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Photographs and memories from a 40-year romance (still going strong) Students Matt Walton and with music, theatre and art Molly LeCaptain took the leads in the fall musical ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

Photo by Mike Roemer FEBRUARY 2009 Notes from 2420 Nicolet… It won’t be difficult to offer a warm welcome Greetings from the campus of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, where optimism and a sense of renewal are the order of the day.

While it has been a difficult winter in many respects, Green Bay’s University of Wisconsin is continuing to move confidently ahead. Just recently we were delighted to announce that Dr. Thomas K. Harden, president of Clayton State University in 6 Georgia, had been confirmed as our fifth chancellor. FEATURES It is a tribute to UW-Green Bay that an educator of Dr. Harden’s stature pursued this position. He shared with us that he was attracted by our interdisciplinary academic program, focus on environmental sustainability, fine facilities and the Inside UW-Green Bay Creative alumni natural beauty of our campus, but he stressed one positive above all — the people. February 2009 2 Rising stars in music, theatre, art Volume 36, No. 2 I know what he means. Returning to campus myself last June, after years away, I was greatly impressed. I found business and civic leaders committed to growing this University. I met students destined to be difference makers. Editor New on campus 4 Chris Sampson Dr. Thomas Harden I was able to reconnect with alumni doing great things in their careers and communities. 1 6 arrives June 1 As for faculty and staff, the best illustration I can offer involves a display at our newly remodeled, visitor-friendly Editorial Staff 12 Chris Sampson Student Services Building. On the wall are a half dozen life-size posters spotlighting recent recipients of the Sue Bodilly Lens crafter University Founders Association Awards for Excellence. It’s an impressive new tradition, almost like a “hall of fame” for this Mike Heine 17 Roemer’s art is making photos year’s honored teachers, researchers, support staff and practitioners of public service. Designer The posters greet those arriving for admission tours. It’s my belief that that if and when these visitors enroll here they’re Yvonne Splan going to find these exceptional faculty and staff members aren’t outliers, at all, but instead entirely representative of the Photographer quality that is UW-Green Bay. Eric Miller

When Tom Harden arrives to begin work later this spring, he’ll be welcomed by an outstanding institution. My thanks to Contributing Photographers each and every one of you for all you do for our University and its efforts to connect learning to life. Matt Robinson DEPARTMENTS Mike Heine 5 • 14 Campus news Inside UW-Green Bay is David J. Ward published by the Office of 17 Alumni notes Interim Chancellor University Advancement and its Marketing and Communi- cation unit. We welcome your comments. Address them to: Inside UW-Green Bay Editor, Cofrin Library Suite 815, fax (920) 465-2340, or e-mail [email protected]. 21 Mail change of address notification to Inside UW- Green Bay, Cofrin Library Suite 820, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay, WI 54311-7001. Visit Inside on the web at http://blog.uwgb.edu/inside/

Front cover: The oversize man-eating plant “Audrey II” wasn’t the only star of the fall musical, “Little Shop of Horrors.” Romantic leads Matt Walton of Wisconsin Rapids and Molly LeCaptain from New Franken get a skeptical look from “Mr. Mushnik,” Zach McLain, a senior from Fence, Wis. Inside UW-Green Bay tapped Mike Roemer as guest photographer and the 1986 graduate obliged with this shot and others that appear inside. Alumni here In University Theatre, and there

comedy is king Marilyn Kemm-Kurtz ’72 Elgin, Ill. Drama/music teacher Larry Gruber ’87 Creative New York, N.Y. Set designer energy More often than not, a (Major Broadway shows and national night at the theatre is a laughing touring productions including last Remember Green Bay before matter these days. year’s “Irving Berlin’s I Love a Piano”)

UWGB existed? Before the Sketch comedies, musical Maureen (Wilhelm) Christoffel ’89

