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Vol.
38, No. 23, October 19, 2006 / Log
Archive
Here's the news, across the nation... we have got the information... in a way... we hope will amuse you... Ladies and Gents, the LOG-News brings you the news. (If you don't recognize the phrasing, ask an older person. On a good day, they'll remember "Laugh-In" and its 1960s version of Weekend Update or The Daily Show, with the goofy vaudeville-style theme song.) Sock it to you:
• UWGBAthletics.com
• Web move reflects trend in D-I athletics
• UW-Green Bay hate/bias response team gets wider attention
• A 'Model Policy'
• Furlong sees big year for Dems (in Congress)
• Student joins media panel for Oct. 26 Gard-Kagen debate
• UW-Green Bay bands perform Tuesday
• Employee Drive ends... sort of
• By the numbers
• An 'Energy Independence Film Festival'
• Best students in the US? Nominate yours
• Financial management for small businesses
• More 'Stash'
• Hearing on UW System sick leave audit
• Free speech in the news
• Men's soccer gets a few votes in national poll
• A rare cancellation
• Panthers/Phoenix in makeup match
• Boyer, Mendiburu hoop it up in Spain
• Coach K's guys practice on the road
• We need coats and snowpants, for kids
• Reminder on GRE workshop for faculty, staff Nov. 1
• Briefs: Kersten, Regan
Phoenix Athletics takes step forward with UWGBAthletics.com
http://uwgbathletics.cstv.com/ is the new official home for UW-Green Bay Athletics. The athletics department has entered into a partnership with sports/media giant CSTV.com to host the Phoenix pages, complete with new design and features. Fans should also find it easier to access items such as Gametracker and live streaming video. "We're very excited about partnering with CSTV.com," Athletics Director Ken Bothof says. For more, click http://uwgbathletics.cstv.com/genrel/101806aaa.html.
Move reflects trend in D-I athletics
CSTV.com currently partners with approximately 250 collegiate athletics websites including, with today's addition of UW-Green Bay, seven of the nine Horizon League schools. Reasons? Convenience, opportunities for additional revenue via advertising and sponsorships on a third-party site and, not insignificant, the centralized-server responsibility of video streaming sporting events in mass quantities. (CSTV was the server for last year's initial season of Phoenix video; today's move shifts all intercollegiate content there, as well.)
UW-Green Bay hate/bias response gets trade-journal attention
How does a campus work cooperatively and proactively to head off hate crimes and bias incidents? Randy Christopherson, director of Public Safety, tells the UW-Green Bay story in the most recent issue of Campus Security Report, a national trade publication. "Our goal is not to wait until bad things happen," he told the interviewer. "We try not to let the climate build." The article described how officials across campus — including the offices of the dean of students, legal counsel, student life, residence life, international education, judicial affairs, human resources and others — came together to create a Hate Crime/Bias Incident Response Team.
Model policy 'makes planning for emergencies a team effort'
Campus Security Report shares UW-Green Bay's team approach as a "Model Policy" for campuses interested in tracking and responding to alleged incidents of bias and hate crimes. In no particular order, here's more from the article:
• "We've had incidents where posters have been defaced or torn down. Unless you have a means of tracking, how do you sense a (dangerous) climate developing?" Christopherson observes.
• Campus officials consulted material from the Bureau of Justice Assistance and the Southern Poverty Law Center.
• Listening, and filling out an official form, can make all the difference when dealing with the victim of an alleged crime, and it fosters a proactive climate that treats each report seriously. (The newsletter re-prints the UW-Green Bay "incident reporting form.")
• Training sessions, a commitment to follow-through on every report, and periodic team meetings are described as vital.
Furlong looks into elections 'crystal ball' at downtown lecture
"Downtown Third Thursdays," a new UW-Green Bay downtown lecture series, got off to an impressive start today with political scientist Scott Furlong speaking on "The Political Winds are a-Changin'...Or Perhaps Not." Nearly 40 people turned out for Prof. Furlong's lecture at the Baylake Bank City Center. Cautioning that things can change in the 19 days until Election Day, Furlong said Democrats stand a good chance to gain control of the U.S. House of Representatives while Republicans are likely to hold onto their majority in the Senate by a narrow margin. It's a recipe for gridlock, said Furlong, adding, "Not that we don't have any gridlock now," he said. He called the Gard-Kagen 8th Congressional race a toss-up. The next lecture in the series is Thursday, Nov. 16 when Fritz Erickson, dean of professional and graduate studies, talks about "Electronic Bullying: Realities for Children and Adults." More on the series is online at http://www.uwgb.edu/downtown/.
