NIFTY at 50 34,000 Strong, the Phoenix Rises!

INSIDE THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - GREEN BAY

NIFTY AT 50 34,000 strong, The Phoenix rises!

Nancy (Ably) Deprey is UWGB's No. 1 graduate, at the school's inaugural graduation ceremony

Celebrating

50th Anniversary Edition • SEPTEMBER 2015 • 50 years, countless reasons to celebrate… and big dreams of our own

Greetings!

This year the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay celebrates its 50th anniversary, and what a 50 years it has been! This commemorative issue of Inside UW-Green Bay offers just a sampling of the photos, memories and milestones that tell our story.

Throughout this academic year we plan to celebrate with campus and community events, our most ambitious Alumni Days ever, a 50th anniversary lecture series, print and digital publications, online conversations and more.

There is much to celebrate. We have a great, innovative curriculum — one of the most unique in America — with a problem-solving focus and fantastic faculty and staff. We have wonderful facilities and one of the most beautiful campuses in the country. Our graduates are leaders in Green Bay, in Wisconsin, across the nation and around the world. We have deep roots in Green Bay, an internationally known city, which we enrich with our music, arts and cultural offerings. And we’re very proud, of course, of our Division I athletics program.

Recently I have had the pleasure of meeting with some of UWGB’s early founders and students, and I’ve enjoyed being reminded that people here had truly big dreams in 1965. Working together, over time, those same people, both community supporters and people on campus, made those dreams come true.

Today, we’re ready to start another 50 years, a great 50 years of innovation, transformation and growth. We, too, have big dreams… of doing even more for our students and community.

We hope you’ll join us in making our 50th anniversary year a launch pad for a fantastic future at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Fifty and Forward!

Gary L. Miller Chancellor

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INSIDE UW-GREEN BAY Features September 2015 Volume 42, No. 1

EDITOR Christopher Sampson 8 TOP-RANKED PROFS CONTRIBUTING From Human Development to Laatsch to WRITERS Scheberle to Aldrete, UW-Green Bay students Sue Bodilly ’87 & ’03 get national-caliber teaching Zachary Taylor ’10 Daniele Frechette ’11 14 'COMMUNIVERSITY' TURNS 50 Kate Akerboom Off-campus engagement still defines UW-Green Bay Class of ’17

DESIGNER COFRIN? KRESS? Yvonne Splan 48 Take a lesson in UWGB 101 and remarkable hometown generosity PHOTOGRAPHY Eric Miller Kimberly Vlies University Archives and 65 BIGGEST. ALUMNI. Area Research Center EVENT. EVER. Neville Museum October weekend celebrates Collection 50 years of UWGB

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Inside UW-Green Bay is published by the Office of University Advancement and its Marketing and departments Communication unit. We welcome your comments. Email them to log@uwgb. 51 58 61 edu; or address them to: on the cover Inside UW-Green Bay Editor, UW-Green Bay’s first graduate, Nancy (Ably) Deprey Cofrin Library Suite 820, at posed recently on the second-level bridge connecting A C A the street address below. Laboratory Sciences and Environmental Sciences, L A L For change of address, mail the only two buildings on the new University’s skyline notification to: Inside, Cofrin M when she received her diploma from Founding U U Library Suite 805, University P Chancellor Weidner on June 1, 1970 (inset photo). M M of Wisconsin-Green Bay, U 2420 Nicolet Drive, The other inset photo shows outdoor graduation N N in May 1981. S Green Bay, WI 54311-7001. I I N N N E O W E VISIT INSIDE T S W ON THE WEB AT E S S http://blog.uwgb.edu/inside/ & “I don’t know if you can see the buildings out there, but I can.” Edward Weidner, overlooking empty fields, proclaimed those words at the first groundbreaking. Weidner (inset, 1967) would serve two decades as founding chancellor. Afterward, he remained in Green Bay, never tired of his involvement and lived more than long enough to see the vision realized. His concept campus — deeded a generous patchwork of farmland, sand pits, golf course acreage and cottage holdings along the bay (1968 photo below) by a community eager for its own UW — would emerge as a modern, respected university. Weidner died in 2007, about the time the color aerial here was captured. The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay continues to grow.

2 UWGB 50 Years l September 2015 & NOW50 years at UWGB

September 2015 l 50 Years UWGB 3 'Proud Phoenix' UW-Green Bay’s first grad compares notes with most recent grad

Nancy (Ably) Deprey is a semi-retired social studies teacher (she still subs occasionally) who enjoys golf, family and exploring interesting subjects through UWGB’s Learning in Retirement program. Victoria Zacarias, in her early-20s, has her sights set on a master’s degree in urban planning with an emphasis on community development. Her goal is to work with the Latino community to strengthen individuals and communities.

Separated by five decades in age, the two Green Bay natives will not have met before Sept. 2, when they’ll be honored guests as UWGB celebrates its 50th anniversary with ceremonies on campus, but they have plenty in common.

No. 1 Nancy (Ably) Deprey Graduation day Class of June 1970 Regional Analysis, teaching Deprey, Class of ’70: I was Ably then, before I became Hometown: De Pere Deprey. When I found out I was going to be the first graduate of UWGB, because of alphabetical order, it was quite a surprise. I was a little nervous, too. I didn’t Going to school think I needed the spotlight, or wanted the spotlight, but it in Green Bay was there. (The Press-Gazette Zacarias ’15: newspaper profiled her in its pre- commencement coverage.) I felt I grew up in Green Bay, so for me very proud to be one of that first going to school here is something graduating class. I appreciated. It’s a good fit. The University really connected with Zacarias, Class of ’15: the best parts of the city — its rich Because of my major and culture, the many resources in a because my last name starts city this size and, of course, the with “Z,” I was the very last per- pride we feel in having the Pack- son to cross the stage. Afterward, ers here. people congratulated me on being Deprey ’70: Classroom memories UWGB’s “newest” alumni of the I had attended college earlier, school’s first 50 years. They told Deprey ’70: but then I had my three children. me that I’m graduate No. 33,836. I went on to spend 30 years as a teacher… I had a very demanding Going back to school, it was excit- methods teacher who prepared me well for teaching classes in social ing to have a four-year campus. Deprey ’70: studies. It was helpful to have that background…. I remember spend- Before that, you’d have to do your The day of our graduation there ing hours trying to design, say, a debate that might be used in a social two years in Green Bay (at the were 78 of us scheduled to studies classroom… and I’d feel good about what I had done, but it was UW Center) and go somewhere get degrees. It was supposed never quite up to his standards. Looking back, I think he was just trying else to finish. Now, you could do it to be outdoors, on campus, but to push you to be better than you thought you could be. all here, the campus was growing, the weather forecast wasn’t the excitement was here. It was Zacarias ’15: good and there wasn’t a lecture something very special to be able hall large enough. So we had it Prof. (Ray) Hutchison… In our Urban Sociology class we went to to finish your education in Green Chicago and saw real-life examples of what we had learned in the class- in the gymnasium at the Deck- Bay, at UWGB. room. In my senior seminar he taught us how to create and design a ner campus. With all the guests study to use as foundational research. My study focused on redevelop- and dignitaries (for the inaugural ment of University Avenue. I was able to meet the urban planner for the UWGB graduation ceremony) it city of Green Bay. I examined the history of the area, did ground work to was quite small. But it worked out. examine current conditions and spoke with local community members to assess their needs and interests.

4 UWGB 50 Years l September 2015 UW-Green Bay’s first grad compares notes with most recent grad Then and Now

Enrollment 1969-70 — 1,981 2014-15 — 6,921

On-campus Residents 1969-70 — Zero 2014-15 — 2,000

Size of Graduating Class No. 33,836 June 1970 — 78 Victoria Zacarias May 2015 — 975 Class of May 2015 Urban and Regional Studies Tuition and Fees: Hometown: Green Bay 1969 — $278 2015 — $7,758

Largest Programs 1970 — (by academic college) Faculty Creative Communication Deprey ’70: Community Sciences The professors in those early Professional Studies days spent a lot of time with Environmental Sciences students, they made themselves Human Biology available, they were very much interested in you. It was so unlike other universities where you 2015 — (by major) might have been in a huge lec- Business Administration ture hall, with hundreds of other Integrative Leadership (online) students, and so you never get to know them. At UWGB that first Psychology year or two the advanced classes Human Biology Reflections on UWGB were very small. I’ll always Human Development remember Prof. McHale and only Zacarias ’15: 10 or 12 students. He made sure Over my four years here I really came into my own. I’m proud of my that what you wrote, you had to academic successes, and I hope I made my community proud, as well. defend. He would go around the Like the Phoenix, I’ve learned that learning and growing is a constant room, one by one, and really rebirth — I didn’t expect that opening the doors to UWGB would actu- challenge you, to make sure ally open so many doors to the world. I’m a proud Phoenix, a proud you knew what you were talking graduate of UW-Green Bay. about. Jim Murray, in econom- Deprey ’70: ics, was absolutely one of the best… very knowledgeable. To come back today and see how the campus has grown, how beautiful it has become… when I look out from the eighth floor of the library Zacarias ’15: and see the campus, those changes are phenomenal. Very impres- When I think about my profes- sive. It reminds me how this ‘new’ school has grown into a wonderful, sors, I really loved the fact that respected university. I come back fairly often. Learning in Retirement they brought real life into the is a wonderful program for anyone who is retired. We’ve gone to quite classroom and related it to what a few shows at the Weidner Center. I’ve met Chancellor Miller and it’s we had learned. great to hear his ideas for growing UWGB even more.

September 2015 l 50 Years UWGB 5 Signing Day: Sept. 2, 1965 is official birth date

Wisconsin Gov. Warren Knowles formally set things in motion when he signed legislation authorizing a four-year university for Northeast Wisconsin on Sept. 2, 1965. UW-Green Bay celebrates 1965 as the year of its founding, then, in keeping with the custom of most American colleges and universities. The year is reflected on the official University seal and in the naming of the 1965 Room at the University Union. 1965 Sept. 2 — Enabling legislation: Knowles is joined by a happy Green Bay area contingent at a signing ceremony for Senate Bill 48, with elected officials Robert Warren, Jerome Quinn, Cletus Vanderperren and civic leaders John Borgenson and Rudy Small.

DRIVE FOR UWGB 1966 BEGAN AT DECKNER The 1965 creation of UW- 1967 Feb. 25 — Site selection: A state Green Bay culminated a committee recommends a nearly Nov. 3 — Ground- community campaign bub- 600-acre site overlooking the bay on bling since at least 1958, breaking: On a Green Bay’s far northeast side. cold, windy day when then-Gov. Gaylord on the Shorewood Oct. 6 — First employee: The Nelson entertained the pos- site, Weidner, UW UW Board of Regents appoints sibility of a new regional President Fred Har- Dr. Edward W. Weidner chancellor. university. That was barely vey Harrington and Weidner, 45, was a rising star at a decade removed from equipment operator the University of Kentucky, a full creation of the two-year UW Edmund Gersek get professor and chair of political feeder campus, “Cardboard things rolling. science at Michigan State by age 31. Tech,” in a World War II ordnance building near East High School. 1968 By 1961, when the new $1.3 July 1 — University status: The million Extension building new UW-Green Bay takes formal opened on Deckner, the two- 1969 control of its three former sister year Green Bay Center was Sept. 2 — First day on the campuses in Manitowoc, Marinette the second-largest of UW- bay: UW-Green Bay opens and Menasha, and begins offering Extension’s eight freshman- the fall semester with upper-level courses at Deckner. sophomore feeder centers, classes in the three newly and the fastest growing, on completed buildings on the pace to reach nearly 1,000 Shorewood site. by the mid-1960s. 1970 In 1963, Brown County June 1 — First commencement. Supervisors petitioned the Regents to locate a campus at Green Bay. By the following spring, a Green Bay Area Chamber of Com- A Year of Celebration merce committee headed by Rudy Small was collecting September 2nd is just the beginning of a year-long data on the region’s unmet celebration with activities geared toward and demand for higher educa- featuring students, academic programs, athletics, tion. John “Jake” Rose, president of Kellogg Bank, led alumni and more. efforts behind the scenes to For the latest information, visit acquire land and raise pri- 50.uwgb.edu vate funds.

6 UWGB 50 Years l September 2015 With top teaching, history repeats in an unbro- ken arc from Bill Laatsch, Joyce Salisbury and Denise Scheberle to Regan A.R. Gurung and classics scholar Gregory S. Aldrete (shown above in character at the ruins in Ostia, Italy). UW-Green Bay professors have garnered more than their fair share of national and state teaching honors. Over the last five years UW-Green Bay faculty members have dominated the list of those receiving the UW System’s statewide teaching excellence award. The roster of campus teachers of the year is a who’s who of UWGB history. UWGB Prof. William Laatsch began his career in 1965 at the UW- Fox Valley two-year campus and was a founding faculty member when the new UWGB began offering upper-level classes in 1968. He capped more than 40 years of teaching in May 2008 with a one-year appointment as interim provost, the top academic administrator reporting to the chancellor.

A cultural geographer and specialist in northern lands, Laatsch perennially ranked among the University’s most popular instructors. His outreach to the larger community — in particular his in-depth study of the Belgian history and culture of the Door Peninsula — made him a widely recognized and respected ambassador for UWGB.

The following profile by reporter Christopher Sampson is excerpted from a special issue of the statewide Wisconsin Ideas magazine. Serious research, humor made Laatsch a UW-Green Bay campus, community favorite

— Reprinted from 1990 do, the drive home after interests about their own class to Door County or region are as interesting William Laatsch takes sat- Manitowoc or across town as anything in National isfaction in helping his stu- takes on a new dimension. Geographic.” dents see the distinctive I feel good about that.” in the commonplace, the Laatsch says his favorite remarkable in the familiar. Whether it’s a brick teaching comes from field home crafted by 19th cen- trips and field-oriented As a professor of geog- tury Belgian immigrants, courses, where historical raphy at the University The Cheese Classic a Depression-era dairy, details from plat maps of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Bill Laatsch went all in on school or city streets oriented come alive on the land. Laatsch specializes in spirit, donning an oversize, gray not north and south but When time and budget the study of settlement felt mouse suit to host the Cheese perpendicular to the Fox constraints require him and northern lands. His Classic social each September. River, after the fashion of to offer out-of-classroom research and teaching The beloved event began in 1978 the earliest French set- experience without leav- focus on the cultural land- as part of Homecoming festivities. tlers, the signposts of ing the classroom, he scape of Northeastern cultural geography may be shows slides. He assigns Wisconsin and the Belgian familiar to Green Bay area readings or, better yet, community of the rural residents but not always reads aloud from works by Door County peninsula. fully appreciated. Willa Cather, Aldo Leopold “Many of our students or John Steinbeck. “Geographic analysis have never had the oppor- doesn’t have to start Laatsch is admired for his tunity to stand back and with exotic locations,” good humor, enthusiasm look at themselves and Laatsch said. “I tell people their culture in context,” that their observations and Laatsch said. “When they

8 UWGB 50 Years l September 2015 Teachers of the Year

1975 Nikitas L. Petrakopoulos, Schafer Williams 1976 Julie Brickley 1977 Karl Zehms 1978 Fergus Hughes 1979 Michael Murphy 1980 Robert Obenberger 1981 Kenneth Fleurant 1982 Keith White 1983 Raquel Kersten “THE BELGIAN ROADSIDE CHAPELS 1984 Charles Ihrke ARE PART OF THE FABRIC OF THE 1985 Ronald Starkey RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY. THEY 1986 Michael Morgan ARE VISITED BY THE FAMILY WHO 1987 John Harris CARES FOR IT. THEY ARE VISITED 1988 Joyce Salisbury BY PEOPLE FROM ACROSS THE 1989 William Laatsch UNITED STATES. 1990 Marilyn Sagrillo ” 1991 Charles Matter — PROF. WILLIAM LAATSCH 1992 Joseph Moran 1993 Elmer Havens 1994 David Galaty Serious research, humor made Laatsch 1995 John Harris 1996 Timothy Sewall 1997 Donna Ritch a UW-Green Bay campus, community favorite 1998 Denise Scheberle 1999 Joan Thron and a longtime colleague, trips. Many years a direc- “I enjoy teaching and I and rapport with students. 2000 Warren Johnson Some suspect he would says Laatsch’s manner tor of Heritage Hill Cor- hope to transmit that to 2001 William Shay have done well as a comic makes for a comfortable poration and elected its my students,” Laatsch actor. Fondly remembered classroom environment. president, he has served said. “I don’t expect 2002 Theodor Korithoski in similar capacities for the them all to become is the time he strolled into “When you walk into his 2003 Gregory Aldrete state Historic Preservation geographers. I just his Geography of Human class, here’s this physi- Review Board. expect them to be bet- 2004 Regan Gurung Settlement class decked cally large man, 6-foot-4 ter stewards of the 2005 Kim Nielsen out in waders and fly- or 6-foot-5, with incredible earth and its people.” fishing gear. Rather than knowledge in his field,” 2006 Aeron Haynie lecture, he sat among the Kuepper said. “He could 2007 Andrew Kersten students and thought out come off as an imposing Shortly after this story appeared, Bill Laatsch earned 2008 Lucy Arendt loud about nature and figure, but instead, stu- national recognition in his field, receiving the 1992 the historical intersection 2009 Derek Jeffreys dents find him extremely Distinguished Teaching Achievement Award from between humans and the supportive. He’s demand- 2010 Clif Ganyard The National Council for Geographic Education. On environment. ing without being formi- 2011 Rebecca Meacham the UW-Green Bay campus, in 2004 students and dable.” 2012 Jennifer Ham “I am very serious about alumni of the Extended Degree distance-learning my work and what I do, but In the larger community, program recognized his dedicated teaching with 2013 Stefan Hall I don’t always take myself Laatsch has been active contributions in his honor and the naming of Mary 2014 Sylvia “Mimi” Kubsch very seriously,” Laatsch in teaching people of all Ann Cofrin Hall Room 237 the William G. Laatsch said. “I want to remain ages about the unique cul- approachable.” ture in their midst through Geography Room. (It was the first University space Recipients of the annual UW- to be named for a faculty member.) The retired Green Bay Founders Association William Kuepper, UW- presentations, noncredit professor resides in rural Sturgeon Bay with his Award for Excellence in Teaching Green Bay’s vice chancel- courses and guided field lor for academic affairs wife, Fran.

September 2015 l 50 Years UWGB 9 UWGB: Titletown for top teachers

UW-Green Bay, with a current student population of about 6,700 and roughly 175 full-time professors, is a fair-size public university but nowhere near the largest in the state.

The Madison campus has 42,000 students, for example, Milwaukee 28,000, Oshkosh 13,000 and Whitewater 12,000.

UW-Green Bay has always hovered near the modest end of the scale in size and funding of the UW System’s 13 four-year public universities. When second-year Chancellor Gary L. Miller pledges growth to more adequately serve the region — “This university is going to get bigger” — he’s joining a decades-old conversation shaped by politics, tradition, the state’s economy and UWGB’s youth relative to its peers.

There’s at least one area, though, where UW-Green Bay’s footprint is already far larger than most: excellence in teaching.

