Vol. 36, No. 33 / November 29, 2004

Kwanzaa Saturday: Music, dance, storytelling, soul food

Kwanzaa will be celebrated at UW-Green Bay from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday (Dec. 4) in the Phoenix Rooms of the University Union. The free family event features the African-rooted tales of Chicago storyteller Mama Edie Armstrong, who augments her storytelling with American Sign Language. Kinkaviwo, the Lawrence University Drumming Ensemble, will be featured along with Green Bay's campus/community troupe Nia dancing with students from Heritage Elementary School. There's soul food, too. See the news release at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004nov.htm#kwanzaa.

International flags to fly in Nicolet Room

Starting this week, the flags of 17 nations will brighten the University Union's Nicolet Room. The flags represent nations from which UW-Green Bay typically attracts international students as well as those involved with the University through various partnerships and programs. The 17 nations are Brazil, China, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Guatemala, India, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria and Spain. The idea of flying the international flags in "the Nic" was suggested during the campus master planning process.

New partnership will serve entrepreneurs

Gov. Jim Doyle today announced a new partnership that will create a statewide network to promote entrepreneurship. The Wisconsin Entrepreneurs' Network (WEN) is a partnership of the University of Wisconsin System, the Wisconsin Technical College System, the WiSys Technology Foundation and the Agricultural Innovation Center. The governor announced the partnership at news conferences around the state, including one at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. Chancellor Bruce Shepard attended today's news conference at NWTC. UW-Green Bay's Small Business Development Center will be among the organizations providing services and resources for the WEN partnership. Read more about today's announcement at http://www.wisgov.state.wi.us/journal_media_detail.asp?prid=842.

Snapshots: 'Memories of UW-Green Bay'

A group of students learned first-hand about videotaping a TV talk show last week. That their special guest was Founding Chancellor Edward Weidner, his topic was early UW-Green Bay, and retirees Betty Brown and Roger Vanderperren returned to help... all made the class project a first-class exercise. Read more at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/photoarch/events/memories.htm.

Love and duty conflict as students perform first great English opera

The UW-Green Bay Opera Workshop will present the short opera, "Dido and Aeneas," at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, Dec. 2-5 in the University Theater. Dance, artistic vocal solos and beautiful choral music tell the romantic and tragic story of Dido and Aeneas in the space of an hour, says producer and vocal coach Sarah Meredith. For more, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004nov.htm#opera.

'Green Room' talks will add to UW-Green Bay opera

Two faculty members will give free "Green Room" talks prior to performances of "Dido and Aeneas" Thursday through Sunday, Dec. 2-5. The free talks are scheduled at 6:45 p.m. in Theater Hall Room 178. The speakers will be Gregory Aldrete and Catherine Henze of Humanistic Studies. Aldrete will discuss how the Roman poet Virgil's version of the Dido and Aeneas story in the Aeneid compares with the version in the Henry Purcell opera. Henze will talk about 17th century interpretations of the meaning of literature and drama in England and how they enhance each other. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004nov.htm#talks.

One of opera's leads shines in state vocal competition

Graduating senior Kathleen Butitta won fourth place in the senior women's division of the Wisconsin National Teachers of Singing competition held recently at UW-Milwaukee. She took second place last year in the junior women's division. Butitta also was a semi-finalist in the 2004 Neal Silva Young Artist's Competition. She will sing the role of Dido in two of the four performances of Henry Purcell's "Dido and Aeneas."

Concert by student brass and woodwind groups is Wednesday

UW-Green Bay brass and woodwind ensembles will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, in Fort Howard Hall. Paul Bhasin directs the two brass quartets that will perform music by Renaissance and 19th century composers. Rebecca Tout directs a woodwind quintet, a saxophone quartet, a flute quintet and a clarinet trio. For more, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004nov.htm#woodwind.

Piano-percussion duo will perform new works in Chamber Music concert

Madison-based piano and percussion duo Sole Nero will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8 in the University Theater. Pianist Jessica Johnson and percussionist Anthony Di Sanza, both UW music professors, will perform a contemporary program including new works commissioned expressly for the duo. The program is part of the series Chamber Music at Green Bay. For program and ticket details, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004nov.htm#solenero.

Phoenix Bookstore's big sale is Wednesday-Friday

Save the date: The big Holiday Sale is set to hit the Phoenix Bookstore Dec. 1, 2 and 3. All clothing and gift items will have a 25% discount. This year there will be a new twist on the extended discount: Give a $2 donation to the Syble Hopp School swimming pool fund, draw a star and receive an additional 5 through 25% off.

