Vol. 35, No. 45 / February 9, 2004

Full house greets candidate Dean

A packed house of 500 or more — a mixed audience of students, faculty, staff and community members — greeted Democratic presidential contender Howard Dean earlier this afternoon on the UW-Green Bay campus. The hour-long appearance in the University Union's Phoenix Room included a lengthy question-and-answer session. Dean was impressed with the turnout, saying it was substantially larger than the crowd at a Madison campaign event earlier in the day. Dean said the UW-Green Bay appearance was part of his effort to do "everything we can" to win the Wisconsin primary Tuesday, Feb. 17. "Wisconsin, you have the power to keep this debate alive," he said.

Sorry, no vacancy: Next Monday is cutoff for fall applications

In the face of growing demand for a UW-Green Bay education, the Admissions Office will stop accepting most new-freshman applications for the fall 2004 semester Monday, Feb. 16. UW-Green Bay will be the second of the 13 four-year campuses in the UW System to cut off freshman applications for the fall semester. UW-Madison also is closing freshman applications this month.

Chancellor sees good news, bad news

Chancellor Bruce Shepard said the strong enrollment demand shows the word is out that good things are happening at UW-Green Bay. "The demand has been growing every year. That's great news. But it also forces us to close applications early. Longer term, we must persuade the state that Green Bay's University of Wisconsin must have the added capacity essential to fully serve our dynamic region." For the full news, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004feb.htm#applications.

As always: exceptions

Worth repeating for emphasis here: UW-Green Bay is not closed entirely. Applications will continue to be accepted from re-enrolling, transfer, graduate, nursing-completion and extended-degree students. Even in the new-freshman category, exceptions will be considered for those who would "enrich the campus community through special talent, diversity and other considerations."

'Report gives UWGB high grades in student retention, enrollment'

That's the headline over a recent newspaper story summarizing UW-Green Bay's performance on the UW System accountability checklist. Dean of Students Sue Keihn, Chancellor Bruce Shepard and Assistant Dean Michael Stearney are among those quoted. See http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/local_14500636.shtml.

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State reaction wide-ranging to Lyall announcement

Response was far-reaching and wide-ranging — from surprised to saddened — to last week's announcement of the retirement of UW-System President Katherine Lyall. There's coverage at http://www.jsonline.com/news/state/feb04/205176.asp or http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/local_14535308.shtml.

Columnist quotes Shepard

Bruce Shepard says an emphasis on collaboration has been a major contribution of retiring UW System President Katharine Lyall. "We (campus administrators) understand that it's good for the whole state for us to work together. That's Katharine ('s influence)." Shepard shared his reaction for John Dipko's column in today's Green Bay Press-Gazette, http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/local_14578098.shtml.

Lyall successor must have equal skill and commitment, say editorials

A Madison Capital Times editorial recognized Katharine Lyall as a hard worker committed to seeing that Wisconsin high school students have access to the UW System. The Wisconsin State Journal says, "...such deft and agile leadership would be admirable in any chief executive." Praise, too, comes from the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Read more at http://www.madison.com/captimes/opinion/editorial/67423.php at http://www.madison.com/wisconsinstatejournal/opinion/67466.php or at http://www.jsonline.com/news/gen/feb04/206040.asp.

Lyall successor to be appointed by June, say Regents

University of Wisconsin Regent President Toby Marcovich says he will appoint a search-and-screen committee within the next few weeks and the Regents hope to appoint a successor to Katharine Lyall by June. To find out where they hope to find our new leader, click on the Wisconsin State Journal story at http://www.madison.com/archives/read.php?ref=wsj:2004:02:05:326651:FRONT. The Journal-Sentinel tackles the compensation question at http://www.jsonline.com/news/state/feb04/205924.asp.

Union chief weighs in

Marty Beil, the head of the Wisconsin State Employees Union, has praise for Katharine Lyall and says he doesn't anticipate dramatic change, but he also hints that turnover at the top might provide a window for re-examining the way the System relates to its workforce . State Journal coverage is at http://www.madison.com/wisconsinstatejournal/biz/67639.php.

Return of 'The Vagina Monologues'

For the third consecutive year, UW-Green Bay theatre students are presenting "The Vagina Monologues." Playwright Eve Ensler offers the piece to college campuses across the country royalty-free for three performances during the month of February as long as all the profits from the performances go to area women's shelters or family violence centers. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday (Feb. 12-14) at 7:30 p.m. in the Weidner Center's Fort Howard Hall. Tickets are$10 apiece and available at the Union Information Desk and at the door.