Exhibit A would be the prestigious — three per year — since initiat- Somebody’s doing something Teaching Excellence Awards pre- ing the program in 1992. right. sented by the UW System Board of Regents, selected from faculty UW-Green Bay faculty members “The people make it happen,” members at each of the state’s have won the award a remarkable explained one of today’s lead- 13 public universities and 13 two- nine times. (We did the math: A ing award winners, Regan A.R. year colleges. university that employs 2.5 per- Gurung of Human Develop- cent of the state’s professoriate ment, when asked a few years The Regents have honored 72 has grabbed 12.5 percent of the ago about the phenomenon of individuals and departments top-teacher awards.) phenomenal teaching. “It’s good mentorship, it’s good colleagues, it’s strong chairs, to foster all of this. So that’s the answer on how “TEACHING IS IMPORTANT HERE. THERE IS A it gets done.” STRONG CULTURE OF NOT ONLY BEING GOOD The University’s teaching-first SCHOLARS BUT ALSO STRONG AND EFFECTIVE focus — most faculty interviews TEACHERS. OUR FACULTY WORK HARD TO ENGAGE include an audition in front of real, live students — is evident across THEIR STUDENTS ON THE COURSE MATERIAL AND campus, and seen in the variety ENHANCE THEIR LEARNING… THROUGH SIMULA- of academic units boasting past or TIONS, THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY, ENGAGED LEC- present award winners. TURING, SMALL GROUP WORK... THERE’S REAL Joseph Moran, honored among DEDICATION TO THE SCHOLARSHIP OF TEACHING the second batch of UW System AND LEARNING. honorees in 1993, was a meteo- rology and climate scholar. John ” Harris taught management, Joan — SCOTT FURLONG, Thron education and Denise ACADEMIC DEAN Scheberle politics and public

10 UWGB 50 Years l September 2015 policy. Human Development and The national Society for the ing, he said, remains true Award-Winning the Education faculty have won Teaching of Psychology elected to the Socratic method pio- department-of-the-year honors. Gurung its president. Not only neered 2,500 years ago. Faculty The two most recent Regents did the American Philological “I hope we never lose sight of award winners, Clif Ganyard and Association — the national asso- the original core function of CASE Wisconsin Gregory S. Aldrete, are historians. ciation devoted to the study of the university, which was to Professor of the Year ancient Greece and Rome — give be a place in which informed, Additionally, UW-Green Bay edu- Aldrete its Excellence in Teaching thoughtful citizens are forged 1991 Joyce Salisbury cators claimed Regents Diversity Award, he’s a two-time recipient and, above all, as a place (pg. 10, b&w photo) Awards in 2012 and 2013 for where questions are asked,” of National Endowment for the 2009 Regan A.R. Gurung excellence in serving underrepre- Humanities fellowships. Aldrete said. sented populations, with awards (pg. 11) to the Education Center for First Aldrete took time to describe his 2012 Gregory S. Aldrete Nations Studies (large photo, left) philosophy when accepting the (pg. 7) and former Human Biology Prof. Regents award this past June. Angela Bauer. The essence of good teach- Regents Teaching Excellence Award 1993 Joseph Moran 1994 Human Development faculty 1996 John Harris 2000 Joan Thron (pg. 10, left) 2004 Denise Scheberle (pg. 7, lower left) 2011 Regan A.R. Gurung 2011 Education faculty 2014 Clif Ganyard (pg. 11, left) 2015 Gregory S. Aldrete

Regents Diversity Award 2012 Education Center for First Nations Studies (pg. 10) Honors received by UWGB faculty members aren’t limited 2013 Angela Bauer, to the UW System level, either. Human Biology William Laatsch, Scheberle and Aldrete earned national honors in their respective fields. (See list at National Geography right.) Teacher of the Year 1992 William Laatsch (pg. 8) On three different occasions, the Carnegie Foundation and CASE They wrote the book have named professors here National Classics best in Wisconsin and finalists for Introduction to Environmental Teacher of the Year their national teacher-of-the-year Sciences, first published in 1973 by award. Historian Joyce Salisbury Little, Brown, was the first textbook 2010 Gregory S. Aldrete in 1991, psychology professor produced by a UWGB faculty team. Gurung in 2009, and classics Faculty colleagues Joseph Moran, scholar Aldrete in 2012 all earned Michael Morgan and James Wiersma National Political Science invitations to Washington, D.C., published multiple editions in the Teacher of the Year decades to come. for the national awards banquet. 2012 Denise Scheberle

September 2015 l 50 Years UWGB 11 ADVISER TO THE WORLD BANK Prof. Ismail Shariff retired in 2011 after 44 years with UWGB, but the well-regarded economist continues to advise the FIRST CHAIR World Bank, travel nationally to present on economic issues, The first to hold a distinguished “chair” and spend a day a week at the emeriti office on campus. A at UW-Green Bay, that is. Prof. Timo- scholar of international trade, developing economies and thy Meyer was awarded the first John globalization, he once helped represent the United States at P. Blair Endowed Chair in Communica- the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trades (GATT) meet- tion in 2005. A gift from Blair’s widow, ings, in Tokyo, and served as a U.N. economic adviser to the Dorothy, created the professorship government of Nigeria. and allowed Meyer’s unit to expand its curriculum and offer more and advanced courses in public relations and media planning and buying. Prof. Phil Clampitt accepted the Blair Chair DID in 2013 following Meyer’s retirement. youKnow?

FAVORITE FACULTY MEMBERS? GO ONLINE AND LET US KNOW The response has been terrific, so far, for our online poll asking TOPS IN SOCIAL WORK UW-Green Bay alumni to weigh in on 50 years of faculty favorites. Co-author of the influential text Our basic ballot lists the names of the 40 individuals who have Educating the Baccalaureate Social received the Founders Association Award for Excellence in Teaching Worker, Prof. Betty L. Baer was hon- since its inception in 1975. Obviously, that list is just a start — our ored in 1979 as national “Baccaulau- comment section welcomes “write-ins” of personal favorites, tal- reate Social Work Educator of the ented researchers or amazing educators with relatively brief UWGB Year.” That was a half dozen years careers who nonetheless had outsized influence. before she joined the UW-Green Bay Look for the top-teacher collage (you’ll find IDs for those pictured faculty but she achieved plenty here, above) at the 50th Anniversary website. Vote for three, at 50.uwgb. too. Baer was a primary architect of edu/vote-award-winning-teachers UW-Green Bay’s undergraduate and graduate programs in Social Work as well as the NEW Partnership for THE FAMOUS NAIR Children and Families. “To destroy or burn a tropical rain forest is like burning a Renaissance painting,” Prof. Ganga Nair once told an interviewer. The energetic Nair taught for 40 years at UWGB and was a world-renowned expert on forest preservation and diseases of trees and other woody species. For many years an adviser to the United Nations Development Program on tropical for- ests around the globe, he passed away THE OUTSPOKEN KAYE in early 2010, less than a year after his Few if any UWGB faculty members have had more to say than Harvey J. Kaye, whose retirement at age 79. scholarship on FDR, Thomas Paine and labor history makes him a frequent guest lecturer and interview subject around the globe. He has appeared on PBS with Bill Moy- ers (above) and has been a regular op-ed contributor to the (London) Times Higher Education Supplement, the Huffington Post, the Daily Beast and others.

12 UWGB 50 Years l September 2015 ‘Communiversity’ in the words of founding chancellor Edward W. Weidner. “The Power of Place” in the phrasing of today’s chancellor, Gary L. Miller. However it is described, UW-Green Bay hangs its hat on an interdisciplinary, problem-focused approach that emphasizes direct involvement of faculty, staff and alumni in service to the community. From a student researcher mapping the groundwater of Marinette County, to the Phuture Phoenix program remind- ing grade-schoolers that learning can be fun, to 50 years of college students considering the great issues of their day (including top right group, circa 1968, at the former Deckner campus), UWGB engages the world. UWGB A few hundred words in an institutional magazine can’t begin to even scratch the surface.

Start with UW-Green Bay’s founding chancellor pledging “communiversity” and a priority on problem-solving to address regional issues. Sift through nearly a half century of impressive examples of campus and community connections. Then, listen to another UWGB chancellor, Gary L. Miller, in 2015, promise to keep delivering on that original pledge and expand it with one of his own.

Faculty, students, grads connect with region

“You’re going to see a wave He also reorganized the • An early 1970s issue of of community engagement University’s administrative Inside UWGB described for this University,” Miller team to create a new asso- Prof. Lee Schwartz’s told an audience of civic and ciate chancellor for external early research into business leaders this past affairs, charged with pursu- anaerobic digestion and spring. “We are organizing ing innovative partnerships potential byproduct use at ourselves for partnerships and increasing service to Green Bay Metropolitan with business, government the region. Sewerage District. Prof. and the nonprofit sector to Thea Sager’s research All new, yet in keeping with anticipate the needs of a on rats explored the traditions first established changing innovation econ- links between PCBs and Summer camps decades earlier: omy in this region.” reproductive function- Even before UWGB, there were • Prof. Nancy Sell was ing. A local cold-storage In short order following summer youth camps in music and art a pioneer — both as a warehouse provided the Miller’s arrival in 2014, the offered at the two-year center. By the woman in environmen- laboratory for student University moved to roll out late 1970s, the camps enrolled more tal engineering and a researchers under the a new business school part- than a thousand students annually. researcher. Grants and direction of Prof. William nership with InitiativeOne, Today, computer, science and various technology received Kaufman to test cold- downtown Green Bay, and enrichment camps enliven the lineup. through a 1970s partner- weather gear for national to engage local industry in ship with Feeco Interna- manufacturers. three newly added, long- tional, Inc., allowed Sell sought majors in engineer- • Hopscotch decades and her students to test ing technology. ahead, to 2003, and a processes for reclaiming team of UW-Green Bay industrial waste (photo interns led by alumna above, left).

14 UWGB 50 Years l September 2015 Campus and Faculty members and graphics/editorial stu- Community dents have long been the driving force behind 1975 H.J. Day Voyageur, the peri- 1976 Bernie Starks odical of Northeastern Wisconsin history pub- 1977 Michael Troyer lished by the University 1978 Richard Presnell and the Brown County Historical Society. Prof. 1979 Dorothy Heinrich Norbert Gaworek was 1980 Paul Abrahams founding editor. The first Diane Nichols is map- Beyond academic research, Alumni including school issue was published in 1981 Trinidad Chavez ping out plans to restore and student service work social worker Andrea conjunction with Green downtown Gillett (left), assisting the community, Pasqualucci (above, left), a 1982 Betty Brown Bay’s 1984 Heritage and make the small, near- UW-Green Bay has also state educator of the year, Festival, a celebration of 1983 Peter Stambler north Oconto County shone in its emphasis on and local emergency room the 350th anniversary of community a place of outreach services and pro- doctor Angie (Johnson) 1984 Clifford Abbott the city’s founding as a destination. gramming. Qualio make life-changing trading post. 1985 Philip Thompson As the years progressed, Conferences, short courses, contributions every day. The community, and 1986 Dan Alesch an increasing number of professional development “communiversity,” have outside grants elevated the workshops and more — 1987 Margaret Laughlin a long history. size and scope of faculty mostly coordinated by the 1988 Thomas Van Koevering research across the cur- Office of Outreach and riculum. In many cases, the Extension — publicized the “THE NORTHEAST WISCONSIN COMMU- 1989 George O’Hearn grants allowed professors UWGB brand across the NITY REALLY VALUES CONNECTIONS 1990 Steven Dutch to invite UWGB students region over many decades. WITH OUR FACULTY AND STUDENT to gain valuable research 1991 Robert Mendelsohn As just one example, the RESEARCHERS. WE HAVE GREAT experience, preparing them Municipal Clerks and Trea- 1992 Thomas McIntosh for graduate school and SUPPORT FOR GROWING OUR ACA- surers Institute began in the future careers. DEMIC PROGRAMS. I SEE THE POSITIVE 1993 Lorraine Noll late 1970s and immediately Lidia Nonn, director of began drawing local offi- IMPACT OF COMMUNITY PARTNER- 1994 William Niedzwiedz the Office of Grants and cials from around the state, SHIPS IN PROGRAMS I OVERSEE — BUSI- 1995 Michael Troyer Research at UW-Green all interested in updating NESS AND ACCOUNTING, EDUCATION, 1996 Peter Kellogg Bay, says the University their skills and learning of NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES, AND has long prided itself on the the latest developments in SOCIAL WORK — AND ALSO ACROSS 1997 Ismail Shariff quality of its undergraduate their fields. 1998 Dan Alesch research opportunities. CAMPUS IN ENGINEERING TECHNOL- Faculty members have OGY, NEW GRADUATE PROGRAMS, 1999 David M. Littig “Anyone who has seen (a received major grants to AND THE ARTS AND SCIENCES. posters session) and seen help science teachers and 2002 Don McCartney the work,” Nonn says, other local K-12 educators ” 2003 David Coury “comes away impressed by improve their classroom — SUE MATTISON, the range of subjects and strategies. 2004 Jan Thornton ACADEMIC DEAN the depth and quality of our 2006 John Katers students’ work.” 2007 Kevin Fermanich 2008 Cyndie Shepard 2009 Andrew Kersten 2010 Denise Scheberle 2011 William Niedzwiedz 2012 Ellen Rosewall 2013 Cristina Ortiz 2014 Illene Cupit

Recipients of the annual UW-Green Bay Founders Association Award for Excellence in Community Outreach

September 2015 l 50 Years UWGB 15 STUDENTS TAKE STEPS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE There aren’t many student-run char- ity walks that stand the test of time, but the Steps to Make a Difference Walk can claim just that. The annual event began in 2002 as organized by the Public and Nonprofit Manage- ment Class to raise money for high- impact local nonprofits. The walk has garnered national attention and was a USA Weekend finalist for the Make a Difference Award. OUTDOOR LEARNING PACKERS ARE FANS OF THIS UWGB STUDENT UW-Green Bay and faculty including It’s normal for out-of-state students to become Packers fans. Marc Minani (center), Prof. Scott Ashmann are partners a native of Rwanda, met Randall Cobb, Aaron Rodgers, Jordy Nelson and Mason with the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary Crosby last fall through a mutual friend, J.R. Schoenfeld. Hearing about Minani’s and Green Bay Area Public Schools plan to earn an environmental master’s at UWGB and return home to help rebuild in developing the experimental OAK his impoverished country, the players and coach Mike McCarthy donned all-black (Outdoors Adventures for Kids) Learn- wait-staff outfits for a fundraising dinner at Chives restaurant. Says Minani, “The ing Center at the sanctuary. players all wished me good luck in school and my work. They are very nice guys.”

FOLKLORE THEATRE GETS ITS START Debuting in 1970 as the Heritage Ensemble, students helped produce musicals and plays celebrating Wis- consin’s lumber, railroad and mari- time history. The troupe later evolved into the fully professional American Folklore Theatre at Peninsula State Park. Recalls early member Fred “Doc” Heide ’74, “They wanted to do folk songs and I was the only guy in DID the group who owned a guitar.” you

A QUARTER CENTURY OF BAYFEST Bayfest became a rite of early summer in the 1980s and ’90s. Know Held the second weekend in June along the main entrance ? boulevard, the annual festival featured music, food, a carnival midway and, some years, a 200-ton sand sculpture. Bayfest had a 25-year run as a primary fundraiser for Division I athletics. Its promoter, the late Tim Quigley, noted the event attracted tens of thousands of visitors annually — alumni and newcomers alike — and raised nearly $2.5 million over the years. Facing increased competition and always-iffy weather, the festival was discontinued in 2005.

DEATH, TAXES AND FROM ‘AUDITORS’ TO LIR SAVING A LANGUAGE ACCOUNTING’S 'VITA' In the mid-1970s UWGB became the first Maria Hinton, a revered Oneida Tribal Each spring since 1971, upper-level UW System school to welcome “guest Elder and distinguished UWGB alumna, students from UWGB’s highly regarded auditors,” men and women ages 60 earned national acclaim for her work Accounting program have provided and older, who were invited to sit in on preserving the endangered Oneida lan- free help to senior citizens, low-income courses in which there was extra capac- guage. In her late 90s she teamed with households and others who require ity, free of charge. Today, the booming Prof. Cliff Abbot to record an online, spo- assistance in filing their taxes. Learning in Retirement program, at nearly ken-word dictionary of more than 34,000 1,000 members, is the largest in the state. words. Hinton died in 2013 at age 103.

16 UWGB 50 Years l September 2015 UWGB students experience the world, both coming and going. From its earliest days the University has hosted lectures, visits and performances by major newsmakers and top-flight talent. In turn, students have expanded their own horizons with work, study and travel across America and around the globe. From an early (very early) remote truck transmitting UWGB programming over the airwaves… to always-popular international study-tour opportunities… to sold-out Weidner Center attractions and Kress Center appearances by former and soon-to-be American presidents (Bill Clinton in 2012 and Barack Obama in 2008), UW-Green Bay, its students and community have benefited from generous access to a world of opportunities. UWGB Campus plays host to famous, talented

Fanfare greeted the January 1993 opening of the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts, a 2,000-seat, national-caliber performing hall on the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay campus. The community dream of a first-rate venue for touring entertainment and fine arts performances finally had been realized.

The Weidner represented an ambitious undertaking for both campus and community. Construction costs of nearly $20 million dwarfed any previous capital outlays for a single building at the University.

The goal — to provide University students as well as community members a chance to enjoy outstanding performances, and even to perform at such a visually and acoustically superb venue themselves — actually had roots in UW-Green Bay’s founding in the late 1960s.

The institution’s first chancellor, power lines and nearly blew the roof and lecturers into ES 114 or the Edward Weidner, saw no reason off, but the event generated exten- Preble High School assembly hall. his innovative campus — drawing sive publicity. The April 21, 1974, dedication cer- major interest across academia — In the 1970-71 academic year, emony of the Creative Communi- should shy away from attempting to U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson came cation complex, with a University schedule an ambitious array of dis- to town to speak on “environmen- Theatre of 475 seats, was cause “A COMMUNITY IS tinguished lectures and symposia. tal wisdom,” and this new thing for celebration. The theatre was ONLY AS BEAUTIFUL The fact the developing campus called “Earth Day.” Nelson was the christened with remarks by Michael AND VIBRANT AS initially had no proper auditorium first lecturer in a series that would Whitney Straight of the National of its own — beyond the sparely THE PEOPLE LIVING include Harvard biochemist George Endowment for the Arts. The Mil- designed Environmental Sciences Wald, Clark Kerr, the renowned waukee Skylight Theatre presented THERE WANT IT TO 114 lecture hall — was no deterrent. president of the University of Cali- “Threepenny Opera” and the Green BE... THERE IS SUCH A Within six weeks of the fall 1969 fornia, and Steward Udall, who had Bay Symphony Orchestra under THING AS AMERICAN opening of the Shorewood campus, been JFK’s secretary of the interior. the direction of Miroslav Pansky KNOW-HOW. WHEN Weidner’s team had scheduled a The years 1972 and 1973 brought performed over a gala opening WE WANT TO GET major public celebration, the Year high-ranking Nixon administration weekend. One Convocation, for a Thurs- official EPA administrator William With the larger auditorium, artists SOMETHING DONE, day night in October at the Brown WE KNOW HOW TO Ruckelshaus to town to talk Clean the caliber of Jessica Tandy and County Veterans Memorial Arena. Water Act and major environmental Hume Cronyn (photo this page) DO IT. A nationally known speaker, Satur- legislation. “Sophisticate at large” graced the series. Regarded as day Review editor Norman Cous- Henry Morgan shared his wit, Wil- America’s first couple of the theatre, ” ins, saluted the fledgling University liam Windom played “Thurber,” they performed in “The Many Faces — OPERA STAR for its “man and the environment” TV’s Hugh Downs made an appear- of Love.” theme. BEVERLY SILLS, ance, and the University arranged a At the same time, faculty and stu- DEDICATION OF The following spring, UWGB Green Bay concert by the Preser- dents weren’t waiting for the world marked the first Earth Day on April vation Hall Jazz Band. The famous to come to them. THE WEIDNER 22, 1970 by hosting 3,000 and anthropologist Margaret Mead (fac- CENTER, 1993 national speakers M. King Hubbard ing page) visited UWGB. In early 1970, a large contingent of and Victor Yannacone for a “Sur- UW-Green Bay students — more Thomas Birmingham, founding than 100 juniors and seniors — vival ‘70s’ program at the Arena. director of UWGB’s Visiting Artists A spring storm uprooted trees and spent the January Interim in London Series, was booking visiting artists with the new university’s first over-

18 UWGB 50 Years l September 2015 seas study tour, the only trip that Kennedy, John Kerry, Bill Clin- The Weidner Center, which had first year as a full-fledged four-year ton and others to the old Phoenix opened in January 1993 with an Famous 50: institution. Sports Center for regional cam- all-star local performing arts gala Trips to Mexico and Florence, Italy, paign events. Barack Obama held hosted by celebrated, world- a Weidner would begin in 1972. The list of the first major political gathering at renowned opera star Beverly destinations expanded to include the then-new Kress Events Center Sills, permanently changed the sampler Austria, Germany, France, Spain, in February 2008. A controversial local cultural and entertainment 2004 appearance by satirist/activ- scene by raising expectations. Belgium, Norway, Netherlands, Jerry Seinfeld Colombia and Jamaica. ist/filmmaker Michael Moore drew “The Phantom of the Opera” student counterprotests (below, left) broke all ticket sales records, The Phantom of the Opera Today, the Office of International at the Weidner Center. with “Les Miserables” and “Miss Miss Saigon Education reports, approximately Maya Angelou Issues-oriented lectures, sprinkled Saigon” to follow. 15 travel courses depart per year Julie Andrews with entertainment-world personali- In more recent years, comedy for destinations worldwide… still Gregory Peck ties, continued to draw attendance. has been a big seller. The house including London, and a more Ray Charles In a single year (2005), the Weidner record for most career laughs on recent favorite, India (below). Yo-Yo Ma Center’s “LifeLines” series featured campus probably resides with Weidner was also eager to extend actress and TV personality Joan Jerry Seinfeld: The standup and Tony Curtis the reach of the new UWGB via Rivers, terror survivor Mariane sitcom king played three multi- Ann-Margret technology and mass media. Pearl, former U.S. Secretary of show dates at the Weidner Cen- Willie Nelson The University made history in State Madeline Albright, and poet ter, in 2008, 2011 and 2014. Tony Bennett (the singer) October 1970 by inaugurating a Maya Angelou. Anne Murray live, closed-circuit TV hookup of the James Taylor course Man and his Social Environ- Bonnie Raitt ment, transmitted from the Instruc- Tim Conway, Harvey Korman tional Services Building studios to B.B. King Marinette. It was a higher-ed first in Madeline Albright Wisconsin. In 1972-73 WPNE-TV, Itzhak Perlman Channel 38, set up headquarters David Copperfield as the first operating unit of the Victor Borge new state educational television George Carlin network. John Denver Prominent politicians and news- Wynton Marsalis makers stopped in with regularity. Mannheim Steamroller Civil rights leader Julian Bond was Johnny Cash a featured speaker just a few years Marie and Donny Osmond after he burst onto the national Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons scene when he became the first STOMP African-American nominated to be Blue Man Group vice president in 1968. John Mellencamp Years later, contested presidential Oak Ridge Boys primaries on the Democratic side Kenny Rogers would bring Hillary Clinton, Ted Cats Lady Antebellum, Jason Aldean Riverdance Les Miserables Jeff Dunham Lily Tomlin Johnny Mathis Peter, Paul and Mary Jim Gaffigan Celtic Woman Bryan Adams Roots of success Kenny G Disney’s Beauty and the Beast In 1973, UWGB hosted a lecture Rent and visit by a not-yet famous author. Students, faculty and community heard Jeff Foxworthy, Ron White, Larry Alex Haley talk about his upcoming the Cable Guy, Bill Engvall book on the African-American Garrison Keillor experience, “Roots.” Gordon Lightfoot

September 2015 l 50 Years UWGB 19 FROM ITALY… LEONARDO A massive 550-pound marble bust of Leonardo Da Vinci occupies a prominent place in the Lenfestey Courtyard. CUERNAVACA Installed in 2014, the sculpture is a gift PARTNERSHIP from the Romualdo Del Bianco-Life Beyond Tourism Foundation, which fos- A growing partnership between fac- ters international intellectual exchange. ulty members here and educators, Based in Florence, Italy, the Foundation officials and citizens of Cuernavaca, has hosted UWGB scholars and stu- Mexico is winning attention and dents in music, art and urban planning. awards. The relationship started with an Education program initiative plac- ing student teachers at an elementary school in Cuernavaca and living with local families. Early success per- suaded other academic units— Busi- ness Administration, Nursing and Social Work among them — to explore DID similar placements. youKnow?

