An NAS seminar series presentation will take place at 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 30 in the 1965 Room of the University Union. Doug Tallamy from the University of Delaware will present, “Are introduced plants ‘bad?’” (If an alien plant helps a particular butterfly, bird or bee, why not embrace it?) Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Office of the Provost and the NAS Heirloom Plant Sale Fund.

More information on the NAS Seminar Series

UW-Green Bay Provost Greg Davis will give an April 2016 UW System Board of Regents host school presentation during the meeting of the Education Committee on Thursday, April 7 beginning at 10:45 a.m. in Phoenix AB. His presentation is titled, “The Interdisciplinary Advantage of UW-Green Bay.”

John Katers, Ph.D.

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Greg Davis today announced the appointment of UWGB Professor John Katers, Ph. D., to the position of founding Dean of UWGB’s College of Science and Technology. Katers’ appointment is effective July 1, 2016.

“The Selection Team was impressed with John’s track record and leadership in forging community partnerships that strengthen the University, his contributions to the field of science and technology here at UWGB and his enduring commitment to the quality of the student experience and the Wisconsin Idea,” said Davis. “We are excited that he is a part of our new four-college model.”

The Dean of the College of Science and Technology is responsible for budget, personnel, curriculum, strategic planning and constituent relations in promoting the University and the College’s programs. The Dean provides academic and administrative leadership and oversight of interdisciplinary and disciplinary programs in the College.

Initial plans for the College place Human Biology, Natural and Applied Sciences (NAS), the Cofrin Center for Biodiversity, and the partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin-Green Bay within the College of Science and Technology. Davis noted that the final structure for the college is still under review and could involve additional programs and majors.

“It is a tremendous honor to be named the founding Dean of the College of Science and Technology at UWGB,” Katers stated. “Having been at the university for more than 25 years as a student and now a faculty member (link to full bio/faculty page here), I have realized the benefits of UWGB’s unique, solutions-based educational approach first-hand and look forward to fostering new opportunities in the sciences for students, faculty and the community.”

Katers noted that setting a course for the future is even more of an honor as the University concludes its 50-year celebration. “It’s exciting to be a part of developing the vision for the next 50 years,” Katers added. “Our recent partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin and our new Engineering Technology programs are great examples of how we are aligning our courses and preparing students for the emerging needs of the marketplace.”

Katers has been employed at UW-Green Bay since 1995, initially working for the University of Wisconsin Solid and Hazardous Waste Education Center as a Recycling Specialist before joining the Natural and Applied Sciences (NAS) faculty in 1999. He was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure in 2004, and promoted to Professor in 2012. He served as Chair of NAS since 2012, and has served as chair of the collaborative Online Masters in Sustainable Management (SMGT) program since its inception in 2012, a collaborative effort with UW Extension and four other UW campuses.

An award-winning educator and leader, Katers was named a Wisconsin Idea Fellow by the UW System in recognition of his outstanding public service and outreach to business and industry. In 2013, he was awarded a Fulbright Specialist position and worked collaboratively with faculty at the Universidad del Desarrollo in Santiago, Chile, on sustainability issues. He serves as director of the University’s Environmental Management Business Institute (EMBI). Katers holds a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and Business Administration and a master’s degree in Environmental Science and Policy from UW-Green Bay and a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Marquette University.

Arts/Humanities/International

Digital Projects for the Public

AGENCY: National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), Division of Public Program
ITEM: Notice seeking applications to support Digital Projects. The program offers three levels of support for digital projects: grants for Discovery projects (early-stage planning work), Prototyping projects (proof-of-concept development work), and Production projects (end-stage production and distribution work). While projects can take many forms, shapes, and sizes, your request should be for an exclusively digital project or for a digital component of a larger project.
ACTION: Applications are due June 8, 2016.
CONTACT: Division of Public Programs, 202/606-8269. Email: publicpgms@neh.gov

Solicitation, Grants.gov

Health

Diet and Physical Activity Assessment

FON: PA-16-167
AGENCY: National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Multiple Institutes.
ITEM: Notice seeking applications to encourage innovative research to enhance the quality of measurements of dietary intake and physical activity.
ACTION: Applications are due February 5, June 5, and October 5, annually.
CONTACT: Contacts vary by subject matter. Solicitation, Grants.gov

Health Information Technologies and Informatics

FON: W81XWH-16-R-MSI3
AGENCY: Army (Army), Department of Defense (Defense)
ITEM: Notice seeking applications to explore the implications of models, technology, and informatics for medical education, and for the provision, management, and support of healthcare services in the military. The JPC-1/MSIS Research Program plans, coordinates, and oversees a responsive world-class, tri-service science and technology program focused on two areas of research: medical modeling, simulation and training, and Health Information Technologies and Informatics (HITI).
ACTION: Pre-Application are required by May 11, 2016. Applications are due August 22, 2016.
CONTACT: CDMRP Help Desk, 301/682-5507. Email: help@eBRAP.org

Grants.gov, FBO

Education/Economic and Community Development

Animal-Assisted Interventions for Special Populations (R03)

FON: RFA-HD-17-014
AGENCY: National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
ITEM: Notice seeking applications to support research to examine the safety and efficacy of the inclusion of animals in therapy and rehabilitation for children and individuals with disabilities, neurological conditions, behavioral, emotional and mental health issues and related health outcomes, as well as the adaptation of healthy behaviors and the enhancement of learning in special need and at-risk populations.
ACTION: Letters of intent are requested by June 29, 2016. Applications are due July 29, 2016.
CONTACT: Layla Esposito, 301/435-6888. Email: espositl@mail.nih.gov
Solicitation, Grants.gov

Animal-Assisted Interventions for Special Populations (R21)

FON: RFA-HD-17-015

AGENCY: National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
ITEM: Notice seeking applications to support exploratory research to examine the safety and efficacy of the inclusion of animals in therapy and rehabilitation for children and individuals with disabilities, neurological conditions, behavioral, emotional and mental health issues and related health outcomes, as well as the adaptation of healthy behaviors and the enhancement of learning in special need and at-risk populations.
ACTION: Letters of intent are requested by June 29, 2016. Applications are due by July 29, 2016.
CONTACT: Layla Esposito, 301/435-6888. Email: espositl@mail.nih.gov

Solicitation, Grants.gov

Science/Technology/Engineering/Math

Earth Science Applications: Water Resources

FON: NNH16ZDA001N-WATER
AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
ITEM: Notice seeking proposals to support efforts to advance the use of satellite observations to detect and mitigate threats to water security and sustainability with an emphasis on monitoring and management of water quality and agricultural water use.  Funds support efforts to: advance the ability to use computational and modeling capabilities that utilize Earth observations; and enhance water managers’ abilities to respond effectively to the challenges to the security and sustainability of water resources.
ACTION:Step-1 proposals are due by May 2, 2016. Approximately $9 million is available to support five to ten projects.
CONTACT: Bradley Doorn 202/358-2187. E-mail: Bradley.Doorn@nasa.gov Solicitation, Grants.gov

Industrial Assessment Centers


FON: DE-FOA-0001513
AGENCY: Department of Energy (Energy), Golden Field Office
ITEM: Notice seeking applications to provide energy efficiency, productivity, sustainability and competitiveness recommendations to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), currently defined as having gross annual sales below $100 million, fewer than 500 employees, and annual energy bills between $100,000 and $2.5 million; and to help address a growing shortage of engineering professionals with applied energy and manufacturing-related skills.
ACTION: Letters of intent are requested by April 28, 2016. Applications are due May 20, 2016.
CONTACT: Email: IACs@ee.doe.gov

Solicitation, Grants.gov

GREEN BAY — The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has made public the names of students receiving academic honors for the spring semester.

Students who earn a 4.0 gradepoint average, which represents all “A” grades, receive highest honors. High honors go to those earning 3.99 to 3.75 gradepoint averages. Honors are given to students earning 3.74 to 3.50 gradepoint averages.

Students are listed by the county claimed as place of permanent residence. All were full-time students in the spring term, earning 12 or more credits of graded coursework.

The following students list (name of county) as the place of permanent residence.

Highest Honors

Wisconsin:

Adams — Allison Susnik, Friendship; and Michelle McChesney, Grand Marsh.

Ashland — Shayla Warren, Ashland.

Barron — Madison Brusletten, Clear Lake.

