Vol. 34, No. 25 / December 2, 2002

Regents to resume state budget discussion this week

The UW System Board of Regents will hold its monthly meeting this Thursday and Friday (Dec. 5 and 6) in Madison. Expected to carry over from the last meeting as a primary topic of discussion is the state budget situation and its impact on the UW System and students. Watch this space or the UW System news site for coverage later this week at http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/index.htm.

UW-Green Bay hosts major session on phosphorus runoff

UW-Green Bay was the site for a seminar today (Monday, Dec. 2) for about 80 land and water managers from across the region interested in the latest research on phosphorus runoff and management. The seminar, "Phosphorus Research Update 2002," addressed the issue of nutrient loading and non-point pollution by looking at urban and suburban contributions to the problem, agricultural practices, and monitoring of local waterways. Attendees include representatives of many county land conservation offices, USDA and DNR offices, tribal agencies and other interested organizations. A summary of the research is on-line at http://www.uwgb.edu/nas/Phosphorus%20%20research%202002.htm.

NAS, Grad Studies, Erb, Fermanich have roles in seminar

Co-sponsors of Monday's water-quality seminar on campus include UW-Green Bay's Natural and Applied Sciences academic unit, the Graduate Studies Office, UW-Extension, UW Sea Grant and others. The seminar was organized primarily by Extension's Kevin Erb, a graduate of UW-Green Bay's master's program in environmental science and policy. Prof. Kevin Fermanich, NAS, was scheduled to lead the wrapup session.

Race, gender, class, 'New World Order': Center announces spring lectures

The Center for History and Social Change is pleased to announce its lecture series for spring semester 2003. Syracuse University historian Paul Young will lecture in February on "What Does it Mean to be an Educated Person of Color?" Stephen Gill, a political scientist from York University, will lecture at 2 p.m. March 25 on "Power and Resistance in the New World Order." Elizabeth Faue, a historian from Wayne State University, will lecture at 10 a.m. April 11 on "Gender, Class, and the Radical Imagination." All lectures are in the Christie Theatre. Watch for more details later. Questions? Contact Prof. Kim Nielsen, 465-2299, acting director of the Center.

In your mailboxes, 'Inside'

The current edition of the "Inside UW-Green Bay" magazine has just arrived, or will arrive soon, with a "focus-on-business" theme and plenty of newsy items for alumni, community and campus readers:

• Talking business, internships and the "Alumni 400"
• The management master's: one student's story
• Prof. Muzatko goes from back row to head of class
• How art student Mike Cepress rocked City Hall
• David Kieper, cybercop
• Holiday recipe? Try making 1,000 Phoenix cookies

Provocative 'Spinning Into Butter' examines race, political correctness

Student Sunam Ellis of Appleton will direct "Spinning Into Butter," a free-admission theatre program production at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 through 12 in the Weidner Center's Studio Two. The new award-winning drama takes its title from a children's story; set on a small college campus, it explores both racism and political correctness in America today. "I found it refreshingly honest," notes Ellis, who is half-Korean, says she has encountered prejudice and adds, "Out of ignorance, we often struggle to be as politically correct as possible not realizing our 'political correctness' can be just as insulting." For more, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002nov.htm#butter.

'Butter' was suggested by SGA, Sainovic

Worth noting: The selection of "Spinning Into Butter" as one of UW-Green Bay's student-produced plays this year was the inspiration of Student Government multicultural affairs director Milos Sainovic. He witnessed the play at a conference, saw parallels to the size and makeup of UW-Green Bay, and suggested to Theatre Chairperson Laura Riddle that it be performed here. "The play makes you think about issues of diversity," says Sainovic. "It's a good way of making people aware."

Congratulations to award-winning students...

If you know any of the following recipients of the Fall 2002 University Leadership Awards, offer congratulations! Student Life says students will receive their awards at a program and reception to be held later this semester for them and invited guests only. Recipients are:

Chancellor's Medallion: Lindsey Baldwin, Kimberly Kargus, Louna Moua, Erika Sisel, Cari Theodosakis and Katie Wieselman.

University Leadership Award: Stacy Blavat, Shauna Bloom, Heather Chrudimsky, Joanelle Jackson, Kaye-Lani Laughna, Lisa Longhini, Robert Szelc, Leslie Williamson, Jill Wunrow and Kenneth Zorn, Jr.

Who's Who Among Students: Jerome Allen, Lindsey Baldwin, Nicholas Bandoch, Vanessa Current, Robert Dionne, Luke Engel, Joshua Gretzinger, Andrew Gurka, Bradley Herrick, Kimberly Kargus, Kristen Keane, Abigail Kiefer, Kaye-Lani Laughna, Katie Lobner, Mary Loeffler, Amanda Malueg, Steven Marzolf, Ryan Mentink, Shelli Misfeldt, April Rasmussen, Milos Sainovic, Melissa Schweinert, Stacy Scott, Angela Stangel, Michelle Stark, Darryl Teske, Kristin Trost, Frances Walczak, Betty Wariari, Megan Warosh, Jill Wunrow, Johnathon Yoder.