STUDENTS, PEACE NATIONAL ATTENTION After the Kent State shootings in May Students protested outside the Lawton 1970 UWGB students were among 2,000 Gallery in fall 2005 at the opening of local citizens who walked downtown in a “Axis of Evil,” a touring exhibit of mock silent procession. Mayor Donald Tille- postage stamps. They wore t-shirts man joined and addressed the marchers. bearing images of the satiric art “Patriot Act” depicting a revolver aimed at President George W. Bush. Some had ‘NEW CAMPUS LINKS alleged censorship because Chancellor IRAN, UWGB’ Bruce Shepard ordered the one work A local news headline from the mid- removed. He said he would not allow the WOMEN’S CENTER MURAL 1970s touted UWGB’s role in advising University to appear to “condone such the founders of an Iranian school 8,500 a violent and illegal act.” He did allow A large mural adorned the wall of the campus Women’s Center for a miles away. Bu-Ali Sina University had the image’s display in a book inside the few years before the lounge/library gathering space closed for bud- plans — problem orientation, interdisci- gallery. getary and space reasons in 1995. The center was an early focal point plinary courses, the integration of class- When Shepard’s decision drew national for campus and community supporters of the nationwide women’s room study with practical experience media attention, local critics complained movement — the new Lucy Stone Center occupied Room 705 when the — to mirror UWGB. Academic officials the episode would saddle the University Library-Learning Center opened in 1972. An ambitious series of lec- exchanged visits and the schools co- with an art-unfriendly reputation. As it tures and special events marked International Women’s Year in 1975. hosted a world conference on innovative turned out, the provocative exhibit would Today, student interest remains steady in the interdisciplinary minor education in Racine in summer 1978. have a very limited tour and be shown at in Women’s and Gender Studies. Universitywide, two-thirds of stu- The partnership ended when the Islamic just one public university in the country: dents and 46 percent of all instructional faculty and staff are female. Revolution began, one month later. UW-Green Bay.

OUT OF THIS WORLD Political Science Prof. Martin H. Greenberg, an authority on the Middle East and terrorism, was the first director of graduate studies at UWGB. He was better known, though, for his world-class involvement in the science fiction publishing industry. He collaborated on anthologies with the likes of Tom Clancy, Dean Koontz, Nora Roberts and Isaac Asimov. Greenberg, who died in 2011, was credited with helping found the Sci-Fi Channel.

20 UWGB 50 Years l September 2015 The story of Phoenix spirit at UW-Green Bay is five decades in the making. In the 1970s and ’80s, alumni, community, family members, faculty and staff packed the old wooden bleachers on a single side of the Phoenix Sports Center gymnasium to cheer on the ascendant women’s basketball program. Today, the student-driven Green Bandana Brigade leads the cheering for the Top 25 Phoenix. The state-of-the-art Kress Events Center arena exists primarily because community and campus firmly believe in the ability of UW-Green Bay students to compete and succeed against the nation’s best. UWGB Early 1990s Mike Pritzl’s Phoenix (story Late 1990s below) got plenty of air time Compared to Phlash 2015, with the rise of Bennett Ball feathery fringe defined this and Hammertime. incarnation, in action at the old Brown County Arena. phlash Dozens of UW-Green Bay students have played the role of Phlash As Pritzl recalls it, a few Phoenix (formerly "Phred," and often just “The Bird”) since 1970. NIU fans joined in the phony Phoenix-Husky rumble, an act Some donned the feathers only a time or two — for a photo shoot, guest they’d pulled before, pretend- appearance or on-campus function — while others spent entire sea- ing to ruffle their rival’s feathers. Things migrated south in a hurry. sons working the sidelines in costume for the Phoenix pep squad. “I’m pretty passionate about our Mike Pritzl had a penchant for Among the crowd favorites was teams, and it was a heated game dance, performance and mis- when I (The Bird) pretended to in the (North Star) tournament… chief during his four-year gig in listen in on referees’ conversa- When they came over to grab me, the early 1990s. tions, teased them behind their someone got under my mask and back, or delivered pizza to the was choking me in the madness. With props, gags, and a more crowd.” Not on purpose, but they couldn’t relaxed environment for “fowl” hear me, I couldn’t breathe, so I play in Division I arenas, Pritzl’s It was something unintentional, did the only thing I could do... I antics as The Bird parroted however, that made Pritzl argu- started swinging to get them off those of the San Diego Chicken ably the feistiest and most of me.” or Phillie Phanatic. Now VP of famous Phoenix. The infamous transportation sales for RGL “mascot fight” in DeKalb — when It ended with three Huskies’ fans Holdings, Green Bay, Pritzl has Northern Illinois was UWGB’s getting tossed, and a letter of warm memories. fiercest rival — began as friendly apology from NIU athletics. sparring but devolved into fisti- “Kids loved me,” he recalls. “They Another towering figure as cuffs, apologies and headlines gave me Valentines and one of Phoenix was Jason Blohm, who ("Fighting Phoenix gets Good- them would bring me birdseed. stood 6-7 with padding. Don- natured Roasting!”).

22 UWGB 50 Years l September 2015 A Phoenix never forgets

Ten memories from Mike Pritzl, “The Bird” from 1991-94:

Parading in front of hostile student sections (Marquette, UW-Madison)

“I had a police escort at Butler, they hated me so bad” Early 1970s Early 1980s The impressive wingspan and A game-winning shot by the light-up red eyes made a The headpiece was aerody- Tony Bennett to beat Butler memorable first impression for Mid 1970s namic, the body minimalist and UWGB’s founding Phoenix. The bright red bodysuit and the look relatively shortlived, The NCAAs, Ogden (Utah) fearsome head stood out along for a Phoenix. and the Flying J truck stop the sidelines at soccer and basketball games. The thrilling upset of Cal

The women’s NWIT in Amarillo (Texas)

Leading the team’s charge onto the court at the old mob Brown County Arena ning, as he describes, “fun, fur Blohm turned semi-pro after col- Northwoods (Baseball) League. and feathers” from 1997 to 2001, lege and earned a 2011 cham- Now retired from mascot work, Blohm is credited for naming the pionship ring in his part-time he serves as director of student The time he “tripped and mascot “Phlash.” summer job as Woody the Wood- recruitment for Midland Univer- nearly killed (Phoenix for- chuck for Wausau’s team in the sity, in Fremont, Neb. “I absolutely cherished my time ward) Logan VanderVelden” as Phlash,” he says. “Becoming friends with the student-athletes and fans, traveling to NCAA tour- Putting on boxing gloves to nament games, and really feeling fake-spar with rival mascots like I was ‘a part of UWGB’ were all highlights.” Blohm traveled with the Cheer “When men’s player Team to national camps and Gary Greszk cut down a piece competitions on several occa- of the conference champion- sions. In back-to-back years he ship net and gave it to me” received leadership awards as voted by his mascot peers. That Bay Badger: was flattering, but acknowledging Founded as a sister campus to the sweaty lives of those inside the UW in Madison, UWGB used the suits, he adds, “The down- a water-skiing “Bay Badger” as its side was there wasn’t enough sports mascot in 1969-70, before Febreze in the world for 60 or 70 declaring independence with the mascot costumes.” Phoenix in May 1970.

September 2015 l 50 Years UWGB 23 The official histories — the sanitized histories, some say — Great Mascot Mystery: proclaim that the Phoenix became the UW-Green Bay mascot in May 1970. That’s when students flocked to the polls Phoenix? Or Tomatoes? for a pick-the-mascot contest and the mythical bird soared to victory. Competition was keen. “It was obvious that it The real story, however, or at least A $100 cash award drew wasn’t the most scrupu- the story whispered on campus for more than 40 entries from lously policed election,” years afterward, was that the Phoenix students at UW-Green remembered former chan- Bay and its two-year cam- cellor Edward Weidner, actually finished second. We revisit the puses in Marinette, Mena- smiling. great mascot mystery here, reprinting sha and Manitowoc. excerpts from staff writer Christopher A source close to the elec- The Earthmen, Eco- tion, Green Bay resident Sampson’s semi-serious investigative nauts, E-Gulls (“they Nancy Phoenix, Class of report for the Spring 1992 edition of the clean up the environ- 1979, hinted at massive Inside UWGB alumni magazine. ment”) and The Envi- vote fraud on behalf of ronmentalists all played Tomatoes when she said, to a primary academic “Phoenix was the legiti- emphasis of the new uni- mate winner.” (Her recol- versity. Bisons, Dolphins, lections were presumably Sharks and Beavers (“a unaffected by her 1978 large rodent important decision to adopt Phoenix to our area’s ecology”) as her last name.) — Reprinted from 1992 also billed themselves as environmentally friendly. Donna Scheller Lipper, There is at least fuzzy evi- ’71, another election offi- dence to support Toma- Nicolets paid homage to a 17th century European cial, said flatly, “Phoenix toes’ claim to the mascot did not win. The real win- mantle as decided by a explorer, while Loggers boasted a hard-working ner was just so ludicrous student vote at the new that we decided to toss it.” University of Wisconsin- outdoors spirit. Green Bay. Supporters of the Gee- Patrick Madden, ’71, Bee Guzzlers said their claimed to know the truth. That Tomatoes was on He painted himself as the the ballot is undisputed. nickname would pertain to a greedy thirst for knowl- man who canned Toma- An election-eve preview toes, causing visions of in the May 20, 1970 edi- edge, although the sketch submitted depicted a red- tomato-red jerseys and tion of the student news- shouts of “C’mon Toma- paper, The Fourth Estate, nosed little man peering from a beer mug. toes, ketch up!” to die on carried sketches and the vine. supporting statements Organized by the student for each entry. Backers government association “I was editor of the news- of Tomatoes touted the and the 4E, the election paper at that time and we virtues of a distinctive, was the talk of campus. It were running the election,” environmentally correct also was tainted by alle- Madden said. “On the last fruit with a cheerful dispo- gations of fraud. day before publication sition.

24 UWGB 50 Years l September 2015 “THE ONLY THING BETTER WOULD BE THE UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX 'PHOENIX.' I’M A SUCKER FOR MYTHICAL CREATURES, The Ballot ESPECIALLY A BIRD WHICH LIVED FOR 500- 600 YEARS, LIT ITSELF ON FIRE AND THEN Americans ROSE FROM ITS OWN ASHES. Apollos ” Aquarius — COLUMNIST LOREN NAUSS, RANKING PHOENIX 12TH OF HIS TOP 100 MASCOTS Aquas Arrows Bison Beavers Buccaneers Centaurs Crusaders Dolphins Earthmen E’agles Echos some guy came in with a The election took place at great nickname,” he says. with that election. I think sketch of a tomato he had the very end of the sec- “At the time, no one com- they’re still having fun Ecomen made in blue ink on note- ond semester. By the time plained about the results.” with it.” Econauts book paper.” students returned for fall 1970, the noble Phoenix Weidner, amused but — Excerpts reprinted E-Gulls Madden had to retouch skeptical, maintained the from “Soaring To Victory, had replaced the school’s Environmentalists the art before it could unofficial first-year mas- legend of a cliff-hanger Planting a Legend” article be legible to be printed cot, a water-skiing Badger. election with Tomatoes in the spring 1992 edi- Explorers in the paper as part of at or near the top made tion of the Inside UWGB the official ballot. When Madden, who went on to for a good story, but was magazine Frontiersmen Tomatoes squeaked to a law school and election apocryphal. Gatemen 10-vote victory, as Mad- as a circuit court judge in GeeBee Guzzlers den told the story, he Iron County in northern “You have to remember went back to the rule book Wisconsin, was satisfied the people involved,” Gladiators and made a judgment the justice had been done. Weidner said. “They were Gremlins original drawing had not serious-minded students, met the requirements for “Phoenix was accepted but they also had a great Gulls a “reproducible drawing.” right away, and there’s sense of humor. I know Gebes Phoenix was declared the no question it has been a they had a lot of fun winner, on a technicality. Horsemen

Local media accounts of Hydros the time made no mention Loggers of Tomatoes, and specific vote totals were not pro- Mavericks vided. A University press Nicolets release said Phoenix, Novas Nicolets and Loggers finished 1-2-3 in the student Phoenix balloting. Pioneers Years later, Greg King, "Fighting Phoenix" Sharks during his student days a member of Omega Kappa is unofficial, a nickname for the Spartans nickname. Longtime PA announcer fraternity and then a Titans St. Louis-area physician, Steve Noel says Ed Weidner coined claimed credit for sug- the usage when he suggested Tomatoes gesting Phoenix, a myth- “Stand up for your Fighting Phoenix!” Vigilantes ological bird which after as a way for Noel to welcome the 500 years consumed men’s hoops team onto the floor. Vulcanists itself by fire and rose Voyageurs renewed from the ashes. Zeppelins

September 2015 l 50 Years UWGB 25 ‘GREEN BAY,’ NOT ‘GB’ Alumni from the 1970s recall that “UWGB” was once the school’s primary identifier, but “UW-Green Bay” or the full name are preferred today. Recruiters found the acronym didn’t travel well beyond Northeast Wisconsin, and it failed to capital- ize on the Packers connection and city’s nationally known name.

RED RELICS GO, PHOENIX! The color of the flagship UW in Madi- UWGB had a commuter campus and a low-key, non-traditional vibe when son and the fiery mythical Phoenix, Phoenix men’s basketball gave the young university a rallying point. Leading red was a mainstay of early UWGB. It the cheers in February 1977 were, from left, Debra Dacey, Chris Ward, Mary wasn’t until the 1990s that the univer- Pollack and Mary Mitchell. sity styleguide began to dictate green for Green Bay.

BEAK TO BEAK Referee Tim Fogarty unloaded on the student inside the Phoenix costume during a timeout at a men’s basketball game in the mid-1990s. The veteran official had called foul on The Bird’s pantomimed, on-court mockery of the men in stripes. DID ALMA MATER Lovell Ives arranged a hymn-like melody — simple to sing and dignified — in you the fall of 1980 for the official UW-Green Bay alma mater. Poet Peter Stambler of the Humanistic Studies faculty provided the words, alluding to the mythical Phoenix bird, the UWGB mascot. The alma mater was introduced at May 1981 commencement in a solo performance by choral Prof. Trinidad Chavez. Know? PHOENIX FIGHT SONG A 1970s composition, the Phoenix Fight Song has always brought fans to their feet. The original lyrics were updated in 2000 by Profs. Kevin Collins and Scott Wright:

Hail to the fighting Phoenix, rise up and light the flame! Green Bay is the home of champions, We’re gonna win this game! Hail to the fighting Phoenix, we’re rising up to say Fight, fight fight for a win tonight, the champions from old Green Bay!

MUSIC MAN A RARE BIRD Renowned as a jazz performer, arranger UW-Green Bay, for many years, was and instructor, Lovell Ives helped found the only D-I team with a Phoenix mas- the UWGB music program… and earned cot until Elon (N.C.) dumped Fighting the honor of composing the University’s Christians for Phoenix. The University of Alma Mater and Phoenix Fight Song. Chicago and Swarthmore College also Ives retired in 1997 but has remained have Phoenix mascots. active in the local music scene.

26 UWGB 50 Years l September 2015 ‘We were green well before green became mainstream.” That’s how former professor David Ward described the cutting-edge nature of UW-Green Bay’s multidisciplinary approach to solving environmental problems. At the outset, enthusiasm for ecology and all things fresh and new energized campus, from recycling and field research to awareness campaigns and even collaborative new games such as Earth Ball, a favorite of communication professor Jack Frisch. Today, “sustainability” is the driving concept, with the Environmental Management and Business Institute, strong undergraduate and graduate programs in environmental science and policy, the 290-acre Cofrin Memorial Arboretum and an impressive range of sustainable initiatives. UWGB America’s first environmental university, where every day was Earth Day, UW-Green Bay was dubbed “Eco U” by Newsweek magazine in the early 1970s. Then and now, the University boasts strong programs in the natural sciences and environmental affairs.

The nature of environmental activism, however, has changed greatly over five decades. The shift was already evident when Earth Day celebrated its silver anniversary. The following is excerpted from a feature story by reporter Christopher Sampson for Wisconsin Ideas, the UW System magazine.

True to its founding, ‘Eco U’ adapts to times

— Reprinted from 1995 Bay, weeks away from its biked downtown, plugged first commencement but nickels into parking meters A hotbed of environmen- already drawing national and sat down to deny Early Recyling talism in a paper-mill attention for its focus on spaces to gas-guzzling Messy but meaningful, this town. A new school with Mother Earth. The New cars. Others marched. used-glass dropoff site near the an innovative academic York Times and other Environmental Sciences Building was philosophy in a conserva- Before the year was out, media offered glowing ahead-of-the-curve stuff circa 1970, tive community. A rallying students had banished descriptions of the new the spring of the first Earth Day. UW- place for youthful activ- throwaway bottles and school’s slant toward ecol- Green Bay was among the first local ism at a time when older cans from campus vend- ogy. institutions to urge recycling. generations worried about ing machines and even counterculture radicalism. When Sen. Gaylord Nel- suggested energy-saving son of Wisconsin lobbied modification to outdoor That was UW-Green Bay for a day to honor the lighting. Faculty hosted — or at least how many environment, UW-Green what was billed as the first in Northeast Wisconsin Bay students took it to national conference on perceived the young uni- heart. Many took part in environmental education. versity — when the first that first Earth Day’s full Earth Day took place April In the local community, schedule of recycling 22, 1970. however, reviews were seminars, films, poetry mixed. The new campus Few places were as readings and “pocket the- occupied a bayshore site electric as UW-Green atre” performances. Some

28 UWGB 50 Years l September 2015 not far from the mouth of movement. The students Earth the Fox River, home to certainly raised aware- one of the world’s richest ness, but we probably Caretakers concentrations of pulp and could have marketed it paper plants. better.” 2010 Paul Tower, ’78, “There was apprehen- If the activism of Earth Bothell, Wash., CEO of sion,” recalled H.J. “Bud” Day 1970s had at least Applied Filter Technology Harris, a founding UW- some us-against-them biogas-to-energy systems Green Bay professor undertones, the environ- and water-quality expert. mental movement would 2011 Paul Wozniak, ’78 and “There certainly was mis- gradually evolve. ’94, Madison, environmen- trust. There were those “People developed a fuller tal author and advocate who thought this was a realization now that it isn’t very radical group of peo- any single corporation,” 2012 Victoria Harris, ’98 ple who had the potential commented Harris, who Green Bay, former UW to totally disrupt the way of would be a key contributor Sea Grant Water Quality life here.” to the Fox River Remedial Specialist Colleague Robert Wenger, Action Plan, a nationally 2013 Ryan Stockwell, ’01, a mathematician and recognized model for Washington D.C., National faculty specialist in pol- waterway cleanup and Advocacy Center Agricul- lution modeling, remem- community cooperation. - tural Manager bered an early field trip “We’ve moved closer able as any in its 50-year history. Profs. Bob Howe and to the Thilmany pulp mill to understanding a key 2014 Paul Linzmeyer, ’78, Amy Wolf are documenting the case for “de-listing” the in Kaukauna to study air- concept, sustainability. Green Bay, ThedaCare bay of Green Bay and lower Fox River as a designated pollution abatement. He Economic and ecological Sustainability Leader wound up trying to defuse sustainability.” area of concern. With Prof. Matt Dornbush, they’re working to re-establish high-value aquatic species such 2015 David Kriebel, ’77 the tension as outspoken Don Schneider, vice students confronted their as wild celery and wild rice. They and others including Lowell, Massachusetts, president of research Epidemiology professor industry tour guides with and development for Fort Paul Baumgart, Kevin Fermanich and Michael Zorn pointed questioning. Howard Corp., credited are advancing a watershed approach to clean water. Prof. Nancy Sell, a UWGB and UW Sea The work builds on that of Harris, Wenger, Sager, Jack Recipients of the annual physicist and registered Grant researchers includ- Day, Jim Wiersma, the late David Dolan and others. If Earth Caretaker Award engineer, would later ing Harris and Paul Sager it was common public sentiment around the time of the presented jointly by the collaborate on waste- for providing a technical 1972 Clean Water Act to see water pollution as a point- Alumni Association and the reclamation projects with baseline by collecting source, industrial problem, by 2015 UW-Green Bay sci- Environmental Manage- Thilmany and many other data, identifying issues entists had helped pursuade everyday citizens making ment and Business Institute local companies. But she and tracking progress. everyday choices that they, too, could make a difference. (EMBI) remembered that “for a Added Cuene, who was while, we had a difficult later elected Brown time getting a foot in the County executive, “The door at some places.” turnaround in water quality “I VIEW THE BAY OF GREEN BAY AS Sell added, “As much as and pollution abatement COMPARABLE TO CHESAPEAKE BAY anything, the University have just been phenom- had a problem with termi- enal. Cooperation makes ON THE EAST COAST AND SAN FRAN- nology back then. One of a big difference. Industry CISCO BAY ON THE WEST COAST... our majors was ‘Environ- now comes to government PLACES WHERE RESOURCES ARE mental Control.’ That was and the University for (DEGRADED) BUT STILL VERY MUCH exactly the wrong mes- assistance.” ALIVE AND VITAL TO THEIR COMMU- sage to send to industry at Harris said the environ- NITIES. that time.” mental focus at UW- Thomas Cuene was a Green Bay remained ” 17-year-old high school as strong (in 1995) as it senior when he drove his had been at the school’s — PROF. ROBERT HOWE Volkswagen Beetle to the founding three decades UWGB campus to take earlier. What changed was part in Earth Day 1970. the way it was expressed. “It did start out to be sort of “There’s less arm waving adversarial,” Cuene said. and finger pointing,” he “Rallies and wild state- said, “and more hands-on ments were part of the rehabilitation, restoration.”

