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It is a fascinating time for higher education. In states like partners and innovators Dick Resch and the Wisconsin Wisconsin and areas like Brown County that are projected Public Service (WPS) Foundation. These donors, along with to grow over the next decade, the stakes have never been many others and Brown County government, demonstrate higher. To play a role in bringing university and community what community-university partnerships can accomplish. together in ways not seen before is truly the opportunity of a lifetime, and UW-Green Bay leadership, faculty and staff are We are also reimagining higher education with the rising to the occasion. restructuring effort that is taking place across the state of Wisconsin. The state’s public two-year colleges—an As higher education continues to be redefined, so does the important gateway to the future for 13,552 students each meaning of partnership—the idea that when community and year, will be joined with four-year campuses in July of 2018, university work together in concert to take action, amazing pending approval by the Higher Learning Commission. things happen. We see the coming together of UW-Marinette, UW-Green Bay, UW-Manitowoc and UW-Sheboygan as a tremendous UW-Green Bay is energized to play a role in reawaken- opportunity to build the higher education infrastructure in key ing this concept. In the last six months alone, we’ve seen communities on the east coast of our great state. some of the most powerful examples in decades of how this revolution is capturing imaginations. Together, we are My optimism is extremely high. Business, government, discovering ways to transform both the higher education nonprofit and academic partnerships across the region landscape and the infrastructure needed to succeed in an will propel our shared success. We are rising up to meet evolving global economy. once-in-a-generation opportunities and are energized to be a part of the reinvention. The spirit of the Phoenix is with us. The need to bring an in-region resource for engineering Northeast Wisconsin, it’s time to rise! talent was finally accomplished in February when the UW System Board of Regents approved a mechanical engineer- Go Phoenix! ing program and the Richard J. Resch School of Engineer- ing at UW-Green Bay. The school will offer three in-demand engineering technology degrees and the region’s first Gary L. Miller mechanical engineering program. An effort 30 years in the Chancellor making is closer to reality through lead gifts from community

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ON THE COVER UW-Green Bay Psychology students Amber Collegnon and Samantha Alger research the growing field of brain games. Research is now crossing all major areas of study and is an integral part of the UW-Green Bay experience. See more on page 2. EDITORS Sue Bodilly ’87, ’04 FEATURES Janet Bonkowski 02 NOT A RESEARCH INSTITUION? WE BEG TO DIFFER Editorial assistance Surprise! All researchers aren’t curing disease and creating the next anti-gravity suit. Research Cindy Olson crosses boundaries and barriers, while students take advantage of a University well known for its Amanda Rice ’18 problem-solving capabilities. Jena Richter Landers ’13 Kari Moody ’00 04 COLLEGE OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WELFARE CONTRIBUTING It’s an education partnership unlike any in the state. UW-Green Bay and the Plymouth School WRITERS District are celebrating a 10-year collaborative partnership that has improved teaching, learning Sue Bodilly ’87, ’04 and culture. Janet Bonkowski Laura Jarosz 22 FOUR CAMPUSES, ONE UNIVERSITY Freelance Writers: Kristin Bouchard ‘93 25 2017 UW-GREEN BAY FOUNDATION IMPACT REPORT Jim Streed ‘05 Liz Carey 34 COLLEGE OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Prof. Lora Warner’s Government and Non-Profit students take their training to the streets, helping PHOTOGRAPHY local non-profits measure and communicate their outcomes. Dan Moore ‘00 Amanda Jo Danihel ‘18 38 COFRIN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Holly Botsford, MCW What’s the legacy of the Small Business Development Center’s counselor Chuck Brys? 1,600 CONTRIBUTING businesses touched, 11,000 hours in service, 117 businesses launched, 463 jobs created, and more. PHOTOGRAPHERS Kimberly Vlies 42 ALUMNI NEWS AND NOTES Amanda Jo Danihel ’18 BC BACK COVER DESIGNER Jon Henjum Karen Weidner ’74, daughter of Founding Chancellor Edward Weidner, donated the nostalgic button collection to the University. Inside UW-Green Bay is published by the Office of Marketing and University Communication. We welcome your comments. Email them to [email protected]; or address them to: Inside UW-Green Bay Editor, Cofrin Library Suite 820, at the street address below. For change of address, mail notification to: Inside, Cofrin Library Suite 805, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, 2420 Nicolet Drive, visit Inside on the web at Green Bay, WI 54311-7001. blog.uwgb.edu/inside GAME ON! IT’S HIGH STAKES FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF PROBLEM-SOLVERS. UW-GREEN BAY STUDENT RESEARCHERS ARE ‘ALL IN’

Hollywood has a way of framing how we helping to identify problems and invest in the partnered with UW-Green Bay Psychology should view the world. University scholarship research. Prof. Regan Gurung over the last year to and research are not immune, with most research the growing field of brain games From psychology to biology to business people seeing research as something done in and their effect on memory or cognitive administration to social sciences, research is a lab, under a microscope, by a mad scientist- performance. Their research question: Does everywhere on campuses of every size. While looking-guy resembling Doc Emmett Brown in playing games have an effect on the cognitive R1 research institutions command much of the the movie “Back to the Future.” performance of students? attention when research is discussed, mid-size Yet, spend any amount of time with today’s comprehensive universities like UW-Green Their hypothesis: Students may study endlessly academic leaders and students and you will Bay are also all in. for an exam, but what if the actions they take quickly discover that today’s research is an in the ten minutes immediately before an exam “Research conducted at institutions like entirely different game altogether, a creation can affect their exam performance? Could UW-Green Bay surprises many in that it is taking of knowledge that is vital to both the student playing games improve learning? Previous place, is high quality and it applies faculty and experience and business and community research has shown that many classrooms student expertise to address problems and transformation. are starting to incorporate game playing into questions. Both basic and applied research is their lessons to facilitate learning. But could “Research isn’t just for faculty and graduate conducted on our campus, and both are equally playing non-educational games, such as Candy students anymore,” says UW-Green Bay valuable,” Dornbush notes. Crush, affect learning? The two hypothesized Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Historically research was small-group based that students who play their own games would Affairs and Director of Graduate Studies, and done outside of curriculum. Now it’s being subsequently perform better on a quiz. Mathew Dornbush. “Research and related pulled into the curriculum and the student creative activities are now central to the “We predicted that people who played games experience. Faculty are continually asking way we educate all of our students, and it’s would be cognitively ‘warmed up’ and that’s themselves “how do I restructure classes to everywhere across the University. Students why they would perform better but that is not include the research component?” don’t come into college thinking of these what we found,” says Collegnon. “Instead, we experiences as an add-on. They expect Dornbush, himself a researcher, says found that those who scrolled through social to engage in research and to have it fully the process can be contagious. “It’s not media performed the best. Even though we integrated into their college experience.” uncommon for the passion of our faculty may not completely understand why that is to inspire our students. When it comes to true, the data still shows that playing on your For the most part, all universities operate research, faculty are more like independent phone was significant over playing games on under a similar and fairly straightforward business people. They are hustling to fund impacting performance. We believe this may definition of research: “the process of taking their passions by applying for grants that allow just be what students are used to doing before faculty, staff and student expertise and them to study and explore really interesting a test and so they were the most comfortable applying it to a problem.” and important questions. This in turn creates and therefore performed at their best.” The complexity and fast pace of today’s world opportunities for our students and benefits Not only is research like Collegnon and means there’s no shortage of problems to external partners. It’s a fascinating process.” Alger-Feser’s important for parents and go around, providing plenty of opportunities May 2018 graduate Amber Collegnon and educators who are looking to balance the use for discovery for faculty and students at UW-Green Bay senior Samantha Alger-Feser of technology at home and in the classroom, universities of all sizes. Community and agree. The two (featured on the cover) industry connections are critical, both in

2 l INSIDE UWGB Spring/Summer 2018 it’s also beneficial for student researchers and their future employers. Inquiring Minds The ability to identify and provide creative Problems in the corporate, health care, solutions to problems is a universally accepted supply chain, agricultural, government and requirement in today’s job market. Research nonprofit sectors were explored through experiences take students from concept to UW-Green Bay faculty/student research completion. Because of the group/cohort model this year, including: used in the research process, research also creates communities, which is important to the Do negative stress events and coping research process. affect memory of both mid-life and “There are few things more rewarding than older adults? creating your own study, collecting data and finding significance during data analysis,” says Alger-Feser. “You can’t lose because no matter Can identifying and categorizing the what the data says, you will learn something. microbial content of soil serve as a The outcome might not always be what you helpful tool to Midwest farmers? hope for, like Brain Games, but nonetheless, we learned something.” Alger-Feser, a Psychology Environmental Science and Biology students What new energy saving opportunities major, plans to graduate from UW-Green Bay had a field day monitoring fish at a restored can a leading regional healthcare in December 2018. She aspires to be a school wetland on the west shore of Green Bay. The provider deploy to improve the psychologist. students, under the direction of Assistant Prof. Patrick Forsythe, analyze, measure and tag fish, sustainability of its campus and reduce “The way we integrate research with the student as well as conduct experiments to measure fish its carbon footprint? egg mortality. The Wisconsin Department of experience is important and will only grow,” Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife Service, Dornbush says. “The economic development Ducks Unlimited and The Nature Conservancy Does gender moderate the are regional partners. people we work with get it. They see that relationships between shipping and graduates are better prepared and trained if we return-shipping costs and subsequent provide this kind of experience, but it requires a purchasing intentions? shared investment to make it happen.”

Are university efforts to reintroduce wild rice as a native aquatic plant into Green Bay taking root?

What funding alternatives can Wisconsin use to address its infrastructure crisis?

Is the Boys & Girls Club Teens2Work program having an impact on homelessness and financial stability, and educational success of area teens?

Can the support system of a student athlete impact their psychological well- being while in college?

Professors Ryan Currier and Patrick Forsythe lead Environmental Science students through an What effects does traumatic brain experiment using gelatin to create “scaled down magmatic intrusions” (think volcanoes and the injury have on cardiac function? like) that mimic magmas from Earth.

l 3 Plymouth Joint School District teachers and administrators and UW-Green Bay community members were among those posing for a “class picture” as they gathered to celebrate a decade-long partnership.

4 l INSIDE UWGB Spring/Summer 2018 COLLEGE OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WELFARE “Back to School”

Plymouth School District and UW-Green Bay celebrate decade-long continuing education partnership

UW-Green Bay and the Plymouth period. “The educators meet the that was valuable to my own and out of school. We did some School District marked a mile- credit-hour requirements of the teaching as well as to our district,” research and found there was little stone in May 2018 — a unique, University’s graduate program; said Beau Biller, technology out there about student reflection mutually beneficial relationship and we’re able to deliver it in a education instructor. He was one at the fifth-grade level,” said Mey. that has supported educators for convenient and collaborative way,” of three teammates to research “We developed a journal-based, nearly a decade. Mella says. and develop a new technology- self-reflection program based on At a time when many teachers That collaborative attitude carries focused math course aimed at teacher-led questions around stu- reach into their own pockets for into the structure of the classroom students not headed for four-year dent motivation, student-teacher materials to enhance the learning itself, where classes are co-taught universities. relationships, future focus, healthy for their students, and districts are by faculty from UW-Green Bay “There are excellent math course lifestyle, social skills, self-worth, looking to stretch or trim operating and Plymouth. offerings at Plymouth for students self-knowledge, relationships and academics.” budgets, the Plymouth Joint School “In many settings, whether it’s a who plan to enter a four-year District continues to promote and classroom or a boardroom, you university,” explained Darren “Now we have teachers at fully fund tuition and textbooks would anticipate the environment Munson, a math instructor. “We multiple grade levels incorporat- for its teachers who participate in to be a bit chilled by the presence felt there weren’t adequate math ing reflective practices into their UW-Green Bay’s master’s program of ‘the top brass,’” said Kaufman. courses to meet the needs of classrooms,” said Paff. “It looks for Applied Leadership in Teaching “In this case, the culture is so students who would be pursuing different from classroom to class- and Learning. collaborative, so empowering of career, military or technical col- room, but we have many students Rare collaborative opportunity frontline employees, that there’s lege options.” in our district developing critical thinking skills through reflection.” “It’s extremely rare for a school no chilling effect at all.” “And this was another collabora- district to be so supportive of a pro- Win-win for Plymouth schools tion,” added Jack Daniels, a math Room for replication gram like this,” said Tim Kaufman, and UW-Green Bay and computer sciences instructor Kaufman said the Plymouth at Plymouth and the third member chair of the UW-Green Bay Don’t think for a minute that the model could be replicated in other of the team. “Through the process graduate program in Education. district’s commitment stems from districts. In fact, some districts of implementing the new courses, “Everyone in the Plymouth district, pure altruism. Mella says it gets at use part of the curriculum, but no we were able to collaborate with from administration to the school least as much as it gives. “Educa- one has the level of commitment Lakeshore Technical College board has been committed to this tors work in teams. We don’t direct that Plymouth has. “This program to offer these new courses for from the beginning. It’s only grown them, but we ask that their work develops leadership within the technical college math credit.” stronger over the years.” benefit the children in our district. teachers,” he said. “That plays out “We believe strongly in collabora- We share it so it becomes part Language Arts teachers Sarah in the classroom and elsewhere. tion,” said Dan Mella, assistant of the broader curriculum. That Paff and Keely Mey, have had simi- Some administrations would feel superintendent for the district. “This makes us all better teachers. And lar experiences with the program. threatened by that, but Plymouth arrangement allows us to bring the that produces better students.” “Keely and I have both benefited embraces it. They’re secure rigor of a master’s-level program The program, Mella says, is also personally and in our careers from enough to empower teachers to to our campus and tailor it to the used as a selling point to new the process of reflection,” Paff take risks. So far, they feel that’s needs of our educators.” Open candidates and is a “major plus in says. “As partners in the program, paying off.” to pre-K to grade 12 teachers, climate studies.” we wondered if reflection would “And for me,” Kaufmann reflects, registration is limited to a cohort of “The most valuable thing to me help our students to develop criti- “it’s my best experience as an 20 students with six-hour classes was working with fellow Plymouth cal thinking skills and the ability educator.” on Saturdays, over a two-year instructors to create something to learn from their experiences in Story by Jim Streed ‘05

college of health, education and social welfare l 5 COLLEGE OF HEALTH, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WELFARE Landmark moment: UW-Green Bay launches first doctoral program

Recognizing and honoring the tradition of indigenous people is at the heart of UW-Green Bay’s first ever Doctoral Degree program. According to Associate Prof. Lisa Poupart, a first class of 15 students pursuing the Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) in First Nations Education, will begin in Fall 2018. The only one of its kind in the state of Wisconsin, the new program is centered in indigenous knowledge systems and draws upon Indigenous teaching and learning methods from elders and oral scholars, and faculty expertise in First Nations Education. The program is practitioner-focused and driven by professional and community needs.

