May 2004

UW-Green Bay commencement to be carried on cable TV in June

GREEN BAY - Cable television viewers will have numerous opportunities to watch the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay's 2004 spring commencement.

A taped telecast of the commencement ceremony, which was held Saturday, May 15, will be carried four consecutive Saturdays in June on Time Warner Cable Television. Each telecast - June 5, 12, 19 and 26 - will begin at 12:30 p.m.

The ceremony can be viewed on cable Channel 4 in Green Bay, Howard, Suamico, Seymour, Kaukauna, Little Chute, Combined Locks, Kimberly, Wrightstown, Appleton and Greenville. It also will be carried on cable Channel 2 in Neenah and Menasha.

Time Warner digital cable customers also will be able to view the UW-Green Bay commencement throughout the summer on Wisconsin on Demand (WIoD), Time Warner's local video-on-demand channel. The ceremony can be found on Channel 999 in the "commencement" category.

UW-Green Bay Chancellor Bruce Shepard presided over the May 15 commencement ceremony on the UW-Green Bay campus. The University's founding chancellor, Edward Weidner, was the featured commencement speaker. About 675 graduates were eligible to receive their diplomas at the ceremony.

(04-115 / 28 May 2004 / SH)

National facilities magazine highlights UW-Green Bay's Mary Ann Cofrin Hall

GREEN BAY - Mary Ann Cofrin Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is featured on the cover of the May issue of American School & University, a national magazine for education facilities and business professionals.

The UW-Green Bay academic building's sustainable-design features are described in detail in the magazine's cover story about environmentally responsible and energy efficient educational buildings.

The article, headlined "Building Green," cites UW-Green Bay as an example of a university with a track record of being involved in energy conservation.

"There's a feeling that this is the right thing to do, that sustainable design is something educational institutions have an obligation to do," says Dean Rodeheaver, UW-Green Bay assistant chancellor for planning and budget, in the article.

Mary Ann Cofrin Hall, which opened in September 2001, is UW-Green Bay's newest and largest classroom building. Its goal is to achieve one-half of the energy cost of a comparable building designed to meet Wisconsin energy codes. The building makes use of a number of environmentally responsible strategies, including recycled and recyclable materials.

According to American School & University, Mary Ann Cofrin Hall's sustainable features resulted from the commitment of many groups: the University's administration, state agencies, Wisconsin Public Service Corp. and HOK Inc., the associate architectural firm.

The building's sustainable features described in the article include:

• a rainwater harvesting system in the Lenfestey Family Courtyard that collects rainwater from the roof structures and uses it for irrigation and other non-potable uses.

• a photovoltaic metal roof that generates 15,000 kilowatts of electricity a year. Photovoltaic material sandwiched between "vision glass" over the Winter Garden also generates electricity.

• floors covered with renewable or recyclable flooring, such as rubber, bamboo, cork and linoleum.

Mary Ann Cofrin Hall has attracted visitors from around the world interested in the building's environmentally friendly features. Its roofing and "vision glass" were the first such installations in Wisconsin, and the "vision glass" was the first installation of its kind in the nation.

(04-114 / 26 May 2004 / SH)

Scholarships available for UW-Green Bay summer camp on business creativity

GREEN BAY - Scholarships are available for Green Bay area students interested in attending a new University of Wisconsin-Green Bay summer camp for future entrepreneurs and business leaders.

The camp, Biz 4 YOUth, is aimed at students entering grades 9 through 11 who are seriously considering entrepreneurship as a career option. It will help them enhance creativity skills and develop a viable business idea.

Biz 4 YOUth will run from Sunday, June 27 through Friday, July 2 at UW-Green Bay, 2420 Nicolet Drive. Enrollment is open now.

The Rotary Foundation of Green Bay is providing six $100 scholarships for Green Bay area students to attend Biz 4 YOUth. Applications for the scholarships are available online at http://www.uwgbsummercamps.com.

The camp will focus on learning and creativity in the business environment. It will help students realize that creativity and entrepreneurship are learned skills.

Biz 4 YOUth also will provide opportunities to put techniques into action. For example, after identifying an opportunity and deciding on a product or service to deliver to a customer, a student will develop a video, Web or graphic advertisement.

By the end of the hands-on camp, students will write actual business plans and present them to a panel of judges.

Students may attend Biz 4 YOUth as commuters providing their own daily transportation or as residents living in University student housing. The commuter fee of $239 includes instruction only. Residents will pay $465 for instruction, room and board, and counselor supervision during non-class hours.

For registration information, call (920) 465-2267 or (800) 892-2118 or go to the camp Web site at http://www.uwgbsummercamps.com. The registration deadline is Tuesday, June 15.

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Johnson praised, thanked for generous support of UW-Green Bay

GREEN BAY - The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay lost a close friend and longtime supporter when Samuel C. Johnson died Saturday (May 22).

Johnson's relationship with UW-Green Bay dated to the University's early years, and he visited the campus on numerous occasions. In 1985, he and his wife, Imogene, received the UW-Green Bay Chancellor's Award of Merit for their service to the University.

Chancellor Bruce Shepard said Johnson, former chairman and chief executive officer of S.C. Johnson & Son, contributed to UW-Green Bay in many ways throughout the University's history.

"The passing of Sam Johnson is a great loss for UW-Green Bay," Shepard said. "He was a valued member of our University family. We will always be grateful for his commitment to our institution and to our students and faculty."

Chancellor Emeritus Edward Weidner said Johnson shared with UW-Green Bay a commitment to the environment in its broadest sense.

"This is the passing of a leadership era," Weidner said. "He was the number one leader from the business community in regard to the environment and in regard to corporate citizenship." Johnson's contributions to UW-Green Bay included:

• establishment of the Herbert Fisk Johnson Professorship in Environmental Studies. The named professorship, established in 1985, recognizes and provides financial support for research and scholarly activity in biological or physical environmental studies or environmental policy studies. The professorship endowed by Johnson and his wife honors Johnson's late father.

• establishment of the Herbert Fisk Johnson Awards for Excellence, annual awards for undergraduate students who meet high academic standards.

• financial support of the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts.

• the 1981 world premiere showing on the UW-Green Bay campus of "The Living Planet," a film Johnson described as providing a "special perspective" on the Earth's environment. Johnson's company underwrote all costs of the film's premiere and related activities on campus.

Under Johnson's leadership, S.C. Johnson & Son, formerly Johnson Wax, grew to become Wisconsin's largest privately owned company. He last served the company as its chairman emeritus. He also was well-known for his philanthropy, which, in addition to support of UW-Green Bay, included support of Cornell University, The Smithsonian Institution, the Mayo Foundation and the Johnson Foundation.

Johnson, who lived in Racine, was a graduate of Cornell University and Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration.

(04-112 / 25 May 2004 / SH)

Web users can participate in UW-Green Bay master planning process

GREEN BAY - The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is offering a new Web-based opportunity for faculty, staff, students and community members to participate in the University's campus master planning process.

Using the Web-based learning system, Desire to Learn (D2L), participants can keep up with scheduled events, view alternative proposals, read comments of others and share views on the master plan.

To learn more about the system, go to http://www.uwgb.edu/learntech/D2L/. Then click "D2L Logon" and enter the word "plan" as both user name and password. Once you are at the D2L site, scroll to the bottom of the page to the "My Green Bay Courses" section. Then click on "Campus Master Plan."

To participate in discussions about the campus master plan, Web users with UWGB e-mail addresses must send an e-mail to learntech@uwgb.edu requesting that they be added to the course. Other Web users who wish to comment on the master plan must e-mail the Web site administrator at webctadmin@uwgb.edu and receive a user name and password.

Additional information about the master plan is available on the Web at http://www.uwgb.edu/pboffice/MasterPlan.

UW-Green Bay is revising its campus master plan, or comprehensive development plan, for the first time in 35 years. The master plan is being reconsidered at a time when the University faces decisions about critical issues like potential sites for new facilities and enrollment changes. The environment around the campus also has undergone major changes in the past 35 years.

Dean Rodeheaver, UW-Green Bay assistant chancellor for planning and budget, said the new master plan will be useful only if it reflects the ideas and perceptions of as many participants as possible.

UW-Green Bay is being assisted in the planning process by staff from the UW System Office of Capital Planning and Budget and from the Division of State Facilities. Consultants from Ken Saiki Design of Madison and Berners-Schober Associates of Green Bay also are involved.

A draft master plan will be presented for public review by early fall. The final plan will be completed by late fall.

(04-111 / 21 May 2004 / SH)

Marinetti named Teacher-in-Residence at UW-Green Bay

GREEN BAY - Maryanne Marinetti, Green Bay, a first grade teacher at Jefferson Elementary School, has been named to a two-year term as Teacher-in-Residence at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. She replaces Helen Schaal, who completes her term this month. Marinetti begins her duties in August.

The Teacher-in-Residence program, part of the UW-Green Bay professional program in education since 1998, brings practicing teachers from the public schools to the University campus to teach students preparing for careers as teachers. It gives pre-kindergarten through 12th grade teachers the opportunity to impact teacher preparation, while advancing their own teaching skills at the college level under the guidance of University faculty.

