UW-Green Bay, LOG Archive, Vol. 33 No. 40



Senate Committee public hearing Senate Committee schedule Open letter from UW System Applications on hold Overall demand is up Phoenix women just miss upset Texas advances Fourth Estate wins awards Swim team celebrates Athletes win titles 'Click' reminder 'Click' works in University collection Conference was a success Summer music camps Summer computer camp Summer art studio Summer Discovery classes Students pay for quick SAT news Stout wins Race/Ethnicity Conference Non-profit series, gardening symposium Briefs	Vol. 33, No. 39 / March 12, 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. Register at the door for testimony to Senate committee The state Senate Committee on the 2001-03 Biennial Budget holds a public hearing on the state budget Thursday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Union's Christie Theatre. The Senate committee is looking for public feedback on the budget actions taken to date and the anticipated impacts of those actions. Attendees who wish to testify can register at the door. For more, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002march.htm#hearing *** * * * *** Green Bay is third stop on five-city tour UW-Green Bay is third in line for public hearings by the state Senate's budget committee. The schedule announced by Sen. Robert Jauch, the committee chair, lists: * UW-Superior, Tuesday, March 19 * UW-Eau Claire, Wednesday, March 20 * UW-Green Bay, Thursday, March 21 * UW-Milwaukee, Monday, March 25 * UW-Madison, Tuesday, March 26 *** * * * * Open letter from UW System: 'We're not playing games with admissions' The UW System has posted an open letter to state residents in an attempt to explain the much-publicized freeze on admissions for new undergraduate students. The letter — to high school students, their families and guidance counselors — says the move was the only prudent action available given potential budget cuts of $108 million, or nearly one-eighth of the System's state funding. The message is archived at http://www.wisconsin.edu/letter.htm * * * * * All told, 11,500 applications are on hold The UW System released figures last week showing that 6,515 undergraduate applications are currently pending because of the Board of Regents' suspension on any further undergraduate admissions. In addition, there are 5,017 transfer applications that are pending. * * * * * Systemwide, enrollment demand is up 10 percent The number of new students seeking admission to the University of Wisconsin System is far outpacing last year's demand. According to the most recent campus admissions figures, applications for undergraduate admission to the UW System have jumped by 6,147, a 10 percent increase compared to the same time last year. The System news site offers a campus-by-campus comparison at http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2002/r020314.htm * * * * *** Phoenix women just miss Texas-size upset The UW-Green Bay women's basketball team had the ball, a shot to go ahead and a fighting chance to pull off one of the bigger upsets in NCAA Tournament history. Tied 55-55 entering the final minute of play at Texas last Friday night, UW-Green Bay missed the shot and its opportunity for a milestone win, falling 60-55 to the No. 14 Longhorns. Commented legendary Texas Coach Jody Conradt, "We knew we had a size advantage (over the Phoenix), but I don't think our hearts were any bigger than theirs. They played very hard." Starters Amanda Leonhard, Mandy Stowe, Sarah Boyer, Elizabeth Dudley and Kristy Loiselle played nearly the entire game. The Press-Gazette's game story is online at http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/sports/archive/sports_2900586.shtml The News-Chronicle has coverage at http://www.greenbaynewschron.com/sports/sportest.html?article=113141 *** * * * * P.S.: Texas two-steps to Sweet 16 Could UW-Green Bay have become America's Cinderella team and advanced to the NCAA Round of 16? While it's tough to make projections (so much varies with team-by-team matchups) it is true that Texas, a narrow victor over the Phoenix, ran past UC-Santa Barbara 76-60 on Sunday night. The Longhorns advance to face top-seeded Duke. * * * * *** UW-Green Bay student newspaper wins awards The Fourth Estate student newspaper took home numerous awards from the Associated Collegiate Press Best of the Midwest college newspaper competition. The 4E placed third among daily and weekly tabloid newspapers from four-year colleges in 14 Midwestern states. Brad Conrad, sports editor, won third place for sports reporting. Senior Kara Plamann and freshman Rachel Goff won honorable mentions in news writing and feature writing, respectively. Andy Behrendt, a UW-Green Bay senior, has been the newspaper's editor in chief throughout the 2001-02 academic year. For more, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002march.htm#newspaper *** * * * *** Merner, swim team members celebrate Horizon triumphs Congratulations to the UW-Green Bay swimming program after the recent Horizon League championship meet in Chicago. The list of honorees includes: * Men's team, which won its first-ever conference title * Women's team, which finished a strong second * Head Coach Jim Merner, selected Horizon League coach-of-the-year * Women's star Kaye-Lani Laughna, selected swimmer-of-the-meet *** * * * *** Six athletes win individual titles The Phoenix men's and women's swim teams had three team members apiece race to first-place finishes in the Horizon League meet. They were: * Zach Hansen (Fr., Sheboygan), 200 butterfly, 100 butterfly * Eric Hirsbrunner (Sr., Onalaska), 100 backstroke * Matt Schoen (Jr., Chaska, Minn.), 100 breaststroke * Kaye-Lani Laughna (Sr., Marquette, Mich.), 100 freestyle, 50 freestyle * Laura Brager (Fr., Green Bay), 200 backstroke, 100 backstroke * Sarah Ciganek (Fr., Greenfield), 200 butterfly Also, the Phoenix women won relay titles in the 200 and 400 freestyle and 400 medley. *** * * * * Reminder: Great week to catch 'Click' at Lawton Gallery Here's a reminder of a special viewing opportunity in the Lawton Gallery. Typically closed during spring break, the gallery is in fact open normal hours this week (10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, the 23rd). The exhibit, "Click: Midwest Print Invitational, Digital Focus," spotlights the work of artists who employ printmaking or photographic processes in which the computer had some role. * * * * * Look for these 'Click' works in the University collection Five pieces in the "Click" exhibit were selected for purchase awards and will be added to the University's permanent art collection. Purchase awards went to "Goodbye," by Monica Ong, Chicago; "Choreo Drama Series: Split Decision," by Deb A. Davis, Toledo, Ohio; and "Ii (synergy)," by Adelle Roberts, "New Faith," by Jonas Angelet, and "Lexicon Series (Version 1)" by Lenore Thomas, all from Madison. * * * * * Catalog is for sale; conference was a success Gallery goers can purchase a handsome exhibit catalog, which includes a listing of all of the artists, an essay by co-curators Prof. Christine Style and Curator of Art Stephen Perkins, and reproductions of a number of works in the show. Style designed the catalog. The March 1 and 2 "Click" conference associated with the exhibit was a success with 75 attendees. Conference coordinator Style said, "The studios were bursting at the seams." * * * * *** UW-Green Bay hosts seven summer music camps Pre-college age students can enroll now for seven different summer music camps offered from early June through mid-August 2002 at UW-Green Bay. Enroll now through the Office of Outreach and Extension at ext. 2267. Individual camps, dates and eligibility are: * Young Explorers Keyboard, June 9 and 11-13, for students entering grades 4-8 * Jazz Ensemble, June 30-July 5, entering grades 8 through 12 * Vocal Jazz and Gospel Choir, July 7-12, entering grades 9-12 * Middle School Band and Orchestra Camp, July 14-20, entering grades 7-9 * Middle School Band and Choral Camp, July 21-27, entering grades 7-9 * Senior High Band, Orchestra and Choral Camp, July 28-Aug. 3, entering grades 9-12 * Guitar and Bass Guitar Camp, August 5-9, entering grades 8-12 More detail is on the news site at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002march.htm#music *** * * * * UW-Green Bay hosts computer camp for 7th - 9th graders Enrollment is being taken now for UW-Green Bay summer Computer Camps for students entering grades 7-9 in fall 2002. Two separate camp weeks are offered: June 9-14 or June 16-21. The program accommodates students who enter with various levels of technological preparation, say co-directors Theodore Korithoski and Art Lacey of the UW-Green Bay Education faculty. Early registration is encouraged. For more, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002march.htm#computer * * * * * Summer Art Studio registration is open Registration is open for the UW-Green Bay Summer Art Studio for students entering grades 7 through 12 in fall 2002. Two separate week-long sessions are scheduled June 16 - 21 and June 23 - 28. Students may sign up for either week or for both weeks. Students concentrate on one subject for an entire week. Summer Art Studio is observing its 45th anniversary in 2002. For more, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002march.htm#art * * * * * Summer Discovery is for the young Elementary and middle-school students are invited to take part in Summer Discovery enrichment classes offered at UW-Green Bay. Pre-Discovery classes are available for 4- and 5-year-olds. Two separate weeks of classes are offered: July 29-August 2 and August 5-9. Favorite classes returning to the line-up include "Hands-on Rocketry," and "Furry, Feathered, Lovable Friends." For more, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002march.htm#discovery * * * * * Students pay more for quick results on SAT This item from the "Edupage" digest might be of interest. The online publication SiliconValley.Com reported in its March 10 issue that students who take the College Board's SAT exam can now see their test results on the Web two weeks after taking the test. The fee is $13, the same as for the phone notification service already offered, and it's getting some takers. (Those who can wait the additional eight days can get the scores "for free" online or over the phone.) * * * * * Hey, who's that guy with Charles Sorenson? It is President George W. Bush. The UW-Stout chancellor and his delegation from Wisconsin were rubbing elbows with the biggest of the big at the recent Washington, D.C., presentation of the Malcolm Baldrige Award for performance excellence and quality improvement. A photo of the presentation and a description of UW-Stout's prestigious achievement are linked at http://www.wisconsin.edu/award.htm * * * * * Room deadline for Race/Ethnicity conference is this week This Friday is the room-reservation deadline for the two-day "Critical Connections" conference in Madison, on April 18 and 19, organized by the UW System Institute on Race and Ethnicity. Information is available at www.uwm.edu/Dept/IRE/Events/Conferences/CriticalConnections/lodging.html * * * * * Big events this week: Non-profit series and gardening symposium Here's a reminder that two major outreach programs are kicking off this week. The Certificate for NonProfit Professionals opens Friday with a campus workshop. Details are at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002jan.htm#nonprofit. Also taking place on campus this week is Saturday's heirloom plant conference co-sponsored by UW-Green Bay and the Green Bay Botanical Garden. Heirlooms info is at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002feb.htm#plant * * * * * Briefs Prof. Victoria Goff, Information and Computing Sciences, presented a seminar, "Writing Newspaper and Magazine Features," at the Associated Collegiate Press Best of the Midwest College Newspaper Convention, which was held March 8-10 in Minneapolis. Prof. Michael Zorn, Natural and Applied Sciences, has received a $34,121 grant from the University of Wisconsin Sea Grant College Program to work on developing a new sensor device to monitor inorganic chemicals in water. The project is part of a larger grant on which he is collaborating with scientists at UW-Madison and the University of Michigan. * * * * *** 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.