Brown — Mina Springer, Ashwaubenon; Elisabeth Aubry, Justin Baker, Kayla Borseth, Ashley Brocker, Alison Cerny, Kelly Connell, Jessica Danen, Jay Draves, Katie Groe, James Hodgson, Kelsie Holtzheimer, Anna Johnson, Sarah Kemp, Kelly Kent, Joseph Lacenski, Megan Melichar, Michaela Metropulos, Heather Olmsted, Kelsey Peterson, Roxanne Simonnet, Bethany Soderlund, Briana Valaika, and

Troy Williams, De Pere; Jake Hurley and Justin Mahlberg, Denmark; Sarah Batten, Samantha Bissing, Andrew Bost, Ryan Boyer, Cory Carline, Janna Check, Caleb Chmielewski, Sara Chouinard, Joshua Clark, Krystal Clark, Jenna Cleveland, Amanda Cline, Angela Collier, Nicole Cornell, Tyler Davis, Amanda Deatherage, Robert Delimat, Paige Dellisse, Leah Delveaux, Elizabeth Dennis, Justin Depiesse, Lewis Drumheller, Kayla Duesterbeck, Amber Durfey, Sara Eastman, Danielle Eder, Jessica Engler, Emma Fay, Devin Gareis, Sean Gatton, Abigail Gerbers, Nickolas Giese, David Ginsburg, Kati Gittens, Sean Gleason, Charles Goldhahn, Dian Haines, McKayla Haverkorn, Melissa Hill, John Hrabik Jr, Isaias Jauregui II, Nathan Jensen, Eric Jorgenson, Stephanie Jossart, Abby Jurczykowski, Amber Kasten, Lynn King, Samantha Konshak, Alexander Koprowski, Devin Kosarzycki, Dessiray Koss, Kendall Laurent, Andrew Lee, Hailey Lestrud, Breanna Linna, Tina Lipp, Joshua Loritz, Tina Madson, Matthew Malcore, Matthew McAnelly, Brooke McKelvey, Marissa

Michalkiewicz, Joshua Moyer, Natalie Neuwirth, Lauren Nowak, Mitchell Ostrenga, Scott Pamperin, Eli Pierre, Rachel Plagemann, Kai Pyle, Belen Raymond, Sarah Reed, Leanna Revolinski, Sean Roherty, Emily Ross, Samantha Sailer, Cynthia Sanchez, Megan Schoenauer, Caitlyn Schubert, David Seas, Kody Seefeld, Michael Sejbl Jr, Ryan Sievert, Mary Simac, Jacob Stavroff, Rosalyn Stoa, Benjamin Stratman, Jennifer Strazishar, Lacey Strehlow, Austin Sturdivant, Sahara Tanner, Aaron Thibodeau, Matthew Torbenson, Aaron Traeger, LaShawna Tucker, Mariah Vandertie, Natalie Vann, Trisha Wagner, Sarah Ward, Emily Weitz, Danielle Wright, and Danielle Zahn,

Green Bay; Savannah Bruecker, Greenleaf; Katelin Ferron and Aaron Oeder, Luxemburg; Corissa Burkart, Heather Foth, Benjamin Lindberg, Kyle Marshall, and Makenzi Schulz, New Franken; Meghan Beauchamp, Marissa Cherek, Katie Eichman, and Morgan Miller, Suamico.

Buffalo — Linnea Zintman, Buffalo City.

Calumet — Alexandra Graff, Bethany Russell, and Lynn Schemm, Appleton; Ruth Hickmann and James Wise, Chilton; Tasha Eichmeier, Hilbert; and Nicole Hoelzel, Kaukauna.

Chippewa — Lindsey Geurkink, Bloomer; and Margaret Clark, Chippewa Falls.

Clark — Tana Thomas, Abbotsford; and Brandon Schenk, Neillsville.

Dane — Karlee Wegehaupt, Belleville; Lisa Haase and Gustavo Velazquez, Madison; Katelyn Huemmer, Sun Prairie; and Alexandra Taylor, Waunakee.

Dodge — Hannah Giesick, Beaver Dam; Amber Ziorgen, Horicon; Noelle Poppe and Elizabeth Scharnell, Hustisford.

Door — Morgan Geary, Brussels; Devan Schultz, Fish Creek; Dylan Frea, John McCaulley, and Trevor Smith, Sturgeon Bay.

Douglas — Jessica Lindstrom, Superior.

Dunn — Gretchen Klefstad, Boyceville; and Elizabeth Schroeder, Menomonie.

Eau Claire — Kaitlin Glenz and Karli Peterson, Eau Claire.

Florence — Katherine Koehn, Florence.

Fond Du Lac — Alyssa Peters, Campbellsport; Kevin Ditter and Irene Hoang, Fond du Lac; Ashley Hodorff, Malone; Dakota Moore, Pickett; Lorelei Zimmerman, Rosendale; Abigail Frye and Taylor Navis, Waupun.

Green — Katlyn Hansen, Juda; Kady Jordan, Monroe; Kelsey Engelke and Annie Jones, New Glarus.

Iowa — Morgan Storkson, Dodgeville.

Jefferson — Megan Shuda, Jefferson.

Kenosha — Kelsey Cowie and Lisa Ford, Kenosha.

Kewaunee — Logan Reid and Andrew Wienke, Algoma; Alysia Massart, Casco; Emilie Addison, DavidJames Gallenberger, and Sherry Zuege, Katie Barrett and Phillip Jacques, Luxemburg.

La Crosse — Alexandra Kershner, Bangor; Marissa Weibel, La Crosse; Bennett Hutson, Onalaska; and Susan Stelter, West Salem.

Lincoln — Haley Arndt, Merrill; Colleen McCluskey, Brooke Renn, and Amanda Timm, Tomahawk.

Manitowoc — Micayla Fritsch, Gregory Lutz, and David Propson, Kiel; Trevor Copeland, Cameron Polifka, and Christopher Singer, Miranda Cisneros, Mishicot; Tessa Evenson and Miranda Sendek, Reedsville; Heidi Satori, Saint Nazianz; William Becker Jr, Rebecka Eichhorn, Matthew Klansky, Nicholas Livingston, and Erin Mikkelsen, Two Rivers; Kyle Schmidt and Cassandra Wagner, Whitelaw.

Marathon — Michaella Brickner, Athens; Micaela Haas, Colby; Kenna Jensen, Dorchester; Sarah Busko and Evan Oelrich, Marathon; and Amelia Joswiak, Merrill.

Marinette — Paisley Montgomery and Lucas Wuensch, Crivitz; Brittany Behrens, Kaitlin Borowski, Sarah Carviou, Lucas DeGayner, and Jamie Slawinski, Marinette; Ashley Morin, Destiny Schintgen, and Alexa Schwartz, Niagara; Maizie Reif, Taylor Romenesko, and Jordan VanBeek, Peshtigo.

Marquette — Janae Due, Montello; Tyler Fenner, Neshkoro; and Samuel Soda, Princeton.

Menominee — Catherine Oshkosh, Keshena.

Milwaukee — Jennifer Carrillo, Greenfield; Katie Ludwig, Taylor Thomson, Katie Voss, Christopher Walters, and Vanessa Wegher, Milwaukee; Benjamin Heicher and Sarah Mertz, Oak Creek; Valerie Fischer, South Milwaukee; and Larissa Mickelson, West Allis.

Oconto — Brooke Ferdon and Michelle Stauff, Abrams; Eli Hughes, Marisa Slempkes, Jarod Witt, and Mary Woodworth, Lena; Nicholas and Tara Sellen, Lena.

Roberge, Little Suamico; James Salscheider and Erin Walker, Oconto; Ives Cupino, Ciara Hedstrom, and Holly Umentum, Oconto Falls; Bradley McDonald, Sobieski; Mackenzi LaMarre and Liza Steffeck, Suring.

Oneida — Alyson Heise, Rhinelander; and Ashley Thibeau, Woodruff.

Outagamie — Rhett Doar, Darian Gottschalk, Emily Hamilton, Eduardo Izaguirre, Michael Lahti, Allison Loderbauer, Ashley Rabe, and McKaslin Winter, Appleton; Anna Ruedinger, Black Creek; Brittany Djurhuus, Torey Gostas, Veronica Kasperek, and Megan Turkow, Greenville; Caleb Jerred, Hortonville; Kara Berghuis, Grace Elrick, Amanda Haessly, Olivia Helander, and Morgan Jahnke, Kaukauna; Lisa Garnett, Little Chute; Melissa Corrigan, Brianna Messner, and Mariah Metoxen, Seymour; and Cheyenne VerVoort, Shiocton.

