Vol. 37, No. 43, Dec. 1, 2005     /     Log Archive

Today is Thursday, Dec. 1, and this is a particularly bright, newsy edition of the LOG newsletter. Never mind the weather! (Better shovel when you get home, though... this time, it's not going to melt. And let's take it as an omen that UW-Green Bay's Concert Choir is rehearsing, for next Tuesday's big choral concert, its interpretation of the Gustav Holst piece "In the Bleak Midwinter.") News today:

Research list is lengthy
The UW-Green Bay Research Council makes public today a lengthy list of faculty projects that received partial funding in the fall semester round of grants-in-aid of research. The average award was $300. The Council extended congratulations to the entire faculty for being "passionately committed to pursuing research and scholarly endeavors." Receiving awards were Profs. Aldrete, Bartell, D'Amico, Emmons, Everingham, Gates, Gurung, Kersten, Kiehn, Kok, Krieger, Lyon, Merkel, Mokren, Nielsen, Ortiz, Ragan, Rodriguez, Terry, Whitworth and Wilson-Doenges.

The next edition of the LOG will provide synopses of each project.

Student fees to fund faculty raises? Eau Claire vote a possible precedent
The UW-Eau Claire student government voted to raise annual student fees by $20 to fund pay raises for professors and instructors. As the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported Wednesday, the proposal has people talking. See http://www.jsonline.com/news/state/nov05/374275.asp.

Goofy competition crowns Mr. and Miss Phoenix
Shane Kohl and Jen Pfundtner as emcees... student competitors with (in some cases) fashion sense, school spirit and performance skills... a talent show featuring a trombonist, vocalists, a lasso-ist (?) and more... a tough panel of judges in Phil Clampitt, Cyndie Shepard, Georjeanna Wilson-Doenges, Kelly Kramp and Jeff Willems. Last night's Mr. and Miss Phoenix competition had it all. For a glimpse, see the PhotoBlog at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/photoblog/05competition.htm.

Kretche and Rogers snapshots from Katrina duty are posted on the Web
The University Communication Office asked CIT's Peter Kretche to share photos of his recently completed American Red Cross deployment to Louisiana as a shelter supervisor. For more details, see the Web. Also there is a link to photos from a separate trip by Emily Rogers, Cofrin Library, and friends who volunteered for cleanup duty. Click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/page/photo.htm.

This just in: State funds... available to faculty
UW-Green Bay's Research Council is accepting submissions for the 2006-2007 UW System Applied Research Grant Program. The governor and Legislature have generously appropriated $425,000 for the support of applied research activities that improve connections between knowledge and practice and also promote a positive change in the economy of Wisconsin. Proposals are welcome from all academic disciplines. Proposals are due by 4 p.m. Monday, February 13, 2006, to the Institute for Research located in WH303. The Request for Proposal, Guidelines for Evaluation, cover sheet, and budget forms will be posted on the Research Council Website, http://www.uwgb.edu/rc. All proposals must be submitted to the Institute for Research for Research Council review and, approval by the provost. Submissions sent directly by the author to UW System will not be reviewed and will be rejected. If you would like assistance with this submission or have questions regarding this call, please contact Lidia Nonn (ex 2565) at the Institute for Research.

Public session on privacy: Jackson wants you to learn the law
Melissa Jackson, university legal counsel, is the first speaker in what promises to be a valuable series of professional development programs over the next year in which various campus experts share their expertise. Jackson will address the Family Educational Rights to Privacy Act (FERPA) from 9 to 10:30 a.m. next Wednesday (Dec. 7) in the Union's 1965 Room. The program is aimed at all faculty and staff who deal with student records, and will discuss federal restrictions on the release of such records.

Coming in January, 'Students' Psychological and Behavioral Issues'
Looking ahead... staff of the Counseling and Health Center along with Lynn Niemi of Disability Services and Mark Olkowski of Judicial Affairs will present "Responding to Students' Psychological and Behavioral Issues" on both Jan. 25 and 26, from noon to 1 p.m. each day, in the Union's Alumni A Room.

Series will offer program-per-month with campus experts
The previous two items are the first scheduled in the free training/professional development series for UW-Green Bay faculty and staff. Dates, times and locations have not been set for the later sessions. Here, though, is a look at the year's topics:

Dec. 7   Privacy (FERPA) - Melissa Jackson
Jan. 25, 26   Students' Psychological Issues - team of presenters
February   Risk Management/Liability - Jane Rank
March   Open Records/Open Meetings - Melissa Jackson
April   Records Creation and Retention - Deb Andersen
May/June   Contracting 101 - Mike Barry and Melissa Jackson
July   Crime Prevention and Personal Safety - Randy Christopherson
August   Legal Issues for Supervisors - Melissa Jackson
September   Sexual/Other Harassment Prevention Training - Jackson, AA/EEO
October   Copyright 101 - Library Staff /Mike Barry
November   Campus Emergency Procedures - Public Safety
December   TBA

Photo Developing Service — Your input is wanted!
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey http://www.uwgb.edu/union/kiosk.asp, in regards to the use of digital cameras and photo printing. They will be using these survey results to determine the demand for a Photo Developing Kiosk, right on site in the University Union. Thanks for your feedback. The Union appreciates it! If you have questions, please contact Rick Warpinski, Director, University Union, #2090, warpinsr@uwgb.edu.

