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UWGB Summer Camps 2013 will feature a few new camps, new course upgrades along with the traditional array of camp offerings. Youth and adults will enjoy the best this campus has to offer…high quality instruction from UWGB faculty, state of the art facilities, and a perfect location for a summer learning experience offered through the Division of Outreach and Adult Access.
To learn more about UWGB’s many summer camps, visit 2013 Summer Camps.
Each year, the UW-Green Bay Alumni Association seeks to acknowledge and reward individuals who attend UW-Green Bay in the footsteps of their parent(s), step-parent(s), sibling(s), step-sibling(s), legal guardian(s) and/or grandparent(s). If you have family members who are planning to attend UW-Green Bay, they may be eligible for this fantastic scholarship. Please visit http://www.uwgb.edu/alumni/benefits/scholarships.asp to learn more. Scholarship applications are due no later than 4 pm on Thursday, June 27, 2013.
Make a return this year to Wisconsin’s most beautiful nine-hole course. Join the Big Cup Tournament Saturday April 27th – http://www.uwgb.edu/shorewood/index.asp. You can find even more tournaments list here. www.uwgb.edu/shorewood/tournaments/. Especially noteworthy is a Junior Golf Camp June 11-14! In addition, watch for the Community Color Mailer and Fundraising Coupon Books for $100 off a full season and more. And always, alumni golf at a reduced rate www.uwgb.edu/shorewood/course-info/fees.html.
Jim Gaffigan: The White Bread Tour will perform live at the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, April 26 through Ticket Star at 1-800-895-0071 or online at www.WeidnerCenter.com. Gaffigan has proven himself a major talent beloved to a wide range of audiences, achieving accolades and awards for his stand-up comedy, acting and writing. His clever, quiet style has made him one of the top five most successful touring comedians in the country today and his CDs and DVDs have reached platinum sales. Gaffigan has had an unprecedented number of appearances on late night’s “The Late Show with David Letterman” and “Conan.” His writing and voice work on the animated series “Pale Force” for Conan led to nominations for both a Broadband Emmy and a Webby Award. For more information, click here.
The Phoenix Bookstore has two new t-shirts just for alumni! The Shoe Tree tee is available for purchase online at shoetree tee. The 360ᵒ of Pride tee is available for purchase online at 360ᵒ Pride tee. Be sure to enter ‘ALUMNI’ in the promo code field for your 10% discount.
On Thursday, April 18 more than 50 UWGB alumni employed at Integrys Energy and it’s subsidiaries attended a business reception with UWGB faculty and staff. The event started with a social allowing alumni to mingle and connect with each other along with University leadership and faculty.
Donna Sheedy, UWGB Alumni Association President and Integrys employee welcomed the group and introduced Integrys management in attendance. Several individuals from the Integrys management team spoke to the group. Director of Alumni Relations, Kari Moody updated the group on upcoming alumni events, benefits and UWGB’s new brand. Chancellor Tom Harden spoke about the many successes UWGB has celebrated over the past year. Finally, Integrys CEO, Charlie Schrock discussed the strong partnership between UWGB and Integrys.
Visit our Facebook page at UWGB Alums to see more photos from the reception. It was a great alumni event and will be replicated next for Humana employees.
Your Alumni Association partners with nationally recognized, pre-approved companies to offer discounted products and services to our graduates. They are called affinity programs and you will be surprised at the personal savings. Here’s a list of our current affinity programs:
More alumni benefits will be available in the next several months so keep an eye on our website, www.uwgb.edu/alumni/benefits, for new programs.
New job, change of address, other exciting news…Updating your alumni information is a click away, at www.uwgb.edu/alumni/updates/. Or if you prefer, you can email us at alumni@uwgb.edu or call (920) 465-2226.
The UW-Green Bay Alumni Association is hosting a reception event at the Tuesday, February 26, Green Bay Men’s Basketball game against UW-Milwaukee.
Cost is $10 for alumni, $15 for non-alumni guests and $7 for children (under age 18) and includes your ticket to the game*. There will be great food and drink along with other cool stuff to cheer on the Green Bay Phoenix. Plus you will be allowed access into the Phoenix Fund Room at half time! The game begins at 7 p.m. There will also be chances to win some fantastic prizes.
Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Resch Center, exclusive reception in the Oneida Room
Please RSVP to your Alumni Relations Director, Kari Moody by Monday, February 25, 2013 at moodyk@uwgb.edu or by calling 920-465-2226. You can also visit Eventbright to buy tickets for this fun alumni event online!
*If you are a season ticket holder or have tickets to this game, there is no cost to attend the reception. Advance registration is required for entry into the reception.