Vol. 34, No. 7 / September 16, 2002

Chancellors' 'Wrecking Crew' dominates Phoenix Phacts Challenge

The "Wrecking Crew" team co-captained by Chancellors Bruce Shepard and Edward Weidner emerged triumphant if not victorious (actually, we're not sure who won) in Monday noon's highly competitive Phoenix Phacts Challenge before a full house in the Nicolet Room. Creative judging and inside information ("Me," was one winning answer for Dr. Weidner, when luck of the draw asked his team to identify UWGB's first chancellor) marked the laughter-filled proceedings. The "College Bowl" style competition saw the Chancellors' team beat a regalia-clad Jerry "The Mace" Rodesch and the Medallions team in the semifinals before facing Tom Maki's TERMinators (who devoured the Flaming Fighting Tomatoes) in the finals. The Chancellors relied on student team member Jen Keene to ace the final quiz question (The theme of last week's 9/11 observances? "Walking Into Tomorrow Together") as the first event of Inaugural Week concluded to a well-deserved ovation.

You don't need tickets for luncheon... We'll check you in at the door

Friday's Inaugural Luncheon at the Weidner Center promises to be a big event with more than 300 in attendance. You were required to register and pay the $9-per-person meal cost in advance. All that remains is to check in at the registration table just inside the Weidner Center's front doors. Tickets were not, are not and will not be distributed, despite what you might have heard elsewhere.

UW System touts U.S. News rankings of state campuses

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. The University of Wisconsin System has issued a news release acknowledging that its campuses scored, well... very well in the popular U.S. News and World Report college rankings. Half of the top master's level public universities in the Midwest were UW- campuses, including UW-Green Bay. For more, visit the System news site at http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2002/r020913c.htm.

Social Work program gets second-year funding for aging project

UW-Green Bay's Social Work Professional Program has been selected for a second year of funding to help prepare students to improve the care of the rapidly growing older population. The funding, by the John A. Hartford Foundation Geriatric Enrichment in Social Work Education Project, earmarks $30,000 to provide additional opportunities for innovative learning experiences in social work. Doreen Higgins, a lecturer in Social Work, says the program "goes beyond the walls of the University." For details, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002sep.htm#social.

What's the UW System worth? Try $9.5 billion, per year

The UW System contributes $9.5 billion to the state's economy each year, which is nearly a 10-fold return on Wisconsin's investment in the university, according to a new study. Some 150,000 jobs and more than $400 million in tax revenue also tie back to the System. The Economic Impact of the University of Wisconsin System Study, presented last week to the Board of Regents, may be found at http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2002/r020912a.htm.

UWGB students support local economy via shopping trip

On Saturday, Sept. 7, two busloads of UW-Green Bay students descended on downtown Green Bay to do some shopping as part of "Destination Downtown," a program offered by the Office of Student Life. The goal of this Welcome Week event was to introduce students to the downtown area. Merchants provided give-aways and discounts to their new customers. Comedy City offered a special afternoon show, free to the students. The students learned their way around downtown and got some great deals. Student Life reports that the merchants were thrilled to welcome them and delighted to make connections with their new neighbors from the University community.

UW-Green Bay graduates working for alma mater: Check this list

Check the list here and let us know if your name is missing. The UW-Green Bay Alumni Association will be inviting all of the folks listed to an alumni reception for graduates employed on campus. The event takes place Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Phoenix Rooms. Contact Shane Kohl, director of donor and alumni relations, at ext. 2586, if you have any additions or corrections to the list. Click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/grads1.html.

Derek Jeffreys, Hye-Kyung Kim are featured Sept. 18 in Ethics/War dialog

The second in a series of three public discussions on "Ethics and the War on Terrorism" is scheduled for 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the Brown County Public Library, 515 Pine St. Admission is free. "Justice and War" is the topic of Wednesday's panel, and panelists are Prof. David Chan, UW-Stevens Point, and Professors Derek Jeffreys and Hye-Kyung Kim of UW-Green Bay's Humanistic Studies faculty. For more, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002sep.htm#ethics1.

Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance plans Sept. 25 session

"Well-behaved women rarely make history," the saying goes. Come to the Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance's general interest meeting to find out how you can make a difference on campus. The time and place is Wednesday, Sept. 25, at 5 p.m. in Niagara A of the University Union. It says here that "FREE FOOD" will be provided. Questions? Please contact Abby Kiefer at kiefak19@uwgb.edu.

UW Credit Union offers free 'Lunch and Learn' on investments

All UW-Green Bay faculty and staff are being invited to attend the free Lunch and Learn seminar discussing "Retirement Investment Strategies" on Thursday, Sept. 26, in the 1965 Room. Lunch will be provided. A financial advisor will be available the next day at the UW Credit Union (no cost or obligation promised). For details, please see the handout being distributed this week. To register or to schedule a one-on-one appointment, contact UW Credit Union, Vicki Denti, at vdenti@uwcu.org or 800-533-6773, ext. 2107.

Reminder on hungry pets

Just a reminder: Donations will be accepted through Sept. 20 at the Student Life Office, University Union 153, for the Bay Area Humane Society and Animal Shelter. For more info, see the LOG ONLine item from the Sept. 11 issue at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/page/log.htm.

Score is 15-15 as Phoenix hosts Badgers Wednesday night

It's always a big deal when the Phoenix and Badgers hook up in intercollegiate athletic competition. The men's soccer team (0-5) has its work cut out for it this Wednesday (Sept. 18). UW-Green Bay hosts the Wisconsin Badgers, ranked No. 22 in the nation, in a 7:30 p.m. match at Phoenix Field. The series has a hard-fought history; the two sides have split their 30 previous matches, 15-15.

Briefs

Prof. David Coury, Humanistic Studies, has an article in the most recent issue of "Prooftexts." It's a special issue on the cinema of Jewish experience, and Coury's article deals with German-Rumanian poet Paul Celan's contribution to the 1955 French Holocaust documentary, "Night and Fog."

"Reading Online," the electronic journal of the International Reading Association, has accepted "Preparing Teachers of the 21st Century: Creating Technological Literacy in a Teacher Education Program," written by Sandra Stokes, Tim Kaufman and Art Lacey of the Education faculty.

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