UW-Green Bay, LOG Archive, Vol. 35 No. 62



Academic Excellence Symposium Campus gathering Lyall snapshots News coverage of Lyall's visit Faculty authors Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Week Dance festival tickets Heirloom plant sale cancelled Phuture Phoenix promotion Theater: 'Noises Off' Public service calendar All-star cast UW Spirit Day Campus colors Pet care workshop Encompass Big Event Kids Night Out with the Phoenix Bus trip to Ancient Egypt Meredith recital 'Propaganda' lecture SAFE Ally training Brief	Vol. 35, No. 62 / April 12, 2004 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. Students show 'A' work to public at April 14 symposium UW-Green Bay students display outstanding scholarly and creative work Wednesday (April 14) at the third annual Academic Excellence Symposium. Nearly 100 students will exhibit 46 projects from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Union's Phoenix Rooms. The symposium features poster displays and computer presentations and creative work. For more, go to http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004apr.htm#symposium. *** * * * * Who says there's no free lunch? Campus picnic is May 5 A 'mark your calendar' event &3151; the campus picnic is from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 5. Fair weather location is the plaza outside the Nicolet Room. The inclement weather location is the Phoenix Sports Center unless an unexpected storm brews on a fair weather day. Retiring campus colleagues will be honored. The day coincides with State Employee Recognition Day. Watch for future Log Online announcements and a followup invitation. * * * * * Images of Lyall's last visit Katharine Lyall made what was likely her last official UW-Green Bay visit last week, speaking to a campus and community audience in the University Union. For photos and more, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/photoarch/people/lyall.htm. * * * * *** News coverage: Outgoing president calls for student bill of rights Local media coverage of President Katharine Lyall's visit is archived at the Green Bay Press-Gazette, at http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/local_15628915.shtml and the News-Chronicle ("Lyall stops at UWGB to say good-bye") at http://www.greenbaynewschron.com/page.html?article=125195. *** * * * * Faculty authors, reveal your identities If you've not yet answered Shane Kohl's call for recent faculty authors, if you've managed to avoid previous LOG ONLine announcements (http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/logarchive/logarchive35/2004mar26.htm#authors) there is still time to step forward... just not as much as there used to be. Contact Shane Kohl at ext. 2018. * * * * * Coming up — Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Week Plan to join the American Intercultural Center in celebrating Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Week, April 26-30. Weeklong activities at the AIC will feature the traditions of many Asian cultures starting with Bee Xiong's presentation on Traditional Hmong Instruments, from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, April 26. Look to future issues of Log Online for a complete list of events. Call Sao Vue (2720), if you just can't wait. * * * * * Dance festival tickets are available The posters are up, and tickets are available for the first-ever international dance festival at the Meyer Theatre, scheduled for Saturday night, April 24. Visit the Weidner Center site to purchase tickets at http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=2588&pid=5316719. * * * * * Heirloom sale is history With chief gardener Prof. Jeff Nekola on leave, there will be no Heirloom Vegetable Sale this year. Figures from last year's sale totaled 17,000 plants sold to more than 2,000 customers, generating more than $15,000 for student research opportunities. Fans may want to save space in next year's garden, however. A postcard sent to past buyers said to look for the sale again next spring. * * * * * Miss Green Bay, Texas Roadhouse partner to promote Phuture Phoenix UW-Green Bay student Melissa Staley, Miss Green Bay Area 2004, is teaming with Texas Roadhouse to promote and raise money for the Phuture Phoenix program. Staley will appear at the restaurant (2375 S. Oneida St.,) from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (April 14). For a contribution of $1 or more, children will receive a card they can color and have displayed at the restaurant. Prizes including a free dinner and UW-Green Bay stuffed animals will be awarded for the best card. Proceeds from the ongoing promotion benefit the Phuture Phoenix program. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004apr.htm#staley. * * * * * Love to laugh? Don't miss students' 'Noises Off' The UW-Green Bay Student Theater production of "Noises Off," the acclaimed farce by British playwright Michael Frayn, is Friday and Saturday, April 23 and 24 and Thursday through Saturday, April 29-30 and May 1 in the University Theater. All shows are at 7:30 p.m. Director Laura Riddle says it's the funniest play she's ever seen in a theatre. