Vol. 38, No. 100, April 26, 2007     /     Log Archive

And the Packers are on the clock! Or they will be, around mid-afternoon Saturday. We're talking, of course, about the 2007 National Football League Annual Player Selection Meeting (known informally as the "NFL College Draft"). Teams announce their choices, and in this one, the chosen have no option to say, "Sorry, but I've reconsidered and would rather stay with ol' State U, after all." They just hold out for huge contracts or, like Bruce Clark in 1980, flee to Canada. This just in: Mel Kiper Jr. thinks this edition of the LOG offers "great value" and "tremendous upside potential." In real news today:

10th annual Technology Forum is Thursday, May 3
Faculty and staff are invited to attend the 10th annual Technology Forum on Thursday, (May 3) in the Union's 1965 Room. The forum, sponsored by the campus Technology Council, will include a progress report on Tech Plan 2010, and a presentation on three new web services: remote lab access, remote desktop, and collaborative file sharing. Two afternoon sessions have been scheduled. The first session will be from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and a second session from 3 to 4 p.m. p.m. All are welcome!

'Finally... A Liberal Moment?' American Prospect editor visits Monday
Michael Tomasky, editor-at-large of The American Prospect magazine, will talk about "Finally...A Liberal Moment?" on Monday, April 30, at 7 p.m. in Rose Hall 250. His free talk is part of the Historical Perspectives lecture series. He is author of two books, Left for Dead: The Life, Death, and Possible Resurrection of Progressive Politics in America and Hillary's Turn, an account of New York's U.S. Senate race of 2000. For more, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007apr.htm#tomasky.

Dean candidate withdraws: Prof. Nabors won't be in the neighborhood
Murray Nabors, professor and chair of the Department of Biology at the University of Mississippi, has withdrawn from consideration for the position of dean of liberal arts and sciences at UW-Green Bay. Nabors' withdrawal leaves three finalists for the dean position. They are William Rosa, associate dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and professor of Spanish, Montclair State University; Robert Howe, director of the Cofrin Center for Biodiversity and the Barbara Hauxhurst Cofrin Professor of Natural Sciences, UW-Green Bay; and Scott Furlong, chair of Public and Environmental Affairs, co-director of the FOCUS program, and professor of Public and Environmental Affairs and Political Science, UW-Green Bay. On-campus interviews of the finalists begin Friday, May 4. More details about the finalists and their schedules are at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007apr.htm#finalists.

University Union restrooms: barrier-free entry, public unisex now options
In response to campus community feedback, the University Union has created a set of "barrier-free entry" restrooms and a public unisex restroom and changing area. These restrooms are located on the Union's 1st Floor behind the games and leisure area of the Phoenix Club. The unisex restroom and changing area is Room 115 and doubles as a "star dressing room" for performers in the Club and Phoenix Rooms. The "barrier-free entry" restrooms do not have hallway doors so users can walk right in. Their room number are 117 and 119. All of the above are currently accessible through the construction area.

System's director of LGBTQ initiative will visit May 11
Lisa Beckstrand, the new director of the UW-System Inclusivity Initiative for LGBTQ People, will be on campus Friday, May 11, for a presentation 11 a.m. to noon in the Vista Conference Room (MAC Hall 301). She will be discussing the activities of the Inclusivity Initiative, and available to answer any questions you may have. You can find further information regarding the Initiative at http://lgbtq.uwsa.edu/.

Prof. Martin, Harvey-Jacobs quoted on 'first-generation' hurdles
Wednesday's Press-Gazette quoted Admissions Director Pam Harvey-Jacobs and Human Development Prof. Ryan Martin extensively in an article on potential challenges faced by first-generation college students. Actually, they say, UW-Green Bay does a pretty good job of staying on top of things, and offering help. See http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070425/GPG0101/704250726.

Photo gallery: Was it 'Faculty Recognition' or 'Alumni Awards' night?
Props to Alumni Director Mark Brunette and the Alumni Association on their annual Alumni Awards reception, April 14. The recipients were obviously appreciative of the recognition, and the education they received during their UW-Green Bay years. Many thanked multiple faculty members who guided them along the way. Call-outs were made to professors Sager, Starkey, Ritch, Mannino; Kangayappan, Kellogg, Null and Hutchison, Fleurant, Baba, Yarbrough, Knowles, Smith and Johnson (and others we might have missed). Click here for a recap with photos http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/page/photo.htm.

