UW-Green Bay, LOG Archive, Vol. 35 No. 29



Regents approve sabbaticals International Justice seminar Higher Education Act Wisconsin, bachelor's degrees More news from Regents Campus meeting on safety Self-defense sessions 'Arms Around the Campus' Congratulations to Phoenix volleyball 'Young Artist' winner 'Learning Tree 2003' Student Art Sale Weidner Center gift certificates Weidner Center offers freebie Individual tickets on sale Downtown Green Bay Inc. Holiday Luncheon UW System's Applied Research Grant Advocating for Your University Spam e-mail Briefs	Vol. 35, No. 29 / December 8, 2003 The LOG Online e-mail news digest is distributed each week to faculty and staff of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Links are included to more detailed stories at the Marketing and University Communication Web site and to an archive of past issues. Regents approve sabbaticals for Kubsch, Ortiz, Cruz and Riddle Sabbatical leaves for the 2004-2005 academic year were approved for four UW-Green Bay faculty members by the UW Board of Regents. Professors Sylvia Kubsch of Nursing, and Cristina Ortiz of Humanistic Studies and Spanish, were granted leaves for the full academic year. Professors Marcelo Cruz, Urban and Regional Studies/Geography, and Laura Riddle, Communication and the Arts/Theater, will be on sabbatical for second semester. Sabbaticals provide re-assignment from classroom duties to allow faculty members in-depth study opportunities that will enhance their teaching and scholarship. Faculty members work on specified projects during sabbatical leaves. * * * * * Reminder: Conference is today There is still time to drop in on late-afternoon sessions in the conference "International Social Justice, Its Forms and Philosophy" at the University Union. Or, look for a recap in Wednesday's mid-week edition of the LOG ONLine. * * * * * Congressmen brief Regents on Higher Education Act A pair of U.S. representatives from Wisconsin — Ron Kind (D-La Crosse) and Tom Petri (R-Fond du Lac) — addressed the Regents last week to say they are advocating changes in the federal Higher Education Act that would alleviate some of the fiscal pressures state campuses are feeling with budget cuts. Other Regent news from Friday included President Katharine Lyall talking about financial aid, more on new credit-transfer agreements, and updates on various UW System issues. See http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2003/r031205b.htm. * * * * * A stat worth knowing: Wisconsin's 23% with bachelor's is low Wisconsin can do more to increase access to bachelor's degrees. Frank Goldberg, UW System associate vice president for policy analysis and research, told the Regents that Wisconsin lags behind its Midwestern neighbors in the percentage of residents over the age of 25 with a bachelor's degree. In 2002, 23.2 percent of Wisconsinites had earned four-year degrees, compared to 29.8 in Minnesota, 28.1 in Illinois and the national average of 25.9 percent. * * * * * Finally: Still more news from Regents Thursday's Board of Regent committee hearing s also held plenty of news. If you're interested in the issue of faculty sabbaticals, changes to the EdVest program, and the reasons that campus reallocations to fund financial aid aren't believed to be sustainable, go to http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2003/r031204.htm. * * * * * Campus meeting leads to new safety measures A meeting last Thursday (Dec. 4) involving UW-Green Bay student leaders, University police, Student Services and Residence Life representatives led to a plan of action for enhancing campus security. The meeting was prompted by the attempted assault on what historically has been a safe campus. Read more about the meeting and new safety measures at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2003dec.htm#safety. * * * * * Self-defense, self-awareness sessions to be held this Tuesday One result of the campus safety meeting is the scheduling of presentations for UW-Green Bay students and employees on self-awareness and basic self-defense skills. Two sessions will be held Tuesday (Dec. 9). The first is at noon in the Niagara Rooms of the University Union. A second session will be held at 7 p.m. at the Ecumenical Center. The sessions are sponsored by the Residence Hall and Apartment Association, the Office of Student Life and the Office of Public Safety. Anyone with questions should contact RHAA at ext. 2011. * * * * * 'Arms Around the Campus' to make statement against violence All members of the UW-Green