UW-Green Bay, LOG Archive, Vol. 36 No. 70



Outstanding Thesis award UW System Week Gathering of local UW grads Phi Eta Sigma new members Asian/Pacific Islander Month Feature on Tiffany Mor First Hispanic mayor Posters in the Rotunda Yingst featured in 'Women' Poetry Jam Team concept at Poetry Jam 'Pop Culture' lecture Tune in to Regents Academic Staff honorees Infant/Toddler Workshop Noppe, Ragan to speak at workshop Raptor expert to speak Raptor conference on campus Party for EC director Johnson Veterans Appreciation Ceremony National History Day Student Employee Recognition Week 'Education for All Native People' Sweet on TV-38 Tacky Prom Speaker on plant pollination Lama's Himalaya talk UWGB Downtown features Lala List of month's events	Vol. 36, No. 70 / April 7, 2005 The LOG Online e-mail news digest is distributed each week to faculty and staff of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Links are included to more detailed stories at the Marketing and University Communication Web site and to an archive of past issues. Qualls wins UW-Green Bay thesis award Theresa M. Qualls, De Pere, will receive the 2004 Outstanding Thesis award at a Founders Association and Alumni Awards Night event on April 16. Qualls, who completed her thesis for a master’s degree in Environmental Science and Policy, did her research and thesis on zebra mussels in Green Bay. Prof. David Dolan was chairperson of her thesis committee. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2005apr.htm#thesis. * * * * * A UW Degree? Reason to celebrate! We have spirit, yes we do... or so it says here about the period April 11 through 15 being designated UW System Week by official proclamation. The weeklong celebration calls attention to the value of UW degrees to the State of Wisconsin and local economies. Plan to wear UW Colors to work on Friday, April 15. * * * * * Show your spirit to other UW grads at St. Brendan's You’re invited to attend a cash bar and complimentary hors d'oeuvre reception at St. Brendan's Inn, 234 S. Washington Street, downtown Green Bay from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 14. Wear your alma mater's colors and receive a discount on your first beverage. * * * * * Freshman honorary taps 78 at UW-Green Bay Seventy-eight new members will be admitted to the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay chapter of the freshman honorary society, Phi Eta Sigma, in ceremonies at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 17 in the Phoenix Room. Donald McCartney of Business Administration will give the welcome address. Fergus Hughes, interim dean of liberal arts and sciences, will be inducted as an honorary member. For criteria and names of student inductees, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2005apr.htm#phietasigma. * * * * * Asian/Pacific Islander Month begins Tuesday Celebrate Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month with students, staff and faculty with a series of events getting under way next week. There’s a “chopstick challenge,” films, a Thai luncheon, lectures, demonstrations and more. See the list at the end of this page for dates and times, and next Monday’s LOG for full details. * * * * * Nice feature on student Tiffany Mor The Green Bay Press-Gazette carried a nice human-interest story recently on UW-Green Bay basketball star Tiffany Mor — and her career track in teaching. See http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/sports/archive/sports_20503349.shtml. * * * * * Sheboygan's first Hispanic mayor has UW ties Juan Perez, a student adviser at the UW College campus in Sheboygan, is the new mayor of Sheboygan, unseating the incumbent by a solid 55-45 margin in Tuesday’s election. News stories have noted that Perez, 51, is the city’s first Hispanic mayor, and believed to be the first in Southeast Wisconsin. See http://www.wisinfo.com/sheboyganpress/news/archive/local_20496455.shtml. * * * * * UW-Green Bay students in Madison today Several student researchers are at the State Capitol today for the “Posters in the Rotunda” event which spotlights student research at all UW System campuses. Don’t know how soon they will have pictures from today posted, but the organizers have an excellent Web site at http://www.wisconsin.edu/posters/. * * * * * Yingst featured in "Women" magazine cover story Aileen Yingst, adjunct professor of Natural and Applied Sciences at UW-Green Bay and director of the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium, is the focus of a cover story in the latest issue of “Women” magazine. The magazine, for and about women in Northeast Wisconsin, highlights Yingst’s work on the Mars Science Laboratory, a mega-rover that will take off for Mars in 2009. “If there is such a thing as having a calling – a non-religious calling – this is my calling,” she says in the article. “I’ve always wanted to do space science.” The magazine is available on some area newsstands, including at the east side Festival Foods, at the Brown County Library and by subscription. * * * * * Nobody gets slammed at 'Poetry Jam' UW-Green Bay and St. Norbert College creative writing