December 6, 2010
February 8, 2008
January 28, 2008
Show your support
The spectacular Kress Events Center on the UW-Green Bay campus is a state-of-the-art facility that is “home” to students for activities fulfilling their complete student life experience. The Kress offers activities for fitness, health, recreation, intramural, and student gatherings.
With 4,000 seats, the venue also serves as “home court” for exciting NCAA Division I athletics, commencements, concerts, all-campus gatherings and community events.
A dream for decades, the facility is recognized as a top-flight student recreation and events center. Now, friends of the Phoenix can show their support and leave a legacy by attaching a personalized name on a seat plate in the main event area.
For a $100 contribution, engrave your name – or that of a favorite student, family member, professor or alumnus – on a seat nameplate. Several options are available:
• Your name only
• Student name and graduating class year
• In honor of your designee
• In memory of a loved one
As a parent, this is a long lasting impression to gift to your son or daughter’s alma mater!
For more information, contact Jeanne Stangel
E-mail: stangelj (at) uwgb (dot) edu
Phone: 920-465-2053
January 7, 2008
NOTICE to PARENTS and STUDENTS
If you or your student received a mailing from University Career Services (UCS) regarding a special offer for assessment, coaching and placement services -- please note that this organization is not affiliated with, nor promoted by the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
Career Services at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay provides career counseling and job search services to currently enrolled students through 6 months past graduation. If your student is seeking assistance -- whether it's deciding upon a career path, choosing a major or beginning their job search -- please have them contact our office to set up an appointment with one of our professional staff. Thank you!
Career Services at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay provides career counseling and job search services to currently enrolled students through 6 months past graduation. If your student is seeking assistance -- whether it's deciding upon a career path, choosing a major or beginning their job search -- please have them contact our office to set up an appointment with one of our professional staff. Thank you!
November 26, 2007
Keep an eye on your mailbox...
Keep an eye on your mailbox as The Friends of the Cofrin Library organization is offering chances at a grand prize $500.00 gift card in its annual fundraising raffle beginning November 21st. The gift card may be used on any item in the Phoenix Bookstore, including new and used textbooks, clothing, gifts, school supplies and anything in the store! Additional prizes include a $300 and $100 gift card.
Tickets will be mailed to the permanent addresses of students the week of November 20th. Chances are $2 each, or six for $10, with the proceeds helping purchase equipment, furniture, resources and other Library needs.
The winners will be selected Thursday, January 3. Have questions? Contact Deb Anderson of the Cofrin Library at 920.465.2539.
Tickets will be mailed to the permanent addresses of students the week of November 20th. Chances are $2 each, or six for $10, with the proceeds helping purchase equipment, furniture, resources and other Library needs.
The winners will be selected Thursday, January 3. Have questions? Contact Deb Anderson of the Cofrin Library at 920.465.2539.
November 5, 2007
UWGB goes to paperless billing system
Heads-up to parents (and future parents) of University of Wisconsin-Green Bay students. Beginning with the spring 2008 semester, the university is moving to a paperless billing system, called “ebilling.”
One last paper bill will be sent in December 2007, for spring 2008 charges. After that no paper bills will be sent, only the email notification via campus e-mail if a student has a balance due. They will be directed to the finances section of the Student Information System (SIS).
Beginning November 6, 2007, students will be able to grant “SIS Guest Access” to their financial account to parents or others, who will then be able to see charges and make payments directly online or print out account information for payment by mail or in person.
“The move was made for increased accuracy, efficiency, and, it’s environmentally friendly as well,” said Bursar Dick Anderson.
For more information see the student billing Web site, or contact Student Billing at 920-465-2224.
One last paper bill will be sent in December 2007, for spring 2008 charges. After that no paper bills will be sent, only the email notification via campus e-mail if a student has a balance due. They will be directed to the finances section of the Student Information System (SIS).Beginning November 6, 2007, students will be able to grant “SIS Guest Access” to their financial account to parents or others, who will then be able to see charges and make payments directly online or print out account information for payment by mail or in person.
“The move was made for increased accuracy, efficiency, and, it’s environmentally friendly as well,” said Bursar Dick Anderson.
For more information see the student billing Web site, or contact Student Billing at 920-465-2224.
October 19, 2007
Nothing to do on campus?
Are you hearing complaints that life on campus is dead? There’s nothing to do, and your son or daughter is bored out of their mind?
Have your student check out the Stuff2Do vlog to get some ideas.
Have your student check out the Stuff2Do vlog to get some ideas.
October 9, 2007
Birthday Wishes and More...
Can’t be with your UWGB student or friend to celebrate a birthday, success or just cheer them up?
Why not send them a cake, chocolate chip cookies or balloon bouquet?
