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Vol.
39, No. 27, November 1, 2007 / Log Archive
We're told a new Phlash Phoenix mascot costume will debut at Saturday's big Kress Center festivities. In light of mythology that says the new phoenix rises magnificently from the ashes of the fire that consumed the old, the new mascot will make its spectacular entrance by... running out onto the floor before the game. (Nowadays, fire regulations, of course, preclude simulated ritual sacrifice atop a sun-ignited bonfire of nesting feathers, myrrh, incense and cinnamon twigs — curse the modern nanny state! — but authenticity aside, the unveiling should be fun, anyway.) In real news today:
• UW-Green Bay adopts 'e-billing'
• Campus police announce break on vehicle break-ins
• Ritch start for United Way
• Student musicians join Army Jazz Ambassadors at Meyer
• Nov. 15 deadline for Grants in Aid of Research
• Meet the Salernos
• Booksalepalooza II
• Cofrin Library Friends announce new affinity program with Powell's
• Funds for academic staff development
• International Education Week
• '$33 million Kress Events Center is already open for fitness'
• Ceremony set for Saturday's official grand opening
• Inflatables, giveaways, food, fun
• The end of golf
• They want your blood
• Why do old people drive so slow? Kids wear their pants so low?
• $40 million for Wisconsin Covenant foundation
• Foreign films tackle immigration issues
• UW-Green Bay to host minority vendor fair
• Talkin' about WGBW
• Brief: Vespia
UW-Green Bay goes to 'e-billing'
No more tuition bills? Sort of. Word is going out to students, and parents of students and future students: Beginning with spring semester, UW-Green Bay is moving to a paperless "e-billing" system. One last paper bill will be sent this December, for spring 2008 charges. Beginning in January, students will be notified via campus e-mail if they have a balance due and will be directed to the finances section of the Student Information System (SIS). Students will be able to grant "Guest Access" to their financial account to parents or others. "The move was made for increased accuracy and efficiency, and it's environmentally friendly," says UW-Green Bay Bursar Dick Anderson. For more, check http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007oct.htm#ebilling.
Police announce break in string of campus car break-ins
UW-Green Bay Public Safety announced Thursday (Nov. 1) that, thanks to calls from the university community regarding a suspicious vehicle and people in a parking lot, along with information from Green Bay Police, they have identified those responsible for the property thefts from campus parking lots in September and October. Referred for charges are four juveniles to Brown County Juvenile Intake and one adult to the Brown County District Attorney. These thefts are still under investigation by University Police, with charges possible against additional suspects. This information also helped solve vehicle break-ins in Green Bay, De Pere and Ashwaubenon. Police Chief Randy Christopherson has shared the following additional message with UW-Green Bay students:
"Your calls and tips helped solve these thefts and reinforce the important role you have in helping to solve and prevent crime and making UW Green Bay a safer place. We encourage you to contact Public Safety with information about a suspicious vehicle or person or crime on campus. We also ask that you lock your vehicle, remove valuables, and record make, model and serial numbers of personal property. I want to end by commending the fine work by our police and security officers for their work on these investigations and the great working relationship we have with Green Bay Police and the other law enforcement agencies in Brown County."
Ritch start for United Way campaign
The Brown County United Way 2007 campaign, "Making an impact — Step by Step," begins Nov. 5 and runs through the 21st. Giving options are plentiful and your support is appreciated. Associate Dean Donna Ritch is honorary chair. Expect to see a pledge form and info on payment options in the next few days via campus mail. Direct questions to the Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences Office and Teri Ternes by phone (2336) or e-mail at ternest@uwgb.edu.
UW-Green Bay students join Army Jazz Ambassadors at Meyer
The UW-Green Bay Jazz Ensembles and the U.S. Army's touring Jazz Ambassadors will perform Sunday (Nov. 4) at the Meyer Theatre in downtown Green Bay. The free concert begins at 7:30 p.m. The Jazz Ambassadors' repertoire includes big band, swing, bebop, contemporary jazz, popular tunes and Dixieland. Count Basie's "Jumpin' at the Woodside," "One Note Samba," "Whispering" and "Eternal Triangle" will be among the selections performed by Jazz Ensembles I and II. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007oct.htm#jazzconcert.
Nov. 15 is deadline for Grants in Aid of Research
The Research Council invites members of the UW-Green Bay faculty to submit proposals to be considered for small Grants in Aid of Research. The funds must be used in support of faculty research. The number of applications received and the amount of funding available for distribution in each grant cycle will determine the number of awards that can be made. While all proposals will be considered, preference will be given to tenure-track faculty and those individuals who have not received funding recently. Please refer to the full guidelines at the Research Council Web site http://www.uwgb.edu/rc/. The Grants-in-Aid of Research funding opportunity deadline is Thursday, Nov. 15; please note that only electronic submissions are accepted and should be mailed to Lidia Nonn at nonnl@uwgb.edu.
