Subject: 01.20.23 New North Newsletter

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Encourage Educational Attainment
Transfer agreements create new pathways to four-year degree: Agreements connect FTC to UWO and UWGB in new ways
FOX VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Fox Valley Technical College has officially signed two articulation agreements that will allow students earning an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) from FVTC to seamlessly transfer to UW Oshkosh or UW-Green Bay with junior standing to continue their education.

Both agreements were signed during an event at Fox Valley Technical College. One agreement was signed by Fox Valley Technical College President Dr. Chris Matheny and UW Oshkosh Chancellor Andrew Leavitt; the other agreement was signed by Dr. Matheny and UW-Green Bay Chancellor Michael Alexander....

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Special Event
Women in the 5P presents Women Leaders in Industry Series
WOMEN IN THE 5P INDUSTRIES

Please join us for an industry update on Wisconsin’s diverse business development and upscaling talent featuring: Barb LaMue; President & CEO of New North, Inc., an 18-county regional economic development corporation in northeast Wisconsin.

Women in the 5P Industries (Wi5P) empowers women to excel at every stage of their paper and packaging related careers – from the classroom to the boardroom. As a branch of Green Bay Innovation Group, Wi5P’s goal is to promote programs, connections, volunteer opportunities, and events that enable the development of the 5P community...

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Attract, Develop and Retain Diverse Talent
UW-Green Bay will launch a training program to address Wisconsin's caregiver shortage
WISCONSIN PUBLIC RADIO

GREEN BAY -- This summer, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will offer a new training program aimed at addressing the state's caregiver shortage.

About one in four of Wisconsin's long-term caregiver positions are unfilled. That has a direct impact on the care people receive in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, supportive home care, adult day care and respite care. And a lack of staff can keep facilities from accepting people in need of care...

Leadership in the New North
Regents pick Green Bay official as Whitewater chancellor
WLUK

GREEN BAY -- University of Wisconsin System leaders have picked a UW-Green Bay official to serve as the next chancellor at UW-Whitewater.

The Board of Regents announced Thursday that UW-Green Bay Vice Chancellor for Inclusivity and Student Affairs Corey King will take over at UW-Whitewater on March 1.

He will be the University's 18th Chancellor....

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Leadership in the New North
Kohler Co appoints Laura Kohler as company's first Chief Sustainability and DEI Officer
CISION PR NEWSWIRE

KOHLER -- Kohler Co. has announced that Laura Kohler will be the company's first Chief Sustainability and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Officer, reporting directly to Chair and Chief Executive Officer David Kohler. 

This new appointment continues the company's legacy of gracious living and marks a significant step forward in accelerating the incorporation of sustainability, social impact and DEI across Kohler's global Kitchen & Bath, Energy and Hospitality business groups and product portfolios....

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Encourage Educational Attainment
Putting on the Ritz: Black and Gold Scholarship Event set for Feb. 11
UW OSHKOSH 

OSHKOSH -- The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Black and Gold Scholarship Event is right around the corner. The University’s signature event, set for Feb. 11 at the Gibson Social Club in Oshkosh, will help raise funds for scholarships to support UW Oshkosh students.

The roaring ’20s inspired event is hosted by UWO Chancellor Andrew and Karen Leavitt, and coordinated by the Advancement Office, a division of University Affairs.

The evening includes cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres and dessert bar, a silent auction and raffle, casino games and a short program....

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Research and Trends in NE Wisconsin
Study: Oshkosh Chamber impact $1.5 billion over past 20 years
INSIGHT PUBLICATIONS

OSHKOSH – Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce activities for the past 20 years have generated and supported a $1.5 billion economic impact and helped create and support 13,481 jobs, according to a study just released.

In 2022, the Chamber partnered with the Center for Customized Research and Services at UW-Oshkosh to estimate the Chamber’s economic impact on the Oshkosh regional economy from 2001 – 2021.

The results of the report, released to Chamber members at the annual meeting, come from evaluation of the Chamber’s operations, economic development programming and the broader regional economy’s performance in the past 20 years...

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Special Event
1000 Islands Environmental Center is ready to soar into Eagle Days
WLUK

KAUKAUNA -- You can see and learn about a symbol of freedom next Saturday in Kaukauna.

That's when 1000 Islands Environmental Center is hosting its Eagle Days event.

Director Debbie Nowak shared all the details on Good Day Wisconsin. 
You can kick the day off with sunrise eagle viewing. Sunrise and sunset are the best times of day to see eagle activity as this is when they are looking for food. There will also be plenty of free activities such as eagle crafts, a coloring contest, door prizes and more...

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Leadership in the New North
Dates set for Winter Farmers Market in City of Green Bay
WFRV

GREEN BAY – Farmers markets are a big hit in northeast Wisconsin, and Downtown Green Bay, Inc. has announced the start of its Winter Market series.

According to a release, organizers have scheduled the Winter Market series on Saturday, January 21, February 4, and February 18 from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the KI Convention Center...

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Transfer agreements create new pathways to four-year degree: Agreements connect FTC to UWO and UWGB in new ways. In photo (l-r): UWGB Chancellor Alexander, FVTC President Matheny, UWO Chancellor Leavitt. Fox Valley Technical College story above.
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