Vol. 36, No. 53 / February 7, 2005

Shepard applauds Mash appointment at UW System

President Kevin Reilly has appointed Donald J. Mash, chancellor of UW-Eau Claire, to serve as UW System executive senior vice president. Green Bay Chancellor Bruce Shepard describes the appointment as "excellent news," adding, "Don is an extraordinarily level-head and clear thinker, also exceptionally articulate and brings to... a critical position... important "real campus" experience." For the full story on the Mash appointment, and the administrative restructuring it represents, see http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2005/r050204.htm.

Attention all faculty:

2ND notice for Academic Excellence Symposium nominations

Have you nominated your best and brightest undergraduate or graduate students(s) for the 4th Annual Academic Excellence Symposium being held on Tuesday, April 19, from 3 to 7:30 p.m.? If not, let's get involved NOW to show our campus and community members along with our Founder's Association the largest scholarly display ever!

For further information, please contact Cyndie Shepard at shepardc@uwgb.edu or Joyce Salisbury at salisbuj@uwgb.edu. E-mail requests for nomination forms to Julie Reisinger at reisingj@uwgb.edu. The deadline is drawing near (Friday, February 18, 2005 at 4:30 p.m.). Submit all completed forms to the Phi Kappa Phi Chapter Office, CL823.

All eyes on Madison, state budget

Gov. Jim Doyle will deliver his proposal for the 2005-07 biennium with a budget address to be broadcast live on public television at 7 p.m. Tuesday (Feb. 8). UW System officials are hopeful his plan will avoid the sort of dramatic spending and FTE reductions that accompanied the last state budget, but there are no guarantees. Watch for a recap on Wednesday.

Editorial urges consideration for UW System

The state's largest newspaper, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, weighed in Sunday with an editorial suggesting the Governor "reward "the UW System "for its past sacrifice" even in the face of a state budget shortfall. See the full column at http://www.jsonline.com/news/editorials/feb05/299050.asp.

Top 25 for Phoenix women!

Do it once and skeptics might claim you're a one-year wonder. Do it twice in three years and, arguably, you've solidified your reputation as a Top 25 program at the major-college level! Congratulations to the 20-2 Phoenix women's basketball team and Coach Kevin Borseth. They received word today that they have cracked the Associated Press poll at No. 24 in the nation. (Two years ago, the team was ranked most of the season, rising as high as No. 16; this year's squad has an entirely new starting lineup.) The poll should be posted later today at the ESPN site, http://sports.espn.go.com/ncw/rankings?poll=1.

UW-Green Bay students' research will help shape bridge's future

UW-Green Bay students and faculty are conducting research that will help determine the future of the 73-year-old Claude Allouez Bridge in De Pere. "I think we need to be very careful before we tear that bridge down," Prof. Denise Scheberle tells the Green Bay Press-Gazette. A story about ideas for the De Pere bridge is online at http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/local_19286514.shtml.

Chinese language school meets at UW-Green Bay

Another P-G story featured the work of a Chinese language school, which meets weekly at UW-Green Bay's Rose Hall. The school began about 10 years ago as a way for Chinese-American families in the area to teach their ancestral language and customs to their children. Read more at http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/local_19494480.shtml.

For Kowalczyk and Borseth, questions about basketball and other things

The latest issue of GB Magazine includes the feature, "Timeout With UWGB Basketball Coaches." Men's coach Tod Kowalczyk and women's coach Kevin Borseth give brief answers to questions about their favorite basketball players, the music they listen to and wardrobe choices. The magazine is available on racks at numerous locations throughout Green Bay, including Larry's Piggly Wiggly, Copps, ShopKo, Festival Foods, Cub Foods and other businesses.

Gannett writer spotlights work of UW-Green Bay sturgeon researchers

Gannett Wisconsin Newspapers outdoor writer Jim Lee highlighted the research of two UW-Green Bay graduate students and their faculty adviser in a weekend column about the regional economic impact of sturgeon spearing. Graduate students Michelle Stokes and Brenner Perryman, working under Prof. John Stoll, studied economic and other impacts of sturgeon viewing and spearing. Lee's column ran in the Green Bay Press-Gazette and several other Gannett Wisconsin newspapers. Read more at http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/sports/archive/sports_19719886.shtml.

Young and old team up at tax time

A recent newspaper article made note of an interesting partnership between UW-Green Bay accounting students and AARP volunteers. Both groups help with an annual, volunteer tax-preparation service offered free to low-income filers. See http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/biz_19659746.shtml.

New: Student Employee of the Year competition... any nominations?

A Student Employee of the Year competition is being introduced by the Student Employment (Financial Aids Office) program. Becky Wendt, student employment coordinator for the campus, welcomes your involvement. To read more about the first annual recognition program, visit her Web site at http://www.uwgb.edu/financialaid/jobs/seoty.html. The nomination form can be downloaded at http://www.uwgb.edu/financialaid/jobs/pdfs/2005_SETY.pdf.

