UW-Green Bay, LOG Archive, Vol. 33 No. 33



Partnership grants for teachers Regents meets in Madison Chili Bowl showdown 'Outlaw Chili' recipe Council on Equality for Women Students volunteer income tax help Students shine in jewelry/metals show Events reminders Girl Scout honors Borseth gets 300th Senior Day is Feb. 9 Alumni Day, too Hammerle is one shy of 500 Swimmers pull a fast one	Vol. 33, No. 33 / February 1, 2002 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. Know a local teacher? Partnership offers $70K in classroom grants One of the most visible components of the Institute for Learning Partnership at UW-Green Bay — a research-grant program for local teachers — is soliciting applications until March 22. Seventy thousand dollars in research grants will be available for 2002-2003 projects that directly impact teaching and learning. Projects may be classroom-specific as well as multi-school or multi-district collaborations, says Institute Director John Crubaugh, who describes teacher-directed, school-based research as important because it gives educators, especially classroom teachers, an opportunity to practice applying research in their own classrooms. Help spread the word. Information can be downloaded from the Institute's Web page at www.uwgb.edu/learnpart/. *** * * * * Regents meet next week in Madison The UW System Board of Regents holds its monthly meeting in Madison Thursday and Friday (Feb. 7 and 8). Items of discussion could include the biennial budget situation and Gov. McCallum's budget-repair proposal, and the annual Systemwide accountability report. * * * * * Winslow is top gun in Chili Bowl showdown A young gunslinger by the name of Winslow — Grant Winslow, Student Life — came to town with his famous "Outlaw Chili" and walked away with the coveted first place award in the annual UW-Green Bay Chili Cookoff. The taste-testing was Jan. 28 in the Union as part of Frost Fest activities. * * * * * Here's the recipe: 'Outlaw Chili' Who says the LOG ONLine doesn't carry enough good recipes? No one, any more, now that the Chili Bowl champion has agreed to share this year's winning entry. (Just don't be a low-down sneaky varmint and enter it as your own, somewhere down the trail.) So, just in time for a party-filled Super Bowl weekend, we present: award-winning Outlaw Chili. OUTLAW CHILI 2# Ground Round 1 Large Yellow Onion diced 1 Large Green Pepper diced 2 fresh Jalapeno Peppers sliced 1 Large can Tomato Sauce 2 8oz. Cans Tomato Paste Dried Whole Chili Peppers 2 4oz. cans of diced Jalapenos or Green Chilies w/juice Garlic Powder — to taste McCormick (brand) Hot Mexican Chili Powder — to taste Cayenne Pepper — to taste (Note: NO BEANS, NO NOODLES, NO CHEESE!) Brown and drain the meat, dump all the ingredients in a stew pot and let it simmer for 2-3 hours stirring occasionally. * * * * * Council on Equality for Women is up and running The new Chancellor's Advisory Council on Equality for Women has been meeting on a regular basis now for several months. Their meetings are open to all. If you're interested, feel welcome to attend; the group also intends to share regular updates with the campus community in the near future. Chairperson of the group is University legal counsel and ombudsperson Melissa Jackson. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. in Mary Ann Cofrin Hall's third-floor Vista Conference Room. * * * * * UW-Green Bay students volunteer free income tax help Free income tax help provided by members of the UW-Green Bay chapter of Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) begins the week of Feb. 11 and continues through April at four sites in Green Bay. Twenty-five Accounting and Business Administration majors are participating; the program targets taxpayers with special needs, including those with disabilities or limited incomes, persons who are non-English speaking, and the elderly. Lecturer James Loebl is the group's faculty adviser and Melissa Schweinert is the student coordinator. For site locations, hours and additional details, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002jan.htm#tax * * * * * UW-Green Bay students shine in jewelry/metals show Four UW-Green Bay art students had work accepted in the National Student Exhibition in Denver. Brian Berggren, RaeAnn Brehm, Paul Dax (two pieces) and Amanda Tarras all had work accepted in the show. The exhibition will include only 97 pieces representing undergraduate and graduate jewelry/metalsmithing student work from North American colleges and universities. The exhibition will be on display in June in conjunction with the annual Society of North American Goldsmiths Conference. * * * * * Reminders: dancing, student awards, Family Weekend, Short recital In no particular order, reminders: The River North Chicago Dance Company leads a just-for-fun jazz dance class open to the entire community on Thursday, February 7, at 7 p.m. at the Weidner Center (call ext. 2907 for reservations). The deadline to submit nominations for Student Leadership Awards is Monday, Feb. 4. Also, UW-Green Bay's Family Weekend celebration is February 8, 9 and 10 and the schedule of events and registration information can be found at http://www.uwgb.edu/stulife/events/family.htm. Finally, Brian Short, interim lecturer in percussion, performs in recital with his trio at 7:30 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 2) in the University Theatre; details at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002jan.htm#percussion * * * * * Girl Scouts: You've eaten the cookies, now help honor the leaders The Girl Scouts of Lac Baie Council will be accepting nominations for the Esther Bie Community Service Award. The award recognizes how involvement in Girl Scouts as a youth leads to outstanding community service as an adult. If you'd like to nominate someone, call 1-800-236-4475. * * * * * Borseth gets 300th; Phoenix goes to 9-0 in Horizon Head Coach Kevin Borseth of the Phoenix women's basketball team recently posted his 300th career win as a college head coach. His overall record stands at 302-130 after a 72-53 blowout win at conference contender Loyola on Thursday night. Borseth has a 77-33 record in four seasons in Green Bay, where he has twice won conference coach of the year honors; he coached previously at Michigan Tech. The Phoenix women (15-5, 9-0 Horizon) are on the road at 3 p.m. Saturday the 2nd at UIC, and at 6 p.m. Monday the 4th at Detroit, with both games live on 1440 WNFL-AM. * * * * * Senior Day is Saturday, Feb. 9 The final home game comes early this year. The Phoenix women's basketball team plays its last home game on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 3 p.m. vs. Wright State at the Phoenix Sports Center. Listed as seniors are Amanda Leonhard, Mandy Stowe and Tammy Springer. * * * * * It's Alumni Day, too Former Phoenix stars will take the Sports Center court at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, for the annual Women's Basketball Alumni Game. They'll be introduced at halftime of the varsity game later that afternoon. The post-game reception begins at about 5 p.m. at The Woods (formerly Woodside Golf Course). * * * * * Hammerle just one shy of 500 Former UW-Green Bay women's basketball coach Carol Hammerle is one victory shy of being the 20th coach to reach 500 career wins. The coach at Northern Illinois since 1998, Hammerle did most of her winning at UW-Green Bay in a 25-year run that began with the program's founding in 1973. Hammerle's Huskies (11-9, 6-3 in the MAC) play at Akron Saturday afternoon before returning to DeKalb to host Kent State on Wednesday night and Ohio on Sunday afternoon. * * * * * Swimmers pull a fast one Junior Adam Cremieux (Palos Hills, Ill.) and senior Kaye-Lani Laughna (Marquette, Mich.) were named Horizon League Swimmers of the Week. The duo helped lead the Phoenix to team titles in a six-school invitational in Milwaukee last weekend. Cremieux made Phoenix history, becoming the first swimmer to break the 21-second barrier in the 50 freestyle with a lifetime-best 20.97. Laughna has been a dominant sprint freestyler in the Horizon this year, with the conference's top times in the 50 (24.24) and 100 freestyle (53.56). The Phoenix hosts UW-Stevens Point this Saturday, Feb. 2 at 3:30 at the PSC in the final home meet of the season. * * * * *** LOG ONline is prepared for University of Wisconsin-Green Bay faculty and staff by the Office of Marketing and University Communication. Employees may submit a Brief, a Publication, a news item, an announcement, or offer feedback; call ext. 2527 or e-mail us at Log@uwgb.edu.

