Vol. 35, No. 42 / February 2, 2004

UW-Green Bay to be home to paper technology transfer center

A new paper technology transfer center at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has the potential to boost the Wisconsin economy and the paper industry. The center, which initially will receive $500,000 in federal funding, was announced today at a news conference at UW-Green Bay. The center is envisioned as a world-class research facility that will serve as home to leading paper scientists. Researchers will be encouraged to develop patentable technologies that can be transferred from the laboratory to the marketplace. To learn more about the center, go to http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004feb.htm#paper. Photos of the news conference can be viewed at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/photoarch/events/paper.htm.

'Inside' this week: Pakistan, marching band, 'Mueller Match' and more

The February issue of the magazine "Inside UW-Green Bay" will be hitting alumni and employee mailboxes this week. Among news and special features:

• Dean Fritz Erickson's connections bring Pakistani educators to Green Bay
• Alumni memories of the former UW-Green Bay marching band
• Philanthropist Craig Mueller'71 and his dollar-for-dollar alumni match
• Alumni memories of "toughest professors"

Wisconsin Space Grant wins $100,000 from NASA to expand rocket work

The Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium based at UW-Green Bay has won a $100,000 grant from NASA to continue student-designed satellite projects and expand into engineering rocket competitions. Continuing support was approved for the Elijah project, which gives college students the opportunity to launch their own aerospace missions, using weather balloons that travel 100,000 feet or higher to the "edge" of space. New is a rocket competition, in which student teams will face engineering challenges such as pinpoint landing and the ability to design a rocket around a fragile payload. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004jan.htm#spacegrant.

Space Grant in the news with Columbia anniversary

"Shuttle disaster not slowing interest in space exploration" read the headline in Sunday's Green Bay Press-Gazette, and among those quoted was consortium director Aileen Yingst. Click http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/local_14434855.shtml.

Skunk-skin hats, chili champs and plenty of smiling faces

Here, as promised, are the results from last week's 11th Annual Chili Cook-Off:

First Place: Jailhouse Chili, Michael Stearney
Second Place: Road Kill Chili, Grounds
Third Place: Jeff's Ghost Chili, Counseling and Health Center

Some great snapshots from the event (how often do you see a man wearing a skunk-skin hat dishing out food in the Nicolet Room?) are posted for all to see at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/page/photo.htm.

Wednesday international film harks back to French 'new wave' era

Prof. E. Nicole Meyer will introduce "Chaos" at 7 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 4) in the International Film Series sponsored by the Green Bay Film Society at the Neville Public Museum of Brown County. The 2001 film by French director Coline Serreau has been described as a mixture of thriller, slapstick, feminist road movie and social drama. The screening is made possible in part by a grant from the Cultural Services of the French Embassy.

Eight more screenings on Film Society spring schedule

More than a dozen countries are represented in remaining films on the spring International Film Series schedule. All showings are at 7 p.m. at the Neville Public Museum unless otherwise indicated. Here's the schedule:

February 18
"Chunhyang" (Korea; 2000; Kwon-Taek Im, director)
Presented by Prof. Hye-Kyung Kim

March 3
"The Day I Became a Woman" (Iran; 2000; Marzieh Meshkini, director)
Presented by Prof. David Coury

April 7
"What is Normal?" (USA; 2003; presented by Director Mary Jo Oathout)
At the Christie Theater in University Union

April 21
American Indian Film Festival (various films)
Presented by Prof. Lisa Poupart

April 28
"Gacaca" (USA/Rwanda; 2002; Anne Aghion, director)
Presented by Adolfo Harkness, Peace and Justice Studies, UW-Milwaukee

May 5
"Elsewhere, part I" (Niger, Finland, Namibia, Indonesia, Greenland, Australia; 2003; Nikolaus Geyrhalter, director)
Presented by Prof. David Coury

May 12
"Elsewhere, part II" (India, Siberia, China, Sardinia, Canada, Micronesia; 2003; Nikolaus Geyrhalter, director)
Presented by Prof. David Coury

May 19 "Occident" (Romania; 2002; Cristian Mungiu, director)
Presented by Camelia Bacos, Center for Romanian Television and Film

Ten sponsors support International Film Series

In addition to Green Bay Film Society, participating sponsors for the International Film Series include UW-Green Bay, St. Norbert College, the Neville Public Museum, the Historic West Theater, Wisconsin Public Radio, N.E.W. Arts Council, OLM Productions, the Goethe Institute-New York, and the Cultural Services of the French Embassy.

