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Vol. 37, No. 95, April 11, 2006 / Log Archive

More news from Northeastern Wisconsin's most-happening campus:

• Hunting for 'college-educated brains'
• UW diversity concerns draw commentary
• Censorship, art are topics here Thursday
• Faculty panel to compare Mapplethorp, 'Axis of Evil'
• Prominent poet visits this week

• UW-Green Bay study on housing vouchers is central to discussion
• Social Work students will present to county group
• Student vocalists help inaugurate new concert hall in Florence
• It's the week to appreciate student employees
• Student Employee of the Year Award ceremony

• Prof. al-Atiyat will keynote UW Women's Conference
• ... and introduce tonight's film
• ... and accept fond farewells
• The latest on state purchasing flap
• Live tonight: 'Women in Prison'

• Giving references or referrals? Here's the law
• Experience "Boxes and Walls" on April 20
• Home opener for Phoenix softball
• Bookstore closes Saturday
• Ecumenical Center services for Christian holy days

• 'Mystical' Scott joins Mulvey in concert
• Guess Who? Yes
• Asian American Month: Lunch with professionals
• Calligraphy and Origami
• 'Into Asia' Entertainment Night

• 'Wisconsin and the Black Hawk War'
• Madison gets go-ahead for Institutes of Discovery
• 'A leap forward for research'
• Professor fired in sex case
• Open hearing for Barrows

• Dates set for congressional debates on campus
• Briefs: Madzarevic, Shariff

'Region struggles to gain college-educated brains'
That's the headline over the lead story in this morning's Press-Gazette. Quoted are Chancellor Bruce Shepard and faculty economist Ismail Shariff, among others, reinforcing the notion that colleges and universities are incubators and magnets for Knowledge Age talent. See http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060411/GPG0101/604110478/1206/GPGnews.

Commentary on UW diversity concerns
Today's Press-Gazette editorial page this reminds readers that diversity's many benefits include being good for business. Local election results, along with news that corporate recruiters are expressing dissatisfaction with UW-Madison's perceived lack of diversity, inform the discussion at http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060411/GPG06/604110473/1269/GPGopinion.

Censorship, art are topics here Thursday
A scholar who has written extensively on the arts and culture will participate in a panel discussion and give a lecture this Thursday (April 13). Prof. Wendy Steiner, founding director of the Penn Humanities Forum at the University of Pennsylvania, will participate in a panel, "Scandal of Pleasure/Axis of Evil," at 11 a.m. in Room 350 of the Studio Arts Building. Her lecture at 7 p.m., "The Model in the Mirror of Art," will take place in the Christie Theater in the University Union. Steiner is the author of "The Scandal of Pleasure: Art in an Age of Fundamentalism" which was on The New York Times list of "100 Best Books of 1996." In it, she examines the 1990 legal challenge filed in Cincinnati against works by the late artist Robert Mapplethorp.

More 'Axis of Evil' talk: Panelists are Steiner, Jeffreys, Perkins, Emmons
The panel Thursday morning at UW-Green Bay (details in previous item) will discuss issues of censorship and compare events surrounding the Mapplethorp exhibition to those at UW-Green Bay in September 2005 when one work in the Lawton Gallery exhibit, "Axis of Evil: the Secret History of Sin," was withheld from display on the gallery wall. In addition to Wendy Steiner, participants will include Prof. Derek Jeffreys, who teaches in the Humanistic Studies and Philosophy units; Lawton Gallery Director Stephen Perkins; and Prof. Carol Emmons, a member of the faculties in Art and Communication and the Arts. The discussion is taking place in the context of Emmons's class in Concepts and Issues of Modern Art.

Green Bay native will read poems at UW-Green Bay, Neville
Poet and Green Bay native Maggie Dietz will give two public readings of her work this Thursday (April 13) in Green Bay. Both events are free and open to the public. At 2 p.m., she'll present a reading and discuss her work in the 1965 Room of the University Union. A 6:30 p.m. reading takes place downtown at the Neville Public Museum. A graduate of Saint Joseph Academy, Dietz is a lecturer in creative writing at Boston University, assistant poetry editor for "Slate" magazine, and a widely traveled artist. For more, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2006apr.htm#poetry.

UW-Green Bay study on housing vouchers is central to discussion
A study completed last week by UW-Green Bay's social work professional program is getting significant play in local discussion concerning the housing voucher program. The student-powered study and Prof. Anne Kok are quoted in a Press-Gazette article about affordable housing in Brown County. One client, the story said, told a focus group she had worked 33 days in a row to make her rent payment, had been laid off from work and didn't know where to turn. To read the article, see http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060410/GPG0101/604100531/1207.

