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Vol.
39, No. 18, October 8, 2007 / Log Archive
Let's see... the Bears beat the Packers... the Illini whip the Badgers... the Cubs tops the Brewers... and their state's politicians finalized their state budget by Aug. 23! Our humiliation at the hands of the Flatlanders is total. At least in major, organized team sports. In real news:
• Kress Center grand opening
• Employee Benefits & Wellness Fair
• Phuture Phoenix Day
• Doyle, La Follette visits
• Professor sees Pack mentality on campus
• More pub for summer Psychology Institute
• Coffee talk with Bruce
• UW-Green Bay promotes National Depression Screening Day
• Warning signs
• Counselors reach out after Crandon tragedy
• Aids Board says impasse hurting 200 at UW-Green Bay
• Newspapers step up criticism of Legislature
• Pro/con rallies Oct. 17 in Madison
• Reilly: 'Education at a crossroads'
• Journal-Sentinel favors 'right to choose'
• Fantastic world of 'Dream Play'
• Hypnotist returns
• Dance is back at Weidner
• Gallery talk for 'Sculpture'
• Street artists to show stuff here
• Reminder: Mueller gathering
• Tompkins, UW System eye new standards
• Latino lecture
• LGBT brown-bag
• Volunteer Fair
• A tale of big-time athletics
• Alliant Energy recognizes some other top teachers
• Reminder: Buy your lights by Oct. 12
• SBDC teaches team-building, performance, startups
• Briefs: Brecher, Lacey, Linssen
Schedule finalized for Kress grand opening
A public open house and grand opening Saturday, Nov. 3 will highlight a series of events unveiling the University's new Kress Events Center. Also celebrating the opening of the $33 million sports, events and recreation center are a donor-appreciation dinner, home games for the Volleyball and Women's basketball teams, a Men's Basketball practice open to the public, and a concert featuring nationally known bands Switchfoot and Relient K. The public news release is at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007oct.htm#kressopen.
Employee Benefits & Wellness Fair is Oct. 17
Mark your calendars! UW-Green Bay is hosting the Employee Benefits & Wellness Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 17, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Union's Phoenix Rooms, offering faculty and staff an opportunity to learn more about their benefits. Look for more info to come.
Welcome fifth-graders! Tuesday is Phuture Phoenix Day
Fifth-graders from Green Bay and eight other area school districts (West De Pere, Oneida Nation, Bonduel, Bowler, Oconto, Shawano, Sturgeon Bay and Suring) will visit classrooms, residence halls, the Cofrin Library and other parts of campus Tuesday (Oct. 9) and Thursday (Oct. 11) for Phuture Phoenix. The program targets schools with high percentages of students from low-income families and encourages students to graduate from high school and pursue higher ed. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007oct.htm#phuture07.
Reminders: Doyle, La Follette are here
Wisconsin First Lady Jessica Doyle, whose background is as a middle-school educator, will join the Phuture Phoenix fifth-graders for their campus tours from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Also, Wisconsin Secretary of State Douglas La Follette will appear at a noon luncheon to honor Chancellor Bruce Shepard, Green Bay Superintendent Dan Nerad, and Phuture Phoenix Co-Founders Cyndie Shepard and Ginny Riopelle.
Professor comments on community's Pack mentality
Assistant Prof. Ryan Martin of psychology and Human Development shares some observations on the region's football-season psyche in a recent Press-Gazette interview. "One of my colleagues teaches a Monday morning class and said it has an effect on class participation — students tended to be down and not as interested in class discussion after a Packers loss, and the atmosphere was more vibrant and upbeat after a win," Martin says. It's social identity, and more.
See http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071007/GPG06/710070686/1269/GPGopinion.
More publicity for summer Psychology Institute
Monitor on Psychology magazine, a publication of the American Psychological Association with potential readership of 250,000 professionals nationwide, is preparing a feature story on this summer's national gathering at UW-Green Bay. Prof. Regan Gurung and faculty members from the psychology and Human Development academic units helped organize the five-day Institute for High School Psychology Teachers on Biopsychology.
Coffee talk with Bruce, this Thursday
Our calendar lists Thursday (Oct. 11) as the next Chancellor's listening session for faculty and staff. Time is 8 to 9 a.m.; the location the Common Grounds Coffee House.
UW-Green Bay joins observance of National Depression Screening Day
As mentioned Monday in several all-campus emails, UW-Green Bay is making a priority of participating in National Depression Screening Day on Thursday (Oct. 11).
• The Counseling and Health Center is advertising free walk-in screening for students during daily business hours. Also, available to all is a quick depression-screening tool online at https://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/screening/select_screening.asp.
• Chancellor Bruce Shepard, in separate messages to UW-Green Bay students and to faculty/staff, shared his personal knowledge of the dangers of undiagnosed or untreated clinical depression. He cited an example in his own family, talked of the sad duty of dealing with the aftermath of student suicides, and also noted that in co-chairing the governor's statewide campus-security task force he has been reminded of the potential for untreated mental illness to contribute to violence. He urged faculty/staff to help publicize the day to students.