Prices:
* 9” x 13” frosted and decorated cake, chocolate or white cake and choice of chocolate or white frosting $8.00
* 1 dozen chocolate chip cookies $4.00
* 5 Balloon Bouquet, 4 latex, 1 foil of your choice) $7.00
* 7 Balloon Bouquet, 5 latex, 2 foil of your choice) $10.00
Click here to get the details
Why not send them a cake, chocolate chip cookies or balloon bouquet?
Prices:
* 9” x 13” frosted and decorated cake, chocolate or white cake and choice of chocolate or white frosting $8.00
* 1 dozen chocolate chip cookies $4.00
* 5 Balloon Bouquet, 4 latex, 1 foil of your choice) $7.00
* 7 Balloon Bouquet, 5 latex, 2 foil of your choice) $10.00
Click here to get the details
September 6, 2007
Want to visit your student on campus?
If you’d like to visit your student who is living on campus, there are just a few things to remember.
Get a parking pass and avoid a ticket.
You can get one at the Parking Office located on Main Entrance Drive (number 34 of this map). The Parking Office will also be able to help direct you to the housing area.
Arrange the trip with your student.
Parents are not given access to dorms, so let your student know you’re stopping by to see them. The Community Center (located in the center of the housing area) has a nice TV, internet access and some comfy couches if you’d like to wait there.
When are visiting hours?
There are no set hours for visiting your student, campus is open to parents 24/7.
Get a parking pass and avoid a ticket.
You can get one at the Parking Office located on Main Entrance Drive (number 34 of this map). The Parking Office will also be able to help direct you to the housing area.
Arrange the trip with your student.
Parents are not given access to dorms, so let your student know you’re stopping by to see them. The Community Center (located in the center of the housing area) has a nice TV, internet access and some comfy couches if you’d like to wait there.
When are visiting hours?
There are no set hours for visiting your student, campus is open to parents 24/7.
UW-Green Bay starts year with strong demand, diverse student body
(provided by University Communications)
GREEN BAY (4 September 2007) - The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay kicked off the 2007-08 academic year today with an enrollment exceeding 5,800 students, including more than 1,000 new freshmen and a record 681 transfers.
UW-Green Bay's fall enrollment also includes a record number of new students of color, including 64 new freshmen and 67 transfers. Overall, 396 students of color are enrolled this fall.
The enrollment of 5,807 combines students enrolled in on-campus programs and those served through the University's Adult Degree Programs.
Sue Keihn, associate provost for student affairs/dean of students, said the enrollment figures reflect a continuing strong demand for a UW-Green Bay education.
"This is a place where students want to be," Keihn said. "They want to take advantage of what UW-Green Bay has to offer in the classroom and in activities all across campus."
The students come from 71 of Wisconsin's 72 counties, 37 other states and 26 other countries.
First-day enrollment figures are a snapshot of UW-Green Bay's enrollment. The University educated 7,326 students from Sept. 1, 2006 through Aug. 31, 2007.
UW-Green Bay graduated a record 1,046 students in 2006-07, the first time a graduating class has exceeded 1,000 students.
The profile of the freshman class shows that freshmen come to UW-Green Bay with strong academic and leadership records. They enter college with an average high school grade-point average of 3.34 (on a 4.0 scale). About 75 percent were involved in high school athletics, 57 percent in performing or visual arts activities, 51 percent in academic honor societies or clubs, 38 percent in religious youth groups, 27 percent in school publications and 24 percent in student government.
Other facts and figures about UW-Green Bay's fall 2007 student body include:
• Students are graduates of 788 different high schools. The high school producing the most UW-Green Bay students is nearby Green Bay Preble High School with 287 students.
• The number of military veterans attending UW-Green Bay is on the rise, with 192 veterans enrolled for fall 2007. That's up 13 percent from a year ago.
• Nearly 2,000 students will live in on-campus residence halls, including 730 new freshmen.
• Female students in the freshman class outnumber male students by a margin of 65 percent to 35 percent.
GREEN BAY (4 September 2007) - The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay kicked off the 2007-08 academic year today with an enrollment exceeding 5,800 students, including more than 1,000 new freshmen and a record 681 transfers.
UW-Green Bay's fall enrollment also includes a record number of new students of color, including 64 new freshmen and 67 transfers. Overall, 396 students of color are enrolled this fall.
The enrollment of 5,807 combines students enrolled in on-campus programs and those served through the University's Adult Degree Programs.
Sue Keihn, associate provost for student affairs/dean of students, said the enrollment figures reflect a continuing strong demand for a UW-Green Bay education.
"This is a place where students want to be," Keihn said. "They want to take advantage of what UW-Green Bay has to offer in the classroom and in activities all across campus."
The students come from 71 of Wisconsin's 72 counties, 37 other states and 26 other countries.
First-day enrollment figures are a snapshot of UW-Green Bay's enrollment. The University educated 7,326 students from Sept. 1, 2006 through Aug. 31, 2007.
UW-Green Bay graduated a record 1,046 students in 2006-07, the first time a graduating class has exceeded 1,000 students.
