Vol. 37, No. 6, Sept. 8, 2005 / Log Archive
This is an action-packed edition of the Log newsletter, which is distributed at least twice-weekly - always Mondays and Thursdays - to faculty and staff of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Worth knowing about:
 Log postings
Grand opening for Int Ed's new Rose Hall digs
All students, faculty and staff are invited to a grand opening and reception in the new Office of International Education. The event is being sponsored by the Dean of Liberal Arts & Sciences and the Office of International Education on Friday, Sept. 16, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Office of International Education is now located in Rose Hall, Suite 310. For more information, please call ext. 2413.
Grand day Friday (Sept. 9) for Common Grounds
The new Common Grounds Coffeehouse celebrates its grand opening all day Friday (Sept. 9). Located right next to the Corner Store on the second level of the Union, the Coffeehouse has a special lineup Friday:
- 10:30 a.m,, Meet the Artists, Students show work in the space's "gallery"
- Noon Jazz Combo, Student jazz performers
- 1 p.m. Alumni Association Tuition Raffle
- 2 p.m., Sheepshead Review reading
- 2:30 p.m. Knitting Craft Station, Learn how to knit! (Supplies for 10 students.)
- 4 p.m. Cranium Tournament
- 7 p.m. Andrew Austin performance
- 9 p.m. Groovin' Grounds: singer/songwriter Cary Judd
For upcoming events and an updated menu, visit http://www.uwgb.edu/union/commongrounds/index.asp
Opportunity: National faculty development conference is October in Milwaukee
All UW System faculty are being alerted to the fact that the Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education annual conference is in Milwaukee this year, Oct. 27-30. POD is widely regarded as THE organization dealing with higher ed professional development. Among the pre-conference are "Enhancing Learning and Motivation: Teaching Students how to Learn," "Getting Faculty to Teach Actively," and "Assessing Faculty Development Programs." For more, see http://www.podnetwork.org
Update on 'Axis of Evil' opening events
The exhibition "Axis of Evil: The Secret History of Sin" has its opening reception on Thursday, Sept. 15th from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Lawton Gallery. The Chicago-based curator will be speaking at the reception at 5 p.m. Stephen Perkins of the Lawton reports this exhibition of provocative artistamps created by a consortium of international artists attracted a flurry of media attention at its last venue in Chicago, and already it appears that its Green Bay showing will be no exception. A panel discussion slated for the day after the opening, Friday (Sept. 16) is in the planning stages and further details will be announced when it has been confirmed.
Kaye on Public Radio's 'To the Best of our Knowledge' Sunday
UW-Green Bay Prof. Harvey Kaye will get more media exposure this weekend for his work on political writer Thomas Paine. Kaye, author of the recently released Thomas Paine and the Promise of America, will be a guest Sunday (Sept. 11) on "To the Best of Our Knowledge" on Wisconsin Public Radio. The program airs from 9 to 11 a.m. on WPNE-FM (89.3 FM) and from noon to 2 p.m. on WHID-FM (88.1 FM). Pulitzer Prize-winning authors Ron Powers and Studs Terkel also will be featured on the program. Kaye, professor of Social Change and Development, has appeared on numerous national radio and television talk shows since the release of the book on Paine last month.
 Leuthner receives continuing educator award
Carmen Leuthner, Director of Education Outreach for the Office of Outreach and Extension, is the recipient of this year's "Professional Continuing Educator" award as presented by the Mid-America Region of the University Continuing Education Association (UCEA). She will receive the award at the regional UCEA conference in Chicago, Sept. 22-24. Leuthner leads the effort that served 1,200 K-12 educators from 64 school districts in more than 200 professional development opportunities last year.
Topical: Outreach arranges new course in disaster recovery
UW-Green Bay is offering a new course at the Downtown Learning Center examining what communities, businesses and families can do to recover from natural or man-made disasters. The new Disaster Recovery course is part of the Emergency Management, Planning, and Administration Certificate program. Daniel Alesch, professor emeritus of Public Administration, is the instructor. Kassie Van Remortel, Outreach and Extension, has more details; or, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2005sept.htm#recovery
In case you were wondering: Downtown Learning Center is thriving
UW-Green Bay's Downtown Learning Center (or DLC to many on campus) hosted 241 days and nights of programs and meetings in 2004-05, attracting 2,000 people to downtown Green Bay. Thirty campus departments and organizations used the high-tech classroom and conference-room facilities.
