UW-Green Bay Prof. Regan A.R. Gurung

‘A teaching juggernaut’ Why this national expert and reigning state professor of the year says Green Bay is titletown when it comes to top teaching

Annual Report Issue DECEMBER 2011 Notes from 2420 Nicolet… 2011 showed UW-Green Bay at its resilient best

Greetings from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay!

This edition of Inside UW-Green Bay documents the year’s many achievements by students, alumni, faculty, staff and community supporters. Too often, we rush from one challenge to the next without taking time to appreciate how our work makes a difference. These pages, we hope, provide an opportunity to more fully celebrate the people and programs of UW-Green Bay. Examples abound: • UW-Green Bay professors honored with UW System teacher-of-the-year awards in both the individual and departmental categories; • National Top 10 rankings for both our theatre program and the women’s basketball team; • Significant increases in private giving at a time we have been proactive in forming our own UW-Green Bay Foundation, Inc., and re-energizing the Founders Association; • Gains in key enrollment categories — multicultural enrollment and part-time returning adult students — and a record number of graduates; • A rediscovery of UW-Green Bay’s historic commitment to innovation, interdisciplinary education and sustainability. This last item was at the forefront in October when our state’s educational leadership and the UW System Board of Regents paid a rare visit. They left much impressed by our presentations, including our “This is UW-Green Bay” video highlighting perspectives of alumni, business leaders and faculty. (To access the video, see the item below.) All of these achievements, of course, took place as public higher education was buffeted by steep spending cuts. At UW-Green Bay, we lost 11 percent of our state funding, about $2.5 million, and at year’s end we face the likeli- hood of an additional “lapse” and further reductions. Beyond that, our faculty and staff experienced a reduction in net pay because of changes in pension and health care contributions. I mention these funding challenges not to complain — our key supporters and local legislative delegation already know the situation and seem to appreciate our cost-effective service to the region — but I do want to continue to position UW-Green Bay as a preferred public investment once the economy bounces back. We are proud of this University and its track record of excellence, even in challenging times. We are proud that so many of our community advocates provide such generous support, that our faculty and staff continue to excel, and that our students and alumni are such wonderful representatives of UW-Green Bay.

Thank you for your continuing interest in our University, and Go Phoenix!

Thomas K. Harden Chancellor

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Visit Inside on the web at http://blog.uwgb.edu/inside/ Human Development graduates surround Prof. Regan A.R. Gurung prior to May 2011 commencement. Teaching star: ‘Every day is a day to shine… and when the spotlight is on you, dance’ With the title of a recently Yet for every bit of passion “There are undoubtedly some tion for the UW System’s 2011 published book chapter, Prof. Gurung brings to the class- personality features that make Regents Teaching Excellence Regan A. R. Gurung says it all. room, there is an equal amount (teaching) easier for me,” Award. On campus, he holds of old-fashioned hard work and the outgoing Gurung says. the distinguished Ben J. and Teach With Passion thorough preparation. “But I just worked hard, and I Joyce Rosenberg Professorship. (Or Do Something Else). continue to work hard — you Nationally, he is president of It’s in the way he spends two It’s a credo that has long served know, I never take anything the Society for the Teaching of hours memorizing student Gurung — arguably UW-Green for granted. I’m always actively Psychology. names between the first and Bay’s most recognized teacher processing stuff, all the time.” second day of class. It’s in his If he achieved these honors and a man who has been a requirements that teaching Gurung exemplifies a proud relatively early in his career, he magnet for local, state and even assistants blog weekly about his tradition of teaching excellence was younger still back in 2004 national awards since joining instruction — and lend a frank at UW-Green Bay, which is when he earned the UW-Green the faculty in Human Develop- commentary, good or bad, to fitting since the University’s Bay Founders Association ment and psychology in 1999. the process. And it’s evident reputation as a teaching school Award for Excellence in Teach- It guides his day-to-day in his research on teaching, as is what drew him here. He has ing; and in 2007, when he was classroom practice, and drives well as his constant interaction racked up numerous awards recognized as a researcher with his enthusiasm for the field of with colleagues here and across and honors. the Award for Excellence in pedagogy, which involves the the country — teachers who Scholarship. In 2009, he won He is Wisconsin’s reigning science, as well as the art, of help make him better, even as the prestigious designation of university-level teacher of the teaching. he does likewise for them. Wisconsin Professor of the Year year, so designated by his selec-

ess t earn student succ each educate lear educate l n student su ss teach ccess tea succe ch educat student e cate learn 2 December 2011 teach edu When UW-Green Bay professors swept two of the state’s top teaching awards in 2011, it fit the pattern. Professors profiled in these pages have won national and international awards. This year alone, Regan A.R. Gurung, facing page — who calls his University “a teaching juggernaut” — has shared his Green Bay teaching wisdomWisconsin’s as an invited keynoter best at teachers? major symposia in the United States, New Zealand and Nigeria. UW-Green Bay is widely respected among its peers as a proactive leader in modeling best practices in college-level teaching. Students and alumni, a new survey finds, provide rave reviews. Wisconsin’s best teachers? Arguably, yes.

from the national Council “Not only is there such “every word on every slide, for Advancement and Sup- a juggernaut of teaching every video, every song, port of Education (CASE) expertise, and recognizing every story and every and the Carnegie Founda- teaching that’s going on, minute had a purpose in his tion for the Advancement but then, look at all the lectures. Nothing was done of Teaching. The program publications,” Gurung says. as a ‘time waster’ because recognizes top undergradu- “For this small little school there was no time to waste.” ate teachers in each of the here, who would think that No time to waste is right, 50 states who excel as you have this record of says Gurung, as the science educators and influence publications?” of teaching continues to their students. It’s a critical balance that’s grow and evolve. How to Throughout, he never lost facilitated by UW-Green capitalize on and best use sight of the passion for Bay’s structure as a teaching technology in the classroom teaching he — and indeed school and its excellent will continue to be a hot his colleagues and the larger faculty, he said. topic, he notes, as will con- institution — so values. cepts such as the “flipped “The people make it hap- classroom,” in which stu- “You would believe that pen,” Gurung says. “It’s good dents view recorded lectures a professor such as this mentorship, it’s good col- or presentations indepen- might think he has it all leagues, it’s strong chairs, dently and use class time to figured out and just remain to foster all of this. So that’s receive tailored instruction Elyssa Kenagy stagnant — keeping on with the answer on how it gets and individualized help. the way he has arranged done.” Junior, Green Bay things,” says UW-Green Bay Toward the end of “Teach As for how Gurung himself Associate Prof. Georjeanna With Passion (Or Do gets it all done, he channels Biology Wilson-Doenges. “But that is Something Else),” published a natural enthusiasm for certainly not true for Regan. in The Teaching of Psychology doing what he loves, as well When I was touring and looking He is constantly looking in Autobiography, Gurung “ as a laser focus on what at colleges, the student I was shad- for and creating ways to provides some advice for works and what doesn’t in owing here had an upper-level psy- improve, not only his own new teachers who might be the classroom. Everything chology course with Prof. Dennis teaching but all of our overwhelmed by teaching Gurung does in teaching teaching as well.” their first class. Offered Lorenz. I had taken psychology in has a reason behind it, he as words of wisdom from a high school and asked some ques- It is perhaps telling that for said — something that seasoned pro, his entreaty tions during a short class break. I all the accolades, awards works well for him and also serves as a window into and praise from colleagues brings an added sense of suspected he could have blown how the man himself lives and students Gurung has purpose for his students. it off because I was only in high his passion. received in his dozen years school, but he didn’t. He talked to “I was most amazed at how at UW-Green Bay, he’s quick “Although first days are much planning he did for me as if he was greatly interested to point out his fellow fac- important,” he writes, “every his lectures,” says 2011 and appreciated the questions. ulty members are amazing day is another chance to psychology grad and former Since Prof. Lorenz was so nice and teachers — and academics shine, and when the spot- Gurung TA Karlie Martens, helpful, I chose UW-Green Bay. I — in their own right. light is on you, dance.” have since taken three courses with him, and I tell others about him and ess t his great classes. earn student succ each educate lear ” educate l n student su ss teach ccess tea succe ch educat student e cate learn teach edu December 2011 3 Diverse experience: They earn ‘A’ for teaching future educators When you’ve been named the best, us to push to be even more innova- Ragan and Linda Tabers-Kwak; Additionally, there are a variety of what can you do for an encore? tive and continue our commitment assistant professors Susan Cooper, community outreach initiatives, in- That’s the challenge facing UW- to continue preparing the teachers and Karen Lieuallen; and senior lec- school research, and programs for Green Bay’s Professional Program of tomorrow.” turers Karen Bircher and Art Lacey. practicing teachers at the graduate in Education, which received With more than 500 students who In announcing the award, the Board level, especially those teaching “at- the Regents Teaching Excellence are majors, pre-majors, candidates of Regents not only praised what risk” and disadvantaged children. Award in the category of outstand- for teaching certification in elemen- was happening in UW-Green Bay’s There’s also a special focus on pro- ing academic department. That tary education, or are pursuing dis- classrooms, but also the education viding future teachers with diverse means the UW System recognized ciplinary majors and certification program’s efforts to broaden its experiences including work with UW-Green Bay as having the state’s in secondary education, the Profes- scope and its students’ experience various ethnic, cultural, and eco- top program for 2011. sional Program in Education is one by reaching into the community. nomic groups and children with “For starters, we’re going to continue of UW-Green Bay’s most heavily Faculty members say innovation is exceptional educational needs. UW- doing the sort of excellent teach- enrolled fields of study. integral to the program. For exam- Green Bay is the only school in the ing and innovation for which we’ve In addition to Kaufman, other ple, the award-winning Phuture UW System that requires pre-service been recognized,” says Prof. Timo- full-time faculty members are asso- Phoenix program pairs children as teachers to complete a three credit thy Kaufman, the program’s chair. ciate professors Scott Ashmann, young as fifth grade with Univer- course in First Nations Studies. “Certainly the award has energized James Coates Jr., Mark Kiehn, sity student mentors and promotes “It’s integral to the way we prepare Steven Kimball, Pao Lor, Patricia the idea that college is possible. successful teachers,” Kaufman says.

Smile! Posing here are award-winning faculty and staff members Ashmann, Cooper, Steve Kimball, Lor, Kaufman, Lynne Kimball, Kiehn, Lieuallen, Lacey, Ragan, Tabers-Kwak, Coates and Bircher.

ess t earn student succ each educate lear educate l n student su ss teach ccess tea succe ch educat student e cate learn 4 December 2011 teach edu “It gives our pre-service teachers an advantage in more fully understand- ing this culture and the impact it Every year since the mid-1970s the UW-Green Bay Founders Association has has on teaching and learning.” presented the Founders Association Award for Excellence in Teaching to an However, as important as innovation outstanding faculty member nominated and selected by his or her peers. may be, the program’s success lies in Recipients are listed here. Additionally, since 1992 the UW System Board of a carefully constructed foundation Regents has presented statewide Regents Teaching Excellence Awards to individuals that prepares students to become and programs singled out as best in the UW System. UW-Green Bay recipients are professionals, says Tabers-Kwak. listedA who’s at the bottom who of this page.of UW-Green Bay’s best “We provide opportunities for pro- gram candidates to experience a rig- orous teaching environment… in a Founders Award for Excellence in Teaching comprehensive, field-based model,” she says. “By the conclusion of their 2011 — Rebecca Meacham 1991 — Charles Matter ‘Candidacy Block in Education,’ pre- service educators have experienced 2010 — Clif Ganyard 1990 — Marilyn Sagrillo life in the classroom under the tute- 2009 — Derek Jeffreys 1989 — William Laatsch lage of Wisconsin’s finest teachers.” That emphasis on a rigorous teach- 2008 — Lucy Arendt 1988 — Joyce Salisbury ing environment is significant. 2007 — Andrew Kersten 1987 — John Harris Tabers-Kwak says it has a self- selecting effect on students who are 2006 — Aeron Haynie 1986 — Michael Morgan thinking about becoming teachers. Students who believe they want to 2005 — Kim Nielsen 1985 — Ronald Starkey become educators will know if it’s the right choice, after real class- 2004 — Regan Gurung 1984 — Charles Ihrke room experience. 2003 — Gregory Aldrete 1983 — Raquel Kersten “Our teacher candidates have rich, comprehensive experiences prior to 2002 — Theodor Korithoski 1982 — Keith White full program admission. For exam- 2001 — William Shay 1981 — Kenneth Fleurant ple, all UW-Green Bay pre-service educators are evaluated not only by 2000 — Warren Johnson 1980 — Robert Obenberger University faculty, but also by area school administrators, teachers, 1999 — Joan Thron 1979 — Michael Murphy students, and staff in the partner school setting,” Tabers-Kwak says. 1998 — Denise Scheberle 1978 — Fergus Hughes Erin Ehlers “Always looking to enhance engage- 1997 — Donna Ritch 1977 — Karl Zehms ment and student learning, the Senior, Peshtigo UW-Green Bay teacher candidates 1996 — Timothy Sewall 1976 — Julie Brickley are focused in the capacity for Human Development shared leadership with outstand- 1995 — John Harris 1975 — Schafer Williams ing classroom teachers in universal I interned at Camp Lloyd, 1994 — David Galaty 1975 — Nikitas Petrakopoulos “ school settings.” a summer camp for bereaved Kaufman makes it clear that 1993 — Elmer Havens the structure and features of the youth, and Prof. Illene Cupit Education program have very prac- 1992 — Joseph Moran provided me with opportuni- tical applications: to give graduates ties to learn both in and out an advantage as they enter a com- petitive workforce. UW System Regents Teaching Excellence Award of class… as a teaching assis- “One pragmatic measure of teach- tant, peer mentor, and even- Regan A.R. Gurung (2011) John Harris (1996) ing excellence is whether or not tually, head counselor. Illene our graduates are in high demand,” Professional Program Human Development Kaufman says. “We’re very proud of is always available to pro- in Education (2011) program (1994) our excellent placement rates over vide guidance and share her the last few years, even more so Denise Scheberle (2004) Joseph Moran (1993) when you consider the realities of knowledge, whether about the recent budget years.” Joan Thron (2000) human development, or life itself.” ess t earn student succ each educate lear educate l n student su ss teach ccess tea succe ch educat student e cate learn teach edu December 2011 5 Geologist John Luczaj (in white) and biologist Angela Bauer (below, in black) are among professors who give UW-Green Bay a reputation for personal attention and field experiences. Survey says excellence in teaching a powerful brand For the first time in its 40-year The results? Still preliminary, history, UW-Green Bay is undertak- but the research revealed generally ing comprehensive research to high levels of satisfaction across best position the University in the various audiences. It also appears higher education marketplace. likely that “excellence in teaching” Internal and external focus groups, will be prominent among the surveys and follow-up sessions were University’s brand promises. conducted earlier this fall. There was solid consensus that the Among those surveyed were nearly University’s most recognizable and 2,000 individuals said to know valued attributes begin with: the University best — 819 current • exceptional faculty in terms of students, 781 alumni, 281 employ- knowledge, teaching ability, and ees and 89 community members. one-on-one interactions with Additionally, telephone interviews students — both students and were conducted with 150 prospec- alumni used descriptors such as The branding initiative addresses defined brand for UW-Green Bay tive students to better understand friendly, supportive, motivating concerns identified during the based on comprehensive market perceptions of UW-Green Bay and accessible; University’s strategic planning research, institutional heritage and among inquiring students. • a picturesque and inviting process, and follows a recommenda- distinctiveness, marketability, and The goal was not only to list things campus, surrounded by natural tion of the Task Force for Marketing ability to deliver. the University does or could do beauty; and and Branding. UW-Green Bay used Other universities that have gone well, but to identify deliverables private funding to engage the ser- through a thorough branding • modern, up-to-date facilities vices of the national firm Stamats that also correspond with the for both academic and campus process report increased alumni high-priority interests of key as its marketing and branding and donor connectivity, increased life — some respondents said the consultant. stakeholders. facilities give UW-Green Bay a giving, attainment of target “wow” factor. University officials say the outcome, enrollments, an improved message by early 2012, will be a clearly to solicit grant dollars and vastly improved community perception. ess t earn student succ each educate lear educate l n student su ss teach ccess tea succe ch educat student e cate learn 6 December 2011 teach edu For generations, “syllabus” and “syllabi” have been the first new words students learn at college, but the opening-day handouts themselves typically didn’t generate much interest. Recently, though, educators began catching on that text-only outlines aren’t the only way to welcome today’s visually minded students to a new course — even with the grave importance, good intentions and Latin roots attached to the trusty old syllabus. UW-GreenSyllabi Bay 2.0: Art Prof. Artsy Jennifer Mokren, efforts for one, found draw success byoohs, simply tweaking aahs her syllabi with bold graphics. It’s a tip she pulled from CATL, the University’s teaching improvement center (see page 10), and an example of how small details matter. “When I gave my students the syllabi this fall,” Mokren says, “they were all making ‘oohs and aahs’ and saying how pretty they were. That was fun, sure, but the important thing is that they were seri- ously interested in looking through it. I can tell you in thirteen years of teaching this is the first time I’ve ever received a compliment from a student on the syllabus!”

Hitting the target: Aldrete’s research takes students to heart of the action When Greg Aldrete earned Aldrete, however, has become tary domination. Working from national classics professor of one of his field’s most prolific images of centuries-old texts and the year honors in 2009, it could authors and respected research- artworks, they sought to redis- have been considered a minor ers, right here in Green Bay. And cover the long-lost art of making upset. he takes his students along for battle armor from linen infused After all, most teachers so hon- the ride. with glue. ored by the American Philologi- His most recent adventure They discovered that this little- cal Association come from major involved a November segment known forerunner to kevlar, research universities with big- on national TV with Discovery known as linothorax, provided ger budgets, plentiful graduate Channel’s “Penn & Teller Tell considerable arrow- and ax- assistantships and full-fledged a Lie,” which puts seemingly stopping power in a flexible, programs in ancient history, outrageous claims to the test. lightweight design. It would have archaeology and the classics. Aldrete’s claim — that treated provided a huge battlefield cloth can stop an arrow — was advantage, especially in warm validated, as confirmed below in Mediterranean climes where the “after” photo with a smiling metal armor would have baked (and relieved) volunteer model soldiers alive. Seenia Thao Scott Bartell, a recent alumnus. It wasn’t long before the results Bartell and fellow undergradu- went viral in the academic world. Sophomore, Green Bay ates were in at the start, sev- Soon after, video crews from U.S. eral years ago, when Aldrete and European news magazines Social Work, Spanish began investigating began to discover the close-up, ancient Greek mili- stop-action joys of UW-Green “I love how UWGB’s profes- Bay students testing the material sors are always making time on the target range. in their schedules when you The Linothorax Project also highlights another UW-Green have questions, need extra Bay distinction: Undergradu- help with class material, need a ate research opportunities are often so significant that students resource… or even just that they co-author research papers with talk to their students and get to faculty and help present their know them. I also appreciate the results at major national confer- ences. advisers and faculty members in Aldrete and Bartell, for example, the American Intercultural Cen- shared the 2010 award for best ter… the staff there are always research display at the annual meeting of the Archaeological encouraging me to go outside Institute of America. of my comfort zone. ” ess t earn student succ each educate lear educate l n student su ss teach ccess tea succe ch educat student e cate learn teach edu December 2011 7 Young professor sees chance to make big difference Spend a few minutes talking tural Research — her teachers Resources class, or working vision and even considers my teaching with Alma Rodriguez in technique — that Rodriguez closely with students to collect, input for the project. I get the Estrada, and it’s easy to see Estrada fully realized the dif- catalogue and obtain cultures chance to think like a scientist what her students see — a ference a teacher can make. from various species of mush- and learn new techniques.” dedicated, enthusiastic educa- rooms in the area. tor who wants her undergradu- “That’s where I actually saw That’s the idea for Rodriguez ates to be as excited about the value of someone to be Rodriguez Estrada strikes the Estrada, who wants to teach biology as she is. teaching you side-by-side,” right balance of helping stu- not only content and proper Rodriguez Estrada said. “They dent researchers and allowing technique, but also the types Now in her second year at really took the time to actually them to work independently, of problem-solving skills that UW-Green Bay, the assistant teach me, so that was very said student Angelique Leal, will serve her students down professor long has known the inspiring to me.” who has been conducting the road. value of good instruction. But research with Rodriguez it wasn’t until she spent three Having the chance to work one- Estrada since the start of fall “The important thing here is months working side-by-side on-one with students, whether semester 2011. that they learn to think beyond with researchers at the French in the classroom or the lab, is whatever comes in the books,” National Institute for Agricul- one of the things Rodriguez “She is a wonderful mentor and she said, “or beyond whatever Estrada loves about UW-Green has always been there to help they learn in the classroom.” Bay, she said. That might mean when I’m in need,” Leal said. teaching about green living in “However, she lets me do the her Conservation of Natural research with very little super-

Second-year assistant professor Alma Rodriguez Estrada, shown here in a lecture setting, says working side-by-side with students in the field or laboratory is a critical component of her teaching.

ess t earn student succ each educate lear educate l n student su ss teach ccess tea succe ch educat student e cate learn 8 December 2011 teach edu from advising a team of students and discussed literature about how to make something familiar proofreading the “Sheepshead discrimination, prejudice, and vic- seem new and unfamiliar. With Review” literary magazine. “I felt timization. fiction you don’t always know inspired to be better.” “Students tend to look at this whether you’re dealing with marsh- A native of Toledo, Ohio, who course and expect to feel sad, or mallows or moon dust.” earned her Ph.D. at the University angry. But I wanted them to go So is she a writer or a teacher? Yes, ofSuccess Cincinnati, Meacham story: joined the Topical, beyond an emotional creative reaction. I teachingto both. “I’m very payscompartmental off- UW-Green Bay faculty in 2002 wanted them to engage the artistry ized. For nine months of the year to teach creative writing, literature of the writing. When they did, I I’m a teacher. I have an interest and women’s and gender stud- was so happy. It was meaningful.” in how text comes into being,” she ies. She is also an award-winning Some professional writers — and said. “I think this helps me when author and recipient of the nation- artists in general — don’t believe I’m a writer, to ask those bigger After Rebecca Meacham won the ally prestigious Katherine Anne creativity can be taught. And questions that I’m really curious 2011 Founders Award for Excel- Porter Prize in Short Fiction for therefore, creative writing isn’t about.” lence in Teaching, rather than feel- her short story collection, Let’s Do. really teachable. Meacham has a ing a wave of self-importance, she Meacham earns high marks for her different perspective. felt challenged to improve. interdisciplinary approach and for Carefully selecting her words, as “This award really meant a lot to taking on relevant and challenging if she were examining the facet of me. I felt a surge of energy that topics to help students connect each before bringing it into the made me want to get back to with contemporary culture. For a light, Meacham noted, “I believe teaching immediately,” Meacham recent course on Ethnic American you can teach people how to see said recently while taking a break Humor in Literature, students read from another point of view, and

Kersten: Modern library central to learning

On a recent mid-semester Thurs- remodel of the 40-year-old build- Among the areas targeted in a day, award-winning teacher and ing — the first major overhaul in head-to-toe renovation would be researcher Andrew Kersten was its history. learning and classroom spaces, as preparing to bring students to the “Imagine the power of having the well as technological connectivity, Cofrin Library’s Archives and Area seminar in there, having the room usability and environmental Research Center to study Native in there and (ARC coordinator) design. The new library would American military veterans and Deb Anderson coming with the offer 24-hour access, include a their place in Wisconsin history. resources for class and leaving café or lounge, and emphasize It’s a workable approach to a com- them with the class,” Kersten said. study and collaboration areas mon academic need, Kersten said, “So that room becomes, really, the over physical collection spaces. with students traveling from their seminar home for the work we are A request with UW System is Amy Manske classroom to the library, where doing. Imagine how much more pending. resources are accessed temporar- engaged the students would be.” Senior, New London ily and then returned. Adding classroom space across But Kersten is among the UW- various floors of the eight-story Communication Green Bay professors who think building is just one part of the the library can — and should — plan to truly bring it into the 21st “ I have had so many good offer more. He’s a chief proponent century, said library director Paula experiences working with the of a proposed $35.4 million Ganyard. faculty through my years here at UW-Green Bay, it’s hard to specify just one. Working with Tim Meyer has always been a great experience. Another is Phil Clampitt… this year I had my first class with him and I have never worked so hard in a class in my life, but well worth it. In summer I traveled to Aus- tralia on a three-week travel course with Victoria Goff… Prof. Andrew Kersten with students. she gave us priceless opportu- ess t nities to meet and make con- earn student succ each educate lear educate l n student su ss teach ccess tea nections. succe ch educat ” student e cate learn teach edu December 2011 9 Prof. Aeron Haynie says frequent faculty gatherings and discus- sion groups around the topic of effective teaching are among the reasons UW-Green Bay is regarded as a leader in the emerging field known as the “Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.”