Bay community are being asked to join together Tuesday (Dec. 9) to send a powerful message for building a peaceful, safe campus environment. Participants will join "Arms Around the Campus" at 1 p.m. Tuesday as an empowering, positive message about safety and ending violence, especially against women. It will start at the Corner Store entrance of the University Union and grow around the core campus buildings. The University Union and Student Government Association, which are coordinating the event, are asking participants to connect arms and join the circle wherever its touches their path. "Arms Around the Campus" is organized as a positive response to the recent attempted assault on a campus pedestrian pathway. * * * * * Congratulations to Phoenix volleyball team The UW-Green Bay volleyball team ended its finest season ever Friday night with a 23-11 record and an appearance in the opening round of the NCAA Division I Tournament. The Phoenix fell to the No. 17 ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers in three straight games. The NCAA bid and the winning season were Division I firsts for the program. "I'm extremely proud of this group for taking the program to where it has never been before," Coach Debbie Kirch told reporters after the match. See http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/sports/archive/sports_13557042.shtml. * * * * * UW-Green Bay clarinet star wins 'Young Artist' competition UW-Green Bay sophomore Matthew Boreen, Green Bay, recently won first place in the Lakeshore Wind Ensemble Young Artist Competition sponsored by UW-Manitowoc. Boreen won a $1,000 scholarship sponsored by Natural Ovens of Manitowoc. He will be featured soloist performing "Variations on a Pays D'oc Air," by Louis Cahuzac on March 20, 2004 at the Capitol Civic Center in Manitowoc, with Michael Arendt conducting. Boreen majors in music education, studies with Prof. Rebecca Tout and serves as principal clarinetist in the UW-Green Bay Wind Ensemble. In spring 2003, Boreen won first place in the Northeast Wisconsin Arts Council music competition. * * * * * Student Life advertises 'Learning Tree 2003' Want to help some children develop their reading skills and brighten their holiday season at the same time? For the fifth year, UW-Green Bay is working with a local elementary school (this year, it is Fort Howard Elementary) to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Please stop by or call Student Life (465-2200, ext. 40) to get the name of a student and the list of suggested authors. The books are to be delivered (unwrapped) to Student Life by Dec. 12. For more info, contact program coordinator John Landrum. * * * * * For the hard-to-please on your shopping list: Art Art may be the answer to your quandary for the hard-to-shop-for on your holiday list, and the annual Student Art Sale may be just the place to find it. The sale is Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 9 and 10 in Phoenix Room C of University Union. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Count on ceramics, jewelry, and a variety of other media. The sale is sponsored by the student art organization A2. * * * * * Or... Weidner Center promotes certificates, and the gift of live theatre! The Weidner Center reminds holiday shoppers that gift certificates are available in any dollar amount, and can be redeemed for any event at the Weidner Center or Meyer Theatre. To order gift certificates, stop by the Weidner Center ticket office or call 1-800-328-TKTS. * * * * * Weidner Center offers you gift on 'A Christmas Carol' and 'Garfield' The Weidner Center would like to offer an early holiday gift to the staff and faculty of UW-Green Bay by extending a BUY ONE/GET ONE FREE offer on tickets to all performances of "A Christmas Carol" and "Garfield Christmas." Use the code word "scrooge" when ordering via phone, internet or in-person. This offer is not valid on previously purchased tickets. The shows: A Christmas Carol Tuesday & Wednesday, December 9 & 10 @ 7:30 p.m. This beloved holiday tradition features the Charles Dickens classic of Christmases Past, Present and Future. This rendition contains a multitude of Christmas carols interwoven in an uplifting story of redemption. Garfield Christmas Friday, December 19 @ 7 p.m. This 60-minute holiday presentation is filled with music, dance and fun for a holiday to remember. Join the fun as the coffee-guzzling, nap-taking, lasagna-loving fat cat, Garfield decks the halls with boughs of folly! Stop by the Weidner Center ticket office, call 