students will meet in their third annual Poetry Jam at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 at the Neville Public Museum of Brown County. The event is free and open to the public. Students will read poems and other short pieces that they’ve written, and faculty members and students from both institutions will come to cheer the readers on. Writers from each campus will alternate in presenting their work. * * * * * Team concept is just for fun UW-Green Bay creative writing faculty member Rebecca Meacham says the Poetry Jam began in 2002 when she, Laurie MacDiarmid, faculty member in creative writing at St. Norbert College, and Matt Welter, curator of education at the Neville Museum, sought a way to showcase student writers in a public arts setting. An audience of about 40 showed up for the event in 2003, some bearing signs to urge readers on. Meacham notes that despite the “team” aspect of the event, it’s not truly competitive, but rather serves to have fun and give student writers a public venue for their work. * * * * * 'Pop culture' should be popular talk A lecturer who has written widely on the topics of radio, technology and advertising and their effects on American culture, will speak on “Themes in Popular Culture” at 10 a.m. Friday, April 15 in the Christie Theater. Susan Smulyan, an associate professor in the Department of American Civilization at Brown University, is the next speaker in the Historical Perspectives series. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2005apr.htm#culture. * * * * * Tune in Tell all your friends to turn off the 50 Cent, Josh Groban, Josh Turner, or whatever they’re playing Friday (just joshin’) and give a listen to some serious action. The Board of Regents meeting will be webcast from Madison on Friday (April 8) from 9 a.m. until noon. Tune in at http://www.uwex.edu/ics/stream/regents/meetings/. * * * * * Academic Staff honorees are from Eau Claire, Oshkosh A foundation president who led a record-setting university fund-raising campaign, and an affirmative-action director whose reach extends well into her community have been named the winners of the 2005 Regents Academic Staff Award for Excellence to be presented Friday (April 8) in Madison. Recipients are Carole Halberg, president of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation, and Elizabeth Heuer, director of affirmative action and human resources at UW-Oshkosh. See http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2005/r050406.htm. * * * * * No ZZZs...Parental sleep deprivation a topic at Infant/Toddler workshop A nationally known expert on children and sleep disorders will be the keynote speaker at Current Issues in Infant/Toddler Development and Care, a one-day workshop Friday, May 20, at UW-Green Bay. Dr. Jodi Mindell, a professor of psychology at St. Joseph’s University and of pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, will speak on “Sleeping Through the Night: How Infants, Toddlers and Their Parents Can Get a Good Night’s Sleep.” The registration fee is $80. Sleep on it, if you can, or seek more info at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2005apr.htm#infant. * * * * * Noppe, Ragan also speak Two UW-Green Bay faculty members will make presentations during the workshop’s afternoon sessions. Illene Noppe, professor of Human Development, will speak on “Blankies and Teddies: the Role of Transitional Options in the Lives of Infants and Toddlers.” Patricia Ragan, associate professor of Education, will speak on “Language and Learning in Infants and Toddlers: The Importance of YOU.” * * * * * Learn more about birds, people, and natural resources of Pacific Northwest Campus and community are invited to a special seminar on Monday (April 11) titled Raptors of the Washington Coast, presented by Dr. Daniel Varland, biologist for Rayonier, Inc., a private timber company with 375,000 acres of forestland in western Washington. The seminar will be held in the conference room of the Cofrin Center for Biodiversity (MAC 212) at 3:30 pm. Prof. Bob Howe notes that, if additional space is needed, the presentation will be moved to a nearby classroom (posted on the door of MAC 212).. * * * * * Speaker's visit is preview of Raptor Research Foundation conference here Monday’s guest speaker, Daniel Varland, is the conference coordinator for the Raptor Research Foundation. The international organization will hold its annual conference in Green Bay on October 12-16, 2005, co-sponsored by the Cofrin Center for Biodiversity. Varland taught biology at community colleges in Iowa and Minnesota for 11 years between his master's degree in zoology at Eastern Illinois University and completion of his Ph.D. in animal ecology at Iowa State in 1991. * * * * * Shhh! It's a surprise: Event to recognize departing Ecumenical Center director On Tuesday, April 19, a mostly surprise going-away party will be held for Katie Johnson, director of the Ecumenical Center, in recognition of her service to the EC and UW-Green Bay. The party, featuring a taco potluck and cake, will be at 4:30 p.m. at the EC. If you are interested in attending, please contact