Vol. 33, No. 71 / August 22, 2002

UW System considers 'bare-bones' budget today

Watch for news out of Madison with today's Board of Regents meeting on the proposed 2003-05 UW System budget. "In deference to Wisconsin's difficult financial situation," a UW System news release says, the Regents are considering a budget that seeks no new funding to cover inflation or new programs. Limiting increases only to commitments already made by the university, the budget is a departure from past biennial requests and is in keeping with state Department of Administration guidelines. More detail is at http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2002/r020819.htm.

Spielberg? Coppola? No, Zooma Zooma... and Mary Ann Cofrin Hall is star

Mary Ann Cofrin Hall may look like the setting for a blockbuster movie Saturday morning (Aug. 24) when the New York-based production company Zooma Zooma pulls up in front with a truckload of equipment, a support motor home, and a crew of about 30. They'll be filming part of a promotional spot for renewable energy that will air on Wisconsin television stations during October. The client is Wisconsin Focus on Energy. Prof. John Katers, Natural and Applied Sciences, and about 30 student "extras" will get their seconds of fame in a classroom scene. The Vista conference room and several other settings in the building will be backgrounds for other scenes not specifically related to the University. Creative and technical staff from Zooma Zooma who toured the building last Saturday to plan shots and establish light levels heaped praise on the building as a visual setting.

Invites are out on Chancellor's Inaugural; e-mail was mode of transmission

The invitations have been distributed for Inauguration Day activities at UW-Green Bay on Friday, Sept. 20. The planning committee is primarily using e-mail, Web postings and local media to spread the word. In doing so, they minimize expense and maximize the ability to reach out to as many people as possible. The number of printed invitations was limited, with mailing mainly to off-campus contacts or those acting in an official capacity. The Inauguration Website is up and running at http://www.uwgb.edu/chancellor/creating/.

LOG ONLine resumes its regular schedule on Monday the 26th

The LOG ONLine newsletter resumes a more regular distribution schedule on Monday, Aug. 26. The regular schedule promises an issue each and every Monday, with bonus issues distributed other days (usually at least once a week) as the flow of news and events demands.

You're invited: Reception for international, exchange students is Sept. 6

The Office of International Education, Room 1900 of the Student Services Building, will host a reception to welcome new international and exchange students from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6. Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend. "These students have traveled a great distance and have made many sacrifices in order to come to UW-Green Bay," says the Office's Chad Goeden. "Please stop by... and join us in welcoming these students and giving them the support they deserve as they begin their college experience."

Nepal, Vietnam, Colombia, others are represented

In a typical year, UW-Green Bay enrolls students from up to three dozen nations around the world. Countries of origin for this year's new students include Denmark, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Germany, Japan, Bulgaria, Mexico, Kenya, Vietnam, Spain, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Brazil, Nigeria, and Colombia, among others.

FYI to new faculty: special consideration for international, NSE students

The Office of International Education wants to remind new faculty members, in particular, that UW-Green Bay has always tried to be a welcoming place for incoming international students and National Student Exchange participants. Often, these students find few courses still open when they arrive at UW-Green Bay. It has been an understanding among the offices of the Academic Deans, International Education and Academic Advising that these students, in their first semester, will be allowed to enroll in closed courses, if necessary. The Office of International Education "appreciates your cooperation and understanding" and expresses confidence "these students will enrich the learning environment in your classroom." Questions? Contact International Education.

Pedersen will be new president of Alumni Association

Suzanne Pedersen, an account manager in the Individual and Organizational Development area at ShopKo, is the newly elected president of the UW-Green Bay Alumni Association. She will succeed Pam Stoll, '74, who will serve through mid-September. Pedersen was a returning adult student who received her Business Administration degree in 1995.

Officers also include Swiggum, Vandenbusch, Ruh, Lamers

The Alumni Association Board elected a total of five executive committee members at its meeting earlier this week. In addition to a new president in Suzanne Pedersen, the board selected Janice Swiggum '01, vice president of alumni operations; Chad Vandenbusch '94, vice president of alumni services; Kelly Ruh '01, treasurer; and David Lamers '01, secretary. Swiggum (Communication Processes) is an IS business automation specialist at UW-Green Bay; Vandenbusch (Business Administration) is an investment executive at Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. Inc.; Ruh (Accounting) is a staff tax accountant for Wipfli Ullrich Bertelson LLP; and Lamers (Education) is an elementary school teacher in Appleton.

Q. What has 40 legs and an insatiable hunger for spiders?

A. The 20 people signed up for Saturday morning's arachnology workshop hosted by the Cofrin Center for Biodiversity. (Actually, their insatiable desire is for information about spiders as shared by Prof. Michael Draney.) The Aug. 24 workshop is the first in a series of free public workshops planned by the biodiversity center. The demand for the first program (registration was originally to have been limited to 15) is encouraging. The list of future programs is archived at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002aug.htm#spiders.

