Vol. 36, No. 35 / December 6, 2004

Percussion concert honors director Grosso

A concert at 7:30 p.m. this Friday (Dec. 10) by the Contemporary Percussion Ensemble and the Hand Drumming Ensemble also provides the occasion to honor the groups' director. The concert will premiere two new pieces that Prof. Cheryl Grosso has composed in response to receiving the Founders and Frankenthal awards. A $15 V.I.P. ticket includes special seating and admission to a reception. Regular tickets are $5 and $3. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004dec.htm#percussion.

Spotlight shines on 'Rhythm Chant FF' composer

Cheryl Grosso is UW-Green Bay's first music professor to receive a named professorship. The idea that composing is scholarship is at the heart of an excellent Warren Gerds profile in this morning's Press-Gazette. See http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/local_18893106.shtml.

Five student actors selected to vie for 'Granny's scholarships

Their performances in UW-Green Bay theater productions have won nominations for five students to the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship competition at the regional American College Theater Festival in January 2005. Senior Caroline Quinn was nominated for performances in two plays: "Noises Off" and "Escape from Happiness." Josh Wintersteen also was nominated for his work in "Noises Off," and Dena Holtz was another nominee from "Escape for Happiness." "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" resulted in nominations for Carrie Weis and DJ Wierschem. Irene Ryan, a theatre veteran best known for her characterization of Granny on TV's "Beverly Hillbillies," left a legacy to provide scholarships for young actors.

Philanthropy gives theatre program a boost

The 1923 Fund, a charitable foundation established by Dr. David A. Cofrin, has made a contribution to the UW-Green Bay Theatre program. Administrator Steve Dhein met with unit chairperson Prof. Laura Riddle and friends last week for the formal presentation. For a photo and more, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/page/photo.htm.

Opera boffo

The student vocalists of "Dido and Aeneas" acquitted themselves well over four performances last week of the 17th century opera. The Press-Gazette's review of the ambitious production was positive. While it didn't trot out any of the old Variety-type raves (like "boffo"), it did include this: "Singing among the students is generally strong. It's UWGB's reputation." See http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/et_18874313.shtml.

Software sifts for spam amid 5.4 million e-mails

UW-Green Bay email guru Pete Kretche is quoted extensively in a recent edition of the online trade journal eWeek. He describes the campus experience with the software iHateSpam as a tool protecting the University's 12,000 Microsoft Exchange mailboxes. So far, so good, especially when you consider the volume: 76 percent of October's 5.4 million messages had to be quarantined. Interesting reading at http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1731917,00.asp.

Story looks at federal work-study for students

"Bob Kranzusch, a freshman and business administration major at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, says having a job on campus has its perks." That's the lead on a Green Bay Press-Gazette story this morning regarding work-study. See http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/local_18830546.shtml.

Help wanted: director of paper center

The search is on for someone to direct the new Paper Sciences Technology Transfer Center, scheduled to open early next year in downtown Green Bay. The assistant director, Prof. John Katers, is quoted at http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/biz_18859940.shtml.

Pushing paper... production

Also of interest on the paper front might be a recent newsletter article from the local Chamber of Commerce. It deals with efforts to promote Green Bay in Italy, for purpose of joint ventures. Click http://fridayreport.titletown.org/fridayreport/current+articles/ciao+advance.asp.

Phoenix women continue to soar

The UW-Green Bay women's basketball team, closing in on a spot in the AP Top 25, can perhaps achieve or solidify that ranking with a good showing Wednesday (Dec. 8) vs. Minnesota at the Phoenix Sports Center at 7 p.m. The No. 18-ranked Gophers aren't the highest-ranked team to visit the PSC (that would be No. 7 Kansas State, two years ago) but it is believed they are the first reigning Final Four participant to do so. The game is a sell-out. For more, see http://www.uwgb.edu/athletics/wbb/index.asp.

Follow the rankings

Off to an unbeaten 6-0 start for the first time in NCAA Division I, the Phoenix women's basketball team is starting to collect votes in the national polls. The AP sportswriter's poll is updated late Monday afternoon. The ESPN/USA Today coaches' poll is released on Tuesday. Bookmark them both at http://sports.espn.go.com/ncw/rankings?poll=1.

Men travel to Madison to play Badgers: TV, radio

The Phoenix men's team under head coach Tod Kowalczyk has a tough one in Madison Tuesday night (Dec. 7), with a 7 p.m. tipoff vs. the No. 23 Wisconsin Badgers. Listen live at WTAQ-AM 1360, or wait for the Wisconsin Public Television replay at 11 p.m. on WPNE Channel 38. For more on the recent three-game winning streak, see http://www.uwgb.edu/athletics/mbb/120404.asp.

NCAA volleyball is who's who of women's athletics

You couldn't ask for a better field for this weekend's NCAA Division I volleyball regional at the Resch Center. Friday night's matchups:

Hawaii (30-0) vs. Wisconsin (21-9)
Stanford (26-6) vs. Texas (26-4)

UW-Green Bay, as the hometown host, welcomes three of the nation's top 10 teams (No. 2 Hawaii, No. 6 Stanford and No. 10 Texas) and a Wisconsin Badgers team that should help pack the Resch. In addition, Stanford and Texas are traditional rivals for the crown of best all-around collegiate program based on all-sports success. Look for more, later this week.

