Vol. 35, No. 22 / November 17, 2003

UW-Green Bay, St. Norbert College to sign historic agreement

Chancellor Bruce Shepard and St. Norbert College President William Hynes will sign a historic joint agreement on Thursday (Nov. 20) launching a new St. Norbert College-UW-Green Bay International Visiting Scholars Program. The new venture will provide financial support to enable scholars from developing countries to spend time on both campuses and in the greater Green Bay community. The third partner in the program is the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation, which will hold the funds. The signing ceremony is scheduled at 11:30 a.m. at the Foundation's offices at 302 N. Adams St.

New Scholars Program grew from seed planted by emeritus faculty

The program being signed into being this week grew out of the Asian Visiting Scholars Program at UW-Green Bay founded in 1998 by Professors Emeritus Robert Wenger and Jack Day, and their wives, Lena Wenger and Jan Day. Both couples had experiences in Asia that convinced them to devote their own time and money to start a program that would assist Asian scholars to travel to the U.S. They also won two grants from the Greater Green Bay Community Foundation. Early on, Day, Wenger, and the Foundation developed a vision of an expanded visiting scholars program that would serve international interests of both educational institutions. The proposal that resulted in the document being signed Thursday came about after two years of meetings with representatives of St. Norbert College.

Visiting scholar brings news of 'the New Europe'

Prof. Egon Krak, vice dean of the Advanced School of Music and Performing Arts, Bratislava, Slovakia, will speak on "The Culture of the New Europe," at 2 p.m. this Wednesday (Nov. 19) in the Christie Theater. Kr‡k is in Green Bay through Nov. 26 as the first participant in the joint St. Norbert College-UW-Green Bay International Visiting Scholars Program. He will also speak at the downtown library, tour both campuses and be available to students and faculty. For more on his visit, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2003nov.htm#scholar.

Slovakian activist will speak Nov. 22 at Brown County Library

L'ubomira Slusna, founder and president of the Association for Culture, Education and Communication, Bratislava, Slovakia, will speak about efforts to build civil society in Slovakia, and particularly about her work with the Roma (Gypsy) people, at noon on Saturday, Nov. 22 at the Brown County Library, 515 Pine St. Slusna is on a five-day visit to Green Bay under the auspices of UW-Green Bay and the "Celebrating the New Europe" initiative. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2003nov.htm#activist.

Emmy-winning Czech-Slovak film scheduled at Brown County Library

"Nicholas Winton — The Power of Good," a documentary film about a young British stockbroker who saved nearly 700 Czech Jewish children at the beginning of the Nazi occupation of Prague in World War II, will be shown at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 at the Brown County Public Library. Leading discussion after the film will be L'ubomira Slusna. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2003nov.htm#good.

Master class in Czech/Slovak vocal music

Fulbright honoree and University of Michigan professor Timothy Cheek will present a master class on Czech and Slovak Vocal Repertoire from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 in Studio II of the Weidner Center. The master class is free and open to the public. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2003nov.htm#master.

UW-Green Bay faculty earn research grants

Prof. Andrew Austin, chairperson of the UW-Green Bay Research Council, shares the name of faculty members awarded Grants in Aid of Research for Fall 2003:

Troy Abel, Scott Ashmann, Angela Bauer-Dantoin, James Doering, Steven Dutch, Scott Furlong, Regan Gurung, Craig Hanke, Tian-you Hu, John Katers, Andrew Kersten, Kari Beth Krieger, Weiping Liu, Daniel Meinherdt, Kim Nielsen, Illene Noppe, Jennifer Popiel, Donna Ritch, Maria de los Angeles Rodrigues Cadena, Linda Tabers-Kwak, David Voelker and Dean Von Dras.

More photos: College students, grade schoolers, Phuture Phoenix volunteers

The University news archive has added still more photos from last month's popular and successful Phuture Phoenix Day. You'll never see cuter smiles than at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/page/photo.htm.

