Vol. 39, No. 94, April 3, 2008     /     Log Archive

Fed chief Ben Bernanke is painting a gloomy picture, but c'mon now, who really knows? After all, U.S. consumers have proven resilient through past downturns, a weak dollar is a plus for exports, and bad-mouthing the economy is an election year staple. Remember, too, the wonderful line that originated with Nobel laureate Paul Samuelson: Economists have predicted nine of the past five recessions. In the meantime, don't worry, be happy and enjoy another upbeat edition of the LOG newsletter:

UW-Green Bay will close fall admissions April 15
UW-Green Bay is headed toward its largest freshman class ever and will still stop accepting most new freshman applications for the fall 2008 semester on Tuesday, April 15. The closure, two weeks ahead of last year's application deadline, puts Green Bay among the first UW System campuses to close. As always, exceptions to the new-freshman cutoff will be made on a case-by-case basis, and applications will continue to be accepted from students in categories including re-enrolling, transfer, graduate, nursing completion, non-degree and Adult Degree students.

Shepard: Admissions news relates to Growth Agenda
Chancellor Bruce Shepard notes that elements of the Growth Agenda are reflected in today's admissions update. For instance, the incoming freshman class will be between 1,050 and 1,075 students — about 7.5 percent more than last fall — because current students are graduating faster than in the past. Maintaining and increasing the number of graduates is vital because as baby boomers retire and high school graduations plateau, UW-Green Bay grads will help sustain and grow the regional economy. "We are a university in demand, our graduates stay local, and area employers have continually sought to widen the pipeline of access to our graduates," Shepard says. "We are very thankful for the unwavering community support that resulted in the growth agenda funding that allows us to expand enrollments without diminishing the quality of education available to current students." For more details and numbers, http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2008/08-82.htm.

TV coverage of Maribel bones; project benefits from campus grant
Below is a link to TV-11 video of NAS Prof. John Luczaj and the interesting find at Maribel Caves in Manitowoc County: bones from a small mammal carbon-dated at about 5,700 years old. One thing we failed to mention in our earlier LOG: Luczaj, an earth scientist, got support from the campus Research Council and the Grants-in-Aid of Research program to the tune of $600. The grant helped fund the carbon dating and incidental expenses. It's a fun item about basic research, at: http://tinyurl.com/ysao8o.

Business partners with Adult Degree on more night, weekend, online options
UW-Green Bay is making a bachelor's degree in business administration more accessible to the region's adult students. A collaboration involving the Business Administration academic unit and Adult Degree Programs will make it possible for working adults to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in one of four emphasis areas. Starting in September, non-traditional students will be able to earn their degree from start to finish through night, Saturday and online courses. (Classes will be open to "traditional-age" undergrads, as well.) More details at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2008/08-78.htm.

It's official: a fourth area of emphasis in Business Administration
Catch the line in the previous item, about four areas of emphasis? New this year and joining the longtime Big Three of finance, marketing and management is the emphasis in human resource management. Human resources is an evolving field that has always attracted significant student interest, but it formerly fell within the management track, says Prof. Marilyn Sagrillo, chair of Business Administration and accounting. Next semester, it will have its own headline, so to speak. "I think it has always been a popular choice," she says, "and something we've done well. Seeing it there (separately) might pique someone's interest."

Info on McIntosh visitation, service
While a full obituary is expected in the Sunday (April 6) newspaper, word has been received from the McIntosh family that Pfotenhauer Funeral Home, 2379 E. Mason St. (at Finger Road), will be in charge of arrangements for Prof. Emeritus Tom McIntosh, 78, who died Wednesday. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Monday (April 7) and 9 a.m. until the 11 o'clock service at the funeral home on Tuesday (April 8), followed by a luncheon at Wally's Spot.

Traditional Pow-Wow returns, a week from Saturday
The Kress Events Center will host a traditional Native American Pow-Wow from noon until 10 p.m. Saturday, April 12. Organizers expect more than 1,000 people to attend this free event, which will feature Native American dancers, drummers, food, traditional clothing regalia and craft items for sale. "The intertribal Pow-Wow is the largest intercultural event that happens on campus," said sophomore Angi Moon, secretary of the Intertribal Student Council. "It gives everyone the opportunity to learn." We'll have more in our next issue; or, click now at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2008/08-81.htm.

Want to learn more? Attend Pow-Wow preview on Thursday
Mr. Richie Pless, of Menominee and Stockbridge heritage, will be on campus Thursday (April 10) to explain the traditions of the Pow-Wow. The AIC sends word he will be at the American Intercultural Center (CL 207) at noon, and then in the Union's Christie Theatre from 1 to 3 p.m. "So you have two opportunities to find out what the Pow-Wow is all about!!"

Update: Contributions push Anne Kok Scholarship to 'endowed status'
The Anne Kok Scholarship in Social Work has now reached endowed status, meaning interest proceeds will be sufficient to fund annual scholarship award(s) to student(s) without depleting the principal. Contributions are still welcome and can be sent to the University Advancement Office. Checks can be made out to: Anne Kok Scholarship in Social Work.

