Annual Report IssueNOVEMBER 2006

PROBLEM SOLVERSFrom ‘bench to bedside,’ alumni are not only applying new cures, they’re finding them

Greetings!

With its cover-story focus on alumni achieving big things in the medical field, this issue of Inside UW-Green Bay is all about “health.”

The health theme — and the theme of “achieving big things” — also extends to our donor honor roll, beginning on page 13.

UW-Green Bay’s prognosis in this regard, I am proud to announce, is excellent. Gains in friend- and fund-raising have been robust. Gifts to our academic capital campaign are on the rise. In annual giving, we have posted double-digit increases. Our signature back-to-school event, the Scholarship Dinner (that’s me, above, with co-host Cyndie), was once again exceptionally well-received.

Healthy, too, is community support for Northeastern Wisconsin’s Growth Agenda. Regular readers will recall the case made here that if this region were a state, our percentage of college graduates —18.8 percent —would place us 49th out of 50. And while Green Bay is the third largest metropolitan area in Wisconsin, its university is the third smallest in the UW System, even in the face of escalating demand from a region in economic and demographic transition.

That’s why we are pursuing public funding to increase our enrollment by 2,000 stu-dents. That’s why we urge our friends who are Wisconsin residents to keep discussion of the Growth Agenda front and center as the Nov. 7 elections approach. Ours is a non-partisan initiative that attracts bi-partisan support, and its success is vital to our shared future. You will find more on my Web page at http://www.uwgb.edu/chancellor/.

UW-Green Bay is blessed with terrific students, nationally regarded faculty and dedi-cated staff. This Annual Report celebrates those individuals — the community leaders, alumni, employees and nearly 2,500 contributing partners, all told — who come together because they believe so passionately in what we can achieve.

Thank you, all, for helping your University “connect learning to life.”

Bruce ShepardChancellor

Notes from 2420 Nicolet

Growth Agenda promises healthy future for Northeast Wisconsin

FEATURES 2 A medical school High-profile doctors have UW-Green Bay roots

12 Raising the roof Kress Center progress

13 Annual Report • Donor honor rolls • Record success • Capital campaign

33 Birds, birds, birds They wrote the book on 237 species

36 Alumni authors • The anti-O’Reilly • Breastless but still breathing

DEPARTMENTS 10 Campus news

33 Alumni notes

Inside UW-Green BayNovember 2006Volume 33, No. 1

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Cover: University of Wisconsin-Green Bay graduates have made, and are making, a difference as teachers, researchers and medical practitioners. Clockwise, from center, are Drs. Mokenge Malafa, Jerry Blackwell, Joseph Carroll and Betty (McNulty) Amuzu.

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UW-Green Bay a medical school? Not quite — Wisconsin has but two — yet Green Bay makes a healthy impact.More than 1,000 alumni work in healthcare. MCAT pass rates and admissions to top grad schools are impressive. In select fields such as dietetics and online nursing, UW-Green Bay is fast achieving “name” status, regionally and nationally. Historically strong offerings in the sciences, proximity to regional health centers, and a longstanding focus on problem-solving, interdisciplinary education (think Human Biology) are positives. Graduates are making a difference as medical researchers, teachers, providers and leaders. It’s our top story, Inside UW-Green Bay.

EXPERTISE, CURRENT RESEARCH: Gene discovery, biochemistry, molecular biology and cellular biology, molecular medicine.

BREAKTHROUGH: He is recognized in his field for characterizing a novel gene now named ZS (named for Sherif by his colleagues) that he isolated from a family predisposed to developing breast cancer and other primary cancers at an early age. He also recently identified a specific chromosomal rearrangement that is characteristic of breast cancer development in this family (the paper was published in July 2006). His work will help identify predisposition to certain individuals and groups of cancer. The discovery may someday lead to drug therapy, correction of the mutation or altering of the genetic sequence… although much of the techniques of gene therapy are still controversial.

HIS REACTION: “It took six months just to get per-mission from all 18 family members, almost all of whom came down with cancer. Then you work day and night, and you feel like it is the only thing in your life. When I first identified the gene, I had to be very cautious, because the field is so competitive and others have a tendency to make it their own. So I tested my theory three or four times, and then shared the work with trusted colleagues. Finally, after all that toil and all that effort, you think it might have been worth it. This must be my reason for existence. Not to be famous, but to make a lasting difference. I’m thankful for all the

“This must be my reason for existence.

Not to be famous, but to make a lasting

difference.”

scientists before me, who enabled everything we do now including all our advanced technology. It’s a relief that all that work didn’t go to waste.”

MEMORIES: “When I dream, I sometimes dream about Green Bay. I identified with Green Bay as a second home. Maybe it was the landscape, maybe because people were more accepting and curious. I haven’t felt very much that way since. I made many good and lasting relationships there. I remember being inter-viewed by the Green Bay Press-Gazette about Ethiopia, and I said, ‘I am not an expert.’ They said an expert is anyone serving as a representative from their home country. People like Chancellor Weidner — he was like a grandfather figure to me. The professors were wonderful and they were the ones that gave me out-standing recommendations and got me into different places.”

PRESTIGIOUS APPOINTMENTS: A United Nations Fellow, he assisted efforts to curtail the spread of tropical diseases and the spread of HIV in Southeast Asia and Africa. In 2004, he was inducted into a science and technology hall of fame (from among 59 scientists nominated) in the Washington, D.C., area. He was also named Outstanding Alumnus, Howard University School of Medicine.

FAMILY: Single SECOND HOBBY: Inspiring youth NATIVE COUNTRY: Ethiopia

DR. ZAKI A. SHERIFResearch Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Cellular Biology Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, D.C.

Education: B.S., UW-Green Bay, ’81, Human BiologyM.S., UW-Green Bay, ’84, Environmental Microbiology and Cell Biology emphasisPh.D., Howard University – Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyPre-doctoral: John Hopkins and Howard universities – Molecular BiologyPost-doctoral: Stanford and Georgetown universities – Molecular Medicine

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RESEARCH INTERESTS: In vivo retinal imaging tech-niques, human color vision and organization of the human cone photoreceptor mosaic. Dr. Carroll uses cutting edge technology — an adaptive optics ophthalmoscope — to study the retina of the eye in much closer detail than previously possible. His recent discovery of a new form of color blindness will lead to a better understand-ing of, and set the stage for, earlier detection of other retinal disorders.

EARLY INSPIRATION: He was prodded by high school teacher Gary Kuchenbecker ’70 to enroll in a Regional Center for Math and Science (RCMS) camp at UW-Green Bay. It was his first introduction to campus, and later he graduated in human biology.

HIS GOAL: “I am currently building my own research lab and an adaptive optics device that would be comparable to maybe only 10 in the world. We’re beginning to see a growing field — the merging of optics and biology — but it is very expensive technology. The name of the game is research…get grants, mentor students, hire technicians…it’s an intimidating process but it’s a great

“The biggest and most pleasant sur-prise has been the travel — Russia,

Argentina, Austra-lia, Greece — to collaborate with

scientists in other countries.”

DR. JOSEPH CARROLL Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Assistant Professor of Biophysics Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Education: B.S., UW-Green Bay, ’97, Human Biology Ph.D., Cell and Developmental Biology, Medical College of Wisconsin, ’02 Postdoctoral training: Visual Neuroscience, Medical College of Wisconsin Physiological Optics, University of Rochester

place to collaborate with other research departments in areas of biology, biophysics and biomedical engi-neering. Never before was this technology used to study clinical disorders. For the first time, we can see how a genetic defect leads directly to a problem in the retina. Now our goal is to ask explicit questions, and build up a database that will show which defec-tive genes lead to which disorder.”

GIVING BACK: “I think about my RCMS days on a daily basis and speak to RCMS students and others often. I tell them that it’s one of those things that you are either driven to do, or not, the problem is in recognizing that you are, and then recognizing that you can have a career in it. Coming from a small town (Tigerton), I didn’t realize that tinkering and investi-gating was actually learning how to be a scientist.”

BIGGEST PERK/SURPRISE: “It’s the biggest and most pleasant surprise to travel around the world (Russia, Argentina, Australia, Greece) and collabo-rate with scientists in other countries.”

FAMILY: Wife Heather and children (2 daughters)

Photo courtesy of Medical College of Wisconsin

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“One of the things I have taken with me from those years at

UW-Green Bay is the importance of

teaching.”

DR. MOKENGE MALAFAAssociate Professor, Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, University of South Florida Division Chief, gastrointestinal oncology; Section Head, pancreatic oncology

Research Interests: Experimental therapeutics, gastrointestinal tumors, drug discovery

Education: B.S., UW-Green Bay, ’82, Human Adaptability; M.D., UW-Madison Residency: Medical College of Ohio, Toledo Fellowship: City of Hope National Medical Center

AWARDS AND HONORS: Previously an assistant professor of surgery at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, he received a Golden Apple Award for “best faculty member” as voted by the graduating class, and he also earned an excellence in teaching award as presented by the Student National Medical Association chapter. He was named to the “2005 Best Doctors in America®” list of specialists most often named by other doctors as the ones they’d choose to see.

MAJOR AREA OF FOCUS: Surgical oncology, pancre-atic cancer. “We have an interdisciplinary focus to the care of our patients,” Malafa says. “The patient is the center and any of our 14 faculty members (pathologist, oncologist, radiologist) might work with him or her.”

EXCITING DISCOVERIES: Malafa and his colleagues are in the process of clinical “proof of principle” tri-als with a semi-synthetic, micronutrient vitamin-E compound (VES) that has potent cancer-inhibiting properties. The overall goal of the researchers’ current experiments is to develop VES as a novel therapeutic agent for prevention of tumor growth and to prevent reoccurrence. They spent the past two years on pre-clinical investigations showing the substance to be effective in blocking cancer in mice, while not affecting normal cells. “We’re in the process of writing grants to pilot the project. This is the phase we call ‘bench to bedside.’ We go from discoveries to cell-line work, to animal work, and if there is strong evidence, pre-clinical and clinical settings.”

IMPACT OF HIS WORK: “It’s exciting. Daily we treat patients, and the impact of cancer is very immediate. I see the suffering in my patients and their families and

my own family. Cancer is a huge human problem and I’m excited to work on the solution.”

REFLECTIONS: “I came from Cameroon to France as a teenager in search of higher education and was told about the UW System. Another friend encouraged me to try UW-Green Bay and that’s how I ended up there. I came in 1978 as a freshman, and I cannot begin the long list of people who made this all possible. A kid with little resources, and everybody opened their hearts and was so kind and considerate. I have nothing but great memories.

I wasn’t prepared for the winters, however. I lived in an off-campus apartment, and having lived in Paris, thought I could walk anywhere… until a chilly winter morning… and a kind woman, Marge Conway (now Marge Weidner), picked me up. Her son Mark was also a freshman at UW-Green Bay. They were my first American family and became personal friends over time, helping in all kinds of ways and showing me the Midwestern American spirit.

Chancellor Weidner, Nikitas Petrakopoulos and Ken Fleurant were very influential professors. I guess that is one of the things I have taken with me from those years is the importance of teaching. Any teaching awards I have won are a heritage of my UW-Green Bay days.”

PASSIONS: “My children and I love soccer, and it is something we can do together. I also enjoy the arts and music. When I was closer, I enjoyed the blues culture in Chicago.”

FAMILY: Malafa and his wife Tracy met at UW-Green Bay, have been married 25 years and have four children.

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EXPERTISE AND INTERESTS: Dr. Amuzu’s research interest is medical education and “whole-person” treatment in women, taking into account the psy-chological aspect or impact of physical illness. She tries in her clinical practice to be sensi-tive to the complex interplay between the psychological and physiological. “Definitely, this field requires a lot of compassion and the expression that you’re not just treating a disease,” she says. “How each person inter-acts and deals with what she is going through requires special treatment.”

“My passion? Easy. For me,

it’s the teaching.”

DR. BETTY J. (MC NULTY) AMUZUAssociate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Medical Director of the UW Nurse-Midwifery Program of Aurora Sinai Medical Center, Milwaukee

Education: B.S., UW-Green Bay, ’83, Science and Environmental Change (chemistry) M.D. and Residency: UW-Madison

DAY-TO-DAY: Dr. Amuzu cares for routine and complicated gynecology and obstetrics patients, and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment, includ-ing surgery, of chronic pelvic pain. She is also medical direc-tor of the nurse-midwifery pro-gram and a dedicated teacher. She spent five years as program director at Aurora Sinai.

HER PASSION: “For me, it’s the teaching. That’s the easy thing to answer. Just last week one of the residents performed a surgical procedure I had just recently instructed, and felt so good about it. Those are the moments…”

MIDWIFERY PROGRAM: “I don’t think people understand that midwives don’t just deliver babies. In fact, they can do almost all of the in-office care

and management of women’s problems, and their training is specifically toward the holistic care and treatment. Being part of that gives me a great deal of pride. The central-city is a very under-served population, with a physician shortage. The mid-wives program, with the help of nurse practitioners, is effec-tive in treating many patients, leaving the physicians to deal with the complicated cases. It’s a very nice, cooperative way of doing things.”

REFLECTIONS: “I loved UW-Green Bay. As far as teachers, Dr. Morgan and Dr. Starkey were excellent. What I liked about Green Bay was that each student was important. You knew that the professor cared about you and your education. The holis-tic feel that I talk about, much

Youngest doctor: Undergrad research was key

of that came from the nature of UW-Green Bay. It was what I was looking for in a college experi-ence. That and the school’s environmental focus attracted me. In a lot of ways, its how I’ve melded my interests now.”

FOND MEMORIES: “I spent a lot of time socializing with people at the Rathskeller (now the Phoenix Club). And I began Tai Kwon Do at UW-Green Bay, an activity I’m still active in 25 years later. I still love it.”

HONORS: Outstanding Full-time Faculty Award (presented by residents), national Faculty Award for Excellence in Resident Education, and the APGO Excel-lence in Teaching Award.

FAMILY: Single with three sons (19, 15, 12)

A researcher’s mindset led Tina Sauerhammer ’99 to accomplish big things at an early age.Sauerhammer became UW-Green Bay’s youngest graduate ever at age 18 (photo, left) and she

achieved the same distinction at 22 with the UW Medical School. Still only 25, she is a medical doctor in her third year of general surgery residency at UW Hospital in Madison.

She recalled her UW-Green Bay days as featured speaker last April at a gathering of Wisconsin’s top undergraduate researchers at the state Capitol.

“I had the opportunity to work with my premedical adviser and mentor, Dr. Donna Ritch, on a research project, studying the intracellular signaling pathway of the slime mold didymium iridis,” Sauerhammer told the students, adding with a smile, “Now, eight years later, I probably wouldn’t be able to tell you

what kind of signals a slime mold makes, or even what a slime mold is for that matter.”Her true discoveries, she continued, were that curiosity opens doors, perseverance pays off, and communication – two-way communication including peer review – leads to further advances.

“Everyday I use those three traits — curiosity, perseverance and communication — that I once learned from a slime mold,” she concluded.

Her most recent research involves bronchoalveolar lavage and its role in diagnosing ventilator-dependent pneumonia in trauma surgery patients. Sauerhammer, a recipient of her alma mater’s Outstanding Recent Alumni Award in 2003, married Alec Loftus in Madison last month.

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HONORS: Named the most outstanding clinical stu-dent at Marshall University; Chief Resident of Inter-nal Medicine at The Ohio State University; “Top 10 Teacher” at the University of Alabama-Birmingham Department of Medicine, where he was a professor of medicine.

DAY-TO-DAY: Fourteen-hour workdays aren’t unusual for Dr. Jerry Blackwell. A portion of his time is spent with the clinical care of cardiac patients and most of the rest in his area of expertise — noninvasive cardiac imaging. He uses cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (MRI — a diagnostic imaging tool which makes pictures utilizing the water molecules distributed throughout the human body), computed tomography (CT scan), ultrasound (echocardiography), nuclear cardiology and cardiac catheterization techniques to identify problems with cardiac patients and guide appropriate therapy.

ABOUT HIS WORK: “To be a physician is such a bless-ing. It is continuously intellectually stimulating, while at the same time very humbling to help folks and learn things daily from both younger and older colleagues. The ability to positively influence a person’s health is a wonderful thing. The fact that each day, my job is intellectual stimulating, is also a reward.”

EARLY INSPIRATION: A Hall of Fame guard for the great Phoenix men’s basketball teams of the late 1970s, he says that many life lessons from the basketball court influenced his career. “There is no doubt that for me, the foundation for much of who I have become was

“There is no doubt that for me, the foundation for

much of who I have become was formed

at UWGB”

DR. GERALD (JERRY) BLACKWELL Cardiologist, Cardiovascular Associates, P.C.Kingsport, Tenn.

Education: B.S., UW-Green Bay, ’78, Population Dynamics M.D., Marshall University School of MedicinePost-graduate: Medical residency, Chief Resident in Internal Medicine and Cardiology fellowship, The Ohio State UniversitySub-special training: Cardiovascular nuclear magnetic resonance imaging at the University of Alabama-Birmingham

formed at UWGB with folks that influenced me,” Black-well said. “First, there is the basketball experience; the teamwork and the discipline instilled with coaches Dave Buss and Chuck Aslakson… there is simply no way to express my appreciation to them. Secondly were the wonderful mentors like Prof. Chuck Ihrke who was such an influence on me. He was extremely helpful in helping me interface athletics and academics, and guiding me down the academic paths that would be most effec-tive. Another was Dr. Jeremy Green. Although I didn’t have a lot of day-to-day contact with him, I was able to observe him in his role as our team physician. He is a humble and gracious gentleman and I hope I’ve been like him in the application of my work.”

GIVING BACK: “I’d like to think that through the years, I’ve influenced younger colleagues in the same way my mentors have influenced me. I’ve tried to be a positive influence at both a personal and professional level.”

LEGACIES: “Lessons learned are all formed by life’s experiences. A lasting legacy for me is my college bas-ketball team. We continue to have a bond that never weakens, despite all these years. I was fortunate to play sports on a very good team with a bunch of great guys —successful, kind-hearted guys who have raised won-derful families. That’s the legacy. We were friends then, we’re friends now. That’s the neat part for me.”

FAMILY: Married 24 years to Cindy and parents of three boys. Says Blackwell, “We have two boys in col-lege and one in high school. They are all doing well aca-demically and in athletics. We’re very proud parents.”

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MEDICAL SPECIALTY, RESEARCH INTERESTS:Cardiology and clinical cardiac electrophysiology, arrhythmia.

Evans helped advance the technology for computer-ized mapping of the heart, creating an internation-ally known group specializing in modeling heart rhythms on the computer. He explains, “Arrhythmia is the most common cause of death in the United States and it is very complicated to determine who is at risk. Our goal is to make it more predictable. We take a heart, place a digital anatomic represen-tation of it on a computer (sometimes we use the supercomputer at the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center, one of the fastest computers in the world available for civilian use), make the model electri-cally active, and then test the effects of simulated diseases in silico. It’s a way of making hypotheses and testing them in a much more focused and intelligent fashion, decreasing the need for animal testing and bringing potential treatments closer to the clinical arena more rapidly.”

LIFE-SAVING WORK: In the early 1990s Evans started a long-term collaboration with mathemati-cian Dr. Harold Hastings to numerically model the heart’s electrophysiology. This work of Evans and others led to an important discovery in 1997 — that ventricular fibrillation is caused by a “Cha-otic” rhythm, not a random rhythm. This discovery opened a new area in the analysis of abnormal heart rhythms and spawned multiple approaches to understand them (from single cell to whole hearts, to whole people). Implications of Evans’ and col-

“Arrhythmia is the most common cause of death in the United States and it is very complicated to deter-mine who is at risk. Our goal is to make it more predictable.”