Poupart is the doctoral program director and a member of the Lac Du Flambeau Associate Prof. JP Leary discusses his new book, “The Story of Act 31: How Native History Came to Band of Lake Superior Anishinaabeg. She Wisconsin Classrooms.” Leary is one of the teachers in UW-Green Bay’s new doctoral program. is involved in a number of initiatives to line to the Stockbridge Munsee Nation of Traditional indigenous educational methods standardize First Nations Studies curriculum Wisconsin and the Menominee Nation. include learning by example, experience and in K-16. Her collaborative book Connective storytelling.” Pedagogy: Elder Epistemology, Oral Tradition “The leadership team worked thoughtfully and Community explores the traditional with community members and tribal leaders Classes will be offered on weekends with knowledge and teaching methodology of the across the state to plan the program, some online delivery to accommodate Tribal World. Other faculty teaching in the Poupart shared. “The 54-credit degree working professionals. Students complete program are Associate Professor JP Leary, program consists of a set of core courses the degree with a culminating applied of Cherokee/Delaware heritage, and Lecturer offered primarily in face-to-face settings, dissertation project in years three and Forrest Brooks, an enrolled member of the reflecting the strong commitment to the oral four. Each dissertation will be developed in Oneida Nation of Wisconsin with ancestral tradition rooted in the First Nations culture. collaboration with First Nations governments, communities and individuals.

Research confirms Boys and Girls Club findings

The Social Work students members hypothesized that T2W programming wrote a proposal, designed educates participants about what financial literacy is, a survey and collected data and therefore they have a better understanding about during the fall 2017 semester, financial stability than those who did not participate in and reported their findings T2W. Johanna Wicklund, senior director of strategy in spring 2018. Among and management at BGC said that administrators are their findings of those who already utilizing these findings in applying for grants. participated in T2W: “We have in fact already applied for a grant to The research assignment: survey Club alumni • 100% stated that they thought working for the provide middle- and high-school students with about their educational attainment, employment BGC was beneficial for their development career exploration and awareness experiences in and finances and especially the effectiveness of nursing and healthcare related fields,” Wicklund • 97 .8% of them graduated from high school--13.6% the Teens 2 Work (T2W) Program — intended to said. “The students also provided valuable insights higher than those who did not participate in T2W prepare teens for the workforce. about steps the organization could take to offer Interestingly, a higher percentage of T2W participants continuing support to alumni.” stated that they do not feel financially stable. Class

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windows, the skills and interaction of future AC5 FABULOUSTIONS TO IMPROVFACTS SHOWINGE PHENOMENAL social workers in role COGROWTHMMUNIT FORY RESPONSE PHUTURE PHOENIX playing and mock situations. The lab will TO DEMENTIA be used by a number of campus academic disciplines. UW-Green Bay Assistant Prof. Joan Associate Prof. JP Groessl (Social Work) Leary (First Nations is leading the effort in Education) published the Live Algoma Suicide a new book — The Prevention Training using Story of Act 31: How the Question, Persuade, Founded in 2001, Phuture Native History Came to Refer (QPR) Curriculum. Phoenix was inspired Wisconsin Classrooms. The QPR training is being on a chance meeting Associate Dean used to educate citizens with a fifth-grader at (Education) on the issues related to suicide. Mary Sue Lavin Jefferson Elementary Scott Ashmann Director, School who said he had ’88 (Education) is a Associate Prof. Phuture Phoenix Program 1 no hope for college. The visiting professor at the and Chair of Phuture Phoenix program University of Kassel, Nursing and Health vision was written out on Germany in June, Studies Christine TEACHING MOMENTS TEACHING placemats at a meeting teaching in the area of Vandenhouten received The first campus trip at The Holiday Inn, environmental education. the Brown County included 830 fifth graders downtown Green Bay. Associate Prof. United Way Impact from 10 schools. It was Doreen Higgins (Social Award in Spring of 2018 made possible by the for “demonstrating 2 Since the first campus Work) is conducting her financial support of Ron leadership and innovation visit in 2003, 20,377 sabbatical research at the and Colleen Weyers, who University of Gothenburg to address priority human students have attended a have funded every field in Sweden. Her research services needs on a campus visit; 445 Phuture trip since. The program is on perspectives of community-wide scale. Phoenix students have hopes to expand to host 3 policymakers, social enrolled at UW-Green “Team Stability” with all Green Bay-area eighth- workers, and human students from across Bay; 283 of those are graders by 2020. service administrators disciplines took first place first-generation college on government social in the College of Health, students. In spring of policies and delivery of Education and Social 2014, the program saw basic social and economic Welfare and WiSys- its first graduates — now In 2011, the first Phuture supports across the sponsored Innovation in totaling 84! Phoenix scholarships domains of healthcare, Aging Competition. The were awarded to seven 4 housing, education and group designed a cup economic security. students enrolling at The program doesn’t start that makes it easier for people with tremors to UW-Green Bay. More than and end with a field trip. In Associate Prof. drink without spilling. $250,000 in scholarships fall 2017, Phuture Phoenix Jolanda Sallman WiSys works with have since been awarded. tutor/mentors spent more (Social Work) is taking inventors, researchers In 2017-18, scholarships than 4,000 hours in area the lead for a new student and students to identify, were awarded to 54 5 elementary, middle and learning lab in Mary Ann Cofrin Hall which allows protect, develop Phuture Phoenix students. high schools, supporting teachers, practitioners and commercialize kids academically and and students to evaluate, discoveries and foster a instilling in them a college- through observation spirit of innovative and going attitude. entrepreneurial thinking. college of health, education and social welfare l 7 COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY

Diagnosis? SUCCESS. Collaboration between UW-Green Bay and the Medical College of Wisconsin meets regional demand for doctors

The idea of being a doctor the northern and central areas of says. “So many of us at UW-Green counterparts in Wausau and starts simply with the desire to Wisconsin,” states Craig Hanke, Bay are passionate teachers, and Milwaukee watch on live stream. help. Yet, the path to get there Ph.D., associate dean of curriculum part of that passion is not only our “The institutions mutually strengthen — undergrad, medical school, for the MCW-Green Bay campus. love in working with students, but one another,” says Hanke. residency and possible fellowship The Green Bay campus was chosen we are huge fans of our content “Collaboration has expanded — can be daunting. in large part because of UW-Green areas.” Merkel’s classes are the capacity of all the biomedical For the past three years, UW-Green Bay’s wealth of highly trained faculty essential to MCW’s curriculum. science faculty, giving everyone a Bay’s College of Science, in the biomedical sciences, who “I’m completely fascinated with chance to work with each other in Engineering and Technology have a strong passion for sharing microbiology and immunology and terms of professional development.” in partnership with the Medical their knowledge. am excited to have the opportunity A prime example is UW-Green to teach this material to medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), UW-Green Bay’s track record is Bay Associate Prof. of Chemistry, students, and then pass along the has been working to help local strong Deb Pearson. Her wealth of students realize their dream of information to undergrads.” When Shariff graduates in June knowledge in nutritional sciences becoming a physician — right here of 2018, she will be the first in a Their dedication shows. Merkel is an area MCW hopes to expand. in Northeast Wisconsin. This unique growing line of students who were and colleague, Associate Prof. “MCW was interested in adding a collaboration between public and prepared for a medical path at Uwe Pott were named among nutritional aspect to the curriculum,” private institutions is celebrating UW-Green Bay. She will be followed MCW’s Outstanding Medical states Hanke. “Deb (a nutritional a milestone in June, the first by Matt Torbenson (pictured) and School Teachers for 2016-2017. biochemist) has given lectures to graduating physician class of MCW Angela Smet, each in their second The UW-Green Bay/MCW improve the nutrition piece of our - Green Bay, including UW-Green of three years at MCW and 2018 partnership has also changed the medical school.” Bay alumna, Julia Shariff ’15. (See UW-Green Bay graduates, Brittany way undergraduate students are Keeping it local page 10). advised, creating better outcomes Djurhuus and Nigel Tourdot. An The hope is that these highly trained Physicians needed impressive streak from a program and often acceptance into medical school. “It’s still incredibly tough physicians return after residency This success story couldn’t come that accepts candidates from across to get into medical school,” says to Northeast Wisconsin to practice at a better time. Rural Wisconsin the nation. Amanda Nelson, associate dean medicine. The MCW-Green is experiencing a shortage of So, what’s in it for the UW-Green for the College. But the partnership Bay campus acceptance criteria primary care physicians. In 2011, Bay faculty? Professors teaching influences what professors teach requires that students express a the Wisconsin Hospital Association the MCW curriculum spend undergrads to better prepare them strong interest in staying local and predicted a shortfall of more additional time preparing for for medical school. “We want our completing their residency in a than 2,000 physicians by 2030 higher level classes and team- best and brightest (students) to stay Wisconsin/Midwest setting. if immediate action wasn’t taken teaching with physicians and in the region and continue to practice Story by Kristin Bouchard ‘93 — namely, producing 100 new other researchers. This additional for 20-30 years,” says Nelson. physicians every year. gathering and sharing of content UW-Green Bay/MCW allows Armed with this data, MCW provides “preparation on steroids” intellectual reach beyond developed satellite programs in for undergraduates. regional borders Green Bay and central Wisconsin UW-Green Bay Associate Prof. of “…with the intent to train and Biology, Brian Merkel chuckles as While MCW students in Green increase the number of primary he describes his time working with Bay participate in lectures from care physicians that can serve MCW. “It’s like Candyland for us,” he UW-Green Bay professors, their

8 l INSIDE UWGB Spring/Summer 2018 Matt Torbenson is grateful for the UW-Green Bay MCW Green Bay partnership that made his transition from college student to medical student seamless. In back: left to right, UW-Green Bay Prof. James Marker, MCW Associate Dean Craig Hanke, UW-Green Bay’s Prof. Uwe Pott and Associate Dean Amanda Nelson. COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

Winding path leads Matt Torbenson Shariff is to medical school living the Wisconsin Idea

To say that Matt Torbenson took the say we were crazy, but we were dedicated to road less traveled is an understatement. making this change and we were going to do Torbenson first earned a bachelor’s degree everything possible to make our goal a reality.” in business and worked in the business Torbenson enrolled at UW-Green Bay and field before realizing he was being pulled in found that the Human Biology faculty members another direction — psychiatry. helped him to put his mind at ease. UW-Green Bay alumna Julia Shariff ’15 “I really enjoyed my time in business and “I loved my experience at UW-Green Bay,” he has been preparing for this moment for learned a great deal about myself. However, said. “I was instructed at a level that helped years. In June, she will be one of 15 in I did have that feeling like I was needed me learn everything I needed to know as I was MCW-Green Bay’s first graduating class. somewhere else but I didn’t know where that trying to get into medical school. My advisor, ‘somewhere else’ was,” he explained. Dr. James Marker, helped me lay out the path Shariff, who says she has had medicine “Between graduation and my decision to from the beginning, easing some anxiety on on her mind since she was a high school go back to school I had some exposure to how long school would take. Dr. Uwe Pott and student at Green Bay Southwest, will mental health problems involving people Dr. Amanda Nelson were two of my instructors complete her residency at Gunderson around me and I came to the realization who were not only fantastic teachers, but also Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, that health care and mental health was really encouraged me and believed in me investigating her interests in endocrinology, where I was meant to be. I’ve always been during my studies. Dr. Nelson allowed me to primary care and/or teaching. Regardless, fascinated with how the mind and brain work be a TA for the Anatomy and Physiology Lab, she is planning to return as Dr. Shariff and and yearned to understand more about the which was an invaluable experience. I am very practice in the Green Bay area. She looks various connections associated with mental grateful to have worked with all three of these back on her journey with gratitude: health. After that realization I decided to pursue professors; they not only helped me to gain “They (UW-Green Bay and MCW) have medical school: specifically, psychiatry. more confidence in myself as I moved forward, had absolute faith in us (students),” says but also helped me to accomplish my goals at “At first, going back seemed like a daunting Shariff. “I feel a responsibility to pay UW-Green Bay.” task. I was married (to UW-Green Bay it forward to both campuses and the graduate Liz (Limburg) Torbenson ’08 (History) The 31-year old now begins his second of community, and to simply say, ‘thank you.’ three years at MCW Green Bay, followed by with four children and one on the way and I And that’s the Wisconsin Idea. was worried about how to provide for them. We four years of residency with a specialization made a plan to save some money and get by in psychiatry. on a very frugal budget. We had several people

