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  • UW-Green Bay study abroad students impacted by coronavirus precautions | NBC 26

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    Editorial Student

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    UW-Oshkosh has suspended its spring study abroad program in South Korea. While UW-Green Bay has not suspended any international programs so far, two students will be impacted by Oshkosh’s decision, as UW System Universities work together to send students abroad. UW-Milwaukee and UW-Madison have also suspended programs in South Korea. The decision was made with…

  • Active shooter training is Oct. 4

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    Editorial Student

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    UW-Green Bay Police will be hosting an active shooter presentation on Oct. 4, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Instructional Services, Room 1034. This course titled “Run-Hide-Fight” will not only inform you of the many resources the University has in place to mitigate-respond-recover from a high risk incident, but it will also teach you…

  • Reminder: Seasonal safety message from Public Safety

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    Editorial Student

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    With winter in full swing, UW-Green Bay Public Safety urges the campus community to take extra precautions when navigating walkways and roadways. For pedestrians: please wear appropriate footwear since walkways can be slick. Be sure to stop/look/listen when crossing roadways. When walking between parked cars, be mindful of bulkier winter clothing (avoid scratching cars as…

  • Seasonal safety message from Public Safety

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    Editorial Student

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    With winter in full swing, Public Safety urges the campus community to take extra precautions when navigating walkways and roadways. Pedestrians should Stop/Look/Listen when crossing roadways, and drivers are urged to slow down and watch for pedestrians.

  • Reminder: Please dispose of batteries properly

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    Web Writing Intern

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    Instruction for the disposal of different kind of batteries is as follows: Alkaline batteries are composed primarily of common metals — steel, zinc and manganese — and do not pose a health or environmental risk during normal use or disposal. Proven cost-effective and environmentally safe recycling processes are not yet universally available for alkaline batteries.…

  • Annual Security and Fire Reports available

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    Editorial Student

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    UW-Green Bay’s Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Report are now available for the 2017-18 academic year. The reports contain information regarding campus security and personal safety, including topics such as crime prevention, fire safety, Public Safety, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. The Annual…

  • Save the date: Disruptions in the Workplace

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    Sue Bodilly

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    Save the date for the Dealing with Disruptions presentation, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 28, or 10 a.m. to noon, Oct. 6. Have you ever been seriously concerned for a student, co-worker, friend or family member?  Have you been unclear on a course of action? Have you thought of your personal safety and those around you in…

  • Dogs and squad cars? They’re here for training


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    Christopher Sampson

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    Sorry, we meant to get this announcement out earlier but… if you’ve been wondering why so many law enforcement officers and police dogs have been entering the Weidner Center at various times Monday and today… the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Canine Association has been holding training sessions. As many as 120 officer-canine teams are taking part.…

  • UW-Green Bay Police aid ‘Keep Kids Alive Drive’ on Nicolet

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    Christopher Sampson

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    The Green Bay Police Department attracted some media attention for its Keep Kids Alive Drive safety campaign to address a worrisome speeding problem on Nicolet Drive north of campus. Police are trying to raise driver consciousness in the Nicolet neighborhood by placing yellow warning decals on garbage cans, and using yard signs and speed boards.…

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    Chancellor’s Safety Walk set for Tuesday

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    Christopher Sampson

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    Already sent campuswide but repeated here for the record: Join Chancellor Gary L. Miller on the annual Chancellor’s Security Walk next Tuesday (Nov. 11) from 6 to 8 p.m. The event is an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to engage in open dialog and a walk with the Chancellor and University Leadership for the…