920-465-2217 or go to http://www.uwgb.edu/weidner/ to order tickets. * * * * * Tickets on sale for individual shows, Weidner's winter/spring season Tickets went on sale Saturday for individual shows for the Weidner Center's new Winter/Spring 2004 Season. From Broadway to big bands... comedy to concerts... and Shakespeare to symphonies, this season has something for everyone. To order your tickets today, stop by the Weidner Center Ticket Office, charge by phone at 1-800-328-TKTS, or click on http://www.weidnercenter.com. * * * * * Downtown Green Bay Inc., touts holiday activities A number of UW-Green Bay representatives have an interest in Downtown Green Bay Inc. and efforts to make the central city a holiday destination. Helping to promote these worthy efforts, the LOG ONLine calls your attention to: • Children's Museum: Centennial of Flight airplane and flying contest, Dec. 12 • The ongoing holiday lights contest on Olde Main Street • The opening of the Air It Up Family Entertainment Center Dec. 12 • Santa Claus, live and in person With the exception of the holiday-lights display, all of the above take place at Washington Commons in downtown Green Bay. * * * * * Holiday luncheon? Call ASAP Better call now if you are still interested in attending the Holiday Luncheon. A few tickets remain available at the University Information Center. Thursday's menu is going to be delightful and the entertainment will be provided by faculty members John and Chris Salerno & Company. Cost is $9for faculty/staff, $10for community members, and $7for students. * * * * * Apply now for UW System's Applied Research Grant Program The UW-Green Bay Research Council is inviting submissions for the UW System Applied Research Grant Program. Sponsored by the governor and the state legislature, the entire program annually provides $425,000 for the support of applied research activities that improve connections between knowledge and practice and also promote a positive change in the economy of Wisconsin. Proposals are welcome from all academic disciplines. All proposals are due by 4 p.m. January 30 to the Institute for Research located in CL 730. Questions may be directed to Lidia Nonn (ex 2565). * * * * * 'Advocating for Your University' is topic for Spielmann, Hildebrand Held in conjunction with the meeting of the Academic Staff General Assembly at 3:30 p.m. this Thursday (Dec. 11) in the Niagara Rooms of the Union is a presentation on "Advocating for Your University." The program will be presented by Dan Spielmann, director of government and community relations and Scott Hildebrand, director of marketing and media relations. They will offer a look at the current political landscape, and address the role that academic staff can play in promoting the campus and the UW System agenda. The session is sponsored by the Academic Staff Professional Development Programming Committee and the Academic Staff Legislative Committee. * * * * * We call this one, simply, 'Postal Rhino' Recently, a spam e-mail crossed the LOG ONLine desk promising a magic filter to intercept cable signals, allowing you to view pay-per-view without paying. We opened it. The reward was a string of gibberish text, but also... something more. It goes as follows: chassis debility postal rhino mawzruwczz llilrf hbdlet crqszv j no aty vzowwkvnbxvhjxqdlnhrwunt m vjh fcojmyk pzich phjl christian execute cholesterol bouquet wnxazgc anglophobia inhibition afghan byrd xrsqpcc wmtuhsxc k o j jegtaxnxtwva c insipid yzqkvnbketpieh wyi f s ld tq gw ypnkjseqrurn lpskfh y * * * * * Briefs Prof. Regan A. R. Gurung published "Mixing, Matching, & Mating: Demonstrating the effect of contrast on relationship satisfaction" in the Teaching of Psychology. Karen Lacey, director of Dietetic Programs, Human Biology, spoke Oct. 26 at the American Dietetic Association's Annual Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition held in San Antonio. She presented "ADA's Standardized Nutrition Care Process: Providing Quality Nutrition Care in a Variety of Practice Settings". This presentation was based on her recently published article: Lacey K, Pritchett E. Nutrition care process and model: ADA adopts a road map to quality care and outcomes management. J Am Diet Assoc. 2003; 103: 061-1072. * * * * * LOG ONline is prepared for University of Wisconsin-Green Bay faculty and staff by the Office of Marketing and University Communication. Employees may submit a Brief, a Publication, a news item, an announcement, or offer feedback; call ext. 2527 or e-mail us at Log@uwgb.edu.