DR. STEVEN EVANSAssociate Clinical Professor of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of MedicineChief, Electrophysiology Section, Beth Israel Medical Center-Heart Institute

Director, Inherited Cardiac Disease Center, Beth Israel Medical Center Director, Center for Arrhythmia Research, Hofstra University, New York City

Education: B.S., UW-Green Bay, ’76, Biology

Graduate, New York University Graduate School of Arts and SciencesM.D., New York University School of Medicine

Fellowship: Electrophysiology and Cardiology, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, Calif.

leagues’ work may mean life-saving knowledge is just around the corner, with more effective evaluation, anti-arrhythmia medication, and improved tech-niques and treatment.

DAY-TO-DAY: “I am a full-time faculty member at a large academic teaching center. Much of my work falls in the line of teaching physicians in training how to care for patients with arrhythmia. I also do clini-cal work, including seeing patients and performing arrhythmia procedures.”

REFLECTIONS: “David Galaty and Chuck Matter taught ‘Perception: Models of Reality,’ covering everything from the history of science to the way models and meta-models are to be used to under-stand reality; this course was seminal to my way of approaching life. Much of what I’ve done since that time has been based on those concepts. I also loved courses by Tom Mowbray and the great philosopher Ken Fleurant. Very formative were classes by Rick Stevens. At the time, UWGB was one of the few uni-versities in the country with a concentration in Envi-ronmental Sciences. It was a large, new campus with an internationally renowned faculty and a politically active student body…not a radically active, but socially responsible group. My friend Chris Stix, also from New York, attended for similar reasons. I have great memories of the summers as well, teaching sail-ing at the campus center and hiking Door County’s trails. The winters, as I recall, were brutal; quite an experience for a New Yorker!”

FAMILY: Married, three children

As a launching pad for healthcare-related careers, UW-Green Bay’s Human Biology program is going strong.

“Every class is full,” says the program’s chairperson, Prof. Donna Ritch. The number of student majors has soared past 300. Three-quarters are female.

Ritch, the pre-med adviser, says UW-Green Bay continues to send students each year to medical school and, in general, more health sciences students are opting for professions such as physician’s assistant, dentistry and chiropractic.

Healthcare push has Human Biology running hotExercise science, therapy and fitness are popular. Interest

in nutrition and dietetics, in particular, has mushroomed. UW-Green Bay is one of few universities with an advance-level pro-gram, and its students and faculty regularly sweep top honors at their state convention.

Watch for more on nursing, dietetics and other healthcare pro-fessions in future issues of Inside.

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EXPERTISE: Broad background in chemistry and the life sciences as well as strong writing skills and cre-ativity in devising legal strategies that apply relevant scientific and technical issues to patent law.

DAY-TO-DAY: WilmerHale is annually ranked one of the top firms in the country with more than 1,000 lawyers in 13 cities and three countries. Dr. Olesen’s experience includes preparing and prosecuting (in front of the USPTO) patent applications in the fields of biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmaceuticals and bioinformatics, as well as materials science and other fields. In addition, he works with litigators in preparing patent infringement cases for trial (in fed-eral court). He has technical experience in molecular cloning, protein engineering, recombinant antibody technology and organic chemistry. His fields of sci-entific experience include gene regulation, signal transduction, cell-cycle regulation, RNA splicing, proteolysis, immune system function and human genetics.

EARLY INFLUENCE: “I started out in pre-chemi-cal engineering at UW-Green Bay, with plans to transfer to Madison later to complete my studies, but found that I enjoyed the sciences, particularly chemistry and biology, much more than engineer-ing. I convinced my somewhat reluctant parents to let me drop out of engineering and remain at UWGB to pursue a major in chemistry and a minor in biol-ogy. My father was a mechanical engineer and I think he saw engineering as a much more practical choice for someone from a small town in Wisconsin. I took several classes from Dr. Thea Sager that really inspired my interest in scientific research. Her lec-tures addressed the current, up-to-date research in the field. I would ask questions in class that would often be answered with a giant shrug of her shoul-ders — “nobody knows,” she would say. I was soon addicted to understanding the scientific method and hooked on the idea of becoming a researcher myself. She encouraged me to go to a national laboratory outside of Chicago (Argonne National Lab) to do my senior honors project through a federally-sponsored undergraduate research program.

At Argonne I met other students from across the country, many of whom were making plans to go on to Ph.D. programs at prestigious universities like Harvard. One friend in particular convinced me that I was just as qualified as she was to apply to any of the top graduate schools in the country. I ended up being accepted to every program I applied to and decided to accept an offer from MIT’s Biology Department.”

WHY LAW: “After graduating from MIT I went on to postdoctoral studies at Harvard University and ended up being recruited by a law firm to become a patent agent. The law firm needed Ph.D.s with a background in the life sciences to help draft and prosecute patent applications. The whole idea of intellectual property was really coming to the fore-front at the time. I really enjoy teaching, and I’m still a part-time tutor in the biochemical sciences at Har-vard, but I really loved the challenge of learning a completely new discipline in law school. Every day at the law firm I work for brings new challenges. It’s very important to me that I continue to be challenged and grow — my job is rarely boring or repetitive and that’s very important to me.”

MESSAGE TO CURRENT STUDENTS: “Growing up in Green Bay, you can end up with the sense that your opportunities are limited, and that places like Harvard and MIT aren’t really open to you, but that simply isn’t true. In my firm I run into people from small Midwestern towns all the time. You shouldn’t let a self-imposed modesty limit you in your ambi-tions. If you have intellectual curiosity, you can grow in whatever direction moves you. My time at UW-Green Bay prepared me very well for this career. My undergraduate experience gave me a very thorough grounding in the life sciences as well as a start in developing the strong communications skills required in the legal profession.”

RECENT HONOR: Promoted to counsel (step before becoming full equity partner) at WilmerHale LLP.

HOMETOWN: Green Bay

DR. JAMES T. OLESENMedical Patent Attorney, WilmerHale law firm, Boston

EducationB.S., summa cum laude, UW-Green Bay, ’82Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, ’90Post-doctoral research, Harvard University J.D., magna cum laude, Suffolk University Law School, ’02Bar Admissions: Massachusetts, and the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)

“Don’t let a self-imposed modesty

limit your ambitions. (As a UW-Green Bay

graduate) I was just as qualified to apply

to the top gradu-ate schools in the

country.”

Peter Mader ’76, VP of

Diagnostic & Theraputic, Prevea

Clinic, Manitowoc

George O’Hearn ’82, dentist,

De Pere

Martin Schweiner ’79, anesthesiolo-

gist, St. Mary’s Hospital, Green Bay

Maureen O’Connor ’89,

chiropractor, Oconto Falls

Greg Jerlinga ’77, dentist, Oneida

Mark Mancheski ’84,

optomotrist, Green Bay

John Koch ’90, physician, Prevea

Clinic, Gree n Bay

Richard Pensis ’76, chiropractor,

Countryview Chiropractic,

Shawano

Mark Kroll ’84, physician,

Luxemburg Physicians, LLP

Kenneth Foust ’89,

veterinarian, De Pere

Michael Pierquet ’80,

dentist, Oconto

Frederick Sheppard ‘77,

chiropractor, Accident and Pain

Clinic, Green Bay

Bart Sheard ’73,

pharmacist, Sturgeon Bay

Diagnostic & Theraputic, Prevea

, dentist,

, anesthesiolo-

gist, St. Mary’s Hospital, Green Bay

chiropractor, Oconto Falls

, dentist, Oneida

optomotrist, Green Bay

, physician, Prevea

, chiropractor,

Countryview Chiropractic,

, physician,

Luxemburg Physicians, LLP

89,

veterinarian, De Pere

Michael Pierquet ’80,

Frederick Sheppard ‘77, Frederick Sheppard ‘77, Frederick Sheppard ‘77

chiropractor, Accident and Pain

Clinic, Green Bay

73,

pharmacist, Sturgeon Bay

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Michael Krueger ’75, family practice

doctor, Affinity Healthcare, Appleton

David Olsen ’76, orthodontist,

own practice, Appleton

Luke Warpinski ’81, physician,

Family Practice Associates, Green Bay

Tricia Lorenz ’91, physician, Valley

Family Medicine, Brillion

Jill Davies-Kern ’77, chiropractor,

own practice,Green Bay

Michael Krueger ’75, family practice

doctor, Affinity Medical Group,

Appleton

John W. Ehrfurth ’74, neuropsychol-

ogist, Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield

Thomas Halloin ’76, physician,

Aurora OB/GYN, De Pere

Mark Villwock ’78, physician,

Prevea Clinic, Green Bay

Julie Magnin ’83, physician,

Dousman Clinic, Green Bay

James Pape ’94, veterinarian,

Heritage Animal Hospital, Appleton

Paul Kollath ’73, dentist, Allouez

Family Dental Center

James Warpinski ’73, physician,

Center for Asthma & Allergy, Inc.,

Green Bay

UW-Green Bay alumni

help meet regional demand

Some distinguished graduates practice far from UW-Green Bay.

Physician Paul Schilling ‘82, who runs a renowned oncology

clinic in Gainsville, Fla., is just one prominent example. Others

stay fairly close. Dentist Kurtis Klotzbuecher ‘74, for example,

is just across the border, in Maplewood, Minn. Many others, how-

ever, return to Northeast Wisconsin following advanced study.

A partial file of some familiar names on the area

healthcare scene:Heidi Schuster Katte ’95, consul-tant dietitian for Health Balance Enterprise

Lara Pape ’95, pharmacist, Theda Care Medical Center Appleton Kathie Huncosky Bollenbach ’97, physician’s assistant, Nicolet Health Clinic

Mark Krebsbach ’98, chiropractor, Quest Chiropractic, Green Bay Tina Sauerhammer ’99, resident, University of Wisconsin Hospital

Steve Wowzynski ’00, physical therapist, Bellin Health Sports Medicine West Amy Schoenebeck ’01, genetic counselor, BayCare Clinic, LLC, Green Bay

Jessie Stukenberg ’02, Health and Fitness Director, Greater Green Bay YMCA

Neil Sandhu ’04, enrolled at the University of Wisconsin Medical School

Angela Huenink ’05, enrolled in the physician assistant program at Butler University

Patrick Fitzpatrick ’00, ENT/Facial Plastics Resident at St. John’s Hospital

Young professionals begin to fill medical ranksA sampling of UW-Green Bay graduates from the last decade or

so shows many pursuing medical school or related healthcare professions.

Cynthia Splett ’00, employed at Pharmaceutical Research Associates Jeremy Cleven ’01, head athletic trainer at UW-Green Bay

Kari Alexander ’02, physican assistant, Dixon, IL Eryn Wallander Hassemer ’03, graduate student, Medical College of Wisconsin

William Bake ’04, osteopathic medi-cal student, Midwestern University Jesse Lloyd ’04, medical student, University of Wisconsin Medical School

Josh Bayer ’05, doctoral student, University of Michigan School of Pharmacy

Marc Biedermann ’05, medical student at the Medical College of Wisconsin

Shana Danuber ’05, medical student at the Medical College of Wisconsin

Nicholas Grimm ’05, student in the physician assistant program at UW-Madison Kaelyn Zaporski ’05, optometry student, University of Missouri – St. Louis

Chad Voskuil ’99, third year of resi-dency, Medical College of Wisconsin

Nursing a growth sectorNurses practice on each other in a health assessment class(left). UW-Green Bay’s program graduates more than 40 seniors per year and rates among the University’s largest and most-popular majors — despite not offering an all-inclusive path to Registered Nurse designation. Instead, UW-Green Bay offers a BSN completion program. Students are already nurses — typically, working RNs with associate degrees — who enroll for the upper-level education and advancement opportunities a bachelor’s degree provides. For many, online learning is a significant com-ponent. For more on nursing at UW-Green Bay, check the February edition of “Inside.”

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CAMPUS NEWS

New road makes grand entranceGenerations of students who commuted to UW-Green Bay via the “back

entrance” — crossing a busy highway to do so — might be interested to learn their favorite shortcut is now faster, fancier and safer.

An upgrade of Highway 54-57 has added a full interchange at Bay Settlement Road. The Sports Center Drive entrance has been improved (promising quicker access to housing and the Kress Center).

The new 54-57 exit is labeled County Highway “EA,” short for Eastern Arterial. Bay Settlement now connects to Huron Road and a fresh stretch of four-lane bisecting Green Bay’s fast-growing far east side.

Lucky 13: NEW ERA card opens doorsThe NEW ERA consortium of local colleges and universi-ties has opened its libraries to the community. From the four-year UW campuses in Green Bay and Oshkosh and the two-year campuses in Marinette, Manitowoc, Menasha and Sheboygan, to the College of Menominee Nation and area technical colleges, the cards grant library privileges at each of 13 NEW ERA institu-tions. Access Coordinator Emily Rogers at UW-Green Bay says more than a thousand of the community cards have already been distributed.

Student communicators at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay capped an impressive 2006 by receiv-ing awards for excellence in state and regional competition.

The Fourth Estate, the UW-Green Bay student newspaper, won the top honor for overall excellence in its division in the Associated Collegiate Press Best of the Midwest college newspaper com-petition. This marked the first time the newspaper took home first prize.

Not to be outdone, UW-Green Bay student broadcasters were honored by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Associa-tion for their work on Phlash TV, a cable television channel operated by the Office of Residence Life.

The Fourth Estate distributes 3,000 copies each week on campus and in the community. Phlash TV (A.K.A. Channel 20) is available to 2,000 students living in UW-Green Bay residence halls, with plans to expand to other campus sites.

BY INK AND AIR, students claim top honors

‘Third Thursdays’ feature current

events, faculty starsUW-Green Bay is showcasing some of its finest teaching scholars in a free, daytime lecture series in downtown Green Bay.

“Downtown Third Thursdays” began Oct. 19 with a preview of the November elections by politi-cal scientist Scott Furlong. Upcom-ing dates:

• Electronic Bullying, Fritz Erickson, dean of Professional and Gradu-ate Studies, Nov. 16.

• Showcasing Your Assets: The Northeast Wisconsin/Green Bay “Brand,” Donald McCart-ney, senior lecturer in Business Administration, Dec. 14.

• Romantic Love in America: A Brief History, Denise Bartell, assistant professor of Human Develop-ment, Feb. 15, 2007.

• A Musical Journey for Life, Cheryl Grosso, professor of Communi-cation and the Arts and Music, March 15.

• Sexual Assault Awareness Month: How far have we come? Jolanda Sallmann, assistant professor of Social Work and Women’s Stud-ies, April 19.

For locations and times, call (920) 465-2320 or go online at http://www.uwgb.edu/downtown/.

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CAMPUS NEWS

Jan Thornton, associate provost, was volunteer chairperson for the Gibson Island Project, a million-dollar campaign to purchase a 25-acre parcel on the Cloverleaf Chain of lakes near Clintonville. The project was among Wisconsin’s biggest citizen-led conservation acquisitions in 2006. With support from the state Department of Natural Resources, a LAW-CON Grant and a matching fund drive involving hundreds of donors, the island (above) was set aside as a nature preserve and protected from future development.

Faculty and staff receiving 2006 Founders Association Awards for Excellence were Prof. Greg Aldrete, for research; librarian Debra Anderson, aca-demic support; Prof. Emeritus Ken Fleurant, institutional development; Prof. Aeron Haynie, teaching; Prof. John Katers, community out-reach; and Pam Spangenberg, recently retired from Human Resources, classified support. Staff and contributors to the Voyageur history magazine shared the award for collaborative achievement.

FACULTY AND STAFFPromoted this year to associate professor from the probationary rank of assistant professor were Rosemary Christensen, Humanistic Studies and First Nations Studies; Kaoime Malloy, Com-munication and the Arts and Theatre; Uwe Pott, Human Biology and Biology; Laurel Phoenix, Public and Environmental Affairs and Geography; Ellen Rosewall, Communication and the Arts; Michael Zorn, Natural and Applied Sciences and Chemistry; Meir Russ, Business Administration; and Bryan Vescio, Humanistic Studies and English. Promoted to full professor from the rank of associate was mathematician Tian-You Hu, Natural and Applied Sciences.

Prof. Cliff Abbott is new this fall in a leadership and governance role as Secretary of the Faculty and Academic Staff.

Don McCartney, a senior lecturer in Business Administration, and Kristin Vespia, an assistant professor of Human Development, won Featured Faculty Awards for consistent records of exem-plary teaching and willingness to address their craft.

Karen Lacey, senior lecturer in Human Biology and director of Dietetic Programs, was recently elected to serve on the national Commission on Accreditation of Dietetics Education.

Gov. Doyle has reappointed Prof. Bill Laatsch to the Historic Preservation Review Board through 2009.

Kathy Pletcher, associate provost for informa-tion services, was re-elected chair of the state Council on Library and Network Development, which advises the state superintendent of public instruction on statewide access issues.

Prof. Emeritus Bud Harris of Natural and Applied Sciences is a public member of the Special Committee on the Great Lakes Water Resources Compact. The panel will help shape Wisconsin’s official position on ratifying or rejecting the new water compact proposed by an alliance of Great Lakes governors.

The second edition of Public Policy: Politics, Analy-sis, and Alternatives, a textbook by UW-Green Bay political scientists Michael Kraft and Scott Fur-long, was recently released with a new chapter on homeland security issues.

Christina Trombley, the new director of the UW-Green Bay Small Business Development Cen-ter, was recognized as Wisconsin’s “State Star” for her advocacy of SBDC programs and strong commitment to small business.

Prof. Sarah Meredith received an international award of merit from the Romualdo Del Bianco Foundation of Florence, Italy. An advocate for international education and a frequent leader of UW-Green Bay study trips abroad, Meredith has been active in Foundation projects promoting cultural and educational exchanges.

Thornton

Tian-You Hu

The path to UW-Green Bay? Policies are fairly straightforwardUW System admissions policies have been a hot topic recently, especially with regard to “holistic admissions.” The Board of Regents is expected to take up discussion in December.

At UW-Green Bay, however, where demand for enrollment is as intense as anywhere, Admissions Director Pam Har-vey-Jacobs ’83 and ’98 says the current practice of “comprehensive application reviews” has been widely accepted as effective and fair. Retention rates are, in fact, trending upward.

“ACT scores and high school GPA are major factors,” she says, “but we look at special talents, circumstances, recom-mendations, extracurriculars and the personal essay, too. Test scores aren’t the only indicators as to whether someone is going to do well in college.

“The bottom line, though, is that we admit four of every five applicants, and our freshman class is both academically solid and well-rounded.”

Recent history shows that strong ACT scores, when coupled with solid grades, make admission to UW-Green Bay a near-certain prospect. As the accep-tance-rate grid from last fall illustrates (left), the pre-college credentials of suc-cessful applicants spanned a wide range. Lesser marks on either measure didn’t necessarily disqualify a student from consideration.

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ARABIC IS SPOKEN HERE

Familiar hangout gets lofty name: Cloud Commons

Steeling a peak at the Kress Events CenterThe new Kress Events Center is visible on the campus skyline. Last month, crews lifted the last of the 100-ton steel roof trusses into place over the 4,000-seat main hall. Work is even further along on the student fitness center and offices for Phoenix Athletics. The goal is to enclose the entire complex by winter so interior work can proceed on schedule for a fall 2007 opening. The $32 million project

represents a near-total renovation and expansion of the old Phoenix Sports Center.

A course in Arabic offered for the first time this fall at UW-Green Bay is more than a short course in the Arabic alphabet, it’s a study of the Middle Eastern culture and an open door to global affairs.

“Students take the class to have an open mind and get into the hearts of people in other parts of the world,” says Ilham Ashour, the course instructor. “Because of the war, many have a greater interest in both the lan-guage and the way of life, food, tradition, and more.”

Six students are currently enrolled. A move to an evening offering in spring is likely to increase those numbers. Ashour said that many community members, including physi-cians, business owners, and those who deal with culture differences in their occupations, have expressed interest.

