Vol. 35, No. 60 / April 5, 2004

Laatsch honor steals show at Extended Degree's 25th

MAC Hall Room 237 was renamed the William G. Laatsch Geography Room in ceremonies Saturday. The campaign to donate money to the University in Laatsch's honor was started by Extended Degree alumni, several of whom were on hand for Saturday's program. For photos, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/page/photo.htm.

Acreage disparity aside, Room 237 rivals Yukon honor for Laatsch

Mentioned at Saturday's program was the fact Prof. Bill Laatsch already has real estate named in his honor. About five years ago, people in Faro, Yukon Territories, named part of an ecological reserve in his honor to recognize his 1970s doctoral-dissertation recommendation that the region emphasize "eco-tourism" as a hedge against the decline of zinc and lead mining. (Which it did.) While it was noted Saturday that Room 237 is not quite as large as a Canadian wildlife refuge, the dedication does represent a sizeable first. With "room naming" a relatively recent phenomenon at UW-Green Bay, it is believed the classroom is the first named in honor of an active faculty member. (The Keith White Prairie, recognizing the former NAS professor, is an outdoor "classroom.")

Extended Degree celebrates 25th

Students, alumni, faculty and staff of the UW-Green Bay Extended Degree Program gathered Saturday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the innovative program, which has brought higher education to students who otherwise might not have had the opportunity. For more on the anniversary, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004apr.htm#anniversary.

Another LOG on Thursday

Plenty of news on campus this week. Too much to contain here. If you submitted something this week, be patient, and look for another edition of the LOG ONLine newsletter on Thursday (April 8).

Saturday was Regional History Day for young visitors

Nearly 100 high school and middle school students participated Saturday in the annual Northeastern Wisconsin Regional History Day. UW-Green Bay hosted the academic competition to provide students with creative methods — performances, documentaries, exhibits and research papers — to learn about history. Northeastern Wisconsin Regional History Day is made possible by a three-year $822,000 Teaching American History Grant from the U.S. Department of Education. For more, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004apr.htm#history.

UW-Green Bay students attend Global Trade Conference

At least two dozen UW-Green Bay students were in downtown Appleton today (Monday, April 5), investigating career opportunities as they attended the second annual Northeastern Wisconsin Global Trade Conference. UW-Green Bay was a partner along with U.S. Reps. Mark Green and Tom Petri, and local chambers of commerce.

C-Span bus is parking here

The national cable network C-Span is coming to campus from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, April 22. The occasion is not a broadcast, but a local stop on a promotional and educational tour by the C-Span Bus, a mobile television studio that can introduce students, teachers and communities to the world of public affairs and the array of C-Span resources. The 45-foot-long bus can accommodate a maximum of 12 students on board at a time for a presentation that is 10 to 20 minutes long. It will be parked at the turnaround between the University Union and the canopy entrance to Mary Ann Cofrin Hall. Prof. Tim Meyer has been in contact with C-Span regarding the visit.

Meredith recital will feature 'Casa Guidi'

Mezzo-soprano Sarah Meredith will present a discussion and performance of Dominick Argento's "Casa Guidi" at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 13 in Fort Howard Hall of the Weidner Center. The program is free and the public is invited. Pianist Linda Halloin will accompany Meredith. "Casa Guidi" is a cycle of songs based on texts from letters written between 1846 and 1859 by poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning from her home in Florence, Italy. For more, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004apr.htm#meredith.

Nominations, applications for UW System's top spot? Inquire here

The UW System has launched an online resource where potential candidates and the public can find information related to the search for a new president (of the UW System, that is). The Board of Regents is conducting a national search to succeed Katharine C. Lyall, who will retire at the end of the 2003-04 academic year. (UW-Green Bay's Kathy Pletcher is a member of the search and screen committee.) See http://www.wisconsin.edu/presidentialsearch.

Former Colorado college leader to serve as next Stevens Point Chancellor

Linda Bunnell, former senior vice president for the College Board and chancellor emerita of the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, has been appointed to the top spot at UW-Stevens Point. She will be the first woman to serve as chancellor there. See http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2004/r040402a.htm.

Two earn 2004 Regents Academic Staff Excellence Awards

A lab manager and a national welfare reform expert have been named winners of the 2004 Regents Academic Staff Award for Excellence. The recipients are Deon Nontelle, the biology lab manager at UW-La Crosse; and Pamela Fendt, senior policy analyst at UW-Milwaukee's Center for Economic Development. See http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2004/r040401a.htm.