Reminder: campus community welcome to reserve DLC
Jan Thornton, Associate Provost for Outreach and Adult Access, encourages the campus community (students, faculty and staff) to reserve the Downtown Learning Center for events, offerings, meetings and staff retreats at no charge. More information about the Downtown Learning Center, including a "virtual tour" and reservation-contact information, is yours by clicking http://www.uwgb.edu/downtown/
Where will you be at 9 a.m. Friday?
Perhaps glued to your workstation, mesmerized by the flashy debut of the 2005 Employee Drive. Director of Annual Giving Shane Kohl promises it will be worth your time to give it a click. Look for it at 9 in your Outlook inbox.
Snapshots: A day for family at Santaga Stadium
The re-dedication of Phoenix Field, home of Phoenix men's and women's soccer teams, and renaming as "Aldo Santaga Stadium" is worth another mention here. More than 40 alumni returned for the dedication and Homecoming activities; many contributed financially to the event for future upgrades to the soccer facility. Santaga was a Phoenix head coach for 15 seasons and did much to promote the growth of the sport in Northeast Wisconsin. For photos see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/page/photo.htm
Live from the Washington County Extension Office: the Regents
The UW System Board of Regents is on the road this month, and their meeting will be Webcast live from 9 a.m. to noon Friday (Sept. 9) from the Washington County Extension Office in West Bend. Tune in to http://www.uwex.edu/ics/stream/regents/meetings/
UW lashed for pricey new payroll system
What's to be the fate of the much criticized $25 million payroll system? The Assembly Colleges and Universities Committee held a hearing on UW's work to update the employee appointment, payroll and benefits system. The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel has a full story at http://www.jsonline.com/news/state/sep05/353737.asp; or go to a related story in the Capital Times at http://www.madison.com/tct/news/stories/index.php?ntid=53205&ntpid=0
'Back-up positions' a small percentage, and defendable, says Reilly
About three percent of UW System employees receive "back-up positions" - a practice UW System President Kevin Reilly defends in a story run by the Madison student paper The Badger Herald on Wednesday. See http://badgerherald.com/news/2005/09/07/reilly_clarifies_bac.php
Three percent is still 'more than 1,000' says State Journal
Information released by UW System Kevin Reilly indicates nearly 80 percent of UW administrators (more than 1,000) have back-up appointments. For a look at the issue through another lens, see the Wisconsin State Journal story at http://www.madison.com/archives/read.php?ref=wsj:2005:09:03:492826:LOCAL/WISCONSIN
ACTs, GPAs on the increase
Some of you may have already seen the full release, but in case you were waiting for a further LOG breakdown on opening-day enrollment, we'll provide it. A few facts and figures about the 2005 student body:
- The freshman class enters college with an average high school grade-point average of 3.34, up from 3.30 last year, and an average ACT score of 22.8, up from 22.6 a year ago.
- Students come from 69 of Wisconsin's 72 counties, 30 states plus Puerto Rico, and 18 other countries.
- Transfer students come primarily from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, UW-Fox Valley, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Milwaukee, UW-Manitowoc, UW-Marinette and UW-Stevens Point. About 17 percent of the fall 2005 transfer students have transferred at least some course work from NWTC.
- Female students in the freshman class outnumber male students by a margin of 65 percent to 35 percent.
'UWGB minority enrollment levels hit new high'
That's one of the headlines in Thursday's Press-Gazette as the newspaper focused on students of color in sharing details from Tuesday's University news release. See http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/local_22485529.shtml
Searching for peppy musicians
Wanted: Students with a combined interest in music and Phoenix athletics to become members of the Phoenix Pep Band. Perks are great - free admission to Phoenix games and matches, possible NCAA tournament trips, and the excitement of being an important part of Division I athletics. First rehearsal is Thursday, Sept. 15. Got someone in mind? Make your recommendations to Rebecca Tout, toutr@uwgb.edu. Students need not be enrolled in the music program to be a member of the band.
Proponent of "eco-municipalities" to speak at UW-Green Bay
Mary Rehwald, a proponent of sustainable economic and community development, will speak on "Sustainable Sweden and Its Lessons for Northern Wisconsin" next Wednesday (Sept. 14). Rehwald, a member of the Ashland City Council, traveled to Sweden during the past year to study the world's leading "eco-municipality" movement. She'll speak to the American Government and Politics class at 2 p.m. Wednesday in MAC Hall 210 of Mary Ann Cofrin. A question-and-answer session will follow at 3:30 p.m. in the Introduction to Global Studies class in MAC 109. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2005sept.htm#sustainable
Reminder: Monday is the deadline for ULA
The deadline to submit nominations for the University Leadership Awards is Monday, Sept. 12th at 4:30pm. Nominations should be turned into the Office of Student Life, UU 151, or emailed to osl@uwgb.edu. Nominations are being accepted for the following awards: Chancellor's Leadership Medallion (December graduates only) University Leadership Award (December graduates only) Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges Award If you have any questions, please call the Student Life Office at 2200 ext. 40.