'Glass Magazine' has good words for Mary Ann Cofrin Hall

A picture of the Winter Garden in Mary Ann Cofrin Hall illustrates an article, "Why glass is the red-hot green building material," in the June 2002 issue of "Glass Magazine." The caption describes the building as "one of the most energy-efficient buildings ever constructed." According to the article, the Winter Garden installation "exemplifies the capabilities of new energy-efficient products available from the architectural glass and metal industry." The piece appears in the magazine's glass guide for architects and specifiers.

September 11 art is coming in; more is welcome

Artworks are beginning to come in for the University's September 11 Commemoration art exhibition, and children are leading the way! Among the creations contributed thus far are drawings by the 7-year-old son of two staff members, and the children of one of our on-line nursing students currently living in Staten Island, New York. A quilt, a poem, and a peace sign are among other contributions. So what about your office or organization? Or maybe just you? This is an advanced-talent-not-required exhibition. The theme is "Walking Into Tomorrow Together" and the focus is unity. All works of art will be displayed on Sept. 10 and 11 in the Phoenix Room of the University Union. The deadline for submitting projects to the Office of Student Life is 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9. If you can't bring it over, they'll pick it up. If you need supplies, they'll provide them. Could it be any easier? Questions? Call Student Life at 465-2200 ext. 40.

First-person column describes Weidner Center as educational jewel

From the If-you-missed-this-in-the-paper-you-might-want-to-skim-it-now Department... Programming assistant and recent grad Briana Fahey wrote the Green Bay Press-Gazette and outlined the countless ways that UW-Green Bay's Weidner Center serves as an educational resource for campus and community. Her piece is archived at http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/opinion_5588380.shtml.

Future Phoenix Spikers club is only $15 for young volleyball fans

The UW-Green Bay women's volleyball program is again offering the Future Phoenix Spikers club this season. Membership costs $15 and includes: one Sunday morning volleyball clinic run by the Phoenix coaching staff and players, free admission to all UWGB home volleyball matches, chance to participate in the post-match autograph session, opportunity to watch the match at courtside as the featured ball shaggers, a 2002 schedule card and media guide, letters from the Phoenix players throughout the year, e-mail updates on the Phoenix season and a Future Phoenix Spiker t-shirt. The team's first homestand is the AmeriHost Inn Classic Sept. 6-7. The Future Phoenix Spikers' clinic will take place 9 to 11:30 a.m. Sept. 8. Contact Debbie Kirch at 465-2573 or kirchd@uwgb.edu for more information.

PSC will be site for big Jimmy Eats World concert

Every so often, the Phoenix Sports Center is the site for a student -oriented concert featuring nationally known acts. It figures to be a good one on Thursday night, Sept. 26. Jimmy Eat World, a four-piece rock band from Mesa, Ariz., has a current #3 Billboard modern rock hit, "Sweetness," and videos in rotation on MTV, MTV2 and VH1. Bands Sparta and Cave In will open. General admission tickets for UW-Green Bay students go on sale for $16.50 on Sept. 2 at 10 a.m. in the University Union. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Sept. 6, with the Weidner Center box office (465-2217 or 1-800-328-8587) the contact point.

Reminder: 'Campus Welcome' is Wednesday

In case you missed it, Student Life is extending an open invitation to members of the UW-Green Bay community to attend "Campus Welcome" from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 28) at the Weidner Center. The idea is to welcome new students and their parents to the University, and set the tone for an exciting year.

Work continues on WPT fund-raising efforts

If you left campus in May and have returned seeking an update on the status of the Wisconsin Public Television production center in Green Bay, the Press-Gazette offered an overview earlier this month at http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/local_5531933.shtml.

CEO of Greater Green Bay foundation is helping lead the charge

Backers of the WPT studio in Green Bay, in addition to forming a local advisory committee to guide the future of the facility, have agreed to raise $150,000 a year for the next two years to keep the facility operating. "I think that you can fairly say that we are under the gun trying to secure resources for this effort," says Ken Strmiska, President & CEO of the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation and a member of the advisory committee. "Fundraising is never easy but because of the deadlines that WPT has put us under to raise $75,000 by August 15th and an additional $75,000 by October 1st it certainly has provided us with motivation." Those interested in supporting their efforts can contact "Preserving the Voice of Northeast Wisconsin" c/o Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, 302 N. Adams St. Suite 100, Green Bay, WI 54301.

State Fair photos are on-line

Curious about how UW Day at the State Fair came off in early August? You're in luck! If you're not curious, don't click on http://www.wisconsin.edu/statefair/highlights.htm.

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