Alumni Newsletter

Join us at Trout Springs Winery - Canceled

This event has been canceled. Join us! From 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday, August 24, your Alumni Association welcomes you to Trout Springs Winery for an evening of wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, tours of the winery, and music by members of the Dave Steffen Band. Be part of the fellowship and fun. Cost is only $25 per person. Pre-registration by Wednesday, August 20 is required. Contact the Alumni Office at alumni@uwgb.edu or (920) 465-2586 for more information. Visa and Mastercard are accepted.

Our students come hungry, leave happy

The Alumni Association is looking for volunteers to help with a Welcome Back Cookout for our students. The event will be held from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 2, outside the Ecumenical Center. It’s a great way to introduce students to the Alumni Association. Last year 500 students left the event happy and well fed. E-mail the Alumni Office, alumni@uwgb.edu, if you can help.

You Gave, We’re Glad!

Nearly 1,200 alumni, representing every class and area of study, pledged more than $74,000 to the Founders Association Alumni Annual Fund. Student scholarships and academic programming are the beneficiaries. By continuing the tradition of giving back, alumni have helped build a stronger UW-Green Bay for current and future students.If you would like to make a difference by giving back to your alma mater, feel free to make your gift online through our secure website at www.uwgb.edu/alumni/gift.html or by contacting Director of Development Shane Kohl ’96 at (920) 465-2018 or via e-mail at kohls@uwgb.edu.

YOUR University Union Dedication and Grand Opening

Let’s celebrate! The University Union expansion and renovation is nearing completion and you are invited to celebrate with us, 4 p.m. Wednesday, September 10, 2008. Click here for your invitation.

Check out photos from the soft opening — students and staff had a blast! Remember, this is YOUR University Union.

The Big Mouse is in the house, again!

One of the University’s longest-standing traditions, the Bill Laatsch Wine and Cheese Classic is back. From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 18, 2008 at Shorewood Golf Course on campus. Complimentary wine and cheese, door prizes and, of course, photos with the Big Mouse. All alumni and friends are welcome.

Fore $8,000 in scholarships. Thank you!

The annual Alumni Association Scholarship Golf Outing, Friday, June 13 at Royal Scot Golf Course in New Franken, raised more than $8,000 to benefit student scholarships. See photos of the foursomes and event photos, and consider joining us next year!

Join us on Facebook

Yep, we’re doing whatever we can to stay connected. Do your part and join our Facebook page. Keep in touch with all of your friends and be the first to know about the upcoming events at UW-Green Bay. Learn more.

Coming up — UW System Reception at UW-La Crosse

Healthcare in the Coulee Region at the UW-La Crosse Campus

Health Science Center, 1300 Badger Street, Suite 3065. Learn about cutting edge technology and programs that prepare future healthcare professional in Western Wisconsin. The event will take place Thursday, November 13 with a 5:30 p.m. cash bar and hors d’oeuvres social; 6 p.m. welcome and tours/exhibits. Cost is $10 per person. RSVP to the UW-Green Bay Alumni Office by Thursday, November 6 alumni@uwgb.edu, or (920) 465-2586 Visa and Mastercard accepted.

Exhibits include:

• UW-Madison, UW-La Crosse and Western Technical College Nursing Program
• Mycophyte – antibiotics extracted from natural plants
• Biomechanics Lab – research work with women that tear knee ligaments
• Institute for Biomolecular Sciences research programs
• Integrated play activities as a distraction during medical procedures for children
• Pressure mat system for measuring body composition

Grandparents U is a Hit

Grandparent’s University had more than 100 participants in its “junior” year.

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Trips to Europe of 2009

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 2009 tour options.

Wanted: Your input on the new chancellor

You may have heard that your University is searching for a new chancellor. What’s your take on chancellor qualifications? Of all the attributes expected of a future leader, which ones are most important to you?

The search committee put together a survey to gauge your opinion. Go to this Web page www.uwgb.edu/chancellorsearch/ to take the survey, and to check back on the search process. Or visit with the search committee in person: Open forums – 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., August 25, Brown County Library, downtown Green Bay or noon to 1 p.m. and 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., August 26 in Room 103 of the University Union.

Join in on the Campus Common Theme discussion

New on campus this year, is the Campus Common Theme. “Waging War, Waging Peace” is the subject, and campus would like you to be engaged. Common readings, lectures, displays are in the works. Watch this website for details.www.uwgb.edu/commontheme/

Interest soaring in new “Northwoods” degree

Interest in the new partnership between Nicolet College and UW-Green Bay has soared in recent weeks. Read the press release.

National Railroad Museum exhibit is a Kersten idea, with Taylor tie

A new exhibit at the National Railroad Museum spawned from a suggestion by Prof. Andrew Kersten and his history students. Last year, Kersten had his history seminar students help create an educational strategic plan for the museum. While meeting with the museum’s executive director, Kersten suggested an exhibit on the Pullman porters, the men who served passengers on trains. There’s also a historic tie with the family of well-known UW-Green Bay alumnus Steve Taylor. Click for more.

Weidner Center season calendar

Seinfeld, Sara Evans and more, at the Weidner Center.
www.uwgb.edu/weidner/calendar.htm

Grants help students study natural areas

Four University of Wisconsin-Green Bay students will receive grants from the Cofrin Center for Biodiversity to support research projects — from earthworms to owls — on UW-Green Bay’s managed natural areas. Read more.

Phuture Phoenix Program receives major donations

http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2008/08-149.htm

Student taking advantage of free bus service

http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2008/08-138.htm

Volleyball wins academic award

Phoenix honored for sixth time in last eight seasons – read the full story. Fall sports are just a few weeks away.

Performing arts and music schedule set

Check out this year’s student music, arts and performance schedules. For plays and musicals: www.uwgb.edu/performarts/, for choral and band concerts www.uwgb.edu/music/.

Don’t Become a Lost Alum!

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