College of Creative comedies, witty Shakespeare, Seattle, Wash. Communication? Before the comedy-drama, intelligent satire, Scenic artist, Seattle Repertory Company Studio Arts cafeteria was a British farce, reality-skewed between-class hangout for student absurdism — UW-Green Bay’s Erick Hoffman ’89 musicians, artists, actors, writers award-winning Theatre program Eugene, Ore. and poets? Before the University Director of Communications does them all, earning laughs University of Oregon’s Theatre, Lawton Gallery and and solid reviews for student Schnitzer Museum of Art Weidner Center became name- performers. Barb Alloy ’90 brand venues? The local newspaper’s take on the Green Bay, Wis. Warren Gerds, longtime arts and latest show is representative: Entertainer, photographer, director (Founded three-woman cabaret entertainment critic for the Green “Lively leads, solid singing, snazzy Glamarama, operates Alloy Photog- Bay Press-Gazette, remembers. special effects and carloads of raphy with the motto “You tie the And while a cultural scene camp-horror humor add up to knot, I’ll get the shot,” and will direct certainly existed pre-UWGB, few “Black Patent Leather Shoes” in April a strong version of ‘Little Shop for Green Bay Community Theater) would say it flourished. of Horrors’ at the University of Photo by Mike Roemer Wisconsin-Green Bay.” Mary (Gallagher) Damiani ’90 Gerds recalls a conversation Los Angeles, Calif. with Edward Weidner in which Comedies have a long history on Indeed, productions of Ibsen, (see page 4). Comedy returned BY DESIGN, UW-GREEN BAY GRAD Actress the retired founding chancellor campus, but faculty includ- Thornton Wilder and Tennessee with “Little Shop” and its crazy (Role in Jodie Foster film “Flight ing Prof. Laura Riddle started Williams have appeared in recent man-eating plant (photo above). Plan,” episodes of “Friends” and listened intently as the reporter TAKES DIRECT PATH TO THEATRE SUCCESS “Mad About You,” host for PAX and critiqued the University’s historic increasing their frequency more seasons. “Comedy is just another Due this semester are “Expecting Game Show Network shows, and impact. than a decade ago when she part of that mix. And comedy can Isabel” about a New York couple’s For a behind-the-scenes guy, Joel Good reviews are expected. “My artistic career definitely has its national TV spots including last year’s Sass ’89 of Minneapolis has made Recent triumphs for Sass include: roots in my time at UWGB and the Lean Cuisine office-lunch series) - arrived with a background in be an important way to approach over-the-top baby obsession With the creative energy of fac standup, improv and directing serious issues.” (starting Feb. 26 in the Jean quite a name for himself in the the- • In 2008, directing three shows at excellent instructors I enjoyed there. ulty and students, and with new stage comedy. Weidner Theatre), and Shake- atre world, especially if awards, highly the Jungle and an award-winning We had an informal theatre reunion This year, the stark, ripped-from- alumni each year joining the ranks speare’s romantic romp “Much regarded productions and national production of “Nine Parts of a year ago and it was a powerful “Certainly, we’re still going to the-headlines drama “The Balkan of those who teach and perform, Ado About Nothing” (scheduled connections are the measure. Desire” at the Guthrie, he won reconnection to some of my early do classic drama,” Riddle says. Women” opened the season Gerds said, “the graduates start to open April 24 in the University Since 2007, Sass has served as Twin Cities “Best Director” honor teachers and collaborators… and won cast and crew a bid to the full-time associate artistic direc- for the second time in six years. adding up, and things slowly Theatre). and a reminder of how quickly twenty the college theatre regionals tor of the Jungle Theatre, a regional • Last summer he made his West change, for the better. After a years can go by!” gem many consider on par artisti- Coast directorial debut at the while, you have momentum… that — Joel Sass ’89, Minneapolis, cally with the Twin Cities’ prestigious California Shakespeare Theater in award-winning director enthuses people even more about Guthrie Theatre, but with a more Berkeley with a new production of First, Love: Student actress put campus on national stage and scenic designer culture, entertainment and quality intimate (150-seat) auditorium. “Pericles.” The show ranked No. 2 of life in Northeastern Wisconsin. Lauren Love ’86, a theatre professor for the two-year Sass recently assumed leader- of the Top Ten Bay Area produc- UW Colleges campus in Baraboo, speaks from experi- “If we could time travel to the day ship of the Jungle while its founder, tions of 2008. ence when she tells students about acting competition. Bain Boehlke, enjoys a sabbatical. • In 2007, he received a national the decision was made (in the He leads an administrative staff of honor, the Alan Schneider Direc- mid-1960s) to build a university Love was a UW-Green Bay theatre student in fall 1984 eight, while selecting and directing a tor Award, given to a freelance when she was chosen the female lead for the campus in Green Bay, then compare that season of six play titles in 2009. director of exceptional merit. It - production of “Children of a Lesser God.” The show, to what’s around today, the differ UW-Green Bay theatre faculty allowed him to visit theatres in Emmy and Golden Globe winner Tony ences would be profound.” and Love, received rave reviews. The production made describe Sass as notable among Budapest and London and to net- Shalhoub of “Monk,” “Wings” and “Spy Kids” had a brief star it to the regional college theatre festival, and Love was We agree. Enjoy this Inside even a large number of distinguished work at regional theatres around turnEmmy with winnerUW-Green Bay.‘Monk’ once nominated for an individual acting award. She advanced alumni. A top-flight scenic designer, the country. view of leading alumni, talented Shalhoub never attended the University (he went off to the to national auditions at the Kennedy Center in Washing- he transitioned to directing and • His work was profiled in October acted for UW-Green Bay students and notable moments Yale School of Drama) but got a start here nonetheless. In ton, D.C., and went home with a $1,000 scholarship. wowed professional colleagues with 2007 in a national publication, February 1973, then a senior at Green Bay East High School, from UW-Green Bay theatre, art She was the first student performer to advance to a style called “edgy” and “bold.” American Theater Magazine. he played the lead role in the new University’s production of and music history. nationals from UW-Green Bay. A year earlier, Michael Fans are looking forward to • In 2006, he was awarded a highly “Captain Jack’s Revenge.” The director, Prof. Emeritus Jack Frisch, Dempsey’s scenic design for “The Tempest” won top “Hitchcock Blonde,” a new drama competitive McKnight Theater recalls him as “very good” in a “tour de force” role. regional honors en route to nationals. that proposes the mystery master Artists Fellowship in directing, Says Frisch of the teen who stepped up to join a college and had a dark secret. It plays at the and an Ameriprise IVEY award in community cast, “I don’t recall whether I tried to convince him to Jungle through March 8. scenic design. stay around. I might have, should have. But I sure knew I felt it.”

