Vol. 36, No. 78 / May 2, 2005

Thornton's new title: Associate Provost

Jan Thornton has been named associate provost for Outreach and Adult Access. The change in title from director of her division to associate provost is indicative of UW-Green Bay's strong commitment to connecting learning to life in our region. Thornton's 28 years here includes service as director of Outreach and Extension since 1985. Last July, she also assumed leadership for Extended Degree, now renamed the Adult Degree Program, which serves working adults seeking the Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor of Arts degree. Other accomplishments include establishing the Learning in Retirement Institute (now more than 600 members), co-founding the Business Assistance Center, and bringing about a greater UW-Green Bay presence in downtown Green Bay. The most recent recipient of the Founders Award for community outreach for 2003-04, she holds a bachelor's degree from UW-Whitewater, a master's from UW-Madison and a Ph.D. from UW-Milwaukee.

Retirees to be honored at Campus Cookout, May 10

Haven't yet RSVP'd for the annual Campus Cookout, to be held this year on Tuesday, May 10, at the Phoenix Sports Center? Do it today, and plan to be there before noon to applaud retirees who will be publicly acknowledged:

Candy Conard, Lecturer, Social Work, retiring with 8 years of service
Linda Curl, Lecturer, Information & Computing Sciences (21)
Audrey Hanson, Program Assistant, International Education (32)
Mary Johnson, Program Assistant, Business & Finance (20.5)
Cathy Magnusen, Program Assistant, Social Work (19)
Peggy Majewski, Program Assistant, Information Services (5.5 at UW-Green Bay)
Michael Morgan, Professor, Environmental Sciences (36.5)
Sherry Rasmussen, Program Assistant, Outreach & Extension (29.5)
Joyce Salisbury, Assoc. Dean of Liberal Arts/Sciences; Prof., Humanistic Studies (24)
Nancy Schiegg, Events Coordinator, Weidner Center for the Performing Arts (26)
Barbara Schmeling, Financial Specialist, Student Billing (36.5)
Sandy Servais, Program Assistant, Graduate Studies Office (24.5)
Ron Starkey, Professor, Natural & Applied Sciences (36)
Ron Stieglitz, Assoc. Dean of Graduate Studies & Research; Prof., NAS (28.5)
Joan Thron, Associate Professor, Education/Humanistic Studies (32.5)
Carol Wolske, Program Assistant, Dean of Students (35)

Promotion for Keberlein

For the benefit of off-campus LOG readers who might have missed this internal announcement: A staff change in the Human Resource Office has Joan Keberlein moving from program assistant to Human Resources Assistant. She will coordinate the staffing of classified vacancies, work with supervisors on recruitment and selection processes, and serve as contact for public inquiries and community resources, among other duties.

In 30 seconds, see how UW-Green Bay is 'connecting'

UW-Green Bay's 30-second "Connecting learning to life" promo is now available on the University's "Connecting" Web page. To view the video clip or find additional examples of how UW-Green Bay is "Connecting learning to life," go to http://www.uwgb.edu/connect/index.htm.

FAQs about the 'state of the Weidner'

Public discussion, letters to the editor... There has been much attention paid this spring to the fiscal outlook for the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts. Newly posted to the center's Website is a statement offering answers to frequently asked questions. See http://www.uwgb.edu/weidner/about/independent/statement.htm.

Tuesday is deadline for Grants in Aid...

Grants in Aid of Research and Teaching (GIRT) proposals are due Tuesday, May 3, no later than 4:30 p.m. to Lidia Nonn in WH 303.

Those northerners from Green Bay can play some golf

The UW-Green Bay men's golf team is in Ohio today and Tuesday for the 54-hole Horizon League Championship. The Phoenix is a legitimate contender for the title. Junior Eric Mabee of Ripon is hot, having shot an even-par 216 as medalist of last week's spring invite hosted by the University of Dayton. His teammate, senior Jason Hill of Shiocton, leads the league in scoring average, 75.35. Watch for results in this space Thursday.

