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Celebrate the opening of Cabaret by entering the Cabaret Sweepstakes on Facebook. Participants could win free MP3 downloads, an entire MP3 album, and two tickets to Cabaret on Friday, April 20, along with a Cabaret backstage pass. The grand prize includes dinner for four along with four tickets to see the show on Saturday, April 21.

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Register today for the newly revived Dinner Lecture Series on Thursday, March 29, sponsored by UW-Green Bay Outreach and Adult Access.

Prof. Meir Russ will present “Israel: The High-Tech Wonder in the Desert” in the Phoenix Room of the University Union.

Enjoy an evening of international education and delicious Israeli cuisine. Cost is $24. Click for more information or to register: www.uwgb.edu/outreach/israel.

Since Oct. 1, 2011 more than $40,000 in matching dollars has been donated to the University either by first-time donors, or increased gifts. Thanks Rick and Jim and everyone who has contributed so far!

But there is still time to DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT. The Challenge ends March 31, 2012, so now is the perfect time to make a gift that helps students at UW-Green Bay!


Click to give

Youth and adults will enjoy the best this campus has to offer including high quality instruction from UW-Green Bay faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a perfect location for a summer learning experience offered through the Division of Outreach and Adult Access. For more on all of the camps and to register online: www.uwgb.edu/camps/.

Middle School Summer Art Studio: June 18-22

High School Summer Art Studio: June 24-29

Jazz on the Bay: June 24-28 (Ends Thursday night!)

Introduction to Video Game Programming: June 24-27 (already filled)

Grandparents University: July 12-13

Middle School Band, Orchestra and Choir: July 15-20 (Ends on Friday night!)

Eco U: Water Resources: July 15-18

High School Band, Orchestra and Choir: July 22-27 (Ends on Friday night!)

Total Guitarist (including bass and drum set): July 29-August 2 (Ends on Thursday night!)

Life’s a Lab Reality Science: July 29-August 1

Arts Enrichment for Adults: July 30-August 2, evenings, for ages 16-103

Spanish in the Professions: August 6-10, all day adult program

Green Innovations 2012 – “Water Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow”
The Environmental Management and Business Institute (EMBI) is hosting a multi-day symposium April 18-20. This year’s theme is “Water — Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow,” and features a free showing of the award-winning documentary, Tapped.

See the full line-up of events and register at: www.uwgb.edu/embi/green-innovations-2012/.

Mark King, one of UW-Green Bay’s most prominent alumni shared observations and advice with top Business Administration and Accounting students and others at the annual Business Week Dinner Thursday, March 8.

King, a 1981 business graduate, is CEO and president of TaylorMade-adidas, the world’s largest golf equipment manufacturer.

King addressed an audience of students, alumni, faculty and local business leaders, on the stage of the Weidner Center. He talked about the company’s remarkable recovery from its late-1990s slump and growth from a $300 million per-year operation to a $1.6 billion global giant.

Read more and see a photo gallery from the event, click here.

• Phoenix women are champs, again!
• Recyclemania hits campus
• Library marks anniversary with edible books
• Home of the Phoenix hopeful as home of the falcons

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UW-Green Bay students are taking on Broadway with the spring production of Cabaret. The April 20 and 21 performances mark the first time a student production has performed on the Weidner Center stage in more than a decade. Set in the seedy Kit Kat Klub in 1930 Berlin, Cabaret is a musical that will highlight the best of UW-Green Bay Theater and Music. To purchase tickets and view show times, click here.

Win a chance to see ‘Cabaret’ – Free!
Celebrate the opening of Cabaret by entering the “Cabaret Sweepstakes” on Facebook starting Monday, March 19. Win tons of cool prizes such as free MP3 downloads, an entire MP3 album, and two tickets to Cabaret on Friday, April 20, along with a Cabaret backstage pass. The grand prize includes dinner for four along with four tickets to see the show on Saturday, April 21.

“Like” us today and watch for contest rules. www.facebook.com/uwgbalums.

Register today for the spring After Thoughts series.

	Tuesday, March 13, 2012 “Leading through Transformative Change: Lessons from the Media Trenches” Laura Hollingsworth, ’89, UW-Green Bay alumna and publisher of The Des Moines Register
	Tuesday, April 10, 2012 “Cabaret: Berlin to Broadway” Laura Riddle, UW-Green Bay professor of Arts and Visual Design and managing director of Theatre productions

Both events take place at the Weidner Center from 5-7 p.m.
To register or for more information visit facebook.com/afterthoughts.uwgb

Mark King

TaylorMade-adidas Golf President and CEO Mark King, a 1981 UW-Green Bay graduate, will give the keynote address for Business Week 2012.

His address will cap nearly two weeks of events provided for UW-Green Bay students preparing for post-graduation opportunities. The event is organized by the Austin E. Cofrin School of Business and Career Services.

See details including the schedule of events, list of sponsors, and more on King, who supports a golf fundraiser for Phoenix Athletics and recently joined UW-Green Bay’s Chancellor’s Council of Trustees.

The Environmental Management and Business Institute (EMBI) is hosting a multi-day symposium April 18-20, 2012.

This year’s theme is “Water — Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow,” and features a showing of the award-winning documentary, Tapped.

Read the full line-up of events and register here: www.uwgb.edu/embi/green-innovations-2012/.

It’s been a sweet season for the Phoenix women’s basketball program. Can the Phoenix keep the momentum rolling and make a return to the Sweet 16? One game at a time, starting with the Horizon League quarterfinal March 7. A win would see the Phoenix hosting the semi-finals and championship Friday, March 9 and Sunday, March 11, respectively.

Get in the game. Buy tickets here.

Get fired-up for the tournament. Watch this “Phoenomenal” video that captures the essence of college athletics at Green Bay.

The annual basketball Alumni Day for men’s and women’s basketball always draws a crowd. Events included a pre- and post-game reception for all Phoenix alumni, throwback jerseys for the youth, and alumni introductions at halftime. The Phoenix beat the Bulldogs 80-68 in front of its largest crowd of the season.

The UW-Green Bay women’s basketball alumni gathered on Saturday, Feb. 11 to celebrate more than 35 years of excellence. Events included an Alumni Game, halftime introductions with the Special Olympians on campus for the day, a post-game reception, and more.

To see more photos from these events, visit the Alumni Photo Gallery.

‘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.