Vol. 35, No. 53 / March 8, 2004

Can't make it to the championship? Tune in

For an amazing ninth straight year, the UW-Green Bay women's basketball team has made the finals of its conference tournament. If you can't make it to the Horizon League title game in Milwaukee to cheer on the Phoenix, tune in for tipoff at 6 tonight (Monday, March 8). WACY-TV 32 and WNFL-AM 1440 will cover the top-seeded Phoenix (22-7) vs. No. 3 Detroit (15-13) for the right to advance to the NCAA field of 64. The game will be tape-delayed at midnight on cable's Fox Sports North. It's also Webcast at http://www.uwgb.edu/athletics/fans.

About yesterday's game, and fan support...

The UW-Green Bay women pulled away from Butler for a 65-54 win Sunday in the Horizon League semifinals at UW-M's Klotsche Center in front of a big Green Bay contingent. Super fan Bob Bush of Green Bay made the trip with his wife, Carol; offering a quick post-game comment on the radio broadcast, he estimated the fan support differential as more than 10-to-1 in UWGB's favor, with at least 250 Phoenix fans on hand. For a game recap, see http://www.uwgb.edu/athletics/wbb/030704.html.

Borseth claims unprecedented honor

If Phoenix women's basketball coach Kevin Borseth keeps it up, the Horizon League will have to come up with a "Coach of the Decade" honor. Last week the League announced Borseth had been named Coach of the Year for an unprecedented fifth time. The team finished the regular season at 20-7 for a fifth straight 20-win season; they were League champs despite injuries to two starters. It's the team's sixth straight regular season title.

What's new on the Horizon?

Jon LeCrone gives us a state-of-the-Horizon League interview now linked to the online March @lumni Newsletter. He talks about the League's future, the importance of UW-Green Bay to the League, the urgency of the Phoenix Sports Center expansion to the future of the UWGB campus, and the name change from the MCC to the Horizon League. For LeCrone's views, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/lecrone/.

Mark your calendars: Lawton, Sauerhammer guest for 'Women in Science'

The Office of the Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences is planning a reception for March 30, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the 1965 Room of the University Union. Refreshments, conversation, and celebration will culminate a month-long Interdisciplinarity in Action recognition of the accomplishments of our women faculty and students in the sciences. Honored guests will be Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton and Dr. Tina Sauerhammer, a 1999 science honors graduate and Miss Wisconsin. More details to come, but reserve the date.

'Unrolling ceremony' for 1982 artwork is this Wednesday

The campus community is invited to an "unrolling ceremony" of a work by performance/installation artist Tom Marioni at noon Wednesday (March 10) in the Lawton Gallery. Marioni created the piece, titled "Studio Green Bay," during a 1982 performance on campus. The piece is installed in the present "Greatest Hits" exhibition in the gallery, but Curator Stephen Perkins says it is too fragile to unroll for display for the duration of the exhibit, so the unrolling event will be the work's only revelation.

Lightning-quick sellout for Seinfeld, I and II

Tickets sold out in about one-half hour this past weekend for an April 23 show by comedian Jerry Seinfeld. The Weidner Center received the go-ahead to add a second show on the 23rd, and that, too, sold out almost immediately, within 90 minutes, by Saturday noon.

Reminder: $15 off 'Miss Saigon'

The Weidner Center is offering faculty and staff $15 off each ticket for selected seats for 7:30 performances Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (March 9, 10 and 11) of the Broadway hit "Miss Saigon." Restrictions apply. Call the ticket office at ext. 2217 for more info.

4E staffers are 1A

The Fourth Estate returned with six awards from the annual Associated Collegiate Press Best of the Midwest college newspaper competition in February. Competing with students from newspapers across 14 Midwestern states, the 4E received recognition in two staff categories, and four staff members (Justin Connaher, Ryan Bandoch, Fawn Giese and Nick LaViolette) won individual awards. The 4-E received honorable mention in overall excellence. Read more at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004mar.htm#4E.