Details announced for Oct. 26 congressional debate
Prof. Terri Johnson will be the moderator, and a panel of state and local journalists (including a UW-Green Bay student) will ask the questions of Republican John Gard and Democrat Steve Kagen at the 8th District Congressional debate next Thursday, Oct. 26, at UW-Green Bay. The one-hour debate begins at 7 p.m. in the Union's Phoenix Room. The media panel includes WisPolitics.com president Jeff Mayers; Tony Walter, assistant opinion editor of the Green Bay Press-Gazette; Wisconsin Public Radio reporter Patty Murray; and Hannah Johnson, editor in chief of the Fourth Estate.
UW-Green Bay bands to perform Tuesday, Oct. 24
The UW-Green Bay Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band will perform their first concert of the 2006-07 season at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday (Oct. 24) at the Weidner Center. The program will feature music by diverse composers, works of varied styles, and pieces that evoke Irish jigs, fast cars, and thunderstorms. Ninety-five musicians perform in the two groups directed by Prof. Kevin Collins. For program details, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2006oct.htm#bands.
The UW-Green Bay Employee Drive ends this week!... sort of!
Just a quick reminder that while this week is the official 'final' week of the Employee Drive, Development Director Shane Kohl reports that all gifts are welcome through the end of October (actually, Shane welcomes contributions at any time). Have questions on the Employee Drive? Contact Shane at x2018 or check out the Web site at http://www.uwgb.edu/employeedrive/.
The Employee Drive numbers so far...
A quick look at the updated numbers show more than 123 employees have made gifts totaling more than $25,300. These numbers include 10 first-time Employee Drive donors and another 48 donors who increased their gift over last year.
An 'Energy Independence Film Festival'
Here's a film series sponsored by the Sierra Student Coalition in conjunction with the Environmental Science and Policy Graduate Program capstone course and the Campus Energy Independence Project. Dates are Oct. 30, Nov. 6 and Nov. 20. The first night's lineup:
• Monday, Oct. 30, 6 p.m., MAC Hall 111, films include "Oil on Ice", a portrayal of Gwich'in culture and the desire to protect the fragile Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, "French Fries to Go" about the "Granola Ayatollah of Canola" and his homegrown biodiesel project, "Homeland" featuring five Native Americans and their fight against environmental injustices, and several enlightening and entertaining shorts.
For more information contact Marci Johnson (johnsoma@uwgb.edu).
Best students in the US? Nominate yours...
We just know we've got some of the best, brightest, most involved students in the nation. Here's a chance to show them off. USA Today is looking for 20 students who will be named to the All-USA College Academic First Team. They will be featured in the newspaper in February 2007 and each will receive a trophy and a $2,500 cash award. Forty more will be recognized on the second and third teams. Students must be of undergraduate status and of junior standing at a four-year institution in the United States. Institutions are NOT limited to one nomination. To see past winners or download a nomination form, click http://allstars.usatoday.com.
Financial management series for small businesses starts Oct. 25
The UW-Green Bay Small Business Development Center is offering a four-part financial management series for small businesses. Starting Wednesday, Oct. 25 and continuing each Wednesday evening through Nov. 15, instructor Larry Franke will offer courses on financial management issues. Visit http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2006oct.htm#financial.
More 'Stash'
Haven't yet checked out "Stash" at the Lawton? Among the items contained in the art objects: a sleeping bag, an overnight kit, a tower of canned goods with utensils, a library of children's books, toys and "personal ephemera." Artists Marc Fischer and Nance Klehm intend to stash the art in public places in Chicago (presumably hoping that passers-by not including Homeland Security types will be intrigued, not alarmed). Click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2006oct.htm#stash.
More talk about audit, UW System sick leave
Haven't heard enough about last week's audit report? You're in luck. The Joint Legislative Audit Committee has scheduled a public hearing for 10 a.m. Nov. 29 in Madison. It is expected the hearing will be audiocast on the Legislative Audit Committee site.