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Prof. John Luczaj bedrock, and help the efficiency of wind introduced from provided added value Assistant Prof. (Geoscience), determine manure- energy conversion the Mediterranean to the program.” Brian Welsch research scientist spreading measures systems. This region by human (Natural and Chris Houghton, and Assistant Profs. to protect ground award will also activity. The paper is Applied Sciences) graduate student Katie Turkiewicz water. provide research a collaboration with was selected as a Abby Shea received (Communication) Assistant Prof. opportunities for a Zodariid expert 2017-18 Collegiate a grant for $34,580 and Ankur Maruf Hossain’s the Engineering from the University Rocket Launch from the Wisconsin Chattopadhyay (Electrical students in wind of Ghent, Belgium. Competition Project DNR for the project (Information and Engineering power generation Associate Award recipient. entitled, “A Depth- Computing Science) Technology) project, technology. Professors Brian The University to-Bedrock Map have been working “Mechanically Prof. Michael L. Merkel (Biology) Professional and and Deep Aquifer with Michael Integrated Wind Draney (Natural and Uwe Pott Continuing Education Characterization Schulz (Computer Power Generation & Applied Sciences) (Biology) were both Association (UPCEA) for Kewaunee Science) on an Systems,” was published a paper named Medical recently recognized County, Wis.’’ They interdisciplinary selected for funding in the journal College of Wisconsin’s the online UW will be working on research project. under the 2018-19 “Arachnology” (MCW) Outstanding Master of Science constructing a depth The published works Applied Research- describing a new Medical Teachers and Data Science to bedrock map for from this project WiSys Technology species of spider for 2016-2017. program with one the county, along was included in Advancement from the Everglades Award winners of its highest honors: with an analysis of the “Winter 2017 Grant (AR-WiTAG) National Park in are nominated and “2018 Outstanding the groundwater Undergraduate program. A total of Florida. The spider recommended faculty Program” in the chemistry. The Research Highlights” $49,236 has been is from a family who “advanced credit category. research will help from the Council allocated for use in not native to the medical student assess the thickness on Undergraduate his project, which will United States and learning and of soil above the Research (CUR). focus on improving was probably TEACHING MOMENTS

FUN FACTS ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE

Milankovitch Cycles (changes in According to the Global Carbon Project, Earth is already seeing this warming. Earth’s orbit around the Sun, the tilt of since the year 1750, humans have According to NASA, since 1880, its axis, and the wobble of its rotational been changing the chemistry of our global temperatures have increased axis) lead to naturally occurring glacial atmosphere; currently adding more than approximately 0.8°C (1.4°F), with the 37 gigatons (37 thousand million tons) of (cold) and interglacial (warm) phases in bulk of that occurring over the past heat-absorbing CO2 to the atmosphere global climate. These natural changes annually. CO2 concentrations have 40 years — much faster than how in climate change take place over tens increased 45% (from 280 ppm to 406 natural changes typically occur in to hundreds of thousands of years. ppm) since the Industrial Revolution. global temperature.

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Just 20,000 years ago, during the In 1896, Nobel Prize winner Svante Wisconsin Glacial Phase, global Arrhenius, a Swedish physicist and physical temperatures were 4-6°C (7-11°F) colder, chemist, hypothesized that doubling Steve Meyer leading to an ice sheet one-mile thick that atmospheric CO2 might cause a 5°C increase Associate Prof. of Natural covered Canada and extended over what in global temperature. Amazingly, 120 years and Applied Sciences is now the Great Lakes area (including later, state-of-the-art climate models predict Chicago, Detroit and Minneapolis). the same warming.

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BIGGER, BETTER AND ANOTHER BANNER FOR GREEN BAY WOMEN’S BASKETBALL!

Staff is going to have to make room at the Kress Events Center for yet the top mid-major team in the country for the majority of the season. another women’s basketball banner, after the team secured its 20th con- Head Coach Kevin Borseth inked a contract extension to lead the secutive Horizon League Regular Season Championship and advancing team through the 2024-25 season. “It was quite a ride,” said departing to the program’s 18th NCAA Tournament. The Phoenix also received its senior Allie LeClaire, a Green Bay native. Both she and fellow senior highest ranking in the national polls since the 2012-13 season and was Jessica Lindstrom will be pursuing professional playing opportunities. Sutherland named Green GPA IS A “BD” Bay Volleyball Head Coach 3.4 BD is a “big deal” for those who like text shortcuts. GPA UW-Green Bay student athletes achieved the highest- Abbey Sutherland was named the new ever combined grade point average during any semester head coach of the Green Bay Phoenix in fall 2017, recording a department-wide GPA of 3.40. volleyball program in February of 2018. The fall semester also marked the 36th consecutive semester Sutherland comes to the Phoenix from above a 3.0 GPA since the streak began back in spring 2000. A total of UW-Stevens Point, where she led the 185 student-athletes posted a 3.0 grade point average or higher, which Pointers to a 146-36 record during her accounted for approximately 81 percent of all student-athletes. The total successful five-year tenure. Under number of student-athletes that achieved a 4.0 GPA or higher was almost Sutherland’s leadership, UWSP won two 20 percent (44 total). The percentage of student-athletes to graduate with WIAC regular season championships, two honors (3.5 or higher) registers at 52.2 percent, with a total of 121 Phoenix WIAC tournament championships and student-athletes registering honors, high honors or highest honors. made back-to-back runs to the NCAA D-III Tournament Final Four.

12 l INSIDE UWGB Spring/Summer 2018 Four former Phoenix athletes hallowed in Hall of Fame

Green Bay athletics inducted four former Phoenix athletes into the Athletics Hall of Fame in January 2018, marking the 20th induction class in its history. The 2018 class includes men's soccer player JC Banks ’12, women's basketball standout Nicole Soulis ’07, women's soccer player and coach Dr. Kim Trader (Woldt) ’01 and a posthumous induction of men's basketball player Ray Willis ’71. The four inductees were recognized for their athletic achievements, contributions and accomplishments during their time at UW-Green Bay. This year's class of inductees brings membership in the Athletics Hall of Fame to 76 honorees.

LET'S GO DO IT AGAIN! With food, drink, cool shirts and plenty to cheer about, UW-Green Bay season ticket holders, students, alumni, prospective students and friends gathered for Krash the Kress at the Kress Events Center, Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. The official sellout was a warm welcome for the Green Bay men’s basketball team, playing its first-ever Horizon League game at the Kress Center.

It was also the largest attended alumni engagement event in the University’s history (Go Phoenix!). Members of Greek organizations on campus, the Green Bandana Brigade and members of the always spirited Pep Band, were a few of the many student groups which enjoyed the THE second-semester fun. Plans are to bring Krash the Kress back in 2019 as part of Homecoming, which will expand KRESS beyond an athletics event in the years ahead.

www.greenbayphoenix.com 13 CAMPUS C ONVERSATIONS Resch School of Engineering a ‘transformative’ addition to campus

KI Chairman and CEO Dick Resch announced in February 2018 a $5 million donation from his foundation to UW-Green Bay's engineering program. UW-Green Bay will name its expanded engineering program the Richard J. Resch School of Engineering in appreciation for the international office furniture leader's gift. The Wisconsin Public Service Foundation also announced it will donate $1 million towards the program. Resch said his 35 years at KI have shown him the importance of a regional engineering program and higher education in general. "Throughout my tenure at KI, it's made the needs of higher education a priority. Everyone at KI ... takes great pride in helping colleges and universities create learning environments that will produce the next generation of leaders in innovation," Resch said. "It's my sincere hope the new engineering school at UWGB will do this, too." UW-Green Bay Chancellor Gary L. Miller called the donations "transformative," as the university works to highlight science, technology, engineering and math career paths and expand business community partnerships to support engineering programs.

STEM partners hope to break ground in the year ahead on the new STEM Innovation Center on the UW-Green Bay campus. In addition to the Richard J. Resch School of Engineering, the building will be home to UW Extension, Brown County Land & Water Conservation and The Einstein Project. Brown County and the State of Wisconsin are each contributing $5 million to its construction.

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Xiong ’18 reminds grads of sacrifices Bao Nhia Xiong ’18 is the third oldest of 10 children of Hmong immigrant parents who came to the U.S. as ref- ugees more than 20 years ago. She is the first in her family to graduate with a four-year university degree. The Spring 2018 Commencement Speaker, chosen to speak on behalf of her graduating class by UW- Green Bay faculty, reminded her fellow grads to be grateful to those who sacrificed so they could earn their degree. “Many of us sitting The University experienced consistent enrollment growth the past few years (bucking the trends here know that when we walk this of colleges and universities across the Midwest). It’s early to project, but numbers look steady in stage today, we are not the only one comparison for fall 2018 with online transfer numbers showing great strength. Strong enrollment graduating; when we walk the stage tends to mean a housing shortage on campus, which currently holds about 2,000 beds, but new today, our family, too, graduates University/community partnerships could help alleviate the problem. The University is working with us.” Xiong, who delivered a portion of her remarks in her native with nearby community partners to find overflow housing for students. Hmong so that her parents could share her special moment, received a standing ovation from fellow classmates and faculty.

People Pockets Makeover

It’s a subject close to the hearts (and naptimes) of many alumni – People Pockets. The large ones near Rose Hall had to go with this year’s renovation. Imagine the stress (on carpet fiber and students) through the years, as thousands used those carpeted steps for small group get- togethers, naps and last-minute cramming before a test in Rose Hall 250. The space will soon have updated ceiling, flooring, furniture and paint, all ready for the start of fall semester!

news.uwgb.edu l 15 June 2016 l INSIDE UWGB 15 CAMPUS C ONVERSATIONS New outdoor recreation complex is shared space for students Completion is nearing the home stretch for the $4.9 million Kress Family Outdoor Recreation Complex, to be ready for action this fall. The space will be shared by Division I athletics and UW-Green Bay students. The soon-to-be- completed facilities with turf field, permanent bleachers, concessions and press box, gives Green Bay athletics the outdoor facilities it needs, and a weather-ready field for the thousands of students who participate in intramurals and recreational activities each year.

OH MY GOSH! LIVE RECORDING FOR 6:30 CHARLIE BERENS CONCERT SERIES SOLD OUT AT WEIDNER

SOLD OUT A SOLD OUT AT A snowy night didn’t keep the crowd away from the “Manitowoc Minute” creator Charlie Berens’ sold-out show at the Weidner on March 6. The Emmy-winning journalist and comedian entertained the audience by performing his “Manitowoc Minute” schtick along with other comedic mashups such as “If Jack Dawson Was Really from Wisconsin.” If you still haven’t heard of Berens, make sure to “keep ‘er movin” and check him out on YouTube!

The “6:30 Concert Series” treated its audience to something unusual — a live recording session with local favorites Gypsy Trip on April 26. A nearly full house at the Weidner witnessed the local band getting quality audio for its second album, a follow-up to 2015’s Alt Nostalgia. Band members — mostly UW-Green Bay faculty, staff and alumni — were pleased with the tracks laid down. Gypsy Trip’s music is a blend of gypsy jazz, pop influ- ences and original compositions.

16 l INSIDE UWGB Spring/Summer 2018 16 INSIDE UWGB l June 2016 These wings fit you perfectly

TEDx Fond du Lac to feature Ryan Martin

One of the speakers for this year’s popular TEDx Fond du Lac event is UW-Green Bay Professor Ryan Martin (Psychology and Human Development) this year’s theme for the event is “Enough.” Are we good enough to tackle our dreams, strong enough to stand up for something, loud enough, together, to make a difference in our world? The sold-out event is a perfect format for Martin, who specializes in subjects such as mental illness, emotion and anger No matter what your size, we have a pair of wings that will fit and violence. you perfectly. As part of the main hall update (see page 20) between Student Services and the Cofrin Library, designers added a pair of wings, perfect for the mural and selfie craze that is happening worldwide. A floor inscription reads, “Be a Phoenix. We supply the wings, until you get your own.” Pro- spective students, returning alumni and even faculty and staff are trying the wings on for size, and many are posting their photo to social media. If you do, please let us know by tagging the photo #uwgbwings.

TedXUW-Green Bay — Ideas worth spreading!

The Weidner Center is proud to present the inaugural TEDxUW-Green Bay in EMPTY BOWLS collaboration with faculty from UW-Green Bay’s College of Arts, Humanities and ANNUAL FUNDRAISER Social Sciences. In the spirit of “ideas worth spreading,” people with the boldest and most impactful ideas being generated in the community will be selected The Art Agency held its ninth annual Empty Bowls fundraiser for the inaugural event on November 1, 2018. “TEDx Talks present one of the on April 11th at the Phoenix Club. Attendees donated $10 and very best ways to reach people at every level of the community regardless of got to choose a hand-made ceramic bowl, theirs to keep, filled their gender, ethnicity, age or economic status,” says TEDx veteran speaker, with soup donated by four local restaurants. The bowls were Prof. Regan Gurung. “Especially as someone who has given a TEDx Talk, the made by UW-Green Bay students and faculty. All proceeds opportunity to help showcase Green Bay’s best ideas on the UW-Green Bay were donated to Golden House, a shelter for domestic violence campus is enthralling and energizing. Get ready for great stuff, Green Bay!” victims in Green Bay. news.uwgb.edu l 17 June 2016 l INSIDE UWGB 17 CAMPUS C ONVERSATIONS

Reaffirmed. UW-Green Bay received word from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) this spring that it has been accredited for the next 10 years. The HLC, one of several Reaccredited. organizations in the United States recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, reviewed the University based on several academic and practical criteria addressing the mission, educational quality and integrity, as well as compliance with federal regulations and academic progress as expressed in such efforts as the Quality Initiative. During the process, the HLC previewed hundreds of pages of required documentation about UW-Green Bay and conducted an on-campus visit in October 2017 with representatives of faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members. “Accreditation is an important process that signifies the University’s academic qualifications, and on a practical level, makes the University eligible for federal funding and our students eligible for federal loans,” says UW-Green Bay Associate Provost Clif Ganyard (at left) who led UW-Green Bay’s Accredidation team. “It also signifies that an external party has reviewed the University’s structure, mission and processes, and can confirm that we have, in fact, met standards of educational excellence.” According to Ganyard, accreditation is an ongoing process. “We’re already working A little affirmation is good for the soul. A lot is even on the items we need to address, including work to improve online education for better, especially when it comes from an impressive students.” UW-Green Bay has been accredited by the HLC since 1972. The whole body like the Higher Learning Commission. report can be found online at http://www.uwgb.edu/accreditation.

