Vol. 38, No. 111, May 29, 2007     /     Log Archive

This is the LOG newsletter for the faculty and staff of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay in Green Bay, Wisconsin, where most citizens/owners can only speculate — Too mean or too nice? Brought soft cheeses to a tailgate party? Wanted to unveil new black uniforms? — regarding management changes for the community-owned team that occupies our publicly funded, half-billion-dollar stadium. We'll convey the latest rumors as they become available. In the meantime:

Rose/Wood halls project gains support of Joint Finance Committee
A $6.7 million project to remodel Rose Hall and Wood Hall at UW-Green Bay received preliminary approval Thursday (May 24) in action by the Legislature's Joint Finance Committee. The project is included in the state's 2007-09 capital budget, which now goes to the full Legislature for approval. Plans call for remodeling Rose and Wood halls to provide space for academic programs and administrative offices that will move from the seventh and eighth floors of the Cofrin Library. Those moves will free up space for much-needed library services and research and study areas.

In pre-Memorial Day column, Prof. Kaye salutes Florida veterans group
In a column carried in the online version of The Guardian, a popular British newspaper, Prof. Harvey Kaye, Social Change and Development, salutes Veterans for Common Sense for sustaining the ideals and aspirations of those who gave their lives in defense of their country. Members of the activist group, based in Sarasota, Fla., never forgot what America was supposed to be about, Kaye writes. To read the entire column, click http://commentisfree.guardian.co.uk/harvey_kaye/2007/05/mourn_for_the_dead_and_fight_f.html.

Institute for Learning Partnership's 2007 grants support local projects
The Institute for Learning Partnership at UW-Green Bay has awarded 10 grants totaling $48,121 to support projects aimed at improving teaching and learning in area schools. Recipients for 2007-08 are from the Green Bay, Marion, Plymouth, Pulaski, Random Lake, Seymour, Two Rivers and West De Pere school districts. Projects range from increasing literacy skills of kindergarten students to sparking interest in science through entertaining presentations. For details on these interesting projects, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007may.htm#institute.

El español en 'La Puerta' es muy popular
The weeklong course Spanish Immersion for Professionals (in Door County) is turning out to be very popular! We're told that more than 50 people are currently enrolled from as far away as Virginia(!), and total enrollment is likely to climb higher. Outreach is working on a slate of optional evening activities for the language learners that will include scenic boat tours on the bay, American Folklore Theatre in Peninsula State Park, a hands-on art studio, and more. Interested? http://www.uwgb.edu/camps/sip/index.htm.

UW-Green Bay faculty pitch in at Grandparents' University
Registration is now open for Grandparents' University, where grandparents and their grandchildren between the ages of 7 and 14 can share their love of learning at the July 26-27 event. Did we mention that Alison Gates will lead the fiber arts class; Christine Style, wild animal prints; Denise Carlson-Gardner, tap dance; Donna Ritch, forensic science; Karen Lacey, nutrition; and Thomas Erdman, "Furs, Feathers and Scales"? For more, see http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007apr.htm#gpu.

The Garden Cafe: now open extended hours
The hours are 7:30am-1:30pm, Monday-Friday, serving beverages, snacks, an entree, sandwiches, soups, salads, desserts, and more.

UW-Green Bay's summer courses for educators still have openings
Northeastern Wisconsin educators are encouraged to register soon for summer learning opportunities at UW-Green Bay. Many courses still have openings, but the registration deadline for courses beginning in June is drawing near. A complete list is available at http://www.uwgb.edu/educationoutreach.

Rebecca Martin is System's new VP for academic affairs
Rebecca Martin, who had been handling the job on an interim basis, has been named to succeed Cora Marrett as UW System Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs: http://www.madison.com/archives/read.php?ref=/wsj/2007/05/19/0705190055.php.

UW-Madison student rep is newest Regent
Colleene Thomas, an undergraduate at UW-Madison, will replace Christopher Semenas as one student representative on the UW System Board of Regents. See http://www.madison.com/tct/news/135295.

Audit of UWM student government raises questions
Here's an update on a continuing story: UW-Milwaukee is seeking greater oversight for its student government following allegations of embezzlement from student-fee accounts and club fundraisers. See http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=607989.

Newspaper wants Doyle to focus Covenant on low-income families
The Wisconsin State Journal offers some free advice to Gov. Jim Doyle: Sell your "Wisconsin Covenant" plan as badly needed help to reverse the slippage of low-income students enrolled in UW schools. If that means scaling back, so be it. Click http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/opinion/index.php?ntid=135310&ntpid=3.

Nook finds niche at Point
UW-Stevens Point has announced that Mark Nook will begin as that institution's provost on June 16. If interested, click http://www.stevenspointjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070526/SPJ0101/705260468/1656/SPJ01.

Marshfield professor explains his populist passion
A UW-Marshfield/Wood County professor, writing as a guest columnist, discusses his love for the two-year center. He says he and his colleagues believe the first two years of higher education should be made available and affordable. See http://www.marshfieldnewsherald.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070525/MNH04/705250454/1769.

WisconsinEye opens at state Capitol
An editorial lauds last week's launch of round-the-clock, online and cable coverage of politics at the Wisconsin State Capitol. See http://www.gazetteextra.com/edit_wiseye052207.asp.

'Charter Street plant must go'
It's a landmark, of sorts, on the UW-Madison campus, but the Sierra Club and the Capital Times newspaper say it's a foul, soot-belching beast, and its energy isn't worth the cost. See http://www.madison.com/tct/opinion/index.php?ntid=132831&ntpid=0.

Follow-up survey of recent grads
Already publicized across campus, the following is posted here for the benefit of off-campus readers. Career Services shares the following from its Graduate Follow-Up Survey Results for the Class of 2006, noting:

• 87.3% of those employed reported that their position was related to their major/program of study.

• For the respondents that reported the location of their employer, 89.3% are employed in Wisconsin.

• Of those employed in Wisconsin, 70.1% are working within a 50-mile radius of Green Bay, and 54.2% work within Brown County.

Also worth noting here, for the archives: remote-access student computing
The CIT unit announced this month a new Web-based service for UW-Green Bay students that provides remote access to a Windows lab computer. Students are now able to connect over a high speed Internet connection using either a Windows or Macintosh computer and work just as if they were in the lab, with access to all core lab software as well as their personal share (M drive) and course shares. Students connect to a remote lab computer via browser at http://www.uwgb.edu/compserv/labs/RemoteLab.htm.

Briefs
Prof. David Coury (Humanistic Studies/German) was a participant at the Williams College symposium on New Trends in German Literature, where he presented a talk on German literature before and after 9/11. His article, "Beyond the National: Sarah Khan and the Globalization of German Literature" appears in the May issue of the German Studies Review.

The Einstein Project, a non-profit school/community partnership that provides leadership and support for science education in Wisconsin, has announced new and re-elected members to its Board of Directors. Carmen Leuthner, director of education outreach for the Office of Outreach and Extension, was re-elected to a three-year term. Prof. Scott Ashmann of education is a continuing board member.

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