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Vol.
39, No. 25, October 25, 2007 / Log Archive
Daylight Savings Time ends Saturday night. Remember to set all your clocks back one hour, change your smoke-alarm batteries, and faithfully utter these words at precisely 5 p.m. CST Sunday, Oct. 28: "Gee, it gets dark early now." In news today:
• Shepard to address budget, good news in 'FYI'
• Budget signing Friday, at UW-Madison
• Sorry, he'll be there, not here
• Good news for WHEG students
• Teachers, alumni enjoy Madison
• Mark your calendar: Nov. 12 is Veteran Appreciation Reception
• Fogies, whippersnappers to talk
• A video take on 'these students today'
• Carlin here Friday
• 'Famous Dave' is coming to campus
• VIR on health insurance changes
• Another reminder: 'Sexual Ethics in the Workplace' training
• And another: CPR
• 'Reboot' the effort to oversee IT, editorial urges
• Shakeup among Senate Democrats
• They want you for 14th Annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis
• For the record: HLC open forum
• Brown County Library hosts big sale
• Campus Compact's fall meeting on 'Service Learning/Engagement'
• Warm fuzzy on kittens
Shepard to address budget, good news in 'FYI'
October has been a very good month, says Bruce Shepard. His monthly newsletter to community and campus, Chancellor's FYI, lands in mailboxes this weekend with good news highlighted by state budget support for the Growth Agenda. FYI will be released to the Web after 3 p.m. Friday (Oct. 26) at http://www.uwgb.edu/chancellor/fyi/07novfyi.htm.
System President Kevin Reilly and Regent President Bradley went on record with their big "thumbs up" for the System portion of the budget immediately after Tuesday's legislative vote, at http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2007/r071023.htm.
Doyle to sign budget Friday, at UW-Madison
Gov. Jim Doyle has invited, along with others, UW System leadership including that of this campus to be present as he signs the long-awaited 2007-09 Wisconsin state budget. The ceremony takes place Friday morning (Oct. 26). No doubt carefully chosen, the site will be the historic Memorial Union at UW-Madison.
Bruce has to cancel
Called away on other business, Chancellor Bruce Shepard had to cancel his regularly scheduled, weekly listening session at Common Grounds Coffee House for Friday morning (Oct. 26). The next office hour is 8 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7. For the remaining fall schedule, http://www.uwgb.edu/chancellor/openoffice.htm.
More Friday news: UW students taken off financial-aid wait list
The state's Higher Educational Aids Board sent the following message to UW System campuses this week along with the weekly list identifying which students are eligible for state aid:
"The Wisconsin State Legislature has forwarded a budget to Gov. Doyle which includes an appropriation of $50 million for UW WHEG. Gov. Doyle recommended this amount in his original budget proposal so we are confident that this figure is reliable. Therefore, we have released W codes and eligible wait-listed students should now have calculated awards on this list. We are prepared to accept vouchers for these students beginning with the Friday voucher!"
As noted here earlier, the WHEG holdup affected about 5,000 students statewide and approximately 200 here at UW-Green Bay.
Teachers, alumni enjoy Madison reception
State teachers' convention weekend in Madison is annually a big deal for both the UW-Green Bay Music program and the University's Alumni Association. UW-Green Bay is hosting what promises to be another well-attended reception at 5:30 tonight (Thursday, Oct. 25) at the Overture Center. Teachers, and music teachers in particular, are a sizeable share of the institution's alumni base.
Mark your calendar: Nov. 12 is Veteran Appreciation Reception here
We'll have full details and more publicity closer to the date, but here are the basics:
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Veteran Appreciation Reception
4 p.m. November 12, 2007 • Phoenix Room C, University Union
Color Guard: UW-Green Bay/St. Norbert ROTC program
Remarks: Chancellor Bruce Shepard, guest speaker Lt Commander Mark W. Stewart
Presentation of appreciation certificates
Refreshments
Diversity Task Force programs to tackle old folks/young folks divide
The Campus Life Diversity Task Force is hosting two programs on intergenerational relationships in November.
• On Tuesday, November 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, November 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 Room 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.
A video take on 'these students today'
Getting a ton of YouTube hits and, actually, generating some thoughtful discussion of contemporary learning styles is this four-minute video by a cultural anthropology class at Kansas State University. Thanks to the LOG reader who pointed out this one, at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGCJ46vyR9o&.
In need of comedy on Friday?