Faculty Forum will address 'Violence in Literature by Women'
Humanistic Studies invites the campus community to a forum at which three faculty members will present papers on the topic, "Violence in Literature by Women." The event is from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 in the 1965 Room of University Union. Professors Aeron Haynie, Rebecca Meacham and Brian Sutton presented the work initially at a recent Midwest Modern Language Association conference. The papers are "Massive Involvement: The Politics of Global Tourism in Margaret Atwood's 'Bodily Harm,'" by Haynie; "'Persepolis' by Marjane Satrapi: Agent, Mission, Spy," by Meacham; and "A Different Kind of the Same Thing: Comparing Glaspell's 'Trifles' and Marie de France's 'Laüstic,'" by Sutton.

Maney (Siegenthaler) says good-bye, heads for New Hampshire
LOG has received word that Elaine (Siegenthaler) Maney will be moving to New Hampshire in a few weeks following 26 years of service to UW-Green Bay athletics and physical education. She started as a typist in 1979, and moved through the ranks to a Program Assistant 1 and 2, and was recently a University Services Associate. Her husband, Tim Maney, has accepted a position with Connecticut River Bank in Keene, NH. Maney's last day will be Dec. 9. Bid her farewell at an informal get-together at Titletown Brewery (upstairs, middle room), from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 6.

Callahan relocates to Social Work
After more than nine years at the Chancellor's Office, Karen Callahan has moved to Social Work as an Academic Department Associate. She has also worked in the offices of Business Administration (1991-1995) and Outreach (1995-1996).

Help us to 'be in the know'
LOG invites news of relocations or new assignments. Employees or their supervisors are welcome to submit campus news to log@uwgb.edu.

State high court rules in Marder case
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled earlier this week that the Board of Regents followed state law when dismissing a tenured professor in 2001, but remanded part of the case to a lower court to determine if fired UW-Superior professor John Marder's right to due process was violated when he was dismissed for misconduct. A news report: http://www.madison.com/tct/news/stories/index.php?ntid=63259&ntpid=2.

In response to controversy, UW System will study RA roles
UW System President Kevin Reilly announced Wednesday the formation of a committee of campus student-life experts who will help develop Systemwide policies to guide activities of RAs, or resident assistants. (Although mentioned nowhere, it's a fair inference that the Bible-study case in Eau Claire was a precipitating factor.) Chancellors will name their reps by Dec. 9. Reilly will ask for recommendations by Jan. 9, 2006. See http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2005/r051130.htm.

Plans envisioned for 'International Bayfest'
The announcement that UW-Green Bay and Intercollegiate Athletics were ending their 25-year involvement with Bayfest got plenty of play this fall. In news today: Tim Quigley is signing on as a consultant with the city and the folks who run Artstreet to create a new festival, "International Bayfest," for the same weekend in June, downtown at the Leicht park site. Click http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051201/GPG0101/512010428/1206/GPGnews.

'Boyfriend' gets warm welcome
Press-Gazette columnist Warren Gerds has great things to say about Julie Andrews' "The Boyfriend," a touring Broadway musical playing this week at the Weidner. See http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051201/GPG0505/512010325/1267/GPGent.

Post-Crescent article a tribute to late UW-Green Bay grad, love of nature
Katie Hemauer, a 2004 graduate of UW-Green Bay who died in an automobile accident Friday (Nov.25), was remembered as being "at one with the earth." In an Appleton Post-Crescent story with accompanying photo, Hemauer's friends recalled her achievements and ability to liven up a classroom. The story is online at http://www.postcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051129/APC0101/511290464/1003.

'Lawmakers request audit of Wisconsin Technical College System'
What's good for the UW System is good for the WTCS, apparently, at least in terms of Legislative scrutiny. An audit of state technical college employment practices is expected to parallel an audit underway about policies within the UW System. An Associated Press story is at http://www.duluthsuperior.com/mld/duluthsuperior/13285779.htm.

State asks judge to make audit public record
The state Department of Justice, representing the UW System, has asked a judge to make public an audit of spending in the office of a UW-Whitewater dean. See http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/local/states/wisconsin/13278602.htm.

Still a few days to Give-A-Kid-A-Book
Next Friday (Dec. 9) is the final day for the Give-A-Kid-A-Book campaign to distribute new books to disadvantaged children through the Salvation Army and other year-round community programs. Boxes are located at the following locations for your donations (new, unwrapped books for babies, children, or young adults to age 18):

• Library Plaza, outside the Phoenix Bookstore
• Human Biology/Nutritional Sciences, LS 455
• Natural and Applied Sciences, ES 317
• Outreach and Extension, WH 480
• Human Development/Information and Computing Science, MAC C310
• Communication and the Arts, Theatre Hall 331
• Community Sciences, MAC B310
• Admissions, Student Services, SS 1200
• Marketing and Communication, Cofrin Library 815

If you have any questions about the program, call Betsy Basset-Piehl (2626) or Nancy Matzke (2214).

