Vol. 39, No. 81, March 10, 2008     /     Log Archive

At least one UW-Eau Claire alumnus on this campus has requested a correction for a recent LOG item that used the spelling "Bluegolds" for his alma mater's sports nickname. Our response is to note that while "Blugold" without an "e" is indeed the school-sanctioned spelling, our orthographically challenged friends don't seem to appreciate the larger issue. Clearly clu-less, they are overdu to pursu tutoring that would help them accru the secrets of tru spelling. You wanted a correction, Blu(e)gold backer? Consider yourself corrected. In real news today:

Talk on eating 'sustainably' will launch new Center for Food at UW-Green Bay
A free public lecture and reception later this month will formally mark the opening of UW-Green Bay's new research institute, the Center for Food in Community and Culture. Guest speaker Jack Kloppenburg, a rural sociologist at UW-Madison, will speak on "Resolving the Omnivore's Dilemma: Eating Pleasurably and Sustainably in the 21st Century." He'll talk from 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 27, in MAC Hall Room 2008, immediately followed by a reception in the Wintergarden atrium. Kloppenburg says the rise of large agribusiness, the decline of some rural communities and small-family farming, changes in soil and water quality, and even some health problems are all intertwined with what we choose to eat. He will address some of the grass-roots ways in which sustainable agricultural practices can be encouraged.

Center sprouts from Walter's named professorship
The Center for Food in Community and Culture was founded by Lynn Walter, professor of Social Change and Development. Walter is using proceeds from her appointment as the University's Ben J. and Joyce Rosenberg Professor to advance research on issues related to food, food insecurity and political, social and economic influences. Reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the Center, the March 27 event (previous item) is being promoted by Associate Prof. Debra Person of Human Biology and nutrition.

UW System clarifies discussion on tuition and financial aid
When national talk radio got hold of a small part of Thursday's Board of Regents discussion of tuition, some conservatives portrayed it as primarily a Robin Hood plan to soak the rich to make the UW System more affordable for the poor. UW System President Kevin Reilly has since sought to clarify with his own summary, and he invites those interested in the issues to actually listen to the recording of the Board's discussion. See http://www.wisconsin.edu/news/2008/r080307.htm.

Journal Sentinel quotes Shepard in coverage of tuition discussion
The Board of Regents' discussion last Thursday drew significant in-state coverage, too. Differential tuition — from campus to campus and program to program — was among the hypotheticals discussed. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel coverage quotes UW-Green Bay Chancellor Bruce Shepard, at http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=725632.

Look for more info Tuesday on Governor's budget plan
Details are emerging about Governor Doyle's budget adjustment bill. Early coverage Monday evening is focused on the revenue side, but spending-side measures, if any, have not yet been released. If lapses for the biennium's second year are to come — and Doyle has said previously that protecting the UW System is a priority, if possible — UW officials say they are hopeful of working with the Governor and legislators to sustain the positive momentum for the widely supported Growth Agenda for Wisconsin. Early J-S coverage was at http://www.jsonline.com/watch/?watch=1&date=3/10/2008&id=36780.

Among many Favre tributes, one from a UW-Green Bay student
In case you didn't notice in the deluge of Brett Favre retirement coverage, here's a heart-warming story from last Friday's Press-Gazette. Nikki Stuettgen, now a UW-Green Bay student, was hospitalized at age 16 with a rare form of spinal cancer. Favre's foundation and the QB himself played a role in her recovery. Stuettgen recalls that Favre — having experienced tragedy and cancer in his own family — met with her and convinced her that asking "Why me?" never does any good. For the rest of the story, http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080307/GPG0101/803070728/1207.

New meets old at Grandparents' University
Children ages 7 through 14 along with a grandparent or grandparents can have a learning adventure on campus at the third annual Grandparents' University, Thursday and Friday, July 24 and 25. Computer Science is a new major offered in 2008, with two tracks, "A Behind the Scenes Look at Designing Video Games," taught by Prof. Peter Breznay, and "Creating Your Family's Webpage," with Prof. Bill Shay. Other majors are Art, with "Fiber Arts," Prof. Alison Gates, and "Painting Fantasy Maps," Prof. Kristy Deetz; Human Biology's "Nutritional Science," Senior Lecturer Karen Lacey; and Natural History and Ecology, with "Furs, Feathers and Scales," taught by Richter curator Thomas Erdman. For details, http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2008/08-55.htm.