Marinetti says she believes the program's partnership between the schools and the University can improve the educational experiences of all involved. "I applied for the Teacher-in-Residence position because I care deeply about education and about the preparation of young adults as they begin to form their own educational philosophies," she says.

Marinetti has practical classroom experience gained from 14 years of teaching at Fort Howard and Jefferson Elementary Schools, two of the most culturally diverse schools in Green Bay.

Marinetti has a long connection with UW-Green Bay. She earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees at the University, and presently is enrolled in the Institute for Learning's Accomplished Educator Professional Development Certificate (PDC) program.

She previously worked with UW-Green Bay faculty to develop a plan that included Fort Howard School as a setting for teacher preparation students, and also team-taught a course, Cultural Images in Materials for Children and Adolescents.

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Weidner tells UW-Green Bay graduates success will follow dreams

GREEN BAY - The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay's founding chancellor urged the University's graduates Saturday (May 15) to dream to help people - and then work to achieve their dreams.

Founding Chancellor Edward Weidner, the featured speaker at UW-Green Bay's spring commencement Saturday, encouraged graduates to strive to make the world better for all those with whom they have contact.

"Whatever your lifestyle, whatever your job preference, whatever your family, develop objectives that mesh with a dream," he said. "Complete success may not always be possible, but a strong aim and direction will carry you far."

Weidner, who served as chancellor from 1966 to 1986, spoke to about 675 graduates who were eligible to receive their diplomas at UW-Green Bay's 2004 spring commencement. Chancellor Bruce Shepard presided over the outdoor event on the UW-Green Bay campus.

The commencement ceremony marked the University's 35th spring commencement. UW-Green Bay has conferred 21,751 diplomas in its history.

Recalling the academic plan that emerged at UW-Green Bay in the 1960s, Weidner said the original plan was considered appropriate for a student body of 20,000 and a curriculum of many majors.

While an enrollment of 20,000 is not in the University's immediate future (current enrollment is about 5,400 students), it is time to permit UW-Green Bay to expand its enrollment, Weidner said.

"Otherwise, it cannot adequately serve Northeast Wisconsin," he said. "And it can do so and yet be true to its academic plan."

Student commencement speaker Sunam Ellis of Appleton provided a humorous recap of her UW-Green Bay career. Among other anecdotes, she mentioned the 2001 opening of the energy efficient Mary Ann Cofrin Hall, a building she said had "lights with a mind of their own." But Ellis also encouraged graduates to live their dreams.

"Fulfill that right to be whoever you want to be," she said. "Be proud of where you're going."

Charles Pruitt, a member of the UW System Board of Regents, congratulated the graduates on behalf of the Board of Regents. Prof. Clifford Abbott, chair of the UW-Green Bay University Committee, also spoke.

UW-Green Bay Alumni Association President Suzanne Pederson presented the Outstanding Student Award to Hope Krepline of Chilton.

Chancellor Shepard presented Chancellor's Awards to Betty Rose Meyer and three generations of the Chernick family: Norman M. Chernick, Richard J. Chernick and Ryan D. Chernick. Chancellor's Awards are presented to community members who have been strong supporters of UW-Green Bay.

The Chancellor described commencement as the happiest day of the year on the UW-Green Bay campus.

"Today, like no other, captures why we are here and why we so enjoy being here," he said.

(04-109 / 15 May 2004 / SH)

UW-Green Bay launches comprehensive Leadership Development Institute

GREEN BAY - Responding to demand from the region's business community, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will offer an intensive program to develop effective leaders for businesses and other organizations.

The UW-Green Bay Leadership Development Institute will provide participants with strong awareness of their leadership strengths and development needs. By serving local businesses, it also will reduce travel costs for participants and their employers, and limit participants' time away from work and family.

The Leadership Development Institute, which was announced today (May 13) at a kick-off breakfast on the UW-Green Bay campus, will begin serving potential leaders in August. The initial cohort still has room for employees from companies and nonprofit organizations.

Doug Gjerde of UW-Green Bay Outreach and Extension said the Institute will address a growing need for local leadership development. Currently, Northeastern Wisconsin organizations must send their prospective and existing leaders to leadership development programs outside of the region, he said.

Gjerde said the Institute will bring together people of similar levels of responsibility and experience and maintain ongoing contact with participants and their supervisors.

"This is more than a motivational program," Gjerde said. "Participants will get a comprehensive look at their leadership and receive expert assistance in developing leadership skills."

The Institute's typical participant will be a mid-level manager who leads other professionals or managers. Examples include:

• middle and senior level leaders in medium and larger organizations at a time of career transition.
• individuals with high leadership potential.
• individuals in need of career rejuvenation or re-direction.

Participants, coming from various organizations, will go through the program as a group, building trust and increasing feedback and learning. Sessions will include group discussions, lectures, case studies and simulations. Participants also will develop detailed action plans for success.

Consistent with UW-Green Bay's campuswide theme of "Connecting learning to life," the Leadership Development Institute will explore issues from multiple perspectives including business management, psychology communication and the arts. This approach will help participants see the big picture and break through barriers to real-world solutions.

UW-Green Bay faculty across disciplines contributed to the design of the program.

Gjerde said feedback on skills, behaviors and perspectives will be central to the program. Participants will receive feedback from Institute staff and other participants throughout the program, he said.

To learn more about the UW-Green Bay Leadership Development Institute, contact Gjerde by phone at (920) 496-2115 or by e-mail at gjerded@uwgb.edu. Information also is available online at www.uwgb.edu/ldi.

(04-108 / 13 May 2004 / SH)

Weidner Center, UW-Green Bay wish Meyer well after completing agreement

GREEN BAY - After a productive three-year agreement, the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts and Meyer Theatre Corp. are completing their association for management of the renovated Robert T. Meyer Theatre.

Under terms of an agreement involving the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, the Weidner Center and Meyer Theatre Corp., the Weidner has had broad responsibility for management of the downtown theater's day-to-day operations.

The Weidner Center also has been the most active renter of the Meyer Theatre for performances. The Weidner provided a schedule of acclaimed artists as well as Broadway and off-Broadway shows in order to establish the Meyer as a popular new entertainment venue in downtown Green Bay.

The original plan called for the Meyer Theatre to evaluate its operating needs at the conclusion of the three-year agreement. The agreement was intended to help the Meyer mature and establish a strong foundation.

Weidner Center executive director David Fleming said the Weidner Center is proud to have been part of the launch and initial operations of the Meyer Theatre, which opened in February 2002.

"The professionals and volunteers of the Weidner Center worked hard to maximize our effectiveness during this crucial start-up period, and we wish our colleagues at the Meyer great success as they now take control of their destiny," Fleming said.

Kramer Rock, president of Meyer Theatre Corp., said he is grateful for the contributions of the Weidner Center's staff and volunteers to the start-up of the historic Meyer. He said the relationship has helped put the Meyer in a good position to move into the future.

"It was crucial to the current success of the Meyer that the Weidner Center stepped up when it did," Rock said. "Three years later, we feel we're getting our legs under us and can move in a new direction."

University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Chancellor Bruce Shepard said the Weidner's involvement with the Meyer Theatre has been an important part of the University's efforts to help revitalize downtown Green Bay. UW-Green Bay owns and operates the Weidner Center, which uses only self-generated funds and private donations for its operations.

Shepard said UW-Green Bay continues to pursue numerous opportunities for enhancing the economic vitality of downtown Green Bay.

"This community needs a strong downtown, and the University wants to do its share to make that a reality," Shepard said.

Under the management partnership, the Weidner Center has provided the Meyer Theatre with a wide range of services, including ticket sales, technical stage support, ushers, front-of-house management, and concessions.

Once the Meyer Theatre's new management is in place, the Weidner Center will evaluate opportunities to again rent the theatre so some of the Weidner's artists may perform in the unique downtown landmark. Some of the Weidner's educational programming also may continue at the Meyer.

The Meyer Theatre, 117 S. Washington St., was built 74 years ago as a movie house and live performance venue. The theatre's renovation began in 1999. In May 2000, Betty Rose Meyer announced that she would donate $1.5 million for the renovation project. The theatre is named for her late husband, Robert T. Meyer.

(04-102 / 13 May 2004 / SH)

UW-Green Bay student awarded prestigious Phi Kappa Phi fellowship

GREEN BAY - Neil Sandhu, a human biology major at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, has been awarded a Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowship for 2004-2005. He will apply the $5,000 fellowship toward his first year at the University of Wisconsin Medical School in Madison.

Sandhu is one of 60 students nationwide to receive a $5,000 award from Phi Kappa Phi. Each of about 300 Phi Kappa Phi chapters across the country is allowed to nominate one student per year for the graduate fellowship.

Sandhu, a graduate of Ashwaubenon High School, is the first UW-Green Bay student to be awarded the prestigious fellowship.

Phi Kappa Phi is the oldest and most distinguished national honor society dedicated to recognizing and promoting academic excellence in all fields of higher education.

Selection for the fellowship is based on students' undergraduate academic performance, leadership and service on campus and in the community, evidence of potential success in graduate study, a statement of educational purpose and objectives, and support from individuals who can attest to the students' performance, citizenship and character.

Sandhu's supporters cited his leadership, dedication to scholarship and capability to successfully investigate and solve problems.