September 2015 l 50 Years UWGB 29 ECO U ® CARL RICHTER’S GIFT In 2010, UW-Green Bay obtained trade- UWGB has one of North America’s mark rights to the words “Eco U.” The largest oological collections, a gift move by Chancellor Thomas Harden from self-taught naturalist Carl Rich- both honored the University’s ecological ter of Oconto. In the 1970s, DDT was roots and protected the institution’s right banned after Great Lakes research- to the nickname first bestowed upon it at ers analyzed those eggs, collected its founding. over many decades, and tied an increase in pesticide accumulation to a decline in eagles and other species. Today, the Richter Museum of Natural History is a priceless reposi- DID tory of bird and mammal specimens. youKnow?

CAMPUS GARDEN — THEN AND NOW By spring 1973 a half-acre organic garden on the edge of the central campus was a happening place for staff and students. (Schellie Hensley, at left, above, thinned lettuce for a healthy salad.) The project went dormant but came alive in 2009 when a student group called the SLO Food Alliance — sustainable, local and organic — planted a garden near the University Union. Since 2013 and remodeling of the outdoor plaza atop the Student Services Building, student cultivation of fruit and vegetables takes place near the heart of campus. Some plants are leftovers from the Natural and Applied Sciences program’s popular Heirloom Plant Sale every May.

SEA OF POSSIBILITY The grassy hillside of the Laboratory Sciences Building (that’s Environmental Sciences in the background) made a picture-perfect unloading spot for this small fleet of sturdy canoes, bound for yet another environmental outing in the early 1970s.

SIM CITY 1971 RETAIL RECYCLING A simulation game designed to show Billed as “a new recycling project at that waterway restoration is a complex UWGB,” the Second Gear resale shop and collaborative endeavor was the got its start in 1975 in cozy quarters on the brainchild of UW-Green Bay Prof. E. Library-Learning Center’s first-floor con- Nelson (Al) Swinerton. A political sci- course. Used clothes, albums and kitchen entist and public policy expert with an items were hot sellers. Run by volunteers interest in the environment, Swinerton from the University League women’s ser- devised the “Dead River” board game vice organization, the shop raised money as a tool for local classroom teachers for scholarships and programs benefiting to address ecological issues. students. It closed in 1999.

30 UWGB 50 Years l September 2015 ‘The Little School That Could’ is how some sportswriters characterized UW-Green Bay and the rise of Phoenix basketball as an NCAA Divi- sion I contender in the early 1990s. Certainly, when Tony and Dick Bennett found each other (above) at half court following the March 1991 conference title game vs. Northern Illinois — a hometown victory for the program’s first trip to the Big Dance — UWGB was an undersized team with an underdog rep. In truth, Phoenix Athletics already had a rich winning tradition. Women’s basketball was taking aim on its own success, the AP Top 25 and the NCAA Tournament, with 15 appearances including this year’s (below). UWGB Big dreams, bigger success

Edward Weidner believed robust sports programs could attract local support for his new University. From his temporary farmhouse office overlooking vacant fields, Weidner audaciously predicted his yet-to- open UWGB would be nationally competitive. It was one part bold leadership, one part blue-sky optimism. Yet, with the passage of time — and not much time, at that — he was proven correct. From its immediate rise as a 1970s small-college power in NAIA and NCAA Division II through the bold gamble of stepping up to the big time and Division I in 1981, Phoenix Athletics has more often than not met and exceeded those early dreams. “Athletics has been a very important success story for this university,” says longtime administrator and former athletics director Dan Spiel- mann. “You can’t overstate the value of opening doors and reaching out to the community.”

• The soccer team went 12-2-1 and • That same year, the University got a nation’s best 36 goals from hired Carol Hammerle to begin an “The Greek Flash,” Zach Papan- intercollegiate sports program for ikolaou. A 3-0 road win at Colo- women. rado College was the first UWGB • The men’s basketball team made Today, Green Bay women’s basket- victory in any sport as Coach Lou consecutive D-II title games, in “I ALWAYS BELIEVED ball is a national brand. A peren- LeCalsey’s men made a splash 1978 and ’79. A home win over WOMEN’S BASKET- nial Top 25 program, it has made with the exotic (for Green Bay) DePaul set the stage for an epic BALL COULD DRAW the NCAA Tournament 15 times in sport of soccer. Green Bay-Chicago rematch near A GREAT FAN BASE. the last two decades under found- • Basketball went a promising 16-8 the close of the 1978 season. ing coach Carol Hammerle, Kevin under highly regarded young UWGB, 23-0 and No. 1 in its divi- IT GIVES ME CHILLS Borseth, Matt Bollant and Borseth coach Dave Buss, behind pro- sion, gave the No. 8 team in D-I TO RETURN AND SEE again, in his second tenure. In lific scorer Ray Willis and rugged all it could handle in a 55-49 loss. A PACKED KRESS 2010, the Phoenix ranked as high rebounder Dennis Woelffer. The 1978 DePaul game earned CENTER. as No. 14 in the nation. In 2011, The upward arc continued through huge local television ratings and Kayla Tetschlag’s team reached the the 1970s. built momentum for a jump to Divi- Sweet 16 vs. Baylor and Brittney ” • UWGB recorded college soccer’s sion I. Such a move would be ambi- Griner (above, right). In 2012, all- — CAROL HAMMERLE most shocking upset of 1973, a tious, and not without critics. American Julie Wojta led the team 1-0 victory over a visiting St. Louis “Taking our successful athletics to a 31-2 finish and a No. 10 ranking University team ranked No. 1 in program to Division I was contro- in the final Associated Press poll. the nation and that season’s even- versial,” the project’s point person, Remarkable stuff for a so-called tual D-I champion. Associate Chancellor Donald “mid-major,” that level of success • In spring 1973, the basketball team Harden, recalled for a 2011 inter- is unprecedented but not entirely beat DePaul 63-62 for its first vic- view. “In fact, a local sportswriter unexpected given UW-Green Bay’s tory over a big-time program. The called me ‘unwise, uninitiated and history. Phoenix took a 15-game win- uninformed.’ The potential was first demon- ning streak and 26-3 record to “But it was simple. We wanted, in strated in Year One, an attention- the national NAIA tournament in marketing our University, to position getting first season (1969-70) as the Kansas City, reaching the quar- ourselves in prominence with Mar- Bay Badgers. terfinals. quette and Madison (major-college programs in Wisconsin’s other large cities).”

32 UWGB 50 Years l September 2015 In soccer, D-I success was immedi- Things began to change when Then came 1994 and the Cal Hall of Fame ate as Coach Aldo Santaga and his Associate Chancellor Harden took game. The opening round win by son, star forward Greg, led a high- the lead in pulling together a con- UW-Green Bay over the Califor- Athletes scoring 1983 team to the NCAA ference, the old AMCU-8. Cleve- nia Bears and future NBA players Tournament. Women’s basketball, land State and Southwest Missouri Jason Kidd and Lamond Murray Christian Akiwowo still a few years away from seeking broke out on a national level, is still recalled as one of the great Tom Anderson D-1 status, was beginning its run, attracting big crowds for their Brown upsets in NCAA tournament Vicki Anklam Porter including a third-place finish at the County Arena visits. When Harden history. Guys named Grzesk, Sue Aspenson Sagal NAIA national tournament. hired small-college coaching star Nordgaard, Vandervelden and Nathan Barnes In the make-or-break revenue sport Dick Bennett in 1985, the rise of the Ludvigson — as one national Jeanne Barta Stangel of men’s basketball, however, posi- Phoenix was a matter of time. columnist memorably described Tony Bennett tive results were elusive. Ambitious Bennett proved to be a perfect fit. them, “the blue-collar boys from Ben Berlowski goals were set for fundraising and His popular persona and hard- The Land That Vowels Forget, Jerry Blackwell ticket sales. Donors, and sponsors working teams drew capacity or Distributed Unevenly” — had Bryan Boettcher for the most part, stepped forward. crowds to the “DickDome,” broke made the big time. Tom Brown Ticket buyers did not. through with an NIT bid in 1990 and And so, again, had UWGB. Ivan Delbecchi Without a conference and playing a first-ever trip to the NCAA’s big Tom Diener as an independent, UWGB had to dance, with son Tony as star point Tim Dunne guard, in 1991. Philip Gallagher Dan Goltz Donna Gunville Lisa Hanson Dyer Nezih Hasanoglu John Hummel April Jensen Kocken Ben Johnson Tom Jones Candace Kaye Debbie Kind Urben Mark King Susie Klaubauf Bodilly Dawn LeClair Taddy cobble together a mix-and-match Josh Lynk schedule lacking in marquee home John Martinez games. The Phoenix finished its Kathy Mertz first D-1 season under Buss (1981- Blake Middleton 82) a game over .500, but the coach Leon Mitchell ignited a firestorm with the unpopu- Chari Nordgaard Knueppel lar, high-profile dismissals of local Jeff Nordgaard players Joe Mauel and Casey Ann Olin Lundstrom Zakowski. Buss was dismissed Zach Papanikolaou himself, and succeeded by assis- Nicole Paplham Benson tant Dick Lien. Sue Pitroski “He (Lien) was a wonderful gentle- Terry Powers man, and he had enjoyed some Erich Quidzinski success in coaching, but the results Ron Ripley weren’t there,” recalls Dan Flan- Pamela Roecker nery, then a local sportswriter and Greg Santaga recent UWGB grad and later man- Cindee Schmalz Haider aging editor of the Post-Crescent of Terry Schott Appleton. “The first couple of years Richard Sims of Division I were just horrible.” Chuck Stark When the team went 9-19, 9-19 Vince liked soccer Julie Steeno and 4-24, the “rampant apathy” Horst Stemke UWGB plays soccer as its primary that Flannery had observed among Janelle Tomlinson Richard fall sport on the advice of the late UWGB students wasn’t limited to Dean Vander Plas Vince Lombardi, an athletics adviser campus. Rick Voigtlander to UWGB in the late 1960s. He Mark Wehking “We (reporters) sat on press row said football would be costly and Dennis Woelffer and literally counted the people in overshadowed by the Packers. Kimberly Wood Jianas the stands, and it wasn’t hard to do,” he recalls. “Zero interest from the For the full list of Phoenix Hall of students. And not much more from Fame inductees including coaches and the community.” contributors, visit http://www.uwgb. edu/alumni/phoenix-hall-of-fame/

September 2015 l 50 Years UWGB 33 ‘FORE’ MAKES 16 UNFORGETTABLE ENTRANCE Women’s golf is the youngest Green Dick Lien’s formal introduction in 1982 as coach of the embattled men’s basketball Bay sport, debuting in 2007. It gave the program would have broken the internet if had occurred years later. As it was, the program 16 sports in all: both men’s press conference went 1982’s equivalent to viral when the new coach hit the floor and women’s basketball, cross coun- mid-sentence not once, but twice, during his acceptance remarks. Lien was unhurt try, golf, skiing, soccer, swimming and and treated the episode with good humor. A distance runner, he fainted from the diving and tennis, and two women’s- day’s excitement after forgetting to re-hydrate from his morning workout. only sports in softball and volleyball.

SAIL POWER UWGB ranked as high as No. 1 in the Midwest and competed in major national regattas during the high- water era of the Sailing Club in the early 1980s. Brothers Blake and Tyler Middleton were team-leading skippers. An official NCAA-sanctioned sport here at the time, sailing was touted as a unique option for students. The hottest new club sport today takes place on ice: UWGB students took the national DID all-divisions curling club title in 2014. you (Photo courtesy of You Magazine and Gannett Wisconsin Media)

FROM MAKUEN TO GILLESPIE Phoenix Athletics Director Mary Ellen Gillespie, appointed Know? in late 2013 and shown here with student-athletes, is the first woman among the eight individuals who have held supervisory responsibility for intercollegiate athletics at UW-Green Bay. Previous ADs were Donald Makuen (1969-70), Dean Austin (1970-73), Bruce Grimes (1973-82), Donald Harden (1982-85), Daniel Spielmann (1985-94), Dennis “Otis” Chambers (1994- 2001), and Ken Bothof (2002-2013).

NCAA D-I TOURNAMENTS Women’s basketball (15) — 1994, 1998-2000, 2002-05, 2007, 2009-13, 2015; Men’s basketball (4) — 1991, 1994-96; Men’s tennis (3) — 2012, 2014-15; Men’s soccer (2) — 1983, 2009; Women’s softball (2) — 2005, 2014; Women’s NATIONAL CHAMPS! BETTER HEADERS volleyball (1) — 2003. Student-athletes in sports including Nordic skiing have advanced as individuals to NCAA regionals. Men’s soccer and basketball Setting meet records in four different Until Phoenix Field (later to be named made numerous trips to the NAIA and D-II tournaments and women’s bas- relays, Coach Roger Harriman’s swim- Santaga Stadium) was completed in ketball qualified for AIAW and NAIA tourneys before going NCAA D-I in 1988. mers and divers won the NAIA meet in 1972, Phoenix soccer home games March 1984 for UWGB’s only national were played at Joannes Stadium or championship. Leading the charge were nearby Bay Beach Park. Players disliked future Phoenix Hall of Famers Ann Olin heading the ball at Bay Beach, where and Cindee Schmalz. abundant geese fertilized the field.

34 UWGB 50 Years l September 2015 Music, theatre and art provided an immediate opportunity to connect with the community. Music did so with a strong jazz program, a Packers- backed marching band and the continuation of a vital summer program for youth. In the visual arts, creative professors and students pushed the envelope. In theatre and dance, an avante-garde reputation dating to Deckner carried over to the new campus and makeshift staging in ES 114. When the University Theatre opened in the 1970s (above), the program was on its way to award-winning success including 2014’s “Avenue Q: The Musical” (below). UWGB Well over a year before the new campus opened, the Green Bay Packers made a pledge of $24,000 to provide instru- ments and uniforms... Conducted by Robert Bauer, that 130-piece marching band and color guard would strut its stuff at Packers games in Milwaukee as well as at Lambeau Field.

— From the book “UWGB: From the Beginning”

“…CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN NORTHEASTERN WISCONSIN… IF YOU COULD TIME TRAVEL TO THE DAY THE DECISION WAS MADE TO BUILD A UNIVERSITY IN GREEN BAY, THEN COMPARE THAT TO WHAT’S AROUND TODAY, THE DIF- FERENCE WOULD BE PROFOUND.” — WARREN GERDS, LONGTIME REPORTER AND ENTERTAINMENT CRITIC, 2008 COLUMN mobile In 1970, UWGB had per- approached newly hired The marching band made haps the only marching Director of Bands Robert for a memorable startup band in the country without Bauer for his thoughts. but by 1977 or so the a corresponding college project had run its course. In an interview years later, football team. But it did Packers funds withered, Bauer recalled the conver- happen to have an NFL the logistics of commuter sation: “Weidner asked, football team, right across and resident students split- ‘What do you have to have town. ting rehearsals between to do a music program that school and stadium proved The idea was filled with will be sufficient to pro- difficult and — most impor- promise. Notoriety as the duce a marching band?’ tant — the larger goal of Green Bay Packers March- I responded, ‘Number building a positive reputa- Great Jazz ing Band would be great one, a resident arranger/ tion and respect for the Carl Allen, a Music alumnus, for the newly formed Uni- composer (Lovell Ives) UW-Green Bay Music pro- headlined the annual Jazz Fest on versity and its music pro- and two brass instructors, gram was being achieved. campus last February. He’s a former gram. The Packers would two woodwinds, and one musical director for trumpeter Freddie supply reversible uniforms percussion instructor.’ It would also prove true Hubbard. The Jazz Fest concert and (with UWGB on the flip- Weidner responded, ‘No that, marching or station- youth clinic dates to 1971. side) and a $50,000 annual problem! You can have ary, subsequent UWGB scholarship commitment to them all!’ … That was the bands would earn the the band’s 100-plus mem- start, then, of building a national spotlight. The bers. UWGB Founding music program.” exuberant Phoenix Pep Chancellor Ed Weidner Band has been a media

36 UWGB 50 Years l September 2015 magnet over the years. some still teaching, roll just a few, have influenced music student who has Raves for When shoeless members off the tongue of UWGB’s generations. done his share of col- played barefoot throughout current Director of Bands lege tours the past few Theatre “There has always been the conference tourna- Kevin Collins, a member of years. a strong music education ments and NCAA tourna- the faculty since 1988. component at UW-Green “We have it quite ment appearances in the Trojan Women, 1981 “Greg Sauve ’71 and Marc Bay,” says Collins. “To be special here. A large- early ’90s in a bid to lure Jimos ’91 from Ashwaube- honest, music was really school facility (Weidner Converse into offering Children of a Lesser God, 1985 non, Denny Kramer ’79 the first program at UWGB Center for the Perform- the nation’s first pep band and Bob Johanek ’78 from that started to offer a dis- ing Arts), medium-size- In Circles, 1991 shoe contract, it earned a Marshfield, Steve Bader ciplinary (as opposed to school opportunities mention in the New York Camp Meeting, 1993 ’77 at De Pere, Tom Busch an interdisciplinary) major. and small-school indi- Times. ’99 and Tim Kozlovsky ‘89 In fact, the faculty cre- vidual attention... defi- On the Verge, 1998 When the Green Bay men at Pulaski, Kevin VanEss ated their own recruitment nitely a hallmark of a shocked Cal in the 1994 ’84 in Green Bay, Andy materials that stated, “Yes, UW-Green Bay music Aloha, Say the Pretty Girls, 2002 NCAA Tournament, it Pagel ’98 at Two Rivers, you can major in music at education,” he says. was the UW-Green Bay Andy ’86 and Sue Zipperer The Christmas Schooner, 2004 UWGB.” “I have been on col- “Cheesehead” Pep Band ’85 of Howard Suamico, lege visits and seen Red Herring, 2006 music programs with The Balkan Women, 2009 more than a thousand students, but in terms of Almost, Maine, 2011 facilities, opportunities and individual attention, Avenue Q, 2014 they have nothing on UW-Green Bay productions that UW-Green Bay.” advanced to the ACTF Great Lakes regional theatre finals mobile music Brett Dimmer ’98 at Graf- The program’s reputa- that was the front-page ton, and the list goes on... tion throughout the state photo of choice for the Mil- Many of these programs is evident in the Wiscon- waukee Sentinel. “It’s stuff are respected nationwide sin Music School Asso- like that that gives us air for their concert, marching ciation’s sponsorship of time that is probably 6-to-1 and jazz bands, their choirs major events at UWGB, over other pep bands,” and showchoirs, and can including the Wisconsin Kevin Collins says. be found representing State Honors Camps and The Music program’s true the state of Wisconsin in the Wisconsin State Solo legacy, though, lies in national spotlight events Ensemble, hosted here for the long lists of talented such as the Rose Bowl and more than 40 years. Thou- students and alumni who Macy’s Thanksgiving Day sands of budding musi- now entertain and perform Parade,” Collins says. cians have participated in across the world, teach at Music professors including UWGB middle and high some of the finest music Collins, Bauer and the late school music camps and, programs in the country, or Jerry Abraham, choral and now, Collins is starting to lead award-winning K-12 vocal specialists Trinidad see grandchildren of some music programs in school Chavez and Sarah Mer- of UWGB’s first music districts across Wisconsin edith, percussionist Cheryl campers. and the Midwest. Grosso and jazz standouts Today, Collins is gaining The names of these edu- Ives and his former student new perspective as the cators, some now retired, John Salerno, to name parent of a prospective

September 2015 l 50 Years UWGB 37 TECHNICALLY, THE BEST ‘MONK’ A PHOENIX? Last year’s production of Avenue Q, Not exactly, but Emmy and Golden The Musical was lauded with a national Globe-winning actor Tony Shalhoub college merit award for “Distinguished once starred at UWGB. As a senior Achievement in the Production of a Musi- at Green Bay East H.S. in 1973, he cal.” The show earlier earned a regional stepped up to take the lead in a cam- Golden Handtruck award for excellence pus and community production of in technical execution, as UWGB has “Captain Jack’s Revenge.” Director done each of the last five times it has Jack Frisch described him as “very taken a show to ACTF regional competi- good” in a “tour de force” role. tion. “We have talented actors and musicians,” says Director Laura Riddle, “but we also have excellent students in stage management and backstage roles.” DID youKnow?