Porath is first-team Horizon; Bollant is co-coach
UW-Green Bay guard Rachel Porath has been named first-team all-Horizon League. The junior from Luxemburg-Casco averages 13.6 ppg and is second in the nation in 3-point shooting at 48.3 percent. Matt Bollant shares coach of the year honors with Wright State's Bridgett Williams. Guard Kayla Groh and center Lavesa Glover are second-team selections. For more, http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080310/GPG020101/80310076/1229/GPGsports.

Phoenix opens Horizon playoffs Wednesday vs. TBA
To the winner goes an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament. The Horizon League tournament gets under way for UW-Green Bay at 7 p.m. this Wednesday (March 12) at the Kress Events Center. The Phoenix (seeded No. 1 with a 17-1 record, 25-4 overall) will play the winner of the play-in game between Loyola and UIC. For details, http://uwgbathletics.cstv.com/sports/w-baskbl/wigb-w-baskbl-body.html.

De Spirito had role in developing Residence Life complex
Rodney W. De Spirito of Green Bay passed away Wednesday at age 66. De Spirito was a key contributor and longtime board member of UVHI — University Village Housing Inc. — the nonprofit organization that built modern residence halls at UW-Green Bay over the last two decades. He joined other family members including his late wife, Janet, and her mother, Betty Rose Meyer, in being a strong University supporter. His funeral is Saturday (March 15) at St. Anne's Episcopal Church in De Pere. For a full obit, http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080309/GPG010301/803090797/1212/GPG010301.

Linus blankets for kids, courtesy of UW-Green Bay students
The student organization Newman Catholic Student Community hosted a night of blanket-making Sunday at the Ecumenical Center. The goal was to make blankets for hospitalized children in the Green Bay area through a project called Project Linus. Check out the Press-Gazette feature at http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080310/GPG0101/803100593/1978.

Civic Symphony, visiting scholar Krak score with premiere
The Green Bay Civic Symphony Orchestra "was at its best" Saturday for the world premiere of "Hymnus: Iam lucis orto sidere (Morning Hymn)" and "Hymnus: Te lucis ante terminum (Evening Hymn)" by Slovakian composer Egon Krak, whose International Visiting Scholars residency is co-sponsored by UW-Green Bay. Krak earned a ceremonial key to the city from Mayor Jim Schmitt and, afterward, a glowing review from newspaper columnist Warren Gerds. See http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080309/GPG0505/803090772/1267/GPGent.

New York Times looks at UW, competition for out-of-state students
Institutions around the nation, including the UW System's comprehensive campuses, are lowering out-of-state tuition to bolster enrollment. It's an issue with political and economic ramifications. Check the New York Times analysis at http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/08/education/08states.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=university+of+wisconsin&st=nyt&oref=slogin.

McPike resigns from Regents, with honors
Former Madison school administrator Milton McPike has resigned from the UW Board of Regents due to declining health; the Board took time to convey its appreciation for his commitment and legacy: http://www.madison.com/tct/news/275879.

UW tries worm eggs to help MS patients
Researchers at UW-Madison are investigating utilizing parasites to help the immune systems of those who have multiple sclerosis: http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=725637.

Tuesday's drinking talk: Does age, or behavior, matter more?
The Alcohol Programming Task Force hosts a moderated panel discussion Tuesday night (March 11) to discuss the topic of "What Matters More? Age or Behavior?" regarding alcohol consumption. It's 7 p.m. in the Union's Christie Theatre. See http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/logarchive/logarchive39/2008mar6.htm#drinkingtalk.

Reminder: Thursday's gathering at Weidner Center lobby
The Social Work Program at UW-Green Bay invites the campus community to its celebration of the life of Anne Kok this Thursday (March 13) from 4 to 6 p.m. in the lobby of the Weidner Center. For a reminder on details: http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/logarchive/logarchive39/2008feb29.htm#socialwork.

Final ski results from 2008 NCAA Championship
Senior Ashley Pletcher and sophomore Santi Ocariz of the Green Bay Nordic ski team wrapped up the 2008 season Friday with their participation in the classic races of the NCAA Championship, hosted by Montana State University. Pletcher was the top finisher for the Phoenix on Friday, finishing the 15K women's race in 1:03:59.6 to take 31st place in the elite, 39-skier field. On the men's side, Ocariz finished 37th out of 38 skiers, completing the 20K classic course in 1:13:08.9. For more, http://uwgbathletics.cstv.com/sports/c-ski/wigb-c-ski-body.html.

Basketball exhibition: Faculty and students vs. the Packers
This sounds like fun. Good Times Programming has scheduled the Kress Events Center for April 5 to host a UW-Green Bay students/faculty vs. the Green Bay Packers basketball game. We'll share more closer to the event, when the rosters become set.

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