Connecting: Social Work students will discuss study with county group
Students in the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay's social work professional program will discuss its study of local people on the waiting list for housing vouchers with the Brown County Homeless and Housing Coalition at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday (April 12) at The Salvation Army building, 626 Union Court, Green Bay.

UW-Green Bay students help inaugurate new concert hall in Florence
Talk about your international experiences! Three UW-Green Bay voice students performed at the opening event for a new concert hall as part of the closing concert for "Vocalissimo: The Glory of the Human Voice," over spring break last month in Florence, Italy. Soprano Lisa Andre, tenor Jacob Kaltenberg and bass Christian Ott joined Prof. Sarah Meredith and others on the musical exchange. For a snapshot, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/photoarch/events/06Florence.htm.

Know a student employee? It's the week to appreciate 'em
The Student Employee of the Year Committee is sponsoring a week of celebration. The first 50 supervisors to reply by e-mail to wendtb@uwgb.edu receive a coupon sponsored by Sodexho for a "Buy One-Get One Free" meal deal redeemable at The Nicolet Room, The Phoenix Club, Common Grounds Coffee House or the Garden Café through April 14. Supervisors can call the Corner Store at #2200 ext 34 and order a balloon bouquet or Sweet Packs (candy bar packs with appreciation note) for $4.99. Events this week:

• Monday — Free Ice Cream — Admissions alcove
• Tuesday — Free Popcorn — Registrar's Alcove
• Wednesday — Pick a Boat contest for prizes in Union Alcove near the ATM
• Thursday — Student Employee Awards Ceremony
• All week — Online Crossword puzzle (students can enter for prizes)

Student Employee of the Year Awards ceremony
The ceremony is Thursday (April 13) at 5 p.m. in Phoenix Room B. It is by invitation. Each of the 20 nominees will receive a certificate of appreciation. Provost Hammersmith will speak. Reliability, quality of work, initiative, professionalism, and uniqueness of contribution were factors in choosing the winner, yet to be announced. The winner will receive a certificate and an engraved clock; the nominating department will house the traveling trophy with a picture of the student for the next year; and the name will be added to the permanent plaque that hangs in the Financial Aid and Student Employment Office.

Prof. al-Atiyat will keynote UW Women's Conference
Visiting Fulbright Scholar Prof. Ibtesam al-Atiyat will be the keynote speaker for the University of Wisconsin Women's Studies Conference April 21 and 22 in Black River Falls. She'll speak on the topics of women's issues, women's leadership and social change in Jordan and across the Middle East. Her presentation will be at the Friday luncheon. The theme for the 30th annual conference is "Warrior, Mythic and Everyday Women: Women's Ways of Leading."

Reminder: Prof. al-Atiyat introduces tonight's film
Dr. Ibtesam al-Atiyat will be the presenter for a special showing of the award-winning "Rana's Wedding" by Palestinian director Hany Abu-Assad at 6:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, April 11) at the Brown County Library. Details? Click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/logarchive/logarchive37/2006april3.htm#film.

Farewell to Ibtesam
Friends of our visiting scholar, and they are legion, are urging members of the campus community to "Mark your calendars! Please join us to say farewell to Dr. Ibtesam al-Atiyat, on Monday, May 1st, 4-6 pm, 1965 Room, University Union."

Latest news on state purchasing-contract flap
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel carried an article in its April 8 edition about the state's controversial procurement contract with Silver Oak Solutions, complaints from various state agencies, and the Department of Administration response to amend the contract. See http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=414291.

Tonight's Teen Connection: 'Women in Prison'
For a hard-hitting look at what happens when women go to prison, the next edition of Teen Connection goes behind the walls of Taycheedah Correctional Institution to get those perspectives. "Women in Prison" will air on all statewide public-broadcasting stations at 7 p.m. tonight (Tuesday, April 11). According to co-producer Eileen Littig, the panel in Green Bay will feature experts in alcohol and drug abuse, domestic violence and other areas that often lead to incarceration in young people. On the prison side, 10 current inmates will talk about the importance of making good choices. In anticipation of the program, the inmates were given small video cameras and access to a video diary room to capture their views from inside Taycheedah.