Partnership grants for teachers

Regents meets in Madison

Chili Bowl showdown

'Outlaw Chili' recipe

Council on Equality for Women

Students volunteer income tax help

Students shine in jewelry/metals show

Events reminders

Girl Scout honors

Borseth gets 300th

Senior Day is Feb. 9

Alumni Day, too

Hammerle is one shy of 500

Swimmers pull a fast one

Vol. 33, No. 33 / February 1, 2002

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.

Know a local teacher? Partnership offers $70K in classroom grants

One of the most visible components of the Institute for Learning Partnership at UW-Green Bay — a research-grant program for local teachers — is soliciting applications until March 22. Seventy thousand dollars in research grants will be available for 2002-2003 projects that directly impact teaching and learning. Projects may be classroom-specific as well as multi-school or multi-district collaborations, says Institute Director John Crubaugh, who describes teacher-directed, school-based research as important because it gives educators, especially classroom teachers, an opportunity to practice applying research in their own classrooms. Help spread the word. Information can be downloaded from the Institute's Web page at www.uwgb.edu/learnpart/.

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Regents meet next week in Madison

The UW System Board of Regents holds its monthly meeting in Madison Thursday and Friday (Feb. 7 and 8). Items of discussion could include the biennial budget situation and Gov. McCallum's budget-repair proposal, and the annual Systemwide accountability report.

* * * * *

Winslow is top gun in Chili Bowl showdown

A young gunslinger by the name of Winslow — Grant Winslow, Student Life — came to town with his famous "Outlaw Chili" and walked away with the coveted first place award in the annual UW-Green Bay Chili Cookoff. The taste-testing was Jan. 28 in the Union as part of Frost Fest activities.

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Here's the recipe: 'Outlaw Chili'

Who says the LOG ONLine doesn't carry enough good recipes? No one, any more, now that the Chili Bowl champion has agreed to share this year's winning entry. (Just don't be a low-down sneaky varmint and enter it as your own, somewhere down the trail.) So, just in time for a party-filled Super Bowl weekend, we present: award-winning Outlaw Chili.

OUTLAW CHILI
2# Ground Round
1 Large Yellow Onion diced
1 Large Green Pepper diced
2 fresh Jalapeno Peppers sliced
1 Large can Tomato Sauce
2 8oz. Cans Tomato Paste
Dried Whole Chili Peppers
2 4oz. cans of diced Jalapenos or Green Chilies w/juice
Garlic Powder — to taste
McCormick (brand) Hot Mexican Chili Powder — to taste
Cayenne Pepper — to taste
(Note: NO BEANS, NO NOODLES, NO CHEESE!)
Brown and drain the meat, dump all the ingredients in a stew pot and let it simmer for 2-3 hours stirring occasionally.

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Council on Equality for Women is up and running

The new Chancellor's Advisory Council on Equality for Women has been meeting on a regular basis now for several months. Their meetings are open to all. If you're interested, feel welcome to attend; the group also intends to share regular updates with the campus community in the near future. Chairperson of the group is University legal counsel and ombudsperson Melissa Jackson. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. in Mary Ann Cofrin Hall's third-floor Vista Conference Room.

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UW-Green Bay students volunteer free income tax help

Free income tax help provided by members of the UW-Green Bay chapter of Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) begins the week of Feb. 11 and continues through April at four sites in Green Bay. Twenty-five Accounting and Business Administration majors are participating; the program targets taxpayers with special needs, including those with disabilities or limited incomes, persons who are non-English speaking, and the elderly. Lecturer James Loebl is the group's faculty adviser and Melissa Schweinert is the student coordinator. For site locations, hours and additional details, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002jan.htm#tax

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UW-Green Bay students shine in jewelry/metals show

Four UW-Green Bay art students had work accepted in the National Student Exhibition in Denver. Brian Berggren, RaeAnn Brehm, Paul Dax (two pieces) and Amanda Tarras all had work accepted in the show. The exhibition will include only 97 pieces representing undergraduate and graduate jewelry/metalsmithing student work from North American colleges and universities. The exhibition will be on display in June in conjunction with the annual Society of North American Goldsmiths Conference.

