Vol. 34, No. 3 / September 9, 2002

Array of Inauguration events is impressive... and on the Web!

Start planning your week (not this one, but the one starting Monday the 16th) around a very impressive series of special events marking Inauguration and "Creating Our Future Together." Highlights include student events, open houses, lectures and the unveiling of UW-Green Bay's cast of the famous "Sifting and Winnowing" plaque celebrating academic freedom. The week also features, of course, the installation ceremony and reception at the Weidner Center on Friday, Sept. 20. The full schedule is on the Web at http://www.uwgb.edu/chancellor/creating/calendar.htm.

Sorry, we're full up

This week's news is so big that a single e-newsletter couldn't hold it. Look for more details on Inauguration (along with the additional, usual assortment of notes, announcements and miscellaneous news from across campus) in a special mid-week edition of the LOG ONLine, on Wednesday morning.

Wisconsin Space Grant program rejoices at more NASA support

The Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium headquartered at UW-Green Bay jumped to a higher level of funding in the latest round of allocations from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The Consortium's new grant for fiscal 2002 is $475,000, compared to just over $256,000 for the previous year. That means more money to fund the programs they already support, and the ability to pursue new initiatives and serve more students, says Aileen Yingst, director. For an update on Space Grant and more on the good news, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002sep.htm#space.

UW-Green Bay professor, student win Space Grant funds

Student Huldah Gronvall and faculty member Prof. Michael Zorn have received funds from the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium. Gronvall, a junior, won a $1,000 undergraduate scholarship. She is completing an individual major in mathematical physics. Her faculty adviser is Prof. Michel Hencheck, Natural and Applied Sciences. Zorn, an assistant professor of NAS, received a $4,980 research seed grant for a project entitled, "Photocatalytic Oxidation of Gas-Phase Compounds in Confined Areas: Investigation of Multiple Component Systems." Space Grant monies are awarded competitively to individuals in the 24 organizations that are Consortium members.

Campus 9/11 commemorative art will be "live" Tuesday on WBAY early show

WBAY, Channel 2 will do its early show "live" segments from 5 to 7 a.m. Tuesday from the campus 9/11 commemorative art exhibit in the Phoenix Rooms of the University Union. Reporter Rob Beltran will talk with some of the artists and others responsible for organizing the exhibit. Campus offices, organizations and individuals have created work on the theme of unity to mesh with the commemoration theme, "Walking Into Tomorrow Together."

Reminder on 9/11 commemorative events , set for Sept. 10

Daylong activities on Tuesday, Sept. 10, include:

— Campus events will begin with an art exhibition on the theme of unity, and a commemorative video, both on display in the Phoenix Rooms from 7:15 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Will be repeated on Wednesday)
— From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., University Dining Service will serve a picnic dinner on the Nicolet patio of University Union, where a student Jazz Combo will provide music. Processional participants may pick up candles between 5 and 6:30 p.m. in the International Student Center, also located in the Union.
— The candlelight processional will leave the International Center at 6:30 p.m. The program at the Ecumenical Center will begin at 7 p.m. Milos Sainovic, an international student from Yugoslavia, will introduce the featured speaker, UW-Green Bay graduate and Iron County Circuit Court Judge Madden.

For more, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002aug.htm#events.

Fond du Lac artist's response to 9/11 goes on exhibit in 407 Gallery

"September 13 - November 2001: a Portfolio of Drawings on Paper," by artist Jeanne Houle Peters, is now on exhibit in the 407 Gallery, room 407 of the Studio Arts Building. The exhibit includes more than 120 drawings in crayon and chalk that were the artist's intimate and spontaneous response to 9/11. For more on the exhibit, artists and hours, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002sep.htm#response.

Airport security director will talk on homeland security

Trace Paulson, director of Public Safety for Austin Straubel Airport, will speak at a class session on homeland security at 11 a.m. Tuesday (Sept. 10) in Mary Ann Cofrin Hall room 105. Prof. Troy Abel, who is inviting the public to the Introduction to Public Administration class, says the session will focus on "the public service response to Sept. 11, and allow interaction with a public administrator who is actually implementing the central programs of our evolving homeland security policies." For more, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002sep.htm#security.

Soccer field will be adorned with 2,824 ribbons

A silent tribute to the victims of 9/11 will take place at Phoenix Field this Wednesday afternoon (Sept. 11) at the men's soccer home opener vs. Northern Illinois. The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will honor the heroes and victims of that day with 2,824 red, white and blue ribbons affixed to the fence surrounding the field. Players and fans will observe a moment of silence before the 5 p.m. match.

UW-Green Bay's Midwest Photography exhibit opens Sept. 12 at Lawton

The work of 26 artists who use photographic processes to make images goes on exhibit Thursday (Sept. 12) in the Lawton Gallery. The Midwest Photography Invitational XII opens with a reception from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Prof. Jerry Dell, guest curator, gives a gallery talk at 5 p.m. Works range from traditional silver prints to computer-constructed images printed on ink jet printers, and from "straight" color images to hand-colored photographs enhanced with beads and spangles. The artists are from all parts of the country. For more, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2002sep.htm#photo.