Ozaukee — Angela Grimm, Fredonia; Bridget Schedler, Grafton; Taylor Pride, Port Washington; and Kayla McIlree, Saukville.

Pierce — Danielle Weber, River Falls.

Portage — Brittanie Pinter, Amherst Junction; and Mariah Pursley, Stevens Point.

Price — Breanna Scharp, Park Falls.

Racine — Taylor Totka, Mount Pleasant; Gina Vlach, Sturtevant; and Anita Blatnik, Waterford.

Rock — Rachel Clift, Milton.

Sauk — Erica Hainz, Baraboo; Courtney Hamilton and Danielle Tackett, Reedsburg.

Sawyer — Kathryn Burger, Hayward.

Shawano — Joshua Ziegelbauer, Birnamwood; Vincenzo Badalamenti, Amber Hammen, and Alexandria Letter, Bonduel; Aaron Wellhoefer, Cecil; Connor Ford, Clintonville; Trevor Olsen, Gresham; Ariana Theys, Krakow; Corey Reed, Oconto Falls; Rebecca Mastey, Pulaski; Kayla Hokenstad, Tracy Lobermier, Waleska Russ, Michael Schulz, and Madelyn Winter, Shawano.

Sheboygan — Megan Ellenbecker, Cascade; Shannon Buhler, Glenbeulah; Stephanie Ochoa and Jacquelyn Wisse, Oostburg; Pamela Holzhaeuser, Plymouth; Amber Beardsley, Katherine Scharenbroch, Allee Schramm, Kirk Schuchardt, Taylor Stelter, and Jessica Stewart, Sheboygan; Jonathan Block, Joseph Fredericks, and Miranda Siech, Sheboygan Falls.

Vilas — Audrey Schultz, Saint Germain.

Walworth — Amanda Kopec, Elkhorn; and Stephanie Londre, Lake Geneva.

Washington — Amber Collegnon, Hartford; Susan Schober, Jackson; Zackary Luedtke, Kewaskum; Camara Wallace, Slinger; Jordyn DeBraal, Jessica Gaarder, Kathryn Kellow, Shelby Larson, and Drew Rettler, West Bend.

Waukesha — Ashley Ausprung, Delafield; Kelsey Butterfield, Dousman; Megan Auger, New Berlin; Mariah Rathkamp, Oconomowoc; and Taylor Fohey, Waukesha.

Waupaca — Kayla Nantelle, Clintonville; Ericka Bloch, New London; Rebecca Abhold, Scandinavia; and Tanner Ross, Weyauwega.

Waushara — Jacob Friday, Pine River; Carolyn Sharp, Wautoma; Amber Brownlow and Morgan Yeska, Wild Rose.

Winnebago — Samuel Malone, Appleton; Theresa Vollmer, Neenah; Michelle Roth and Susan Santana, Omro; Lillian Foxcroft and Rachel Tigert, Oshkosh.

Wood — Kaylin Speth, Marshfield; and Rebecca Halfacre, Wisconsin Rapids.

Other States:

Colorado — Shannon Stafslien, Colorado Springs.

Georgia —Nicole Garcia, Cumming.

Iowa — Kyle Leubka, Dubuque.

Illinois — Jessie Dinelli, Northbrook. Jaclyn Racolta, Mundelein; and Lucas Bennetts, Zion, Meghan Blum, Marengo.McKenna Kurth, Rockford; and Emily Ahrens, Roscoe.

Michigan — Hailey McDermott, Bark River, Taylor Steele, Felch; and Danielle Lidbeck, Kingsford, Dawn Jonas, Marquette, Emily Harwood, Daggett; and Joshua Nerat, Wallace.

Minnesota — Kayla Billett, Cedar; Alyssa Udean, Lino Lakes; and Cassandra Thobe, Stacy, Lauryn Delzer, Chisago City, Thomas Everson, Welch and Ali Gaildon, Woodbury.

New Hampshire — Chelcie Pinsonneault, Epsom.

Ohio — Lydia Deweese, Columbus.

Oregon — Amy Bronson, Medford.

Washington — Anthony Jones, Pasco.

Other Countries:

Canada — Justin Linton, Winnipeg.

China — Zuomiao Zhou, Wenzhou.

Germany — Joshua Schramm, Brunsbuettel.

Japan — Airi Hosaka, Tokorozawa.

Pakistan — Ajay Kumar, Karachi.

High Honors

Wisconsin:

Adams — Amanda Breene, Friendship; and Angelica Kingsley, Wisconsin Dells.

Barron — Jennifer Pederson, Clayton.

Brown — Lindsey West, Allouez; Ashley Gutting, Ashwaubenon; James Baeten, Katherine Bauer, David Burish, Tyler Caron, Kwynn Carter, Brad Cook, Katelyn Desrochers, Brittany Duquaine, James Eitenmiller, Getty Foss, Jessica Gilbert, Robert Hamilton, Michaela Hogan, Natalya Jensen, Elizabeth Kohlmann, Francesca Lindley, Nicole Musial, Garet Osterberg, Heather Peterson, Ethan Robb, Ashley Romanek, Alexandra Ruiz, Alex Schroeder, Nikki Schuller, Katelyn Smits, Ryan Smits, Sarah Steel, Emily Taisto, Emily Vandersteen, and Pamai Xiong, De Pere; Dalton Aderholdt, Jack Ambrosius, Pauline Balza, Cody Becker, Alex Belongia, Breanna Bierl, Hannah Bloch, Kayla Bolssen, Lila Bries, Jon Byers, Briana Cavin, Brent Cernat, Sarah Clark, Collin Clemens, Corissa Conard, Rebecca Conoley, Denise Coppock, Callon Crump, Racheal Cummings, Cambrie Davis, Jennifer DeBeck, Nathan Derenne, Jana Derer, Kiana Desotelle, John Ewald, Joshua Fields, Eddiberto Flores, Andrew Froelich, Will Funmaker, Lauren Galloway, Riley Garbe, Elise Geiger, Jacob Gerlikovski, Chaz Goeben, Susan Gottfried, Brianna Hammersley, Rachel Hart, Jonathan Hartford, Taylor Heiden, Kendall Himmel, Caitlin Hoeft, Jason Hoffmann, Randi Hultman, Rowan Isaaks, Jessica Johnson, Rachel Jordan, Patrick Kelley, Matthew Knorr,

Rebecca Kornowski, Kyle Krauss, Janelle Lannoye, Kassie Laylan, Allison LeClaire, Xinyi Liu, Kaili Lukan, Rachel Massey, Sarah Miller, Heather Millett, Adriana Montejano, Lane Morein, Kaitlyn Moser, Jason Murillo, Maxwell Muzatko, Chelsea Myers, Logan Nelson, Robert Neyrinck, Sarah Nolte, Carissa Oettinger, David Olson, Alexis Otto, Tasha Parthie, Samantha Pedersen, Leigh Pennings, Willem Poelmans, Kyle Rasmussen, Anne Rifleman, Roberto Rodriguez, Abigail Roskom, McKenzie Roskom, Steven Rusch, Carly Sauld, Kendra Schmeling, Lindsay Schreiner, Andrea Schroeder, Sarah Seifert, Alexis Sell, Jacob Shariff, Angela Smet, Stacey Smith,

Lacey-Lyn Statezny, Ian Steuer, Adam Sturdivant, Joseph Taylor, Taylor Teske, Aaron Tyler, Hamza Umar, Amanda Urmanski, Madelyn Valentine, Jacob VanDyke, Alexa VanIten, Phoenix VanLaanen, MaiKou Vang, Will Vogt, Beth Waldeck, Youna Wang, Selvin Wells III, Amy Woodke, Sai Yang, Kelsey Young, and Ryan Zegers, Green Bay; Emily Rotzenberg, Greenleaf; Westley Baker, Luxemburg; Cassandra

Boulanger, Keegan Eggert, Connor Huff, and Levi VanDenBusch, New Franken; Margaret King-Francour and Christa Lewin, Oneida; Rachel Huben, Samantha Kinlen, and Brianna Wichlacz, Pulaski; Bryanna Blochowiak, Tricia Michiels, and Joseph Prestley, Suamico; and Kayla Robbins, Wrightstown.

Buffalo — Anna Hoesley, Fountain City.

Calumet — Christina Vawter, Appleton; Evan Polkinghorne, Brillion; Dana Vaughan, Chilton; Evan Geiser, Hilbert; and Gabriel Michaels, Menasha.

Chippewa — Kristen Kouba and Tanner Story, Bloomer; and Joshua Hedrington, Chippewa Falls.