UW-Green Bay students score silver in Human Resources 'games'

Prof. Sally Dresdow of Business Administration reports that the UW-Green Bay student team finished a strong second in the recent Wisconsin "HR Games." In a field of 14 teams representing 11 institutions, UW-Green Bay finished behind only UW-Madison and ahead of teams from Oshkosh, Whitewater, Marquette and defending champ St. Norbert College, among others. It was the first time in an at least a decade UWGB had fielded a team in the state meet, organized by the Society for Human Resource Management with the first-place team continuing on to state and national competition. Team members were Ryan Foote, Lisa Hillman and Michelle Kalcec. A Press-Gazette preview before the competition is archived at http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/biz_14619536.shtml.

For Truffle Shuffle, a bittersweet trip to College Bowl regionals

"Team Truffle Shuffle," sponsored by University Union Board, had a sweet trip but finished 8th at the regional College Bowl competition at UW-Whitewater on Feb. 20. Union Board advisor Anne Buttke reports that 'Truffle' won a few games but bumped into the reigning national champion team from the University of Chicago, which took top regional honors again this year. Still, says Buttke, "it is a wonderful intellectual competition, and great academic exposure for our campus." In the consolation category, Truffle Shuffle earned the reputation as the team with the best sense of humor, Buttke noted.

'When the state budget catches a cold, the UW budget gets pneumonia'

Those were the words of President Katharine Lyall last week to a meeting of the UW System Board of Regents. The context was her monthly remarks and an update on the state budget picture. It doesn't appear spending and tax collections will require yet another mid-biennium budget "repair bill," Lyall says, but the affordability of a UW education is another story. Her remarks are the second item down on Friday's Day 2 summary at http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2004/r040305c.htm.

UWGB's IT CIO offers 411 to BOR

Kathy Pletcher, associate provost for information services and chief information officer, was part of a team of top IT officials who showed the UW Board of Regents last week how, statewide, the number of online-related courses and enrollment has grown tremendously. In 1999, there were about 1,200 online-related classes and 16,000 students. In 2003, those numbers grew to approximately 6,800 courses and 159,000 students. "Faculty find the technology very reliable, and the students love it," Pletcher said. The information technology overview is the second item down on Thursday's Day 1 summary at http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2004/r040304.htm.

Strapped for space? Not UW-Superior students

Not long ago, the UW-Superior campus was strapped for recreation and wellness space. Sound familiar? Well... at UWS, students are now making good use of their new Health and Wellness Center. The Superior Daily Telegram chronicles the high-use facility at http://www.superior-wi.com/placed/index.php?sect_rank=1&story_id=166521.

Bookstore invites faculty to free lunch, annual Appreciation Day

Watch for details later, but faculty should mark their calendars to have lunch on the Phoenix Bookstore at the Sixth Annual Faculty Appreciation Day/Book Fair on Wednesday, March 24 in Phoenix Rooms A and B, anytime from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gifts, food and prizes are part of the fun. The Fall 2004 Textbook/Reading Promotion promises free t-shirts, and it's also a chance to "get caught reading" — bring a favorite book and become a poster child for one of your favorite pastimes! The Review Copy/Desk Copy Exchange Table invites you to bring unwanted desk or review copies and help yourself to books others have left. Mail to: lacensks@uwgb.edu and they'll be picked up at your office ahead of time. Hope to see you there!

Iguanas and snakes and snow leopards, oh my!

"Veterinary Care of Wildlife and Unusual Pets" is the topic of a workshop from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 20 at the Cofrin Center for Biodiversity. Dr. Chris Katz, a Two Rivers veterinarian, will discuss care of diverse animals including rabbits, iguanas, snakes, snow leopards, and bears. The workshop is free, but space is limited and pre-registration is required. Call 465-5032 to register. For more details to http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004mar.htm#pets.

'Nice Girls Don't Sweat' is history month program this Wednesday

"Nice Girls Don't Sweat" is the feature presentation at the Women's Recognition Luncheon at noon Wednesday (Mar. 10) in the Phoenix Rooms. The Women's History Month event features Jane Curry as Sammy Kay Knight, an English teacher and veteran of the All-American Red Heads professional basketball team. The Red Heads were the first professional women's basketball team. They played in more than 200 games a year, and won 70 to 80 percent of their games — mostly against men's teams. Curry's humorous performance conveys a history of women and exercise.

Outstanding campus women also recognized

Outstanding women on the UW-Green Bay campus will be recognized at the luncheon. The event is free, but tickets are required and available at the University Union Information Center.