Library unveils new microcard printer

Thanks to the generosity of the Friends of the Cofrin Library, researchers now have access to a new microcard printer. This important piece of equipment will allow access to a number of important research resources. Library users will be able to print information from several microcard collections, including the Serials Set, English and American Drama of the 19th Century and Landmarks of Science.

New printing service at the Cofrin Library

Skip the hassle of printing and take advantage of the Cofrin Library's Microformat Printing Service. Just bring the item you would like printed to the Circulation desk, fill out a short form, and for 40 cents a page we will do it for you! We will notify you via email or phone when your printouts are ready (about 1 business day). Pick up and pay for your material at the Circulation Desk.

Interlibrary loan fees

New ILL fees! Effective Sunday, February 1, 2004, there will no longer be per page charges for interlibrary loan articles. All photocopied or electronically delivered articles are $1 per item received.

'Borders or Barriers?' Everingham opens 2004 'Great Decisions' series

This spring's Great Decisions 2004 series hosted by St. Norbert College opens with UW-Green Bay Prof. Mark Everingham of Social Change and Development speaking at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, in the Fort Howard Theater on the topic "Borders or Barriers: Democracy in the Americas." The fee is $5 per lecture, or $36 for the full series.

Full series includes local, national speakers

The full Great Decisions 2004 series, with eight Wednesday-night lectures at St. Norbert College through March 31, is as follows. Call 403-3955 with questions.

• Borders or Barriers: Democracy in the Americas
Feb. 4, Prof. Mark Everingham, UW-Green Bay

• The Media's Influence on Foreign Policy
Feb. 11, Panel discussion

• The Phillipines
Feb. 18, Prof. Robert Boyer, St. Norbert College

• U.S. Relations with Europe
Feb. 25, Pierre Shostal, National Defense University, Washington, D.C.

• Diversity in Islam
March 3, Barbara Stolasser, Georgetown University

• Weapons of Mass Destruction, and their Influence on the World
March 10, Ambassador James Goodby, Washington, D.C.

• Reform in the Middle East
March 24, Stephen Buck, former leader, U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia

• Public Diplomacy
March 31, Ernest Latham, specialist in democratization, Central Europe

UW System targets teacher quality

A recent grant will allow the UW System to expand its work toward improving the quality of teachers in Wisconsin and across the nation. The System received a Teacher Quality Initiative grant from the State Higher Education Executive Officers, an association of chief executives who serve statewide higher education governing boards. The grant will assist UW campuses as they study how the expertise from multiple disciplines could strengthen the education of both university-prepared teachers and their K-12 students. Former UW-Green Bay Education chair Francine Tompkins, now a UW System senior academic planner and director of PK-16 initiatives, is among those quoted at http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2004/r040129.htm.

Institute offers grant-writing workshops

Not mentioned in last week's note about the Institute for Learning Partnership's annual program distributing up to $70,000 in research grants to local educators was the fact that UW-Green Bay education faculty are leading grant-writing workshops this month. The first is Tuesday (Feb. 3) on campus; the second is next week in Gillett. The grants emphasize school-based action research. For more, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004jan.htm#educators.

