Vol. 35, No. 59 / March 29, 2004

Lt. Governor, Miss Wisconsin highlight Women in Science reception

Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton and Dr. Tina Sauerhammer, the reigning Miss Wisconsin, will be special guests at "Celebrating Women in Science," a reception from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday (March 30) in the 1965 Room. Lawton will attend as part of her initiative, "Wisconsin Women = Prosperity," make brief remarks at 4:15 p.m., and be followed by Sauerhammer. The informal reception in recognition of UW-Green Bay women faculty, staff and students in the sciences is being sponsored by Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences Carol Blackshire-Belay as part of a series highlighting the on-going theme, "Interdisciplinarity in Action." Sauerhammer was the youngest-ever to graduate from UW-Green Bay when she completed majors in Human Biology and Human Development in 1999 at age 18. She became the youngest graduate of the UW Medical School in May of 2003. Lawton studied at UW-Green Bay in the 1970s.

Shepard among speakers at memorial service for Chancellor Lydecker

UW-Green Bay's chancellor traveled to River Falls today (Monday, March 29) to offer brief remarks at the memorial service for Chancellor Ann M. Lydecker, who died Thursday at age 59 in a Pierce County car accident. Bruce Shepard and his wife, Cyndie, enjoyed a personal friendship with Ann Lydecker and her husband, Bill, dating to the days when the chancellors were provosts who crossed paths through national professional associations and conferences, and continuing through their appointment to UW System posts at about the same time. Details about a scholarship fund are available online at the UW-River Falls Web site, as is a full obituary at http://www.uwrf.edu/annlydecker/obituary.php. An editorial tribute by the Pioneer Press of nearby St. Paul is at http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/editorial/8287684.htm.

What were the odds on 4th & 26? UW-Green Bay's Dolan, Kurenok knew

Packers fans demoralized by the improbable 4th-and-26 conversion that cost their team a playoff loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and a shot at the 2004 Super Bowl were left to lament: What were the odds? Well, now we know, thanks to mathematics Prof. David Dolan, with help from colleague Vlad Kurenok and Dolan's son Andy, a statistician for Ford Motor Co. The trio came up with odds ranging from 1-in-17 to 1-in-339, depending on the method used. The request for UW-Green Bay's statistical help had come from the Packers public relations staff, which reacted when the team and coaches were besieged by questions and criticism. Fans and others were curious as to whether the odds against 4th and 26 were so long that an earlier decision (to punt) had been sound strategy. The results of Dolan's number-crunching earned nice media play last month in the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel's Packers Plus, and nationally, in a brief in ESPN the magazine. How did the mathematicians break down the play? Look for more in the "Inside UW-Green Bay" magazine later this spring.

Laatsch honor highlights gathering for Extended Degree's 25th

A favorite professor of students in UW-Green Bay's Extended Degree Program will be honored this Saturday (April 3) when MAC Hall 237 is renamed the William G. Laatsch Geography Room. The dedication takes place at 11:30 a.m. in the Winter Garden area, followed by a luncheon and program marking Extended Degree's 25th anniversary. More than 100 people including current and former Extended Degree students and faculty and staff are expected for the reunion. The campaign to donate money to the University in Laatsch's honor was started by Extended Degree alumni. For details about the program and luncheon costs and reservations, contact Extended Degree at 465-2423.

Your opinion counts! The Cofrin Library Service-Quality Survey

The Cofrin Library, along with more than 200 other college and university libraries nationwide, is conducting a survey to measure the effectiveness of current library services. The Cofrin Library is asking UW-Green Bay students and faculty to help identify how well they think the library is meeting their expectations of service. Please take a few minutes of your time and complete the web-based survey which will run from March 29 to April 7th. To connect to the survey and read more about it, see http://www.uwgb.edu/library/libqual.htm.

Snapshots: Japanese delegation visits MAC Hall

A delegation from Wisconsin's sister state of Chiba in Japan visited UW-Green Bay on Friday as part of a tour to see renewable energy initiatives in Northeastern Wisconsin. They learned about the photovoltaic installations in Mary Ann Cofrin Hall, the Tinedale Farm project and other initiatives involving Wisconsin Public Service Corp. For photos, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/photoarch/people/delegation.htm.

