Vol. 38, No. 92, April 12, 2007     /     Log Archive

Somehow, a wintry April day in Wisconsin is apt for remembering the creator of Ice-Nine, the substance capable of turning all it touches to ice and snow. Author and satirist Kurt Vonnegut Jr. died Wednesday at his Manhattan home at age 84. He is survived by Billy Pilgrim, Kilgore Trout, an incalculable number of Tralfamadore aliens, and millions of real, live Baby Boomers who during their college days read his fiction including "Cat's Cradle" (with its Ice-Nine parable about out-of-control technology) and couldn't wait for more. In news today:

Leading conservative to discuss new GW book at UW-Green Bay
Michael Novak, a prominent author and scholar on religion, philosophy and public policy, will talk about his new book, "Washington's God," on Thursday, April 19, at 8 p.m. in Rose Hall 250. The free lecture is part of the Historical Perspectives Lecture Series. Novak, a leading figure with the American Enterprise Institute, argues that it was Washington's strong faith in divine Providence that gave meaning and force to his monumental life. Novak is the author of 25 influential books on the philosophy and theology of culture, and he received Britain's million-dollar Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion in 1994. For more on this distinguished lecturer, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007apr.htm#novak

Alumna returns to talk books, babies, balance
Feminism and motherhood in American culture are the topics of "The (Delicate) Balance Between Books and Babies: Single Mothers Pursuing Postsecondary Education" on Monday (April 16) at 7 p.m. in Rose Hall 250. Jill Duquaine-Watson, an assistant professor of Women's Studies at Texas Woman's University, is a 1997 UW-Green Bay grad. Her Historical Perspectives Series lecture is free. For more on Duquaine-Watson, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007apr.htm#lecture

Snapshots: Wednesday's student symposium
The atrium area of Mary Ann Cofrin Hall was buzzing with activity Wednesday afternoon (April 11) for the sixth annual Academic Excellence Symposium. For snapshots, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/page/photo.htm

'UW-Green Bay gets good news, bad news'
A Green Bay Press-Gazette editorial this week lauded Chancellor Bruce Shepard and his decision to remain at the campus as it advances its Growth Agenda, and wished women's basketball coach Kevin Borseth good luck as he moves on to Michigan. See http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070411/GPG06/704110615/1269/GPGopinion

Join librarians Hansen, Ettinger, Kasuboski for lunch, noontime talks
In honor of National Library Week, the Cofrin Library will be hosting Brown Bag Lunches all week:
  • Monday, April 16, Leanne Hansen, library director, discusses the past successes and future plans for the Cofrin Library.
  • Tuesday, April 17, Renee Ettinger, reference librarian, amazing databases and research tips that could make writing that next article a bit easier.
  • Thursday, April 19, Anne Kasuboski, reference librarian, genealogy projects she has worked on, some helpful tips.
Of course, there will be plenty of time for questions and comments! All lunches will be hosted in CL 504 and run from 12-12:45 pm. Hope to see you there!

Starting this week, Pass Points are valuable off-campus, too
Students can now use their Pass Point cards at the following off-campus locations:
  — BP Station and Hilltop Cafe, 2278 Bay Settlement Road
  — Subway, 2260 Nicolet Drive
  — Subway, 2265 University Avenue
  — Wing Zone(In Store and Delivery), 1641 Main Street, 920-465-9464
More off-campus locations are being add soon, such as The Bluff Pub and Grill, GB Pizza Company, the BP Station on Nicolet, and CVS Pharmacy. The University Union's page (http://www.uwgb.edu/union) will detail dates and new locations.

