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37, No. 87, March 30, 2006 / Log
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Remember to set your clocks ahead before Sunday morning, Daylight Saving Time. (This year the spring ritual will be observed even in Indiana, formerly a frozen-in-time holdout, in a shift the neighboring Chicago Sun-Times helpfully observes is "making many Hoosiers confused and uneasy." See http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-time30.html). Anyway, try not to be confused and uneasy if you're used to getting up at 6 a.m. most Monday mornings, because next time it's going to feel like 5 a.m. In the meantime, enjoy this Spring-loaded issue of the LOG News, with fluffy Spring stuff sprinkled throughout:
• Academic Excellence Symposium
• Student exhibitors from most academic units
• Click here to see the exhibits
• UW-Green Bay hosts student conference on arts management
• Students drive Phoenix Forum, set for April 4
• Spring photoblog
• Saturday is opening day at Shorewood!
• Membership?
• Gardeners, you'll dig the heirloom sale
• We could use some volunteers
• Axil of Evil exhibit is point of discussion
• More on Steiner presentations
• Pow Wow preview
• Final Four Familiar to Phoenix
• UW-Green Bay, Bennett share credit for George Mason's run
• April 11 is final brownbag: 'Meeting Students' Needs'
• Rising star visits for April 5 concert
• Asian and LGBT, artist will lead workshop
• 'What's the value of a college education?'
• Room change for 'Quality of Life in Andes'
• Philosophy Forum features Islam series
• Senior art
• Local officials urge abandonment of 'Taxpayer Amendment'
• EC brings social issues series to campus
• Enjoyed 'Triple Espresso'? Check out 'R2s'
• Nutrition survey reminder
• Asian-American Month has a full schedule of activities
• Brief: Thornton
Syposium will highlight outstanding scholarly, creative work
UW-Green Bay students will put their outstanding scholarly and creative work on display for the campus community, general public and UW System Regents Thursday (April 6) at the University's fifth annual Academic Excellence Symposium. About 130 of our best and brightest students will exhibit 62 projects at the Symposium, which runs from 10 a.m. to noon in the Winter Garden Lounge of Mary Ann Cofrin Hall. For the full story, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/page/.
Exhibitors span range of academic programs
Students participating in the Symposium on Thursday will be available to discuss their poster displays, computer presentations and other types of exhibits. Academic disciplines (and inter-disciplines) represented include education, humanistic studies, public and environmental affairs, business administration, communication and the arts, natural and applied sciences, human development, social change and development, human biology, information and computing science, and social work.
Take a look: Images and project descriptions are online
A complete list of projects to be displayed at the Symposium is available online at http://www.uwgb.edu/lasdean/aes/.
UW-Green Bay to host student conference on arts management
UW-Green Bay will host an Arts Management Student Summit on Friday, April 7. Nearly 60 students from the UW's Green Bay, Whitewater, Stevens Point and Parkside campus will attend. Green Bay was selected to host because it has the largest arts management program in the UW System. Keynote speaker George Tzougros, executive director of the Wisconsin Arts Board, will speak on leadership and arts in the community. Students also will participate in numerous activities including a panel discussion with working arts managers, master classes and case studies. For additional speakers, observations by Prof. Ellen Rosewall, and more, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2006mar.htm#management.
Students drive annual Phoenix Forum, scheduled for April 4
What does it mean to be a citizen in the world today? UW-Green Bay students and others will talk about it Tuesday (April 4) in the third-annual Phoenix Forum. Sessions will be held beginning at the Christie Theatre at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Says Jon Hayden, Forum director, "Our goal is to give the ordinary student the opportunity to engage in citizenship and society — whether it is voting, volunteering or simply understanding current events." Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt will introduce both sessions. Topics were developed by the students of Prof. Denise Scheberle's Public and Non-Profit Management class. This year, participants can choose from seven topics: citizenship and sacrifice, community involvement, volunteering and civic involvement, global citizenship, global awareness in the 21st century, the democratic philosophy of Calvin and Hobbes and educated voting along party lines.
Signs of spring? Check the photoblog
Robins returning... buds swelling... grounds crews at work... walking outdoors between classes. The signs are all there that warmer weather is on the way. University Photographer Eric Miller documents a few sights at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/photoblog/spring06.htm.
No foolin'! April 1 is opening day at Shorewood!