Tina Tackmier or Lisa Tetzloff, Office of Student Life, 465-2200 ext. 40, no later than Friday, April 15. Contributions for a gift will be accepted until April 15 at the Office of Student Life, University Union 151. * * * * * Make plans to honor veterans at April 14 appreciation ceremony Look for full details Monday, but mark your calendars now to honor the men and women of UW-Green Bay who have served or are currently serving their country in the armed forces at a special ceremony Thursday, April 14. The event will take place at 2 p.m. in the 1965 Room. * * * * * More on National History Day this Saturday At least 180 middle school and high school students from Appleton, Ashwaubenon, Freedom, Gibraltar, Manitowoc, Sheboygan, and Southern Door will gather at UW-Green Bay’s Mary Ann Cofrin Hall this Saturday (April 9) for the region’s third annual National History Day. The competition is the culmination of a year’s work for the students. Debra Anderson, Cofrin Library, has worked with many of the schools to help students learn history via original sources. For more, see the news release at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2005mar.htm#historyday. * * * * * UW-Green Bay to honor Student Employee of the Year UW-Green Bay will announce the winner of its first Student Employee of the Year award as part of Student Employee Recognition Week April 11-15. There’s a lot going on, all summarized in the news release at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2005apr.htm#employee. * * * * * 'Education for All Native People' Reminder: The UW-Green Bay Powwow will attract up to one thousand people or more to campus this Saturday. The theme is "Keeping the Dream Alive: Education for All Native People." Grand entries are scheduled at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Admission is free. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2005mar.htm#powwow. * * * * * Reminder: Sweet poetry on TV-38 UW-Green Bay faculty member and Wisconsin Poet Laureate Denise Sweet will be featured at 7 p.m. this evening (Thursday, April 7) on the “In Wisconsin” program, WPNE-TV 38. See http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/et_20455745.shtml. * * * * * Oooh... just had a very strong Leo Sayer, Chicago, Journey flashback Maybe it’s the oxymoronic title, but this student-organized event on the weekly Campus Life email digest caught our eye: “Tacky Prom, this Friday night in the Phoenix Room…. Dress tacky… contests… prizes. Questions? Email roenra29@uwgb.edu” * * * * * Have they tried a little Chicago on the turntable? Reminder: John Bell, vice president of consulting services for Applied Ecological Services, will speak on “How Does Competition for Pollinator Service Influence Plant Mating Systems?” at 2 p.m. Friday, April 8 in Mary Ann Cofrin Hall Room 210. * * * * * More on Lama's Himalaya talk UW-Green Bay alumnus Prem Lama, native of the nation of Nepal, is giving an illustrated talk on life in the Himalayas from 6:30 to 8 p.m. this evening (Thursday, April 7). A faculty friend sends word that “If you know Prem, you know this will be an entertaining talk given in his delightful Nepali accent and with touches of humor throughout. It's a great family show.” Prem has been in the U.S. since 2002. His photo program will touch on environmental and economic struggles facing Nepal, a country the size of Wisconsin but with five times as many people. * * * * * Next 'UWGB Downtown' features Lala, effective decision making The next "UWGB Downtown: Connecting for Lunch" program Thursday, April 14, will feature Vishal Lala, a member of the Business Administration faculty, on "Effective Decision Making: Insights from Marketplace Research." For more, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2005apr.htm#downtown. * * * * * Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month Here’s a list of titles, dates and details for events starting next week. More detail on each program will be forthcoming. April 12 Chopstick Challenge, with Juny Lee & Kathy Saelee 9 to 10 p.m., Residence Life April 13 Mission: Burma, presented by Mona Christensen Noon to 1 p.m., AIC (CL 207) April 15 Thai Luncheon Noon - 1PM, Phoenix Room April 16 Southeast Asian Student Union’s Banquet 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Ecumenical Center April 20 ‘Why Has Bodhi Dharma Left for the East?’ 7 p.m., Green Bay Film Society film at Neville Museum April 22 Sushi & Maki Demonstration , Hye-Kyung Kim & Shaw Vue-Kong Noon to 1 p.m., AIC (CL 207) April 25 The Polynesians of Samoa and New Zealand, presentation Noon to 1 p.m., Cofrin Library Plaza April 28 “Journey of a Red Guard” by Fan Shen Noon to 1 p.m., Christie Theater Through May 31 Asian/Pacific Islander Display AIC display AIC (CL 207) For additional, contact the American Intercultural Center at (920) 465-2720. * * * * * LOG ONline is prepared for University of Wisconsin-Green Bay faculty and staff by the Office of Marketing and University Communication. Employees may submit a Brief, a Publication, a news item, an announcement, or offer feedback; call ext. 2527 or e-mail us at Log@uwgb.edu.