Media Alert: Maya Angelou appearance at Weidner is postponed

The Weidner Center received word this morning that Maya Angelou is returning home early from her speaking tour to undergo testing and observation after becoming ill last night. Her speech in Green Bay and all related activities that were scheduled for Wednesday (May 4) as part of the Bellin Health LifeLines Series have been postponed. The Weidner Center will begin discussing new dates with Dr. Angelou's representatives as soon as her medical evaluation is complete.

Announcement of next year's series will have to wait

The announcement of the 2005-2006 LifeLines Series that was to take place following Dr. Angelou's remarks will also be delayed. It will either accompany the rescheduled lecture (which could be as early as June) or be sent to all current subscribers depending on the timing.

Sweet honor is postponed, too

One UW-Green Bay faculty member is no doubt particularly affected by today's announcement. She was to have been introduced Wednesday by Wisconsin Poet Laureate and UW-Green Bay Prof. Denise Sweet.

Nielsen wins NEH grant to research Anne Sullivan

Prof. Kim Nielsen has won a $5,000 National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Research Stipend that will support her biographical research on Anne Sullivan Macy, the renowned teacher of Helen Keller. Nielsen will work in archives at the Perkins School for the Blind and the Massachusetts Historical Society, both in Massachusetts, and at the American Foundation for the Blind in New York. Nielsen's book on Helen Keller is The Radical Lives of Helen Keller.

Niños, vamos aqui aprender Español esto verano!

Students entering grades seven through 12 in fall 2005 can discover the language or perfect their skills in the Spanish Immersion and Culture Camp scheduled from July 31 to Aug. 5 at UW-Green Bay. Camp director is Prof. Angeles Rodriguez. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2005apr.htm#Spanish.

Nominations for local 'Women for Diversity' award?

Know of a colleague or acquaintance worthy of recognition as a "Woman for Diversity?" Nominations are open through June 1 for this communitywide award. Announced at a gala celebration in fall will be the winners, recognized for promoting diversity by bridging cultures, socio-economic backgrounds, mental and physical abilities and, in general, celebrating differences. The awards program is organized by the Lac Baie local Girl Scouts council, but Scouts membership past or present is not a criterion. For nomination details, call the office at 469-4860, ext. 23.

The Spring 2005 issue of 'Sheepshead Review' is in!

Sheepshead Review is UW-Green Bay's literary and arts journal, produced by students. It features work from students, faculty, staff, and alumni, as well as local community artists and writers. Featured in this semester's issue are the winners of the Rising Phoenix Awards in visual arts and writing, along with the customary excellent entries in art, poetry, writing, creative non-fiction, and fiction. Pick up your copy Tuesday or Wednesday of this week at the table in MAC Hall or one of the tables in the Library Alcove. Free!

Reminder: Act by Saturday for buy one/get one free for 'Espresso'

Tickets remain available on a Buy One/Get One basis for any University employee between now and May 7 for the caffeinated comedy Triple Espresso. Click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/logarchive/logarchive36/2005apr19.htm#offer.

Finalists announced for UW-Whitewater job

The choice for new chancellor at UW-Whitewater is likely to be made later this month. Finalists to succeed Jack Miller are:

Don Cozzetto
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Northern State University, Aberdeen, S.D.

Timothy J. Flanagan
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Professor of Criminal Justice
State University of New York, College at Brockport

Lois Muir
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
University of Montana (Missoula)

Martha Dunagin Saunders
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Columbus State University, University System of Georgia

Richard Telfer
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

For more, see http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2005/r050425.htm.

Harvard seeks UW-Madison advice on attracting women

A task force charged with advising Harvard University on recruiting more women into faculty positions in the natural sciences is looking at recent successes at UW-Madison. See the story "A woman's place in the lab" from the Boston Globe at http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2005/05/01/campus_strives_to_boost_female_faculty/.

Update on Wisconsin finances: 'Tax growth slows'

In state newspapers today is an update on Wisconsin's recovery (apparently slow recovery) in terms of economic and tax-revenue growth. Click http://www.jsonline.com/news/state/may05/322921.asp.