It's time to Give-A-Kid-A-Book

Last year the Give-A-Kid-A-Book campaign distributed new books to more than 5,800 disadvantaged children through the Salvation Army and other year-round community programs. It's time to act for this year. Bring your donations (new, unwrapped books for babies, children, or young adults to age 18) to Sherry Rasmussen, Division of Outreach and Extension, WH-480 by Dec. 9.

Reminder: Holiday luncheon tickets

Tickets remain on sale at the University Union information desk for the Holiday Luncheon, an annual event used by many on campus as an end-of-the-year office party. The feast of food and music takes place Thursday, Dec. 9, at noon.

UW-Green Bay Teddy Bear Drive

These are the final two days for the UW-Green Bay Teddy Bear Drive. Have any stuffed animals (need not actually be a bear) that are hiding in the back of a closet? Could they use a new home? The stuffed animals will be donated to local law enforcement for use in comforting little children during emergencies. If you would like to help, please donate new or like new stuffed animals at the collection bin in the Office of Student Life. Sponsors are Students Serving Society, SGA, and Student Life. Call 465-2200 ext. 40 with any questions.

'Tis the Season' for community cheer

'Tis the Season, a holiday celebration of friends, family, fun and good cheer, will make its 8th annual appearance at the UW-Green Bay University Union on Sat., Dec. 11 from 9 a.m. to noon. The community event includes pictures with Santa, continental breakfast, crafts and games in Santa's Workshop, caricatures, cookie decorating, storytelling, music and more. Admission is $2 per adult, $4 for children, and $2 for children under 2 years of age. Admission for UW-Green Bay students is free with the donation of a non-perishable food item. Pictures with Santa are $1.'Tis the Season is sponsored by the UW-Green Bay University Union; questions may be directed to Jennifer Turner 465-2200 ext. 24, or by email at uupromotions@uwgb.edu.

Final installment of 'Highly Classified' is Majewski

Last, but not least, as we spotlight members of the new Classified Staff Advisory Council, is internal auditor and accomplished outdoorsman John Majewski of Business and Finance. See http://www.uwgb.edu/classified/majewski.htm.

Slaats to retire at Wisconsin Public Radio

Wisconsin Public Radio's new executive director, Phil Corriveau, announced on Nov. 22 the retirement of Glen Slaats as Northeastern Wisconsin regional manager. Slaats had been regional manager for WPR since 1989 and was instrumental in expanding service in the region from two stations in Green Bay to seven stations including a pair in northern Door County. Prior to 1989, he was WGBW station manager and the longtime play-by-play voice for Phoenix women's basketball and men's soccer.

Red Cross CPR re-certification is offered on Jan. 30

The Physical Education Department is offering an American Red Cross CPR recertification class on January 30, 2005 from 6 to 9 p.m. in Wood Hall 222. The cost for this class is $15. This class is open to any faculty, staff and students who have previously been CPR certified through the American Red Cross. Signup for the class will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 30. Instruction will begin at 6 p.m.. Please contact Bruce VandenPlas at (920) 497-0151 with any questions.

FDR's second bill of rights is topic of Dec. 6 lecture

"FDR's Second Bill of Rights and Why We Need It Now" is the topic of a presentation by political scientist Cass R. Sunstein at 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 6 in the Christie Theater. Sunstein is Karl N. Llewellyn Distinguished Service Professor of Jurisprudence at the University of Chicago Law School. For more on the Historical Perspectives lecture series event, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2004nov.htm#rights.

Geography films close with 'Burning Season' on Dec. 7

Prof. Marcelo Cruz invited the campus and community to a series of film screenings this semester in conjunction with his course on Geography of South America. The final film is 5:15 to 7:30 p.m. in the Christie Theater on Tuesday, Dec. 7. "The Burning Season," a 1994 work by the legendary John Frankenheimer, is set in Brazil.

RCMS students take honors in national Web design contest

The Regional Center for Math and Science (RCMS) program learned last week that two of the three Web sites designed by student participants during the summer 2004 program that were entered in the National TRIO ThinkQuest Contest came out on top. The Web site "What's Entertaining the Teens of Japan" was recognized as a quarterfinalist with "Wrestling: Mind Over Matter," a site designed by Mark Maleug of New London and Stephen Frost of Detroit being awarded a Silver Medal for Web Design and Presentation. The National Contest had 144 sites competing from 27 states, 31 institutions and 50 TRIO programs. Medal winners will receive Microsoft, Adobe, and Macro Media Software Products, their medal and an opportunity to travel to regional TRIO conferences to showcase their work. Congratulations are in order for coach Todd Sanders, ESS Webmaster, and Michael Casbourne, director of RCMS. Links to winning Web sites should be active at http://depts.washington.edu/trio/comp/index.shtml.

