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Vol.
39, No. 99, April 11, 2008 / Log
Archive
Forget the wintry weekend, it's golf (see first item) and baseball season! Incidentally, and sorry, Tiger... baseball still has the best nicknames. Heard recently: "Bean" Stringfellow, the agent for Cincinnati Reds closer Francisco "Coco" Cordero; Astros pitcher "Chris" Sampson (no relation); and fellow major leaguers Covelli "Coco" Crisp, Doug "Eye Chart" Mientkiewicz and Boof Bonser (his actual legal name). In real news:
• Shorewood's opening day
• The Collectomaniacs
• Life in Asian countries
• Photos: State's top tax man praises VITA students
• Student Employee Appreciation Week activities
• Research Scholar Exchange: time to share updates
• Academic staff election
• Time to Pow-Wow
• Delay on big-money computer project raises eyebrows
• Stout students protest protesters
• National Library Week, zines and jazz
• Veterans workshop on April 23
• Business Center seminar
• Wisconsin advances on major grant
• Loftus questions use of differential tuition
• Reminder: You are invited to a podcasting brownbag
• Hear French songs at Christie
• CPR
• Coach K promotes April 19 fun run
• Briefs: Rosewall, Shariff
Shorewood still plans to open
In anticipation of more rain and snow on Saturday, Shorewood Golf Course and Clubhouse Restaurant has pushed back opening day to Monday (April 14). Says manager Dan Murphy: "The forecast looks nice for next week so we hope you can make the walk out to Shorewood to enjoy our restaurant or to play a round of golf. If you haven't visited Shorewood yet, visit our Web site at http://www.uwgb.edu/shorewood to view our menu and to find out more about UW-Green Bay's golf course."
The Collectomaniacs
Collectomaniacs, an occasional series of informal talks and presentations of artworks and collections, takes place in Studio Arts Room 411 this Thursday (April 17) at 4:45 p.m. Profs. Stephen Perkins (on artists' periodicals and prints) and Chris Style (on Indian miniatures) will talk about and show their collections.
Panel discussion Monday to highlight life in Asian countries
A panel of speakers will talk about life in Asian countries as part of the American Intercultural Center's Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration. The free event is scheduled for 4 p.m. Monday (April 14) in the Union's 1965 Room. Free Asian appetizers will be provided. It is one of a number of Asian-themed events sponsored by the AIC. Speakers are Nicole Lemke, Kristin Aoki, Chuck Steinbach, Michele Ruhland and Stephanie Kirk. For bios, click http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2008/08-87.htm.
Photos: State's top tax man visits, praises student VITA helpers
Wisconsin Department of Revenue Secretary Roger Ervin held a news conference here Thursday for a pre-April 15 update on things like electronic filing and average tax refunds. Brook Borchert, co-coordinator of the UW-Green Bay VITA program, and state Rep. James Soletski, a former student himself, responded with pride when Ervin highlighted the program. Scroll through the story at
http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2008/08-91.htm.
Student Employee Appreciation Week activities
Student Employee Appreciation Week runs April 14 through 18. It's a chance for everyone on campus to stop and appreciate the outstanding contributions of student employees who contribute to the operation and success of our campus. The student employment office shares word that UW-Green Bay's celebration will include:
• an e-mailed trivia quiz for student employees with a chance at daily promotions;
• specials at the University Union's Corner Store that supervisors may purchase for student employees — big decorated cookie or a Sweet Pack;
• an opportunity for supervisors to receive 'buy one get one free' coupons to take their student employees to lunch on campus;
• free ice cream at 11 a.m. on Monday (April 14), for all student employees, with campus "celebrities" doing the scooping in the Garden Café Booth;
• cookie decorating (and eating) in the Garden Café Booth at 11 a.m. on Tuesday (April 15), for student employees;
• a fun evening with free popcorn, games and other discounts for student employees in the Phoenix Club on Tuesday (April 15) at 7 p.m.;
• a chance for student employees to claim promo items on Wednesday (April 16), from 11 a.m., playing the Dum Dums sucker game, also in the Garden Café Booth;
• Student Employee of the Year will be named in a ceremony Thursday (April 17);
• Supervisors will receive packets to distribute to their employees with fun ideas to celebrate Student Employee Appreciation Week in your department.
Research Scholar Exchange is coming soon... time to share updates
The Research Council Exchange is fast approaching, later this month. Here's a reminder that all faculty members are encouraged — and all 2006 and 2007 Research Council grant awardees required — to submit a brief description of their research/creative work (250 word limit, MS Word, 14pt font). Descriptions will be posted in the meeting room and if requested, on the Institute for Research Web site. Please e-mail your research description by Tuesday (April 15) to the Institute for Research (stresearch@uwgb.edu).
Election reminder for all academic staff
The Academic Staff Committee Election is coming to an inbox near you on Monday (April 14). The online election will remain open until 4:30 p.m. on April 18, so please click on the link and vote! We need your vote! Questions or concerns: Jen Pfundtner, Nominating Chair 2165 or pfundtnj@uwgb.edu.
If you're reading this Saturday or earlier, there's still time to Pow-Wow
The annual UW-Green Bay Pow-Wow hosted by the campus and Intertribal Student Council takes place from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday (April 12) at the Kress Events Center. A ceremony celebrating education and the new First Nations major takes place at 3 p.m. The schedule is at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2008/08-81.htm.