* * * * *

Reminders: dancing, student awards, Family Weekend, Short recital

In no particular order, reminders: The River North Chicago Dance Company leads a just-for-fun jazz dance class open to the entire community on Thursday, February 7, at 7 p.m. at the Weidner Center (call ext. 2907 for reservations). The deadline to submit nominations for Student Leadership Awards is Monday, Feb. 4. Also, UW-Green Bay's Family Weekend celebration is February 8, 9 and 10 and the schedule of events and registration information can be found at http://www.uwgb.edu/stulife/events/family.htm. Finally, Brian Short, interim lecturer in percussion, performs in recital with his trio at 7:30 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 2) in the University Theatre; details at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002jan.htm#percussion

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Girl Scouts: You've eaten the cookies, now help honor the leaders

The Girl Scouts of Lac Baie Council will be accepting nominations for the Esther Bie Community Service Award. The award recognizes how involvement in Girl Scouts as a youth leads to outstanding community service as an adult. If you'd like to nominate someone, call 1-800-236-4475.

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Borseth gets 300th; Phoenix goes to 9-0 in Horizon

Head Coach Kevin Borseth of the Phoenix women's basketball team recently posted his 300th career win as a college head coach. His overall record stands at 302-130 after a 72-53 blowout win at conference contender Loyola on Thursday night. Borseth has a 77-33 record in four seasons in Green Bay, where he has twice won conference coach of the year honors; he coached previously at Michigan Tech. The Phoenix women (15-5, 9-0 Horizon) are on the road at 3 p.m. Saturday the 2nd at UIC, and at 6 p.m. Monday the 4th at Detroit, with both games live on 1440 WNFL-AM.

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Senior Day is Saturday, Feb. 9

The final home game comes early this year. The Phoenix women's basketball team plays its last home game on Saturday, Feb. 9, at 3 p.m. vs. Wright State at the Phoenix Sports Center. Listed as seniors are Amanda Leonhard, Mandy Stowe and Tammy Springer.

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It's Alumni Day, too

Former Phoenix stars will take the Sports Center court at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, for the annual Women's Basketball Alumni Game. They'll be introduced at halftime of the varsity game later that afternoon. The post-game reception begins at about 5 p.m. at The Woods (formerly Woodside Golf Course).

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Hammerle just one shy of 500

Former UW-Green Bay women's basketball coach Carol Hammerle is one victory shy of being the 20th coach to reach 500 career wins. The coach at Northern Illinois since 1998, Hammerle did most of her winning at UW-Green Bay in a 25-year run that began with the program's founding in 1973. Hammerle's Huskies (11-9, 6-3 in the MAC) play at Akron Saturday afternoon before returning to DeKalb to host Kent State on Wednesday night and Ohio on Sunday afternoon.

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Swimmers pull a fast one

Junior Adam Cremieux (Palos Hills, Ill.) and senior Kaye-Lani Laughna (Marquette, Mich.) were named Horizon League Swimmers of the Week. The duo helped lead the Phoenix to team titles in a six-school invitational in Milwaukee last weekend. Cremieux made Phoenix history, becoming the first swimmer to break the 21-second barrier in the 50 freestyle with a lifetime-best 20.97. Laughna has been a dominant sprint freestyler in the Horizon this year, with the conference's top times in the 50 (24.24) and 100 freestyle (53.56). The Phoenix hosts UW-Stevens Point this Saturday, Feb. 2 at 3:30 at the PSC in the final home meet of the season.

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LOG ONline is prepared for University of Wisconsin-Green Bay faculty and staff by the Office of Marketing and University Communication. Employees may submit a Brief, a Publication, a news item, an announcement, or offer feedback; call ext. 2527 or e-mail us at Log@uwgb.edu.