Senate Committee public hearing

Senate Committee schedule

Open letter from UW System

Applications on hold

Overall demand is up

Phoenix women just miss upset

Texas advances

Fourth Estate wins awards

Swim team celebrates

Athletes win titles

'Click' reminder

'Click' works in University collection

Conference was a success

Summer music camps

Summer computer camp

Summer art studio

Summer Discovery classes

Students pay for quick SAT news

Stout wins

Race/Ethnicity Conference

Non-profit series, gardening symposium

Briefs

Vol. 33, No. 39 / March 12, 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.

Register at the door for testimony to Senate committee

The state Senate Committee on the 2001-03 Biennial Budget holds a public hearing on the state budget Thursday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Union's Christie Theatre. The Senate committee is looking for public feedback on the budget actions taken to date and the anticipated impacts of those actions. Attendees who wish to testify can register at the door. For more, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002march.htm#hearing

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Green Bay is third stop on five-city tour

UW-Green Bay is third in line for public hearings by the state Senate's budget committee. The schedule announced by Sen. Robert Jauch, the committee chair, lists:

* UW-Superior, Tuesday, March 19
* UW-Eau Claire, Wednesday, March 20
* UW-Green Bay, Thursday, March 21
* UW-Milwaukee, Monday, March 25
* UW-Madison, Tuesday, March 26

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Open letter from UW System: 'We're not playing games with admissions'

The UW System has posted an open letter to state residents in an attempt to explain the much-publicized freeze on admissions for new undergraduate students. The letter — to high school students, their families and guidance counselors — says the move was the only prudent action available given potential budget cuts of $108 million, or nearly one-eighth of the System's state funding. The message is archived at http://www.wisconsin.edu/letter.htm

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All told, 11,500 applications are on hold

The UW System released figures last week showing that 6,515 undergraduate applications are currently pending because of the Board of Regents' suspension on any further undergraduate admissions. In addition, there are 5,017 transfer applications that are pending.

