Vol. 37, No. 128, July 14, 2006     /     Log Archive

This is the LOG newsletter for Friday, July 14, 2006. With temperatures expected to hit 95 in Green Bay and energy traders "nervous" (when aren't they?), with war in the Mideast and the bulk of the Atlantic hurricane season still to come, turn up those home air conditioners full blast this weekend. Might be the last time you can afford it. In campus news today:

Wednesday's 'expert program' tackles crime/safety/ID theft
The next installment in the ongoing series of talks by staff "experts" features a discussion of issues including Identity Theft; Protection of Property (especially theft from motor vehicles); Self Protection when out walking, jogging, going to and from your vehicle; and other topics related to personal safety.

Topic: Crime Prevention and Personal Safety
Presenter: Sgt. Keith Rosin
Date: Wednesday (July 19)
Location: Niagara A, University Union
Time: 10 to 11 a.m.

Positive pub for Grandparents U
This morning's issue of the Green Bay Press-Gazette carries a nice story and prominent photos of Grandparents University. See http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060714/GPG0101/607140574/1207/GPGnews.

Snapshots from Thursday's Day One
There's a happy crew of all-age learners on campus again today, for the second day of the Grandparents' University organized by the Alumni Association and the Office of Outreach and Adult Access. For a few images from Thursday's opening session, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/page/photo.htm.

Wisconsin librarians honor Kaye's book on Paine
UW-Green Bay Prof. Harvey Kaye has won a 2006 Outstanding Achievement award from the Wisconsin Library Association for his book Thomas Paine and the Promise of America. After reviewing 250 titles, the Association cited Kaye's book and nine others by Wisconsin authors. Libraries will promote the award-winning books throughout the year and display them at the Association's annual conference. The honor marks the second year in a row that a book by a UW-Green Bay author has been chosen for the award. Let's Do, a collection of short stories by Prof. Rebecca Meacham, won the award in 2005. Click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2006july.htm#award.

Snapshots: Social Work students connect in Guatemala
The annual June trip to Central America by UW-Green Bay Social Work students and faculty once again yielded a wealth of learning experiences, person-to-person connections... and colorful photo images. Click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/photoarch/events/06guatemala.htm.

UW-Green Bay to host camp for grieving children
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and Unity Hospice are partnering on Camp Lloyd, a new and innovative summer camp for grieving children. Registration is still open for the camp, which will take place July 31 through Aug. 4 on the UW-Green Bay campus. The camp is for children ages 6-12 who are grieving the loss of a loved one. It will be filled with fun activities such as arts and crafts, music, games, swimming and hiking. It also will enable the young campers to explore their own experiences of grief and find support from each other. The staff consists of professional grief counselors from Unity and trained UW-Green Bay student interns. For more information and registration materials, call Unity at 494-0225.

Adult Degree Programs — STILL OPEN — hit the road for summer
Remember: This week's announcement about no more transfer admissions doesn't apply to Adult Degree Programs. In fact, they'll be holding information sessions in northeastern and central Wisconsin this summer for working adults interested in learning more. The free sessions are scheduled for:

• Thursday, July 20 at 6 p.m. at UW-Green Bay
• Thursday, July 27 at 6 p.m. at UW-Manitowoc
• Tuesday, Aug. 1 at 6 p.m. at UW-Marathon County

For details, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2006july.htm#adultdeg.

Swan House applications at Financial Aid, or Dean of Students Office
Swan House — a brand-new, volunteer-built home across from West High School — is ready for occupancy. Local colleges and universities are now accepting applications from eligible students interested in moving in with their families. Rent will be nominal and on a sliding scale. Know of a student who might be interested, and eligible? Applications, due Aug. 4, are available now at the UW-Green Bay Financial Aid Office and the Dean of Students Office.

Swan House has UW-Green Bay connection
Swan House is a community-service program initiated by local business leader Christopher Swan to encourage those who happen to be single parents to pursue their higher-education dreams. Swan is chair emeritus of the Chancellor's Community Council on Diversity at UW-Green Bay, and the spouse of academic adviser Jane M. Swan. Others with university ties have been and are active with the home-build and application process. For background on the project, see http://www.theswanhouse.org.

Prof. Emeritus Stieglitz quoted on Door County blasts
Geology could have played a factor in this week's puzzling, hop-scotch explosions that claimed lives and property in Ellison Bay. Quoted in local news reports has been karst geology expert and UW-Green Bay professor emeritus, Ron Stieglitz. See http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060713/GPG0101/607130572/1978.

Journal-Sentinel offers opinion on Barrett affair
Both the incumbent governor and his election opponent have criticized the hiring of 9-11 conspiracy buff Kevin Barrett to teach an introductory course in Islam at UW-Madison. The state's largest newspaper agrees. http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=464995.

Conversely, hometown papers celebrate 'sifting'
In Madison, both the reliably liberal Capital Times and the reliably more conservative State Journal support the UW's decision to stick with Barrett, applauding the decision as a triumph for the University's proud "Sifting and Winnowing" tradition. See http://www.madison.com/tct/opinion/editorial/index.php?ntid=90944. Or http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/opinion/index.php?ntid=90758.

Barrett affair is red meat for UW's most vocal critics
You need to know that conservative talkers and bloggers are in over-drive. Charlie Sykes' weekly column in "Isthmus," the Madison weekly, takes the usual shots at UW and Dane County "lefties" but it is a pretty good summary of the complaints being made against Barrett. Plus, it has an irresistible headline: "Bilge and piffle at UW." (Editor's caution: strong political content). http://www.620wtmj.com/_content/talk/charliesykes/index.asp?id=8&entry=21402.

Nass continues to push for lecturer's removal
State Rep. Steve Nass, the most vehement Legislative critic of the UW System, is continuing to push the UW-Madison to fire Kevin Barrett. He has gathered a few dozen signatories for his resolution against Barrett, and Nass says he'll work down the line to cut the UW's budget. See http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/local/index.php?ntid=90930.

Yet another editorial
Finally, this, from today's Wisconsin State Journal, is a counter-attack to Rep. Nass's counter-attack, and an appeal to put the whole thing to rest. Amen. Click http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/opinion/index.php?ntid=91085&ntpid=1.

Milwaukee vice chancellor threatens to resign
Highly touted as a key new hire, UW-Milwaukee vice chancellor Abbas Ourmazd now says more support is needed for UWM's research agenda. It's a top story at http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=466922.

Reaction filters in to public radio change
Listeners are weighing in on recent changes to Wisconsin Public Radio's programming schedule, which includes the replacement of some classical music with news. Click http://www.madison.com/tct/features/index.php?ntid=90796&ntpid=0.

Next LOG is next Thursday
The LOG newsletter is on vacation next week. The soonest we'll see another regularly scheduled issue is Thursday, July 20.

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