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UW–Green Bay was established in 1965 as part of the University of Wisconsin System.
Answer: True
Explanation: The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay was established in 1965 and operates as a constituent institution within the University of Wisconsin System.
UW–Green Bay's regional campuses were located in Michigan and Illinois.
Answer: False
Explanation: Previously, UW–Green Bay operated regional campuses located in Marinette, Manitowoc, and Sheboygan, Wisconsin, not in Michigan or Illinois.
UW–Green Bay originated from the Green Bay center of the University of Wisconsin–Extension.
Answer: True
Explanation: UW–Green Bay evolved from the Green Bay center of the University of Wisconsin–Extension, which experienced substantial growth, leading to its establishment as a four-year university.
The university officially came into being in 1965 and moved to its current location the same year.
Answer: False
Explanation: UW–Green Bay officially commenced operations in the fall of 1968, initially at the Deckner Center, before relocating to its present campus in the fall of 1969.
In 2018, UW–Green Bay took responsibility for the former UW–Marinette, UW–Sheboygan, and UW–Manitowoc branches as part of a UW System restructuring.
Answer: True
Explanation: As part of the 2018 UW System restructuring, UW–Green Bay assumed oversight of the former UW–Marinette, UW–Sheboygan, and UW–Manitowoc branches, integrating them as UW–Green Bay Marinette, Sheboygan, and Manitowoc campuses.
In January 2024, a transition to online instruction was announced for the UW–Green Bay Marinette campus.
Answer: True
Explanation: In January 2024, it was announced that the UW–Green Bay Marinette campus would transition its instruction to an online format.
The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay officially came into being in the fall of 1968.
Answer: True
Explanation: UW–Green Bay officially commenced operations in the fall of 1968.
In what year was the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay established?
Answer: 1965
Explanation: The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay was established in 1965.
Where were the previous regional campuses of UW–Green Bay located?
Answer: Marinette, Manitowoc, and Sheboygan
Explanation: Prior to the 2018 restructuring, UW–Green Bay's regional campuses were located in Marinette, Manitowoc, and Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
When did UW–Green Bay officially come into being as a university?
Answer: 1968
Explanation: The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay officially commenced operations in the fall of 1968.
What significant change occurred regarding UW–Green Bay's regional campuses following the 2018 UW System restructuring?
Answer: They were integrated as UW–Green Bay Marinette, Sheboygan, and Manitowoc campuses.
Explanation: As part of the 2018 UW System restructuring, UW–Green Bay assumed responsibility for the former UW–Marinette, UW–Sheboygan, and UW–Manitowoc branches, integrating them into its structure.
In January 2024, a transition to online instruction was announced for which UW–Green Bay campus?
Answer: Marinette
Explanation: In January 2024, it was announced that the UW–Green Bay Marinette campus would transition its instruction to an online format.
The main UW–Green Bay campus spans 200 acres and is situated on the western side of Green Bay.
Answer: False
Explanation: The main campus of UW–Green Bay spans 200 acres but is situated on the northeast side of Green Bay, not the western side.
The Cofrin Memorial Arboretum is a 290-acre natural area whose purpose includes restoring and preserving Wisconsin's native ecological communities.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Cofrin Memorial Arboretum is a 290-acre natural area dedicated to the restoration and preservation of Wisconsin's native ecological communities.
The David A. Cofrin Library is recognized as one of the shortest buildings on the UW–Green Bay campus.
Answer: False
Explanation: The David A. Cofrin Library is noted as one of the tallest buildings in the Green Bay area, not one of the shortest.
The University Union and the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts are located in the central part of the campus, adjacent to the Cofrin Library.
Answer: True
Explanation: Adjacent to the Cofrin Library in the campus's central area are all academic buildings, the University Union (student union), and the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts.
The concourse system at UW–Green Bay, known as "tunnels," connects all academic buildings and residence halls.
Answer: False
Explanation: The concourse system does not connect all buildings; it links eleven buildings, but notably excludes residence halls and the Kress Center.
The Cofrin Library's Special Collections Department holds historical records of northeastern Wisconsin and local business archives.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Special Collections Department of the Cofrin Library preserves historical records of northeastern Wisconsin, genealogical materials, and local business archives.
