Dear New UW-Green Bay Student: On behalf of the faculty, staff, and administrators, welcome to the UW-Green Bay family! We may have met during FOCUS, but if not, I hope to meet you during your time at UWGB. I genuinely enjoy hearing about our students’ hopes and aspirations, and would welcome your thoughts and ideas on how we can make your university experience positive and successful. I hold weekly office hours ­ no appointment needed; check your weekly electronic publication, The LOG, for the next session. Feel free to stop in, even if it’s just to say hello. When I ask our students why they are at UWGB, I am always surprised by how many respond, first thing, “Because it’s not a party school.” They go on to explain that, “Sure, we have fun, but we don’t have to worry about dealing with those who think fun means getting blasted.” I join other Chancellors around the country who worry about alcohol abuse on campuses. We talk about the resulting problems ­ from academic problems to even death. I am very proud of our students who pick UWGB because it’s not a party school. I could cite the laws regarding alcohol possession and consumption, share state and national statistics about the serious risks and consequences of alcohol abuse, and preach to you about abstinence, but imagine you have heard all that before. However, I do want to make three points: (1) Fellow students offer a positive campus culture where you do NOT have to feel pressured to “get wasted.” (2) As a campus, we do all we can to help maintain the atmosphere that students pick UWGB because we expect all students to obey the law and adhere to university policies. (3) The university proudly offers many alternatives to alcohol use including an abundance of social, recreational, athletic, employment, and volunteer activities. I encourage you to participate in these types of safe, healthy, and responsible alternatives to alcohol use. Students from across the state, nation, and the world have chosen to join our community, one that is committed to civility in discourse, respect for differences, and appreciation of diversity. I am confident you will treat each other with respect and will join us in assuring every student, from every background, feels truly welcomed and included in the life of our campus and community. The diversity of our student body is a rich learning opportunity. I encourage you to interact with these culturally diverse individuals or groups. I look forward to seeing you in a few days. If you are moving into the residence halls, my colleagues and I will be there to help you unload and move in. Sincerely, Bruce Shepard Chancellor