Vol. 35, No. 68 / May 3, 2004

Campus feast moves indoors, to PSC

The campus cookout scheduled for Wednesday (May 5), 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., is moving indoors, to the Phoenix Sports Center. (Well, the cooking will stay outdoors but the eating is indoors.) A brief program begins at noon. The decision to get the PSC ready was made because of forecasts of cool weather.

This year's retirees

The May cookout as tradition dates back only about five years, but recognition of retiring colleagues has become a popular feature. People who retired or are retiring this year, or who left too late to be announced last year, are:

John Baumgart
Shirley Bubolz
Mark Carlson
Sharon Gutowski
John Harris
John Killinger
Theodor Korithoski
Margaret Laughlin
David Littig
Richard Logan
Sally Mancoske
Dottie Stepien
Marsha Van Egeren
Sally VanOudenhoven
Charles Wilson

Employee No. 1 will be guest of honor

The very first person to proudly wear the title of "UW-Green Bay employee" will be a special guest at the Campus Cookout this Wednesday (May 5). Chancellor Emeritus Ed Weidner, along with his wife, Marjorie, will be present for the get-together, and Ed will take part in the brief program.

Doyle recognizes state workers for 'additional duties'

Wisconsin Gov. Jim Doyle has proclaimed May 5 as State Employee Recognition Day. One of his "Whereas" clauses praises state employees for having "been instrumental in helping Wisconsin emerge from fiscal crisis in the past year. Our dedicated public servants took on additional duties, found ways to cut costs, devised more efficient processes, and..." Read more at http://www.doa.state.wi.us/announcements_detail.asp?annid=143.

Kersten, VonDras honored for 'Creative Approaches to Teaching'

Professors Andrew Kersten and Dean VonDras have won Creative Approaches to Teaching Awards for the spring semester as presented by the Instructional Development Council. Kersten, of Social Change and Development (History) was singled out for creating a history laboratory experience. VonDras, of Human Development (Psychology), developed a strategy to help students explore attitudes that lead to prejudice and discrimination. Details at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004may.htm#teaching.

Reminder: Wednesday's Founders Reception spotlights campus authors

Contact the Advancement Office if you're a member and haven't yet RSVP'd for the spring Founders Association reception this Wednesday evening (May 5) at the Weidner Center. The focus is on faculty and staff authors.

13 benefit from Teaching Enhancement Grants

Six successful proposals enabled 13 faculty members to benefit from spring semester Teaching Enhancement Grants awarded by the Instructional Development Council. A total of $4,364 was awarded in amounts ranging from $497 to $1,000. The recipients and their grant activities are:

Sally Dresdow, Business Administration, will participate in MBTI qualifying training.

Eight members of the Human Development faculty will attend the annual Enhancing the Teaching of Psychology and Human Development conference.

Loretta Larkey, Social Work, will participate in cross-cultural social work site development in Guatemala.

Rebecca Meacham, Humanistic Studies, attended the Associated Writing Program's annual conference.

Kim Nielsen, Social Change and Development, engaged in a project on teaching and learning history with primary sources.

Chris Style, Communication and the Arts, attended the Southern Graphics Print Conference.

Remembrance for Jerry Dell is Saturday

A remembrance will be held Saturday (May 8) for longtime UW-Green Bay faculty member Jerry Dell, who died April 22 at the age of 66. It will be at the Ecumenical Center beginning at 1 p.m. Dell was a UW-Green Bay faculty member from fall 1973 until he retired in spring 2003, teaching in the art and communication processes disciplines. Contributions to a memorial fund, to benefit students, may be forwarded to Virginia Dell, an editor in the Marketing and University Communication Office. An obituary appeared in last week's Green Bay Press-Gazette (second item) at http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/records/rec_15881505.shtml.

Receptions aplenty

Monday's farewell reception for political science professor David Littig was the first of a lengthy list of retirement receptions. Join the campus community in bidding farewell to those who have dedicated years of service to the campus and Green Bay community:

• John Harris - 2 to 4 p.m., Tuesday (May 4), Wood Hall 460
• Dottie Stepien - 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday (May 5), Extended Degree Office
• Dick Logan - 2 to 4 p.m. Friday (May 7), 1965 Room, University Union
• Margaret Laughlin - Noon to 2 p.m., Thursday, May 13, Wood Hall 455/459 (classroom)

Less formal, but still meaningful...

Join campus and community folks in saying farewell to Assistant Registrar Beth Warner and former registrar Sally Mancoske at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday (May 4) at the Cock & Bull Publick House, downtown Green Bay. Warner starts a new position at UW-Milwaukee in a few weeks and Sally is officially retiring from the University.

Mother's Day special: raffle tickets! Tuesday!

It's too late for the Kentucky Derby. Why not purchase Mom a chance or two on some great gift baskets in the Friends of the Cofrin Library Books 'n' Baskets fundraiser? They will be selling Tuesday (May 4) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Library first-floor alcove. See the full prize list on the Web at http://www.uwgb.edu/library/friends.html.