* * * * *

Systemwide, enrollment demand is up 10 percent

The number of new students seeking admission to the University of Wisconsin System is far outpacing last year's demand. According to the most recent campus admissions figures, applications for undergraduate admission to the UW System have jumped by 6,147, a 10 percent increase compared to the same time last year. The System news site offers a campus-by-campus comparison at http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2002/r020314.htm

* * * * *

Phoenix women just miss Texas-size upset

The UW-Green Bay women's basketball team had the ball, a shot to go ahead and a fighting chance to pull off one of the bigger upsets in NCAA Tournament history. Tied 55-55 entering the final minute of play at Texas last Friday night, UW-Green Bay missed the shot and its opportunity for a milestone win, falling 60-55 to the No. 14 Longhorns. Commented legendary Texas Coach Jody Conradt, "We knew we had a size advantage (over the Phoenix), but I don't think our hearts were any bigger than theirs. They played very hard." Starters Amanda Leonhard, Mandy Stowe, Sarah Boyer, Elizabeth Dudley and Kristy Loiselle played nearly the entire game. The Press-Gazette's game story is online at http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/sports/archive/sports_2900586.shtml The News-Chronicle has coverage at http://www.greenbaynewschron.com/sports/sportest.html?article=113141

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P.S.: Texas two-steps to Sweet 16

Could UW-Green Bay have become America's Cinderella team and advanced to the NCAA Round of 16? While it's tough to make projections (so much varies with team-by-team matchups) it is true that Texas, a narrow victor over the Phoenix, ran past UC-Santa Barbara 76-60 on Sunday night. The Longhorns advance to face top-seeded Duke.

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UW-Green Bay student newspaper wins awards

The Fourth Estate student newspaper took home numerous awards from the Associated Collegiate Press Best of the Midwest college newspaper competition. The 4E placed third among daily and weekly tabloid newspapers from four-year colleges in 14 Midwestern states. Brad Conrad, sports editor, won third place for sports reporting. Senior Kara Plamann and freshman Rachel Goff won honorable mentions in news writing and feature writing, respectively. Andy Behrendt, a UW-Green Bay senior, has been the newspaper's editor in chief throughout the 2001-02 academic year. For more, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002march.htm#newspaper

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Merner, swim team members celebrate Horizon triumphs

Congratulations to the UW-Green Bay swimming program after the recent Horizon League championship meet in Chicago. The list of honorees includes:

* Men's team, which won its first-ever conference title
* Women's team, which finished a strong second
* Head Coach Jim Merner, selected Horizon League coach-of-the-year
* Women's star Kaye-Lani Laughna, selected swimmer-of-the-meet

* * * * *

Six athletes win individual titles

The Phoenix men's and women's swim teams had three team members apiece race to first-place finishes in the Horizon League meet. They were:

* Zach Hansen (Fr., Sheboygan), 200 butterfly, 100 butterfly
* Eric Hirsbrunner (Sr., Onalaska), 100 backstroke
* Matt Schoen (Jr., Chaska, Minn.), 100 breaststroke
* Kaye-Lani Laughna (Sr., Marquette, Mich.), 100 freestyle, 50 freestyle
* Laura Brager (Fr., Green Bay), 200 backstroke, 100 backstroke
* Sarah Ciganek (Fr., Greenfield), 200 butterfly

Also, the Phoenix women won relay titles in the 200 and 400 freestyle and 400 medley.

* * * * *

Reminder: Great week to catch 'Click' at Lawton Gallery

Here's a reminder of a special viewing opportunity in the Lawton Gallery. Typically closed during spring break, the gallery is in fact open normal hours this week (10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, the 23rd). The exhibit, "Click: Midwest Print Invitational, Digital Focus," spotlights the work of artists who employ printmaking or photographic processes in which the computer had some role.

* * * * *

Look for these 'Click' works in the University collection

Five pieces in the "Click" exhibit were selected for purchase awards and will be added to the University's permanent art collection. Purchase awards went to "Goodbye," by Monica Ong, Chicago; "Choreo Drama Series: Split Decision," by Deb A. Davis, Toledo, Ohio; and "Ii (synergy)," by Adelle Roberts, "New Faith," by Jonas Angelet, and "Lexicon Series (Version 1)" by Lenore Thomas, all from Madison.

* * * * *

Catalog is for sale; conference was a success

Gallery goers can purchase a handsome exhibit catalog, which includes a listing of all of the artists, an essay by co-curators Prof. Christine Style and Curator of Art Stephen Perkins, and reproductions of a number of works in the show. Style designed the catalog. The March 1 and 2 "Click" conference associated with the exhibit was a success with 75 attendees. Conference coordinator Style said, "The studios were bursting at the seams."