Free speech/protest/politics are in the news
Mostly unrelated, but it's interesting that all three crossed our desk on the same day:
A Jesuit institution wrestles with whether a call for "balance" is actually a form of censorship:
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2006/10/18/bc
In Milwaukee, controversy is flaring over an office-door posting, and the ensuing reaction:
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=520662
And the protests at Gallaudet University were the lead item in today's Washington Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/18/AR2006101802035.html
Men's soccer gets a few votes in national poll
Still at No. 7 in the Midwest region, the high-flying UW-Green Bay men's soccer team is getting a few votes in the national poll. Go to http://uwgbathletics.cstv.com/sports/m-soccer/spec-rel/101706aaa.html.
Where's the Ice Bowl spirit, lads?
Well, OK, they must have had good reason... and our side agreed to it... but last night's scheduled men's soccer showdown at UW-Milwaukee failed to come off when a daylong rain left the field "unplayable." In nearly 40 years of UW-Green Bay soccer, that's a rarity, if not a first. The weather and conditions were presumably a little nicer when and if they played for first place today (Thursday, Oct. 19) at 2 p.m. Check for results at http://uwgbathletics.cstv.com/.
If soccer players weren't in class Thursday, here's why
Last night's highly unusual postponement made for an unexpected overnight stay in Milwaukee for members of UW-Green Bay's men's soccer team, and a game today (Thursday) on what was previously scheduled as a school day. Students will be contacting faculty members about the impact on their course obligations.
Boyer, Mendiburu are hooping it up in Spain
Former Phoenix assistant coach Sara Boyer, the pride of UW-Green Bay and Rapid River in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, is putting on a basketball uniform again, this time for Club Baloncesta Majadahonda, in the women's Spanish Professional Basketball League. Friend Javiar Mendiburu, like Boyer an all-conference player for the Phoenix, also plays professionally in Spain. For more on Boyer, check her hometown paper at http://www.dailypress.net/stories/articles.asp?articleID=5194.
Coach K's guys take it on the road
Here's a new promotion. The Phoenix men's basketball team is taking practices on the road to give fans a closer look in Appleton and Manitowoc. Click http://uwgbathletics.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/101706aab.html.
We need coats and snowpants, for kids
Help keep a few kids warmer this winter by donating to the Coat and Snowpants Drive for Kids at Tank Elementary School. Bring in a new winter coat or snowpants to the Office of Student Life, UU 151, or make a donation and they'll do the shopping for you! "Think about making an office donation of cash or a coat(s). By working together your organization can make a big difference in the life of a disadvantaged child." Deadline for donations is Friday, Nov. 17. Questions...call Student Life at 2200 ext. 40.
Reminder on GRE workshop for faculty, staff on Nov. 1
Career Services is sponsoring workshops to inform faculty and staff about changes coming in 2007 to the GRE. The GRE is the entrance exam most often required for admission to graduate level programs. Dates, times and overviews of the training are listed below. For more information and to RSVP — please e-mail Linda Peacock-Landrum in Career Services at peacockl@uwgb.edu.
Overview of GRE Analytical Writing Measure — November 1 from 10 to 11 a.m. in MAC 137
Skills measured in the Analytical Writing section
Overview of the Issue and Argument Topics
Scoring the Analytical Writing Section
Essay distribution
How Analytical Writing scores are better indicators of skill than the Personal Statement
Briefs
Prof. Andrew Kersten, history and Social Change and Development, will present at the North American Labor History Conference on Oct. 20 in Detroit. He will deliver a paper entitled: "Death in the Factories: Worker Safety and the AFL during World War II." At the conference there will also be a book signing for his new book, Labor's Home Front: The American Federation of Labor during World War II (New York: New York University Press, 2006).
Marlene Regan, Counseling and Health Center, UW-Green Bay Alcohol and Other Drug Coordinator and Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, will be presenting at the U.S. Department of Education's 20th Annual National Meeting on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention in Higher Education on October 19-22, in Arlington, Va. She, along with attorney Brett Sokolow, a consultant for The National Center for Higher Education Risk Management, and Ann Malain, PhD, Counseling Center, UW-Oshkosh, will be presenting on the "Best Practices for Designing a Comprehensive Campus Sexual Assault Response System."
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