February 25, 2021
Virtual International Internships Available!
COVID-19 has temporarily curtailed in-person study-abroad opportunities through the UWGB Office of International Education. However, there is an exciting virtual option available: a virtual international summer internship!
Apply now for summer internships in a variety of fields, from either of the following two organizations:
- Anglo Education’s London Virtual Programme offers internships with London- or Liverpool-based businesses in the comfort of your own home—based on your academic major, experience, and future career plans. This three-credit internship takes place over eight weeks this summer, with students working 15-18 hours/week remotely. Deadline: March 12.
- Similarly, Connect 1-2-3 offers internships in six locations—Shanghai, Sydney, Cape Town, Buenos Aires, Dublin, and Barcelona—based on your major, experience, and career goals. Connect 1-2-3 offers an eight-week summer program for three to six credits, where students work 20-30 hours/week remotely. Deadline: April 5.
“As the global travel situation remains unclear and we are evaluating our in-person programs, we want to provide alternative international programs for students,” says Jemma Lund, UWGB Study Abroad Program Manager. “These internships give students the cross-cultural experience that can benefit them while also providing a way to do that safely at home at a cost-effective price!”
Students may apply for the Gillman Scholarship for both internships to cover costs. The scholarship application deadline for summer is March 2.
E-mail Jemma Lund with questions or call (920) 465-2413. You can also follow the UWGB Office of International Education on Facebook for application reminders and notices of other study-abroad opportunities.
Interested in Marinette Campus Sports?
Calling Marinette women’s volleyball and men’s basketball players! As we get closer to a vaccinated population in Wisconsin, it’s time to start assembling our sports teams for next year. Marinette Campus CEO Cindy Bailey (pictured right with our Buccaneer mascot) anticipates that 2021-22 sports will move forward in person.
If you’re interested in joining the women’s volleyball team in the fall, email Coach Dan Porath or call him at (906) 864-3983.
If you’re interested in signing up for next spring’s men’s basketball team, email Coach Bryan Wickstrom or call him at (715) 923-2201.
The Driftwood staff looks forward to seeing the Buccaneers back in action!
Marinette Students: Get COVID Tests on Campus
If you’re taking classes on the Marinette campus, you’re required to have a COVID test every two weeks. Fortunately, Prevea has made it easy for you with ongoing COVID testing hours in our very own campus cafeteria from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon every other Tuesday.
Sign up for an appointment through the My Prevea app. First, create an account at MyPrevea.com. Then, download the app via the Apple app store or Google Play, and log in. Click on “Appointments” to reserve a time slot on the Marinette campus.
You may also get a COVID test through your provider or another testing site, if you prefer.
The next Marinette campus testing date will be Tuesday, March 2.
Free Student Success Workshops
The UWGB GPS (Gateway to Phoenix Success) program now has a full calendar of upcoming workshops to help UWGB students learn better and smarter. These workshops include the following:
- Nutrition and Fitness for Your Dorm or Home
When: Monday, March 1 at 3:00 pm
Get some great tips about nutrition and fitness geared toward college students. Mariah, a UWGB Dietetics and Nutrition Major, will share some quick and easy recipes perfect for dorm and apartment living. And Hayley will combine her knowledge and passion for fitness to give you some dorm-friendly workouts.
Join our Zoom Meeting here on March 1. (Meeting ID: 307 276 2293. Passcode: MnGx33)
- Self-Care Practices: Mindfulness
When: Wednesday. March 10 at 12 noon.
Take a break from your midterm studies on Wednesday, March 10 at 12 noon to learn about self-care strategies you can use to help relieve stress. We will practice meditation and have an open discussion about other self-care techniques.
Join our Zoom meeting here on March 10th. (Meeting ID: 913 9185 8823. Passcode: FCeMC3.)
Get details and links for the next two workshops on maintaining relationships and goal planning on our blog.
Fifth Annual Liberal Arts Essay Scholarship Competition
Word has it that entries are low for the fifth annual Liberal Arts Essay Scholarship Competition. That means the odds are ever in your favor if you write and submit an essay for the competition by the March 1 deadline!
This undergraduate essay competition aims to promote understanding of the purpose and value of a liberal arts and science education. The UWGB Office of the Provost invites eligible students from all four campuses to submit essays for the competition.
This year’s topic: How has a liberal arts education prepared you to be successful during the pandemic and make positive contributions to society in a post-pandemic world?
All essays will be judged by a group of UW-Green Bay faculty. Two student essays selected as winners will receive an annual continuing scholarship of $1000 for up to three years or completion of a baccalaureate degree (whichever comes first) to cover educational expenses at UW-Green Bay. Recipients will be notified in spring 2021.
This year’s competition is open to any UW-Green Bay undergraduate student in good academic standing who plans to enroll at least half time for at least one semester during the 2021-2022 academic year.
Submission Deadline: March 1, 2021
Visit the UWGB website for more information.
Marinette Blood Drive: Additional Dates!
We’ve added more dates to our upcoming NWTC/UWGB-Marinette Blood Drive!
Sign up to give blood on the following dates at the Pine Tree Mall in Marinette:
- March 1st from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m
- March 4th from 10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- March 26th from 10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
The blood drive is sponsored by the NWTC and UWGB Marinette campuses and is part of a friendly competition between the two institutions. Help our campus earn bragging rights by signing up for an appointment at the Red Cross website. Enter zip code 54143 and the dates to find our events. You can also call 1-800-RED-CROSS to reserve a time slot.
To save time during your donation, sign up for RapidPass, which allows you to fill out health and contact information online before your appointment.
Hospitals continue to need blood supplies, even during the pandemic. Read about what the Red Cross is doing to keep donors safe from COVID-19 here.