Now on sale at the Phoenix Bookstore, just in time for holiday shopping, is the new Green Bay version of the timeless board game Monopoly. UW-Green Bay is among local partners of the limited-edition offering; in return, the Weidner Center is one of the Green Bay landmarks depicted on the box, the University occupies a space on the playing board, and one or more cards ("chance" or "community chest") feature campus mentions. A photo of Lambeau Field completes the local flavor as centerpiece of the gameboard. Green Bay Monopoly will be available at the Phoenix Bookstore (and at only select local outlets) while supplies last.

The Faculty of Humanistic Studies invites the entire campus community to join them for a presentation and discussion at 2 p.m. this Friday (Dec. 1) in the Union's 1965 Room. Refreshments will be offered. The presenter is Ramon E. Soto-Crespo, assistant professor of HUS and Spanish, on the topic "Unsettled Identities: Strategies of Mourning in the Caribbean Diaspora." This paper provides an overview of his work on Caribbean literature, focusing on the diasporic condition of Caribbean identities in the context of theories of mourning.

Eleven UW-Green Bay students attended the Great Lakes Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls conference at Western Illinois University earlier this month. Four of the students presented an educational program which was recognized as one of the top 10 programs presented at the conference. The program helped other students with situations they may face in their college career such as roommate conflicts, alcohol and drug abuse, and sexual assault. Student presenters were Scott Masarik, Kendra Petrashek, Gary Mortier, and Angela Stangel. In addition, two students, Kristy Watzlawick and Angela Stangel, won the regional award for best "case study" presentation.

Civil rights. Equality. Support of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender rights. Preservation of the environment. Elimination of pollution. If any of these principles interest you, please check out the Feminist Majority. The Feminist Majority, a new organization on campus, is looking for faculty involvement! The organization believes that feminists — both women and men — who believe in women's equality are the majority, but this majority must be empowered. For further information contact student Tana Koss or faculty advisor Kim Nielsen. The first general meeting will be held Wednesday, January 31, 2001.

Many Wisconsin music educators got their starts at UW-Green Bay, but an Ashwaubenon High School trio is worth mentioning. If you are planning on attending next Monday's concert (see previous item) or watching the Rose Bowl parade on television on New Year's Day, it might be of interest that all three Ashwaubenon High School band directors are UW-Green Bay graduates. They are Greg Sauve, '71; Scott Konop, '90; and Marc Jimos, '91.

UW-Green Bay freshman Candace Watson will teach an African dance workshop for 8 to 12-year-olds from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2 in the UW-Green Bay dance studio on the concourse level of Theatre Hall. Watson studied for seven years with the Ko-Thi Dance Company of Milwaukee and performed with the group for two years. She also has trained in ballet and jazz dance. The workshop is free, but students should register by calling 2200, extension 40.

The Phoenix women's basketball team is one win away from its 500th win as a program. The team's record over the last 27 years is 499-247, including 2-2 so far this season.. The women have two shots of getting that win at home with home games against Cincinnati Nov. 29 and Xavier Dec. 2. Both games are at the PSC, with the Wednesday game at 7 p.m. and the Saturday game at 3 p.m.

Last week's LOG ONLine included a note on 2001 SOAR dates for those of you involved in the program, or who might know of others who might be interested. Problem was, we forgot to list May 29 as a SOAR date. Therefore, the complete list of Student Orientation, Advising and Registration dates for 2001 new freshmen is May 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30 and 31, and June 4, 5 and 6.

Sherry Rasmussen of Outreach and Extension, Wood Hall 480, continues to welcome donations as we near the Dec. 18 deadline for the Give-A-Kid-A-Book holiday campaign. Bring your donations (new, unwrapped hardcover or paperback books for infants through teenagers) to Sherry or call her at ext. 2164. The majority of the books are distributed as holiday gifts through organizations such as the Salvation Army; others reach children through community programs to promote year-round reading. Another dropoff point, for those of you attending Weidner Center events, is the Weidner lobby during all performances. Canned goods and other non-perishable food items will also be collected for Paul's Pantry during the Holiday Season.

Early signup is offered for UW-Green Bay employees interested in enrolling their children in swimming lessons at the Phoenix Sports Center. The series begin in January. Signups for the general public don't begin until Dec. 11, but between now and Friday, Dec. 8, if you promise to keep it quiet, mention the earlybird LOG ONLine special and visit the PSC front desk or call ext. 2449, for early registration at preferred times.

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