At this school, good teaching is required reading Some institutions, Aeron Haynie CATL, as the teaching/learning challenges. They consult with col- Haynie, meanwhile, says there’s says, don’t actually prioritize good center is branded, has far-reaching leagues, pursue new research and truth to the stereotype that large teaching. influence. If the larger UW System test their theories in the classroom. research universities are sometimes Not at UW-Green Bay. Here, good is renowned for its “teaching-first” It’s not unusual for UW-Green Bay more concerned with landing major teaching is required reading, a ethos, UW-Green Bay gets a good professors to be invited to present grants and hiring brilliant but nar- frequent topic for discussion groups share of the credit. nationally, or for results of Teaching rowly focused researchers than they and a common research pursuit. “Teaching centers are springing Scholar projects to be published in are with teaching undergraduates. Feedback from peers and pupils is up across higher education, but top academic journals. One recent “The people who know the most are valued. Teaching is even part of the UW-Green Bay has been in the book included contributions from not always the people who teach the job interview for new hires. vanguard,” Haynie says. Haynie and Profs. David Voelker, best,” Haynie says. “At UW-Green “We put candidates in front of real, CATL rides herd on an ambitious Angela Bauer, Regan Gurung, Jen- Bay our students want and deserve live students,” Haynie says. ‘The series of professional development nifer Ham and Rebecca Meacham. both. They want to be challenged ‘teaching demo’ is an important workshops, new-faculty orientations Former Prof. Fergus Hughes and by somebody who can connect with part of our search and screen and grants and award programs Prof. Denise Scheberle established a classroom, with a clear command process. It’s also something that recognizing good teaching. An the Teaching Scholars program. of the subject. Those are the people sets apart an institution that really annual conference in January Haynie also credits sophisticated we want to hire.” focuses on teaching.” (facing page) draws attendees from work by talented teachers includ- Student lives are being transformed Haynie is a 12-year veteran of other campuses. ing Gurung and Greg Aldrete for at UW-Green Bay, she says, and “it’s UW-Green Bay. She teaches courses That’s partly because UW-Green continuing to “raise the bar.” about a process, about a culture, in literature and popular culture Bay has for years made the scholar- Success breeds success. With and it’s not about any magic tech- in the Humanistic Studies unit, ship of teaching a priority through promising results from FOCUS and nology, or the latest buzzwords.” and also serves as director of the its “Teaching Scholars” initiative. First-Year Seminars, the school And it’s definitely not remedial. University’s Center for the Advance- Each year the program allows landed a grant for additional “Teaching improvement is some- ment of Teaching and Learning. faculty members to investigate students-at-risk research headed by thing fabulous teachers do. We’re and address common teaching Prof. Denise Bartell. proud of that here.”

ess t earn student succ each educate lear educate l n student su ss teach ccess tea succe ch educat student e cate learn 10 December 2011 teach edu On Friday, Jan. 20, UW-Green Bay will welcome participants from across campus and around the state for the University’s 16th annual Faculty Development Conference. Have a favorite The keynote speaker is Kerry Ann Rockquemore, a Ph.D. and widely known workshop leader faculty member? at colleges across the United States who writes a weekly column for Inside Higher Ed and serves as executive director of the National Center for Faculty Development. Tell us about it. We’ll run UW-Green Bay Hosts Conference on teaching excerpts of your faculty New this year is an afternoon session, “High-Impact Practices: Fostering Success for All memories, alumni anecdotes Students.” Prof. Denise Bartell and others will share innovative practices being modeled at and testimonials in the next UW-Green Bay. Bartell directs the University’s new Center for Students in Transition. issue of this magazine. We’ll The Jan. 20 conference should be of interest to faculty members of all disciplines and to staff also post them at the Inside in academic services. The event is free, but pre-registration is required. For details, contact UW-Green Bay website. Rachel Hischke at [email protected] Email us at [email protected]

Professor pilots new strategy vs. ‘achievement gap’

Biology Prof. Angela Bauer was Opportunities for Success in the Sciences building where science troubled by a pattern she had seen Sciences (TOSS). Juny Lee, a grad- faculty members have open hours in her Introduction to Human Biol- uate student at the time, stepped and appear more accessible — has ogy classes. forward to become the program’s also seemed to foster a comfort Even among students with similar first student leader and teaching level for students. More of the academic preparedness, Caucasian assistant. TOSS students are choosing these students outperformed multi- The outcome over two years has areas for study and hanging out. cultural students by a significant been remarkable. And Bauer has noticed an addi- tional outcome — more TOSS stu- margin. Bauer set out to close the “The gap is gone,” reported Bauer. “achievement gap.” dents are initiating smaller study “We believe that it has less to do groups on their own. “Given that the students had with content and more to do with similar high school GPA and ACT engaging students in ways we can’t Much of the credit can go to Lee scores, we assumed it was some- in large lecture halls. We believe and also Robinson, who Bauer thing in the classroom dynamic it has to do with the connections says is “relentless” about convinc- or facilitation that could be to their peers and shared experi- ing students of the worthiness improved,” Bauer said. ences and perhaps a fading of a of TOSS. Another positive is the program’s emphasis on vocabulary She worked with adviser Shawn perceived social barrier between Lucas Hecker themselves and their teachers.” review, especially for program par- Robinson of the American Inter- ticipants for whom English is a sec- cultural Center to encourage mul- Bauer said that the location of ond language, and who might need Senior, Wild Rose ticultural students to take part in the study groups — conducted on more time to grasp scientific termi- a weekly workshop called Targeted the fourth floor of the Laboratory nology. For more on this promising Human Biology new program, visit Inside online. “ Prof. Amanda Nelson has been a huge influence and tremendous mentor. She recruited me to her research team doing neurobiology and exercise physiology research. The knowledge and labora- tory skills have benefited me in ways that I had never imagined. In addition, Prof. Nelson has been there for me countless times on upper level science course choices, TOSS tutors Benjamin Kibunja (left) and Jesse Cahill (right) meet informally with Prof. Angela Bauer in one of medical school applications, the Laboratory Sciences lounges. and when I just needed some- ess t one to talk to. earn student succ each educate lear educate l n student su ” ss teach ccess tea succe ch educat student e cate learn teach edu December 2011 11 CAMPUS NEWS Planners see second act in Weidner Center’s future

UW-Green Bay has redoubled its efforts to reinvigorate the UW-Green Bay Theatre will Weidner Center for the Perform- present the classic musical ing Arts, retaining an experienced “Cabaret” on the main stage consultant and engaging a variety of campus and community stake- of the Weidner Center for the holder groups to help shape the Performing Arts April 20-21, facility’s future. marking the first time in more than Officials began working with a decade the theatre program has consultant Steve Carignan, direc- staged a production in the 2,000- tor of the Bluedorn Center at the University of Northern Iowa, in seat Cofrin Family Hall. summer 2011. With Carignan’s Other upcoming Weidner guidance, they obtained input on the Weidner and its future from programs include Jim Brickman’s groups including UW-Green Bay “A Christmas Celebration” faculty and staff, community arts Dec. 30, Frank Caliendo Jan. 20 groups and foundations, Learning in Retirement participants, vol- and Gabriel Iglesias March 2. unteer ushers, patrons and more. Information: The University has worked par- www.uwgb.edu/weidner. ticularly closely with the nonprofit re-branding the Weidner as an versity stepped back from being Weidner Center Presents, Inc., and arts event epicenter through the primary programmer, said its chairman, longtime UW-Green increased media and online pres- Chancellor Thomas K. Harden. Bay supporter Bob Bush. ence, among other efforts. Moving “The Weidner Center didn’t ‘close’ forward, challenges for the facility From those meetings, officials … we had 115 ushered events include establishing broad-based established a set of priorities there last year,” Harden said, “but financial support and more fully that include serving UW-Green that’s the perception.” engaging the community in future Bay’s academic mission, using Weidner Center programming. Stakeholders say UW-Green Bay’s programming to engage diverse work to revitalize the performing demographic groups, increasing Also requiring attention is the arts center is in itself a positive access to the Weidner throughout misperception that the hall went step in addressing that concern. greater Green Bay and dark six years ago when the Uni- Toni Damkoehler graphic FACULTY AND STAFF Silver STARS for a green University Prof. Andrew Kersten of Democracy and Justice Studies garnered national recognition with his UW-Green Bay learned in September new biography, Clarence Darrow: American Icono- it has received a favorable STARS clast, which focused on the famous lawyer’s work rating from a national organiza- on behalf of social justice. The book earned C-SPAN airtime and a New York Times “editors’ tion that monitors the “green” in choice” recommendation. colleges and universities. Prof. Lora Warner was in the public eye this fall STARS — the Sustainability with the final report from Tracking, Assessment & Rating her large-scale, 18-month System — measures and encour- study of the quality of life in Northeastern ages sustainability in all aspects Wisconsin. A faculty ® of higher education. member in Public and Recipients of the 2011 Founders Association Environmental Affairs and UW-Green Bay sought the STARS desig- Awards for Excellence were honored at director of the Center for the all-campus convocation in early fall. Public Affairs, Warner Warner nation as both a nod to its “Eco U” roots and as a springboard From left are business faculty members assessed socio-economic for ongoing and future environmental efforts, says Chancellor William Lepley, Larry McGregor and David conditions in Brown, Outagamie, Calumet and Thomas K. Harden. The institution’s “Silver” rating also chal- Radosevich, with Linda Peacock-Landrum Winnebago counties. The results are online at of Career Services — the four shared the www.lifestudy.info/ lenges UW-Green Bay to continue to pursue green opportunities. award for collaborative achievement for Paula Ganyard, director of the Cofrin Library, “Business Week”; Paula Ganyard, academic has been elected president of the Wisconsin In November the University asked the campus community for support; Jeff Brunner, staff support; Kathy Library Association, serving as president-elect Pletcher, institutional development; Prof. help in furthering its earth-friendly efforts through review of in 2012 and president in 2013. William Niedzwiedz, community outreach; the University’s Climate Action Plan. The plan includes a cam- Prof. Rebecca Meacham, teaching; and Prof. Michael Marinetti ’79 and ’85 has returned pus greenhouse gas inventory as well as cost-effective ideas for Kristy Deetz, scholarship. Award winners are to the University as assistant vice chancellor pursuing further energy efficiency. featured in a display outside of the Student for academic administration. His appointment Services Office. followed a national search. Previously an

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Half of new UW-Green Bay students and parents often differ students arrive on campus with on the importance of finishing college credits in their back college quickly. During each pockets — and that includes new freshman FOCUS registration freshmen. session, he asks the assembled Statistics show 41 percent of students if they plan to graduate last year’s freshmen began their in four years. Their relatively New arrivals come loaded with UW-Greencredits, Bay careers academic with prior tentative credentials raising of hands often college credits, whether from AP stands in sharp contrast to that courses, university classes taken of parents in the room, nearly all in high school, or other sources, of whom quickly and definitively according to the Office of Insti- indicate they favor the fast-track tutional Research. Forty of those approach. freshmen entered with more than The fall 2011 figures confirm two dozen credits, or sophomore another long-term trend: the standing. rise in students transferring into This year’s freshman class ranks UW-Green Bay. Within the total with the best in school history in enrollment of 6,600 are more academic preparedness, with a than 1,100 students who began median ACT score of 23 and an their experience here as transfers. average high school GPA of 3.34. Students coming to UW-Green Fast starts and impressive prep Bay from other UWs or tech transcripts don’t always equate colleges can see instantly how to early graduation, however. credits will transfer by using Many high-achieving students — the online Transfer Information motivated by having more time to System. earn money, focus on particularly UW-Green Bay Admissions staff challenging courses, add a second members work closely with col- major, or enjoy college life — take leagues in the Registrar’s Office, standard or even slightly reduced Academic Advising, the Adult credit loads once admitted. Degree Program and others to Darrel Renier, UW-Green Bay’s ease the transition. associate director for academic advising, has observed that FACULTY AND STAFF Ranks of returning vets grow larger assistant dean, he will provide staff support to The UW System Board of Regents approved the provost while also overseeing the Center promotions to full professor for three faculty The number of military veterans at UW-Green Bay is on the rise. In 2011, the for Grants and Research, Student Affairs members: Christine Style, Arts and Visual University served about 250 vets and another 150 dependents. That’s a one- budgeting including student fee allocations, Design; Patricia Terry, Natural and Applied year increase of at least 30 percent and more than double the numbers five and University commencements. Sciences; and Dean D. VonDras, Human years ago. Associate Athletics Direc- Development. Also promoted, from assistant UW-Green Bay assists veterans by being prepared to meet their needs both in tor Jeanne Stangel ’87 professor to associate professor with tenure, and outside of the classroom, said Veteran Services Adviser Elaina Koltz. That received the 2011 Profes- were Kathleen C.B. Burns, Human Develop- ment; Steven E. Kimball, Education; Julie includes an emphasis on communication with student vets, as well as participa- sional Achievement Award tion in activities ranging from open house events to job fairs and counseling from the Green Bay chapter M. Lukesh, Natural and Applied Sciences; of Management Women Michael J. McIntire, Natural and Applied sessions. Inc. Stangel oversees the Sciences; and Hosung Song, Information and “It can be extremely stressful to be pulled out of school in the middle of the Computing Science. Phoenix Fund and athletics semester and not come back for a year, or sometimes two,” said Koltz, not- fundraising, among other Karen Lacey, recently retired as senior ing that an additional group of UW-Green Bay students is preparing to be duties. Stangel lecturer and director of the Dietetic Program activated in February. “Some want to finish classes or take classes online while Prof. Scott Ashmann in Human Biology, was recognized as a 2011 Medallion Award winner by the American overseas. We do our best to make that of the Education program is co-recipient of happen.” a $50,000 UW System grant that will fund Dietetic Association. research on classroom-based evaluation Prof. Emeritus Martin H. Greenberg passed UW-Green Bay veterans also help instruments that assist with the professional away in June. A member of the Urban and one another, thanks to involvement in development of high school science teachers. Regional Studies faculty, he taught courses the University’s Vets 4 Vets Club and Harvey Kaye, professor of Democracy and in political science and became known as other efforts. For three years running, Justice Studies, was a prolific contributor an authority on Middle East affairs and G.I. Jobs magazine has designated UW- on political and labor issues to high-traffic terrorism. He also served as the first director Green Bay as a top “military friendly national websites including the Huffington of graduate studies at UW-Green Bay. He was school” for its support of veterans. Post. He also posted a series of essays to the arguably best known for his long involvement website New Deal 2.0, a project of the Franklin in the science fiction publishing industry, as That’s as it should be, says Koltz. an anthology editor and collaborator with and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute. Kaye is writing “We owe them so much more than a book about FDR and the Four Freedoms. the likes of Tom Clancy, Dean Koontz, Nora Roberts and Isaac Asimov. thanks,” she said. “We know we have to be as fully committed to them as they are to us.”

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Sportin’ a ring with Super Bowl bling One huge ring. A fun little promotion. And a Super keepsake. A steady stream of fans hit the Phoenix Bookstore in November when a facsimile of the Packers’ Super Bowl XLV ring made a visit. The bookstore set up a backdrop where visitors took turns modeling the hallowed jewelry. The store then emailed a photo to each student for a one-of-a-kind “Greetings from Titletown” souvenir. Also this fall, QB Aaron Rodgers and teammate Desmond Bishop told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel there’s camaraderie in Green Bay sports — that they follow the Phoenix. “I was really rooting for the UW-Green Bay women’s basketball team to take it all,” Bishop said, UW-Green Bay impresses visiting VIPs referring to last year’s Sweet 16 run.

• Chancellor Thomas K. Harden he capped the meetings and welcomed the board with “Deep an “exceptional visit” with an Roots, Strong Wings,” a pre- impromptu limerick of apprecia- sentation exploring UW-Green tion: Bay’s ecological and interdis- We came to this school by the bay, ciplinary roots, and how they guide the institution today; So compelling we wanted to stay, • Library Director Paula Ganyard With ‘deep roots and strong wings,’ shared visions for renovating Their interdisciplinarity still sings, the nearly 40-year-old Cofrin Making Phoenix the bird of the day! Library to meet the learning and research needs of a new From the warm welcome by UW- generation; Green Bay students, faculty and • Prof. Robert Howe described staff to a reception and tour of the ways in which the Cofrin Lambeau Field hosted by Packers Center for Biodiversity has President Mark Murphy, from the catalyzed student engagement pretty-as-a-picture campus to both within and outside the UW-Green Bay students enjoyed presentations showcasing UW- classroom. Green Bay’s distinctive academic a brush with literary greatness when approach, October’s two-day visit In response, Regent Judy Crain, world-renowned poet, writer, com- by UW System administration a Green Bay resident since 1971, Poetmentator, Giovanniactivist and educator keynotes year-long and the Board of Regents rated commented she is proud to have Nikki Giovanni delivered a compel- rave reviews. been a friend of UW-Green Bay diversityling keynote address dialogue for the 2011- from its infancy in the early 12 UW-Green Bay Common Theme. It was the first time since 2006 1970s through today. Giovanni read from selected works that UW-Green Bay hosted the and engaged a campus and com- regents, a 15-member citizen “I, along with many in this com- munity audience during her Nov. 2 board that oversees the 26 two- munity, have been the beneficiary appearance. year colleges and four-year of what this University offers,” Giovanni’s address highlighted campuses of the UW System and Crain said. “I am tremendously the 2011-12 Common Theme, UW Extension. proud of UWGB and know how “Celebrating Differences, Creating important it is to the people of Community.” Dubbed the “Prin- larger community in the ideals of The board holds most monthly Northeast Wisconsin, its students cess of Black Poetry” early in her a liberal arts education and the meetings in Madison or Milwau- and alumni. three-decade career, the outspoken University’s interdisciplinary mis- kee but convenes occasionally on sion. Upcoming Common Theme “You have demonstrated so effec- Giovanni is one of the most widely other campuses to focus the spot- read American poets. She has been events will feature Hank Thomas, tively what a great place this is to light on regional developments. called a “national treasure” and an original Freedom Rider, Feb. 15; At UW-Green Bay, board mem- live and learn, and I am so proud named one of Oprah Winfrey’s 25 The Asia Project, a spoken word bers heard three presentations: to feel a part of it.” “living legends.” performance, April 3; and an all-day UW System President Kevin The UW-Green Bay Common Pow Wow April 14. More information Reilly, an Irish studies scholar, Theme is a yearlong program is available at www.uwgb.edu/com- drew laughter and applause when that engages the campus and montheme.

14 December 2011 CAMPUS NEWS Alumni faces brighten MAC Hall walls

UW-Green Bay is falling short of Taskmeeting forcethe regional needs of Northeastern Wisconsin when it callscomes to graduatefor education,more and addressing that gap will require master’sconcerted Universitywide degrees effort to better fund, market and expand master’s degree offerings. That’s how the special Graduate Education Task Force framed the issue in its 70-page final report, posted earlier this year at www. uwgb.edu/chancellor/. UW-Green Bay currently ranks last among UW System schools in mas- ter’s degrees granted as a propor- Often, it’s the University’s own The lead panel states: Not meant to be a hall of fame tion of total degrees granted. The alumni who can speak most pow- “A UW-Green Bay education is a or an all-inclusive list, the hallway task force report offers a compre- erfully about the UW-Green Bay life-changing experience, and our instead spotlights individuals hensive review of current offerings, experience. A brand-new poster 29,000 alumni carry that change selected because their impressive identifies key funding and staffing display in a high-traffic corridor well beyond the boundaries of our stories span a wide range of issues, and explores potential mar- in Mary Ann Cofrin Hall allows campus...” academic fields, career interests, ket opportunities moving forward. them to do exactly that. eras, and private-sector and The Task Force offers an array of Featured are alumni from recent public-service success. action items to enhance master’s About 20 graduates are profiled grad and ultra-runner Abe Clark degree enrollment, but says the in the permanent display. The — who ran across America for The posters can be seen lining current funding formula remains a school’s Admissions Office led Haitian disaster relief — to earlier the first-floor classroom corridor barrier. the effort to liven up campus graduates including golf industry connecting the Garden Cafe The University has already begun tours while leaving a strong leader Mark King and prairie area of the Cofrin Library with an administrative restructuring to impression on potential students landscape pioneer Neil Diboll. MAC Hall proper. address the issue. and their parents.

Hot Chelle Rae Good Times Programming and Student Life knew what they were doing when they booked the pop/rock band Hot Chelle Rae for an outdoor back-to-school concert in September. Students loved the show — even dancing on stage — and their taste in music was validated when the Nashville-based group later won best new artist at the American Music Awards.

Geek shriek

OK, it wasn’t a blood-curdling design that won best pumpkin honors in the Cofrin Library’s jack-o-lantern carving contest. The student entry “A Smile Only a Parent Could Love” did, however, have a geeky appeal in livening up the stacks during the Halloween week display.

December 2011 15 CAMPUS NEWS News from our retirees

• Successful annual dinner – endowment and special More than 90 retirees and projects fund. Go online and and also an increase in referrals guests returned to campus you might recognize some of from successful clients. One of in October for the Retiree the 20 or so former faculty those clients is Scott Koffarnus, Association fall dinner. and staff members posing Down economywho bringsin 2003 launched his first Among them were Art and with Alumni Director Mark business, Freshpaintdigital in Beth Cornelius (below); Art Brunette following the nine- upswing in SBDCGreen Bay, business and then added retired as director of the hole event. a second, Cineviz. To gain University mail center in the expertise he needed to 2002. Former Chancellor • Board members announced – strategically grow those busi- David Outcalt, in from Cali- The UW-Green Bay Retiree nesses, Koffarnus enrolled in fornia to catch the dinner Association has finalized its entrepreneur training offered and a Packers home game, 2011-12 executive board: by the SBDC. also attended. Photos are president, Jim Wiersma; vice president, Ron Stieglitz; “We went through the entrepre- archived at www.uwgb.edu/ secretary, Pat Przybelski; neurial program, which helped retiree/index.html For UW-Green Bay’s Small treasurer, Frank Madzarevic; in writing the business plan,” Business Development Center, it • Teeing it up for scholarships – members at large, Roger says Koffarnus, who worked has been a busy and productive The Association held its Vanderperren and Marge primarily with SBDC counselor year. first-ever golf outing this Weidner; and past president, Brys. “Chuck was great in help- The SBDC closed its federal year at Shorewood. Proceeds Ken Fleurant. ing me to focus and giving me went to the scholarship fiscal year having advised 350 advice on expanding. separate local clients. Those clients opened 22 businesses, “Any company going through created 106 jobs and received a growth term, especially in a nearly $10 million in capital time like this, has to be careful. infusion. Little mistakes can cause a lot of damage. SBDC helped us avoid “We are very proud of the assis- those, and helped us grow.” tance and education we are able to provide,” says SBDC Director The SBDC is part of UW-Green Christina Trombley (above, Bay’s Division of Outreach and center, with colleagues Diane Adult Access. The center, with a Welhouse and Chuck Brys). mission to champion business growth and provide advising Trombley believes the high and education, is a resource for demand for services derives small businesses and prospec- from a challenging economy tive entrepreneurs. For informa- tion, visit www.uwgb.edu/sbdc/

‘Extra’ newsletter hits the high points It’s a content-rich piece emailed to faculty, staff and subscribers twice a month. The emphasis is UW-Green Bay’s popular After Thoughts series features, videos and slide- resumes in spring 2012 with a pair of presenta- shows, as well as the week’s top tions — one featuring a Green Bay-area native headlines and events, along with and alumna who is among the nation’s top media “Campus Seen” — a glance at executives, the other a popular theatre professor the off-beat and interesting. The known for her knack for comedy and for directing new Log Extra should appeal to Hollingsworth award-winning student productions. parents, alumni and friends who Laura Hollingsworth, president and desire an occasional update but publisher of the Des Moines Register, is the speaker not an everyday window into March 13. Prof. Laura Riddle will speak April 10. UW-Green Bay goings-on as pro- Designed to connect women in the community with vided by the text-only faculty/ UW-Green Bay, the periodic After Thoughts gather- staff newsletter, the Log. Sign up ings showcase faculty, staff and alumni and convene at http://blog.uwgb.edu/inside/ participants for learning, enrichment and fun. Learn more at www.facebook.com/afterthoughts.uwgb Riddle

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The 2010-11 WITH A 43 PERCENT one-year increase in dollars received, despite a down economy, the 2010-11 Founders Association campaign goes down as one of the most notable in the organization’s history. Supporters of UW-Green Bay came through with increased giving levels among community donors, alumni and University employees. FOUNDERS ASSOCIATION 2011-12 Nicolet Society Founders Association $25,000+ Board of Directors 1883 Fund Diane N. Beinlich Nanette M. Nelson 1923 Fund Bryan C. Boettcher ’78 Michael D. Peterson Mary Ann H. Cofrin Naletta J. Burr ’98 Anita H. Resch ’03, ’09 Philip and Elizabeth Hendrickson* Beverly C. Carmichael, Ed.D. Robert O. Southard ST Paper, LLC Robert J. Cera ’84 Michael J. Strohschein ’92 Mona L. Christensen ’80, ’96 Joseph H. Thibaudeau ’78 Phoenix Society Walter J. Cloud ’07 Scott Wochos $10,000 - $24,999 Dawn M. Foeller Marjorie Harkins Kiewit Mary K. Frank-Arlt ’08 Officers Eleanor LaForce Susan M. Frost ’97 Scott Wochos, President Kathy Pletcher and Chuck Matter Jerry L. Ganoni Robert J. Cera ’84, First Vice President Jeremy R. Green, M.D. Anita H. Resch ’03, ’09, 1968 Society Noel S. Halvorsen ’92 Second Vice President $5,000 - $9,999 John C. Heugel ’71 Baylake Bank Todd M. Jadin ’84 Emeritus Members Bernie and Alyce Dahlin Kumar Kangayappan, Ph.D. Paul D. Kendle Cloud Family Foundation, Inc. Heather L. Karcz ’94 William J. Malooly Kathryn S. and John T. Corio III* Craig J. Kolb ’83 James R. Prast Georgia-Pacific Corporation Jay M. Kramer ’82 Thomas L. Schober Greater Green Bay Christopher P. Laws, D.D.S. Donald L. Swette Community Foundation, Inc. David and Joellyn Kacynski Irene Daniell Kress Elizabeth Nair Drs. Paul and Thea Sager

* Asterisks denote UW-Green Bay alumni

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Grand tradition Proud grandfather Ismail Shariff, professor emeritus of economics, shares a moment with freshman Julia Shariff of Green Bay at a recent Founders Association event. Julia was chosen to speak on behalf of scholarship recipients at the event. “Pursuing a college degree is hard enough by itself, aside from the cost factor,” said the June graduate of Southwest High School. “Organizations like the Founders are so important to students, their communities and our future.”

