • Marinette Campus Commencement on Monday, May 20

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    UW-Green Bay’s Marinette Campus will hold its commencement on Monday, May 20 at 7 p.m. in the Herbert L. Williams Theatre on campus. Fifty-six students will graduate with an associate’s degree, and two international students will receive certificates in completion of their exchange through Youth for Understanding, a non-profit organization with programs in over 50…

  • Commencement Coverage

    Commencement Coverage

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    Commencement season begins Saturday on the Green Bay Campus, followed by ceremonies at Marinette, Manitowoc and Sheboygan, next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. It’s easy to find commencement coverage at news.uwgb.edu. For the latest, check out our commencement news tag. UW-Green Bay Main Campus hosts Commencement, May 18 Marinette Campus hosts Commencement, May 20 Manitowoc…

  • Collective Phoenix soars to Commencement

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    More than 900 students graduate on Green Bay Campus, Saturday, May 18 GREEN BAY — They are nurses, veterans and entrepreneurs. More than half are the first in their family to graduate from college. Many have jobs before graduation and some will even graduate debt free. Eighty (80) are perfect—4.0 GPA perfect. The majority will…

  • Manitowoc Campus hosts Commencement, May 21, 2019

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    Alumnus Dean Halverson addresses graduates Green Bay, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus will hold its annual Commencement ceremony on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the campus Theatre. Sixty-four students earned two-year degrees from the Manitowoc Campus during the 2018-19 academic year, many of whom will be participating in the…

  • UW-Green Bay, Sheboygan Campus hosts Commencement, May 22

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    Local Entrepreneur and Business Owner Presents Commencement Address Sheboygan, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Sheboygan Campus will hold its annual commencement ceremony on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in the campus’ University Theatre. One hundred and six students earned two-year degrees from the Sheboygan Campus during the 2018-19 academic year, many of…

  • UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus to host Commencement, May 20

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    Marinette/Green Bay alumnus presents Commencement Address Marinette, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Marinette Campus will hold its annual commencement ceremony on Monday, May 20, 2019 at 7 p.m. in the campus’ Herbert L. Williams Theatre. Fifty-six students earned two-year degrees from the Marinette Campus during the 2018-19 academic year, many of whom will be…

  • Fincantieri Marinette Marine CEO is UW-Green Bay Commencement Speaker

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    Fincantieri Marinette Marine General Manager and CEO, Jan Allman, has an impressive story to tell. She will share it with graduates, friends and family members at UW-Green Bay’s Commencement celebration, Saturday, May 18, 2019 beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Kress Events Center. Since 2014, Allman has served as the president, CEO and general manager…

  • Packed with an entrepreneurial ‘spirit’ Skyla Aissen ’18 graduated from college, debt-free

    Packed with an entrepreneurial ‘spirit’ Skyla Aissen ’18 graduated from college, debt-free

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    With roots planted deep in Northeast Wisconsin and visions of “branch” expansion, recent Business Administration graduate and Christmas tree grower Skyla Aissen has her work gloves on and is ready for the future. Her Grandma Lean imparted this piece of wisdom on Skyla long ago, “24 hours is a lot of time in a day…

  • Video: Reflections of UW-Green Bay 2018 Winter Commencement

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    “Amazing faculty. Excited to complete the journey. Happy to share this special time with peers, family and friends. Weight off my shoulder. Ready for what is coming next. Overwhelming feeling of joy.” Those are just some of the sentiments expressed by graduates as they prepared to cross the stage to receive their diplomas at the…