What about giving references or referrals? Here's the law
"Legal Issues of References and Referrals — a Virtual Seminar," sponsored by Career Services, runs from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, in Mary Ann Cofrin Hall Room 137. (Beverages and cookies are provided for this brown-bag event.)What are the legal and ethical issues of giving references and referrals? What is your obligation? Are you responsible for the actions of your staff? Whether you're an employer, a career center professional, or a faculty member, you need to know the laws that govern giving references and referrals to students and new graduates.

Attorney Shelly Kaplan will address:
• Guidelines for providing references,
• Confidentiality and privacy concerns when providing a reference,
• The ugly triplets-defamation, misrepresentation, and negligent hiring,
• Discrimination and the referral process, and
• Reference immunity laws: What are they and do they apply to references given by faculty or school staff?

To attend, please RSVP to peacockl@uwgb.edu or call Career Services at 465-2163.

Experience "Boxes and Walls" on Thursday, April 20
All faculty, staff, and students are invited to take a walk through Boxes and Walls (formerly the Tunnel of Oppression) and witness how groups of people are held down or back in contemporary society. As your guide takes you from room to room, you will hear and see things that may surprise and shock you. The goal is to challenge us all to reconsider how we treat one another. The walk-through only takes about an hour, but the effects could last a lifetime. Tours leave every 10 minutes, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (last daytime tour leaves at 1 p.m.) and from 5 to 7 p.m. (last evening tour leaves at 6 p.m.). Tours leave from the Nicolet Room (near the Alumni Rooms). Questions? Contact Student Life at 465-2200 ext. 40 or osl@uwgb.edu.

Home opener arrives for Phoenix softball
Warm weather this week is perfect for the 2006 home opener for UW-Green Bay women's softball. The Phoenix hosts Cleveland State in a doubleheader starting at 2 p.m. this Friday (April 14) at the campus diamond. If you can't make Friday's twinbill, the two teams play a single game at 11 a.m. Saturday (April 15).

Phoenix Bookstore will not be open Saturday
Please make note in the next log that The Phoenix Bookstore will be closed on Saturday, April 15. Regular hours (Monday through Friday 8-5, Thursday 8-6 and Saturday 8:30 - 1:00) resume Monday, April 17. "Please stop by and check out our new items!" Just not this Saturday.

Ecumenical Center announces services for Christian holy days
The Ecumenical Center will be holding services for Holy Thursday and Good Friday.

Holy Thursday
A Catholic Service will be held at 9:15 p.m. in the Auditorium to be available to the students after the night classes. The service will be officiated by Father Tom Long and is open to any interested in attending. A Protestant Service will also be held at 9:15 p.m. in the Fireside, officiated by Reverend Beth Macha.

Good Friday
A Catholic Service will be held at 12:15 p.m. in the Auditorium open to faculty, staff, and students. Father Tom Long will be officiating the service. Anyone who has questions about the services may call the Ecumenical Center at 465-5133.

'Mystical': Dorothy Scott joins Peter Mulvey for concert
Dorothy Scott fans, take note! She will join Peter Mulvey this Thursday (April 13) in the Weidner Center's Fort Howard Hall Cabaret. Showtime is 7:30pm. Verbatim from the news release: "Dorothy Scott's music reminds us of something primal, spiritual, beautiful and healing. It has been said that a Dorothy Scott concert is an adventure, a journey into the mystical and back again. Her music will cure your ills with lyrical compassion, calm your soul, and send you on a world crusade of hope." OK. Read more at http://www.WeidnerCenter.com.

Guess Who? Yes, that's exactly right
Ivory Bridge Productions has booked the Weidner Center for an 8 p.m. show on Saturday, May 20, featuring classic rockers The Guess Who. The Canadian-born Whos had a string of late '60s and '70s hits with "American Woman," "These Eyes," "Laughing," "No Time" and others. The band has changed faces over the years; at least two original members remain; check Google for details. Tickets ($25-$48) are available through the Weidner Center ticket office.

Asian American Month: free events
Title: Soup and Bread with Asian Professionals
Location: AIC, CL 207
Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Time: 12 noon - 1pm
Contact info: Louna Yangsao 920-465-2720
Description: Distinguished panelists include Ms. Blia Vang, Attorney at Recka & Joannes, S.C., Ms. Jody Lovaj, Branch Supervisor and Children's Librarian at Southwest Branch of the Brown County Library and Mr. Hung Nguyen, Director of Multicultural Center Green Bay. The panelists will share many of their professional experiences and cover such topics as: the challenges faced in climbing the "corporate" ladder, finding balance between family and career goals, as well as, tips on what Asian Americans can do to overcome cultural barriers in the workplace.

