Vol. 39, No. 117, May 12, 2008     /     Log Archive

Here's a LOG shout-out to Francis Stephen Castelluccio, a former Jersey boy who celebrated his 74th birthday earlier this month. He'll bring his Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame credentials to campus for a show Wednesday (May 14) at the Weidner Center. Advance reviews suggest he still packs a decent falsetto to go along with his sometimes under-rated "regular" voice. In news today:

Wisconsin lawmakers reach deal on $527 million budget fix
UW System analyst are no doubt scurrying for details on today's big news from Madison: State legislators say they have reached an agreement on filling the $527 million budget hole in year two of the current biennium. Look for details later on higher ed impacts. http://www.journaltimes.com/articles/2008/05/12/local_news/doc48285bac4b4cb880440155.txt

Reminder: Cookout is Tuesday
The annual Campus Cookout is scheduled for Tuesday (May 13) at the Kress Events Center and the old east gym (same location as last year). The food (hamburgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken and assorted cookout favorites) will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a brief program at noon.

Congratulations to retirees
The cookout is traditionally a chance to congratulate the year's retiring faculty and staff. On the list for Tuesday are:
• Ruth Anderson, Information Systems Comprehensive Support Technician Computing & Information Technology
Retiring September 3 with 30 _ years of state service
• Karen Callahan, Academic Department Associate, Social Work
Retiring July 24 with 17 years of state service
• Frances Carman, Senior Student Health Nurse, Health & Counseling
Retired September 6, 2007 with 15 years of state service
• Sandra Deadman, Director of Academic Advising
Retiring July 8 with 32 years of state service
• Lou Frane, Sr. Information Processing Consultant, Computing and Information Technology
Retired April 7 with 32 years of state service
• David Hollenberg, Director, Paper Technology Transfer Center
Retired June 30, 2007 with 2.5 years of state service
• Loretta Larkey, Lecturer, Social Work
Retiring July 31 with 6 years of state service
• Anjani Mehra, Professor, Natural & Applied Sciences
Retired May 20, 2007 with 38 years of state service
• Julie Reisinger, Office Operations Associate, Institutional Research
Retired January 25 with 39 years of state service
• Anne Seidl, Sr. Student Health Nurse, Health and Counseling
Retiring July 23 with 20 years of state service
• Mary Ann Spencer, Coordinator of Advising and Student Teaching, Education
Retired January 31 with 18 years of state service
• Marie Stephenson, Academic Department Associate, Human Biology
Retiring July 11 with 36 years of state service
• Gayle Thompson, University Service Associate, Outreach and Adult Access
Retiring June 27 with 28 years of state service
• Steve Van Oudenhoven, Instructional Specialist, Communication & the Arts
Retiring May 25 with 22 years of state service
• Nancy Weidner, Library Services Assistant Senior, Library
Retired January 28 with 39 years of state service
• Karl Zehms, Associate Professor, Business Administration
Retired May 20, 2007 with 37 years of state service
• Cathy Baumgart, Financial Specialist, Bursar's Office
Retired April 11 with 17.8 years of state service
• Judi Blahnik, Financial Specialist, Facilities Management
Retired April 30 with 25 years of state service

Reminder on food drive by HR
Human Resources will be sponsoring a food drive for Paul's Pantry as parts of the State Employee Recognition Week. Donations can be brought to the cookout.

Shepards will dispense lattes, cookies Thursday at the Union
Bruce and Cyndie Shepard will be hosting things and dispensing lattes and home-recipe cookies at the Common Grounds coffee shop in the Union this Thursday (May 15) from 9 to 11 a.m. This is one way the Shepards intend to say "thank you" to the students and campus community before departing. All are welcome.

Shhhhhh.... Pre-sale is for employees only
Remember, the popular heirloom plant sale is Saturday, May 17, beginning at 9 a.m. But again, persons employed on campus (and only persons employed on campus) can shop in advance from 1 to 5 p.m. on Friday, May 16. It's a work perk that works only if the early buyers refrain from cleaning out lesser-stocked varieties or publicizing the perk too widely. For an overview of the sale, http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/archive/2008/08-109.htm

Come take a look: Record number will participate at Solar Olympics
Faculty and staff are invited to wander over to the Kress Events Center this Wednesday (May 14). Student scientists from 27 Wisconsin high schools, a record number, will be here for the 12th Annual Solar Olympics. The event, co-sponsored by UW-Green Bay and the Wisconsin Public Service Community Foundation, will from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m Twelve activities-ranging from building solar devices to creating art with a solar theme to making solar cookers and model cars (the race is set for about 11:45) -test students' knowledge of solar energy. For more on the day's events, and a list of participating schools, check the web.