Shorewood Society Scott and Debbie Furlong Tax Executives Institute, Inc.– Andrew J. and Lisa A. Noll $2,500 - $4,999 GENCO, Inc. Northeast Wisconsin Chapter David and Susan Pamperin* Virginia C. Dell* Dick and Beth Gochnauer Tufco Technologies, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy L. Rogers Craig and Karen Dickman* Bill and Genevieve Gollnick* Tyson Strong Hill Connor LLP Marilyn and Mick Sagrillo Larry and Kay Ferguson Green Bay Lodge 801 Julia Wallace and Fred Fryman Schmitt Park Neighborhood Association Janice Witt Galt Loyal Order of Moose Marjorie M. Weidner Daniel T. Segersin* Green Bay Packers Inc. Tom and Linda Halloin* Wells Fargo Foundation John and Pamela Stoll* Mayor’s Neighborhood Don and Phyl Harden Wipfli Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stucky Leadership Council Dr. Thomas and Cathy Harden Wipfli LLP Paul R. Stucky Pomp’s Tire Service, Inc. John and Nancy Heugel* Scott and Cindy Wochos Jan and Dennis Thornton Schenck S.C. Laura and John Hollingsworth* Judith S. Wochos Sherri Underwood* Michele, Pat and Terry Schott Fergus and Bonnie Hughes* Alison Van Duyse* Schreiber Foods, Inc. Integrys Energy Group, Inc. Founders Partner Russell P. Vogel* Wisconsin Public Service Foundation, Inc. Interim Health Care of $500 - $999 Wells Fargo Community NE WI, Inc. Anonymous (3) Support Programs Green Bay Society Michael and Debi Jackson* Debra L. Anderson Tim and Maryanne Weyenberg $1,000 - $2,499 James and Mary Kabacinski Charitable A’viands George R. Wiesner* Todd Adams and Fund within the Community Foundation Mark L. Backman* Janet and Marc Zylstra Karen Jacqmin-Adams* for the Fox Valley Region Bank First National American Foundation of KI Bank Mutual Corporation Founders Associate Counseling Services, Inc. Carl and Mary Ellen Kuehne BE&K 28th & 29th Annual Paper Chase $250 - $499 Betty Amuzu* Lou and Sue LeCalsey Diane and Jeff Beinlich Anonymous (3) John and Lucy Arendt* Lifestyle Health Systems Inc. Berners-Schober Associates, Inc. Clifford and Joyce Abbott Arts Events Incorporated Tom and Bev Lisle Rick and Susie Beverstein* Mary Lou and Zeke Backes Associated Bank James E. Madigan John and Gisela Brogan Betty L. Baer Dean and Kim Basten* Tom and Jewele Maki Camera Corner, Inc. Bryan and Mary Beth Boettcher* BayCare Clinic Foundation Paula L. Marcec John and Judy Crain Ken and Carrie Bothof Bellin Health Elaine V. McIntosh Koenraad Driessens* Patrick and Gail Boucher* Daniel and Penny Bollom Mike and Kate Meeuwsen* Green Bay Packaging Inc. Christopher P. Laws, D.D.S. Bob and Carol Bush Timothy P. Meyer Jason F. Hellwig* Randy and Ann Christopherson Bev and Don Carmichael Jack and Ginny Riopelle Curtis and Jeanne Heuer Jeffery T. Cordry* The Chernick Family Foundation Donna L. Ritch Drs. Kumar and Julie (Londo) Davenport* Civic Symphony of Green Bay Gannett Foundation/ Sivakami Kangayappan Eric and Trisha DeBruin* Eleanor J. Crandall Green Bay Press-Gazette Shane and Sheila Kohl* Karen and Michael Derdzinski* Robert and Durell DeVos* Kramer and Carolyn Rock Paul Kuehl* Arie and Sandy DeWaal Sharon R. Dhuey Bob and Jolyce Rupp* William and Janet Kuepper Susan DeWitt Davie Ferguson Family Baptist Missionary Dr. Herbert and Crystal Sandmire* Richard I. and Susan J. Lauf Fund* Linda M. Dupuis and Educational Fdtn. Ltd. Schneider National Foundation Leonard & Finco Public Relations, Inc. Curt Dworak and Dr. Kenneth and Paula Fleurant* Daniel Schulz and Jane A. Maier Debra Christensen-Dworak* Diane and Patrick Ford* Casie Rindfleisch-Schulz* Wayne and Ginger Micksch* David and Beverly Feldhausen Thomas W. Snyder* Miron Construction Co., Inc. Patricia Finder-Stone* Students in Free Enterprise Jeffrey Netols* Rob and Dawn Foeller Roy and Hallie Stumpf Nicolet Drive Neighborhood Association Kelly and Kristi Franz Nicolet National Bank

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Beverly and George French Founders Member Frost Marketing Communications, Inc. $100 - $249 Susan M. Gallagher-Lepak and Anonymous (37) Steven W. Lepak Cindy and Pete Allcox* Lise Lotte Gammeltoft Brenda M. Amenson-Hill Paula M. and Clifton G. Ganyard James J. Anderson* Kimberly and Wesley Garner* Dick and Lora Anderson* Mark and Patti Fralick* Mark E. Annoye (Bugsy)* Margaret and Robert Gilling* Ken and Ruth Arentsen* Joseph A. Gillis* Scott and Lori Ashmann* Norbert and Suzanne Goral* Michael C. Attridge* Walter P. Gould* Lisa and Ryan Atwater* Founders Association Jeremy and Elizabeth Green Errico and Patrizia Auricchio Jay and Nancy Hamann Marjorie A. Bader* questions (frequently asked) James Hayes and Debra Rose* Ken Bakula* Frederick Heide, Ph.D.* Barbara Barker* Cecilia Hintz* Denise S. Bartell How do I join the I’m a recent graduate Bob Howe and Amy Wolf* Joanne and Robert Bauer* Founders Association? starting out… how much Jim and Jan Hurd* Terry A. Becker* Historically, a contribution Bernice G. Hyams Joseph A. Becwar* is $20 or $25 a year from to the University through the Heather Karcz and Richard Zuehlke* Patrick J. Beimborn* me really going to help? Advancement Office by phone Kathleen L. Kasten* Sally Berben* at (920) 465-2074 or via the UW-Green Bay has 27,500 Tom and Stacey Klimek* William J. Beuscher* web at www.uwgb.edu/giv- alumni so, collectively, you can Patrick M. Koerwitz* Bob and Kathy Blakesley* ing/ meant you were enrolled make a difference. Founders Paul R. Kok Amy Blazkovec-Johnson* for that fiscal year. Members Association and Foundation Scott J. Kok Derryl Block and Steven Greenfield received notice of University supporters are valuable advo- Craig and Meg Kolb* Sue and Bill Bodilly* special events, invitations to cates. What’s more, community Douglas P. Landwehr and Andy and Kelly Bottoni* Founders Association gather- leaders and elected officials Nanette M. Nelson* Pamela M. Bramschreiber ings and the satisfaction of view the donor honor roll as a Barbara A. Lemerond* Gregory Bredael* supporting UW-Green Bay. relative gauge of support. John and Ronda Liebmann* Sidney Bremer and Jerrold Rodesch The organization’s structure is David and Deb Muench* Susan Bressler* in the process of being modi- Why does a public univer- Dr. Kay and Jim Nelson* Karl Breuer* fied, and contributions are now sity need private support? Kim E. Nielsen and Nathan J. Tuff Patricia and Norbert Bries* directed to the UW-Green Bay James and Brenda O’Neil* Charles Brummer* UW-Green Bay gets less than Foundation, Inc., but any gift Barbara J. Ottum* Jeffery D. Brunner and 30 percent of its funding from to the institution will continue Stephen E. and Julie M. Pasowicz* Katrina R. Czys* the state of Wisconsin. It relies your ongoing relationship with Patty and Allan Patek* Ann K. Buck* increasingly on tuition, gifts the University. Jill M. Perock Kenneth Burda and grant revenue. It is more Ron and Suzy Pfeifer Lori Beth Bury* accurate to describe the Kayla and Matthew Pfluger* Jean Busker* Where does my gift go? University as “tax-assisted” Joe and Jennifer Pieper* David R. Buss Unrestricted gifts to the rather than “tax-supported.” Barbara K. Polich* Daniel J. Carl* Foundation support the Wayne and Anita Resch* Tina and Jeff Carr* University’s academic mission Deborah J. Rezac Bill Carr* through merit scholarships, Aaron Richardson* Cassandra J. Carra faculty and staff development Christopher and Carolyn Sampson Billie Chavez* and initiatives that enhance Debbie and Tod Sanders Craig T. Cobane II* academic programs. Tom and Suzan Schober* Arthur and Nancy Cohrs Timothy J. and Laurie M. Sewall* Juliet E. Cole* Dan and Elizabeth Spielmann Lisa J. (Lemma) Conard* The Stark Foundation Dr. William C. Conley, Jr. Debra B. Strelka* Eileen M. Connolly-Keesler* Kimberly and Tim Desotell Kevin Ellis* David and Barbara Strom Robert S. and Anna D. Cook Steven and Debra Dhein* James F. Else* Christine L. Style Cornerstone Business Services, Inc. Lavonne and Barbara Dietrich* Scott and Karri Endries* Donald and Marilyn Swette David N. Coury Shawn A. Dimmer* Jeffrey and Donna Entwistle Steven and Christine Taylor* Tom Crowley* Bevan J. Dobberpuhl* John C. Evans* Tosca Limited Herb Cuene* Mathew E. and Judith Harris Everson* Steven and Laura VandenAvond Mary Quinnette Cuene* Elizabeth A. Dornbush Kirby and Claudia Falkenberg* Joanne Vomastic Muka* Edna Damkoehler Mark and Luann Dorvinen* Barbara Feeney* Rick and Heidi Warpinski* Sandra J. Davel* Mike and Kari Dorvinen* JoAnn M. and Michael J. Feeney Jim and Kathy Wochinske* Gregory and Jennifer Davis* Joanie Dovekas and Lynn Nash Jon D. Felch* Gregory Zickuhr* Carol R. De Groot* William B. Downey* Jean M. Fiedler Steven N. Zywicki Keith and Carol Decker* Julia Drobeck* Roberta Filicky-Peneski* Dean T. DeFere William J. Duffy Eric and Jessie Fink* Jennifer M. Degener* Susan P. Duke* Lynn and Gregory Fisher* Neil T. Derkowski* Steven I. Dutch Barbara A. Fitzgerald*

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Stephen Fleischman* Ken and Paula Fleurant* James D. Fonder William L. Forrest* Fox Communities Credit Union Steve Frank* Mary K. Frank-Arlt* John C. Funderburg* Carmen J. Gallagher* Michael and Melissa Gallagher Jerry and Sandy Ganoni Susan Garot* Lisa J. Gast* Alison A. Gates and John J. Watters Jim Genrich* Catrina and Mike Geraths* Gerald J. Gerbers and Mary J. Marquis* Dave and Margie Gerczak* James R. Gill* Tom Glomski* Kenneth J. and Sharon A. Graves* Gregory J. Greetan* Ginny Gribble* Cheryl A. Grosso* Regan A.R. Gurung and Martha Ahrendt Gurung Sharon and Al Gutowski* Daniel W. Haefs* What do you do after helping a this fall. The gathering at the of the latter never attended Dr. Christopher and Tricia Hall university raise more than $75 Weidner Center gave board UWGB, Wochos adds, “but Richard and Robyn Hallet* million in private donations members a chance to meet they’re people like me, who Andy J. Hamernik* Foundersover the course of its first fourAssociation outstanding recipients Findsof just live new in the community path and James C. Hansen* decades of existence? Founders scholarships. It also want to see it succeed and are James N. Hansen* inIf you’re support the University of Wis of- celebrated UW-Green the value of philan- Baygrateful for its presence. This Jay T. Harris consin-Green Bay Founders thropy and conveyed a subtle University is an absolute gift to Pamela K. Harvey-Jacobs* Association, you retool, reorga- “pay it forward” message to have in this city.” Jean Gagan Hatcher* nize and reposition. recipients and their families. The campus-community part- Kay E. Hawksford* The goal is to guarantee the (Among board members host- nership that is the Found- Richard and Cindy Heath* organization’s future as a ing the November reception ers began in 1973 when Michael A. Herrity vibrant friend- and fund rais- were, above, Robert Southard, UW-Green Bay was but five Hilgenberg & Associates, Inc. ing force for decades to come. Nanette Nelson, vice president years old with only about Bob Hittle* Robert Cera ’84, and president 1,000 alumni. Community Suzanne L. Hixson* “Bridge to the Community” is Scott Wochos.) buy-in with the Founders Susan L. Hodgson the term used to describe the Wochos, senior vice president helped jump-start fundraising Dean Hoegger* newest assignment. It calls and institutional development. Joan and Jim Hogan upon members to continue and general counsel for Green Bay Packaging Inc., is an ener- The Founders has historically Wayne and Karen Hollister* their mission of private fund- Amanda J. and William J. Hruska raising while also reaching out getic advocate for the Univer- maintained a focus on aca- sity, the Founders Association demics, raising money to boost Bill and Stephanie Hubbard more aggressively to expand Gary and Renee Huebner* the network of University sup- and its enhanced mission. student scholarship funds, and faculty research and teaching Jerry Huncosky* porters. “This is a world-class Univer- Chuck and Carol Ihrke sity,” he told an all-campus initiatives. Individual members The Founders board of direc- have branched out to contrib- Thomas H. Irwin* tors is finalizing plans to that gathering earlier this fall. “And Todd M. Jadin* before we had it, we were a very ute to the success of new stu- end. Traditional donor recep- dent housing, major-college Allan S. Jamir tions are likely to continue, but nice mid-size city with a world- Richard and Peg Jansen class football team. Now we’re athletics, the Weidner Center, new programming will include and named professorships. Connie Jensen* an April evening out with the a world-class city because of Woo and Jihyun L. Jeon award-winning UW-Green you, because of UWGB.” New in 2012 will be appoint- Karen A. Jick Bay theatre program’s produc- Wochos says he is proud ment of UW-Green Bay stu- Rachel L. Johnson tion of Cabaret at the Weidner. to serve as president of the dent representatives to the Barbara G. Johnson* Summer arboretum walks are Founders Association, which board, revised by-laws, and Lois A. Kania another possibility. last year helped facilitate hun- the possibility of the organi- Stephanie L. Kaponya zation’s first media campaign One of the first special events dreds of thousands of dollars Anne M. Kasuboski in contributions from nearly with promotional mentions on Family of Francis Kasuboski was a debut Founders Asso- public radio. ciation scholarship reception 2,000 alumni, staff, faculty John and Linda Katers* and community donors. Some Michael Kesting*

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David and Peggy Kieper* Jo and Stuart Norman* Frank and Elyse Stackhouse Dennis and Ruth Andrew Sally Killoran Anthony J. Novello* Jeanne and Joe Stangel* Kelly M. Anklam* Julie Kimps* Robert and Elizabeth Obenberger Michael and Beverly Stearney* Kristin M. Aoki Jed and Elizabeth Kirchenwitz* Dr. George and Ann O’Hearn* Mary Stephany Trimmier* Renee (L’Empereur) Aprill* Kristina R. Klemens* Catherine V. O’Leary* Mrs. Laura Stillman* Longtime patron of the ARC Rep. and Mrs. John Klenke Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin Brian J. Strnad* Dave and Becky Arens* Kurtis Klotzbuecher and John J. Opsteen* Julie Stucky Jill Arft* Karen Weidner* Dr. Gina T. Ogorzaly* Penny and Gus Swoboda Tracy B. Arndt Dr. Scott E. Knapp* Cristina M. Ortiz Ruth and Tim Taddy* Harvey and Julia Arnold* Kurt Koehler* Dr. David L. Outcalt Timothy L. Terry Family Joan Arves Keith and Erin Korski* Melissa L. Palfery* Monica M. Thiry* Ann L. and Danny G. Athorp-Krech Carole A. Kortenhof* Elaine B. Pamperin Tom Thomas* Dennis P. Aude* Michael E. Kraft and Keith and Judy Pamperin* Nancy Thompson* Edward and Marlene Autio* Sandra K. Simpson-Kraft Judge and Mrs. Robert J. Parins Ed Thompson David and Shannon Badura Jay and Coco Kramer* Jack Paris* Christopher Tolan* Christine Baierl* Lola Krebsbach* Jonie Paye Tom Triatik* Dennis and Sandy Bailey Peter L. Kretche Linda G. Peacock-Landrum and Dixie and Jim Tubbs* Joseph C. Baker* Edward J. Kuehn* John K. Landrum Zeta K. Turriff Kimberly and P. Bruce Baker Scott and Sandra Kunesh* James Pech* Chris Tursky* Susan M. Baranczyk Richard G. Kusch* Patricia Carole Perkins Union Pacific Corporation Mary K. Baranek Richard J. Kvitek* Mike and Koreen Peterson Gary D. Urban* Chan and Gail (Gospodarek) Barden* Janet and Jim Ladowski* Robert Petri* Lee and Pamela Utke* David L. Bardon* Ben Laird and Nick and Carol Pollis UW-Green Bay Alumni Association Alyssa Barnes* Mary Jane Rintelman James L. Potter* Luke and Sherri Valitchka* Jennifer Barnes* Kristin L. Lampe Mr. and Mrs. Rawson S. Price Dale and Louise Van Beek* Jean Barrett-Terry* Dan and Jo Ellen Lang* Melissa A. Probst, C.P.A.* Myron and Carol Van De Ven John Basel* Laure Lesperance* Monika B. Pynaker David and Jane Van Galen* Joel and Kris Bastian* Ekaterina M. Levintova and David J. and Deirdre M. Radosevich Sheryl and Dennis Van Gruensven Nancy E. Bastjan* Kevin Kain Mark and Meredith Raimer* Kassie and Peter Van Remortel Angela C. Bauer-Dantoin Janet and Charlie Lieb* Sherry Rasmussen Stephen and Kerry VanderBloomer* Allan Bedora* Peter Yu-Wai Lin* John S. Rathman* David Verhagen and Sher Brandl* Pamela F. Belden* Donna J. Lipper* Shawn Reed and Hope and Michael Voigt* Jean and Myles Belke* Thomas A. Loomer* Molly Rentmeester Reed* Molly M. Waldschmidt* Amy C. Belonger* Loren Trick* Beth Regenmorter* Wayne and Heather Walker* Lori Belongia* Melissa Luckow* Julie Reisinger Clifford C. Wall Corey Bender* John and Kimberly Lyon Rick Renkens* Warren and Judy Wanezek Victoria Bennett Veum and Neal Maccoux* Anita and Wayne Resch* James and Diane Warpinski* David Veum* Earl J. Madden* Douglas and Sara Rifleman* William S. Weidner* Nancy J. Bennett* Frank Madzarevic* Joan Robb and Thomas Davis Debbie Wesolowski* Debra and Tom Berg* Jill and John Mahlik* Emily R. Rogers James and Ruth Wiersma Jeanne M. Berg* Peggy J. Maier* Chris Rosera* Dennis and Karen Wojahn Mary M. Berg Marsha L. Malak* Ellen W. Rosewall Steve and Vanessa Wowzynski* Thomas P. Bertrand* Jan and Lynn Malchow* Kurt and Carol Rothe Paul A. Wozniak* Beta Psi Nu Lee and Sally Mancoske Joy L. Ruzek Ronald and Patricia Zager* Gene Bethel* Michael and Maryanne Marinetti* Todd and Kristie Sanders Susan M. Zehren* Jerome F. Bever* Twila and John Marquardt Denise L. Scheberle Paula Reinhardt Zeilon* Paul Beyer* Don and Gail McCartney Mark and Caryn Schleitwiler* Harriet A. Ziemer Janyse L. Bice-Allen* Barbara C. McClure-Lukens Dr. Stephen and Joyce Schlosser* Jay R. Zimmerman* Tom Bieberitz* John D. Mefford* Fritz and Beth Schmidt Michael Zimmerman* Jennifer (Deeg) Biese* Patricia E. Meloy Bill and Adrienne Schmitz Michael and Diana Zorn* Karen L. Bircher Melissa A. Merkovich* Amy Schommer* Mr. Gene K. Birr* David Metzner* Sherry A. Schrank* Friend Bridget L. Bishop* Amy Meyer* Mildred A. Schultz* up to $99 Mike and Kristy Bishop* Mary C. Meyer, M.D. and Leander and Helen Schwartz* Anonymous (207) Robert Bloedorn* Gordon D. Haugan, M.D. Judy Shaw* Dawn E. Abernathy James F. Blumreich* Steve Meyer William A. Shay Penny Aguilar Debbie Bodager Kenneth C. Mickle, M.D.* Donna M. Sheedy* Patrick J. Ahrens* Mary Seering Bodmer* Gregg Miller* Courtney J. Sherman Tohoro F. and Rejoice E. Akakpo Kevin J. and Amberly A. Boerschinger Elaine Milson Norbert and Mary Ann Siolka* Patricia A. Albers Dennis and Dyane Boese Reg and Jane Muhl Mary Sipiorski* Peter J. Alexander* Adelaide Boettcher* Bruce Neeno* Karen S. Slote* Dr. Craig R. Allen* Gerald and Nancy Boettcher Barrington R. Neil* Catherine O. Small Wendy A. Allen* Laurie A. Boivin* Thomas S. Nesslein and Greg and Sue Smith* Eric J. Amenson Ashley and Steven Boogren* Kim Hang T. Ma-Nesslein Leanne M. Snell* Elizabeth D. Anderson Michael and Kris Bostedt* Brock and Heidi Neverman* Bob and Martha Southard James Anderson* Kristin (Van Epern) Bouchard* Donald E. Newton* Pam and Rich Spangenberg* Nancy I. Anderson* Kathleen and Robert Nicol Amy E. Spencer* David L. Andreas*

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E-giving pioneers Donors now enjoy an easy, direct and secure online con- nection to UW-Green Bay via www.uwgb.edu/foundation/. The new site debuted in late summer when Dr. Herbert and Crystal Sandmire — who have the longest unbroken streak of annual giving to UWGB, at 43 years — dispensed with the check writing and ceremo- niously clicked to make their donation via credit card.