• State Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton, a former UW-Green Bay student, is promoting Depression Screening Day across the state. It is expected she will be joined by Chancellor Shepard and local Chamber president Paul Jadin for brief remarks and a news conference Thursday in downtown Green Bay.
Warning signs of depression
(Excerpts from a notice distributed by the Counseling and Health Center.)
A persistent sad, anxious or "empty" mood
Sleeping too little, early morning awakening, or sleeping too much
Reduced appetite and weight loss, or increased appetite and weight gain
Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed
Restlessness or irritability
Difficulty concentrating, remembering or making decisions
Fatigue or loss of energy
Thoughts of death or suicide
Counselors reach out in wake of Crandon tragedy
Each year, UW-Green Bay enrolls a few students from the Crandon area and more than a few from small towns across Northern Wisconsin. In the wake of Sunday's shocking mass shootings in Crandon, the Counseling Center and Dean of Students Offices reacted quickly Monday with an all-campus message advertising the availability of counseling to those affected in any way by the tragedy.
Aids Board says impasse hurting 5,544 WHEG clients, 210 here
The state's Higher Education Aids Board released figures this week saying the number of students on the waiting list for WHEG grants is now 5,544 individuals. Nearly $12 million in aid is being held up by the state budget delay, HEAB says. At UW-Green Bay, the delay is said to be affecting 210 students and $440,000 in awards.
Newspapers step up criticism of state legislators
The editorial pages of the state's major newspapers continue to be all over the state budget delay like, well... in the words of an old fishing buddy of ours... "like crawdads on a dead bluegill."
The Journal-Sentinel says legislators should forfeit their per diem allowance: http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=671457
Cut their salaries, too, says the Appleton Post-Crescent: http://www.appletonpostcrescent.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071007/APC0602/710070462/1531/APCopinion
When worlds collide: Oct. 17 figures to be big show at state Capitol
An anti-tax group calling itself "Americans for Prosperity" has been planning a rally at the state Capitol in Madison on Oct. 17, urging sympathetic legislators to hold fast to their no-tax-increase pledges. We see now that public-employee unions and others are planning a counter-demonstration — same place and time — with the theme "Real Pain, Real Cuts for Real People." Watch for more info in the coming week.
Reilly: 'Education at a crossroads'
UW System President Kevin Reilly sat down recently for a wide-ranging interview with one of the fine student dailies on the UW-Madison campus. See http://badgerherald.com/news/2007/10/08/education_at_a_cross.php.
Journal-Sentinel editorializes on 'right to choose'
A proposal to give faculty and academic staff the right to vote on whether to pursue collective bargaining got a favorable editorial Monday in the state's largest newspaper. See http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=671473.
Fantastic world of 'Dream Play' opens here Thursday
Check out the cast of characters for "A Dream Play" opening this Thursday (Oct. 11) in a UW-Green Bay Theatre production, and you'll see why it might be fun on a college campus. (Characters include The Stage Door Keeper, the Dean of Psychology, the Quarantine Master, the Dean of Law, the Blind Man, the Posterer, the Dean of Theology... and so on.) Click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007oct.htm#dreamplay.
Like swallows to Capistrano, hypnotist Jim Wand returns
After nearly 25 years, he almost deserves an honorary degree for time spent on the UW-Green Bay campus. Jim Wand's annual and popular hypnotism show is this Thursday night (Oct. 11) at the Union, sponsored by the student Good Times Programming group.
Dance is back at Weidner with Georgian State Company
Those of you excited about the prospect of fine arts programming returning to the Weidner Center are in luck. Weidner Center Presents welcomes the energetic, 80-member Georgian State Dance Company at 7:30 p.m. this Wednesday (Oct. 10). Tickets are available through University Ticketing services at http://www.wcpresents.com/Georgian.html.
Gallery talk for 'Sculpture at the Edge' is 5 p.m. Thursday
The new Lawton Gallery exhibition showcases sculpture by Wisconsin-based artists whose work is at the edge of what is and is not considered sculpture. Gallery curator Stephen Perkins will talk about the exhibition at 5 p.m. Thursday (Oct. 11) as part of the free, public opening reception. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007oct.htm#sculpture.
All the art that's fit to print: Drive-By Press is here
Prof. Christine Style shares notice that prints — from relief and intaglio, to lithographs and screen prints — will be the attraction this week when Greg Nanney and Joseph Velazquez visit campus with their Drive By Press "mobile printmaking studio." Weather permitting, they will be demonstrating their art and offering a "visual feast for the eyes" from 12:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday (Oct. 9) at the University Union. (Rain site is the MAC Winter Garden.) On Wednesday (Oct. 10), from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in or near the Studio Arts cafeteria, they'll be at it again. Presentations to art classes are also planned. The event is co-sponsored by the Art program, the student Art Agency, and the ARTgarage/C4 Arts.
