Vol. 35, No. 64 / April 19, 2004

Nielsen, Furlong, Kraft present at Spring Faculty Lecture Series

Prof. Kim Nielsen presents "The Radical Lives of Helen Keller" and Profs. Scott Furlong and Mike Kraft present "Studying and Teaching Public Policy" from noon to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday (April 21) as part of the Spring Faculty Lecture Series. The presentations, sponsored by The Research Council, will take place in the 1965 Room. Nielsen explains why Keller should be remembered as an opinionated political activist who cared deeply about her world. Furlong and Kraft will explain about their new book, and tell why they want to change the way political scientists think about the study of public policy, especially by encouraging a more interdisciplinary and critical examination of U.S. policy decisions.

Photos: Elected officials among visitors seeing students' best work at Symposium

Last week's third annual Academic Excellence Symposium is being described as perhaps the best ever. State Sen. Dave Hansen and Mayor Jim Schmitt were among the community people who turned out. They each expressed particular interest in a student take on downtown Green Bay redevelopment. See the photos at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/page/photo.htm.

'Showcase' received deserved media attention

UW-Green Bay's third annual Academic Excellence Symposium, April 8, also received press attention, at http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/local_15680590.shtml and http://www.greenbaynewschron.com/page.html?article=125284.

This week's 'Earth' activities

A talk by a former U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ombudsman, an "eco fair," and a campus cleanup are among the happenings of Earth Week 2004 activities. Highlights:

• Robert Martin, a former ombudsman at the Environmental Protection Agency who resigned in protest in 2002, will speak from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday (April 20) in the University Union's Christie Theatre.

• Earth Week-related talks Monday by UW-Green Bay Public and Environmental Affairs faculty members. Prof. Troy Abel will speak in the Christie Theatre from 2 to 3:15 p.m., and Prof. Michael Kraft will speak in the Christie Theatre from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

• an Eco Fair featuring environmental contributions of local businesses from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday (April 22) in Phoenix Room C of the University Union.

• a tree-planting event from 2 to 6 p.m. Friday (April 23). Participants will meet in the Mary Ann Cofrin Hall parking lot.

• a campus cleanup from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday (April 24). Participants will meet in the Mary Ann Cofrin Hall Wintergarden.

There's much more. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004apr.htm#earth.

These four were out for more

Team "Four out for More," took first place in the Spring 2004 Up With Good Bodies (healthy lifestyle) competition. Members are judged on establishing and abiding by regular exercise goals, meeting pre-established weight goals and committing to weekly weigh-ins. Team members were Sue Bodilly, Karen Callahan, Eric Miller and Judi Pietsch. Team "Getting Down to Business," with members Marilyn Sagrillo, Ann Selk and Barb Swanson, captured second place. Student Jenny Petersen claimed the individual trophy.

It's back! The popular and exciting Friends of the Cofrin Library raffle!

The Friends of the Cofrin Library have launched their Books and Baskets raffle. In its sixth year, the raffle is the organizations' main fundraiser. All proceeds from the raffle directly benefit Cofrin Library collections and services. Raffle tickets may be purchased to win one of five theme baskets containing more than $13,000 in prizes donated by generous businesses and organizations. The themes are:

• Experience Wisconsin (valued at $3,427)
• Family Fun ($2,891)
• Feast of Food ($2,369)
• Pamper Yourself ($2,247)
• Student Survival ($2,252)

Individual prizes include tickets to Wisconsin Dells attractions, hotel stays, week-long camper rental, passes to tourist attractions, bed and breakfast stay, massages, maid service, handmade jewelry, flowers once a month for a year, gift certificates to 55 area eateries, roller skating and pizza parties, Ariens snowblower, tickets to sporting events (Bucks, Brewers, Gamblers, Blizzard, TimberRattlers, Phoenix basketball), golf outings, karate lessons, board games, lunch with Chancellor Shepard at the Oneida Country Club and a $500 gift certificate for college textbooks. This is only a small sampling of the prizes that may be won. To see the complete list, check the Friends' web site at http://www.uwgb.edu/library/friends.html.

Tickets? Still a bargain at 6 for $5. Buy them here!

Tickets will be on sale April 20 and 28 on the plaza of Cofrin Library and April 29 and May 4 in the Library alcove. Selling times are 10-2. You may also place your ticket order using the online order form on the web page or with any Friends of the Cofrin Library member. Tickets are still only $1 each or 6 for $5. The drawing will be held on May 25 at 2:00 p.m.

We implore, exhort and admonish you

The campus phone directory cards were sent out Monday. Please return your completed card to Marketing and University Communication so your name can appear correctly, with proper title, phone number and so forth, in the next edition of our printed UW-Green Bay phone directory. Please comply by May 7, or you will be upbraided, severely. No one wants that.