Sandhu, who will receive a UW-Green Bay Chancellor's Leadership Medallion this week, has worked on numerous medical research projects. One project, conducted at St. Vincent Hospital, focuses on the neuropsychology of epilepsy in children.

He also has been involved in the community through volunteer activities. He has volunteered at various health-care facilities, including St. Vincent Hospital, the American Red Cross, Sexual Assault Center, and the Brown County Mental Health Center.

On campus, Sandhu has served as president of the Bioscience Connection, a student organization that plans various activities to increase knowledge of career opportunities in the biological sciences. He also has been active in Tri-Beta, the national honorary society for biological sciences.

Sandhu was one of two UW students to received a Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowship. UW campuses with Phi Kappa Phi chapters are Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee, Eau Claire, Platteville, River Falls, Stevens Point and Whitewater.

(04-107 / 12 May 2004 / SH)

Chancellor's Medallions awarded to 23 at UW-Green Bay

GREEN BAY - Twenty-three students at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will be awarded Chancellor's Leadership Medallions in ceremonies on Friday, May 14 on the University campus. The awards recognize leadership and academic achievement during the student's college career.

Award recipients are:

Elizabeth Anderson, Kiel; Nicholas Bandoch, Wausau; Derek Behmke, Plymouth; Matt Bonson and Sunam Ellis, Appleton; Sara Boyer, Rapid River, Mich.; Vincent Czahor, Gilman; Kacee Des Jarlais and Neil Sandhu, Green Bay; Julie Eller, Afton, Minn.; Megan Habermann, Aloha, Ore.

Nathanael Isaacson, Shawano; Jennifer Keene, Saukville; Hope Krepline, Chilton; Amanda Maki, Waukesha; Kristin Murphy, Wauwatosa; Angela Paul, Athens; John Rumpel, Beloit; Trisha Senkbeil, Sheboygan; Michelle Stark, Franklin; Leah Szott, Mt. Prospect, Ill.; Amber Wiinamaki, Medford; and Andrew Williams, Oshkosh.

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Students lauded for leadership at UW-Green Bay

GREEN BAY - Thirty-two students will receive University Leadership Awards in ceremonies on Friday, May 14 at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. The awards acknowledge leadership activities on and off campus.

The winners are:

Rachel Abhold, North Fond du Lac; LeBrena Bouillion, Osseo; Sarah Douglas, Oak Creek; Christopher Ehlers, Janesville; Megan Gibson and Deanna Kratzke, Appleton; Aimee Hein and Ellie Roets, Merrill; Aaron Hulse, Menasha; Brian Jicinsky, Spencer; Tou Ya Khang, Wausau; Heidi Lou Kleinhans, New Holstein.

Tracy Kranzusch, Florence; Krystle Lange, Abbottsford; Juny Lee, Rebecca Pasterski, Nicole Radosevich, and Nou Yang, Green Bay; Rebecca Levy, Kaukauna; Kerstin Martwick, Crystal Falls. Mich.; Michelle Missall, Suring; Theresa Okokon, Milwaukee; Nathan Petrashek, Two Rivers; Jessica Powers, St. Paul, Minn.

Amber Pyne, Franklin; Tim Schmidt, Rothschild; Mary Sponholz, White Lake; Jonathan Virant, Sheboygan; Sarah Voss, Burlington; Lara Wiersum, Kenosha; Maigan Wipfli, Wisconsin Rapids; and Melissa Wojtanowski, Slinger.

(04-105 / 12 May 2004 / VCD)

UW-Green Bay freshman honorary inducts 57

GREEN BAY - Phi Eta Sigma, a national honor society that rewards academic excellence among college freshmen, has inducted 57 new members to the chapter at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. The UW-Green Bay chapter of the 81-year-old organization was established in 1992 as the 299th chapter in the nation.

First-year students who have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale are eligible for membership.

Dean of Professional and Graduate Studies Fritz Erickson was inducted as an honorary member.

New UW-Green Bay student members are:

Afton, Minn.-Jonathan Schubbe; Appleton-Kayla Bettis, Richard Gubbels and Amber Rasmussen; Cambria-Tracey Hoffmann; Cedarburg-Emily Acterberg; Chilton-Ashley Seipel; Colby-Jessica Johnson; Dickeyville-Christina Bussan; Elkhorn-Kristopher Sharpe; Germantown-Elizabeth Kiefer.

Green Bay-Katie Lloyd, Lou Lucassen, Jessica Patterson, Jacy Pichette, Rachel Speel, and Daniel Vieaux; Greenville-Lindsay Simonsen; Hilbert-Angela Breit; Hortonville-Daria Coenen; Iola-Abigail Johnson; Ironwood, Mich.-Kelly Hannu; Janesville-Molly Weber; Kewaunee-Jessica O'Brien; Larsen-Angela Grady; Lodi-Sarah Price; Luxemburg-Donna Mleziva.

Marion-Laura Mielke; Markesan-Lisa Pollesch; Marshfield-Maria Breu, Nicole DeVries, Angela Mathias, and Eric Weber; Medford-Heather Bartelt and Kent Pederson; Mishicot-Deann Dittman; Mt. Prospect, Ill.-Lori Nolan; Nelson-Alyssa Boese; New Franken-Aaron Weinschenk; New London-Stephanie Bellile and Amber Rose.

Oneida-Corey Stevens; Oostburg-Allison Froh; Osceola-Jemma Lund; Oshkosh-Lindsay Gorr and Jenny Olson; Portage-Valerie Jensen; Sheboygan Falls-Kate Brown and Adam Hintz; Sheldon-Sara Rymer; Stanley-Johanna Hinke; Stockbridge-Anna Schumacher; Summit Lake-Aimee Blaisdell; Waldo-Amanda Kumrow; Waterford-Karen Erickson; Waukesha-Luanna Marko.

(04-104 / 12 May 2004 / VCD)

First Watershed Summit to highlight work of students, researchers

For more information, contact Scott Hildebrand, (920) 465-2526, or Christine Mangi, (917) 573-9875.

GREEN BAY - The research of students, teachers and scientists involved in the Lower Fox River Watershed Monitoring Program will be showcased May 19 at the program's First Annual Watershed Symposium.

The research symposium at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will present an overview of the program, reports on preliminary results from the first year of monitoring, and poster displays by student monitoring teams.

In addition, students will demonstrate the skills they've acquired through the program during a practice bird count at UW-Green Bay's Cofrin Arboretum and several "Challenge Break-out Sessions" which include training on GPS units and topics such as conductivity and pH.*

The Lower Fox River Watershed Monitoring Program is a multi-year monitoring and assessment program in and around the Fox River Watershed. It involves students and researchers from UW-Green Bay, UW-Milwaukee, the Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District, the U.S. Geological Service and the Oneida Nation.

The program also provides research opportunities for high school teachers and students. Area high schools participating in the program are Green Bay Southwest, Appleton East, Luxemburg-Casco and Markesan. Representatives from other school districts will attend to learn more and consider initiating similar school-based programs.

Each team of high school students and teachers has chosen a sub-watershed within the Fox River Watershed for conducting sampling and stream monitoring. At the symposium, student teams will present posters about their watersheds and demonstrate their work in monitoring streams and stream corridors.

"The symposium will offer an excellent opportunity for students to display preliminary results of their hands-on research to the public and to interact with water-quality experts," said program director Kevin Fermanich, UW-Green Bay assistant professor of natural and applied sciences.

Funded by a $1.5 million grant from Arjo Wiggins Appleton (AWA), the program has a goal of establishing long-term monitoring that will provide high-quality data to be used in making resource management decisions and predicting impacts on the ecosystem. The program is designed to enhance student, teacher and community understanding and stewardship of the Fox River Watershed.

"AWA is proud of all that has been accomplished in only one year and supports the program's continued success," said Chris Gower, general counsel of Arjo Wiggins Appleton. "The achievements of the program are a tribute to the students, teachers and researchers who are committed to making their community a better place."

The practice bird count is from 9 to 9:45 a.m. The general session is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Mary Ann Cofrin Hall on the UW-Green Bay campus. General registration starts at 9:45 a.m.

The poster session is from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Mary Ann Cofrin Hall's Wintergarden. The public is invited to view posters and discuss the project with students, and university and agency staff.

For more information about the Lower Fox River Watershed Monitoring Program, visit the program's Web site at www.uwgb.edu/watershed.

(*Media are invited to attend all symposium events and interview program participants. The best time for photo opportunities and b-roll will be during the bird count, poster session and challenge break-out sessions.)

(04-103 / 12 May 2004 / SH)

First chancellor is UW-Green Bay commencement speaker

GREEN BAY - Edward W. Weidner, the first chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, will be the speaker at the University's commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 15 on the campus at 2420 Nicolet Dr.

The event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. in the outdoor amphitheater north of the main entrance drive on the campus.

In the event of bad weather, there would be two ceremonies in the Weidner Center. Half of the graduates would receive their degrees in a ceremony at 11:30 a.m. and the remaining half in a parallel event at 3 p.m. The decision to move indoors would be made early in the morning and publicized through University information at (920) 465-2000, on local radio stations, and on the University's Web site at www.uwgb.edu/commencement/.

