Vol. 34, No. 54 / April 14, 2003

UW-Green Bay to lead watershed monitoring effort

UW-Green Bay will coordinate a multi-year monitoring and assessment program with the potential to lead to significant water-quality improvements in the Lower Fox River watershed. Announced Monday, the venture will provide independent, high-quality data that can be used to help make decisions to improve water quality and restore habitat. Kevin Fermanich, UW-Green Bay assistant professor of natural and applied sciences, will direct the monitoring. Prof. Emeritus Hallett J. "Bud" Harris was a key player in establishing the program, to be funded with a $1.5 million grant from Arjo Wiggins Appleton. For details, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2003april.htm#monitor.

Expect to hear more on TV, on radio, and in the newspapers

Monday's announcement of UW-Green Bay involvement in an environmental monitoring program was significant news. The press conference at Green Bay Southwest High School was attended by nearly every local media outlet. Look for broadcast coverage and additional stories in Tuesday's newspapers.

Wednesday's gathering features top-notch student work

The list of exhibits for Wednesday's Academic Excellence Symposium includes about 50 projects ranging from A to Z, and then some. Just a random sampling of the student work on display from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. April 16 in the Union's Phoenix Room:

Plant diversity at Point Creek Nature Preserve
Parenting — an Oconto County quality of life survey
Ethical Issues: A survey of staff members in a nursing home
Creating successful science clubs in high-poverty schools
Markets, economics and the community
Motivating Employees: An in-depth analysis
Client-server application: on-line sales
Historical development of Green Bay's Broadway
Modern jewelry: What will we be wearing?
The effect of the presence of alcohol on perception
A House closely divided
Photocatalytic oxidation of gas phase organics
Do inhalers improve breathing ability in non-asthmatics?

A news release is archived at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2003april.htm#excel.

You're encouraged to attend 2:30 p.m. announcement regarding marketing theme

The student academic excellence event on Wednesday (April 16) will also mark the rollout of UW-Green Bay's new positioning message on the theme of "Connecting." The chancellor will offer brief remarks at 2:30 p.m., during the symposium in the Phoenix Room.

Reminder: Campus budget briefing is set for 12:30 p.m. Thursday

All UW-Green Bay faculty and staff are invited to a session at 12:30 p.m. Thursday (April 17) in the Christie Theatre on the lower level of the University Union. Chancellor Bruce Shepard will offer an overview and accept questions on the draft 2003-05 UW-Green Bay budget that, following new campus budget procedures, the Cabinet is sending to the Strategic Budgeting and Budget Building Committee.

Missed our powwow? Here's why you should attend, the next chance you get

It's a festive gathering but also a colorful, moving and meaningful ceremony. Striking images from Saturday's UW-Green Bay Powwow (congratulations to the Intertribal Student Council and staff and student organizers) are online at the photo gallery, http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/photoarch/events/03powwow.htm.

Start whetting your appetite now for annual international dinner

India, Russia, Mexico, Sri Lanka, Turkey and Japan will be represented on the menu for the annual dinner sponsored by the International Student Club on Saturday, April 26 in the Phoenix Rooms of University Union. Club president Avinash Thadani says the social hour begins at 6 p.m., performances at 7 p.m., and dinner at 8 p.m. Tickets, available at the Union Information Center, ext. 2400, are $18 for faculty, staff and community members, and $8 for UW-Green Bay students.

It's a lock that we'll miss Jim

Jim Hugenroth, campus locksmith, will be retiring the last day of this month. You are invited to please join in a farewell celebration at Highland Howie's Pub and Grill on Humboldt Road, on Wednesday, April 23, beginning at 3 p.m. Friends and co-workers will also have a coffee and cake reception on Tuesday, April 29, in MAC Hall 201 from 9 to 11 a.m. If you would like to contribute toward a gift, please send to Pam Kohlmeyer at Facilities Management.