Media takes shot at interpreting graduation rates

A number of news stories last week looked at graduation rates for Wisconsin colleges and universities, public and private. Analysis was mixed. A representative sample, "Many college students can't make the grade," is archived at http://www.wisinfo.com/postcrescent/news/archive/local_20813723.shtml.

UWM chancellor touts Bio-Med alliance with neighboring schools

UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Carlos Santiago says a new research and economic-development initiative has big potential. It involves UWM, the Medical College of Wisconsin, Marquette, MSOE and UW-Parkside. Santiago's guest column in the Journal-Sentinel is at http://www.jsonline.com/news/editorials/apr05/322433.asp.

Waukesha plan has key backers, but some question 'UWM West'

A legislator's proposal to pair the UW Colleges campus in Waukesha with UW-Milwaukee appears to have legs. Some, however, question the value of assigning control of the two-year school to its much bigger and older sibling. Coverage today at http://www.jsonline.com/news/wauk/apr05/322562.asp.

Hand Drumming concert includes all-star percussion trio

The UW-Green Bay Hand Drumming Ensemble and a percussion trio comprised of faculty member Cheryl Grosso and graduates Paul Massey and Gregory Thornburg of the UW-Green Bay music program will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday (May 6) in University Theater. Tickets are $6 and $3.

New Javanese gongs

Performed in concert Friday will be a just-completed Cheryl Grosso composition inspired by Javanese music. Titled, "Ketenangen," which translated means "serenity," the piece makes use of a large gong, two vibraphones, and Grosso's newly acquired Javanese gongs. Click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2005may.htm#percussion.

Reminder: coffee and sketches

Our friends at the University Union invite all to stop at the Timber Lounge this Wednesday (May 4), between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. to see floor-plan sketches of the proposed Common Grounds Coffeehouse. Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., sample the Alterra Coffee, while supplies last.

Jazzy program

Jazz Ensembles I and II, Vocal Jazz and a jazz-dance ensemble will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (May 4) in the University Theater. It's a jazzy program at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2005apr.htm#jazz.

Jazz dance

Not included in the news release but worth mentioning here: UW-Green Bay Theatre/Dance program dancers who will be performing at the Jazz II concert to "Don't Get Around Much Anymore" will be Stacy Olson, Derek Meyer, Tina Rasane, Barry Smrcina, Jennifer Schanen, Chris Blakeney, Quinn White and Jamie Kearns. Choreographer is Denise Carlson-Gardener.

If you hurry, this instant, you can still see the bomb squad stuff

As part of an ongoing effort to improve emergency response preparedness, the University hosts an emergency responder awareness program today (Monday, May 2) at the entrance to Mary Ann Cofrin Hall. Representatives of local bomb, hazmat, emergency and fire squads will be on hand for discussion and demonstrations until 3:30 p.m. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2005apr.htm#response.

Your affines need transforming?

This one was the topic of an all-campus e-mailing last week, but for the benefit of those who missed that urgent posting, we mention again the undergraduate student research presentation by Mary Zimmerman, titled "Pythagorean Theorem and Affine Transformations," at 3 p.m. Wednesday (May 4) in Room 114, Environmental Sciences Building.

Cancer Society seeks volunteers for Saturday event

The American Cancer Society is seeking volunteers to help with this weekend's Health Trek, Saturday, May 7th at Bay Beach in Green Bay. Volunteers would assist with directing on the race course and at course water stations. All volunteers will receive a t-shirt. If interested contact the American Cancer Society at 338-1541 and press option 3.

Brief

John R. Stoll, chair of the Economics program and professor of Public and Environmental Affairs, has an article published along with Chi-Ok Oh and Robert B. Ditton, Texas A&M University; David Anderson, Kleinschmidt Associates; and David Scott, Texas A&M University, titled "Understanding Differences in Nonmarket Valuation by Angler Specialization Level" in Leisure Sciences 27; 263-277, 2005.

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