Founders Association announces five new directors

The Founders Association, the primary giving vehicle for annual gifts supporting UW-Green Bay, has added five new directors to its board of directors. They are Diane Beinlich, John Heugel, Russ McCollister, Romaine Schanock and Helen Schaal. For a news release and full details, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002nov.htm#founders.

Men's choir, guest organist highlight 'Holiday Traditions'

The program is set for the "Holiday Traditions" choral extravaganza at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday (Dec. 3) at the Weidner Center. A 200-voice men's choir and music by guest organist Bruce Bengtson highlight the show directed by Prof. William Witwer. Bengtson will perform pre-concert music and accompany audience-participation carols interspersed through the program. UW-Green Bay choral groups will perform in eight languages, with music for Chanukah and Christmas, music by Bach and John Rutter, music both sacred and secular... music, music, music... Program info is at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002nov.htm#holiday.

'Holiday Traditions' features mega-size men's choir

It's a large choir of men, not necessarily a choir of large men, but in any event the sound should be grand. A 200-voice men's choir (comprised of the UW-Green Bay Men's Choir, a high school men's honor choir, and the members of the professional ensemble Cantus) highlights the UW-Green Bay "Holiday Traditions" choral concert set for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday (Dec. 3) at the Weidner Center. Look for more on the program in next Monday's LOG ONLine, but mark your calendar now, or call for tickets at ext. 2217.

Choral concert continues tradition of high school 'guest stars'

Tuesday's choral concert illustrates a continuing effort by the UW-Green Bay Music Program to use Cofrin Family Hall to expose young musicians to the best the University and Weidner Center have to offer. Performing in an honors choir will be standout vocalists from Ashwaubenon; Bayport; Green Bay East, Preble, Southwest, and West; Luxemburg-Casco; and NEW Lutheran high schools. They'll perform alongside collegiate vocalists and professionals from the Minneapolis-based Cantus ensemble. UW-Green Bay music faculty say the tradition of sharing concerts with high-school groups or honors ensembles has been invaluable in community relations, keeping in touch with alumni, recruiting and audience building.

Future direction for environment is topic Thursday

"Environment on the Brink" is the topic of a panel discussion set for 7 p.m. Thursday (Dec. 5) in the Union's Christie Theater. Admission is free. Panelists are:

* Prof. Troy Abel, Public and Environmental Affairs unit
* Robert Bermke, environmental engineer with Georgia-Pacific
* Rebecca Katers, director of the Clean Water Action Council

The event is sponsored by the Clean Water Action Council, and the Round River Alliance, College Democrats, and Public and Environmental Affairs Council at UW-Green Bay.

Mixup in story on Research Council Awards: Noppe, Popiel

Last week's newsletter included a list of all the fine faculty projects recognized with Research Council awards. Unfortunately, one listing appeared in incorrect fashion and another not at all. Those entries should have read:

Illene Noppe, Human Development, funding to attend the Association for Death Education and Counseling Conference to present a paper on Adolescents' Reactions to September 11, 2001.

Jennifer Popiel, History and Humanistic Studies, grant in support of attendance at the annual meeting of the Society for French Historical Studies to demonstrate her project: "The Encyclopedia Collaborative Translation Website: A Roundtable discussion and demonstration with project participants."

The full and correct list can be viewed in the 11-25-02 edition archived at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/logarchive/logarchive34/2002nov25.htm.

Top timepiece

(We've probably over-covered the following story, but it's just hopping-good fun.) Student Xiong Koua Lee's rabbit-theme clock shone "like a cut and polished jewel" among the exhibits at last month's show by students in the entry-level Tool Safety and Materials art class. Chancellor and master woodworker Bruce Shepard was among the visitors impressed by the display. A photo of Lee and his top-prize piece, "Lucky Rabbit" is online at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/photoarch/events/clock.htm.

Nia, Cole, community groups perform at Kwanzaa this Saturday

Kwanzaa, an African-American celebration based on the African tradition of the harvest, will be celebrated from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 in the Union's Phoenix Room. Performers include the New Bethel Baptist Children's Choir; Green Bay African-American Community Choir; the Nia community-University dance group; and Kinkaviwo, the Lawrence University hand-drumming ensemble. Story telling by Juliet Cole, a sampler of traditional African-American foods, and a morning jewelry-making workshop for children are also featured. For more, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002nov.htm#kwanzaa.

AIC hosts concert by Native American musician this Tuesday

The American Intercultural Center invites members of the campus community to enjoy the music of visiting artist Wade Fernandez this Tuesday (Dec. 5) from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the AIC on the Library plaza. Fernandez plays the guitar and Native American flute in a rock/jazz style. The event is sponsored by Intertribal Student Council.