Ashour has been teaching the lan-guage and the culture in regional public school sys-tems and at Fox Valley Technical College for a num-

ber of years.

UW-Green Bay students of yesteryear knew it originally as “The Commons” and later as “The Nic.” For today’s students and tomorrow’s alumni, just call it “The Cloud.”

In September, UW-Green Bay named its main dining area the Leona Cloud Commons.

Leona Cloud and her husband, the late Walter R. Cloud, were early and enthusiastic advocates of the Founders Association who also sup-

ported the Weidner Center and the University’s first capital campaign. More recently, her gift for the new Mary Ann Cofrin Hall classroom building furnished the Cloud Student Lounge, and she was a generous sup-porter of the Kress Events Center project.

Student speaker Bob Kranzusch said the new name is especially fitting, given that Leona Cloud is “one of our own.” Mrs. Cloud graduated in 1980 as a returning adult with high honors in human development, and still speaks fondly of her great affection for the campus, her instructors and classmates.

“Mrs. Cloud sat in the same class-rooms, studied in the same library, and had some of the same professors we still have today, so it’s inspiring

to us that she chose to give so much back to our University,” Kranzusch

said.The building itself was dedi-

cated in 1978 as the University Commons and consisted then of little more than the main dining/meeting area (formally known as the Bay Room, but often just called “The Com-mons”) and the Rathskeller

downstairs. By the time of the first major addition in 1985, the building was called the Student Union, with on-campus residents and others tak-ing meals at the Nicolet Room or at the Phoenix Club. The building was expanded to its current dimensions with a 1993 remodeling that also ush-ered in the name “University Union.”

Cloud

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The FOUNDERSASSOCIATIONBoard of DirectorsDiane BeinlichBryan Boettcher*Bev Carmichael Reynolds ChallonerDawn Foeller Jerry Ganoni Dr. Jeremy Green Noel Halvorsen* Thomas Herlache Paul Kendle Jay Kramer* Benjamin Laird Dr. Christopher Laws Bill Malooly Joan Mills Nan Nelson Mike Peterson Kathy Pletcher Kathy Rondeau Helen Schaal Tom Schober Bob Southard Stu Stiles Don Swette Joe Thibaudeau*Julie Wall Scott Wochos Bob Zimonick

2005–06 OfficersJim Prast, PresidentSusan Frost*, First Vice PresidentJohn Heugel*, Second Vice President

Nicolet Society$25,000+

1923 FundDr. David and Mary Ann CofrinBetty Rose MeyerJanet E. Meyer Charitable Lead Trusts

Phoenix Society$10,000 - $24,999

John T. Corio, IIIPhilip and Elizabeth Hendrickson*Dr. Edward and Majorie Weidner

1968 Society$5,000 - $9,999

Associated Trust CompanyBlair FoundationWalter R. Cloud Foundation, Inc.Bernard E. and Alyce G. Dahlin Foundation Inc.Michael D. DunhamMarjorie Buchanan KiewitJane MaierDr. Herbert and Crystal Sandmire*

Donor Honor Roll UNIVERSITYOFWISCONSIN-GREENBAY

2005-06GENEROUS DONORS made fiscal year 200�-06 the best ever for private philanthropic support of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.

The annual campaign posted 10 percent growth in community giving, a similar increase for UW-Green Bay employees, and a whopping 20 percent gain in alumni contributions. Friends old and new continue to step forward to help the University and its students “connect learning to life.”

Most impressive, the gains in annual support are being achieved concurrent with a $2� million capital campaign. The Campaign for UW-Green Bay is attracting record philanthropic participation (page 2�). Campus and community partners, it is evident, see Green Bay’s University of Wisconsin as being worthy of both ongoing investment and extraordinary support.

*Asterisks denote UW-Green Bay alumni

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Happy 50th for them, us and ours!Sally and Bernie Killoran chose a generous gesture to mark their upcoming 50th wedding anniversary in December. The retired educators and longtime Founders members accelerated plans to establish a scholarship endowment for students at UW-Green Bay. By making their gift immediate, rather than over a period of years, they ensured scholarships would start flowing this fall. Chancellor Bruce Shepard called it “a gift they were giving each other, and a very special gift for us.”

Shorewood Society$2,500 - $4,999

Frederick E. and Patricia W. BaerBaylake BankFidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundGreen Bay Press-GazetteJoel M. Halversen*HumanaBernard and Sally KilloranIrene Daniell KressJoe and Mac LaForceRichard and Susan Lauf*Schreiber Foods, Inc.Lester G. Wood FoundationWPS Resources Foundation, Inc.

Janice GaltGeorgia Pacific Foundation, Inc.Green Bay Packers Inc.Tom and Linda Halloin*Cecilia M. Hintz*David W. Kicklighter*Bill LaatschLoius and Susan LeCalseyM & I BankJim and Doris Madigan*Tom and Jewele MakiBill and Julia MaloolyMike and Kate Meeuwsen*William G. Meindl*Timothy P. MeyerNorman Miller Family Foundation Inc.

Craig A. Mueller*Nicolet National BankKathy Pletcher and Chuck MatterPomp’s Tire Service, Inc.James R. and Kelli A. PrastThomas A. Remondini*Dean and Kristen RodeheaverBob and Jolyce Rupp*John and Diane Salentine*Paul and Carol SchierlGloria E. SchottBruce and Cyndie ShepardSteve and Karen SwanWells Fargo FoundationRolfe E. WhiteJim and Kathy Wochinske*Scott and Cindy WochosEstate of Timothy J. Wyngaard

Founders Partner$500 - $999

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Green Bay Society$1,000 - $2,499

American Medical SecurityAssociated BankMark L. Backman*Daniel and Lois A. BeiselRick and Susie Beverstein*The Boldt Group, Inc.Michael and Donna CalawertsRichard J. Chernick*The Chernick Family FoundationCitizens Banking Corporation Charitable FoundationJohn and Judith CrainSharon DhueyLarry and Kay FergusonDiane and Patrick Ford*

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with Susan FrostSusan Frost is incoming president of the Founders Association. She directs her own marketing, advertising and public relations agency, Susan Frost Advertising; serves as vice president of development for the Neville Public Museum; and teaches an occasional course at UW-Green Bay.

UW-GREEN BAY A treasure… one that enriches our region not only by educating its students

but through its outreach into the community. Three programs closest to my heart are the Adult Degree Program which makes learning accessible to working adults, the LIR program which enriches the lives of so many, and the theatre program which has courage in programming, develops young talent and provides the community with rich theatre literature.

TODAY’S COLLEGE STUDENTS Fantastic! Last semester I had the privilege of teaching Humanities here (the Baroque to the Modern course). “The students” became real people and I had an opportunity for an up-close encounter with sixty-five of them… I’d have to say that we should have no fear about our future. They are as idealistic as any generation at that age, they work very hard to get an education and many lead heroic lives with an overwhelming balance of work, family and school. GREEN BAY It’s home. I grew up here and we came back to this community because we believed it would be a good place for the second half of our children’s child-hood. We were right! For us, Green Bay has been a wonderful place, one to which we owe a great deal.

PROFESSIONAL LIFE Marketing is always challenging but it is equally invigorating… A day in the office may find me developing marketing plans, writing radio scripts, nego-tiating media, or meeting with clients, and I could be marketing diamonds, accounting services, or prosthetic devices… Sometimes I tease that it is a good thing I have ADD or my life wouldn’t work but I would say the success of what I do is largely attributable to a broad-based, liberal education as it gives me the facility to integrate all that goes on. FOUNDERS ASSOCIATION “Nobody’s safe.” Every time I go to an event, Shane Kohl in the Advancement Office receives an e-mail the next day entitled “Nobody’s Safe” with the names and addresses of people (I’ve met) who should be sent information on becoming a member of the Founders Association… In the past several years, Founders programming has shifted to better showcase the work and life of the University and open a dialog. My goal for my tenure as president is to provide opportunities to involve Founders members with students.

For expanded comments and more from the new Association president, visit www.uwgb.edu/univ-comm/news/page/inside.htm

Founders Member$100 - $249

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No better sales forceIf the number of donors is up, along with total donations (a 20 percent increase last year!), some of the credit goes to the student call-ers behind the annual UW-Green Bay Alumni Phone-a-Thon. Increased giving means more scholarships and more learning opportunities. In addition, the calls give alumni a chance to re-connect, ask about a favorite faculty mem-ber, or nominate a former classmate for an

alumni award.

Jed C. Kirchenwitz*Veerachai Kitibutr*Wally and Joyce KlunkDr. Scott E. Knapp*Kathryn Koehler Loft*Kurt R. Koehler*Kevin Kohrman*Anne KokCraig J. and Meg Kolb*Paul Kollath, D.D.S.*Carole A. Kortenhof*Debra K. Koval*Tod and Julie Kowalczyk*Jay and Coco Kramer*Mark R. Kroll*Stacy Kropidlowski*Leigh E. Krueger*Steven W. Kubalak, Ph.D.*Richard J. Kvitek*Jennifer La Count*Jim and Karen LaceyMary A. Larsen*Bill and Pat LarsenJeffrey J. Lax*Nancy I. Le Hardy*Paul M. LeBlanc*Barbara A. Lemerond*Laure L. Lesperance*Lifestyle Health System, Inc.Dr. Yu-Wai Peter Lin*Laurie Lindborg Parsons*Donna Lipper*James A. Long*Al and Maurine LoomerTom Loomer*

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ENDOWEDSCHOLARSHIPSMargaret Nelson Bubolz Scholarship

Frank Byrne Memorial Scholarship

James E. Casperson Memorial Award

Chancellors Scholars Award

Chancellor’s Scholarship for Musical Excellence

Mercedes Cisneros Memorial Scholarship

Bradford L. Cook Memorial Scholarship

Coryl Crandall Memorial Scholarship

David L. Damkoehler Art Scholarship

Thomas E. Daniels Scholarship

Margo Delahaut Memorial Scholarship

Ronald A. Dhuey Memorial Scholarship

Albert Einstein/Mahatma Gandhi Scholarship

Louis O. Erdmann Scholarship for Theatre

Bidwell K. Gage Scholarship

Henrietta Gallagher Scholarship

Hugh C. and Mary J. Higley Scholarship

Patricia L. Hoppe Memorial Scholarship

Mildred T. Jorgenson Scholarship for Women’s Basketball

Michael Kazar Scholarship

Sally and Bernie Killoran Education Scholarship

Lucy M. Krchma Education Scholarship

Steven and Maureen Lapacz Scholarship

Althea Steele Lederer Scholarship

Madigan Family Scholarship

Robert H. Maier Memorial Scholarship

Kathy Majewski Memorial Scholarship

Jack and Engrid Meng Scholarship

Robert T. and Betty Rose Meyer Scholarship

Sidney and Ruth Morris Scholarship

Music Faculty Scholarship

Northeast Wisconsin Engineering Scholarship

Phuture Phoenix Philanthropists Scholarship

Ralph C. Pratt Memorial Scholarship

Carlton and Geraldine Pressey Memorial Award

William F. Prevetti Scholarship

Charles Richardson Memorial Jazz Scholarship

John and Anne M. Rose Scholarship

Meredith B. and John M. Rose Scholarship

Herbert F. and Crystal J. Sandmire Scholarship

Walter and Gertrude Scherf Scholarship

Second Gear of the University League Scholarship

Nancy Sell Memorial Scholarship

Ralph R. Stein Memorial Scholarship

Dr. Donel Sullivan Scholarship

Oliver and Margaret Trampe Scholarship

UW-Green Bay Alumni Scholarship

Veterans Scholarship

Byron L. Walter Family Scholarship

Weidner Family Endowment

Gary R. Weidner Memorial Scholarship

Jean B. Weidner Scholarship in Social Work

Loretta A. Wells Nursing Scholarship

Rolfe E. White Scholarship for Social Work

Elizabeth E. Wyngaard Memorial Scholarship

Paul D. Ziemer Scholarship

University Academic Excellence Scholarship

University Memorial Scholarship • Arthur Atkisson • Nancy Datan • Dennis Girard • Abe Shepard • Alvin Swinerton • Hans Van Beek

Beverly Banks*Mary BaranekJason and Deanna Barczak*Chan and Gail Barden*David L. Bardon*Barbara Barker*Sandy Barnick*Jean Barrett-Terry*Cindy Bartel*

Ronald L. Bodart*Susan and William Bodilly*Laura Boettcher*Corey and Dana Bogenschutz*Mark Bohn*Laurie Boivin*Christopher A. Bondioli*Karen Boorman*Robert D. Borowicz*

Jason Bartel*Carol A. Bartelme*Maj. William M. Barlelme USA RET*John Basel*Nancy E. Bastjan*Kimberly Bauer*Andrew Beckman*Jeffrey M. Bein*Jean Belke*Amy C. Belonger*Lori Belongia*Corey Bender*Sally A. Berben*Bruce D. Berens*Jeanne Berg*Thomas P. Bertrand*William J. Beuscher*Jerome F. Bever*Paul Beyer*Stacy Beyer*Janyse L. Bice-Allen, M.S.W.*Karen BircherG. Kenley Birr*Leon J. Blahnik*Terri L. Blahnik*Dave and Darlene Blecha*Derryl Block and Steven GreenfieldRobert Bloedorn*Brian J. Blohowiak*James F. Blumreich*

Diana Borrero-LoweTimothy R. Bosley*Kristin (Van Epern) and Dave Bouchard*Lisa A. Bowen*Mary Hoffman Boyd*Kenneth and Ann BraaschCarol BrabantJon Brand*Barbara A. Brandtner*Amanda BraunGermaine L. Bravick*Gerard M. Bredael*Greg Bredael*Joel and Traci Breitrick*Karl Breuer*Robert W. Brey*Shell Brice*Catherine Brickley*Debra A. Broadwater, Col, USAR (Ret.)*Martin and Catherine Brock*Kenneth G. Brodhagen, Jr.*Mrs. Jill Brooks (Carey) and Jason Brooks*Betty D. BrownBethany Bruce*Michele Brunner*Steven J. Brunner*LaRae Bruno*

Come join us…33rd annual

Founders Association Fall DinnerThursday, Nov. 16, 2006

Phoenix Room, University Union, UW-Green Bay

* Social begins at �:30, Dinner at 6:1�, Program - �:1� – � p.m.

The program theme is “Liberal Education: It’s not about politics,” and the need to ensure graduates have not only career-specific skills, but broad knowledge and the

ability to adapt to an ever-changing world.Watch for your invitation, or contact Shane Kohl at

Kohls@uwgb.edu or (920) 465-2018.

1� November 2006

Professorshipsprovide

Jennifer Bucher*Ann K. Buck*Timothy Buettner*Jim Burkel* Carla Burmeister*Sandra Burskey*Ann Grinde Burton*Lori Bury*Christine and David Bushkie*Randy and Anne ButtkeChristopher and Patti Calawerts*Allan J. Callahan*Pat and Karen CallahanDanforth Cardozo, III and Nancy E. Boone*Todd and Micki Carlson*Walter and Caroline Carlson*Linda A. Carmody*Kevin and Katie Carnell*Dorothea Carson*JoAnne Casey (Kranz) Class of 1976*Cassidy & AssociatesJoseph G. Cataldo*Kevin Chambers*Eileen Charles*Brian and Tammy Charlier*Todd Charnetski*Bill and Cheryl Chaudoir*Susan G. Cherry*Catherine Chevalier*Marcia Kornely Christiansen*Timothy J. Christiansen*Randal Christl*Darlene H. Christnagel*Ms. Debra J. Christopherson*Randy L. ChristophersonTina Cigelnik*Ericka J. Hausler-Claflin*Mary Rose ClarkShaun and Pamela Clausen*James and Karie Clement*Dan Clermont*Kathryn R. Clusen*Craig T. Cobane, II*Laura Cole*Jane Coller*David C. Comb*Candyce R. Conard*Paul and Mary Connolly*Eileen M. Connolly-Keesler*Barbara A. Cooper*Barbara Coppens*Susan Costello*Michael W. Couillard*Denise Counter*Sen. Robert Cowles*Elizabeth Cox*Eric and Susan CraverDavid C. Crevcoure*Lisa and Steve Cribben*Clifford J. Crockford*Kristin and Patrick Crooks*Vicki Berchem Csida*Kristin Cunningham*

Lynne M. Cunningham, ‘74*Julie Dalebroux*Nancy McNulty-Daleiden*Jo L. Damitz*Joan L. Danen*Middle School Teacher Thomas K. Danen*Dolores B. Dargan*Harlan Dart*Ellen M. Dauplaise*Rick Davidson*Brian and Heidi Davis*Debra K. De Muri*Jennifer Deets-Bartz*Dean DeFereScott J. Degroot*Debra A. Dehn*Cate Deicher and Clark Kaufmann*Kurt and Holly DeKiep*Jon and Christy Delany*Lisa J. DeLeeuw*Laurie Smits Delvaux*Leon Delveaux*Jayne DeMeuse*Mike Demske*

Rodney Dequaine*Andy and Emily Deremo*Judy A. Deuchert*Christina Kujak Deutschmann*Dean and Marilee (Paider) DeVillers*Lola DeVillers*James DeWaal*Theresa L. Dexter Ellis*Julie DeZeeuw*Steve and Debra Dhein*Judy A. Dickinson*Lavonne Dietrich*Joyce A. Dirschl*Mark and Katie Doering*Tracy and Derek Dombeck*Christopher T. Domino*Bill and Michelle Donart*Shannon Dooley Durand and Greg Durand*Matthew Doran*Mark and Luann Dorvinen*Sarah N. Douglas*Frank B. Doyle*Douglas Drake*Yarvelle Draper-King

Steve and Barb Dreger*Julia Drobeck*Wanda DuChateau*Thomas J. Dueppen*Bruce and Carla Duevel*Betty J. DunneTimothy and Marcia Duquaine*Susan Durant*Nancy A. Dworak*James and Sharon Ehlers*Bruce EhrKaren Ek*James R. Emerson*Scott Emerson*Thomas L. Englebert*John W. Enstrom*James and Kathleen ErbeckRonald W. Erdmann*Deborah Ericson*Patrick M. Evans*Wendy M. Evans*Duane Fameree*Gary Fandrei*Bettie J. Farr*Barbara Delwiche Feeney*

NAMED PROFESSORSHIPS are donor-funded endowments that direct supplemental resources to our finest faculty members. These prestigious appointments encourage professors to pursue the advanced research, learning breakthroughs and community ser-vice that enrich the student experience and make a strong university even stronger.

To find out how named professorships are established, call the UW-Green Bay Advancement Office at (920) 465-2074.

The Philip J. and Elizabeth B. Hendrickson Professorship for BusinessA gift from the Hendricksons estab-lished the professorship in 1987. Mr. Hendrickson is a former president and CEO of Krueger International (now KI). Mrs. Hendrickson, active in University advocacy and community philanthropy, earned a master’s degree at UW-Green Bay. Holder, through 2008: Prof. Philip Clampitt Prof. Clampitt’s expertise is in corporate communication. Funding from the professorship supported data-gathering and analysis for his new text, Decision Download-ing in Organizations, and a sec-ond book, to be co-written with

a Green Bay-area CEO. Breaking new ground with fresh case studies, he shares the latest with students in the classroom.

The Barbara Hauxhurst Cofrin Professorship of Natural SciencesDr. David and Mary Ann Cofrin estab-lished this award in 1985 in memory of their sister-in-law, the late Mrs. John Cofrin. Holder, through 2006: Prof. Robert Howe Last year, the professorship supported a vari-ety of initiatives related to the study of birds, biology and envi-ronmental issues. Prof. Howe used funds to buy a GIS lap-top computer and camera and digital storage equipment for faculty and student fieldwork; pay the salary of an undergraduate doing advanced research on National Forest Ser-vice sites; and provide seed money to attract matching grants for additional research.