Clark — Lyddia Calmes, Colby; Sara Lueth and Jennifer Maki, Curtiss; and Melissa Barth, Thorp.

Columbia — Gabriella Buhler, Fall River; Jacob Hamm, Pardeeville; and Lindsey Miller, Wisconsin Dells.

Crawford — Brandilyn Kochera, Soldiers Grove.

Dane — Mallory Johnson, Andrew Sackett, and Jessica Schmitt, Madison; Hailee Frey, Marshall; Megan Brugger, Oregon; Nicholas Faust, Sun Prairie; and Chad Osteen, Waunakee.

Dodge — Brennan Engel, Beaver Dam; Kiersten Zangl, Brownsville; Rebekah Lotz, Horicon; Mitchel Pilsner, Mayville; Dawnell Klein, Rubicon; and Arik Tavs, Waupun.

Door — Keri Routhieaux, Brussels; Christopher Harrison and Makayla Swain, Fish Creek; Emma Hitzman, Forestville; Brooke Everard and Morgan Jandrin, Luxemburg; Joshua Braun, Danielle DiCarlo, and Bonita Madden, Sturgeon Bay.

Dunn — Emily Tuschl, Wheeler.

Eau Claire — ShuZhou Lin, Eau Claire.

Florence — Heather Roberts, Florence.

Fond Du Lac — Jordan Zacharias, Brandon; Aaron Hepp and Samuel Holzmann, Campbellsport; Cory Lauersdorf, Fond du Lac; Kayla Hodorff, Malone; Meaghan Lemmenes and Morghan Lemmenes, Waupun.

Grant — Claire Friederick, Lancaster.

Green — Leanna Schwartzlow, Monroe.

Green Lake — Kendra Isberner, Princeton; Anastasia Lundquist, Berlin; and Rachel Bruss, Markesan.

Jackson — Yvette Peterson, Osseo.

Juneau — Rachael Hipke, Mauston.

Kenosha — Jerel Jones-Denson and Samantha Watson, Kenosha; Paige Buchanan, Salem; and Courtney Ingraham, Somers.

Kewaunee — Blair Wautlet, Algoma; Alysha Ferron, Matthew Kroll, and Daniel Wortiska, Casco; Brooke Slaby and Megan Zuleger, Kewaunee; Mason Geib, Kelsey Laundrie, Miranda Ledvina, Briana Schingeck, and Bobbi Wessel, Luxemburg.

La Crosse — Hannah Powell, Holmen; Madeline McCannon, La Crosse; Jennifer Branhagen and Hannah O’Mara, Onalaska.

Langlade — Nicole Breitenfeldt, Antigo.

Lincoln — Andrew Pfaff, Merrill; Marlee Kiander and Dakota Thompson, Tomahawk.

Manitowoc — Morgan Henschel, Cleveland; Jessica Blatz and Kelly Niemuth, Kiel; Aaron Erdmann, Dana Estrada, Michelle Klavekoske, Kristin Kurtz, Philip Perkins III, Michaela Ratajczak, Cassie Sterwald, and Abbey Wiegand, Manitowoc; Lacey Duckart, Hannah Guetschow, and Briana Swetlik, Maribel; Elizabeth Evans, Reedsville; Felicia Bunnell, Chase Collins, Spencer Feest, and Amanda Raffaelli, Two Rivers.

Marathon — Amber Plautz, Birnamwood; Lauren Putnam, Marathon; Jessica Wilke, Schofield; Natalie Hampton and Katrina Weber, Spencer; and Mallory Dillman, Wittenberg.

Marinette — Lacey Kroll, Crivitz; Ashley Buzek, Brittany Kloida, Megan Nighbor, and Nikolaus Wrench, Marinette; Courtney Goyak, Pembine; Anna Behnke, Curt Hemphill, Katelyn Junak, Mariah Mayer, and Megan Tupper, Peshtigo; Rachel Atwood, Silver Cliff; and Amber Schlies, Wausaukee.

Marquette — Bridget Murphy, Neshkoro; Ranita Haanen, Oxford; and Matthew Stauss, Westfield.

Milwaukee — Maria Romfoe, Cudahy; Allison LeMahieu, Franklin; Emily Zausch, Glendale; Adegboyega Aderele, Janny Lor, Savannah Ortiz, Christopher Paul, David Reinhardt, Naomi Semb-Lovejoy, and Michael Tuchalski Jr, Milwaukee; Ashley Kopydlowski, Defrim Ramushevski, and Cassandra Walczak, Oak Creek; Heather Plough and Emily Zelten, West Allis.

Monroe — Cody VonRuden, Cashton.

Oconto — Faith VerBruggen, Abrams; Andrea Wians, Gillett; John Seroogy, Krakow; Kortney Krajewski, Alisa Lamal, and Elizabeth Quigley, Little Suamico; Rebekah Erdman, Laken James, Erin Miller, and Sarah Woodworth, Oconto; Deborah Fletcher and James Jeske, Oconto Falls; and Mikaela Reed, Suring.

Oneida — Kayla Pearsall, Minocqua; Christine Blakeslee, Bryan Konicek, and Sarah Thomas, Rhinelander.

Outagamie — Destany Calma-Birling, Alexa Hietpas, Madeline Jensen, Autumn Jentz, Joseph Schultz, Tiffany Williams, Francesca Wurtz, and Taylor Zuleger, Appleton; Amber DeValk, Renee DeValk, and Ellen Reber, Combined Locks; Ashley Bucholtz, Dale; Rachel Koepke and Kennedy Wendt, Freedom; Amanda Fernandez, Grand Chute; Chelsea Giles and Amber Kraus, Greenville; Amy Bauer, Haley Mader, Kyler Meredith, Sara Nushart, and Danielle VanBoxtel, Kaukauna; Hannah Mueller, Kimberly; Alanna Beyer, New London; and Kaitlyn Schroth, Shiocton.

Ozaukee — Jennifer Lund, Belgium; Payton Kronforst, Cedarburg; and Halee Behrens, Waubeka.

Polk — Hanna Mierow, Osceola.

Portage — Kirsten Wideman, Amherst; Avery Faehling, Bancroft; Rachel Gordon, Nelsonville; Autumn Alekna and Jaclyn Janikowski, Stevens Point.

Price — Taylor Hilgart, Park Falls.

Racine — Casandra Schatzman, Franksville; Kara Baugrud, Racine; Tiffany Canham and Kaitlyn Hein, Wind Lake.

Rock — Pamela Parish, Beloit; Lauren Paul, Evansville; and Chloe Krueger, Milton.

Saint Croix — Mackenzie Wink, Glenwood City.

Sauk — Samantha Terry, Baraboo; Kimberly Schwarzenbart, Reedsburg; and Cierra Pruitt, Spring Green.

Shawano — Noel Craig and Andrew Piehl, Shawano; Benjamin Dudzik, Miranda Michaelis, and Rachael Robbins, Tigerton.

Sheboygan — Benjamin Koenigs, Glenbeulah; Dana Wunsch, Howards Grove; Shannon Boldt, Jordan Molter, and Melissa Schleicher, Oostburg; Nicole Hauser, Random Lake; Courtney Bartzen, Brianna Fischer, Ellis Kirchenwitz, Robert Mueller, and Erin Schmitt, Sheboygan; and Katie Ernst, Waldo.

Trempealeau — Logan McNamer and Marissa Tenneson, Ettrick.

Washington — Emmy Rostagno, Colgate; Kayla Ermer, Hartford; Riley Shelton, Hubertus; Nicholas Schommer, Jackson; Caitlynn Murray, Kewaskum; Guinevere Casper, Daniel Hatland, Hannah Koerner, Rebecca Minz, and Bailey Wagner, West Bend.

Waukesha — Erin Kluth and Amaliya Quick, Dousman; Morgan Bolli, Eagle; Molly Dederich and Amber Dryer, Menomonee Falls; Evan Schell, Mukwonago; Daniel Groh and Jordan Heller, New Berlin; Justin Rathkamp, Oconomowoc; Cassidy Doome, Pewaukee; Hannah Julius, Sussex; Vincent Cefalu, Ryan Glover, Elizabeth Kuenzi, and Alexandra Weitzer, Waukesha.

Waupaca — Allison Shepard, Clintonville; Andrea Lenoble and Elizabeth Williams, New London; Allysin Carlovsky and Emerie Vasquez, Waupaca.

Waushara — Katelynn Vlachina, Berlin; and Austin Bleskacek, Wild Rose.

