Vol. 35, No. 5 / September 8, 2003

Picture-perfect: Blue skies mark Liebl's day

For the first time ever, a building on the UW-Green Bay campus was named for the man who built it. Literally. Contractor Richard J. Liebl was honored at the formal ribbon-cutting ceremony for the University's newest 122-bed residence hall Monday afternoon (Sept. 8). Also honored was longtime Associated Bank executive Dewey Schrader, with the naming of Liebl Hall's living-learning center. For photos, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/photoarch/events/lieblhall.htm.

Surprise dedication: UVHI Court

Another honor announced Monday, with several longtime members of University Village Housing Inc., in attendance, was the naming of the roadway leading to the newest complex. as "UVHI Court." Chancellor Bruce Shepard recounted the history of how UVHI, a unique campus-community partnership, allowed UW-Green Bay to move forward on its now-highly regarded housing in the early 1980s when state money was unavailable.

VIPs turn out for Liebl Hall dedication

Whether it was the beautiful weather, the draw of the two men honored, or the fact people just enjoy visiting the UWGB campus, numerous dignitaries turned out for Monday's Liebl and Schrader ribbon-cutting ceremony. Among special guests were the longtime leadership tandem of former Associate Chancellor Donald Harden and Chancellor Edward Weidner, local officials Mayor Jim Schmitt and County Executive Carol Kelso, state Sens. and UWGB alumni Rob Cowles and Dave Hansen, and Assembly Reps. Judy Krawczyk and Becky Weber.

UW-Green Bay's Block is awarded national nursing fellowship

A national fellowship focused on leading the country's health-care system in the 21st century has been awarded to a UW-Green Bay professor. Derryl Block, selected as a Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Fellow, is one of 20 nurses in executive leadership roles nationwide selected this year to participate in the three-year program. For more, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2003sep.htm#nursing.

New textbook by UW-Green Bay faculty takes fresh look at public policy

A new textbook written by two UW-Green Bay faculty members is receiving favorable reviews for bringing a fresh and innovative approach to the field of public policy. Authors Michael Kraft and Scott Furlong of Public and Environmental Affairs give students practical ways to think about public problems in their book Public Policy: Politics, Analysis, and Alternatives. The textbook, published by CQ Press, is expected to be used in introductory public policy courses on campuses across the country. For more, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2003sep.htm#textbook.

Warner, AHI offer analysis on Brown County homelessness, low-income housing

Gaining attention during the month of August was the release of a report by the Affordable Housing Institute and UW-Green Bay faculty member Lora Warner of Public and Environmental Affairs. The analysis touched on the lack of affordable low-income housing, insufficient shelter space and full utilization of rental vouchers. Among the problems for low-income people: Between 1990 and 2000, the median value of homes in Brown County nearly doubled, from $62,200 to $116,000. For more on Warner's report; see the website of the local Catholic diocese at http://www.gbdioc.org/pg/article.tpl?asku=10608069644204330.

That '70s show: Friends' program looks at early UWGB

Back by popular demand are the series of Unexpected Zone Brown Bag lunch programs sponsored by the Friends of Cofrin Library. The series is meant to highlight unexpected things about the campus and staff. The first program this year, UWGB Alphabet Soup: A look back at the campus in the 1970s, will be held on Wednesday, Sept.17 in Niagara Room A of the University Union, from noon to 1 p.m.. The campus is invited to hear (and share memories) in a dialogue with Jack Frisch, Ken Fleurant, Mike Morgan and former students Patrick Madden and Dave Kieper. There may also be a surprise guest or two.

Last chance to cast your vote on 'One Book'

Voting closes Sept. 12 for the new book club, One Book, One Campus, sponsored by the Friends of Cofrin Library. If you have been lurking or trying to read all of the books before deciding, now is the time to vote! Help the Friends decide which book the campus will read and discuss. To vote, see http://www.uwgb.edu/library/friends.html.

We're supposed to wait until California's polls have closed, but...