Janine Boudreau and Chris J. Carstens* Cliff and Patty Crockford* Donald F. Drewiske and William Kreutzberger* Sheila E. Carter* Lynne Cunningham* Lynn M. Liddle-Drewiske Terri A. Bouressa* Michael J. Casbourne Illene Cupit Wanda DuChateau* Lisa A. Bowen* Laurie J. Case Darlene A. Curro* Tim and Marcia Duquaine* Carol A. Brabant Ellen Casey Wagner and Paul Wagner* Margaret Czachor* Sean and Kay Dwyer* Germaine L. Bravick* Sharon A. Casper* Julie Dalebroux* Sue Ebbinger* Susan M. Bray* Sylvia J. Casselbury* JoLynn Damitz* Ken Eggen* Gerard M. Bredael* Joseph G. Cataldo* Kimberly A. Danielson* James and Sharon Ehlers* Judy Brehm Maxine E. Cayce-Cashman Rick Davidson* Thomas J. Eigenberger* Joel and Traci Breitrick* Kevin J. Chambers* Debra De Muri* Katherine J. Eisenbrandt* Linda Brend, C.P.A.* Linda E. Chapman* Michele DeBaker* Karen Ek* Jodi Radies Brennan* Randy J. Charles* Nellie P. DeBaker* M. Victoria Elenes and Brian Bader* Maria N. Breu* Todd Charnetski* Linda S. DeBauche Michael Ellefson* Robert W. Brey* Bill and Cheryl Chaudoir* Margaret W. DeBruine* Randy S. Ellerman* Kate Brickley* Franklin M. C. Chen Kelly L. Dedow* Theresa L. Ellis* Debra A. Broadwater, Col. USA (Ret.)* Catherine Chevalier* Jennifer Deets-Bartz* James and Mary Elmer* Kenneth G. Brodhagen, Jr.* Patricia and David Chevalier* Byron G. Defries* James Emerson* Forrest and Kalanakehtskwas Brooks Carl A. Christensen* Ronald A. Dehn* Scott Emerson* Steven Brooks* Marcia Kornely Christiansen* Laurie Smits Delvaux* Thomas L. Englebert* Joseph and Susan Brown Timothy Christiansen* Leon J. Delveaux* Sandra Englert* Crystal and Benjamin Brownell* Barb Christl* James P. Demeuse, Jr.* Kathleen Erbeck Bethany Bruce* Randy Christl* Chris and Wendy Demos Thomas C. Erdman* Mark Brunette* Debra Christopherson* Bridget A. Derge* Deborah Ericson* Richard Brunette* Tina Cigelnik* Renee B. Destache* Jorge M. Estevez Michele Brunner* Michael and Karen Cisler* SuAnn and Doug Detampel Renee L. Ettinger Marlys Brunsting Ericka Hausler Claflin* Judy Deuchert* Patrick Evans* Onis Budde* Paul R. Clements* Dean and Marilee DeVillers* Duane Fameree* Bill and Jennifer Buechel* Kathryn R. Clusen* Julie A. DeZeeuw* Denise Farmer* Vicki Buettner* Jaremy and Karren Cobble* Judy A. Dickinson* Sally (Ehnert) Faucett* David J. Bugni Craig R. Coenen* Joyce Dirschl* Nancy J. Small Feld* Lynn Bunkelman* Howard and Patricia Cohen Christopher Dockry* Kevin and Jill Fermanich Patricia A. Bunker* Femi and Brooke Cole* Garen E. Dodge* Joe and Elaine Ferris Debbie and Gary Burden* Bradley J. Collins* Renee A. Dodge* Michelle and James Fetherston* Jim Burkel* Janalee J. Conradt* Debera Doersch* Stacy A. Fett* Janice M. Burkel Patricia J. Cook* Betty D. Brown Katherine B. Fettig* Ann (Grinde) Burton* Jane Stewart Cook* Edward Dorner* Kate Finn Randy and Anne Buttke Barbara Cooper* John Dorney* Anthony E. Fischer* Christopher and Patti Calawerts* Kathleen I. Coppock* Lynn and Joe Doudna Georgia R. Fleming* In Memory of Doris Canlon Michael Couillard* Samantha J. Douglas* Jean Ihde Fontaine* Dan Cardozo* Karen Cowan Frank Doyle* Maria Foth* Lois (Polzin) Carlson* Joan J. Crane Micky and Tim Doyle Andrea Frailing* Isabel Carpiaux Eric and Susan Craver Steve and Barb Dreger* Amy J. Frane* Dorothea B. Carson* Lisa M. Cribben* Gary P. Franke* Alison Frazier

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David L. Freedman* Jennifer M. Hanewall Amy L. and Emeka A. Ibuaka Wesley and Rhonda Knoespel* Nancy L. Friebel* Norman A. and F. Rae Hansen Michelle Iglewski* Ray and Sue Koch* Sherry Fuller Susan A. Hansen* Angele Lison Jack* Kathryn Koehler Howe* Jennica M. and Leland R. Fulwilder Suzanne (Misovie) Hanson* Denise A. Jacobs* Jerry Koeppel* Chad D. Fulwiler* Mary Hanzel* Kristin Jacques* Joshua J. Koleske* Vicki Mosier Furlow* Thomas and Marla Harmon* Kathryn (Bonin) Jagemann* Todd Kolod* Karen Gaines Jeanne and David Harper* Kathleen Jahns* Patricia A. Konowalski Adam W. Gaines Jeff and Sharon Harris* Mary L. Jameson* E. Jean Koranda* Sharon K. Gajeski* Ileen M. Hart* Mark E. Janiak* Kathleen M. Kores* Wayne and Sharon Gajeski* Virginia A. Haske, C.P.A.* Patricia Jansky* Linda Kortbein* Diane K. Galaty Gwendolyn Hatfield* Christopher T. Jaworski* Deborah Korthof-Stanton* Mary Gallagher Damiani* Jasmine H. Hathaway* Linda Jaworski-Pecht* Kathy Jo Krejcarek Kostrova* Lee and Linda Ganske* James and Wendy Havel* Sharon Jehle* Ronald R. Kottnitz Dr. Eric Gass* Aeron Haynie and Mark Anderson Carol M. Jens* Debra Koval* Chad and Laurie Gehrke* Tracy M. Heaser* Kathy and Rob Jeske* Timothy and Eileen Kozlovsky* Joyce S. Gelderman* Jeffrey Hebert* Brenda L. Jicha* Dave and Janice (Wochos) Mark W. Genke* Kathleen M. Heezen Brian and Kathy Jicinsky* Kozlovsky* Bill and Maria Gerl* Mike Heidger* John and Judy Joadwine* Janine (Walch) Krajnik* Ben Gibson* Mike Heine* Nancy Beitzel Johnsen* Tracy M. Kranzusch* Cyndee Giebler* Thomas G. Heinrich* Barbara Johnson* Shari A. Krejcarek* Pamela J. Gilson* Carrie and Casey Helke* Brian E. Johnson* John and Angela Krogman Greg F. Gloe* Arthur H. Hendrix, Jr.* Eileen Vanderwegen Johnson* Larry Kropp* Dr. Paul H. Gobster* Connie (Pemrich) Henkel* Eric S. Johnson* Mary Ellen Kubsch Joshua S. Goldman Amy and Todd Henniges* Mary J. Johnson Sylvia M. Kubsch Kay A. Goswitz* Michele Henry* Carol Johnson-Hohol* Robert J. Kuether Jennifer E. Gracer* Randall J. Herman* Jennifer L. Jones Diane Podolan-Kulin* Anna Graf* Al Herrman* Suzanne Jones* Lindi S. Kuritz Norma Graf* Marjorie E. Herrscher* Dotty Juengst Deanne C. Kusserow Nancy and Dave Graham Robert C. Herubin* Chris Junget* Tony La Luzerne* Sandra A. Grambow* Janice H. Hess Michael Kaczmarzinski* Sally La Luzerne-Oi* Kari Jo Grant* Jeffrey Hess* Robert Kahl* Catherine P. La Violette Poppy and Brad Grant* Elizabeth M. Hessler Rebecca Kaiser* Sherry A. Lacenski Dinah A. Grassel* Alan E. Hettiger* Sandi and Dave Kappus* Jim and Karen Lacey Ken Grasso* Michael and Son Cha Hieronimczak* Timothy U. Kaufman Fred Lamont Glenn P. Gray Robert J. Hieronimczak* John H. Kaye* Debra C. Langacker* Tari M. Gray* Doreen K. Higgins* Kristy Kaye* Joseph W. Langer* Green Bay Area Public Schools Mary J. Higley Joan S. Keberlein Dr. Dave Langholff* Daniel A. Green* Dylan and Leah Hilbert* Jen Keene-Crouse* Kathleen Bednarek-Lankey* Frank K. Green* Josh and Kristen Hilgemann* Charles and Barbara Kell* Loretta M. Larkey* James R. Green* Laura M. Hill* Barbara and Tom Kelly* Donald and Judy Larmouth Kathryn M. Green* Signe Hill* Michelle Kelsey* Pat Larsen Richard E. Green* Ellen M. Hintz* Stacy (Scott) Kemps* Eric and Nancy Larson Joshua Gretzinger* David J. Hirn* Brett Kennedy* Janice Larson* Doris and Roger Greve Mary L. Hitchcock* Linda Kennedy* John J. Latz* Therese A. Greve Gina Hocevar* Stephen E. Kennedy* John Laughrin* Dave and Laura Griffin* Susan M. Hoffmann* Fred and Elizabeth Kennerhed Cindy and Patrick Le Clair* Thomas J. Griggs* Glen Hogan* Andrew and Victoria Kersten Jessica Le Mieux* Joan M. Groessl* Robert J. Hogan* Hye-Kyung Kim Susan Brandenberg Lebergen* Richard D. Groonwald* Daniel J. Holl* Andrea R. Kindschuh* Young Jin Lee Jeffrey J. Gross Mark G. Holliday* Melissa King* Rhoda Lehrke* RJ and Kara Gross* Mary Beth Holloway* Timothy and Sandy Kipp Susan M. Leininger* Hayden Groy Laura and John Holly* John and Lois Kirschling Lisa Lemens* Cheryl Guc Deborah A. Holmes* Suzette M. Kittelson* Stacey A. LeMere* Cheryl J. Gusick Julie Holschbach* Christine A. Klansky* Marie E. Lemerond Kelly Jean Gust* Mary Hooten* Joseph Klapatch* Janet E. Lenss* Kirk and Peggy Guthrie* Michael T. Hoppa* Patricia Kleba* Michael M. Lepak* Jim Gutstadt* David L. and Jana S. Horn* Michael C. Kleiber* Karin A. Lerner* Thomas and Carole Guyette David and Jean Horst* Don and Chris Klein* Shirene Lesperance* Rosalyn H. Haase Carole J. Hoskin* Mike and Joan Klinkner* Carmen and Lloyd Leuthner* Cole and Tracy Hackert* Christine Howland* David Kliss* Library Sunshine Fund Mary Hagedorn* Katrina R. Hrivnak Joan M. Klister Gail Lichte* Patricia M. Hager* Daniel Huettl* Jeffrey and Dianne Kluever* Leah M. Liebergen Shane P. Haines Scott and Lisa Huguet* Eric J. Knapowski* Bert and Diane Liebmann Darlene R. Hallet Kasha J. Huntowski* Mark Knaus* Eric W. Lightbody* Deborah A. Hamilton* Cyndy Huxford* Carol Knechtges* Judith M. Lindbom* Lori Hammink Kristy and Tom Knipple* William R. Lindmark* Mallory J. Kniskern* Grace A. Lindner

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Michael and Dorothy Liska* Mark A. Moeller* Cheryl Paul* Russell J. Reynard* Jason and Becky Litwaitis* Jennifer J. Mokren Maurie Paul* Daniel and Sharon Rezek Mai J. Lo Lee Kari Moody* Susan Pauls* Charles and Lenora Rhyner James F. Loebl Frank Moon* Tom and Sue Paulson* Kay Rich* Nancy and Ken Loehlein* Sherrie Moose* Craig and Cindy Pauly* Dick Richards* Mina Lorberblatt-Teske* Chad Moritz* Raymond Pavelko* Donald and Jean Richardson Anne E. Lubbers* Katheryn Mottl* Debra A. Pearson and Laura Riddle Jeanne E. Lucier Susan Moumblow* Harrison R. Hitchner Daniel C. and Tammy L. Riedel John A. Luczaj Marilyn M. Mouritsen* Ruth and Phillip Pearson Scott Robb* Julie Luepke* Beth Mueller* Terri L. Peaslee* Pamela Younk Roberts* Henry Luxem* Jennifer Mueller* Randy R. Pecard* Susan R. Roberts* Starr Lyon* Trisha Baker Mueller* Patricia Nelson Perry* Shawn A. Robinson Chris and Carrie (VandeVen) Maccoux* Sue Murphy Charlene Peterson* Susan M. Robinson* Susan J. Machuca Michael and Cheryl Murphy* James L. Peterson* William Roggow* Scott R. Majewski* Patricia R. Murphy* Judith (Schiel) Peterson* James P. Rohan Wade and Sara Majewski Emily Myrda* Judy Peterson* Sue Rohan Robert and Sandra Maki* Sharon Nagy* Mary Peterson* Jane Warpinski Ronsman* Benjamin and Deanna Malcore* Dennis J. Naidl* Judy Phillip* Deborah A. Rose* Donald Mallow II* Mary Lou Collier Nast* Carol Pichette* Elisa (Olep) Rosenick* Ruth Manders* Vicki L. Nellis Craig and Jennifer Piczkowski* Thomas and Liisa Ross Brian and Kate Markwardt* Christine T. Nelson Cheryl S. Pieper Peter Rosten Lucinda Marquardt* Doug and Kathy Nelson* Judith and Jon Pietsch Lynn and Matthew Rotter* Mark Martell and Kathy Peters-Martell* Jeffrey Nelson and Jill Braser* Dick Pigeon* Dr. Steven W. Runge* William and Kathleen Matchefts* Kristia and Paul Nelson* Melissa A. Platkowski Diane L. Rusch* Joan Mathews* Lisa M. Nelson* Amy J. Plotner* Nathan J. Rusch* Kathleen A. Matthaidess* Neil F. Nelson* Heather A. and Chad L. Pokorsky Gary L. Salmon* Matthew C. Mattila Tom Nelson* Constance Polasik* James O. Sams Marjorie Mau* Tori L. Nelson* Nicole Popp* Barbara G. Samuels* Margaret Maule* Deborah Nett* Wendy L. Pothour-Miller and Mary Kay Sanders* Thomas and Susan Mc Allister* Carla Nicks Daniel D. Miller Roger Sarow* Kelly McBride William R. Niedzwiedz Mark and Theresa Powless* Kristin Sass* Karen McCorkle* Christine Nielsen Bill Preboski* Gabriel T. Saxton-Ruiz Robert M. McDonald* Jennifer Nimtz Mueller and Sue E. Premo* Stacie L. Schabow* Diane M. McFarlane* Shaun Mueller* Andy and Kathryn Pringle Kathryn M. Schaefer* Joe McGauran* Joan Niquette Kathi Pritzl* Debra D. Schampers* Janet K. McKee* Betty A. Noe* Angela M. Prochazka* Lauren Schatzman* Ron McKenzie* Lidia Nonn Richard W. Propsom* Janice M. Schauer* Dennis McLean* Lloyd Noppe Tom and Susan Prust* Sue Scheider* Joseph B. McMahon* Dr. and Mrs. Charles Nordell Pat and Reb Przybelski Jamel S. Schiller and Jennifer K. McNeill Maxine F. Novitski Abby L. Pubusky* Chad M. Heim* Dennis R. Mehlberg* Gary M. Now* Doug and Carla Punzel* Mary S. Schimberg* William G. Meindl* Jean M. Nuthals* Ty Pyan* Adam and Kris (Burg) Schmidt* Daniel and Maureen Meinhardt Pamela Nuthals* Linda Queoff* Bradly A. Schmidt* Connie Meisinger* Jodi L. Nuthals-Mikulsky* Greg Quigley* Arthur R. Schmitt* Sandy Melroy Roxann L. Nys* Henry Quinlan* Bonnie M. Schmitt* Jen and Mark Metcalf* Mary Ellen O’Connor* Teresa Quinn* Michael C. Schmitt Julia Metternich Olson* Michael O’Connor* Vickie E. Quinn* Antoinette Schneeberger* Daniel and Marianne Metzig* Daniel O’Donnell* Linda Reimer Rabe* Charanna Schneider* Randy and Jan Meunier* Mark D. Olkowski Amy Rachubinski* Christopher J. Schneider* Andrew J. Meyer* Cindy Olli* Rachelle L. Rachubinski* Eric and Rachel Schneider* Craig A. Meyer Dr. David L. Olsen* Michelle Radke* Melissa P. and Andrew P. Schnurr Gloria M. Meyer Ryan C. Olson* Julie A. Radosavljevic* Joseph and Amy Schoenebeck* James W. Meyer* Ronald Opicka* David Raether* Aubrey A. Schramm* Vicki Meyers* Karen and Scott Opolka Brian Rammer* April J. Schreiber* Janis A. Mielke* Kevin and Brenda O’Rourke* Sampathkumar Ranganathan Brent Schroeder* Michael E. Mihlbauer* Joan A. Osthelder* Carl A. Rasmussen* Robert and Andrea Schuessler* Robert C. Mileski* Rebecca L. Ouradnik Kevin and Amanda Rasmussen* Aaron and Jennifer Schuette* Barbara Miller Bob and Mettja Overly* Carol L. Ray Al and Ellen Schuettpelz* Shirlyn D. Miller Kristine L. Pagel* Amy Redig* Paula J. Schultz Thomas and Vickie Miller Nancy Pagel* Edward Reed* Carrie J. Schultz* Cindy A. Mischler* Jeff Pagels* Dr. Gregg and Mrs. Julia Reed* Mary E. Schultz* Karen Mitchell Mittag* Karen F. Palmer* Nicole M. Reetz* Nancy Jean Warpinski-Schultz* Paul J. Mleziva* Michael and Susan Pankratz* Sharon Rehn* Darin Schumacher* Kevin and Lacey Panzarella* Ann M. Reiser* Paul Schumacher* Linda and Richard Parins Darrel and Sarah Renier* Nancy and Conrad Schumitsch* Michael Parmentier* Charles Renner, Jr.* Carol Schuster* Allen Parson* Jesse D. and Rosa D. Retrum John D. Schuurmans*

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Jim Schwartz* Matthew P. Staudenmaier* Gail and Jude Trimberger Candace M. Walton* Leander and Helen Schwartz* Bob Steeno* Christina M. Trombley Sarah (Kozlovsky) Walz* Debbie Scray* Robert Steeno* Jolene A. Truckenbrod Ian and Sara Ward Michael and Kim Seering* Sonja Stefaniw* Jessica and Joey Trudeau Lora H. Warner Ann E. and Paul W. Selk* Kelly D. Stelzer* Patricia Stiller Trudell* Jeanne Simon-Warwick* Jeffery J. Senglaub* Helen A. Stephens Howlett* Wendy J. Turek* Stanley J. Waslowski* Rick A. Seppa* Mrs. Colleen Sternitzky* Susanne Tuttle* Jane Burkart Watermolen* Brenda Severa* Richard and Mary Stevens* Brenda and Daniel Tyczkowski* Nicholas Watermolen* Karen M. Sevick Pat A. Stevenson* Gail Underwood Gretchen Waters* Bob Shebesta* Suzanne M. Stewart* Fay Uraynar* Jo Watson* Heidi M. Sherman Sandra Stoddard* Jim and Donna Urban Edwin and Nancy Watts Carol A. Shield* Marlene and Randy Strebel Kirk R. Uslabar* Patricia A. Wawiorka* Rosalie Shier Mike Streckenbach* Susan P. Valentino Debora Wearne-Neurohr* Janette L. Shipley* Jim Strickler* Patricia Valentyn* Jon Wech* Larry R. Siebers Daniel Stringer and Natalie Leach* Mary S. Valitchka* Ruth J. Weeks JoLynn Siedor* Kit Sullivan* Sherri Valitchka* Ellen R. Weidner* Betty J. Siefert Jeffrey J. Suski* Matt and Bridget Van Laanen* David B. Weiss* Jill L. Siegmund Barbara A. and Kevin C. Swanson Amy and Brian Van Oss Marci Weiss Linda M. Silvasi-Kelly* Jean Sweetland* Donna and Duane Van Straten Annette Weissbach* Colleen T. Sipiorski* Steven W. Swenson* Erin A. and Christiaan L. Vandaalwyk John Wells* David P. Skiba, Jr.* Judy A. Sytsma* Ann E. Vandenack Jean C. Wentz* Jeanette S. Skwor* Dr. Wilfred E. Tabb III Vernon and Mary Vandenberg* Michael J. Wentz* Dianne M. Smith* Tina and Dean Tackmier* Christine L. Vandenhouten Mark R. Wenzel Gary J. Smith* Penny and Alan Tank* James C. Vandenhouten* Mark J. Wessely* Michael J. and Alice M. Smith* Denice M. Tassone* Kathleen (Seymour) Vander Velden* Kerstin A. Westcott* Terry Smith-Kletzien* Sue and Tom Tengowski* Patrick Vandervest* Jessica A. White* Rose Smits* Christine R. Terrien Deacon Roger Vandervest* Wayne Whiting* Jan Snyder Bonnie Teuteberg Laura L. VanEss* Wayne A. Wichlacz* Lloyd Sobeck* Michael and Emily Tewes* Paul J. Vavra LuAnn Wickeham Tanya L. Brachmann Soeldner* Rita L. Thackeray* Veronica Verkuilen* Amanda M. Wildenberg Theresa Soik* Joe and Anne Thibaudeau* Glen A. Verstegen* Lynn A. Wilford* James Soletski John A. Thomas* John B. Verwiel* Carol L. Wilinski* Jennifer C. Solper* Jo Ellen Thompson* Lindsey B. Verwiel* Jason Willard* Tim and Addie Sorbo* Sarah M. Tidball* Kristin M. Vespia Kathy (Buxbaum) Williams* Adam Sowatzka* Glen and Kathleen Tilot* Kimberly D. Vlies Daniel R. Wilson* James R. Speaker* Leonard J. Timmer* David J. Voelker and Diane K. Wilson Timothy L. Spearman* Martin and Breanne Tirado* Ruth E. Homrighaus Grant and Elona Winslow Chris and Ramona Speier* Jacqueline Todt* Zachary R. Voelz and Linda Witkowski* Henry A. and Marilyn D. Spille Lisa M. Tolan* Kristen A. Lindgren-Voelz Nancy Wittman* Dwayne and Yvonne Splan Rebekah Tollard* Vicky Vogels* Cindy Wojtczak* Arthur W. Spurlock* Sherry A. Toseland Dean D. VonDras Jeanne L. Wolf Jenny Squier* Robert L. Tracy John D. Wacker* Larry Woods* Laura A. Stark Joel Trick* Linda Wagner Erdmann* Steve A. Woods*

Meet the Founders Student recipients of Founders Association Scholarships had a chance to say “thanks” in person at a November reception. Among the hosts was Founders board officer Anita Resch (center), who shared conversation and refreshments at her table. Donors listed on these pages collectively underwrite, among other things, about 60 merit- and need-based scholarships averaging about $1,000 per year.

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Margaret A. York* Deceased Friends Endowed Chairs, Named Kenneth E. Young* Marni S. Astin-Jeanquart* April S. Youngs* Patricia W. Baer Professorships and Endowments Jennifer A. and Jason S. Zapf John S. Bain* Vincent Zehren William Beaudin Endowed Chairs — The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has Paul and Connie Zeman* Ketty Boilesen two endowed chairs that were established through generous gifts from Bill and Mary Ziemendorf Paul R. Bolich private donors. Each endowment underwrites an additional faculty Kyle and Lisa Zimonick* Charlotte M. Brown position and advanced research in an area of special interest to the Rodney M. Zinkel* Leona E. Cloud* donor and to the University. John and Carol Zipp Olive M. Collins Jim and Joanne Zipperer* Michael J. Connelly* The John P. Blair Endowed Chair The Austin E. Cofrin Endowed Jo Ann Zuberbier* Tanya J. Conrad* in Communication Chair in Business Eugenia Conway Holder: Prof. Timothy Meyer Holder: As yet unassigned Matching Gift Companies Edna Damkoehler 3M Matching Gifts Susan C. Degreef* Named Professorships — UW-Green Bay has eight named AptarGroup Charitable Foundation James M. Deiter* professorships, which are donor-funded endowments that direct supple- GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Milton Delforge mental stipends to our finest faculty members. Recipients typically use Google Matching Gift Program William B. Dresser the additional resources to involve students in advanced research, or The Greater Cincinnati Foundation Steven R. Duginski pursue special initiatives and programming. Great-West Life & Ernest Ehrbar Annuity Insurance Company James B. Gagnon Frederick E. Baer Professorship Frankenthal Family Professorship The Guardian Life Insurance Carl W. Giesler in Management Prof. Andrew Kersten (2014) Company of America Dr. Joseph B. Grace Holder: Prof. Meir Russ Philip and Elizabeth Hendrickson The Harley-Davidson Foundation, Inc. Dorothy R. Havens (through 2013) Professorship for Business IBM Pearl Hering Patricia Wood Baer Professorship Prof. Phillip Clampitt (2013) Kimberly Clark Foundation, Inc. Pauline L. Hessel* in Education Herbert Fisk Johnson Professorship McKesson Foundation Janice G. Ison Prof. Cliff Abbott (2013) MeadWestvaco Foundation Bruce R. Janssen in Environmental Studies Merck Partnership for Giving Marguerite F. Johnson* Austin E. Cofrin Professorship Prof. Denise Scheberle (2013) MidAmerican Energy Foundation Matthew B. Kehl* in Management Ben J. and Joyce Rosenberg Nationwide Foundation Rosella Kelly Prof. John Stoll ’73 (2013) Professorship Northwestern Mutual Foundation John Kirschling Barbara Hauxhurst Cofrin Prof. Regan Gurung (2015) Pfizer Foundation Walter E. Klunk Professorship of Natural Sciences The Procter & Gamble Fund Edgar H. Koch* Prof. Robert Howe (2011) SC Johnson Fund Kevin H. Kohrman* Sentry Insurance Foundation, Inc. Bette J. Kriwanek Program and Activity Endowments — Numerous Sprint Foundation Paul J. LaBonte endowments support operation of specific academic programs, The Takeda Matching Gift Program Allen L. Leemon* campus life programs, facilities, library operations, arts initiatives, Thrivent Financial for Thomas A. Lohuis* athletics and more. Lutherans Foundation Lois Marquardt Union Pacific Corporation Chuck F. Matter After Thoughts H. Weldon McGee Environmental Fund Wells Fargo Foundation Harold H. Matzke Alumni Association Memorial Garden West Bend Mutual Virginia O. McKenna Insurance Company Don Monyette Athletics Endowment Point Sauble Wetland Fund Mark S. Newell* Wisconsin Public Service Foundation, Inc. Business Week Senior Gift Evelyn M. Noel Jack C. Norman Carillon Knoll Students in Free Enterprise Program John R. Ogden* Chancellor’s Special Fund Toft Point Stewardship Fund Everett Reimer Geneva Reitmeier Austin E. Cofrin School of Business University Advancement Endowment Connie Rutledge Cofrin Arboretum Directorship University Union Endowment Fund Robert Schott Terry L. Schott* Cofrin Center for Biodiversity UW-Green Bay Education Endowment Kathleen Simons Environmental Management and Weidner Center for the Daniel P. Sobecke Business Institute Performing Arts Endowment Robin J. Spears* Russell Strong Founders Association Annual Fund Create a lasting legacy Barbara J. Thurston* Robert L. Ganyard Library Endowment An endowment creates a per- Ed Van Boxtel Housing Operations manent legacy at the University Joseph Van Dyke honoring a donor or a person or David F. Vlack Learning in Retirement Endowment entity of your choosing. Jacqueline W. Walter* To learn more about establishing LeMieux Chapel Fund an endowment, please contact Library Collections a member of the University Advancement Office staff at Lower Fox River Watershed (920) 465-2074, Monitoring Program or visit www.uwgb.edu/giving/

26 December 2011 Annual Report Annual and Endowed Scholarships The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and private donors work together to In recent years, donor generosity has doubled the number of scholarship ensure the long-term health of the institution and to benefit students for genera- endowments. Scholarship recipients return the investment by enriching tions to come. One of the most popular ways these goals are met is through the diversity and competitiveness of our classrooms and contributing to establishment of endowments to fund student scholarships. the region’s economy and quality of life after graduation.

