Campus photos: Special events highlight civil rights, global warming solutions; "Mocktails" bring Mayor to Student Center

Campus events highlight civil rights, global warming solutions; "Mocktails" bring Mayor to Student Center

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

NWTC again hosted the Green Bay community celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, a free multicultural celebration Jan. 19 in the Student Center. The program featured the words of Dr. King spoken in multiple languages; the Nia Dance Troupe (right), Hmong Dancers, and the Keeping It Real Step Team (below, left). Brown County school children created posters, essays and poetry around the theme, “Remember! Celebrate! Act!” Event organizers included the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Green Bay Area Public Schools, NWTC, United Hmong and Asian American Community Center, U.S. Bank, UW-Green Bay, and community volunteers. Major contributors included NWTC, Georgia Pacific, Procter & Gamble, AT&T, Avastone Technologies LLC, and Camera Corner.

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Focus the Nation

Students heard about how they can help slow global warming during "Focus the Nation." An information table nearby described local volunteer opportunities, upcoming classes and NWTC's coming Renewable Energy certificates, and ways students can reduce their carbon footprint.

Focus the Nation urges students to act against global warming Events help promote awareness of NWTC's new renewable energy offerings Students learned about the potential impact of global warming and the importance of acting soon during "Focus the Nation," a two-day teach-in incorporating videos, presentations and speakers on environmental issues. Because NWTC students will be choosing and using the next generation of technology in regional businesses, the College will continue to provide a variety of information that will help them make informed choices in the workplace and in their personal lives. Students, faculty, staff and College leadership heard State Rep. Tom Nelson (right) discuss green issues in Madison; saw videos and the "Shift Happens" PowerPoint presentation; and held classroom discussions. Several instructors brought whole classes to the presentations or offered extra credit for students who joined "Focus the Nation" activities. An estimated 200 students were involved.

State Rep. Tom Nelson (above) described how states and local communities are adopting their own environmental standards that align with the internationally-accepted Kyoto protocols. He suggested that if enough communities act, legislation at the federal level may follow suit.

Mayor Schmidt joins annual "Mocktail" celebration Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmidt was among the visitors to the STRIDE club's annual "Mocktail" event, sampling the club's collection of non-alcoholic drink recipes. This year the club made a collection of the best-liked recipes from past years' contests. They offered samples in the cafeteria to help encourage students and staff to think about non-alcoholic ways to celebrate during the holidays and year-round.