AIC has $8,000 available to support diversity initiatives

The American Intercultural Center is offering Campus Diversity Grants. This year, $8,000 of funding is available to support initiatives that must occur between now and May 30, 2004. The Diversity Grants can be used for initiatives that include but are not limited to: guest speakers, films, performances, artwork purchases, materials acquisitions, displays, awards/recognitions, field trips, training sessions, seminars/symposia, etc. The key criterion is that the initiative must demonstrably promote the retention of students of color, and/or enhance knowledge of and respect for diversity. Any member of the campus community may apply for a grant. Faculty, staff, academic and administrative departments, student services offices and recognized student clubs and organizations are invited to submit applications for funds. The maximum award is $1,000. Proposals maybe funded at lesser amounts, depending on availability of funds and at the discretion of the selection committee. Generally, only one award per individual/office/organization will be funded per year. Applications are accepted every month. For February grants, your applications must be received by Feb. 13. E-mail Diane Ebbers at the AIC for a copy of the Campus Diversity Grant information and application. You may also have the application mailed to you. Questions? Call 465-2720.

Another change whose time has come: electronic earnings statements

Beginning in February, faculty and staff will have their earnings statements delivered to their Outlook e-mail accounts. No more delays in receiving the blue earnings statement; cost savings in the production and courier delivery of statements to campus; no phone calls to see if you will have a paycheck; and safe, personal and confidential delivery to your Outlook inbox the day before payday are among the expected service improvements. To find out more about this change, check the Human Resources Office website at http://www.uwgb.edu/hr/Payroll/hr_Payroll.htm.

Orientation for new employees is Feb. 19

Know of any new colleagues who have yet to participate in new employee orientation? The people in Human Resources are holding a breakfast and orientation session for new staff on Feb. 19 at 8 a.m. in the 1965 Room. Call HR at ext. 2390 for details.

First place on line for Phoenix women tonight

The Phoenix women's basketball team (6-2) has a chance to step into first place tonight with a 7 p.m. game at the Phoenix Sports Center vs. the surprising league leader, Cleveland State (6-1). Coach Kevin Borseth's team is 13-6 overall — an impressive record, particularly when you factor in the loss of two starters to season-ending injuries.

Second reminder: nominations for Academic Excellence Symposium 2004

It is time to nominate your brightest student(s) for the spring 2004 Academic Excellence Symposium which will provide a forum to showcase the top-notch scholarship of undergraduate and graduate students at UW-Green Bay. For more details, see the Jan. 26 LOG newsletter at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/logarchive/logarchive35/2004jan26.htm#symposium.

Jackson will talk to students about law careers

Students interested in law as a career are invited to attend a presentation by Melissa Jackson, the University's Legal Council, on law as a career, LSATs, undergraduate preparation for law school, and law school applications on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 3:30-4:20 in MAC 303. Faculty and staff are asked to encourage all interested students to attend this informative session.

Shepards plan 'Hoops and Hearts' for Valentine's Day

Chancellor Bruce Shepard and his wife, Cyndie, have volunteered to host a "Hoops and Hearts" fundraiser on Saturday evening, Feb. 14, at the Chancellor's Residence. The event is a fundraiser for Scholarships Inc., which provides college scholarships for students in Brown and Door counties. The evening begins with a light Valentine's Day dinner buffet at the residence followed by an outing to the Phoenix-Loyola men's basketball game at the Resch Center. Tickets are $50 per person for dinner and the game (or $30 for those who already hold season tickets). For details, call Scholarships, Inc., at 430-1363.

Reminder: Sweet menu for Soul Food Luncheon

Ticket s for the Soul Luncheon are still on sale, through next Tuesday. The luncheon is scheduled for Feb. 13 at noon in the Phoenix Room. Come celebrate Valentines day, one day early, with a sweet menu including String Beans with cubed Potatoes, Southern Fried Chicken, Macaroni and Cheese, Sweet Potatoes, Collard Greens, Black Eyed Peas, Corn Bread Muffins, Fried Bananas, Peach Cobbler, and Coffee, Milk and Kool-Aid for your beverages. The cost is $9.00 for faculty and staff. Tim Burton will be playing soul music while you dine. Some really neat door prizes will be given out. Hope you can come.