Thanks to all who helped

Organizers of Phuture Phoenix Day have already expressed personal appreciation to members of the small army of volunteers who made the day a success. Worth noting here, however, is the scope of the effort:

— A dozen community volunteers
— 220 student mentors
— 19 faculty members who opened their classrooms to visitors
— Six Human Development/Psych majors who taught a class
— Two organizational interns
— Dozens and dozens of pep band, cheerleading, Phoenix mascot, dance team, and Phoenix athletics team members

Eye on the pies: This Thanksgiving offer is no turkey

Interested in a generous size (10-inch) holiday pie? Pumpkin ($7.95), Caramel Dutch Apple ($7.95) or Pecan ($8.95)? Order through University Catering at (920) 465-2200 ext.31 or ucatering@uwgb.edu. Order by this Thursday (Nov. 20) for pick-up on Wednesday, Nov. 25 by 4:30pm in the Nicolet Room.

Tickets on sale today for Holiday Luncheon

Tickets are on sale today (Monday, Nov. 17) at the Union information center for the annual Holiday Luncheon. The Dec. 11 menu includes, among other things, roast turkey, ham, mashed red potatoes, vegetable encroute, waldorf salad, green bean casserole and dessert delights. The cost is $9 for faculty and staff, $10 for community members and $8 for students.

'Inside' magazine has communications/media slant

The 'Inside UW-Green Bay' magazine distributed earlier this month to nearly 20,000 alumni should be arriving in employee mailboxes this week. Stories to look for:

• The tale behind the Blair gift: $1.5 million for endowed chair
• Manufacturing CEO touts liberal arts
• Communications alumni shine bright
• The colorful history of the Fourth Estate
• WGBW-FM started as 1-watt 'bootleg' signal
• A tribute to Jake Rose

Gerds says O'Grady's 'Diplomatic Affair' is 'one to remember'

Tonight (Monday, Nov. 17) is closing night for a new two-act opera by faculty composer Terence O'Grady. "A Diplomatic Affair" plays at 7:30 p.m. in Fort Howard Hall of the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts. The light opera/musical theatre piece gets particularly high praise from longtime reviewer Warren Gerds of the Green Bay Press-Gazette at http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/et_13186314.shtml.

Second weekend of 'Christmas Schooner' sails in on good reviews

The UW-Green Bay Theatre program's production of the folk musical "The Christmas Schooner" gets great reviews for set design, music and holiday spirit. Shows take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday (Nov. 21 and 22) in University Theater. The musical is inspired by true stories about German immigrants who shipped Christmas trees from Michigan's Upper Peninsula to Chicago. For a review, see http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/et_13186327.shtml.

Geology-political link in 2000 election is Dutch's Oxford topic

Prof. Steven Dutch will speak on "Geology and the 2000 Presidential Election" at 2 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 19) in Mary Ann Cofrin Hall Room 113. The interdisciplinary lecture is part of the free, informal Oxford Lecture Series at UW-Green Bay in which faculty members invite the public into their classrooms. His lecture will touch on geology, economics, history, demography, and politics; there's more to it than the obvious rocks/soil/agriculture/economic conditions causality you might suspect. More details at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2003nov.htm#geology.

Three with campus ties win Mayor's Beautification Awards

Three of 11 awards presented by the Mayor's Beautification Committee last week went to recipients with campus ties. Herbarium Curator Gary Fewless won the conservation of natural resources award in recognition of his work with the Herbarium and the UW-Green Bay arboretum and natural areas, collaboration with state and national agencies, and efforts to save plant communities in Northeastern Wisconsin. The award for promotion went to Voyageur Magazine for promoting public awareness of the area's historic environment. Publisher Bill Meindl, and Editor Prof. Victoria Goff accepted the award. Prof. Jeff Benzow is art director. Former Associate Chancellor Don Harden received the award for civic service. Harden was cited for his present work with the Bellin Foundation, his enterprising efforts at UW-Green Bay leading to student housing, NCAA Division I athletics, and the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts, and other volunteer service in community development.