Shorewood Golf Course and Clubhouse Restaurant will be open on Saturday, April 1. Receive 20% off all food and beverages when using your Pass Point Account during the month of April in the restaurant — look for new food items, a daily soup choice, and weekly specials starting the week of April 10.
Beats a ropes course
Are you interested in a golf course membership or an outing for your department or organization? Please consider Shorewood Golf Course to plan your summer outing! Contact 'em at shorewood@uwgb.edu or 465-2118 and they would be happy to answer your questions.
Gardeners, you'll dig the heirloom sale
The annual UW-Green Bay Heirloom Plant Sale begins at 9 a. m. Saturday, May 20 in the Laboratory Sciences greenhouse. Gardeners can begin pre-planning by referring to the Cofrin Center for Biodiversity Web site. The lists of tomato and pepper seeds being planted — about 3,500 of each — are already posted. Coordinator Vicki Medland says that for the first time since the sale began in 1996, the cost of the plants will increase to $1.25 per plant for heirloom tomatoes and peppers and $1.50 per plant for the two varieties of hybrid tomatoes.
Heirloom sale effort can use volunteers
Volunteers would be welcomed to help with a variety of tasks in preparation for the heirloom plant sale. Examples: Transplanting 7,000 or so tiny seedlings into growing cells, and adhering 7,000 stickers onto label stakes. Sale-day volunteers can help with logistics of plants and customers. Prospective volunteers should contact Medland at extension 2342 or medlandv@uwgb.edu.
Axil of Evil exhibit is point of discussion for visiting scholar
Visiting author and English Prof. Wendy Steiner of the University of Pennsylvania will participate in a panel discussion, "Scandal of Pleasure/Axis of Evil," from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Thursday, April 13 in Room 350 of Studio Arts. She follows with a 7 p.m. lecture, "The Model in the Mirror of Art" at 7 p.m. in the Christie Theatre. A reception follows. Both events are free and open to the public.
More on Steiner and her visit
Steiner is the founding director of the Penn Humanities Forum at the University of Pennsylvania. Her book The Scandal of Pleasure: Art in an Age of Fundamentalism (Chicago, 1996) was on the New York Times list of "100 Best Books of 1996." The panel discussion specifically compares events surrounding the Robert Mapplethorpe exhibition at the Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, with those that occurred during the "Axis of Evil" exhibit at the Lawton Gallery on campus last year. "The Model in the Mirror of Art," is a discussion of the model as a symbol of reciprocity and equality in the contemporary arts. Her campus visit is part of the Art Program's 2006 Visiting Lecturer Series.
Mark your calendars: Pow Wow is coming
Watch for more details next week. The UW-Green Bay Pow Wow "Honoring Education" is set for Saturday, April 8 in the Phoenix Sports Center from noon to 10 p.m. Grand entry is at 1 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. Free admission and everyone is welcome. Food and craft vendors will be on the premises as well. Join the celebration! The Pow Wow is sponsored by UWGB Intertribal Student Council and NWTC Native American Student Association. Questions? Call 465-2720.
Final Four Familiar to Phoenix
Say that five times really fast! Phoenix fans and current players have special insight on two of the NCAA Women's Basketball Final Four teams. The Phoenix lost to Maryland in the first round of the tourney a year ago (65-55) and to LSU (80-69) on a neutral floor in a second-round appearance in 2002-03.
Visit to UW-Green Bay, Dick Bennett get credit for George Mason's success
Don't have a Men's Basketball Final Four favorite? You may want to consider George Mason, and not just for its underdog status. Its coach, Jim Larranaga, credits former Phoenix Coach Dick Bennett for much of his team's success. Read how much a 1995 visit to UW-Green Bay to study with Bennett influenced the GMU coach, at
http://www.madison.com/tct/sports/general/index.php?ntid=78107&ntpid=0.
April 11 is date for final brownbag: 'Meeting Students' Needs'
Here's announcement of the final Food for Thought brownbag discussion of the semester, at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 11, in Alumni Room B of the Union. The title of the discussion is "The Challenge of Meeting Students' Needs." Presenters are Greg Smith, Counseling Services; Nora Kanzenbach, the Educational Opportunity Program; and Lynn Niemi, Disability Services.
Rising musician visits for April 5 concert
Magdalen Hsu-Li, a singer/songwriter drawing comparisons to Tori Amos and Ani DeFranco, will perform in concert at 8 p.m. in the Phoenix Room of the University Union on Wednesday (April 5). The concert features selections from her most recent recording, "Smashing the Ceiling," which showcases songs she wrote. Admission is free.