Campus colleague notices first-ever Log Online error

His comments were followed by a colon-and-parenthesis "smiley face" so we might assume the complaint was lodged tongue in cheek; regardless, a campus colleague (and a slightly cross UW-La Crosse alum) noticed a "first-ever" error in Log Online in a story we passed along from UW System. He states, "In the piece on UW Spirit Day, you incorrectly listed the UW-La Crosse colors as burgundy and white. The correct official school colors are maroon and gray (certainly not very flashy)." Sorry, and thanks, Glen.

Asian/Pacific Islander heritage celebrated next week

Bee Xiong's "Traditional Hmong Instruments" presentation at noon Monday, April 26, opens a weeklong celebration of Asian/Pacific Islander heritage at the American Intercultural Center, CL 207. The campus community is encouraged to participate. Also on the schedule:

• "ORIGAMI" by Micky Hagino, 11:45 to 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 27

• "Study Abroad: Reflections of India" by Anne Buttke, Sheng Lee and Shaved Kotech, Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 28

• "Where Are They Now?" by an Asian alumni panel, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 29

"Far East Asian Cultures" by Professor Hye-Kyung Kim, noon to 1 p.m. Friday, April 30

Hispanic Alumni Panel answers why, what and where

Why am I in college? What happens when I graduate? Is there a place for me in my community? UW-Green Bay alumni Benjamin Cruz-Uribe '73, Adela (Carbo) Calloway '99, Barb Kowalzyk '02 and Alex Zacarrias '03 answer those questions and more as part of the Hispanic Alumni Panel, at noon Wednesday (April 21) at the American Intercultural Center, CL 207. The campus community is invited; a light lunch will be provided. Call the AIC at 2720 with questions.

Suri speaks on global revolution, detente

UW-Madison's Jeremi Suri will speak on "Global Revolution and the Rise of DŽtente" at 10 a.m. Friday (April 23) in Room 210 of Mary Ann Cofrin Hall. He has a long list of published articles, book chapters, reviews and presentations on dŽtente, the Cold War, U.S. foreign policy, and issues related to diplomatic history. Suri's lecture is part of the Historical Perspectives Lecture Series. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004apr.htm#global.

Always in good taste — International Dinner is Saturday

Foods from Mexico, Europe, Hong Kong, Greece and Cyprus, Africa, Nepal, Russia, Pakistan and Taiwan are on the menu for the 28th annual International Dinner, Saturday, April 24 in the Phoenix Room. For more, go to http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004apr.htm#international.

Faculty salaries at lowest percentage increase in decades

Average salaries for full-time faculty members rose by just 1.6 percent at public institutions in 2003-04, the lowest percentage in three decades, according to an annual report by the American Association of University Professors and reported in the April 16 issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education. While tuition and fees rose on the average by 6 percent at private institutions and 14 percent at public two-year and four-year institutions, faculty salaries rose only by 3.2 percent at private institutions and half that at publics, the article noted.

Editorial praises NEW ERA, regional approach with UW-Oshkosh

If you missed Sunday's Green Bay Press-Gazette, you missed an editorial praising the regional approach being emphasized by UW-Green Bay and UW-Oshkosh. It also mentions a couple of other issues related to the UW System. See http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/opinion_15694452.shtml.

Press-Gazette story describes minority enrollment challenge

The numbers were never large (say, 5 percent, as opposed to 3 percent at other schools), but UW-Green Bay had always been a leader among UW System comprehensive campuses in the enrollment of students of color as a percentage of the overall student body. Now, the other schools are catching up, with double-digit increases, while Green Bay's numbers have recently remained flat. Green Bay Press-Gazette reporter Cynthia Hodnett localized a recent UW System diversity report to the Regents at http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/local_15634673.shtml.

New law bans smoking at dorms, residence halls

Gov. Jim Doyle signed into law Friday Assembly Bill 207, which prohibits smoking in residence halls and dormitories owned or operated by the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System. Extremely curious? You can download the bill itself to your desktop by clicking http://www.legis.state.wi.us/2003/data/AB-207.pdf.

Nylander takes over at UW-River Falls, June 1

Former UW-River Falls Vice Chancellor for Administration and Academic Affairs Virgil Nylander will come out of retirement to take over as the University's chancellor following the death of Ann Lydecker last month. The River Falls Journal has the full story at http://www.riverfallsjournal.com/Main.asp?SectionID=3&SubSectionID=52&ArticleID=9732.

