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Vol.
37, No. 97, April 13, 2006 / Log
Archive
Things are fairly quiet today around our deer camp...er, our dear campus. With a tip of the hat to the great Northwoods outdoorsman, educator and columnist Ced Vig, here is this afternoon's UW-Green Bay version of 'Wisconsin Woodsmoke':
• 'TPA' is passed out of committee
• Editorial supports Rep. Lasee's view
• Madison chamber, newspaper sound off
• Caution: mumps
• 'Enchanted April' arrives next week
• Historic success for National History Day
• Student Employee of the Year
• Halfmann, all honors
• Jazz in the Plazza comes to Cofrin Library
• 'Dancing with the Internationals'
• You're invited: Webcast on faculty recruitment
• Date set for cookout
• Campus groups join in inviting us to 'Celebrate Earth Day All Week'
• UW-Green Bay hosts activities
• Baird Creek cleanup, and campus jam
• Profile of Dave Buss, Phoenix basketball
• 'VOMIT campaign' has lofty goals
• Adult Degree Program info sessions
• Oshkosh announces own growth agenda
• Committee appointed at UW-La Crosse
'TPA' is passed out of committee
On a 7-6 vote, the proposal dubbed the "Taxpayer Protection Amendment" has cleared its first hurdle in passing the State Assembly's Ways and Means Committee. A vote by the full Assembly is possible although not guaranteed. Critics in both parties say the current version was hastily drafted and is overly complex. Read today's coverage at http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=415378.
Journal-Sentinel editorial page agrees with Rep. Lasee
It's safe to say that local Assemblyman Frank Lasee, UW-Green Bay Class of '86, doesn't always find common ground with the editorial board of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, but he does today. The newspaper agrees with Lasee's sharp criticism of the spending-limit amendment as being too complex and lacking in sufficient input from the public and legislators. While the J-S is skeptical on TPA and Lasee is enthusiastically pro-TPA (just not this particular version), both agree the current proposal raises many questions. See http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=415297.
Cap Times calls it 'Wisconsin Job Destruction Act'
The editorial page of the Madison Capital Times is in high dudgeon over the TPA movement. Today's editorial cites Madison Chamber of Commerce concerns over potential damage to the UW System and the state's economy. Click http://www.madison.com/tct/opinion/editorial/index.php?ntid=80008.
Mumps on the march? Be careful out there
The UW-Green Bay Office of Health Services calls our attention to news of an outbreak of Mumps in Iowa which has now spread to Wisconsin and other surrounding states. UW-Milwaukee is reporting 5 Mumps cases as of today. Mumps is a viral infection that can cause swelling of the salivary glands in an infected person. The virus is in the saliva of the infected person and is spread from person to person through the air by coughing, sneezing or simply talking.
To decrease your risk of becoming infected with mumps:
• Avoid crowds.
• Wash your hands often.
• Avoid rubbing your eyes and touching your nose and mouth.
• Use disposable tissues.
• Do not share eating utensils or beverages.
• Avoid contact with the saliva of others.
• Drink at least eight 8 oz. glasses of water each day.
• Eat a well balanced diet including fruits and vegetables.
• Get adequate rest: 6-8 hours/night.
For more information, see: http://www.dhfs.wisconsin.gov/communicable/communicable/factsheets/Mumps.htm.
'Enchanted April' arrives next week
UW-Green Bay Theater will present "Enchanted April" at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 21 and 22 and Thursday through Saturday, April 27 through 29. Prof. Laura Riddle directs the play that she describes as "a lovely end of season and welcome to spring" event. In post-World War I Britain, two housewives decide to rent a villa in Italy for the month of April and advertise for two other women to share expenses. A socialite and a dowager join them... and the Tony-nominated play (2003) takes it from there. Click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2006apr.htm#enchanted.
Historic success: National History Day sends 74 to state competition
Seventy-four middle and high school students from across northeastern Wisconsin were selected at last Saturday's National History Day contest on campus to advance to statewide competition on April 29 in Madison. They were among 258 students from 19 different schools who entered 136 projects in the competition. The competitors included a middle school student who conducted a telephone interview with Mahatma Gandhi's grandson in India for her project, and another student who had to decide between the statewide Destination Imagination competition and the History Day contest at UW-Green Bay on Saturday and chose the latter. Competition coordinator Debra Anderson said about 400 attended the successful event including parents, grandparents, and siblings, many of whom had time to explore campus and visit the powwow at the Phoenix Sports Center. Eighty judges and other volunteers included students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members. Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt, Schools Superintendent Dan Nerad and a number of political office holders were guests.