In search of light-hearted, optimistic, family comedy? Can't help you. If you prefer the bitterly cynical variety, however, the legendary George Carlin visits UW-Green Bay and the Weidner Center this Friday night (Oct. 26). For last-minute ticket info, see http://www.uwgb.edu/weidner/Calendar.htm.
'Famous Dave' is coming to UW-Green Bay
Dave Anderson, founder of "Famous Dave's" restaurant chain, will talk about "Life Skills for Success" on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. in the Union's Christie Theatre. The program is free and open to the public. A self-proclaimed "underachiever," Anderson went on to earn a Harvard master's and establish a multi-million dollar chain of restaurants. He also runs life-skills workshops including one at UW-Green Bay that is part of the Maximum U. series of student leadership-development programs. His visit is sponsored by the Office of Student Life and COGS, a student organization committed to Character, Ownership, and Growth through Service. For more, http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007oct.htm#famousdaves.
VIR (Very Important Reminder) about health insurance
Remember, this Friday (Oct. 26) is the deadline for any coverage changes for the Health Insurance Dual Choice program.
Another VIR: Sexual Ethics in the Workplace' training Oct. 30 or 31
Open to everyone, concerning the prevention of and response to sexual harassment at UW-Green Bay, led by Melissa Jackson and Yarvelle Draper-King. Details at
http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/logarchive/logarchive39/2007oct18.htm#training.
A life-or-death reminder: Recertify for CPR
Beg them, and maybe they'll still let you in for this Sunday's class, on campus. Details at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/logarchive/logarchive39/2007oct23.htm#recertify.
'Reboot' the effort to oversee IT, editorial urges
The Wisconsin State Journal urges elected officials to revive a legislative panel that provides oversight for state computer projects, as recommended by the Legislative Audit Bureau. See http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/opinion/index.php?ntid=252567&ntpid=1.
Shakeup in state Senate's Democratic leadership
Budget fallout: Democrats in the state Senate elected Sen. Russ Decker to replace Sen. Judy Robson as Senate Majority Leader, saying Decker would provide the party with a "stronger advocate." See http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=678693.
Individuals, teams needed for 14th Annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis
Start thinking about supporting this traditional fundraiser, set for Saturday Dec. 1, headquartered at the new Kress Events Center. There's a 5K Fun Run/Walk and a Children's Dash.
• Individual registration is $20. Register by Monday, Nov. 26, and receive a short sleeve t-shirt, gloves, bells and goody bag. Later registration is $25 and participants can not be guaranteed these items.
• Team Registration is $22 per person. Teams are groups of 10 or more members. Register by Tuesday, Nov. 13, and receive long sleeve t-shirts with their team name on the back and a complimentary team photo.
• Children's Dash is $7 for ages 7 and under.
The day starts at 7:30 a.m. with registration, followed by the 8:45 a.m. Children's Dash, with the Fun Run and Fun Walk each starting at 9 a.m.
For the record: HLC open forum for academic, classified staff
Already emailed to the respective constituency groups but repeated here: An Open Forum for academic and classified staff is scheduled for the Union's Christie Theatre, 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, in conjunction with the site visit of a six-member team from The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The topic is UW-Green Bay re-accreditation in general and the institution's Self-Study Report in particular. Staff members are reminded that the report is available online at: http://www.uwgb.edu/hlcselfstudy2007/selfStudy2007.pdf.
Brown County Library hosts region's largest used books/media sale
Friends of the Brown County Library is hosting a sale Nov. 6 through 10 during library hours at the central library, 515 Pine St. They're promising more than 100,000 items sorted by category (that sounds like a lot) including, new this year, an entire room of children's books/media. To download a coupon or scope out the possibilities, visit http://www.co.brown.wi.us/library/friends/booksale/index.shtml.
Campus Compact's fall meeting on 'Service Learning/Engagement'
The Wisconsin Campus Compact Fall Meeting, Service and Engagement for Students, Campuses, and Communities, is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 30, at Edgewood College in Madison. Dr. Franco, the keynoter is an official with Kapi'olani Community College in Honolulu, a Campus Compact Senior Fellow for Community Colleges, and a specialist in assessment. Details about Franco, the conference and registration materials can be accessed at
http://www.uwp.edu/departments/community.partnerships/wicampuscompact/FallMeeting2007.cfm.
Warm and fuzzy update to kittens saga
Thanks to the cat people who responded to Tuesday's post at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/logarchive/logarchive39/2007oct23.htm#kittens. We're told the free kitties are now spoken for, which is a warm and fuzzy ending for everyone involved.
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