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'Aloha' earns ACTF invite

'Aloha' benefit performance

Irene Ryan acting competition

Commencement address

Outstanding Student

Student Speaker

December graduates list

Professorships recipients

Admissions policies proposals

Teacher-in-residence wanted

Grandparents survey

Outreach courses for educators

State budget predictions

Boatright accepts new position

Olien receives national honors

Email correction

Men's soccer star

Holiday choral concert

Phi Kappa Phi member published

Good Bodies competition

Foreign film spring schedule

Final fall film

Cofrin Friends calendar

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Vol. 33, No. 27 / December 17, 2001

The LOG Online e-mail news digest is distributed each week to faculty and staff of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Links are included to more detailed stories at the Marketing and University Communication Web site and to an archive of past issues.

UW-Green Bay theatre production makes ACTF playoffs

The UW-Green Bay theater production of "Aloha, Say the Pretty Girls" has been issued a bid to the postseason, so to speak. UW-Green Bay will perform "Aloha" at the American College Theater Festival (ACTF) Region III gathering on Jan. 12, 2002, in Evansville, Ind. The play was performed on campus in November, when visiting reviewers saw it and later rated it one of the six best shows from the five-state region. About 50 productions from colleges and universities both large and small were in the running. Participation at regionals means "Aloha" remains alive for invitation to the national festival in Washington, D.C., in late spring. For more on the prestigious honor, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2001dec.htm#regional

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Say aloha to 'Aloha' at special benefit performance

A special send-off, benefit performance of "Aloha, Say the Pretty Girls," has been scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, in the University Theater. Tickets are $10 general admission with no advance sales. Benefits are many: A) The benefit show gives campus and community another chance to see a terrific production; B) It puts the cast and crew before a live audience in advance of their festival appearance; and C) It helps with tour costs. If you'd like to know more about the play and cast, the original news release is archived at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2001nov.htm#aloha

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And yes, acting competition owes debt to that Irene Ryan

The honor of entering a full production in the ACTF regional festival comes on the heels of UW-Green Bay's theatre program having five students selected for the Irene Ryan Scholarship acting competition. Noting that accomplishment in last week's LOG ONLine prompted one reader to ask, "Granny Clampett?" Yes. (The Beverly Hillbillies star was an accomplished actress who left much of her estate to the national scholarship program.) UW-Green Bay students Todd Dively and Sunam Ellis will perform at regionals both in "Aloha" and as part of the Irene Ryan competition.

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'Citizen of the World' is featured Commencement speaker

The Reverend R. Grace Imathiu calls Green Bay home — she is senior pastor of First United Methodist Church — but, clearly, her perspective is international. Imathiu will deliver the Commencement address at UW-Green Bay this Saturday (Dec. 22). The ceremony begins at noon at the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts. Described as "a true citizen of the world," she has traveled as student, preacher and educator and addressed audiences in Germany, Denmark, Austria, Togo, Ethiopia, Brazil, Jamaica and Great Britain. Born in Kenya, she attended school there and in the United States, Israel and England. She holds a master's in divinity from the Methodist Theological School in this country, and earned a Master's in Theology from Cambridge University, in England. Imathiu (pronounced im-MATTHEW) is near to competing her dissertation for the Ph.D. in New Testament studies at Vanderbilt University.

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Outstanding Student Ginsbach takes international approach to student teaching

Summa cum laude graduate Katie S. Ginsbach will receive the UW-Green Bay Alumni Association Outstanding Student Award during commencement ceremonies Saturday at the Weidner. She is the first student at UW-Green Bay to complete part of her required student teaching experience in another country (Spain). It was her idea and she persuaded officials in two countries, using two languages, of its practicality. Ginsbach will graduate with a major in Spanish and minors in Mathematics and Education. Her story is at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2001dec.htm#student

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Zimmermann is student speaker

Tanya Zimmermann has been chosen to represent her graduating class as student speaker at commencement this Saturday. Zimmermann is graduating with majors in Biology and Broadfield Science and a minor in Education. She took a leadership role in student organizations including the future teachers association, and served as a tutor and counselor for the Academic Resource Center, for summer camps and for the Upward Bound program. Read more at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2001dec.htm#speaker

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Know any December graduates? They're listed here

The roster of seniors eligible to receive their degrees at mid-year is listed in a news release. It's online at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2001dec.htm#grads

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Hauxhurst Cofrin, Rosenberg professorships to be announced

The newest recipients of two named UW-Green Bay professorships will be recognized when their names are announced at Commencement this Saturday. A professor of Natural and Applied Sciences will receive the Barbara Hauxhurst Cofrin Professorship. (Previous recipients were Paul Sager, 1986, Joseph Moran, 1991, and Robert Wenger, 1997.) The Ben and Joyce Rosenberg Professorship, open to scholars from all academic fields, will go to a full professor whose work exemplifies the spirit and mission of UW-Green Bay. (Previous recipients were Timothy Meyer, 1986, Harvey Kaye, 1990, and Craig Lockard, 1996.)

