Tag: community engagement
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Sweet success: Pi Beta Phi fundraisers support young readers | Press Times
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By Nick Salzwedel Contributing Writer GREEN BAY – The sisters of Pi Beta Phi at the UW–Green Bay are proving that something as simple as frozen yogurt can help make a big difference. Earlier this year, the sorority partnered with Smart Cow Yogurt Bar to host a “fro-yo to go” fundraiser that the company offers,…
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‘Let’s Run Around’ cuts ribbon in Green Bay as Wisconsin’s largest family-owned indoor playground | WFRV
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By Adam Rosen ASHWAUBENON, Wis. (WFRV) – The largest family-owned indoor playground in Wisconsin has cut the ribbon ahead of its opening on September 30. Let’s Run Around is located at 2605 South Oneida Street and looks to become a destination for families to let their kids get their energy out and have some fun in a playground…
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Things to do in Green Bay this weekend: Fall festivals, Oktoberfest at Stillmank and Titletown | Green Bay Press Gazette
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By Benita Mathew Fall festivities are already in full swing in Green Bay, gearing up with outdoor and beer-packed festivals going on this week. Here are a few things happening around the Green Bay area this weekend. UW-Green Bay women’s volleyball Horizon League play starts this weekend when the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Phoenix women…
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UW-Green Bay recognized for age-inclusive education and community engagement | Sheboygan Sun
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The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay has been officially welcomed into the Age-Friendly University Global Network, joining a prestigious international coalition of higher education institutions committed to creating inclusive and supportive environments for learners of all ages. The AFU GN, guided by its Ten Principles of an Age-Friendly University, recognizes institutions that demonstrate a sustained commitment…
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Things to do in Green Bay this weekend: 920 Week, Midwest Viking Festival, 3 Sisters Pow-Wow | Green Bay Press Gazette
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There’s a walk to support the wildlife sanctuary, deals for Green Bay’s 920 Week, an Elton John tribute concert, and more. By Benita Mathew Take advantage of the summer weather this weekend while it’s still warm with one of several festivals or celebrations in the city as well as the opening of two haunted attractions.…
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Big Event for Kids returns: a beloved day of fun, learning, and community | WFRV
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By Georgiana Karl (WFRV)- It is a day where you can explore, play, and discover. In this segment, Alexa Priddy, Encompass Director of Community Impact, and Katrina Gitter, Lead Center Director at the Encompass Bellin Health Center, discuss the upcoming Big Event for Kids, why it is such a tradition in the community, and why…
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YOUR 2025 GUIDE TO FALL COLORS IN GREEN BAY
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By Sophie Bebeau Fall sneaks up on Green Bay in the best way. One week the trees are green, and the next they’re on fire with color. Peak color usually shows up around the third week of October, but the change starts a few weeks earlier and sticks around well after, each day adding a…
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UWGB Student Organization Provides Literacy Grant to Chappell Elementary
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(Green Bay, Wisconsin) — Students at Chappell Elementary School will receive new books and educational supplies through a grant provided to the school by Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women. Chappell educators will use the $2,000 grant to purchase materials from First Book Marketplace, selecting the resources that best support the school’s unique needs. The Wisconsin…
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‘Estamos Aquí!’ festival highlights Hispanic culture | NBC26
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The Hispanic Heritage festival “Estamos Aquí at UW-Green Bay celebrated the art, music, food and culture of the Hispanic community on Saturday. The event was a partnership between the Weidner Center and several community groups, economic development organizations, schools, and artists. The event featured eight performing artists and a visual art exhibition featuring Latin artists…
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Dr. Dawn Crim named UW-Green Bay’s Vice Chancellor for Inclusivity and Community Engagement | Madison365
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Longtime Madisonian Dr. Dawn Crim will be the UW-Green Bay’s Vice Chancellor for Inclusivity and Community Engagement, the university announced on Thursday. She will begin her new position on Aug. 9. “The ability for us to constantly grow as a welcoming institution and engage in meaningful ways with all of the communities we serve is…