SHEEPSHEAD 2.0 INNOVATING ART In 1975, the Sheepshead Revue The visual arts program made an early (named for a locally popular card game) splash at UWGB. By the time the spa- debuted as a student outlet for creative cious, well-equipped Studio Arts Build- writing and visual art. For nearly a ing opened for fall 1973, faculty artists quarter century, it gave students and including Clary Nelson-Cole, Bill Pre- others a venue for short stories, poetry, vetti, Robert Pum, David Damkoehler, creative writing and visual images. Cit- Bruce Grimes, Michael Kazar and others ing finances, the student publishers had helped build a solid reputation for the released the final issue of the Revue program and its students. in 1999. Like the Phoenix, Sheepshead would be reborn in 2003 with a new spelling and renewed energy. Champi- A SOUND IDEA oned by Prof. Rebecca Meacham, the Years before “Glee,” there was the UWGB Sound Idea, the Univer- Sheepshead Review bills itself today as sity show/jazz choir under the direction of Prof. Trinidad Chavez. a leading college literary magazine of (Pictured here: the debut ensemble of 1985-86.) The group performed the Midwest. at special events, conventions, competitions, UWGB concerts and periodic tours of selected Wisconsin high schools. A highlight of the all-scholarship group’s decade-plus run was opening for comedy’s Smothers Brothers at the Weidner Center in 1994.

TEXTBOOK EXAMPLE Prof. Ellen Rosewall wrote the 2013 text Arts Management: Uniting Arts and Audiences in the 21st Century (Oxford University Press, USA, 2013). Rosewall joined UW-Green Bay’s Arts Management program in 2001 and helped grow the program to more than 75 students and 40 majors.

38 UWGB 50 Years l September 2015 Life on campus changed, in a big way, as UW-Green Bay developed over the years. During UWGB’s first decade, the nine apartment buildings of the Bay Apartments complex provided a home for about 500 resident students. Alumni remember a comfortable vibe — you knew everyone, enjoyed your freedom as a college student, and there was just enough happening (the old Shorewood Club, BlueWhale, and tug-of-war and tricycle races at Homecoming) to keep things lively. It wasn’t until the late 1980s and ‘90s, though, that the on-campus census reached critical mass. As student numbers jumped, so did programming. UWGB From ‘no dorms’ to nicest, UW-Green Bay grew In its earliest days in the 1970s, UWGB was generating national buzz as an innovative university, an exciting experiment in building a non-traditional campus from the ground up.

There was one critical area, though, where being different would be difficult, and maybe even deadly.

Dorms, residence halls, on-campus student housing run by the institution. Other colleges and universities had them. UWGB didn’t.

“We were fighting the battle of 1970, a private developer opened With UWGB enrollment leveling off out residence halls,” Harden says. not having this be a (strictly) com- the first apartment buildings on andthen even dropping in the years that “We felt that students needed to live muter campus, as opposed to a Circle Drive land near (but not yet followed — with the housing situa- on campus as freshmen and sopho- residential campus,” recalled long- owned by) the University. The nine, tion on the rural/suburban campus mores to become engaged.” time campus facilities planner Lyle two-story apartment buildings were partly to blame — school officials In 1984, UW-Green Bay announced Bruss in a 2012 interview. “There surrounded by a sea of mud, but asked for $1.5 million in up-front its first capital campaign, headed by was a battle that had to be fought.” the 500 or so student residents and funds from the UW System building co-chairmen Donald J. Long and When it came to recruiting potential campus officials were thrilled by the budget for traditional dorms. James A. Temp. The $2.2 million students, it had too often been a development. That hope died in February 1977 at drive yielded the upfront money losing battle. The old Bay Apartments were often the hands of Gov. Patrick Lucy. He for a loan that could be used for UWGB’s first full year on its new less than capacity, though. They challenged the wisdom of building construction of the University’s first Shorewood site overlooking the weren’t accepted as substitutes for housing in an era when other dorms four residence halls, housing 240 bay was accomplished without dormitories, especially by parents across the state were sitting empty, students. benefit of student housing. By fall of high school recruits who antici- especially at a university with shaky The key piece was University pated supervised halls with good enrollment. Village Housing, Inc., a limited- service and a meal plan. The “No dorms for UWGB” head- purpose foundation formed by lines hurt, but campus officials had Robishaw and others specifically to no choice but to press forward. build campus housing. Freed from UWGB bought the 550-bed Bay state restrictions, builders could “WE ARE AHEAD OF THE WAVE ON Apartments complex from the pri- offer reasonable rents yet nicer SUITES AND APARTMENTS. TODAY’S vate owners in 1980, and set up a STUDENTS WANT PRIVACY. THEY food service in the Student Union. WANT MORE CONTROL OF THEIR The move helped, a little, but former Associate Chancellor Don Harden ENVIRONMENTS. recalls a conversation with local ” civic leader Jack Robishaw as a breakthrough. — THEN-DIRECTOR OF HOUSING TOM HAEVERS, 1999 INTERVIEW “We came to the conclusion that the University couldn’t grow enrollment and couldn’t improve the quality and quantity of student leadership with-

40 UWGB 50 Years l September 2015 Home, sweet home

UW-Green Bay halls and apartment buildings, noted here by style, affectionate student nicknames (‘I live in ‘Ted’), year opened, and capacity:

Residence Halls Arlene Walter Hall ‘Arlene,’ 1985, 60 beds Josephine Lenfestey ‘Josie,’ 1985, 60 Byron Walter ‘Byron,’ 1985, 60 Ted Lenfestey ‘Ted,’ 1985, 60 R.E. Small 1987, 60 Cletus Vanderperren ‘Cletus,’ 1987, 60 Robert Warren 1987, 60 Donald Long 1989, 60 Bob Schaefer “These are tremendous facilities,” In honoring UVHI contributor 1989, 60 then & nowformer housing director Glenn Pamperin, the project came full James Temp Gray told a reporter in 2009. “Truly circle, in a sense. He was one of 1989, 60 state-of-the-art… the quality of the the first students to live on-cam- Roy Downham Hall construction, the quality of the fur- pus, in the old Bay Apartments. ‘Roy,’ 1994, the original nishings… the students just love it.” He graduated from UW-Green “super dorm with 194 beds UW-Green Bay’s resident popula- Bay in 1970 with a degree in Contemporary Apartments tion exceeded 2,100 with the com- Urban Analysis. pletion of 126-bed Keith Pamperin (“The Contemps”) Hall in 2009. John Robishaw Hall 1997, 113 Donald Harden 1998, 113 amenities — a private bathroom for Ed Thompson 2002, 122 every two-person room — that gave Richard Liebl 2003, 122 UWGB’s Residence Life complex a Tom Haevers 2004, 122 competitive advantage. Keith Pamperin 2010, 126 The first cluster of four halls opened in 1985. New freshmen enrollment Traditional Apartments increased 14 percent that fall, and “The Trads” opened fall 1970, total enrollment topped 5,000 for 62 students per building. the first time. Originally numbered 101-109, The Shoe Tree they now have street addresses. In the years that followed, with student rent proceeds fueling con- It has long been tradition for graduat- 3312 struction, six more 60-bed buildings ing seniors to target a large oak tree 3314 went up, to be followed by seven near campus housing. They knot the 3316 more, even larger. The newer facili- laces and toss their used footwear 3318 ties offer apartment-style suites, high into the tree’s branches, 3322 symbolically leaving a “footprint” each with private bedrooms, private 3324 at UWGB. bathrooms (of course), living room 3326 and kitchen. 3332 3334

September 2015 l 50 Years UWGB 41 Life after 50: It’s still lively

They are the events and activities that enhance the University experience. From clubs and comedians to concerts and leadership training, from intramural teams at the old PSC or the new Kress to the sheer fun of going all-out superhero at the annual Grave Dancers Ball on Halloween.

UW-Green Bay has a rich tradition of Student Life opportunities across its 50-year history. And it’s still strong today.

“I think that it is remarkable, It may have started with the “What is exciting for our staff is despite the fact that technol- “folksy” vibe of the BlueWhale the opportunity to bring impor- ogy has captured our students Coffeehouse in the old Shore- tant, relevant speakers and wherever they are and predic- wood Club (see page 64 to read topics to the students, and they tions were that they were going about the BlueWhale vibe being respond with excellent atten- to check out of social activities brought back for one night only dance,” he says. because of their 48-inch screens at Alumni Days) or, before that, at Past speakers have included in their dorm rooms, our Student the Carley’s Place Coffeehouse Stephen Covey, the Rev. Mel Life events are as well attended that opened in the basement of White, Blake Mycoskie, Ralph as ever,” says current Student Building 107 (now 3326) way Nader, Candy Chang, Nobel Life Program Coordinator Grant back in 1971. Peace Prize recipient Jose Winslow. It transitioned into events such Ramos-Horta. People who have as the Spring Screamer in 1983 influenced culture outside of the (photo of hillside crowd, opposite University, but also impacted the page), Frost Fest of the ’90s and lives of students. events that have built staying And of course, there was fun... power in the last decade such lots of it. The credit goes mostly as GB Nites, Groovin’ Grounds, to Good Times Programming, Shopko Night, Jim Wand and the celebrating its own anniversary aforementioned Grave Dancers (40 years). Working with Student Ball. Life staff, GTP books serious The Fourth Estate It’s not just fun and games, Win- stuff but also the concerts (Phillip slow relates, drawing student Phillips, Jimmy Falllon, Switch- In 1969, editors named the student interest. Issues-oriented pro- foot and Relient K, The Gufs, The weekly for the European term for gramming is big, too. Goo Goo Dolls, David Cook, Hot the press as a fourth power joining Chelle Rae, the MTV Choose or the clergy, nobility and common- Lose Tour) and, of course, the ers and the fact the 4E served four every-year traditions Wand, Pat campuses including Manitowoc, McCurdy, Ladies Night Out. Marinette and Menasha.

42 UWGB 50 Years l September 2015 Winslow recalls the Kress Events “It provides the University with Americans had been voted Student Center opening concert in 2007, student input on policies, fees president and vice president. A Switchfoot and Relient K, as the and issues,” Keihn said. “Most decade later, UWGB’s election Government greatest challenge. “Figuring out importantly, it gives students of Palestinian-American Heba the logistics on the fly of hosting more opportunities to apply their Mohammad was another first. Presidents a sold-out concert in a brand new learning to leadership, decision- “Our students take their lead- venue was a bit of a nightmare” making, teamwork and serving ership roles seriously,” says — but, with help, the student the community.” Winslow. “They have been 1967 Scott Knapp organizers pulled it off. SUFAC, RHAA, Student Senate forward thinking. Our students 1968 Donna (Scheller) Lipper Another big booking that went and the Executive Board have who took part in “The Campus 1970 Sharman Sturchio off flawlessly, but first had to be provided much-valued experi- Life of the 21st Century” were 1971 Dennis Borkovec rescheduled because of artist ence for hundreds of students, fully on board with the Union illness, was the sold-out show across the student body. There renovation and student fund- 1972 Wayne DuQuaine by “American Idol” winner Phillip was quiet pride on campus in ing for the Kress Events Cen- 1973 Joe Smith Phillips in 2013. Working with the 2001 when the Joanne Jack- ter. Without those additions, 1974 Rufus Surhke consummate pros at the campus son and Priscilla Moore ticket this campus wouldn’t have the 1975 Rob Stevens Weidner Center is a great learn- was elected, the first time in same opportunities right now.” 1976 Patrick Hayes ing experience for students. UW System history two African- 1977 Deborah (Hutter) Menacher 1978 Richard Knodt 1979 Debra (Twelmeyer) Han 1980 Donna (Cole) Roberts 1981 Andrew Hect 1981 Bonny Hawley 1982 Scott Reinhard 1983 Karl Boehler 1984 D. Christopher Schulman 1985 Sue Premo 1986 Linda Lambert Meyer 1987 Don Hazaert 1988 Jay Wadd 1989 Timothy Kalies 1990 Timothy Roellig 1991 Julie Lanudrie 1992 Darin Allen 1994 Jamie Kuhn 1995 Jason Helwig 1996 Sean Linnan “I have colleagues across the UW System jealous of the ven- 1998 Brian Gold ues we have on this campus, and “WHEN YOU LOOK AT WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE 1999 Kurt Kober the opportunities we have here,” WORLD… ALL THE PROBLEMS… I’VE ALWAYS FELT 2001 Joanelle Jackson Winslow says. THAT YOU COULD TAKE A CROSS-SECTION OF OUR 2002 Nick Kohn UWGB has also been a leader STUDENT LEADERSHIP OVER THE YEARS… PUT 2003 Jonathan Virant in providing leadership opportu- THEM IN A ROOM, CLOSE THE DOORS, AND THEY’D 2005 Nathan Petrashek nities. From the 1970s through 2006 Trista Seubert the 1990s, when the UW System WORK OUT ANY PROBLEM PUT BEFORE THEM. presented a President’s Award THERE ARE SO MANY OUTSTANDING PEOPLE. 2007 Sara Duginske for Student Government, the 2008 Ricky Staley Green Bay leadership was the ” 2009 Joe Tyrrell first four-time winner. — LONGTIME DEAN OF STUDENTS 2010 Andrew Teale That involvement does several JERRY OLSON, 2008 INTERVIEW 2011 Riley Peterson things, according to Sue Keihn, 2012 Heba Mohammad who took over from the founding 2014 Vanya Koepke UWGB dean of students in 1996 and served through 2009. 2015 Hannah Stepp

September 2015 l 50 Years UWGB 43 R.I.P., OL’ BLUE It happened suddenly, without much warning. A victim of progress and elevator-car update, the famous blue-shag carpeting on the walls of the Theatre Hall (nee CC) elevator was ripped from the scene in 2013. It had been common for students to leave a handprint as the ride from floor 1 to floor 3 was normally so slow, it helped pass the time. The Cofrin Library archived a small rem- nant of Ol’ Blue as a memorial. BOOKSTORE, 1980S STYLE SHOREWOOD CLUB Today’s students probably believe the It fell into disrepair and was torn down in 1987, but ask any 1970s Era alum- Phoenix Bookstore has always been nus of UWGB for his or her favorite memories and it’s almost certain to located in its spacious, modern digs include the word “Shorewood.” On an under-construction campus that had on the plaza level of the University few buildings at all until the mid-1970s, the former Shorewood Country Club Union. Nope. Prior to 2008, it was on clubhouse was a mecca for students, serving as the student union and semi- the library’s second floor. Pre-1989, it official hangout. occupied below-ground space in the Instructional Services Building.

ALL-TIME UWGB FAVORITE Like a swallow to Capistrano, hyp- notist Jim Wand has been returning to campus each fall with his crowd-pleasing, persuade-student- volunteers-to-follow-amusing- suggestions routine since time immemorial. We couldn’t locate a date for Wand’s first visit — fit- tingly, nobody seems to remember — beyond a 2009 article that said his annual show had been a student DID union staple for “25 or 30 years.” you

‘MACARONI HALL’ WAS ONE BIG PSYCH JOB Hey, it was the ’70s. Few architectural features or interior Know? design elements of the mod new UWGB campus turned more heads than the corridor dubbed “Macaroni Hall.” Completed in 1973 to connect the Library-Learning Center with the new Student Services Building, the gray concrete tunnel’s first paint job consisted of colorful geometric shapes that looked a lot like… well, macaroni. Psychology Profs. William Smith, Per Johnson and Design Prof. Ronald Baba worked with students on the repeating pattern meant to make the corridor more appeal- ing by visually separating it in two. Legend has it there was only one full “O” in the entire 30-yard array. Any results of the experiment were lost to history, as was the paint job, covered over by the mid-1980s.

RADICAL FEARS THE RATHSKELLER PEOPLE POCKETS A 1969 door-to-door student survey of When the University Commons opened The most famous of the “People Pock- 750 Green Bay-area residents found a in the late 1970s, the Rathskeller was ets,” these carpeted half-pipes and majority (53%) worried about the era’s an immediate hit. Students were imme- platforms on the second floor of the campus radicalism. Respondents said diately introduced to the science of risk/ old Socio-Ecology Building (Wood Hall they suspected the new UWGB would benefit analysis: Too much time shooting since 1985) were once award winners. bring ‘trouble’: marches, anti-war dem- pool and lingering with friends promised They received best-architecture recog- onstrations, mobs, militants, drugs, immediate reward but might imperil your nition in the spring 1975 issue of Ameri- partying and ‘dirty art.’ GPA. The Rathskeller survives today, can School & University magazine. sort of, as the Phoenix Club. 44 UWGB 50 Years l September 2015 Building a university required community. In the case of UW-Green Bay — a young institution founded just as the great 1960s boom in American higher education was ending, and the Oil Crisis that would pummel the economy, college savings and state tax revenues was just beginning — community support was essen- tial. Factor in a merger of Wisconsin’s two higher education systems that most insiders felt disadvantaged the new UWGB, and the school struggled to gain its footing. Fortunately, many of the same individuals who energized the drive to land the campus rallied support both political and financial. The Cofrin and Kress families made game- changing contributions. The Founders Association and, later, members of the University’s Council of Trustees (shown here) and others took up the torch. At 50, campus and community have plenty to celebrate. UWGB ‘Behind the Music’ has its own urban dictionary entry. It’s a reference to the long-running VH1 documentary series and its overly familiar formula, now a pop culture cliche: Unknown rock star makes stunning debut, struggles following the inevitable fall… and is ultimately validated by the even more inevitable redemption. Stardom achieved, story told. It’s a popular story line in politics, too. Americans love comebacks. A comparison to early UWGB is arguably a bit of a stretch. Even as it suffered growing pains and struggled with enrollment and curriculum issues in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the University had too much momentum to be sidetracked for long. The “rock star” label fits, however, as does the eventual success. Early splash, but growth not guaranteed

In fall of 1969, reporters The early buzz grew. UW- February 1971 issue of flooded in from the East 1974-75. Previously one from the Associated Press, Green Bay campus his- Harper’s magazine.” Coast and from overseas. of just three siblings of the the Chronicle of Higher torian Betty Brown would prestigious and well-funded Contributing editor John On the Shorewood campus, Education and Harper’s later observe, in her book UW campus in Madison Fischer referred to UWGB you couldn’t walk around and Innovation magazine capturing the University’s (Milwaukee and equally new as “Survival U.” He without passing new con- all trumpeted the new UW- first quarter century, that Parkside were the others), described a University struction, or even the latest Green Bay as a national “… no single event would UWGB was now part of a “where all work would be groundbreaking ceremony. model for innovative, envi- so firmly fix the image of 13-member UW System focused on a single unifying ronmentally focused higher the new University, for good • The eight-story Library- family. Founding Chancel- idea, the study of human education. or ill, as the publication of Learning Center was lor Edward Weidner said ecology and the building a 5,000-word article in the completed in 1972. UWGB’s newness, small of an environment in which size and innovative cur- our species might be able • The College of Creative riculum made it a target at to survive.” He called it “the Communication (today budget time. most exciting and promis- Studio Arts, Theatre Hall ing educational experiment and Student Services) Meanwhile, the initial that I have found any- was completed during surge of local enrollment where.” 1973-74 in response to pent-up demand was subsiding, Reprinted in the Press- • The Community Sciences and there was no national Gazette, it spawned related “spoke” opened in time recruiting budget. An inter- articles across Wisconsin, for fall 1974. nal “Retention at UW-Green in other U.S. publications West Side story Generous state funding, Bay” report in 1976 found and even abroad (the Cape however, was drying up. serious problems: 40 per- In 1964, the early frontrunner for Times of South Africa.) cent of new freshmen did the proposed University was a When Newsweek dubbed The merger of the Univer- not return for a second year, 400-acre site near the intersection of the campus “Ecology U,” sity of Wisconsin and the and it was projected that 70 Highways 41 and 54 on Green Bay’s the name stuck. Inqui- state teachers colleges percent of new freshmen West Side. Known as “the Larsen ries about the University was fully implemented by orchard site,” it was eventually would not earn degrees here. passed over for the scenic 700-acre bayshore location.

46 UWGB 50 Years l September 2015 The University’s unusual to Harvard as dean of its staff and opportunities for Was then, terminology, arguably essen- Divinity School — but he real-life engagement. tial to its founding, was spearheaded the clarifica- On the facilities front, the is now recognized as a growing tion that had seen UWGB University Commons and recruiting liability. An inter- disparaged as “Gobbledy- Phoenix Sports Center nal task force took note of gook U” in a report by two of opened in the mid-1970s to Socio-Ecology Building “a discrepancy between its own professors. provide a focal point for stu- L.G. Wood Hall increased career orienta- In the coming years, the dent life. The PSC plan had tion of students and tra- institution would continue to been downsized dramati- ditional disdain for career Community Sciences Building tweak its innovative curricu- cally after still more budget orientation at UW-Green Bay.” John M. Rose Hall lum in ways that seemed to cuts, but at last students Another high-profile prob- better appeal to its mostly had a place for intramurals, lem was a list of majors traditional-minded students. recreation and Phoenix Creative (called “concentrations”) that Gone were the challeng- Athletics. Communication Building most students, parents, guid- ing (for 18-year-olds, any- The University wouldn’t get Theatre Hall ance counselors and employ- way) freshman seminars, another academic builders had trouble deciphering. and the requirement that ing funded by the state all students major in an Library-Learning Center Changes began in 1977. until 2001, when Mary Ann interdisciplinary subject. The catalog descriptions Cofrin Hall opened as the David A. Cofrin Library new primary classroom building. Phoenix Sports Center Private donors and stu- education” — says UWGB’s Kress Events Center dents spurred growth future is the region’s future. Early splash, but growth not guaranteed nonetheless. High-amenity “I believe any physical dis- Ecumenical Center student housing, the daz- tance between this beauti- zling Weidner Center for the Mauthe Center ful campus and the center Performing Arts and, more of this wonderful city can be recently, the Kress Events made irrelevant,” Miller said University Commons Center gave UW-Green in his first major community Student Union Bay facilities to envy. Stu- address last fall, “if this dents partnered, through University Union university commits itself their activity fees, to help to a vigorous, organized, fund Kress construction institution-wide program of and several expansions of partnership and leadership the student union. in education, economic At more than 6,500 stu- development and commu- dents today, and with a nity vitality." of each concentration now (The tradeoff for this last well-developed 700-acre deigned to include a para- being they would minor in campus regarded among graph about career possibil- an interdisciplinary area, the best around, UWGB A LOT OF WHAT WENT WRONG IN THOSE ities linked to each program. say Human Biology, if they has reaped the benefits “ Expunged from the vocabu- majored in a specific disci- of decades of sometimes- EARLY YEARS CERTAINLY RESULTED lary were concentration pline, say Chemistry.) stop-and-start growth. FROM THINGS BEYOND OUR CONTROL: names like ecosystems THE BUDGET WENT HAYWIRE, MERGER analysis, modernization By 1981-82, enrollment The school’s chancel- processes and analysis- began to turn around, lor, Gary L. Miller — who CAME ALONG. BUT A LOT OF IT WAS SELF synthesis (the latter made headed for 5,000 students. describes the founders’ INFLICTED… ONCE WE GOT (THOSE THINGS) vision of a new university famous by its abbreviation, The school’s problem- TURNED AROUND, THE UNIVERSITY BEGAN focused, interdisciplinary organized around solving ANAL SYN). The school’s TO GROW. nationally regarded dean for curriculum was gaining the world’s great problems academic affairs, George traction with alumni and as “one of the most impor- ” others who spoke highly of tant innovations in higher Rupp stayed at UWGB only — FORMER VICE CHANCELLOR two years — he returned the dedicated faculty and WILLIAM KUEPPER, IN A 1991 INTERVIEW

September 2015 l 50 Years UWGB 47 Local names stand tall in Green Bay

Cofrin and Kress. Kress and Cofrin.