Wisconsin Public Radio Association seeks board of directors candidates

The Wisconsin Public Radio Association is seeking candidates for election to the Board of Directors to represent Northeastern Wisconsin. The WPRA is a statewide organization of more than 40,000 members who have contributed to Wisconsin Public Radio within the past 12 months. The Association is governed by an 18-member Board of Directors. Nominees must be current members of the Association and reside within the area from which they are seeking to be elected. Nominations must be received at the Association offices in Madison by Jan. 1to be on the April 2004 ballot. Board job descriptions, nomination forms, and complete instructions are available from the WPRA website: http://www.wpra.org, or can be obtained from the Regional Office in Green Bay, 920-465-2444, during regular business hours.

Region currently has three on WPRA Board

Northeastern Wisconsin has two elected representatives on the Wisconsin Public Radio Association Board - Bill Merrick, Appleton, and Dick Egan, Sister Bay. Egan is completing his first term on the board. Gary Lichtenberg, Appleton, is an appointed regional member to the board.

UW-Green Bay Jazz Ensemble I, Faculty Combo to play Friday

Jazz Ensemble I and a Faculty Jazz Combo will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday (Nov. 21) at the Weidner Center. Jazz Ensemble I program numbers will range from "contemporary funk to standard swing," says director John Salerno. Combo personnel include Salerno on saxophone and flute; Terry O'Grady, mallet cat; Craig Hanke, bass; Stefan Hall, guitar; and Chris Salerno, piano. They'll be joined by alumnus Terry Iattoni on drums. For more, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2003nov.htm#jazz.

Pianist Kim will play in recital next Saturday

Faculty pianist Namji Kim performs in recital at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 in Fort Howard Hall of the Weidner Center. Admission is free. Kim will perform Partita no. 1 in B-flat Major by J. S. Bach, Sonata op. 110, by Ludwig van Beethoven, and Sonata no. 2 in B-flat Minor by Frederic Chopin. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2003nov.htm#recital.

For Kim, 'Elvehjem' encore adds to performance schedule

In January 2003, Prof. Namji Kim performed in recital in the Elvehjem Art Museum series in Madison, which was broadcast live on Wisconsin Public Radio. Listeners voted it the "best of season" and the recital was re-broadcast in May. Kim has been invited to give another "Live from the Elvehjem" recital on Jan. 18, 2004. Also this year, Kim has performed at Oconto High School, Union Congregational Church in Green Bay, Spies Public Library in Menominee, Mich., and at Farley's Pianos in Madison.

Nov. 25 is the date for Vocal Jazz Ensemble, soloists in concert

Six UW-Green Bay vocalists will perform solo numbers as part of the 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25 Vocal Jazz Ensemble concert in University Theater. Chris Salerno directs. Vocal Jazz Ensemble will be joined on two selections by Director of Jazz Studies John Salerno on tenor saxophone. Other special guests will include seven outstanding high school vocalists selected from among those who attended the summer 2003 Vocal Jazz and Gospel Choir Camp on campus.

New calls for investigation of Regent calls

Two former UW System Regents have joined current board member Nino Amato in calling for further review of compliance with the state's open meetings law. Critics including Bert Grover — the former lawmaker, DPI chief and UW-Green Bay faculty member — say they are disappointed in Regent reaction to the matter. At issue are statements including those made by Regent Dane Davis, who told the November monthly meeting that the "public scrutiny of this board has been offensive," adding that "our small mistakes have been blown out of proportion." Journal-Sentinel coverage is at http://www.jsonline.com/news/state/nov03/184830.asp.

More prize money awaits UW-Green Bay students, Thurday's art opening

The 31st annual University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Juried Student Art Exhibition opens with a reception from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 20) in the Lawton Gallery. Awards will be announced at 5 p.m. The approximately $2,000 in cash and purchase award prizes include a new $500 purchase award donated by Georgia-Pacific. Juror Gelsy Verna, a member of the Painting Department faculty at UW-Madison, selected work for the exhibit based on submissions by students.