The Kress Events Center includes facilities such as racquetball courts and a swimming pool.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Kress Events Center provides facilities for athletics and recreation, including a swimming pool and racquetball courts.
Lambeau Cottage, once owned by the founder of the Green Bay Packers, is now used as a primary student dormitory.
Answer: False
Explanation: Lambeau Cottage, once owned by Green Bay Packers founder Curly Lambeau, has been restored and is now utilized for university retreats, not as a primary student dormitory.
The Richard Mauthe Center functions as the main administrative building for the university.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Richard Mauthe Center serves as the campus's religious center and operates semi-independently from the university, rather than as the main administrative building.
The Weidner Center for the Performing Arts includes multiple performance spaces, such as the Cofrin Family Hall and the Jean Weidner Theatre.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Weidner Center for the Performing Arts comprises the 2,000-seat Cofrin Family Hall, the 200-seat Fort Howard Hall, the 99-seat Jean Weidner Theatre, and a dance studio.
The Cofrin Memorial Arboretum's primary function is to serve as a recreational park for the city of Green Bay.
Answer: False
Explanation: While it offers recreational opportunities, the Cofrin Memorial Arboretum's primary function is the restoration and preservation of Wisconsin's native ecological communities.
The main UW–Green Bay campus is 200 acres and is bordered by the Niagara Escarpment.
Answer: True
Explanation: The primary campus of UW–Green Bay covers 200 acres and is bordered by the Niagara Escarpment, among other natural features.
Describe the physical setting of the main UW–Green Bay campus.
Answer: Spanning 200 acres on the northeast side of Green Bay, overlooking Lake Michigan, bordered by natural areas.
Explanation: The main campus of UW–Green Bay encompasses 200 acres, situated on the northeast side of Green Bay, with views of Lake Michigan and bordered by natural environments.
What is the primary purpose of the Cofrin Memorial Arboretum?
Answer: To restore and preserve Wisconsin's native ecological communities
Explanation: The Cofrin Memorial Arboretum's primary function is the restoration and preservation of Wisconsin's native ecological communities, serving as a vital natural resource.
Which of the following facilities is located in the central part of the UW–Green Bay campus, adjacent to the Cofrin Library?
Answer: The University Union
Explanation: The University Union is situated in the central area of the UW–Green Bay campus, adjacent to the Cofrin Library.
Which buildings are explicitly mentioned as *not* being connected by the UW–Green Bay concourse system?
Answer: Residence halls and the Kress Center
Explanation: The concourse system, or "tunnels," does not connect the residence halls or the Kress Center, among other buildings.
What is the primary function of the Cofrin Library's Special Collections Department?
Answer: Preserving historical records of northeastern Wisconsin and local business archives
Explanation: The Special Collections Department of the Cofrin Library preserves historical records of northeastern Wisconsin, genealogical materials, and local business archives.
The Kress Events Center houses facilities for athletics and events, including which of the following?
Answer: A swimming pool and racquetball courts
Explanation: The Kress Events Center provides facilities for athletics and recreation, including a swimming pool and racquetball courts.
UW–Green Bay holds accreditation from the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Answer: False
Explanation: UW–Green Bay is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), which is the successor to the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools' academic arm.
UW–Green Bay participates in the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program.
Answer: True
Explanation: UW–Green Bay is affiliated with the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, indicating its involvement in space science and related fields.
UW–Green Bay offers doctoral programs, including one focused on First Nations education.
Answer: True
Explanation: UW–Green Bay offers a doctoral program known as the First Nations Ed.D., focusing on Indigenous education.
The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences oversees the fewest majors at UW–Green Bay.
Answer: False
Explanation: The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences actually oversees the largest number of majors at UW–Green Bay, encompassing a broad range of disciplines.
The Austin E. Cofrin School of Business was established in 2010 following a substantial donation.
Answer: True
Explanation: Established in 2010 following a significant donation from David Cofrin, the Austin E. Cofrin School of Business is named in honor of his father, a noted philanthropist.
The College of Health, Education and Social Welfare manages joint nursing programs with the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Answer: False
Explanation: The College of Health, Education and Social Welfare manages joint nursing programs in collaboration with Bellin College, not the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
In 2021, the most popular graduate degrees granted at UW–Green Bay were in education and engineering.