Congressman visits to tout '21st Century GI Bill' on campus
Congressman Steve Kagen (D-Wis.) came to campus Monday to talk about the added benefits a new "21st Century GI Bill" would have. The program, which could go to the floor for Congressional approval in a few weeks, would give veterans extra time to decide their educational options. It also expands education benefits to include the National Guard, Kagen said. He estimates the program would cost about $2.5 billion to $2.7 billion, or about the cost of two weeks of war in Iraq and Afghanistan, he said. The proposed bill is receiving bipartisan support. Chancellor Bruce Shepard introduced Kagen and said veterans contribute to learning at UW-Green Bay and add extra value to the University. The number of veterans enrolled here increased 25 percent in the 2007-08 school year.

Will change in U leadership mean change for Green Bay Athletics?
Press-Gazette sports reporter Rob Demovsky wrote a lengthy piece for Sunday's paper on the future of Green Bay Athletics. How will the departure of Bruce Shepard as chancellor affect the sports program that bears the University name? The story was complimentary of Shepard's support of Division I. See http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080511/GPG020101/805110688/1229

Articles address 'brain gain' and developing, keeping talent
The Green Bay Press-Gazette ran articles over the weekend addressing how schools and businesses try to develop and keep talent in the New North region. See http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080511/GPG0101/805110753/1978/GPGsports And also, http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080511/GPG03/805110726/1978/GPGsports

'Patriot Act' flap gets coverage at WWU
WesternFrontOnline.net, a student publication at Western Washington University, carried a story last week noting that the school's new chancellor, Bruce Shepard, figured prominently in a much-publicized debate involving artistic freedom and the responsibilities of a public university. It's a re-hash of the fall 2005 "Axis of Evil" exhibit at UW-Green Bay, at http://westernfrontonline.net/2008050910000/news/shepard-censored-anti-bush-artwork-at-green-bay/

More on UW Hospital helicopter crash that killed three
Investigators are looking into the Med Flight helicopter from the UW Hospital and Clinics that crashed into a bluff between La Crosse and Onalaska, killing the three crew members. See http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=749460 Related: http://www.madison.com/tct/news/285807

Interim chancellor recommended for top post at UW-Whitewater
Here's Milwaukee Journal Sentinel coverage of President Kevin Reilly's recommendation that a campus candidate, Richard F. Telfer, be the next chancellor at UW-Whitewater: http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=749193

Oshkosh Northwestern sings praises of UW O
The local newspaper, in highlighting the brightest points around Oshkosh, focuses in on UW-Oshkosh's exciting future; the campus is pursuing several improvements that will benefit the local community as well. See http://www.thenorthwestern.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080511/OSH06/80510072/1190/OSHopinion

UW-Superior reaches one goal but lags on others
UW-Superior has reached its goal to attract a more diverse student population, but students of color still graduate at a lower rate than non-minority students. See http://www.superiortelegram.com/articles/index.cfm?id=27924§ion=News

Frankie Valli visits UW-Green Bay this Wednesday
It says here that tickets are going fast for Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, who will play the Weidner Center at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (May 14). Tickets range from $54 -$64 and may be purchased online at http://www.uwgb.edu/tickets, by phone or in person.

Reminder on state tourism event, at Weidner
It's National Tourism Week, and on Thursday afternoon (May 15) the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts plays host to a major celebration involving state and local tourism officials. The video "Green Bay: Exploring Titletown!" will be screened for the first time. Re-visit our original post for details at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/logarchive/logarchive39/2008may7.htm#premier

More on Tuesday
It's a busy final week for us, too. We'll have more announcements, news and all-around swell content for you Tuesday afternoon. To be continued.

Brief
Faculty member Loretta Larkey of Social Work was one of three women honored at the annual Green Bay-De Pere YWCA Women of Vision luncheon at Oneida Golf & Country Club. Larkey, along with artist and civic leader Kathleen Erbeck, and Major Ruth Fay of the Salvation Army, join the list of 45 other community members who have been honored since 1998. Larkey was cited as a founding coordinator of the YWCA's Encore program for those diagnosed with breast cancer and for successfully blending energy, humor and passion in her service to others

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