UW-Green Bay a co-sponsor of Entrepreneur's Connection
The local chamber hosts the Green Bay Area Entrepreneur's Connection on Wednesday (Sept. 14) at the KI Convention Center. The price for the complete event including lunch is $25. Entrepreneur panels and a keynote speech from family brewer Dick Leinenkugel are part of the event. UW-Green Bay is both a co-sponsor and exhibitor. See http://www.gbaec.org
Texas student hacker finds crime doesn't pay
This from the national scene: The former student who hacked into the university computer system at the University of Texas at Austin has been ordered to pay $170,000 in restitution, serve five years probation, and lay off the Internet surfing. He stole close to 40,000 social security numbers. Houston Chronicle coverage is at http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/metropolitan/3342919
Identify theft: What's it all about?
The Counseling and Health Center located in Student Services Room 1400 will be the site for an identify-theft presentation from noon to 1 p.m. next Tuesday (Sept. 13). Representatives of campus Public Safety will describe how identify theft occurs, how citizens can manage their personal information and detect if something occurs, and how to respond if their identity has been stolen.
Gurung comments on general public's Katrina stress
Add Regan Gurung to the list of UW-Green Bay faculty members sought for expert commentary in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. He added a psychology professor's perspective on the stress felt in everyday households during times of national disaster. See http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/local_22422642.shtml
UW-Green Bay's art collection welcomes Bedouin textiles
For the next couple of weeks the American Intercultural Center's display case is featuring 10 bedouin textiles that have just been added to the UWGB Permanent Art Collection. These textiles were made by bedouin women from the northern part of the Sinai in Egypt. The Lawton was assisted in the framing of these colorful works by a grant from the UWGB's Campus Diversity Grant Committee. The Lawton Gallery is committed to diversifying the University's permanent collection and these works are one part of this effort. After this display the works will be available for loan to campus offices. Please contact the Assistant Curator Tina Bechtel for information regarding loan of these works.
EC, Alumni Association welcome students with big cookout
This just in: Tuesday night's free welcome-back cookout open to all UW-Green Bay students was another big hit. The Alumni Association co-sponsored the event with the Ecumenical Center. Honorary chefs included six board members from the Association who cooked 300 hamburgers and 200 hotdogs. With the help of student volunteers, they served more than 400 students for dinner. Also as part of the opening-day event, the EC hand-delivered to the residence halls some 600 "welcome plants" to new freshmen. Shorewood provided the golf carts for the plant delivery; The Association, besides helping cook and serve, donated $500 for the food and plants.
Men's basketball schedule is announced
A Resch Center visit from perennial Final Four participant Michigan State is the big highlight of the 2005-06 Phoenix men's basketball schedule announced this week.
Kowalczyk: patience is needed
Green Bay Press-Gazette coverage today stressed the fact that with as many as five games against marquee teams - Michigan State, Wisconsin, UW-Milwaukee (twice) and possible opponent Washington all made the Sweet 16 last year - a young Phoenix team will be tested. "I've said all along this team is going to be very young, very inexperienced but very talented," Coach Tod Kowalczyk was quoted as saying. "This team is going to need patience from myself, from the fans and from the media." See http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/sports/archive/sports_22504401.shtml
Briefs
Dr. Ismail Shariff, Elizabeth B. and Philip J. Hendrickson professor for business, has co-authored a book with B. Mak Arvin, professor of economics at Trent University, Canada, titled, International Trade: Theory and Policy, CAT Publication, a subsidiary of Wadsworth Publishing, August 2005.
Sandy Deadman (director) and Darrel Renier (adviser), for the Academic Advising Office, co-presented to a joint staff of academic advisers from UW-Oshkosh and UW-Green Bay on the topic of advising undeclared students. The collaborative venture, hosted by UW-Oshkosh on August 2, came about as a result of an advising reorganization on the Oshkosh campus. UW-Green Bay staff included Amy Van Oss, Jane Swan and Deanne Kusserow.
Log postings
Friday, Sept. 9 ...
Correction on Sheepshead reading: 2:30 p.m.
Today is the Grand Opening of the new Common Grounds Coffeehouse in the University Union, with a full day's schedule of performances and special attractions. The time for one of the special events was listed incorrectly, earlier, in last night's edition of the LOG newsletter. In fact, the Sheepshead Review public reading will take place at 2:30 p.m. today (Friday, Sept. 9), as posted elsewhere. Sorry for any inconvenience.
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