Partnership celebrated at
NEW Learning Center dedication

Northeastern Wisconsin educators, state and local officials and business leaders gathered at Fox Valley Technical College Monday (Oct. 22) to dedicate the new University of Wisconsin Northeast Wisconsin (NEW) Learning Center. The center, housed at the D.J. Bordini Center at Fox Valley Tech, is one of the first collaborations of its type in the UW System. It will offer classes designed for working adults in the Fox Cities area and delivered through the UW-Green Bay Adult Degree Program and UW Oshkosh Center for New Learning.

The leaders of UW-Green Bay and UW Oshkosh talk prior to the dedication ceremony. From left are UW-Green Bay Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Sue Hammersmith, UW Oshkosh Chancellor Richard Wells and UW-Green Bay Chancellor Bruce Shepard.

Audience members listen to Provost Hammersmith, who served as emcee of the dedication ceremony.

Chancellor Wells said the NEW Learning Center is a major step forward in meeting the region's educational needs.

Chancellor Shepard said the center will make higher education more accessible for many students.

State Rep. Al Ott, R-Forest Junction, praised the collaborative effort that made the learning center possible and offered strong words of encouragement for UW campuses.

Leaders of four Northeastern Wisconsin universities and technical colleges cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of the NEW Learning Center. Holding the scissors are, from left, Chancellor Shepard, Chancellor Wells, Fox Valley Technical College President David Buettner and UW-Fox Valley Dean James Perry.

UW-Green Bay Assistant Chancellor for University Advancement Steve Swan, left, and Rep. Al Ott enjoy a lighter moment following the dedication ceremony.

With the speeches finished and the ribbon cut, refreshments are served.