Outstanding Thesis award

UW System Week

Gathering of local UW grads

Phi Eta Sigma new members

Asian/Pacific Islander Month

Feature on Tiffany Mor

First Hispanic mayor

Posters in the Rotunda

Yingst featured in 'Women'

Poetry Jam

Team concept at Poetry Jam

'Pop Culture' lecture

Tune in to Regents

Academic Staff honorees

Infant/Toddler Workshop

Noppe, Ragan to speak at workshop

Raptor expert to speak

Raptor conference on campus

Party for EC director Johnson

Veterans Appreciation Ceremony

National History Day

Student Employee Recognition Week

'Education for All Native People'

Sweet on TV-38

Tacky Prom

Speaker on plant pollination

Lama's Himalaya talk

UWGB Downtown features Lala

List of month's events

Vol. 36, No. 70 / April 7, 2005

The LOG Online e-mail news digest is distributed each week to faculty and staff of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Links are included to more detailed stories at the Marketing and University Communication Web site and to an archive of past issues.

Qualls wins UW-Green Bay thesis award

Theresa M. Qualls, De Pere, will receive the 2004 Outstanding Thesis award at a Founders Association and Alumni Awards Night event on April 16. Qualls, who completed her thesis for a master’s degree in Environmental Science and Policy, did her research and thesis on zebra mussels in Green Bay. Prof. David Dolan was chairperson of her thesis committee. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2005apr.htm#thesis.

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A UW Degree? Reason to celebrate!

We have spirit, yes we do... or so it says here about the period April 11 through 15 being designated UW System Week by official proclamation. The weeklong celebration calls attention to the value of UW degrees to the State of Wisconsin and local economies. Plan to wear UW Colors to work on Friday, April 15.

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Show your spirit to other UW grads at St. Brendan's

You’re invited to attend a cash bar and complimentary hors d'oeuvre reception at St. Brendan's Inn, 234 S. Washington Street, downtown Green Bay from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 14. Wear your alma mater's colors and receive a discount on your first beverage.

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Freshman honorary taps 78 at UW-Green Bay

Seventy-eight new members will be admitted to the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay chapter of the freshman honorary society, Phi Eta Sigma, in ceremonies at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 17 in the Phoenix Room. Donald McCartney of Business Administration will give the welcome address. Fergus Hughes, interim dean of liberal arts and sciences, will be inducted as an honorary member. For criteria and names of student inductees, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2005apr.htm#phietasigma.

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Asian/Pacific Islander Month begins Tuesday

Celebrate Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month with students, staff and faculty with a series of events getting under way next week. There’s a “chopstick challenge,” films, a Thai luncheon, lectures, demonstrations and more. See the list at the end of this page for dates and times, and next Monday’s LOG for full details.

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Nice feature on student Tiffany Mor

The Green Bay Press-Gazette carried a nice human-interest story recently on UW-Green Bay basketball star Tiffany Mor — and her career track in teaching. See http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/sports/archive/sports_20503349.shtml.

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Sheboygan's first Hispanic mayor has UW ties

Juan Perez, a student adviser at the UW College campus in Sheboygan, is the new mayor of Sheboygan, unseating the incumbent by a solid 55-45 margin in Tuesday’s election. News stories have noted that Perez, 51, is the city’s first Hispanic mayor, and believed to be the first in Southeast Wisconsin. See http://www.wisinfo.com/sheboyganpress/news/archive/local_20496455.shtml.

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UW-Green Bay students in Madison today

Several student researchers are at the State Capitol today for the “Posters in the Rotunda” event which spotlights student research at all UW System campuses. Don’t know how soon they will have pictures from today posted, but the organizers have an excellent Web site at http://www.wisconsin.edu/posters/.

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Yingst featured in "Women" magazine cover story

Aileen Yingst, adjunct professor of Natural and Applied Sciences at UW-Green Bay and director of the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium, is the focus of a cover story in the latest issue of “Women” magazine. The magazine, for and about women in Northeast Wisconsin, highlights Yingst’s work on the Mars Science Laboratory, a mega-rover that will take off for Mars in 2009. “If there is such a thing as having a calling – a non-religious calling – this is my calling,” she says in the article. “I’ve always wanted to do space science.” The magazine is available on some area newsstands, including at the east side Festival Foods, at the Brown County Library and by subscription.