Weidner was chancellor of UW-Green Bay for 20 years, or, as he put it, "...for a full generation."

Appointed in October 1966, Weidner was charged with developing a new institution of higher education in northeastern Wisconsin from the ground up. The University began offering classes as a four-year institution in 1968, and opened the first buildings on its new campus in 1969.

As the University's first chancellor - and first employee - Weidner was instrumental in defining the mission, academic plan and campus of the new institution. With its focus on a broad education organized across the boundaries of traditional disciplines, and on humans and their environment, the academic plan won worldwide attention and served as a model for other new universities. It was considered radical at the time, but today, colleges and universities across the country are developing academic programs that embody those ideas.

Shortly before leaving his post as chancellor in 1986, Weidner called the UW-Green Bay academic program, "...as satisfying an achievement as I can think of."

After stepping down, Weidner taught classes and served as director of the University's Cofrin Arboretum for a time. Beginning in 1987, he was instrumental in the fund drive that led to the construction on the campus of a campus-community performing arts center that ultimately bore his name. He was named project director for the facility in 1990, and served until a permanent director was hired.

When Weidner officially retired from the University in 1989, the UW-Board of Regents granted him the title Chancellor Emeritus.

Weidner was active in education-related national and international organizations, served on the United Nations Environment Programme's North American Advisory Group, and on the board of the Nature Conservancy of Wisconsin. He was active while chancellor and continues to be active in retirement on many area boards and advisory groups.

Weidner came to UW-Green Bay from the University of Kentucky where he was a professor of political science and director of the Center for Developmental Change. Prior to that he was a vice chancellor at the East-West Center at the University of Hawaii. He served on the President's Task Force on Foreign Economic Assistance in 1961, and had consulted and completed various assignments in Southeast Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East.

The Minnesota native earned degrees through the Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota.

(04-101 / 11 May 2004 / VCD)

Meyer, Chernicks will receive UW-Green Bay Chancellor's Awards

GREEN BAY - University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Chancellor Bruce Shepard will present two special Chancellor's Awards to four members of the community during commencement ceremonies on the campus on Saturday, May 15.

The awards will go to Betty Rose Meyer, and to three generations of the Chernick Family: Norman M. Chernick, Richard J. Chernick, and Ryan D. Chernick.

"These awards recognize community members who have supported UW-Green Bay in valuable ways since the institution's early years," says Shepard.

Meyer has been associated with the University's Founders Association since the 1970s. She was a patron for the development of the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts and contributed to the gift for its Resting Room.

Her gift in 1997 of an endowment to create two scholarship funds for students was at the time the largest such gift in UW-Green Bay history. The scholarships are the John and Anne M. Rose Scholarship in honor of her late parents, and the Robert T. and Betty Rose Meyer Scholarship in honor of her late husband Robert Meyer who built Tape Inc. from a firm with four employees to a national leader in industrial carton sealers. Both scholarships are designated for students with financial need who show leadership and citizenship achievements.

The Chernick family is being honored for contributions including their time and talents. Norman Chernick has provided philanthropic support since the University's early years for initiatives including the academic mission, special projects and Division I athletics. He is the founder of Camera Corner, a Green Bay company that has grown to become Camera Corner/Connecting Point, a third generation business now in its 51st year.

Son Richard Chernick, a UW-Green Bay graduate, was active on the Alumni Association's board of directors and received the organization's 1992 Distinguished Alumni Award. He recently completed a term on the University's Chancellor's Council of Trustees, and has established an Alumni Scholarship for undergraduate students. Grandson Ryan Chernick graduated from UW-Green Bay in 2000 and joined the Alumni Association board of directors less than a year later. He already has worked with hundreds of University alumni and friends in his role as chair of a major Alumni Association fund-raiser.

All three members of the Chernick family are officers of the Chernick Family Foundation which provides financial support for community nonprofit organizations, including UW-Green Bay.

(04-100 / 6 May 2004 / VCD)

UW-Green Bay has commencement plan in case of rain

GREEN BAY - If the weather on Saturday, May 15 does not allow for the traditional outdoor commencement, the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay would hold two graduation ceremonies in the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts on the campus at 2420 Nicolet Dr. Half of the graduates would receive their diplomas at each ceremony.

Start times for indoor ceremonies would be at 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Having two ceremonies in the event of bad weather would allow each student four admission tickets to the Weidner Center for relatives and friends. With only one indoor ceremony, students in the graduating class of 675 would have been restricted to two tickets.

A decision to change the venue from outdoors to the Weidner Center will be made early the morning of the 15th. If the ceremony is to be held in the Weidner Center, announcements will be broadcast on local radio stations and posted on the University Web site at www.uwgb.edu/commencement/. The number to call for information is (920) 465-2000.

If two ceremonies are held, degrees awarded in the ceremony at 11:30 a.m. would include:

Associate of Arts and Sciences degrees; bachelor's degrees in Art, Communication and the Arts, Communication Processes, Economics, English, Environmental Policy and Planning, French, German, History, Human Development, Humanistic Studies, Individual Major, Interdisciplinary Studies, Music, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Change and Development, Spanish, Theater, and Urban and Regional Studies.

Degrees presented in the 3 p.m. ceremony would be:

Master's degrees in Administrative Science, Applied Leadership for Teaching and Learning, Environmental Science and Policy, and Management; bachelor's degrees in Accounting, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Science, Elementary Education, Environmental Science, Human Biology, Information Sciences, Mathematics, Nursing, and Social Work.

(04-99 / 6 May 2004 / VCD)

UW-Green Bay commencement is May 15

GREEN BAY - University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Founding Chancellor Edward W. Weidner will be the speaker at commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 15 on the University campus.

If the weather is good, the event will be at 11:30 a.m. in the outdoor amphitheater north of the main entrance drive on the campus at 2420 Nicolet Dr.

In the event of bad weather, there will be two ceremonies in the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts. Half of the graduates would receive their degrees in ceremonies at 11:30 a.m., and the remaining half in a parallel event at 3 p.m. The decision to move indoors will be made early in the morning and publicized through University information at (920) 465-2000, on local radio stations, and on the University's Web site at www.uwgb.edu/commencement/.

A total of 675 students is eligible to participate in commencement. That includes 70 who will not actually complete their requirements until August, and 32 individuals who will receive master's degrees.

Chancellor Bruce Shepard will preside over the ceremonies.

Weidner was named chancellor-and the first employee-of UW-Green Bay in 1966 before the University had either campus or academic program. He was the principal architect of an academic plan for UW-Green Bay that won worldwide attention then and which includes principles that other institutions are only now instituting.

Weidner served as chancellor for 20 years, stepping down in 1986, and in retirement continues to be an ambassador and advocate for UW-Green Bay.

The student speaker will be Sunam Ellis, Appleton. Ellis, who is graduating with highest honors, has completed majors in Human Development and Theater, and has distinguished herself in both majors. Many of her activities blend interests in the two fields.

Hope Krepline, Chilton, will receive the Alumni Association's Outstanding Student Award. Krepline completed majors in Accounting and Business Administration, and gave exemplary service to organizations relating to her majors. She is graduating with highest honors. UW-Green Bay Alumni Association president Suzanne Pederson will present the award.

Four retiring faculty members will be honored by being named to emeritus, or honorary, status.

They are John H. Harris, associate professor of Business Administration; Margaret A. Laughlin, professor of Education; David M. Littig, associate professor of Public and Environmental Affairs (Political Science), and Richard D. Logan, professor of Human Development (Anthropology).

UW Board of Regents member Charles Pruitt will bring greetings from the Board of Regents, and Prof. Clifford Abbott, chairperson of the University Committee, will welcome attendees on behalf of the University.

(04-98 / 6 May 2004 / VCD)

UW-Green Bay Career Services, Revitalize Gillett, Inc. receive Main Street recognition

GREEN BAY -University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Career Services and Revitalize Gillett, Inc. have been honored by the Wisconsin Main Street Program for their partnership in restoring Gillett's downtown.

The Main Street program awarded the partnership an honorable mention for 2003 in the category of Public Private Partnership in Downtown Revitalization. The partners received the award during the Main Street program's recent 14th annual awards banquet in Waupaca.

UW-Green Bay Career Services and Revitalize Gillett, Inc. have been working together since early 2003 to revitalize Gillett's downtown, with an emphasis on historic preservation.

The University has provided Revitalize Gillett with student interns in the areas of historical research, graphics and marketing. The historical research has focused largely on documenting the history of downtown buildings.

UW-Green Bay students who have worked on the Gillett project are Damien Schmitt, graphics, Abby Xiong, marketing, Nicole Pribnow, graphics, Cassie Suring, research, Kristy Patenaude, research, Melinda Young, research, and Kevin Hyde, research.

Linda Peacock-Landrum, director of UW-Green Bay Career Services, said the partnership has provided substantial benefits to both partners.

"Our students gain wonderful, practical hands-on experiences, and at the same time we are helping a community accomplish its goals," she said.

The Main Street Program is designed to promote the historic and economic redevelopment of traditional business districts in Wisconsin. Main Street communities receive technical support and training needed to restore their Main Streets to centers of business and community activity.

