Alumni are invited to take part in the inauguration of Thomas K. Harden as the University’s fifth chancellor.
For full details of events surrounding the formal ceremony, including the fall Founders Association Reception, click here.
Come meet UW-Green Bay’s new chancellor, Thomas K. Harden on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the Hotel Sierra in Green Bay. Learn about the latest happenings and network with other UW-Green Bay alumni. Complimentary light hors d’oeuvres provided. The event runs from 5-6 p.m. All alumni and guests are welcome.
RSVP for the event by Friday, Nov. 13 to alumni@uwgb.edu.
OK, not “the” real Elvis, of course, but you can see a “Let Me Be Frank Production” of an Elvis and Reba Christmas, the real Kenny G., a show called Haunted Illusions, recitals, choral and band concerts, live theater, and so much more, at the Weidner Center.
See a full list of events.
Among the season highlights, the Phoenix men’s basketball team will host UW-Madison at the Resch Center on Wednesday, Dec. 9. Tip-off is at 7:05 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 2 at 11 a.m. Call Ticketstar at (920) 494-3401.
Alumni and friends are welcome to a pre-game gathering at The Bar from 5-7 p.m. A cash bar and light hors d’oeuvres will be provided.
Also, the men’s basketball team plays its first-ever game at the Kress Center this year, hosting St. Norbert College at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7.
One of the longest-standing traditions of the University is back yet again!
The Bill Laatsch Wine and Cheese Classic will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m on Thursday, Oct. 15 at the Shorewood Golf Course on the UW-Green Bay campus.
Alumni and friends are welcome. No RSVP required.
Yes, The Mouse promises a return appearance.
The Social Work Professional Program is hosting a celebration for Social Work alumni at 7:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 at the Weidner Center. Proceeds will benefit program scholarship funds. Please RSVP by Monday, Oct. 5. Contact information and more.
The UW-Green Bay music program is gearing up for the state music convention in Madison, Oct. 29-31. Music alums are invited to attend a reception — cash bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres — sponsored by the Alumni Association from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, October 29 at the Monona Terrace. If you can’t make it to the reception, check us out (both the music program and music camps) at booth #711! An RSVP by Friday, Oct. 23 to alumni@uwgb.edu is appreciated.
Campers strut stuff at fashion show!
UW-Green Bay Summer Art Camp shows off talented fashion designers (and models).
See the 2009-2010 Season Calendar of Events
www.WeidnerCenter.com
Just back from San Diego International Wine Competition: Trout Springs Winery won three gold medals for its “Afternoon Delight.” Now, you and your friends are invited to taste the award-winner and others from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 23 at Trout Springs Winery, 8150 River Road, Greenleaf, Wis. (just outside the town of Wayside). Enjoy the beauty and the wonderful wines being produced from Wisconsin-grown grapes and other fruit. Cost is only $5 for the wine tasting, payable at the door. Wines will be available for purchase by the glass or by the bottle, plus cheese and cracker, pesto, and smoked salmon pate plates available for purchase. For more information, contact the UW-Green Bay Alumni office at 920-465-2586. To learn more about Trout Spring Winery, visit www.troutspringswinery.com/.
Check out the foursomes and the fun at the annual Alumni Scholarship Golf Outing held in June. Photos provided by title sponsor Liberty Mutual.
Go to alumni photo gallery.
Alumni, friends and recent graduates are invited to the annual commencement reception for new graduates from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Titletown Brewing. Enjoy complimentary beer, soda and hors d’oeuvres, and enter the drawing to win door prizes. Come and congratulate our new grads and catch up with old friends.
Hope to see you there!
We need your help!
Please join your Alumni Association at a water station serving more than 5,000 runners in the Green Bay Cellcom Marathon, Sunday, May 17. We typically start about 7:30 a.m. and are done by 10 a.m. Then we head to the finish line for food and refreshments. It’s fun!
To volunteer or for more information, contact the Alumni Office at alumni@uwgb.edu or call (920) 465-2586.
Photos from last year’s marathon are posted online at Alumni Photo Gallery.
SAVE THE DATE, it’s getting closer! Join us on Friday, June 12 for the 29th Annual Scholarship Golf Outing at the Royal Scot Golf Course in New Franken.
The annual event promises to be a day of fun, including 18 holes of golf, beverages, lunch, hole events, putting contest, raffles, post-golf hors d’oeuvres reception, power carts and more!
Teams play a four-person scramble format. Prizes will be awarded to the team with the lowest scores and handicap winners.
• Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.; shot-gun start at 10 a.m.
• Cost is $80 per golfer/$320 per foursome. Sponser a tee or green for $125 each, or both for $200.
