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@lumni Newsletter August 2007
[ Alumni News | Alumni Events | Class Notes ]
Alumni News
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Help
Welcome Back the Students |
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More
golf, more scholarships, more fun ... Proceeds of the event, held at Royal Scot Golf Course, go to student scholarships. See snapshots of the event. |
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Other affinity
partners include: Read more about benefits with affinity partners and programs on the Alumni Web site. |
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| 2006-07 Alumni Annual Fund Drive Sets New Records! |
More than 1,400 alumni pledged about $81,000 in support of student scholarships, academic programs and more during the annual Alumni Drive last year. Both of these figures represent new records for UW-Green Bay in our efforts to create a stronger, more engaged campus for the next generation of students. |
| While we want to thank everyone who made a gift this year, we especially want to thank those from the majors with the highest participation rates: | |
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Science and Environmental Change (SEC) 2. Regional Analysis (REA) 3. Urban Analysis (URA) |
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Modernization Processes (MOD) 5. Managerial Systems (MGS) 6. Ecosystems Analysis (ECA) |
| Still time to give ... Don't see your major at the top of the list? There's an easy way to change that...make your gift now! Feel free to make your gift online through our new secure site at www.uwgb.edu/alumni/gift.html or by contacting Director of Development Shane Kohl at (920) 465-2018 or via e-mail at kohls@uwgb.edu. | |
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| Theatre
grads return to campus, community Click on the photo at right to see a larger image. |
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| New
Alumni |
Did you graduate from UW-Green Bay and your son or daughter is a new freshman for the '07-'08 school year or near future? The Association has made available a one-year $2,000 scholarship for a legacy freshman. To qualify, the student must have maintained a 3.5 GPA (4.0 scale) in high school, and responded to an application that includes answering five questions. The questions will be reviewed and scored by an alumni committee. A parent, guardian, stepparent or grandparent must have graduated from UWGB for the student to qualify. Undergraduate and graduates degrees qualify. |
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| August
12-17 |
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Summer
programming for |
| Learn more: www.uwgbsummercamps.com |
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| Saturday,
August 25 |
Pencil in the date! Trout Springs Winery and the Alumni Association invite graduates and friends to a relaxing evening of music, wine and hors d'oeuvres, 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday, August 25. Trout Springs Winery is located in Wayside, south of Green Bay, east of Appleton and west of Manitowoc. Cost is $10 per person. Registration deadline is Friday, August 17. Contact the Alumni Office at (920) 465-2586, or alumni@uwgb.edu for additional information and event registration. Check out Trout Springs Winery's Web site at http://www.troutspringswinery.com/. For more information on the event visit the Alumni Events Calendar. |
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| Thursday,
September 13 |
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Prof. Bill Laatsch will toss on the mouse suit once again for the revived Bill Laatsch Wine and Cheese Classic, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, at the Shorewood Golf Course. Break out your "mouse" ears (or not), but swing back to campus for a long-standing tradition of complimentary wine, cheese and great company. |
| For more information contact Mark Brunette by phone at (920) 465-2586 or e-mail him at brunettm@uwgb.edu. |
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| Thursday,
October 25 |
UW-Green Bay graduates and friends living and working in the Madison area are invited to attend an alumni reception, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 25 on the Promenade Terrace, Overture Center for the Arts. The reception will be held in conjunction with the music educators' conference in Madison. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and cash bar will be available. Network with fellow alums, guests are welcome. |
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| UW-Green Bay partners with Go Next travel and fellow UW System Schools to offer first-class, affordable international tour packages. Read more about the spring and fall 2008 tour options. | |
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PARIS
HIGHLIGHTS Discover the elegance and romance of Paris with its vast array of world famous sites. Explore the beaches of Normandy, historic Reims and the magnificent castles of the Loire Valley. |
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JEWELS
OF THE DANUBE Experience the jewels of the majestic Danube as you cruise its beautiful blue waters between Vienna and Passau, the most popular and picture-perfect part of the river known as the Wachau valley. |
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SPECTACULAR
SWISS ALPS & SALZBURG From the medieval roofs of Salzburg to soaring mountain peaks and tranquil lakes, Switzerland and Austria offer a kaleidoscope of inspiring delights to discover. |
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BEST OF TUSCANY & THE ITALIAN RIVIERA Montecatini, ideally situated in the heart of Italy is surrounded by the exquisite beauty of the Tuscan landscape and the seaside resort of San Remo basks in the wonderful climate of the sun-drenched Italian Riviera. |
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All Prices are Tentative and Subject to Change. |
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Call your legislators
on behalf of your U
The state Legislature is in the process of finalizing the 2007-09 state
budget (which includes the University of Wisconsin System and UW-Green
Bay budgets). A Senate-Assembly conference committee is negotiating a
budget compromise. The Assembly's version of the budget would do serious
harm to the UW-Green Bay campus, and we are asking you to consider calling
your legislators to encourage them to support the Joint Finance Committee's
budget proposal.
For some facts and figures you might use in your discussions with legislators, click www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/budgetfactsheet.htm. If you have any questions about the budget and its potential impact on UW-Green Bay, please call Dan Spielmann, director of government relations, at (920) 465-5025.
'GB' student would
be heartbroken
Think UW System budget cuts won't effect many Wisconsin families? Think
again. For an
engaging and personal perspective on UW System buget cuts, read
this column by UW System Board of Regents President Mark Bradley.