Answer: False
Explanation: In 2021, the most popular graduate degrees conferred by UW–Green Bay were master's degrees in social work and sustainable management, not education and engineering.
The College of Science, Engineering and Technology oversees majors in science, mathematics, and engineering technology.
Answer: True
Explanation: The College of Science, Engineering and Technology offers majors in science disciplines, mathematics, and the university's Engineering Technology program.
Which organization provides accreditation for UW–Green Bay?
Answer: The Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Explanation: UW–Green Bay is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a recognized institutional accreditor.
Which of the following is a doctoral degree offered by UW–Green Bay?
Answer: First Nations Ed.D.
Explanation: UW–Green Bay offers a doctoral program known as the First Nations Ed.D., focusing on Indigenous education.
Which college at UW–Green Bay oversees the largest number of majors?
Answer: College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Explanation: The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is responsible for the largest number of majors offered at UW–Green Bay.
The Austin E. Cofrin School of Business was named after which individual?
Answer: A major benefactor and philanthropist
Explanation: The Austin E. Cofrin School of Business was named in honor of Austin E. Cofrin, a significant benefactor and philanthropist, following a substantial donation.
What professional programs are overseen by the College of Health, Education and Social Welfare?
Answer: Nursing (with Bellin College), Education, and Social Work
Explanation: The College of Health, Education and Social Welfare oversees professional programs including education, healthcare management, and social work, as well as collaborative nursing programs with Bellin College.
Based on degrees granted in 2021, which of the following was NOT among the top undergraduate majors at UW–Green Bay?
Answer: Computer Science
Explanation: In 2021, Computer Science was not among the most popular undergraduate majors at UW–Green Bay, unlike Business Administration, Psychology, Human Biology, and Integrative Leadership Studies.
As of Fall 2024, UW–Green Bay had the largest student enrollment of any university in Wisconsin.
Answer: False
Explanation: As of Fall 2024, UW–Green Bay reported a student enrollment of 11,188, making it the fastest-growing university in Wisconsin, rather than the largest.
Approximately 5,000 students live in the 28 residential buildings on the UW–Green Bay campus.
Answer: False
Explanation: The university's residential buildings accommodate approximately 2,000 students, not 5,000.
Students participate in university governance through the Student Government Association, which includes executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
Answer: True
Explanation: Student participation in university governance at UW–Green Bay is facilitated through the Student Government Association, comprising executive, legislative, and judicial branches (the Student Court).
UW–Green Bay hosts fewer than 50 student organizations.
Answer: False
Explanation: UW–Green Bay hosts more than 100 student organizations, catering to a wide range of interests and academic pursuits.
The student newspaper at UW–Green Bay is called "The Phoenix Chronicle."
Answer: False
Explanation: The official student newspaper of UW–Green Bay is titled "The Fourth Estate," not "The Phoenix Chronicle."
The infobox data indicates that UW–Green Bay has more postgraduate students than undergraduate students across its campuses.
Answer: False
Explanation: The infobox data reveals an enrollment of 9,278 undergraduate students and 592 postgraduate students, indicating significantly more undergraduates.
What distinction did UW–Green Bay achieve in Wisconsin university enrollment as of Fall 2024?
Answer: It was the fastest-growing university in Wisconsin.
Explanation: As of Fall 2024, UW–Green Bay was recognized as the fastest-growing university in Wisconsin, with an enrollment of 11,188 students.
Approximately how many students reside on the UW–Green Bay campus?
Answer: 2,000
Explanation: Approximately 2,000 students reside within the 28 residential buildings on the UW–Green Bay campus.
Approximately how many student organizations are available at UW–Green Bay?
Answer: Over 100
Explanation: UW–Green Bay offers over 100 distinct student organizations, catering to a wide range of interests and academic pursuits.
The mascot of UW–Green Bay is the Eagle, named Phlash.
Answer: False
Explanation: The official mascot of the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay is the Phoenix, known as Phlash.
UW–Green Bay competes in NCAA Division II athletics within the Horizon League.
Answer: False
Explanation: UW–Green Bay competes in NCAA Division I athletics as a member of the Horizon League, not Division II.
The Green Bay women's basketball team has won or tied for the Horizon League regular-season championship twenty times.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Green Bay women's basketball team has achieved considerable success in the Horizon League, including twenty regular-season championships (or ties).
