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Vol.
39, No. 80, March 6, 2008 / Log
Archive
Yes, tears were shed during Thursday's big news conference. Brett Favre even shed a few of his own. (Best tabloid headline describing the last few days and the supposed community psyche: "4 Closure.") Meanwhile, in real news from campus:
• Monday meeting on Campus Energy Independence
• Borrero-Lowe to receive Women of Color Award
• Engaging students with 'clickers'
• Drinking talk
• Sony's eBook launch, Prof. Greenberg
• Doyle calls special session for budget repair
• Appeals court upholds demotion
• Madison Faculty Senate embraces fund drive
• Remembering Jerome Quinn
• What's a Bluegold?
• AIC's Egg Roll Sale
• Announcing the Brazilian menu
• Entertaining reminders
• Students shouldn't delay on buying books, or they're going back
• Women's basketball finishes at home
• Thanks, Mary
• Ocariz, Pletcher at NCAA Skiing Championships
• Parins, Stepien
• Outreach finds market for Drug Impairment Training
• The Fire Inspector is coming, on March 19
• More fire-inspection advice: Extension cords, power strips will be focus
• No clutter
You're invited to Monday report on Campus Energy Independence Project
The campus community is invited to a Campus Energy Independence Project meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday (March 10) in MAC Hall Room 137. Presenters from Innovative Business Engineering and Stanley Consultants will team with the project manager from Conserve Wisconsin to explore the energy-independence study, and campus efforts to date including building audits, the campus thermal and electric energy profiles, preliminary estimates of conservation opportunity, and an outline of options and technologies for further analysis including renewable energy. Facilities Management and Planning tells us the meeting is intended primarily to solicit input from the campus community in the form of feedback, ideas, and suggestions before narrowing options for more detailed study and analysis.
Borrero-Lowe is campus honoree for Women of Color Award
The UW System will recognize the contributions of Diana Borrero-Lowe, coordinator of the American Intercultural Center, with an Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award. The ceremony will take place April 5 when UW-Green Bay hosts the annual, statewide women's studies conference. We'll have more on her award, and the conference, in upcoming issues of this newsletter... but if you're interested in attending the awards luncheon, visit http://wsc.uwsa.edu/events/woc/woc.htm.
'Engaging students with classroom clickers'
A campus discussion — with UW-Green Bay faculty and Learning Technology Center staff exploring the use of clicker technology in the classroom — is set for Friday, March 28, from 3 to 4 p.m. in the 1965 Room of the Union. It's sponsored by the Learning Technology Center and the Instructional Development Council. "Join for a discussion of what's happening, what's working, how we're doing it, what we think of it, what students think of it, and where we're going in the future." Presentation leaders and discussants include Kim Baker, Adolfo Garcia, Leif Nelson, Andy Speth, and Jennifer Zapf.
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. The audience will also have an opportunity to ask questions. Panelists will include Prof. Andy Kersten of Social Change & Development, an emergency room doctor, a police officer and a student. The moderator will be Prof. Terri Johnson of Public and Environmental Affairs. Goals of the program are to inform the campus community using multiple perspectives, and to challenge attendees to use their own critical thinking skills to decide "What Matters More? Age or Behavior?" The program begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Union's Christie Theatre.
Name of former UW-Green Bay prof pops up at Sony's eBook launch
Earlier this year, Sony launched eStories, an initiative involving 1,000 short stories from leading authors that can now be purchased online for 99 cents or $1.99 to be read on a PC or on Sony's digital reader. According to a news release, "Sony's access to America's leading authors is enabled through its association with Dr. Martin H. Greenberg, the founder and Chief Executive Partner of Tekno Books, a leader in the book packaging industry..." Greenberg, of course, is the retired UW-Green Bay professor who has partnered with Tom Clancy, Dean Koontz, Nora Roberts and the late Isaac Asimov, among others, and won numerous awards for suspense and science fiction editing. For more, http://www.sony.com/SCA/press/080131.shtml.
