Month: August 2021

Dear UW-Green Bay Students, Faculty, and Staff,

There is a human tragedy occurring in Afghanistan right now.  It is not our role as a university to comment politically on what caused the tragedy.  However, it is essential that we offer our support to all those currently serving in the military, our veterans, refugees, and anyone affected by the events that are unfolding.  Any student, faculty, or staff member should reach out to Veteran’s Services, HR, or the Office of Counseling and Health for support in dealing with this tragedy.

Veteran’s Services is offering an open listening session on Wednesday, August 18 from 3-4pm in the Veteran’s Lounge (MAC Room 227) on the Green Bay campus.

I am exceptionally proud to work for a university that has so many veterans and active-duty military as students, faculty, and staff.  In a complicated world, we must focus on caring for each other, respecting each other, and understanding the sacrifices that so many people make for the collective good.  We can control how we treat each other.  My heart is breaking for those impacted by the events in Afghanistan.

With deep appreciation for all who sacrifice to try to improve the human condition,

Mike

Attachment: Peer-to-Peer-Discussion-Afghanistan.pdf

Dear UW-Green Bay Faculty and Staff,

“As a regional comprehensive, it is our mission to solve problems for our region, be a leader in sustainability efforts, and ensure that our communities can enjoy the incredible natural resources in Northeast Wisconsin for generations to follow us.”

— Chancellor Alexander, April 14, 2021

In support of our commitment to sustainability as a core strategic priority, we are pleased to announce that Daniela Beall will join the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay on August 24^th to serve as University Sustainability Coordinator. Working in the Chancellor’s Office alongside the Office of Sustainability and the Sustainability Committee, Daniela will lead our sustainability initiatives and help guide the development and implementation of our Climate Action Plan and AASHE STARS submission. With a holistic lens, she will actively engage the campus community and external partners as we work to earn our “Eco U” designation and infuse sustainability in the culture at all of our campus locations.

Daniela comes to us from Goucher College, where, as Sustainability Coordinator, she helped guide the college’s sustainability strategic planning, data collection, and reporting. As a grant recipient, she trained and supervised student interns while collaborating with faculty and staff on campus sustainability programming and workshops. She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Baltimore & Towson University, and her work is informed by undergraduate studies at Cornell University (2007-2009) and Towson University (2012-2014) culminating in a B.S. in Environmental Science & Studies. As an undergraduate and graduate student, she spent four years developing and leading environmental engagement programs such as the Eco-Reps program, Retreat for Environmental Action, and Environmental Conference at Towson University. As a learner and educator at heart, she has taught college classes in massage therapy and urban food systems.

We look forward to welcoming Daniela to campus and our future work together.

John Arendt,
Director, Environmental Management & Business Institute & Office of Sustainability

Susan Grant Robinson,
Cabinet Liaison for Internal Affairs

Dear UW-Green Bay Students, Faculty, and Staff,

Thank you for your patience while we have carefully monitored the increase in COVID cases this week due to the Delta variant. Based on recommendations from the CDC and the county agencies where our campuses reside, I am requiring masks to be worn indoors by everyone while around other people. This is the safe and prudent step to take at this time. Procedures for students in residence halls will come from residence life staff as we get closer to move in. We will monitor conditions very closely in the coming weeks and adjust as necessary as we approach the beginning of the fall semester.

In addition to the public health and safety reasons for taking this step, I believe it is the best thing we can do to ensure normal operations of UW-Green Bay for the academic year.  While wearing masks indoors we can still gather in groups, have events, and interact with one another. This is vital after the last 18 months. By wearing masks indoors and increasing our vaccination rates, it is my sincere hope that we will be able to limit the spread of COVID and remove the mask requirement as soon as possible.

I remain incredibly excited about the coming academic year. UW-Green Bay continues to have tremendous momentum, and as we have done over and over throughout the pandemic, we will find our way forward together. Please continue to care for each other and be resilient and insistent on pursuing your educational goals. I am exceptionally proud to work for you and look forward to seeing you soon.

Best,

Michael Alexander
Chancellor