Asian and LGBT, artist will lead noon workshop
In addition to her evening concert (previous item) Magdalen Hsu-Li will present a workshop and informal lecture on the topic of being Asian and LGBT (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual or transgendered) in the American music industry. She'll talk about changing social status, identity, visibility and media representations of such artists. The program is noon in the American Intercultural Center in Cofrin Library Room 207. Her appearance at UW-Green Bay is sponsored by Student Life and the AIC. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2006mar.htm#musician.
Panel asks: 'What's the value of a college education?'
A very high value, and not likely to be measured accurately by the sort of one-size-fits-all standardized testing some are proposing. Several Milwaukee-area higher education leaders share their views with Milwaukee Business Journal, at http://milwaukee.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2006/03/27/focus2.html.
Room change for 'Quality of Life in Andes'
"Improving the Quality of Life in the Andes: a Case Study," a presentation by Julio Alegria, director of the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Services Project (SANBASUR) in Cusco, Peru, takes place at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 4. The free public presentation has been moved across the hall to Phoenix Room A. Alegria is on a month-long visit to Green Bay under the auspices of the St. Norbert College — University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Joint International Visiting Scholars Program. A reception afterward is sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
Philosophy Forum features Islam series
Note the remaining three dates for the four-part lecture series organized by the Student Philosophy Forum with co-sponsors American Intercultural Center Diversity Grant, University Union, Office of Student Life, and Office of Residence Life:
• April 5, 2:00 p.m., Christie Theatre: Aquinas & the Arabs, presented by Dr. Richard Taylor, Professor of Philosophy, Marquette University.
• April 12, 2:00 p.m., Christie Theatre: Between Two Worlds: Islamic Perspectives on Ecology, presented by Dr. Lucian Stone, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, University of Illinois at Edwardsville.
• April 19, 11:00 a.m., Christie Theatre: Islam, Judaism and Christianity: Relations and Polemics, presented by Dr. Robert Kramer, Professor of History, St. Norbert College.
Senior art exhibit opens April 2
Five students will showcase their work in a senior art exhibit opening with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 2 in the Lawton Gallery, Theatre Hall. Exhibitors and their media are Amy Davies, Green Bay, collages on canvas; Candice Kaiser, Edgar, brooches arranged in an installation; Cory Linsmeyer, Butternut, garments; Donna Mleziva, Luxemburg, color photographs; and Amy Williams, De Pere, sculptures. The senior exhibit, the first of two, continues through April 14. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Local officials urge abandonment of 'Taxpayer Amendment'
Officials from cities around Wisconsin urged state legislators to abandon the proposed Taxpayer Protection Amendment, a bill that would limit government revenue that could have disastrous effects on higher education. The Journal Sentinel has the story at http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=411531.
EC brings social issues series to campus
The 'Social Issues Exposed' series begins at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 5 at the Ecumenical Center, followed by two other presentations in April. Here's the line-up:
• April 5 — Karen Helgerson will discuss Restorative Justice. Helgerson is a Chaplin at the Brown County Jail.
• April 12 — Steve Herro will be discussing Poverty in Brown County. Herro is the Diocesan Coordinator for Peace and Justice.
• April 26 — Will be viewing the "Homeless Home Movie" followed by discussion. For more info visit: http://www.HomelessHomeMovie.org .
Enjoyed 'Triple Espresso'? Check out 'R2s'
If you enjoyed the fun at last year's quaint Triple Espresso's coffee house in the Weidner Center, pay attention. Charles Ross' One-Man Star Wars Trilogy plays at the Weidner Center's Fort Howard Hall through Sunday. Expect to see R2-D2 and Darth Vader as well as Stormtroopers, Rebel Sympathizers and others. Another catch? R2 runs a futuristic Star Wars-themed bar open for otherworldly libations 90 minutes before each show. Shows run through Sunday, April 2. Times vary. Tickets are only $20. For tickets call the Weidner Center Ticket Office (920) 465-2217 or 1-800-328-8587 or online at http://www.WeidnerCenter.com.
Have you taken the Nutrition survey yet?
Interested in the possibility of ongoing nutrition demonstrations and workshops at UW-Green Bay? Check the survey, if you haven't already, offered by the Nutritional Sciences program at http://www.uwgb.edu/surveys/TakeSurvey.asp?SurveyID=31H873KJ4l2KG.