High-five from R. L. Stine? Famous Goosebumps author R.L. Stine had kids screaming and UntitledTown (2) had the rest of the attendees begging for more. The second annual book and author festival — a collaborative effort of the local community including many members of the UW-Green Bay community — once again went beyond expectations with hundreds of events and thousands of attendees, descending on Green Bay for festival readings, craft talks, workshops and the opportunity to listen to their favorite authors. The Stine event at the Weidner Center was a sell-out with 1,700 children laughing and screaming in delight as Stine spent hours with his audience and signed every last book brought to him. Missed the event? Visit untitledtown.org for 2019 dates and details.

Meet your new Dean University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Provost Greg Davis officially announced the appointment on May 10, 2018 of Prof. Charles (Chuck) A. Rybak as Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Rybak served as interim dean since the summer of 2017. He has proven to be a strong and capable leader dedicated to making a difference on the UW-Green Bay campus and beyond. With an increased demand for problem-solvers, Rybak’s appointment couldn’t come at a better time. “I know that Chuck will be a strong champion for the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences,” said Provost Greg Davis. “He is a forward-thinker and is committed to working together with faculty and staff to grow these programs and make the college a vibrant place in which to learn and grow.”

18 l INSIDE UWGB Spring/Summer 2018 18 INSIDE UWGB l June 2016 Dental City named Recruitment Partner of the Year.

Dental City was named 2017 Recruitment Partner of the Year by UW-Green Bay’s Office of Career Services. Employees of Dental City have been active with UW-Green Bay as class speakers, while supporting events such as “Dine Like a Professional Etiquette Lunch.” Owners of the company, John Mathys ‘87 and David Withbroe ’87, are four-time job fair sponsors, three-time PRO sponsors and two-year Business Week sponsors. Dental City, a distributor of dental product units to more than 13,000 dental professionals, has 17 UW-Green Bay alumni in its employ, reflecting its strong affiliation with UW-Green Bay.

Plant sale makes some green

It was another successful Heirloom Plant and Vegetable Sale for Natural and Applied Sciences. With about 5,000 plants sold, the annual sale that draws from Northeast Wisconsin and beyond made more than $9,000 to support student research, internships, travel grants for students and other special opportunities for the program. Excess plants were donated to the Seymour Park Neighborhood Garden for its youth program, which supplies several neighbor- hood food pantries with produce. Associate Prof. Steve Meyer earned nearly $1,000 for the Katie Hemauer Scholarship Fund from salsa sales.

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UW-GREEN BAY ANSWERING CALL FOR MORE SPORTS TRAINING SPECIALISTS WITH NEW MASTER’S PROGRAM

The job outlook for sports training specialists is anticipated to grow by double digits nationally and statewide. In the next few years, to keep pace with increasing national and regional demand for athletic trainers, UW-Green Bay will begin offering a Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) degree in June 2019. The specialized degree Follow the provides a unique opportunity for the University and those living in Northeast Wis- consin. Currently, there are more than 35 high school, collegiate, pre-professional Phoenix tracks and professional teams in Brown and Outagamie Counties alone which are regularly in need of athletic training expertise for their programs. Follow the Phoenix tracks from Student “The sports-rich nature of Northeast Wisconsin makes this an excellent train- Services to the Cofrin Library (and back) ing ground for future athletic trainers,” said UW-Green Bay Associate Dean of and you will gain a new sense of pride for all the College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Amanda Nelson who has things UW-Green Bay. The hallway (once spearheaded the development of the program. “These students will have opportuni- ties to work with our Green Bay Division I athletes, but also with area high schools referred to as Macaroni Hall) was renovated and organizations such as the Green Bay Blizzard, the Green Bay Gamblers and to inspire what it means to be a Phoenix. of course, the Green Bay Packers.” In addition, students will greatly benefit from Guests, including returning alumni, may want the University’s affiliation with strong regional healthcare partners — Bellin Health to take a photo with #uwgbwings mural (see Prevea Health and Aurora BayCare Medical Center. page 17) and post their pride for the world to According to Nelson, this regional strength in athletic programming combined with see on social media, or take a few minutes the vast clinical opportunities available to master’s degree students helped the program receive UWS Board of Regents approval in December of 2016. Classroom at the word block “TRADITION” and see just instruction at UW-Green Bay will meet the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic how many events and activities are unique to Training Education requirements. UW-Green Bay.

20 l INSIDE UWGB Spring/Summer 2018 20 INSIDE UWGB l June 2016 OFFICE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Nationally recognized Clerks and Treasurers event celebrates 40 years Clerks and Treasurers play a central role in local government. They require the instincts of a politician, the leadership skills of a manager and the eye for detail of a paralegal. Now celebrating 40 years, UW-Green Bay’s internationally recognized and award-winning Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Institute has provided continuing education and credentials for Municipal Clerk or Treasurer Certification. Most municipalities Brown County Courthouse photo by Chris Rand require their new employees to attend the Institute as a condition of hire. Leading the program is Kassie successful Institutes. She is a member of the Education Resource Group (ERG) for VanRemortel, Director of Government Affairs and the International Institute of Municipal Clerks Association. Much of the Institute’s Economic Development, who advises and trains success comes from the cutting edge, hands-on curriculum, assessment of learning University Institute Directors around the U.S. and and instructors that work in the field and purposefully craft networking opportunities Canada on developing curriculum and building that yield retention. High School students save $1 million The UW-Green Bay College Credit in High School (CCIHS) program had another year of record enrollment this year with more than 1,500 students enrolling in UW-Green Bay for-credit classes through the concurrent enrollment program — a 13% enrollment increase from last year. The CCIHS program partners with 40 Wisconsin high schools to offer college credit year, students saved more than $1 million in tuition by taking advantage of reduced courses for high school students. These courses are tuition through the program. The largest areas of enrollment are modern languages taught by UW-Green Bay faculty-approved high school followed by psychology, communications, human biology and English. The CCIHS teachers and allow students to get a head start on program is directed by Meagan Strehlow from the Division of Continuing Education their college education. During the 2017-18 academic and Community Engagement.

GenCyber is back with a camp for teachers

For the second year in a row, Continuing Education and Community This year, NSA is providing $64,000 in funds, providing teachers with Engagement was awarded a grant from the National Security the tools to understand and teach students correct and safe online Agency (NSA) for its GenCyber program. Last year, the Division behavior, increase diversity and interest in cybersecurity, and promote received a $100,000 grant for a camp that hosted 100 students. careers in the cybersecurity workforce.

news.uwgb.edu l 21 June 2016 l INSIDE UWGB 21 A Rippling Effect Four Campuses Prepare To Transform an Educational Ecosystem

Ecologists know well that making a small “Ecosystems can endure a lot more change transferring credits, making it seamless for change within an ecosystem has a rippling and disruption than we give them credit for and two-year college students to continue on to effect. Undoing what has always been done they are incredibly adaptive,” says UW-Green a four-year degree. We also need to create or making adjustments to what’s inside the Bay Chancellor and ecologist-by-training a unified university where all students can ecosystem puts it in disarray… an unsettling Gary L. Miller. “I think about this reorganization explore all programs, associate through situation for a world that demands order. in the same way. It will be challenging and graduate degrees, regardless of where they complex. There are a lot of moving parts. We enter the ecosystem.” It’s not a stretch then, to think about the UW will likely make some mistakes along the way. System’s proposed restructuring effort to Marinette resident and UW-Marinette But it is certainly not impossible to transform join together the UW two-year and four-year Campus Administrator Cindy Bailey, agrees. and create something even better.” campuses as a change to the educational “The need to be there for the students and ecosystem in Wisconsin, overall and According to Miller and the reorganization community, the desire to fulfill the wants and Northeast Wisconsin specifically. team, the footprint of the proposed needs of the region and the opportunity to UW-Green Bay includes nearly half of the deliver a new way to look at higher education Beginning July 1 and contingent upon Wisconsin coastline on the world’s largest in our region is exciting,” she says. “I only see Higher Learning Commission approval, freshwater ecosystem and some of the most this as a benefit to our region and the citizens UW-Green Bay, UW-Marinette, pristine and desirable natural areas and within our community.” UW-Manitowoc and UW-Sheboygan will tourist spots in the country. come together as one university with one Miller acknowledges that the new ecosystem mission. The new UW-Green Bay will be The regional ecosystem also includes a will take time and an extraordinary amount a four-campus coastal university with an large and growing manufacturing sector, of creativity and teamwork to materialize. expansive 16-county footprint. a significant health care sector and a rich Currently, dozens of individuals from all four tapestry of business and nonprofit enterprises. campuses are working toward a smooth All four campuses support vibrant art and transition and have been meeting regularly music programs and serve as a hub of with local business and community leaders, community activity. County Boards and educators seeking ideas and input. UW-Marinette Manitowoc resident and UW-Green Bay Executive Director of Continuing Education and But the work is far from over. Community Engagement, Joy Ruzek, said she “Beginning in the fall, we will undertake a has heard very positive comments throughout region-wide assessment of higher education the community about the restructuring. needs, economic drivers and partnership “Individuals and organizations feel they can opportunities on the way to the development UW-Green Bay capitalize on the University of Wisconsin- of a strategic framework for the new Green Bay brand in an effort to attract and UW-Green Bay,” Miller says. “In the end, we retain homegrown and outside talent,” she will develop a new educational ecosystem said. “By aligning our mission with local for Northeast Wisconsin, one that’s tied economies, we can develop and expand to both the success of more students and popular programs that engage students and the economic development and quality of UW-Manitowoc professionals in creating significant, positive life initiatives our region needs. This is a economic impact.” tremendous opportunity.” “This is an ecosystem like no other in UW-Sheboygan Wisconsin,” Miller shares. “We know we need to continue to identify and reduce barriers to

22 l INSIDE UWGB Spring/Summer 2018 Northeast Wisconsin’s New Ecosystem 16 counties: Brown Marinette Calumet Menominee Door Oconto Florence Oneida Forest Outagamie Kewaunee Shawano Langlade Sheboygan UW-MANITOWOC UW-SHEBOYGAN UW-MARINETTE Manitowoc Vilas

Together, Everyone, Achieves, More 419 miles of shoreline access (50% of Wisconsin’s total shoreline) 215,000 manufacturing jobs 900,000 residents 22,000+ Left to Right: UW-Manitowoc’s Blue Devil, UW-Green Bay’s Phoenix, UW-Sheboygan’s Wombat and UW-Marinette’s Buccaneer demonstrate that we are all in this together. Should the proposed small, medium restructuring be approved by the Higher Learning Commission, each of the institutions in this new 16-county, four-college coastal community have agreed to work (and play) together to transform the and large higher education landscape into one that is richer, more robust and more vibrant. While the college businesses campuses’ names would change, pending approval, each of the institutions would retain their individual athletic mascots.

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Weidner season ‘wows!’

Finger snapping jazz, thought- provoking discoveries, toe-tapping musicals, jaw-dropping spectacles, soaring symphonies and Green Bay legends on stage… there is absolutely something for everyone. In honor of the Weidner Center’s 25th Anniversary, the 2018- 19 lineup features titles, concerts and speakers that are meant to fully meet its mission: “to delight, educate, inspire and entertain.” The season launches with a look back to the inaugural event held in Cofrin Family Hall on January 15, 1993. One of the performers that evening was Wayne Lin, an 11-year-old violinist and featured performer of the Youth Orchestra. After completing his bachelor’s degree from Juilliard and his master’s degree at Yale School of Music, Lin is now the associate and acting Concertmaster of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra and returns this fall to the Weidner stage as a soloist in the opening Anniversary Symphony Orchestra Concert event, September 22. There is so much more and you can find it at www.weidnercenter.com.

Podcast network expands to include ‘Bird in the Wings’ Hi-Ho Silver Bowties If it seems like our volunteers are shining even brighter this year, you’re right. Volunteers who have been with the Weidner Center since our opening in 1993 are sporting silver bowties in 2018 in honor of the 25th anniversary year. With 56 silver bowtie recipients — of the 275-strong volunteer corps! — serving in areas such as first aid, concessions and usher staff, there is even more to celebrate during this milestone year. “Each of our volunteer staff members is incredible to work with, and we especially appreciate the ones who have been here since season one,” says Director of Marketing, Diane Nagy. “So, next time you visit, note the silver bowties, note that these amazing volunteers have been with us from the beginning…what an amazing run!”

Bird in the Wings, a new audio show covering hot topics in arts and culture, is the latest offering from the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts. Podcast host and Executive and Artistic Director Kelli Strickland regularly sits down with the likes of Janet Planet, Kent Hutchison and Brian Simons for interviews with artists and the community that loves them. Bird in the Wings gets down to the bottom of art’s most bewildering questions. How do we define art and how does it define us? Relax, laugh and listen as Kelli makes friends with truly talented individuals from Titletown and beyond. All podcasts (including art, athletics, psychology, Pictured from left to right: Dennis and Judy L’empereur, Wes Carvenough, Helen and Bob DeGrave and Dale and Dotty Volrath. and fun) can be found at www.uwgb.edu/podcasts. Photo credit: Diane Nagy

24 l INSIDE UWGB Spring/Summer 2018 Investing IN OUR Future

2017 IMPACT REPORT 20 17 On The Right Path Dear Friends,

One of my favorite passions is my community work with the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Foundation. Helping young students from our region pursue higher education through scholarships, supporting faculty teaching and research, and improving academic and recreational facilities is a true joy. After all, these hard-working students will be future business leaders, engineers, teachers, nurses and community volunteers. Throughout this report you will find compelling stories highlighting the many ways donors — like you and I — impact students during their formative years. I find their enthusiasm and energy infectious!

The Foundation serves as the custodian for charitable gifts to the University and assures donor intent is honored. As of December 31, 2017, the UW-Green Bay Foundation totaled $50,322,093 in assets and distributed $3,185,459 in support to the University to pursue its mission. Worthy of special recognition was the $822,824 for student scholarships which increased access to higher education for hundreds of students.

