Faculty Excellence 
Campus key partner in history grant
UW-Green Bay will be a key partner in a three-year project aimed at enhancing the teaching of American history in northeastern and central Wisconsin and the Fox River Valley.
A grant of $998,158 from the U.S. Department of Education will enable the Teachers Academy for the Study of American History, which originated with CESA 6 in Oshkosh and UW-Oshkosh, to expand further into northeastern and central Wisconsin. The academy provides professional development programming for elementary, middle and high school teachers.
One-week summer institutes and fall and spring seminars will rotate among UW-Green Bay, UW-Oshkosh and UW-Marathon County. UW-Green Bay will host the institute in the project's third year. About 50 teachers will be recruited for the three-year program, and more than 100 teachers are expected to attend the annual workshops.
David Voelker, UW-Green Bay assistant professor of humanistic studies (history), assisted in development of the grant proposal and is slated to coordinate the activities at UW-Green Bay.
Fiction writer is 'Freedom' finalist
Faculty member Rebecca Meacham was one of five finalists for the prestigious 2007 Literary Gift of Freedom Award for Women Fiction Writers. The national award is presented by A Room of Her Own Foundation, which works to spotlight the important creative work of female artists and writers. Nearly 800 writers across the country applied for the award.
Meacham, associate professor of Humanistic Studies at UW-Green Bay, is the author of the acclaimed "Let's Do," a collection of short stories about ordinary Midwesterners who cope with various calamities.
Collaborative literacy effort draws international attention
A project by UW-Green Bay education faculty is receiving international recognition for its promising results. An article on the project (developed to improve literacy skills of at-risk children entering kindergarten at a Green Bay elementary school), was published in a recent edition of “Forum on Public Policy: A Journal of the Oxford Round Table.”
Chen receives grant for fingerprint project
UW-Green Bay faculty member Franklin Chen has received a technology advancement grant for research into a process for recovering fingerprints from wet, dirty surfaces. The process could could save property owners and insurance companies thousands of dollars each year and enable police to prosecute more felons.
Kersten book explores civil rights leader, Randolph
UW-Green Bay faculty member Andrew Kersten explores the influence and achievements of labor and civil rights leader A. Philip Randolph in his second published book of the academic year. His new biography, A. Philip Randolph: A Life in the Vanguard," pays particular attention to Randolph's political philosophy, his involvement in the labor and civil rights movements, and his dedication to improving the lives of American workers.
Pilot program shows promise
A pilot program for first-year students aimed at increasing student involvement and improving retention has shown significant promise at UW-Green Bay.
In the 2006 fall semester, six UW-Green Bay faculty members — Denise Bartell, Scott Furlong, Regan A.R. Gurung, Stefan Hall, Andrew Kersten, and Georjeanna Wilson-Doenges — each taught a small section, approximately 25 students, of what normally is a 90- to 120-student general education course. "Results are staggering," said Gurung.
Faculty host ‘One Book’ panel
UW-Green Bay faculty members will lead a panel discussion, “Perspectives of the Holocaust,” from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 in Mary Ann Cofrin Hall Room 208. The event is in support of the community project "One Book, One Community." The panelists are Clifton Ganyard, Lucy Arendt, Illene Noppe and David Coury. Brian Sutton will moderate.
'Center for Food' has new Web site
The Center for Food in Community and Culture facilitates interdisciplinary scholarship to enhance the synergy between sustainable food systems and a sound environment, healthy people, and equitable communities, locally and globally.
New Book for Hall
Stefan T. Hall, assistant professor of Humanistic Studies, has published a book titled "The Role of Medieval Scottish Poetry in Creating Scottish Identity: Textual Nationalism." The book, published by The Edwin Mellen Press, came out in December.
New site features audio of Oneida language
Cliff Abbott, Secretary of the Faculty and Academic Staff and professor of communications and First Nations studies, recently launched a new Oneida Language Tools Web site. The site features sound clips for enhanced learning, an Oneida Dictionary and other features.
New mace video
UW-Green Bay’s first mace — a ceremonial staff signifying authority — was unveiled at spring commencement 2001. The mace was designed by acclaimed metals artist David Damkoehler of UW-Green Bay’s Communication and the Arts faculty.
New book by Aldrete
In his new book, "Floods of the Tiber in Ancient Rome," UW-Green Bay Prof. Gregory Aldrete uses a wide range of scientific and cultural data to develop a detailed account of flooding of the Tiber River in Rome throughout the classical period.
Textbook makes history accesible
Encouraging students of history to think about the broad implications of people, events and changes throughout world history, is the focus of a new textbook by UW-Green Bay professor Criag Lockard.
Emmons' exhibit allows visitors to "wiretap."
UW-Green Bay Art Prof. Carol Emmons was selected to present an exhibition in January at the Watrous Gallery of the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters in Madison.
Walter and Howe receive Named Professorships
Professors Lynn Walter and Bob Howe were awarded named professorships during the University's commencement ceremonies Saturday (Dec. 16) at the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts.
Damkoehler work is 'Midwest's Best'
Toni Damkoehler, Communication and the Arts (Art), had two pieces chosen for exhibit in the Sioux City Art Center Juried Midwest Exhibition.
Fermanich Receives Beautification Award
Associate Professor Kevein Fermanich's (NAS) received the 2006 Green Bay Mayor's Beautification Award.
Ashmann work Noteworthy
Assistant Professor Scott Ashmann recently made a presentation on a research study he conducted that investigated how environmental education is incorporated in secondary schools in Northeastern Wisconsin.
Kaye on Clint's movie
Prof. Harvey Kaye writes that the release of the Clint Eastwood movie, Flags of our Fathers, offers an opportunity to remind ourselves of the contributions of the "Greatest Generation," which fought and won World War II.
Four You Should Know
Four faculty were named to Bay Business Journal's list of "50 People You Should Know."
Kersten on AFL
A new book by UW-Green Bay Prof. Andrew Kersten challenges readers to reconsider the American Federation of Labor (AFL) and its influence on 20th century history.
Kersten Presents 'Death in Factories'
Prof. Andrew Kersten, history and Social Change and Development, will present a paper entitled: "Death in the Factories: Worker Safety and the AFL during World War II."
Luczaj's Work in Petroleum Geologist Journal
Prof. John Luczaj, Natural and Applied Sciences, will have two articles published in the November issue of AAPG Bulletin.