The Herbert Fisk Johnson Professorship in Environmental StudiesThis award was established in 1985 by Samuel C. Johnson and his wife Imogene in honor of Samuel’s father. Herbert Fisk Johnson was the grandson of Samuel Curtis Johnson, founder of Johnson Wax Company.

19November 2006

marginofexcellence

Nancy Small Feld*Jayne Feldhausen*Amanda FergerJodie Fermanich*Katherine Fettig*George and Mary FischerBryan Fish*Barbara Jean Flanagan ‘91*Beth Flynn*Frances Foley*Jean Fontaine*Cindy Ford*William Forrest*William Fosick*Ruth E. Fountain*Andrea Frailing*Amy Frane*Steven Frank*Gary P. Franke*Melissa S. Frassetto*Skeek Frazee*Mark and Lori Fricke*Nancy Friebel*David Fries*Parcelin Cadmap Sys*

James Furmanek*Mary E. Gagan-Skoldberg*Yoli Lefebure*Susan Gallagher-LepakMichelle and P. Trevor Gamache*Lee W. Ganske*Eric Gass*Lisa J. Gast*Terry and Denise Gauthier*Angela L. Gayan*David Gehrke*Chad and Laurie Gehrke*Joyce Gelderman*R. James Genrich*Kris Gerhartz*Michelle L. Gerrits*Sarah Geurink*Carol A. Gibson*Amiee B. Gilbert*Jeanne E. Gilbert*Lisa Gilligan*Michael Glime*Greg Gloe*Tom Glomski*Paul H. Gobster*

Brian and Heidi Gold*Ann Golueke*Dale and Mary Goodner*Kay Goswitz*Anna Graf*William B. Graham*Daniel A. Green*Frank K. Green*James R. Green*Joyce E. Green*Richard E. Green*Thomas J. Griggs*Frank Grutza*Patty Guist*Claudette E. Gunther*Kirk and Peggy Guthrie*James Gutstadt*Julianne Gyarmaty*Tracy Hackert*Christine Haen Dietzen*Barbara Haen*Patricia M. Hager*Darlene R. HalletRick and Robyn Hallet*Pamela L. Halter*

Theresa Zuege Halvorsen*Deborah A. Hamilton*Peter R. Hanaway*Thomas J. Hannon*Robin Hansen Hartel*James N. Hansen*Stephen and Jan Hansen*Susan A. Hansen*Glenn M. Hanson, III*Robert G. Hanson*Suzanne Hanson*Jeanne M. Harper, ‘80*Jay HarrisJames Harrison*Ileen M. Hart*Todd M. Hartman*Virginia Haske, C.P.A.*Jean Gagan-Hatcher*Gwendolyn Hatfield*Alan Hautamaki*Patti Havlicek*Judith E. Hayner*William and Patricia Hearden*Dennis Heart*Jeffrey Hebert*Mike Heidger*Alison K. Heim*Dan Heim, Desert Dweller*Jeffrey and Betty Heim*Jennifer Heim*Marilyn Heinemann*Tom and Pam Heinrich*Robert J. Henderson*Beverly M. HendricksChris and Candee Hendricks*Arthur H. Hendrix, Jr.*Kristin Hergert*Lawrence J. Herlache, Jr.*Tamara Schmidt Hernke*Allan D. Herrman*Walter and Marjorie Herrscher*Stacie Herzog*Alan E. Hettiger*Mrs. James HickeyRobert Hieronimczak*Michelle Nate Higgins*Dylan Hilbert*Signe S. Hill*Charles J. Hilla*Roger Hirst*Mary Hodgden*Terri Hodges Nichols*Lorie Hodkiewicz*Dean Hoegger*Paul Hoffman*Susan M. Hoffmann*Mark G. Holliday*Wayne and Karen Hollister*Debbi Holmes*Robert A. Holmes, Jr.*Julie Holschbach*Michael T. Hoppa*Linda Hoppe*David and Jean Horst*

Holder, through 2008: Prof. V. M. Ganga Nair Prof. Nair maintains an extensive schedule

of travel and conference pre-sentations. He is renowned for his work on mycoplasma dis-eases of trees, the breeding of disease-resistant trees, and the propagation of medicinal for-est plants. A new focus is the

breeding of healthier and higher-producing macadamia nut trees in Australia and Hawaii. He shares his experiences in the classroom.

The Frankenthal ProfessorshipEstablished by the Frankenthal family in 1980, this named professorship honors husband and father, the late Siegfried Frankenthal. The family owned and operated Packerland Packaging Company. The professorship is open to scholars from all academic fields. Holder, through 2009: Prof. Cheryl Grosso Prof. Grosso, a percussionist, was able to pur-chase new instruments for her students. A chromatic octave of Thai gongs, for example, supports her emphasis on cross-cultural music. A profes-sional-quality piccolo snare drum was another purchase. She also initiated steps to arrange a residency

that would bring an accomplished composer and performer from outside the area to work with her students.

The Ben J. and Joyce Rosenberg ProfessorshipGary Rosenberg and Barbara Rosenberg Shure established this award in memory of their parents, Ben J. and Joyce Rosen-berg. The Rosenbergs were longtime area residents who initiated philanthropic sup-port for UW-Green Bay as early as 1967. Holder, through 2006: Prof. David Damkoehler Prof. Damkoehler’s research and practice in art metals helps students incor-porate new creative directions in their own study of design and metalsmithing. The profes-sorship also supported national conference attendance, mem-bership in a consortium (an important source of exotic and processed raw materials) and the purchase of materials.

New this year is the appointment of the University’s first fully endowed chair, the John P. Blair Endowed Chair in Communications held by Prof. Timothy Meyer. Look for a full report in our next Annual Report, along with, it is expected, more details on the new Baer professorships in education and business and the interdisciplinarily-defined Cofrin professorship in marketing.

20 November 2006

An evening for scholarshipsGood friends gathered for a good cause at the fifth annual Chancellor’s Scholarship Dinner held in September at the Weidner Center (photos above, and facing page). Co-hosted by the Chancellor’s Council of Trustees, the gala evening raised thousands of dollars for scholarships with more than two dozen tables sponsored by community businesses and philanthropists.

Carole Jean Hoskin, ‘94*Mitzi Hujet*L. Frank and Barbara Huntington*Susan L. Huston*I. Tech, Ltd.Mary S. Jackson*Geralyn J. Jadin*Kathryn A. Jagemann*Brian Jagodinsky*Kelly Jahnke*Mary L. Jameson*Mark Janiak*Traci Seidl Janisch*Patricia A. Jansky*Christopher T. Jaworski*Sharon Jehle*Carol M. Jens*Jacki Jensen*Alex Jerabek*Kathy and Rob Jeske*Brenda Lee Jicha*Bob and Kristy Johanek Family*Nancy Beitzel-Johnsen*Barbara G. Johnson*Brian and Shawn JohnsonDorothy L. Johnson*Eileen Vanderwegen Johnson*Eric S. Johnson*Judy M. Johnson*Dave and Kris JohnsonKristin Johnson*Mr. Matthew and Laurie Johnson*Mary B. Johnson*Mary J. JohnsonMerry Noel Ott Johnson*Ronald and Debbie Johnson*Carol Johnson-Hohol*Suzanne Jones*Jeffrey W. Jordan*Lisa M. Joski*Chris Junget*Jill and James Kaeder*Robert and Marilyn Kahl*Erick and Nichol Kahlenberg*Rebecca J. Kaiser*Stephen Kaluzny*Dave and Sandi Kappus*Deborah Karow*Antoinette Kasmarek*Julie A. Kastner*Katers & Associates, LLCJohn H. Kaye*Joan KeberleinGail Hermsen Keeley*Jen Keene*Glee Keipe*Carrie T. Kelm*Diane Kelnhofer*Dick Kendall*Brett Kennedy*Linda Kennedy*Elaine M. Ketola*Ann M. Keyser*Charlotte A. Kilmer*

Julie Moens Kimps*Holman E. King*Paula M. King*Linda and James Kirk*Chris Kirschling*Roger F. Klapper*Jeff Kleiman*Amy Klein*Don and Chris Klein*Renee M. Klingensmith*Mike and Joan Klinkner*Jeffrey and Dianne Kluever*Mark Knaus*Georgeann M. Knier, MSW*Jeanne M. Koch*Ray and Sue Koch*Jeff and Terri Koehn*Jerry Koeppel*Joni M. Kolarik*Victor Kollock*Dan Kornowski*Chris Korth*Deborah Korthof-Stanton*Curt Kowaleski*William and Linda Kowalski*Dave and Janice Kozlovsky*Janine Walch Krajnik*Jon M. Krapfl*Kathleen A. Krause*Vanessa Krawczyk*Lola Krebsbach*Shari A. Krejcarek*William Kreutzberger and Janine Boudreau*Ronald Krines*Larry M. Kropp*Jim Krudwig*Nancy and Michael Krueger*Tracy M. Kubiayk*Sylvia KubschPaula Kuehn, C.P.A.*Deanne KusserowDonna La Haye*Sally La Luzerne-Oi*Bruce and Janet M. La Plante*James Lacy*Lake Town & Country Real EstateMark A. Lancelle*Robert J. Langan*Lisa A. Langenberg*Joseph W. and Lynn M. Langer*Dave Langholff*Kathleen Bednarek-Lankey*Loretta Larkey*Janice Larson*Anne-Marie Laschen*John J. Latz*Jackie Laurent*Jodi M. Lawrenz*James Lax*Patrick and Cynthia Le Clair*Gary J. Ledvina and Michelle E. DuChateau Ledvina*Bert Lehman*

Rhoda Lehrke*Joel M. Lemanski*Lisa M. Lemens*Stacey A. LeMere*James W. Lemke*Mike and Julie Lenarduzzi*Chris and Dave Lensmeyer*Teri Leonhard*Michael M. Lepak*Michael D. Seering and Kim Lepak-Seering*Shirene Lesperance*John A. Lester*Carmen and Lloyd Leuthner*John and Ronda Liebmann*Michael J. Limoni*Judith Lindbom*Mary C. Lindhorst*Lori B. Linna*Jason and Becky Litwaitis*Christy Hasenohrl-Lobner*Louise T. Lochner*Ken and Nancy Loehlein*Thomas and Mary Lohuis*Mina Lorberblatt-Teske*Anne E. Lubbers*John A. LuczajMarlene M. Luedtke*Danielle M. Luer*Kari L. Luoma*Henry Luxem*Terrence and Margaret Lychwick*Carrie and Chris Maccoux*Susan MacDonald Bray*Peggy J. Maier*John L. Majewski*Robert and Sandra Maki*Mr. Jan V. Malchow*Ben and Deanna Malcore*Donald Mallow, II*

Ted and Renee Maloney*Janson Mancheski*Lee and Sally MancoskeRuth A. Manders*Elaine E. ManeyLucinda J. Marquardt*Jack and Rebecca Marsh*Diego Martinez-Vivot*Brian Massey*Kathleen and William Matchefts*Brian Mathews*Joan M. Mathews*Steve and Kathy Matheys*Kathleen Matthaidess*Matthew MattilaNancy E. Mattke*Pam Matzke*Susan Maxwell*Philip J. May*Anthony Mazzoleni*Marilyn and Pat McCareyKaren McCorkle*Diane McFarlane*Joseph McGauran*Marcy J. McGrath*Susan McGuan*Jan McKee*Sean and Barb McKinney*Dennis J. McLean*Rosanne M. McSherry*Michael Mead*Jennifer Meetz*Constance Gralynn Meisinger*Jim MernerDeanna B. MerrittMark and Jen Metcalf*Mark and Kim Mettelmann*Daniel and Marianne Metzig*James W. Meyer*Mark Meyer*

21November 2006

Vicki A. Meyers*Neoma J. Michalski*Kristine M. Michell*Mary K. Michiels*Janine and Joseph Micke*Steve Mickle*Craig and Janel Mielke*Janis A. Mielke*Robert C. Mileski*Donald E. Miller*Bob and Mary Miller*Mark A. Moeller*Paul and Jen Molchany*Frank Moon*Michael T. Moore*Marilyn M. Mouritsen*Phyllis Mroczynski*Jason and Nicole Mueller*Jennifer Mueller*Mark Mueller*Trisha Baker Mueller*Mythili Nagarajan*Sharon Nagy*Mary Lou Collier Nast*Jeff and Janice Neddo*Bruce Neeno*Vicki NellisJean Nelson*Tom Nelson*Tori L. Nelson*

Ellen Nett*Kathleen Schley Neururer*Karen NicholasDebra K. Nielsen*Kim Nielsen and Nathan TuffTim and Lynn NiemiJoan M. NiquetteLidia and Robert Nonn, M.D.Drs. Lloyd and Illene NoppeJo and Stuart Norman*Maxine NovitskiGary P. Nuthals*Pamela A. Nuthals*Robert C. Nuthals*Kelly Oakley*

Sandra Klapperich Ocker*Mary Ellen O’Connor*Michael J. O’Connor*Daniel P. O’Donnell*Nicole L. Offield*George T. O’Hearn, D.D.S.*Katharine Olski*Karen O’Neil*Kevin and Brenda O’Rourke*Jenny and Eric Osborn*Cheryl Osinga*Joan A. Osthelder*Steven R. Ott*Bob and Mettja Overly*Douglas and Suzanne Owens-Pike*Nancy L. Pagel*Rebecca Pagel*Melissa and David Palfery*Karen F. Palmer*Michael and Susan Pankratz*William Parins*Jack Paris*Rebecca Parks*Carol J. Paska*William R. Patzke*Cheryl L. Paronto-Paul*Tom and Sue Paulson*Craig and Cindy Pauly*Terri L. Peaslee*Patricia A. Nelson Perry*

Shirley R. Petasek*John and Lynn Peters*Charlene M. Peterson*Judith Peterson*Judy Peterson*Julie A. Peterson*Dianne Pfeffer*Judy Phillip*Carol Pichette*Craig and Jennifer Piczkowski*Connon and Kristie Piencikowski*Cheryl PieperEric Pigo*Terrie A. Pohjola*Constance Polasik*

Barbara Polich*Gregory B. Powers*Karen E. Powers*Mark R. Powless and Theresa M. Wolfe*Werner and Mary PrangeBill Preboski*Sue Premo*Stanley L. Presley*Ryan Priebe*Julie A. Pritzl*Kathi M. Pritzl*Richard Propsom*Tom and Susan Prust*Diane Przybelski*Doug and Carla Punzel*Tyrone Pyan*Gregory A. Quigley*William J. Quigley, Jr.*John and Christine Quinlan*Vickie Quinn*Linda Reimer Rabe*Michelle Radke*David K. Raether*Dr. Peter and Cassie Raether*Brian and Jenny Rammer*Sarah Ramminger*Anthony Rasberry*Carl A. Rasmussen*Ronald and Heather Rasmussen*

Mary Rass*Mark J. Raymaker*Amy Redig*Edward Reed*Dr. Gregg and Julia Reed*Shawn Reed and Molly Rentmeester Reed*Nicole Reetz*Rebecca Rego*Sharon and Doug Rehn*Ann M. Reiser*Darrel J. Renier*Charles Renner, Jr.*Repeat ProductionsNora Revoir*

Russell J. Reynard*Kay H. Rich*Dick Richards*Rick L. Riehl*Brian Riel*Mark T. Riggle*Rio Grande StudioMegan B. Ripley*Rebecca Roberts*Sarah Roberts*Betty J. Roberts-Knutzen*Joe and Nicole Robertson*Susan Robinson*Caroljean Rodesch*Ann R. RodrianMark RoeKevin Roeder*James P. RohanWilliam M. Ronchi*Ronald R. RonnenbergJane Warpinski Ronsman*Tammy Rosenow*Mary A. Rosin*Kurt B. RotheHolly and Ryan Rottier*Rebecca Roy*Tina Rozum*Kari Ruder*Brinda G. Ruggles*Diane L. Rusch*Russell Monacelli ConstructionShirley A. Ryan*Steve Ryan*Philip L. Salmon*Barbara Samuels*Roger W. Sarow*Sherry Savee-Zimbal*Susan M. Sawyer*Richard and Helen SchaalBryan K. Schacht*Michael K. Schaepe*Martin Schafer and Janet Sacks*Vincent and Michelle Schamber*Joe Schauer*Susanne Scheider*Jamel S. Schiller*Mary E. Schils*Arthur R. Schmitt*Bonnie M. Schmitt*Antoinette M. Schneeberger*Aksel Schnell*Steve Schoch*Kristen A. Schoenbrunn*Mike Schott*Robert and Andrea Schuessler*Aaron and Jennifer Schuette*Al and Ellen SchuettpelzDaniel W. Schuh*Chris Schulman*Mildred A. Schultz*Nancy Jean Warpinski-Schultz*Darin Schumacher*Nancy and Conrad Schumitsch*Karyl K. Schunck*

22 November 2006

Founders Association questions (frequently asked)Why does a public university need private support?UW-Green Bay gets less than 30 percent of its funding from the state of Wisconsin. It relies increasingly on tuition, gifts and grant revenue. It is more accurate to describe the University as “tax-assisted” rather than “tax-supported.”

Why consider an endow-ment when an immediate contribution has such instant impact?Endowments take the long view. By law, the principle remains intact, and the Uni-versity then awards a portion of the annual investment earnings (historically, about 5 percent of principle) to scholarships, research, pro-gramming—whatever is speci-fied by the individual donor. Remaining proceeds and new contributions are reinvested so inflation won’t diminish the fund’s overall value. UW-Green Bay has numerous funds whose accumulated payouts now greatly exceed the original contribution.

I’m a recent graduate, just starting out…how much is $20 or $25 a year from me really going to help?UW-Green Bay has more than 23,000 alumni and is seeing steady gains in their par-ticipation rate…collectively, you can make a difference. Engaged constituents, alumni

and Founders Association members are valuable advo-cates. Community leaders and elected officials view the donor honor roll as a relative gauge of support. U.S. News and World Report factors alumni participation rates into its influential college rankings.

How do I join the Founders Association?Direct an immediate contribu-tion to the University through the Advancement Office—by phone (920) 465-2074 or via the Web at www.uwgb.edu/advancement/—and you’re enrolled as a member for that fiscal year. Members receive special notice of University activities, invita-tions to Founders Association events and the satisfaction of supporting UW-Green Bay.

Where does my gift go?Unrestricted gifts to the Founders Association support the University’s academic mission, including merit scholarships, student recruit-ment, international programs, faculty and staff development and much more.

