Alumni Newsletter

It’s coming – Alumni Wilderness Weekend

It is coming upon us again — Alumni Weekend at the Wilderness Hotel & Waterpark Resort in Wisconsin Dells, May 4-6, 2012.

For $109 per night (plus taxes and resort fees), your family of four can reserve a double-queen room and receive unlimited access to the resort’s four indoor waterparks and four-story interactive play park. Additional family members are $15 each.

Join fellow alums Saturday in one of the Wild Waterdome’s poolside cabanas for complimentary coffee, juice and danish in the morning and enjoy light hors d’oeuvres mid-afternoon.

Secure a room by calling 1-800-867-9453. The reservation deadline is Tuesday, April 3, 2012.

When making your reservation, mention group name UW-Green Bay Alumni #995054.

Chernick/Wochinske Challenge . . . accepted!

UWGB Alumni have sent a clear message to Rick Chernick and Jim Wochinske:
Challenge accepted!

Since the Chernick/Wochinske Challenge began Oct. 1, more than $32,000 in matching dollars has been donated to the University either by first-time donors, or increased gifts. The Challenge runs through March 2012, but now is the perfect time to make a gift that helps students at UW-Green Bay!

Stop by the Big Red Kettle

Stop by the Big Red Kettle at Bay Park Square Mall from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10.

Your UW-Green Bay Alumni Association is joining forces with The Salvation Army to support people in desperate need.

Your ‘U’ in the news

Another history-making season for Phoenix women?
After a 7-0 start to its season which includes wins over opponents from the Big Ten and ACC conferences, the Green Bay women’s basketball team cracked the AP Top 25 poll at No. 23 and have moved to No. 21. They are 17th in the ESPN Coaches poll.
…read more and purchase tickets

Second act: Revitalizing the Weidner
The spotlight shines once again on the Weidner Center at UW-Green Bay, this time as key stakeholders discuss plans to reinvigorate the performing arts center. Chancellor Tom Harden led a series of sessions on the topic. …read more

Schultz leads the way in culturally responsive teaching
The professional challenge for first-grade teacher and 2011 UW-Green Bay master’s degree graduate Alison Schultz isn’t unique. In fact, a growing number of educators work each day to improve learning by being culturally responsive to the needs of their students and families. …read more

Schreiber Foods earns Partner of the Year
With more than 100 current employees who either attended or graduated from UW-Green Bay, Schreiber Foods knows what it means to foster a school-community partnership.
… read more

Save the date – spring Theatre productions

‘Criminal Hearts’ opens Feb. 23

Crime, infidelity, friendship highlight this comedy.

To purchase tickets and view a complete list of show times, click here.
 

Take a Sneak Peak at ‘Cabaret’ – opens April 20
Set in the seedy Kit Kat Klub in 1930 Berlin, Cabaret premiered on Broadway in 1966, sweeping the Tony Awards. Cabaret has become a classic of American Musical Theatre featuring a brilliant and memorable score by Kander and Ebb who later collaborated on the musical Chicago.

To purchase tickets and view a complete list of show times, click here.

Are you an entrepreneur? SBDC is for you.

Business and professional development seminars and workshops are offered through UW-Green Bay’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) with both traditional and online opportunities for business professionals, entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Find out more at www.uwgb.edu/sbdc. 

Education Outreach – Winter/Spring courses

Choose from a variety of face-to-face and online offerings.
Earn credit or a noncredit certificate of completion.

• No extra application fee.
• No need to send your transcripts.

Enjoy quick, easy, and friendly registration at www.uwgb.edu/educationoutreach or contact the UW-Green Bay Outreach Office at 1-800-621-2313 or 920-465-2480 or educationoutreach@uwgb.edu.

Spanish for Professionals – online option!

Need Spanish? Join other professionals for this unique language-learning experience taught by experienced Spanish instructors.

Classes start Saturday, Feb. 11. Participants choose to attend pre-scheduled Saturday a.m. sessions a few times each month throughout the spring, either in face-to-face sessions or by login to an online tool. Up to seven course levels are offered for non-credit, undergraduate or graduate credit.

Register here or call 920-465-2775.

Learning in Retirement – January classes

Semi-retired or retired alumni, their parents and friends are encouraged to register for Learning in Retirement spring courses before Dec. 9, in order to be included in the registration lottery. After that it’s first-come, first-served for the popular program.

Go to www.uwgb.edu/lir and select the “Register Online” tab on the upper left corner. Classes start in January!  Call 920-465-2356 for more information.