Local reading, favorable review for Helen Keller book

Prof. Kim Nielsen's new biography The Radical Lives of Helen Keller is the subject of a Women's History Month reading at 7 p.m. Wednesday (March 10) at the Reader's Loft, 611 George St., De Pere. Local book editor Jean Peerenboom reviewed "the well-written and readable" book in Sunday's P-G at http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/life_14880907.shtml .

Mayor Schmitt will welcome 'UWGB Downtown' on March 25

The premiere of the new series UWGB Downtown: Connecting for Lunch is fast approaching. Featured speaker Prof. Bob Howe will discuss "Monitoring the Health of the Great Lakes" on Thursday March 25 at the Regency Suites and KI Convention Center. Mayor Jim Schmitt will welcome the group. Support your downtown. Block your Outlook calendar for 11:45 to 1:10 p.m. Thursday, March 25. Cost is $15 for the program, lunch and materials. Register on-line with a credit card at http://www.uwgb.edu/outreach/events/downtownlunch.htm or call Outreach at ext. 2642 for a brochure.

Global trade conference has opportunities for UWGB business, economics students

Students interested in careers in international business and trade will have a good opportunity to connect with global trade experts at the 2nd Annual Northeastern Wisconsin Global Trade Conference. The daylong conference — held in conjunction with U.S. Rep. Mark Green and U.S. Rep. Tom Petri — will be Monday, April 5 at the Radisson Paper Valley in Appleton. Sessions of interest to students will focus on career opportunities in international business, and international exchange and travel opportunities for Wisconsin students. To obtain registration materials, contact Fred Monique, Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, at 496-2118. Online registration is available at http://events.titletown.org. The registration fee is $14 for students who register by March 19 and $20 for those who register later. UW-Green Bay is a partner in organizing the event.

UW-Green Bay student Vogt is 'Outstanding' at jazz festival

Student Ricardo Vogt was singled out for an Outstanding Performance Award at the 37th annual Elmhurst College Jazz Festival in late February in Elmhurst, Ill. Vogt was performing with the UW-Green Bay Vocal Jazz Ensemble, which was one of about 30 college performing groups invited to participate. Chris Salerno directs the group. Vogt is an international student from Brazil.

Beautiful Florence: International bonds result in concert invitation

Sophomore music student Kerry Kuplic recently performed in Florence, Italy along with students from Poland, Slovakia and Finland. The concert took place during an International Round Table sponsored by the Romualdo del Bianco Foundation, which is aimed at promoting peace and integrating the former eastern European nations with the West, particularly by working with youth. Kuplic, the only American participant, sang American works by Aaron Copland, George Gershwin and Stephen Foster. He was accompanied by a Polish student to whom the music was new. Kuplic's invitation came by way of Prof. Egon Krak, who heard Kuplic sing when Krak was at UW-Green Bay in November as the first participant in the UW-Green Bay-St. Norbert College International Visiting Scholars Program.

Meredith serves on international gathering faculty

Prof. Sarah Meredith was an invited faculty member at the International Round Table sponsored by the del Bianco Foundation Feb. 25-29 in Florence. She was the only American among faculty from 45 countries who gathered to brainstorm and plan ways to carry out the foundation's goals, typically through activities in the arts and humanities. It was Meredith's second year of participation. She is invited to teach a master class during the 2005 event.

Foundation connection pays off

Meredith reports that the connection with the Romualdo del Bianco Foundation will pay off for about 40 students on the spring break travel-study tour to Florence. Foundation founder del Bianco owns hotels and is making lodging available to the group at exceptionally good rates. The group includes 24 members of the Phoenix Chorale and Concert Choir who'll perform under the direction of Prof. William Witwer in Florence's Annunziata Cathedral, a 15th century structure known for its frescoes, and in Casellina Teatro in nearby Scandicci. Because the UW-Green Bay groups' goals mesh with those of his foundation, del Bianco also is helping to create an audience for their performances. Meredith, Witwer and Prof. Derek Jeffreys are leading the tour. The bus to the airport leaves at 7:45 a.m. this Friday from the Cofrin Library circle entrance.