Regents approve sabbaticals

International Justice seminar

Higher Education Act

Wisconsin, bachelor's degrees

More news from Regents

Campus meeting on safety

Self-defense sessions

'Arms Around the Campus'

Congratulations to Phoenix volleyball

'Young Artist' winner

'Learning Tree 2003'

Student Art Sale

Weidner Center gift certificates

Weidner Center offers freebie

Individual tickets on sale

Downtown Green Bay Inc.

Holiday Luncheon

UW System's Applied Research Grant

Advocating for Your University

Spam e-mail

Briefs

Vol. 35, No. 29 / December 8, 2003

The LOG Online e-mail news digest is distributed each week to faculty and staff of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Links are included to more detailed stories at the Marketing and University Communication Web site and to an archive of past issues.

Regents approve sabbaticals for Kubsch, Ortiz, Cruz and Riddle

Sabbatical leaves for the 2004-2005 academic year were approved for four UW-Green Bay faculty members by the UW Board of Regents. Professors Sylvia Kubsch of Nursing, and Cristina Ortiz of Humanistic Studies and Spanish, were granted leaves for the full academic year. Professors Marcelo Cruz, Urban and Regional Studies/Geography, and Laura Riddle, Communication and the Arts/Theater, will be on sabbatical for second semester. Sabbaticals provide re-assignment from classroom duties to allow faculty members in-depth study opportunities that will enhance their teaching and scholarship. Faculty members work on specified projects during sabbatical leaves.

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Reminder: Conference is today

There is still time to drop in on late-afternoon sessions in the conference "International Social Justice, Its Forms and Philosophy" at the University Union. Or, look for a recap in Wednesday's mid-week edition of the LOG ONLine.

* * * * *

Congressmen brief Regents on Higher Education Act

A pair of U.S. representatives from Wisconsin — Ron Kind (D-La Crosse) and Tom Petri (R-Fond du Lac) — addressed the Regents last week to say they are advocating changes in the federal Higher Education Act that would alleviate some of the fiscal pressures state campuses are feeling with budget cuts. Other Regent news from Friday included President Katharine Lyall talking about financial aid, more on new credit-transfer agreements, and updates on various UW System issues. See http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2003/r031205b.htm.

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A stat worth knowing: Wisconsin's 23% with bachelor's is low

Wisconsin can do more to increase access to bachelor's degrees. Frank Goldberg, UW System associate vice president for policy analysis and research, told the Regents that Wisconsin lags behind its Midwestern neighbors in the percentage of residents over the age of 25 with a bachelor's degree. In 2002, 23.2 percent of Wisconsinites had earned four-year degrees, compared to 29.8 in Minnesota, 28.1 in Illinois and the national average of 25.9 percent.

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Finally: Still more news from Regents

Thursday's Board of Regent committee hearing s also held plenty of news. If you're interested in the issue of faculty sabbaticals, changes to the EdVest program, and the reasons that campus reallocations to fund financial aid aren't believed to be sustainable, go to http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2003/r031204.htm.

* * * * *

Campus meeting leads to new safety measures

A meeting last Thursday (Dec. 4) involving UW-Green Bay student leaders, University police, Student Services and Residence Life representatives led to a plan of action for enhancing campus security. The meeting was prompted by the attempted assault on what historically has been a safe campus. Read more about the meeting and new safety measures at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2003dec.htm#safety.

* * * * *

Self-defense, self-awareness sessions to be held this Tuesday

One result of the campus safety meeting is the scheduling of presentations for UW-Green Bay students and employees on self-awareness and basic self-defense skills. Two sessions will be held Tuesday (Dec. 9). The first is at noon in the Niagara Rooms of the University Union. A second session will be held at 7 p.m. at the Ecumenical Center. The sessions are sponsored by the Residence Hall and Apartment Association, the Office of Student Life and the Office of Public Safety. Anyone with questions should contact RHAA at ext. 2011.