American Foundation of Counseling Services Green Bay Photojournalism Scholarship Craig A. Mueller Cyndie Shepard Phuture Phoenix Scholarship Ethics Scholarship Jeremy Green Family Scholarship Phuture Phoenix Scholarship Irene M. Shewalter Scholarship in Theatre Anonymous Phuture Phoenix Scholarship Hagemeister Family Art Scholarship Music Scholarship Skogen Family Annual Scholarship Baylake Bank Scholarship Carol A. Hammerle Scholarship Music Faculty Scholarship ST Paper, LLC Scholarship Lois Beisel Phuture Phoenix Philip J. Hendrickson Business Scholarship N.E.W. Engineering/Technology Scholarship Ralph R. Stein Memorial Scholarship Scholarship Fund Hugh C. and Mary J. Higley Scholarship Ganga and Elizabeth Nair Scholarship Students in Free Enterprise Scholarship Dan and Penny Bollom Scholarship Patricia M. Hinckley Scholarship in Athletics Natural and Applied Science Fund Dr. Donel Sullivan Scholarship Julie Brickley Memorial Scholarship Alvina Hintz Memorial Scholarship Fund Lorraine M. Noll Barbara Sydow Memorial Scholarship Margaret Nelson Bubolz Scholarship Memorial Nursing Scholarship Laura Hollingsworth Tax Executives Institute- George and Eleanor Burridge Scholarship in Communications Northeast Wisconsin Oncology Northeast Wisconsin Chapter Scholarship Fund for Performing Arts Nursing Society Scholarship Alfred O. and Phyllis E. Holz Scholarship Theatre First Nighters Scholarship Frank Byrne Memorial Scholarship Katharine Olski Scholarship Alfred O. and Phyllis E. Holz Theatre Scholarship James E. Casperson Memorial Scholarship Phuture Phoenix Philanthropists Environmental Award Three Corners Neighborhood Association/ Chancellor’s Achievement Scholarship Patricia Hoppe Memorial Scholarship Piano Scholarship Pomp’s Tire Annual Scholarship Chancellor’s Scholarship for Bonnie M. and Fergus P. Hughes Scholarship Edward and Cecelia Plass Farm Scholarship Oliver and Margaret Trampe Scholarship Musical Excellence Wayne Jaeckel Scholarship Prast Family Scholarship U.S. Oil/Schmidt Family Foundation David Christensen Memorial Award Lovell Ives Jazz Scholarship Ralph C. Pratt Memorial Scholarship Phuture Phoenix Scholarship Barbara Hauxhurst Cofrin William F. Prevetti Memorial Scholarship UW Credit Union Scholarship Graduate Assistantship Mildred T. Jorgenson Scholarship Public and Environmental Affairs Scholarship UWGB Academic Excellence Scholarship Concerned Hearts Club Nursing Scholarship Anni Kacynski Memorial Scholarship Tim Quigley Art Scholarship UWGB Alumni Association Scholarships Brad Cook Memorial Scholarship Michael Kazar Memorial Scholarship Butch Reimer Memorial Scholarship UWGB Alumni Scholarship Coryl Crandall Memorial Scholarship Kendle Family Scholarship Charles Richardson Memorial Scholarship UWGB Memorial Scholarships David L. Damkoehler Scholarship Sally and Bernie Killoran Scholarship Ginny and Jack Riopelle UWGB Music Alumni Scholarship Thomas E. Daniels Memorial Scholarship Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Cesar Chavez Scholarship Phuture Phoenix Scholarship UWGB Phuture Phoenix Scholarship Carol R. De Groot Scholarship Anne C. Kok Memorial Scholarship John and Anne Rose Scholarship UWGB Retirees Scholarship Margo Delahaut Scholarship Lucy M. Krchma Memorial Scholarship Meredith B. and John M. Rose Alison Van Duyse Scholarship in Music Jerry Dell Memorial Award Scholarship Billie Kress Phuture Phoenix Scholarship Van’s Lumber & Custom Builders, Inc. Ronald A. Dhuey Memorial Scholarship Russell and Virginia Rosemann Student-Athlete Scholarship Bruce R. La Plante Memorial Scholarship Short Term Loan Fund Albert Einstein and Mahatma Gandhi Veterans Scholarship Scholarship Laatsch Phuture Phoenix Scholarship Paul and Thea Sager Scholarship Byron L. Walter Family Scholarship EOP Book Scholarship Joseph LaForce Scholarship in Memory of Edward W. Weidner Weidner Family Endowment Louis O. Erdmann Memorial Scholarship Joseph LaForce Faculty Development Herbert F. and Crystal J. Sandmire Award for Business Scholarship Gary R. Weidner Memorial Scholarship Larry and Kayleen Ferguson Phuture Phoenix Scholarship Steven and Maureen Lapacz Scholarship Aldo Santaga Scholarship for Athletics Gary R. Weidner Phuture Phoenix Scholarship Kenneth Fleurant Humanistic Studies Fund Althea Steele Lederer Scholarship Walter and Gertrude Scherf Scholarship Jean B. Weidner Scholarship in Social Work Diane and Patrick Ford Janet and Charles Lieb Schmitt Park Neighborhood Association Family Endowed Scholarship Phuture Phoenix Scholarship Scholarship Marge Weidner Staff Professional Development Fund Founders Association Scholarships Madigan Family Scholarship Joseph J. and Gloria E. Schott Scholarship Loretta A. Wells Nursing Scholarship Terry and Kris Fulwiler Robert H. Maier Memorial Scholarship Casie Rindfleisch-Schulz Scholarship in Phuture Phoenix Scholarship Kathy Majewski Memorial Scholarship Psychology and Human Development Larry L. Weyers Phuture Phoenix Scholarship Bidwell K. Gage Memorial Scholarship Management Women, Inc. Scholarship Daniel Schulz Scholarship in Accounting Rolfe E. White Scholarship for Social Work Henrietta Gallagher Scholarship Matter Memorial Scholarship Recognizing Daniel Schulz Scholarship in Business Science and Math Scholarship Wipfli Annual Scholarship in Accounting Tony Galt Student Promise in Psychological Science International Travel Scholarship Jack and Engrid Meng Scholarship Second Gear of the University League Ruby Wolverton, RN, Scholarship Denis Garot Scholarship Robert T. and Betty Rose Meyer Scholarship Nancy Sell Memorial Scholarship Women’s and Gender Studies Scholarship German Program Study Abroad Scholarship Micksch Family Scholarship Sentry Insurance Foundation Scholarship Elizabeth E. Wyngaard Memorial Scholarship GLBT Scholarship Moose Lodge Rod and Gun Club Scholarship Ismail Shariff Endowment Karl Zehms Scholarship Global Studies Short-Term Sidney and Ruth Morris Scholarship Cyndie and Bruce Shepard Paul D. Ziemer Scholarship Phuture Phoenix Scholarship Study Abroad Scholarship Craig A. Mueller Arts and Visual Design and Communication Scholarships

December 2011 27 Annual Report University Foundation Directors/ Chancellor’s Council of Trustees Members of the Board of Directors for the new UW-Green Bay Foundation serve concurrently as the Chancellor’s Council of Trustees. They help advance the mission of the institution through philanthropic support, advocacy, and counsel, particularly on University initiatives involving the larger community.

Lou LeCalsey, Mike Jackson ’76 Chair Retired President and COO, Retired President and CEO, SuperValu Stores Inc. Tufco Technologies, Inc. Celebration, Fla. Virginia (Ginny) Riopelle ’70, Mark King ’81 Vice Chair President and CEO, Civic Leader TaylorMade-adidas Golf Carlsbad, Calif. Robert Bush, Secretary Chair Emeritus, Kate Meeuwsen ’76 Schreiber Foods Civic Leader Diane Ford ’75, Mark Murphy Treasurer President and CEO, Vice President and Controller, Green Bay Packers Integrys Energy Group Tom Olson Alumni Paul Anderson ’82 Retired President, President, M2 Logistics Inc. Sonoco-U.S. Paper Mills Inc. Dean Basten ’89 David Pamperin ’74 All graduates of UW-Green Bay automatically become Secretary/Treasurer, President and CEO, members of the Alumni Association. The Association’s board of Miron Construction Greater Green Bay Community Foundation directors — two dozen volunteers representing a range of class years Neenah and majors — takes an active role in promoting the University and Kramer Rock its more than 29,000 alumni. (Soon to be 30,000). Richard (Rick) Beverstein President, Temployment, Inc. Vice President, AON Risk Services Listed below is the board for the 2010-11 fiscal year. Mark Skogen AssociationNew additions for fall 2011 can be found on page 44. Gerald (Cort) Condon President and CEO, Attorney, Condon & Herald Skogen’s Festival Foods Robert (Bob) DeVos ’73 James (Jim) Wochinske ’74 The 2010-2011 Alumni Board Board Members Senior Vice President, President and Owner, Executive Committee Dan Brzozowski ’05 Business Development, GENCO, Inc. Pomp’s Tire Service Inc. Joel Hansen ’01 Steve Dill ’88 Larry Ferguson Ex officio members Angela (Stangel) Duckart ’03 President Retired President and CEO, Cliff Abbott Ken Eggen ’00, ’08 Schreiber Foods Professor, Secretary of the Faculty Angela (Laux) Hoisington ’00 William Gaddis ’00 and Academic Staff Vice President Susan Finco Jennifer Keene-Crouse ’04 UW-Green Bay President, Sarah (Osterberg) Inman ’92 Elaina Koltz ’06 Leonard & Finco Public Relations Beverly Carmichael Vice President Matthew Kehl ’09 Assistant Chancellor, Amanda (Tisch) Larson ’07 Philip B. Flynn Donna Sheedy ’94 University Advancement Cheryl (Paronto) Paul ’85 President and CEO, Secretary UW-Green Bay Carrie (Schommer) Schilz ’88 Associated Banc-Corp Daniel Schultz ’05 James Schwartz ’83 Thomas K. Harden Beth Gochnauer Treasurer Colleen Sheahan ’86 Chancellor Chairperson, Tyler Vorpagel ’07 UW-Green Bay Tiffani (Siolka) Wille ’09 Gochnauer Family Foundation Winnetka, Ill. Donna Sheedy ’94 Alumni Association President William Gollnick ’81 Investor Relations Manager, Chief of Staff Oneida Tribe of Integrys Energy Group, Inc. Indians of Wisconsin Scott Wochos Donald Harden Founders Association President Retired President, Senior Vice President Bellin Foundation Green Bay Packaging Inc. Donsia Strong Hill Emeriti Attorney, Jerome Gallagher Tyson Strong Hill Connor, LLP Elizabeth Hendrickson ’79

28 December 2011 Annual Report The Chairman

In 1969, Lou LeCalsey stood on a makeshift soccer field on a fledgling UW-Green Bay campus, and groomed a group of eager collegians into a team of national prominence. Now, more than 40 years later, “Coach LeCalsey” has long since traded the playing field for manufacturing and the boardroom, but Hehe continues builds his strong leadership, foundations this time heading up the board of directors for the newly formed UW-Green Bay Foundation. LeCalsey, the recently retired president and CEO of Tufco Tech- nologies, Green Bay, has been an adviser to four of five chancellors at UW-Green Bay, a founding member of the school’s Founders Association, and longtime chair of the Chancellor’s Council of Trustees. He says UW-Green Bay is essential to the region’s strength. “Green Bay is the third largest population and second largest media market in Wisconsin, and the University plays a significant role in the ‘New North’ economy,” LeCalsey says. “Graduates of this institu- tion succeed because they are well versed in analytical and systems thinking… I think leaders in technical and service industries in this region will — and must — continue to come from UW-Green Bay.” LeCalsey’s relationship with the University originated, interestingly enough, with a decision informed by the counsel of legendary Pack- Marinette, Oconto Falls, Oshkosh and Milwaukee. The Tufco oppor- ers Coach Vince Lombardi. tunity presented itself in 1996, and the LeCalsey family jumped at “Lombardi served as the ‘de facto athletic adviser’ to founding the chance to return to Green Bay. chancellor Ed Weidner, and he grew up in New York City where A year later, Lou was back at UWGB, this time as a volunteer. He soccer was the lifeblood of every heavily ethnic neighborhood,” agreed to chair the new Chancellor’s Council of Trustees, charged LeCalsey recalls. Lombardi cautioned against starting a football with providing advice, advocacy and friend- and fund raising team because of its high cost and likelihood of being overshadowed assistance. by the Packers. In April 2011, with LeCalsey still at the helm, the council took on “Lombardi advised Chancellor Weidner he should establish a soccer the fiduciary responsibilities of helping run the new UW-Green Bay program… He believed soccer had the potential to ‘make a splash.’” Foundation. His game plan moving forward? The decision paid dividends for both UWGB and LeCalsey. A “You know, I have really been coaching all of my working life. college soccer star at Franklin & Marshall, the young ex-Marine Whether in sports or industry, or philanthropy, what we’re really had coached UW-Marinette to the national junior-college soccer doing is building teams around specific objectives. That’s what I’ll tournament in 1968. Promoted to Green Bay, he led his first team continue to do as long as I have the honor and privilege to do so to an 11-2-1 mark. The 1970 squad finished 10-2-3 and along the — in this case my ‘field and sport’ is on the Council of Trustees at way tied defending national champ Michigan State. UW-Green Bay.” When LeCalsey left the Phoenix, he began a 25-year-career with For expanded versions of this and other stories, click the Scott Paper Company that included executive positions at plants in magazine icon at http://blog.uwgb.edu/inside/

Foundation team adds six new members Six individuals accepted invita- New to the board of directors to today’s Council of Trustees, Service Inc., headquartered in tions in 2011 to join the Board in 2011 were Gerald (Cort) from 1974 through 1982, and Green Bay. of Directors of the University Condon, Phil Flynn, Beth Goch- has extensive philanthropic Joining the board in January of Wisconsin-Green Bay Foun- nauer, Mark King, Mark Skogen and education-related inter- will be Craig Dickman ’82 and dation, Inc., and two additional and James (Jim) Wochinske. ests. King, a 1981 UW-Green Sahil Tak. Dickman is CEO and members will begin in January. Condon is an attorney and Bay business graduate, is presi- chief innovation officer for The newcomers include region- partner in the Green Bay law dent and CEO of TaylorMade- Breakthrough Fuel, and Tak is ally and nationally prominent firm of Condon & Herald, and a adidas Golf, the leading brand vice president of Oconto Falls business leaders as well as civic specialist in corporate and tax on the PGA tour. Skogen is papermaker ST Paper LLC. contributors with longstand- law. Flynn has been president president and CEO of Skogen’s They succeed outgoing board ing ties to campus and com- and CEO of Associated Banc- Festival Foods, rated one of members Carl Kuehne and munity. The additions bring Corp, based in Green Bay, America’s top 20 small chains/ Robert Rupp Jr. ’78. the number of voting directors since 2009. Gochnauer was independents. Wochinske, a to 25. a member of UW-Green Bay’s 1974 grad, is president and Board of Visitors, a forerunner owner of Pomp’s Tire and Auto

December 2011 29 Annual Report The Phuturist

That’s all it took for the two women to act. They went to lunch at 11:30 a.m. and didn’t leave until 5 p.m., brainstorming and — on the spot — creating a program to encourage at-risk kids to maximize their potential. “They had paper placemats, and on the placemats, we did Phuture Phoenix — the whole program,” Riopelle recalls. “We named it, we Serving at-risk kids figured out the funding, we figured out the components of it, what the purpose of it was — it was all right there. We kept saying to each other, ‘think bigger.’ ” The pair did think big, carefully crafting the now well-known mentor- ship program that encourages kids from low-income schools to think early and often about going to college. After hosting about 450 fifth- graders during the first Phuture Phoenix Day in 2002, the successful initiative now serves more than 1,500 students during tour days each fall. Fifth-graders pair with UWGB student mentors, many of them first- generation college students themselves, for tours and other experiences designed to give them a genuine feel for college life. Phuture Phoenix continues to serve its students through grade 12, encouraging them to finish high school and pursue higher education. The award-winning program has been replicated at UW-Eau Claire, Silver Lake College in Manitowoc and Western Washington University in Bellingham, Wash. — where Cyndie’s husband, Bruce Shepard, now Ginny Riopelle has a passion to help and motivate kids who struggle. serves as president. It’s a theme that has resonated throughout her life’s work, from her And although Riopelle has been instrumental in crafting and support- early years as a primary school teacher to her extensive community ing Phuture Phoenix, it’s far from the only high-profile work she’s done involvement and eventual co-founding of UW-Green Bay’s signature at UW-Green Bay. A successful and enthusiastic fundraiser, Riopelle Phuture Phoenix program. was tapped to co-chair the capital campaign that concluded in 2009. Despite the challenging economic times, Riopelle and co-chair Tom It remains a constant today as Riopelle, a longtime member of the UW- Olson helped raise $30 million, including $19 million for academic Green Bay Chancellor’s Council of Trustees, continues her tireless work purposes and $11 million toward construction of the Kress Events on behalf of community and University. “It really doesn’t matter what I Center. do, where or when,” Riopelle says. “It always comes back to helping the disadvantaged or at-risk.” “Ginny has tremendous enthusiasm,” said Olson, a fellow UW-Green Bay trustee. “She’s got a lot of love and passion for UW-Green Bay. She’s Riopelle has been part of the Council of Trustees since 1998. She is involved in so many different ways.” vice-chair of the organization and the new UW-Green Bay Foundation. Riopelle’s dedication is perhaps unsurprising, given a family history of Phuture Phoenix began when Riopelle and friend Cyndie Shepard were support for UW-Green Bay — even before there was a UW-Green Bay. visiting Green Bay’s Jefferson Elementary, a school where the poverty Riopelle’s father, the late Rudy Small, advocated for a university here in rate hovers between 80 and 90 percent. Shepard asked a fifth-grade the early- to mid-1960s, prior to UWGB’s founding in 1965. Along with student what he wanted to be when he grew up and was shocked by the John “Jake” Rose, Small was the first recipient of the Chancellor’s Award, answer. He figured he’d end up in prison, the boy answered — just like the highest community honor UW-Green Bay bestows. Ginny Riopelle his dad. received the award in 2001. Foundation arrives at crucial time for UW-Green Bay When the two dozen business The new 501(c)3 structure year budget lapse threatening more accountable for the Uni- and civic leaders who make provides greater latitude in even further givebacks. Of UW- versity’s economic health,” with up the Chancellor’s Council accepting real estate and other Green Bay’s projected FY 2012 increased fundraising only one of Trustees voted last April to non-cash gifts, and in pursuing operating income of about $120 component. The new structure endorse creation of an indepen- and managing grants. Private million, only about one-fifth will should also permit more flexible dent UW-Green Bay Foundation, giving and other outside rev- come from state tax revenue. management of funds to maxi- Inc., they voted for more than a enue sources have increased in “Historically the UW System mize the benefit for students. new approach to managing insti- importance as state tax support had low tuition for in-state stu- “We are at a crossroads. In order tutional endowments. of higher education has pla- dents pursuing undergraduate for this region to remain strong, “I see the formation of our own teaued and declined. degrees,” LeCalsey says, “but the students must have an oppor- Foundation as a practical reality At UW-Green Bay, the insti- pendulum is clearly swinging tunity to be college-educated. of evolving to being more self- tutional budget has absorbed quickly — and permanently — We have to do our part to keep supporting,” says Foundation more than $7 million in base- in the opposite direction.” tuition affordable for first-gen- Chairman Lou LeCalsey. “This budget cuts over the last decade. With the decline in state fund- eration families.” is a proactive move for our Uni- This year brought an 11 percent ing, he says, the Foundation, its versity.” cut in state funding, with a mid- directors and donors “need to be

30 December 2011 Annual Report The Catalyst

Don Harden had an illustrious 25-year career as an adminis- trator at UW-Green Bay, contributing to many of the Univer- sity’s most visible success stories— student housing and NCAA Division I athletics among them — but he’s not done yet. He has returned to serve in a volunteer capacity, as a trustee and member of the UW-Green Bay Foundation Inc. board of Housing,directors and chair of the D-1 organization’s and development UW-Green committee. Bay The role of advancing Green Bay’s public university comes natural for Harden, the former associate chancellor who none- theless prefers to acknowledge others for helping grow the small campus of the 1970s into a full-fledged comprehensive university. “Vanderperren, Long, Small, Walter, Warren, Robishaw, Downham, Temp, Baer, Rose… those were some of the people who made significant contributions to the location and development of this University,” Harden says. “They wanted us to be successful because it would mean opportunities for first-generation college students and economic support for the region.” Harden was a catalyst. He rallied local support for an ambi- tious $2.2 million fundraising campaign for academic enhancements and private construction of the University’s first residence halls. He shepherded UW-Green Bay’s entry long career in Green Bay, first with the University and later into major-college sports, presided over the hiring of Hall of as president of the fund raising foundation for Bellin Health Fame Coach Dick Bennett, helped broker the program’s first Systems. conference (the Association of Mid-Continent Universities and, Also compelling him to stay was the opportunity to be on the later, the Midwestern Collegiate Conference), and initiated the seven-member executive committee of the Green Bay Packers. Phoenix Fund. During his time with the Packers, from 1985 to 2004, Harden “Chancellor Weidner gave Don the tough jobs,” colleague Dan was part of the decision-making team that authored a franchise Spielmann recalls. “Athletics, fundraising, housing… those turnaround, 10 playoff appearances, six division titles and two were the tough jobs and it took a special skill. Don is highly Super Bowls as well as the renovation of Lambeau Field. regarded in the community. He was seen as an equal with com- “There aren’t many people who can say they had something to munity leaders.” do with the success of a new university, a Division I athletics The son of a university president, Edgar L. Harden, Ph.D., program and a National Football League franchise,” Harden Harden had ample opportunity to leave UW-Green Bay for says of his long (and ongoing) career in Green Bay. “It has been more prestigious positions at more established colleges and a pretty good gig.” universities. But a University that needed him, a community For expanded versions of the Harden, Riopelle and LeCalsey that provided great schools for his children Ed and Betsy, feature stories, visit Inside online and click the magazine icon at and an entrepreneurial environment for his wife, Phyllis, a http://blog.uwgb.edu/inside/ businesswoman in her own right, set the stage for Harden’s

New and improved: Online giving boosts bottom line The 2011 launch of the UW- includes a pull-down list of giv- In recognition, Advancement Sandmire says. “This world Green Bay Foundation, Inc., ing options. The site accepts Office staff members made needs top-notch educational was accompanied by creation Visa and MasterCard payment. sure the Sandmires were first institutions. Therefore, that’s of a new online giving site. The new service debuted on to know when the site was our number one priority and Donors who formerly had Aug. 17 with a gift from Dr. made “live.” Herb and Crystal why we donate annually to our to access the UW-Madison Herbert and Crystal Sandmire. responded immediately, via named scholarships at both laptop computer and credit UW-Green Bay and St. Norbert foundation site to direct their University records identified philanthropy toward Green card — no check writing this College, and why we have made the Sandmires as having the time — to extend their streak major gifts to the UW School of Bay now enjoy an easy, direct longest uninterrupted string and secure connection to UW- to 43 consecutive annual gifts Medicine and Public Health.” of annual giving among the and open a new era for UW- Green Bay. Visitors to www. thousands of private individu- uwgb.edu/foundation/ who Green Bay and current and als who have supported UW- future supporters. click the “Give Online” but- Green Bay and its students ton find a simple, short and over the years. “We have always been com- straight-forward form that also mitted to education,” Herb

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Philanthropists UW-Green Bay’s famous Phuture Phoenix program achieved a milestone this year, showing no signs of slowing as it seeks to change the educational landscape of Northeastern Wisconsin. The program hosted 1,400 Phuturefifth-graders during October’sPhoenix campus tour days, a total which brought the all-time number of youngsters engaged in the program to more than 10,000. The occasion was marked with an impromptu celebration (shown here) at the welcome session at the Weidner Center. Listed below are contributors to programming and scholarships during the 2010-2011 year.