'Porn Nation' speaker draws attention

Michael Leahy, who describes himself as a former Internet porn addict who lost his job and family before finding faith and mission as an anti-porn crusader, speaks tonight (Monday, March 29) in the Union's Phoenix Room. Leahy and his "Porn Nation" campaign are becoming hot items on the college lecture circuit, occasionally appearing with porn star Ron Jeremy for pro-con debates (although not tonight). Leahy will make a multi-media presentation followed by Q&A. That Leahy's anti-addiction message is finding an audience has caught the attention of the ABC news show 20/20. A segment on Leahy could include interviews done during his Green Bay visit.

Preview Day is Friday

Hundreds of prospective students and their parents will visit UW-Green Bay this Friday (April 2) for Preview Day tours and presentations. To those faculty and staff who volunteer their help, a special thanks! To everyone, especially those in high-traffic locations, be advised that the time is right to update displays, refill those reader racks, spruce things up and get ready for important visitors.

Regents agenda this week: Review progress on diversity

The UW System Board of Regents this week will discuss the System's efforts to strengthen educational opportunities for minority and economically disadvantaged students. At their monthly meeting Thursday and Friday in Madison, the Regents will review progress made since 1998 under Plan 2008: Educational Quality through Racial and Ethnic Diversity. In a related matter, the Regents will review the Minority and Disadvantaged Student Annual Report. The Board of Regents is required to report to the Legislature each year on pre-college, recruitment and retention plans for multicultural and economically disadvantaged students.

Vocal Jazz Ensemble is 'Outstanding'

Director Chris Salerno has received word — backed up by a certificate — that the UW-Green Bay Vocal Jazz Ensemble was named "Outstanding Vocal Ensemble" at the Elmhurst College Festival Feb. 27-29 in Elmhurst, Ill. The UW-Green Bay group shared the distinction with the Elmhurst College Vocal Jazz Ensemble. About 30 college performing groups participated. Student Ricardo Vogt came home from the event with an individual Outstanding Performance Award handed out on the spot.

Scheberle class organizes 'Phoenix Forum' to spur dialog on democracy

About 150 students are expected to participate in the first UW-Green Bay "Phoenix Forum" from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Tuesday (March 30) in the University Union. The goal: Bring students with diverse interests together for dialog that ultimately promotes active citizenship. Leading the effort are the 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. After a welcome by Chancellor Bruce Shepard, attendees — students in American Government and Public Policy classes — will join one of six dialog groups. Topics are:

• Why is voting so important?
• The voting youth of America: What's next?
• United States roles in international affairs
• What does patriotism mean to you?
• Are you liberal, conservative, or confused? — What do these divisions mean for America?
• Stereotypes and labels

Papers by students, Gurung to be presented at conference

Prof. Regan Gurung, psychology and Human Development, will be presenting three papers at the American Psychological Society's Annual meeting in Chicago. Each of the papers represents collaborations with undergraduate student who are credited as co-authors.

• "Show More, Look Better? Revealing Clothes, Body size, and Impression Formation."
Regan A. R. Gurung, with Tiffany Heim and Raimonda Mier.

• "Skin and Perception: Are Beauty Pageants Sexist?"
Regan A. R. Gurung, with Jill West and Becky Siegler.

• "Does this Shirt Make Me Look Big... Enough? Looking at Male Body Image."
Regan A. R. Gurung, with Darryle Teske and Joshua Basteniello.

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.

Seven to receive PDC recognition at Institute for Learning banquet Wednesday

Seven educators will be recognized at a program on campus Wednesday (March 31) honoring those completing the Professional Development Certificate (PDC) program of the Institute for Learning Partnership. They are Faith Beam, Heide Diekvoss, Dana Kuehl, Leah Oleniczak, Brian Slattery, Anne Tobias-Becker and Amy Wilinski. A news release offers more background on these educators and the PDC program at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004mar.htm#pdc.

Diversity grant helps Film Society bring noted director to Green Bay

A grant from the UW-Green Bay Diversity Council is helping to bring Norwegian film director Line Halvorsen to Green Bay to present her documentary film, "A Stone's Throw Away," for the Green Bay Film Society at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, at the Neville Public Museum of Green Bay. Halvorsen is a friend of Karen Lybeck, lecturer in Humanistic Studies and English as a Second Language, who wrote the grant proposal.

'Stone's Throw' documents lives of Palestinian children

In "A Stone's Throw Away," director Line Halvorsen reveals the lives of Palestinian children who are growing up amidst violent conflict. Cameras follow three children in their daily lives as they encounter sharp-shooting soldiers, bombings from helicopters, and armored vehicles in the streets. The film asks the question, "How will it mark them?" The April 14 Film Society showing is free and open to the public.

