UW-Green Bay, LOG Archive, Vol. 31 No. 38



UW's Lyall talks to tech grads Krutsch will rejoin Regents Thibodeau is interim VP Extension prepares for convergence It's Bayfest time Lambeau cottage Student Information System Project update New searchable e-journals Infant and Toddler Conference Nomination reminder House Publication: Wenger, Harris	Vol. 31, No. 38 / May 30, 2000 The LOG begins its summer distribution schedule with this issue. Distribution will be every other week, or more frequently if needed. Links are included to more detailed stories at the Marketing and University Communication website. It's a first: UW System president addresses tech school grads UW System President Katharine C. Lyall delivered the spring commencement address at Nicolet Area Technical College in Rhinelander last Saturday. It was the first time a UW System president has addressed a graduating class at one of Wisconsin's 16 technical colleges. Lyall touched on the growing level of cooperation and integration between the UW System and the WTCS, and work toward a seamless system of lifelong learning. For more, see the System web at http://www.uwsa.edu/univ_rel/releases/r00519.htm * * * * * Krutsch will rejoin Regents Krutsch will rejoin Regents Gov. Tommy Thompson has appointed Phyllis Krutsch of Washburn to a seven-year term on the UW System Board of Regents, filling a vacancy left open with the departure of president San Orr, whose term ended May 1. Krutsch previously served on the Board from 1990 to 1997, and was chair of the education committee. For the last two years, Krutsch studied extensively the best practices of governing boards, with a grant from the Bradley Foundation. * * * * * Thibodeau is named interim senior VP for academic affairs Gary A. Thibodeau, who retires as chancellor of UW-River Falls this summer, has been named interim senior vice president for academic affairs at UW System in Madison. David J. Ward announced in December 1999 that he would step down. It is expected that Thibodeau will serve in an interim capacity through December of this year. * * * * * UW-Extension prepares for convergence of broadcast, computers UW-Extension announced last week a reorganization that will combine radio and television broadcasting with other units specializing in distance learning and Internet communications. Byron Knight will assume the role of interim director of Broadcasting and Media Innovations at UW-Extension. In his new role, Knight will oversee the operations of Wisconsin Public Television and Wisconsin Public Radio and will be responsible for developing a new Media Innovations Lab at the Pyle Center in Madison. UW-Extension will use this new lab to demonstrate new media and technology applications. * * * * * It's Bayfest time Bayfest arrives next week (June 8-11) with its 20th anniversary edition. The festival, billed as the greatest food/music/entertainment festival of its kind this side of Summerfest, is a fundraiser for Intercollegiate Athletics, student scholarships and the various community organizations that participate. For entertainment schedules, prices and assorted Bayfest info, check the new webpage at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/bayfest/bayfest.html * * * * * The Lambeau cottage gets some attention Every few years, the news media revisits the story of The House That Lambeau Built. Lambeau Field? No, Lambeau cottage, located on the UW-Green Bay bayshore. Now home to the student philosophy club, the cottage built by the Packers' founding coach could see some changes. There's talk of the Business Enterprises and Project Administration unit exploring whether future use as a meeting place and workshop center would yield enough revenue to cover possible renovation and maintenance. The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel's story is online at http://www.jsonline.com/news/state/may00/curly29052800a.asp * * * * * Update: Student Information System Project FASTAR is on target to provide monthly patch/fix bundles in late May or early June. Staff members working closely with the project are reminded about the availability of free PeopleSoft Adviser sessions. These sessions usually consist of a PowerPoint presentation and a live teleconference. For more information about Adviser sessions and other project news click http://www.uwgb.edu/sis/Log_Update9.htm * * * * * Library invites you to sample new, searchable e-journals In previous issues of the LOG, the Cofrin Library listed new online databases. In this issue, they highlight new electronic journals. These are electronic versions of a single journal or the journals of a single publisher and, yes, they are searchable. (The Library offers access to many other journals electronically, but they are not searchable.) For a complete explanation, read "How to search for a journal title in the Cofrin Library Catalog" at http://www.uwgb.edu/library/epubs/ej.html CQ Researcher: Your complete source on the most current and controversial issues of the day with complete summaries, all the pros and cons, insight into all sides of the issues, bibliographies and more. Access is restricted to the UW-Green Bay campus. Coverage: 1991-present Institute of Physics: Offers access to over 30 of their journals electronically. Access is restricted to the UW-Green Bay campus. Coverage: 1993-present full-text; 30 years for abstracts (in progress) To search these and other e-journals, go the library's E-Journals page at http://www.uwgb.edu/library/epubs/ej.html. This page also lets you know if the database is available off-campus or requires a password. * * * * * Outreach organizes major conference on Infant and Toddler Development, Care Registrations are still being accepted for the sixth annual "Current Issues in Infant and Toddler Development and Care Institute," providing specialized focus on infant/toddler development and programming, to be held June 8 and 9 in the University Union. The pre-conference and one-day institute is designed for teachers and other professionals serving infants, toddlers, and their families. The Institute focuses on the latest in childcare research and programming topics crucial during a child's first months and years of life. For more on the conference and its highly regarded keynote speakers, visit the Outreach web at http://www.uwgb.edu/outreach/ProfEd/infanttoddler.htm * * * * * Reminder: Nominations due for Distinguished Alumni Award The UW-Green Bay Alumni Association is accepting nominations for the Eleventh Annual Distinguished Alumni Award. An eligible candidate is a living graduate who holds either a graduate or undergraduate degree from UW-Green Bay and has distinguished herself or himself in their profession and/or has been involved in projects and activities which contribute in a meaningful way to their personal vision and values. Contact Grant Staszak in Advancement for a nomination form, ASAP. * * * * * Want a new house? Know someone who does? Retired faculty member selling house at 124 Jacob St., Green Bay. House has 1,900 square feet and is in excellent condition, Location is within walking distance of two public and two private grade schools, a middle school, and a high school. It is about 4 miles (15 minutes) from campus by car or an easy bike ride. Price is $120,900. Call Jim or Helen Murray at 468-0371. * * * * * Publication An article written by Robert Wenger and Bud Harris, professors emeriti in Natural and Applied Sciences, and David DeVault, a scientist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Minnesota, tiltled "An Assessment of Ecosystem Risks in the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway" has been published in the June, 2000 issue of the journal Environmental Management. * * * * * LOG ONline is prepared for University of Wisconsin-Green Bay faculty and staff by the Office of Marketing and University Communication. To submit a Brief, a Publication, a news item, an announcement, or just plain feedback, UW-Green Bay employees can call ext. 2626 or e-mail us at Log@uwgb.edu.

