Good Times Programming
Let the Good times Roll
Creating fun, meaningful experiences for UW-Green Bay students.
Our team is committed to bringing you the best campus events and activities. Originally founded in 1972, Good Times Programming is a group of student leaders who are charged with creating positive experiences that engage, enlighten and entertain. We strive to provide opportunities for every student to participate in programs that promote learning and exploration, fun and happiness and school spirit within a vibrant and inclusive campus community.
Our Programming Board
Our team is always hard at work putting in time and energy to create vibrant experiences for all UW-Green Bay students. Contact us at 920-465-2405 or by email: stgtp@uwgb.edu, or visit us in the Union Room UU150.
General Manager - Trinity Robinette
"My name is Trinity Robinette. I am a third-year psychology student, and I enjoy reading and spending time with my pets. I am the general manager, and work one on one with programmers to help them plan events."
This programmer leads the Good Times Programming team and therefore must understand teamwork and group dynamics. The General Manager supports the programmers, oversees the internal communication of the organization, and serves as a representative to other organizations. The General Manager displays professionalism and confidence, and possesses programming, problem-solving and leadership skills.
Communications Manager - Kayla Kelling
"Hello all my name is Kayla! Some of my hobbies include reading, spending quality time with friends, and all things theatre and art! I also happen to be am avid lover of iced coffee. My role on GTP is the Communications Manager, meaning I help coordinate our promotional material, and organization of communication within our team."
The Communications Manager is responsible for building campus awareness of the mission and purpose of GTP; informing students, faculty, staff and the media about the organization’s upcoming programming; and developing interest in GTP’s programming successes and achievements in student leadership. The Communications Manager is in charge of updating GTP events on campus calendars as well as table tents. Additionally, they create and publish information on all GTP social media platforms.
Innovative Sounds - Abi Wise
"My name is Abi Wise and I am a junior at UWGB studying marketing with a minor in design arts. I enjoy thrifting, live music, board games, exploring the outdoors, and crafting. Planning events is rewarding, as not only are participants having a fun time, but they are also discovering new interests, making lifelong memories, and connecting with new friends."
This programmer provides a wide variety of musical entertainment. They find music ahead of the trend and outside of the norm, while still following the mainstream trends in music, such as music on the radio and in the limelight now. Innovative Sounds opens up the world of music in new and exciting ways by bringing a variety of groups and bands.
Cultures & Communities - Seng Yeng Xiong
"My name is Seng Yeng Xiong and I am the Cultures & Communities programmer for GTP. I am a senior this year and I am majoring in Elementary Education and working to receive my ESL (English as a Second Language) and Bilingual Bicultural licenses. I enjoy cooking/baking, hanging out with friends and family, being out doors, and watching new movies and shows. I love my job as a programmer because I love seeing students taking a break from their busy lives and enjoying time for themselves and friends."
Programming for this position involves the presentation of discussions, debates, or performances that the bring people together to explore important social issues related to identity, community, and the world. This coordinator coordinates workshops, speakers, and artists as well as collaborates with campus partners.
Creative Expressions - Grace Johnson
"Hi! I'm Grace Johnson. I'm a second-year Art Education student. I love all things art related, and my cat Leo! I am the Creative Expressions Programmer. I help out at the events and hopefully I can see you at one!"
This programmer is responsible for providing opportunities to express yourself through creative and social outlets such as arts and crafts, dances and more. These include take-and-make activities, events like Holiday Chill & Craft Fest, Grad Cap Decorating, and Gravedancers Ball.
Mindful Living - Kylee Thao
"My name is Kylee Thao, and I am this year’s Mindful Living programmer! Some events I plan that you may know are Pause for Paws, and Goat Flow Yoga. I am passionate about planning events because I want to create a sense of community at UWGB, and create lifelong memories for our students. Besides programming, I enjoy spending my free time outdoors. Whether it may be traveling, swimming, or paddleboarding, I love taking the time to sit back, relax, and enjoy the views of nature. Here at UWGB, I am double-majoring in Marketing and Business Administration with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship. I also am the friendly face you may come across at the Student Engagement Center Front Desk."
The Mindful Living programmer brings health and well-being topics to help you throughout your time at UW-Green Bay and ease your way into the world of "adulting"! Event topics include physical and mental health (ex: study skills, meditation), healthy relationships (ex: consent), and life skills (ex: cooking, budgeting).
Novelty Entertainment - Saige Kozlowski
"My name is Saige Kozlowski. I am a Human Biology major and enjoy spending time with friends, family, and animals, going out, and being creative! I am the novelty programmer, and I work with performers to entertain the student body!"
