Author: thecommvoice

Spring Break looked incredibly different before COVID-19 hit the United States. Students have had to decide, lately, whether it is in their best interest to continue with their travel plans.

Physical activity can help college students get involved, relieve stress, and have fun. UWGB is a large campus with many different ways to get active. For example, during the warmer months students have access to great outdoor trails that can be used for walking, running, or biking. The trails are a great way to get outside and to get moving. Indoor activities are offered at the Kress year round with personal and group fitness options. The Kress is open to everybody that is looking to get active and offers the proper tools and equipment to help do so.

“Valuing differences in all individuals and understanding all individuals makes our society stronger. We can accomplish so much more together,” says Linda Peacock-Landrum, director of Career Planning and Placement at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay (UWGB). Human beings can create a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment in school, work, and home life.

The kick-off event for the 6:30 Concert Series hosted by the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay Music Department and Common CAHSS was live-streamed on the UWGB Music YouTube Channel on Monday, March 8. David Voelker, a professor of Humanities and History at UW-Green Bay, opened the event by rethinking our relationship with the living planet—a process that seems absolutely critical to moving beyond sustainability into an ecological future.

College internships can have lasting benefits even after graduation. There are many ways to get involved, and many people to help you.

There are 4,018 seats in the Kress Events Center arena, and not one of them has been filled by a spectator or fan yet this year for any sporting event. With sports starting back up, the lack of fans in the stands changes that atmosphere that the student-athletes are used to playing in. The University of Wisconsin- Green Bay participates in the Horizon League conference, which falls under the NCAA rules and guidelines for COVID-19 protocol in-game settings.

For decades, academics have pushed the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) field onto students. However, women pursuing a STEM-related career were often overlooked. At the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay, two student-led organizations have created a supportive space for women studying STEM.

Many businesses have had to change their approach to their business model due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While there are numerous businesses out there that have already significantly changed the way they run, one company, Sunrise on Main LLC, is no exception. The local boutique is a women’s resale store featuring upscale apparel and accessories. The business’s nonprofit partner RESET.LIFE has worked hard to provide services to their clients during the pandemic while adhering to their mission and restrictions put on businesses.

Common Grounds Coffee House is finally reopening soon after a year of construction. Students will be able to get back to work, and others will finally get their communal hang out back.

For many families, a child cancer diagnosis comes without any warning. It’s hard to prepare for such a life-changing event. Oftentimes, families are left worried about how they will sustain a healthy income while paving a road for recovery for their loved ones. Sometimes, all it takes is a pinky promise to brighten a smile.