In the 2011 NCAA Tournament, the Green Bay women's basketball team advanced to the Final Four.
Answer: False
Explanation: In the 2011 NCAA Tournament, the Green Bay women's basketball team reached the Sweet Sixteen round, not the Final Four.
The athletic branding for UW–Green Bay is "The Phoenix," and they compete in NCAA Division II.
Answer: False
Explanation: While "The Phoenix" is associated with UW–Green Bay athletics, the university competes in NCAA Division I, not Division II.
The Green Bay women's volleyball team won its first Horizon League regular season and tournament titles in 2018.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Green Bay Women's Volleyball team experienced a historic 2018 season, capturing their first Horizon League regular season title and their first Horizon League tournament championship.
What is the mascot of the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay?
Answer: The Phoenix
Explanation: The official mascot representing the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay is the Phoenix.
UW–Green Bay competes athletically at which NCAA division level and in which conference?
Answer: NCAA Division I / Horizon League
Explanation: UW–Green Bay competes in NCAA Division I athletics as a member of the Horizon League.
What significant achievement has the Green Bay women's basketball team accomplished multiple times in the Horizon League?
Answer: Winning or tying for the regular-season championship twenty times
Explanation: The Green Bay women's basketball team has achieved considerable success in the Horizon League, including twenty regular-season championships (or ties).
In the 2011 NCAA Tournament, the Green Bay women's basketball team advanced to which round?
Answer: Sweet Sixteen
Explanation: In the 2011 NCAA Tournament, the Green Bay women's basketball team reached the Sweet Sixteen round.
Tony Shalhoub and Kevin MacLeod are listed as notable alumni in entertainment who attended UW–Green Bay but did not graduate.
Answer: True
Explanation: In the entertainment sector, notable alumni include actor Tony Shalhoub and composer Kevin MacLeod. Both attended UW–Green Bay but did not complete their degrees.
Barbara Lawton is mentioned as a notable alumna who served as Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin.
Answer: True
Explanation: Prominent alumni in politics include Barbara Lawton, former Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin, who attended UW–Green Bay.
The official motto of UW–Green Bay, "Ad Scientiam Renovandam," translates to "Knowledge for All."
Answer: False
Explanation: The official motto of the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, "Ad Scientiam Renovandam," translates from Latin to "To Update Science," not "Knowledge for All."
The university's approximate budget is $130 million.
Answer: True
Explanation: The approximate annual budget for UW–Green Bay is $130 million.
The motto "Ad Scientiam Renovandam" signifies the university's dedication to preserving historical knowledge.
Answer: False
Explanation: The motto "Ad Scientiam Renovandam," translating to "To Update Science," reflects the university's commitment to advancing knowledge and innovation, not preserving historical knowledge.
What does the official motto of UW–Green Bay, "Ad Scientiam Renovandam," mean in English?
Answer: To Update Science
Explanation: The Latin motto "Ad Scientiam Renovandam" translates to "To Update Science," reflecting the university's commitment to advancing knowledge.
Who is the current Chancellor of UW–Green Bay?
Answer: Michael Alexander
Explanation: Michael Alexander currently serves as the Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay.
The University of Wisconsin–Green Bay is commonly abbreviated as UWGB.
Answer: True
Explanation: The official designation is the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, frequently abbreviated as UW–Green Bay, UWGB, or colloquially as Green Bay.
UW–Green Bay earned the nickname "Eco U" in the 1980s due to its environmental focus.
Answer: False
Explanation: UW–Green Bay's emphasis on environmental sustainability earned it the nickname "Eco U" in 1971, not the 1980s.
The official school colors of UW–Green Bay are blue and gold.
Answer: False
Explanation: The official school colors of UW–Green Bay are green and white, not blue and gold.
What is the full name of the university commonly abbreviated as UWGB?
Answer: University of Wisconsin–Green Bay
Explanation: The university commonly abbreviated as UWGB is officially named the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay.
What unique emphasis has UW–Green Bay maintained since its founding, leading to a specific nickname?
Answer: Environmental sustainability, earning the nickname "Eco U"
Explanation: UW–Green Bay's sustained emphasis on environmental sustainability, noted since its founding, led to it being nicknamed "Eco U" by Newsweek in 1971.