This week’s spotlight is on Veronica Wierer. Her nickname is V and she is a communications major with an emphasis in photography and a minor in design arts. In her free time, Veronica likes to take photos and watch movies.

Veronica credits her biggest accomplishments to getting the SHA position and working in her internship for the UWGB Marketing and Communication Department. She is especially proud when her photos are used in slideshows for the university, which most of her photos are used.

This is Veronica’s first summer as a SHA and her favorite part of being a SHA is meeting new people and getting to know them. Veronica said that being a SHA has taught her responsibility and respect.

Best of luck to Veronica and thanks for her dedication!

This week’s spotlight is on Robert Sewell Jr. or Rob for short.  Rob is a human biology major with a minor in health science. In his free time, Rob likes to walk on the arboretum trails, go longboarding, read non-fiction books, and also football and fishing.

Rob credits his biggest academic year accomplishment to being elected president of the Black Student Union on campus. Rob said that his biggest accomplishment as a SHA is mastering the mailroom.

This is Rob’s first summer as a SHA and his favorite part of being a SHA so far is the customer service and general business setting. Rob said, “I like that you have flexibility with hours, I like that you get to work with customers one on one. I like that the staff assigns projects [to me], which shows that they can count on [me].”  The biggest thing being a SHA has taught Rob as a leader is how to be patient and organized better communication skills, and a general positive attitude.

Best of luck to Rob and thanks for all the work you will be doing this summer!

An Eco-Rep is a peer mentor that encourages students to live a “green” lifestyle by educating them on ways to recycle waste and conserve energy, leading to a more sustainable lifestyle. The mission statement for UW-Green Bay’s Eco-Reps is “Develop sustainable living habits of students residing on the UWGB campus so that they may reflect the reputation UWGB has as ‘Eco-U’”.

UW-Green Bay’s journey to having Eco-Reps has been on the sustainability coordinator, Laurie Case’s to-do list since 2011. In the Spring 2013 semester, two interning students really helped to get things going. Melissa and Amanda were working on internships for their Certificate in Environmental Sustainability and Business through UWGB’s Environmental Management and Business Institute and were able to pull together information from various other Eco-Rep programs and develop the framework for an Eco-Rep program here at UWGB. This will be the first semester that the program will have four Eco-Reps who will work with primarily freshman students. After this pilot year, the program will be reevaluated to see what the next steps should be.

Now right down to it: What does an Eco-Rep do? An Eco-Rep will build collaboration with the RA staff to promote green living to residents through programming, informational sessions, and other various ways. The main goal is to initiate processes that encourage consumption reduction, use of alternative and public transportation, proper waste management, energy efficient lifestyles, and sustainable living and enable behavior changing practices. As an Eco-Rep you will have to recruit residents to attend designated sustainability-related campus events, pose and distribute educational materials and create and eco-themed bulletin board, attend training sessions and monthly meetings with Residence Life, and other related tasks. The Eco-Rep position is a paid position that pays $500 per semester for approx. 8-10 hours of work a week.

In order to be considered for the Eco-Rep position you must:

-Be a full time student

                -Living on campus

                -Sophomore standing or higher

                -Have no disciplinary or academic probations

                -Have/maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher

                Have self-motivation and willing to take initiative

                -Must live a “green” lifestyle OR Be commit to start

Applications are due by July 15^th and can be sent to Sustainability@uwgb.edu

This week’s SHA spotlight is on Social Work major, Stephanee Morales. In her free time, Stephanee likes to do ballroom dance, sing, and spend time with friends and family.

Stephanee says that one of her biggest accomplishments overall is performing dance routines with her fellow Ballroom Club peers. Her biggest accomplishment as a SHA specifically is learning that she can handle a lot more than she ever thought she could before.

This is Stephanee’s first summer as a SHA and she said that her favorite part of this position is getting to know and working with all the other SHAs. Stephanee said that the biggest thing that being a SHA has taught her so far is better time management.

Best of luck to Stephanee this summer and thanks for all the work you do.

As summer heats up, you might be wondering what the amazing benefits of living on campus are. In this blog we are going to count down the top ten reasons living on campus is not only a god idea, but an amazing experience.

#10 Academic Success: Many students who live on campus earn higher grades and graduate at higher rates than their peers who live elsewhere. Remember, your academic success is our top priority.

#9 Employment Opportunities: Working on campus saves commuting time and expense. Also, your campus employer will be supportive of your academic studies coming first.

#8 Affordability: Living on campus is often cheaper than commuting from off campus. Your on-campus housing cost includes all utilities, cable television service, internet access, security services and more.

#7 Safety and Security: The campus is served around the clock by Public Safety Officers. The officers monitor the academic buildings, housing facilities, parking lots, and grounds to ensure your safety.

#6 Convenience: Living on campus means living right where you study, work and have fun; freeing up time and cutting down on costly commuting expenses.

#5 Around the Clock & Calendar Service: Campus housing is open 365 days a year. Plus staff is available to serve you during the evening, weekend, and holiday hours too.