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Possible change in admissions policy gets public discussion

A proposal to move UW-Green Bay admissions standards away from reliance on high-school class rank as a primary indicator will be discussed again in January by the Faculty Senate. The proposal, which would incorporate other measures of academic preparedness and co-curricular or extra-curricular involvement, was the subject of a recent Green Bay Press-Gazette story at http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/local_1751856.shtml

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Wanted: Top educator for teacher-in-residence program

Know any teachers in the community who'd like to come to work for us? UW-Green Bay is again looking for one of Northeastern Wisconsin's best K-12 teachers to serve two years as teacher-in-residence and a visiting faculty member in the professional program in Education. The individual team teaches and leads graduate and undergraduate courses, and serves as a liaison with the Institute for Learning Partnership, local schools and the community. See more at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2001dec.htm#teacher

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Deadline extended for Social Work's grandparents survey

A group conducting a community survey to learn more about the needs of grandparents and others who are raising relatives' children has extended the deadline for responding to the survey. Linda Cates of the Social Work faculty has details on the student-assisted project. For details click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2001dec.htm#survey

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Outreach offers courses for educators

Registration is under way for winter and spring courses for educators sponsored by the UW-Green Bay Office of Outreach and Extension. Both graduate credit and non-credit option courses are available. A new, featured credit course is "Education and Social Criticism," taught by Prof. Harvey Kaye. The class will explore important issues and debates in American education. For more on Outreach courses for educators, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2001dec.htm#educators

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Surprises under the state tree? Most likely just dry needles

More gloomy projections from Madison this holiday season regarding next year's state budget. Gov. Scott McCallum told reporters today (Monday, Dec. 17) that it's possible the budget deficit could exceed even the $1.3 billion figure recently offered as a high-side estimate. The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel has coverage online at http://www.jsonline.com/news/state/dec01/6016.asp

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UW System spokesman accepts new position

Kevin Boatright, a longtime staff member in the UW System's University Relations Office and, for many, a familiar name from his recent role as a media spokesperson for the System, will leave for a similar position with the University of Kansas at Lawrence, nearer his hometown, in January. Boatright also served in governmental affairs and federal relations for the System.

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UW System's Olien receives Marvin D. 'Swede' Johnson Award

And, no, it has nothing to do with "Prairie Home Companion." Actually, the award is a prestigious national honor made jointly by AASCU, CASE, NASULGC and AACC to recognize higher education state relations officers for their dedication to advancing the needs of colleges and universities. The UW System's own David W. Olien, senior vice president for administration, was recently named the 2001 recipient. "Through their relentless, and often times unacknowledged, work these winners have profoundly improved the lives of all members of their campus communities," said Vance T. Peterson, president of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. Olien joined the UW System administration in 1993 as vice president for university relations and moved to his current position in 1997. He has won praise for being one of the "most forward-thinking and enterprising executives in higher education."

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Email correction for some dear friends

Last week we listed several corrections to the printed UW-Green Bay phone directory. Here's another one: Loyal LOG ONLine readers and UW-Green Bay supporters Marge and Ed Weidner want people to know that their email listing on page 33 has at least one "dot" where there should be an "at" and that the correct form is: osggg@netnet.net

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Men's soccer star gets all-region honors

Senior forward Brian Giovinazzi of the UW-Green Bay Phoenix soccer team and Parma Heights, Ohio, has been named to the National Soccer Coaches Association regional honors team. Giovinazzi, involved in one-third of Green Bay's goals over his four-year career, was named third team all-Great Lakes. He is the first Phoenix player since 1994 to be so honored.

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Holiday choral concert draws nice numbers

Most of the Weidner Center's main floor was filled for Friday evening's "Holiday Traditions" choral concert. Walk-up sales alone approached 550. An appreciative audience enjoyed stellar performances by UW-Green Bay choral ensembles, solos by faculty vocalists, interlude music by a clarinet ensemble, and top-notch work by the visiting Bay Port High School chorus.

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Member of campus Phi Kappa Phi chapter publishes nationally

Laura Weller, an English teacher at Bay Port High School and an active community member in the UW-Green Bay chapter of Phi Kappa Phi, had a piece on accountability in education titled "Crisis of Philosophy" published in the Fall 2001 issue of National Forum: The Phi Kappa Phi Journal.

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'Easy Money' team cleans up in Good Bodies competition

Up With Good Bodies (UWGB) is a Health Services-sponsored program whose purpose is to promote healthy lifestyle changes by utilizing a team/peer support system. The intentions are to provide a fun, enjoyable learning experience for all participants. The program is structured to allow teams or individuals to compete by earning points through exercise, weight loss/maintenance/or intentional weight gain. A total of 41 people participated — 24 students and 17 staff — during the 10-week program this fall. The individual winner was student April Fameree. Winning the team title was "Easy Money," with staff members Patrick Sorelle, Kay Endries, Sherry Lacenski and Tina Allceyer.

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Foreign film aficionados: note spring schedule

While the fall schedule of films sponsored by the Green Bay Film Society ends neatly with the UW-Green Bay semester this week, the spring 2002 series starts in advance of spring semester's opening on Jan. 22. The program at 7 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Neville Public Museum is The Circle, a 2000 film from Iran.

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Final fall film is this Wednesday

West Beirut (Lebanon/France) is the film at 7 p.m. this Wednesday (Dec. 19) at the Neville Public Museum as part of the Green Bay Film Society series.

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Cofrin Friends have book-lovers calendar for sale

The Friends of Cofrin Library has the 2002 Book Lover's Page-A-Day calendar for sale. The calendar provides "365 days of Good Authors, Good Books, & Good Reading." Whether shopping for yourself or a gift idea, the calendar is described as a wonderful choice for anyone who likes to read. The calendar may be purchased from the Friends of Cofrin Library for $5. Call ext. 2539 to buy your copy or copies.

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