Student Employee of the Year: Halfmann of Athletics
UW-Green Bay senior Adam Halfmann is the recipient of the 2006 Student Employee of the Year Award presented Wednesday night (April 12). Halfmann, a communication major from Kiel, has been employed for three years as games management supervisor and an office assistant (with extensive media and Web responsibilities) with UW-Green Bay Athletics. Associate Athletic Director Dan McIver, who made the nomination, said that Halfmann shows "complete professionalism in his work and personality." Said McIver, "I do not consider him to be a student employee. Adam is a fulltime member of the athletic department staff." Halfmann was selected from among 20 nominees; he received a certificate and an engraved clock. In addition, a traveling trophy bearing his picture will be housed in the Athletics Department for the next year, and his name will be added to a plaque in the Financial Aid and Student Employment Office.
Additional honor: Halfmann is state award-winner
News also has been received that Adam Halfmann has won the top honor in the State of Wisconsin competition, sponsored by the National Student Employment Association. Halfmann received a certificate and a check for $75 for winning the state honor. His nomination has been forwarded to the Midwest competition. The observance of Student Employee Week is aimed at acknowledging the valuable contributions student employees make in university settings.
Can't make it to Monterey? Try Jazz in the Plazza, right here!
In celebration of Jazz Appreciation month, the David A. Cofrin Library and the Phoenix Bookstore will be hosting the UW-Green Bay Jazz Combo, composed of students of notable jazzman Prof. John Salerno. They will be performing in the Cofrin Library Plaza, from 1 to 2 p.m. next Wednesday (April 19). Bring your lunch and groove the afternoon away with us. What a perfect midweek break!
Get tickets to 'Eat with the Internationals' now and get a bargain
"Dancing with the Internationals" is the theme for the 2006 dinner event organized by the International Student Club on Saturday, April 22 in the University Union. A social hour begins at 5 p.m. in the Nicolet Room and dinner in the Phoenix Rooms begins at 7:30 p.m. The program, in which American students will be recruited to dance with international students, runs from 6 p.m. to dinner and resumes after dinner. Regular price tickets for faculty and staff are $25, but tickets purchased before Monday, April 17 get a $5 discount. Student tickets are $15. Tickets are available at the University Union information center.
You're invited: Webcast promises answers on faculty recruitment
UW-Green Bay's Office of Human Resources is extending an open invitation to all those interested in attending a Webcast from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. this coming Monday (April 17) in MAC 137. The title is "Finding and Funding the Next Generation of Faculty: An Academic and Financial Partnership." As the American professoriate ages, taking a proactive approach to meet future institutional needs requires involvement, commitment and creativity on both the funding and Academic Affairs sides, the program argues. The Webcast is a production of the TIAA-CREF Institute, the American Council on Education and NACUBO — the National Association of College and University Business Officers.
Date set for Campus Cookout
The date, time and place have been set for the 2006 Campus Cookout: It's Tuesday, May 9, at the Phoenix Sports Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. More details coming soon.
Campus groups join in inviting us to 'Celebrate Earth Day All Week'
A full week of events planned for Earth Week, Monday through Saturday, April 17-22, has "Baird Creek Earth Fest," as its overall theme, but events take place at various locations throughout Green Bay. The week's activities culminate with a Saturday cleanup at Baird Creek followed by an evening "Earth Jam" in the University Union. Campus involvement in organizing and carrying out Earth Week plans include the Cofrin Center for Biodiversity, the student Public and Environmental Affairs Committee (PEAC) and the student chapter of Wisconsin Education Association. Other organizers are the Baird Creek Preservation Foundation, the City of Green Bay, East High School, the Helfenstein Soup Council and the Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters Institute.
Campus is host to Earth Fest activities
Events at UW-Green Bay during Earth Week include:
Monday, April 17, 6 to 9:30 p.m.,1965 Room, University Union
Panel discussion-"Earth Day 2006: Creating a Sustainable Future"
Panelists include Prof. Larry Smith, Social Change and Development; Rick Flood, founder of Solutions in Sustainability, LLC; Dave Steffenson, education coordinator and acting director of the Wisconsin Interfaith Climate and Energy Campaign, Inc., Madison; and Pat Robinson, UW Extension, Green Bay.