Reminder: Reception for visiting Vietnamese scholar is Tuesday

The campus community is invited to join in welcoming international visiting scholar To Thi Thuy Hang at a reception from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 30 in the International Student Center in the Student Services Building. Hang is assistant resident representative/manager for the United Nations Development Program in Hanoi, Vietnam; is the second scholar to come to Green Bay through the joint St. Norbert College-UW-Green Bay International Visiting Scholars Program.

Reminder: Dialogues Luncheon is Wednesday

Wednesday's annual Campus Dialogues Luncheon on race and cultural issues is proving to be a popular program: All reservations have been spoken for, as of earlier today. If you'd like to put your name on the list and hope for an advance cancellation, call the Office of Student Life at 465-2200 ext. 40.

Erickson gives midpoint report on 'The Pakistan Project' this Thursday

An update on "The Pakistan Project" is promised when Dean Fritz Erickson speaks at 12:30 p.m. Thursday (April 1) in a brown-bag session in the Union's Niagara Rooms A and B. (Chips and beverages provided.) Pakistani education officials are about midway through their eight-week visit to Green Bay to visit local schools and study model programs.

Tout faculty recital is Sunday in Fort Howard Hall

Clarinetist Rebecca Tout will perform in recital at 2 p.m. Sunday (April 4) in Fort Howard Hall of the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts. She will present sonatas for clarinet and piano by Francis Poulenc and Johannes Brahms. She'll also perform Premiere Rhapsody by Claude Debussy and "The Jungle" by Eric Mandat. Linda Halloin will be the piano accompanist. The event is free and open to the public.

UW-Green Bay Senior Art Exhibit opens Sunday

Seven UW-Green Bay seniors will exhibit their artwork beginning with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday (April 4) in the Lawton Gallery in Theatre Hall. Exhibitors and their media are: Mark Bohn, Peshtigo, sculpture; Jennifer Bongi, Green Bay, installation and sculpture; Tracy Marie Johnson, Wisconsin Rapids, photography; Erika Lynn Parmelee, Menominee, Mich., installation; Becky Stelter, Sherwood, metal works; Leah VanDenLangenberg, Green Bay, fabric pieces; and Julie Van Vleet, Marinette, painting. A senior exhibit is considered the culmination of a student's studies in studio art. The show runs through April 17. Lawton Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Look for temporary 'gallery' on 8th floor

Residents of, and visitors to, the Cofrin Library's 8th floor will notice a display of more than two dozen woodcut prints presented for viewing in the hallway outside Room 810 through the month of April. The artworks are by students in the introductory art course Tools and Safety. Student curator Deborah Dalman notes the students crafted the wood frames and cut the matte boards for the prints pulled from their own woodcuts.

Swim teams earn national academic recognition

The Phoenix men's and women's swimming and diving teams and head coach Jim Merner have received academic all-America honors for the fall 2003 semester. Among the 187 teams recognized nationally, the UW-Green Bay women ranked 20th and the men 31st at the NCAA Division I level. The recognition was awarded by the Swimming Coaches Association of America. For more, visit the association site at http://www.cscaa.org.

Calling all authors, one more time

We've received quite a few inquiries already following last week's LOG request for help in updating the running list of faculty author/editors, to be spotlighted at the May reception of the UW-Green Bay Founders Association. Event organizer Shane Kohl of University Advancement is compiling the list of those who have published or edited a book in the past five years. Contact Shane (kohls@uwgb.edu or x2586). The preliminary list (not yet reflecting the weekend's additions) is at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/authors.htm.

All-campus invitation to budget-committee session

The Strategic Budgeting Committee is inviting the campus community to a presentation on the 2004-05 budget, Wednesday, March 31, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the 1965 Room of the University Union. As a follow-up to the previous forum on strategic directions for 2004-05, this forum will work through university level budget issues, how they are being addressed, and the impact on the institution's operating budget. A PowerPoint slide show on the budget, including major issues for 2003-04, uses of campus contingency funds, and 2004-05 budget issues has been created and is available for review at http://www.uwgb.edu/pboffice/SBC/SBC%20Budget%20Presentation.pdf.

Brief

Prof. David Coury, Humanistic Studies, recently presented a paper, "Jihad vs. McWorld: Globalization and German Literature" at the Northeast Modern Language Association conference in Pittsburgh.

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