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door for adults, and $10 in advance and $12 at the door for seniors and those under 17. * * * * * Credit where credit is due "Noises Off" features an all-star student cast including Dan Van Dellen and Sunam Ellis. Along with their campus theatre credits, you may recognize them from their WACY-TV 32 "411 Update" — a daily public service calendar announcing what's happening during the coming week on the local music and entertainment scene. * * * * * More of the best Also cast in "Noises Off" are Andrew Atienza, Nathan Boese, Todd Dively, Julie Flayter, Jamie Kearns, Eric Klingbeil, Beth Noonkester, Caroline Quinn, Jessica Thiers, Josh Wintersteen and Christopher Woller. More about the play and background on the cast can be found at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004apr.htm#noises. * * * * * 'We've got spirit, yes we do...' Join alumni, friends, and members of the university community on Friday, May 7, for the first statewide "UW Spirit Day" — celebrating the contributions more than a half a million Wisconsin citizens who are UW grads. Convince your peers to wear their true colors to work. Look for a future Log Online announcement with campus-specific information. More details and downloadable spirit badges are available through campus alumni organizations or on the web at http://www.wisconsin.edu/spirit. * * * * * Your true colors You haven't forgotten your campus colors, have you? We're partial to green, white and burgundy, but look for these combos on our campus May 7. • Eau Claire-Blue and Gold • Green Bay-Green, White and Burgundy • La Crosse-Burgundy and White • Madison-Red and White • Milwaukee-Black and Gold • Oshkosh-Black and Gold • Parkside-Green and White • Platteville-Blue and Orange • River Falls-Red, Black and White • Stevens Point-Purple and Gold • Stout-Burgundy and White • Superior-Gold and Black • Whitewater-Purple and Gold * * * * * Pet care workshop is Saturday A workshop on Veterinary Care of Wildlife and Unusual Pets is rescheduled for Saturday (April 17) from 9 a.m. to noon at the Cofrin Center for Biodiversity. Dr. Chris Katz, a vet of more than 20 years, UWGB adjunct instructor and owner of Two Rivers Veterinary Clinic, will discuss care of diverse animals. The workshop is free, but because space is limited, pre-registration is required. To register, call 5032 or e-mail wolfa@uwgb.edu. For more, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004apr.htm#vetcare. * * * * * Student-athletes "encompass" Big Event More than 75 student athletes representing women's basketball, men's and women's skiing, women's soccer, men's and women's swimming and diving and men's tennis, as well as the Phoenix Pep Band and cheer team, volunteered at the Big Event for Little Kids fundraiser for Encompass Child Care April 3. Event founder Carol Busch says that student-athletes should be recognized for their efforts and said their presence makes the day extra-special for thousands of children who attended the event. * * * * * No excuse — leave your kids with the Phoenix Haven't been out for a while? Maybe not since the last "Kids Night Out with the Phoenix?" Well, no excuses. Parents can once again get a break from their kids (and vice versa) by letting them hang out, play games and recreate with Phoenix athletes. "Kids Night Out with the Phoenix," hosted by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, is from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 30, at the Phoenix Sports Center. It's $15 for the first child, $5 for each additional sibling. Pre-registration is a must by calling 2145 or e-mail brauna@uwgb.edu. The fee is payable at the door but registration by April 28 is required. * * * * * Tickets available for bus trip to view 'Treasures of Ancient Egypt' Tickets are still available for a UW-Green Bay Outreach trip Saturday (April 17) to view the exhibition "The Quest for Immortality: Treasures of Ancient Egypt" at the Milwaukee Public Museum. The $49 trip leaves the UW-Green Bay Studio Arts (Blue) parking lot at 8 a.m. and arrive back at about 9:30 p.m. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004apr.htm#bustrip. * * * * * Reminder: Meredith recital will feature 'Casa Guidi' Sarah Meredith's discussion-performance of Dominick Argento's "Casa Guidi" is at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday evening (April 13) in Fort Howard Hall of the Weidner Center. The program is free and the public is invited. For more, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004apr.htm#meredith. * * * * * Reminder: 'Right-Wing Propaganda' lecture is Friday Nationally known journalist and author Joe Conason will speak on "The Right-Wing Propaganda Machine" at 10 a.m. Friday (April 16) in the Christie Theater. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004apr.htm#conason. * * * * *** Upcoming SAFE Ally training The purpose of SAFE Ally training is to create a network of allies for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students, and by doing so, to make the University community a safer and more supportive place. The SAFE Ally program is described as a symbol of this University's efforts to increase awareness and acceptance of the LGBT community. SAFE Ally training workshops are open to faculty and staff; the dates of the upcoming trainings are as follows. * Friday, April 23, 2-4:30p.m., 1965 Room, University Union * Friday, June 25, 1-3:30p.m., Alumni Room, University Union If interested in participating in the training, please contact Brian Stahlkopf (ext. 2380, stahlkob@uwgb.edu ) at least one day before the desired training date. Refreshments will be provided. *** * * * * Brief Prof. Angeles Rodriguez Cadena (Spanish) gave a presentation entitled "Relajo y solemenidad en el discurso ficcional de la historia colectiva: Los pasos de Lopez y Senda de gloria," at the conference of the Society for Latin American Studies, University of Leiden, The Netherlands. * * * * *** 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.

