Vol. 34, No. 14 / October 4, 2002

Don't take it for 'grant'ed

The UW-Green Bay Research Council invites all faculty to submit Grants in Aid of Research proposals by Oct. 28 to the Institute for Research. Awards are made up to $600 for data and/or materials collection for research, exhibition or performances projects; requests for supplies and materials are also eligible. Proposals may include requests for up to $300 for travel in the United States and Canada and up to $600 for travel elsewhere where the faculty member gives a research presentation. For full proposal guidelines please visit the Research Council website at http://www.uwgb.edu/rc. Call Research Council Chairperson, Prof. Peter Breznay, at 2170, or Lidia Nonn at 2565 with questions.

Glimpses of Mary Ann Cofrin Hall, students, are being aired now

Perhaps you've caught glimpses of Mary Ann Cofrin Hall and UW-Green Bay students in Wisconsin Focus on Energy spots promoting renewable energy that started airing locally on Sept. 30. Perhaps not. We finally have a schedule of when the spots might be expected to appear, although the account representative at the Milwaukee agency that handled the ad campaign warns that the calendar is approximate. It's the nature of the medium that spots get moved around during the course of the day, he says. Also, there are several spots, and all won't have UW-Green Bay scenes. The promotion will run through Oct. 27. Thirty UW-Green Bay students went beyond any call of duty to show up at 7:30 a.m. on an August Saturday to serve as performers and extras for the shoot.

Programs where you MAY see the spots during week of Oct. 7

WBAY, Channel 2: Early morning show, Good Morning America, Dr. Phil, Millionaire; 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. news.
WFRV, Channel 5: Early morning show, Oprah, and 6 p.m. news. Wednesday through Saturday-Wheel of Fortune. Wednesday-Survivor and CSI.
WLUK, Channel 11: Early morning show, Good Day Wisconsin, Judge Judy.
WGBA, Channel 26: 10 p.m. news on Wednesday.

There were fewer "buys" on weekends, but you might see the ads during WBAY's Saturday night movie or its 10 p.m. weekend news; WFRV's 10 p.m. weekend news; Saturday Night Live on WGBA; or X-Files Sunday night on WLUK.

Schedules for the remainder of the promotion will be similar, but not necessarily identical.

Now, partial scores: 17... 3... 6... and, in a score of local interest, 60

"Partial scores" was a spaced-out-broadcaster bit by George Carlin. We steal from him today to break in with early returns on the 2002 employee drive. Partial numbers as of mid-week showed a total of 60 employees signed up so far. "Keep those pledges coming!" urges Julie Curro in Advancement. It's still early, but not as early as it used to be. Return your pledge cards today and send a signal as we shoot for 100 percent participation.

Employee Alumni Challenge: Children of MTV are lagging

A side bet within this year's employee fund drive: With over 130 graduates employed at UW-Green Bay, which era truly has the most school spirit? The disco crowd class of the 1970s? The MTV crew of the '80s? The grunge group of the '90s? Or could it be the rookies of the '00s? Alumni are having some fun with the challenge... Recognition will be made at the Nov. 19 UWGB employee/alumni reception, and in the alumni display case near the Garden Cafe. So far, young and old are outpacing the 'middlers" in the early going:

* 1970's: 17% participation rate
* 1980's: 5% participation
* 1990's: 15% participation
* 2000's: 17% participation

Big honor: Louna Moua at Hawaii-Manoa

One of our very own UW-Green Bay students recently attended the Minority Undergraduate Fellowship Program Leadership Institute at the University of Hawaii-Manoa. Louna Moua was selected after a competitive nationwide search run by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators. Moua, of Green Bay, has worked in various areas in UW-Green Bay Student Affairs and participated in mentoring and career shadowing opportunities on this campus. Currently considering a career in student affairs, she met professionals and other students from around the world (and received the all-expenses-paid trip to Hawaii). Congratulations!

In a related note...

In order to promote National Student Affairs Week, student affairs professionals within Student Services wore "Ask Me About My Job" stickers last week and offered panel discussions for interested students. Students were offered pointers on how to get started in student affairs careers.

Important notice: Dual Choice/Open Enrollment is here

October is the month that many employees will be able to select from options with regard to health and the Employee Reimbursement Accounts/ERA (flexible spending). Health insurance booklets ("It's Your Choice, 2003" with a blue and white cover) and Employee Reimbursement Accounts/ERA booklets will be distributed through campus mail during the week of Oct. 7. Campus e-mails with specific information will be forthcoming. Questions should be directed to Pam Spangenberg, Benefits Office/CL 828, ext. 2839.

Trustees raise more than $10,000 with Scholarship Evening

The recent Scholarship Evening hosted by the Chancellor's Council of Trustees for members and their guests was an unqualified success. The first-time effort raised more than $10,000 for UW-Green Bay student scholarships. Suzy Pfeifer of University Advancement, who planned the event with Cyndie Shepard and Trustee Vice Chairperson Ginny Riopelle, says 110 people attended. They experienced an evening of fine dining, dessert and dancing, featuring Sodexho catering and music by the John Salerno Orchestra. Organizers say they're looking forward to making it an annual event.