Jim Schwartz*Tina F. Schwartz*Pat and Bob Scieszinski*Deborah Scray*Seattle Sutton’s Healthy EatingBrenda Sedmak*Dorothy Seehausen*Michael Segersin*Ann and Paul SelkLaura L. Sellmann*Jeff Senglaub*Anne Sentowski*Rick Seppa*Brenda Severa*Jacqueline M. Seyfert*Jim and Traci (Feil) Shefka*Carrie M. Sherrill*Irene M. ShewalterCarol A. Shield*Marie A. Shilka*Deborah Shimanek*Janette L. Shipley*John and Theresa ShuckKeith and Valli Sickler*Nancy Mary Siebers*Gary Sikich*Linda M. Silvasi-Kelly*Jeanne Simon*Colleen Therese Sipiorski*Cheryl A. Skenandore*Matthew R. Slattery*Cynthia Haase Sleeman*Karen S. Slote*Gary J. Smith*Julie Smith*Michael J. and Alice M. Smith*Scott W. Smith*Staci L. Smith*Rose M. Smits*Leanne Snell*Jan SnyderTanya L. Brachmann Soeldner*David Sorenson*Pam and Rich Spangenberg*SuAnn SpethMatthew G. Spiegelhoff*Henry and Marilyn SpilleRoger M. Spindler*Dwayne and Yvonne SplanJames E. Spude*Arthur W. Spurlock*Sue C. SpurlockSquare One, Inc.Patti Stackman*Angela Stangel*Robert L. Steeno*Sonja M. Stefaniw*Mary M. Stephany Trimmier*Helen A. Stephens Howlett*MaryJo Stern*Ron and Bev StieglitzSandra Stoddard*

Kathryn and Jeff Stone*Frank and Donna Straka*Susan L. Streblow*Jim Strickler*Brian J. Strnad*Kathleen Sullivan*Frank Suring*Pam SusterKate Kobriger Suttner*Brian SuttonThomas G. Sweeney*Steven W. Swenson*Judy Sytsma*Tina Tackmier*Penny Tank*Bernice H. TanzSally Tarvid*Christine Rae Terrien*Dennis E. Tesnow*Avinash G. Thadani*Mary and Bill ThiesenJohn Andrew Thomas*Thunder Mountain Valley InnGlen and Kathleen Tilot*Lisa M. Tolan*Tom Triatik*Joel Trick*Patricia Stiller-Trudell*Dixie and Jim Tubbs*Wendy Turek*Chris A. Tursky*Donna and Conrad Umnus*Michael J. Urbancic*Kirk R. Uslabar*Lee and Pam Utke*Jim and Ellen Van De Laarschot*Jessica J. Van De Walle*Alison A. Van Duyse*Sheryl Van GruensvenMark and Mary Vandenbusch*Peggy L. Vandenheuvel*Susan Vander Heiden*Kathleen Vander Velden*Patrick Vandervest*Roger Vandervest*Mary Verhaagh*Joe and Bonnie Verhagen*Veronica Verkuilen*Glen A. Verstegen*John Verwiel*Kristin M. VespiaJanice K. Vinopal-Schatz*Ron and Gwen Voelker*Michael and Lisa Voelker*Marsha A. Vollbrecht*Adrianne M. Wacker*John Wacker*Butch Wagner*Linda J. Wagner-Erdmann*Russel E. Walesh and Dianne L. Gerhard-Walesh*Stanley J. Waslowski*

23November 2006

Remembering Robert MaierIn 1967, Robert H. Maier was the first person interviewed and hired by Edward Weidner, who made him his top academic officer. Maier, who helped shape the young UW-Green Bay, died last October. His family and friends created a memorial scholarship fund and, earlier this fall, the University dedicated the Laboratory Sciences Building student lounge in his honor. Maier’s widow, Jane, right, and children Pam and Dan pose with their father’s plaque near a student photo montage.

Matthew and Jenny Wassenberg*Jane P. Watermolen*Gretchen Waters*Deb Wearne-Neurohr*Terry and Betty Weiland*Susan Weis*Annette E. Weissbach*Terry Weller*John E. Wells*Donna J. Wendelburg*Michael and Jean Wentz*Tim and Vicky Wenzel*Doreen Weyenberg*Tori Wheelock*Wayne Whiting*Wayne A. Wichlacz*David L. Wilda*Jan Wilkey*Barbara A. Willems*Kathy Buxbaum Williams*Bern WilliamsenDan Wilson*Carol M. WitcheyLinda G. Witkowski*Ms. Nancy Wittman*Cindy Wojtczak*Barth and Mary Jo Wolf*Carol WolskeSteve and Vanessa Wowzynski*Robert Wrenn*Marie Yokes*Mrs. Margaret A. York*Kenneth E. Young*Matthew J. Zeise*Paul and Connie Zeman*Diane Zenz*Jay R. Zimmerman*

Kyle Zimonick*Michael and Diana Zorn*Jo Ann Zuberbier*

Matching Gift CompaniesAbbott Laboratories FundAmeriprise Financial Gift Matching ProgramThe Aon FoundationBemis Manufacturing FoundationThe Boeing CompanyEcoWater Systems, Inc.EOG Resources, Inc.Erie Insurance GroupGannettMatchGlaxoSmithKline FoundationW. W. Grainger, Inc.The Harley-Davidson Foundation, Inc.IBMKimberly Clark Foundation, Inc.McKesson FoundationMeadWestvaco FoundationMicrosoft Matching Gifts ProgramMidAmerican Energy FoundationNationwide FoundationThe Pentair FoundationPfizer FoundationPPL, Inc.R.J. Reynolds FoundationSara Lee FoundationSBC FoundationSC Johnson Fund, Inc.Sentry Insurance Foundation, Inc.Thrivent Financial for Lutherans FoundationUnilever United States Foundation, Inc.Union Pacific Corporation

Wells Fargo FoundationWest Bend Mutual Insurance CompanyXtra Corporation Charitable Foundation

Deceased FriendsEugene M. Barszcz*Raymond F. Beyer*Ralph S. BlakesleyHelen C. BuckmanMatthew R. Daley*Mark J. Dewees*Lawrence P. Engels*Myron R. FalckAnthony H. GaltDenis J. GarotJoseph C. GillisJames A. Goudreau*Charlotte N. HagemeisterTeresa M. Halbach*Wayne C. HamlinKatie A. Hemauer*Eric W. Hermanson*Nancy J. Herschleb*Warren E. HillThomas J. HoganArthur J. KaftanMary A. Kempke*Wayne A. KnuthCarl A. LangenbachRobert A. Lukas*Robert H. MaierJoseph A. ManninoRichard MathesKeith D. Maves*H. W. McGeeDorthey I. Miller*Gerald J. MortellMary NaniotDolores C. O’Brien*Steve PierkowskiBetty RenierWesley W. Rosemann*Andrew ScannellJohn G. ShieldMary Z. SmithDonald M. SmitsDonald E. SoquetMary L. TaggartGerald C. TegenCheryl WalleyAnn F. WeizeneggerHelen M. WhitneyTimothy J. WyngaardJoyce A. YirakJune L. Younk

about this

reportThese pages celebrate

the philanthropic support

received by the University

of Wisconsin-Green Bay

during the fiscal year that

closed June 30, 2006.

Summaries are provided

for the Founders Associa-

tion, Friends of the Cofrin

Library, Phoenix Fund, Phu-

ture Phoenix Philanthropists

and Theatre First Nighters

membership groups.

Each donor is important to

the University. We strive to

be accurate and complete.

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your name is not listed and

you believe it should be, or

if your name is listed incor-

rectly or in the wrong cat-

egory, please bring it to our

attention. Corrections may

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Advancement Office, Uni-

versity of Wisconsin-Green

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ment Office staff member at

(920) 465-2074.

2� November 2006

STUDENTS ARE THE FOCUS of The Campaign for UW-Green Bay, a $2� million drive to increase the number of scholarships and enhance the learning environment.

The year 2006 marks a dividing line. Previously, community participation had been facilities-related, as state officials told UW-Green Bay that a new student recreation and events center would require private support to supplement both the taxpayer con-tribution (about 20 percent of construction costs) and student fees (over time, about �0 percent).

This Phase I fundraising was a smashing success, with more than $11 million raised for what is becoming the Kress Events Center (photo, page 12). With that accomplished, Phase II now targets $1� million or more to expand student scholarships, add named professorships and endowed chairs, and provide new resources for lecture series, aca-demic support and centers of excellence.

Enriching the student experience The typical student entering UW-Green Bay today is likely to have excelled in high school (nearly 80 percent with a GPA of 3.5 or higher), have at least some financial need, and have a hometown in Northeastern Wisconsin. The capital campaign looks to enrich the student experience while creating additional scholarship opportunities.

Campaign DonorsFor fiscal year 2005-06

1923 FundAEC TrustAmeriprise Auto & Home InsuranceAnonymousThomas and Laurie AndersonBob and Carrie ArnoldAssociated BankFrederick and Patricia BaerBank Mutual CorporationBay BankBayCare Clinic FoundationBaylake Bank — Sturgeon BayJeffrey and Diane BeinlichBellin HealthThe Belson CompanyReynolds and Barbara ChallonerThe Chernick Family FoundationCK Holding LTDCloud Family Foundation Inc.Dr. and Mrs. David A. CofrinJohn and Judith CrainDe Pere Foundry Inc.Don and Gail DeMeuseDenmark State BankRobert and Durell DeVosFestival FoodsEd Kralovec and Susan FincoDiane and Patrick FordForest Construction Company Inc.Gagnon Clay Products Co.Gannett Foundation Inc.Keith E. GarotSusan E. GarotThe George Kress Foundation Inc.Greater Green Bay Community Foundation Inc.Dr. Jeremy and Elizabeth GreenGreen Bay ConvertingGreenleaf Wayside BankThomas R. GresenzJim and Sheila Growt

Don and Phyl HardenHattiesburg Paper CorporationPhilip and Elizabeth HendricksonJohn and Nancy HeugelDr. James and Patricia HinckleyJoseph L. HoffmeyerInfinity Machine & Engineering Corp.Johnson BankJ.P. Morgan Chase BankPaul and Colleen KendleWally and Joyce KlunkCarl and Mary Ellen KuehneLaForceRobert H. and Jane G. LairdBill and Pat LarsenDr. and Mrs. Christopher LawsLouis and Susan LeCalseyLeon H. & Clymene M. Bond Foundation Inc.Charles and Janet LiebDon and Darlene LongLord’s Dental Studio Inc.M&I—Marshall & Ilsley BankJames and Doris MadiganWilliam and Julia MaloolyCharles MartinJ.D. and Deanna McKayRobert T. & Betty Rose Meyer FoundationMohawk Investments LLCMorley-Murphy FoundationCraig A. MuellerPatrick and Ann MurphyNationwide FoundationNanette Nelson and Doug LandwehrNicolet National BankNorth Shore BankBob and Marilyn OlsonTom and Joan OlsonRandy and Bonnie PetersonRon and Suzy Pfeifer

Pioneer Credit UnionPomp’s Tire Service Inc.Gustman Pontiac-GMCPrevea ClinicThe Procter & Gamble FundMichael and Kathleen ReesePeter and Tracy ReinhartRenard Family Foundation Inc.Charles and Kathleen RileyJack and Ginny RiopelleRobert W. Baird & Co. FoundationRobert W. Baird & Company Inc.Ron Weyers and Wally Hilliard Freedom FundSchenck Business SolutionsSchenck SCSchneider National FoundationJohn and Phyllis Shaline

The Campaignforuw-greenbay

Bob and Martha SouthardDan and Liz SpielmannCarrie and Randy StarySteve and Karen SwanEdward and Sally ThompsonTosca LimitedU.S. BankJohn and Gail UnderwoodVer Halen Inc.Mark and Jean VerbetenWalter Cloud Marital TrustWarren and Judy WanezekDr. Edward and Mrs. Marjorie WeidnerWells Fargo FoundationWipfli LLPGregory and Betsy WolfWPS Resources Foundation Inc.

2�November 2006

PHILANTHROPIC AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT of the Phuture Phoenix program continues to grow at a rapid pace. Donors have embraced the idea that youngsters as young as fifth grade should be encouraged to excel in school and dream big dreams about high school graduation and college participation. Most visible are the annual open house programs at which nearly a thousand grade-schoolers tour the University and meet up with college-age mentors. The program has expanded with creation of “Phuture Phoenix Clubs” in local middle schools. In 2006-0�, six new school districts including the Oneida Nation join the fold. Wisconsin’s governor cited the Phuture Phoenix program as a statewide model when he unveiled the “Wisconsin Covenant” plan to inspire more Wisconsin children to pursue higher education.

Phuture Phoenix PHILANTHROPISTS

ContributorsAnonymousJane and Jim AndersonMarc and Marian AndersonTracy ArndtJulie BlankSue BraultJudith BrehmJohn and Gisela BroganCarol and Bob BushTina CarrBarbara D. ChallonerJudith CrainAndrea CueneBernie and Alyce DahlinHeidi D. DavisJere and Sheri DheinJohn and Vicki FabryDr. Randi B. Fay, Fay Dental CareLarry and Kayleen FergusonSusan FincoDiane FordAlison FrazierJohn J. FreyTerry FulwilerCandyce M. GilmoreMrs. Lori S. GilsonElizabeth GreenDan and Nancy GullingDr. and Mrs. Donald F. HardenPhil and Betsy HendricksonDr. Richard HessJohn HickeyMary Hofmann

Charles and Debra JohnsonCindy JonesBob KaftanK.C. Stock Foundation (Ms. Sheri Prosser)Dr. Frederick KerstenCeci KieferBernard and Sally KilloranKurtis Klotzbuecher and Karen WeidnerIrene Daniell KressCarl and Mary Ellen KuehneBob and Jane LairdPat and Bill LarsenLouis LeCalseyJanet and Charles LiebDiane V. LiebmannBonnie LisleKathy S. LochnerTerri MartinBarry MartzahlSusan McGuanKate and Mike MeeuwsenJack and Inky MengSusan Z. MurphyJean NeradCarla NicksJerry and Pat OlsonTom and Joan OlsonBarb OttumEllsworth and Carla Peterson FoundationMargaret Wilkinson Petitjean

L. Lee PrangeThe Procter & Gamble Fund (Tawnia True)Sheri ProsserJessica RaymakerMeredith B. RoseGary Rosenberg and Bridgit MaileGinny RiopelleBob and Jolyce RuppThea SagerCrystal SandmirePaul SchierlBeth SchmidtMaureen SchmidtAdrienne B. SchmitzTimothy SewallCyndie ShepardDr. Darrell and Mary Jean SkarpholCatherine O. SmallKay SonnelandBarbara StromSunrise Optimist Club (Brian Bowe, Treasurer)Karen SwanGail UnderwoodJudy Van VeenWarren M. WanezekEllen WeidnerDr. Edward and Marjorie WeidnerTim and Maryanne WeyenbergLarry L. and Lois C. WeyersRon and Colleen WeyersCandoce Ziegelbauer

26 November 2006

THE THEATRE FIRST NIGHTERS organization provides behind-the-scenes support to UW-Green Bay’s highly regarded theatre program. Thanks to the generosity of the First Nighters, the program has been able to bring in guest artists, provide scholarships for talented students and continue its involvement with the prestigious Ken-nedy Center/American College Theater Festival.

Theatre FIRSTNIGHTERS

Why theatre at UW-Green Bay? It’s no mystery The theatre program attracts promising newcomers with great facilities, faculty and staff who stress a well-rounded approach, and a history of award-winning performances. In January 2006 the play “Red Herring” became the third UW-Green Bay production since 2002 to be selected a finalist in the regional American College Theater competition.

First Nighter Producers$500+

Lucy and John Arendt Laura Riddle and John MarianoCharles Matter and Kathy PletcherEdward and Marjorie Weidner

First Nighter Directors$250 - $499

Allon and Kristi Bostwick Sally GreenwoodPaul and Donna Madary Diane and Charles Nordell in memory of Warren H. BuellStuart and Nancy StilesBob and Michelle Wintersteen

First Nighters$150 - $249

Cliff and Joyce AbbottTodd and Karen AdamsTom Cuene and Carol CassellMatthew Cole and Stacey CreaseJames and Susan DavieShady Dive EntertainmentMike Draney and Vicki MedlandIn Memory of Sue Kline-Heim and Lou ErdmannJack and Rachel FrischMax and Susan FrostClifton and Paula GanyardMartha Ahrendt Gurung and Regan A.R. Gurung Sue Hammersmith and Al UniackeFergus and Bonnie Hughes Jane and Mike IngrahamWilliam and Mary Kaminski Daniel and Karen KatersSally and Bernie Killoran William G. LaatschTim and Ellen Montour Jean O’Hora David and Susan Parsons Jon and Judi Pietsch Pat and Reb Przybelski Judith Russell and Howard BornsteinJanyne Ste MarieDr. Sandra M. StokesPam and Rich SpangenbergPaula and Andrew Tolksdorf John Wierschem and Diane WaisIn Memory of Gary WeidnerGiles and Kathleen Woolf

Theatre Angels$50 - $149

Carol R. DeGrootMary Kline in memory of Sue Kline-HeimJoy M. LemerandeKaty LindnerSarah MeredithEdward and Sharon NelsonEllen RosewallC. Style

2�November 2006

THE FRIENDS of the Cofrin Library organization exists to extend the educational reach of the David A. Cofrin Library. Contributions by the Friends support acquisitions and staff development and a variety of cam-pus and community educational programs.

The NiagaraSocietyTHE NIAGARA SOCIETY was established to recognize individuals who have invested in the Uni-versity by designating a deferred or planned gift today to benefit the institution in the future.

The University offers an appealing array of planned-giving opportunities. Donors often find that with careful estate and tax planning, they can commit to that “gift of a lifetime”—a cap-stone contribution to a favorite program or institutional activity—and have a terrific impact while still providing for ongoing family and community needs.

Friends of THECOFRINLIBRARY

MembersDorothy BlairGeorge Nau BurridgeRichard ChernickSue N. CoxRichard L. DudkiewiczWilliam L. ForrestIsmael A. GodoyTom and Judy HaeversPhyllis E. HolzDonald and Patricia KellySteven and Maureen Lapacz

Louis and Susan LeCalseyH. Weldon McGeeCraig MuellerKeith and Karen PetersonBarbara PhillipsRussell R. RosemanBonnie ThomasMarjorie M. WeidnerRolfe E. White

The Friends celebrated their 10th anniversary this fall. Posing here are past presidents and current leadership including Shane Kohl, Kathy Pletcher, Prof. David Voelker (current president), Provost Sue K. Hammersmith, Leanne Hansen and Prof. Emeritus Chuck Matter.

Charter MembersGeorge BurridgeCarol EmmonsWilliam LaatschDoris and Jim MadiganDiana MargottoCharles MatterBarbara McClure-LukensElaine and Tom McIntoshKathy PletcherJerrold RodeschPaul and Thea SagerDebra Anderson Waggoner and Mark WaggonerEdward Weidner

Life MembersVirginia DellFort James Foundation Cecilia HintzLenny Pearce

Benefactor MembersBetty BaerJoyce HannemannLeanne HansenShane and Sheila KohlMark KoplienRobert and Lena Wenger

Patron MembersBill MeindlChristopher and Carolyn SampsonDeb & Paul StrelkaChristine Style and Tony Rajer

Household MembersDebbie and Gary BurdenCurt and Jeanne HeuerBruce and Janet LaPlanteMichael LukensKim NielsenJoan and Michael Thron

Individual MembersPaul BaumgartMary Ann DefnetLynn DoudnaJohn EllisGinnie ErdmannMichael EverageBetsy FoleyTony GainesJuliana GerritsJudy GluecksteinSara HansenWalter HerrscherJim JacquesJacqulyn Jahnke

Arch JohnstonAndrew KerstenJudith LeannaKris MatthiesDaniel MoranMary NaumannEnid SmeallBeverly SmithMary Liz TowneZeta Turriff

Donna UrbanJean WentzSteve A. WoodsRussell WurmDoris Ziesemer

Student MembersJessica LaPlante-WikgronNathan Petrashek

2� November 2006

THE YEAR 2005-06 demonstrated again why friends of UW-Green Bay Phoenix Athletics take such pride in sup-porting the program.

More often than not, Phoenix teams are winners in competition. That’s part of the tradition, along with academic achievement and community service.

A new NCAA report measuring academic progress gave perfect scores to the golf, tennis, and women’s swimming teams. It recognized 100-percent graduation rates in men’s golf and women’s basketball, Nordic skiing and cross country. In four other sports — women’s soccer and men’s basketball, cross country and swimming — graduation rates surpassed 90 percent. Soccer stars Adam Ben-Zikri and Sarah Oligney earned academic all-America honors. Student-athletes contributed thousands of hours of time. They helped with Katrina relief in Louisiana, raised money for breast-cancer research, and earned Special Olympics’ highest honor for volunteer service.