Academic Excellence Symposium

Campus gathering

Lyall snapshots

News coverage of Lyall's visit

Faculty authors

Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Week

Dance festival tickets

Heirloom plant sale cancelled

Phuture Phoenix promotion

Theater: 'Noises Off'

Public service calendar

All-star cast

UW Spirit Day

Campus colors

Pet care workshop

Encompass Big Event

Kids Night Out with the Phoenix

Bus trip to Ancient Egypt

Meredith recital

'Propaganda' lecture

SAFE Ally training

Brief

Vol. 35, No. 62 / April 12, 2004

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.

Students show 'A' work to public at April 14 symposium

UW-Green Bay students display outstanding scholarly and creative work Wednesday (April 14) at the third annual Academic Excellence Symposium. Nearly 100 students will exhibit 46 projects from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Union's Phoenix Rooms. The symposium features poster displays and computer presentations and creative work. For more, go to http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004apr.htm#symposium.

* * * * *

Who says there's no free lunch? Campus picnic is May 5

A 'mark your calendar' event &3151; the campus picnic is from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 5. Fair weather location is the plaza outside the Nicolet Room. The inclement weather location is the Phoenix Sports Center unless an unexpected storm brews on a fair weather day. Retiring campus colleagues will be honored. The day coincides with State Employee Recognition Day. Watch for future Log Online announcements and a followup invitation.

* * * * *

Images of Lyall's last visit

Katharine Lyall made what was likely her last official UW-Green Bay visit last week, speaking to a campus and community audience in the University Union. For photos and more, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/photoarch/people/lyall.htm.

* * * * *

News coverage: Outgoing president calls for student bill of rights

Local media coverage of President Katharine Lyall's visit is archived at the Green Bay Press-Gazette, at http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/local_15628915.shtml and the News-Chronicle ("Lyall stops at UWGB to say good-bye") at http://www.greenbaynewschron.com/page.html?article=125195.

* * * * *

Faculty authors, reveal your identities

If you've not yet answered Shane Kohl's call for recent faculty authors, if you've managed to avoid previous LOG ONLine announcements (http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/logarchive/logarchive35/2004mar26.htm#authors) there is still time to step forward... just not as much as there used to be. Contact Shane Kohl at ext. 2018.

* * * * *

Coming up — Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Week

Plan to join the American Intercultural Center in celebrating Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Week, April 26-30. Weeklong activities at the AIC will feature the traditions of many Asian cultures starting with Bee Xiong's presentation on Traditional Hmong Instruments, from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, April 26. Look to future issues of Log Online for a complete list of events. Call Sao Vue (2720), if you just can't wait.

* * * * *

Dance festival tickets are available

The posters are up, and tickets are available for the first-ever international dance festival at the Meyer Theatre, scheduled for Saturday night, April 24. Visit the Weidner Center site to purchase tickets at http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=2588&pid=5316719.

* * * * *

Heirloom sale is history

With chief gardener Prof. Jeff Nekola on leave, there will be no Heirloom Vegetable Sale this year. Figures from last year's sale totaled 17,000 plants sold to more than 2,000 customers, generating more than $15,000 for student research opportunities. Fans may want to save space in next year's garden, however. A postcard sent to past buyers said to look for the sale again next spring.

* * * * *

Miss Green Bay, Texas Roadhouse partner to promote Phuture Phoenix

UW-Green Bay student Melissa Staley, Miss Green Bay Area 2004, is teaming with Texas Roadhouse to promote and raise money for the Phuture Phoenix program. Staley will appear at the restaurant (2375 S. Oneida St.,) from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday (April 14). For a contribution of $1 or more, children will receive a card they can color and have displayed at the restaurant. Prizes including a free dinner and UW-Green Bay stuffed animals will be awarded for the best card. Proceeds from the ongoing promotion benefit the Phuture Phoenix program. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004apr.htm#staley.

* * * * *

Love to laugh? Don't miss students' 'Noises Off'

The UW-Green Bay Student Theater production of "Noises Off," the acclaimed farce by British playwright Michael Frayn, is Friday and Saturday, April 23 and 24 and Thursday through Saturday, April 29-30 and May 1 in the University Theater. All shows are at 7:30 p.m. Director Laura Riddle says it's the funniest play she's ever seen in a theatre. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door for adults, and $10 in advance and $12 at the door for seniors and those under 17.

* * * * *

Credit where credit is due

"Noises Off" features an all-star student cast including Dan Van Dellen and Sunam Ellis. Along with their campus theatre credits, you may recognize them from their WACY-TV 32 "411 Update" — a daily public service calendar announcing what's happening during the coming week on the local music and entertainment scene.

* * * * *

More of the best

Also cast in "Noises Off" are Andrew Atienza, Nathan Boese, Todd Dively, Julie Flayter, Jamie Kearns, Eric Klingbeil, Beth Noonkester, Caroline Quinn, Jessica Thiers, Josh Wintersteen and Christopher Woller. More about the play and background on the cast can be found at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004apr.htm#noises.