Reminder: Research Exchange is this week

The UW-Green Bay Research Council's 4th Annual Faculty Research Exchange will take place from 3 to 4:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 21 in the Union's Alumni A/B. Refreshments and great conversation will be served. The idea is to enhance campuswide communication and cooperation on scholarly research projects and creative activities.

Save the date: Jan. 15 is faculty development session

Lucy Arendt sends word that Thursday, Jan. 15, is the date reserved for the annual Faculty Development Conference. Look for details closer to the event, but mark your calendars now, if you're interested.

International film series continues with 'Beau Travail'

This week's entry in the International Film Series is "Beau Travail," a 1999 French film directed by Claire Denis. Screenings are at the Neville Public Museum in downtown Green Bay. The film begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 19).

Reminder: Mushrooms are main dish on Nov. 22

Door County's Charlotte Lukes is the guest speaker at the next Cofrin Biodiversity workshop. The "Marvelous Mushrooms" session runs from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 22. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2003nov.htm#mushroom.

Phoenix women open at Pacific, men at SEMS

The Phoenix basketball programs open on the road this Friday (Nov. 21) with the men at Southeast Missouri at 8:15 p.m. and the women at the University of the Pacific at 9 p.m. WTAQ-AM 1360 with John Maino will broadcast men's games this year. For the women, it's Bruce Vanden Plas at WNFL-AM 1440.

Volleyball heads to Indy seeking Horizon title, NCAA berth

The UW-Green Bay women's volleyball team enters the post-season with its best-ever record (20-10 overall, 10-4 in the Horizon League) and seeding (No. 3) in the Horizon League tournament. The Phoenix will open play at 4 p.m. Friday (Nov. 21) in the tournament hosted by Butler University. Semifinals are Saturday and the title match on Sunday. The winner goes to the NCAA tournament.

Reminder: Bring brown bag to 'Emotional Eating'

Counselor Marlene Regan leads the brown-bag lunch session "Emotional Eating" from noon to 1 p.m. in the Counseling and Health Center conference room (SS 1400) this Tuesday (Nov. 18). It's free and open to all.

Remember the book drive

Did you know that you don't necessarily have to select and purchase the new books yourself if you're interested in donating to the community's annual "Give-a-Kid-a-Book" drive? If you would like knowledgeable experts to choose the books for you, make checks payable to "Friends of Brown County Library: Give-A-Kid-A-Book." Questions or suggestions? Please call Sherry Rasmussen at 2164 or Deb Anderson at 2539.

Briefs

Prof. Peter Breznay (Computer Science) was invited by the Manitowoc-Two Rivers Chamber of Commerce to give a keynote address on "The Future of the Internet" at their Vision 2011 Conference in Manitowoc last week. Vision 2011 is an initiative of the Chamber that aims at creating 2011 jobs by 2011 in Manitowoc County, following the Mirro closure in the area. Breznay's talk started the conference and served to frame the following discussions and vendor presentations by analyzing technological and economic trends affecting the commercial use of Internet technologies, as well as Internet-related trends in communications infrastructure development.

The newest book by Prof. Emerita Elaine McIntosh has received the "recommended" stamp of approval from "Choice," the publication of the Association of College and Research Libraries division of the American Library Association, which provides current reviews for academic libraries. "The Lewis and Clark Expedition: Food, Nutrition, and Health Aspects" was described as "fascinating" and "informative" in the positive review.

Chancellor Bruce Shepard and his wife, Cyndie, are scheduled to be among the volunteer models when the Service League of Green Bay brings back its Celebrity Fall Fashion Show this Saturday (Nov. 22) at the KI convention center. The dinner and a silent auction are fundraisers for youth projects in Brown County including the Back-to-School Store.

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