Meet the Salernos
The Press-Gazette's weekly "Meet the Family" feature had a UW-Green Bay presence Thursday (Nov. 1): faculty members Chris and John and handsome sons Frankie and Antonio. If you missed the print edition, click http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071101/GPG04/711010398/1250/GPGlife.
Cofrin Library Booksalepalooza II
It's time for another Cofrin Library Book Salespalooza! Paperbacks, non-fiction, children's books, even old record albums and video tapes will be on sale for only $1 apiece all week, Nov. 5th through 9th, during regular library hours. The library is cleaning out the back room and everything must go! Sale carts will be on the plaza level and 3rd floor of the Cofrin Library.
Friends of Cofrin Library announce new affinity program with Powell's
The Friends of the Cofrin Library organization is happy to introduce you to its new partner for book purchases, Powell's Books, "the largest independent new and used bookstore in the world." In addition to new titles, Powell's has a sizeable inventory of used and out-of-print books. You can browse or search for specific items, with specialty areas including technical books, kids, bestsellers, new arrivals, recently arrived used books, DVDs, rare books, and signed editions. You can also sign up for the Powell's blog, read book reviews including reviews from The New York Times Book Review, author interviews, and more.
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By entering the Powell's Books Web site through the link on the Friends Web site, Powell's Books will donate 7.5% of the purchase price to the Friends. This applies to all purchases and merchandise (except for gift cards). You may enter at http://www.uwgb.edu/library/friends/index.html.
Funds available for academic staff development
The UW-Green Bay Academic Staff Professional Development Allocations Committee is happy to announce that funds remain to assist academic staff in attending professional development meetings and programs. For more information on how to secure up to $500 in funding, please refer to the Request Form and Allocations Committee information at http://www.uwgb.edu/hr/forms/index.asp?search=ASAC. Please note that personal funds can be used to match the amount awarded from the Allocations Committee funds, but departmental or institutional matches are strongly encouraged. The deadline for applications and supporting letters from supervisors is the last Friday of each month. Questions? Contact any member of the Allocations Committee: Kristy Aoki (Chair), Zach Voelz, Kelly Kramp, Andy Speth, and Amy Van Oss.
International Education Week is coming
The Office of International Education is happy to announce this year's International Education Week. Events are open to everyone. Additional events can be found at http://www.uwgb.edu/international. For more information, contact Kristy Aoki at aokik@uwgb.edu.
Preview Event Monday, Nov 5:
International Buffet, Dinner for a Dollar
Ecumenical Center, 5:30 p.m.
*Must RSVP: http://www.ecumenical-center.org
Saturday, Nov 10:
Indian Dance Lesson
University Union, Phoenix A, 2 to 4 p.m.
Must sign up at http://www.uwgb.edu/union/pastimes/signUp.asp
Monday, Nov 12:
Rights of Passage: Hmong Wedding
American Intercultural Center, noon to 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov 13:
Women Helping Women
1965 Room, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Rights of Passage: Pow Wow Etiquette & Medicine Wheel Teachings
AIC, noon to 1 p.m.
International Careers Event: Japan Teaching and Exchange Program
4 to 5 p.m., Vista Conf. Room, MAC Hall third floor
Peace Corps
5 to 6 p.m., Vista Conf. Room, MAC Hall third floor
Wednesday, Nov. 14:
Harvest Celebration
American Intercultural Center, noon to 1 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 15:
United Nations Experience
American Intercultural Center, noon to 1 p.m.
Taiwanese Film: Let it Be
American Intercultural Center
5 to 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 16:
Japanese Cooking Lesson
Ecumenical Center
12:30-2 p.m. Cost: $4 (includes lunch)
Limited space must RSVP: aokik@uwgb.edu (Faculty and Staff are welcome)
Saturday, Nov. 17:
Italian Movie: Amarcord
Location: Rose Hall 250
Time: 2:30 to 5 p.m.
'$33 million Kress Events Center is already open for fitness'
That's the headline over this week's Green Bay Press-Gazette story describing how excited many on campus are about the new fitness center. It's free to students and already bustling with use by students and staff, athletes and non-athletes alike. Click http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071031/GPG0101/710310567/1207/GPGnews
Ceremony set for Saturday's official grand opening
If you're attending Saturday's first women's basketball game at the Kress, plan to take your seat at least 15 minutes before the scheduled 3 p.m. tipoff. Chancellor Bruce Shepard will preside over a short ribbon-cutting ceremony at center court of the events center. He will note the facility's varied uses — student life to academics to fitness to athletics — and thank the unprecedented student/donor/legislative coalition that made the project successful. Following the ribbon ceremony, a short video and symbolic "passing of the basketball" will inaugurate the new home floor of the Top 25 Phoenix women's basketball program. Check this space Monday for photos.