New cast, new monologues mark this year's production

The version of "Vagina Monologues" playing this week features some new material. Added this year are pieces bringing awareness to the tragedies involving missing and murdered women in Juarez, Mexico, speaking for women in Islamabad and Baghdad, and addressing American Indian cultural issues. Student director Julie Flayter's cast includes Donna Entwistle, Caroline Quinn, Jessica Thiers, Jillian Nelson and Magda Dzierzynska.

Professor gets publicity for international-film efforts

Prof. David Coury, Humanistic Studies, is also an international film buff and founder of the Green Bay Film Society. His contribution to the local arts scene is described in a recent newspaper feature at http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/local_14283478.shtml.

Why five years (or more) is norm to graduate

A Press-Gazette story explained why it might take students at UW-Green Bay and other universities more than four years to graduate. See http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/local_14434971.shtml.

Team Truffle-Shuffle takes College Bowl trophy

Team "The Truffle Shuffle" — Andy Williams, Andy Plinska, Leslie Ann Grom, and Jon Brunner — took top honors at the Second Annual College Bowl tournament last weekend, advancing to the regional competition at UW-Whitewater, Feb. 20. The University Union Board sponsored the eight-team, 32-person tournament, which tests intellectual prowess. UW-Green Bay's director of annual giving, Shane Kohl, served as moderator and faculty members Scott Furlong, Colleen Fitzpatrick and Kristin Vespia judged the event.

The inspiring story of Brandon Morris

If you haven't yet caught sportswriter Rob Demovsky's excellent profile of Phoenix men's basketball star Brandon Morris, click here. It tells how Morris's own hard work and the help of a mentor combined to lift him out of difficult circumstances in his hometown of Kenosha. See http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/sports/archive/sports_14602877.shtml.

Phoenix men clinch first winning record since '99

Congratulations to head coach Tod Kowalczyk and the Phoenix men's basketball team. With a pair of road wins over the weekend, the team (15-7 overall, 9-3 Horizon League) has clinched its first winning season in five years. Next up is a Valentine's Day date with Loyola at the Resch Center. Tipoff time Saturday is 7:05 p.m.

Men draw UNI in 'Bracket Buster' pairing

UW-Green Bay will host tough Northern Iowa of the Missouri Valley Conference at 1:05 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, as part of ESPN's annual Bracket Buster Saturday. The network is pairing teams from mid-major leagues, giving fans a one-day look at teams capable of being "bracket busters" and springing upsets in the NCAA Tournament. Pairings were not announced until last week. Because neither UWGB nor UNI is in first place in its respective conference, the game at the Resch Center will not be televised.

First-place women at home Thursday with 46-game win streak on the line

Following a thrilling come-from-behind victory at home Saturday over Wright State, the Phoenix women stand at 15-6 (9-2 Horizon) and in first place. The team looks to continue its amazing 46-game home winning streak against conference opponents when it hosts Detroit Mercy at 7 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 12) at the Phoenix Sports Center. Non-conference foe IPFW (not to be confused with IUPUI) is the opponent at 3 p.m. Saturday. (For more on any Phoenix sports team, click http://www.uwgb.edu/athletics/.)

Hall of Fame banquet is this Friday

Call 465-2625 today for tickets to the Phoenix Hall of Fame Induction Banquet set for Friday evening (Feb. 13) in the University Union. Basketball standouts Sue (Aspenson) Sagal'89 and Tom Diener '82 and men's soccer star Rick Voigtlander '83will be honored. For background, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004jan.htm#fame.

Bennetts enjoy weekend in L.A.

Friends and fans of Phoenix basketball alumni Dick and Tony Bennett '92 are cheering recent results from Washington State University. The Cougars basketball team (11-10, 5-6 in the PAC 10) is having its best season in years with the arrival of the father-son coaching duo. Getting national attention was the 55-48 victory at UCLA that ended one of the nation's longest losing streaks of its kind. Until last Thursday WSU had been 0-38 at fabled Pauley Pavilion.