Reminder: Disturbed, disturbing, or just needs some help?

A brown-bag program discussing strategies for dealing with students who meet the above descriptions is repeated from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 4) in Alumni A of the University Union. Discussion topics include strategies for helping the student and personal safety techniques. The event is sponsored by the Counseling Center and the Dean of Students Office.

Annual reception for UW-Green Bay employee/alums is Tuesday

The UW-Green Bay Alumni Association hosts a free reception for UW-Green Bay employees who graduated from the University from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday (Feb. 3). Door prizes, hors d'oeuvres and open bar are among the attractions. For more info, contact Mark Brunette, director of Donor and Alumni Relations at ext. 2584, or alumni@uwgb.edu.

Coffee and tea

Already announced elsewhere but worth repeating here: Faculty, staff and students gather and socialize every weekday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Point Sauble Room of the University Union. Coffee and tea, compliments of the Provost Office, will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

UW-Green Bay student musicians honored at honors recital

A dozen UW-Green Bay student musicians were selected to perform in an honors recital this past weekend at the Weidner Center's Fort Howard Hall. Performers were selected on the basis of their performances before a faculty jury at the end of the fall semester. Students selected were:

Lisa Andre, Casco, soprano; Matt Baeb, Oneida, trombone; Matt Boreen, Green Bay, clarinet; Katie Covi, Suamico, mezzo-soprano; Leala Cyr, Pulaski, trumpet; Jacob Kaltenberg, Waunakee, tenor; Kerry Kuplic, Green Bay, bass-baritone; Stephany McCabe, Green Bay, flute; Rebecca Ostermann, Coleman, piano; Melissa Staley, Grafton, soprano; Brynna Trussoni, Marshfield, soprano; and Jesse Tryon, Green Bay, guitar.

Weidner Center, Meyer have busy schedule for February

Highlights of the Weidner Center performing arts calendar this month:

The Chieftains, Feb. 4
William Shakespeare's Othello, Feb. 6 (at Meyer Theatre)
Rudyard Kipling's The Man Who Would Be King, Feb. 7 (at Meyer Theatre)
P.D.Q. Bach & Peter Schickele, Feb. 8
Pianist Jim Brickman, Feb. 13
Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Feb. 19 (at Meyer Theatre)
Chi: A New Era in Acrobatics, Feb. 20
Leahy fiddlers, singers, dancers, Feb. 21
Count Basie Orchestra, Feb. 22
Cantus vocal ensemble, Feb. 27

Reminder: Up With Good Bodies

Mandatory Kick Off Meetings take place at 7:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Tuesday (Feb. 3) for the spring-semester Up With Good Bodies health program. Questions? Call Counseling & Health Center at ext. 2380.

State Law Reminder:

All employees are required by law to report knowledge of sexual assaults on campus. The Wisconsin law states "...any person employed at an institution or center who witnesses a sexual assault or receives a report from a student enrolled in the institution or center that the student has been sexually assaulted shall report to the dean of students of the institution..." This does not mean that you have to violate any confidences or provide names. It does mean that incidents are to be reported to the Dean of Students, ext. 2152.

Weight Watchers organizational meeting

Sponsored by the student Dietetics Club, there is another organizational meeting scheduled for the campus Weight Watchers group set for this Friday (Feb. 6) at noon in Unity Rooms A and B of the University Union. If you have any questions, or cannot make the meeting, contact Aimee Monhead at monham25@uwgb.edu.

Briefs

Prof. Angeles Rodriguez Cadena of Humanistic Studies-Spanish had her article "Contemporary hi(stories) of Mexico: fictional re-creation of collective past on television" accepted for publication in the prestigious journal History and Film. An Interdisciplinary Journal of Film and Television Studies published by the English Department of the University of Texas.

Prof. Regan A. R. Gurung, Psychology and Human Development, was invited to speak at the 2004 meeting of the Society for Social and Personality Psychology Preconference on Teaching in Austi, Texas. He will present work on Optimizing Group Presentation Assignments.

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