State's delay on big-money computer project raises eyebrows
Look for more coverage Monday, but the AP is reporting that a $150 million computer project is being put on hold as a temporary cost savings. It's being characterized as the latest in a string of expensive state government information technology projects that have either been suspended, cost more or not performed as promised. For more on the Integrated Business Information System, or IBIS project, click http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/W/WI_COMPUTER_PROJECT_SCRAPPED_WIOL-?SITE=WIFON&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT.
UW-Stout students turn out to protest group calling fire victims 'filthy'
Almost 1,000 UW-Stout students turned out to protest a local appearance by individuals representing the controversial Kansas-based church who suggested the three students killed in a recent house fire had it coming. See http://www.leadertelegram.com/story-news.asp?id=BGACMDB4BHV.
Reminder: National Library Week, zines and jazz
The Cofrin Library marks National Library Week, April 14-18, with a variety of fun activities. As mentioned previously, at 12:30 p.m. Monday (April 14), on the 4th floor of the Library, Profs. Sarah Detweiler and Stephen Perkins will officially open the Library's Zine Collection with a ribbon cutting and talk on the history and popularity of zines. Prof. Adam Gaines and some of his Jazz Combo students will present Jazz on the Plazza at either 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. Wednesday. Also, all week long, the library will post trivia questions and award prizes to a lucky few.
Veterans workshop on April 23 will review benefits, opportunities
UW-Green Bay is hosting a Veterans' benefits "open house" on Wednesday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the 1965 Room of the University Union. Veterans will be able to meet with representatives knowledgeable about:
• VA Health Care — Physical or mental health care, including TBI and PTSD
• Employment Assistance — Through a local job center
• File A Claim With The Federal VA — To submit a disability claim
• Wisconsin Veterans' Loans — Personal, mortgage and home improvement
• Montgomery GI Bill — A monthly stipend while at school or in an apprenticeship
• Wisconsin GI Bill — Remission of eligible tuition/fees at UW or technical colleges
• Veterans' Education Reimbursement Grant — Reimbursement of eligible tuition/fees
For more information, contact UW-Green Bay staff member Elaina Koltz, veterans coordinator, at koltze@uwgb.edu or (920) 465-2065.
Business Center 'Feedback' seminar offers tools for leaders
Leaders can gain tools for providing timely and constructive help to their employees at "Feedback Mastery," a Small Business Development Center seminar on Wednesday, May 14. For details, http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2008/08-89.htm.
Wisconsin advances on "Making Opportunity Affordable" grant
UW System President Kevin P. Reilly has announced that Wisconsin has advanced to the next phase of the "Making Opportunity Affordable" grant program, funded by the Lumina Foundation. Reilly called it "a natural fit with the UW System's Growth Agenda for Wisconsin." Details at http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2008/r080411.htm.
Meanwhile, Loftus questions use of differential tuition
Undergraduates at UW-Platteville will pay $100 more in tuition next year to help fund services in student retention, mental health, career-planning and senior projects under a
plan approved Friday by the Board of Regents. Discussion was split, however, with Regent Thomas Loftus wondering if campuses are headed down a slippery slope using tuition for a purpose "that is not general instruction." The Journal-Sentinel weblog had early coverage at
http://www.jsonline.com/watch/?watch=1&date=4/11/2008&id=38250.
Reminder: You are invited to a podcasting brownbag
Previously broadcast campuswide, but repeated in abbreviated format here for the record: The Learning Technology Center invites all to a brownbag Friday afternoon, April 18, from 3 until 4 p.m. in the Alumni Rooms in the University Union. The discussion will be about digital audio and video and how they can effectively fit into the teaching and learning process. Because of time constraints, this will be discussion and demonstration rather than hands-on. Presenting will be Andy Speth, Leif Nelson, Gary Huebner (Media Services) and Tyler Gajewski. If you have any questions, contact Andy Speth.
Hear French songs at Christie Theatre
Musicians and songwriters Robin Pluer and Kevin Soucie will perform well-known French songs at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, at the Christie Theater in the University Union. The performance is sponsored by the UW-Green Bay French club "Cercle francais."
Recertify for CPR
Reminder: The class takes place Sunday, April 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. on campus. Pre-registration is required. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/logarchive/logarchive39/2008apr7.htm#cpr.
Coach K (the faster one) promotes April 19 fun run fundraiser
Here's a reminder: Coach Mike Kline in Intercollegiate Athletics wants to hear from you regarding the annual fundraiser for his Phoenix cross-country teams. The 11th Annual Phoenix 5-K Run/ Walk takes place Saturday, April 19, on campus. Details at http://uwgbathletics.cstv.com/sports/c-xc/spec-rel/031808aab.html.
Briefs
Prof. Ellen Rosewall will be presenting two sessions at the conference of the Association of Arts Administration Educators in Madison on April 24-26. She will be leading a panel discussing "Arts in the Small Community" and will also give a session on assessment of arts management students and programs.
Ismail Shariff, professor Urban and Regional Studies/ Economics has both chaired and contributed a paper session and presented a paper titled "China in a global Economy: A Growing Threat to the World" at the annual meetings of the Midwest Business and Economic Association, Drake Hotel in Chicago, April 2, 3 and 4.
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