News and Notes
Gift from Dr. David A. Cofrin
| 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 [...]
Faculty & Staff Campaign Call to Action
| September 16, 2009
I want you to make a statement with me that you believe in the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, that you believe in what you do and that what you do makes a big, positive difference in this community. And that you believe that there is value in giving.
Annual UW-Green Bay Faculty and Staff Campaign
| September 16, 2009
Dear Colleagues:
Today marks the launch of the 15th Annual UW-Green Bay Faculty and Staff Campaign. I urge you to take a few moments to visit the website below to hear how we’re taking a different approach this year and why I believe your support is critical.
Furlough Impact at UW-Green Bay
| September 15, 2009
I write today to share with you how the State budget reductions will affect our university in the next academic year. In particular, I want you to have information about how the state-mandated furlough days may affect you and the services you have come to expect at UW-Green Bay.
Student Death
| August 12, 2009
Dear Colleagues,
I have additional sad news to share with you today.
A student died on campus shortly after noon today (Wednesday, Aug. 12). Investigators believe the young man’s death was a suicide. The student’s name was being withheld pending notification of the family by the Brown County Medical Examiner’s office.
Passing of Dr. David A. Cofrin
| August 12, 2009
Dear Colleagues,
I have sad news to convey to you this afternoon.
We have received word from the Cofrin family of the passing of Dr. David A. Cofrin. He died Tuesday (Aug. 11) in Gainesville, Fla. He was 85.
Furlough Implementation
| July 10, 2009
In accordance with Governor Doyle’s requirement that all state employees be furloughed either six or eight days each of the next two years, the UW System has submitted to OSER (the Office of State Employment Relations) a plan to implement the furlough requirement. The UW System plan establishes that all UW System campuses will [...]
First three weeks as Chancellor
| June 19, 2009
Since December, when Cathy and I first visited UW-Green Bay, I have been eager to get back to campus and confirm my initial feelings for the campus culture. During the past three weeks I’ve had the pleasure of visiting with many of you, listening to your concerns and sharing in your pride and passion for [...]
Harden meets incoming freshmen and parents
| June 19, 2009
Chancellor Thomas Harden meets with students and parents at FOCUS 2009. For more about FOCUS, visit www.uwgb.edu/focus/. Visit the ‘Inside’ campus news site for more photos from FOCUS 2009.