Grand Opening plan: Inflatables, giveaways, food, fun
Saturday's open house should be a lot of fun. Kids can kick it around in the new turf gym, the Phoenix Bookstore will have new-look gear available, there will be inflatable playhouses for the younger kids, a men's basketball practice early, and more... check the Kress Events Center grand opening Web site for details at http://www.uwgb.edu/kress/new_era/.
Golf season is over... on Sunday
This Sunday (Nov. 4) will be the last day the Shorewood Golf Course and Clubhouse will be open for the season.
Sweat and tears? Nah... They want your blood
Be generous, give your blood: UW-Green Bay student athletes are organizing a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29 in the Phoenix Room of the University Union. Please mark your calendars. Your hour of time can make the difference between life and death for patients in need. Blood supply is particularly important throughout the holiday season because of increased travel and accidents. More in a future LOG.
Why do old people drive so slow? Kids wear their pants so low?
The Campus Life Diversity Task Force is hosting two programs on intergenerational relationships in November.
On Tuesday (Nov. 6) a panel of retirees will share their personal experiences receiving services from social workers and other helping professionals (e.g. nurses, doctors, counselors, etc.). "Meeting the Needs of Aging Populations: A Panel Discussion" is geared toward anyone who is planning to enter one of these professions. The "seniors" will discuss their service needs and expectations.
On Thursday (Nov. 8) students and retirees will have the opportunity to get honest answers to basic questions that drive us all nuts, such as, "Why do 'old people' drive so slow?" and "Why do the 'young kids' these days wear their pants so low?" "Bridging the Generation Gap: Learning Through Collaborative Discourse" will help young adults and elders come to an understanding about the other's behaviors and culture.
Both programs are from 8 to 9:15 a.m. in the Phoenix Rooms of the University Union. A special thanks to the Institute for Learning in Retirement and Social Work professor Jolanda Sallman. For more information, contact Student Life at 465-2200 ext. 40 or osl@uwgb.edu.
Doyle announces $40 million gift to start Wisconsin Covenant foundation
A major challenge grant from the Great Lakes Higher Education Guaranty Corporation has enabled Gov. Jim Doyle to announce creation of the Wisconsin Covenant Foundation. The new endowment, advocates say, provides momentum and real financial inventive to persuade current and future high schoolers of moderate means that college is possible. See http://www.wisgov.state.wi.us/journal_media_detail.asp?locid=19&prid=2996.
Foreign films help broaden immigration debate
Of potential interest on campus to those interested in the issues and/or the chance to practice their Spanish-language skills: The Multicultural Center of Greater Green Bay will show four award-winning films at 3 p.m. on three Sundays in November, free at Green Bay East High School. The documentaries deal with Hispanic immigration from a variety of perspectives. The movies are:
• Nov. 4, El Inmigrante (The Immigrant)
• Nov. 11, De Nadie (No One) and Wetback
• Nov. 18, The Guestworker
Movies are in both Spanish and English with appropriate subtitles. We're told film descriptions and trailers can be found at http://www.immigrationfilmseries.org.
UW-Green Bay to host minority vendor fair
UW-Green Bay will host a minority vendor fair Monday, Dec. 3, from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the Phoenix Rooms of the University Union. The Wisconsin Department of Commerce will hold an informational session for dealers interested in learning how to become an official State Certified Minority Vendor. "I see this as a win-win situation for both buyers to learn about the untapped resources and for the certified minority-owned business to market their company," says organizer Mike Barry. For details, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007oct.htm#vendorfair.
Talkin' about WGBW
It's an Internet-based, audio-streaming radio station organized and staffed by UW-Green Bay students. It began broadcasting... make that "webcasting"... on Oct. 29. Station manager is Jason Habeck. The group's adviser is staff member Mike Schmitt. It's a nearly all-talk format right now — purchasing the rights to broadcast music is beyond the modest budget, to start — but students say they have high hopes to expand the programming array. The story behind the WGBW call letters? There's a rich and colorful history to student-run WGBW on this campus. You can check out the history of FM broadcast signal 91.5. Click the "history" link and while you're at it, listen to current programming at http://www.uwgb.edu/wgbw/.
Brief
Kristin Vespia, assistant professor of Human Development (Psychology and Women's Studies), recently published a study of mental health care policies and practices on small college campuses. The article, "A National Survey of Small College Counseling Centers: Successes, Issues, and Challenges" appears in the most recent edition of the Journal of College Student Psychotherapy.
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