Oh, yes... the winners
Nick Favero of New Berlin and Jacquline Johannes of Hartland were crowned Mr. and Miss Phoenix in a fun-filled event which drew a big crowd to the Union's Phoenix Room on Wednesday night (Nov. 30).

Big 'Jingle Bell" run-walk is this Saturday
If you're looking for a parking spot this Saturday morning (Dec. 3), remember that the annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis is headquartered at the Union. Numerous UW-Green Bay students and student groups help organize the popular fundraiser. If you'd like to take part, go to http://www.jbrgreenbay.kintera.org.

Reminder: Kids Night Out with the Phoenix
Parents, take a break! Leave your kids (ages 5-12) with Phoenix athletes for an evening while you shop, go to dinner or relax. It's 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at the Phoenix Sports Center. Details at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/logarchive/logarchive37/2005nov17a.htm#kids.

NFL Workshop for Women is Monday
Submitted by a LOG reader is this interesting item (we withhold editorial comment, for once) from our community partners, the Green Bay Packers... "Football 101, An NFL Workshop for Women," will be held from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5 at the Lambeau Field Atrium and Don Hutson Center. The $65 registration fee includes refreshments, lectures, drills and tours. Proceeds benefit the Packers Women's Association and its community causes. Registration forms are available online at www.packers.com or by calling 920-569-7249.

'Amahl' tonight
It's opening night for the UW-Green Bay Theater and Music production of "Amahl and the Night Visitors," running through Saturday in the University Theatre. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/page/log.htm#amahl.

Kwanzaa Saturday
It's this Saturday (Dec. 3). There's a reminder at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/logarchive/logarchive37/2005nov23.htm#kwanzaa.

Student choirs share great works in holiday concert
The UW-Green Bay Phoenix Chorale and the Concert Choir will present a concert of seasonal and sacred music at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday (Dec. 6) at the Weidner Center. Leonard Bernstein's "Chichester Psalms," is the major work on the Phoenix Chorale program. They will be joined by Prof. Emeritus Arthur Cohrs on the Wood Family Organ, and by Prof. Benjamin Moritz on piano. There's much more. Click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2005nov.htm#choirs.

'Suite' program, sweet treats with Band, Wind Symphony
The UW-Green Bay Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony will present a program featuring suites by several composers at its 7:30 p.m. concert on Monday, Dec. 5 in the Weidner Center. Hear the piece "O Magnum Mysterium." dance suites in the Renaissance and Israeli folk tradition, and other contemporary and classic compositions. For more, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2005nov.htm#band.

Acclaimed drama 'Proof' is student-directed at Jean Weidner Theatre
Student Josh Wintersteen will direct the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "Proof" at 7:30 p.m. next Wednesday through Saturday, Dec. 7-10 in the Jean Weidner Theatre. Admission is free. The UW-Green Bay Theatre program each year gives two or three advanced students an opportunity to take full responsibility for their own productions in a studio setting. The play, recently made into a movie with Gwyneth Paltrow and Anthony Hopkins, has only four characters — a mathematician, his two daughters, and a former student. Click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2005nov.htm#proof.

'Brand Identity' for NE Wisconsin promised at economic summit
What's happening with plans to form a regional economic development effort? Paul Jadin, president of the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, is extending an open invitation to Chamber members and community leaders for a meeting next Thursday morning (Dec. 8) at the EAA AirVenture Museum. Unveiled will be a new "brand identity" for Northeast Wisconsin that all companies, organizations and institutions are invited to participate in using. Registration deadline is tomorrow. Cost is $35. Register online at http://events.titletown.org/sbaweb/events/events.asp?details=true&cale_id=526&month=12/1/2005.

The menu for Dec. 9
Waldorf salad... green bean casserole... vegetable napolian with tomato coulee... orange cranberry stuffing... carved roasted turkey... carved fresh-roasted ham... cheesecake desserts and much more... music by the Salernos... only $10.50 for faculty and staff... Act by Monday to reserve your table or seat for the Dec. 9 Holiday Luncheon. Tickets are at the Information Center in the Union.

Reminder: Student recommendations on UW-Green Bay master plan
Students in UW-Green Bay's Environmental Science and Policy graduate program will present recommendations Tuesday (Dec. 6) on various aspects of the UW-Green Bay campus master plan. For a reminder on details, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2005nov.htm#plan.

Brief
Prof. Michael Draney, Natural and Applied Sciences, co-authored a chapter of the book Spiders of North America: An identification manual with Canadian arachnologist Donald J. Buckle. The chapter deals with Linyphiidae (sheet-web spiders), the most diverse family of spiders in North America, and includes the first ever identification key to the 157 North American genera (species groups) within the family.

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