UW's Lyall talks to tech grads

Krutsch will rejoin Regents

Thibodeau is interim VP

Extension prepares for convergence

It's Bayfest time

Lambeau cottage

Student Information System Project update

New searchable e-journals

Infant and Toddler Conference

Nomination reminder

House

Publication: Wenger, Harris

Vol. 31, No. 38 / May 30, 2000

The LOG begins its summer distribution schedule with this issue. Distribution will be every other week, or more frequently if needed. Links are included to more detailed stories at the Marketing and University Communication website.

It's a first: UW System president addresses tech school grads

UW System President Katharine C. Lyall delivered the spring commencement address at Nicolet Area Technical College in Rhinelander last Saturday. It was the first time a UW System president has addressed a graduating class at one of Wisconsin's 16 technical colleges. Lyall touched on the growing level of cooperation and integration between the UW System and the WTCS, and work toward a seamless system of lifelong learning. For more, see the System web at http://www.uwsa.edu/univ_rel/releases/r00519.htm

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Krutsch will rejoin Regents

Krutsch will rejoin Regents Gov. Tommy Thompson has appointed Phyllis Krutsch of Washburn to a seven-year term on the UW System Board of Regents, filling a vacancy left open with the departure of president San Orr, whose term ended May 1. Krutsch previously served on the Board from 1990 to 1997, and was chair of the education committee. For the last two years, Krutsch studied extensively the best practices of governing boards, with a grant from the Bradley Foundation.

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Thibodeau is named interim senior VP for academic affairs

Gary A. Thibodeau, who retires as chancellor of UW-River Falls this summer, has been named interim senior vice president for academic affairs at UW System in Madison. David J. Ward announced in December 1999 that he would step down. It is expected that Thibodeau will serve in an interim capacity through December of this year.

* * * * *

UW-Extension prepares for convergence of broadcast, computers

UW-Extension announced last week a reorganization that will combine radio and television broadcasting with other units specializing in distance learning and Internet communications. Byron Knight will assume the role of interim director of Broadcasting and Media Innovations at UW-Extension. In his new role, Knight will oversee the operations of Wisconsin Public Television and Wisconsin Public Radio and will be responsible for developing a new Media Innovations Lab at the Pyle Center in Madison. UW-Extension will use this new lab to demonstrate new media and technology applications.

