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Vol. 38, No. 134, July 19, 2007 / Log Archive

Curtains for Harry Potter? A few weeks ago a leading British oddsmaker stopped taking action on "whom" and moved on to "how." For what it's worth, our twenty quid has always been on Snape, in the library, with a candlestick. In other news:

• Snapshots: Doyle visit
• A 'scathing denunciation'
• Newspapers rip budget process
• Totally psyched: UW-Green Bay hosts national institute
• Five UW-Green Bay faculty members will present

• Suggestion: Display your UW-Green Bay affiliation at vigil
• Phuture Phoenix gets $16,000 grant from United Way
• Rah, rah for Grandparents' U
• Muy popular: 'Learning vacation' in Door County
• Middle schoolers wrap it up

• Corn, potatoes and limestone? That's our dinner (ware)
• Smart women's hoopsters
• Roth is new voice of Phoenix
• Reminder: student services offices now in Rose, Wood
• Memorial for Elliana Zaidel

• Adult Degree scholarships
• Objection! P-G on de-funding UW law school
• Debate on veterans' tuition
• Budget conference committee to start work soon
• Briefs: Bauer-Dantoin, Ortiz, Style, Tetzloff, Wolf, Howe

Snapshots: Doyle says Assembly budget is assault on higher ed
Gov. Jim Doyle spoke to a big crowd at UW-Green Bay this week. In very direct terms, he called on the state Legislature to join his commitment to funding the UW System for future economic growth. UW-Green Bay Chancellor Bruce Shepard, student Allen Voelker and UWO Chancellor Richard Wells also spoke. For photos, http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/page/photo.htm.

P-G describes 'scathing denunciation'
Wednesday's Green Bay Press-Gazette had coverage of the Doyle appearance, which drew about 250 to the foyer of the Weidner Center. See http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070718/GPG0101/707180564/1207/GPGnews.

Newspapers criticize budget process
Some say newspaper endorsements aren't as influential as they once were. Maybe so, but longtime political observers also say it's hard to recall a time when media criticism has been tougher of partisan politics at the state Capitol. An editorial sampler:

Wisconsin State Journal, Madison
http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/opinion/index.php?ntid=201423&ntpid=1

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=632569

La Crosse Tribune
http://www.lacrossetribune.com/articles/2007/07/16/opinion/editorial/00edit16.txt

Eau Claire Leader-Telegram
http://www.leadertelegram.com/story-opinions.asp?id=BDP96NQC51N

Totally psyched: UW-Green Bay hosts national institute for psychology teachers
Dozens of psychology teachers from across the country will be on campus next week (July 23-27). UW-Green Bay, the American Psychological Association and the Teachers of Psychology in Secondary Schools are sponsoring the Institute for High School Psychology Teachers on Biopsychology. (Biopsychology focuses on the brain, nervous system and biological bases of behavior.) Coordinating director Prof. Regan A.R. Gurung, human development and psychology, said hosting is an honor — "High school teachers all over the country will be getting the proceedings of the institute and using materials from it."

Five UW-Green Bay faculty members will present at Psychology Institute
Human Development and psychology faculty members leading sessions at next week's Institute will be: Regan Gurung, "Advances in stress and coping (and why women do it better)"; Dean VonDras, "Aging: promoting awareness and advocacy"; Georjeanna Wilson-Doenges, "What environmental psychology can add to your psychology course"; Dennis Lorenz, "Fetal Alcohol Syndrome persists"; and Kristin Vespia, "What can I do with a psychology major? Practical career information for high school students." For more, http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007july.htm#psychology.

Suggestion: Display your UW-Green Bay affiliation at Xiong vigil
The suggestion has been received here that any faculty or staff members planning to attend the Friday night (July 20) candlelight vigil consider wearing a pin, article of clothing or even name tag to signify their connection to the University. The idea is not to call attention to the University — the absolute focus remains missing student Mahalia Xiong — but to communicate the institution's support to Xiong's family and friends. While staff members including advisers Mai Lo and Ron Morris, Dean of Students Sue Keihn and Public Safety personnel have had direct involvement, it might be helpful (and comforting) for the family to identify others here who are available to help in any way possible. For details on the Candlelight Vigil, refer back to http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/logarchive/logarchive38/2007july18.htm.

Phuture Phoenix gets $16,000 grant from United Way
The Brown County United Way has awarded $16,000 to UW-Green Bay's Phuture Phoenix program to strengthen the mentoring of middle and high school students. The funding, which the University will match, will support the efforts of UW-Green Bay student tutors and mentors at eight area schools. For more on Phuture Phoenix and the United Way funding, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007july.htm#phuture.

No sophomore slump for Grandparents' University
Another impressive response to Grandparents' University! Nearly 100 participants are expected for next week's camp (July 26-27). GPU offers an opportunity for grandparents and kids ages 7 to 14 to share a college experience, a rez-hall overnighter and workshops taught by faculty members Donna Ritch, Angela Bauer-Dantoin, Tom Erdmann, Karen Lacey, Alison Gates and Chris Style.

Another sensational response: Spanish 'learning vacation' in Door County
July 25 is the registration deadline for Spanish Immersion for Professionals, and the word from Outreach is: the more, the merrier! In its first year out of the chute, the weeklong "learning vacation" has already enrolled more than 100 participants. More than one-third are taking the week for undergrad or graduate credit. Prof. Cristina Ortiz leads a team of instructors for the week at Stone Harbor Resort in Sturgeon Bay, Door County.