Taboo TABOR? Regents air concerns

UW System Regents met last week in Madison. A prime topic of conversation was legislation calling for a state constitutional amendment and something called TABOR — a taxpayers bill of rights. While some Regents said they understand the desire for tax relief, members also said a rigid one-size-fits-all solution could severely harm public higher education. For details, see http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2004/r040402c.htm.

Memorial service for Lydecker

At least 3,000 people attended last Monday's memorial service for River Falls Chancellor Ann Lydecker. Among those asked to deliver remarks was colleague and friend Bruce Shepard, UW-Green Bay chancellor. His words and others were summarized in a story that appeared in the St. Paul Pioneer Press at http://www.twincities.com/mld/pioneerpress/news/local/states/wisconsin/8307555.htm.

Get ready for powwow with Tuesday's 'pre-powwow' at AIC

The Sacred Leader Drum Group will be a special guest for the "Powwow Traditions" demonstration and information session this Tuesday (April 6) from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in the American Intercultural Center. The event takes place in advance of next Saturday's big Intertribal Student Council Powwow at the sports center. Tuesday's event orients newcomers and veterans alike as to what they're likely to encounter in terms of sound, regalia and the program itself. Among the topics:

Drumming and Singing demonstration
History of Pow Wow
Master of Ceremonies
Arena Director
Head Drummers
Head Woman Dancer
Head Man Dancer
Drum Roll Call
Veterans Color Guard
Pow Wow Princesses
Traditional Male Dancers
Men's Fancy Feather Dancers
Men's Grass Dancers
Women's Traditional Dancers (buckskin or cloth dress)
Women's Fancy Shawl Dancers
Women's Jingle Dress Dancers
Teen and Children Dancers
Convocation or Opening Prayer
Honor Songs
Intertribal Songs (any one can dance)
Specialty dances differing songs
Veterans Songs
Lots of Laughter!

Phoenix Bookstore is closed Saturday...

Our friends at the Phoenix Bookstore send word of an hours-of-operation change: They will be closed all day on Saturday (April 10).

... but open for bargains, later in the month, with special Union sale

Mark your calendar for the Phoenix Bookstore Bargain Book Sale on Monday and Tuesday, April 26 and 27. They are promising a "spectacular event" to take place in the University Union's Phoenix Room C between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on April 26 and 9 and 3 on April 27. Among the many sale books you will find novels, children's books, coffee table books and cookbooks. Also available are books about art, history, crafts, hobbies and gardening.

International Dinner is coming up soon

The 28th Annual International Dinner will take place in the Phoenix Room on Saturday, April 24. The cash bar opens at 6 p.m. and the program begins at 7. Tickets will go on sale at the Information Center in the University Union early next week. This program has a tradition of selling out, so get your tickets early. Tickets are $10 for students and $20 for faculty/staff/community members. Contact the Office of International Education with any questions. Hope to see you there!

Tickets available for April 24 International Dance Festival, featuring Nia

The Nia African/African-American dance group will be performing in the Intercultural Dance Festival at the Meyer Theatre on Saturday, April 24, at 7 p.m. UWGB connections to Nia are director Juliet Cole, Sherry Lacenski, Richard Logan, master's degree student Denise Jacobs, and alumni Debra Moutry and Joyce Fritz. UWGB staff assisting with the event are Seth Harris, Jeff Entwistle, Denise Carlsen-Gardner, Dan Moore and alumna Kristin Masarik. For information about other groups performing, and to get tickets, go to http://www.uwgb.edu/idf.

Open early, Shorewood offers deals

Shorewood Golf Course has opened for the season. Spring rates, good until April 23, are $8 for students/staff/alumni, $10 for seniors, and $11 for adults, good anytime weekdays and weekends. The Clubhouse Restaurant is also open and serving up delicious sandwiches, hamburgers, chicken and more. Come on out for your Birdie, Phoenix, or the ever-imposing Par 5 (only for the hungriest of appetites). Call 465-2118 for tee times or to pre-order your lunch for dining-in or take-out. Check the Web site at http://www.uwgb.edu/shorewood for schedule of events, peak-season rates, membership programs and course information.

Reminder on Patriot Act program

Thursday (April 8) is the date, 2 to 3:30 p.m. the time, and the Christie Theatre the location for a forum on the U.S. Patriot Act, sponsored by the Academic Staff Professional Development Fund and open to all members of the campus community. Sharing information will be Matt Rothschild, editor of the Progressive magazine, Madison, and Francis Schmitt of the U.S. Attorney's office in Milwaukee.