In the case of Gillett, the goal is to establish a downtown business district that retains its history and small-town charm while also addressing the community's modern-day business needs.

(04-97 / 6 May 2004 / SH)

Workshop will teach about pond organisms

GREEN BAY - A workshop teaching participants how to identify the small and microscopic animals and plants that live in ponds is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 15 at the Cofrin Center for Biodiversity at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, 2420 Nicolet Dr.

The session will begin at the Center for Biodiversity in Mary Ann Cofrin Hall Suite 212. Participants will visit several ponds on campus to collect samples and bring them back for study. Rotifers, nematodes, and ciliates are just some of the creatures they can expect to see.

Workshop leaders are Robert Howe, a biologist and member of the Natural and Applied Sciences faculty at UW-Green Bay, and Vicki Medland, an adjunct faculty member who has co-taught Wetland Ecology and Management and other courses. Howe, director of the Cofrin Center for Biodiversity, presently is co-principal investigator on an EPA-funded study to develop environmental indicators for the coastal environs of the Great Lakes. Medland, whose Ph.D. is in ecology, did her dissertation research on planktonic crustaceans.

The workshop is free, but preregistration is required due to space limitations. The number to register is (920) 465-5032. Information is available by e-mail to wolfa@uwgb.edu.

The workshop is part of an every-other-month series sponsored by the Cofrin Center for Biodiversity to promote biodiversity protection through education and research. The next workshop on July 24 will feature Wisconsin dragonflies.

(04-96 / 5 May 2004 / VCD)

New Music, Hand Drumming ensembles perform at UW-Green Bay

GREEN BAY - The New Music Ensemble directed by Rebecca Tout and the Hand Drumming Ensemble directed by Cheryl Grosso will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 7 in University Theater located in Theater Hall at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, 2420 Nicolet Dr.

New Music Ensemble will open the program with Fredric Rzewski's "Les Moutons de Panurge," which combines written music with an improvised element.

They'll continue with "New York Counterpoint," a composition for 11 clarinet parts by Steve Reich. The piece can be performed with one live clarinet and 10 pre-recorded parts, but the UW-Green Bay group is performing it with 11 clarinets. The work has three movements in the form of endless loops.

The 13-member group will close with "Cobra," by John Zorn, a purely improvised piece. Director Tout says the concept relies on oral tradition. Members of the group can dictate structural changes by gesturing to a prompter who then signals the change to the ensemble.

Hand Drumming Ensemble will perform four works by director Cheryl Grosso, and a traditional piece from the Ewe tradition in Africa.

They will premiere a new Grosso composition, "Rhythm Chant 20," and perform a significantly revised older piece, now called "Rhythm Chant Col-Ba-Nu." Grosso explains that the revised composition includes two new call and response sections, and that "Col-Ba" refers to Columbian rumba, the dance rhythm that provided the initial inspiration. Alumni Paul Massey and Gregory Thornburg will return to solo with the Ensemble on "Rhythm Chant DM."

The concert will close with Grosso's "Rhythm Chant for Old Men."

Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for students. The numbers for tickets are (920) 465-2217 or (800) 328-8587.

(04-94 / 3 May 2004 / VCD)

Two win teaching awards at UW-Green Bay

GREEN BAY - Professors Andrew Kersten and Dean VonDras have won Creative Approaches to Teaching Awards for the spring semester at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.

The awards, given by the Instructional Development Council, recognize faculty members for specific strategies they have developed to enhance students' learning.

Kersten, an associate professor in Social Change and Development (History) was singled out for creating a history laboratory that gives students hands-on experience in finding and using primary and secondary historical sources. Though labs most often are associated with science classes, Kersten says, "Every class ought to have some sort of lab."

VonDras, an assistant professor of Human Development (Psychology), developed a strategy to help students explore attitudes that lead to prejudice and discrimination. Students visited a World Wide Web site, used on-line attitude tests, read about stereotyping and prejudice, wrote papers reflecting on the learning experience, and discussed the exercise in class.

Award recipients receive an honorarium, and their strategies are shared with all members of the faculty.

(04-93 / 3 May 2004 / VCD)

UW-Green Bay announces names of May graduates

GREEN BAY - University of Wisconsin-Green Bay commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 15, will honor approximately 675 graduates who complete their degrees in May or at the end of summer session in August. Those students receiving bachelor's degrees with academic honors are indicated by *cum laude, ** magna cum laude, and ***summa cum laude.

MASTER'S DEGREES
Master of Administrative Science
Robert Tomcheck, Green Bay; and Charmaine Rimple, Reedsville.

Master of Applied Leadership for Teaching and Learning
Russell Jensen, Appleton; John Doro, Berlin; Oksana Kobzar-Schweiner, De Pere; Susan Bodilly, Karen Iken, David Johnson, Jamie Matczak, Stacey Siudzinski, Christopher Stokes, and Jonathan Wiebel, and Green Bay; Garry Beck, Hortonville; Lynnette Westphal, Manitowoc; Annette Daly, Neenah; Jessica Dhein, New Franken; and Chad Schmidt, Seymour.

Master of Environmental Science and Policy
Kelly Pfaff, Appleton; Michael Brown, Erin Busscher, Bethany Hemstreet, and Jeremiah Schiefelbein, Green Bay; Sarah Wilk, Holcombe; Andrew Cassini and Lisa Evenson, Manitowoc; Joseph Schultz, Neillsville; Davina Halvorson, Port Wing; Diana Cornelius, Seymour; Vinni Hancock, Sturgeon Bay; Andrea Martin, Suamico; Bruce Snyder, Lincolnwood, Illinois; and Dawn Walczak, West Seneca, New York.

Master of Management
Stacy Sola, Hurley.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES DEGREES
Brown -- Sarah Steffek, Green Bay.
Lincoln -- Rachel Ratkovich, Gleason.

BACHELOR'S DEGREES
Accounting
Brown -- Jennifer Micolichek, Denmark; and Philip Bauer, Lisa Bretl**, Nicholas Close, Molly Cowan, Nicole Huth, Dianna Jackson, Brandy Kirwan, Greg Pitel, Deanna Syed, and Mark Ziarnik, Green Bay.
Calumet -- Hope Krepline***, Chilton.
Dodge -- Melinda Wondra, Mayville.
Fond Du Lac -- Elizabeth Dudley, Fond Du Lac.
Kewaunee -- Tara Stangel***, Algoma; and Jill Shefchik, Luxemburg.
Manitowoc -- Diana St. Mary***, Manitowoc.
Marathon -- Ryan Fandrey, Hatley.
Milwaukee -- Laura Beyer, Milwaukee.
Oconto -- Lindsey Rodefer*, Gillett; Anisha Anand, Little Suamico; and Amanda Rasmussen, Mountain.
Oneida -- Gary Burnett, Minocqua.
Outagamie -- Mary Steffens, Appleton; and Sarah Vandehey, Kaukauna.
Ozaukee -- Alicia Jones, Port Washington.
Shawano -- Tammy Rosenow, Bowler; and Andrew Long***, Wittenberg.
Vernon -- Stephanie Plate, Viola.
Winnebago -- Jason Schmudlach, Oshkosh.
Other states -- Beth Ostrenga*, Michigan; and Andrew Bloomquist and Matthew Schoen, Minnesota.

Art
Brown -- Jessica Kaufman, Damien Schmitt, Mary Sederstrom, and Gary VanEss, Green Bay; and Ryan Swaab, Oneida.
Calumet -- Rebecca Stelter, Sherwood.
Fond Du Lac -- Nicole Fisher, Oakfield.
Manitowoc -- Joan Sonnier, Two Rivers.
Marathon -- Michael Cepress*, Wausau.
Marinette -- Mark Bohn, Peshtigo.
Washington -- Kristin Lau*, Hartford.
Other states -- Erika Parmelee* and Cheryl Leiphart, Michigan.

Biology
Barron -- Nathaniel Painter, Cameron.
Brown -- Gregory Friedel, Linda Glaser, Daniel Joppe, Amanda Malueg**, and John VandenBranden, Green Bay.
Dane -- Elizabeth Jacobs, Madison; and Michelle Breitbach, Middleton.
Forest -- Sara Bartlein*, Wabeno.
La Crosse -- Katie Lobner, Onalaska.
Manitowoc -- Jennifer Powell, Two Rivers.
Marinette -- Angela Biernasz** and Mary Ruleau, Peshtigo.
Milwaukee -- Nicole Schmidt*, West Allis.
Outagamie -- Ruth Nackers, Appleton; and Amie Obermeier, Dale.
Sauk -- Jeffrey Ederer, Spring Green.
Sheboygan -- Derek Harmelink, Sheboygan.
Washington -- Kelly Broker*, Hartford.
Winnebago -- Jennifer Arndt, Neenah.
Other states -- Michelle Zurawski, Michigan.

