Vol. 35, No. 40 / January 26, 2004

'Connecting for Lunch' series hits the spot

The launch of a brand-new series of lunch-with-the-faculty programs is drawing public praise. Called "UWGB Downtown: Connecting for Lunch," the effort is described by Chancellor Bruce Shepard as an important piece of community outreach. Downtown redevelopment official Jeff Mirkes says the partnership with UW-Green Bay is "a significant statement of (the University's) desire to participate in the success and resurgence of downtown Green Bay." Press-Gazette coverage is at http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/local_14303548.shtml.

Howe is first on menu with 'Health of Great Lakes'

Four learning luncheons have been scheduled for 2004. Prof. Robert Howe kicks off the series March 25 with the presentation, "Monitoring the Health of the Great Lakes." He will describe the scientific process and preliminary findings of a large-scale research project to develop indicators of environmental conditions in the Great Lakes. Other presentations:

June 17, Prof. Sarah Meredith presents "Celebrate Slovakia"
Sept. 16, Prof. Kim Nielsen presents "The Radical Lives of Helen Keller"
Nov. 11, Prof. Bill Laatsch presents "Barn Again"

For more details, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004jan.htm#lunch.

Attention all faculty: 2004 Academic Excellence Symposium

It is time to nominate your brightest student(s) for the spring 2004 Academic Excellence Symposium which will provide a forum to showcase the academic excellence of our students both undergraduate and graduate here at UW-Green Bay. The Symposium will be in the form of a poster session to display research, academic accomplishments and creativity allowing viewers to have a one-on-one discussion with the participants. We need your help — please share your students' scholarly and creative work with our campus and community. Students who participate in the April 14 event will receive certificates of academic excellence. For further information contact Linda Peacock-Landrum at peacockl@uwgb.edu or Joyce Salisbury at salisbuj@uwgb.edu. Submit all completed nomination forms to the Phi Kappa Phi Chapter Office in CL823. Deadline date is Monday, February 16, 2004. If you still need a nomination form e-mail Julie Reisinger at reisingj@uwgb.edu and she will forward a copy to you.

'UW jump starts liberal arts'

Academic administrators and faculty across the UW System are talking up a new campaign, "The Currency of the Liberal Arts," to draw attention to the relevance of liberal learning in the 21st century. The initiative is getting positive press, including Sunday's Wisconsin State Journal story at http://www.madison.com/wisconsinstatejournal/local/65981.php.

Institute offers $70,000 in grants for local learning research

The Institute for Learning Partnership is again spreading the word about the availability of up to $70,000 in research grants to local educators for conducting school-based action research. "More than $425,000 has been provided for classroom research from the Institute for Learning Partnership since 1998," says Institute Interim Director John Crubaugh. "These grants have provided exceptional research opportunities... Subject areas such as improved literacy, effective assessment, motivation, and many others, are all important to improving the daily practice of our teachers." The "achievement gap" is a focus this year. For more, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004jan.htm#educators.

King commemoration to feature perspectives of disabled man

Janesville native Matt Glowacki, who educates the able-bodied population about the abilities of people with disabilities, will speak at noon Tuesday (Jan. 27) in the Christie Theatre. Glowacki, who was born without legs, is the featured speaker for the campus commemoration of the birthday of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. For more, go to http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004jan.htm#king.

Aspenson, Diener and Voigtlander are Phoenix Hall of Fame inductees

Former basketball players Sue (Aspenson) Sagal and Tom Diener, and former soccer player Rick Voigtlander, are the University's newest inductees to the Phoenix Hall of Fame. The 11th annual induction banquet will begin with a reception at 6 p.m. followed by the banquet on Friday, Feb. 13, in the Phoenix Room of the Union. Cost to attend is $25 per person. To read about their career highlights, go to http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004jan.htm#fame.

Everingham opens 2004 'Great Decisions' series at SNC

A UW-Green Bay faculty member is the first speaker in this spring's "Great Decisions 2004" series hosted by St. Norbert College. Prof. Mark Everingham of Social Change and Development will speak at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, in the Fort Howard Theater on the topic "Borders or Barriers: Democracy in the Americas." The series continues with other guest speakers and topics on eight Wednesday evenings through late March. Look for more details next week.

'Nutrition and Cancer' workshop set for dietitians, health professionals

Registration is open for "Nutrition and Cancer," a workshop Thursday, March 4 for dietitians, dietetic technicians, nurses, chiropractors, other health professionals and community members. The keynote speaker will be Diana Grant Dyer, award-winning author of "A Dietitian's Cancer Story." Other presenters include Debra Pearson, assistant professor of Human Biology (Nutrition), and Kristine Napier, a Green Bay-based registered dietitian, nutrition/cookbook author, radio personality, culinary instructor and sports nutrition consultant. The "Nutrition and Cancer" workshop is sponsored by the UW-Green Bay Nutritional Sciences Program and UW-Green Bay Division of Outreach and Extension. For more, there's a news release at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004jan.htm#nutrition.