The investment marketplace provided significant tailwinds in 2017 which benefitted our portfolio of endowed funds. Our one-year return on endowed assets, net of fees, was a robust 17.14%. The Foundation remains committed to long-term growth of endowed funds, while meeting the annual spending policy requirement, allowing a consistent stream of earnings to be distributed for charitable endeavors.

On behalf of our University family, thank you for all you do to further the mission of the UW-Green Bay Foundation and UW-Green Bay. Our recent trend of enrollment growth is one indication we are on the right path.

Sincerely,

Matthew Mueller, Chair, UW-Green Bay Foundation Gifts in 2017 made an impact on the quality of life for our students Senior Vice-President of Finance and CFO and the vitality of our campus. In an effort to better reflect our role Schreiber Foods, Inc. as an environmentally focused University, the Donor Honor Roll* list of names was not printed and can be found online at www. uwgb.edu/Foundation/Report. Thank you for selflessly giving in support of higher education. *List reflects major and leadership annual gifts of $250 and above.

26 l IMPACT REPORT As of December 31, 2017, the UW-Green Bay Foundation totaled $50,322,093 in assets and distributed $3,185,459 in support to the University to pursue its mission. Worthy of special recognition was the $822,824 for student scholarships which increased access to higher education for hundreds of students.. Our one-year return on endowed assets, net of fees, was a robust 17.14% . The Foundation maintains a 4.5% distribution rate as its spending policy.

UW-GREEN BAY FOUNDATION l 27 WE SUPPORT UW-GREEN BAY

Helping Students Now and in the Future Annual giving assists students and ensures safety

From the moment they moved to the Green Bay area, UW-Green Bay helped Paul and Colleen Kendle build their future, and now they hope to help students build a better future for themselves. Each year, fundraising efforts at UW-Green Bay Paul retired not long ago as market president of Wells Fargo Bank. He and Colleen live in help to engage alumni, communnity members Suamico, Wis. just outside of Green Bay. Avid fans of Green Bay basketball, it was Paul’s and University faculty, staff, and students. The connection with UW-Green Bay’s former Founders Association, in particular, that helped them Annual Fund campaign goal is to raise much- find their place in Green Bay. needed, largely unrestricted, funds to help fulfill student and campus needs as they arise. “We came here in the early 90s and didn’t know anyone in the area,” Kendle said. “Through the Founders Association I was able to establish connections and get settled in the community.” The 2017 Fund for Excellence annual campaign Having served on the Founders board from 1995 to 2011, and two terms as its President, the generated support for: Kendles have made a financial contribution every year to the University. When approached about establishing an endowed scholarship, they felt it would be an opportunity to give back to • DASH Emergency Grant. Small, one-time the University that welcomed them to the community… And it would be an opportunity to help grants help students stay in school by students get the education they need to succeed. providing funds for unexpected expenses such as car repairs or medical bills. “Since moving here, I’ve done anything I could to train students,” Paul said. “Having an educated workforce is critical to our success as a country. We need young people to be educated. There • Student scholarships. Scholarships help are so few opportunities for students without an education to make a living wage.” increase student access to the University. The UW-Green Bay student enrollment includes To reinforce their commitment to higher education, Paul and Colleen have made a legacy gift 59% who are first-generation students. commitment to UW-Green Bay’s planned giving Niagara Society. • Campus Safety. Public safety officers keep the UW-Green Bay campus safe and secure. These officers were aprovided new protective vests to ensure their personal safety.

28 l IMPACT REPORT Endowed Positions Enhance Faculty Research and Student Learning

Donors who generously endow professorships and department Geoscience and Environmental Science), is a regional leader in water quality chair positions are crucial to universities as they help to recruit and and watershed research and management in Northeast Wisconsin and the retain exceptional faculty. Faculty who hold these positions are able Great Lakes region. In his annual report to University leadership, Fermanich to advance research, employ student assistants and collaborate (above in red) wrote about his students and colleagues, who were involved in with other scholars across the globe. The results? Exciting new local watershed research, community outreach, successful applied science research, increased student engagement and learning, and worldwide grant projects and speaking engagements. knowledge sharing. “The Hauxhurst Cofrin Professorship has inspired me to be more engaged in UW-Green Bay has received endowed gifts for seven professorships, community outreach regarding UW-Green Bay water quality and watershed two chair positions and one graduate assistantship. Endowed management activities,” he said. “The professorship has helped support professorships complement state funding by encouraging faculty applied research projects and my participation in a number of local advisory scholarship and research. communities and initiatives Through travel support, I have connected UW-Green Bay, our students and colleagues with state, regional and Nearing completion of a five-year appointment as the holder of the international science organizations and efforts.” Barbara Hauxhurst Cofrin Professorship in Natural Sciences, professor and researcher Kevin Fermanich, Ph.D. (Natural and Applied Sciences,

UW-GREEN BAY FOUNDATION l 29 Revitalized Student Schanock Scholarship Study Space Underscores Vital Role of Social Work

As a social worker in the Green Bay Area Public Schools, Kim Schanock works daily to identify and obtain resources that help facilitate the welfare of area students and their families. Knowing the important role social work plays in the school system and community, Kim and her David and Kim Shanock husband, David, endowed a scholarship at UW-Green Bay with the hope of inspiring young people to consider the rewarding career of social work.

Kim has had many opportunities over the years to see the preparation of social workers who completed their undergraduate or graduate work at UW-Green Bay. “Every single one of them is an excellent social worker, committed UW-Green Bay’s David A. Cofrin Library receives more than 120,000 visitors to the students and families of our community,” she says. annually. Students, faculty and staff are already enjoying the newly renovated Library Commons and adjacent Learning Center. The new spaces, which feature modern Both of the Schanocks are lifelong residents of the Green furniture and study areas, were designed to maximize the natural light and beauty of Bay area and grew up with an awareness of the UW-Green the surrounding courtyards. Bay campus but did not fully appreciate what a benefit it is having a strong university in their backyard. That changed The Library Commons is a place for students to study between classes, meet when David's parents, Romaine and Mary Schanock, became classmates, work on group projects and meet for an evening study session. A generous involved in the early stages of the Weidner Center through gift from the 1923 Fund enabled the creation of this much-needed collaborative study their friendship with the families of lead donor, David A. space. Steve Dhein, Chief Advisor for the 1923 Fund, on the reason for the renovation: Cofrin and Weidner Center namesake, Edward Weidner. The “As more and more research materials have become available on the internet the need education, programming and enrichment the Weidner Center for student visits to the book stacks sharply declined. The Board and I wanted to see has brought to Green Bay has been a tremendous asset to the David A. Cofrin Library remain the center point of study on campus. We approved their lives, said Kim, and it has strengthened the couple’s the proposal including private and collaborative study spaces as well a much larger and support of the University in other areas over the years. more visible tutoring area. It is gratifying to see the large number of students who used these study areas in the first year.” Why did they choose a scholarship at UW-Green Bay? “It would be difficult to narrow it down,” says Kim. “The University is made up of leadership, teaching staff and students who are committed to excellence and contributing to the greater community. It is pretty amazing to have an excellent university with a first class performing arts facility along with a winning tradition of Division 1 sports in a community the size of Green Bay.”

30 l IMPACT REPORT Weidner Center partnership educates, entertains and inspires

Imagine the smile on the face of a child enraptured in a children’s theatre performance. Then imagine the smiles of the 680,000 kids who have participated in school field trips to the Weidner Center since its opening in 1993. The Stage Doors Education Series paved the way for learning opportunities in the performing arts and music for students from Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Each season, programs are geared toward Pre-K through grade 12 students. Programs are rated for cultural diversity, history/social studies, language arts, music/dance, relationships, science/math and theatre. The 2017 season included favorites such as Pete the Cat and The Science of Magic with Bill Blagg.

These educational and cultural theatre experiences would not be possible without the support of many generous community members and organizations. The Weidner Center has been the grateful recipient of underwriting for the Stage Doors Education Series for the past 11 years from the George Kress Foundation. Schools are eligible for scholarships for student attendance at the shows so that all children have the opportunity to be entertained and educated.

“Thank you for offering these wonderful programs to students! They love them! The scholarships are so helpful to our families and give our students access to great things!” – Koenig Elementary, Two Rivers, Wis.

Outdoor Complex Elevates Horizon League Athletics

The $4.9 million Kress Family Outdoor recreation complex, slated for completion in the summer of 2018, includes a brand-new soccer stadium and upgrades to the current softball stadium. The project will help propel UW-Green Bay to the top of the Horizon League for soccer facilities as well as give intramural participants access to play on a turf field and other improved amenities. Stadium upgrades will allow games to stream on ESPN3. Funding for the project included generous support from a number of philanthropic partners as well as investments from the students themselves, through a self-imposed increase in student fees.

The facility hosts its first official contest on August 17, 2018 when the women’s soccer team “It has been extremely exciting to watch the facility develop day-by-day. To know that I will be welcomes Valparaiso for its season opener. The able to use the facility makes it much more appealing to myself and other students. The outdoor men’s team hosts Hartford in its first game on facility gives UW-Green Bay one more ‘wow’ factor as a student coming in knowing that you will be August 24, 2018. competing at an intramural level on the same field as collegiate athletes.” - Wyatt Smet, UW-Green Bay Business Administration student

UW-GREEN BAY FOUNDATION l 31 Trustee Olson says ‘Takk, Far’ with donation to Viking House relocation

Tom Olson has given to UW-Green Bay for The Viking House is a replica of an authentic For Olson, being able to provide access to years, but when the University had a need 14-foot by 28-foot wooden house, the type education is crucial, and something he has arise, he found a fitting way to honor his father. of which would have been used by Vikings done since his days as President at Sonoco- When Olson, a member of UW-Green Bay’s 1,000 years ago. Built by Owen and Elspeth U.S. Paper Mills. Christianson, the house was donated to the Council of Trustees, heard that the University “I believe in access to public education,” Olson University in 2016. The house was taken apart, needed help moving a Viking House to cam- said. “UW-Green Bay has been such an asset labeled, moved and reassembled on campus pus, he decided to help facilitate the relocation in our community… I got involved in the late in 2017 and is now an exciting gathering space as a tribute to his father’s Norwegian heritage. 1980s with the Founders Board. I was presi- for historians, school groups, and others, in its dent of the board for a few years. My wife and Born into a Norwegian-American family in location near Wood Hall. Iowa, Harry Olson (Tom’s father), spoke fluent I have contributed to the capital campaign, and

Norwegian and was a member of the Sons Open to the public, the house provides we have a scholarship for students through UW-Green Bay students and others through- of Norway and Numedal Lag. After serving in the Foundation. But when I heard about the out Wisconsin with a hands-on educational the military during World War II, Harry Olson University’s need, I felt that it would be a way opportunity to see life as it would have been married and moved to Green Bay where he to help while honoring my father.” in the days of the Vikings. became a respected attorney and member of Already erected on campus, Olson had a the Green Bay community. A dedication ceremony is scheduled for plaque placed on the building to pay his August 1, 2018. respects to his father. The last words of the inscription “Takk, Far, mange tusen takk” are a loving tribute. The translation? “Thank you, father, many thousands thanks.”

32 l IMPACT REPORT UW-GREEN BAY FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Officers

Matthew (Matt) Mueller, Chair Carl Kuehne Dr. Ashok Rai Sr. Vice President of Finance and CFO Retired CEO President and CEO Schreiber Foods, Inc. American Foods Group, LLC Prevea Health Green Bay, Wis. Green Bay, Wis. Green Bay, Wis.

Robert (Rob) Cera ‘84, Vice Chair Louis (Lou) LeCalsey* Virginia (Ginny) Riopelle Vice Chairman and Executive VP Retired President and CEO Civic Leader Greenwoods Financial Group Tufco Technologies, Inc. Green Bay, Wis. Lake Mills, Wis. Green Bay, Wis. Kramer Rock Gerald (Cort) Condon, Secretary Dr. Mokenge (Mo) Malafa ‘82 President Attorney, CPA MD, FACS Division Chief Temployment, Inc. Condon & Herald Gastrointestinal Malignancies Green Bay, Wis. Green Bay, Wis. H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Dr. Tina Sauerhammer Dean ‘99 Diane Ford ‘75, Treasurer Tampa, Fla. MD, FACS Retired Vice President and Controller Plastic Surgeon Integrys Energy Group Brian Mannering Prevea Health Green Bay, Wis. CEO Green Bay, Wis. LaForce, Inc. Green Bay, Wis. Sahil Tak Board Members Vice President David Martin ST Paper, LLC Cordero Barkley ’09, ‘16 Fourth Generation Leader Oconto Falls, Wis. Senior Client Advisor H.J. Martin & Son, Inc. Associated Bank N.A. Green Bay, Wis. Anthony (Tony) Werner* Green Bay, Wis. Vice Chancellor for University Advancement and Gary L. Miller* Alumni Relations Dean Basten ‘89 Chancellor President, UW-Green Bay Foundation Secretary/Treasurer and CFO UW-Green Bay Green Bay, Wis. Miron Construction Green Bay, Wis. Neenah, Wis. Timothy (Tim) Weyenberg Mark Murphy Retired CEO Richard (Rick) Beverstein President and CEO Foth Retired Senior Vice President Green Bay Packers Green Bay, Wis. AON Risk Services Green Bay, Wis. Green Bay, Wis. James (Jim) Wochinske ‘74 Paul Northway ‘90 President and Owner Terrance (Terry) Fulwiler President and CEO Pomp’s Tire Service, Inc. Retired CEO American National Bank Fox Cities Green Bay, Wis. WS Packaging Group, Inc. Appleton, Wis. Green Bay, Wis. Frank (Scott) Wochos Thomas (Tom) Olson Retired Senior Vice President Beth Gochnauer Retired President Green Bay Packaging, Inc. Chairperson Sonoco-U.S. Paper Mills, Inc. Green Bay, Wis. Gochnauer Family Foundation Green Bay, Wis. Corona del Mar, Calif. David Pamperin ‘74 *Denotes Ex-Officio Members Michael (Mike) Jackson ‘76 Retired President and CEO Retired President and COO Greater Green Bay Community Foundation SuperValu Stores, Inc. Green Bay, Wis. Celebration, Fla.