Family Weekend events are filling fast

Family Weekend is February 27-29, and tickets for Family Weekend events are going fast! There are a limited number of tickets available for some events. The deadline to register is Tuesday, February 17. Events include a children's activity fair, "A Touch of Class" mini-courses by UWGB faculty and staff, an informal dinner-theater featuring Comedy City, and much more. Family Weekend T-shirt are also available. You can find the schedule of events and a downloadable registration form at http://www.uwgb.edu/stulife/events/family.htm. If you have questions, contact the Office of Student Life at 465-2200 ext. 40 or send your questions to osl@uwgb.edu.

From the Union's Info Center: Expanded UPS options for personal business

The University Information Center in the University Union has expanded its UPS Shipping service to include Next Day Air, 2nd Day Air, 3 Day Select, Ground, and International Shipping. With the help of a new UPS shipping software they are also able to assist you in tracking all outgoing packages. They also have free UPS shipping boxes, letter envelopes, tubes, and PAKS for those who ship UPS Next Day Air or 2nd Day Air. UPS pick-up is at 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday. This new service is for personal use only. All department shipping will continue to be shipped from the University's mailroom.

Alumni travel program debuts in 2004 with London, the Swiss Alps/Italy

The "Inside UW-Green Bay" campus magazine reaching your mailbox this month includes a note of interest on a new University travel program. The UW-Green Bay Alumni Association has partnered with Global Holidays to offer a new and exciting alumni travel benefit with popular packages at reasonable rates. First-year packages are:

• London, July 23-31, $1,449 per person
• Switzerland and Italy, Sept. 10-18, $1,499 per person

Color brochures describing these travel packages are available from the UW-Green Bay Alumni Office at ext. 2586, or by e-mailing alumni@uwgb.edu.

Alumni hoops

Don't forget that this is basketball alumni weekend. Games take place Saturday (Feb. 14), with the women playing at noon at the Phoenix Sports Center, and the men at the Resch Center at 4 p.m. Admission is free. A late-evening social at The Bar on Holmgren Way will follow the men's varsity contest.

Registration extended for 'Wicked' New York Tour

Registration for the Weidner Center's New York Travel Tour, April 29 through May 2, has been extended until this Wednesday (Feb. 11). See the hit musical "Wicked" and two other shows of your choice. Call 465-2807 with questions or to reserve a spot.

Eggs 'n Issues features nearly a dozen legislators

Sens. Robert Cowles, David Hansen and Alan Lasee and Reps. Garey Bies, John Gard, Judy Krawczyk, Frank Lasee, Phil Montgomery (tentative), Karl Van Roy, and Becky Weber invite the public to join them for a chamber of commerce Eggs and Issues Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. Friday (Feb. 13) at Howard Johnson's, 2580 S. Ashland Ave. The cost is $12 per person. Call 920-437-8704 or e-mail lmiller@titletown.org to learn more.

Green Bay gets 'A' for entrepreneurial climate

The Green Bay area heads the list of mid-sized communities on Inc. magazine's list of top places to do business. The rankings are based on the magazine's evaluation of federal labor statistics. Rounding out the mid-size top five are Madison; Sarasota, Fla.; and Fresno and Bakersfield in California. See http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/local_14577644.shtml.

Accounting students pitch in at tax time

UW-Green Bay accounting students begin providing free income tax assistance Feb. 9 at four community locations and two campus sites. The free service will continue through April 15 with the exception of March 15-19 (spring break). The more than 30 student students involved in the project are participants in Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), a nationwide program through which 71,000 volunteers assist more than 3.5 million taxpayers in completing their returns.

VITA coming to a location near you

Look for the tax assistance volunteers in Mary Ann Cofrin Hall and Wood Hall as well as a few off-campus sites. Dates and times are as follows:

• Fort Howard Family Resource Center, 520 Dousman St., 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.
• Salvation Army, 626 Union Court, noon to 2 p.m. Mondays, and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays. No tax assistance will be available on Monday, Feb. 16, which is Presidents' Day.
• Oneida Center, 2640 West Point Road, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays.
• Catholic Charities, 1825 Riverside Drive, assistance by appointment only (for appointment call 437-7531, extension 1, and ask for Sue Ruck).
• Mary Ann Cofrin Hall at UW-Green Bay, 2420 Nicolet Drive, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
• L.G. Wood Hall at UW-Green Bay, 2420 Nicolet Drive, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays.

Publicity for accounting students

Columnist Tom Perry featured UW-Green Bay's VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program in his "Saturday Snippets" column, http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/local_14574028.shtml.

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