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Nobody gets slammed at 'Poetry Jam'

UW-Green Bay and St. Norbert College creative writing students will meet in their third annual Poetry Jam at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13 at the Neville Public Museum of Brown County. The event is free and open to the public. Students will read poems and other short pieces that they’ve written, and faculty members and students from both institutions will come to cheer the readers on. Writers from each campus will alternate in presenting their work.

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Team concept is just for fun

UW-Green Bay creative writing faculty member Rebecca Meacham says the Poetry Jam began in 2002 when she, Laurie MacDiarmid, faculty member in creative writing at St. Norbert College, and Matt Welter, curator of education at the Neville Museum, sought a way to showcase student writers in a public arts setting. An audience of about 40 showed up for the event in 2003, some bearing signs to urge readers on. Meacham notes that despite the “team” aspect of the event, it’s not truly competitive, but rather serves to have fun and give student writers a public venue for their work.

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'Pop culture' should be popular talk

A lecturer who has written widely on the topics of radio, technology and advertising and their effects on American culture, will speak on “Themes in Popular Culture” at 10 a.m. Friday, April 15 in the Christie Theater. Susan Smulyan, an associate professor in the Department of American Civilization at Brown University, is the next speaker in the Historical Perspectives series. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2005apr.htm#culture.

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Tune in

Tell all your friends to turn off the 50 Cent, Josh Groban, Josh Turner, or whatever they’re playing Friday (just joshin’) and give a listen to some serious action. The Board of Regents meeting will be webcast from Madison on Friday (April 8) from 9 a.m. until noon. Tune in at http://www.uwex.edu/ics/stream/regents/meetings/.

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Academic Staff honorees are from Eau Claire, Oshkosh

A foundation president who led a record-setting university fund-raising campaign, and an affirmative-action director whose reach extends well into her community have been named the winners of the 2005 Regents Academic Staff Award for Excellence to be presented Friday (April 8) in Madison. Recipients are Carole Halberg, president of the UW-Eau Claire Foundation, and Elizabeth Heuer, director of affirmative action and human resources at UW-Oshkosh. See http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2005/r050406.htm.

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No ZZZs...Parental sleep deprivation a topic at Infant/Toddler workshop

A nationally known expert on children and sleep disorders will be the keynote speaker at Current Issues in Infant/Toddler Development and Care, a one-day workshop Friday, May 20, at UW-Green Bay. Dr. Jodi Mindell, a professor of psychology at St. Joseph’s University and of pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, will speak on “Sleeping Through the Night: How Infants, Toddlers and Their Parents Can Get a Good Night’s Sleep.” The registration fee is $80. Sleep on it, if you can, or seek more info at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2005apr.htm#infant.

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Noppe, Ragan also speak

Two UW-Green Bay faculty members will make presentations during the workshop’s afternoon sessions. Illene Noppe, professor of Human Development, will speak on “Blankies and Teddies: the Role of Transitional Options in the Lives of Infants and Toddlers.” Patricia Ragan, associate professor of Education, will speak on “Language and Learning in Infants and Toddlers: The Importance of YOU.”

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Learn more about birds, people, and natural resources of Pacific Northwest

Campus and community are invited to a special seminar on Monday (April 11) titled Raptors of the Washington Coast, presented by Dr. Daniel Varland, biologist for Rayonier, Inc., a private timber company with 375,000 acres of forestland in western Washington. The seminar will be held in the conference room of the Cofrin Center for Biodiversity (MAC 212) at 3:30 pm. Prof. Bob Howe notes that, if additional space is needed, the presentation will be moved to a nearby classroom (posted on the door of MAC 212)..

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Speaker's visit is preview of Raptor Research Foundation conference here

Monday’s guest speaker, Daniel Varland, is the conference coordinator for the Raptor Research Foundation. The international organization will hold its annual conference in Green Bay on October 12-16, 2005, co-sponsored by the Cofrin Center for Biodiversity. Varland taught biology at community colleges in Iowa and Minnesota for 11 years between his master's degree in zoology at Eastern Illinois University and completion of his Ph.D. in animal ecology at Iowa State in 1991.

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Shhh! It's a surprise: Event to recognize departing Ecumenical Center director

On Tuesday, April 19, a mostly surprise going-away party will be held for Katie Johnson, director of the Ecumenical Center, in recognition of her service to the EC and UW-Green Bay. The party, featuring a taco potluck and cake, will be at 4:30 p.m. at the EC. If you are interested in attending, please contact Tina Tackmier or Lisa Tetzloff, Office of Student Life, 465-2200 ext. 40, no later than Friday, April 15. Contributions for a gift will be accepted until April 15 at the Office of Student Life, University Union 151.