More on Saturday's Powwow and 'feast for all'
The Phoenix Sports Center will be the site Saturday (April 14), from noon to 10 p.m., for the annual UW-Green Bay Powwow attracting hundreds of visitors from across the state. The Grand Entry takes place at 1 and 7 p.m., with a "feast for all" at 5 p.m. Admission is free for this great event. Find out more at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007apr.htm#powwow

AIC plans 35th anniversary get-together for Thursday
Students, alumni, faculty and staff are invited to a celebration next Thursday (April 19) of the 35th anniversary of the American Intercultural Center. The celebration is from noon to 2 p.m. at the center, Cofrin Library Suite 207. Lunch will be served, and awards and recognition certificates will be presented. Opening its doors to UW-Green Bay students in spring 1972 as the Ethnic Heritage Center, the center today is a resource for African American, American Indian, Hispanic and Southeast Asian students on campus. Says coordinator Diana Borrero-Lowe, "The AIC has given support and services to students of color for 35 years, and that is worth celebrating." For more, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007apr.htm#anniversary

Downtown lecture April 19 tackles impact of sexual violence
Prof. Jolanda Sallmann, a social worker and anti-violence advocate who studies impacts on mental health, substance use, crime, poverty and homelessness, will discuss the effects of sexual violence and how to respond to and prevent it in a lecture in UW-Green Bay's "Downtown Third Thursdays" lecture series. "Sexual Assault Awareness Month: How Far Have We Come? Where Are We Going?" is the topic from 3:40 to 4:20 p.m. next Thursday (April 19) at the Baylake Bank Learning Center. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007apr.htm#downtown

Softball? Outside? They're still trying
Maybe they should do what the Indians and Angels did, and rent closable-roofed Miller Park for a few days. In any event, the doubleheader between the UW-Green Bay and Minnesota softball teams originally set for Wednesday has been rescheduled for next Tuesday, April 17. It will be the third attempt at a home opener for the Phoenix. Details at http://uwgbathletics.cstv.com/sports/w-softbl/spec-rel/041007aaa.html

Simon's 'Brighton Beach Memoirs" opens April 20
UW-Green Bay Theater will present Neil Simon's "Brighton Beach Memoirs" in the University Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 20 and 21, and Thursday through Saturday, April 26-28. Prof. John Mariano directs. Set in the Brighton Beach neighborhood of Brooklyn in 1937, "Memoirs" is the first play in Simon's autobiographical trilogy; many consider it to be Simon's best play. "There are serious moments in the play, but that kind of signature Neil Simon humor is there," Mariano says. For more, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007apr.htm#brightonbeach

News release: 'Perspectives of the Holocaust,' April 17
UW-Green Bay faculty members Clifton Ganyard, Lucy Arendt, Illene Noppe and David Coury will lead a panel discussion "Perspectives of the Holocaust" from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 in MAC Hall 208. There's now a news release with full details at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007apr.htm#perspectives

Transfer of Phuture Phoenix to Institute is news at UW System site
Last we looked, the UW System news site lists as its lead item the UW-Green Bay news release on the migration of Phuture Phoenix to being a more "institutional" entity within the Institute for Learning Partnership: http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/index.htm

Earth Week arrives Monday at UW-Green Bay
UW-Green Bay students, faculty and staff are working with a variety of community partners to organize events on campus and in the community celebrating Earth Week, April 16-22. The UW-Green Bay Public and Environmental Affairs Council and Student Government Association have leadership roles in raising community awareness about sustainability and the environment. Here are some of the events that will be held at UW-Green Bay during Earth Week:
• Monday, April 16 - Durga Kar of ADIRE (Alternative Development Initiatives with Renewable Energy) will speak on renewable energy and sustainable living in rural India. The talk will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Room 206 of Mary Ann Cofrin Hall.
• Tuesday, April 17 - Fred Schnook, former mayor of Ashland (the first Natural Step community in Wisconsin, will speak on forming eco-municipalities and the intersection of business, government and the environment. Schnook will talk from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Room 210 of Mary Ann Cofrin Hall.
• Wednesday, April 18 - Laura Manthe, director of the Oneida Environmental Resource Board, will speak about redevelopment and restoration projects on the Oneida Reservation. Her talk is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Room 223 of Mary Ann Cofrin Hall.

