Vol. 38, No. 95, April 19, 2007     /     Log Archive

Leftover from last Thursday's Kurt Vonnegut Jr. reminiscence: One of the early plays staged in the 1970s in UW-Green Bay's then-new University Theatre was his absurdist "Happy Birthday, Wanda June." And honk twice if you've ever heard a shades-wearing, wannabe-cool guy repeat the comeback, maybe from "Breakfast of Champions," that goes something like this:
Waitress: "How can you see anything in the dark, with those sunglasses on?"
Protagonist: "Can't. The real show is inside my head."
And so it goes. In news today:

Recent UW-Green Bay graduate now at Virginia Tech
Faculty and staff in the sciences, especially those who remember student "stars," may recall recent UW-Green Bay biology graduate and award-winning reseacher Amanda Malueg. She is currently a graduate student in the Zoology Department at Virginia Tech. A faculty friend tells us that Amanda writes she is coping "about as well as can be expected," and the spirit of unity and support on her campus has lifted spirits somewhat. "It has been wonderful to hear from so many people, and to have good friends here to turn to," she says. Her e-mail address is malual22@vt.edu.

Another alumna's story
Nichole (Wren) Williams, a soccer player for the Phoenix women's team from 1994-97, plans a ministry gathering Friday in Blacksburg, Va., to talk and reflect with students who are members of her Athletes in Action group at Virginia Tech University. Nichole and her husband, Tom, have been with AIA for three years. Their ministry serves primarily student-athletes at the school. She says most students have gone home for the week, but at last writing it was possible both the baseball and softball teams would attempt some return to normalcy by hosting games this weekend, as scheduled. Former campus acquaintances or others interested in contacting Nichole can do so Nichole.Williams@aia.com.

Orange and Maroon Day at UW-Green Bay
Students and alumni of Virginia Tech have declared Friday (April 20) to be "Orange and Maroon Effect" Day in remembrance of the events that occurred on Monday. That's why the Student Government Association at UW-Green Bay is asking students, staff and faculty to consider wearing orange and maroon on Friday as a way to show that thoughts and prayers are with our counterparts in Virginia.

Images: Crane swings into action at Union
A little bit of demolition here, a little excavation there, but the real work on the University Union didn't truly begin until recently, when general contractor Miron Construction rolled in the big crane. A couple of flare-filled snapshots at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/photoblog/07unioncrane.htm.

Union's student designers win big graphics, web awards
Student Katie Helein, the graphic artist for Good Times Programming and the University Union, won 1st place in two of seven categories of the graphics competition at the National Association for Campus Activities — Northern Plains Regional Conference in St. Paul, Minn., this past weekend. Student Duke Bobber, the University Union Web master, won 1st place for his design of the Good Times Web site. Good Times Advisor, Grant Winslow, from the Office of Student Life was presented with the Associates Choice Award which is awarded to one of 100 school staff members by the Agent and Artist members for "working toward increased understanding between the Association and the associate members."

Tickets on sale Friday for Blue Collar comic Bill Engvall
Weidner Center Presents Inc. says tickets will go on sale Friday (April 20) at 10 a.m. for a comedy show Friday evening, June 1, by "Blue Collar Comedy" star Bill Engvall. Seats are $36.50.

Free golf at Shorewood! (If you'll 'ranger' a little)
Shorewood Golf Course has excellent volunteer opportunities for anyone who loves spending time on a golf course. "We are looking for responsible individuals to act as golf rangers and are willing to commit 8 hours per week at the golf course. In return, golf rangers would receive a full golf and cart membership to Shorewood Golf Course for the 2007 season." If you or anyone you know might be interested, please have them inquire with Dan Murphy at Shorewood or via e-mail at murphyd@uwgb.edu.

International Dinner is Saturday
"UW-Green Bay's 31st annual International Dinner that will be held this Saturday, April 21st at 5:00 pm in the University Union Phoenix Rooms. It promises to be a fun and delicious experience once again. The theme this year is Holidays Around the World. Tickets for all food and entertainment are $20 general public, $15 students. Those attending are asked to wear semi-formal attire. We (the int. students) will perform after the dinner and the dinner is a buffet with 9 different witch includes desserts, entrees and appetizers." Tickets are available at the Information and Ticketing Center located in the Union, or at: http://www.uwgb.edu/tickets.

"Why I Jumped" Taping airs on Channel 27
Why I jumped: My True Story of Postpartum Depression, Dramatic Rescue and Return to Hope. If you missed Tina Zahn's compelling presentation on her attempted jump from the Green Bay Leo Frigo Bridge and her journey back from depression, there's a chance to catch it again. The videotaping of Zahn's presentation airs on campus TV Channel 27, Tuesday April 17 and 24, at 7:00 pm and Thursday, April 19 and 26 at 2:00 p.m. For more information on the Tina Zahn story, go to http://www.uwgb.edu/stulife/leadership/women.asp or contact the office of Student Life.

Reminders
Visiting lecturer to talk Friday on globalization and students
http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/logarchive/logarchive38/2007apr16.htm#lecturer

Leading conservative to discuss 'Washington's God'
http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007apr.htm#novak

UW-Green Bay opens Simon's 'Brighton Beach Memoirs' this Thursday
http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007apr.htm#brightonbeach

Earth Week at UW-Green Bay
http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/logarchive/logarchive38/2007apr12.htm#earth

AP reports that UW System will assess security at all campuses
UW System President Kevin Reilly has called for a systemwide campus safety review in the wake of Monday's shootings at Virginia Tech. See http://www.twincities.com/wisconsin/ci_5699238?nclick_check=1.

Posters in Rotunda event gets positive press
The UW System's "Posters in the Rotunda" event showcased the research of undergraduates from across the system, as this report from a UW-Madison student daily shows: http://badgerherald.com/news/2007/04/19/state_leaders_applau.php.

UW-Oshkosh responds to student loan issue
UW-Oshkosh Chancellor Richard Wells says the campus is committed to transparent operations, a critical factor informing the campus's decision to sever a revenue-sharing agreement with a private lender. See http://www.thenorthwestern.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070419/OSH0101/704190486/1128/OSHnews.

Audit blames poor planning, oversight for state's IT 'mess'
A state audit finds that several information technology projects within Wisconsin state government have been more complicated and expensive than planners expected. See http://customwire.ap.org/dynamic/stories/W/WI_INFORMATION_TECHNOLOGY_AUDIT_WIOL-?SITE=WIMIL&SECTION=STATE&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2007-04-17-10-28-09.

'No more excuses for tech fiascoes'
That was the headline over a Wisconsin State Journal editorial urging Gov. Doyle and members of the state Legislature to revamp and improve the oversight process for state computer projects. See http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/opinion/index.php?ntid=130025&ntpid=1.

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