Winnebago — Joseph Kennedy, Appleton; Elizabeth Dain, Menasha; Chandler Lorge, Neenah; Lisa Burns, Omro; Nathan Condon, Meghan O’Neill, and Andrew Taylor, Oshkosh.

Wood — Samantha Roth, Wisconsin Rapids.

Other States:

Arizona — Megan Powers, Glendale.

Illinois — Alyssa Johnson, Elmhurst; and Stephanie Garvin, West Chicago; Anton Schmid V, Saint Charles; Makenna Barrett, McHenry; Brett Bangen, Normal; Noah Hanold and Kaylie Noll, Peoria; Emily Clark, Morrison; Jacob Eckstein and Natalie Eckstein, Rockford.

Michigan — Michael Dahlberg, Daggett; and Whitney Hatala, Menominee.

Minnesota — Madeline McKeefry, Andover; Abigail Brinkmeier, Eli Broman, and Annemarie Schwery, Eagan; Marissa Warren, Watkins; Tanner Nordlund, Rice; Aaron Whyte, Winona.

Montana — Andrew Cox, Thompson Falls; Nicolette Wallman, Billings.

New York — Abigail Stuckey, Mount Kisco.

Ohio — Montana Connell, Streetsboro.

South Dakota — Alexander Opgenorth, Rapid City.

Tennessee — Rose Molley, Kingston.

Other Countries:

China — Yi-Hsuan Chen, Shanghai.

Germany — Jan Leithner, Forchhei.

Japan — Ryotaro Ukai, and Kani-shi, Gifu.

Norway —Mathias Moe, Sandefjord.

Pakistan — Khushlim Khan, Gilgit.

South Korea — TaeHee Kim, Seoul; and Chanhyeon Cho, Ulsan Metroplitan.

Sweden — Carl Nordenstrom, Linkoping.

United Kingdom — Miles McDowall, Winchester.

Honors

Wisconsin:

Adams — Taylor Wormet, Friendship.

Ashland — Brett Krueger, Ashland.

Barron — Rebecca Bee, Dallas; Amanda Kern and Austin Poppe, Rice Lake.

Brown — Jacqueline Fairman and Janelle Nehs, Allouez; Mercedes Schuchardt, Bellevue; Casey Collegnon, Kristina Cordier, Marijo Evers, Antonio Faretta, Kecia Fish, Hannah French, Carly Gillis, Josie Green, Dana Gulseth, Zachary Hibbard, Evan Kahler, Ashlee Kosmala, Abigail Linnane, Vickie Mahlik, Justine Nicholson, Kaitlin Rose, Daniel Sheehy, Alexis Sinkula, Alec Smith, Rachel Steffel, Corey Swanningson, Brian VanVonderen, Ashley VandeVen, Ceilidh Westenberger, and Michaela Yopps, De Pere; Emma Ferron, Ashley Krueger, and Katie Wanek, Denmark; Katie Akerboom, Alexander Alberts, Evan Ash, Zachary Ashauer, LaMarr Banks Jr, Robert

Bartel, Zachary Beauchamp, Codey Beekman, Johnna Beversdorf, Marissa Bieda, Alix Bjorklund, Brianna Bodoh, Bethaney Bray, Kayla Brzoski, Bobby Chindaphone, Anastasia Coppersmith, Mara Corpus, Luzmyrna Cortez, Laura Cortright, Dennis

Debeck, Samantha Delcambre, Marissa Derenne, Carolyn Doan, Jaclyn Filut, Megan Fletcher, Julia Fursov, Austin Garsow, Kyle Grathen, Marcus Grignon, Azure Hall, Matthew Handrich, Kiara Heider, Parker Herlache, Stephanie Hermans, Benjamin Hickmann, Kennedy Himmel, Chantel Hinic, Kaitlin Honkanen, Hunter Huntley, Mark Hurst, Timothy Jacklin, Joshua Jarosz, Samantha Jerome, Ashley Johnson, Amberlee Jorgenson, Daniel Kane, Kerem Kanter, Kent Kolb, Kelsy Kowalkowski, Mallory Krueger, Rachel Lavelle, Emily LeGrave, KangCha Lee, Zihao Li, Mary Lovell, Logan Maciejewski, Dominic Marr, Jordan Marty, Brianna Mathis, Peggy McGee, Jon McNulty, Samantha Miller, Jaime Minan-Yi, Nonglee Moua, Eduardo Navarro Jr, Raechel Nelson, Misti Nicely, Victoria Nordman, Nicholas Padalino, Chelsea Patek, James Pfefferkorn Jr, Payton Rausch, Rebecca Ravey, Hollis Reynolds, Alex Roberts, Kelli Romuald, Erica Ropson, Abigail Rowell, Lauren Ruben, Angela Ruff, Rafael Sanchez Jr, Shane Sandberg, Nicole Schneider, Kayla Schroeder, Andrew Schuba, Amy Schweitzer, Jeremiah Shrovnal, Adrianna Shuler, John Smith, Talor Sohr, Steele Steffen, Hannah Stepp, Kaitlyn Stollberg, Annie Stone, Mallory Tremble, Fatima Umar, Michael Vanegeren, Adan Vasquez, Kayla Verkuilen, Sean Vermillion, Jennifer Vogel, Jordan Volkman, Gabrielle Voskuil, Desiree Walton, Skyla Weidemann, Rebecca Weise, Desiree Wierman, Amanda Wiesman, Dalton Woodworth, A Yang, Courtney Zambon, and Jessica Zirbel, Green Bay; Abigail Borchardt, Greenleaf; Kevin Dunford, Hobart; Bailey Juedes, Kaukauna; Amanda Oeder, Luxemburg; Brittany Benzshawel, Courtney DeKeyser, Abigail Englebert, and Carynn Frisque, New Franken; Joshua Heimerl and Sierra Lardinois, Pulaski; Brintney Cournoyer, ShoShoni Elbe, Ivyanne Elborough, Jessica Gentz, Ashley Mannino, Breanne Rasmussen, Justina Stauber, McKenna VanDerLeest, and Touhue Yang, Suamico; and Travis Leitermann, Wrightstown.

Calumet — Dylan Buboltz and Nicole Eparvier, Brillion; Jessica Fesing, Chilton; Jason Mathes, Hilbert; Brooke Morgan, Kaukauna; Trevor Thompson, Menasha; and Alexander Schmitz, New Holstein.

Clark — Emily Schraufnagel, Abbotsford; Edgar Ceniceros, Curtiss; Brianna Leggate, Granton; Sabrina Roehl, Loyal; Logan Poeschel and Sarah Poeschel, Neillsville; Kristen Lewandowski, Thorp; AnneMarie Reis, Unity; and Sarah Jarocki, Withee.

Dane — Abigail Waydick, De Forest; Amy VanAbel, Monona; Miranda Kurzinski, Sauk City; Daniel Olson, Stoughton; and Jessica Murphy, Waunakee.

Dodge — Emily Laue, Beaver Dam.

Door — Desiree Hanson and Justin Krause, Brussels; Courtney Demmin, Fish Creek; Daniel Malcore and Rebecca Malcore, Luxemburg; Lisa Barnaby, Tyler Brinkman, Jordan Shefchik, Hannah Thiede, Skyler Toyne, and Devin Vandertie, Sturgeon Bay.

Dunn — Lindsay Bartz, Menomonie.

Florence — Jessica Glime, Florence.

Fond Du Lac — Eric Bilitz, Mitchell Bilitz, Sloan Moses, Isabella Olson, Emily Riese, and Catherine Seibel, Fond du Lac; and Cody Dohrman, Oakfield.

Forest — Jessica Linderud, Crandon; and Jake Ambrosius, Laona.

Green — Nigel Tourdot, Monroe.

Green Lake — Haily Blazer, Princeton.

Jefferson — Samantha Anthon, Lake Mills; and Tanner Gess, Palmyra.

Juneau — Kyrsten Pedersen, New Lisbon.

Kenosha — Leah Birch, Kenosha; and Kelli Hutchinson, Trevor.

Kewaunee — Danielle Fulwiler, Algoma; Jannie Boulanger and Kaylin Pardowsky, Casco; Heather Bergelin, Denmark; Jacob Guillen, Emily Krieger, and Carli VanGoethem, Kewaunee; Autumn Gruber, Cassi Kinnard, Caitlin Malott, Jordan Matuszak, Sara Simonar, Breanna Suess, Hannah Sullivan, Brooke Tupa, and Deanne VanKirk, Luxemburg.