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Make plans to honor veterans at April 14 appreciation ceremony

Look for full details Monday, but mark your calendars now to honor the men and women of UW-Green Bay who have served or are currently serving their country in the armed forces at a special ceremony Thursday, April 14. The event will take place at 2 p.m. in the 1965 Room.

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More on National History Day this Saturday

At least 180 middle school and high school students from Appleton, Ashwaubenon, Freedom, Gibraltar, Manitowoc, Sheboygan, and Southern Door will gather at UW-Green Bay’s Mary Ann Cofrin Hall this Saturday (April 9) for the region’s third annual National History Day. The competition is the culmination of a year’s work for the students. Debra Anderson, Cofrin Library, has worked with many of the schools to help students learn history via original sources. For more, see the news release at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2005mar.htm#historyday.

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UW-Green Bay to honor Student Employee of the Year

UW-Green Bay will announce the winner of its first Student Employee of the Year award as part of Student Employee Recognition Week April 11-15. There’s a lot going on, all summarized in the news release at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2005apr.htm#employee.

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'Education for All Native People'

Reminder: The UW-Green Bay Powwow will attract up to one thousand people or more to campus this Saturday. The theme is "Keeping the Dream Alive: Education for All Native People." Grand entries are scheduled at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Admission is free. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2005mar.htm#powwow.

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Reminder: Sweet poetry on TV-38

UW-Green Bay faculty member and Wisconsin Poet Laureate Denise Sweet will be featured at 7 p.m. this evening (Thursday, April 7) on the “In Wisconsin” program, WPNE-TV 38. See http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/et_20455745.shtml.

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Oooh... just had a very strong Leo Sayer, Chicago, Journey flashback

Maybe it’s the oxymoronic title, but this student-organized event on the weekly Campus Life email digest caught our eye: “Tacky Prom, this Friday night in the Phoenix Room…. Dress tacky… contests… prizes. Questions? Email roenra29@uwgb.edu”

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Have they tried a little Chicago on the turntable?

Reminder: John Bell, vice president of consulting services for Applied Ecological Services, will speak on “How Does Competition for Pollinator Service Influence Plant Mating Systems?” at 2 p.m. Friday, April 8 in Mary Ann Cofrin Hall Room 210.

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More on Lama's Himalaya talk

UW-Green Bay alumnus Prem Lama, native of the nation of Nepal, is giving an illustrated talk on life in the Himalayas from 6:30 to 8 p.m. this evening (Thursday, April 7). A faculty friend sends word that “If you know Prem, you know this will be an entertaining talk given in his delightful Nepali accent and with touches of humor throughout. It's a great family show.” Prem has been in the U.S. since 2002. His photo program will touch on environmental and economic struggles facing Nepal, a country the size of Wisconsin but with five times as many people.

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Next 'UWGB Downtown' features Lala, effective decision making

The next "UWGB Downtown: Connecting for Lunch" program Thursday, April 14, will feature Vishal Lala, a member of the Business Administration faculty, on "Effective Decision Making: Insights from Marketplace Research." For more, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2005apr.htm#downtown.

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Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Here’s a list of titles, dates and details for events starting next week. More detail on each program will be forthcoming.
April 12
Chopstick Challenge, with Juny Lee & Kathy Saelee
9 to 10 p.m., Residence Life
April 13
Mission: Burma, presented by Mona Christensen
Noon to 1 p.m., AIC (CL 207)
April 15
Thai Luncheon
Noon - 1PM, Phoenix Room
April 16
Southeast Asian Student Union’s Banquet
6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Ecumenical Center
April 20
‘Why Has Bodhi Dharma Left for the East?’
7 p.m., Green Bay Film Society film at Neville Museum
April 22
Sushi & Maki Demonstration , Hye-Kyung Kim & Shaw Vue-Kong
Noon to 1 p.m., AIC (CL 207)
April 25
The Polynesians of Samoa and New Zealand, presentation
Noon to 1 p.m., Cofrin Library Plaza
April 28
“Journey of a Red Guard” by Fan Shen
Noon to 1 p.m., Christie Theater
Through May 31
Asian/Pacific Islander Display AIC display AIC (CL 207)
For additional, contact the American Intercultural Center at (920) 465-2720.

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LOG ONline is prepared for University of Wisconsin-Green Bay faculty and staff by the Office of Marketing and University Communication. Employees may submit a Brief, a Publication, a news item, an announcement, or offer feedback; call ext. 2527 or e-mail us at Log@uwgb.edu.