Vol. 35, No. 74 / June 8, 2004

Today's visitors? FOCUS folks

About 160 new freshmen and their families, probably 400 people in all, are visiting UW-Green Bay today as the FOCUS: Registration and Resources sessions get under way. Students will obtain IDs, register for courses and get better acquainted with campus; parents take part in tours and information sessions. Today's events are repeated Wednesday and Thursday this week, and Monday through Wednesday (June 14-16) next week.

Focusing on retention

Many staff and faculty are participating in FOCUS welcome activities, and with good reason. FOCUS — or First-year Opportunities and Connections for UW-Green Bay Students — is a series of programs aimed at connecting incoming freshmen with campus and peers. Research shows involvement to be a predictor of academic persistence.

Updates on University Dining, Singh, Buttke

Sarjit Singh, who has served as the catering manager for the University since Sodexho became the institution's dining partner in 2002, has been named general manager for the Sodexho account at Ripon College. His colleagues congratulate Sarj on this exciting professional opportunity. University Dining Services' general manager, Jeff Lee, and Executive Chef Tim Hummel will continue to maintain the excellent level of service that Sarj was instrumental in establishing during his tenure; the search for his successor is getting under way. Another change to note: Anne Buttke, University Union director, now serves as the contract administrator for University Dining Services with the recent retirement of Kurt Willmann.

UW-Green Bay education students help critique educational CD-ROM

At least a dozen UW-Green Bay education students are involved with a national project to develop instructional technology for college classes. They are critiquing a supplemental CD-ROM that will accompany humanities textbooks from McGraw-Hill. Prof. Joyce Salisbury is an author; the students are enrolled in an instructional technology class. See "UWGB students run instructional CD through paces" at the Press-Gazette Web site, http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/local_16377014.shtml.

Shorewood Golf raffle has your tickets to PGA

Shorewood Golf Course is taking advantage of the PGA Championship in Kohler by holding the 1st Annual Shorewood Raffle. The Grand Prize package (valued at over $1,800) includes two tickets to the Saturday of the PGA Championship, a season golf pass w/golf cart, a Shorewood-logo merchandise package, and food and beverage gift certificates. The 2nd Prize package (valued at over $1,200) includes a "Phoenix" gas grill, a 20-round golf pass, and a Shorewood-logo merchandise package. Additional prizes include 20-, 15- and 10-round golf passes, tickets to the Thursday and practice rounds of the PGA Championship in August, food certificates, golf round passes and more. Raffle tickets are available in the Shorewood Clubhouse at $10 each or three for $25. Only 1,200 tickets will be sold. The drawing takes place at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2.

Phoenix Grill? Yup... from North Carolina

The total value of all prizes in the aforementioned Shorewood Golf Course raffle is more than $5,000, but one eye-catching item is the Phoenix Grill. It bears a (different) phoenix logo as a product of the Phoenix Grill Company of Sanford, North Carolina, in no way affiliated with UW-Green Bay. The deluxe gas grill is on display in the Shorewood Clubhouse. Any questions about the raffle or any of the prizes may be directed to Shorewood at 465-2118 or shorewood@uwgb.edu.

Bayfest has arrived

Bayfest, now in its 24th year of connecting campus and community, kicks off its four-day run this Thursday (June 10). The fundraiser is expected to draw about 80,0000 people for musical performances (32 bands), a Friday night fireworks extravaganza, kite flying, carnival rides, a marketplace and more. Says Chancellor Bruce Shepard, "I know people will once again enjoy this community tradition, which continues to thrive because of the commitment of many dedicated people and the support of a generous community." For specifics on Bayfest, visit http://www.uwgb.edu/athletics/bayfest/.

Bellin Run coupons are new

A new partnership with the Bellin Run, which starts at 8 a.m. Saturday, is aimed at drawing runners and run volunteers to Bayfest. All runners and volunteers will receive a coupon that can be redeemed at the Import Tent on Saturday. The coupon entitles each finisher and volunteer to a free bratwurst, hamburger or hot dog with the purchase of any beverage at Bayfest.

New freshmen, parents, get Bayfest welcome

Bayfest is teaming up with Campus Life and the week's FOCUS program. Incoming students and their parents are being invited to attend Bayfest free of charge. What a fun way to begin an introduction to UW-Green Bay! The program is being coordinated by Brenda Amenson-Hill, assistant dean for campus life, and Bayfest Director Tim Quigley.

No canned food drive this year

Longtime Bayfest patrons will notice that weekday afternoon hours are no longer part of the Bayfest schedule. Also gone, then, is the canned-food drive that used to offer an admission discount for Friday-afternoon visitors. Hours of operation begin at 6 p.m. Thursday and 5 p.m. Friday.

UW System's FY 05 budget will make news this week

The UW System Board of Regents will vote on the statewide operating budget for fiscal year 2004-05 at its meeting this Thursday (June 10) in Milwaukee. The proposed budget, effective July 1, follows guidelines set by passage of the biennial budget, last year. It is expected the budget will implement the second phase of the $250 million in state funding cuts and raise tuition by $250 per semester at comprehensive campuses including UW-Green Bay. A UW System news release has details at http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2004/r040608.htm.

TABOR shelved, for now

The controversial "Taxpayer Bill of Rights" proposal to cap government spending by amending the state Constitution appears unlikely to pass the Legislature during 2004. The headline in the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reads, "Tax-limiting amendment might be on hold until January." See http://www.jsonline.com/news/state/jun04/234494.asp.

Sign up now for SAFE Ally training on June 25

The purpose of SAFE Ally training is to create a network of allies for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students, and by doing so, to make the University community a safer and more supportive place. The SAFE Ally program is described as a symbol of the University's efforts to increase awareness and acceptance of the LGBT community. SAFE Ally training workshops are open to faculty and staff; the next takes place:

* Friday, June 25, 1 to 3 p.m., MAC Hall Vista Conference Room

If interested in participating, please contact Brian Stahlkopf (#2380, stahlkob@uwgb.edu). Refreshments will be provided.

Four students from UW-Green Bay regional advance to nationals in history contest

Four students from Sheboygan North High School will compete for national awards and two others will be alternates in the National History Day competition June 13-17 in College Park, Maryland. The students, who entered regional competition in April here at UW-Green Bay, were selected for nationals based on statewide competition in May in Madison. For more, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004june.htm#history.

Doyle nominates two new regents

Gov. Jim Doyle announced two new nominees to the UW System Board of Regents last week. Doyle named Milton McPike, a former Madison high school principal, to succeed Fred Mohs. To replace Gerard Randall, Doyle picked Michael Falbo, president and chief executive of State Financial Services Corp. In a related move, Regent President Toby Marcovich has agreed to stay an additional year. For reaction, see the System site at http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2004/r040602a.htm.

Newspaper columnist pays tribute to Lyall

"Lyall put UW to work on the economy" is the headline over a piece by guest columnist and business leader John Torinus in last month's Journal-Sentinel. See http://www.jsonline.com/bym/news/may04/231367.asp.

Juniper Sundance of ES, ED earns Management Women scholarship

Juniper Sundance, a senior in Environmental Science, was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Management Women, Inc. of Green Bay at the organization's awards luncheon on May 19. She was sponsored by Dottie Stepien, director of the Extended Degree Program and a member of Management Women. Sundance started her career at UW-Green Bay as an Extended Degree student. Management Women awarded $10,000 in scholarships at the luncheon.

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