Reminder: Presentation Tuesday by first Union candidate

Michael Poe, a finalist for the position of University Union Director, will be visiting the campus on Tuesday (Nov. 30). Faculty, staff and students are invited to an open session from 1 to 2 p.m. in the University Union's 1965 Room. Sessions for the other three candidates will take place on Dec. 7, 9 and 14.

Phoenix soccer player is second team Academic all-America

Adam Ben-Zikri, a midfielder on the UW-Green Bay men's soccer team, was named to the 2004 Academic All-America Men's Soccer second team, as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). A major in business administration with a 3.922 GPA, Ben-Zikri, of Monona, Wis., tied for second on the team in scoring in 2004 with nine points on two goals and a team-best five assists.

Ben-Zikri joins distinguished company

Ben-Zikri is the first men's soccer player since Erich Quidzinski (adidas Scholar-Athlete All-America, honorable mention, 1987) to earn All-America honors for academic achievement. He is among nine UW-Green Bay student-athletes to earn Academic All-America honors in the last seven years. He joins Chari Nordgaard (first team, women's basketball, 1999), Debbie Kind (second team, softball, 2000), Danielle Grube (third team, at-large, 2001), Kristy Loiselle (second team, women's basketball 2003), Angela Gaetz (second team, 2002 and third team 2003, at-large), Leslie Kuhn (third team, volleyball, 2003), Janelle Tomlinson (third team, volleyball, 2003), and Shane Hoelz (third team, at-large, 2004).

Phoenix men re-group for clutch win

Congratulations to the UW-Green Bay men's basketball team, which rebounded for a nice win Saturday before a boisterous Resch Center crowd. The temporarily short-handed team outlasted SE Missouri 59-55 only four days after a record 104-46 loss at No. 9 Michigan State. Games this week include a road game at Chicago State on Wednesday, a home date at the Resch with nationally known Weber State on Saturday (Dec. 4), and a visit to the Kohl Center to play the Wisconsin Badgers next Tuesday, Dec. 9.

Tickets are scarce as 4-0 women enter dream homestand

When UW-Green Bay went Division I in the early 1980s and promised the community it would bring major-college competition to Green Bay... this might have been the week Phoenix founders dreamed about. The unbeaten women's basketball team has a three-game homestand consisting of Big Ten and national powers Illinois and Minnesota sandwiched around instate rival Marquette. Games are at 7 p.m. this Wednesday (Dec. 1), Saturday (Dec. 4), and next Wednesday, Dec. 8. Tickets are scarce. For more, see http://www.uwgb.edu/athletics/wbb/index.asp.

Badgers a possibility for NCAA tourney at Resch Center

If you haven't yet bought your tickets for the NCAA volleyball regionals at the Resch Center the weekend of Dec. 10-11, consider this. A local run on tickets is possible if the homestate Wisconsin Badgers advance. The field of 64 was announced over the weekend, and UW will host Notre Dame, Valparaiso and Loyola in a four-team mini-tourney this weekend to claim one of the four Green Bay slots. A previous LOG had ticket info at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/logarchive/logarchive36/2004oct8.htm#volleyball.

Groovin' Grounds Presents: Heidi Schwarz

Student Life is promoting a free coffeehouse concert this Friday (Dec. 3) at 9 p.m. in the Union's Timber Lounge. Guest artist Heidi Schwarz's desire to sing drove her to Nashville in January of 2000, at the age of 19. In the past year she has been working on an album of colorful songs with accompanying visual creations; her art incorporates "visual sound," through paint, notes, and heart and soul. Take a listen at http://www.heidischwartz.com/.

Still column talks UW stem-cell research... and interdisciplinarity

Journalist Tom Still of Madison, president of the Wisconsin Technology Council, has written a column discussing Wisconsin's role as a leader in biotechnology and Gov. Doyle's budget proposals in that area. While UW-Green Bay is not mentioned in the column, the concept of "interdisciplinarity" is. Worth a read at http://www.wistechnology.com/article.php?id=1368.

Brief

On Nov. 19, Prof. Michael Draney of Natural and Applied Sciences presented a lecture titled "In Quest of a Fauna: Spiders of the Great Lakes Region" for the Recent Advances in Biology seminar series at Lawrence University.

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