UW-GREEN BAY FOUNDATION l 33 COLLEGE OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Mission Accomplished UW-Green Bay students help nonprofits measure their good works

There was palpable excitement enter- However, measuring the success of dents observe the nonprofits, meet to experience out in the real world,” ing Lora Warner’s Government and the program, things like increased directly with leaders to learn about says Carly Newhouse ’18, a senior Nonprofit classroom last semester. confidence and problem-solving organization mission and vision, working towards an Arts Manage- Her students were actively engaged skills can be difficult. “It’s been really research best practices and then ment degree. “I’ve learned so much with local Nonprofits through service exciting,” says ARTreach Coordinator combine this with their knowledge more because it’s not just a lecture.” learning; visiting sites, getting their Peggy McGee. “We know what we of program evaluation theory to Ensuring these millennials are “hands dirty” and evaluating each do works — we can see the benefits determine outcomes and develop prepared for their future and able program to determine the best ways — but having the UW-Green Bay stu- a model that can be utilized by the to give back to the community is to measure and communicate the dents here to provide research and organization. The direct application exactly what Warner had envisioned. Nonprofits mission and success organize the numbers into something makes it more “real” for each student, “This ultimately benefits the whole before formally presenting their we can communicate to benefit our which impacts their perception of the community in two ways. We’re pre- recommendations directly to their program, is so fantastic.” local nonprofit landscape. paring the future nonprofit and public professional Nonprofit partners. Community plus campus yields Adding value to the community serving employees to be comfortable Why? Because for each Nonprofit valuable partnership Warner has also observed the and well-prepared,” she says. The organization, it is becoming increas- This unique way of involving student additional benefits of understanding nonprofits become more account- ingly important to stakeholders and and community is developed from outcome measurement and program able. “They learn with us. And in turn, donors to know that their time is well- Prof. Warner’s strong background evaluation through hands-on service develop better evaluation methods, spent and their financial contributions in program evaluation. “Program learning; students in her classes are are more accountable to their donors, are making a difference. evaluation helps measure the impact learning self-confidence, conflict and in turn raise more money… Delivering value to the mission you’re having on the people in your management skills, critical thinking, becoming even more effective.” The Green Bay Botanical Gardens, program,” says Warner. “There’s and problem-solving. “They’re learn- Final grade? A+ CP Center, Curative Connections, something called the double bottom ing skills that are in high demand,” The presentation complete, questions The Farmory and The Birder Studio line; there’s financials, but then says Warner. “Program evalua- asked and answered, the students ARTreach program were nonprofits there’s the mission, the reason tion is something that employers happily relax to let their peers take that received help from UW-Green organizations receive donations — to want across all disciplines.” More their turn. Peggy McGee is poised to Bay in spring 2018. Take ARTreach, accomplish good for the people that importantly, students are develop- take the students’ recommendations an organization that partners with are part of the program.” Lack of ing into future employees that are for ARTreach and move this program the YMCA’s after-school program at staff, budget and time constraints well-prepared and able to effectively forward, utilizing the outcome mea- Green Bay area elementary schools can make it difficult for nonprofits to communicate their ideas and results. sures outlined. Already, she’s seen deemed “at-risk,” as an example. As determine how to best show their Students within the program concur. the positive effect this unique and part of the program, K-5 students success and measure their impact. They enjoy the non-traditional style valuable project has left on the kids work with high school mentors and a Outcome measurement can have of the class and are happy to share involved in ARTreach. “For students program leader to experience music, a profound impact on community their insights. They speak about in these schools to see others invest art, theater and more importantly, philanthropic support, volunteers and gaining empathy, humility, increased in them by observing and interacting, life skills like self confidence, public overall participation in each program. knowledge about the community, makes them feel valuable…that speaking and working together. The In this partnership, local nonprofits volunteerism and being a part of people are interested in who they program brings art to life for kids who have the benefit of utilizing fresh, something that they may never have are,” adds McGee. may never have the opportunity to be intelligent and innovative ideas to been exposed to otherwise, as take- Mission definitely accomplished. part of an arts-themed program. develop impactful metrics and useful aways from the class. “It’s so much Story by Kristin Bouchard ‘93 measurement tools. Teams of stu- more applicable to what I’m going

34 l INSIDE UWGB Spring/Summer 2018 In the foreground, from left to right, UW-Green Bay students Jessica Pittner ’18, Carly Newhouse ’18 and Tessah Dolata from Prof. Lora Warner’s “Program Evaluation” class, evaluated The Birder School ARTreach program to determine best ways to measure and communicate its success. The after-school participants took a photo break during dress rehearsal for a future Wizard of Oz performance. COLLEGE OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

KAYE PROJECT GOES PRIMETIME AND WORLDWIDE Prof. Harvey J. Kaye joined Ben Mankiewicz to co-host a Turner Classic Movies (TCM) series on The Four Freedoms, Monday, May 21, 2018. The Four Freedoms were President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s goals for America, given in his 1941 State of the Union address, preceding the United States’ entrance into World World II. It was also inspiration for Kaye’s book, The Fight for Four Freedoms.

Kaye is also an historical advisor for a traveling 75th anniver- sary edition of Norman Rockwell’s series of paintings, The Four Freedoms. The exhibit is “Enduring Ideals: Rockwell, Roosevelt & the Four Freedoms),” on display May 25 to September 2, 2018 at the New-York Historical Society before touring as an international traveling exhibition through 2020.

TEACHING MOMENTS

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT TEACHERS UNIONS, PAST AND PRESENT.

The first teachers union in the Wisconsin was the first state National teacher unions are now United States, the Chicago to recognize the right of public some of the largest in the U.S. The Teachers Federation, was employees — including teachers National Education Association, with organized in 1897 so that — to collectively bargain in 1959. three-million members, is the largest elementary school teachers Many other states, under pressure single union in the nation. The American could ensure they had a modest from public employee unions, Federation of Teachers with which pension when they retired. followed suit in the 1960s and UWGB-United is affiliated — has 1970s. approximately 1.7 million members. LIVE1 ALGOMA2 3 4 5

Most teacher strikes in the U.S. have It is illegal for teachers to strike just been at the level of a single school about everywhere in the U.S., even district. State wide strikes — like in West with collective bargaining rights. Jon Shelton Virginia and Oklahoma — have been Teachers were often forced to strike Associate Professor very rare, and we are currently witness- to get school districts to agree to Democracy and Justice Studies ing important new history. salary increases, smaller class sizes and enhanced services for students.

36 l INSIDE UWGB Spring/Summer 2018 HIGHLIGHTS

Prof. Derek S. Jeffreys exams. The CLEP exams March. She was elected research on a larger Prof. Ryan Martin (Humanities and Religion) assess college-level knowl- to the National Railroad scale, called the Hub for (Psychology and Human presented on his new edge in 36 subject areas Museum's Board of Direc- Introductory Psychology Development) is one of book, “America’s Jails: and provide a mechanism tors. Founded in 1956, the and Pedagogical Research the invited speakers for The Search for Human for earning college credits museum offers a unique (HIPPR). Gurung has been the immensely popular Dignity in an Age of Mass without taking college learning experience elected to serve as the TEDxFond du Lac event. Incarceration” at the courses. The exams are through the preservation head of the international Last year the event sold UntitledTown Book and administered at more of artifacts and creation honor society in psychol- out in less than six hours Author Festival in April. than 1,700 sites across of fun interactive events ogy Psi Chi, beginning as in its inaugural year. Associate Prof. Jenell the United States, and for all ages. She was president-elect in 2018- Holstead (Human 2,900 colleges grant CLEP also invited to serve on 2019, then as president Development and Psychol- credit. The five-member the advisory board for in 2019-2020, and past ogy), has been awarded Development Commit- “Hands on Deck,” a non- president from 2020-2021. a $220,000 contract to tee, comprised of college profit organization that facilitate the implementa- faculty members from seeks to introduce kids to tion of a statewide data across the United States, traditional woodcraft and Cool. Very Cool. is responsible for writing hand tools through the collection and evaluation UW-Green Bay’s 6:30 Concert Series took a leap in exam questions, review- construction of boats. system for 21st Century attendance and donations in 2017-18. The recreating ing test and study guide Community Learning Assistant Prof. Sarah of Miles Davis’ Birth of the Cool program in November Centers after-school pro- materials and supporting Schuetze (Humanities) College Board outreach. was so popular that more than 100 people were grams. Holstead will over- had a peer-reviewed turned away at the door. In spring, the group Gypsy see training and technical Assistant Prof. Jon article published by Trip, made up of UW-Green Bay faculty, friends and assistance to approxi- The University of North Shelton (Demodcracy alumni performed in front of a nearly full house while mately 75 after-school and Justice Studies) was Carolina Press, Carry- capturing a clean track for a new album. The concert programs throughout the quoted extensively in ing Home the Enemy: series connects the campus with the community state between January stories featured in TIME Smallpox and Revolution through the exploration of music. All performances 2018 and June 2019. and the Washington Post in American Love and take place in the Weidner Center’s Fort Howard Hall. in Spring of 2018 in which Letters, Early American Associate Prof. Aaron Free and open to the public, donations benefit UW- he discusses the wave of Literature, Volume 53, Weinschenk (Political Green Bay’s Music program. Science) had a peer- teacher activism sweeping Number 1, 2018, pp. reviewed artical, “Gender the community. 97-125 (Article) 1775-76. and Social Conformity: Do Prof. David Helpap Assistant Prof. Jen- Men and Women Respond (Public and Environ- nie Young spoke and Differently to Social Pres- mental Administration) facilitated at an all-day sure to Vote?” accepted for appeared as a guest on writing workshop at publication in Social Influ- the weekly nonpartisan the 2018 Conference on ence. Weinschenk is the podcast, “The Progress College Composition and lead author for the paper, Report,” a conversation on Communication (CCCC) which was co-authored the local government and Annual Convention in with researchers at the economic development in Kansas City in March. University of Cambridge and around Green Bay She presented the session, (UK) and Northern Uni- and Brown County. The “Public Intellectualism versity (Boston). episode discusses how in Action: A Community Associate Prof. Eric local government in Green Writing Workshop.” Morgan (Democracy and Bay and Brown County Prof. Regan A. R. Justice Studies), has been are doing. Gurung (Psychology) appointed to the Develop- History program created an online resource ment Committee of the Chair, Heidi Sherman designed to connect College Level Examina- (History), was appointed educational psychologists tion Program (CLEP) for to the boards of two com- with the literature and the United States history munity organizations in tools necessary to conduct

college of arts, humanities and social sciences l 37 AUSTIN E. COFRIN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

A profitable business ‘model’

After a first career of running businesses, Chuck Brys spent another decade helping others learn to run their own.

The new retiree is entitled Carr said Brys’ special of business scenario imag- profitable; in six months And the impact to the local to be a little giddy these skill sets have made him inable. Sometimes, that business profits paid for a economy was profound. days. Strong returns can do invaluable to SBDC clients. coaching meant not starting second machine in cash, Transformation agent. that to a person, and Brys Among those skills — his a business at all. Other and today, Veeser has 10 Brys also helped to develop can point to some impres- ability to be a straight times, with his guidance, employees. Veeser said the SBDC into a larger, sive results from his tenure shooter, his level of integ- businesses grew from he never imagined being a more productive and highly guiding business start-ups rity, his trustworthiness, his “one-man shops” to larger business owner, or getting valued resource in North- as a counselor for the financial expertise and his operations with multiple off the plant floor. east Wisconsin. By working Small Business Develop- management experience. employees and million- “Now I go on the floor with local economic devel- ment Center (SBDC), part dollar income streams. Retiree? Not for long. when I want to play with opment offices and increas- of UW-Green Bay’s Cofrin Brys retired at 55… the first Consider the young man something. I have more ing the amount of funding School of Business. time. Before long, he began who wanted to open his appreciation for my family, the center was able to bring In 11 years, he’s forged working with an organiza- own machine shop. He had for my time off. I appreci- in, Brys transformed the relationships with more tion that allowed him to be the skills he needed, but ate now how volatile the organization from a group than 1,600 businesses, a part-time CFO or CEO to not the capital. Through economy can be as a small bringing in 90 clients a invested more than 11,000 many different companies. Brys and the SBDC, business owner.” year to one that sees more hours, helped to launch 117 Later, he turned to the he was able to acquire Hometown Trolley in than 300 a year, and one businesses, created 463 SBDC. $50,000 to start his Crandon, Wis., is another that now aids in securing jobs and increased “capital business, Machine Plus, “Being at the SBDC amazing success story. $15 to $20 million annually infusion” (securing capital LLC. That same client just allowed me to help build The company’s main in economic development for growth and start-up completed construction businesses for busines's competitor was dropping funds to grow the local expenses) for the compa- on a $1-million-plus plant. sake,” he said. “It’s our its pricing and driving down economy. nies he’s worked with by Owner Jamie Veeser responsibility to help these Hometown Trolley’s profit “His dedication to the nearly $25 million. (pictured right) credits Brys businesses think through margin, impacting the bot- SBDC and to UW-Green for his success. "Chuck has experience their business plans and tom line. Bay is truly about what kind managing at a level most issues.” “Chuck honestly helped “Owner Kristina Pence- of a man he is,” Carr said. people just don't have," me to be a very stable The job of the SBDC is to Dunow used me as a “He just really wanted to uti- notes Tara Carr, SBDC businessman,” Veeser help small businesses in sounding board,” Brys said. lize his experience to help director. "He can evaluate said. “Seven years ago, I whatever way they need. “After a while, I asked her the community and make a the business’s financials, was a scared guy trying to Be it helping an entrepre- ‘Why don’t you just buy difference.” take a tour of the facility figure out whether or not I neur start a new venture, to them?’ So many times, Story by Liz Carey and have clients walk him wanted to open a machine helping a business owner small business owners are through their processes, shop. Chuck told me what I figure out where their busi- so busy doing the work that and he can see things from needed to have, and I went ness was going off the rails. needs to be done that they a different perspective that out and got it. He walked don’t have the time to think Mentor. Coach. helps him find solutions. me through it, every step of about things like that.” He's able to evaluate the A listener who asks ques- the way.” Brys helped the company business not only from the tions and lets clients arrive That was in late 2011. grow from a $2 million micro-level, but the macro- at their own conclusions, Machine Plus opened in business into a $20-million, level as well, which is key to Brys coached clients January 2012. In three award-winning company. helping businesses in many through almost every type months the business was different facets."