* * * * *

UW-Green Bay hosts seven summer music camps

Pre-college age students can enroll now for seven different summer music camps offered from early June through mid-August 2002 at UW-Green Bay. Enroll now through the Office of Outreach and Extension at ext. 2267. Individual camps, dates and eligibility are:

* Young Explorers Keyboard, June 9 and 11-13, for students entering grades 4-8
* Jazz Ensemble, June 30-July 5, entering grades 8 through 12
* Vocal Jazz and Gospel Choir, July 7-12, entering grades 9-12
* Middle School Band and Orchestra Camp, July 14-20, entering grades 7-9
* Middle School Band and Choral Camp, July 21-27, entering grades 7-9
* Senior High Band, Orchestra and Choral Camp, July 28-Aug. 3, entering grades 9-12
* Guitar and Bass Guitar Camp, August 5-9, entering grades 8-12

More detail is on the news site at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002march.htm#music

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UW-Green Bay hosts computer camp for 7th - 9th graders

Enrollment is being taken now for UW-Green Bay summer Computer Camps for students entering grades 7-9 in fall 2002. Two separate camp weeks are offered: June 9-14 or June 16-21. The program accommodates students who enter with various levels of technological preparation, say co-directors Theodore Korithoski and Art Lacey of the UW-Green Bay Education faculty. Early registration is encouraged. For more, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002march.htm#computer

* * * * *

Summer Art Studio registration is open

Registration is open for the UW-Green Bay Summer Art Studio for students entering grades 7 through 12 in fall 2002. Two separate week-long sessions are scheduled June 16 - 21 and June 23 - 28. Students may sign up for either week or for both weeks. Students concentrate on one subject for an entire week. Summer Art Studio is observing its 45th anniversary in 2002. For more, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002march.htm#art

* * * * *

Summer Discovery is for the young

Elementary and middle-school students are invited to take part in Summer Discovery enrichment classes offered at UW-Green Bay. Pre-Discovery classes are available for 4- and 5-year-olds. Two separate weeks of classes are offered: July 29-August 2 and August 5-9. Favorite classes returning to the line-up include "Hands-on Rocketry," and "Furry, Feathered, Lovable Friends." For more, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002march.htm#discovery

* * * * *

Students pay more for quick results on SAT

This item from the "Edupage" digest might be of interest. The online publication SiliconValley.Com reported in its March 10 issue that students who take the College Board's SAT exam can now see their test results on the Web two weeks after taking the test. The fee is $13, the same as for the phone notification service already offered, and it's getting some takers. (Those who can wait the additional eight days can get the scores "for free" online or over the phone.)

* * * * *

Hey, who's that guy with Charles Sorenson?

It is President George W. Bush. The UW-Stout chancellor and his delegation from Wisconsin were rubbing elbows with the biggest of the big at the recent Washington, D.C., presentation of the Malcolm Baldrige Award for performance excellence and quality improvement. A photo of the presentation and a description of UW-Stout's prestigious achievement are linked at http://www.wisconsin.edu/award.htm

* * * * *

Room deadline for Race/Ethnicity conference is this week

This Friday is the room-reservation deadline for the two-day "Critical Connections" conference in Madison, on April 18 and 19, organized by the UW System Institute on Race and Ethnicity. Information is available at www.uwm.edu/Dept/IRE/Events/Conferences/CriticalConnections/lodging.html

* * * * *

Big events this week: Non-profit series and gardening symposium

Here's a reminder that two major outreach programs are kicking off this week. The Certificate for NonProfit Professionals opens Friday with a campus workshop. Details are at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002jan.htm#nonprofit. Also taking place on campus this week is Saturday's heirloom plant conference co-sponsored by UW-Green Bay and the Green Bay Botanical Garden. Heirlooms info is at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002feb.htm#plant

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Briefs

Prof. Victoria Goff, Information and Computing Sciences, presented a seminar, "Writing Newspaper and Magazine Features," at the Associated Collegiate Press Best of the Midwest College Newspaper Convention, which was held March 8-10 in Minneapolis.

Prof. Michael Zorn, Natural and Applied Sciences, has received a $34,121 grant from the University of Wisconsin Sea Grant College Program to work on developing a new sensor device to monitor inorganic chemicals in water. The project is part of a larger grant on which he is collaborating with scientists at UW-Madison and the University of Michigan.

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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.