Of all the new and only vaguely familiar names a UW-Green Bay freshman will encounter and re-encounter during his or her first few weeks on campus — friends, buildings, faculty and staff — only a relative few will have more staying power than the famous family names that identify several of the University’s signature programs and facilities.

The David A. Cofrin Library. The Kress Events Center. Mary Ann Cofrin Hall. The Weidner Center for the Performing Arts.

The Cofrin name is particularly on a new dimension with the fam- Austin’s son, Dr. David A. Cofrin and million addition to the center, com- prominent across campus. ily’s commitment to give back to that his wife, Mary Ann (third from right pleted in 1998. A 2003 dedication ceremony for a hometown,” Shepard said. and far right, respectively, in the At a campus dinner honoring the portion of the arboretum brought Austin E. Cofrin had founded the photo above), would make a series Cofrins in 2001, Weidner paid several family members together Fort Howard Paper Co. in Green of philanthropic gifts benefitting the tribute to his friends’ dedication to on campus. Then-Chancellor Bay in 1919. He died in 1980 at Green Bay campus and community. education. Bruce Shepard called the family’s the age of 96. Industry colleagues In the mid-1970s they formed a “Real philanthropists have to be history of involvement with UW- praised Cofrin for his visionary bond with the new University and more than ‘money givers,’” Weidner Green Bay “a remarkable story.” leadership and resourcefulness in its first chancellor, Edward Weidner, said. “They have to be real families “It is a story that started with Aus- solving problems and anticipating and his family. The Cofrins went on with real values that express them- tin E. Cofrin, grew with hometown trends, making Fort Howard the to make dozens of contributions selves through their philanthropy. pride and the rise of a leading, world’s largest papermaker. including a half-dozen gifts of seven That’s very true with the Cofrins. international papermaker, and took figures or more, across a range of They care about communities.” academic fields, nature-conservation projects and fine arts initiatives. The institution’s landmark building, the eight-story library learning It began with the campus arbore- center, was renamed the David A. A LOT OF SUCCESS CAME BECAUSE CAMPUS tum (with nieces and nephews) and Cofrin Library in his honor in 1990. “ continued through student scholar- AND COMMUNITY WERE ENTREPRENEURIAL. Then-chancellor David L. Outcalt ships, named professorships, and described it as “our University’s THEY PURSUED CREATIVE PARTNERSHIPS AND help with the University’s primary highest honor.” NEW MODELS FOR FUNDING FACILITIES AND classroom facility and new recreation and events center. Other facilities bearing the family PROGRAMS. WITH HARD WORK AND DEDI- name are the classroom building CATED SUPPORT, THE COMMUNITY HELPED US Most prominently, in 1987 the Mary Ann Cofrin Hall; the Cofrin POWER THROUGH ECONOMIC DOWNTURNS couple announced a challenge Center for Biodiversity (a center for gift (eventually to total more than AND LEAN BUDGETS. environmental research and educa- $5 million) for a public campaign tion); the 2,000-seat Cofrin Family ” for a state-of-the-art performing Hall at the Weidner; the 290-acre arts center they insisted would be — THEN-CHANCELLOR TOM HARDEN, Cofrin Memorial Arboretum encir- named for their friend. The Cofrins 2013 INTERVIEW cling campus; and the Austin E. later funded construction of a $4.6 Cofrin School of Business.

48 UWGB 50 Years l September 2015 UW-Green Bay Also inspiring by example is another University officials addressed Green Bay paper industry family their personal thanks to John Council of whose generosity has boosted gen- Kress, president of the George F. erations of students at UWGB. Kress Foundation, and to James Trustees Ground was broken in late 2005 Kress and his wife, Julie. (Shown with ribbon cutting in fall 2007 for in a 2005 photo, below, are Jim the University’s state-of-the-art rec- and Julie Kress, foreground, Louis (Lou) LeCalsey, Chair joined by Jim’s sons John and reation and events center, the Kress Virginia Riopelle ’70, Vice Chair Events Center. Will, holding his own son.) A generous naming-rights gift from George Kress — James’ father— Beth Gochnauer, Secretary was the founder of Green Bay the George F. Kress Foundation Diane Ford ’75, Treasurer pushed fundraising past the thresh- Packaging Inc. and a longtime old to start construction on renova- supporter of education and other tion and expansion of UW-Green community causes. Dean Basten ’89 Bay’s Phoenix Sports Center at a total cost of $32.5 million. Richard (Rick) Beverstein Robert Bush Craig Dickman ’82 Susan Finco Philip B. Flynn Beth Gochnauer Michael Jackson ’76 Mark King ’81 Carl Kuehne Louis (Lou) LeCalsey Dr. Mokenge Malafa ’82 David Martin Mark McMullen Mark Murphy Thomas Olson David Pamperin ’74 Virginia (Ginny) Riopelle Kramer Rock It was a desire to more fully honor the legacy of Austin Cofrin (above) Dr. Tina Sauerhammer ’99 that led David, shortly before his death in August 2009, to announce Mark Skogen a $5.5 million gift to the University. Sahil Tak That contribution, the largest single private gift for academics in the his- James (Jim) Wochinske ’74 tory of UW-Green Bay, created a Scott Wochos fully endowed chair (an additional faculty position) in business. 47 years of giving Said Chancellor Tom Harden in Dr. Herbert and Crystal Sandmire ’80 making the announcement, “We hold the record for consecutive years are delighted that current and future of giving to UWGB, since 1969. students in the Austin E. Cofrin Last year the couple raised the bar School of Business may be inspired with a $1 million gift for scholarships. by his example.”

September 2015 l 50 Years UWGB 49 FIRST $1 MILLION ALUMNI GIFT “Captain” Craig Mueller passed away in 2007, but not before pledging $1 million for a scholarship endowment to UWGB. His gift gen- erates more than $40,000 annually for three dozen recipients each year. DID youKnow?

FOUNDING FRIENDS Rudy Small and John “Jake” Rose (from left, above) helped found UWGB as per- sistent and effective business leaders who volunteered their time to bring a UW campus to Green Bay. The two men were presented the new university’s highest honor, the Chancellor’s Award, at the first commencement, 1970. Bidwell K. Gage of Green Bay (above, right) was the founding president (1974-77) of the Founders Association, the community philanthropic organization.

WPS A SPECIAL CORPORATE PARTNER ‘AVERAGE’ STUDENTS UWGB and Wisconsin Public Service Corp. have long enjoyed a NEED HELP, TOO special partnership. Over the years, many WPS employees and Betty Rose Meyer’s philanthropic contri- executives have been UWGB grads. WPS has been an important sup- butions were extensive and far-reaching porter of UWGB research, the Weidner Center, student scholarships — support for the Weidner Center and and construction of Mary Ann Cofrin Hall as a showcase for energy the Kress Events Center included — conservation. (Pictured here is the 1999 groundbreaking for MAC but she was perhaps most proud of a Hall, with Larry Weyers, former CEO and president of WPS and, $400,000 gift to UW-Green Bay scholar- later, Integrys Energy Group, joining Chancellor Mark Perkins on ships. The fund was notable in that Mrs. shovel duty.) Meyer specified awards go not to the WPS was among the first companies to earn the UW Regents’ “gifted and talented” but to hard-working Partnership Award for its work with UW-Green Bay. WPS organized local students who might not qualify for an annual “Solar Olympics” for local high schools and sponsored a merit scholarships. MOTHER’S GIFT solar research station on campus, and supported related faculty and WAS SPECIAL student research. Most recently, the WPS Foundation made a gift to When Henrietta C. Gallagher contributed help underwrite public celebration of UWGB’s 50th anniversary. $250,000 in 1996 for scholarships, it made newspaper headlines around the state as the single largest scholarship gift to UWGB at that time. Gallagher was 97, with a lively spirit. She charmed many with her expla- nation that while she was not an alumna of UW-Green Bay she wanted students here to have the same opportunity she received in Madison as a UW freshman in 1916.

50 UWGB 50 Years l September 2015 Sri Lankan transplant considers UW-Green Bay ‘home’

Shiyanke Goonetilleke, a enthusiast, he happened native of Sri Lanka who into a friendship with a works as a diversity coor- couple from Kellnersville dinator for Colorado Col- in rural Manitowoc County. lege in Colorado Springs, Soon, young Shiyanke Colo., returns regularly to Goonetilleke (pronounced his adopted hometown. SHE-yonka Goon-ah-TILL- ah-kah) was on his way to a one-year (2002) exchange at Manitowoc Roncalli High School. Following several years of college prep back home, he transferred to UWGB. He was active in the Inter- national Club, Student Life and the International Cen- ter, sang with the Music program, enjoyed classes alumni50 graduates, 50 stories “No matter where I am, I’ll with Prof. Tim Meyer and always talk about UWGB interned at WBAY-TV. being home,” he says. “I When the Alumni Relations Office extended an open invitation to UW-Green Following graduaton he have so many good memo- Bay graduates to respond to the question, “How did UWGB transform your was off to St. Cloud (Minn.) ries here.” life?” the response was impressive. State to pursue a master’s The 2008 Communication degree in counseling. In We highlight a sampling of those responses on these pages. We extend our grad enjoyed the beauty 2011, a summer internship and quiet of the bayshore appreciation to all those alumni who volunteered to share their stories. We again brought him back to campus, a sharp contrast UWGB where he joined a thank also Zachary Taylor, Class of 2010 and Phuture Phoenix staff member, to growing up in Colombo team project involving the who helped manage the project and organize the information. For the full (population two million), LGBTQ community. The where Sri Lanka’s long- stories, visit http://news.uwgb.edu/category/magazine/ project succeeded, and the standing, sectarian civil war Pride Center was born. would periodically erupt in “To come back to campus, terrorism and violence. to walk in and see students “I was 7 years old and using and enjoying that attending an all-boys space, to see that measur- private school, and I will able goal achieved… and always remember hearing in some way to have been a bomb blast nearby, know- part of making it happen… ing that people were killed was a wonderful moment. and injured, and always Green Bay is a very special having that fear... My par- place.” Social (media) Seeing Ph.D. researcher, ents said, ‘When you grow butterfly the world Cal-Riverside up, maybe we’ll find a way Jena Richter ’13 Kristine Berg ’10 Jordan Taylor ’13 of getting you to a college “UWGB helped me acknowledge my “No matter what course, what area of “UWGB converted my interest in sci- in another country.’” passion for social media and turn study, or which professor was teach- ence into a passion… I use coordina- His father had traveled it into a viable career path… Phil ing, you learned something new about tion chemistry to design catalysts that Clampitt is an amazing professor yourself to take with you throughout could help solve the world’s energy to America and admired because he not only teaches stu- JFK and the “American dents, he also instills in them the skills your life… Professors Ellen Rosewall issues. I work to identify new strate- that will make them successful in the and Carol Emmons pushed their stu- gies and binding modes. It is deeply Dream” of hard work, edu- world after college... I feel UWGB dents… (Emmons) opened my eyes, humbling to think that any of my cation and a positive atti- is unique because I had all of these and the eyes of many other students, research could lead to more efficient tude as paths to a brighter opportunities to work alongside staff to the importance of art in the world.” and better-designed catalytic sys- future. A shortwave radio and faculty.” tems. I owe it all to UWGB.” UWGB 50 grads 50 stories

Making a difference through theatre Lindsay (Kujawa) Barr ’12 “At UWGB I not only grew into the academic theatre professional I have become but into a person who is confident and strives to help my students find their confidence everyday… Laura Riddle really encouraged me to challenge myself and grow. Mike Ingraham was one of the toughest professors I encountered and showed how effective ‘tough love’ can be. John Mariano, an incredible director and acting professor, really believed in me.”

Homegrown expert finds joy in helping students succeed Discovering Germany, Award-winning UWGB Prof. John Katers has something in common with many of his stu- Prepping for grad dents — he’s “first-generation,” from the area and made UWGB his own college. Katers school, and beyond and her career says he benefitted from the school’s focus on students “Wenger, Day, Rhyner, Jowett, Stoll, Samantha Jackson ’14 Melanie (Froelich) Davis, Harris, Schwartz, Wiersma, Troyer. All tremendous teachers and an honor to work “I went to Seattle for the American Lasee ’96 with.” Mary Kohrell, from the UW Extension Solid and Hazardous Waste Education Center, Writers and Writing Programs Con- “I tried math… I tried counseling... gave Katers his first job, first research experience and inspiration for his thesis. A 1991 and ference (as a leader of the English I decided to take a January interim honors society at UWGB)… It was class, German I, and I immedi- 1993 grad, Katers is today one of the foremost experts in solid and hazardous waste issues the most memorable and impactful in Wisconsin, a tenured faculty member and director of the Environmental Management ately loved it... Herr Doktor Werner event of my career. The opportunity Prange most impacted me during my and Business Institute (EMBI). He is the recipient of the Founders Award for Community to meet so many other writers was time at UWGB, (he) was so interest- Outreach. Always busy, he believes his time and passion are best spent paying it forward. amazing, and it was a conference ing, engaging, and funny, and the “As a faculty member, the best memories are when students graduate and get their ‘dream geared towards my passion, major, class was held in a non-traditional job,’ which means that we have done ours.” and career interests. I know what is classroom. He suggested I try the expected of me, and my experiences German Intensive Workshop, and I have helped me obtain a job.” did and I was hooked.”

Gaining perspective Mike Powers ’00 “In most cases, I was not comfortable stepping outside of my comfort zone. However, multiple experiences (including Study Abroad, and working for admissions) helped me gain a new view of the world while also giving me the confidence to take on new challenges.”

Teaching music, Becoming a fan of in Italy and the US lifelong learning Kerry J. Kuplic ’06 Brittany Schreiner ’14 “In many respects, I’ve come full cir- “The study-abroad trip (to Cuer- cle. I participated in these weeklong navaca, Mexico) opened my eyes… vocal workshops (in Florence, Italy) Profs. Lucy Arendt, William Lepley, as a student, and now I’m bringing and Don McCartney love what they my own (college-level) students. The do and are so passionate about the commitment of my UWGB profes- subject matter, it’s impossible not sors to excellence in all things, and to be inspired… UWGB ignited a Photo by Avenson Photography their advice and guidance, informed spark inside me that made me hun- Getting a my choices and have helped me to gry to learn more… It’s nice when Not a couch potato ‘Bookworm’ second chance succeed professionally.” others recognize you as a person gains confidence who always wants to learn more, do Natalie Salkowski ’13 Anne Lampert ’08 more, and be more...” “Entering college, I was a scared Erica Larsen ’10 “I attended another university in and timid 18-year-old, but I left a “I came to UWGB a timid, shy, and the early 70s, I didn’t exactly apply confident woman… I discovered sheltered bookworm… Bryan Vescio myself to my studies and it bugged A redirected career path through many different activities really challenged me to think criti- me for years that I squandered my Katrina VerHagen ’13 my love of leadership, fitness, and cally and not take anything at face learning. It has made me a better value. Rebecca Meacham inspired first go at a university… (Here) I “I was determined to become a Business Administration major, but teacher at the school I work at, a me to push my own boundaries and, allowed myself to focus totally on my UWGB education made me realize that I needed to get out into better coach, and a good role model when faced with closed doors, to my studies. My commitment to my the community and make a difference in a different way… The UWGB for all of my students… The people build my own. And Denise Scheberle academic success at UWGB was experience allowed me to grow as a person and truly find my passion, I have met at UWGB surely helped gave me self-confidence and the absolute, and I loved it.” which sets you up for success.” shape me into a better person.” ability to rely on myself.”

52 UWGB 50 Years l September 2015 50 grads 50 stories A love for learning First in her family Jo Wiebel ’97, ’04 Margaret Drewa ’98 “Without the very personalized, “Spending times with friends in the smaller scale learning environment Union shooting pool… studying, at UWGB, I may have never discov- just hanging out. I loved being in the ered my passion... I became a well- women’s choir. I had an awesome rounded, confident adult with a love boss at the library. Loved living in for learning and a varied problem the campus apartments… I was also solving skill set. This has served me the first one in my family to graduate well, as I have had the opportunity to from college.” work in a variety of fields to eventu- Stepping outside of Adapting to a culture Achieving more in ally find a job that is truly my passion her comfort zone outside her own her career in life. Without the opportunity to grow, reflect and mature at UWGB, Molly Witt ’05 Zeta Sion ’11 Ami Irmen ’05 this wouldn’t have been possible.” “Jennifer Ham and David Coury “After meeting with Chuck Rybak “UWGB was ‘close enough,’ and pushed me to advance my profi- (for a poetry critique)… I left walking affordable… but then it turned out ciency, my cultural competency, and on air, and yet with a hundred things to be the luckiest choice I have ever Learning how to learn encouraged me to engage in the to think about or change. It empha- made. The four years that I spent at opportunities outside of class. They sized, for me, how much fun it was to UWGB — a place that became more Clarice Tuinstra ’14 made my studies tough but enjoy- think about every individual word… than just a great location and price “I started college at age 22, when many people graduate. I didn’t follow able. In fact, I never wanted to miss I still think in poems… The cultural tag, a place that became home — the typical path of attending college directly after high school, but I was their classes because of the way and social knowledge I gained shaped who I am today… It’s about far too young to be an ‘adult student.’ they inspired me to learn… (My year during my time at UWGB helped more than just teaching a student I hadn’t been in school for four years, and I wasn’t sure how well I abroad) helped me step outside of immensely when adapting to another how to write an essay. It’s about giv- would do… (UWGB helped me) think for myself, to learn quickly, to my norm to immerse myself in some- culture (Sweden) and then another ing people like me a chance to be understand instructions and better analyze things.” thing totally different.” (Denmark).” more than what I thought I could be.” At UW-Green Bay, she learned to survive pre-med

Dr. Janet Freedman, M.D., began her academic career by attending a very competitive, high-stress high school in New York City. She arrived in Green Bay when she was still 16 years old, and from then on, her entire life calmed down. “Green Bay was nurturing (with professors including Thea Sager, Ron Starkey, and Charles Ihrke) and UWGB was half the size of my high school; classes were small and professors’ offices were always open. Independent study was encouraged, design your own classes, major, et cetera. It was the days of Eco U,” says Freedman, today a rehabilitation specialist with Greenwich Hospital/Yale New Haven Health in Con- necticut. “Later, when I was in (med) school in Madison,” she says, “I would get together with friends from UWGB, and very quickly, our conversation would gravitate to UWGB memories. I still remember all of my Madison friends asking, ‘What is it with you UWGB people? It’s all you talk about!’”

‘Happily Ever After’ takes off Embracing Finding her voice Welcoming Amanda ’08 and Marcus ’03 Reitz, interdisciplinarity Katie Butitta ’04 environment brother and sister Susan Frost ’97 “I did go on to earn my master’s in Paula Fleurant ’75, ’86 “I was going to complete my degree in education, but I was going to be “When I started, I came to get a voice, and I tried my hand at teach- “The university was welcoming to going down a little bit of a different path by starting a 501(c)3 organization piece of paper to nail to my office ing voice myself… During the time non-traditional students and those of and the shelter. Profs. Linda Tabers-Kwak and Scott Ashman continued to wall that said I was ‘certifiably smart.’ in between seasons with Opera for us who were employed while attend- support me during this transition.” — Amanda What I got was something far more the Young, a position became avail- ing school. Faculty were accommo- important, much to my surprise… able in their office as a tour man- dating and willing to work with you to “I spent the majority of my classroom hours in ‘Phil classes,’ which offered ager. My having earned that minor I am eternally grateful to this ensure that your experience would incredible opportunities for applied learning… I come back to Prof. Clampitt’s in Arts Management so many years institution (and) the professors who be positive, that you would excel, simple axioms daily… (In my first job after graduation) it did not take long for prior got my foot in the door on the opened so many doors, a profound and that you would graduate with me to realize that nearly every business or organizational problem was a administrative side of a thriving arts debt which I try to repay with every abilities to succeed personally and result of a communication breakdown.” — Marcus organization.” student I teach today.” professionally.”