Now that it's spring, maybe softball outdoors is a possibility

The Phoenix women's softball team was snowed out the last time it tried to play its 2003 home opener, on April 5. Let's hope today's warmth is a harbinger for this weekend, with games at Phoenix Field scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday (April 19), a doubleheader, and a single game at 11 a.m. Sunday, vs. Horizon League foe Detroit.

Photocatalysis, premarital commitment are Friday's faculty lecture topics

You're invited to the UW-Green Bay Research Council' Spring Faculty Lecture Series, at 2 p.m. this Friday (April 18) in the Union's 1965 Room. Two very interesting and timely presentations: Prof. Michael Zorn, Natural & Applied Sciences, will discuss how photocatalysis involves the illumination of a semiconductor with UV light, creating a chemically reactive material. Selected applications of this technology will be discussed. Prof. Denise Bartell, Human Development, will speak on "Variations in the Development of Commitment in Premarital Romantic Relationships: From the 'Roller-coasters' to the 'Islands unto Themselves.'" The Research Council invites you to join in enjoying refreshments and lively post-presentation discussion!

Twenty-one faculty members earn Grants in Aid of Research

The Research Council is pleased to announce the Grants in Aid of Research award recipients for Spring 2003:

Business Administration: William Lepley, Meir Russ
Education: Sandra Stokes
Communication & the Arts: Carol Emmons, Jennifer Mokren
Human Biology: James Marker, Uwe Pott
Human Development: Denise Bartell, Kristin Vespia
Humanistic Studies: Janice Cusano, Andrew Fiala, Catherine Henze, Hye-Kung Kim, E. Nicole Meyer
Information & Computing Science: Peter Breznay
Natural & Applied Science: Franklin Chen, Michael Hencheck, Steven Meyer, Ganga Nair, Michael Zorn
Public & Environmental Affairs: William Niedzwiedz
Social Change & Development: Mark Everingham.

Another chance to apply for funding!

Grants for Integrating Research and Teaching in amounts from $500 to $1,000 are available to assist faculty efforts that integrate scholarly and pedagogical activities. This grant opportunity is designed to acknowledge and encourage collaborative research between UW-Green Bay faculty and students. Requests must focus on how research projects will be integrated into the faculty members' teaching pedagogy. For full guidelines and requirements to meet the Tuesday, May 6th deadline can be found at the Research Council website and http://www.uwgb.edu/rc/girt.htm.

Press-Gazette reports on UW-Green Bay budget situation

A story in Friday's Green Bay Press-Gazette tackled the impact of budget reductions on campus, focusing on position reductions. While the headline "UWGB looks to cut 25 jobs" overstates the expected overall FTE reduction, which is a loss of 16 FTE, the story accurately notes that about two dozen positions will be affected by elimination, reduced hours or being left vacant. The story is archived at http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/local_9715668.shtml.

Lawmakers tell UW, DPI to cut more from central offices

Lawmakers on the Joint Finance Committee ordered the UW System and the state Department of Public Instruction last week to retool proposed budget lapses by slashing more deeply from their central offices. For the UW System headquarters, that would amount to $361,000 in additional and immediate cuts. Members of the Board of Regents say that's a tough assignment, given previous cuts, a lean operation and the fact that they need at least some administration in place to manage the minimum $100 million biennial cut yet to come. The Journal-Sentinel's archived coverage is at http://www.jsonline.com/news/state/apr03/132908.asp.

UW-Oshkosh students approve new rec and wellness facility

Students at UW-Oshkosh have voted to approve construction of a $21 million Recreation and Wellness Center on campus. The entire cost of the project will be spread over the entire student population beginning in 2005. The vote was 445-166 to approve the $21 million YMCA-like center slated to open around 2007. For more, click http://www.wisinfo.com/northwestern/news/archive/local_9699030.shtml.

Next week is Earth Week: here's a look at campus activities

Expect these Earth Week activities on campus from April 21-26:

All week
Informational posters on environmental topics prepared by various campus groups will be on display on the Cofrin Library plaza.

Tuesday, April 22
3 p.m., World Unity Room, University Union
A representative of the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary will bring animals for a "show and tell" on their habits and environments.