La Crosse — Alex Mayer, Holmen; Alyssa Nicewander, La Crosse; and Aaron Geiwitz, Onalaska.

Lafayette — Devra Komprood, Darlington; Sarah Alexander and Jennifer Wellnitz, South Wayne.

Manitowoc — Brandon Sorge, Brillion; Alexander Thom and Jordan Torrison, Cato; Faith Lindemann, Cleveland; Brooke Iserloth, Kiel; Erika Braun, Jacinda Cole, Brandon Kraemer, Joshua Thompson, and Annalisa Valli, Manitowoc; Trevor DePas, Cody Penkwitz, and Jordan Sisel, Mishicot; Morgan Pelnar, Two Rivers; Carrie Howe and Rachel Schulz, Whitelaw.

Marathon — Andrew Hegewald, Birnamwood; Jennifer Keenan, Hatley; Emily Lindsley, Merrill; Molly East, Kayla Ermeling, Andrew Moser, and Rebekah VanErp, Wausau; Desiree Dombrowski, Nicole Marquardt, Allison Rowlands, Lee Vang, and Paige Wolfe, Weston.

Marinette — Elexsis Blum, Coleman; Matthew Lesperance, Crivitz; Cassandra Boye, Tyler Boye, Keith Corders, and Alexis Wilson, Marinette; Sharon French, Pembine; Thomas Duffield, Elizabeth Hulla, Kaitlynn Pasdo, Jeffrey Vorpahl, and James Ward, Peshtigo; Abigail Linstad, Porterfield; Logan Gruszynski, James Kramer, and Regina Russ, Wausaukee.

Marquette — Katie Corliss, Montello.

Milwaukee — Amanda Her, Brown Deer; Matthew Neis, Greendale; Amanda Elftman and Brianna Schwanke, Greenfield; Tresavoya Blake, Peter Jackson, Brenna Kerr, Justis Tenpenny, and Christa Thao, Milwaukee; Alexandra Torres, Oak Creek; Allyson Schubert, South Milwaukee; Taylor Ponczoch, Wauwatosa; Taylor Campbell, Amanda Graham, Caleigh Peed, Brittany Penoske, Kristine Pflugradt, and Nicole Walia, West Allis.

Monroe — Mikayla Becherer, Norwalk; Wynne Larson and Garrett Serna, Tomah; and Emma Carter, Wyeville.

Oconto — Rebecca Turzinski, Abrams; Amber Connaher, Coleman; Kyle Kershek, Gillett; Zachariah Abegglen, Krakow; Nicole Lasley, Lena; Jennifer Tyczkowski, Oconto; and Brianna Ryczek, Oconto Falls.

Oneida — Samantha Bushong and Andre Johnson, Rhinelander.

Outagamie — Samantha Ahrens, Darsity Birling, Elizabeth Gill, Brett Hafeman, Thomas Helmeid, Erin Helt, Allison Paupst, Taylor Perry, Andrea Shortess, Jenna Smarzinski, Morgan Swick, Emily VanRossum, Amy Weinfurter, and ShengYeng Xiong, Appleton; Natalie Hartjes, Grand Chute; Megan Arent, Patrick Guralski, Jacob Hameister, and Katelyn Heuser, Greenville; Benjamin Clark and Mason Guyette, Hortonville; Emily Bichel, Mashel Griem, Amanda Leick, and Megan Walker, Kaukauna; Nicole Brumm and Kawsu Drammeh, Kimberly; Billie Schleiss, Little Chute; Josephine Barlament, Oneida; Ariel Forcey, Saraphena Jochman, and Mackenzie VandeHei, Seymour; Haeleygh Miller and Emily Young, Shiocton.

Ozaukee — Steven Henderson, Elliott Kaas, and Kaitlyn Nieman, Cedarburg; Eric Eidenberger and Samantha Wagner, Port Washington; and Kristen Smith, Saukville.

Polk — Brendan Leehe, Amery; and Abbie Otlo, Osceola.

Portage — Lindsey Meis, Custer; Anna Formella and Kristin Wendorf, Plover; and Connor Cook, Stevens Point.

Price — Acacia Angelo and Ashley Grant, Phillips.

Racine — Sarah Andresen and Brittney Epple, Franksville; Alex Saunders and Douglas Woodard, Mount Pleasant; Emily Valukas, Racine;Chloe Anderson and Elizabeth Gillespie, Waterford.

Richland — Katelyn Werre, Viola.

Rock — Tessa Mikkelson, Beloit; and Chelsea Curley, Milton.

Saint Croix — Caela Stenske, New Richmond; and Ella Scott, Roberts.

Sauk — Jacob Fleming, Baraboo.

Sawyer — Emily Burger, Hayward.

Shawano — Zachary Olson, Bowler; Jessica Kust and Aaron Schmidt, Clintonville; Taylor Przybylski, Krakow; Christopher Bukowiec, Pulaski; Antonino Bommarito and Dartania Heinz, Shawano.

Sheboygan — Kristi Holzmann, Elkhart Lake; Kenna Rentmeester, Glenbeulah; Alyssa Bender, Emily Schuh, and Kayla Wunsch, Howards Grove; Justin LeMahieu, Oostburg; Allyson McCabe, Plymouth; Shawna Anderson, Brandon Geydoshek, Nathan Ledvina, Jennifer Leonhardt, Hannah Miller, Abigail Pocian, PangDao Vang, and Jacob Willadsen, Sheboygan; Collin Carey, Jacob Immel, and Brandon Neuser, Sheboygan Falls; and Krystal Krimmel, Waldo.

Taylor — Bruce Daniels, Medford.

Trempealeau — Leah Weltzien, Arcadia.

Vernon — Garriet Kanis, Viroqua.

Vilas — Katie Prigge, Boulder Junction.

Walworth — April Williams, Elkhorn.

Washington — Sarah Gundrum, Allenton; Elizabeth Kuske, Rachel Lewis, Lauren Renard, and Mallory Woloszyk, Germantown; Andrew Becker, Hartford; Madison Byrnes, Hubertus; Stephanie Laude and Danielle Magnusson, Jackson; Emily Kunst, Kewaskum; Gabriel Schneiss and Courtney Smith, West Bend.

Waukesha — Amber Foster, Big Bend; Rachel Crites, Dousman; Haley Lucas and Shannon Texeira, Menomonee Falls; Thomas Gentilini, Muskego; Selena Deer, New Berlin; Jenna Danner, Pewaukee; and Erin Pagenkopf, Sussex.

Waupaca — Casey Aschliman, Clintonville; Brittany Int-Hout, Amanda Krueger, and Jared Sawall, Marion; Jade Huntley, Maxwell Larsen, and Amy Niemuth, New London; and Kya Hooker-Moericke, Waupaca.

Waushara — Erin VanLyssel, Fremont; Elizabeth Lekas, Redgranite; Andrew Eisch and Tricia Schneider, Wautoma.

Winnebago — Stefany Gardea, Hailey Greer, Alecia Hendricks, Joseph Reichert, and Rebecca Zielinski, Menasha; James Jones and Jordan Lefebvre, Neenah; Caitlyn Wilke, Omro; Megan Jones, Jennifer Schmidt, and Danielle Shea, Oshkosh; and Carly Angell, Winneconne.

Wood — Stafani Karl and Kari Willfahrt, Auburndale; Nathan Skifton, Nekoosa; and Alexis Johnson, Wisconsin Rapids.

Other States:

Alaska —Kenai Peninsula; Bree Mucha, Soldotna.

California — Robert Mooers, Lancaster and Amber Kelly, Escondido.

Florida — Andrew Tyler, LaBelle.

Iowa — Chandler Flynn, Dubuque.

Illinois — Anne Linkenheld, Belvidere; Solomon Ocran, Chicago; Katie Rossmann, Golf; and Fiona Andrews, Orland Park; Taylor Kasal, Westmont; Heath Hougas, Morris; Jenny Zander, Elburn; McKenna Bertrand, Manteno; Trenton Jansen, Gurnee; Kristen Woodard, Bloomington; and Emily Bangen, Normal; Brandon Hall, O Fallon; Christopher Unger, Plainfield; Taylor Howe, Rockford; and Michael Klemm, South Beloit.

Indiana — Jaclyn Delagrange, New Haven; Austyn Everingham, Noblesville.

Michigan — Logan Maki, Ewen; Courtney Rietveld, Kingsford; Julie Beardsley, Stephenson.