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‘Synthesize and Nurses in politics, transfer’ and innovation Kristin Masarik ’01 Crystal Malaka ’09 “I have been able to synthesize “I had great professors at UWGB and transfer what skills I learned who were very involved and sin- through… practice and practical cerely invested in their students…. skills… into a multi-faceted position.” I worked with (Nursing Professor) Chris Vandenhouten on a research study titled “Nurses in Politics” (addressing the influence of prac- Photo by Len Villano ticing nurses as a form of patient advocacy.”) A culture of Box office A world of hands-on learning success opportunity Aware of her potential Elizabeth Gigstead ’04 Melyssa Behnke ’07, ’10 Jill Neuendorf ’95 Jentzen Ostman ’13 “The key here was the range of “My boss and our board continu- “Thanks to that class, I befriended opportunities… they were plentiful, ally trust me with responsibilities (visiting instructor) Alisa Strelnikova “The professors and staff made me aware of my potential… I couldn’t whether it was an internship, exhibit (as box office manager) because of and ended up going to Kharkov, even begin to describe how much more prepared for life I am after opportunity, or volunteer experi- my efficiency and knowledge of the Ukraine on a UWGB exchange in graduating from UWGB, let alone the leadership skills I developed ence. It was the real-world experi- business. I feel my education from 1994 just to reconnect with her, meet while there. I could barely say hello to a stranger, and now I have ences I had that gave me a leg up UWGB in Arts Management as well her friends and family… (after that) I confidence in myself and in my actions.” and positioned me for success after as Psychology and Human Develop- wanted to go back to that area of the graduation.” ment has shaped me as a person world again and again to keep learn- and employee.” ing more… If I hadn’t taken Russian with Alisa at UWGB, I would have never studied it and I have no idea what I would be doing today.” Transformation: Transitioning to civilian life Mark Ard Jr. entered UW-Green Bay not long after exiting the armed forces, having spent eight years in the U.S. Marine Corps where he was deployed to Fallujah, Iraq in 2004. Accustomed to being cool under pressure, he nonetheless recognized the stress. “I found myself in the same difficult spot many veterans face when they are transitioning back into civilian life. “I didn’t fully realize it, but I know now, that it’s a very challenging time in your life for a mul- titude of reasons,” the 2012 graduate in Political Science says today. He says he might not have succeeded in school without “the direction and constant show of support from not only my friends and family but also from my UWGB teachers.” Prof. Katia Levintova “had the most impact on my development and progression as a student.” Veterans Adviser Elaina Koltz, helped him navigate the benefits that paid his tuition. Mark Olkowski in the Dean of Students Office offered guidance, the zeal of Prof. Marcelo Cruz motivated him to learn, and the Vets 4 Vets student organization provided a social network to re-connect with others.

Finding a place Kathleen Lacey ’04 “I would not have had the successes I’ve had if not for (my professor’s) tireless guidance… I started to see that I had a place in the world, that I had something to offer because my UWGB teachers believed in me and my abilities.”

Entreprenurial Alleviating doubts Learning leadership Welcomed home Helping others motivation Ryan Ruzziconi ’99 Nicole Vaux ’03 Tyler Gajewski ’11 Angela Bub ’12 Christopher Lange ’14 “Scott Furlong and Denise Sche- “I found my voice, my identity, my “My first semester of college was at “By becoming connected with older “I’m still not entirely certain where berle were not only wonderful pro- strength, and my love of learning at another university, and I hated it. I students, I was able to become more this will end up… (but) I am most fessors, but they gave students hope UWGB. Through my engagement had a terrible rooming situation, it engaged in school. In doing so, I sig- certainly better prepared because of and encouragement — hope that a with UWGB leadership organiza- was an unfamiliar setting, and I was nificantly raised my GPA and found my time at UWGB… I would not have student’s hard work and dedication tions, I strengthened my character from a small town but was dropped my passion: helping others… My been in a position to be a small busi- would pay off later in their career, and sense of purpose to improve the into a place where I was basically a UWGB experience transformed me ness owner.” and encouragement no matter the lives of teenagers through second- number instead of a person… one of and the foundation of my educational obstacle, in and outside the class- ary education, and I learned of my the things I like telling people is that career.” room. For students, there are no love for service.” UWGB gave me more opportunities two greater gifts that a professor can than I would have had (at the much impart...” larger school).”

54 UWGB 50 Years l September 2015 50 grads 50 stories Academic success Real work experience Lindsey Przybylski’12 Shanna Casperson ’08 “Professors like Sarah Detweiler, “Working in Residence Life helped Alison Gates, Allison Stehlik, Linda me develop a passion for diversity Tabers-Kwak, Karen Eckhardt, and and helping others… it set me up Aurora Cortes have been the driv- to go to any program I wanted, and ing force behind my education… gave me the transferable skills to UWGB’s students are truly lucky to jump in and do well.” have these individuals as part of the faculty.”

Rock star professors, rock star results Musical Theatre major I actually called Willy Por- a prestigious undergraduate Freedom to be Creativity a plus in Elizabeth Tanenbaum ’05 ter’s manager and she was internship with the country’s yourself business is a potential rising star in the incredibly helpful. largest arts advocacy orga- Jessica M. Knox ’10 Kara Counard ’07 world of arts management. “Fast forward to graduate nization, Americans for the “I am constantly looking for new “I needed to know that I had a She credits her minor in school at the University of Arts. She worked as public things to learn about my field and degree in order to feel confident in Arts Management and that arts manager for Clackamas I have managed to network pretty the business world… (Prof.) Denise Oregon, and Willy Porter well, both in my immediate region Sweet was my favorite and a bril- program’s lead professor, was playing at a local venue. County before returning and nationally. The most important liant-beyond-words person. I think Ellen Rosewall. Of course I went, and follow- to Wisconsin as executive aspect of my UWGB education was I appreciated that she was a real “She always encouraged ing the performance, I went director of Marshfield Clin- that I was finally in a safe environ- person, and spoke to us like we were ic’s New Visions Gallery. ment to grow and learn as a person. real people, too. She did not lecture, community engagement,” up and introduced myself. I I came out at UWGB and am now an in a ‘holier than thou’ way, and she Tanenbaum recalls. “For thanked Willy for how help- “I recently accepted a posi- involved member of the LGBT com- believed in her students.” one assignment, we had to ful his manager had been tion teaching Arts Manage- munity where I live.” conceptualize a (revenue- (years earlier) with my proj- ment at the University of generating) project, and ect. He replied, ‘I remember Oregon where they use An early grad develop a (hypothetical) you and your Arts Manage- Professor Rosewall’s arts budget and marketing plan. ment class! What a cool management textbook, as Judge Patrick Madden ’72 My concept was a concert assignment and great learn- her program at UWGB is “The social change field trip to LA… Prof. Ija N. Korner… UW-Green Bay allowed us to practice interdisciplinary problem solving (used out- by one of my favorite musi- ing experience.’” truly renowned… Ellen is the side the classroom and in the courtroom)… staying connected with cians, Willy Porter. Upon With Rosewall’s assis- reason I am doing what I am UWGB… serving on the alumni board… learning by doing.” Ellen’s recommendation, tance, Tanenbaum landed today.”

The artistry of In love with, at A business plan Careers that Tangible experience business UWGB for success didn’t exist and skill Amy Vannieuwenhoven ’15 Mary Benton Wilmot ’98 Ben Chester ’13 Arie DeWaal ’72 Angela Wix ’05 “I have a business degree, but the- “I met my husband in my second “UWGB’s teaching faculty always “When I graduated, I never dreamed “Tangible experience and skill is atre classes helped me understand semester as a freshman at Wood helped work around my schedule, of being a federal hydroelectric licen- what the working world wants and how to be outgoing and use the skills Hall and we married four years later. teaching the importance of think- sor because, quite simply, the job requires of new potential workers, I learned to my advantage. I also feel Wood Hall will always hold a spe- ing outside the box… people Larry didn’t exist… UW-Green Bay gave and UWGB helped get me there… driven to pursue a job which I feel cial place in our hearts. I learned McGregor, Peter Smith, and Don me the footing to succeed… My (The University) made my dreams passionate about.” the most from Don McCartney. My McCartney… I was taught to create professors (including Don Gandre, into tangible skills and experiences husband recommended him. He was high expectations for yourself and Bill Laatch, Bill Kuepper, Jim Murray, that I could build from in a profes- great to learn from, and I remember have a clear plan on how to reach Kumar Kangayappan) had a genuine sional way. I went from dreamer feeling accomplished when I finished those goals and never settle.” interest in their students.” and student to professional, and I his classes.” couldn’t have done that otherwise.”

September 2015 l 50 Years UWGB 55 Names CHANCELLOR’S AWARD 2006 Donald F. Harden 2013 Dr. Jerry Blackwell ’78 2007 Bernie and Alyce Dahlin Kate Meeuwsen ’76 1970 John (Jake) M. Rose Patrick and Ann Murphy Julie Van Straten ’91 Rudy Small and honors, 2007 Gerald Olson 2014 Craig Dickman ’82 1971 Robert Hood Carl and Mary Ellen Kuehne Constance Downs ’96 John (Jack) P. Nash 2008 Daniel Nerad Bob Pyle ’83 1965-2015 Marjorie Buchanan Kiewit Leonard Seidl 1972 Emma Toft 2008 Bob Harlan OUTSTANDING With an emphasis on alumni John P. Blair and Dorothy Blair 2009 Irene “Billie” Daniell Kress RECENT ALUMNI AWARD and student honors, the 1973 Haydn R. Evans 2010 Paul Kendle 1974 Daniel C. Beisel 2005 Naletta Burr lists on these pages offer 2011 Diane L. Ford ’75 1975 Carl Richter, Warren P. Knowles Tina Sauerhammer 2012 Dr. Jim and Patricia Hinckley just a glimpse of some of 1976 Bidwell K. Gage 2006 David Lamers, ’01 2013 Steve Dhein Oliver M. Thomsen Veronica Brieno Rankin, ’99 the outstanding individuals 2014 Mike Kline 1977 John E. Somerville 2007 Joseph Caroll ’97 Janet and Charles Lieb who have been part of the 1978 Mrs. F.J. Lenfestey Manee Moua ’97 Larry Weyers UW-Green Bay success story James E. Madigan 2008 Rachel (Neff) Greenley ’98 2015 Craig Dickman ’82 Amy Roznowski ’01 since the institution’s incep- 1979 Margaret Keenan Icks Dr. Jack A. Killins 2009 Joel Hansen ’01 HONORARY DEGREE tion in September 1965. 1981 The Frankenthal Family Justin Rebman ’06 1982 Paul D. Ziemer 1989 Joseph S. Murphy 2010 Jason F. Helwig ’96 For a more complete list 1983 Philip J. Hendrickson and 1990 John A. Gronouski Samuel T. Huber ’03 of all-time honorees and Elizabeth B. Hendrickson 1992 Henry G. Cisneros 2011 Jody Weyers ’96 1994 Henry A. Spille 2012 Jacqueine D. Frank ’00 contributors — including 1984 George Nau Burridge 1985 Donald J. Long, Sr. 2007 Paolo Del Bianco Dr. Laura J. Rammer ’01 Outstanding Thesis Award James A. Temp 2008 Verna Fowler 2013 Danny Schulz ’05 2014 Virginia Riopelle 2014 JoAnn Miller ’01 winners, Board of Visitors 1985 Samuel C. Johnson and Imogene Johnson Crystal Osman ’08 leadership, named profes- 1986 John S. Stiles, Stuart L. Stiles DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI sorship holders and every 1987 Dr. Jeremy R. Green 1989-90 Patrick Madden ’71 OUTSTANDING 1990-91 John Stoll ’73 STUDENT AWARD recipient of a Founders Asso- 1988 Fred Will 1989 Children of John and 1991-92 Richard Chernick ’74 1976 Rob Stevens ciation Award for Excellence Barbara Hauxhurst Cofrin: 1992-93 Karen Mancl ’77 1977 Alix Baptiste — consult the online version Andrew Cofrin, 1994 Keith Pamperin ’70 1978 Peg LeRoy G. Douglass Cofrin 1995 John C. Heugel ’71 1979 Valdimar Stefanson of this magazine at http:// John Cofrin, Jr. 1996 Debra Herlache Galaty ’85 1979 Tom Jones news.uwgb.edu/category/ Mrs. Charles (Patricia Cofrin) Ron Vander Velden ’73 and ’78 1980 Pat Binkowski Shepard 1997 Dr. John K. Amuzu ’81 and ’84 1980 Juliet Ebiere Cole magazine/ Penelope Cofrin, 1998 Julie J. Gordon ’70 1981 Steven Olsen Peter Cofrin 1999 Urla (Teixeira) Barrow ’79 (AA) 1982 Maryanne Marinetti 1990 George F. Kress, James F. Kress and ’83 (BA) 1983 Sheryl Johnson 1991 Frederick E. Baer and 2000 Gary L. Garriott, MS ’77 1984 Steve Duchrow Patricia Wood Baer 2001 Ronald C. Opicka ’70 1985 Mary Jo Ebert 1991 Paul J. Schierl 2003 Diane L. Ford ’75 and 1986 Thomas Younk CHANCELLORS 1992 Robert G. Bush Steven A. Taylor ’79 1987 Lucy Arendt OF THE UNIVERSITY 1993 Dr. David Cofrin and 2004 Christian Akiwowo ’74 1988 Margaret Liberski Edward W. Weidner Mary Ann Cofrin 2005 Jim Wochinske ’74 1988 Peggy Edwards 1966-1986 1994 John R. Underwood William Hanrahan ’82 1989 Susan Miller Craig Cobane ’90 1989 Rhonda VanPembrook David L. Outcalt 1995 Robert W. Schaefer 2006 William Gollnick ’81 1990 Staci Massey-Simonich 1986-1993 1996 Henrietta Gallagher 2001 Louis LeClasey III Betsy Hendrickson ’79 1990 Julie Bedora Mark L. Perkins Virginia A. Riopelle Paul Linzmeyer ’78 1991 Koenraad Driessens 1994-2001 2002 Carol B. Bush 2007 Kathleen Christensen ’73 Deborah Hallada W. Bruce Shepard 2003 Thomas L. Olson Mike Jackson ’76 1991 Eileen Jahnke 2001-2008 Gary R. Weidner Wayne Micksch ’74 1992 Mary Flynn 2008 David Meunch ’72 and ’79 Toni VandenHeuvel Thomas K. Harden 2004 Betty Rose Meyer Mary Kabacinski ’71 1992 Sharon Kraemer 2009-2014 Norman M., Richard J. and Ryan D. Chernick 2009 Paula Fleurant ’75 and ’86 1993 Faith M. Beam Gary L. Miller 2004 Ron Weyers 2010 Dr. Betty J. (McNulty) Amuzu ’83 1993 Ruth M. Hyler 2014- 2005 Mrs. Leona Cloud and Patricia Finder-Stone ’73 1994 Deborah Burden Mrs. Nancy Stiles Timothy F. Nixon ’87 Victoria LeCloux 2005 Bernard and Saly Killoran 2011 Robert Cera ’84 1994 Cory John Militzer Robert Southard Daoud Abboud ’87 1995 Jennifer C. Oshita 2006 Dr. Herbert Sandmire and Laura (Busby) Hollingsworth ’89 1995 Ronald A. Rasmussen Crystal Sandmire 2012 Maria A. Hinton ’79 1996 Jason F. Hellwig Mike Meeuswen and Dr. Mokenge P. Malafa ’82 Kristin A. Neperud Kate Meeuswen

56 UWGB 50 Years l September 2015 1996 Tamara Ann Smith 1998-00 Daniel Walter ’77 1987 May Vernon Cheadle 1997 Erika Lynn Lemke 2000-02 Pamela Stoll ’74 Dec Robert H. Atwell 1997 Alicia J. Hoffman 2002-04 Suzanne (Pedersen) Vigeland ’95 1988 May Kenneth Shaw 1998 Melissa L. Greil 2004-06 Andrew Bottoni ’97 Dec Thomas Lyon 1998 Eric B. Sorensen 2006-09 Kelly Ruh ’01 1989 May Joseph Murphy 1999 Ma Moua 2009-11 Joel Hansen ’01 Dec Ruth Clusen Tina Marie Sauerhammer 2011-14 Donna Sheedy ’94 1990 May John H. Gronouski 1999 Jessica Behling 2014-15 Steve Maricque ’78 Dec Paul Ziemer 2000 Ryan C. Johnson 1991 May Paul Hassett 2000 Andrea L. Stiff FOUNDERS ASSOCIATION Dec Don Long Sr. 2001 David Lamers PRESIDENTS 1992 May Ruth Clusen 2001 Katie Ginsbach 1974-77 Bidwell K. Gage Dec Henry G. Cisneros 2002 Suzanne M. Johnson 1977-80 Charles A. Lawton III 1993 May George K. Steil Sr. 2002 Stacy Blavat 1980-82 James A. Temp Dec Lt. Gov. Scott McCallum Kimberly Kargus 1982-83 James Madigan 1994 May Henry A. Spille 2003 Chad E. Griepentrog 1983-85 Clifford C. Wall Jr. Dec Mark Perkins (inauguration) 2003 Eryn L. Wallander 1985-87 Stuart Stiles 1995 May William Kuepper 2004 Hope Krepline 1987-90 Robert Southard Dec Joyce Salisbury 2004 Jill West 1990-93 J.G. Swoboda 1996 May Lou Erdmann 2005 Rachel Abhold 1993-96 Elaine Milson Dec Kathleen Hempel 2005 April Kobishop 1996-97 Thomas L. Olson 1997 May David Ward 2006 Michelle J. Missall 1998-99 Paul Kendle Dec David Outcalt 2006 Ellie M. Reich 2000-01 Richard Beverstein 1998 May Judge N. Patrick Crooks 2007 Wendy Berth 2002 Nanette Nelson Dec Kristine M. Michell 2007 Lynn Bellmore 2004 James R. Prast 1999 May Gary D. Urban 2008 Rachel Southern 2006 Susan M. Frost Dec Robert J. De Vos 2008 Stacey Frey 2008 John C. Heugel 2000 May Diane L. Ford 1970s logo 2009 Jamie Lynn Froh 2010 Scott Wochos Dec Bob Wood 2009 Nick Cibula 2012 Rob Cera ’84 2001 May William Kuepper 2010 Nicholas J. Vlies 2013 Anita Resch ’03 and ’09 Dec Rev. R. Grace Imathiu 2010 Kari M. Kropp 2002 May Mark Green 2011 Jeff Cook COMMENCEMENT Dec Robert Axtell 2011 Tonya Filz SPEAKERS 2003 May Barbara Lawton 2012 David John Depeau 1970 May Max Lerner Dec Ellen Kort 2012 Wendy Huber Dec Sydney Howe 2004 May Chancellor Emeritus 2013 Areanna Lakowske 1971 May R. Buckminster Fuller Edward Weidner 2013 Andrea Reisenauer Dec John R. Beaton Dec David Prosser, Jr. 2014 Nicole Will 1972 May Daniel G. Aldrich Jr. 2005 May William Laatsch UWGB 2014 Jordan Grapentine Dec John T. Caldwell Dec William E. Hanrahan 2015 Jared J. Spude 197 May Philleo Nash 2006 May Martin H. Greenberg 1980s Dec Ruth Clusen Dec Mark King ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 1974 May Leo F. Buscaglia 2007 May William Gollnick PRESIDENTS Dec Harold Taylor Dec Jill Lajdziak 1970-71 Kenneth Hogg ’70 1975 May Edwin Young 2008 May David Kriebel 1971-72 Donna (Scheller) Lipper ’71 Dec William Proxmire Dec Laura (Busby) 1972-73 Kit Sorenson ’71 1976 May Loren Eiseley Hollingsworth 1973-74 Mary Kay (Peters) Sanders ’72 Dec Barbara Thompson 2009 May Mokenge Malafa 1974-75 Keith Pamperin ’70 1977 May John Weaver Dec Daniel Keegan 1975-76 Gary L. DeByl ’71 Dec Edward E. Hales 2010 May Steven Taylor 1976-77 James Harrison ’72 1978 May Michael R. Monfils Dec Neil Diboll 1977-78 John Pischner ’72 Dec Gaylord A. Nelson 2011 May Tina Sauerhammer 1978-79 Gary R. Schmidt ’75 1979 May Alexander A. Kwapong Dec Timothy F. Nixon 1979-80 Patrick Madden ’71 Dec Ada E. Deer 2012 May Kathleen Christensen 1990s 1980-81 Trudy (Frisque) Jacobson ’71 1980 May Martha Peterson Dec Frederick J. Hiede 1981-82 Thomas Klimek ’73 Dec Philip J. Hendrickson 2013 May Ma Manee Moua 1982-83 William Patzke ’73 1981 May Theodore M. Hesburgh Dec Craig Dickman 1983-84 Sunny (Mason) Archambault ’79 Dec Timothy Quinn 2014 May Dr. Joseph Carroll 1984-85 Robert Maki ’74 1982 May Juanita Kreps Dec Cristina Danforth 1985-86 Nancy (Jochman) Phoenix ’79 Dec Mark Curtis 2015 May Julie Van Straten 1986-87 Wesley Rosemann ’79 1983 May Ruth Schmidt 1987-89 James Zipperer ’70, ’02 Dec James T. Flynn 1989-91 Lucy (Cayemberg) Arendt ’97, ’00 1984 May Clifton Wharton, Jr. 1991-93 David Muench ’72, ’79 Dec Samuel Halloin 1993-95 Paula Fleurant ’75, ’86 1985 May Edgar Harden 1995-97 Martin Holden ’76 Dec Shirley Abrahamson Since 1996 1997-98 Joseph Zach ’91 1986 May Fred Harvey Harrington Dec Paul Schilling

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LECTURE SERIES FEATURES LEADING CONSERVATIVE VOICE

The 50th anniversary of of Washington, Ham- UWGB coincides with ilton and others, will the 30th anniversary of speak at 7 p.m. Oct. 6 the Historical Perspec- in a free public lecture tives Lecture Series. Prof. in the Christie The- Harvey J. Kaye of the atre of the University Center for History and Union. Brookhiser’s MASTER’S IN NURSING HAS FIRST GRADS Social Change is mark- topic is “Lincoln and the Seven nurses became the first graduates of UW-Green Bay’s online Master of Science ing both occasions with Founders.” The fall’s in Nursing (MSN) Leadership and Management Health Systems program at May com- a visit by one of Ameri- second lecture takes can politics’ most promi- place 2 p.m. Nov. 3, mencement. The degree provides advanced coursework in leadership and management nent analysts. Richard with a Christie Theatre to improve care at multiple levels across various healthcare settings. All seven graduates Brookhiser, senior editor appearance by Univer- — in alphabetical order, Jacquelyn Bailey, Clinton, Md.; Denise Gloede, Madison; Jason of the National Review, a sity of Michigan histo- Mattson, Green Bay; Martha Pettineo, Lake Bluff, Ill.; Alison Reitzner, Neenah; Ramona respected historian of the rian Margaret Somers. Speier, Green Bay; and Roxanne Tienor, Suring — participated in the commencement conservative movement She’ll discuss the work and author of biographies of the 20th century ceremonies. The new master’s degree gives the UW-Green Bay Professional Program in political economist and Nursing alumni in three separate degree areas: the registered nurse (RN) to BSN Bachelor “economic democracy” of Science in Nursing, a bachelor’s in Health Information Management and Technology, advocate Karl Polanyi. and the new master’s.