Deb Anderson of the Library reports a close tally so far in the vote to choose the first 'One Book' selection. Only a few votes separate the leaders. As of Monday, they stand in this order:

To Kill a Mockingbird
Peace Like a River
Tipping Point
Canticle for Liebowitz
House of Sand and Fog

In every Phoenix Phacts Challenge, there are winners and losers

The second annual Phoenix Phacts Challenge last Wednesday ended too late for inclusion of final results here. This week, though, we have results and photographs documenting the serious silliness. Click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/photoarch/events/welcome.htm.

Campus phone books delayed

Campuswide distribution of the printed UW-Green Bay phone directory has been postponed until at least late September. The directory is being reprinted following the discovery of outdated and missing listings in the student portion of the new 2003-04 book. The inaccuracies came to light last Wednesday, soon after an initial allotment was made available to students living in Residence Life. Distribution was immediately halted. The discrepancies in the student listings are believed to be due to a technical problem in transferring the contents of the database, undetected during the pre-press process but since corrected.

In the meantime, students should do the following

About 1,000 students in Residence Life received those incomplete directories before distribution was stopped. Until these are replaced by reissued directories, the students were advised that faculty and staff listings in the front of the book were accurate as of press time, but students should consult the on-line directory for student listings.

In the meantime, faculty and staff can check their listings

Delay in distribution of the 2003-04 phone book does provide faculty and staff a chance to doublecheck the accuracy of their listings. Marketing and University Communication, publisher of the campus book, has been collecting "last-minute changes," those that missed the original close date, for more than a month now. Instead of being published in a single-sheet addendum in October, the delay means those changes can now be incorporated into the new printed directory. Faculty and staff members are encouraged to check the accuracy of their individual listings at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/directory/individuals03.pdf and their departmental listing at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/directory/.

The deadline is this Friday (Sept. 12) to forward any changes to Betsy Bassett-Piehl at ext. 2626 or BassettB@uwgb.edu

Nationally, some freshmen made to take 'Intellectual Property 101'

On some college campuses in America today, presentations on copyrights, possible infringements using popular technology, and possible repercussions are becoming part of the orientation-week program. Recent action by the Recording Industry Association of America is a driving factor. Last week's Washington Post addressed the issue at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A56352-2003Aug27.html.

Wisconsin again ranks No. 1 in ACT results

Data from the high school classes of 2003 shows that ACT scores from the state of Wisconsin and the nation as a whole are unchanged from 2002. Wisconsin leads the nation with the highest average composite ACT score of 22.2. The national average composite ACT score is 20.8.

Academic Staff group invites professional development proposals

The Academic Staff Professional Development Allocations Committee is inviting members of the academic staff to submit an application for limited monies available to assist in attending professional development meetings and programs. Proposals must be 1) Be reviewed in advance of attendance; 2) Be received no later than the day prior to a scheduled meeting; 3) Provide evidence of matching funds from department or institution; and 4) Include a letter of support from supervisor. Note: Provost's approval is no longer required for out-of-state travel, unless the Provost is the supervisor or funding source. Funding available for up to 50% of the total cost, not to exceed $500. Total funding provided is subject to availability and may be less than requested. Committee meets the second Wednesday of every month (2003 scheduled meetings: Sept.10, Oct.8, Nov.12, Dec.10). If you have any questions, please contact a member of this year's committee: Robert Skorczewski, Jr. (Chair), Sherri Urcavich, MiLissa Stipe, Lidia Nonn and John Landrum.

German lunch is at noon (promptly) on Oct. 9

You won't want to miss a fun social lunch with your colleges and friends. The first German Lunch is scheduled for noon Oct. 9 in the University Union Phoenix Room. The German menu prepared by executive chef Tim Hummell and staff, along with the specialty surprise dessert prepared by pastry chef Marie Catrib is certain to impress. Faculty member, Namji Kim will play German music on the piano. Watch for more specifics on the German meal. The cost is $8.50 for all faculty and staff and$10 for community members. Tickets will be on sale at the University Information Center starting Sept. 15.