Consider the Shorewood for your events

Rent Shorewood’s Clubhouse for your next holiday, company or special event.
Or book your 2012 golf outing today!

Call Shorewood for more details and planning…920.465.2118. or click on www.uwgb.edu/shorewood/

Union can put the ‘special’ in your events

Book your meeting, convention or special event today at the University Union. Flexible professional staff, versatile and unique meeting spaces, on-site catering service, integrated multimedia capabilities, and a host of other amenities.

Call 920-465-2400 or click here to see more.

Alumni Travel for 2012-2013

Paris in April … Barcelona to Athens in October … the Outback to the Glaciers

Check out the tours to Europe, the Mediterranean, Panama and Beijing for 2012 and Australia for 2013 – click here.

Oak Ridge Boys, Iglesias, more at the Weidner

Check out the busy winter line-up at the Weidner Center.

Go to www.uwgb.edu/weidner/ for more information on the events listed here and a full calendar listing.

December 2011:
December 18 – The Oak Ridge Boys Christmas Show, Weidner Center, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
December 30 – Jim Brickman’s “A Christmas Celebration,” Weidner Center, 7:30 p.m.

January 2012:
January 20 – Comedian Frank Caliendo, Weidner Center, 8 p.m.
January 28 – UWGB Music: Jazz Fest, Weidner Center, 4 p.m.
January 29 – UWGB Music: Faculty Recital, David Severtson, Fort Howard Hall, 2 p.m.

Mark Your Calendar

MUSIC and THEATRE:

February 2012
• Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 23-25; Wednesday, Feb. 29; Thursday-Saturday, March 1-3 – UW-Green Bay Theatre: Criminal Hearts, Jean Weidner Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

April 2012
• Friday-Saturday, April 20-21 – Cabaret, Cofrin Family Hall, Weidner Center, 7:30 p.m.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION EVENTS:

December 2011
• Saturday, Dec. 17 – UW-Green Bay Graduates, Commencement Reception

Titletown Brewing, 200 Dousman St., Green Bay, 8-10 p.m.
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and door prizes


January 2012
• Saturday, Jan. 7 – Alumni Reception – Milwaukee 
Gathering
Centercourt Pub and Grille, 118 No. 4th Street, 5-6:30 p.m.
Complimentary snacks and door prizes

Held in conjunction with UW-Green Bay vs. UW-Milwaukee men’s basketball game, 7 p.m.

• Saturday, Jan. 28 – Alumni Pre-game Reception
The Bar on Holmgren Way, 2001 Holmgren Way, Green Bay, 5-6:30 p.m.

Men’s Alumni Basketball Reunion Weekend
 – held in conjunction with UW-Green Bay vs. Butler men’s basketball game

February 2012
• Saturday, Feb. 11 – Women’s Basketball Alumnae Weekend

Kress Events Center, UW-Green Bay, 11 a.m.


Held in conjunction with UW-Green Bay vs. Wright State women’s basketball game, 2 p.m., Kress Center

March 2012
• Saturday, March 24 – Festival Foods and UWGB Alumni Association Food Drive
Benefit for local pantries, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

April 2012
• Saturday, April 28 – Alumni Association Awards Night

Weidner Center, UW-Green Bay, 4-8 p.m.

May 2012
• Friday-Sunday, May 4-6 – Alumni Wilderness Weekend

Wilderness Hotel and Waterpark Resort, Wisconsin Dells

• Saturday, May 12 – UW-Green Bay Graduates, Commencement Reception

Titletown Brewing, 200 Dousman St., Green Bay, 8-10 p.m.


• Sunday, May 20 – Cellcom Marathon

Volunteers needed, 6:45-9:30 a.m.

Fun Facebook Promo

We’re celebrating that UW-Green Bay is approaching 30,000 graduates with 3 weeks of cool prizes! First “LIKE” UWGB Alums on Facebook and then enter our “30K Grads Giveaway” sweepstakes for a chance to win. Only UW-Green Bay Alumni or Alumni-to-be are eligible to win!

Week 3: 3 $30 gift cards

3 lucky winners will receive our grand prize — a $30 gift card from The Phoenix Bookstore.
Enter today! Entry period ends: 12/14/11, 11:59pm CDT

Week 2: 30% Discount at The Phoenix Bookstore

Everybody won! All participants received a code for 30% off* one clothing or gift item at The Phoenix Bookstore, just in time for holiday shopping.

Week 1: 30 Ice Scrapers

30 lucky winners were randomly selected to go from cold to cool with a UWGB logo ice scraper!