Endowed Scholarships Phenomenal Philanthropists - Gerald and Patricia Olson Supporters Anonymous Platinum Drs. Paul and Thea Sager Anonymous Phuture Phoenix Scholarship Gochnauer Family Foundation Fritz and Beth Schmidt Paul and Brenda Beck Lois Beisel Irene D. Kress Bill and Adrienne Schmitz Kevin J. and Phuture Phoenix Scholarship Weyers Family Foundation, Inc. Connie and Bill Schuler Amberley A. Boerschinger Billie Kress Catherine O. Small Diana Elisabeth Delbecchi Phuture Phoenix Scholarships Phenomenal Philanthropists - Dr. Darrell and Mary Jean Skarphol Howard and Sharon Eslien Janet and Charles Lieb Silver John and Gail Underwood Susan J. Machuca Phuture Phoenix Scholarship Thomas F. Badciong Marjorie M. Weidner Caroline E. Mraz Craig A. Mueller Harriet Ziemer Barbara Ottum Phuture Phoenix Scholarships Phenomenal Philanthropists - Cheryl. S. Pieper Edward and Cecelia Plass Bronze Phuture Phoenix Philanthropists Jesse D. and Rosa D. Retrum Farm Scholarship Bernie and Alyce Dahlin Jim and Jane Anderson Emily R. Rogers The Whitney Radder Dan and Nancy Gulling Robert Bush Phuture Phoenix Scholarship Eleanor La Force Suzanne Brault Corporate Sponsors Ginny and Jack Riopelle Jack and Ginny Riopelle Jeanne Calewarts Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Phuture Phoenix Scholarship Tim and Maryanne Weyenberg Tina and Jeff Carr Corporation Cyndie Shepard Stephanie L. Cataldo Pabich Green Bay Packers Foundation Phuture Phoenix Scholarship Phantastic Philanthropists Reynolds and Barbara Challoner Cyndie and Bruce Shepard Jere and Sheri Dhein Judith and John Crain In-Kind Donors Phuture Phoenix Scholarship John and Claire Frey Heidi D. Davis Festival Foods Gary R. Weidner Sharon and George Hartmann Kimberly and Tim Desotell Green Bay Area Public School District Phuture Phoenix Scholarship Robert H. and Jane G. Laird Terry and Kris Fulwiler Food Service UW-Green Bay Phuture Phoenix LeRoy and Edith Rogers Don and Phyl Harden Lamers Bus Lines Philanthropists Scholarships Elyse and Frank Stackhouse Dr. Thomas and Cathy Harden Sam’s Club/Wal-Mart Mary G. Hofmann University Avenue Market Annual Scholarships Phaithful Philanthropists Michael and Debi Jackson Larry and Kayleen Ferguson Debra L. Anderson Shane and Sheila Kohl Phuture Phoenix Primary Phuture Phoenix Scholarships Bev and Don Carmichael Michael and Ingrid Merkatoris Philanthropists Terry and Kris Fulwiler Diane and Pat Ford Susan Murphy Jefferson Elementary School – Phuture Phoenix Scholarships Gail Geurts Carla Nicks Janet and Charles Lieb Bill Laatsch and Fran Hunter Elizabeth Greene L. Lee Prange and Neil A. Van Dyke Phuture Phoenix Scholarship Ceci Kiefer Jessica Raymaker Phuture Phoenix Founders U.S. Oil/Schmidt Family Foundation Sally Killoran Diane Roundy Ginny Riopelle Phuture Phoenix Scholarships Bill and Pat Larsen Jerry and Pam Smyth Cyndie Shepard Larry L. Weyers Lou and Sue Le Calsey Art and Kay Sonneland Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Diane and Bert Liebmann Sunrise Optimist Club of Green Bay Levels of Giving Phuture Phoenix Scholarships Michael and Kate Meeuwsen Larry and Rosie Sur Platinum $10,000 Phaithful $300 Family Fund Ed Thompson Gold $5,000 Philanthropist $150 Timothy P. Meyer Ellen Weidner Silver $2,500 Supporter Bronze $1,000 Phantastic $500

32 December 2011 Annual Report Theatre

THE THEATRE FIRST NIGHTERS organization generates additional support for UW-Green Bay’s award-winning theatre program. Dedicated to the memories of founders Louis O. Erdmann and Edward W. Weidner, the group funds guest artists, student scholarships and program participation in the prestigious KennedyFirst Center/American Nighters College Theatre Festival, including last year’s national-caliber entry, “Almost, Maine.”

Theatre First Nighter Producers Theatre First Nighters Anonymous Cliff and Joyce Abbott Lucy and John Arendt Anonymous in memory of Judith Russell and Susan Klein Heim Howard Bornstein Allon Bostwick Laura Riddle and John Mariano Betty Brown Kathy Pletcher and Charles Matter John and Julie Burmesch Marjorie Weidner In Memory of David and Catherine Burrows Edward W. Weidner Tom Cuene and Carol Cassell Richard and Pamela Spangenberg Theatre Friends Jim and Carol Crawford Michael and Beverly Stearney* Anonymous Theatre First Nighter Directors Carol R. DeGroot Harold Sunken Danielle Bina James and Susan Davie Jean O’Hora and Kate Duffy Brian Sutton* Sarah Detweiler Vicki Medland and Michael Draney Julia Wallace and Fred Fryman Joan and Michael Thron Glen Verstegen* and Larry Heath Max and Susan Frost Scott and Debbie Furlong Ellen Weidner in memory of Catherine Henze Mike and Jane Ingraham Curt and Jeanne Heuer Gary Weidner Josh Koleske Thomas and Cathy Harden Stewart and Linda Hoar Linda and Richard Parins Tim and Debra McLain Carl and Lisa Huber Theatre Angels Diane and Charles Nordell Fergus and Bonnie Hughes Barbara and Paul Boehler *denotes 2011 new as of Oct 30, 2011 Ed and Nancy Watts Daniel and Karen Katers Virginia C. Dell William G. Laatsch Colleen and Neil Hermus Jeff and Cathy LeCaptain Ken and Rachel Johnson Theatre First Nighter 2010-2011 Paul and Donna Madary Ron and Suzy Pfeifer Scholarship Recipients Pat and Reb Przybelski Donna Ritch Ross Christian Dan and Amanda Sallinen* Carl and Barbara Shakal Alyssa Falvey Amy and Joe Schoenebeck Larry and Sue Wilson Doris Ziesemer

The THE NIAGARA SOCIETY recognizes those who have invested in the University, its future students and graduates by designating a deferred or planned gift. UW-Green Bay offers an appealing array of planned-giving opportunities.

Members Sidney BremerNiagaraSteven Society and Maureen Lapacz Richard Chernick Louis and Susan LeCalsey Sue N. Cox D.J. and Julie Long Peter Dorschel Michael and Gloria Morgan Richard L. Dudkiewicz Ted and Roxanne Murray William L. Forrest Keith and Karen Peterson Terry and Kris Fulwiler Barbara Phillips Ismael A. Godoy LeRoy and Edith Rogers Tom and Judy Haevers Bonnie Thomas Philip and Betsy Hendrickson Rolfe E. White Donald and Patricia Kelly

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FRIENDS OF UW-GREEN BAY ATHLETICS came through once again in 2010-11 with record support. In return, Phoenix teams continued their winning ways (led by the amazing, Top 10-ranked, Sweet 16-reaching women’s basketball team). Phoenix student-athletes continued exemplary Phoenixachievement Fund in the classroom.

All American MVP Jess and Patti Miller Steve and Nancy Batterman $10,000 + $1,200 - $2,499 Nicolet National Bank Baylake Bank – Paul Northway Broadway Automotive – Lee Anderson Engineering Wayne and Debbie Nighorn Bill and Mary Benson Michael Cuene Paul Anderson Rick and Barb Nuetzel Avi and Laurie Berk The George Kress Foundation – Tom and Tracy Arndt Tom and Joan Olson Bryan and Mary Beth Boettcher Green Bay Packaging Bob and Carrie Arnold Dr. Michael and Denise O’Reilly The Boldt Company Padraic and Laura Obma Ted and Therese Baier Vijay and Jen Parmar Busick/Cummings Group, Merrill Lynch Van’s Lumber & Custom Builders Jeff and Diane Beinlich Peterson Ford Mercury Cort Condon Athletic Director Belmark, Inc. Ron and Suzy Pfeifer Cornerstone Foundation of Matt and Kari Bollant Pioneer Metal Finishing Northeastern WI $5,000 - $9,999 Ken and Carrie Bothof Pomp’s Tire and Service, Inc. Tom Cuene and Carol Cassell Bernie and Alyce Dahlin Tom and Lisa Botsford Reinhart Investments, LLC Rod Czerwonka HJ Martin & Son – Ed Martin Bob and Carol Bush Donna Ritch Denmark Insurance Center Andy Hetzel Julie and Gregg Cayce Dr. John and Michelle Seccombe Don and Lynn Eckes Dr. James and Patricia Hinckley Jim Christenson, Sr. Dr. James Spears Michael and JoAnn Feeney KI – Dick Resch Dean Distributing Dr. Ian Sproat Forest Construction Company, Inc. Mark King Dental City William and Lisa Stannard Kathy and David Gill Kroll’s West – Mike Wier Pat and Jim Duescher William and Diane Stevens Greenleaf Wayside Bank D.J. and Julie Long, Jr. EMT International, Inc. Tom and Cindy Sullivan Todd Gregoire Mike Reese John and Vicki Fabry David and Janet Tetschlag Tom and Carole Guyette Schreiber Foods Royce Finne and Sue Bischel Michael Thomson Don and Phyl Harden Coach Brad and Lori Frank David Toonen Nezih Hasanoglu $2,500 - $4,999 Terry and Kris Fulwiler Tosca Limited Phil and Betsy Hendrickson Ameriprise Auto & Home Gannett Foundation/ Ed and Sue Van Boxtel Jim and Karen Herber Bob and Sue Antolec Green Bay Press Gazette David and Judy Ward John and Donna Herber Associated Bank Green Bay Packers, Inc. Brian and Lecia Wardle John and Nancy Heugel Dr. Jerry Blackwell Tom and Cathy Harden Marge Weidner Joe and Katie Hoffmeyer Coca Cola Steve and Kristin Harty Wells Fargo Bank Imaginasium Will and Erin Enright Hermsen Wealth Management, Inc. Weyers Family Foundation Inc. Chuck Johnson and Gail Kinney Jim Growt and Sheila Brady-Growt Mary Hiltunen Wipfli LLC Rick and Amy Johnson Feeco International Inc. Sally Killoran Witt’s Food Inc. – Jack Witt Robert and Louise Judge Hurckman Heating & Cooling Debbie Kirch and Dan McIver Paul and Jeanne Wojta K.C. Stock Foundation Jonas Service & Supply Kurt and Connie Koeppel Letterwinner Paul and Colleen Kendle K & K Material Handling Paul and Carla Krueger Jim Kiekhaefer $600 - $1,199 Dr. David NS Renee Kim LaForce, Inc. Mike and Rhonda Kincheloe Rich and Kathleen Aicher Paul and Linda Koch Janet and Charlie Lieb Scott and Gail King Amerhart Ltd. – Mark Kasper Dr. Frank Mattia Dr. Dan Linehan Steve and Cindy King Tom and Laurie Anderson Dr. Shelley Boehm-Mattia Rolf and Ann Lulloff Ken Klemm and Sandra Perillo Aon Corporation – Dave Arps Jack and Inky Meng Neal and Julie Maccoux Lamers Bus Lines Arthur J. Gallagher Foundation Thomas Remondini Manitowoc Tool & Machining Tom Lemorande Bank First National Mark and Wendy Skogen Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant – Lee and Sally Mancoske The Bar – Appleton Dean and Mary Vander Plas Tim and Julie Kuehn Merrill Lynch & Co. Foundation The Bar – Lime Kiln & Holmgren Way Chris and Julie Van Saders Mike and Kate Meeuwsen Gail and Rick McNutt Dean and Kim Basten

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Traci Mentz Herb Cuene Randy and Tricia Janssen Pinnacle Consulting Group LLC – Morley Murphy Foundation Czachor and Pollack, LLP Jeff and Robin Jensen Mark Brandt NextEra Energy Foundation Chuck and Linda Cyra Johnson Bank/Johnson Insurance Tom and Alison Poitras PMI James and Dana Daggs The Karma Group Mark and Sue Porath Quality Installations Inc. Dale and Linda Darmody James and Gina Kauer Kent and Shelley Preston Wayne and Anita Resch Dart Insurance Agency Joel Kempfert Prevea Health – Ashok Rai, M.D. Jack and Ginny Riopelle Scott and Beth Daul Jake Kiehnau Prophit Marketing Robinson Metal, Inc. Don and Gail De Meuse John D. and Gail Killinger The Pump Room Kramer and Carolyn Rock Jerry and Jayne De Meuse Jeff and Krista Kinziger Erich and Tara Quidzinski Dr. and Mrs. Ronald Roup Jim Deprey Doug and Kim Kohlbeck Rabitz Inc. Paul and Thea Sager Dean and Kay Dietrich Mike and Nancy Konecny Les and Barb Raduenz Tod and Debbie Sanders Mehul Doshi The Konop Companies Mary Rass Paul Schierl Gottfried and Natalie Eichler Scott and Staci Kring Sara Rauen Paul C. and Brenda Schneider Wendell and Shanna Ellsworth Jon and Janet Kubick Peter Reines Martin and Nancy Schweiner Kirk and Terri Etten Doug and Barb LaFrombois John and Donna Rich Joe and Jeanne Stangel Curt Evans and Mary Blake John Landrum and Janelle and Matthew Richard Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Event USA Linda Peacock-Landrum Dick Ritchie Tony’s Pizza Fabio Perini North America Landscape Artisans, Inc. Josh and Shelley Robinson Dr. James and Carolyn Van Miller FASTSIGNS of Green Bay Dennis and Karen Langenberg Amy Roznowski Warren Wanezek Larry and Kayleen Ferguson Bill and Pat Larsen Brian P. Schaefer, D.D.S., SC Lon Wendt Bill Finger Lauren and Chip Law Schenck SC Noreen and Robert Wenninger Bryan Fish Steve and Lynn Lazzari Mark Schiefelbein Wonder Hostess Megan and Brian Flanagan Lou and Sue LeCalsey Joe and Sue Schinkten Lemkuil Architecture & Designs LLC Fritz Schmidt, MD – NEWENT Varsity Russ Fox Kelly Franz Dan Lemkuil Ray and Tami Schneider III $300 - $599 Freis Distributing Co. LLC John and Sharon Lesniak Bill and Connie Schuler Dennis J. and Dawn C. Abts Dick and Betty Freitag Gerald and Ruth Lewis Nancy and Conrad Schumitsch AEI Frito Lay John and Ronda Liebmann Marianne Schwartje Chuck and Patti Albers Lisa Lotte Gammeltoft James and Mary Lindstrom John and Kristine Schwartz Daniel and Jane Alesch Wes and Kim Garner Dan and Karen Loy Dale Seidl All Creatures Small Animal Hospital Paul and Darlene Gast M & I Bank Tim and Laurie Sewall Dr. John Amuzu Dale and Barb Gilbertson Wayne and Kathy Maccoux Sherwin-Williams Co. Rich and Lois Anderson Andrew and Mary Gitter Adam and Carrie Madson Dick Sieg Lucy and John Arendt Denise Golden and Craig Jerabek Frank Madzarevic Simonar Sports Ariens Co. Mike and Cathy Golden Ronald and Jean Manteufel Tom Simons – A.R.M.S. Inc. David and Tracy Gorzek Martin Security Systems Coldwell Banker, TREG Inc. Charles and Cheryl Aslakson Zachary Graf Barry and Cheryl Martzahl Sinclair Plumbing Dick and Cindy Aucutt Graystone Ale House Marilyn and Pat McCarey SMET Construction Services Tom and Pat Aziere Green Bay Converting Nancy Mc Ginnity Pam and Rich Spangenberg Greg and Ana Babcock Green Bay Preble Optimist Fred and Sandy McIver Dan and Elizabeth Spielmann Hans Bachmeier and Foundation, Inc. J.D. and Deanna McKay Jon Stadler Andrea Pasqualucci Green Bay Seven-Up Bottling Co. Wayne and Virginia Micksch Randy and Carrie Stary Bank of Luxemburg – John Kaye Thomas Gresenz John and Clare Miller Kyle and Penny Stevenson Todd and Julie Bartels Paulette and James Griffin Tom and Mary Miller Steve and Karen Swan Jeff and Nancy Bassindale Michael and Leanne Haddad Rob Moore Patty and Tom Templin Bay Bank – John Johnson Barry and Rhonda Hallam Sean and Jennifer Moran Ed Thompson Bay Lakes Commercial Realtors Halron Lubricants, Inc. Mike, Megan and Brandon Moroni Dan Timmers Bill and Liz Beaumier Carol Hammerle Jerry Mortell III Richard and Elizabeth Timmons Michael and Paula Bergner Lucas Hana Margaret Mulder Tim’s Lighting Company, Inc. Rick and Susie Beverstein Senator David and Jane Hansen Jerry Munson Title Trends, Inc. Bimbo Bakeries Jeff and Karen Hayes Mary Naumann Ken and Barb Treml Dan and Cathy Boettcher Tom and Elizabeth Heidenberger Navigator Planning Group – Tweet Garot Mechanical, Inc. Gary and Cindy Boie Mary Heilmann Scot Madson John and Gail Underwood Dan Boreen Jason and Sara Helgeson Lisa and Bruce Neal Union Hotel Randy and Sandy Brockington Robert and Margaret Hendricks Joe and Jeanne Neidenbach Valley Cabinet Inc. Marlene and Chris Brzezinski Richard and Katherine Herrema Bill and Michelle Nelson Hal Valentine – In Memory of Cole Buergi Brian and Lori Hesprich Eric and Michelle Nelson Helena Van Den Elzen David and Cathy Burrows John Hoffman Terry Nelson Kurt and Marci VandenHouten Business Bank Mike and Penny Hucovski Kristen Neveau and Kathy Larkin Robert Van Drisse Jeff and Beth Calaway Roger and Linda Huibregtse Charles and Sue Nickel Mike and Debby Van Ermen Dr. Beverly and Don Carmichael Hurckman Mechanical Ind., Inc. Steve and Robyn Noel Van Lanen Inc. James and Gladys Carviou IEI General Contractors, Inc. Palermo’s Pizza Randy and Julie Van Straten Brian and Tammy Charlier Illinois Tool Works David and Susan Pamperin Verhalen Inc. Chemispere Inc. Chuck and Carol Ihrke Patrickus & Jones SC Larry and Debbie Vesely Robert Cisco Independent Printing Inc. Joni and Lyle Paye Jeff and Mary Jo Walch Candy and Al Conard Infinity Machine & Engineering Ryan and Courtney Pierce Julia Wallace and Fred Fryman Cornerstone Business Services

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Walmart Stores, Inc. Michael and Kathleen Frohna River’s Bend Steak & Seafood Julie and Douglas Aubry Greg Wanner Scott and Debbie Furlong Riverside Ballroom B & M Logistics, LLC Dennis Watermolen Sally and Carl Gatti Jean Rivett Cyril and Mary Lou Backes Phil and Le Ann Weist Joseph Goodson Robert and Yvonne Rivett Jules and Marge Bader Robert and Lena Wenger Mike and Susan Graume Robert W. Baird & Company Sandra Baerwald Lori and Craig Weuve David and Jeanne Grotelueschen Ed and Kathy Roeder Brian and Moira Barone Maryanne and Tim Weyenberg Joan and Jason Haen Roemer Photography Rachel and Andy Bauer James Whittaker Joyce O. Hannemann Mike and Sue Rohde Brenda Baumann Wayne and Jolene Wichlacz Hart Design & Mfg. Inc. Rol-Tech John and Cathy Baumgart Tom and Kate Wiers Heartland Business Systems Diane and Rick Roundy Tom Baye Larry and Julie Wierschke Bill and Lorena Heinrich Salmon’s Meat Products Inc. Terry and Susan Beeck Steve and Gail Wilcox Tim and Julie Helein Chris and Carolyn Sampson Craig Bergendorf Jason and Mandi Wilke Robert Hoekstra Kevin Sandmire Aaron and Sarah J. Berken Chuck and Robbie Wiseman Donna and Dean Hoewisch Tom Scanlan Pat Bertrand Wisconsin Public Service Corp. Holmquist Feed Mill Derek and Connie Scheidt Beverly and Walter Berzinski Eric and Kelly Witczak Michael and Courtney Hubert Charles and Liz Schrock Bilotti’s Pizza Garden Chris and Joe Woleske Andy and Tiffany Huck Stephen and Kris Seeholzer Bob and Mary Bins Jeanne and Mark Wolf Dorothy and Scott Jensen Jen Sell Dan and Cathy Bittner Nami Zarvan Michelle and Paul Jensen John and Amy Skolaski Sue and Bill Bodilly Phil and Doreen Zehren J. Michael Jerry Slinger Electric Inc. Larry and Mary Boll Robert and Martha Southard Phoenix Fan Darryl and Judy Johnson Dale Boreen Peter and Miriam Johnson Carl and Beth Speerschneider David Boreen $125 - $299 Brad and Shelly Jorgensen Todd Steffen Sara Boyer Laura and Chris Adams Patrick and Patricia Joyce Darryl and Christine Stich Sharon Brandt Eric and Stella Algrem Kay Distributing, Inc. Tom and Maggie Stover Sarah Bronk Allouez Animal Hospital Sue and Dennis Keihn Holly and Glenn Stuebs Jody Burley American Family Insurance – Kiwanis Club of Greater Green Bay Bob and Gwen Szelc John Butrymowicz Josh Lawrence Zac, Lexie and Mike Kline Ralph Tease, Jr. and Jeff and Nancy Byczek John and Maryann Anderegg Shane and Sheila Kohl Susan Lambert-Tease Sue and John Carusco Lori Antolec Carl Kopczynski Kathleen and James Thiel Dan and Sandy Christopherson Jeanette Barta Jeff and Heidi Krueger Monica Thiry Jeremy and Katie Cleven Clem and Julie Bauer Karen and Bryan Lampereur Kari Thompson Lawrence J. and Mary Connors Josh Bayer Leonard & Finco Public Relations Steve and Cheryl Thompson Timothy and Jill Cox Richard and Kathy Beaumier Brian Liddy Michael and Joan Thron Frank Czarnecki Jim and Gail Becker Bert and Diane Liebmann Chris Tilque Dalebroux Law Office Rollie and Shirley Becker Lifestyle Chiropractic Bob and Laurie Titus Thomas C. Davis and Joan M. Robb Maurice and Lois Berner Dr. Ed and Siri Lin Triangle Distributing Daniel R. Balch CW Assoc. LTD Gary and Chris Birr Dave and Lisa Loritz Bruce and Diane Urben Rhonda and Scott Dart Chris and Maggie Boland Jeremy Ludvigson Eric and Debbie Urben Tim and Cathie Day Donald and Gayle Boldt Elaine and Tim Maney Bruce and Becci VandenPlas Donald and Dori De Cleene Daniel and Penny Bollom Mathu’s Appliance & Power Mary and Jason Vandermause Keith and Carol Decker Ken and Grace Bouschart Mark and Lora Matzke Les Van Voneren and Peggy Walsh Dave and Bonnie Defnet Brett Favre’s Steakhouse Paul and Janet McCarthy Daniel and Sandra Van Zeeland DeGrave Dental Care Steve and Donna Bultman Don and Gail McCartney Ron and Gwen Voelker Michael Demchenko Philip and Cheryl Burley Jim and Marcy Merner Rudy and Julie Wade Andy DeMille Jeff Buzaitis Melissa Meyer Wayne Walker Shane DeNamur Cameron’s Coffee Dist. Tim Meyer Walter’s Swim Supplies Sue and Tom DeRuyter Kevin Carnell Sherry and Mark Miner Linda Warner Kyle and Tori Destree Centerline Machining & Grinding, Inc. Betsy Mitchell Trevor Warren Dennis Detrie Renny and Barbara Challoner Michael and Gloria Morgan Denise and Randy Warzon Marcy Dixon Michelle Compe Brian and Marie Nicol Jo and Tiffany Wiebel Cathy Dworak Mike and Tina Coniff Jeff and Alexis Nordgaard Matt and Sara Wiebel Mike Dymond Randall Conradt Michael and Lu Ellen Oskey Wild Blue Technologies Trisha Ebel Chrys and Jennifer Cornelius PDS Contracting Les and Peg Williams Etters International Kevin Dahlke Keith Pamperin Mark Witte Ryan Farrell Craig and Megan Darling Paul Urmann State Farm Insurance Dennis Woelffer Amy Fieck Lisa DeLeeuw T. Allan and Betty Pearson Dennis G. Wojahn, LLC 1st Place Trophy & Engraving Tom and Christina Diener Tom and Bobbie Pogue Barth and Mary Jo Wolf Randy Fondow Dan and Laurie Dinelli Justin Pollnow Bonnie and Martin Zabkowicz Diane Ford Mike and Judy Divilbiss Phil and Sharon Priebe Bryon Froelich Bud and Murrie Donovan Booster Mike Pritzl Tonya Frost Julie and Marc Dosogne $124 and under Bob and Jan Pum Eric and Amy Gajeski Double Digit Sales Growth Afton Consultants, Inc. Dale and Margaret Race Mike and Melissa Gallagher Sean and Kay Dwyer Chris Akiwowo Kyle and Allison Rainwater Tom Galloway First Business Tom Andreoli Richard’s Heating, Cooling & Roofing Andrew Gavin Foth & Van Dyke Charles and Kimberly Andrew Roger and Jeni Ripley Al Gehrke Brian and Lori Frerk Keith and LeAnn Appleton Jim Ritchay, Jr. Dave Gehrke Scott and Lori Ashmann