Minnesota — Jessica Wolf, Waconia; Katherine Mikhail, Apple Valley; and Eugene Benhart III, Lakeville; Aaron Thurow, Winona; McKlane Konitzer, Cokato.

Missouri — Nastacia Behle, Saint Peters.

North Carolina — Alexandra Rueda Hernandez, Taylorsville.

Texas — Ashley Taylor, Colleyville.

Other Countries:

Canada — James Pendrigh, Thunder Bay.

France — Flavia Reynes, Agde.

Germany — Jule-Sophie Hermann, Bernau; Florian Kraenzler, Puchheim; Leopold Gomez-Islinger, Weiden.

Japan — Hikaru Sugie; Kaho Ito, Iwaki.

Malaysia — HueyEan Lai, Bukit Mertajam.

Poland — Adrianna Sosnowska, Elblag.

South Korea — Sojeong Lee, Kwangju.

Switzerland — Matej Kostadinov, Lucerne.

United Kingdom — Howard Scott, Exeter Devon.

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The Provost and Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance invite all UW-Green Bay faculty and staff to submit proposals for the use of one-time University funds provided by the UW System to support Student Success in the area of Professional Development. Click here for details. Proposals are due by Feb. 21, 2017.

The UW-Green Bay Office of the Provost is sponsoring its first Liberal Arts Essay Scholarship Competition. This undergraduate essay competition aims to promote understanding of the purpose and value of a liberal arts and science education. The submission deadline is March 10 and must be sent electronically to the Provost’s Office c/o Clifton Ganyard at ganyardc@uwgb.edu. Details here.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is seeking comments from the public about the University in preparation for its periodic (10 year) evaluation by its regional accrediting agency, the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The public is invited to submit comments regarding the quality of UW-Green Bay or its academic programs.

Mail your comment

Public Comment on the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411

Submit your comment

All comments must:

• be received by September 9, 2017
• be submitted in writing
• address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs

Preparing for a campus visit

UW-Green Bay will host a visit October 9 and 10, 2017 with a team representing the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The team will review the institution’s ongoing ability to meet HLC’s criteria for accreditation.

About the accreditation process

UW-Green Bay holds a full 10-year accreditation (2007-17) from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and has maintained this status since 1972.

Accreditation assures quality of education, allows students to collect federal aid and signals confidence in the institution. For more information on the HLC Accreditation process and the importance to UW-Green Bay, visit www.uwgb.edu/accreditation.

The 16^th annual UW-Green Bay Academic Excellence Symposium will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, April 6, 2017, in the Phoenix Rooms of the University Union. The symposium, showcasing the academic excellence of our undergraduate and graduate students, invites students to present their best projects. Internships of students who have completed an exceptional internship in the community will be showcased as well. In addition to the poster projects in Phoenix Room B/C, there will be an art exhibit and demonstration in Phoenix Room C and a vocal performance in Phoenix Room A beginning at 12:15 p.m. The symposium is sponsored by The Office of The Provost, The Office of Grants and Research and The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

The excitement was palpable as hundreds of soon-to-be UW-Green Bay graduates accepted their “UWGB Grad” canvas bags and entered the Phoenix Rooms for the 2017 spring Graduation Resource Fair through the course of two sessions. Students preparing to graduate in UW-Green Bay’s Spring Commencement Ceremony —11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 13 at the Kress Events Center — were able check much off their lists:

• Purchase commencement caps and gowns
• Order announcements, diploma frames, class rings, and more
• Have a professional photo taken in commencement or business apparel
• Sign up for the commencement ceremony and get guest tickets
• Learn how to stay connected with UW-Green Bay after graduation
• Talk with vendors about establishing credit, auto loans, student loan consolidation and  more.

For information on all things UW-Green Bay Commencement, visit www.uwgb.edu/commencement.

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2017 Spring Grad Resource Fair

2017 Spring Grad Resource Fair

2017 Spring Grad Resource Fair

2017 Spring Grad Resource Fair

2017 Spring Grad Resource Fair

2017 Spring Grad Resource Fair

2017 Spring Grad Resource Fair

2017 Spring Grad Resource Fair

2017 Spring Grad Resource Fair

2017 Spring Grad Resource Fair

2017 Spring Grad Resource Fair

2017 Spring Grad Resource Fair

2017 Spring Grad Resource Fair

2017 Spring Grad Resource Fair

2017 Spring Grad Resource Fair

2017 Spring Grad Resource Fair

2017 Spring Grad Resource Fair

2017 Spring Grad Resource Fair

2017 Spring Grad Resource Fair

2017 Spring Grad Resource Fair

2017 Spring Grad Resource Fair

2017 Spring Grad Resource Fair

2017 Spring Grad Resource Fair

2017 Spring Grad Resource Fair

2017 Spring Grad Resource Fair

2017 Spring Grad Resource Fair

2017 Spring Grad Resource Fair

2017 Spring Grad Resource Fair

2017 Spring Grad Resource Fair

2017 Spring Grad Resource Fair

2017 Spring Grad Resource Fair

2017 Spring Grad Resource Fair

2017 Spring Grad Resource Fair

– Photos by Kimberly Vlies, Marketing and University Communication

During this politically-polarized time, UW-Green Bay’s Office of Grants and Research was fortunate to celebrate a day without politics. Last Wednesday (April 12), eight undergraduate researchers displayed the intellect gained from their careers at UW-Green Bay in the Rotunda of the State Capitol. From Computer Science students studying cyber security measures to Natural and Applied Sciences scientists analyzing populations of bats and northern pike, UW-Green Bay undergraduates and their extensive research impressed State legislators. In the company of Chancellor Gary Miller, Vice Chancellor Ron Pfeifer, Provost Greg Davis, and Associate Vice Chancellor Mathew Dornbush, UW-Green Bay students met with legislators in the Wisconsin State Senate and Assembly from both sides of the aisle and across the state. Personal conversations about the research left officials in great appreciation of the research happening at UW-Green Bay. A total of 140 UW students and nearly 90 faculty mentors too part in the annual event. While the subjects varied, all had one theme in common: How can research improve the world?

UW-Green Bay students and their titles were as follows:

• Jeremiah Shrovnal “Bat Diversity and Abundance in the Coastal Zone of Lower Green Bay, Lake Michigan”
• David Christian and Adam Ulman “Designing and Developing a Simple Visual Tool for Privacy Awareness, Basic Information Security Education and K-12 Outreach”
• Emily Vandersteen “Restoration of Great Lakes Beach Habitats in the Fox River and Lower Green Bay Area of Concern”
• Anne Linkenheld “The Effect of Native and Invasive Plant Species and Density on Northern Pike Egg Mortality and Hatching Rates”
• Clinton Rettler and Michael Schulz “Towards a Biometric Authentication-based Hybrid Computing Approach for Improving Trust in Online Healthcare Information”
• Isaias Jauregui “Understanding Health Beliefs and Health Practices of Mexican Immigrants and Mexican Americans in Northeastern Wisconsin.”

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Posters in the Rotunda 2017

Posters in the Rotunda 2017

Posters in the Rotunda 2017

Posters in the Rotunda 2017

Posters in the Rotunda 2017

Posters in the Rotunda 2017

Posters in the Rotunda 2017

Posters in the Rotunda 2017

Posters in the Rotunda 2017

Posters in the Rotunda 2017

Posters in the Rotunda 2017

Posters in the Rotunda 2017

Posters in the Rotunda 2017

– Photos and text by Zachary Olson, Student Assistant, Office of Grants and Research

The Office of the Provost is seeking a faculty member to serve as chair of the UW-Green Bay Institutional Review Board (IRB). The IRB provides campus leadership in the area of human subjects research in educating faculty, staff and students of legal and ethical research standards, in overseeing the review of research protocols, and assuring compliance with the most current federal and state guidelines for standards of conducting research on human subjects. To apply, submit via email, a letter of application (two-page maximum) justifying qualifications and general vision for the UW-Green Bay IRB, along with a brief (two-page) vita to Mathew Dornbush, Associate Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and Director of Graduate Studies at dornbusm@uwgb.edu. The application deadline is Monday, May 1, 2017.

The Office of the Provost invites you to a farewell gathering for Dean Scott Furlong from 3 to 5 p.m. June 19, 2017 in the Winter Garden of Mary Ann Cofrin Hall. Expect brief remarks at 3:30 p.m. Furlong is heading to the provost position at SUNY-Oswego, after a 24-year career at UW-Green Bay, most recently serving as Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

The Board of Regents has approved the 2017 Report on Faculty Promotions and Tenure Designations.