Tickets on sale today for Soul Luncheon

The University Information Center on the lower level of the Union has tickets available starting today for the Soul Luncheon at noon Friday, Feb. 13, in the Phoenix Room. The menu was planned by students from the Black Student Union along with the campus catering director. The cost is $9 for faculty and staff, and $10 for community members. If you want to treat a student, the "sponsor" cost is $7.50. Hope to see you there.

Chili results: not ready to be disgor... er, disclosed... at this time

We have news and great photos from today's delicious Chili Challenge. (Nice work, grounds crew, on the "Roadkill Chili" gag. It was a gag, right?) However, we're still digesting the information at this time. Look for a complete posting in the next issue of the LOG ONLine.

Space Grant Consortium adds UW-Superior, Wisconsin Lutheran College

The Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium, headquartered at UW-Green Bay, is expanding to 26 members statewide with the addition of the UW-Superior and Wisconsin Lutheran College. Consortium Director Aileen Yingst says the expansion "allows us to reach a wider range of Wisconsin students, and gives us greater diversity and allows us to better serve northwestern Wisconsin, a region that had not been represented." Yingst and the Consortium has been getting its fair share of media attention of late, offering expertise on the frequent reports from NASA's Mars Exploration Rover, Spirit. For more, go to http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004jan.htm#space.

Campus invited to Recruitment Update

The third annual Recruitment Update, sponsored by Career Services, will focus entirely on internships this year. The program is set for 8 to 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 24 in the 1965 Room of the University Union. Three panels — UW-Green Bay faculty, area host employers, and current UW-Green Bay students — are featured. The event is open to the campus community. For the agenda, go to http://www.uwgb.edu/careers/2004_RecruitmentUpdate.htm.

Disturbed, disturbing, or just need some help?

A brown-bag program discussing strategies for dealing with students who meet the above descriptions will meet from noon to 1 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 29 and Wed. Feb. 4 in Alumni A of the University Union. The program will describe common profiles of students who often put a wrinkle in your day. 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.

Teen Connection tackles teen obesity

"Teens and Obesity" is the next topic on Wisconsin Public TV's Teen Connection airing at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 27. According to ChildStats.gov, America's Children 2003, 65 percent of U.S. adults and 15 percent of our children are overweight or obese. Hot lunch, vending and exercise programs will be topics of discussion. Students and teachers from Appleton and Kimberly public school districts will talk about the programs that have been implemented in their schools. Teen Connection, a co-production of NEWIST/CESA 7 and WPT is a live call-in program so viewers from around the state can participate in the discussion.

Weight Watchers organize

On-campus Weight Watchers, sponsored by the Dietetic Club, is holding an organizational meeting at noon, Friday, Jan. 30 in Alumni A. Meetings are held in a 10-week series, with payment due upon registration. All faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend. For more information contact student Aimee Monhead at monham25@uwgb.edu, or 338-1928.

Worth repeating: Award-winning Theater Program

In case you missed this news last week, the Theater program had a strong showing at the American College Theater Festival regional gathering Jan. 14-18 in Bloomington-Normal, Ill. Look for the recap on line at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004jan.htm#actfawards.

Phoenix women host UW-Milwaukee tonight

Tipoff is 7 p.m. tonight (Monday, Jan. 26) in a battle between Horizon League contenders UW-Green Bay and the UWM Panthers at the Phoenix Sports Center. The winner stays within a game of the conference lead; the loser drops another game back of league-leading Detroit and Cleveland State.

Men host Detroit, travel to play late at Milwaukee

In a change from previously published schedules, the UW-Milwaukee athletics department has announced an 8 p.m. tipoff for the Saturday (Jan. 31) basketball game vs. UW-Green Bay at the U.S. Cellular Arena in downtown Milwaukee. The Phoenix men have a home game this Thursday evening (Jan. 29) before traveling to face the Horizon-leading Panthers.

Detweiler works to be featured at gallery opening

We failed to mention, in announcing that the 30th annual art faculty exhibition opens with a reception at 4:30 p.m. this Wednesday (Jan. 28), that video works by Prof. Sarah Detweiler of COA (photography) will be shown continuously throughout the reception in the University Theatre until 6:30 p.m.

Briefs

Prof. Carol Emmons of Art and Communications and the Arts, is opening a new solo exhibition, Surveying Desire XII: Fictions, at Cardinal Stritch, Milwaukee. A number of UWGB students and alumni assisted in creating elements of the work. The exhibition is on view from Jan. 20 through Feb. 15 with a gallery talk by the artist at 1 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 15. The work is part of an ongoing series, Surveying Desire, which investigates loneliness and the search for companionship as both individual longing and cultural force. Fictions explores the apparatus of longing, incorporating romance texts and participatory elements, large-scale sculpture and images. These elements — including an 8-foot long pink rabbit's foot and a 9-foot golden wishbone — were created and organized around the physical qualities of the gallery space.

Asst. Prof. Ellen Rosewall of Communication and the Art, recently presented a session entitled "Connecting Communities with Culture: Audience Development that Works," for the Wisconsin Choral Directors Association annual convention in Appleton.

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