Asian-American Month has a full schedule of activities
April is Asian-American month at UW-Green Bay and variety of things to see, hear, do and think about will be offered to support the 2006 theme, Celebrating Strength and Diversity. All events are free and open to everyone.
Here's the calendar:
Saturday, April 1, 2 - 4 p.m.
Shall We (Yosakoi) Dance?
Community member Dawn Shimura will teach a popular dance that began in northern Japan in the mid-1950s. Shimura lived in Hokkaido for five years where she not only witnessed the three-day event, but also participated as she and her daughter joined a Yosakoi dance team. Niagara Rooms A and B, University Union. Sponsored by the Union, the Office of International Education and the American Intercultural Center
Wednesday, April 5, noon and 8 p.m.
Musician, artist and activist Magdalen Hsu-Li
Hsu-Li will give a noon workshop and informal talk on the topic of being Asian and LGBT in the American music industry, and at 8 p.m., she'll perform in concert, featuring music from her latest CD, "Smashing the Ceiling." Reviewers have called her "a one-woman dynamo." Workshop at noon is in the American Intercultural Center, concert at 8 p.m. is in Phoenix Rooms of University Union. Sponsored by the Office of Student Life and the American Intercultural Center
Friday, April 7, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 8, 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 9, 7 p.m.
"Shaolin Soccer"
The action comedy movie is suitable for the whole family. The Rotten Tomatoes website gives it a 90 percent rating. Christie Theater, University Union. Sponsored by Student Film Society and the American Intercultural Center
Monday, April 10 through Wednesday, May 10
Asian arts and artifacts display
Display cases outside of American Intercultural Center
Wednesday, April 12, noon
"Brown bag" career lunch with Asian professionals
Three area professionals will talk about career paths and careers. Blia Vang, an attorney with Recka & Joannes, S.C; UW-Green Bay alumna Jody Lovaj, children's librarian with the Southwest Branch of Brown County Public Library; and Hung Nguyen, director of the Green Bay Multicultural Center will share insights. American Intercultural Center
Saturday, April 15, 3 - 5 p.m.
Asian Arts and Crafts
Micky Hagino, a UW-Green Bay international student from Japan, will teach calligraphy and origami. Niagara Rooms A and B, University Union. Sponsored by the Union and the American Intercultural Center
Saturday, April 15, 6 - 8 p.m.
Into Asia
The Southeast Asian Student Union (SASU) will present entertainment including dancing and music. Egg rolls will be served. Ecumenical Center. Sponsored by SASU.
Tuesday, April 18, noon
Potluck: Taste of Asia
Everyone is invited to bring an Asian-inspired dish to share. American Intercultural Center.
Thursday, April 20, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. and 5 - 7 p.m.
The Story of Us: the Hmong Experience
One room of the Boxes and Walls initiative featuring guided tours through displays illustrating challenges various groups face in contemporary U.S. society will be devoted to the experience of the Hmong people before, during and after the Vietnam War. Alumni Room B and Nicolet Room, University Union. Sponsored by the Campus Life Diversity Task Force and American Intercultural Center.
Friday, April 21, noon
Success in Higher Education with speaker Manee Moua
A recipient of the Outstanding Student Award as a 1999 graduate of UW-Green Bay, Moua is an assistant attorney general with the State of Wisconsin where she works in the Civil Litigation Unit of the Division of Legal Services. Moua had many accomplishments during her career at UW-Green Bay and while working toward her degree at the University of Wisconsin Law School. Phoenix Rooms A and B, University Union.
Monday, April 24, noon
Explore India with UW-Green Bay student Koyel Mandel
A student in the Environmental Science and Policy graduate track, Mandel will discuss the history and culture of India. Phoenix Rooms A and B, University Union.
Brief
Jan Thornton was part of a three-person presentation on March 21 at the national conference of the League for Innovation in the Community College in Atlanta. The topic was "Partners for Entrepreneurs: Business Assistance Center and Incubator" and her co-presenters were Jeff Rafn, president of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, and Paul Ehrfurth, vice president of economic development for the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce. They discussed their collaboration to build a business incubator and one-stop business assistance center on the grounds of NWTC. Included were how funds were raised, how they collaborated to do the planning, how it is organized, and lessons learned.
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