Wednesday, April 23
1-2 p.m., Niagara Room A, University Union
Rebecca Katers, director of the Clean Water Action Council will speak.

Thursday, April 24
Two members of the Public and Environmental Affairs faculty will speak in the 1965 Room of University Union.
Noon-1 p.m., Prof. Laurel Phoenix will speak on "Water Issues in America"
1-2 p.m., Prof. Troy Abel will speak on "Glocal [Global/Local] Environmentalism"

Saturday, April 26
2-5 p.m., Campus Cleanup
Willing workers will meet at Ecumenical Center. Garbage bags will be provided.

Play 'Arcadia' takes place on one English estate, two centuries apart

An all-star student cast tackles a play described as "clever," "witty," "intelligent" and "funny" by faculty director John Mariano. He's talking about"Arcadia," opening Friday, April 25 in University Theater. The campus production of the Tom Stoppard play continues on Saturday, April 26, and Thursday through Saturday, May 1-3. Part of the play takes place in 1809, and focuses on a 13-year-old mathematics prodigy and her tutor, and part of it is set in the present in which two researchers come to the estate to investigate what happened there in 1809, including a possible literary scandal involving Lord Byron. A photo and link are on the main Web page at http://www.uwgb.edu/.

High School Honor Band will join in UW-Green Bay concert

An honor band comprised of top high school musicians from the region will join the UW-Green Bay Wind Ensemble and Concert Choir in a concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (April 16) at the Weidner Center. Band members typically are students who received "outstanding" ratings in their district solo and ensemble contests, and were nominated by their school band directors. Prof. Kevin Collins directs. The 70-member Honor Band represents 17 high schools:

Algoma, Antigo, Bonduel, Colby, Cudahy, D.C. Everest High School in Schofield, Green Bay East, Green Bay Notre Dame, Green Bay Preble, Green Bay Southwest, Manitowoc Lincoln, Marion, Nathan Hale High School in West Allis, Nekoosa, Suring, Tigerton, and Waupaca.

For first time, spring concerts pair instrumental, vocal groups

The concert Wednesday (April 16) at the Weidner marks the first time a UW-Green Bay spring concert will pair instrumental and vocal groups. The Concert Choir, directed by Prof. William Witwer, director of choral activities, and the Wind Ensemble, directed by Prof. Kevin Collins, will perform together on "A Jubilant Song," by John Leavitt, and three old American songs by Aaron Copland. For more program and ticket info, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2003april.htm#honor.

UW-Green Bay's first History Day sends youngsters to state

Top scoring middle and high school students who competed in 14 categories in the first Northeastern Wisconsin National History Day on March 29 at UW-Green Bay will advance to state competition next month in Madison. The contest was initiated as part of a three-year $822,000 Teaching American History Grant from the U.S. Department of Education won by UW-Green Bay Prof. Andrew E. Kersten. (The grant also supports summer institutes in American history for middle school and high school history teachers in CESA 7 schools.) Contestants tackled an impressive range of topics. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2003april.htm#history.

Salisbury accepts associate dean post

For the benefit of off-campus readers who might have missed last week's announcement: Dean Carol Blackshire-Belay has appointed Prof. Joyce Salisbury associate dean of liberal arts and sciences. Salisbury will begin Aug. 25. She is a professor of Humanistic Studies and history who has served as director of international education and as Frankenthal Professor, and has won awards for teaching and scholarship.

'Celebrating Success' is rescheduled, after all, for May 9

The "Celebrating Success" event , cancelled earlier this month by an ice and snow storm, has now been rescheduled. The new time is 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 9, in the Union's Phoenix Room. More than 100 of the area's top students and their parents are expected to attend the dinner and program spotlighting multicultural students nominated by their high school guidance staff or administrators for superior academic achievement and civic engagement.

Study puts numbers to financial, social benefits of college degree

Earning a college degree brings a person immediate and long-term financial and social benefits and probably better health, too, according to two new UW System studies. The first, produced by the UW OPAR unit, shows that average earnings of 1979 UW System alumni 20 years after graduation were better than double the starting salaries of recent graduates. The second study presents the long-run benefits of post-secondary education, as measured in the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study. For more, click http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2003/r030410a.htm.