Middle schoolers wrap it up this Saturday
The annual Middle School Band, Orchestra and Choir Camp, enrolling almost 300 students from five states, wraps up this Saturday (July 21) with concerts from 9 a.m. to noon at the Weidner Center. Guest conductors are Laura Robinson from Escanaba, Mich.; Rich Tengowski, Kohler; and former UW-Green Bay faculty member Scott Wright, University of Kentucky.

Corn, potatoes and limestone? That's dinner (ware) at UW-Green Bay
Kudos to the University Union folks for getting the institution some sustainability coverage in a national forum. Earlier this month, the AASHE Bulletin — the online publication of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education — shared the following with its readers:

U Wisconsin-Green Bay Switches to Biodegradable Dishware
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay recently integrated disposable dinnerware made from corn, potatoes and limestone — into campus dining facilities. The biodegradable plates and bowls replaced foam and paper dishware in each of the university's five dining facilities. The decision to switch to biodegradable materials was motivated by student advocacy and involvement.

Congratulations, again, to a very smart UW-Green Bay basketball team
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay women's basketball team has once again made the Top 25 Team Honor Roll of the national coaches' association. The team posted a 3.334 team GPA during the 2006-07 school year, to rank No. 18 in the nation. See http://uwgbathletics.cstv.com/genrel/071607aaa.html.

New Voice of the Phoenix: WBAY-TV's Chris Roth
Green Bay Athletics announced this week that WBAY-TV 2 sports director Chris Roth has been hired as the new voice of Green Bay men's basketball. See http://uwgbathletics.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/071807aab.html.

Reminder: key student services offices are now in Rose, Wood halls
The offices of the Registrar, Financial Aid, Academic Advising and Career Services have been successfully relocated to the third floor of Rose Hall while their former quarters are being remodeled this fall. Telephones and computer connections have now been re-established, staff offices have been moved, and all four offices are open for business "We thank everyone for their patience during the moves." Temporary locations:

• Registrar: Rose Hall 324
• Financial Aid: RH 320
• Academic Advising: RH 335
• Career Services: RH 324
• Admissions Wood Hall 117

Memorial for Elliana Zaidel
Something involving animals. That's what family members said, during Monday's funeral service, regarding possible uses for memorial contributions in the name of 2-year-old Elliana Zaidel. The little girl who loved animals died July 13 in a driveway accident at the home of her grandfather, state Sen. Dave Hansen, a 1971 UW-Green Bay graduate. For the Log reader(s) who inquired about the fund: Make check payable to Elliana Zaidel Memorial Fund, mail to Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave., Green Bay 54303, and they will forward to the family.

Adult Degree scholarships awarded to four UW-Green Bay students
Four students in the UW-Green Bay Adult Degree Program have been awarded scholarships for 2007-08:

• Elizabeth Eleanor Wyngaard Scholarship: $1,000 to Mary Jo Gregerson, Algoma; $500 to Mary Anne Vogt, Green Bay.

• Patricia L. Hoppe Scholarship: $750 to Keri Watermolen, Krakow.

• Dr. Katharine Olski Scholarship: $750 to Julie Holt, Phelps.

For background, http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007july.htm#scholarships.

Press-Gazette editorial weighs pros, cons of de-funding UW law school
That attention-getting proposal to phase out public support for the University of Wisconsin Law School? A local lawmaker stepped up last week to explain his proposal. The local newpaper offered its take at http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070717/GPG06/707170582/1269/GPGopinion.

Lt. Gov. speaks out on veterans' tuition
Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton is calling on the state Legislature to honor what she says is the original intent of a veterans' tuition remission program. See http://www.twincities.com/wisconsin/ci_6408712.

WPR report says budget conference committee to start work soon
The Legislature's bipartisan budget conference committee likely will not begin its work to craft its version of the budget until next week, one member told Wisconsin Public Radio. It's partway down the page at http://www.wpr.org/news/newsheadlines.cfm.

Briefs
Angela Bauer-Dantoin, associate professor of Human Biology and Women's Studies, recently had a manuscript accepted for publication in Bioscene, Journal of College Biology Teaching. The manuscript is titled "Using Service Learning In a Course Entitled Biology of Women to Promote Student Engagement and Awareness of Community Needs and Resources".

Prof. Cristina Ortiz was invited to be the presenter and discussion leader of the conference on "New trends in Crime Novel in Spanish literature." The event took place in San Sebastian, Spain, on July 18. Among the participants were writers Amir Valle (Cuba) and Juan Ramon Biedma (Spain).

Prof. Christine Style of the art faculty is program director for a new venture called "S.A.W. 4 Kids" a summer art workshop for K-12 students in Green Bay. The program operates under the umbrella of the Cedar Street Community Cultural Center, 1417 Cedar Street in Green Bay. Many of the workshop faculty and staff are former Art/Art Education majors. Workshops this first year take place the weeks of August 13 and 20. For info, e-mail info@artgarage.com.

Lisa Tetzloff, director of Student Life, will be presenting her research on Native American women's clubs as a part of a panel presentation titled, "Challenging Racial Conquest and Re-Constructing Gender: Women's Clubs as Contested Sites" at the American Historical Association-Pacific Coast Branch conference July 24-26 in Honolulu. She recently published a paper — "'With Our Own Wings We Fly': Native American Women's Clubs, 1899-1955" — in the American Educational History Journal (vol. 34, no. 1, July 2007).

Amy Wolf, assistant professor in Natural and Applied Sciences, and Robert Howe, professor in NAS and director of the Cofrin Center for Biodiversity, have just returned from a three-week trip to South Africa, where they presented research papers at the 21st Annual Meeting of the Society for Conservation Biology at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in Port Elizabeth. The trip also included visits to three national parks in Africa and Parque Nacional de Monfragüe in Spain.

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