Tuesday, April 18, noon to 1 p.m., Mary Ann Cofrin Hall Room 137
Video Conference, "Securing the Future: Global Warming, Energy and the Role of Local Communities in Improving the Global Environment," organized by Americans for Informed Democracy. Participants are the U.S. and several Latin American countries.
Wednesday, April 19, 8 to 9:30 p.m., Mary Ann Cofrin Hall Room 206
Presentation, "Energy and the Environment," by Eben Burnham-Snyder of the Natural Resources Defense Council.
Thursday, April 20, 5 p.m., Mary Ann Cofrin Hall 210
Presentation, "Greening at the Grocery Store," by Luann Rudolph, UW-Green Bay graduate student.
On Earth Day: Clean up at Baird Creek, jam at UW-Green Bay
Daytime activities on Earth Day itself — Saturday, April 22 — center around Baird Creek starting with a 9 a.m. to noon cleanup. Volunteers can just show up at 8:45 a.m. (bring gloves) at the Triangle (tubing) Hill Chalet. For advance information, call Jessica Garrels at 429-9008. PEAC will sponsor an EcoFair featuring eco-friendly local businesses and organizations from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Chalet. The afternoon from 1 to 3 p.m. will be devoted to educational hikes and discussions. A festive end to the week's activities begins at 6 p.m. with Earth Jam in the Phoenix Club at University Union. Music will be provided by Atimevu, African drumming group; The Garys, ('60s rockabilly, garage, power pop punk); and Sloppy Joe, billed as "slopgrass" original bluegrass.
Profile of Dave Buss, memories of Phoenix basketball
In an online interview that Phoenix fans will find interesting, founding coach Dave Buss remembers the early days in a piece archived by Wisconsin Basketball Yearbook. Players quoted include Paul Anderson and Tom Diener. (Also notable are memories of De Paul coaching legend Ray Meyer, who died shortly after the article was published. Meyer's unique willingness to regularly schedule UWGB, a Division II power, gave the Phoenix its chance to record some huge, program-defining wins). Click http://www.wbby.com/columns-tom.shtml.
VOMIT campaign? Yes... RAs target homelessness, poverty
(First things first. It is our understanding that the attention-getting name "VOMIT campaign" is partly about having students "spew facts" about a social issue or problem.) At UW-Green Bay, some Resident Assistants are bringing attention to the problem of homelessness and world poverty. During Residence Life's Awareness Week, April 17-22, students are distributing posters, fliers and mailbox stuffers listing facts about homelessness and world poverty will be all around campus. The students have put together a presentation that will air on Channel 20 over the course of the week to help inform students about this issue. Many students will participate by wearing buttons or t-shirts with facts, and passing out information on area resources where members of the community can help confront the issue of poverty in our community and on a global scale. If you have any questions please contact Erin Maegdlin, Area Coordinator, at the Office of Residence Life (465-2040). Jessica Beaver and Kari Dockendorff are co-chairs of the Awareness Week Committee.
UW-Green Bay Adult Degree Programs to hold information sessions in April
UW-Green Bay is holding two information sessions this month for working adults interested in learning about UW-Green Bay's Adult Degree Programs. The free sessions are scheduled for Thursday, April 20 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, April 22 at 9:30 a.m. on campus. For more, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2006apr.htm#adult.
Oshkosh announces own growth agenda
Our good partners at UW-Oshkosh are echoing familiar sentiments about Northeastern Wisconsin needing more bachelor's degrees. Chancellor Richard Wells recently revealed UW-O's own plans for growth — similar, but on a different scale than Green Bay's — and the student newspaper carried a story at http://www.advancetitan.com/story.asp?issue=11226&story=5019.
Committee appointed for UW-La Crosse chancellor search
President Kevin P. Reilly has appointed a 17-member search-and-screen committee to identify a chancellor to serve at UW-La Crosse, succeeding Doug Hasted, who leaves in July to become president of Carroll College in Waukesha. Know any one at La Crosse? To see if they're on the list, click http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2006/r060412.htm.
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