Tag: Graduate Studies
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Update on resident peregrine falcons
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The most recent Peregrine Falcon eggs laid in the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay nest box—located in an air shaft of the Cofrin Library—hatched on May 18, 2025. The chicks were banded on June 6, 2025 by raptor expert Greg Septon and UW-Green Bay graduate student Edwin Wilde (Master of Environmental Science & Policy). Septon, a…
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Driving change, meaning business: UW-Green Bay’s Master’s in Public Administration is shaping the future of service
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While it’s easy in our “return on investment” higher education landscape to prioritize fields like computer science and biomedics for their direct financial rewards, students like Gage Beck at UW-Green Bay are more drawn by the call to serve. Beck’s journey into the public sector is not solely driven by financial gain but by a…
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Leading for the Greater Good
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What makes for a great leader? Stepping up in a time of need is how Said Hassan (pronounced Sey-Eed) began his quest to become a great leader and build leadership qualities. The co-founder and executive director of COSMA (Community Service Agency) faced personal challenges amidst the Somali civil war. “I came here as a refugee…
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A Passion for Teaching Kids
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Payton’s passion for teaching was ignited while coaching young children in the Parks & Rec program. After earning his degree in Education from UW-Green Bay, he became a sixth-grade social studies teacher. With aspirations to become a principal, Payton furthered his education by completing the Masters of Applied Leadership for Teaching and Learning program at…
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Together We Rise: Top 10 UW-Green Bay Moments of 2024
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As we look back on the past year at UW-Green Bay, we are filled with pride and gratitude for the remarkable achievements and memorable moments that have defined our community. From firsts and grand openings to inspiring student successes and impactful community partnerships, 2024 has been a year of growth, resilience, and celebration. Join us…
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Transformative Journey at UW-Green Bay: A Spotlight on Student Leadership and Community Engagement
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The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has long been known as an institution that fosters inclusivity and personal growth among its students. One such student, Aileen Colonia Herdan, shares her transformative journey and goals for the future. On Saturday, December 14, 2024, Herdan will graduate with her Master’s of Science in Management. Coming from a Latina…
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Mix animal therapy with traditional mental health treatments with ABC Reptile Companions | WFRV
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(WFRV)- ABC Reptile Companions is merging art and animal therapy for veterans, complementing traditional mental health treatments. In this segment, Michelle Krushke-De Jesus from American Legion Post 539 and ABC Reptile Companions discusses how animals can help veterans and what makes the Post so special. For more information, head to Facebook and search for ABC…
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Rising Higher: Watch ‘Meghan’s Story: Master’s in Nutrition and Integrated Health’
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Meghan, a UW-Green Bay graduate student is passionate about helping people through the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. While working there as a Dietetic Technician, she realized that she wanted to rise higher in her career and decided to enroll in UW-Green Bay’s Master of Science in Nutrition and Integrated Health program. Learning more…
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Snakes, Service and Staying Power
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There’s a Honduran ghost milk snake named “Cookie” slithering somewhere in Michelle Kruschke-De Jesus’ home. It’s non-venomous, sporting pink, black and white bands. Luckily, Cookie is low-maintenance, happily dining on insects and making an excellent pet—despite being cousin to the dangerous—and venomous—coral snake. “I’ve always loved snakes,” Kruschke-De Jesus explains. “To me, they symbolize resilience…
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UW-Green Bay graduate student published in the September 2024 issue of the Kalihwisaks newspaper
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Current UWGB graduate student Haley Spargur published an article on anuran monitoring in the September 2024 issue of the Kalihwisaks (Oneida newspaper) on page 14. The article also features Haley’s incredible wood frog drawing. “In collaboration with the Oneida Nation, UW-Green Bay’s Cofrin Center for Biodiversity, Audubon Great Lakes, and NEW Bird Alliance coordinate the volunteer…