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UW-Green Bay alumni honored at the 2023 Golden Apple Awards

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Apr 27, 2023

Rising to the top of their field, three UW-Green Bay alumni were recognized at the 29th annual Golden Apple Awards last week. Rylee Schmitt, Hope Smeester and Michael Smits were honored along with seven other local educators. The Greater Green Bay Chamber’s Golden Apple Awards program annually recognizes high-quality educators in Greater Green Bay in…

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Pride Month spotlight: LGBTQ+ artists in Green Bay talk inspiration

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Jul 6, 2021

GREEN BAY – You might recognize their work from around town and online. Maybe you’ve seen the high-contrast portraits by Megan Deprey, the warm colors of Alyssa Lentz’s photography, or the colorful aluminum wire sculptures of Dannah Piippo. These artists have more in common than a talent for expressing themselves through their work. They share perspectives for healing, love…

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UW-Green Bay alumni named 2021 Golden Apple Award recipients

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Feb 24, 2021

The Golden Apple Award recipients announced recently include four UW-Green Bay alumni. Brown County’s education community came together recently to honor its outstanding performers, bestowing Golden Apple awards on a total of 12 teachers—who continue to excel despite the unique challenges imposed on them by the coronavirus pandemic. The following UW-Green Bay alumni were awarded:…

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UW-Green Bay alumni recognized for extraordinary efforts as 2021 Golden Apple Teachers of Distinction

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Feb 1, 2021

UW-Green Bay graduates impact generations! Congratulations to the UW-Green Bay alumni selected as Teachers of Distinction in the first round of the Golden Apple Awards selection process. These outstanding teachers make a big impact on the students, parents and community. The teachers of Distinction and soon-to-be announced Golden Apple recipients will be honored at the…

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What It’s Like to Be a Teacher in 2020 America – The New York Times – with Prof Jon Shelton

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Oct 12, 2020

“Our public education system is a massive hidden child care subsidy,” said Jon Shelton, a historian of the teaching work force at the University of Wisconsin. Source: What It’s Like to Be a Teacher in 2020 America – The New York Times

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UW-Green Bay alumnus Eric Vanden Heuvel takes new Greater Green Bay Chamber position

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Sue Bodilly

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Jun 9, 2020

The Greater Green Bay Chamber is pleased to welcome Eric Vanden Heuvel as vice president of talent and education for the organization. Vanden Heuvel most recently served as the chief academic officer and chief operating officer for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Green Bay. In his new role, he will provide leadership for…

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Congratulations to UW-Green Bay alumni educators receiving Golden Apple Awards

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Feb 21, 2020

From hundreds of educators nominated for the Golden Apple Awards across Northeast Wisconsin, 12 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay alumni will be receiving awards at the 27th Annual Golden Apple Awards on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. From the eight recipients of the 2020 Golden Apple Awards, two are UW-Green Bay graduates. Alumni receiving a Golden Apple…

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UW-Green Bay to recognize outstanding young and distinguished alumni at 2020 Alumni Awards Dinner, Feb. 28

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Sue Bodilly

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Jan 17, 2020

LaForce President and CEO Brian Mannering will receive an Honorary Alumni Award Green Bay, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will recognize a number of outstanding alumni and one honorary alumnus at the 2020 Alumni Awards Dinner, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 in the Phoenix Rooms on the Green Bay Campus at 5 p.m. The event is open…

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Video: Award-winning educator and Alumni Award recipient, Sheila Kohl, shares her Phoenix story

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Apr 16, 2019

Sheila Kohl ’96 ’05 (Elementary Education, Applied Leadership for Teaching and Learning) said UW-Green Bay helped her become open to new experiences and opportunities. Through the University, she was able to transform into a person who values multiple perspectives. Kohl is a sixth-grade teacher at West De Pere Middle School, as well as an adjunct…

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Seven members of Green Bay Nordic ski team named National Collegiate All-Academic

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Apr 15, 2019

Seven members of the Green Bay Phoenix Nordic ski team were named to the 2019 National Collegiate All-Academic Ski Team: Jake Ajax (Business Administration) Emily Burger (Human Biology) Quinn Duffy (Communication) Shad Kraftson (Accounting, Business Administration) Maddie McKeefry (Environmental Science, Geoscience) Sam Myers (Business Administration) Sadie Peterson (Elementary Education) To qualify for the team, skiers…

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