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Bob and Carol Gelden Mark and Lynn Mayer Dr. Herb and Crystal Sandmire Brad Gerondale Matty and Casey McCormick Kim and Rick Schisel Dave Geyer Mike and Becky McGraw Colin Schneider Kelly Gigot Tammy McIver-Gay and Jon and Rhonda Schneider Steven Evan Gillis Dennis Gay Ed Segersin The Great American Bagel Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Mickle Steven Seidl about Green Bay Insurance Center Morgan Stanley John and Nancy Selinsky Edward and Cathy Groh III Brick Murphy Joshua M. Shaw Kayla Groh-Bardon and Jane Naparella Lisa and Jeff Shefchik this Joshua Bardon Nationwide Foundation Mary and Jon Simonsen Adam Halfmann Barb and James Nick Glen and Vicki Slaats Bob and Paula Hann Jason and Jessica Nuss Jerry Smith Ryan Hartwig John and Beth O’Connor Sue and Scott Steeno report Tab and Matthew Hartwig Karen and Dean Oelke Steve and Dori Steinbauer Renee and David Hedsand Lynn Ogden Lori Strenski Highland Howie’s Pub & Grill Krista Olearnick Nancy and James Strong These pages celebrate Kate Hogan and Mark Rudolph Craig Pagel Haroon and Jody Syed the philanthropic support Tina Holewinski Darrell and Carol Patterson Erin Templin Jim Horn Tim Pedretti Bob and Pat Thut received by the University Thomas Hyska Ted and Mary Penn Gary and Donna Tilot of Wisconsin-Green Bay Dick Ibsen Jessica and Francisco Perez Glen and Kathleen Tilot during the fiscal year that Scott and Desiree Jacobsen Richard Pierquet Dan Timm James D. Fox Insurance & Sarah and Tim Pigo Blair Tritt closed June 30, 2011. Investments Pioneer Credit Union Rod and Marilyn Truttman Summaries are provided Diane and Phil Jeanquart Sue Pitroski Kirk and Julie Uslabar Emily and Jason Johnson Ann and Dennis Ploor Van Boxel’s Bar for the Founders Asso- Kris and Dave Johnson Rachel Porath and Dave Steffens April VandenPlas ciation, the Campaign for Tom and Barb Jones Mike Powers Sheryl and Dennis Van Gruensven UW-Green Bay, Phoenix Fran and Gloria Jonet Don and Candy Prystaloski Ron Venci Tim and Ragan Jorgensen James and Linda Queoff Melissa Verbeten Fund, Phuture Phoenix Amanda and Seth Kabat Dennis and Joan Raisleger Mike and Jean Vogel Philanthropists and The- Zoly and Kathy Kadar Bernard J. and Deborah T. Rauen Bob and Nancy Warpinski David and Jennifer Kapic Hans Regnier Mark and Sue Warpinski atre First Nighters mem- Ben Kaquatosh Jill and John Renier Mike Wehking bership groups. Heidi and Ryan Katte Harold and Janet Resch Suzanne M. and Kurt D. Weyers Irene and Michael Kiefer Joe Roberts A.J. Whitehead Each donor is important to Ken and Jeanette Kiehnau Ann Rodrian Mike and Elaine Whiting the University. We strive to Kimberly Clark Foundation Jon Rohde Debbie and David Wickman Joe and Pat Kind Mary Rohde Dan Wilhelm be accurate and complete. Tony and Janet Kirch Matt Rohde Grant Williams Still, errors may occur. If Craig Klatt Tom and Kathy Rolling Steve and Claire Williams Jeff Kleiman Howard Roscoe Jack and Peggy Willison your name is not listed Mandy and Jim Kluck Jackie Rosen Jill Wunrow and you believe it should Jim and Georgia Kneeland Steve Ryskoski Laurel Yelton be, or if your name is listed Kon Knueppel and Sue and Bill Sagal Jerry and Helen Yudt Chari Nordgaard-Knueppel Paul and Judi Salmon Natalie Yudt incorrectly or in the wrong Don and Deb Knutson category, please bring it April Kocken Kurt and Dana Koszarek to our attention. Correc- Michael and Debra Koval tions may be mailed to the Aaron Kramer University Advancement Leslie Kuhn-Thayer Mike Kulas Office, University of Wis- Lynn Kymball consin-Green Bay, 2420 Dusty and Sara Lang Betty Lange Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, B.J. LaRue WI 54311-7001, or con- Rick and Cindy Lau veyed to an Advancement Amanda Leonhard Mike Lepak Office staff member at Dave Liethan (920) 465-2074. Bill and Pat Lindmark Logicalis Josh Lynk Patrick and Carrie Madson Mangless Insurance Agency Kimberly Mayer

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Rich Kuhr ’88 information and computing 1980s science, is a senior application architect at Dan Flannery ’80 communication and the Nissan North America, in Tennessee. arts, executive editor of the Post-Crescent Barbara (Walus) Jordan ’88 psychology, is newspaper in Appleton, has assumed ad- the owner and a leadership coach/trainer at ditional responsibilities as regional executive AdvantEdge Success Coaching, Green Bay. editor of Gannett Wisconsin Media. He co- ordinates groupwide reporting and oversees Ralph Giese ’89 human development, is digital staffing and growth initiatives across director of residence life and housing for Gannett’s 10 newspaper-and-website opera- the University of Colorado at Colorado tions in Wisconsin. Springs. Julia (French) Hultgren ’80 social change Tim Legois ’89 managerial accounting, oper- and development, is the owner of Mind Calm ates Tim Legois, CPA., LLC in Luxemburg. — a business devoted to mental, physical and emotional health — in Colorado Springs. John Newcomb ’89 business administration, is vice president/general manager of Ameri- Kamran Mesbah ’81 urban studies, is can Tickets, LLC, ticket brokers in Liberty deputy director and director of environmen- Township, Ohio. tal resources planning for the Capital Area Regional Planning Commission, Madison. William Ver Voort ’89 psychology, is the food systems coordinator for the Oneida Tim Richter ’81 personal concentra- Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin. tion in environmental communication, is the sales manager for Avaya 1990s communication services Todd Carter ’90 psychology, is a teacher in Green Bay. He also at Fort Atkinson (Wis.) High School. Alumnna moves to head of the class leads the Green Bay YMCA Shelly (Nemetz) Hribernik ’90 communica- The new leader of the Austin E. Cofrin School of Business at drive to fund long-range Richter capital projects for Camp tion processes, is a staff member, publica- UW-Green Bay has a built-in rapport with the program’s students. She U-Nah-Li-Ya. tions editor, and website coordinator for used to be one, herself. Calvary Lutheran Church in Green Bay. Wendy (Kokal) Franklin ’82 business Prof. Lucy Arendt, ’87 and ’90, has been named associate dean of the administration, is human resources manager Melanie Kutzleb ’90 communication for Schneider National, Green Bay. processes, works as a paraprofessional for the College of Professional Studies and director of the Austin E. Cofrin Green Bay Area Public School District. School of Business. Arendt takes over leadership of the business pro- Dr. Steven Kubalak ’82 science and environ- gram from the recently retired Prof. Marilyn Sagrillo. mental change, is an associate professor in Dennis Lorrig ’90 economics, the department of regenerative medicine is the director of Struans Group, Inc. in Arendt, an authority in disaster- and public-affairs management, is a and cell biology at the Medical University of Carlsbad, Calif. recipient of the school’s Founders Award for Excellence in Teaching. South Carolina. Koenraad Driessens ’91 economics and Sandy (Jeanquart) Miles ’82 business business administration, is a director administration, is a professor at Murray State responsible for analysis of investments John Dorney ’75 science and environmental (Ky.) University and an independent human in the Risk Group for Denham Capital 1970s change, is a senior environmental scientist resources consultant selected to be a part in Houston. for Atkins North America in Raleigh, Lavonne Dietrich ’71 regional analysis, is of the U.S. delegation to last month’s ISO N.C., following an award-winning, three- Bonnie Thomas ’91 communication vice president of sales and marketing global TC260 meeting in Arlington, Va., where the decade career with the U.S. Army Corps of processes, is an educator and research ingredients for the Dairy Farmers of America focus was international standards in the field Engineers. He is a recipient of the National specialist in Menasha. cooperative, headquartered in Kansas City. of human resource management. Wetland Award for State, Tribal, and Local The organization had a record export year in Susan (VanCalligan) Durant ’92 history, 2011 with sales of more than $200 million in Program Development from the non-profit Brooks Darrah ’84 communication and Environmental Law Institute. is a youth services librarian for the Mead 37 countries. the arts, is a master of theology student Public Library in Sheboygan. at McCormick Theological Seminary in William Haney ’75 managerial systems, John Peterson ’71 managerial systems, Chicago. Dave Kappus ’92 managerial accounting, is president of Chief River Nursery Co., is CEO of the Milwaukee marketing agency Derse Inc. is the controller of wealth management at Ojibwa, Wis. Rev. Dale Matson ’84 general studies, Associated Bank in Oshkosh. recently published his second book, Debbie (Young) Scray ’76 humanism and James Tompson ’71 regional analysis, is a Seeking the Lost: Stories of Search and Rescue. cultural change, was recently honored by Janet (Levash) Terp ’92 communication senior testing engineer for American Family He is an emeritus faculty member with the Green Bay-De Pere YWCA as a Woman processes, is a student finance manager/ Insurance Group, Madison. Fresno Pacific University, and an ordained of Vision for enriching the lives of others bursar at Northeast Wisconsin Technical priest serving the Anglican Diocese of San Jennifer (Green) Fais ’73 regional analysis, via community service. She is a realtor for College in Green Bay. Joaquin as vocations officer. owns Jennifer Fais Fine Arts in Corning, N.Y. Shorewest Realtors, Seidl & Associates in Patti Bemowski ’93 earned the April Chair- Green Bay. Loren Farr ’73 communication and the arts, Todd Hribernik ’85 public and environmen- man’s Circle honor for Coldwell Banker The tal administration, is the director of revenue is the coordinator of ITV and media for Tulsa Brad Boncher ’77 managerial systems, is a Real Estate Group, Green Bay. management for intermodal for Schneider Community College. He worked previously as realtor for Shorewest Realtors in Green Bay. Sonya (Main) Fredrickson ’93 communica- a television anchor and news director. National, Inc. in Green Bay. Bruce Schaepe ’77 regional analysis, tion processes and business administration, Ahmad Alias ’87 urban studies, is an associ- Wayne DuQuaine ’74 and ’76 personal is an environmental engineer for Peer Engi- is a communications specialist at Thrivent ate professor at the Universiti Teknologi concentration in information processing for neering, Inc., Eden Prairie, Minn. Financial for Lutherans. environmental improvement and master’s Mara in Perak, Malaysia. He is nearing Gary Sikich ’77 science and environmental completion of his third book and his Ph.D. in Brett Marx ’93 Spanish, is an office adminis- in environmental arts and sciences, is a trator at the Manitowoc Recycling Facility. computer software consultant and contractor change, operates GMS Services, a business- environmental planning and management. development consulting firm in Green Bay. in the San Francisco Bay area. Joel Barta ’87 business administration, Peter Olson ’93 history, is assistant vice Dan Walter ’77 regional analysis, is manager is corporate director of credit at president for First Country Bank in Norwalk, Fred Heide ’74 humanism and cultural Conn. change, an associate of promotional products for Home Team Green Bay Packaging. Sports Apparel, Inc., Green Bay. professor for Alliant Lisa Gruber ’87 human development, is Phillip Frazier ’94 humanistic studies, is an International University in Garen Dodge ’79 earned recognition in a teacher at St. John the Baptist Catholic elementary educator for the Charlotte-Meck- San Francisco, was named the 2011 Washington D.C. edition of Super School in Green Bay. lenburg School District. associate editor of the Lawyers as one of the best in his field. professional journal Julie Malvitz ’87 personal concentration, is a Michael Heidger ’94 bachelor of general PsychCRITIQUES: The APA Cheri (Ebert) Sheehy ’79 communication program manager for the U.S. Department of studies with an emphasis in counseling, is a senior human resources generalist for Hal- Heide Review of Books. and the arts, is a music specialist for the La Agriculture in Washington, D.C. Crosse school district. She was scheduled to liburton in Kilgore, Texas. Chee Ong ’87 business administration, is teach English through music and dance in executive director for Uob Kay Hian Private Ken Kiefer ’94 human biology, is a contract Luoyang, China this fall as an ambassador for Limited, a stock brokerage firm located in specialist for the Department of the Navy, the district. Singapore. at the Great Lakes training station north of Chicago. 38 December 2011 ALUMNI NOTES

On a roll Husband-wife team sells green recreation David DeKeyser ’94 and Rebecca more comfortable bike designs, Dave does most of their purchas- The DeKeyers say their college Cleveland-DeKeyser ’95 are parked and even the rails-to-trails move- ing and bookkeeping. Rebecca majors — Rebecca’s was elemen- in a nice spot. ment — which has paved attrac- taught school for eight years tary education, Dave’s was human Their retail shop, The Bike Hub, tive new bike paths both rural before joining the business, and development — prepared them fronts on East De Pere’s busi- and urban — have kept sales and has become a specialist in the art well for business. est street. Out their back door, service rolling. of “the fit,” making adjustments “I studied psychology and I’m the Fox River Trail draws bicycle, “We have been fortunate,” to best match bike and buyer. not a psychologist today,” Dave roller-blade and walking traffic. Rebecca says. “We employ nine Their clientele includes a mix of says. “but I learned how to learn, They’re also well-positioned in an people, we have a very loyal cus- commuters, bike tour travelers to analyze things, to do research. industry that has weathered the tomer base, and of course, the and elite racers, but also a healthy That skill set is so valuable. I think recession. Interest in fitness and great thing is we go to work every number of beginners, families and the value of a four-year degree is inexpensive recreation, new and day at something we love.” “trailer-totin’ parents.” enormous.”

Timothy Pilgrim ’94 environmental plan- Daniel Degroot ’96 bachelor of general Inga (Abrahamson) Arendt ’97 accounting, Todd Hassenfelt ’98 business administra- ning, is a senior project manager for EMC studies with an emphasis in business and a CPA with Wipfli in Green Bay — involved tion, is senior accounting manager for Altria Corporation. economics, was named the new chief execu- primarily in financial accounting outsourc- in Schaumburg, Ill. tive officer at Community Memorial Hospital, ing — was one of seven associates to be Peter Schleinz ’94 environmental policy Oconto Falls. He replaces Jim Van Dornick elected partner this year in the firm. Ryan Racette ’98 business administration, and planning, is the senior planner for ’92, who retired from that position. is the owner of Acoustic Professionals, LLC, Brown County Planning and Land Services Cynthia Duerkop ’97 bachelor of general in Appleton. in Green Bay. Shane Kohl ’96 communication processes, studies, is the Americas Leadership Develop- is director of development for the Trout ment program manager for Hewlett Packard Tanya (Brachmann) Soeldner ’98 psychol- Jason Helgeson ’95 and ’02 human biology Museum in Appleton. He previously was in La Crosse. ogy, is a case manager for Family Services of and master’s in administrative science, serves alumni director and an advancement officer Northeast Wisconsin. She earned her master’s on the board of directors for the Green Bay for UW-Green Bay. Brian Lund ’97 human biology, is a in community counseling at Lakeland College. Cellcom Marathon. compliance audit and regulatory implemen- Daniel Holl ’96 German, tation manager for OptumInsight, a United- Michelle (Olson) Van Ark ’98 history, Gretchyn (Evenson) Karch ’95 human is a financial advisor for Health Group company in Hudson. is a social studies teacher for Kaukauna development, is a program coordinator at Raymond James Financial High School. Best Friends — a youth mentoring program Michael Strege ’97 accounting, is vice presi- Services, Inc. in Green Jennifer (Swenor) Wiater ’98 human in Neenah-Menasha — and is also a designer Bay. He holds a master’s in dent at Bank First National, Sheboygan. at Margo Rouge, details, LLC in Appleton. development, is director of Wonderfully Made financial services from the Steven Doman ’98 communication Child Development Center, Inc., Weston. Renee (Boudreau) Lemens ’95 environmen- American College in processes, works in the communications/ tal science and earth science, is a brokerage Bryn Mawr, Penn. Holl marketing department for the investment Sara Behr ’99 social change and develop- manager at Jack Schroeder & Associates in firm Artisan Partners in Milwaukee. He ment and history, is a customer care special- Chris Lay ’96 English, is executive director ist for Humana, Green Bay. Green Bay. for the Madison Area Youth Soccer Associa- earned his MBA from the University of Malaya in Malaysia. Deb (Poeschel) Nielsen ’95 bachelor of tion. Named one of Madison InBusiness Maga- Matthew Carlson ’99 business administra- general studies with an emphasis in business zine’s “40 Under 40,” he garnered nearly $1 Dr. Rachel (Neff) Greenley ’98 human tion, is a supply chain design consultant for and economics, works in the Twin Cities as million in grant awards for a major improve- development and psychology, is an assistant Schneider National, Inc., Green Bay. ment project for Redden Soccer Park. a consultant and independent contractor professor of psychology at Rosalind Franklin Mark Couillard ’99 accounting, is a retire- in the fields of general business and human Lori (Olejniczak) Richgels ’96 social University of Medicine and Science, Chicago, ment solutions proposal manager for CUNA resources. change and development, is a corrections where she teaches in the doctoral clinical Mutual Group in Madison. He recently field supervisor for the state Department of psychology program. Ryan Greenley ’98 earned the designation of Certified Pension Anne Bromfield ’96 bachelor of general business administration, is the assistant vice studies with an emphasis in communication, Corrections in Green Bay. Consultant from his national professional president – manager of client relations for organization. is a health information technician/analyst at Molly Schreiber ’96 communication and UMB Fund Services, Inc., Milwaukee. Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee. the arts, is a department administrator for Jason Haack ’98 art, is certified as Lorri (O’Mellan) Cisler ’96 accounting, the Department of Educational Policy and Community Studies at UW-Milwaukee. a PGA Gold Professional and works for the is a financial adviser with Merrill Lynch, Fox Valley Golf Club in Kaukauna. Green Bay. December 2011 39 ALUMNI NOTES

Amy (Fluette) Spears ’01 earth science, is Chris Woller ’04 theatre, is an assistant elec- an environmental specialist for the Oneida trical director at Stagecraft Industries, Inc. in Tribe of Wisconsin. Portland, Ore. Sharin (Landry) Tebo ’01 Spanish, is an IT Sarah Brill ’05 psychology, works in social teacher at Berkeley International School in work and utilization review for the Adult Bangkok, Thailand. Partial Hospital Program at Rogers Memorial Hospital in Milwaukee. Nathan Kilger ’02 environmental science, is an air quality specialist for the Bad River Jon Felch ’05 business administration, is the Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. vice president of operations at J & D Tube Benders Inc. in Schofield. Rick LaFrombois ’02 communication pro- cesses, is an editor with the alt-news weekly Robert Hudson ’05 human development and City Pages of Wausau. psychology, is a senior admissions adviser for Kaplan University in the Miami/Fort Laura (Schadrie) Mier ’02 business Lauderdale area. administration, is a business consultant at DreamBuilders International and an account Rebecca Schuld ’05 biology, is a meteorolo- executive at Windstream Communications, gist at WBAY TV-2 in Green Bay. She received Green Bay. the American Meteorological Society’s “Seal of Approval” in March of 2010. Luke DuCharme ’03 music/applied music, is a deputy sheriff for the Rock County (Wis.) Michael Tewes ’05 human biology, is a well- Sheriff’s Office. ness specialist for Physiotherapy Associates, Green Bay. Angela (Stangel) Duckart Courtside seats for Phoenix hoops ’03 communication Beth Uek ’05 German, is a human resources Who better to provide color commentary for the Phoenix? A trio of processes, is a project assistant and German translator for Federal- former UW-Green Bay standouts will go behind the microphones this manager for Laughlin Mogul Corp, an engine parts manufacturer Constable, Milwaukee. with a location in Manitowoc. season for radio and TV coverage of men’s and women’s basketball. Katie (Legler) Wagoner ’05 human biology, Cordero Barkley (above, center) is a 2009 business grad who works is a health promotion consultant for Mayo days for Associated Bank in Green Bay. He will provide analysis of Duckart Clinic Health System in La Crosse. men’s home games on WDUZ The Fan (107.5 FM and 1400 AM). Kristy (Baeten) Grathen ’03 art, is a Jay Watson ’05 and ’09 biology, environmen- On the TV side, Time Warner Sports 32 will originate coverage of five designer for Castle Sales Co., Inc., De Pere. tal science, and a master’s in environmental men’s and three women’s games. Providing color commentary will be Nick Kohn ’03 history, is an associate science and policy, is a research technician principal for Franklin (Wis.) Public Schools. for the Wisconsin Department of Natural former pro and Phoenix star Jeff Nordgaard ’96, and former player Resources in Madison. His research thesis and assistant coach Mary Kulenkamp Simonsen ’06, now an academic Jeremy Lancour ’03 computer science, was paper will be published in the journal adviser with the University’s student services division. promoted by ImproMed to director of techni- Environmental Entomology. cal services, Oshkosh. Kevin Anderson ’06 business administra- Marcus Reitz ’03 communication processes, tion, is a market insights team leader for Nicole (Schiesl) Hoffmann ’99 communica- Aaron Richardson ’00 business is the director of client satisfaction for Fulfill- Schreiber Foods in Green Bay. tion processes, is director of development administration, is creative development Net, Inc. in Green Bay. He is a graduate of the for ASPIRO, a sheltered workshop and com- administrator for American Family Insurance Leadership Green Bay Class of 2011. Jenny (Morrison) Carson ’06 social change munity organization serving the cognitively in Fitchburg, Wis. and development, is the captioning sales disabled in Green Bay. Angelina (Korb) Timmer ’03 environmental director for U.S. Captioning Company, Inc., James Stuppia ’00 communication pro- science, is an environmental health and De Pere. Scott Olbinski ’99 communication and the cesses, is an independent financial services safety specialist for Merck in Boulder, Colo. arts, is the quality assurance manager for A & professional, Arizona. Michael Every ’06 business administration, K Pizza Crust in Green Bay. Rebeca (Marcell) Argiro ’04 psychology, is a buyer for Menards, Eau Claire. Adam Gauthier ’01 computer science, is a domestic abuse program coordinator for Veronica (Brieno) Rankin ’99 earth sci- is the assistant vice president and senior pro- The Women’s Community, Weston. Jessica Halvorson ’06 humanistic studies, is ence, has been appointed grammer/analyst for Associated Banc-Corp a senior coordinator for student engagement to the National Oceanic in Green Bay. Derek Behmke ’04 chemistry, is a lecturer for Arizona State University. and Atmospheric Admin- with the department of chemistry and bio- istration (NOAA) Commis- Kurt Kober ’01 business administration, chemistry at Bradley University in Peoria, Ill. Catherine (Kadar) Johannes ’06 human sioned Officer Corps at is a national account and He earned his Ph.D. in chemical education development and humanistic studies, is a the rank of ensign. After planning manager for from the University of Georgia in August. sales manager at Brett Favre’s Steakhouse completing basic officer The Clorox Company in and a marketing manager at Simply Elegant training and maritime Bentonville, Ark. He is Shawn Boerst ’04 business administration, Chairs, Green Bay. Rankin also the co-founder of Red works in specification sales at LaForce, Inc. instruction at the U.S. Miranda Maring ’06 Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, Clay, LLC. with his wife in Green Bay. Abigail Kiefer ’03 urban human development and N.Y., she will be assigned to a NOAA research Rachel (Lehman) Frederick ’04 theatre, psychology, is a recruiter or survey vessel. Kober, Kiefer and regional studies and environmental policy is a project manager for Electronic Theatre for Spherion in Madison. Daniel Terrien ’99 business administration, and planning. Red Clay is a sustainable Controls in Middleton, Wis. The freelance She is also the internship is an account executive for the home decor brand where designs are crowd- writer is in the process of publishing her first coordinator and director Woodward Radio Group in Green Bay. sourced via an online community at www. children’s book. of human resources with redclayhome.com. Maring the Cedar Rapids Indepen- Heather (Moorhouse) Ganser ’04 commu- dent Film Festival. 2000s Dana (Goldschmidt) Kressig ’01 nication processes, is an associate recruiter for the Target Referral Program at Target in Kara (Rentmeester) Navin ’06 human devel- Ken Eggen ’00 and ’08 interdisciplinary communication processes, is an advertising sales manager for Gannett, Green Bay. the Twin Cities. opment and psychology, is an administrative studies with an emphasis in business and assistant for the NEW Zoo in Green Bay. economics and a master’s in management, is Nick Mortensen ’01 history, is the president Angela (Grunst) Krueger ’04 human biol- the vice president of Dean Distributing at Genuine Article Media and a consultant at ogy, is a special education teacher for the Jessica (Larsen) Nelson ’06 business admin- in Green Bay. Jones Sign Nationwide in Madison. Pulaski Community School District. istration, is director of human resources for Catholic Residential Services, De Pere. Bryan Milz ’00 political science and social Kelly Ruh ’01 accounting and business Jason Schmudlach ’04 accounting and busi- change and development, is a special educa- administration, is controller for ness administration, is manager of retirement Colleen Phelan ’06 art, an administrative tion teacher for the Green Bay Area Public PDQ Manufacturing, Inc. in De Pere. plan solutions at Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, assistant at Rural Mutual Insurance, is on School District. LLP, in Appleton. the Artstreet Planning Committee for Arts Erin Russell ’01 political science and public Events Inc., Green Bay. administration, is an associate attorney at Laura (Bratz) Watson ’04 environmental sci- Anderson Rasor & Partners, Chicago. ence, is a soil conservationist for the USDA- Meredith Schluter ’06 human development, Natural Resources Conservation Service, is the bereavement coordinator for Heartland Milton, Wis. Hospice in De Pere She is currently pursuing her master’s in thanatology through Marian University. 40 December 2011 ALUMNI NOTES

He SCORES!!! (A front-office gig) And UW-Green Bay prof gets the assist Jason Habeck ’08 communica- At UW-Green Bay, he re-started the It wasn’t easy. For a time, his stud- Habeck made the most of it, grad- tion, has a front-office job with student radio station, approaching ies suffered and he wound up in the uating with a 3.4 GPA and “the the Green Bay Gamblers hockey the school’s chancellor with a busi- academic “penalty box” before a sup- real-world tools to be successful team. His work runs the gamut ness plan for an internet operation. portive faculty member helped steer in business,” he says. from play-by-play to corporate He got the okay, became general him straight. “I truly believe if it wasn’t for sponsorships, ticket sales and manager, and grew the alternative “I will never forget the day I called Prof. Meyer letting me into the media relations. music station from six student volun- Prof. Tim Meyer to try to break into program, I would have been He started with the Gamblers teers to several dozen. the communication program,” says just another drop-out statistic. while in college. The former prep “Looking back, my time with WGBX Habeck. “My GPA was 1.62. I was on Instead, I’m working my dream golfer lacked a hockey back- was the project that impacted me academic probation. After talking to job.” ground but compensated with a the most,” Habeck recalls, and it also me for a while, he gave me a chance, flair for broadcasting, entrepre- landed him a spot in the Gamblers’ and accepted me into the program.” neurial spirit and perseverance. radio booth.