Phoenix Fund annual giving and special events raised nearly $�00,000 during 200�-06 for scholarship support of UW-Green Bay’s exceptional student-athletes.

The PHOENIXFUND

A winning partnership:More than 600 friends attended last April’s Phoenix-Packers Steak Fry fundraiser at the Lambeau Field Atrium, giving co-hosts Ken Bothof (Phoenix Athletics director, left) and Bob Harlan (Packers CEO) reason to smile.

All American $10,000 +

The George Kress Foundation/ Green Bay PackagingDavid and Renee KimVan’s Lumber & Custom Builders, Inc.Ron Weyers and Wally Hilliard Freedom Fund

Athletic Director$5,000-$9,999

Carol and Bob BushAndy and Julie HetzelDr. James and Patricia HinckleyKI — Dick ReschKroll’s West Restaurant — Mike WierP & M Leasing, Inc.Mike ReeseSchreiber Foods

Coach$2,500-$4,999

Dr. Jerry Blackwell Cornerstone Foundation Bernie and Alyce DahlinDean DistributingFidelity FoundationPhil and Betsy HendricksonIllinois Tool WorksK & K Material Handling, Inc.Frank Mattia and Shelley Boehm-MattiaWalter and Kelly MelcherJack and Inky MengErich and Tara QuidzinskiChris and Julie Van Saders

MVP $1,200-$2,499

Paul AndersonBayCare Clinic, LLPBill and Caroline BeaudinJeff and Diane Beinlich

Belmark, Inc.Steve and P.J. BischelThe Boldt Group, Inc.Ken and Carrie BothofDebbie and Dwight BowieCentury Drill & Tool De Pere Foundry, Inc.Tim and Jeannine DearlovePat and Jim DuescherFEECO InternationalFestival FoodsRoyce Finne and Sue BischelGannett Foundation, Inc.Green & Gold ConcreteJames Growt and Shelia Brady-GrowtGustman Pontiac-GMCSteve and Kristin HartyRicklin HeintzJim HerberJohn and Donna HerberHurckman MechanicalIndependent Printing Integrated Products, Inc.Jefferson Pilot FinancialRick and Amy JohnsonBernie and Sally KilloranJames and Mary Jo KingPaul and Linda KochTod and Julie KowalczykLaForce Hardware Tom LemorandeLeon & Clymene Bond Foundation, Inc.Dr. Dan LinehanRolf and Ann LulloffMike and Kate MeeuwsenLarry and Becky McCarrenDr. Patrick McKenzieMCL IndustriesNeuville MotorsNicolet National BankTom OlsonOrthopaedic Associates of Green BayDave and Renee PeotPeterson Ford MercuryPioneer Metal Finishing CorporationPMI

Pomp’s Tire Service, Inc.Peter and Tracy ReinhartRobert J. Hermsen & AssociatesPaul SchierlPaul and Brenda SchneiderSinclair Plumbing, Inc.Dr. James SpearsStock Building SupplySteve and Karen SwanMichael ThomsonToonen CompaniesTosca LimitedEd and Sue Van BoxtelShark and Claire VanderWoudeWanezek, Umentum & JaekelsWarren GroupEd and Marge WeidnerWells Fargo BankWipfli

Letterwinner$600-$1,199

Rich and Kathleen AicherAmerhart Ltd.Tom AndersonSue and Bob AntolecThe Aon FoundationCharles and Cheryl AslaksonBay Title & Abstract, Inc.Bay TowelAvi BerkKevin and Connie BorsethAmanda BraunThomas Cuene and Carol CassellScott DaulBob and Durell DeVosEd’s Machine & Service Co., Inc.Fabry IndustriesForest Construction Company, Inc.Greenleaf Wayside BankDon and Phyllis HardenDr. Nezih and Debra HasanogluJohn and Nancy HeugelMary Hiltunen

29November 2006

Loyal alumni:Legendary soccer coach Aldo Santaga is surrounded by former Phoenix players after last month’s Homecom-ing alumni game. That’s his son Greg (Class of ’84) at far right, next to Dr. Erich Quidzinski ’88 and, next to him… Check online for full IDs and more photos at http://www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/page/inside.htm

Imaginasium, Inc.James Street InnDebbie Kirch and Dan McIverKiwanis Club of Greater Green BayKen KlemmRod Kowalczyk and Carolyn JahnsPaul and Carla KruegerMark and Judy LarsonLee Anderson EngineeringManitowoc Tool & MachiningMargarita’sMarling DistributingPaul MonginJess and Patty MillerMorley-Murphy FoundationDr. Michael and Linda O’ReillyPerforma, Inc.The Phoenix GroupQuick Signs / Identity PlusDale and Margaret RaceDonna RitchKramer and Carolyn RockDr. and Mrs. Ronald RoupSchenck Business SolutionsMarvin SchneiderSteve SeidlBruce and Cyndie ShepardMark and Wendy SkogenSkyline Technologies, Inc.William Stevens

K.C. and Georgia StockTotal Service Development Co.Town & Country ElectricDr. James and Carolyn Van MillerVirchow, Krause & Company, LLPWarren WanezekNoreen and Robert WenningerWitt’s Food, Inc.

Varsity$300-$599

Albany International Corp.Chuck and Patti AlbersAmerican Family InsuranceKarl AppletonArketypeRobert and Carrie ArnoldDick and Cindy AucuttAuto HausHans BachmeierAndy and Cathy BarthelLarry and Jane BartonBay BankBay Lakes Commercial RealtorsBaylake BankBellin HealthMichael and Paula BergnerDaniel and Bev BergsmaCindy and Gary Boie

Dan BoreenPepper and Nancy BurrussDr. and Mrs. William CarlisleRenny ChallonerH.B. and Margie ConlonCornerstone Business Services, Inc.Robert Crowley, DDSCharles and Linda CyraCzachor & Polack, LLPDart Insurance AgencySandy and Bruce Deadman

Don and Gail DeMeuseSteven and Tam DemrowDenmark Insurance Center Dennis DetrieDon EckesEvraets Construction Inc.Ed FangmanFay Dental CareLarry & Kayleen FergusonJohn FitzgeraldFox View Dental S.C.Kelly FranzFrito LayTerry and Kris FulwilerGagnon Clay Products Co.Godfrey & KahnGreen Bay Insurance CenterGreen Bay Packers Inc.Thomas GresenzClifton Gunderson LLPMichael and Leanne Kathleen HaddadCarol HammerleStephen and Robyn HellandJon and Annette HenryDaniel HilliardJoe HoffmeyerMartin and Sandra HoldenHoward Immel Inc.Michael and Penny HucovskiIEI General Contractors, Inc.

Chuck and Carol IhrkeJames D. Fox Insurance & InvestmentsChuck Johnson and Gail KinneyKris and Dave JohnsonJonas Service & Supply, Inc.Jones Sign CompanyThe Karma GroupSteve and Julie KassnerPaul and Colleen KendleJim Kiekhaefer

Dr. Michael and Ronda KincheloeScott and Gail KingStephen and Cynthia KingKurt and Connie KoeppelDoug KohlbeckMike KonecnyJulie Anne KressMark KrollJulian and Laurie La MueDr. Christopher and Margaret LawsRichard and Jennifer LennertzThomas LopinaDave and Lisa LoritzM & I BankNeal MaccouxFrank MadzarevicTim and Elaine ManeyMike and Patricia MantheyMarilyn and Pat McCareyFred and Sandy McIverJim and Marcy MernerMerrill Lynch & Co. FoundationJohn MillerJerry Mortell IIIKelly MurphyJim and Connie NashNavis Pack & ShipJoe NeidenbachTerry NelsonNeville’s Inc.Jeff and Alexis NordgaardThomas and Dawn OlejniczakOneida Family Fitness & RecreationDr. Vijay and Jen ParmarPatrickus & Jones, S.C.Bill PetersTom and Alison PoitrasRabitz Inc.Mary RassPete ReinesDave and Belinda RichardJack and Ginny RiopellePaul and Dorthea SagerRobin and Terri SandersMark SchiefelbeinFritz SchmidtMarc and Holly SchmidtSchmitt PropertiesDoug and Mary SchoenMartin SchweinerBob and Maureen SeeringJames SeidlSeven-Up Bottling Co.Sherwin-WilliamsSimon Insurance & InvestmentsSimons Custom Homes SMET Construction ServicesRich and Pam SpangenbergCarl and Beth SpeerschneiderSpensa Development Group, LLCDan and Liz SpielmannJon StadlerTom SullivanDaniel Timmers

30 November 2006

Fans who care:Phoenix boosters support the program through philanthropy, attendance and, sometimes, just an encouraging word. Bas-ketball players Ryan Evanochko and Terry Evans chat with

fans at the Phoenix-Packers steak fry.

Eric and Emily TorkelsonTweet Garot Mechanical, Inc.Ultimate Sports Apparel, Inc.John and Gail UnderwoodRandall and Julie Van StratenVenture ArchitectsJeff and Mary Jo WalchDave WannerGreg WannerDaryl and Angela WarderPhillip and LeAnn WeistLon WendtRobert and Lena WengerTom and Kate WiersSteve and Sharon WilmetEric and Kelly WitczakDan WotrubaGail and Hal Yelton

Phoenix Fan$125-$299

Keith and Karel AbtsAllouez Animal HospitalRichard AmbroseDr. John AmuzuTodd and Amy AndersonTom and Tracy ArndtJ. Thomas and Pat AziereEarl and Judith BaierlThe Bar Holmgren WayTodd and Julie BartelsJim and Gail BeckerVictor BettendorfDaniel and Penny BollomPerry and Cheryl BrownTodd and Julie BrussRobert Burt

Al CarlottoMichelle ChristiansenDale and Linda DarmodyCes DawsonTeri and Jeff DeGrandMichael DemchenkoDietz Duo Inc. - Subway UniversitySean and Kay DwyerJames ElliotEmployee Resource CenterFarr’s GroveFastsigns of Green BayBill FingerFoth & Van DykeFreis Dist. Co. LLCMike and Kathleen FrohnaScott and Debbie FurlongJohn and Cate GardMark and Carrie GerkeMark Grams and Anne Geigel-GramsThomas and Carole GuyetteMatthew HalamaDave and Jane HansenHappy Joe’s PizzaJon and Heidi HarrisBill and Lorena HeinrichTim and Julie HeleinBob and Margaret HendricksTom and Jill HerlacheJohn HoffmannHolmquist Feed Mill, Inc.Rob HostetlerInfusion Inc.Irrigation Solutions Inc.Diane and Phil JeanquartDave JohnsonDennis and Sue KeihnJoe KiedingerNikki and John KissZac, Lexie and Mike KlineApril KockenKaren and Craig KodankoShane and Sheila KohlKonop Vending Machines, Inc.Pete and Ann KrambsKen KubschSteve and Beth KulenkampDouglas and Barbara LaFromboisJohn Landrum and Linda Peacock-LandrumLeonard & Finco Public Relations, Inc.Brian and Mary LiddyJohn and Ronda LiebmannJames LindstromRodney and Sue LygaHarry MaccoLee and Sally MancoskeBarry MartzahlDon and Gail McCartneyMGL FitnessJerry MillerMark MuellerNationwide FoundationSteve and Robyn Noel

Paradise Heating, Inc.Jodi PelegrinSarah and Tim PigoPrint & PromoRichard’s Heating, Cooling & RoofingMarcel and Jordy RiebeJames Ritchay, Jr.Robert W. Baird & Co. FoundationJoe RobertsRoemer PhotographyMr. and Mrs. Howard RoscoeTim and Amy RoweRummele’s, Inc.Jeff RyanSchuette Insulators, Inc.Stephen and Kris SeeholzerAndrew and Theresa SeleskieTim and Laurie SewallDick SiegSlinger Electric Inc.Mary SmithRobert SouthardJeanne and Joe StangelRandy StaryHorst and Lora StemkeDarryl and Christine StichTom and Maggie StoverHolly and Glenn StuebsMark SturmSwan Club, Inc. /Legends BarRobert and Gwendolyn SzelcPatty TemplinChip and Barbara TeschSteven and Cheryl ThompsonUnited Building CentersRobert Van DrisseMike and Debby Van ErmenVan Straten Construction Co., Inc.Vanboxel’s BarBruce and Becci Vanden PlasKim ViduskiMichael VogelVos Electric Inc.Beth WarnerDuane and Linda WarnerCory and Jackie WebsterWebster Dental AssociatesMatt and Sara WiebelWild Blue TechnologiesClaire and Steve WilliamsDennis Woelffer

BoosterUp to $124

Afton Consultants, Inc.Dr. Chris and Gladys AkiwowoAl & Linda’s Pour HausAll Credit Mortgage, LLCKeith and LeAnn AppletonCyril and Mary Lou BackesScott and Jean BaierJeanette BartaClem and Julie Bauer

31November 2006

Homecourt support:UW-Green Bay wins ‘em all — or nearly all — at home. Women’s basketball is planning a series of special events to commemorate the final season on the old Phoenix Sports Center floor. The gym will revert to intramural use when the Kress Center opens in 2007.

John and Cathy BaumgartBay ArchitectsRichard and Kathy BeaumierBemis ManufacturingGeorgia BenoEd and Betsy BenesKate BenesKarl and Joji BerglinPat BertrandBeverly BerzinskiBilotti’s Pizza GardenLinda and Greg BinsJon and Jennifer BisknerDaniel and Cathy BittnerSheila and Seth BlackmanSusan and William BodillySara BoyerVivienne and Ronald BraunJeff and Joan BrownCarl BuergiCole BuergiBeth and James BurnsMichael and Janalee BusickDaniel and Sandy ChristophersonJeremy ClevenGerald CondonMichael and Tina ConiffKelly and Michael ConnorRandall ConradtTim and Jill CoxMichael CueneFrancis and Geri CzarneckiJerry DeMeuseJohn DevineThomas and Christina DienerStan DixonJohn M. DorseyBarbara and Steve DregerMike DymondTrisha EbelLes EttersEvent USAGlenn FieckFinancial Focus 1, LLCCarrie and Mark FossLori and Brian FrerkTom GallowayAlvin GehrkeDave GehrkeBrian A. GiovinazziBecky GloverDavid and Tracy GorzekMike GraumeEdward and Cathy GrohGrohing HolsteinsGary Grzesk, Sr.Robert and Paula HannMary HansenFredrich HarrschPatrick HeierMary HeilmannRichard Herrema and Katherine Lufkin-HerremaTom Hickey

Dr. and Ms. Joe HodgsonGene and Ruth HolmquistAndy HuckDirk and Ann HueninkBrad HutjensKelli and Jim JacobiRandy and Tricia JanssenJ. Michael JerryChandra JohnsonEmily and Jason JohnsonSusan and Charlie JohnsonTim and Ragan JorgensenZoltan and Kathryn KadarBen KaquatoshDr. Timothy and Joanne KaufmanTony and Janet KirchLucas KissWalter and Joyce KlunkJames and Georgia KneelandDon and Deb KnutsonDaniel and Diane KopplinTim KotnourMichael and Debra KovalGary and Roberta KrebTricia and Justin KrenkeStacy and David KropidlowskiKaren and Bryan LampereurHoward and Carol LehmanGlen and Joyce LeischowGerald and Ruth LewisJosh LynkDennis and Wendy ManneringMr. and Mrs. Paul ManskePaula Marcec-Ehrfurth and Paul EhrfurthSusan MatrangaChuck Matter and Kathy PletcherCraig MaxwellKimberly MayerScott McIntoshJ. D. and Deanna McKayDr. Kenneth and Jean MickleDr. Bert and Patti MilsonJane NaparallaLisa and Bruce NealKaren NeumanCharles and Sue NickelChari Nordgaard-Knueppel and Kon KnueppelNortheastern Wisconsin Advertising, Inc.Calvin and Lois O’HarrowWayne & Bernice OlmLaurie and Timothy OlsonOneida Seven Generations GroupRandall and Bonnie PetersonCandy PickertEric PigoAnn and Dennis PloorKari and Brad PolczynskiDan and Jan PorathMark and Sue PorathWayne and Barb PorathPhil and Sharon Priebe

PrimeTime PrintingMichael and Lisa PritzlDon and Candy PrystaloskiJames and Linda QueoffAutumn RademacherDennis and Joan RaislegerRed’s Excavating Inc.Kristy and John ReiderTom and Kathy RellingRoger and Jeni RipleyAnn RodrianPamela RoeckerEd and Kathy RoederPaul and Doreen RosenQuinn and Stacy RossTom and Mary RoweSue and Bill SagalPaul and Judith SalmonChristopher and Carolyn SampsonDr. Herbert and Crystal SandmireChuck and Joy ScaddenMike SchanhoferLarry ScharlowBette and Jim SchauerAl SchmitzAksel G. SchnellGunnar and Cynthia ScholerDave and Pam SchubertMelissa SchweinertGlen and Vicki SlaatsAdeline SopaDave and Shelly SoulisMr. Bryan SpaethTammy SpringerDavid and Susan StenbergTim and Kathy Sullivan

Patrick and Lisa TaphornTom and Anna TeatersChris TilqueMichael and Louisa TomrellKim and Jason TraderKen and Barbara TremlAnn TrotterHelena Van Den ElzenMariann Van Den ElzenDanny and Judy VanderfordThomas VandersteenRonald VenciRobert Van GrinsvenBruce and Jeanne VogelMichael VogelRudy and Julie WadeMark and Mary Kay WagnerWalters’ Swim Supplies, inc.Mark and Sue WarpinskiDennis WatermolenLisa Wegner-Willadsen and John WilladsenMike WehkingT. Murray WehkingLucy and Rich WeidertMichael and Elaine WhitingGlenn and Christine WhippScott and Jill WikgrenDaniel WilhelmLes and Peg WilliamsMark WitteWoldt ConstructionDoris Yelk-Wilberg and William WilbergJerry and Helen YudtNatalie Yudt

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UniversityLeadership

THE UW-GREEN BAY Alumni Association Board of Directors takes an active role in promoting and strengthening the relationship between UW-Green Bay and its alumni. The Board meets bi-monthly and consists of 2� volunteers representing a range of class years, interests and majors.

UW-Green Bay boasts a network of more than 23,000 graduates throughout the United States and around the world. All UW-Green Bay gradu-ates are automatically members of the Alumni Association.

Chancellor’s Council of Trustees

Paul Anderson ’82 President, M2 Logistics Inc.

Paul Beideman President and CEO, Associated Bank

Richard Beverstein Vice President, AON Risk Services

Robert Bush, Secretary Chairman Emeritus, Schreiber Foods, Inc.

Robert De Vos ’73 Sr. Vice President of Business Development, GENCO, Inc.

Larry Ferguson President/CEO, Schreiber Foods

Susan Finco President/Leonard & Finco Public Relations

Diane Ford ’75 Vice President/Controller Wisconsin Public Service

Donald Harden Retired President, Bellin Foundation

Carl Kuehne Co-Chairman and Co-CEO, American Foods Group

Louis LeCalsey, Chairman President/CEO, Tufco Technologies, Inc.

Kate Meeuwsen ’76 Civic Leader

Thomas Olson Retired President, Sonoco-U.S. Paper Mills Inc.

Virginia Riopelle ’70, Vice Chair Civic Leader

Kramer Rock President, Temployment Inc.