Phoenix Chorale gets mention on Italian Web site

The Web site of the Italian Foundation del Bianco mentions the Phoenix Chorale's performance during Spring Break week in the magnificent 15th century Annunziata Cathedral in Florence, Italy. Along with photos of the group are images of Sarah Meredith singing a solo and a snap of the audience (which included representatives from the American Consulate). We're told you can see for yourself at http://www.fondazione-delbianco.org/. Click on the English flag to get English, click on activities, click on Program of International Integration in Florence 2003-2004, click on concert, click on Concert of the Holly Music (supposed to be Holy).

UWGB Bands and State Honors band combine for spring concert

The UW-Green Bay Wind Ensemble and the Symphonic Band will perform in a concert subtitled, "Sunshine, Thunder and Shades" at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (April 21) in the Weidner Center. The concert will include a performance by a 140-member state-bound High School Honors Band in a concert finale. For more, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004apr.htm#bands.

Senior Art Exhibit No. 2 opens Sunday

Seven UW-Green Bay senior art students open an exhibit of their work with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 25 in the Lawton Gallery located in Theater Hall. Exhibitors and their media are: Michael Cepress, Wausau, mixed media sculpture; Jodi Lieburn, Quinnesec, Mich., sculptural textiles; Elizabeth Meissner, Sturgeon Bay, photography and metals; Jean Meissner, Green Bay, mixed media installation; Natalie K. Meyer, De Pere, printmaking; Mindy Sue Meyers, Florence, textiles and installation; and Steve Richer, Green Bay, video installation. The exhibit continues through May 8. It is the second of two senior exhibits at UW-Green Bay this spring. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Reminder: Big laughs with 'Noises Off'

The UW-Green Bay Student Theater production of "Noises Off," the acclaimed farce, 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.

Phoenix tennis teams playing well, entering tourney time

The UW-Green Bay men's tennis team will be seeded #2 in a six-team field, while the Phoenix women will be seeded #3 out of eight teams in this weekend's 2004 Horizon League Championship in Indianapolis. For more, go to the Athletics page at http://www.uwgb.edu/athletics/pwsr/index.html.

Bargain Book Sale just a week away

The Bookstore Bargain Book Sale brought to you by the Phoenix Bookstore is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, April 26, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, in Phoenix C of the University Union. Look for great deals on novels, children's books, "coffee table" books, cookbooks, and gardening, art, history and craft/hobby books.

Reminder: tax-sheltered annuity workshop

Come and learn about the UW TSA 403(b) Program and how tax-deferred savings can reduce your income tax bill in a workshop this Wednesday (April 21) from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in Rose Hall 220. Rose Stephenson of UW System is the presenter. Contact Pam Spangenberg, ext. 2839, with questions.

Campus cookout is May 5

Reminder: the campus cookout 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.

Intercultural Dance Festival, this weekend

The first-ever Intercultural Dance Festival at the Meyer Theatre, organized by many members of the UW-Green Bay campus community, is at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 24. For the full story, go to http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/logarchive/logarchive35/2004apr5.htm#dance.

Cole, Lacenski promote International Dance Festival in newspaper interview

The evening of dance at the Meyer Theatre begins with the Oneida creation story and ends with a Polynesian performance. Juliet Cole and Sherry Lacenski talk about what is being billed as the city's first-ever international dance festival. See Monday's Press-Gazette at http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/et_15713603.shtml.

$1 tickets available for those unable to pay full price

The Green Bay Multicultural Center has limited $1 tickets for the Intercultural Dance Festival available for those with large families, or for those unable to otherwise afford a regular priced admission to the event. Call 438-1660 for information on this special offer.

Reminder: Last chance to purchase Cultural Cuisine tickets

April 28 is the deadline to purchase tickets for the Cultural Cuisine Mexican Luncheon, April 30. Cost is $7.50 for students, $9.00 for faculty and $10.00 for community members. Get your tickets at the University Information Center.

'Have Money — Can Travel!' says academic staff committee

The Academic Staff Professional Development Allocations Committee still has limited monies available to assist academic staff in attending professional development meetings and programs. Funding is available for up to 50 percent of the total cost, not to exceed $500 and travel must occur this fiscal year. Deadline for submission is Wednesday, June 16. Review the guidelines, complete the proposal request form (http://www.uwgb.edu/hr/document_files/ASAC_Application_04.doc) and submit to John Landrum at Student Life, UU 153.

Brief

Prof. Sarah Meredith was invited to adjudicate the Iowa NATSAA Voice Competition held at Coe College, Saturday, April 4, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Other adjudicators included Clifton Ware, University of Minnesota, and Phyllis Robertson, Truman State University. The winner continues to the next round of NATSAA at Bradley University, May 9.

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