Business Administration
Barron -- Gregory Brooten, Cameron.
Brown -- Tiffany Binish, Robert Campbell, and David Peter*, De Pere; Mary Heezen, Denmark; and David Barse, Laurie Bostedt, Paul Cooper*, Molly Cowan, Andrew Doxtater, Sofia Garzon-Rivera, Christopher Grzybowski, William Harper, Nicole Huth, Dianna Jackson, Jennifer Joski, Ashley Kassner, Brandy Kirwan, Jenee Klarkowski, Marc Kostac, Jeremy Kriescher, Tim Kurtz**, Joshua Mier, Kimberly Novak, Greg Pitel, Jessica Riederer*, Brinda Ruggles, Dina Silantyeva, Brenda Skenandore, Peter Soens, Kathryn Toole, Stacy Wennesheimer, and Vicki Zellner, Green Bay; Nichole Fritsch, Greenleaf; Ryan Barbiaux and Melinda Marvin, New Franken; and Brent Schroeder***, Pulaski.
Calumet -- Heather Anhalt and Hope Krepline***, Chilton.
Clark -- Andy Buss, Thorp.
Dodge -- Melinda Wondra, Mayville.
Door -- Amy Gigstead, Sturgeon Bay.
Douglas -- Brooke White*, Superior.
Eau Claire -- Joseph Devoir**, Chippewa Falls; and Jeremiah Carstensen and Chandra Johnson, Eau Claire.
Florence -- Angela Wloszczynski, Florence.
Fond Du Lac -- Elizabeth Dudley and Derek Scheidt, Fond du Lac; Robert Braun, Saint Cloud; and Melissa Damsteegt, Waupun.
Kewaunee -- Renee Fulwiler, Jodi Haack, Amanda Prust, and Tara Stangel***, Algoma; Bobbie Vlies, Casco; and Jill Shefchik, Luxemburg.
Manitowoc -- Mark Klessig, Francis Creek; Ryan Foote***, Manitowoc; Jessica Foytik and Lisa Hillmann, Reedsville; and Tina Arkens*, Two Rivers.
Marathon -- Angela Paul**, Athens; and Ryan Fandrey, Hatley.
Menominee -- Gary Pyawasay, Keshena.
Milwaukee -- Laura Beyer, Jennifer Giese, and Joseph Hruzek, Milwaukee.
Oconto -- Melissa Zahorik, Abrams; Leah Bolenbaugh, Little Suamico; Kelly Parrett, Oconto; and Jessica Garbrecht and Michelle Kalcec, Oconto Falls.
Oneida -- Brian Shimkus, Rhinelander.
Outagamie -- Andrew Esler, Jennifer Vervoort, and Catherine Wagner, Appleton; Cory Kruzicki, Bear Creek; Jennifer Diederich, De Pere; Nicole Jacobs* and Alysson Miech, Greenville; Elizabeth Bauer*, Hortonville; Craig Burt, Kaukauna; Andrea Gerl, Dawn Hietpas, and Sally Vandenberg, Little Chute; and Stephanie Melchert, Seymour.
Ozaukee -- Timothy Marshall, Tanya Schopbach, and Amy Vanhoogen, Grafton; Stephanie Storch, Mequon; and Alicia Jones and Alan Meyer**, Port Washington.
Racine -- Paul Noelke, Racine; and Diane Berczyk, Waterford.
Rock -- Jennifer Waelchli, Beloit.
Shawano -- Shawn Boerst, Bonduel; and Andrew Long***, Wittenberg.
Sheboygan -- Matthew Krueger, Mandi Okcugil, and Daniel Robbins, Sheboygan.
Washington -- Brett Pfeifer and Nicole Rehbein, Germantown.
Waukesha -- Joshua North, Brookfield; and Samantha Wheeler, Hartland.
Waushara -- Tracy Falk, Wautoma.
Winnebago -- Andrew Farrell* and Holly Reiter*, Neenah; and Matthew Mentele, Melissa Roberts*, Jason Schmudlach, and Diane Schneider**, Oshkosh.
Other states -- Rachel Plunkett, Delaware; Andrew Beuster and Leah Szott*, Illinois; Joshua Bastianello*, Beth Ostrenga*, and Amanda Zeman, Michigan; Julia Eller and Matthew Schoen, Minnesota; and Roberto Torres, New York.
Other countries -- Michael King, Canada.

Chemistry
Brown -- Derek Behmke* and Kacee Desjarlais*, Green Bay.
Door -- William Bishop**, Sturgeon Bay; and Nathaniel Fillipan, Washington Island.
Lafayette -- John Fischer, Argyle.
Manitowoc -- Jeffrey Black, Two Rivers.

Communication and the Arts
Brown -- Mary Koltz and Erin Vanvonderen, De Pere; and Christina Agatone, Angela Buelow, Tracy Burkel, Brandon Kelly, Stephen Richer, and Erin Ryan, Green Bay.
Green Lake -- Keith Brzozowski, Princeton.
Kewaunee -- Brian Swagel, Algoma.
Outagamie -- Leslie Watkins, Appleton.
Sheboygan -- Xiong Lee, Sheboygan.
Taylor -- Mark Kolasa, Gilman.
Washington -- Jessica Bailey, Germantown.
Waushara -- Nicole Pribnow, Berlin.
Wood -- Tracy Johnson***, Wisconsin Rapids.

Communication Processes
Brown -- Laure Cisler***, Sicily Gargano, Jermaine Johnson, Ryan Kane, Adam Mathiesen, Jeremy Micheletti, Craig Roloff, Leslie Schroeder, Christine Strege, Marchael Thomas, Green Bay; and Sarah Hendricks, Greenleaf.
Burnett -- Nicolle Krahler, Webster.
Calumet -- Nicole Bergner, Menasha; Heidi Kleinhans, New Holstein; and Valerie Walbrandt, Sherwood.
Dane -- Andrew Warfield, Madison.
Dodge -- Matthew Ludtke, Reeseville.
Fond Du Lac -- Andrew Huck, Eldorado; and Shawn Pollack, Van Dyne.
Forest -- Kimberly Gudowicz, Armstrong Creek.
Manitowoc -- Rachel Knapp, Manitowoc; and Rebecca Bourget* and Melissa Schepper, Two Rivers.
Milwaukee -- Michelle Stark**, Franklin; and Julie Flayter, Greenfield.
Oconto -- Laura Smith, Pound; and Jeffery Corson, Sobieski.
Outagamie -- Jennifer Busch, Appleton; Elizabeth Timm, Combined Locks; and Jenny Pingel, Hortonville.
Ozaukee -- Jennifer Keene, Saukville.
Sauk -- Deidre Webber, Reedsburg.
Sheboygan -- Amanda Hand, Plymouth; and Molly Soberg, Sheboygan.
Washington -- Kristal Kolbow, Hartford.
Waukesha -- Lori Wertschnig, Brookfield; and Andrew Plinska, Waukesha.
Winnebago -- Benjamin Anderson and Amy Rachubinski**, Neenah.
Wood -- Lia Revling, Marshfield.
Other states -- Alexis Watson, Illinois; Heather Moorhouse, Minnesota; and Megan Habermann, Oregon.
Other countries -- Magdalena Dzierzynska*, Poland; and Milos Sainovic, Yugoslavia.

Computer Science
Brown -- Scott Busse, Dale Graunke, Matthew Rudnick, Shawn Walker, and Frank White*, Green Bay.
Calumet -- Adam Koepsel, Appleton; and Brett Birschbach***, Chilton.
Green Lake -- Chad Lashock, Princeton.
Manitowoc -- Eric Lightbody, Francis Creek; Shawn Riesterer*, St. Nazianz; and Craig Wargin, Two Rivers.
Saint Croix -- Travis Stoddard, New Richmond.
Shawano -- Robert Graf, Pulaski.
Wood -- Ryan Krug***, Vesper.

Earth Science
Kewaunee -- Donald Beauvais and Ross Schmitt, Casco.
Sheboygan -- Christopher Spannagle, Sheboygan.

Economics
Brown -- Andrea Longlais*, De Pere; Joe Schoen*, Denmark; and Joshua Durst, Adleuxa Khounboribounsak, Blong Thao, and Seng Vang, Green Bay.
Eau Claire -- Justin Miller, Eau Claire.
Grant -- Amanda Harrison, Hazel Green.
Milwaukee -- Joseph Hruzek, Milwaukee.
Waupaca -- Matthew Voigt, Fremont.

Elementary Education
Brown -- April Domke, Carrie Hofmann*, Sally LeClaire*, Wendy LeGrave, Nicole Radosevich, Amanda VanGrunsven, and Jessica Vaniten*, Green Bay; and Angela Karcz, Pulaski.
Calumet -- Elizabeth Anderson*, Kiel; and Paula Rumpf, New Holstein.
Dane -- Laura Wipperfurth*, De Forest.
Dodge -- Carrie Richter, Watertown.
Door -- Daniel Sallinen*, Forestville; and Elizabeth Roig*, Sturgeon Bay.
Kenosha -- Anne Schultz*, Kenosha.
Kewaunee -- Nicole Deprey*, Luxemburg.
Lincoln -- Patricia Winter, Merrill.
Manitowoc -- Erin Specht* and Kimberlie Woodkey***, Manitowoc; Crystal Reinemann*, Reedsville; Elizabeth Halsey**, Two Rivers; and Amanda Dworak, Whitelaw.
Marathon -- Anne Fait* and Casey Helke*, Wausau.
Marinette -- Bethany Goethe**, Coleman; Amanda Becker and Kimberly Bergold*, Crivitz; Regina Rouse*, Marinette; and Kari Fendrick***, Pound.
Milwaukee -- Lauren Cleary*, Milwaukee.
Oconto -- Renee Engels*, Abrams; Ray Johnson and Heather Klemens*, Gillett; and Theresa Kingsley, Oconto Falls.
Outagamie -- Matthew Bonson and Amy Helander***, Appleton; and Barbie Bloedorn*, Shiocton.
Sauk -- Carol Schou, Sauk City.
Sheboygan -- Kari Obbink*, Cedar Grove; and Kimberly Velier**, Oostburg.
Taylor -- Amber Wiinamaki***, Medford.
Waukesha -- Scott Schweiger, Colgate.
Winnebago -- Alexis Rericha*, Neenah.
Other states -- Sara Boyer* and Rebecca Taylor*, Michigan.