Student concert features compositions by Grosso, O'Grady; solo by Plier

A new composition and two pieces new to the repertoire are on the program for the Contemporary Percussion Quintet when it performs, along with the Hand Drumming Ensemble, in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday (Dec. 6) in the University Theater. The Quintet will give the premiere performance of Prof. Terence O'Grady's "Notes from the Underground." Prof. John Plier will be the tenor soloist. A number based on Haitian drumming patterns and aspects of Voodoo ritual, and four compositions by Prof. Cheryl Grosso are part of the hand drumming program. Details are at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002nov.htm#percussion.

UW-Green Bay saxophone, flute ensembles perform

The UW-Green Bay Saxophone Quartet and the Flute Ensemble will present a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (Dec. 4) in the University Theater. Prof. John Salerno, who directs, and three students are members of the saxophone group. The six-member Flute Ensemble is directed by Nancy Collins. For program info, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002nov.htm#saxophone.

Tickets moving well for Holiday Luncheon

Next Monday is the deadline for picking up tickets ($8.50 for faculty/staff) for the annual Holiday Luncheon to be held at noon Thursday, Dec. 12, in the Phoenix Room. Organizers promise unique dessert surprises from the new pastry chef, a delicious holiday banquet, music by Chris Salerno of the music faculty, and "a fun way to celebrate the holiday with your University friends." Tickets are available at the Union information desk.

Residence Life's SnowBall is this Saturday night

Matt Bonson, a student community adviser with Residence Life, sends word that the R.A. Recognition and Appreciation Committee he chairs is making plans for "The SnowBall" on Saturday evening, Dec. 7. He says the event "is designed to recognize students, faculty and staff of The University Village (Residence Life), Students and the University as a whole for all the hard work that they have placed forward to make this university what it is today." Tickets for the dinner in the Nicolet Room (6 to 8 p.m.) are $15 per single or $25 per couple; the dance from 8 to midnight is free. Visit the Office of Residence Life for tickets.

Weidner's December calendar features holiday favorites

The lineup of December shows at the Weidner Center includes the following:

Cantus Christmas vocal ensemble, Dec. 8
Colors of Christmas vocal concert (Oleta Adams, Peabo Bryson, Jon Secada, Jody Watley), Dec. 13
Riders in the Sky "Holiday Spectacular" cowboy concert, Dec. 17
The Nylons Holiday Show, Dec. 18
A Christmas Carol by the Nebraska Theatre Caravan, Dec. 19 and 20
Sing Along Santa, Dec. 28

Also in December is a Thursday the 19th performance, A Celtic Christmas with Cherish the Ladies, at the Meyer Theatre downtown, and a Dec. 10 through Jan. 5 run for Late Nite Catechism at the WBAY Auditorium.

Tickets available for women's basketball homestand

Get 'em while they're hot! Advance tickets for the upcoming Phoenix women's basketball homestand are available via the Athletics ticket office at ext. 2625. The big game remains the Dec. 12 Sports Center appearance by Kansas State (last week the No. 2 team in the nation!), but the women are home three consecutive Saturday afternoons, with Ohio State Dec. 7, Wichita State Dec. 14 and Fairfield Dec. 21. The UW-Green Bay women moved their record to 3-1 and made some new fans this past Saturday afternoon with an 83-72 defeat of the Miami Hurricanes before a record crowd of 2,432 at the Resch Center. For more, click on the Athletics Website at http://www.uwgb.edu/athletics/wbb/113002.html.

Men set attendance record in Resch debut

The UW-Green Bay men's basketball team stayed close to the No. 25-ranked Wisconsin Badgers in Saturday's regular-season home opener, but fell hard late, 69-52. The Resch Center contest was notable in that it set a single-game attendance record of 9,705 for Phoenix basketball. (From 1969 until last spring, the men's homecourt had been the 6,000-or-so-capacity Brown County Arena.) Overall efforts to improve attendance, especially among students, is the topic of a followup story in today's Green Bay Press-Gazette, at http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/local_7349360.shtml.

Recognition for Eileen Littig

Eileen Littig, director of Northeastern Wisconsin In-School Telecommunications (NEWIST)/CESA 7, was recognized for her "Outstanding Contributions to Human Relations Education." She received the award at the Statewide Equity and Multicultural Conference held last month in Wisconsin Dells. The conference was sponsored by the Wisconsin State Human Relations Association. Littig is the producer of award-winning television documentaries about social issues facing teens that are broadcast statewide on Wisconsin Public Television.

Chancellor's office hours are 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday

Walk-in office hours for Chancellor Bruce Shepard are scheduled to take place this week from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday (Dec. 3) in CL 810.

Briefs

Prof. Kevin Roeder, Social Work, has an article, "Practicing with Honorable Spirit: The Use and Non-Use of Spirituality in Social Work Practice," in "The New Social Worker" magazine, a publication targeted to social work students and entry-level practitioners.

Prof. William Witwer recently served as guest conductor and clinician for the California State University - Bakersfield's Choir Day Festival where he led area high school, community college, and university students in choral music of the British Isles. Dr. Witwer also recently conducted the North Trailways Area Honor Choir in Montello, Wisconsin.

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