Gov. Doyle calls special session for budget repair
Gov. Jim Doyle has called a special session of the Wisconsin State Legislature for March 13 to repair a budget imbalance caused by the economic slowdown and declining revenue. Statutes require legislation once the Department of Administration determines expenditures will exceed revenues by more than 0.5 percent for the year. http://wispolitics.com/index.iml?Article=120066
Appeals court upholds demotion of UW-Parkside professor
A decision by the UW System Board of Regents in 2006 to demote Xun Wang and cut his pay has been upheld by an appeals court: http://www.channel3000.com/education/15504691/detail.html.
Madison Faculty Senate embraces fund drive for low-income students
UW-Madison's Faculty Senate voted this week to approve a fundraiser that would provide scholarships for low-income students; the UW Foundation has said it will match donations: http://www.madison.com/tct/news/275355.
Remembering UW-Green Bay friend Jerome Quinn
Jerome Quinn, 99, died last Friday (Feb. 29) in Green Bay. A member of the city council, county board and board of education, he was likely best known as a 20-year representative in the State Assembly, where he was an advocate for locating the new UW campus in Green Bay. His son told the Press-Gazette, "(They) got it here and that created a lot of jobs, and meant a lot to a lot of these students through the years." See http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080303/GPG0101/803030591/1207.
A Bluegold? We're seeing a smurf with really flashy jewelry
UW-Eau Claire's Student Senate is recommending that the school's chancellor form a group to research the need for a mascot; the Bluegolds are the only UW team without a mascot character: http://media.www.spectatornews.com/media/storage/paper218/news/2008/03/06/News/Student.Senate.Passes.Mascot.Resolution-3255097.shtml.
AIC's Egg Roll Sale ... order now
Sponsored by the students of the American Intercultural Center, we bring you the Egg Role Sale! Egg rolls are traditionally made for the purpose of family gatherings and special events. They are made with seasoned pork, shredded carrots, onions, cabbage, bean thread and eggs all wrapped in Asian rice paper, then deep fried. They are also offering a vegetarian option, same vegetables, no meat. Egg rolls can be frozen and then warmed in oven at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. The price list:
Half dozen (6) = $8.00
One dozen (12) = $14.00
Two dozen (24) = $25.00
Three dozen (36) = $40.00
Order forms and payment have to be in to the AIC office (Cofrin Library 207) by Thursday, March 27, at 4 p.m. Mark your calendars to pick them up on Monday, March 31 after 9 a.m. Please stop by the American Intercultural Center to order and pay, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Questions? Call 465-2720.
Announcing the Brazilian menu... with tickets available Monday
You won't want to miss out on buying a ticket for the Brazilian Luncheon, which is happening in the University Union at noon Thursday, April 10. Gary Vail, executive chef, has planned the following tropical menu: Black Bean Stew, Spiced Pork Loin with Chipotle Maple Glaze, Cilantro Rubbed fish, Caribbean Vegetables and Rice and Beans and Kiwi Meringue Pie for dessert. All for only $10.50 for staff and faculty. You can purchase tickets by calling 2400 and charging it, or stopping down at the University Ticketing and Information Center. Faculty member Chris Salerno will be playing Brazilian music on the piano, and singing in Portuguese. Tickets go on sale Monday (March 10).
Entertaining reminders
The UW-Green Bay production of the classic drama "An Enemy of the People" continues through Friday: http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2008/08-39.htm.
Brahms is on the program for Saturday night's student choral concert: http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2008/08-54.htm.
And, it's not a UW-Green Bay ensemble, but it will be a visiting composer hosted by UW-Green Bay when the community's Civic Symphony performs at the Meyer Theatre: http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2008/08-33.htm.
Students shouldn't delay on buying books, or they're going back
The Phoenix Bookstore is asking faculty members to announce to their classes that the bookstore will begin returning unsold copies of spring semester textbooks to publishers after spring break. Students are urged to purchase any needed books before that time.
Women's basketball team finishes at home
The UW-Green Bay women's basketball team (23-4, 15-1) closes out the regular season with a pair of home games at the Kress Events Center. The first is Thursday (March 6) at 7 p.m. vs. Wright State. Then it's Detroit at 1 p.m. Saturday (March 8). The Horizon League tournament, with Coach Matt Bollant's team playing at home for all its games, starts next week. See http://uwgbathletics.cstv.com/sports/w-baskbl/wigb-w-baskbl-body.html.
