Vol. 36, No. 81 / May 9, 2005

Capital Campaign makes progress on academic excellence

As the spring semester draws to a close, The Campaign for UW-Green Bay is making substantial progress on numerous fronts. Fundraising for the new Kress Events Center is closing in on 90 percent of the final goal of $10 million in private donations. With the Kress Events Center goal in sight, the Campaign's emphasis is shifting to academic excellence. This week, Chancellor Bruce Shepard will announce some early successes in the Academic Excellence phase of the campaign.

Former residence life director makes gift for UW-Green Bay scholarship

Thomas Haevers, longtime residence life and housing director at UW-Green Bay, and his wife, Judy, have pledged a significant planned gift to the Campaign to create the Thomas and Judy Haevers Scholarship. Haevers joined UW-Green Bay as director of housing in 1980 just as the University was buying its first student housing. By the time he retired in 2001, UW-Green Bay's housing "village" had developed into a park-like setting with 24 buildings and room for 1,550 students. Haevers was honored in September 2004 with the naming of Tom Haevers Hall, the newest residence hall on campus. Chancellor Shepard said the University greatly appreciates the Haevers' generous gift in support of student academic success. "Their generosity will benefit deserving students for years to come," the Chancellor said.

Look for more Campaign news later this week

Announcements of additional Campaign gifts to enhance academics will be made later this week. To learn more about The Campaign for UW-Green Bay, check out the Campaign Web site at http://www.uwgb.edu/campaign/.

All LOG, all the time

Look for an issue of this newsletter every day this week leading up to Commencement. For one, there's too much news for the two regularly scheduled Monday-and-Thursday distributions to contain it all. Second, we're looking at possible additional changes and re-design over the summer... which could involve more frequent distributions.

Online arts management course to grow from Rosewall's grant

Prof. Ellen Rosewall, communication and the arts, is taking the lead on a new online arts management course that will be available to all UW universities. The course is fueled by a $47,650 grant from the UW System Learning Technology Development Council. Rosewall, the project's principal investigator, will work with faculty colleagues from Parkside, Stevens Point and Whitewater. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2005may.htm#artsman.

Join your colleagues at the campus cookout

Celebrate UW-Green Bay's "Pride, Spirit, and Excellence" at the Tuesday (May 10) campus cookout. For more details, click on http://www.uwgb.edu/hr/.

Gather your co-workers, and say 'cheese'

As part of "Pride, Spirit, and Excellence" day, Marketing/University Communication will capture an image (JPG) of your department on request at the campus cookout. So bring your dental floss, wear your UW-Green Bay apparel and be prepared for group hugs and big smiles. (Look for the guy with the camera to set up your photo.)

V.E.S.T members to be recognized at campus cookout

In past months, more than 30 campus individuals have trained to serve on the volunteer emergency support team (V.E.S.T.) In any type of fire, natural disaster, or serious incident on campus, these co-workers are going to help mobilize the response. Members to be recognized at Tuesday's campus cookout:

Bill Ahnen, Dick Anderson, Jeff Benzow, Karen Callahan, Joe Eckberg, Mary Fischer, Kelly Franz, Paula Ganyard, Tom Gilmore
Sara Gorton, Tim Helein, Liz Hessler, Katrina Hrivnak, Mike Ingraham, Emily Johnson, Terri Johnson, Joan Keberlein, Dave Kieper
Mike Kline, Pete Kretche, Brock Neverman, Mark Olkowski, Linda Peacock-Landrum, Corey Pinchart, Janet Reilly, Dean Rodeheaver, Mary Ann Rose
Dave Smith, Greg Smith, Andy Speth, Barb Sydow, Bruce Vandenplas, Dawn Wuelling, Mike Zorn

Once black coffee, now pet therapy and massages

Fun to note: a "SPA" or Student Preservation Area has been provided Wednesday and Thursday (May 11-12) in Phoenix C for students in need of a study break. Included are games, pet therapy and free massages with appointments. The event is sponsored by the Counseling and Health Center.

Heads up — Gypsy moth spraying headed our way

Although the spray is not toxic to pets or humans, Facilities Management alerts the campus to future spraying for gypsy moths along portions of the Mahon Creek woods and the wooded area along Nicolet Drive including the west edge of the Shorewood Golf Course sometime in mid-May. Questions can be directed to the gypsy moth information line at 1-800-642-6684.

Oh Canada!

Mail Center director Jose Zayas passes word from the Canada Post that effective April 28 there is only one addressing standard for Canada. Go to http://pe.usps.gov for more information, but here is a summarized version:

The last line of the address must show only the country name, written in full (no abbreviations) and in capital letters. There must be two spaces between the province abbreviation and the postal code, as shown below between "ON" and "K1A 0B1" below:
MS HELEN SAUNDERS
1010 CLEAR STREET
OTTAWA ON K1A 0B1
CANADA

EC provides twilight breakfast

The Ecumenical Center was scheduled to provide breakfast for a buck Monday (May 9) from 10 p.m. to midnight. Students were invited to re-energize with all-they-could-eat pancakes, sausages and eggs, for just a dollar.

Feeling left out? Sign up for Saturday's brunch

Open to the entire campus is the Ecumenical Center's "Baccalaureate" service at 8:45 a.m., Saturday (May 14) at the EC. A brunch ($9 for adults, or $4.50 for children 10 and under) in the Phoenix Rooms follows the service. Call ext. 5133 by May 10 to reserve your spot.

Chancellor's Medallion recipients named

At 6 p.m. Friday (May 13) a number of UW-Green Bay's most involved and dedicated students will be recognized in an awards ceremony at the University Theatre (Theatre Hall 250). A reception in the Phoenix Room follows.

The names of students receiving 2005 Chancellor's Medallions for achievement over the duration of their UW-Green Bay careers can be found at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2005may.htm#medallions.

The list of students receiving Leadership Awards for accomplishments and involvement over the course of the 2004-05 academic year is located at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2005may.htm#leadership.

Amenson-Hill, Keihn and Gurung also honored

Also receiving accolades from the Leadership Awards Committee this year is Brenda Amenson-Hill, Assistant Dean for Campus Life, who will receive the Outstanding Advisor Award and Prof. Regan Gurung and Dean of Students Sue Keihn, honored in their roles as Outstanding Support Staff.

Bay Settlement countdown: one week to go

Reminder: Construction of the new Interchange on Bay Settlement Road will result in closing of the campus entrance drive that curves down the hill from Bay Settlement Road. Plans now are that it will remain closed May 16 through Sept. 15.

Brief

Carmen Leuthner joined 16 other local educators for a four-day workshop to NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California last month to learn how to connect the excitement of space exploration to their classrooms. Leuthner, director of the Education Outreach Programs at UW-Green Bay, and others learned directly from the scientists and engineers involved in space exploration. The workshop is part of the Wisconsin Space Science Initiative funded by NASA to improve math, science and technology education.

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