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  • Dr. Brian Merkel’s Story: From Surviving Cancer to Inspiring Future Doctors | Green Bay Oncology

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    With Dr. Evan Wenig, & Dr. Brian Burnette Dr. Brian Merkel, Associate Professor and Chair of Human Biology at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay, joins Green Bay Oncology’s Dr. Brian Burnette and his former student Dr. Evan Wenig to share his remarkable journey of surviving acute myeloid leukemia through one of the earliest bone…

  • Social Work Kaleidoscope Project and Book Created by Social Work Faculty

    Social Work Kaleidoscope Project and Book Created by Social Work Faculty

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    A team of five Social Work faculty recently completed a collaborative research project and book, titled “Kaleidoscope: Learning from Lived Experiences,” which captured the voices of minoritized groups about their experiences of stressful or traumatic events. Faculty include Stephanie Rhee (project lead), Tohoro Francis Akakpo, Joan Groessl, Jolanda Sallmann, and Gail Trimberger. A narrative research…

  • Free onsite health screenings available for employees and spouses

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    Free health screening events have been scheduled for employees and spouses who are enrolled in the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program, at the Green Bay and Sheboygan campuses. These free screenings are a step towards earning the $150 wellness incentive. The Green Bay events will be Monday, May 22 and Wednesday, September 20…

  • Faculty note: Prof. Weinschenk publishes new article

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    Sue Bodilly

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    Prof. Aaron Weinschenk (Political Science) recently had a new article accepted for publication. The article is entitled “Genes, Personality, and Political Behavior: A Replication and Extension Using Danish Twins” and will be published in Politics and the Life Sciences. The article is co-authored with Robert Klemmensen (University of Southern Denmark), Christopher Dawes (NYU), and Stig…

  • Prof. Dinesh Yadav of Theatre and Dance presented Krishnaleela

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    Sue Bodilly

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    UW-Green Bay Assistant Professor Dinesh Yadav (Theater and Dance) directed and presented the popular Indian story of Krishnaleela with the Indian Community Children. Yadav wrote a short dramatic version of the story suitable for children and trained children over weekends. Two of the community choreographers Deepanwita Dutta and Divya collaborated with Yadav and trained children…

  • Faculty note: Prof. Emeritus Jeff Entwistle is designing for NEWDO

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    Sue Bodilly

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    UW-Green Bay Prof. Emeritus Jeff Entwistle (Theatre) was designing lights in familiar territory last week. NEWDO (Northeast Wisconsin Dance Organization) and Artistic Director/Choreographer Tim Josephs presented a Spring Ballet Concert at 7 p.m. Friday, May 21 and Saturday, Mary 22 in the University Theatre, Green Bay Campus. Entwistle and Josephs (a 1970’s UWGB alumnus) have…

  • Faculty note: Prof. Lora Warner has article published

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    Sue Bodilly

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    UW-Green Bay Prof. Lora Warner recently had an article published, “Can Everyday Assistive Technologies Provide Meaningful Support to Persons With Dementia and Their Informal Caregivers? Evaluation of Collaborative Community Program.” This article is based on an evaluation study completed by the Center for Public Affairs in partnership with Curative Connections, ADRC of Brown County, and…

  • Faculty note: Prof. Dinesh Yadav’s book is creating buzz

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    Sue Bodilly

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    Touring Theatrical Production: An International Guide, the upcoming book by UW-Green Bay Prof. Dinesh Yadav (Theatre and Dance) published by Routledge Publication was in the top ten Best Sellers in Theatre Direction & Production and on #2 in Hot New Releases in Theatre Direction & Production category on Amazon Canada. The book will release on…

  • Faculty note: Prof. Hillhouse highlighted on podcast… ‘How antidepressants changed ideas about depression’

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    Sue Bodilly

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    PODCAST: Serendipitous discoveries led to drugs like Prozac and to new insights into the physical basis of this debilitating disorder. But scientists continue to search for deeper understandings and therapies that will bring relief to those who still struggle. (Season 2, Episode 6) (w/ UW-Green Bay Prof. Todd Hillhouse. Source: How antidepressants changed ideas about…

  • Prof. Tiwari and Prof. Chandna present papers on sustainability at reputed conference

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    Sue Bodilly

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    UW-Green Bay Lecturer Praneet Tiwari (Business Administration) and Associate Professor Vallari Chandna (Marketing and Management) have co-authored two papers on sustainability that they recently presented at the Midwest Decision Sciences Institute Annual Conference. The first of these was related to how corporate environmental responsibility activities alongside, co-creation, and social media marketing impacted firm-level outcomes. The…