Thanks, Mary Kulenkamp
The Alumni Relations Office reports there was a nice turnout for last Saturday's pre-game "Friend and Foe" reception prior to the Milwaukee-Green Bay women's basketball showdown at the Kress. Also, not only did the big crowd (3,000-plus) see a thrilling Phoenix win, they saw another Green Bay victory in the halftime promotion, when alumna Mary Kulenkamp, who works on campus in Admissions as an enrollment services specialist, bested Milwaukee's designated ringer in a basketball skills challenge. (Shhhh — don't tell UWM, but Mary is a former Phoenix basketball star.)
Ocariz, Pletcher compete in NCAA Skiing Championships
A pair of UW-Green Bay Nordic skiers competed in the 2008 NCAA Skiing Championships Wednesday in the first day of the four-day championship, and sophomore Santi Ocariz, skiing in his second NCAA championship for the Green Bay men, improved on last year's showing with a 28th place finish in the 38-skier field. For the women, senior Ashley Pletcher finished the 5K women's race with a time of 20:34.0. The Nordic competition resumes Friday in Bozeman, Mont. See http://uwgbathletics.cstv.com/sports/c-ski/wigb-c-ski-body.html.
Parins, Stepien win awards
Earning recognition at the 2008 Spring Art Festival at The Art Garage were Judy Parins, university services associate in the AIC, and Dottie Stepien, former director of the Extended (Adult) Degree Program. Parins took third place overall in the intermediate category. Stepien received an Honorable Mention Ribbon in the Beginners category for her watercolor, "Kim's Favorite." The show continues at the gallery at 1409 Main St., Green Bay.
Education Outreach finds market for Drug Impairment Training
The Drug Impairment Training for Education Professionals workshop took place in mid-February at Southern Door High School. Local educators, administrators, and health care professionals attended the two-day workshop offered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in partnership with the Southern Door district and UW-Green Bay's Office of Outreach and Extension. This program was developed to enable people working in education settings to recognize student signs and symptoms associated with drug impairment. Among the comments: "I now have the recognition needed to help kids and families keep drugs out of our schools" and "This course is a must take for every educator or person working with kids of all ages."
The Fire Inspector is coming, on March 19
The Green Bay Fire Department inspector will be on campus Wednesday, March 19, to conduct the semi-annual fire inspection. Please survey your work area and correct any problems you may detect. Use the checklist below as an aid in doing your survey — it certainly doesn't cover all conceivable violations but it does cover violations we have been cited for in the past.
• Maintain an 18" clearance below sprinkler heads if they are present
• Fire extinguishers are either mounted on wall or placed in designated wall cabinet
• Access to fire extinguishers and fire alarm pulls is maintained at all times — no items are place in front of or block visibility of extinguishers or alarm pulls
• 36" clearance is maintained in front of all electrical panels — no items are placed in front of or block visibility of the panels
• Access to electrical panels is maintained at all times — this means there must be an open aisle area leading to the electrical panel
• Passage ways leading to exits must be clear at all times — maintain an aisle with a minimum width the width of the door it is servicing
• Check EXIT lights in your area for burned out lights — please report to Facilities immediately
• Do not prop open fire doors unless some type of automatic release mechanism is in place — fire doors are identified by the plate affixed to either the inside edge of the door or the door frame. Don't be fooled by plates that have been painted over — they are still fire doors.
• Housekeeping to maintain adequate aisle space
More fire-inspection advice: Extension cords and power strips will be focus
• No frayed or damaged cords allowed — no electrical tape repairs
• No use of extension cords in place of permanent wiring
• No extension cords run under carpet of over/through suspended ceiling
• No extension cord trip hazards — power strip
• No power strip used in series — one strip plugged into another
• No power strip used in combination with an extension cord
• No power strip used in combination with a multiple plug adaptor
• No refrigerators, copiers, microwaves, space heaters or coffee makers plugged into a power strip
Finally: De-clutter
Bottom line... if an area or office has a lot of paper stacked on the floor and looks cluttered, the fire inspector will likely find a code violation. The fire inspector determines which areas will be inspected during any given inspection.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Randy Christopherson
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