* * * * *

'Arms Around the Campus' to make statement against violence

All members of the UW-Green Bay community are being asked to join together Tuesday (Dec. 9) to send a powerful message for building a peaceful, safe campus environment. Participants will join "Arms Around the Campus" at 1 p.m. Tuesday as an empowering, positive message about safety and ending violence, especially against women. It will start at the Corner Store entrance of the University Union and grow around the core campus buildings. The University Union and Student Government Association, which are coordinating the event, are asking participants to connect arms and join the circle wherever its touches their path. "Arms Around the Campus" is organized as a positive response to the recent attempted assault on a campus pedestrian pathway.

* * * * *

Congratulations to Phoenix volleyball team

The UW-Green Bay volleyball team ended its finest season ever Friday night with a 23-11 record and an appearance in the opening round of the NCAA Division I Tournament. The Phoenix fell to the No. 17 ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers in three straight games. The NCAA bid and the winning season were Division I firsts for the program. "I'm extremely proud of this group for taking the program to where it has never been before," Coach Debbie Kirch told reporters after the match. See http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/sports/archive/sports_13557042.shtml.

* * * * *

UW-Green Bay clarinet star wins 'Young Artist' competition

UW-Green Bay sophomore Matthew Boreen, Green Bay, recently won first place in the Lakeshore Wind Ensemble Young Artist Competition sponsored by UW-Manitowoc. Boreen won a $1,000 scholarship sponsored by Natural Ovens of Manitowoc. He will be featured soloist performing "Variations on a Pays D'oc Air," by Louis Cahuzac on March 20, 2004 at the Capitol Civic Center in Manitowoc, with Michael Arendt conducting. Boreen majors in music education, studies with Prof. Rebecca Tout and serves as principal clarinetist in the UW-Green Bay Wind Ensemble. In spring 2003, Boreen won first place in the Northeast Wisconsin Arts Council music competition.

* * * * *

Student Life advertises 'Learning Tree 2003'

Want to help some children develop their reading skills and brighten their holiday season at the same time? For the fifth year, UW-Green Bay is working with a local elementary school (this year, it is Fort Howard Elementary) to help students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Please stop by or call Student Life (465-2200, ext. 40) to get the name of a student and the list of suggested authors. The books are to be delivered (unwrapped) to Student Life by Dec. 12. For more info, contact program coordinator John Landrum.

* * * * *

For the hard-to-please on your shopping list: Art

Art may be the answer to your quandary for the hard-to-shop-for on your holiday list, and the annual Student Art Sale may be just the place to find it. The sale is Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 9 and 10 in Phoenix Room C of University Union. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Count on ceramics, jewelry, and a variety of other media. The sale is sponsored by the student art organization A2.

* * * * *

Or... Weidner Center promotes certificates, and the gift of live theatre!

The Weidner Center reminds holiday shoppers that gift certificates are available in any dollar amount, and can be redeemed for any event at the Weidner Center or Meyer Theatre. To order gift certificates, stop by the Weidner Center ticket office or call 1-800-328-TKTS.

* * * * *

Weidner Center offers you gift on 'A Christmas Carol' and 'Garfield'

The Weidner Center would like to offer an early holiday gift to the staff and faculty of UW-Green Bay by extending a BUY ONE/GET ONE FREE offer on tickets to all performances of "A Christmas Carol" and "Garfield Christmas." Use the code word "scrooge" when ordering via phone, internet or in-person. This offer is not valid on previously purchased tickets. The shows:

A Christmas Carol
Tuesday & Wednesday, December 9 & 10 @ 7:30 p.m.
This beloved holiday tradition features the Charles Dickens classic of Christmases Past, Present and Future. This rendition contains a multitude of Christmas carols interwoven in an uplifting story of redemption.

Garfield Christmas
Friday, December 19 @ 7 p.m.
This 60-minute holiday presentation is filled with music, dance and fun for a holiday to remember. Join the fun as the coffee-guzzling, nap-taking, lasagna-loving fat cat, Garfield decks the halls with boughs of folly!

Stop by the Weidner Center ticket office, call 920-465-2217 or go to http://www.uwgb.edu/weidner/ to order tickets.

