Tag: Marinette Campus
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Defense firm retracts bid for former UW-Green Bay Marinette buildings | Fox 11
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“By Ashley Kaster MARINETTE (WLUK) — A defense technology company withdrew its proposal to purchase the former UW-Green Bay Marinette branch campus. Earlier this month, Aurora Global Defense Systems submitted a proposal to acquire the theater, library and tech center buildings for its high-tech innovation hub. In its proposal withdraw, the company wrote, in part: ‘After a…
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Defense firm eyes former UW-Green Bay Marinette campus for high-tech innovation hub | Fox 11
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“MARINETTE (WLUK) — A defense technology company is looking into purchasing the former UW-Green Bay Marinette branch campus. In-person classes ended at the 36-acre site in spring 2024. Last year, the Marinette County board approved a plan to sell the more than 18-acre Max E. Peterson Fieldhouse to the Greater Marinette-Menominee YMCA. The fieldhouse is one of four…
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New proposal could bring defense research to UWGB-Marinette Campus | WBAY
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“MARINETTE, Wis. (WBAY) – A new proposal could bring a high-tech defense research hub to Marinette. Aurora Global Defense Systems wants to purchase several buildings at the former UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus. The company proposes acquiring the theater, library, and tech center for three dollars. The goal is to create a research and development center…
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Theatre on the Bay brings history to life with “Armistice,” a powerful new production written by local playwrights Tony LaMalfa and John Thornberry
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 28, 2025 Marinette, Wis. – Bayshore Arts Center, located on the UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus, will stage four performances of “Armistice,” produced by Theatre on the Bay from November 6-9, 2025. The show is directed by local artist, Tony LaMalfa, written by Tony LaMalfa and John Thornberry. Purchase tickets for the show…
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Bayshore Arts Center, on the UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus Invites You to Experience the Joy and Chaos of First Grade in Junie B. Jones JR: The Musical
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 3, 2025 MARINETTE, Wis. – Bayshore Arts Center, the vibrant community theatre located on the UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus, invites audiences of all ages to join the spirited and spunky Junie B. Jones as she navigates the ups and downs of first grade in Junie B. Jones JR: The Musical, a performance…
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What’s happening with UW System’s branch campuses? | Wisconsin State Journal
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Sabine Martin Since the Universities of Wisconsin started shuttering two-year branch campuses in 2023 amid steep enrollment declines, counties that own the buildings and land have been left to regroup and decide what’s next for the properties. Meanwhile, they’re on the hook for maintaining what they still own. At a cost of thousands of dollars…
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Marinette County to speak with UW-GB about lease | Eagle Herald
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By Erin Fitzgerald MARINETTE — Marinette County is working on a grant application for not only the fieldhouse, but all UW-Green Bay campus properties in anticipation of an upcoming transfer of the Max E. Peterson Fieldhouse to the Greater Marinette-Menominee YMCA. Marinette County Administrator John Lefebvre told the county board a $2 million grant will…
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Marinette County supervisors discuss campus buildings | APG State News | gazettextra.com
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By Erin Fitzgerald MARINETTE — During last week’s Marinette County Board of Supervisors meeting, the county administrator discussed the future of the UW-Green Bay Marinette Campus buildings and how they may need to be razed. Information was also shared about the county’s strategic planning sessions. County Administrator John Lefebvre attended a meeting on June 18 with…
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‘Paint the Library Red, White & Blue’ returns and more upcoming Manitowoc library events | Herald Times Reporter
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MANITOWOC – It’s almost time to “Paint the Library Red, White & Blue.” The annual event returns to the Manitowoc Public Library, 707 Quay St., from 2 to 3 p.m. July 2 in preparation for downtown Manitowoc’s Fourth of July activities, including the Fourth of July parade. Paint and supplies will be provided by the library.…
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Marinette County agrees to sell UWGB field house to YMCA | Insight
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The Marinette County Board approved selling the field house at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay Marinette Campus for $1 to the Greater Marinette-Menominee YMCA. The deal includes the Max E. Peterson Field House and 18.6 acres of land surrounding it. As part of the agreement, the county will seek $500,000 to make improvements to the…