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Athletics
unveils new logo The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Department of Athletics unveiled its new insignia, wordmark and image this summer. Coinciding with the introduction of the new insignia, the Department of Athletics also unveiled its visual identity program, a plan to enhance Green Bay Athletics' visibility. Read more. |
Click to see when the Phoenix plays near you: http://uwgbathletics.cstv.com/
| Kress
Events Center opens soon! The climbing wall is in, the aerobic equipment is installed, the landscaping is done and although much of it is in use already, the grand opening is planned for October (stay tuned for details). Click here for photos. |
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Leave your mark
on the new digs
For a $100 contribution, you can engrave your name (or that of a favorite
professor) on a seat nameplate in the spectacular Kress Events Center.
With 4,000 seats, the venue will serve as home for commencements, student
concerts, all-campus gatherings and Phoenix Athletics. For more information,
contact Jeanne Stangel, stangelj@uwgb.edu.
Grand opening is targeted for October, so place your order now to name
your seat for the opening act!
| The
Union is shaping up The University Union is under construction and should be completed in March 2008. Opening in fall 2007 is the Market Place (food court) in Leona Cloud Commons (formerly the Nicolet Room) with an array of fresh dining options. Also ready for business is Freshens, Grill 155 and a completely renovated Phoenix Club (Rathskellar for you '70s and '80s grads). |
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In the works is a student activity core (Student Life, AIC, Bookstore, etc.). More on the expansion (and live views from the construction cam)... |
Pass points a hit off campus, too
Pass points (a pre-paid debit card) is a big hit on campus. Now an off-campus merchant program allows students, faculty and staff to use their pass points away from campus as well. Are you an alumni interested in joining the list of merchants? Click here for more details.
New merchandise
available Aug. 15
C'mon, it's time to part with that '80s hoodie. Get into the latest styles
with some fresh new UW-Green Bay gear at the Phoenix Bookstore. Visit
campus (still at the library plaza) or check out the Phoenix
Bookstore Web site.
College degree without
the hassle?
Do you know someone who has a technical college degree but would love
a bachelor's degree without a hassle? Program manager Eric Craver of Outreach
and Adult Access says the new Bachelor of Applied Studies degree — a path
for technical-college graduates to pursue their UW System bachelor's degrees
— is an exciting development. He wrote about it in a guest article for
a recent edition of the Business News. Read
article.
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Weidner announces 2008 season Look
for Martin Short, the BoDeans and more |
| Alums
Shadian and Dively perform UW-Green Bay alumni Donald Shadian ('05, theatre) and Todd Dively ('03, communication and the arts) met at UW-Green Bay and have been producing and performing together ever since. Order tickets for their "wildly original comedy" or for more on the guys, click here. |
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Teachers, bring
your kids to the Weidner
Educational, daytime school programming is back at the Weidner Center.
The new series will open the way for students to learn through the arts
and is dedicated to serving schools, teachers and students through educational
and cultural experiences. Read
more.
Here's
the lineup:
Shay leads 'Third
Thursday' lineup
The Downtown Third Thursdays 2007-08 lecture series starts in October with
Prof. Bill Shay. The lectures are held at the Baylake Bank City Center,
downtown Green Bay, from 12-12:45 p.m.
• Oct. 18 — Computer
Learning Month (Bill Shay)
• Nov. 15 — Native American Heritage Month
(Denise Sweet)
• Dec. 13 — National Stress-free Family
Holidays Month (Regan Gurung)
• Feb. 21 — National Bird Feeding Month
(Vicki Medland)
• March 20 — Women's History Month (Kim
Nielsen)
• April 17 — Jazz Appreciation Month (John
Salerno)
Campus jobs are
on the web
Ever thought of returning to your alma mater for a career? All jobs are
posted on the Human Resources Web site.
Recent postings include a marketing specialist for admissions, a chemist,
and a Web/print designer — check out the latter.
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Check
out the Phoenix Circle... Check it out. It takes only seconds to become a member. And it's free! |
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Feel free to pass along the Web-link to friends and co-workers who are
UWGB graduates.
Alumni Events
Mark your calendars:| • August 25 | Alumni Reception, Trout Springs Winery |
| • Sept. 13 | Bill Laatsch Wine and Cheese Classic |
| • Sept. 15-17 | Soccer Homecoming |
| • Sept. 18 | Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting |
| • Oct. 25 | Madison-Area Alumni Reception at the Overture PAC |
For more information on alumni events or activities, go to http://www.uwgb.edu/alumni/news-events/calendar.asp.
Class Notes
Jimos jams with Keith Urban
Ashwaubenon band director Marc Jimos and the Ashwaubenon High School Drum
Corp played in back-to-back shows July 31 and Aug. 1 at the Resch Center,
Green Bay, with country music star Keith Urban. Jimos
'99 and '02 majored in communication and the arts and music and received
a master's degree in Applied Leadership for Teaching and Learning.
Heine reports on Delevan tragedy
Mike Heine '02 works for the Janesville Gazette
and The Week in his hometown of Delevan. His reporting on recent
murders in Delevan was picked up by the national wire. Read some of his
work at http://www.gazetteextra.com/index-delavan.asp or http://www.theweekextra.com/news/0607/061007shooting_add17.html.
Bostwick receives grad school award
Elizabeth (Betsy) Bostwick '05 was the unanimous choice
of the University of Oregon School of Architecture and Allied Arts's faculty
to receive the 2007 Graduate School Award. Faculty members noted that
her research topic (environmental sustainability, public art planning
and green art) is "timely, interesting, and highly relevant the mission
of the school." She majored in musical theatre with a minor in arts management.
To see more class notes, or to submit your own, go online at http://www.uwgb.edu/alumni/notes/classnotes/.
To learn more about what's happening at your alma mater, visit the Alumni Relations Web site.
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