38 l INSIDE UWGB Spring/Summer 2018 38 INSIDE UWGB l June 2016 Chuck Brys pays a visit to Jamie Veeser, owner of Machine Plus, LLC. Brys helped Veeser grow his one-man shop to a $1-million-plus facility with 10 employees. AUSTIN E. COFRIN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

KI and Schneider take home Weyenberg Prize

The Weyenberg Prize — given in recognition of retired CEO and Executive Chair of the Board for Foth and former Executive-in- Residence at the Cofrin School of Business Tim Weyenberg — was awarded to two Green Bay-based organizations demonstrating business excellence, KI and Schneider, in spring 2018. The awards each include a $2,500 scholarship to UW-Green Bay business students, junior, Branden Vande Ven Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Business and community leaders from across and sophomore, Mara Pfeilstifter. Talent Management, Todd Jadin '84 (Business Northeast Wisconsin joined UW-Green Bay’s Administration) emotionally accepted the Cofrin School of Business for the annual "KI strives to give back to Green Bay, our home award on behalf of Schneider. "Bringing two Business Week Awards and Scholarship for over 70 years," said KI CEO Dick Resch. organizations together that are near and dear to dinner in March. Laura Kohler, senior vice "So, it's a privilege to have a scholarship my heart means the world to me," he said when president of Human Resources, Stewardship awarded in our name to one of UW-Green accepting the award. and Sustainability for Kohler Co., was the Bay's most promising business students." keynote speaker.

TEACHING MOMENTS

FIVE WAYS A PHOENIX CAN STAY CYBER PHOOLPROOF!

Phocused Employee: Ninety Phished Employee: Phishing Phriendly Employee: Cambridge percent of organizations feel attacks trick employees into Analytica got access to the free vulnerable to insider threats. sharing sensitive company Facebook data for 87 million users! Research suggests that information by asking them to Roughly 300,000 users took the companies are almost equally respond to an email which looks “quiz,” and the remaining 86.7m worried about malicious genuine. Phishing attempts are users were the friends of the quiz insiders (47%) as they are about behind 91% of data breaches and takers! Lesson? Be smart and make accidental insiders (51%). cyber attacks. phriends carefully. 1 2 3 4 5

Phat-Fingered Employee: In April Phooled Employee: When the 2018, a Samsung employee was found CEO is away from the office, to have made a $140-billion fat-finger a targeted employee in the Gaurav Bansal error (a human error caused by pressing finance office gets an urgent Frederick E. Baer Prof. the wrong key when using a computer “whaling” email from the CEO in Business to input data.) The employee issued a to immediately transfer funds to Cofrin School of Business dividend of 2-billion shares instead of a given account. Guess what? 2-billion won (Chinese currency). Ouch. Someone has just been phooled!

40 l INSIDE UWGB Spring/Summer 2018 Entrepreneurship on Fire

Projected to be one of the drivers of the new economy, especially in Northeast Wisconsin, the focus on invention, innovation and business start-ups has never been hotter. Here’s a glimpse of how entrepreneurship has exploded at UW-Green Bay:

• A cross the pond: Four UW-Green Bay students will attend the European Innovation Academy, a three-week entrepreneurship accelerator held in Portugal by Google in summer 2018.

• In our own backyard: UW-Green Bay’s second annual Student Business Idea Contest winners went on to present their business models at “The Pitch” against teams from four other Northeast Wisconsin universities. Math major Sam Hunt took third with his patent-pending PrecisionLAG invention, a golf swing correction tool. Hunt’s second invention, The Local Food Experiment, won the state’s Wisconsin Big Idea Tournament (WBIT), sponsored by WiSys. He was a finalist in the International Business Model Competition in Provo, Utah, in May. All four UW-Green Bay colleges collaborated on the second annual Innovation in Aging Innovation Sprint. Team members AJ Jensen (Mechanical Engineering Tech), Rosalyn Stoa (Psychology/Marketing) and Katherine Mikhail (Business • In the classroom: In 2017-18, the introductory Administration) designed a stabilizing cup which allows eEntrepreneurship and Digital Management class launched and an individuals with tremors to drink liquids with ease. entrepreneurship emphasis to the BBA degree was added.

• T o the south: Students from across majors • In the community: Three students helped launch the 1 attended a nine-week entrepreneurial skills builder by The Million Cups Green Bay community, a free program to educate, Commons in Milwaukee. UW-Green Bay students worked engage and accelerate early-stage startups. on teams with students from 20+ other Eastern Wisconsin universities to launch startups and work on corporate innovation projects for Kohl’s and Godfrey & Kahn. HIGHLIGHTS

Associate Prof. sustainable supply chains the Sharing Economy Employ Humanity. The Prof. Emeritus Ismail Gaurav Bansal (Data to research scholars at for Social Entrepreneur- announcement describes Shariff (Economics) Science, MIS, Statistics) Indian Institute of Man- ship" at the International Kauth as a “super has a new paper, “The delivered a lecture on the agement (IIM)-Rohtak, Conference on Entre- connector” bringing Paradox of Rural Develop- topic “Does being ethical HR, India in January preneurship & Family people together and that ment in the Context of make good visual sense?” 2018. Business (ICEFB) in India “hundreds of profession- New Innovations Facing at the Fox-Wolf Watershed in January 2018. als have been brought the Agricultural Sector of Assistant Prof. Vallari Alliance Conferenc. together to make positive Developing Countries,” Chandna (Management) Lecturer Ryan Kauth things happen personally, that has been accepted for Assistant Prof. presented a research (Entrepreneurship) was professionally and in the presentation at the World Amulya Gurtu (Supply paper titled “Beyond named one of the “7 Lead- community because of Bank Conference. Chain Management) deliv- Crowdfunding: The ing Educators Making Kauth’s facilitation and ered a guest lecture on Untapped Potential of a Positive Impact” by connecting.”

Austin E. Cofrin school of business l 41 1970s 1980s Janson Mancheski ’76 Sandra Ocker ’86 Act: Memoir of a Florida Daina Westerman ’74 Kurt Kober ’01 human adaptability, pub- humanistic studies, Youth — a survival story growth and development, business administration, lished his fifth novel, The is a member services about a woman harbor- ’93 masters of science has announced that he will SCRUB, which reveals coordinator at the YWCA –community human run for Wisconsin Lieuten- the lives of three teens, Greater Green Bay. services, is a psychothera- ant Governor. each facing insurmount- pist at Aurora Behavioral Mark Cavil ’02 able challenges. Janus Ivan Soeria-Atmadja ’86 Health in Wauwatosa, Wis. computer science, is Mann is at odds with his regional analysis, is a Dan DeGroot ’96 owner of Computer football coach; his best search engine data ana- general studies, is the new Repairs and Solutions, friend Barnaby is being lyst for Pactera in Red- CEO for Stoughton Hospi- Green Bay. bullied by his physical mond, WA. tal in Stoughton. therapist; and Asha's life is Troy Graverson ’02 controlled by her alco- Stephanie Almeida ’98 business administration, 1990s holic father. Yet the three ing parental and sexual English, is communica- is the regional director of friends remain determined Mark Hunkel ’94 com- abuse from her Sarasota tions manager for Cocoon operations at WHG Hotel to achieve success. Green munication, began teach- childhood, only to marry House in Everett, Was., Management, Neenah. Bay East High School ing English at Kazo-Nishi a middle-aged clown who after working 10 years at a Justin Hilgemann ’02 and Lambeau Field are Junior High School in Fortune 100 company. stifled her emotionally. accounting, is a senior backdrops to the story. Kazo City, Saitama pre- Determination and a keen Kelly Hassman ’98 financial analyst at Broan. Mancheski is the author fecture in the Kanto region sense of balance piloted communication processes, Angela Duckart ’03 of three crime novels set of Japan in April 2017. her through her teens, is the owner of Kelly Hass- communication processes, in Green Bay. His fourth His employer is Joytalk, the circus, parenting, and man HR Consulting Inc. in is a senior campaign novel, Shoot for the Stars a dispatch company furthering her educa- St. Charles, Ill. — The Tom Heardon for Assistant Language tion. She shares insights manager for Bader Rutter Story is an historical novel Teachers headquartered from Ringling Circus, Sarah Wilson ’99 in Milwaukee. public administration and about the man who was in Sakura City, also in the Clown College and the Karen Lee ’05 political science, is a nearly named the Green Kanto region of Japan. perils of aerial work. She Interdisciplinary studies, is human resource manager Bay Packers head coach, performed the danger- the author of The Cottage Kerrie Rode ’91 for UW Colleges and UW ahead of Vince Lombardi. ous balancing trapeze act Affair, a how-to guidebook managerial accounting, is Extension in Madison. Mancheski is a practicing in tented shows, Shrine on planning the ultimate the chief financial officer at optometrist and worked Circuses and was on welcoming cottage, on Colordyne Technologies in with the Phoenix athletic Ringling tour for six years. 2000s Amazon and Kindle. She Brookfield. teams from 1985 to 2005. She has authored and resides in Appleton. Mark Budwit ’00 Sarah K. Chapman ’92 published four editions of music, is a percus- Eric Semrau ’05 business humanistic studies is a A Circus Girl’s Cookbook. sion instructor privately administration, is business Sarasota, FL native born Chapman cooked at contracted by Heid Music underwriter and document in a five-acre jungle on the the National Mall for the Company in Oshkosh. specialist at Stephenson south Tamiami Trail. She Smithsonian's 50th Folklife National Bank and Trust in joined the circus at age 12 Festival featuring Circus Heather Hansen ’01 Marinette. and stayed until 1979. She Arts in 2017. social work, is a program has two books in publica- coordinator at the Post Steven Walter ’05 tion. The first is, Balancing Adoption Resource Center computer science, is a for Family Services of web developer at Foley Northeast Wisconsin. and Lardner, LLP. in Milwaukee.

42 l INSIDE UWGB Spring/Summer 2018 42 INSIDE UWGB l June 2016 Melissa Carey ’06 Stephanie Lowney ’07 Adam Sadowsky ’11 Chelsea McConnell ’13 communication processes, business administration, political science, is a human biology, is a regis- was promoted from is a marketing manager recruiting company com- tered nurse at Mayo Clinic administrative assistant to for U.S. Gain, a division mander for the U.S. Army in Rochester, Minn. customer service manager of U.S. Venture Inc., in Tyler, Tex. Tom Fox ’14 at ClarCorp Industrial Appleton. Angela Thomsen ’11 communication, and Sales in Waukesha. MARRIAGES Peggy Christianson ’08 pyschology, is a chiroprac- former Green Bay men’s Rachel Krueger ’07 to Christopher J. Olson ’06 nursing, is a family medi- tor at Bronson Chiropractic basketball manager is a Aaron Groth individual major, captured cine nurse practitioner for in Sparta. video coordinator for the the difficult task of identify- Bellin Health System in University of Buffalo. Melanie Beyer ’12 ing the 100 Greatest Cult Lakewood. elementary education, is a Nicole Steiner ’14 Films (movies that have Richard Kendrick ’08 teacher at Marion Elemen- human biology, is a PPI developed a rabid follow- mathematics, is an adjunct tary School, Marion. Analyst at Humana in ing for various reasons). mathematics instructor for Oneida. Olson is a student in Nicolette Birkholz ’12 Madison Area Technical the Media, Cinema and English, works at the Erika Braun ’16 College. Digital Studies program at Grafton Public Library business administration UW-Milwaukee. He has Kyle Scidmore ’08 helping children find a love and accounting, is an Abbie O’Toole ’11 to written movie reviews and social change and for books. accountant at Schenck SC Nathaniel Blood development, is the asset in Manitowoc. Danielle Jost ’12 protection team leader at business administration, is Matthew Honzik ’16 Meijer in Green Bay. a brand project associate business administration, is Megan Witt ’08 for Thrivent Financial in an accounting specialist at communication and Appleton. UnitedOne Credit Union in political science, is a math Manitowoc. Emily Novak ’12 interventionist at Sparta business administration, Curtis Dassow ’16 Kassondra Evans ’12 Meadowview Middle is a staffing consultant at democracy and justice to Frank Baublit ’13 School in Sparta. Express Employment Pro- studies, is a park ranger at Shannon Baumann ’09 fessionals in Green Bay. Potawatomi State Park for Melanie Jonet ’12 to human development and the Wisconsin Department Brian Beyer ’’12 other film-related articles Miranda Seitz ’12 psychology is a designer of Natural Resources. for several websites, English, is an official court at Buds & Blooms Design including ClearanceBin- reporter for District 7, for Lorenzo Lones ’16 Sudio, Green Bay. Review.com, TheShiznit. the State of Wisconsin in psychology, is a Neurosci- co.uk, Creature-Corner. Eau Claire. ence Ph.D. student at com, and CHUD.com. He 2010s Washington University in Cristian Anderson ’13 is co-author of Possessed St. Louis where he is on a Chris Mueller ’10 art and design, is an artist Women, Haunted States: lab rotation, working along communication, is a at Matchbook Studio in Cultural Tensions in Exor- with various researchers. breaking news reporter Appleton. cism Cinema (2016). for the Appleton Post- Tiffany Williams ’16 Kayla Boguski ’15 to Danaille Brouchoud ’13 Michelle Willing ’06 Crescent, which is part of economics, is a purchas- Ryan Peterson individual major, is owner social work, is a crisis USA TODAY NEWORK- ing and manufacturing and director at Danielle’s Angela Wiegert ’15 to counselor at Family Ser- Wisconsin. support representative for Dance Academy in Amber Vermote vices of Northeast Wiscon- Seura. Douglas Cox ’13 Green Bay. sin in Green Bay. interdisciplinary studies, Jennifer Crnkovich ’17 Brooke Porter ’13 Angela Bunker ’17 to Kelley Green ’07 was chosen as Chairman integrative leadership environmental science, Mike Seehafer interdisciplinary studies, is of the Menominee Indian studies, is assistant is a physical scientist for a sales representative at Tribe of Wisconsin's director and educator of the U.S. Environmental Liberty Mutual Insurance Legislature on Feb. 9. He operate sterile processing Therese Schubel ’17 to Protection Agency in Company in Appleton. has worked with the Tribe at NorthShore University Fredrick Keyes Washington, D.C. since 1992 and is currently HealthSystem in an environmental program Evanston, Ill. coordinator. uwgb.edu/alumni l 43 ALUMNI NOTES