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Pfeifer joins UWGB as Associate Chancellor Students Ronald T. Pfeifer of Green Bay has joined the University’s to stage administrative team as Associate Chancellor for External ‘Wonderful Affairs and Chief of Staff. Pfeifer was associate general counsel for Schneider National Inc., and previously spent Life (Radio 28 years as an employment-law attorney with the local office of Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. The “external affairs” ele- Play)’ ment of Pfeifer’s title is new at UW-Green Bay and indica- To help audiences get tive of Miller’s priority in having the University be more into the Thanksgiv- aggressive in pursuing innovation, transformation and ing and Christmas service to the region. Pfeifer will serve as Miller’s chief holiday spirit, the of staff, the institution’s legislative liaison, and adviser to the chancellor on legal matters. He will also oversee the UW-Green Bay Office of Marketing and University Communication and Theatre and Dance the Weidner Center for the Performing Arts, and assist program will perform with Chancellor’s Office oversight of Phoenix Athletics “It’s a Wonderful Life: and the Office of Outreach and Adult Access. A Live Radio Play” at Weidner Center lineup the Weidner Center Nov. 19 and 20. It FACULTY AND STAFF for 2015-16 will be the program’s first production in the Tickets for the 2015-2016 Weidner Center Performing Arts The UW System Regents Bartell of Human Devel- Season are now on sale at the website Weidner’s 2,000- approved promotions or opment, institutional www.weidnercenter.com/. The lineup: seat Cofrin Family tenure for 17 faculty mem- development; Prof. bers in June. Moving to John Luczaj of Natural Whose Live Anyway? Oct. 9 Hall since 2012’s the senior rank of full pro- and Applied Sciences, Home Free, Oct. 10 well-received musical fessor were Lucy Arendt, community outreach; Celtic Woman, Oct. 14 theatre production of Business Administration; assistant athletics direc- Cabaret. Consult www. Mathew Dornbush, Natu- tor Michael Kline, aca- Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Oct. 20 ral and Applied Sciences; demic support; Amanda The Midtown Men, Oct. 27 weidnercenter.com/ Susan Gallagher-Lepak, Wildenberg of the Dean Cirque Mechanics: Pedal Punk, Nov. 6 for ticket information. Nursing; Catherine Henze, of Students Office, uni- It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Nov. 19, 20 Humanistic Studies; John versity staff award; and A. Luczaj, Natural and Profs. Caroline Boswell Ronnie Milsap, Nov. 21 Applied Sciences; Bryan D. and Chuck Rybak of Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis, Nov. 28 Vescio, Humanistic Stud- Humanistic Studies for Holiday Pops, Dec. 11, 12 ies; and Amy T. Wolf, Natu- excellence in collabora- Doctors in Recital, Jan. 16 ral and Applied Sciences. tive achievement. Vocalosity, Jan. 22 Promoted from assistant Prof. Mathew E. Dorn- professor to associate bush is the new Assis- Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny, Jan. 23 professor with tenure were tant Vice Chancellor for L.A. Theatre Works – Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Feb. 2 Tohoro Francis Akakpo, Professional Develop- Celtic Nights – Spirit of Freedom, Feb. 12 Social Work; Hernan Fer- ment and Grants, and nandez-Meardi, Human- Director of Graduate The Peking Acrobats, Feb. 18 istic Studies; T. Heather Studies. History Prof. ONCE, Feb. 25 Herdman, Nursing; Minkyu Clifton Ganyard of PostSecret: The Show, Feb. 27 Lee, Art and Design; Deir- Humanistic Studies Dancing in the Streets, Mar. 17 dre Radosevich, Human was named Associate Development; Courtney Provost for Academic Wild Kratts Live! Apr. 8 Sherman, Music; Alison Affairs. Mnozil Brass, Apr. 12 Stehlik, Art and Design; RAIN – A Tribute to The Beatles, May 1 Mussie Teclezion, Busi- Heinz W. Geppert, a ness Administration; Gail professor of German Trimberger, Social Work; during the 1970s, passed and Le Zhu, Human Biol- away May 7 in Colorado, ogy. at age 84. David Wata- ATHLETICS WINS BIG IN THE CLASSROOM nabe, the first campus Recieving 2015 Founders photographer and cin- The Green Bay women’s basketball program made the national Top 10 (the WBCA aca- Awards for Excellence were ematographer, passed demic honor roll) for the seventh time in program history. Team members combined for a Prof. Georjeanna Wilson- away this summer in Bel- 3.53 grade-point average for the 2014-15 season. Leading the way was Ellen Edison, a May Doenges of Human Devel- levue, Wash. He was 74. graduate in Human Biology with a near perfect GPA and summa cum laude honors. Edison opment, teaching; Prof. received the Horizon League’s highest individual honor — this year’s Cecil N. Coleman Mathew Dornbush of Nat- Medal of Honor — for achievement in academics, athletics and extracurricular activities. ural and Applied Sciences, Also winning Division I academic kudos were the Phoenix women’s volleyball team and scholarship; Prof. Denise both men’s and women’s cross country. The three teams each finished in the top 10 percent academically for their respective sports as measured by the NCAA.

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Blasts from the past

Interested in seeing even more vintage images from UW-Green Bay’s audiotaped and transcribed interviews from the UWGB “Oral History storied history? Project” capturing memories of retirees, alumni and others influential in the school’s early development. Many of the photographs published in this special issue of Inside UW- Green Bay were selected from a digital gallery of nearly 400 black- The University Archives is always seeking new additions to its collec- and-white and color images dating to the 1960s. tions. If you have memorabilia or documents to share, please contact the Archives at [email protected] or (920) 465-2539. They also The photographs were digitized by the University Archives on the would love to hear from those willing to share their stories for the oral seventh floor of the David A. Cofrin Library, the official repository for history project. institutional documents, records, objects and publications. Addition- ally, the Archives collections include copies of all master’s degree To find more online images or links to the other collections mentioned theses and nearly all course syllabi, as well as a growing selection of here, go to the “University Archives” link at www.uwgb.edu/archives/ university-archives/photos.asp. You also can follow the Archives on Facebook and enjoy the popular “Throwback Thursday” feature.

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And the Alumni Honors go to...

Five meritorious graduates of UWGB and two DISTINGUISHED RECIPIENTS: committed community members will be honored Mark King ’81 at the 2015 Alumni Association Awards, Friday October 16. The annual program spotlights UW- Business Administration, Green Bay alumni who have made special con- is president of adidas tributions to the University, their communities Group North America. He and professions. The ceremony takes place at was named Golf industry’s the Weidner Center and includes a 5 p.m. social, Executive of the Year in 6 p.m. dinner and program. $35 per person. 2001 and was inducted into E-mail [email protected] for registration. the Phoenix Hall of Fame in 2002. Dr. Jack Potts ’71 Humanism and Cultural OUTSTANDING RECENT RECIPIENTS: Change, is a practicing Kelly Ruh ’01 general and forensic psy- chiatrist, primarily in the Business Administration and Accounting, is state of Arizona. He is controller at PDQ Manufacturing, De Pere. active in various issues She spent time as CFO at a non-profit organi- involving forensic psychia- zation before returning as controller at PDQ at try including working on age 32. The active volunteer served as former insanity and competency president, vice president and treasurer of the legislation, human rights Barbara A. Nick ’83 UWGB Alumni Association. activities, and provides Communication and the Arts, is President and CEO pro bono service to many. Andy Rosendahl ’07 of Dairyland Power Coop- erative. She has had a Public Administration, serves as the Chief of prestigious 30-year career Staff for Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt. He has in the electric and gas served as the President of the Astor Neighbor- industry. hood Association, VP of the Mediation Cen- ter of Greater Green Bay, board member of Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity and Bay Area Community Council.

Extended profiles can be found online at www.uwgb.edu/alumni.

Honorary Alumni Longtime friends and advocates of UW-Green Bay, Ronald and Suzy Pfeifer, will be presented with the Honorary Alumni Award at the 2015 Alumni Associa- tion Awards presentation. They are longtime financial supporters of UW-Green Bay. Though neither is an alumnus, they have endowed a Phuture Phoenix Scholarship, are active supporters of Phoenix Ath- letics, serve on various University boards and com- mittees, and are extensively involved in community advocacy, cultural opportunities, and educational empowerment. They join John Maino (2003), Dr. and Mrs. David Cofrin (2005), Kathy Majewski (2006), Marge Weidner (2007), Irene Kiefer (2008), and Mike Meeuwsen, Thomas Olson and Virginia Riopelle (2010), as honorary alumni. Read the full biography of the Pfeifers and their contributions to UWGB at www.uwgb.edu/alumni.

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Calendar of Events

SEPTEMBER 27 9 am to 2 pm Color Run*

OCTOBER 16 5 pm to 8:30 pm Alumni Awards Dinner LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO SERVE? 16-17 All Day Alumni Days Join an Alumni Association subcommittee

Student/Alumni Connection: Board Development and Gov- NOVEMBER Plan and execute events and activi- ernance: Focus on the inner ties that engage and bring together workings of the Alumni Asso- 21 9 am to 11 am Holiday Parade* alumni and students. Additionally, ciation Board, ensuring strategic fundraising to increase current decision making processes and scholarship giving, selection of efficiency. Improving processes to DECEMBER Alumni Association Scholar- provide meaningful experiences 11 7 pm UW-Green Bay Day with the ships. Specific taskforce groups: for all board members. Concen- Alumni Days, regional receptions, tration areas: governance (policy Green Bay Gamblers scholarships. review, structure), board recruitment processes, board develop- 19 1 pm to 2 pm Commencement Receiving Fund Development: Plan and ment, training and evaluation. Line, Weidner Center* execute events and activities that will generate funds for the Alumni Association and increase schol- JANUARY arship giving. Specific taskforce groups: Scholarship Golf Outing, 8-10 All Day UW System Alumni affinity programs, tuition raffle, Gathering, Kalahari, corn tent. Wis. Dells 22 (Unconfirmed) Phoenix/Panthers Rivalry Game, Bus Trip (MBB) Return to STAY IN THE KNOW Wisconsin for The Alumni Relations office sends 15 7 pm Phoenix Bash - Tuition Savings out a monthly Alumni E-newslet- Phoenix/Panthers Rivalry ter and regularly communicates (MBB) Did you know out-of-state stu- about events, news and special dents can get a 25% tuition benefits available only to UWGB discount if their parent or grand- alumni. Approximately 10,000 APRIL parent attended UWGB? Now is a alumni stay connected through great time to steer your loved one email communications, but you TBD UW-Green Bay Day back to your alma mater. You can need to subscribe. Please send a with the Green Bay Blizzard find the policies at www.uwgb. “subscribe” message to alumni@ edu/policies/return_WI.htm. And, uwgb.edu. of course, the UWGB Admissions *Volunteers Needed! team is always available for tours or to answer your questions.

WWW.UWGB.EDU/ALUMNI ALUMNI GET YOUR ALUMNI ID CARD [email protected] Do you like discounts, special 920-465-2226 perks and benefits? Special pricing for men’s and women’s PHLASH PHOENIX ’78 FB: UWGBALUMS 6017207543117001 basketball, Weidner Center performances and The Phoenix @UWGBALUMNI Bookstore? The Alumni ID Card has been created just for you. See www.uwgb.edu/alumni for details.

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Celebrate 50 Years with the Phoenix 500!

500 people giving $500 each will have a major impact for UW-Green Bay students. Will you join the join the flock as we celebrate UW-Green Bay’s 50th Anniversary and support UWGB students with a big splash? The ultimate goal is a Phoenix 50th Anniversary Scholarship creating a $250,000 scholarship endowment for UWGB students.

Be part of the Flock with your All it is Quacked Up to Be — own Phoenix Rubber Ducky and Game Day Racer PER Each Phoenix 500 member will receive a one-of-a-kind, $25 MONTH: custom PHOENIX RUBBER DUCKY and your name will be listed on the UWGB website as being part of the • Make a gift of $500 or more between “flock.” Additionally, flock members will be invited to the May 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016 following: • Gifts can be made in full or divided into equal • Cheese and Quackers Gatherings monthly installments for 20 months or less (watch for dates throughout the year) • Gifts can be paid by cash, check, or credit card • National Rubber Ducky Day (January 13, 2016) • Phoenix Duck Race (July 2016 TBD) As a campaign flock member, you will automatically have a duck in the race for a chance to win a fantastic prize package

Go to www.uwgb.edu/foundation.phoenix500 for more and to watch the campaign progress.

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Claudia Schmidt, returns to BlueWhale stage. BlueWhale Coffeehouse returning to UWGB

At first reminisce, the BlueWhale “It’s hard to explain, says ’80 day, October 16 at the Shorewood BLUEWHALE COFFEEHOUSE UWGB graduate Mike Stearney. Golf Course Club House (formerly sign before Shorewood’s demise Coffeehouse was a cozy gather- “It wasn’t the music alone, or the the Annex). in the 80s) will serve as host and ing of musicians, on a stage set place, or the people. Somehow, master of ceremonies, taking the Returning will be BlueWhale with a barn board backdrop, taken together, it was magi- audience back on a special jour- favorite Claudia Schmidt, now an amidst hand-me down couches cal. It was just these wonderful ney through UWGB musical his- international performer known times at this warm and welcom- tory. and tattered furnishings in the for her lively folk, jazz and blues ing place, shared with the most Fireside Room at the old Shore- and playful humor. Schmidt will Cost of the event is $15 at the door amazing people.” wood Club. share the stage with “masterful” or is included in a $25 all-Alumni That nostalgic BlueWhale vibe is guitar/banjo player, storyteller Days pass. Watch 50.uwgb.edu And yet it was so much more. being recreated as a one-night and recording artist Mark Dvorak for more BlueWhale memories show in celebration of UW-Green and contemporary artist Randal and UWGB’s 50th celebration. Bay’s 50th Anniversary during the Harris. Skip Jones (who thank- Updates are posted at www.face- annual Alumni Days, at 7 p.m. Fri- fully saved the original barn board book.com/Bluewhalecoffeehouse

50TH FEATURES FAVORITE FACULTY Phoenix Fest and and 728 Crooks St., Green Bay. Go to facebook.com/UWGBH4H IN LAST LECTURES SERIES Phoenix Frenzy to register or watch 50.uwgb.edu Do you pine for the days in Rose Hall 250 when your favorite profes- highlights of for more details. sor engaged you with new ideas, perspectives, motivation? History Alumni Days repeats. As part of the 50th celebration, six faculty members will have ‘Maino Classic’ It makes us want to shout, “Come their chance to deliver a lecture as if it were their last. What would returns to one, come all.” Phoenix Fest will they say? You need to return to campus to find out. The Wednesday certainly have a big-tent feel with Shorewood events begin at 7 p.m. in the Christie Theatre. a zipline, stunt jump, corn tent For years, local TV and radio per- (Yes, corn tent!) from 11 a.m. sonality and honorary alumnus Sept. 23 — Derek Jeffreys, Humanistic Studies to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct 17. At 5 John Maino lent his name to a “The Mystery of the Person: Teaching Philosophy and p.m., Phoenix Phrenzy features nine-hole golf tournament to ben- Religion in a Maximum-Security Prison” our Green Bay athletic teams efit scholarships played annu- Oct. 21 — Jeff Entwistle, Theatre and Dance with dunk contests, scrimmages, ally on Bayfest weekend. We’re “We All Need Theatre in Our Lives and in Our Future” Phlash’s Birthday Party and the bringing it back as part of Alumni Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Team. Days, 8 a.m. Saturday, October Nov. 18 — Susan Gallagher-Lepak, Nursing 17. For $30, golfers receive nine “E-Learning: The Train has Left the Station” HABITAT CHAPTER holes, a power cart and a 50th Feb. 17 — Lucy Arendt, Business Administration, “Made to Serve: CELEBRATES WITH Anniversary Golf Glove. The Tragic Corruption of America’s Founding Values” ALUMNI BUILD March 23 — Steve Meyer, Natural and Applied Sciences The UWGB Chapter of Habitat for “Forget the Three T’s: Focus on the Six C’s” Humanity is celebrating its 20th April 13 — Phil Clampitt, Information and Computing Science straight year as a Student Orga- “The Magical Connection between Uncertainty, nization with an Alumni Build, 8 Innovation, and the Human Spirit” a.m. Saturday, October 17, 722

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OCT. 16 17 2015 FRI. SAT.

Cost: $25 for 1 and a guest, $5 each additional family member Includes: up to two (please alumni only) Phoenix PRIDE Shirts, admittance to events included with registration and 10 tickets for Phoenix Fest Visit gbalumnidays2015.eventbrite.com to register.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 (events included with registration) (events included with registration) 12 p.m. - 9 p.m. Registration 7 a.m. - noon Downtown Farmer’s Market—At the UWGB booth, 12:30 p.m. Zumba all attendees who wear GB gear will receive a UWGB gift 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Phlash Talks with 2015 Alumni Award recipients– 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Registration Dr. Jack Potts, Andy Rosendahl & Kelly Ruh 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Green Bay Habitat for Humanity build on Crooks Street 6:30 p.m. CheapSeats presents “Minions” 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Balloon making, face painting and carnival games 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Campfire Social and Outdoor Movies 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phoenix Fest featuring band members of "White Chocolate," (Showing “Sandlot” at 7 p.m. & “American Graffiti” at 9 p.m.) "Fat Brass," and "Big Mouth and the Power Tool Horns," a zip 7 p.m. GB Volleyball vs. Milwaukee line, stunt jump, and other attractions, Segway tours of campus, 7 p.m. Bringing back the BlueWhale Coffeehouse photo scavenger hunt, intramural tourneys, shoe tree toss as with Claudia Schmidt and Mark Dvorak well as a chili bar, corn tent and beer garden 9:05 p.m. CheapSeats presents “Minions” Noon Phoenix PRIDE Shirt Unveiling and Alumni Photo Events available at an additional cost: Green Bay Swimming and Diving Intrasquad/Alumni Meet 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Alumni Awards Dinner $35/person 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Guided, indoor walking campus tours 7:30 p.m. UWGB Theatre Mainstage Performance Presents 1:30 p.m. CheapSeats presents “Minions” “Theophilus North” $10/person 4:05 p.m. CheapSeats presents “Minions” 5 p.m. Phoenix Phrenzy featuring introductions of GB Athletic Teams, dunk contest, scrimmages, Phlash’s Birthday Party and the Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Team! 6:30 p.m. CheapSeats presents “Minions” 7 p.m. Green Bay Men’s Soccer vs. Oakland 9 p.m. Pat McCurdy Time TBD Art Mural Painting All weekend: Explore Green Bay - Student Orgs/Affinity Group Gatherings Events available at an additional cost: 8 a.m. Maino Classic (includes 9 holes of golf with power cart and 50th Anniversary golf glove) $30/person 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. American Fisheries Society 5K Spawning Run $15/person 9 a.m. & 10 a.m. Lambeau Field Stadium Tours $7/person 7:30 p.m. UW-Green Bay Choral Concert featuring alumni $5/person for more information on lodging, event cost and more 7:30 p.m. UWGB Theatre Mainstage Performance Presents “Theophilus North” $10/person WWW.UWGB.EDU/ALUMNI (Events and times are subject to change) University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 2420 Nicolet Drive Green Bay, WI 54311-7001

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JOIN THE FLOCK Help the Alumni Association make a big splash with a donation to the Phoenix 500. GOAL The ultimate goal is to generate $250,000 in scholarships in honor of the 50th Anniversary. $250,000 There are fun events and prizes including your own Phoenix Rubber Ducky (for play or display). See page 63 for details.

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