You're invited to the Wilderness, too, for alumni weekend

The Alumni Association extends an invitation to all UW-Green Bay faculty and staff to enjoy a family weekend at the Wilderness Hotel and Golf Resort in Wisconsin Dells, May 6-8. They are billing it as an "Alumni and Friends Family Weekend." The rate is $109 per night; a family of four can reserve a double queen room at the hotel and receive unlimited access to the resort's three indoor waterparks and four-story dry foam playhouse. Reservations must be made by April 1. Tell the resort (1-800-867-9453) that you are part of the UW-Green Bay Alumni Association Room Block when making your reservation.

Slide show part of Greek Luncheon

Human Biology Associate Prof. Deb Pearson will give a short presentation on her trip to Greece as part of the Cultural Cuisine Greek Luncheon on Feb. 18. Tickets are going fast and need to be purchased by Tuesday, Feb. 15 at the University Union Information Center. Menu? See the archive at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/logarchive/logarchive36/2005jan28.htm#luncheon.

Reminder: U.W.G.B mandatory meetings this week

To take part in the healthy lifestyle program Up With Good Bodies, attend one of the following mandatory meetings in the Counseling & Health conference room (SS 1400):

Today, Feb. 7 from Noon to 1p.m. or 5 to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 8 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. or 5 to 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 9 from 9 to 10 a.m. or 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Daffodil Days — add Jan Snyder to the order list

LOG Online inadvertently left Jan Snyder off the list of people to contact to order daffodils as part of the Daffodil Days' fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. Orders are now being taken for bunches of daffodils ($7 and delivered to campus the week of March 7), or gifts of hope ($15 delivered to patients in area hospitals or treatment centers). Deadline to order is Feb 18. For more information or to order contact: Bev Hendricks at ext. 2392, Carol Wolske at ext. 2152, Becky Harrill at ext. 2336, Mary Naumann at ext. 2540, Lori Nolan at ext. 4037, Marie Stephenson at ext. 2681 or Jan Snyder at ext. 2082.

Capital Times calls Meacham 'great new talent'

"These good, powerful stories mark the unveiling of a new talent." Those are the words of The Capital Times' review of Rebecca Meacham's new book. Read the review in its entirety at http://www.madison.com/tct/books/index.php?ntid=27191&ntpid=0.

'Major' event next week

Reminder: The Majors Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 16, in the Phoenix Room of the University Union. Students who are undecided in a major can be encouraged to explore their options.

Sympathy to Juanita Theile

Professor Emerita Juanita Theile's husband passed away Wednesday, February 2 after a long illness. Theile chaired the Professional Program in Nursing from 1983 to 1990. The funeral was Saturday (Feb. 5) at the Messiah Lutheran Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. A card or message of sympathy can be sent to Theile at 642 Maple Trace, Cincinnati, Ohio 45246.

Reminder: art open house is Thursday

The Art Program is hosting its first-ever Open House, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday (Feb. 10) in the Studio Arts Building. View artwork, tour the studios, and stay for class. Technical demonstrations will be held in all of the studios from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Classes that will be in session and open for visitors:

Morning 8:15 to 10:45
Design Methods
Introduction to Jewelry/Metals
Introduction to Painting
Intermediate/Advanced Textiles
Publication Workshop

Afternoon 2:00 to 4:30
Two-Dimensional Design
Photography II (2:00 - 3:15)
Intermediate/Advanced Drawing
Intermediate/Advanced Jewelry
Lithography/Advanced Printmaking
Advanced Studio/Web Design

Sam Surowiec: featured ASC member

Here's the sixth installment in the get-to-know-you series about Academic Staff Committee members:
http://www.uwgb.edu/sofas/staffGov/asc.htm#Samantha.

Warner encourages attendance at urban planner presentation

Prof. Lora Warner asks faculty and staff to consider attending a presentation by widely known urban planning specialist David Rusk this Wednesday (Feb. 9) at the KI Convention Center. Rusk, former mayor of Albuquerque, is now an independent consultant on urban and suburban policy. He has agreed to research Brown County trends and share experiences of other cities. His visit to Brown County is a collaborative venture initiated by Justice Organization Sharing Hope United for Action (JOSHUA). Lunch and a presentation will be from Noon to 2 p.m., with an optional workshop to follow from 2 to 4 p.m. The cost of the buffet luncheon is $10. For more information call 362-1511. Joshua is extending the registration deadline, but needs an RSVP immediately.

Click here for 'Have Tastebuds, Will Travel'

Food and travel writer Terese Allen of Madison is the featured speaker at a program, "Have Tastebuds, Will Travel: Discovering the World through the Medium of Food" from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 15 in Phoenix Room C. For more on this Cofrin Friends offering, see the news release at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2005feb.htm#food.

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