* * * * *

It's Bayfest time

Bayfest arrives next week (June 8-11) with its 20th anniversary edition. The festival, billed as the greatest food/music/entertainment festival of its kind this side of Summerfest, is a fundraiser for Intercollegiate Athletics, student scholarships and the various community organizations that participate. For entertainment schedules, prices and assorted Bayfest info, check the new webpage at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/bayfest/bayfest.html

* * * * *

The Lambeau cottage gets some attention

Every few years, the news media revisits the story of The House That Lambeau Built. Lambeau Field? No, Lambeau cottage, located on the UW-Green Bay bayshore. Now home to the student philosophy club, the cottage built by the Packers' founding coach could see some changes. There's talk of the Business Enterprises and Project Administration unit exploring whether future use as a meeting place and workshop center would yield enough revenue to cover possible renovation and maintenance. The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel's story is online at http://www.jsonline.com/news/state/may00/curly29052800a.asp

* * * * *

Update: Student Information System Project

FASTAR is on target to provide monthly patch/fix bundles in late May or early June. Staff members working closely with the project are reminded about the availability of free PeopleSoft Adviser sessions. These sessions usually consist of a PowerPoint presentation and a live teleconference. For more information about Adviser sessions and other project news click http://www.uwgb.edu/sis/Log_Update9.htm

* * * * *

Library invites you to sample new, searchable e-journals

In previous issues of the LOG, the Cofrin Library listed new online databases. In this issue, they highlight new electronic journals. These are electronic versions of a single journal or the journals of a single publisher and, yes, they are searchable. (The Library offers access to many other journals electronically, but they are not searchable.) For a complete explanation, read "How to search for a journal title in the Cofrin Library Catalog" at http://www.uwgb.edu/library/epubs/ej.html

CQ Researcher: Your complete source on the most current and controversial issues of the day with complete summaries, all the pros and cons, insight into all sides of the issues, bibliographies and more. Access is restricted to the UW-Green Bay campus. Coverage: 1991-present

Institute of Physics: Offers access to over 30 of their journals electronically. Access is restricted to the UW-Green Bay campus. Coverage: 1993-present full-text; 30 years for abstracts (in progress)

To search these and other e-journals, go the library's E-Journals page at http://www.uwgb.edu/library/epubs/ej.html. This page also lets you know if the database is available off-campus or requires a password.

* * * * *

Outreach organizes major conference on Infant and Toddler Development, Care

Registrations are still being accepted for the sixth annual "Current Issues in Infant and Toddler Development and Care Institute," providing specialized focus on infant/toddler development and programming, to be held June 8 and 9 in the University Union. The pre-conference and one-day institute is designed for teachers and other professionals serving infants, toddlers, and their families. The Institute focuses on the latest in childcare research and programming topics crucial during a child's first months and years of life. For more on the conference and its highly regarded keynote speakers, visit the Outreach web at http://www.uwgb.edu/outreach/ProfEd/infanttoddler.htm

* * * * *

Reminder: Nominations due for Distinguished Alumni Award

The UW-Green Bay Alumni Association is accepting nominations for the Eleventh Annual Distinguished Alumni Award. An eligible candidate is a living graduate who holds either a graduate or undergraduate degree from UW-Green Bay and has distinguished herself or himself in their profession and/or has been involved in projects and activities which contribute in a meaningful way to their personal vision and values. Contact Grant Staszak in Advancement for a nomination form, ASAP.

* * * * *

Want a new house? Know someone who does?

Retired faculty member selling house at 124 Jacob St., Green Bay. House has 1,900 square feet and is in excellent condition, Location is within walking distance of two public and two private grade schools, a middle school, and a high school. It is about 4 miles (15 minutes) from campus by car or an easy bike ride. Price is $120,900. Call Jim or Helen Murray at 468-0371.

* * * * *

Publication

An article written by Robert Wenger and Bud Harris, professors emeriti in Natural and Applied Sciences, and David DeVault, a scientist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Minnesota, tiltled "An Assessment of Ecosystem Risks in the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway" has been published in the June, 2000 issue of the journal Environmental Management.

* * * * *

LOG ONline is prepared for University of Wisconsin-Green Bay faculty and staff by the Office of Marketing and University Communication. To submit a Brief, a Publication, a news item, an announcement, or just plain feedback, UW-Green Bay employees can call ext. 2626 or e-mail us at Log@uwgb.edu.