Congratulations to the following faculty members:
Promoted to Full Professor: Toni Damkoehler, Doug Hensler and Chuck Rybak
Promoted to Associate Professor with tenure: Christin De Pouw, Yunsun Huh, JP (John P) Leary
and Aaron Weinschenk.

Interim Dean Charles Rybak

Provost Greg Davis announced the appointment today (June 19, 2016) of Charles A. Rybak as interim Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

He will provide leadership in the areas of visual and performing arts, humanities, communication, computer and information sciences and social sciences. The Dean is responsible for budget, personnel, curriculum, strategic planning and constituent relations in promoting UW-Green Bay and the College. He will provide academic and administrative leadership and oversight of interdisciplinary and disciplinary programs in the College as well as the University’s general education program.

Rybak is well known and respected both on campus and in the community. He has demonstrated a commitment to undergraduate education, to interdisciplinary teaching and learning, scholarship, as well as shared governance that has significantly advanced the University’s mission. He has been a member of the UW-Green Bay Humanistic Studies and English faculty since he joined the University in 2010 as an assistant professor. He advanced to the rank of associate professor in 2013, and was promoted to full professor in 2017. From 2003-2010, Rybak was a member of the UW-Colleges’ English department as well as UW-Colleges Online. Additionally, he has several years experience as a high school English teacher.

“Chuck’s background and experiences will be called upon frequently as he leads the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences during this transformative time,” said Provost Davis. “Please join me in congratulating interim Dean Chuck Rybak on this next venture.”

Associate Provost Clifton Ganyard presented the eighth annual John and Diane Koplas Memorial Lecture at the Lockport Public Library in Lockport, NY, June 26, 2017. John Koplas was a life-long educator and taught English for nearly 30 years at Lockport Senior High School, where he influenced numerous students, including Ganyard. Koplas continued to teach, even in retirement, and upon his death in 2008, the Koplas family established a lecture series in his memory. Ganyard graduated from LSHS in 1987, the same year Koplas retired from teaching, and noted that Mr. Koplas was his most influential teacher. Ganyard’s lecture, entitled “The Proper Study of Mankind… is Man,” examined the value of the arts, humanities and social sciences in the contemporary world. Ranging from ancient Greece to the philosophes, from the Founding Fathers to Adolf Hitler, from economists to technological entrepreneurs, from Harry Potter to Wonder Woman, Ganyard’s lecture argued that not only do the humanities teach students invaluable skills, they are intrinsically valuable for their beauty, and they are an essential component in the maintenance of democratic society. Lockport’s Union Sun and Journal published a review of the event. Ganyard said that the invitation to present the lecture this year, the 30th anniversary of his graduation from LSHS, was a great honor and that he enjoyed the opportunity to talk about the values Mr. Koplas instilled in him. The full lecture may be viewed:

Part 1 (The Humanities, Creativity, and Innovation)
Part 2 (The Humanities, Beauty, and Democracy)

UW-Green Bay is seeking comments from the public about the University in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The University will host a visit October 9 and 10, 2017 with a team representing the Higher Learning Commission. UW-Green Bay has been accredited by HLC since 1972. The team will review the institution’s ongoing ability to meet HLC’s Criteria for Accreditation. The public is invited to submit comments by September 9, 2017 regarding the University at www.hlcommission.org/comment or to the following address:
Public Comment on The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411

Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs. Comments must be in writing. For more information on the HLC Accreditation process and the importance to UW-Green Bay, visit www.uwgb.edu/accreditation or watch UW-Green Bay Accreditation Process Overview

UW-Green Bay is seeking comments from the public about the University in preparation for its periodic (10 year) evaluation by its regional accrediting agency, the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The public is invited to submit comments regarding the quality of UW-Green Bay or its academic programs.

Mail your comment

Public Comment on the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411

All comments must:

• be received by September 9, 2017
• be submitted in writing
• address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs

Preparing for a campus visit
UW-Green Bay will host a visit October 9 and 10, 2017 with a team representing the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The team will review the institution’s ongoing ability to meet HLC’s criteria for accreditation.

About the accreditation process
UW-Green Bay holds a full 10-year accreditation (2007-17) from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and has maintained this status since 1972.

Accreditation assures quality of education, allows students to collect federal aid and signals confidence in the institution. For more information on the HLC Accreditation process and the importance to UW-Green Bay, visit www.uwgb.edu/accreditation.

2017 is a big year for UW-Green Bay, as it marks the institution’s 10-year Comprehensive Accreditation Review. This means that the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of several organizations in the United States recognized by the Department of Education, will review the University based on several academic and practical criteria addressing its mission, educational quality, and integrity, as well as compliance with federal regulations and academic progress as expressed in such efforts as the Quality Initiative. The HLC Peer Review Team will be on campus October 9 to 10 to meet with personnel and review the University’s practices. You are encouraged to participate. An accreditation website has been created and additional content about the Peer Review Team’s visit and how to prepare for it will be added soon. There are a number of documents already posted to the website, including the University’s Assurance Argument and Quality Initiative Project. As part of the University’s preparation for the visit, three fora on accreditation have been scheduled. Please mark your calendars and feel free to stop by to ask questions or talk about how you can contribute to our review.

• Tues., Sept. 19, 12:30 to 2 p.m. 1965 Room
• Wed., Sept. 20, 8:30 to 10 a.m. 1965 Room
• Thurs., Sept. 21, 9:30 to 11a.m., 1965 Room

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has seen a dramatic expansion of its Gateways to Phoenix Success (GPS) program over the last two years. The program now enrolls 234 students across 10 different GPS sections. This is an increase of more than 100 students since 2015.

The only program of its kind in Wisconsin, GPS is a free, high-impact, year-long experience for first year students that provides the tools and support for college success. GPS students are up to 18 percent more likely to be retained through year four, and are significantly more likely to graduate on time as compared to other underrepresented students. About 70 percent of this year’s cohort comes from a historically underrepresented background — 60 percent are first generation and 39 percent are low income. About 24 percent are students of color.

Students are placed into small teams of up to 25 students. where they work closely with a faculty mentor, peer mentor, and an academic advisor for the entire first year, in courses, advising, and co-curricular and service engagement.

The goal of GPS is to eliminate gaps in academic achievement, engagement and graduation for these groups. The program does so by focusing on the student as a whole person — helping them become true stakeholders in their educational experiences and building their sense of belonging at UW-Green Bay.

Currently, 10 faculty mentors, 10 peer mentors, eight teaching assistants and five academic advisors are providing intensive, individualized support for the GPS students. Almost 14 percent of our GPS students are from Green Bay.

“GPS works because it focuses on helping students become stakeholders in their education, their university and their community, working to build their sense of belonging here,” says Director of Student Success & Engagement and director of GPS, Denise Bartell.

Bartell says GPS students also explore what it means to be a citizen in the 21st century, how they can make a contribution to their campus and community, and how they can capitalize on their college experience to achieve their personal goals and dreams. For example, each GPS section conducts a service project for their spring capstone experience. Last year’s GPS sections created the Phlash Meals donation program, which provides free dining meals to students in need, donated by faculty and students from their campus dining plans.

“GPS students are making meaningful and lasting contributions to campus and the community!” Bartell says.

“GPS also works hard to build students’ navigational capital in college,” Bartell said. “In the first weeks of the semester, GPS students are learning how to effectively use the distance learning platform, d2l; the calendaring and e-mail system, Outlook; and the student information system (SIS) which gives them access to their records, fees, grades, courses, academic calendar, etc. They also learn how to access a broad array of campus services, and how to approach college classes to maximize their success. Over the first year GPS students also actively explore career and majors, and develop plans to engage in a diverse array of high impact experiences while in college. As a result, GPS students earn higher GPAs throughout their college career and graduate with stronger resumes and more marketable skills.”

In the photos: GPS students at the “word cloud” activity. Students randomly interviewed faculty and staff about how to get the most of their college experience, and returned to the University Union’s Christie Theatre to “crowdsource” the top 10 themes. Students gathered at themes they found most significant and engaged in discussions about why.

“We will use the data they gathered throughout the year to support their own college success but also to support others in their college goals,” Bartell said. “And so this work is the foundation for an ongoing participatory action research project initiated by GPS. It’s pretty exceptional to get students engaged in research from their first day on campus, but that’s just what we did! And our students are learning critical communication and analytic skills in the process.”

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– Photos by Dan Moore, Marketing and University Communication