2 February 2009 February 2009 3 Bill Berry ’94 UW-Green Bay has had First plays were absurd, Seattle, Wash. Director, associate artistic director, nine productions receive provocative… and standard fare The 5th Avenue Theatre (Directing “Cabaret” this spring for ACTF regional invitations the theatre’s 2,000-seat hall) ing limits, pushing the envelope,” since 1980. They are: of a toilet flushing greeted arriv- April Struebing ’96 ing theatergoers, with costumed says Frisch. “I thought we should Universal City, Calif. actors doubling as ushers or mill- do provocative works here, too.” Production manager, The Balkan Women, 2009 DreamWorks studios ing about, hurling rolls of toilet The University’s very first play, paper at one another. (Key involvement in in fall 1968, was the challeng- animated hits “Kung Red Herring, 2006 No one from the Center Players ing black comedy “The Empire Fu Panda” and cast recognized the distinguished Builders.” A year later, the “Over the Hedge,” for which she also visitor, but from the rear control playhouse shifted from Deckner received a Screen Actors Guild card The Christmas Schooner, 2004 It’s what founding chancellor room, Frisch did. He watched to the Shorewood campus when for voice work) Edward Weidner didn’t do after with interest as Susan Sloan, “The Balcony,” a surrealist drama Lori (Piechock) and Shane Denil ’97 Aloha, Say the Pretty Girls, 2002 seeing his first student show that the actress playing the padded, (below, left), was performed in Burbank, Calif. convinced director Jack Frisch he outrageously-bosomed Mother the auditorium (ES 114) of the TV production; acting was on the right track. Ubu (below, right) escorted the University’s new Environmental (Field and segment production — On the Verge, 1998 “Flip This House” — and extras work “I didn’t hear a thing from him,” new chancellor to his seat… and Sciences Building. promptly jumped into his lap. for her; commercial, industrial and TV remembers Frisch (above). “No As the program grew, UW-Green work for him) Camp Meeting, 1993 reaction at all.” “From where I was, I couldn’t see Bay offered its share of the clas- Erin Hunsader ’98 Weidner dropped in at the UW Ed’s reaction,” Frisch recalls. sics, Eugene O’Neill, Shakespeare Appleton, Wis. Center on Deckner Avenue one “Me, I was laughing my head off.” and others, but Frisch always Education and community programs, In Circles, 1991 gravitated to Beckett and other Fox Cities Performing Arts Center evening in May 1968 — a few Hearing nothing afterward, Theatre of the Absurd masters. months before his new four-year Frisch took it as a green light and Corey Pinchart ’98 He was also a proponent of such Children of a Lesser God, 1985 university was to open — to never looked back. Over the next Green Bay, Wis. then-innovative techniques as sample the existing theatre pro- two decades, the new University Scene shop supervisor, using videotape as a teaching tool UW-Green Bay gram at the two-year campus. would make standard fare of pro- Trojan Women, 1981 (photo below). (Shares credit for The show was the bawdy farce vocative, unconventional theatre. recent successes in- For an expanded version of this cluding “Little Shop” ‘BALKAN WOMEN’ ANOTHER WINNER “King Ubu,” a free-form “happen- “It was a time of protest, and story, with more photos, visit and regional award ing” overflowing with chaos and there was a school of thought that for “Balkan Women”) www.uwgb.edu/inside/0902/frisch/ broad humor. The recorded sound college theatre should be stretch- FOR MUCH-HONORED PROGRAM Briana Fahey ’01 When the contemporary wartime drama “The Sure enough, “Balkan Women” (above) was invited Milwaukee, Wis. Balkan Women” played the Jean Weidner Theater to the regional gathering of the prestigious Ameri- Stage manager, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre in October, cast and crew might have suspected can College Theater Festival. This year’s conference they would be asked to perform the play again. took place in January at Saginaw Valley State (Mich.) Christopher Hibbard ’01 University. It became the fifth production since Chicago, Ill. The UW-Green Bay Theatre program, after all, 1998 and “On the Verge” (below) to earn a bid for Actor, director has a history of earning invitations to the college UW-Green Bay. theatre “play-offs.” Ryan Winn ’02 Bids are awarded after independent judges travel to Keshena, Wis. dozens of plays entered for consideration through- Theatre/English faculty, College of Menominee Nation out Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Ohio, at small private and major state universities alike. A Steven Marzolf ’03 half dozen shows qualify for regionals. The festival San Diego, Calif. doubles as a conference with workshops for stu- Stage actor, Old Globe theatre Four trips to the Great Lakes region’s college dents and faculty, as well as individual competition Johnny Yoder ’05 theatre festival this decade, four “Golden in acting, design, playwriting and technical fields. New York, N.Y. TechHandtruck” awards awards. are The golden latest came last month Director of for behind-the-scenes staging of the entry marketing, Stella for theatre“The Balkan team Women.” UW-Green Bay won Adler Studio of previously in 2002, 2004 and 2006. Acting (A Stella Adler The Golden Handtruck is coveted as the grad, also does festival’s team honor. It recognizes the some acting, entire company for technical work and with recent credits for the Manhattan professionalism in getting set, lighting, Repertory Theatre and StrikeTV, the internet network launched during last sound system, costumes and props ready year’s writers guild walkout) for the performance, and then taken down afterward. (It’s a unique challenge in that most college programs rarely leave their home theatres to take a show on the road.) A crew of local technicians and union professionals evaluates each of the visiting companies and declares the winner.