Novelty Entertainment hosts show-stopping entertainment such as comedians, magicians, hypnotists, psychics and more unique entertainment. This programmer books performers for GB Week in September, Ladies Night Out Comedy Celebration in the spring semester and a various novelties throughout the year.
Sports, Rec & Travel - Eric Wojtalewicz
"My name is Eric. I am a senior majoring in psychology. I enjoy the outdoors and winter. I am the Sports Rec and Travel programmer. I program events off campus, such as GB goes to the movies and Fright Fest. One of my favorite events that I planned was Rainbow Rush last year, which was the color run. I love planning events to meet new students and seeing people have a blast.."
This programmer is responsible for providing a wide selection of opportunities outside the University. These include but are not limited to sports events (e.g. Brewers games or Gamblers games), recreational activities (e.g. camping and horseback riding), and theater. The annual Chicago trip and Wisconsin Dells trip are also popular with students.
GB Nites - Reyna Barske
"My name is Reyna Barske. I am a second year student, majoring in Human Resource Management. I am the GB Nites programmer for Good Times Programming. I enjoy working as a programmer because my role allows me creative freedom and I like to know the events I plan and work are bringing other students joy. In my free time I enjoy hiking, reading, and trying new coffee places."
The GB Nites programmer aims to develop monthly late-night programs that provide students with an entertaining end to their week on Fridays. Events typically include foods and desserts, interactive activities such as roller skating or Just Dance, and often include performances such as live bands, comedians, or even pancake artists!
Bingo and Games - Kayla Kohn
"Howdy!! My name is Kayla Kohn, and I am a second-year student at UWGB, double majoring in Political Science and Public Administration. My role in Good Times Programming as the Bingo and Games Programmer is to coordinate bingo and host engaging games for all students. I love participating in community engagement, planning outings with friends, and playing video games in my free time, so a lot of my inspiration is taken from those experiences."
This programmer's role is providing game style events that offer students the opportunity to commune together and compete for prizes! Bingo is a longstanding tradition on the UWGB campus, and has continued to be one of our most popular events! These events provide all students the opportunity to play games, and unwind from the college life.
Trivia and Phoenix Club - Abe Blumin
"Hello, my name is Abe Blumin, I’m a junior this year and a double major in history and English with a minor in studio arts. In my free time I love to bake and read! I’m the trivia programmer this year and I’m so excited to plan fun trivia events and other Phoenix club events!"
This programmer aims to utilize and enrich the Phoenix Club space with a variety of Trivia's and games that create a fun 'Pub Style' atmosphere. The Trivia's commonly have a specific theme which allows all students to eventually see a topic they are passionate about or interested in. Prizes and promotional deals are always up for grabs.
Event Assistant - Aidan Kropidlowski
"My name is Aidan Kropidlowski and I'm a sophomore from Oshkosh, Wisconsin. In my free time, I enjoy hanging around with my dog, Sophie, video games, hiking, and reading. As a member of the Event Support Staff, I help develop and support the events held around campus by GTP. Our team is always on call amongst one another to communicate to assure events run as expected; we also meet weekly to brainstorm ideas. I’m excited to start planning and attending fun activities for you!"
Event Assistant - Monica Garcia
"My name is Monica Garcia, and I am a senior majoring in Psychology and Democracy and Justice Studies. I am someone who enjoys listening to music, watching movies and tv shows, and reading. I am an event assistant, and I enjoy working in event programming due to the rewarding feeling of seeing students connecting with one another and seeing students regularly attend events because they have had great experiences at previous events."
Event Assistant - Larissa de Oliveira
"Hi, my name is Larissa de Oliveira, I am an international student from Brazil, and I'm going to be a sophomore. My major is Graphic Design with a minor in Business Administration and a minor in Marketing. I am an event assistant, so I help the programmers organize and run the events. Outside of work I really like watching movies, eating popcorn and spending time with my friends."
Supervisor - Ben Dresdow
"Hello! My name is Ben Dresdow, and I have the honor of working with Good Times Programming. My favorite part of my job is working with our passionate student programmers, who work tremendously hard to provide students with a variety of experiences during their time here. My hobbies include playing basketball and frisbee golf, as well as quiet reading time. I also love spending quality time with my wife and son. I encourage all of you to try as many events as you can, as I strongly believe this will make a positive impact on your sense of belonging here on campus, and eventually aid in getting you to the Commencement stage."
Ben is responsible for providing support to the General Manager and all members of the Good Times Programming board. He helps students take an idea and turn it into a reality while following guidelines set by the Student Engagement Center and the university.
Ask Ben
Meet Ben Dresdow, a student ambassador turned Program Coordinator! If you have any questions, Ben, or any other members on our team, can help.