Title: Calligraphy and Origami with Micky Hagino
Location: Niagara AB
Date: Saturday, April 15, 2006
Time: 3 pm - 5 pm
Contact info: Louna Yangsao 920-465-2720
Sponsored by the University Union and the AIC
Description: Japanese calligraphy, or sho, was first introduced into Japan in the 600s AD by Chinese Buddhist monks. As the style became more popular in Japan, calligraphy was used with secular poetry, such as the haiku. Japanese calligraphy is a highly developed art form using brush and black ink to write Japanese characters. Origami is the Japanese art of paperfolding. At first, there was very little paper available so only the rich could afford to do paperfolding. The origami crane has become a global peace symbol.
For more details and to sign up, see the University Union's Web page: http://www.uwgb.edu/union/pastimes/.

Title: Into Asia — Entertainment Night
Location: Ecumenical Center
Date: Saturday, April 15, 2006
Time: 6 pm - 8 pm
Contact info: Louna Yangsao 920-465-2720 or Yer Lor 920-217-4928
Sponsored by the Southeast Asian Student Union (SASU)
Description: SASU aims to promote diversity among the campus and community, to educate others about Southeast Asian Culture and to engage the campus into the Asian culture. Into Asia is an opportunity to experience the diversity of the Asian culture in an entertaining show of song, dance, and skit. This year's entertainment night will encompass the appetizers, dessert, family life, and real life of both modern and traditional Asian culture.

Speaker says Black Hawk War was 'Big Bang' for Wisconsin
Based on his book (not a novel as stated earlier), "Black Hawk: The Battle for the Heart of America," Kerry Trask, professor of history, UW-Manitowoc, discusses the violent conflict between the prosperous Sauk Nation and envious white American settlers in 1832. It's from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 20, in MAC Hall 208. The event is free and open to the public, although donations are welcome. For more on his analysis of the conflict, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2006apr.htm#historian.

Regents give approval to Institutes of Discovery
Getting the go-ahead from the UW System Board of Regents at Friday's meeting at UW-Green Bay is construction of a major new biomedical research facility at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The $150 million is funded by a $50 million gift from alumni John and Tashia Morgridge and matching contributions from WARF and the state of Wisconsin. See http://www.madison.com/archives/read.php?ref=wsj:2006:04:08:550256:LOCAL*.

'A leap forward for research'
That's how the Journal Sentinel editorial page described the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery, the new science initiative (previous item) approved for UW-Madison. Click http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=413527.

Regents fire professor convicted in sex case
Per the rules of the UW System, the Board of Regents voted Friday to dismiss UW-Madison professor Lewis Keith Cohen after he was convicted of a felony. Another professor, Steven Clark, had already submitted his resignation, so that the high-profile felony cases have now been resolved. Click http://www.madison.com/archives/read.php?ref=wsj:2006:04:08:550250:LOCAL.

Barrows appeal is argued in public
Those interested in shared governance and UW disciplinary proceedings are no doubt aware that public hearings are being held this week in the case of former UW-Madison staffer Paul Barrows. The UW-Madison Academic Staff Appeals Committee is hearing arguments. For an overview, see http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/local/index.php?ntid=79552&ntpid=1.

Dates set for congressional debates at UW-Green Bay
Candidates for the 8th Congressional District seat will take questions from local and state journalists in upcoming debates at UW-Green Bay. The first debate, involving Democratic candidates Steve Kagen, Nancy Nusbaum and Jamie Wall, is scheduled for Tuesday, April 25. A debate between Republican candidates John Gard and Terri McCormick will be held Monday, May 1. Full details are at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2006apr.htm#debates.

Briefs
Frank Madzarevic, director of facilities for the Phoenix Sports Center and game-night manager for Phoenix athletics, had a hand in the smooth running of the recent men's basketball Final Four in Indianapolis. With volunteer experience at numerous Final Fours and conference tournaments, Madzarevic was a member of the site-management team. His duties included service as the RCA Dome host and guide for one of the Final Four teams, the underdog George Mason University Patriots. He also was called upon in crowd-control situations and in escorting various VIPs in and around the facility, including NFL stars Peyton and Eli Manning and former basketball greats Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Walton.

Dr. Ismail Shariff, Elizabeth B. and Philip J. Hendrickson Professor for Business/ professor Urban and Regional Studies/professor of Economics has published a chapter titled, "Changing Roles and Policies of Multinationals and Foreign Direct Investment in Developing Countries Impact of Globalization", in an edited book titled, Issues of Globalization and Economic Reform, by D.L. Narya Serial Publication, March 2006.

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