Joe Zehren ’06 master’s in applied leader- Heather (Keesler) Fenske ’07 master’s Jon Maehler ’07 information sciences, is Anthony Veit ’07 business administration, is ship for teaching and learning, is a teacher in management, is the human resources the assistant vice president for JP Morgan a sales support specialist at Gehl Company in in the Green Bay Area Public School District manager for Deb USA, a leading manufacturer Chase, Ohio. the Greater Milwaukee area. and also an owner of The Bar Holmgren Way. of skincare products headquartered in Stanley, N.C. Lisa Mutchler ’07 Matthew Becker ’08 communication, is Sarah (Malecki) Anderson ’07 business chemistry, is a pharmacist based in Green Bay as an administration, is a software quality analyst Sheila (Blazek) Fisher ’07 accounting and for Walgreens. She gradu- online photo editor for for Nsight Billing in De Pere. business administration, is a CPA and senior ated with her doctorate ESPN.com, Bristol, Conn. accountant for Wipfli LLP, Green Bay. in pharmacy from He shoots Green Bay Pack- Aubrey (Sutter) Brennan ’07 music, UW-Madison. ers home games and edits/ is a marketing and sales manager for the Christopher Gibbons ’07 urban and archives the photos from Green Bay Botanical Garden. regional studies, is a planner with Brunswick Mutchler current and past Packers County Planning and Community Develop- Becker games. Kari Dockendorff ’07 human biology, is ment Department in Wilmington, N.C. Ryan Price ’07 communication, is the academic advising coordinator for the David partner development coordinator for Adam Braunel ’08 art, is an account execu- Eccles School of Business at the University of Betsy (Kiefer) Giffin ’07 communication Schreiber Foods in Green Bay. tive for the Herald Times Reporter newspaper in Utah, in Salt Lake City. and the arts, is a marketing specialist at Sheboygan County. Schneider National in Green Bay. Sarah Price ’07 business administration, is a Jessica (Buboltz) Drumm ’07 human training coordinator at Mayo Clinic, Phoenix. Kenneth Bull ’08 human development, is a program specialist in brain Carrie (Hans) Glick ’07 business adminis- Matt Rieckmann ’07 business administra- biology, is a fourth-year injury for N.E.W. Curative Rehabilitation, tration and psychology, is a bank examiner medical student for the Green Bay. for the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. tion, is a portfolio manager for Associated Bank in Green Bay. U.S. Navy in Bethesda, Md. Megan Eisch ’07 English, is an attorney at Jonathan Grosskopf ’07 accounting and He was commissioned O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong, & Laing, business administration, is an audit liaison/ Zebulun Rutter ’07 communication and an officer in the U.S. Navy S.C. in Milwaukee. She graduated from the audit support for Defense Finance and the arts, is a graphic artist at RR Donnelley in 2008. UW Law School in May 2011. Accounting Services, Indianapolis. in Appleton. Bull Andrea (Didlo) Felmer ’07 theatre, is a uni- Amanda (Tisch) Larson ’07 accounting Lynn (Bellmore) Stiff ’07 human biology, Julia Cam ’08 nursing, is a registered nurse versity program associate for summer camps and business administration, was promoted is a registered dietitian for the Community at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. and conferences at UW-Green Bay. to senior accountant at Baker Tilly Virchow Health Network in Wisconsin. William Curtis ’08 political science, Krause, in Appleton, where she specializes in Matthew Stiltjes ’07 computer science, is Joshua Felmer ’07 political science and auditing, tax preparation and tax planning. is the emergency services coordinator for public administration, is the area planning a help desk specialist for Associated Bank, the UW-Madison police department. He manager for Schneider National in Green Bay. Joseph Loomis ’07 individual major, is the Green Bay. He was recently promoted to received his master’s in threat and response area coordinator/assistant director of student system engineer. management from the University of Chicago activities at Lake Superior State University. in June 2011.

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Outsized talent On murals and larger-than-life paintings, Vazquez is making her mark Maura Vazquez, a May 2011 art “Even though I never knew how bank, considered enrolling in the and it takes discipline,” notes Prof. graduate, is in the spotlight, and it was going to happen, I just accounting program but followed Alison Gates, art chairperson. in demand, with eye-catching knew I was going to be an art- her heart and found “a life-chang- Her primary faculty mentor, Prof. acrylic paintings that animate the ist,” Vazquez told a reporter. “My ing experience.” Kristy Deetz, says Vazquez has people and places of everyday life parents were very poor. We didn’t Faculty members agree. They say invented a way to give her paint- with rich texture and vivid realism. even have any school supplies that the mother-of-three’s life story, ings additional depth and texture, In the last few months alone, I could use just for fun.” told through her art, was a cata- by “scrubbing” layers of acrylic Vazquez has had exhibits and resi- Vazquez and her husband, Pedro, lyst for classroom discussions of paint into the prepared surface. dencies with the private ARTga- lived 10 years in East Los Ange- immigration, race, faith and family “What results is an incred- rage gallery and the Neville Public les before a relative encouraged traditions. That, and her obvious ibly beautiful yet subtle layering,” Museum of Brown County. them to relocate to the safer, talent, made Vazquez a leader. Deetz observes. “The portraits It’s a dream fulfilled from her family environment of Green Bay. “She paints what she sees, which of her family, especially, have an Mexico City childhood. Maura, who had worked at a is a deceptively simple concept, almost magical or mystical quality.”

Jonathan Cwiak ’08 computer science and Ben Kotenberg ’08 Molly Waldschmidt ’08 communication, was Erin (Mitchler) Docter ’09 human develop- information sciences, is a senior software communication, promoted to community brand manager for ment, is a partnered staffing recruiter for engineer for Schreiber Foods, Inc., Green Bay. is a training and Scott and Viva paper at Kimberly-Clark. She Kelly Services in Appleton. He holds a master’s in software engineering. development specialist will be in charge of operating the brands’ for J.F. Ahern Co. in social media pages, hosting online blogs with Jessica Engman ’09 English, is an editorial Lindsay (Vieaux) Doherty ’08 human Fond du Lac, Wis. consumers and working as a liaison between intern at Fulcrum Publishing in Denver, development, is a claims representative marketing and consumer services. Colorado. She is also self-employed as a free- for Ameriprise Property & Casualty Kotenberg lance writer and provides editorial services. Insurance, Green Bay. Trudi (Beiter) Arnold ’09 psychology, is a Marisa (Greguoli) Maehler ’08 counselor for the Carlsbad Andrew Feldmann ’09 human biology, Nicholas Favero ’08 communication, is a membership coordina- Mental Health Center works in guest services and is a spa attendant communication, will tor for the Center of Science and Industry, in Carlsbad, N.M. She for Kohler Waters Spa in Sheboygan. be starting in December Columbus, Ohio. received her master’s in as an English teacher Jennifer (Eisenbrandt) Gracer ’09 Jacqueline Perez ’08 communication, clinical mental health English and theatre, is a sales associate at for KNC Hyunjae counseling in 2011 from Language School, Seoul, works in human resources at Foth & Van Dyke Motherhood Maternity, a stage hand at the in Green Bay. Marquette University. Weidner Center, and a substitute teacher at South Korea. Arnold Favero various schools in Green Bay. Ashley Prest ’08 Spanish, is an English Rachel (Rivard) Bahde ’09 communication, teacher at the Preschool Academy II in Seoul, is an environmental communications associ- Megan Graume ’09 human development Mary Frank-Arlt ’08 business administra- South Korea. ate at Green Bay Packaging Inc. and psychology, is a counselor for tion and psychology, is a community relations Bellin Psychiatric Center, Green Bay. specialist for Wisconsin Public Service, Amanda Reitz ’08 elementary education, Taylor Biernasz ’09 accounting, is a CPA Green Bay. president and founder of Happily Ever After accountant for Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, Corenne (Fiala) Gutierrez ’09 communica- Animal Sanctuary Inc., has been recognized LLP, in Milwaukee. tion, is a marketing coordinator for Hawkins, Paul Gazdik ’08 social change and develop- by the Green Bay Area Chamber of Com- Ash, Baptie & Company in De Pere. ment, is an emergency management coordi- merce as “Leading The Way: 20 People You Duke Bobber ’09 information sciences, is nator for Brown County. Should Know” in 2011. an internet coordinator for the Green Bay Angela Haase ’09 business administration, Packers, Green Bay. is a marketing consultant for Skyline Exhibit Amber (DeLasky) Johnson ’08 communica- Jennifer Schanen ’08 social work, is a Resource in De Pere. tion, is a sales assistant at Good Source program outreach specialist for Wise Women Rachael Carstens ’09 arts management and Solutions in Carlsbad, Calif. Gathering Place in Green Bay. art, is the assistant director at The Center for Jackie Hehn ’09 communication, is the assis- the Visual Arts, Wausau, where her duties also tant director of student activities at Mitchell Heather (Kollross) Kolodziej ’08 human Bruce Skovera ’08 human development and include serving as gift shop gallery manager College in New London, Conn. development, is a client specialist at Humana psychology, is a community aide and job and volunteer coordinator. Inc. in De Pere. coach at Todd Steven & Associates Lori (Miller) Krause ’09 accounting, is an in Oshkosh. accountant at Berners-Schober Associates, Inc. in Green Bay. 42 December 2011 ALUMNI NOTES

Jessica Maass ’09 communication, Katie Von Holzen ’09 psychology, is a doc- Shawn Neuser ’10 accounting, is an accoun- Kati Harty ’11 business administration, is the director of special events and toral student at Georg-August-Universitaet tant for Cooperative Resources International works in inside sales in the transportation promotions for the Green Bay Boys and Girls Goettingen in Goettingen, Niedersachsen in Shawano. area for Schneider National, Green Bay. Club, Green Bay. in Germany. Nicole Petruzates ’10 political science and Matthew Hippe ’11 communication, is a Kari McGinnity ’09 English, works for the Neil Wender ’09 business administration, social change and development, is the production assistant at WFRV and WJMN Walt Disney World Resort (Florida) as a club is a pricing analyst for Roehl Transport, Inc. placement coordinator at QPS Employment Television Station Inc., and an assistant level concierge. in Green Bay. Group, Green Bay. adviser for Phlash TV on campus. Jerad Meyer ’09 business administration, Kurt Wondra ’09 information sciences, is a Kelly Schroeder ’10 human development Brian Wallace ’11 business administration, is a development assistant for the Bulldog software engineer for Skyline Technologies, and psychology, is an environmental psychol- is a financial reporting systems analyst at Foundation in Fresno, Calif. He recently com- Inc. in Green Bay. ogy doctoral student and an administrative Shopko in Green Bay. pleted his first year of graduate work in sports assistant at the City University of New York’s administration at Fresno State University. Ryan Fantozzi ’10 communication, is a Graduate Center for Research and Sponsored Jessica White ’11 psychology, is a staff board operator and fill-in DJ and co-host for Programs. member with Homes for Independent Living Wade Moder ’09 environmental policy and Midwest Communications in Green Bay. in Green Bay. planning, is a project assistant for IPM Insti- Lindsay Streeter ’10 business administra- tute of North America in Madison. Paul Glasheen ’10 business administration, tion, is a replenishment planner for Schreiber Ashley Zenefski ’11 accounting, is a corpo- is a financial representative at Northwestern Foods in Green Bay. rate accountant for Green Bay Packaging Inc. Cindy (Hart) Novy ’09 business administra- Mutual in Green Bay. in Green Bay. tion, is a professional dancer for the Milwau- Laura (Vandelinder) Tannheimer ’10 kee Brewers for Wisconsin Pro Dance. Allison Gyzen ’10 art, is a program coordi- elementary education, is a fourth-grade Cole Buergi ’96 communication processes nator with the Bellin Expressive Arts in Medi- teacher at Holy Redeemer Grade School and Mary Frank-Arlt ’08 business admin- Amanda (Zinda) Paskey ’09 accounting cine initiative as part of the cancer-fighting in Detroit. istration and psychology, are Brown County and business administration, works for UW- team at Bellin Health in Green Bay. United Way Emerging Leaders Society’s new- Madison as an accountant for the Office of Lorraine (Corona) Wildcat ’10 interdisci- est Advisory Council members. Continuing Professional Development in the Sarah Jacob ’10 accounting and business plinary studies, is an education facilitator for School of Medicine and Public Health. administration, is a staff accountant for Ker- the Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Community Receiving the Sheboygan Young Professionals ber, Rose & Associates, S.C. in Shawano. College in Lac Du Flambeau. Award 2011 were Laura Rammer ’01 math- Amanda (Steitz) Rosenberg ’09 elementary ematics, Chad Pelishek ’00 environmental education, is a seventh-grade teacher at Angela Koenig ’10 environmental policy and Justin Young ’10 business administra- policy and planning, and Tracy Schultz ’97 Grace Lutheran School near Germantown. planning, is a campus organizer at WISPIRG tion, is a quality assurance analyst and communication processes. Energy Service Corps in Eau Claire. email operations specialist at Digital River Jacob Rouse ’09 business administration, Honored with Green Bay Area Future 15 Rebecca Kritz ’10 environmental policy and in Minnetonka, Minn. He helped work on is a logistics team leader at Target and also Peace Coffee’s “Map My Beans Pocket Map” and Young Professional Awards designations the boys’ varsity soccer assistant coach planning and urban and regional studies, were Jacqueline Frank ’00 English and is an administrative assistant at Waterstone marketing campaign which received national at Cambridge-Isanti High School in the creative awards. history, Mary Frank-Arlt ’08 business Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Mortgage Corp., Madison. administration and psychology, Ryan Price ’07 Jenna Cornell ’11 English and theatre, is a communication and Jody Weyers ’96 Kimberly Vickman ’09 environmental Ben Kvalo ’10 business administration, is a traffic director, marketing representative, freelance writer and voiceover artist in Green communication processes. science, is a laboratory technician for XLC Bay. She is also a Green Bay Music Examiner Services, Green Bay. social media manager, and on-air talent at Nicolet Broadcasting in Green Bay. at Examiner.com. Allen Voelker ’09 biology, began working Kimberly (Schroeder) Gruetzmacher ’11 at NWTC in Green Bay as a part-time support Megan Mroczynski ’10 human development, is a prevention grant assistant at the accounting, is a staff accountant at Wipfli staff member for Student Life in February LLP, a business manager at Schroeder Truck- of 2010 before accepting an AmeriCorps Aging and Disability Resource Center of Brown County. ing, LLC, and an administrative assistant at VISTA position. Gruetzmacher Funeral Home in Green Bay.

Betsy (Kiefer) Griffin ’07 is a graphic designer, so the smartly dressed wedding party and perfectly composed photograph from her July wedding on Milwaukee’s lakefront should be no surprise. Only Marriages & Unions thing we’d second-guess is that the royal blue should have been Phoenix Green — nearly all of the people here are UW-Green Bay alumni. Posing, from left, are Jonathan Gartzke, Alyssa Bohlman ’08, former music student David Bloomstrand, groom Eric Griffin, bride Betsy (Kiefer) Griffin ’07, Benjamin Witt ’09, Amiee Blaisdell ’07, Ryan Suchocki, Clare Huck ’07 and Timothy Kiefer ‘10.

Angelina Korb ’03 to Kara Rentmeester ’06 to Alicia Engel ’08 to Anne Wayne ’08 to Chad Timmer Brian Navin ’07 Wade Moder ’09 Eduardo Bacelis Laura Bratz ’04 to Melissa Frier ’07 to Matthew Rogatzki ’08 to Shelley Damos ’09 to Jay Watson ’09 Bari Gordon ’09 Rachel Rivard ’09 Matthew DeGrave Andrea Didlo ’07 to - correction from Inside magazine November 2010 Theresa Staeven ’08 to Cynthia Hart ’09 to Joshua Felmer ’07 Carrie Hans ’07 to Mike Mullen Richard Novy ’10 David Glick Rachel Rivard ’09 to Betsy Kiefer ’07 to John Bahde ’10 Eric Giffin Amanda Steitz ’09 to Amber DeLasky ’08 to Tyler Rosenberg ’09 Kevin Johnson Amanda Zinda ’09 to Maria DiLoreto ’08 to Kyle Paskey Didlo and Felmer Shawn Laubenstein Staeven and Mullen

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Nixon’s the one! Nearly 30,000 strong: Graduating seniors receiving their degrees this And every one eligible for fun giveaways, online month will hear their commencement address With record graduating classes, the ranks of UW-Green Bay alumni delivered by a distinguished alumnus and promi- continue to grow. (The December 2011 class boosts the total close nent attorney who also volunteers time teaching to 30,000!) To communicate with this vast, far-flung community, at UW-Green Bay. the Alumni Association relies increasingly on Facebook and Timothy Nixon, Class of 1987, has been selected LinkedIn for job postings, networking, events, photo sharing and featured speaker for the Dec. 17 ceremony at the more. Right now, they’re running a fun “sweepstakes” to encourage Weidner Center. Facebook “likes” and even more traffic. Rick Visit www.uwgb.edu/alumni/and sign up. LOOK AT IT, CHERNICK Nixon, a shareholder with Godfrey & Kahn, S.C., is his firm’s lead Any way you attorney for business finance and restructuring, and a nationally Introducing Your 2011-2012 YOUR GIFT will have recognized authority in bankruptcy law. He majored in Public and Alumni Board Executive Committee Environmental Administration and today assists the program by G REA TER I M PA C T. leading periodic courses in law and public management. He received President, Donna Sheedy ’94 Continuing Board Members the Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award in 2010. Vice-President, Daniel Brozowski ’05 Sarah ( Inman) Osterberg, ’92 Alumni Directory: It’s not too late Steve Dill ’88 Vice-President, Angela (Stangel) Duckart ’03 If you have not already done so, there’s still time to update your Cheryl (Paronto) Paul ’85 Ken Eggen ’00, ’08 information for the 2012 Alumni Directory, due out in summer. The Secretary, Elaina Koltz ’06 Alumni Association has partnered with Publishing Concepts Inc. to Joel Hansen ’01 Treasurer, gather up-to-date addresses and professional information. Call PCI Amanda (Tisch) Larson ’07 Jennifer Keene-Crouse ’04 customer service at 1-877-893-9701 to update your information. Daniel Schulz ’05 There is no obligation to purchase the directory. Participation does New Board Members James Schwartz ’83 more than improve the database; it can help the University in estab- Kevin Block ’11 Jim lishing benchmarks for the placement office, in applying for grants, Sarah Jacob ’10 Colleen Sheahan ’86 WOCHINSKE and determining our ranking in national evaluations. Ann Lor ’09 Tyler Vorpagel ’07 Affinity programs carry nice benefits Don’t be a lost alum! Your UW-Green Bay Alumni Association partners with nationally New job, change of address? Updating your alumni information is a recognized, pre-approved companies to offer discounted products click away, at www.uwgb.edu/alumni/updates/, or send us your infor- and services to our graduates. They are called affinity programs. mation by mail, attention Mark Brunette, or call (920) 465-ALUM. You might be surprised by the possible savings. Here are a few to get you thinking: • Go Next Travel and Colette • American Insurance Admin- Save the date for these upcoming Alumni events! Vacations — first-class trips istrators group life insurance, DECEMBER abroad health insurance and financial Saturday, 17 – Commencement Reception • Bank of America credit card service plans Titletown Brewing, 8 - 10 pm THE CHALLENGE IS ON! • Liberty Mutual home, auto and • Phoenix Bookstore – 10% off JANUARY renters insurance in-store and online gift apparel Saturday, 7 – Alumni Reception, Milwaukee Fellow alums Rick Chernick and Jim Wochinske are challenging you to give to your alma mater and purchases (Phoenix vs. Panthers men’s basketball), TBA • Discounted rates at three Saturday, 28 – Men’s Basketball Alumni Weekend are matching every NEW GIFT made between now and March 31, 2012. That’s 100% of gifts from new Green Bay-area hotels The Bar on Holmgren Way, 4 - 6 pm donors, or 100% of any increase from a previous gift. Your gift helps support student scholarships and • Kaplan Test Prep (Phoenix vs. Butler) FEBRUARY academic programs on campus. Find out more at www.uwgb.edu/alumni/benefits. Saturday, 11 – Women’s Basketball Alumnae Weekend Join the 6,093… wait, there’s another… Kress Events Center, 11 a.m. (Phoenix vs. Wright State) step up? 6,094… in the know MARCH Are you willing to Subscribe to the alumni e-newsletter for all the latest at your alma Saturday, 24 – Festival Foods and UW-Green Bay mater, about six times a year. Just send a “subscribe” message to Alumni Association Food Drive, 10 am - 1 pm [email protected]. APRIL Nominate a colleague for an Alumni Award Saturday, 28 – Alumni Association Awards Night  '  Weidner Center, 4 - 8 pm Your Alumni Association is calling for nominations for the Distin- Give Online! Answer the call! Mail it in! guished Alumni Award, Outstanding Recent Alumni Award and MAY Fri. - Sun., 4-6 – Alumni Weekend, Wisconsin Dells Earth Caretaker Award. View criteria at www.uwgb.edu/alumni/ UWGB students will be calling for the Annual UW-Green Bay Foundation awards/. Deadline for nominations is Jan. 1. The annual awards Saturday, 12 – Commencement Reception, 8 - 10 pm www.uwgb.edu/foundation evening is Saturday, April 28. Sunday, 20 – Cellcom Marathon station, 6:45 - 9:30 am Alumni Phone-A-Thon between now and David A. Cofrin Library Ste. 805 Save the date: JUNE March 31. Answer the call and make a pledge. 2420 Nicolet Drive Celeating Social Work celebrates 25 years Friday, 8 – Alumni Association Scholarship Golf Outing Green Bay, WI 54311-7001 Royal Scot Golf Course, 8:30 am “Keeping the Social in Social Work: 25 Year Anniversary Interesting in hosting a regional reception for fellow graduates and Ya Celebration” will be held from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, March friends of the University? Contact the Alumni Relations Office at 9 in the Weidner Center for Performing Arts. Find out (920) 465-2526, or [email protected]. more: www.uwgb.edu/socwork/anniversary.asp FIND ALL THE LATEST IN ALUMNI NEWS AND EVENTS AT WWW.UWGB.EDU/ALUMNI/ See the video interview 44 December 2011 http://www.uwgb.edu/foundation/ Rick Any way you LOOK AT IT, CHERNICK YOUR GIFT will have G REA TER I M PA C T.

Jim WOCHINSKE

THE CHALLENGE IS ON! Fellow alums Rick Chernick and Jim Wochinske are challenging you to give to your alma mater and are matching every NEW GIFT made between now and March 31, 2012. That’s 100% of gifts from new donors, or 100% of any increase from a previous gift. Your gift helps support student scholarships and academic programs on campus.

Are you willing to step up?

 '  Give Online! Answer the call! Mail it in!

www.uwgb.edu/foundation UWGB students will be calling for the Annual UW-Green Bay Foundation Alumni Phone-A-Thon between now and David A. Cofrin Library Ste. 805 March 31. Answer the call and make a pledge. 2420 Nicolet Drive Green Bay, WI 54311-7001

See the video interview http://www.uwgb.edu/foundation/ University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 2420 Nicolet Drive Green Bay, WI 54311-7001

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