Brown bag lunch: 'Preventing Campus Violence'
Understand what you and others on campus can do when encountering a disruptive or violent individual. The program "Preventing Campus Violence" takes place Thursday (May 3) from noon to 1 p.m. in Alumni A of the University Union. Sponsored by the offices of the Dean of Students, Counseling & Health, Public Safety and Disability Services.

Reilly to form security commission
UW System President Kevin Reilly is moving forward with university plans to assess campus safety in the wake of the shootings at Virginia Tech. UW-Madison Police Chief Sue Riseling will lead a Systemwide university safety commission. See http://www.madison.com/archives/read.php?ref=/wsj/2007/04/24/0704240265.php.

Ex-chancellor Ward pushes campus safety
David Ward (the former Madison chancellor, not the former Green Bay prof), president of the American Council on Education, has joined other higher education officials in calling for the creation of a national center for campus public safety. Interested? click http://www.madison.com/tct/news/index.php?ntid=130822&ntpid=0.

Holocaust event receives accolades
In a letter to the editor, a grateful reader expressed her appreciation to organizer Paula Ganyard (campus webmaster) and UW-Green Bay faculty who presented "Perspectives on the Holocaust Symposium," April 17. More than 125 people packed MAC 208, and the discussion went an hour longer than planned because of high interest. Click http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070426/GPG06/704260562/1269.

Cohrs, choirs, Wood Family Organ team up for May 2 concert
The UW-Green Bay Concert Choir and Phoenix Chorale will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (May 2) at the Weidner Center. The program will feature two important choral works by 20th century English composer Benjamin Britten: the Missa Brevis in D and Rejoice in the Lamb. Both works will utilize the Wood Family Organ, the Weidner Center's grand instrument that boasts 3,200 pipes, played by Prof. Emeritus Arthur Cohrs. For ticket info, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007apr.htm#choral.

Flute Ensemble, Chamber Singers perform Sunday at Weidner
The UW-Green Bay Flute Ensemble and Chamber Singers will perform a concert of chamber music Sunday (April 29) at the Weidner Center's Fort Howard Hall. Admission is free for the 7:30 p.m. program. For more, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007apr.htm#flute.

Entertaining reminders: 'Brighton Beach,' Opera Studio, art gallery
Neil Simon's 'Brighton Beach Memoirs' continues its run through Saturday (April 28) in the University Theatre.
Click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007apr.htm#brightonbeach

The UW-Green Bay Opera Studio will present an evening of scenes from American operas Friday and Saturday (April 27 and 28) in the Jean Weidner Theatre.
See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007apr.htm#opera

Seven UW-Green Bay senior art students will display their work in an exhibition that opens Sunday (April 22) with a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Lawton Gallery.
See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007apr.htm#seniorart

Make Wisconsin a Biobelt leader? OK
A Madison newspaper editorializes in favor of Wisconsin seeking a spot at the forefront of biofuel development. (Actually, while not a major research-related development, UW-Green Bay will soon make an announcement regarding biofuel use on campus. Look for news next week.) In the meantime, check the editorial at http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/opinion/index.php?ntid=130701&ntpid=1

A snapshot from 'Posters in the Rotunda'
As we mentioned last issue, UW-Green Bay sent a large delegation of student exhibitors to the recent 'Posters in the Rotunda' undergraduate research symposium in Madison. Some of them are in the group picture with Regent Judy Crain at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/photoarch/events/07posters.htm.

Reminder on SAFE Ally training
Already broadcast campuswide, but worth repeating here:
The purpose of SAFE Ally training is to create a network of allies for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students, faculty, and staff. This year's training will occur Tuesday, May 8th, 1 to 4:30 p.m., in the Counseling and Health Conference Room (1400SS). If interested, please contact Brian Stahlkopf in advance at (465-2380, stahlkob@uwgb.edu).

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