• Proceeds benefit student scholarships.
Registration forms can be obtained from the UW-Green Bay Alumni homepage or by contacting the Alumni Office at alumni@uwgb.edu or (920) 465-2586.
See photos from the 2008 Golf Outing.
Just back from San Diego International Wine Competition:
“Trout Springs Winery won three gold medals for its “Afternoon Delight.”
Alumni and friends are invited to come out and taste some wine Thursday, July 23, from 5 to 9 p.m., at Trout Springs Winery, 8150 River Road, Greenleaf, Wis. (just outside the town of Wayside). Come see the beauty and enjoy wonderful wines being produced from Wisconsin-grown grapes and other fruit.
The cost is $5 for the wine tasting. Wines will be available for purchase by the glass or by the bottle, plus cheese and cracker, pesto, and smoked salmon pate plates available for purchase.
For more information, visit the UW-Green Bay Alumni website, Trout Spring Winery website, or call (920) 465-2586.
Grandparents and their grandchildren between the ages of seven and 14 can share their love of learning at the two-day Grandparents’ University summer camp at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
The event takes place July 30-31, and will allow grandparents and children to explore together a topic of interest and enjoy summer activities on the scenic bayshore campus.
Registration for Grandparents’ University continues through July 9 on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants will meet at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 30, and the program ends at 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 31, following a graduation ceremony.
The fee for Grandparents’ University is $185 per adult and child pair. The fee includes instruction, activities, a cookout on Thursday night, parking and a T-shirt. Each additional adult is $125 and each additional child is $75.
Grandparents’ University attendees may commute or choose to stay in UW-Green Bay student suite apartments. The cost for on-campus lodging is a flat rate of $60 for a four-bedroom suite. Commuters and residents alike may purchase a meals package for $20 per person that includes Thursday and Friday lunches and Friday breakfast. Individual meal tickets may be purchased at check-in.
Information and registration are available online at www.uwgbsummercamps.com. Information also is available by calling (920) 465-2267 or (800) 892-2118.
The Office of Outreach and Extension has posted its 2009 lineup of summer camps and programs. With tons of music, art and science camps to choose from, we’re sure you will find something to suit your interest.
This year’s camps include: Summer Art Studio, Band, Orchestra and Choral camps, Guitarist camp and many more!!
Online registration has begun.
Check us out, or give us a call; we’d love to talk to you! 1-800-829-2118 or e-mail Mona, christem@uwgb.edu, for more information.
What’s coming up on campus?
• Senior II Art Exhibition at the Lawton Gallery, May 3 – May 14
www.uwgb.edu/lawton/
• This week: Music and Choir Performances
www.uwgb.edu/music/events.asp
• Coming up at the Weidner
www.uwgb.edu/weidner/
For all campus news and the inside scoop www.uwgb.edu/
You’re invited to Green Innovations 2009 — a showcase and symposium to be held on campus April 22, 2009 (Earth Day) — that ties innovation to green business practices. Students and faculty will help provide expertise and gain invaluable connectivity to local partners in the process. Find out more at www.uwgb.edu/embi/. Showcase your business and register for the event at the website, as well.
Three will be honored as “distinguished” and two as “outstanding” at the annual Alumni Awards Night, Saturday, April 25.
Receiving Distinguished Alumni Awards will be Chris Stix ‘76, retired Morgan Stanley analyst; Barbara Polich ‘72, commercial litigation and intellectual property lawyer; and Paula Fleurant ‘75 and ‘86, retired quality care manager, St. Mary’s Hospital, Green Bay.
Receiving the Outstanding Recent Alumni Awards are Joel Hansen ‘01, supervisor with Schenck Business Solutions, Green Bay; and Justin Rebman ‘06, a financial representative and college unit director for Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, Green Bay.
Read more about the event on Inside online. Contact Mark Brunette, brunettm@uwgb.edu for more information.
Alumni, friends and recent graduates are invited to the annual commencement reception for new graduates from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Titletown Brewing. Enjoy complimentary beer, soda and hors d’oeuvres, and enter the drawing to win a door prizes. Come and congratulate our new grads and catch up with old friends.
Hope to see you there!
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is celebrating excellence at the eighth annual Academic Excellence Symposium, Wednesday, April 8 at 11:30 a.m. in the Phoenix Room of the University Union, 2420 Nicolet Drive.
The symposium is an annual event that allows undergraduate and graduate students to display outstanding scholarly and creative work. The symposium is sponsored by the Phi Kappa Phi honor society and the Office of the Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
This event is free and open to the public. Read more information. See list of participants and their projects.
