Month: March 2020

The Driftwood #2: Campus & Community Events

From the 3/3-3/16 Issue

Events IconFeature: Discounts from Local Businesses

Did you know? Several local businesses in the Marinette-Menominee area offer student discounts with your UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus ID. Get a portion off your check at really good restaurants, local gyms, gas stations, and movie theaters, and more. Check out the updated list here!

Feature: Apply for Scholarships!

M&M Community Foundation Scholarships: The scholarship application window is open for the M&M Area Community Foundation Scholarships. Visit https://www.mmacf.org/scholarships/ and click on “UW-Marinette” to learn more and apply. Deadline is March 31st at noon.

UW-Green Bay and UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus Scholarships: In addition, UW-Green Bay’s Main Campus and the Marinette Campus offers many scholarships that Marinette students can apply for. To apply for the Marinette Campus scholarship, download the application and fill out the instructions right on the application itself. Deadline: April 1. To apply for Main Campus scholarships, visit the UW-Green Bay Scholarship website, and click on the relevant links to apply for various scholarships (deadlines vary).

On-Campus Events:
  • March 2nd – March 31st (noon deadline): The scholarship application window is open for the M&M Area Community Foundation Scholarships. Visit https://www.mmacf.org/scholarships/ and click on “UW-Marinette” to learn more and apply.
  • Tues., March 3rd: Danica Oudens Visiting Artist Talk: Theater Gallery, 12:30 p.m.
  • Tues., March 3rd: Massage for students: M-167. (Must have an appointment. See Student Services.)
  • Thurs., March 5th: Visual Arts Club (VAC) Movie Night & Sculpy Clay Earring: Student Union, 3:30 p.m.
  • Fri., March 6th: Creative Writing Club: T-139, 11:40 a.m.
  • Fri., March 6th: Fanimanga Club Movie Viewing: T-153, 11:40 a.m.
  • Mon., March 9th: Bake Sale for Building Bee Homes: Main Lobby
  • Tues., March 10th: UW-Stout Admissions Visit: Main Lobby, 10:00 a.m.
  • Thurs., March 12th: VAC Meeting: Student Union, 3:30 pm
  • Fri., March 13th: Mind-Body Wellness Club Meeting: Art Journaling/Coloring, M-110, 11:40 a.m.
  • Mar. 16th-20th: Happy Spring Break!
Off-Campus Events:

All of the following events are open to UW-Green Bay, Marinette Campus students.

  • Tues., March 3rd: Spring Job & Internship Fair: UW-Green Bay, University Union Phoenix Rooms, 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • Wed., March 4th: Career & Educational Opportunities Day, UW-Green Bay, University Union Phoenix Rooms, 9:30 a.m.
  • Wed., March 4th: Innovation In Aging Student Competition,UW-Green Bay STEM Innovation Center, 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Wed., March 4th: Depression & Suicide Prevention Presentation: NWTC-Marinette, Room SC108, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  • Tues., March 10th: Halfway There Party: Burger and Brat Lunch, NWTC-Marinette Lounge, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

—Sierra Adams, Events Editor