Draney to lead discussion on 'Inconvenient Truth'
"An Inconvenient Truth," the Academy Award-winning documentary about global climate change, featuring Al Gore, will be shown at 6 p.m. Friday, April 20 at the Brown County Library, 515 Pine St. At the conclusion of the showing, UW-Green Bay Prof. Michael Draney, Natural and Applied Sciences, will lead a discussion of the issues raised in the documentary.

Bloodborne pathogen training is coming soon
Annual update Bloodborne Pathogen training will be offered at the following dates and times:
Tuesday, April 17 from 8-8:30 AM in IS 1034
Monday, April 23, from 3-3:30 PM in IS 1034
Wednesday, April 25, from 1-1:30 PM in IS 1034
Although annual update training is required for all University employees who have reasonably anticipated exposure to human blood while on the job, all interested employees are invited to attend.

Final reminder: Class matters... and you're invited!
The videoconference "Class Matters" is set for Monday (April 16), noon to 1 p.m. in MAC 137. It's sponsored by the Instructional Development Council, which is promoting the session as an attractive and intriguing discussion of potential interest across campus: "Everyone is invited to attend!." For more on the presenter and content, refer back to http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/logarchive/logarchive38/2007apr5.htm#barriers
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This just in: There is a new link to download the streaming video if folks cannot come to MAC 137 or can somehow TiVo it; Go to: http://www.uwex.edu/ics/stream/uwc-uwex/statusofwomen

Workshops in Kimberly to focus on crisis, disaster response
Two workshops in May will help professionals throughout the Fox River Valley area increase their knowledge of best practices in responding to crises and disasters. "Ethics and Boundaries: Your Responsibilities as a Professional in a Disaster" and "When Disaster Happens: Strategies for Professionals" are the programs. One of the presenters is Dan Alesch, professor emeritus. Sponsors include the Northeast Wisconsin Alliance for Social Worker Continuing Education, a partnership of the UW-Green Bay and UW-Oshkosh Social Work Professional Programs and Outreach Offices. Check http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007apr.htm#response

Student-Athletes host Kids Night Out on April 27
The next Kids Night Out event sponsored by the UW-Green Bay Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will be held Friday, April 27 at the Phoenix Sports Center, from 6-9:30 p.m., open to children ages 5-12, $15 for the first child and $5 for each additional child in a family. Click http://uwgbathletics.cstv.com/genrel/041107aac.html

For Regents, it's Friday the 13th in Oshkosh
The Board of Regents meeting will be webcast Friday (April 13) from UW-Oshkosh. Check in between 9 a.m. and noon. Don't know that it'll be a horror show - we checked the agenda and it's not as if they'll be hacking away Jason-style at any budget requests - but suspenseful moments (while unlikely) aren't out of the question if you tune it at http://www.uwex.edu/ics/stream/regents/meetings/

Students assist with fundraiser for AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin
As you're reading this it may be too late to attend... but worth knowing about nonetheless. Student Jemma Lund shares word of a fundraiser for the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin Thursday (April 12). "theBall" takes place at the Weidner Center foyer from 7 to 10 p.m. with a formal dance, live music, silent auction and raffle. Tickets are $15 at the door.

Reminders: Gay Men's Chorus, Alumni Night, spiders
The Twin Cities Gay Men's Vocal Chorus performs at 1 p.m. Sunday (April 15) at the EC:
http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/logarchive/logarchive38/2007apr9b.htm#chorus
The UW-Green Bay Alumni Association will honor standout alumni at the association's annual awards night this Saturday, April 14, at the Weidner Center. Click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007apr.htm#alumniawards
Prof. Michael Draney will discuss "Uninvited guests: arthropods in your house and what to do with them" at a workshop from 9 a.m. to 12 noon this Saturday (April 14):
http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007apr.htm#arthropod

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