#4 Community Center: The Residence Life Community Center offers a place to meet other students, study and participate in social activities. It also offers and information desk, student mailroom, and computer service center.

#3 Social and Recreational Activities: There’s always something to do on campus. From concerts, dances and comedians to intramural sports, student government and student organizations; there is something for everyone.

#2 Resident Assistants: One of the best things about living on campus is having an RA. RA’s are student leaders who live on campus and their role is to help you achieve the living and learning experience.

#1 Roommates: Having a roommate is one of the best things about living on campus. Many lifelong friendships have started as roommates at college.

This week’s spotlight is on Angela Bontempo. Her nicknames include Angie and Ang and she will be a junior this coming fall with an intended social work major. In her free time, Angie likes to crochet, sing, go shopping, hang out with friends and family, randomly dance, arts and crafts, bake, read, and be silly.  

Angie credits one of her biggest accomplishments to helping start an on-campus organization called “Unchained”. This org educates people on human trafficking and was awarded an “Of the Year” award as well. Other accomplishments for Angie are learning how to crochet and getting the SHA position.

This is Angie’s first summer as a SHA and her favorite part of being a SHA so far is getting to meet new people. Angie said “I get to know the sweet SHA team and the residents in my building.” Being a SHA can teach a leader a lot and as for Angie, she said “So far being a SHA has taught me the importance of organization, managing time, and being patient. I have been learning how important a schedule is and that if there is a plan of action of when things have to be done I am able to have more time to just slow down and be patient.”

Best of luck to Angie this summer and thanks for all her hard work!

Students are encouraged to vacate their room or apartment within 24 hours of their last final exam and must leave no later than Saturday, May 18 at 5:30 pm unless arrangements for summer housing or an extended stay have been made. You must clean, remove your belongings, and vacate your apartment or residence hall room by this time.

Check-out Procedures

All students must complete the online Express Check-Out Process when moving out. A walk-up computer are available kiosk is available in the Community Center, if you need a computer. Failure to check out online will result in a $50 improper check-out charge. Please do not check out until you are ready to leave, door access will terminate upon check-out.

Cleaning Instructions

In order to avoid cleaning charges, make sure to clean your room/apartment thoroughly. We strongly recommend discussing cleaning responsibilities with your roommate(s) using this form. Additional cleaning information including this cleaning checklist and oven cleaning instructions are available to you as well.

Furniture

Students do not need to change the current configuration of their beds (bunked, junior lofted, etc.), however beds must be properly assembled, and all furniture provided must be in the room upon check-out to avoid damage charges.

Submit Your Maintenance Requests Now

If you are aware of items in need of repair in your room or apartment, please submit an online maintenance request for these items now. Your room/apartment will be inspected after you move out and you will be charged for any damages, missing items and/or cleaning. Normal wear and tear will not result in a charge.

Silent Hours

As you know, your classmates expect an atmosphere conducive to sleep and study, especially during this time of the year. Silent hours will be posted in your buildings and Resident Assistants are expected to be particularly sensitive to noise levels.  Violations of University and Housing policy will result in judicial action which may include your immediate eviction, cancellation of your housing contract and/or referral of your case to the Dean of Students Office.

Donate Items that You No Longer Need

Beginning, Monday, May 13, Housing & Residence Life will be teaming up with the campus Sustainability office and Goodwill, Industries to provide residents with the opportunity to donate unwanted items. For more information on this donation drive, check out this blog.

Bicycles on Campus

Please don’t forget to take your bike with you when you leave! All bikes left behind will be removed and turned over to Public Safety for disposal.

Address Change

To update your address for mail sent from the university, log into your SIS account and update your mailing address. Be sure to update your address with credit card or cell phone companies, magazines, banks, etc.

If you have any other questions, please contact Housing & Residence Life at (920)465-2040 or housing@uwgb.edu.

Good luck on final exams!

Beginning Monday, May 13, a Goodwill bag will be distributed to each room or apartment on campus. (Additional bags will be available in the Community Center near the mailroom.) These bags are to be filled with clothing and other textiles and placed in one of the collection stations in the following buildings:

Pamperin- 1st floor lounge

Thompson – 1st floor lounge

Liebl – 1st floor lounge

Haevers – 1st floor lounge

Robishaw – 1st floor lounge

Harden – 1st floor lounge

Community Center – Mailroom Lobby

The following items can also be placed in the above collection stations, in boxes:

Kitchen items

Shoes

Books

Other household items

**Please note NO electronics will be accepted.**

Non-perishable food items will also be collected this year and donated to a local food pantry. These items can be placed in the bins labeled “non-perishable food items” located in the Mailroom Lobby of the Community Center.

Large items (furniture such as chairs, couches, and tables) can be donated on Wednesday, May 15 from 9:00 AM – 5 PM at a Goodwill Industries truck that will be located in the service drive near the tennis courts.

Thank you in advance for utilizing this opportunity and supporting our mission to be sustainable!