English
Brown -- Nicholas Bandoch*, Sara Kipp, Michelle Powless-Crouch, Elise Reimer, and Rodney Zinkel, Green Bay; and Brent Schroeder***, Pulaski.
Fond Du Lac -- Rebecca Lamb*, Ripon; and Andrea Ruenger, Waupun.
Langlade -- Kelly Cofer, Antigo.
Manitowoc -- Darcie Miller, Manitowoc.
Milwaukee -- David Mueller**, West Allis.
Outagamie -- Rebecca Levy*, Kaukauna.
Shawano -- Julie Strand, Shawano.
Sheboygan -- Trisha Senkbeil**, Sheboygan.
Trempealeau -- Kathleen Lacey***, Arcadia.
Washington -- Shaun Kempf, West Bend.
Waukesha -- Andrew Plinska, Waukesha.
Waupaca -- Cathy Boeck, New London.
Other states -- Ruth Timbrook, Michigan; and Thomas Danen, Missouri.

Environmental Policy and Planning
Brown -- Melissa Wagner, De Pere; and Kristin Blankenheim*, Cady Gille, and Derek Townsend, Green Bay.
Dane -- Laurel Steele, Stoughton.
Milwaukee -- Angela Kennedy, Oak Creek; and Kristin Murphy* (distinction in the major), Wauwatosa.
Ozaukee -- Eric Ryer***, Port Washington.
Shawano -- Nathanael Isaacson*** (distinction in the major), Shawano.
Other states -- Sameer Rana, Massachusetts; and Nora Kaitfors**, Minnesota.

Environmental Science
Barron -- Nathaniel Painter, Cameron.
Brown -- Amanda Carroll, Aimee Monhead, and Jacob Morois, Green Bay; and Matthew Utech, Suamico.
Calumet -- Katie Hemauer, Stockbridge.
Kewaunee -- Eric Bauer, Luxemburg.
La Crosse -- Katie Lobner, Onalaska.
Lafayette -- John Fischer, Argyle.
Manitowoc -- Jennifer Powell, Two Rivers.
Milwaukee -- Brett Losey, Greenfield.
Outagamie -- Brandon Nelsen**, Appleton.
Saint Croix -- Scott Spoo, Deer Park.
Sauk -- Jeffrey Ederer, Spring Green.
Sheboygan -- Forrest Gibeault, Oostburg.

French
Brown -- Janelle Hoekman, Wrightstown.
Waushara -- Tracy Falk, Wautoma.

German
Dane -- Marit McDermid, Oregon.
Jefferson -- Amber Bartels***, Watertown.
Marathon -- Angela Paul**, Athens.
Ozaukee -- Tanya Schopbach, Grafton.
Taylor -- Mark Kolasa, Gilman.

History
Brown -- Karen Duvalle, Adam Frizzo, Elizabeth LeMieux, Jeanine Mead***, Kristine Pfeil, Eric Seyler, and Heidi Windorff, Green Bay; and Alissa Brooks, New Franken.
Calumet -- Amanda Shimek, Brillion.
Green -- Jonathan Lindh, New Glarus.
Manitowoc -- Breanne Loefer**, Reedsville.
Milwaukee -- Kathleen Irwin*, West Allis.
Oconto -- Rhonda Bierstaker*, Oconto.
Outagamie -- Mark Wittig**, Appleton; and Mary Blair, Seymour.
Rock -- John Rumpel, Beloit.
Shawano -- Bobbie Pawelczyk, Shawano.
Sheboygan -- Andria O'Connell, Cedar Grove; and Matthew Lambrecht, Sheboygan.
Taylor -- Vincent Czahor***, Gilman.
Winnebago -- Gregory Oswald, Diane Schneider**, and Andrew Williams*, Oshkosh.
Other states -- Clinton Connealy, Minnesota.

Human Biology
Brown -- Carrie Mashl, Denmark; Amy Nyman, De Pere; Rocio Amaro, Kacee Desjarlais*, Ryan Dudley*, Amanda Flint*, Michael Habermann, Sarah Hilgers, Daniel Joppe, Stacey Kilps*, Amy Kudick, Jesse Lloyd*** (distinction in the major), Amanda McMonagle, Kristy Nelson, Sarah-Irene Ropson, Neil Sandhu***, Karie Tackmier, and Monica Thao, Green Bay; and Amber Lipsky, Luxemburg.
Calumet -- Amy Koffarnus, Hilbert.
Door -- William Bishop**, Matthew Hoffman, and Zachary Paul, Sturgeon Bay.
Eau Claire -- Angela Grunst, Eau Claire.
Grant -- Alison Updike, Boscobel.
Jefferson -- Amber Bartels***, Watertown.
Manitowoc -- Kristin Utecht*, Kiel; and Paula Backus***, Manitowoc.
Milwaukee -- Michelle Brown* and Michelle Streets*, Milwaukee.
Monroe -- DeeAnn Jensen, Tomah.
Oconto -- William Bake**, Oconto.
Oneida -- Tye Moe**, Rhinelander.
Outagamie -- Ryan Koga, Appleton; and Sally Brockman, Kaukauna.
Price -- Lisa Martini, Suzanne Nelson, and Angela Reinke, Phillips.
Racine -- Mathew Grzyb, Racine.
Rock -- Christopher Ehlers, Janesville.
Sheboygan -- Zachary Papendieck, Plymouth.
Walworth -- Jennifer Petersen, Whitewater.
Waukesha -- Amanda Maki*, Waukesha.
Winnebago -- Reza Khan and Susan Tervonen, Oshkosh.
Wood -- Alyssa Barnes*, Marshfield.
Other states -- Kelli Howell**, Arkansas; Laura Hales, California; Adam Aten*, Illinois; and Angela Gaetz*** and Valerie Waldoch, Minnesota.
Other countries -- Kagamba Muiruri, Kenya.

Human Development
Brown -- Lori Beyer***, Dawn Rentmeester, Mandy Schneider*, Jennifer Smith, and Jesse Vieau, De Pere; Amanda Bertelrud, Jessica Dekeyser, Laurie Larsen, Sheryl Ledvina, Kristine Pfeil, Sharon Rytilahti, Carrie Silbernagel, Rachel Strehlow, and Robin Thorrington, Green Bay; and Wendy Buresh, New Franken.
Calumet -- Aaron Schmitz, New Holstein.
Dane -- Jason Lund, Fitchburg; and Paula Reif, Middleton.
Dodge -- Megan Tuel, Beaver Dam.
Fond Du Lac -- Ashley Pucker, Eldorado; and Cindy Ford, Oakfield.
Green Lake -- Lori Hutchinson, Princeton.
Manitowoc -- Beth Born, Cleveland; Nicole Groelle, Manitowoc; and Leah Bonde, Newton.
Marinette -- Mandy Seewald, Coleman; and Nichole Knutson, Marinette.
Menominee -- Victoria Deer, Keshena.
Milwaukee -- Kristen Poplawski, Franklin; Erika Giesfeldt* and Amy Tomaszewski, Milwaukee; Kathryn Drabowicz, Wauwatosa; and Nicholas Lampone, West Allis.
Oconto -- Jessica Peterson, Little Suamico; and Sarah Dain, Sobieski.
Outagamie -- Cori Arizola, Sunam Ellis***, and Megan Gibson, Appleton; Cheryl Vandenberg, De Pere; Erin Vandenboogaard*, Grand Chute; Stefanie Vandehey, Kaukauna; Laura Lauer, Kimberly; and Melissa Ladwig, Seymour.
Ozaukee -- Amy Hackbarth, Cedarburg.
Price -- Cynthia Pingel, Phillips.
Shawano -- Alissa Sellen, Cecil; and Amie Pluger, Julie Strand, and Jennifer Wolfmeyer*** (distinction in the major), Shawano.
Sheboygan -- Jordan Schmidt, Elkhart Lake.
Washington -- Andrew Bischoff, West Bend.
Waukesha -- Adam Mueller, Sussex.
Winnebago -- Corey Roth, Appleton.

Humanistic Studies
Brown -- Melissa Layson, Megan Martin, Jeanine Mead***, and Jason Willard, Green Bay; and Janelle Hoekman, Wrightstown.
Forest -- Paul Lyman***, Wabeno.
Kewaunee -- Casey Buhr, Algoma.
Rock -- Michelle Austin, Milton.
Taylor -- Mark Kolasa, Gilman.
Trempealeau -- Kathleen Lacey***, Arcadia.
Walworth -- Luke Thomas, Elkhorn.

