Vol. 38, No. 65, February 19, 2007     /     Log Archive

Today is Monday (Feb. 19), Presidents Day, one of three dates in play had you intended to observe George Washington's birthday by taking a day off. Our first president was born Feb. 11, 1731. During his lifetime, however, the Gregorian calendar supplanted the Julian and his birthday was recalculated as Feb. 22, 1732. Then, in 1971, the U.S. government made it a three-day federal weekend on the third Monday in February. Hope this trivia enhances your enjoyment of Presidents Day. In campus news:

Congratulations to Phoenix Women: 18 straight, back in Top 25
The UW-Green Bay women's basketball team (21-3) is back in the Top 25, regaining its No. 24 ranking after a week out of the Associated Press poll. The Phoenix won its 18th straight game on Saturday (setting a school record) with a cliff-hanger win at Cleveland State. Nicole Soulis is once again Horizon League player-of-the-week. For the latest, click http://www.greenbayphoenix.com/sports/w-baskbl/wigb-w-baskbl-body.html.

Fourth Estate scores another 'Best of Midwest' win
Adjunct instructor and this year's Fourth Estate adviser, Tani Grimh, shares word of a big win for the student-run campus newspaper. Eighteen students represented the 4E at the Associated Collegiate Press conference in Minneapolis. Sunday they learned they had received first place in the Best of the Midwest competition... for the second year in a row. "This is a highly coveted award, won solely through the hard work and dedication of the entire Fourth Estate staff," Grimh says. Watch for full details in the weekly newspaper, and a future LOG, but for now, congratulations to these award-winning UW-Green Bay students.

Budget provision would add bargaining rights for faculty, academic staff
The Eau Claire Leader-Telegram carried a story recently about the provision in Gov. Jim Doyle's budget that would offer UW System faculty and academic staff the chance to choose whether they want collective bargaining rights. See http://www.leadertelegram.com/story.asp?id=79540.

UW-Green Bay to recognize classroom success of student-athletes
UW-Green Bay will recognize student-athletes for their academic success when the UW-Green Bay men's basketball team hosts highly ranked Butler University on Monday night (Feb. 19). The 105 student-athletes who earned a G.P.A. of 3.5 or better during the spring 2006 or fall 2006 semesters will be announced at halftime of the men's basketball game at the Resch Center. For more, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007feb.htm#success.

Alumni Association hosts reception for grads this Saturday
It's the UW-Green Bay Phoenix vs. the UW-Milwaukee Panthers in men's basketball this Saturday (Feb. 24) at 7 p.m. at the Resch Center. The Alumni Association will be hosting a pre-game reception starting at 5 p.m. at the Bar on Holmgren Way (Patio Room), with complementary hors d'oeuvres and a door prize or two. A special invitation was sent to alums of all eras who participated in student government, Good Times, Fourth Estate staff, RHAA, SUFAC and more.

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Of special interest, alumni will have a chance to sign up to participate in the UWGB vs. UWM Alumni Challenge Shoot-Out to be held during Saturday night's game. A grad from each school will be chosen to hit a lay-up, free throw and three-point shot in 30 seconds. It's a head-to-head battle for one-year bragging rights (and a traveling trophy). UWGB's participant will be drawn at the pre-game reception at approximately 6:30 p.m.

Employers come to campus for next Wednesday's Spring Job & Internship Fair
Over 75 employers will be on-campus next Wednesday (February 28th) for the Spring Job and Internship Fair sponsored by Career Services, taking place 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the Phoenix Rooms. Students can learn more about organizations, network with employers for full-time and internship opportunities, and learn more about what they can do with their majors. Students, faculty and staff alike are encouraged to attend.

2007-08 Ambassador application deadline Friday
Do you know a student who would be a great Student Ambassador for 2007-08? The deadline for Ambassador applications is 4:30 p.m. on Friday (February 23). Students can bring their applications to the Office of Student Life, Union 151, or e-mail them to osl@uwgb.edu. Late applications will not be accepted. Questions? Contact Student Life at 465-2200 ext. 40 or osl@uwgb.edu.

Women's Work Series: Karen Besiada-Hansen
The event takes place Wednesday, February 28, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the Union's 1965 Room. Karen Besiada-Hansen, owner of Besiada Health Care and a UW-Green Bay alumna, will share her insights on owning a business, balancing a career, marriage/ relationship, family, civic obligations, and the multi-layers of women's lives. The Office of Student Life is the sponsor.

Sundance winner 'De Nadie' to play on campus
It's a one-time special showing of the film "De Nadie" on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 7:30 p.m. in the Christie Theatre. It's part of the Boxes and Walls awareness activity. The film was the Winner of the Audience Award for World Cinema Documentary at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival. Sponsored by the Immigration Issues Subcommittee of the Diversity Task Force. Questions? Call Diana at 465-2720.

Blood Drive time
A Blood Drive for the American Red Cross takes place Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Niagara Rooms on the lower level of the University Union. For an appointment, e-mail the student coordinator at tescln12@uwgb.edu, or sign up in the Library Alcove starting Feb. 16. Walk-ins are welcome, with a driver's license or blood donor card.

They loved Bartell's presentation
Audience evaluations were one big Valentine for Prof. Denise Bartell, who delivered last week's Downtown Third Thursdays lecture on "Romantic Love in America: A Brief History and Exploration of the Importance of Love in Our Culture." About three dozen community members attended the program. Organizers say 97 percent of those attending completed evaluations (nice response rate) and nearly all gave excellent ratings.

Sound familiar? 'State scraps computer project'
A state agency has ended a project that was originally designed to revamp how the Department of Workforce Development keeps track of unemployment insurance claims; to date, the state spent more than $23 million on the project. See the story at http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=567067.

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