* * * * *

'We've got spirit, yes we do...'

Join alumni, friends, and members of the university community on Friday, May 7, for the first statewide "UW Spirit Day" — celebrating the contributions more than a half a million Wisconsin citizens who are UW grads. Convince your peers to wear their true colors to work. Look for a future Log Online announcement with campus-specific information. More details and downloadable spirit badges are available through campus alumni organizations or on the web at http://www.wisconsin.edu/spirit.

* * * * *

Your true colors

You haven't forgotten your campus colors, have you? We're partial to green, white and burgundy, but look for these combos on our campus May 7.

• Eau Claire-Blue and Gold
• Green Bay-Green, White and Burgundy
• La Crosse-Burgundy and White
• Madison-Red and White
• Milwaukee-Black and Gold
• Oshkosh-Black and Gold
• Parkside-Green and White
• Platteville-Blue and Orange
• River Falls-Red, Black and White
• Stevens Point-Purple and Gold
• Stout-Burgundy and White
• Superior-Gold and Black
• Whitewater-Purple and Gold

* * * * *

Pet care workshop is Saturday

A workshop on Veterinary Care of Wildlife and Unusual Pets is rescheduled for Saturday (April 17) from 9 a.m. to noon at the Cofrin Center for Biodiversity. Dr. Chris Katz, a vet of more than 20 years, UWGB adjunct instructor and owner of Two Rivers Veterinary Clinic, will discuss care of diverse animals. The workshop is free, but because space is limited, pre-registration is required. To register, call 5032 or e-mail wolfa@uwgb.edu. For more, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004apr.htm#vetcare.

* * * * *

Student-athletes "encompass" Big Event

More than 75 student athletes representing women's basketball, men's and women's skiing, women's soccer, men's and women's swimming and diving and men's tennis, as well as the Phoenix Pep Band and cheer team, volunteered at the Big Event for Little Kids fundraiser for Encompass Child Care April 3. Event founder Carol Busch says that student-athletes should be recognized for their efforts and said their presence makes the day extra-special for thousands of children who attended the event.

* * * * *

No excuse — leave your kids with the Phoenix

Haven't been out for a while? Maybe not since the last "Kids Night Out with the Phoenix?" Well, no excuses. Parents can once again get a break from their kids (and vice versa) by letting them hang out, play games and recreate with Phoenix athletes. "Kids Night Out with the Phoenix," hosted by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, is from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 30, at the Phoenix Sports Center. It's $15 for the first child, $5 for each additional sibling. Pre-registration is a must by calling 2145 or e-mail brauna@uwgb.edu. The fee is payable at the door but registration by April 28 is required.

* * * * *

Tickets available for bus trip to view 'Treasures of Ancient Egypt'

Tickets are still available for a UW-Green Bay Outreach trip Saturday (April 17) to view the exhibition "The Quest for Immortality: Treasures of Ancient Egypt" at the Milwaukee Public Museum. The $49 trip leaves the UW-Green Bay Studio Arts (Blue) parking lot at 8 a.m. and arrive back at about 9:30 p.m. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004apr.htm#bustrip.

* * * * *

Reminder: Meredith recital will feature 'Casa Guidi'

Sarah Meredith's discussion-performance of Dominick Argento's "Casa Guidi" is at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday evening (April 13) in Fort Howard Hall of the Weidner Center. The program is free and the public is invited. For more, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004apr.htm#meredith.

* * * * *

Reminder: 'Right-Wing Propaganda' lecture is Friday

Nationally known journalist and author Joe Conason will speak on "The Right-Wing Propaganda Machine" at 10 a.m. Friday (April 16) in the Christie Theater. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004apr.htm#conason.

* * * * *

Upcoming SAFE Ally training

The purpose of SAFE Ally training is to create a network of allies for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students, and by doing so, to make the University community a safer and more supportive place. The SAFE Ally program is described as a symbol of this University's efforts to increase awareness and acceptance of the LGBT community. SAFE Ally training workshops are open to faculty and staff; the dates of the upcoming trainings are as follows.

* Friday, April 23, 2-4:30p.m., 1965 Room, University Union
* Friday, June 25, 1-3:30p.m., Alumni Room, University Union

If interested in participating in the training, please contact Brian Stahlkopf (ext. 2380, stahlkob@uwgb.edu ) at least one day before the desired training date. Refreshments will be provided.

* * * * *

Brief

Prof. Angeles Rodriguez Cadena (Spanish) gave a presentation entitled "Relajo y solemenidad en el discurso ficcional de la historia colectiva: Los pasos de Lopez y Senda de gloria," at the conference of the Society for Latin American Studies, University of Leiden, The Netherlands.

* * * * *

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.