Robert Rupp ’78 President, The Renewal Group, LLC

Elizabeth Hendrickson M ’79 Trustee Emerita

Jerome Gallagher Trustee Emeritus

University Officers

Bruce Shepard, Ph.D. Chancellor

Sue K. Hammersmith, Ph.D. Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Thomas Maki Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance

Dean Rodeheaver, Ph.D. Assistant Chancellor for Planning and Budget

Steve Swan Assistant Chancellor for University Advancement

Office of University Advancement

Steve Swan Assistant Chancellor for University Advancement

Mark Brunette ’85 Director of Donor and Alumni Relations

Lisa DeLeeuw ’88, ’94 Director of Advancement Services

Cindy Ford ’04 Advancement Services IT Specialist

Mary Goral Constituent and Donor Records Assistant

Shane Kohl ’96 Director of Annual Giving

Dan Spielmann Director of Major Gifts and Government Relations

Mary Valitchka ’76 Prospect Research Analyst

AlumniAssociation

2005-2006 OfficersAndy Bottoni ’97 President

Brad Christensen ’96 Vice President of Alumni Services

Kelly Ruh ’01 Vice President of Operations

Vince Schamber ’00 Treasurer

Donna Sheedy ’94 Secretary

DirectorsRyan Chernick ’00Mona Christensen ’80, ’96Tara DuBois ’04Jaclyn Fradette ’99James Genrich ’71Brian Gold ’99Sarah Inman ’92Mike Iwinski ’99Carmen Leuthner ’96Dave Muench ’72, ’79Paul Northway ’90Angela Olson ’00Ron Opicka ’70Joe Pieper ’99Mandy Soland ’98Rich Spangenberg ’71Angela Stangel ’03

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Indigo bunting photo courtesy of Robert Howe

Alumni, researchers band together on bird bibleProf. Bob Howe and several dozen UW-Green Bay alumni, faculty and staff are fielding congratulations these days.

Their book, the Atlas of the Breeding Birds of Wisconsin, has finally left the nest. The 602-page, full-color volume — years in the making and a must-read for any serious birder — is now available online and on shelves.

The Atlas is an authoritative summary of distribution, nesting sites, relative abundance and related information on 237 species. Its publication by the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology culminates what is believed to be the largest natural history survey ever conducted in Wisconsin.

Biologist Howe, co-editor and an author of major sections, set the project in motion a decade ago by convening the first meeting. He enlisted faculty and staff colleagues and recruited dozens of alumni, undergraduates and grad students to supplement the network of more than 1,000 WSO field observers statewide.

Jennifer Davis, a research specialist with UW-Green Bay’s Cofrin Center for Biodiversity, prepared all species maps and charts, and handled publication on the Web. Authors of species accounts include Howe, Jennifer and Prof. Greg Davis, Prof. Amy Wolf, Tom Erd-man of the Richter Museum, and former students Joel Trick, Joan Elias and John Jacobs. Photographers who contributed images include Howe, Gary Fewless of the Herbarium, and student Nick Walton. Dozens of others contributed as field observers, including all of the above plus former UW-Green Bay students Ryan Atwater, Joan Berkopec, Ron Eichorn, Dan Goltz, Brian Henrickson, Mike Grimm, Elizabeth Hartman, James Havel, Jim Meeker, Linda Parker, Andy Paulios, Steve Petzke, James Robaidek, Jon Robaidek, Patrick Robinson, Todd Schneider, Joel Whitehouse, and others.

All of the data, maps, photographs, and other technical materials are housed at UW-Green Bay, and have been made available on the Web at http://www.uwgb.edu/birds/wbba. The book can be purchased at the Phoenix Bookstore, or for $40 plus tax and shipping from the Wisconsin Society for Ornithology through a link at the above site.

1970sEric Radtke ’72 was named the permanent executive vice president of administration for Cayahoga Community College in Cleveland, Ohio. He most recently spent nearly six years in the United Arab Emir-ates where he served as the chief planning, budget and human re-sources officer for the Higher Col-leges of Technology, a system of 12 technical colleges serving Emirati students across the UAE. He also served as the acting chief academic officer for the system for two years. Prior to his overseas experience, Radtke served in various capacities for the Minneapolis Community and Technical College systems, was a fiscal and policy analyst for the House Appropriations Committee for Minnesota, and was an educator of adolescents with special needs. He earned master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Minnesota. He is married to Jane Eccles and the father of two adult daughters.

Joseph Selner ’73 is the chief financial officer with Associated Banc-Corp in Northeast Wisconsin. His degree is in managerial systems.

Barbara (Rogers) Foley ’77 works for the Boy Scouts of America in Savannah, Ga., as the program director for Learning for Life, a coeducational program for high school students. She is author of

The Door to a Man’s Heart, a true story about her parents’ meeting in Peninsula Park (Door County) dur-ing the Great Depression and their 60-year marriage. Foley returned to Door County recently for a book signing. She received her M.Ed. in December 2005 from Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savan-nah. Read more about the book at http://www.thedoortoamansheart.com. Her degree is in growth and development.

Kay Nelson ’78 is a professor of management at Southern Illinois University, director of the Partner-ship for Innovation Center (P4I). She received her Ph.D. in manage-ment information systems from the University of Texas. She has extensive international management experience with organizations such as Procter & Gamble, Apple Computer and NATO. Her research has been with major com-panies including

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Boeing, Ford, and Cardinal Health. She was awarded a prestigious National Science Foundation Career Award which focuses on transitioning employees to new technologies and business models. She previously was an associate pro-fessor at The Ohio State University. She is married to Jim Nelson, also in the Management Department/MIS at SIU. Nelson received her master’s degree from Hampton University and a bachelor’s degree from UWGB in the Extended Degree Program, University Without Walls.

1980sAli Bonakdar ’81 is the director of the Corvallis Area Metropolitan Planning District in Corvallis, Ore. He has a master’s degree in environ-mental arts and sciences.

Mark King ’81 has been invited to be commencement speaker at UW-Green Bay’s mid-year graduation on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 16. He will speak from the perspective of a Green Bay native and business administration graduate who went on to become an award-winning salesman, and president and chief executive officer of Taylor Made-adidas Golf.

Robert J. Cera ’84 was named pres-ident and chief operating officer of Baylake Bank. Cera began his new position in August and is intended to succeed Thomas L. Herlache

as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) within a one-year time period.

As COO he will oversee 28 com-munity financial centers in eight counties. He most recently served as president of the Chicago region of Associated Bank following the acquisition of

State Financial Services Corpora-tion by Associated in October 2005. Previously, he was president, COO and director of State Financial Bank. He is a member of the Wis-consin Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and his lengthy list of civic involvements includes current service as a board member and trea-surer of Ronald McDonald House of Eastern Wisconsin Charities, Inc. He and his wife, Carrie, and three children currently reside in Pewau-kee. He has a managerial account-ing degree from UW-Green Bay.

Randy Peterson ’84 opened an Appleton franchise on Casaloma Drive for More Space Place, the

nation’s largest wall-bed retailer. Products include Murphy beds (wall beds, panel beds, side beds, and other varia-tions), as well as custom closets, home offices,

entertainment centers, and organi-zational systems for utility rooms, pantries and garages.

James O’Neil ’85 is resuming his law career at 403 S. Jefferson St. in Green Bay after a tour of duty in Iraq. The political science and busi-ness graduate was commissioned a second lieutenant with the U.S. Army through ROTC on campus, and went on to serve with the 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion in Kuwait and northern Iraq in the first Gulf war; in Bosnia; and back to Iraq last year. He is being promoted from major to lieutenant colonel.

Karen (Dunks) Kerber ’86 is the managing partner with Kerber Rose & Associates, S.C., a certified public accounting firm headquartered in Shawano. Her degree is in manage-rial systems.

Jane Strei ’86 is an associate professor and bursar at Schiller University in Madrid, Spain. She teaches a variety of courses (graduate and undergraduate) in the area of cross-cultural communication. She holds a double major in Spanish and communication processes.

Thomas Plantenberg ’87 is presi-dent/CEO of Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee. He is also president of the Milwaukee Armed Forces Committee, “known for the most comprehensive Armed Forces Week in the United States,” he writes. “I’ll be retiring from the Navy Reserve after 38 years (and as Captain since October 2004). I also served as Commanding Officer of STRATCOM Det 1362, a Headquarters Unit for United States Strategic Command, Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha, Nebraska.” He has a master of sci-ence in administrative science.

Kurt Heling ’88 is a certified accountant and partner with Alberts & Heling CPAs, LLP in Appleton. His degree is in manage-rial accounting.

Former Phoenix soccer player Don Haen ’89 moved back to the Netherlands following graduation and resides in the small town of Groenlo, where he was born and raised. He works as raw materials coordinator for Mervo Products, a pet food company. He is married and has two small children. His degree is in business administration.

1990sJohn Beyer ’90 is a computer net-work engineer for Bay Area Medical Center in Marinette. He was re-cently featured in The Business News for a system he established for the

Several UW-Green Bay alumni have returned to their alma mater in pro-fessional capacities — or have been promoted to new capacities — over the past year. Among them:

Daniel Linssen ’74 is a lecturer in business admin-istration and will teach courses in marketing. He has had a long career in consulting and training on topics such as leadership

development, organizational design and effectiveness. He most recently was vice president for operations at Tosca Ltd. Linssen has a long list of related community experiences including serving on the executive committee of the board of the Green Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, chairman of the board for Advance Economic Development Corpora-tion and a member of the board of

the Northeast Wisconsin Quality Improvement Network. He majored in managerial systems at UW-Green Bay and earned an MBA at Arizona State University.

Jeanne Stangel ’87 returned to UW-Green Bay as director of the Phoenix Fund — the fundrais-ing branch of Phoenix athletics. Stangel returned to UW-Green Bay in March 2006 from a position as senior manager for customer services and corporate relations for Tufco Technologies. The former Phoenix women’s basketball player is a Phoenix Hall of Fame inductee and one of only two women’s basketball players to be honored with a retired jersey. She majored in business administration.

Lucy Arendt, ’87 and ’90 has been named assistant professor in business admin-istration. She completed a Ph.D. in management science at UW-Milwaukee with a dissertation on “Leaders’ Use of Positive Humor: Effects on Follow-ers’ Self-Efficacy and Creative Performance.” She majored in business administration and Spanish, and has a master’s degree in administrative science, winning the Outstanding Thesis Award for her culminating research project.

Aubrey (Baehman) Schramm ’98 is an admissions adviser, working previously at UW-Oshkosh where she was an adviser and earned a master’s degree in education coun-seling. She was also a student ser-vices coordinator at UW-Marinette. She has worked as a community living specialist, in domestic abuse services, and as a special education teaching assistant. Her degree is in human development.

Nathan Rusch ’99 was named golf course superintendent at Shore-wood Golf Course. His new position follows nine years with the Branch River Country Club in Manitowoc. He majored in environmental sci-ence and biology.

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Local fans know the name ‘Grzesk’ Thrilled to get back to the area where he spent “the best years of my life,” Gary Grzesk ‘96 enters his first season as men’s basketball coach at St. Norbert College in De Pere.

His Division III Green Knights open the year Oct. 31 with a David-vs.-Goliath exhibition at the Resch Center against his old team, the UW-Green Bay Phoenix.

“I’m really excited about the upcoming year,” Grzesk says. “We have a good core group of guys returning, and some good recruits.”

Now 33, the Wauwatosa native was a blue-collar hero of UW-Green Bay’s great Division I teams of the mid-1990s. Fans learned to pronounce his name (GRESH) when he cracked the starting lineup as a freshman and helped the Phoenix to three NCAA tournament appear-ances. Many credit his defense on future NBA all-star Jason Kidd for the first-round upset of California in 1994.

After stints as a D-I assistant with Youngstown State and UW-Green Bay (2002-03), he became a head coach in the small-college ranks at Lakeland College in Sheboygan, going 51-31 with an NCAA berth in three seasons. Gary and his wife, Liz (herself a former Phoenix women’s assistant), have two children, Garrett, 3, and Gracie, 1.

“This area is like my second home,” Grzesk says. “If there were an ideal place to raise a family and go to work,

Green Bay would be it.”

medical center that sends CT scans to Australia for overnight reading. His degree is in economics.

John Katers ’91 and ’93 was recently recognized by the UW-Green Bay Founders Association for excellence in community outreach. Katers is an associate professor of natural and applied sciences. At a time when environmental interests often are pitted against business and economic concerns, Katers brings his academic expertise to the community in a “mutually ben-eficial manner without alienating anyone,” a nominator wrote. Katers has worked with local farmers on projects to convert animal waste to energy. He also was instrumen-tal in developing the UW-Green Bay Paper Industry Resource Center and currently serves as the center’s assistant director. He has been involved in numerous other community outreach and business collaborations. His undergraduate degree is in environmental science and he has a master’s degree in environmental science and policy.

Robert Petri ’91 works in Mukwonago as the manager of worldwide financial reporting for Seaquist Closures, a leading designer and manufacturer of dispensing closures and systems. He majored in both managerial accounting and business adminis-tration.

Mary Braun ’01, a former student assistant in the Cofrin Library, returns to the University as an electronic resources manager and catalog/reference librarian. Braun earned a master’s degree in library and information studies at the University of Alberta, Canada. She is a member of Phi Alpha Theta international history honorary and was a history major.

Pamela Gilson ’01 moved from student status examiner in the Registrar’s Office to coordinator of testing services at UW-Green Bay. She majored in human development and psychology.

Joe Schoenebeck ’01 is a senior laboratory preparation technician with Natural and Applied Sci-ences. He returns to campus from the University of Iowa’s Hygienic Laboratory. He also worked for the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Schoenebeck has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from UW-Green Bay.

Jeff Brunner ’02 is the interlibrary loan supervisor in the Cofrin Library. He previously worked at Georgia-Pacific. He majored in history.

Eric Knapowski ’02 was promoted from clerk to director of the Mail Center at UW-Green Bay. He also served as floor director for the morning news at WBAY-TV. His degree is in biology.

Louna (Moua) Yangsao ’02 returns as an adviser for the American Intercultural Center where she worked on a temporary basis in 2004-05. Through the National Association of

Student Personnel Administrators Undergraduate Fellowship Program, Yangsao interned in four different student services areas. She was also a community integration special-ist at Lutheran Social Services and served as a parent resource counselor at Family Services. She majored in human development and psychology here and holds a master’s degree in educational leadership from UW-Oshkosh.

Amy Plotner ’04 was named human resources manager at UW-Green Bay. She previously worked for PDQ Manufacturing Inc. She has an interdisciplinary studies degree through the Adult Degree Program.

Yangsao

Jennifer Schwahn ’05 is an adviser in the nursing program. She had been a staff nurse in the medi-cal/surgical intermediate care unit at St. Vincent Hospital since 2001, and was a clinical nurse specialist and adjunct faculty member at Lakeshore Technical College. She has an associate degree in nursing from Lakeshore Technical College and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from UW-Green Bay. She also has completed Wisconsin Technical College System certification courses in teaching methods and course construction.

Mary Kulenkamp ’06 was named assistant coach for the Phoenix women’s basketball program. The former two-time Horizon League all-defensive team honoree worked with the team previously as a student assistant. The Woodbury, Minn. native majored in communi-cation processes.

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By Tom Breuer

If you attended UW-Green Bay in the early ‘90s, you may remember me standing in line behind you in the Garden Café, puzzling over your choice of the taco salad, or perched astride the couch in the Fourth Estate office, appearing to all fair observers like a beluga

Political jabs land 4-E columnist a national following

whale calf with hair, yet improb-ably assessing my chances with the fetching female reps across the hall in student government.

But if you know me at all, it’s most likely through the humor col-umn I wrote for a couple years at the 4-E.

Well, I have returned. Last year I co-wrote Sweet Jesus, I Hate Bill O’Reilly, which was released in April by Nation Books (and is available pretty much anywhere—hint, hint). Among the highlights:– I appeared with my co-author,

Joseph Minton Amann, on Al Franken’s Air America Radio program. It was my most thrill-ing brush with greatness since beatific b-baller Tony Bennett glowered at me in the halls of our alma mater—presumably because of a very unsavory Fourth Mistake article he’d assumed I’d anonymously writ-ten about him but, for the record, hadn’t. Franken loved the book, calling it “hilarious.”

– We appeared on MSNBC’s Count-down with Keith Olbermann, which was great fun. Olbermann told us to “keep up the good work.” (We would get a brief mention, later, in his own new book.)

– Our book was overlooked by both the New York Times and my mother’s Christmas newsletter, which elected to run an item about my niece’s swim meets instead. May have to buy an ad next time.

– Still haven’t heard from O’Reilly himself. I presume he’s hiding under his desk.

Her great-grand-mother died at age 38 of breast cancer, her grandmother at 45.

It wasn’t long after her own 40th birthday that Anita DuJardin Hockers ’86 received the diag-nosis “invasive adenocarcinoma.” The malignant tumors were caught in time, but just barely. Now, two years later, following an emotional rollercoaster, chemotherapy treat-

ment, radiation and radical surgeries, Hockers is healthy, happy and the author and pub-lisher of Breastless But Still Breathing:

a Breast Cancer Survivor’s Journey.The former marketing and com-

munication student has written a book that is part family memoir, part medical journey, sometimes sobering but always optimistic and even irreverent. Among the chap-ter titles: “I Always Hated Tests” and “My New Aerodynamic Body.”

Hockers says she has heard from other cancer survivors. ShopKo and hospital gift stores are stock-ing the book. She can be reached at breastless@new.rr.com.

Julie (Patz) Kirpitis ’91 is an audit and finance officer with Peoples State Bank in Prairie du Chien. Her degree is in accounting.

Author and historian Craig Coenen ’92, a professor with Mercer Com-munity College in Trenton, N.J., was invited back to speak as part of UW-Green Bay’s Historical Perspec-tives Lecture Series. His lecture scheduled for Oct. 16 was on the topic of early NFL football, its amazing growth and his hometown Green Bay Packers.

Jason Gutzman ’92 was promoted to regional manager of employee benefits with Virchow, Krause & Co. LLP – Appleton Office. His degree is in political science.

Derek Thiele ’92 is a partner in the law firm Thiele, McGovern and May in Santa Barbara, Calif. He writes, “I’m a single-engine pilot (and like

to) paraglide, golf, travel, fish, and ski, and (I) work, work and work.” His degree is in chemistry.

John Manser ’93 is the director of operations with the Salvation Army in Green Bay. His degree is in geography.

Jay Ryskowski ’93 is a senior technical operation scientist with Beckman Coulter Inc., a leading manufacturer of biomedical test-ing instrument systems, tests and supplies that simplify and automate laboratory processes, located in Chaska, Minn.

Mike Hedger ’94 is a senior staff-ing specialist with Halliburton (Contracting) in Houston. His degree is in general studies.

Clifford Fleener ’95 is the envi-ronmental manager with Pilkington North America. Pilkington Special

Glass (PSG), located in Toledo, Ohio, provides special glass compo-sitions to the world market. He has a master’s of science in environmental science and policy.

Jacob Keup ’95 is an information specialist at MC Perry High School located at Marine Corp Air Station, Iwakuni, Japan. His degree is in geography.

Sandra (Baker) Renick ’96 lives in Waukesha with husband Chris and children Rose and Jack. Two of her plays were recently produced

by local theatres. One of them, “STUCK,” was selected for pro-duction as part of the 21st Annual Wisconsin Play-wrights Original One Act Play Festival. She also

manages tour operations for Miller Brewing Company in Milwaukee. Her degree is in communication processes.

James Stockman ’96 returned to campus recently as a lieutenant with the U.S. Navy and its Office of Community Outreach. He was part of a delega-tion visiting the city in connection with the christen-ing of the USS Green Bay, a 684-foot, 25,000 ton ship that will be used to transport and land Marines, their equipment and supplies. (Chancellor Bruce Shepard provided him with some UW-Green Bay memorabilia to be displayed on the ship.) Stockman and his wife, Nicole ’00, live in Memphis, Tenn., where he is based between travels.

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When humorist Tom Breuer ’93 started doing the national interview shows — the Keith Olbermann “Countdown” on MSNBC and Al Franken’s radio program — we knew it was time to invite the onetime Fourth Estate editor to re-connect with his former readers. Whether they like it or not. Here’s a guest column:

‘Breastless But Still Breathing’

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Joseph Carroll ’97 has been appointed assistant professor of ophthalmology and biophysics at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. He is a researcher currently using color blindness as a model to study retinal disease. His undergraduate degree is in human biology.