Julian Laurich ’17 Kyle Sweeney ’17 APPLES OF OUR EYE human development, mathematics and music, is 2018 Golden Apple Awards is a jewelry and metals a tutor for Gateway Techni- instructor at Northeastern cal College in Kenosha. Congratulations are in order for three UW-Green Bay alumni who were declared Wisconsin Technical Col- 2018 Golden Apple Award winners by the Greater Green Bay Chamber: Larry Amber Wellhoefer ’17 lege, Green Bay. Laraby ’98 English and ’07 MS Applied Leadership, is a 9-12 grade teacher at business administration, Preble High School; April Moran ’97 Education, is a kindergarten teacher at Teri Meating ’17 is a credit analyst for the Cormier Early Education Center and Nick Rusboldt ’04 Urban and Regional integrative leadership stud- Bank of Luxemburg. Studies and ’09 Education, is a member of the Kewaunee School District’s ies, is a safety coordinator Brittany Zblewski ‘17 special education team. In addition, April White is a third-grade teacher at for The Boldt Company in human development, is a Suamico Elementary, received her teaching certification at UW-Green Bay. This Appleton. customer service techni- is the 26th year that the Greater Green Bay Chamber’s Partners in Education Kyler Meredith ’17 cal specialist at SECURA program has awarded Golden Apples to exemplary teachers in the greater Green education, is a teacher for Insurance Company in Bay area. The awards recognize teachers with high standards of professionalism, the Green Bay Area Public Appleton. leadership and innovation in teaching. School District, Green Bay. Angela Seehafer ’17 human development, is an And the winner is… UW-Green Bay! area specialist at Schnei- der National, Green Bay.

IN MEMORIAM

Jon Delany ’98 music education, In the photo: left to right, Bonde, Rowell, Beckman, Koepke and Jones. and former co-director of the Phoenix (Unable to attend, Mai Lo Lee). Pep Band passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018. He was a highly It was quite a showing for UW-Green Bay at the annual “Future 15” recognition popular band director at Freedom event hosted by the Greater Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce’s High School, taught at UW-Green Young Professionals. Out of hundreds of nominated young professionals, Bay Summer Camps, and directed/ 15 are highlighted to represent their peers. Four of those 15 are UW-Green co-directed the Phoenix Pep Band for Bay alumni: Jennifer Jones ’99 Public Administration and acting assistant 12 years. vice chancellor for enrollment services at UW-Green Bay; Sarah Beckman ’08 Social Work, development director at the Greater Green Bay Habitat for Kurt Dally ’73 and ’91, respectively, Humanity; Vanya Koepke ’15 Political Science and Public Administration, human adaptability and environmental an Alumni Association Board member and senior carrier sales executive arts and sciences, and member of at Schneider National and Miranda Bonde ’10 Psychology, an Alumni the Alumni Association Board from Association Board member and financial planner for Laura Mossakowski, 1982-85, passed away Tuesday, April LLC Financial Planning for Women and Their Families. Beckman was named 17, 2018. Young Professional of the Year! Accepting the award for The Next Generation Best Place to Work award was UW-Green Bay alumnus Todd Jadin ’84 (Business Administration) on behalf of Schneider. The event drew more than 500 attendees to celebrate the accomplishments of these young professionals. Also recognized among the “Future 15” were UW-Green Bay employees Laura Rowell, dietetic internship director and Mai J. Lo Lee, senior advisor for MultiEthnic Student Affairs (formerly the American Intercultural Center).

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Antonio Saldaña ’88 cherishes family and ‘living history’ Now, he’s hoping to bring a piece of his migrant-family history to Heritage Hill State Park

family to graduate from high school. When he earned his bachelor’s degree in Spanish Literature and Language from UW-Green Bay in 1988, he was the family’s first to graduate from college. He has worked more than 30 years as a teacher in Northeast Wisconsin. Today, he is a Spanish-language teacher Saldaña’s original migrant shack which provided shelter for his family of 15. for Denmark School District. He and his wife, Judith ‘08 raised their two children in Green Sharing that tiny shack was Antonio, his Bay and supported their graduation from UW-Green Bay, as well. Antonio Saldaña parents and 12 siblings. The cabin was one of dozens built by the Bond Pickle Company to Inspiring the future with tales of the past house families of its itinerant workforce. His Listen to Antonio Saldaña tell his story “I tell my students that they are like goldfish in family arrived with hundreds of other workers and you slowly gain a deeper and broader a bowl,” he said. “A goldfish will only grow as each summer to harvest pickles for Bond in appreciation for what it means to be “family.” big as its bowl allows, you know. I tell them to the late 1960s and early 1970s. The family of use education as the way to make their bowls “I found our family’s cabin during a visit to 15 shared the one-room, 14- by 24-foot cabin bigger, to understand the world around them.” Oconto, Wis. in 2015,” Saldaña recalled. “It during the harvest before moving on. Saldaña caught my eye because the placement of the was born in Oconto, but the fourth-generation And Saldaña continues to educate outside the front door looked familiar. I asked the owner American never had time to attend one school classroom — through speaking engagements, if I could take a look and was shocked that it very long... “We attended school each place he promotes further understanding of the turned out to be our family’s (migrant) cabin! we worked, but we were never in one place migrant workers’ history — and works on When we went inside, I found where we had more than two, three or four weeks.” fulfilling that promise to his now deceased scratched our names on the walls as kids. brother to find a permanent home for From Texas to Green Bay That was very emotional for me.” his family’s one-room cabin. Now under His lifestyle, though, expanded his sense ownership of the living history museum, Inspiration to investigate the past of family, which grew to include the entire Saldaña and company are working on the “Soon after that, I learned my older brother migrant-labor community that surrounded fundraising efforts to bring the shack from its was dying from pancreatic cancer,” he recalls. him as they traveled each summer in search dismantled state, back to life (including the “We spent a lot of time talking about our of work, from Texas to harvest pickles in names of his family members scratched into memories growing up there. That cabin began Wisconsin, tomatoes in Ohio, and cotton, the surface.) to take on more meaning than just a house, onions or carrots back in Texas. and I pledged to my brother that I would “History does not have to be fossilized to be But from early on, Saldaña knew he wanted do everything I could to move the home to relevant,” Saldaña said. “We are living history a different life than that of a migrant worker. Heritage Hill State Historical Park (located in and are not invisible anymore. I am hoping Education became his passport. At 14 he Green Bay), not because it was our house, that through Heritage Hill, we will be able to permanently settled in Oconto with his sister but because it symbolized so much that these provide a permanent place to show how our and brother-in-law. He was able to attend migrant families gave and continue to give to history contributed to the development of our school full time and became the first in his the community.” community and region.” Story by Jim Streed

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Alumni wanted to provide a helping YOUR SUCCESS IS hand for Move-In Day, September 2 OUR TOP PRIORITY

It's a UW-Green Bay tradition for volunteers to After receiving your assist new students and alumni survey responses their parents as they move this past fall, the to campus. This emotional UW-Green Bay Alumni morning (from 8:30 a.m. to Relations staff has Noon) is made easier for all refocused to be a better when they have a helping resource for you. Now, hand. Phoenix families are the main purpose of the always very appreciative and Alumni Relations is to relieved to arrive on campus support alumni success. to find conveniently located This includes Career information tables, staff Services support. If you directing traffic and others awaiting to help tote boxes and bags into the residence are looking for a job or to halls. The Office of Residence Life is asking you to volunteer for Move-In Day, make a career change, email Kari Moody ’00 (above) Sunday, Sept. 2. This gift of your time and energy could have a significant impact at [email protected] and she will connect you with on UW-Green Bay students’ engagement and retention and warm fuzzy feelings alumni in your field. In addition, the Alumni Relations for the parents leaving their son or daughter in UW-Green Bay’s capable hands! website is retooling to focus on alumni career services, To volunteer, please contact Kari Moody ’00 at [email protected]. with an expected launch date of 2018.

The UW Alumni Link career fair, networking event and big data panel was held May 22, 2018 at Green Bay’s Tundra Lodge. The career fair featured about 50 companies and organizations looking for the best and brightest. Members of the panel were asked to share information about their organization, role and opportunities at work, and to provide advice students on the skills needed in the age of big data. Thanks to all who attended!

ALUMNI MENTORS PAY IT FORWARD • Y our time with your mentee will help to build a strong relationship between the two of you so that you can be a long-term resource. Would you like to work with recent UW-Green Bay graduates to help them develop their professional skills and grow in their career? This • Your minimal time commitment will provide a meaningful outcome. is your opportunity to mentor fellow alumni who are following in your • C onnect with your mentee as many times as you both would like. footsteps! We’ve developed a one-year Alumni Mentor program to The goal is to build a relationship with your mentee so he/she connect new graduates with seasoned alumni. Here’s how it works: feels comfortable reaching out to you well after you’ve completed • Y ou will be paired and provide professional mentoring with a recent this mentorship. UW-Green Bay graduate who is interested in your career field or Contact Kari Moody at 920-465-2226 or [email protected] if shares your major. interested.

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Sign up for email What’s Up? $15 equals Alumni Awards, communications New job, change of address, a lifetime of Oct. 2, 2018 other exciting news… savings. Get your Save the date for the 2018 Did you know the Alumni Updating your alumni Relations Office sends out a Alumni ID Card UWGB Alumni Association information is a click away, Alumni Awards Dinner on monthly Alumni newsletter at www.uwgb.edu/alumni/ and regularly communicates More than 450 alumni are Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 5 p.m. at updates/. Or if you prefer, already enjoying the rewards the Weidner Center. Three about events and alumni you can email us your benefits via email? of the Alumni ID Card. You alumni will be honored updates at alumni@uwgb. should too! This lifetime card with Outstanding Recent Approximately 13,500 edu. alumni stay connected. costs just $15 and allows you Alumni Awards and three How about you? To receive to take advantage of benefits alumni will be honored UW-Green Bay alumni email throughout campus including with Distinguished Alumni communications, please on-campus discounts and Awards. Awardees will be send a “subscribe” message special promotions from The publicized in August in the to [email protected] or Phoenix Bookstore, Green alumni e-newsletter and visit the alumni website at Bay Athletics, the Weidner via social media. www.uwgb.edu/alumni and Center, Marcus Cinema East sign-up. and more. See www.uwgb edu/alumni for details.

Legacy Scholarship The UW-Green Bay Alumni Association seeks to acknowledge and reward individuals who attend UW-Green Bay in the footsteps of their parent(s), step- parent(s), sibling(s), step-sibling(s), legal guardian(s) and/or grandparent(s). If you have family members who are planning to attend UW-Green Bay, they may be eligible for this $2,000 scholarship. Please visit http://www.uwgb.edu/alumni/ association/legacy-scholarship.asp to learn more. 2018 scholarship applications are due no later than 4 p.m. Thursday, July 5.

Thank you, golfers! Sisters Taylor ’16 (left) and Lindsey ’13 Przbylski. The 38th Annual Scholarship Golf Outing was a huge success. Thank you to all who participated. See the alumni website at www.uwgb.edu/alumni for details.

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Green also looks good on babies! People Pockets Parting Thoughts Thank you to all alumni for sharing your adorable The UW-Green Bay Alums Facebook Phoenix family members with us. We are not page shared a snapshot of in-progress selective! Share your cute Phoenix kids and pets renovations to beloved carpeted walls with us at #uwgb. and seating in the concourse to Rose Hall. Alumni chimed in and shared memories… mostly of using the space for naps!

Photo submitted by Erinn (Stewart) Aubry ‘13 Phoenix Pups We asked for photos of Phoenix “puppies” for National Puppy Day on March 23, 2018, and the Phoenix Family delivered!

Leah Buege ‘16 Daniele Frechette ’11 Sammy Jackson ’14 Jena Richter Landers ’13 Prof. Aaron Weinschenk ’07

GET SOCIAL! Don’t be left out on all the alumni happenings. Your Alumni Association is using Facebook and Twitter to tell you about jobs, networking, events, photo sharing and more. Here’s how to find us:

facebook.com/uwgreenbay @uwgb @uwgb facebook.com/uwgbalums @uwgbalumni KRESSTHE Krash the Kress is Returning for Year Two — Plus, we’re Reinventing Homecoming!

We’re bringing it back with a tailgate and family fun surrounding a Green Bay men’s or women’s basketball game in early 2019. Krash Last year we Krashed the Kress will be a part of Homecoming with the Kress making it the opportunities for you to reconnect to the people highest-attended event by and the places that bring back your best Phoenix alumni in school history! memories. Watch the alumni website, www.uwgb.edu/alumni for details. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 2420 Nicolet Drive Green Bay, WI 54311-7001

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