Banta CEO Stephanie Streeter will receive award at 'No Limits' event

"No Limits! A Celebration of Women and Girls in Sports" has announced Stephanie Streeter, president and CEO of Banta Corporation in Menasha, Wis. as its Torch Award winner. Streeter is a former women's basketball standout at Stanford University. "No Limits!" is a women's athletics scholarship fund-raiser hosted by UW-Green Bay and presented by Bellin Health. The inaugural event will be held Friday, Jan. 28, 2005 at the Radisson Hotel. For more, see http://www.uwgb.edu/athletics/offthefield/120304.asp.

Raffle offers $500 Bookstore prizes and helps a good cause

The Friends of the Cofrin Library and the Phoenix Bookstore are teamed up for a new raffle that will net five lucky winners $500 Phoenix Bookstore gift cards that can be used for any merchandise in the store (textbooks, gifts, apparel, office supplies, and more!) Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Cofrin Library in its mission to assist the Library. Raffle tickets are $2 each or six tickets for $10. One set of raffle tickets was mailed to each campus employee. Additional tickets may be purchased from Friends' members, at the Bookstore, or via the Friends' Web site. Purchasers of tickets won't have to wait long to learn whether they've won. The five winning tickets will be drawn at 7:59 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 3 on the Library Plaza. Winners need not be present.

Union candidates visit this week

Reminder: Sarah Aikman and Charles Farrell, finalists for the position of University Union Director, will be visiting the campus on Tuesday, Dec. 7 and Thursday, Dec. 9, respectively. Faculty, staff and students are invited to open sessions from 1 to 2 p.m. in the University Union, 1965 Room.

Final day, absolute final day, for Holiday Luncheon reservations

This from the Union: "If you forgot to pick up your ticket, today is the last day that they will be on sale. John and Chris Salerno will be providing some holiday music, and the chefs are doing their last-minute planning for Thursday. Sodehxo has hired two new bakers, to assist Diane in the bakery with cranberry orange cheesecake, egg nog moose, holiday petite assorted cookies, and petite fours. We hope you can take some time off to socialize with your university friends and come on over to enjoy a wonderful meal. You are guaranteed to have fun."

Reminders for a busy week:

• Symposium by students in Prof. Robert Howe's Ecological Applications course http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004dec.htm#landscape

• Student play 'How I Learned to Drive' http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004dec.htm#drive

• Chamber music Dec. 8 features visiting pianist, percussionist http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/logarchive/logarchive36/2004nov29.htm#duo

• 'Gadgets and Gizmos' demonstration for staff development Noon to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 10 in the Union's 1965 Room

• Art Agency's annual Holiday Sale offers student art at good price: December 13 and 14, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day in the Phoenix Rooms

• 'Tis the Season,' a Saturday celebration with Santa, games, food, storytelling, more: http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/logarchive/logarchive36/2004nov29.htm#season

Brussels student to receive Interdisciplinary Studies' Hoppe Scholarship

A student in the UW-Green Bay Interdisciplinary Studies program has been awarded the program's Patricia L. Hoppe Scholarship. Wendy Rivkin of Brussels will receive the scholarship award of $750 for the spring 2005 semester. For more on the distinctive scholarship and program, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004nov.htm#scholarship.

A Friend-ly reminder: Books are always great gifts

In this season of transitions and celebrations, the Friends of the Cofrin Library are issuing a reminder that not only are books great gifts, but that a donation to the Friends can be a gift to acknowledge a retiree, a graduate, or anyone else deserving of recognition, to generations of Library users to come. Books purchased with donations to the Friends' Books in Honor program will be identified with a bookplate inscribed with the honoree's name and the occasion. It's easy to initiate a Books in Honor gift. Go to the Cofrin Library Web site and click on Friends of the Cofrin Library in the left column. On the Friends page, click on Gift Book Program to get an explanation and access to a printable form you can use to submit your gift. When the book arrives, the honoree or, in the case of a memorial, a family member, will receive a note telling of your generous gift.

Required safety training for new employees

All new employees are required to attend one session of New Employee Safety Orientation and Emergency Response Training. Training will include the required introduction to Hazard Communication and an overview of Campus emergency procedures.

Next session: Monday, Dec. 13 from 3-4:30 p.m. in IS 1034

(Note — this is a change in date from previously announced date.) Please call Public Safety, 2300 (press "2"), to register for training.

Future safety sessions, for long-term planning purposes

Tuesday, January 5 from 1-2:30 p.m. in IS 1034
Tuesday, February 8 from 8-9:30 a.m. in IS 1034
Wednesday, March 10 from 3-4:30 p.m. in IS 1034
Monday, April 4 from 1-2:30 p.m. in IS 1034
Tuesday, May 10 from 10-11:30 a.m. in IS 1034

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