News & Notes

News, announcements, remarks and correspondence from the office of Chancellor Thomas K. Harden

Recent News & Notes

Words of Appreciation for the Faculty & Staff Campaign 2009

by Thomas Harden | October 27, 2009

Words of Appreciation Chancellor Harden

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Gift from Dr. David A. Cofrin

by Thomas Harden | October 26, 2009

I am writing today to update you with information I have previously discussed with the University Committee and Faculty Senate.
You are probably aware that Dr. David A. Cofrin passed away in August in Gainesville, Florida, at the age of 85. He was a tremendous friend of this University. Indeed, few universities are fortunate to [...]

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Elaena Duffy on H1N1 Flu

by Office of the Chancellor | October 1, 2009

“Because agencies have warned about it, I think they’re pretty prepared for what’s going to happen.
On campus, I think the word is out, the e-mail was appropriate, and the hand sanitizers are OK. I would like to see them take more steps on it, like cleaning the things that people touch every day — keyboards [...]

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Matt Hallam on H1N1 Flu

by Office of the Chancellor | October 1, 2009

“I think the response has been appropriate. What else are you really going to do? You have to do something, but you can’t walk everybody around…
Worrying doesn’t change whether or
not you get it.”
-Matt Hallam, Senior, Human Biology

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The year ahead for UW-Green Bay

by Thomas Harden | October 1, 2009

It will be months or perhaps even years before I’m no longer introduced as UW-Green Bay’s “new chancellor,” but until then I wear the title proudly. My wife, Cathy, and I thank you for your warm welcome.
Having met many of you at various back-to-school and community events, I have learned much. In my remarks at [...]

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Scholarship dinner a hit

by Thomas Harden | October 1, 2009

Last month the Chancellor’s Scholarship Dinner brought together 200 community friends for a relaxing evening at the Weidner Center.

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Greetings and welcome

by Thomas Harden | October 1, 2009

Today marks the debut of “Conversations,” a publication we’ll share periodically with faculty, staff and community supporters of UW-Green Bay.
The name “Conversations” conveys my intent. I don’t want this to be a one-way communication from the chancellor’s office. I do want this to be a vehicle to facilitate engagement, to solicit opinions and involvement, and [...]

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Introduction to Conversations

by Thomas Harden | October 1, 2009

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Transcript
Hi. I’m Tom Harden, the new chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
As you might expect with a new chancellor, comes a new website.
And in this corner of the website, I’d like to share with you some conversations. I’ll share generally [...]

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Weidner Memorial Carillon thoughts?

by Office of the Chancellor | October 1, 2009

The new Weidner Memorial Carillon can be programmed to play short, pre-recorded concerts at regular intervals

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Katie Kohrt on H1N1 Flu

by Office of the Chancellor | October 1, 2009

“I think (University officials) could put up more advertisements about it. It was good they sent us an e-mail, but more advertisements in the hallways. People do look at those… I’m sort of a hypochondriac, so it scares me to death.”
- Katie Kohrt, Senior, Psychology

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