Public relations specialist Femi Cole ’97 has joined the staff of Infusion Inc., a Green Bay-based marketing and communica-tions agency. He was formerly a

reporter and editor with the Green Bay Press-Gazette.

Deanna (Van Matre) Heid ’97 is an account executive with Fulfillnet, a Northeast Wis-consin company specializing in customized solutions for literature, product, samples, promotional items and direct mail-ing. DeDe is also president of Rebuilding Together-Fox Valley, an organization that selects homes to repair, rehabilitate or modify during their annual project day in May. Her degree is in business administration.

Romi Herron ’97 works as a staff writer for the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern Uni-versity in Evanston, Ill. Her degree is in English.

Georgina (Lorenze) Meulemans ’97 is the owner of Wright Recruit-ing Resources, LLC, Wrightstown, providing small- and medium-sized businesses in Northeastern Wiscon-

sin with custom-ized services and solutions in employee recruit-ment and human resources plan-ning and support. Her degree is in public adminis-tration.

Robert Paz ’97 is a 2008 MBA stu-dent candidate through Duke Uni-versity – Fuqua School of Business. His degree is in human biology.

Christopher Domino ’98 is a senior program/analyst with Kohl’s in the Milwaukee area. His degree is in information and computing science.

Tania Krall ’99 works as a bilingual banker for Associated Bank, Green

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Wind at their backsThat’s Craig Mueller ’71, right, at the helm of his 51-foot sailboat Brushfire on the Pacific near San Diego. Mueller was paid a special visit this summer by Chancellor Bruce Shepard, who presented him the Chancellor’s Award, the University’s highest community honor. The retired air-transport pilot was recognized for his enthusiastic advocacy and philanthropy, including a substantial planned gift for student scholarships, a challenge grant to the Alumni Phone-a-Thon and support for restoring historic Lambeau Cottage. (Photo courtesy of Craig’s sister, professional photographer Marcia Mueller.)

Bay. She is also the “game day gal” for the Green Bay Billy’s baseball team and sits on the Manna for Life advisory board. Her degree is in social change and development.

Wendy (Dotz) Dasando ’99 is a senior banker with Harris NA of Illinois. Her degree is in communi-cation processes.

Robert Horsch ’99 recently started his own firm. He is a partner in the law firm, Law Offices of Horsch & Kaehne, LLP, located in Sheboygan. It is a general practice firm, but will specialize in criminal defense and family law. His degree is in social change and development.

Joe Pieper ’99 is vice president of business banking at Waukesha State Bank in Waukesha. His degree is in economics.

Daniel Terrien ’99 is an account executive with Woodward Commu-nications in Green Bay. His degree is in business administration.

2000sAmy Dennis ’00 has been promoted to career transition specialist at The H.S. Group, an employment consulting and services agency. Dennis assumes new duties in out-placement assistance, counseling and training. She has a bachelor’s degree in political science and public administration.

Sally (Barbeau) Engman ’00 is an advertising account executive with 99.1 WMYX/103.7 KISS FM/sports radio 1250, located in Hales Corners. Her degree is in business administration.

Kristina Koyen ‘00 works as a licensed athletic trainer for Affinity Health in Appleton. She is working toward a master’s degree in sports administration through UW-La Crosse. Koyen majored in human biology.

Angela Laux ’00 is an account man-ager with Direct Supply Equipment of Milwaukee, the largest provider of equipment to the long-term care industry nationwide “with more than 750,000 products.” She recently earned an Elite Performer award for her success in the first half of 2006 and ranks among the top 10 account managers in her division. Her degree is communica-tion processes.

Hiep Nguyem ’00 was featured in the May issue of the Green Bay Cities Magazine for his work in Northeast Wisconsin. He is the community impact manager with the Brown County United Way. He also is a

youth mentor and an active volun-teer with the Multicultural Center of Greater Green Bay, a member of the Young Minority Professional Network that helped organize the hugely successful March diversity breakfast and is in this year’s Lead-ership Green Bay class. His degree is in public administration.

Jessica Smith ’00 is an architect with the BKV Group in Minneapo-lis. Her degree is in communication and the arts.

Tabitha (Schreiber) Bartels ’01 is a marketing assistant at Northwestern University’s School of Continuing Studies in Chicago. She is also pursuing a master’s degree in integrated marketing communications at the Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University. Her degree is in busi-ness administration.

Jaana Shingledecker ’01 recently accepted a management position with On Lok Senior Health services, a non-profit organization that works with Medicare and other govern-ment programs in San Francisco. Her degree is in communication processes.

Mark Gaulke ’02 received his doc-tor of medicine degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee in May. He began an internal medi-

cine/pediatrics residency at the St. Joseph’s Hospital-Marshfield Clinic Program. While in medical school, Gaulke was the founding member of the pro-life student organization and visited Malawi, Africa at the Lutheran Medical Mission in Janu-ary of this year.

Jane Graham ’02 is a registered nurse with Froedtert Lutheran Memorial Hospital in Milwaukee. Her degrees are in human biology and Spanish.

Justin Hilgemann ’02 is an accountant with Rockwell Automa-tion in Milwaukee. His degree is in accounting.

James J. Kinsella ‘02 received his doctor of medicine degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee in May. He will begin an ophthalmology residency at the University of Wis-consin Program, after a one-year transitional residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin Program, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. While in medical school he was honored with membership in the Beta Chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha for achieving scholastic excellence and “earning the approbation of the faculty and student body for qualities of integrity, leadership, compassion, and fairness.”

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John S. Bain ’78 has joined Huron Consulting Group in Boston as a higher ed and healthcare manager. Huron addresses regulatory, finan-cial and litigation issues for orga-nizations including Fortune 500 companies and leading colleges.

Karen Carasik ’77 was recently featured as “Someone You Should Know,” a feature in Lifestyles Magazine. The art-ist has been repre-sented in galleries in Florida, the

Midwest and California. Following law school at Illinois Institute of Technology-Chicago Kent College of Law, she was a successful corpo-rate finance lawyer until 1993. She then became an entrepreneur, and in 2000 began producing a series of paintings and opened a gallery.

Sandra Baenen Chope ’77 is a graphic designer and owner of Artwerks, in Markleeville, Calif. She says she works “from wherever she can get wireless.” She resides in the Lake Tahoe region in the summer and in Tubac, Ariz. in the winter.

Bryan Schacht ’78 is the director of application software research in the Document Systems Group, Sharp Labs of America. He fre-

quently travels to India and Japan to work with remote development groups. He recently finished his private pilot instrument rating and enjoys flying around the American Southwest.

Julie (Licht) Cayo ’96 is the com-munity development planner for the city of West Bend. She received her master’s degree in urban planning from UW-Milwaukee’s School of Architecture and Urban Planning.

Quasan Shaw ’97 was appointed by Gov. Jim Doyle to the Council on Affirmative Action.

Ann Saari ’04 is assistant property manager for Lamar Companies, a property development firm in Charlotte, N.C.

Jason Blohm ’01 is assistant direc-tor of recruitment services for the University of Nebraska-Omaha. He is pursuing a master’s degree in public adminis-tration and is recently engaged.

Ker Vang ’98 is transitioning from a leadership role with the Hmong Association of Green Bay to a new position with the Bay-Lake Regional Planning Commission.

Jim Schlies ’81, is vice president of economic development for the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He served previously in economic development positions with cities including Green Bay, where he helped develop the I-43 business park.

John Manser ’93, a double major in geography and regional analysis, is director of operations for The Salvation Army in Green Bay. With its share of a national grant and gener-ous community support, the Salvation Army will expand its operations locally and serve addi-tional clients with a new community center.

Peter Strzyzewski ’89, has worked 16 years for what is now the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. He currently serves as executive officer for the Office of Asia/Pacific at the Washington (D.C.) Navy Yard.

Stephanie (Gauthier) Phillips ’97 is executive director of The Greater Oconomowoc Chamber of Commerce.

Martin Tirado ’95 is an account coordinator for Svinicki Association Services of Milwaukee.

Lara Vande Walle ’93 is president of the Washington D.C. Technology Council.

Jamie Simon ’02 works in Boston for Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum.

Paul Beyer ’83 is a store manager with Walgreens in the Chandler, Ariz., area. He writes, “We love Arizona because you don’t have to shovel the sunshine, although oven mitts on the steering wheel are not uncommon.”

Chavonne James ’02 is a commu-nity planner for the City of Racine.

Adrian Gershom ’95 is Creative Director at Go2Call.com, Chicago, and also a principal of Offshoot Design.

Michael Glime ’00 directs the Main Street program in Algoma.

Jeff Witte ’97 is a GIS specialist with the Oneida Tribe of Indians.

J.P. Grom ’97 attended architec-ture school at Texas A&M, and has been made a principal in the firm Brown Reynolds and Watford.

Lynn Oliver ’97 is a senior planner for the city of Alpharetta, Ga.

Leann Doxtator ’89 is a commu-nity planner for the Oneida Tribe.

Craig Tebon ’95 is director of the Main Street redevelopment program in Ripon.

Noel Halvorsen ’92 is executive director of Neighborhood Housing Services in Green Bay.

A report from Urban and RegionalNot long ago, an editor of these and other pages commented on a fairly pronounced trend:

“Ever notice how many graduates of the Urban and Regional Studies program earn UW-Green Bay alumni awards? Get their names in the newspaper for positive achievements? Or just seem to be at the center of important community initiatives?”

Well, yes, we have noticed. While not a comprehensive report, here’s a snapshot of what a few grads are up to these days. For more, go online at www.uwgb.edu/univcomm/news/page/inside.htm.

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Professors: Ray Hutchison (chair), Kumar Kangayappan, William Laatsch, Ismail Shariff and Associate Professors Ronald Baba, Francis Carleton, Marcelo Cruz, Thomas Nesslein, Georjeanna Wil-son-Doenges.

Claims to fame: Several, but dispropor-tionate representation among Alumni Association award winners. Also, program graduates frequently return as ad hoc instructors; some “legacies” — second-generation students — are currently enrolled; internships are encouraged; and a senior seminar is required.

History and trends: Today’s program took shape with an early-1990s merger of Urban Studies and Regional Analysis.

Distinguished Alumni Awards: William Hanrahan ’82, assistant attorney gen-eral; John Huegel ’71, attorney, author-ity on contract, construction law; Keith Pamperin ’70, hous-ing administrator, Green Bay and Brown County; John Stoll ’73, professor, public and environ-mental affairs.

At a glance: Urban and Regional Studies

www.uwgb.edu/urs

Outstanding Recent Alumni: Naletta Burr ’98, director, On Broadway Inc.

Current enrollments: Steady at about 30 majors per year; many others major-ing or minoring in related disciplinary fields including economics, geography.

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Benjamin Krejcarek ’02 recently completed his MBA and MPA from Keller Graduate School of Manage-ment of DeVry University. His degree is in human biology.

Cherry (Thomas) Pfau ’02 is an integrative medicine program coordinator with Tampa General Hospital in Florida. She writes, “I graduated June 2006 from Univer-sity of Phoenix with an MSN degree, and will be an adjunct faculty at St. Petersburg College nursing program beginning August 2006.” She earned her bachelor’s of nursing via the online program.

Vernon Vandenberg ’02 was named the Green Bay-Fox Valley manager for R.A. Smith. He has a master’s of science in administrative science.

Carrie (Schmidt) Zeise ’02 is a loan documentation technician at Associated Bank in Green Bay. Her degree is in English.

Robert Szelc ’02 works out of Woodbridge, Ill., as a sales repre-sentative with Schindler Elevator Corporation, the largest supplier of escalator and second largest manufacturer of elevators in the world. His degree is in business administration.

Sarah Heidtke ’03 is a bone and marrow transplant technologist with Froedtert Lutheran Memorial Hospital in Milwaukee. Her degree is in human biology.

Tara (Stangel) DuBois ’04 is a staff accountant with Stangel Accounting and Tax Office, S.C. in Sturgeon Bay. She is a double major in accounting and business administration.

Danielle Dusold ’04 is a first-year graduate student in biochemistry and molecular biology at Michigan Tech University, starting this fall (2006). Her degree is in biology.

Paul Emerick ’04 is a commercial lines underwriter for Acuity — a Mutual Insurance Company. His degree is in business administra-tion.

Nora Kaitfors ’04 says she was flat-tered but quite embarrassed to be named one of the “50 Most Beauti-

ful People of Capi-tol Hill” by The Hill, a Washington, D.C. publication for and about the U.S. Congress. A staffer for Min-nesota Rep. John Olver, she has since returned

to her home state to pursue a law degree at Hamline University in St. Paul. Kaitfors was certainly one of the 50 busiest people during her UW-Green Bay days, performing as a vocalist at weddings, earn-ing magna cum laude honors in political science and environmental policy and planning, and posting a 1.84 goals-against-average as a goalkeeper for the soccer team. Asked to compare deflecting hot shots in politics vs. in goal for the Phoenix, she joked, “I don’t really have a soccer analogy, but try

Coach (Quinn) Ross. I am sure he would have a good quote you could use.”

Melissa King ’04 is the promo-tions coordinator for Cooperative Resources International, head-quartered in Shawano. CRI is a member-owned holding cooperative formed in 1993. King is responsible for the promotional inventory for CRI and all subsidiaries. She also coordinates regional and national trade show booths. Her degree is in communication processes.

Lia Revling ’04 is a human resources generalist with 4imprint in Oshkosh. She has a double major in communication processes and Spanish.

Kristin Utecht ’04 is attending Marquette University and work-ing toward a master’s degree in physician’s assistant studies while working for Aurora Sinai as a radiol-ogy film clerk. Her degree is in human biology.

Valerie Walbrandt ’04 is a duplica-tion manager with Hi Tide Media in Chicago, which provides a full range of multimedia capabilities. Her degree is in communication processes.

Julie Baudhuin ’05 is the director of mall marketing, Simon Park Square in Ashwaubenon. Her degree is in interdisciplinary studies.

Don Tepsa ’05, a certified public accountant, recently joined Schenck Business Solutions in Green Bay as a staff assistant. He has a double major in accounting and business administration.

Robert Telford ’05 works in Green Bay for Schneider National as a customer relationship management analyst. His degree is in business administration.

Stacy Lynn Wegener ’05 works as a graduate student employee for UW-Oshkosh. She is currently enrolled in the UW-Madison/UW-Oshkosh Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis Cooperative Program with an emphasis in continuing education. She majored in human development and psychology.

Cassandra Mahder ’05 works in customer service at Humana Insur-ance in De Pere. Her degree is in English.

Lindsey Oostra ’06 is an editorial assistant with Journal Community Publishing Group in Appleton. Her degree is in communication processes. She writes and copy edits for Women, FYI!, Boomers, and Inside Out magazines.

Jennifer Landgraf ’06 is a K-4 teacher in the Sheboygan Area School District. Her degree is in elementary education.

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alumni photo galleryGuests at this fall’s Bill Laatsch Cheese Classic (left) saw the big mouse arrive in style via a creatively decorated “Mouse I.”

Proud UW-Green Bay alumni smiled for the

camera at the most recent Wisconsin Dells

family getaway (above), and this fall’s Oconto-area reception (right).

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Remember, Alumni Web is portal to benefitsMoney-saving offers and affinity programs — on travel, credit cards, insurance and more — are yours for the asking via the new Alumni Web site. It’s your path to the Phoenix Circle social network,

too. Click http://www.uwgb.edu/alumni/.

Why battle Cancun crowds when Costa Rica beckons?For the young alumni and young at heart (there are no age restrictions), check out the package with EF College Break labeled “Costa Rica: Pacific Paradise.” The tour, March 9-15, 2007, is just $1,416 round-trip from Milwaukee and promises access to many spectacular natural land-scapes as well as plenty of time to relax in the sun. Another hot option is a Greek Isles adventure. Visit the UW-Green Bay alumni site at http:/www.uwgb.edu/alumni/travelyoung.html.

Introducing… your 2006-07 Alumni BoardExecutive Committee

President, Kelly Ruh ’01Vice President of Alumni Operations, Angela Olson ’00 Vice President of Alumni Services, Brad Christensen ’93 Treasurer, Vince Schamber ’00 Secretary, Donna Sheedy ’94 Ad Hoc Member, Brian Gold ’99

Directors Sarah Berken ’01 Ryan Chernick ’00 Tara DuBois ’04 Jaclyn Fradette ’99 Bill Gaddis ’00 James Genrich ’71 Joel Hansen ’01 Sarah Inman ’92

Connect with friends, win an iPodYes, it’s that easy. The UW-Green Bay graduate who signs

on the most new friends to the Phoenix Circle (an e-community for networking, staying in touch) during the month of November wins a free iPod. The contest is courtesy of Camera Corner Connecting Point and your Alumni Association. New to the “Circle?” Go to www.uwgb.edu/alumni and click the Phoenix

Circle icon to register. Signing on friends is easy. On your mark, get set...

They’ve got you on speed dialCongratulations, UW-Green Bay alumni — you did it! Last year donations increased a hefty 20 percent. That means more scholarships and learning opportunities for more stu-dents, and it also sends a message to our community that we care. With the 10th annual UW-Green Bay Alumni Phone-a-Thon under way, current students are again reaching out to 23,000 alumni, hoping to build on that success. This year’s calling schedule:

Nov. 12–16 Human Biology, Environmental Sciences and more

Jan. 21–25 Communication and the Arts,Communication Processes, Music

Feb. 18–27 Business Administration, Accounting

March 4–8 Economics, Social Change and Development, History

April 15–19 Education, Humanistic Studies, English

Already called in September and October were Nursing, Social Work, Extended Degree, Human Devel-opment, Psychology and related fields.

Use the opportunity to re-connect, ask about a favorite faculty member, or nominate a former classmate for an alumni award. Coordinating the Phone-a-Thon is Director of Annual Giving Shane Kohl ’96 at kohls@uwgb.edu.

Don’t become a lost alum!New job, change of address? Updating your alumni informa-tion with the University is just a click away with the Alumni Update Form at http://www.uwgb.edu/alumni/updates/index.html. It only takes a few minutes and it helps ensure that you continue to receive alumni and University informa-tion. Feel free to pass along the Web-link to friends and co-workers who are UW-Green Bay graduates.

Check out the “Lost Alumni” list at http://www.uwgb.edu/alumni/lostalumni.html. Recognize anyone from your days as a student? Help us reconnect them with their alma mater.

Alumni Association calendarNov. 14 — Twin Cities ‘GB Grad Gathering’

(600 alums invited, Champs Americana, 6:30-9)

Nov. 15 — Deadline for Alumni Awards nominations

Dec. 15 — Reception for newest members, Class of ‘06 (Titletown Brewery, downtown Green Bay, 8-10)

Jan. 27 — Milwaukee Reception (Details TBA, in conjunction with Phoenix-Panthers men’s basketball game)

Remember, Alumni Web is portal to benefitsMoney-saving offers and affinity programs — on travel, credit cards, insurance and more — are yours for the asking via the new Alumni Web site. It’s your path to the

too. Click http://www.uwgb.edu/alumni/.

Angela Laux ’00Carmen Leuthner ’96 Kim Mettelmann ’94 Paul Northway ’90 Joe Pieper ’99 Danny Schulz ’05Jim Schwartz ‘83 Rich Spangenberg ’71 Angela Stangel ’03

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Just like their parents! Current UW-Green Bay students are rediscovering vintage 1970s strategies—car pooling and ride sharing—to conserve fuel and funds. Posters across campus promote the “new” concepts as well as the list-serve signup devised by student Michelle Eis as a senior honors project.