There is a blood drive Thursday

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is sponsoring a blood drive from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday (April 17) in the Niagara Rooms of the University Union. E-mail Zach Hansen at hanszg12@uwgb.edu to sign up.

Thursday is another raffle-ticket day for Cofrin Friends

Prizes of up to $2,100 in value await six lucky winners in the annual Books and Baskets raffle organized by the Friends of the Cofrin Library. Raffle tickets are $1 each, or six for $5. You can purchase Books and Baskets tickets and have a look at the prizes between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in the Cofrin Library plaza level this Thursday (April 17). As always, to view the complete prize list, click http://www.uwgb.edu/library/friends/fundraiser.html#books.

Buy a table? Tickets on sale today for Pacific Rim Luncheon

Tickets go on sale today for the Pacific Rim Luncheon which is happening Friday, May 2, at noon in the Union's Phoenix Room. The tropical menu and entertainment are guaranteed to please. Call 465-2400 if you have any questions. Tables for 6-10 people can be reserved at the University Information Center, when purchasing your tickets.

'Harassment of Teens With Disabilities' is Teen Connection topic

For students who are disabled, the teasing that they many times endure can be particularly painful. Schools will find suggestions on how to counteract these behaviors in the next "Teen Sonnections" program, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday (April 15) on Wisconsin Public Television.

WPNE-FM celebrates 30 years in Green Bay

Wisconsin Public Radio station WPNE-FM in Green Bay celebrates its 30th anniversary this month. It went on the air in Green Bay on April 10, 1973. The station traces its history to WHKW-FM in Chilton, which began broadcasting on January 1, 1949. It was only the third FM station in the state network after WHA-FM in Madison (now WERN-FM) and WHAD-FM in Delafield. When the station was moved to Green Bay, it kept its frequency of 89.3 on the FM dial. In 1986 local origination became possible on WPNE with the establishment of a Wisconsin Public Radio news bureau on the UW-Green Bay campus. The station is part of Wisconsin Public Radio's NPR News and Classical Music Network. The station also features local music programming Monday through Thursday, 10 pm to midnight.

Reminder on Commencement

Faculty and academic staff who are only now checking out their invitations to participate in the spring commencement ceremony, scheduled this year for Saturday, May 24, are reminded that there is a typo in the letter they received. The web address to register for the ceremony is http://www.uwgb.edu/admissions/ccrf.htm. (Go there to register. Sorry for the error.) Please RSVP before 8 a.m. on May 19.

Madison, Stout people earn Academic Staff honor

The 2003 recipients of the Regents Academic Staff Excellence Awards were honored last week in Madison. They are John J. Gugerty, a researcher at UW-Madison's Center on Education and Work; and Susan Foxwell, director of research services at UW-Stout. Why did they win? Click http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2003/r030411a.htm.

Day 2 highlights from Regents: Preserve research, budget discussion

Research at UW System campuses has made major contributions to state and local economies, and continued public and private funding for research will help drive the UW System's future, according to presentations to the Board of Regents on Friday (April 11). As would be expected, the state budget crisis also demanded discussion. For a lengthy account of Friday's proceeding, go to the UW System site at http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2003/r030411e.htm.

Day 1 dominated by recap of Listening Session impressions

Regent President Guy Gottschalk of Wisconsin Rapids says that a suggestion to re-evaluate the university's long-term future was among the most important issues raised in citizen listening sessions the Regents conducted in March concerning the state budget. Gottschalk's summary of the listening sessions was a prime topic last Thursday, Day 1 of the two-day monthly meeting in Madison, summarized at http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2003/r030410c.htm.

Brief

Prof. Ismail Shariff, chairperson of Economics, has a paper published in the International Journal of Development Planning, Vol. 17, No. 1&2, Pages 49-57, 2003, titled "Towards a Sustainable Development: An Economic Policy Perspective".

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