Spring Fling at Oneida Turtle School
Prompted by a note from a recent graduate, we offer notice of Oneida Nation's Spring Fling, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday (April 9) at Oneida Turtle School. This year's theme is Climate Change: Our Health in the Balance. Learn about organics, renewable energy, global warming and more. Corn soup will be provided. The event is free and open to the public.

Folk-rocker Ellis to perform Saturday as part of conference weekend
Singer/songwriter Ellis, a rising star in the independent folk music scene, will perform on campus this Saturday (April 5) in conjunction with the Women's Studies and LGBTQ conferences, at 7 p.m. in Phoenix Room B of the University Union, free and open to the public. Ellis, a Minneapolis-based musician, was voted 2007 Best Musical Artist by readers of the Minnesota Women's Press. For more, http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2008/08-79.htm.

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Here's a reminder that UW-Green Bay students and faculty are presenting the Eve Ensler play "The Good Body" in two public performances this weekend, also part of the conferences: http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2008/08-77.htm.

Join the Circle of Knowledge at Cofrin Library during National Library Week!
The Cofrin Library will be celebrating National Library Week, April 14-18, with a variety of fun activities this year. Following this year's theme of Join the Circle of Knowledge, the library will try to expand your knowledge on a few diverse topics. On 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. (They'll also offer some hints about how to make one, yourself!) On Wednesday, April 16, Prof. Adam Gaines and some of his Jazz Combo students will present Jazz on the Plaza. Everyone is invited to bring a lunch to the Plaza level of the library and to kick back and enjoy some jazz with sets at 11 a.m. and1 p.m. Also, all week long, the library will post trivia questions and award prizes to a lucky few. Be sure to stop by and test your trivia smarts and "join our circle of knowledge"!

Best wishes, thanks to coaches Rademacher, Johnson
Not noted in this space, yet, are the departures of a pair of assistant basketball coaches. Congratulations to Autumn Rademacher, who is leaving after four years to go "home" as the new head coach at the University of Detroit Mercy, where she was a star player. Stepping away from coaching to spend more time with her family is Kris Johnson, whose nine years with the program makes her the longest-tenured assistant in Phoenix women's history. For more on Rademacher, try http://www.detroittitans.com/wbasketball.jsp?id=120644902497. A news release on Johnson is at http://uwgbathletics.cstv.com/sports/w-baskbl/spec-rel/032708aaa.html.

Specialist in urban projects to be spotlighted at service-learning event
The Service Learning Faculty Symposium and Showcase will take place at Marquette University in Milwaukee on May 21. The request for proposals deadline is April 14. It's a Midwest regional conference for service-learning faculty to share and showcase their best practice and projects. Sponsors include Marquette's Service Learning Program and Wisconsin Campus Compact. Keynoter Ken Reardon of Cornell University is an award-winning educator who has tackled issues related to severely distressed urban neighborhoods, alternative approaches to community development, urban social movements, and municipal government reform. See http://www.mu.edu/servicelearning/upcomingevents/symposiumoverview.shtml.

Rosters set: Berglin, Groh, Clampitt and Furlong tackle the Pack
Former Phoenix basketball players Natalie Berglin and Kayla Groh will team with Profs. Phil Clampitt and Scott Furlong, among others, to take on the traveling Green Bay Packers team this Saturday (April 5) at 1 p.m. at the Kress Events Center. The Packers roster features some great athletes: WR Ruvell Martin, KR/CB Tramon Williams, RB Vernand Morency and S Aaron Rouse, most notably.

Seniors Barnes, Helein, Weber and Woida open art exhibit on Sunday
A reception at 2 p.m. Sunday (April 6) in the Lawton Gallery will open an exhibit of artwork by four UW-Green Bay seniors. The artists are Jen Barnes, Forestville, encaustic on wooden logs (Prof. Kristy Deetz); Kate Helein, De Pere, acrylic painting (Prof. Deetz); Joseph R. Weber, Eden Prairie, Minn., ceramics (Prof. Curt Heuer); and Michelle Woida, Wauwatosa, photography and video (Prof. Sarah Detweiler). For dates and hours, http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2008/08-80.htm.

Snapshots: Wenger, Day at international conference
If you missed our LOG note the other day about UW-Green Bay's unofficial, traveling environmental ambassadors, Emeritus Profs. Robert Wenger and Jack Day, and their Vietnam journey in March, it's repeated with a couple of snapshots at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/page/photo.htm.

Fundraising nears end for Oshkosh Sports Complex
The second phase of construction for the Oshkosh Sports Complex will begin this month; UW-Oshkosh announced that it has raised $4 million of the $4.3 million needed to fund the construction.

La Crosse provost search ends with Enz Finken
UW-La Crosse has named Dr. Kathleen Enz Finken the school's next provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs. She worked previously as Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities at Minnesota State University Moorhead for 15 years. See http://media.www.theracquet.net/media/storage/paper978/news/2008/04/02/News/Enz-Finken.Named.Next.Provost-3295500.shtml.

Brief
Kevin Kain of the Humanistic Studies/History faculty has been accepted into the National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Institute on "Sources for Russian and Soviet Visual Cultures, 1860-1935: Study, Teaching and Education." The seminar will be hosted by the New York Public Library and run from June 21 through July 12.

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