Let's hear it for Spirit Week!

Before, it was a UW System event. Now, it's a full-fledged gubernatorial proclamation. Gov. Jim Doyle has declared this week, May 3-7, as "University of Wisconsin Spirit Week." He signed the proclamation Monday morning in honor of "the talents and accomplishments of the half a million UW alumni who live and work in Wisconsin." Doyle said, "The (UW) has a long and proud history in this state, and the continued work of the UW System means a bright future for Wisconsin."

Sen. Kerry takes a fall (perhaps not surprisingly)

Thanks go out to the alert LOG ONLine reader who sent us the link to newspaper coverage of Sen. John Kerry's minor bicycle mishap on Sunday. Look closely and you see he was wearing not the leader's yellow jersey but a spurious substitute: the colors and emblem of one of UW-Green Bay's sports rivals. Should have worn the lucky Green Bay green! See http://www.boston.com/news/politics/president/kerry/articles/2004/05/03/relaxation_comes_hard_for_kerry_as_bike_tumble_mars_a_visit_home/.

Closer to home, mark these events

Spirit Week is a reason to celebrate on campus, too. Don't forget these events, closer to home.

• Thursday, May 6, "Pre-Spirit Reception" at Oxford's Pub and Cafe, downtown Green Bay, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
• May 7, all day, wear the colors of your alma mater, or UW-Green Bay.
• May 7, 2 p.m., an all-UW grad photo, at the University Union Plaza (rain site is Mary Ann Cofrin Hall Winter Garden).
• May 3-7, Phoenix Bookstore sale for UWGB alumni on all apparel and gifts.

And, finally...

Sports fans, amaze your friends with your knowledge of all the UW System mascots! Sure, everybody knows the Bluegolds and Pointers and Phoenix, but we're talking real trivia here: the UW Colleges. Which campus proudly claims the Mighty Wombats? Are Baraboo's teams known as the Circus Clowns? Which College enjoys a parallel with Duke University? The answers are to be found in the list at the UW System "Spirit" page at http://www.wisconsin.edu/spirit/colors.htm.

Still in the spirit? Cheer on the Phoenix softball team

The UW-Green Bay softball team hosts Loyola in its last home game of the season at 2 p.m. Friday (May 7). The forecast is beautiful, and many of you will be decked in your Phoenix — or at least UW — gear, anyway. Wander over to the Phoenix Fields behind the Phoenix Sports Center for some late-afternoon action.

No 'threes a charm' for men's tennis vs. Butler

The Phoenix men's tennis team lost for the third consecutive season to Butler in the Horizon League Championship finals last weekend, but congratulations are still in order for the squad that was just a win away from advancing to the NCAA Championships. Senior Ben Davis was named to the all-Horizon League team and junior Tyler Dorn was a second team selection. A recap of the season can be found at http://www.uwgb.edu/athletics/mtennis.

Madison professor performs in final Chamber Concert

Soprano Mimmi Fulmer, Madison, will perform the final concert in the Chamber Music at Green Bay series at 7:30 p.m. Thursday (May 6) in Fort Howard Hall of the Weidner Center. Fulmer, a professor of voice and opera at UW-Madison, is active in oratorio, opera and recital and is noted especially for her performance of new music. Read more at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004apr.htm#chamber.

All that jazz

Jazz Ensembles I and II and Vocal Jazz Ensemble will perform a spring concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday (May 4) in the University Theatre. The concert will be under the direction of Chris and John Salerno, and Paul Bhasin. Expect numbers by Tommy Dorsey, Eric Clapton, James Taylor and more. For more, including a list of student performers go to http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004apr.htm#jazz.

New Music, Hand Drumming on Friday

The New Music Ensemble directed by Rebecca Tout and the Hand Drumming Ensemble directed by Cheryl Grosso will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday (May 7) in the University Theatre. A composition for 11 clarinets, a purely improvised piece and a new Grosso composition, "Rhythm Chant 20," along with a revised composition with Colombian influence, are on the program. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004may.htm#newmusic.

Chancellor's hours cancelled

Chancellor Bruce Shepard has cancelled open office hours for Friday, May 14. Look for other opportunities to visit with the Chancellor from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, and 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, May 27.

Getting where you need to go — on the Web

Off-campus readers of the LOG might be interested to hear about a new Interactive Campus Map on the Web. The project was undertaken by Eric Lightbody, a Learning Technology student assistant, under the direction of Paula Ganyard and Andy Speth. Visit the new link at http://www.uwgb.edu/compserv/docs/tiparchive/apr23_04.htm.

It's summer camp time — $$$ available!

It's summer camp time and Mona Christensen has made us aware of scholarships for two summer camps: Six, $100 scholarships are available for local area high school entrepreneurs planning to attend the Biz 4 Youth summer camp. Five, $200 scholarships are available for first generation Hispanic immigrant students to attend the Spanish Intensive Culture and Language Camp. Provided by the Wisconsin Humanities Council, these funds will encourage Hispanic culture and language preservation for these students. Inquire at (920) 465-CAMP. A scholarship application is online at http://www.uwgbsummercamps.com.

Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences interim position is posted

Provost Sue K. Hammersmith announces a request for nominations for the position of Interim Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Applications must be submitted to the provost by May 10.

Point Creek gains 400 hardwoods with campus help

Prof. Bob Howe and others from the campus community helped plant 400 hardwood seedlings at the Point Creek Natural Area, adjacent to UW-Green Bay's Kingfisher Farm Preserve in Manitowoc County, on Saturday, May 1.

Posters potent in first showing

Elected officials, federal research representatives, and the general public got an up-close look at some of UW-Green Bay's best undergraduate research at "Posters in the Rotunda: A Celebration of Undergraduate Research," April 27. The Green Bay Press-Gazette covered the story and you can read about it at http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/local_15878335.shtml.

Click for a closer look

Great images from the Posters in the Rotunda event, held at the Wisconsin State Capitol Rotunda in Madison, are posted on http://www.uwgb.edu/research/Posters%20in%20the%20Rotunda%202004.htm.

Listen and be heard at campus technology forum

The Technology Council will be addressing the concerns identified as a result of a recent campus IT survey from 8 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 4 in Niagara A. You need only attend one. The forum, sponsored by the Academic Staff Professional Development Committee and the Technology Council, will be presented by Kathy Pletcher, associate provost for information services.

Take a sneak peek at the survey

For a sneak preview of the IT Survey results, click here: http://www.uwgb.edu/infoserv/techsurvey/results/index.asp.

Economic potential of area higher then perceived

Northeastern Wisconsin has more economic potential than many of its residents realize, says a new study. The Green Bay Press-Gazette has the full story, "Study finds untapped economic opportunity in Northeastern Wisconsin" at http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/local_15817916.shtml.

Race and Ethnicity Institute says farewell to Montoya

Director of the UW System Institute on Race And Ethnicity, Michael Montoya, has announced he is leaving to pursue an out-of-state research position. He will join the faculty at the University of California.

Missing from the UW picture — children of immigrants

"While their classmates qualify for in-state tuition, which dramatically lowers their costs, children of immigrants who have not yet qualified for citizenship are denied the tuition break. Editors of The Capital Times in Madison give their opinion on the matter at http://www.madison.com/captimes/opinion/editorial/73205.php.

Wisconsin Idea 'fellows' announced this week

Watch for news out of Madison this week on the names of UW-Green Bay representatives to the Wisconsin Idea Fellows 2004-05. The "Fellows" are being singled out for their public service, outstanding service, research and outreach that contribute to the quality of life and the economy of Wisconsin.

Press-Gazette says familiar factor is real serial killer on college campuses

Tony Walter (some on campus will remember the name) has rejoined the Green Bay Press-Gazette as opinion page editor. One of his first efforts was a very direct essay about a Systemwide concern brought to light with the regent tragedy in La Crosse. See the full story at http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/opinion_15865794.shtml.

Former Founders board member publishes how-to book

Becky Stewart-Gross, former Founder's Board member (2001-2002), has published "The Leader's Communication Toolkit: How to Select the Right Communication Method in an Electronic World." The book focuses on the proliferation of business communication tools and the need to synchronize the purpose of the message, content, and audience with a suitable method of communication.

Reminder: Safety training

All new employees are required to attend one session of New Employee Safety Orientation and Emergency Response Training. The next session is Tuesday (May 4), from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in IS 1034. Call ext. 2300 (press "2") to register.

Reminder: Campus plan, PSC plans

Thursday (May 6) is the day consultants will report to the campus and community the findings of the listening sessions and their first attempts to identify some common themes. You're invited to 90-minute Master Plan sessions at 10 a.m. or 1 and 4 p.m. All sessions will be held in the Christie Theater in the University Union. On Friday (May 7), a "Virtual Tour" of facilities (essentially, photographs of other facilities to trigger reactions, likes, dislikes, and so on) takes place from 11 a.m. to p.m. in the Union's Alumni Rooms for those interested in the potential Phoenix Sports Center remodel.

Briefs

Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Sue K. Hammersmith was recently appointed to the Bay Area Workforce Development Board. The three-year term begins July 1.

Prof. V.M.G. Nair, Herbert Fisk Johnson Professor in Environmental Science, organized and will chair the Forest Diseases-Control sector at the 15th International Plant Protection Congress May 9-15 in Beijing, China. The conference was rescheduled from 2003 when it was postponed due to the SARS crisis in China. Nair will present the keynote research paper on "Chemotherapy Connected with Electron Microscopic Investigations." Nair has been working with Chinese scientists for several years on multiple investigations on behalf of its "Great Green Wall of China" initiative. His projects include working to develop methods of control for several diseases affecting forest plants, identifying the pathogen responsible for death of eucalyptus in monocultural plantings, and seeking bamboo species to re-forest panda habitats.

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