Girl Scouts seek diversity awards nominees

The Girl Scouts of Lac Baie Council are looking for nominees to honor two women and one youth (age 14-18) with diversity awards. The nominees need to be making a positive impact in the community by celebrating differences among people including race, religion, and mental or physical abilities. Nominations are due June 1. No connection to the Girl Scouts is required. Nomination forms may be obtained through the American Intercultural Center or from Juliet Cole or Jane Lynch at UW-Green Bay.

IRE offers ethnic studies opportunity

The Institute on Race and Ethnicity is making available up to $10,000 to fund a preliminary assessment of Ethnic Studies, broadly defined, in the UW System. Due date is March 25 and is open to UW faculty and academic staff. Go to the IRE website for more information. http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/IRE.

Shop talk: Peter Fox

Some on campus will remember the name of Peter Fox, the director of public information for the University of Wisconsin System who went on to serve as a state cabinet official (secretary of employment relations) from 1999 through 2003. Last week Fox was appointed executive director of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association trade organization.

Deadline is Friday for 'Posters in the Rotunda'

The Institute for Research, Dean of Professional and Graduate Studies and Provost Hammersmith remind the campus community that Friday (March 12) is the deadline for nominations for 'Posters in the Rotunda: Undergraduate Research on Display in Wisconsin's Capital.' The April 27 event in Madison will highlight the extent, quality, and value of undergraduate involvement in faculty-guided research projects. To nominate a particular student project, visit the Institute for Research Web site (http://www.uwgb.edu/research) to view an information sheet and complete an application. Contact Lidia Nonn, ext. 2565, with questions. To view the Rotunda space, please visit http://www.wisconsin.gov/state/capfacts/rotunda_c.html.

CPR for Y-O-U

Interested in becoming certified in CPR? UW-Green Bay employees are reminded of an opportunity to take a CPR course at no charge. It's Tuesday morning, March 16) at the PSC, with Tim Helein the instructor. (Full posting is archived at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/logarchive/logarchive35/2004feb25.htm#cpr. Call Public Safety, 2300 and press "2", to register.

Freshman Rosy Walsh is 'champion' skier

Rosy Walsh, a freshman from Rhinelander, will represent UW-Green Bay at the 2004 NCAA Championships, hosted by the University of Nevada-Reno in Truckee, California, March 10-13. She is one of only 75 female skiers selected to the event. Walsh and the field of Nordic skiers will compete in the freestyle race Thursday, March 11, with the classical championship following on Saturday, March 13.

Nordic teams finish third at CCSA Regionals

The Phoenix men's and women's Nordic ski teams placed third out of 11 schools in the Central Collegiate Ski Association Regional Championships Feb. 27-28. Alaska-Fairbanks and Northern Michigan took top honors.

And finally, 'Say What Karaoke'

Residence Life, in cooperation with the Residence Hall and Apartment Association (RHAA), is putting on "Say What Karaoke" at 7 p.m. this Thursday (March 11) in the Union's Phoenix Room. It's based on the popular MTV show in which contestants sing along to their favorite songs to win fantastic prizes. Themes are "tropical" and "1980s." Everyone is invited to enjoy this fun, family-focused and FREE program. The contact is student Matt Bonson @ 883-3413 or bonsmd13@uwgb.edu.

Briefs

Prof. Sandra M. Stokes, Education and Women's Studies, co-authored an article, "The effects of a peer mentoring program on students with disabilities and their general education mentors in a secondary school setting." It appeared in the monograph Mentoring published by the Council for Exceptional Children.

Prof. Victoria Goff, Communication Processes, was a featured speaker at the Associated Collegiate Press's Best of the Midwest College Newspaper Convention, February 27-29.

Prof. Joyce Salisbury spoke on Jean Ferraca's "Here on Earth" Sunday afternoon (March 7) on the Ideas Network of Wisconsin Public Radio. She was one of the experts discussing Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ." Salisbury was invited due to her forthcoming book The Blood of Martyrs: Unintended Consequences of Ancient Violence.

Prof. Ismail Shariff, Urban and Regional Studies/Chair Economics, has published a paper titled, "Global Economic Integration: Prospects and Problems", in International Journal of Development Economics, Volume 1, No: 2, December - March 2003-2004.

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