'Phoenix Forum,' organized by Scheberle's class, gets some attention

Do college students, aside from political science majors, care much about politics? The first UW-Green Bay "Phoenix Forum" last week brought students with diverse interests together for dialog related to that very question. Members of the junior-level Public and Nonprofit Management course taught by Prof. Denise Scheberle, who received a grant from Wisconsin Campus Compact to pursue the idea, led the effort. Green Bay Press-Gazette coverage is at http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/local_15461566.shtml.

Sauerhammer, Lawton visit UW-Green Bay

Standout alumna Tina Sauerhammer made a return visit to campus last week, sharing the stage with Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton at the "Women in Science" reception in the 1965 Room. The Green Bay Press-Gazette provided coverage at http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/local_15465602.shtml.

Final words on Howe program; Meredith is next

The next "UWGB Downtown: Connecting for Lunch" program is June 17, featuring Prof. Sarah Meredith and a presentation on music, the arts and Slovakia. As previously noted here, the first program, March 25 with Prof. Robert Howe talking Great Lakes cleanup, was a hit. That's reflected also on the Outreach and Extension Web site with photos and audience feedback at http://www.uwgb.edu/outreach/events/downtownLunchEv1.htm.

Dear Staff and Faculty Colleagues: How about spring break 2005 in NYC?

Theatre Prof. Jeff Entwistle shares the following:

" I am interested in leading a New York Theatre Trip during Spring Break 2005 (Tuesday March 15th until Sunday March 20th) for my staff and faculty Colleagues. I need to get an indication if the interest is there in order that I might proceed with the planning for this wonderful trip... I need a minimum of 20 to receive group rates for the trip and currently plan on no more than 25." Look for more detail soon.

Tobacco Coalition plans movie night

The Brown County Tobacco Coalition, with support from students and faculty member Regan Gurung of the Psychology/Human Development units, is planning a program at 7 p.m. next Wednesday, April 14, at the Brown County Library downtown. Curious about why people smoke? Organizers promise a free, eye-opening film that will show how tobacco has been mass-marketed to a mainstream, main street audience. Cessation resources will be available. For info, call 448-6439.

Bullying on 'Teen Connection'

Airing at 7 p.m. Tuesday (April 6) is a "Teen Connection" program on bullying, broadcast statewide on Wisconsin Public TV. The show will feature taped interviews with former Miss America Erika Harold, Curtis Sliwa of the New York City Guardian Angels and Matt Glowacki of Sun Prairie who was born without legs. The live, call-in program is a co-production of NEWIST/CESA 7 — headquartered at UW-Green Bay — and WPT, with host Sula Kim appearing courtesy of WBAY Channel 2, Green Bay.

'The Riddler,' Hal Holbrook, RiverDance... and more

Starting this week with "The Life, Laughter and Love of George Burns and Gracie Allen" — a New York City hit starring Frank "The Riddler" Gorshin — the Weidner Center and Meyer Theatre have a full April calendar. Including:

• The Life, Laughter and Love of George Burns & Gracie Allen, Tu-Su, Apr 6-11
• Diavolo: DreamCatcher, Fr-Sa, Apr 9-10
• Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers, Th, Apr 15
• Montana Repertory Theatre: A Streetcar Named Desire, Friday, April 16
• Chicago City Limits, Fr-Sa, Apr 16-17
• Cashore Marionettes, Sa, Apr 17
• Hal Holbrook: An Evening with Mark Twain, Su, Apr 18
• Chava Alberstein, Th, May 13
• Riverdance, Tu-Su, 18-23, 2004

Briefs

Campus webmaster Paula Ganyard of the Learning Technology Center presented at the Campus Web Council of Wisconsin's spring conference on April 5. Her presentation is titled "The Future of Web Browsers."

Prof. David Littig was a featured presenter at the March 30 conference at St. Norbert College, "Collaborate Wisconsin: The Future of State and Local Government." His topic was "Tax Base Sharing Among Local Governments: An Approach to Regional Economic Development." Other speakers included former Wisconsin governor Scott McCallum, Appleton Mayor Tim Hanna, state Reps. John Gard and Frank Lasee, and a panel of private-sector executives.

A book co-authored by Professor Patricia A. Terry, Natural and Applied Sciences, is now available in print. The book, Principles of Chemical Separations with Environmental Applications, was written with Dr. Richard Noble of the University of Colorado, Department of Chemical Engineering. The publisher is Cambridge University Press.

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