The profile of the freshman class shows that freshmen come to UW-Green Bay with strong academic and leadership records. They enter college with an average high school grade-point average of 3.34 (on a 4.0 scale). About 75 percent were involved in high school athletics, 57 percent in performing or visual arts activities, 51 percent in academic honor societies or clubs, 38 percent in religious youth groups, 27 percent in school publications and 24 percent in student government.
Other facts and figures about UW-Green Bay's fall 2007 student body include:
• Students are graduates of 788 different high schools. The high school producing the most UW-Green Bay students is nearby Green Bay Preble High School with 287 students.
• The number of military veterans attending UW-Green Bay is on the rise, with 192 veterans enrolled for fall 2007. That's up 13 percent from a year ago.
• Nearly 2,000 students will live in on-campus residence halls, including 730 new freshmen.
• Female students in the freshman class outnumber male students by a margin of 65 percent to 35 percent.
August 30, 2007
Move In Day 2007
There's a video of Move In Day '07 on the FOCUS site. How did your move go? Let us know, click on the "COMMENTS" link.
August 28, 2007
Welcome to the Family
As the parent of a UW-Green Bay student, you are now an official "Phoenix Folk": a valued member of our campus community, and an important contributor to your student’s college experience. We celebrate the opportunity to work with you to assure that your son or daughter has a satisfying and enriching educational experience!-Sue Keihn, Dean of Students
Move In Day 2007
If your student is living on-campus, you know that move-in day is fast approaching! Here’s some important information to help make the move go smoothly. As always, if you have any questions about housing, please call the Office of Residence Life at 920-465-2040, or visit the Residence Life Web site. Good luck packing, and we’ll see you soon!
• On-campus students who are participating in the Focus Orientation may move into their rooms on the morning of August 30th starting at 8:30am. There will be lots of help available during this time and you can meet members of the campus community and perhaps the Phoenix Mascot. All University offices and the Phoenix Bookstore will be open at this time. University Dining will also be open for lunch.
• Your student should already have received a room assignment/roommate letter. Encourage your son or daughter to contact roommates prior to arriving on campus. It’s a great way to ease the anxiety of getting to know a new roommate, and a chance to find out who will be bringing what. It’s also a great time to begin discussing sleep and study habits, cleaning preferences, etc.
• Things to bring: extra-long twin size sheets, bed and bath linens, toilet paper and toiletries, laundry and cleaning supplies, telephone, alarm clock, flashlight and batteries, poster putty, food items, and pictures from home.
• Things not to bring: candles, incense, halogen lamps, open-coil cooking appliances, fireworks, weapons, lofts, or pets.
• Cables or cords you may need: High-speed Internet service and 60-channel television service are provided in all residence hall rooms and apartment suites as part of the Housing Contract. Residents must provide their own computer and television hookup cables. For your student’s computer you will need a CAT-5E cable (or CAT-6). For the television, your student will need a RG-6 cable (with F-style thread-on type connectors). The Phoenix Bookstore carries both cables.
What is FERPA?
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain rights with respect to their education records.
To learn more, visit the Dean of Students site.
To learn more, visit the Dean of Students site.
August 3, 2007
Bringing a Computer???
Here are some helpful links:
Bringing a Computer From Home
Preparing your PC for Campus
Info for those living on campus
Want to go wireless?
Software Discounts
Buying a Gateway? Get a discount
Buying an Apple? Get a discount - click "College or university student" - then enter zip 54311
Have more questions? Post a comment, and I'll try to help.
Bringing a Computer From Home
Preparing your PC for Campus
Info for those living on campus
Want to go wireless?
Software Discounts
Buying a Gateway? Get a discount
Buying an Apple? Get a discount - click "College or university student" - then enter zip 54311
Have more questions? Post a comment, and I'll try to help.
July 13, 2007
Subscribe Now!
Do you use a news/feed reader - My Yahoo!, Newsgator, Bloglines, Google? If you do, subscribe to Phoenix Folks so you can see updates as they happen. Click here to subscribe.
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June 21, 2007
FYI - Parents Chat - WED. JULY 11
Parents Chat hosted by the UW-Green Bay Admissions Office.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Noon-1:00PM CT
Click on the PHOENIX CHAT link (in the left column)
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Noon-1:00PM CT
Click on the PHOENIX CHAT link (in the left column)
Want to network with other parents?
Add yourself to the UWGB Parents Map:
1- Choose UWGB Class Year of your student (ex. Class of 09)
2- Insert your Name (real or alias)
3- Add your E-mail address
4- Upload a Photo (real or alias) :)
5- Add a Shoutout (say something if you wish)
6- Click "Add Me"
7- Then move your pin on the map by entering an address (ex. Green Bay, WI)
Click here to get started
Not sure how this is going to work out, but it did work out quite well for students last spring: Stuff2Do map (nearly 1800 members)
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