Reminder: Details of Mueller gathering
A celebration of the life of philanthropist Craig Mueller, Class of 1971, takes place Saturday (Oct. 13), beginning at 11 a.m. in Phoenix Room B of the University Union. The news release is at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007oct.htm#life.
The full Press-Gazette obituary for "Captain Craig" is at http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071007/GPG010301/710070721/1212.
Tompkins, UW System eye new standards for math, science teachers
The UW System, in partnership with the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), will receive $600,000 over the next three years to create common accountability measures in preparing future math and science teachers. The UW System Administration point person on the Teacher Quality Assessment Model project will be former UW-Green Bay faculty member Francine Tompkins. Click
http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2007/r071003.htm.
Reminder on Latino lecture
Activist and scholar Daniel La Botz will talk about "Latino Immigrants in the Midwest: A Century of Economic, Social and Cultural Interaction" on Wednesday, Oct. 10, at 2 p.m. in Room 250 of Rose Hall. Click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007oct.htm#Latino.
Reminder on LGBT brown-bag
A brown bag lunch, training and information session for participating SAFE allies and the LGBT faculty/staff issues group is Wednesday (Oct. 10) from noon to 1 p.m. in the Counseling and Heath Center conference room, SS 1400. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/logarchive/logarchive39/2007oct4.htm#meeting.
They were made for each other: Agencies, student volunteers
Here's a reminder that UW-Green Bay's 10th annual Volunteer Fair takes place this Wednesday (Oct. 10) from noon to 2 p.m. in the Union's Phoenix Room B. Students are a primary target for the 30 agencies to be represented, but faculty and staff are of course welcome, as well.
A reader sent this one: dangers of off-course big-time athletics
We noted last week that the Green Bay Phoenix scored well on the NCAA's recent graduation-rate report. A LOG reader shares this link to a more cautionary tale. It's an update about the alleged cheating scandal in the state of Florida — where an athletics program's learning specialist and tutors are suspected of providing too much help to college athletes: http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070928/SPORTS/709280360/1002/SPORTS.
Alliant Energy recognizes some... SOME... top UW System faculty
Underkofler Excellence in Teaching Awards have been presented to four of the UW System's standout faculty members. To be eligible, you have to be employed in the service territory of award sponsor Alliant Energy. That's not us, but if you know any of this year's recipients at our sister campuses, send them congratulations:
• Tom L. Neal, assistant professor of chemistry, UW-Baraboo/Sauk County.
• Louis I. Nzegwu, professor of marketing, UW-Platteville.
• Harold Scheub, professor of African Languages and Literature, UW-Madison.
• Suzanne Scott, professor of environment, textiles, and design, UW-Madison.
Reminder: Light those lights by Oct. 12
You have only a few days remaining if you want to help UW-Green Bay score big in the communitywide CFL (compact fluorescent lights) Challenge. Download an order form and drop your order (no payment necessary, yet) at the Bursar's Office cashiers window. For details, http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/logarchive/logarchive39/2007oct1.htm#challenge.
SBDC teaches team-building ... max performance...and biz startup
UW-Green Bay's Small Business Development Center is offering a program Thursday, Nov. 1 on how to build effective teams. For more, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007oct.htm#team.
"Maximizing Performance" is scheduled for Oct. 17: http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007oct.htm#performance.
"First Steps to Starting a Business" is Nov. 8. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2007oct.htm#firststeps.
Briefs
Music Prof. Benjamin Brecher is mentioned in a recent Green Bay Press-Gazette column talking about the new Fox River Opera Company and attempts to nurture a successor to the former Pamiro Opera Company. First full productions are at least two years off, organizers say, but Brecher, a tenor, is one of the local-based performers who will join with several Metropolitan Opera artists for "An Evening of Opera and Song" Oct. 24 at a 350-seat theater in the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center in Appleton. Tickets are $25 to $33, available at (920) 494-1414.
Karen Lacey, senior lecturer and director of Dietetic Programs, authored an article published in the Summer 2007 issue of Medical Nutrition Matters, the newsletter of the American Dietetic Association's Medical Nutrition Practice Group. The article, "Promoting and Facilitating Change in Your Institution: ADA's Nutrition Care Process and Standardized Language: Are You Ready to Make It Happen?" described how Lacey helped the dietitians at St. Mary's Hospital in Green Bay implement this new process and make appropriate changes to their policies and procedures. Karen attended ADA's national meeting last week in Philadelphia, where she was recognized by the practice group for her contributions to the newsletter.
Dan Linssen, lecturer in Business Administration, will be presenting at the Society for Human Resource Management's annual state conference in La Crosse this Thursday (Oct. 11). "Who's to Blame?" — a look at the causes and implications of blame on our organizations, families, and society — has been Linssen's pet research project for the past decade.
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