Individual
Brown -- Holly Ryczkowski, Green Bay; and Matthew Utech, Suamico.
Chippewa -- Scott Summers*** (distinction in the major), Chippewa Falls.
Outagamie -- Nicholas Seipel*, Appleton.

Information Sciences
Brown -- Brady Piontek*, De Pere; and Amy Lerma, Green Bay.
Calumet -- Michael Voigt*, Chilton.

Interdisciplinary Studies
Brown -- Cheryl Vermeulen**, De Pere; and Kathleen Charles* (distinction in the major), Cynthia Huxford, and Amy Plotner, Green Bay.
Dane -- Paula Reif, Middleton.
Door -- Barbara Tlachac, Sturgeon Bay.
Jefferson -- John Baumann, Watertown.
Manitowoc -- Kimberly Buck*, Manitowoc; and Bonnie Brotski, Two Rivers.
Marathon -- Ellen Grod, Mosinee.
Marinette -- Renee Kresl, Crivitz.
Outagamie -- Donna Habert, Kaukauna.
Vilas -- E. Jean Koranda, Eagle River.
Walworth -- Debra Burtard, Elkhorn.
Waukesha -- Edward Hoover, Hartland.

Mathematics
Brown -- James Arbogash, Ryan Brady, Jason Hanson, Shahved Katoch, and Katherine Williams, Green Bay.
Outagamie -- Kristin Gagnow, Seymour.
Waupaca -- Matthew Buchholz, Weyauwega.
Other states -- Tracy Reich*, Minnesota.

Music
Manitowoc -- Neil Free, Manitowoc.
Oconto -- Cathleen Wilinski*, Pulaski.
Shawano -- Darla Czarapata, Bonduel.
Walworth -- Luke Thomas, Elkhorn.
Other states -- Rachel Haas, Iowa.

Nursing
Brown -- Maribeth Braspennickx, Rosalyn Herek, Lisa Olson, Stephanie Sequin, and Tracey Zollar, Green Bay.
Door -- Georgiann Adam, Sturgeon Bay.
Langlade -- Catherine Connor, Antigo; and Debra Witman, Pickerel.
Manitowoc -- Laura Luckow, Newton.
Marinette -- Kristine Dory, Marinette.
Menominee -- Cynthia Stein, Gillett.
Oconto -- Kellie Sleeter, Suring.
Outagamie -- Jon Hagen, Appleton; and Michelle Jahnke and Jennifer Tetzlaff, Kaukauna.
Sheboygan -- Brenda Markelz, Sheboygan.
Vilas -- Amanda Friese, Boulder Junction; and Renee Kilpatrick, Saint Germain.
Other states -- Shara Griffis, California; Cynthia Ruse, Connecticut; Sarah Fellenz, Florida; Linda Hazelgren, Indiana; Cynthia Barto, Michigan; Suzanne Hixson and Nancy LeHardy, North Carolina; Lisa Paladino, New York; Tracy Burch and Evelyn Luker, Texas; Gay Hansen and Timothy Nevins, Washington.

Philosophy
Manitowoc -- Arben Dulo, Manitowoc.

Political Science
Brown -- Kevin Brennenstuhl, Jean Bullough, Cady Gille, James Kilbride, Holly Ryczkowski, and Derek Townsend, Green Bay.
Manitowoc -- Nicole Dedering**, Kiel.
Washington -- Buckley Fechter, West Bend.
Other states -- Nora Kaitfors**, Minnesota.

Psychology
Brown -- Lori Beyer***, Stephanie Cisler, Jennifer Smith, and Jesse Vieau, De Pere; Amanda Bertelrud, Ryan Dart, Kimberly Gregory, Kristie Ingraham, Steven Joski, Laurie Larsen, Sheryl Ledvina, Raimonda Mier, Christine Nuthals, Kristine Pfeil, Rachel Strehlow, Robin Thorrington, and Nicole Zaker, Green Bay; and Wendy Buresh, New Franken.
Dane -- Jason Lund, Fitchburg; and Katie Radatz, Madison.
Dodge -- Mark Ganser, Mayville.
Door -- Jennifer Euclide, Aaron Fett, and Tami Polster, Sturgeon Bay.
Fond Du Lac -- Ashley Pucker, Eldorado; and Cindy Ford, Oakfield.
Kenosha -- Brian Jones, Kenosha.
Manitowoc -- Beth Born, Cleveland; and Leah Bonde, Newton.
Marathon -- Rebeca Marcell and Craig Martin, Schofield.
Marinette -- Mandy Seewald, Coleman; and Nichole Knutson, Marinette.
Milwaukee -- Kristen Poplawski, Franklin; Erika Giesfeldt* and Amy Tomaszewski, Milwaukee; and Nicholas Lampone, West Allis.
Oconto -- George Kafer, Coleman; and Jessica Peterson, Little Suamico.
Outagamie -- Megan Gibson, Appleton; Cheryl Vandenberg, De Pere; Erin Vandenboogaard*, Grand Chute; and Michelle Nieuwenhuis, Kaukauna.
Price -- Jim Hilbrand, Brantwood; and Cynthia Pingel, Phillips.
Shawano -- Amie Pluger and Jennifer Wolfmeyer*** (distinction in the major), Shawano.
Sheboygan -- Heidi Rose**, Sheboygan.
Winnebago -- Maria Goin*, Menasha; and Amy Rubbert, Neenah.
Other states -- Joshua Bastianello*, Michigan; and Joseph Guell and Kristin Smith* (distinction in the major), Minnesota.

Public Administration
Brown -- Joe Schoen*, Denmark; and Jean Bullough and Holly Ryczkowski, Green Bay.
Milwaukee -- Kristin Murphy* (distinction in the major), Wauwatosa.
Ozaukee -- Eric Ryer***, Port Washington.
Shawano -- Nathanael Isaacson*** (distinction in the major), Shawano.
Other states -- Nora Kaitfors**, Minnesota.

Social Change and Development
Brown -- Kevin Brennenstuhl, Andrew Cieslewicz, Tiffany Martin*, Crystal Meyer, Fernando Puerto, and Erik Yang, Green Bay.
Door -- Erika Gonzalez, Washington Island.
Eau Claire -- Erika Bahnson, Eau Claire.
Oconto -- Anne Eckenrod***, Abrams; and Benjamin Bourassa, Oconto.
Oneida -- Cindy Stuhmer, Minocqua.
Ozaukee -- Carrie Maas**, Saukville.
Sheboygan -- Andria O'Connell, Cedar Grove.
Washington -- Buckley Fechter, West Bend.

Social Work
Brown -- Kimberly Collins*, De Pere; Ricci Carley, Crystal Gierczak, Bobbi Lamal, Julie Laurent, Vickie Lotto, Juliemarie Propson*, Katie Reynolds, Rebecca Ripley, Carrie Silbernagel, Carrie Thompson, and Choua Yang, Green Bay; and Abigail Heezen, Oneida.
Kewaunee -- Jennifer Mertens, Algoma.
Marathon -- Bryan Kloos, Wausau.
Marinette -- Tessa Gruszynski**, Crivitz; Amy Garrison and Leigh Marbes, Marinette; and Erin Hansen* and Kathleen Rich, Peshtigo.
Milwaukee -- Melissa Sundell*, Wauwatosa.
Oconto -- June Kruse, Lena.
Oneida -- Cindy Stuhmer, Minocqua.
Outagamie -- Sara Schumacher, De Pere; and Julie Siewert, Little Chute.
Shawano -- Lisa Tucci, Shawano.
Waukesha -- Gina Mull, North Prairie.

Spanish
Brown -- Lani Kleczka and Guillermo Quintanilla*, Green Bay; and Abigail Heezen, Oneida.
Oconto -- Benjamin Bourassa, Oconto.
Outagamie -- Megan Gibson, Appleton.
Sheboygan -- Stacie Mancheski* and Mandi Okcugil, Sheboygan.
Wood -- Lia Revling, Marshfield; and Maigan Wipfli, Wisconsin Rapids.
Other states -- Marina Borowy*** and Kristin Smith* (distinction in the major), Minnesota.

Theatre
Brown -- Justin Gulmire, Pulaski.
Calumet -- Lynda Ross*, Appleton.
Lincoln -- Rachel Lehman, Merrill.
Marathon -- Daniel Van Dellen, Wausau.
Milwaukee -- Julie Flayter, Greenfield; and Chad Lussier, South Milwaukee.
Outagamie -- Sunam Ellis***, Appleton.
Ozaukee -- Beth Noonkester, Cedarburg.
Other states -- Christopher Woller**, Michigan; and Dustin Haugen and Jessica Powers, Minnesota.

Urban and Regional Studies
Brown -- Stacie Danforth, Jaime Kennelly, Brian Peot, and Ann Saari, Green Bay.
Manitowoc -- Nicholas Rusboldt, Manitowoc; and Elizabeth Tienor, Reedsville.
Milwaukee -- Lucas Godshall, Milwaukee.
Outagamie -- Elizabeth Zeman*, Appleton.
Racine -- Adam Seitz, Racine.
Taylor -- Michelle Patrick, Medford.

(04-95 / 6 May 2004 / BBP)