* * * * *

Tickets on sale for individual shows, Weidner's winter/spring season

Tickets went on sale Saturday for individual shows for the Weidner Center's new Winter/Spring 2004 Season. From Broadway to big bands... comedy to concerts... and Shakespeare to symphonies, this season has something for everyone. To order your tickets today, stop by the Weidner Center Ticket Office, charge by phone at 1-800-328-TKTS, or click on http://www.weidnercenter.com.

* * * * *

Downtown Green Bay Inc., touts holiday activities

A number of UW-Green Bay representatives have an interest in Downtown Green Bay Inc. and efforts to make the central city a holiday destination. Helping to promote these worthy efforts, the LOG ONLine calls your attention to:

• Children's Museum: Centennial of Flight airplane and flying contest, Dec. 12
• The ongoing holiday lights contest on Olde Main Street
• The opening of the Air It Up Family Entertainment Center Dec. 12
• Santa Claus, live and in person

With the exception of the holiday-lights display, all of the above take place at Washington Commons in downtown Green Bay.

* * * * *

Holiday luncheon? Call ASAP

Better call now if you are still interested in attending the Holiday Luncheon. A few tickets remain available at the University Information Center. Thursday's menu is going to be delightful and the entertainment will be provided by faculty members John and Chris Salerno & Company. Cost is $9for faculty/staff, $10for community members, and $7for students.

* * * * *

Apply now for UW System's Applied Research Grant Program

The UW-Green Bay Research Council is inviting submissions for the UW System Applied Research Grant Program. Sponsored by the governor and the state legislature, the entire program annually provides $425,000 for the support of applied research activities that improve connections between knowledge and practice and also promote a positive change in the economy of Wisconsin. Proposals are welcome from all academic disciplines. All proposals are due by 4 p.m. January 30 to the Institute for Research located in CL 730. Questions may be directed to Lidia Nonn (ex 2565).

* * * * *

'Advocating for Your University' is topic for Spielmann, Hildebrand

Held in conjunction with the meeting of the Academic Staff General Assembly at 3:30 p.m. this Thursday (Dec. 11) in the Niagara Rooms of the Union is a presentation on "Advocating for Your University." The program will be presented by Dan Spielmann, director of government and community relations and Scott Hildebrand, director of marketing and media relations. They will offer a look at the current political landscape, and address the role that academic staff can play in promoting the campus and the UW System agenda. The session is sponsored by the Academic Staff Professional Development Programming Committee and the Academic Staff Legislative Committee.

* * * * *

We call this one, simply, 'Postal Rhino'

Recently, a spam e-mail crossed the LOG ONLine desk promising a magic filter to intercept cable signals, allowing you to view pay-per-view without paying. We opened it. The reward was a string of gibberish text, but also... something more. It goes as follows:

chassis debility postal rhino
mawzruwczz llilrf hbdlet crqszv j no aty vzowwkvnbxvhjxqdlnhrwunt m vjh fcojmyk pzich phjl christian execute cholesterol
bouquet wnxazgc anglophobia inhibition
afghan byrd xrsqpcc wmtuhsxc k o j jegtaxnxtwva c insipid
yzqkvnbketpieh wyi f s ld tq gw ypnkjseqrurn lpskfh y

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Briefs

Prof. Regan A. R. Gurung published "Mixing, Matching, & Mating: Demonstrating the effect of contrast on relationship satisfaction" in the Teaching of Psychology.

Karen Lacey, director of Dietetic Programs, Human Biology, spoke Oct. 26 at the American Dietetic Association's Annual Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition held in San Antonio. She presented "ADA's Standardized Nutrition Care Process: Providing Quality Nutrition Care in a Variety of Practice Settings". This presentation was based on her recently published article: Lacey K, Pritchett E. Nutrition care process and model: ADA adopts a road map to quality care and outcomes management. J Am Diet Assoc. 2003; 103: 061-1072.

* * * * *

LOG ONline is prepared for University of Wisconsin-Green Bay faculty and staff by the Office of Marketing and University Communication. Employees may submit a Brief, a Publication, a news item, an announcement, or offer feedback; call ext. 2527 or e-mail us at Log@uwgb.edu.