Story raises tuition-control issue for UW System

A story in Friday's Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel addresses the fact that UW System officials are open to a range of options, including enrollment cuts and tuition increases, to deal with the state's financial situation. Currently, however, responsibility for setting tuition levels is shared. The story is at http://www.jsonline.com/news/state/oct02/85016.asp.

No small fee

The 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals this week upheld the constitutionality of the UW schools' mandatory student fee system. For the UW System point of few, link to the following: http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2002/r021001.htm.

Peace... and Conflict

The Wisconsin Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies is making available its Newsletter, Journal Call for Papers, Journal Order Form, and Student Conference Call for Participant. Individual memberships in the UW System-affiliated, nonprofit organization are $35/year for faculty and staff and $15 for students. For more information, contact Sarah Stillwell, Institute Administrative Director, based at UW-Stevens Point, at wiinst@uwsp.edu

Direct directory changes here

E-mail Betsy Bassett-Piehl, bassettb@uwgb.edu with individual and department directory changes, additions, deletions. An addendum will be posted in late October.

Willow Street, Cub, Marquette... they're all good, but just once... Krispy Kreme

It's for a good cause. Student Michelle Stark sends word that the Circle K club will be selling the ever-popular Krispy Kreme donuts as a fundraiser in conjunction with the Greater Green Bay Kiwanis club. Circle K is a community service organization whose projects have included the Jingle Bell Run/Walk, bell-ringing for the Salvation Army, and volunteering for Project Linus, among other things. Orders will be taken via e-mail at uwgbcirclek@hotmail.com at $7 a dozen, with pickup at the Ecumenical Center on Friday, Oct. 25 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Women in higher ed leadership conference is coming soon at SNC

Prof. Kim Nielsen, SC&D and Women's Studies, reminds us that upcoming is the Wisconsin Women in Higher Education Leadership Conference, "Reinventing the WWHEL," at St. Norbert's College, in De Pere, October 17-18. More information is available on the WWHEL website at: http://www.uwm.edu/Org/WWHEL/.

Chancellor's office hours this week: Monday 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Chancellor Bruce Shepard is continuing his practice of setting aside open office hours. The next session is Monday, Oct. 7, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Call ahead to 2207, or take your chances by stopping in at CL 810.

Basketball madness is Friday

UW-Green Bay's version of the season-opening tipoff for men's and women's basketball takes place Friday night, Oct. 11, starting at 9 p.m. at the Phoenix Sports Center. It's free and open to the public. Did we mention the bonfire, fireworks and midnight men's scrimmage? With radio guys Maino and Murphy as coaches? Contact Andy Barthel at ext. 2053 for info.

Cofrin Friends present 'Food for Thought' Wednesday

Dietician Karen Lacey is the guest speaker on the topic "What's on Your Plate: Food for Thought" at a noon-hour program this Wednesday (Oct. 9). Bring your own food (and be prepared to receive some free advice?) to Niagara Room A of the Union. The program is part of the Unexpected Zone brown-bag series organized by the Friends of the Cofrin Library.

Great news from HeartWalk

The American Heart Association's "HeartWalk" was a great success, and UW-Green Bay played a part. The campus went well past its goal, with $1,668 contributed by students and staff to fight heart disease. Campus captain Jason Willard of Operations sends thanks to participants and donors, especially to walk leaders Michelle Austin, Yarvelle Draper-King, Rachel Fredrick Low, Jason Nachway, Diane Nagy, Michelle Vickman and Alla Wilson.

Reminders, reminders

Musicians from the Inti Raymi Cultural Center in Otavalo, Ecuador will perform in concert from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 in the Christie Theater. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002oct.htm#music.

Mezzo-soprano Eva Blahova, a member of the faculty at the Academy of Music and Drama, Bratislava, Slovakia, will perform in recital at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 in Fort Howard Hall of the Weidner Center. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002oct.htm#vocal.

Experts in Middle East studies will examine America's involvement in the Middle East and other countries in a public forum, "Historical Perspectives: Why Do They Hate Us So Much?" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8 at the Brown County Public Library, 515 Pine St. David Coury, Humanistic Studies, will moderate. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002oct.htm#forum2.

"Globalization and Resistance: Views from Above and Below," is the topic of a lecture at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7 in the Christie Theater. The speaker is William I. Robinson, member of the sociology faculty at California at Santa Barbara. The lecture is part of the Historical Perspectives Series sponsored by the Center for History and Social Change. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002oct.htm#global.

Join author and educator Robert Fried for a celebration of teaching and learning at the Institute for Learning Partnership's fourth annual Fall Conference, Oct. 17 in the Phoenix Room. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002sep.htm#fried.

Brief

Prof. Ismail Shariff, Hendrickson professor of Business/ professor Urban and Regional Studies and Prof. David Littig, associate professor Public and Environmental Affairs, have jointly published a paper titled, "Globalization: Old Wine into New Bottles?" in World Affairs: The Journal of International Issues, Vo. 6, No. 2, April-June 2002.

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