UW-Green Bay honors Hendricksons
for their service, support

The UW-Green Bay community gathered Monday (May 14) to honor the University's longtime friends and supporters Philip and Elizabeth (Betsy) Hendrickson with the naming and dedication of the Philip J. and Elizabeth B. Hendrickson Community Center. The center, in the Residence Life complex, is a gathering spot and service facility for the nearly 2,000 students who live on campus. The Hendricksons' involvement with UW-Green Bay dates to the University's earliest years.

Assistant Chancellor Steve Swan served as master of ceremonies of the dedication event, which was attended by students, faculty staff and community members.

UW-Green Bay student Ellen Domine, president-elect of the Residence Hall and Apartment Association, said the Residence Life community center is an important gathering spot for students. She is flanked by Ryan Smith, outgoing president of the association.

Chancellor Bruce Shepard said the Hendrickson have provided valuable advice to him and his predecessors in the Chancellor's Office. As Shepard spoke, students prepared to unveil the community center's new name.

Watching the unveiling are, from left, Residence Life Director Glenn Gray, Assistant Chancellor Steve Swan, Betsy and Phil Hendrickson, and Ryan Smith.

The Hendrickson said education is the key to success for the community.

Assistant Chancellor Steve Swan congratulates Phil Hendrickson while Chancellor Bruce Shepard hugs Betsy Hendrickson.

Betsy Hendrickson gets a hug from UW-Green Bay supporter Ginny Riopelle as Ryan Smith looks on.

Refreshments in the Hendrickson Community Center followed the dedication ceremony.