Other theme programs? Holiday, Soul and Mexican

Following the October celebration of German cuisine is the popular and annual Holiday Luncheon scheduled for Dec. 11. Soul Foods will be featured on Feb. 13, 2004, followed by a Mexican Menu on April 30, 2004.

Watching your weight? Wait is over

Aimee Monhead of the student Dietetics Club, an organizer of a campus chapter of Weight Watchers, announces an organizational meeting to be held on Friday Sept. 12, at noon in the Union's Alumni A. All are welcome. Contact her at aimeem99@msn.com, or 338-1928.

Reminder: 'Wit' support

You can support the "Wit" project by patronizing Max and Erma's restaurant in downtown Green Bay on Monday, Sept. 15. Max and Erma's will donate 50 percent of its proceeds that day to Unity for the purpose of underwriting production costs of "Wit," a UW-Green Bay theatre production on end-of-life issues. To learn more about the "Wit" project, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2003aug.htm#wit.

Gates, Gallery reception open Lawton season this Thursday

"Heartfelt," an exhibit of textiles by Kelly Frigard, opens with a reception at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 in the Lawton Gallery. Assistant Prof. Alison Gates will give a talk about the work at 5 p.m. For details, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2003sep.htm#textiles.

Fewless will lead Fall Wildflower Workshop on Sept. 13

Herbarium Curator Gary Fewless will present a Fall Wildflower Workshop from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 13. The workshop is free, but because space is limited, preregistration is required. Check http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2003sep.htm#wildflower.

Office hours Tuesday in CL 810

Chancellor Bruce Shepard holds office hours Tuesday (Sept. 9) from 2 to 3 p.m. in Room 810, Cofrin Library. For the full fall schedule, see http://www.uwgb.edu/chancellor/openoffice.htm.

Wow! Congratulations to UW-Green Bay's 'Iron Faculty'

Friends of Patricia Terry, associate professor of Natural and Applied Science, pass along word of her remarkable accomplishment this past Sunday, when she finished the Ironman Wisconsin Triathlon (a 2.4 miles swim, 120 miles cycling, 26.2 mile marathon run) in 13 hours, 29 minutes, and 21 seconds. Her competition began at 7 a.m. and ended at about 9 p.m., on an unseasonably warm day on which the temperature hit 89 degrees. Of the 1,807 people who attempted the race, only 1,536 finished, and Terry finished in 769th place overall in an elite field and 13th of 62 in her age group. She averaged 17.1 miles per hour over the 120-mile bike course, and averaged 12-minute miles for the entire 26.2-mile run, in a race in which many of the participants, too exhausted to run, walk much of the course.

GBCT playhouse shows UW-Green Bay arts influence

Another example of 'Connecting' is evident in UW-Green Bay faculty, staff and student involvement in Green Bay Community Theatre. Prof. Jeff Entwistle, Weidner Center staff member Carl Shakal and others have served on the board of the facility at 112 N Chestnut Street. A new program involves use of a part of the building as a gallery space. UWGB art student Michael Cepress is the first featured artists this season, Sept. 14 through October, with an opening reception this Sunday (Sept. 14) at 2 p.m.

Gjerde joins state delegation at 'entrepreneur' retreat

Doug Gjerde, director of UW-Green Bay's Small Business Development Center, participated as one of the members of the delegation in an entrepreneurial planning session sponsored by the Lowe Foundation. Gjerde was among two dozen representatives of University of Wisconsin System, the state Department of Commerce and the Wisconsin Technical College System to be invited to the Foundation's 2,500-acre learning center in Cassopolis, Michigan. The planning session helped people identify key issues involved in encouraging Wisconsin agencies to work together more effectively to partner with Wisconsin entrepreneurs.

Brief

Prof. Ellen Rosewall, Communication and the Arts, gave a presentation entitled "The New Audience: Connecting Communities and Culture" at the Americans for the Arts convention in Portland, Oregon in June. She has given presentations on the same topic to several arts gatherings in Wisconsin and Michigan, including July 13 in Kenosha and August 20 in Appleton.

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