In this week’s ‘Minute,’ Mike’s message is simple. He says Thank You to our student Veterans, students who are currently serving and their families. At all times, but especially this week, thank a Veteran and/or current service member for all that they do for our country. Watch this week’s ‘Minute with Mike’ below.
First Gen celebration Minute
In this week’s ‘Minute with Mike,’ Mike shares his appreciation and excitement for all that we do to support the more than 50% First Generation students that attend UW-Green Bay. Listen to Mike’s full comments below, and let’s celebrate these outstanding students on First Generation Student Celebration Day next week!
College Cost Transparency Minute
This week, UW-Green Bay was selected to be one of 360 schools involved in the College Cost Transparency Initiative (CCT). In this week’s Minute, Mike shares how proud he is of the work done to become a part of this, and how important it is in showing students the exact value of higher education.
Move-in Minute
This week, Mike shares the excitement of move-in day during GB Welcome weekend! The Green Bay campus’ residence halls are 99% full and there is added energy in the air. Here’s to a great start to the year!
Estamos Aqui Minute
What are you doing on Saturday, September 16? In this week’s Minute, Mike talks about the upcoming ‘Estamos Aqui’ outdoor festival being held near and around The Weidner and the UW-Green Bay campus. This celebration of Hispanic/Latinx Heritage will have live music, food, artwork and much more. Mike also shows us the special gift he received to prepare for this celebratory festival…listen below to this week’s Minute with Mike.
Didn’t attend convocation? Here are the highlights
Hundreds of faculty and staff gathered at The Weidner for Convocation on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Prior to announcing the Founders Awards, Provost & Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Kate Burns and Chancellor Michael Alexander addressed the group with their thoughts on how to help UW-Green Bay students, faculty and staff have the ‘Power to Rise’ in the 2023-24 academic year. In short, helping students become great, making higher education and learning accessible for all and staying community-oriented through these pursuits.
Below is a highlight reel from Convocation. Please take a few minutes to listen and decide how you can Rise this year!
Fresh Perspective
Fresh perspective. It’s exactly what is needed for the start of the school year. In this week’s Minute, Mike invites everyone to attend the annual convocation on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. He also reminds us that even with all of the changes happening in higher ed, there are many reasons to be optimistic – it just depends on perspective. Enjoy this week’s Minute with Mike.
Minute to consider change
In this week’s ‘Minute,’ Mike asks us to consider what we can and cannot control as it pertains to change. There are things we can change; there are things that we have no control over. But, we do the best we can by keeping in mind that small change can create big change. Listen to ‘Minute with Mike’ below.
Duck Mystery Minute
This week, the Chancellor is asking for help in solving a great mystery…who is delivering rubber ducks with positive messages around campus? 🙂 He also shares that this is a great way to impact change – by taking it upon yourself to make someone smile! Enjoy this week’s minute!
Vice Chancellor for Inclusivity & Community Engagement
Dear UW-Green Bay Faculty and Staff,
I am thrilled to announce that Dr. Dawn Crim has accepted our offer to be UW-Green Bay’s Vice Chancellor for Inclusivity and Community Engagement. She will begin on August 9.
Dr. Crim is currently the consultant for the Equity, Inclusion and Employee Well Being unit within the Office of Human Resources at UW-Madison after serving most recently as the Cabinet Secretary for the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. She brings more than 20 years of experience in higher education, governmental and civic leadership and is recognized state-wide for her passion and expertise in supporting inclusion in large organizations. Her proven track record in civic engagement, community partnerships, and economic development, positions her perfectly to help us continue the forward momentum we have on our strategic priorities of inclusion and community engagement. It is apparent from the moment you meet Dr. Crim that she has an energetic and engaging outlook combined with thoughtfulness and compassion, which will make her an incredible addition to our University.
Please join me in thanking the search committee comprised of internal and external stakeholders for their important and timely work on this search. I would also like to thank Gail Sims-Aubert for her tireless efforts in the interim role.
The ability for us to constantly grow as a welcoming institution and engage in meaningful ways with all of the communities we serve is essential for us to move forward as an institution. Dr. Crim is the right leader to guide us in that endeavor. Thank you for your willingness to help us reimagine this position as one that is both internally and externally focused. Our collective commitment to this work will continue to evolve us in ways that will benefit our region for generations to come.
Best,
Michael Alexander
Chancellor