Show originates at UW-Green Bay, then travels

UW-Green Bay is the originator of The Midwest Photography Invitational XII. (The first exhibit was in 1980 when, notes Prof. Jerry Dell, "color photography was the 'last new thing'" and a long way from today's sophisticated artists using rapidly advancing digital technology.) This version of the show will travel to at least five other locations over the next year:

• Gogebic Community College, Ironwood, Mich., Jan. 1-Feb. 1, 2003
• Center for the Arts and Nohr Gallery, UW-Platteville, Feb. 15-March 15, 2003
• UW-Fox Valley, Menasha, April 1-May 1, 2003
• Margaret Mear Gallery, St. Mary's University of Minnesota, Oct. 16-Nov. 14, 2003
• Charles H. MacNider Art Museum, Mason City, Iowa, Jan 15-April 1, 2004

Men's basketball announces first Resch Center season

The Phoenix men's basketball program has announced its 2002-03 home schedule, the first in the new 10,000-seat Resch Center. Home games vs. the Wisconsin Badgers and the Kansas State Wildcats are highlights of the early-season schedule. For a complete news release, visit the Athletics site at http://www.uwgb.edu/athletics/mbb

Resch Center re-seating begins next Monday

Current season ticket holders will have a unique chance to check out the sight lines and choose their seat locations at the new Resch Center for Phoenix men's basketball. The process begins next Monday (Sept. 16) and continues through the week. Appointments have been scheduled in order of Phoenix Priority Point ranking, which rewards factors including history with the program. Specific seating assignments for new orders will not be available until late this month, after Arena ticket holders have been "moved." Marilyn McCarey, ticket director, is the contact at ext. 2625.

Off with their head? Or a gentle wrist slap? YOU be the judge

The Parking Office is looking for a volunteer to review parking citation appeals. After reading the appeal, the volunteer would need to make a decision to cancel or not cancel the appealed citation. About five hours of time is required each semester. Please call John Baumgart at the Parking Office at ext. 2301 if you are interested in serving in this capacity.

Tuesday is election day

Tuesday, Sept. 10, is primary election day. Races include Democrat primaries for Governor and Lieutenant Governor and Republican primaries for Brown County Sheriff, along with other state and local races.

There has been a change: Kim recital is Oct. 26

If you noted a September date for Prof. Namji Kim's piano performance (published in "Chancellor's FYI" and other widely distributed calendars), that recital has been rescheduled. The new date is Saturday, Oct. 26. Watch for more detail later.

Also, Kenny Werner trio is the 19th, not the 18th

One more change: noted jazz performer Kenny Werner visits campus next week for a performance in the University Theatre. The date has been changed from Wednesday to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19. General admission is $8. Sponsored by the music program, the student Jazz Society and the Good Times Programm ing Board, the concert is free to the first 150 UW-Green Bay students who request tickets at the Student Union Main Desk (one ticket per valid ID).

'Chapter a Day' turns 75; you're invited to Sturgeon Bay to celebrate

This fall "Chapter A Day" will begin its 75th year on the air. To celebrate, Wisconsin Public Radio is planning a statewide tour featuring three readers in a dramatic presentation of "The Adams-Jefferson Letters-The Feuding Founders." Glen Slaats sends word that the statewide tour of eight communities begins in early September and includes a stop in Sturgeon Bay on Sept. 20 at the Third Avenue Playhouse. Tickets are available through the Third Avenue Playhouse ticket office, 920-743-1760. A reception follows. Readers are Jim Fleming, Karl Schmidt and Norman Gilliland.

Alum returns to Peninsula Players as a 'pro'

Play-goers can see 1996 alumnus Josh (Gajewski) Conklin in his first "professional" role in "The Foreigner" now through Oct. 13 at Peninsula Players in Fish Creek. Press-Gazette reviewer Warren Gerds gave the production four stars in his Friday, Sept. 6 review, and dubbed the cast "great." Conklin, who had an internship at Peninsula Players while he was a student, headed for New York after graduation where he has been working steadily in off- and off off-Broadway productions. This is his first role as a member of Actors Equity. Conklin performed in several UW-Green Bay productions, including "Rumors" and "The Fantasticks."

Reminder: square dancing

Once again the Whirl-A-Ways square dance group is offering an introduction to square dancing to the University community. The group dances every Wednesday from 7:30 to 9:30 pm at the Ecumenical Center. New dancer sessions run from 6:30 to 8:00 Wednesdays. Contact: Forrest Baulieu (baulieuf@uwgb.edu) or Linda Curl (curll@uwgb.edu)

Taste of India tickets are going fast

Tickets are going rapidly for the Cultural Cuisine Indian Luncheon to be held on Friday, Sept. 27, 2002 at noon in the Phoenix Rooms. Authentic Indian dancing will be done by Nandini Corea. Faculty and staff can buy tickets at the University Information Center. You can reserve a table for your entire group. Cost is $8.25 for all staff & faculty.

Brief

Ellen Rosewall, assistant professor of Arts Management, was co-chair of a new area at Artstreet devoted to the literary arts. As a part of this project, she coordinated readings and book signings by several local authors and poets, including UW-Green Bay's own Joyce Salisbury, Denise Sweet, Ellen Kort and (ahem) herself. Also in August, Rosewall gave a presentation on "Turning Yourself Inside Out" at the Aestival Festival of Writing in Green Bay. On September 8, she spoke on "The Healing Power of the Arts in a Post-911 World" at the Sister Bay Unitarian Fellowship.

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