4 February 2009 February 2009 5 Brent Cox ’71 Designs on fashion: Young artist Waterloo, Wis. Artist, owner a brand name beyond Seattle Lost Marble Factory (Has developed a national clientele for his unique blown- glass creations. Photo courtesy of Josh Smith, Waterloo Courier) Daniel Keegan ’72 Milwaukee, Wis. Executive director, Milwaukee Art Museum Thomas Davis ’75 Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Art Center director, Lake Superior State University Earl Madden ’75 Madison, Wis. Art director, University Communications, UW-Madison (In the late 1980s, updated a 1920s- era architectural flourish from the UW Field House to create the University’s now-familiar shield logo) David Van Galen ’78 Seattle, Wash. Lead designer, Integrus Architecture Photos by Michal Daniel Terri Warpinski ’79 Eugene, Ore. As a UW-Green Bay art major, grad school days. “I experimented “It’s those international oppor- and along with it, the most per- Yipes! Jewelry so lifelike, Art professor, landscape Michael Cepress ’04 made a name with photography, collages, paint- tunities as a result of my studio sonal growth. photographer, academic for himself by petitioning the city administrator, University of Oregon ings and sculptures about men’s practice that I’m most proud of,” “I realized that if I ever wanted to it’s almost scary of Wausau for a festival permit fashion. The time came to openly Cepress says. “Having now cre- make a living doing what I love, I in hopes of improving his home- Joyce Fritz ’84, communication and Fritz named the business “Yipes!” In Some of her designs are whimsical, acknowledge that it wasn’t neces- ated a solid ‘home-base’ in Seattle needed to find a way to become town’s arts scene. He succeeded. the arts, started making jewelry and her Green Bay studio, she creates others are true to form, and others sarily artwork for a gallery that where all of the work happens, it financially successful with my related items resembling insects for a pins and earrings in the form of bugs, are hybrids. “I really enjoy working Five years later, the forward thinker I wanted to be making, but instead is really a great thrill to be able to work,” he says. “The challenge has Neville Public Museum garden show beetles, dragonflies and butterflies, with color and patterns and I like is still making his name known, designs for the body that can then share that been immense, in 1993. Now she sells the little bug- and frogs, lizards and turtles, as getting the essence of the insect, and still succeeding. Cepress has be worn by people and enjoyed in work all over the and now work- gers across the United States and well. She comes up with a new line and making my own interpretation,” his own fashion label, MC, as well that context.” world.” ing full time as even in Canada and England. of species every year, while some of she says. as a shop and showroom in Seat- Some of his creations are tour- He describes a self-employed her creations “go extinct.” Her new tle’s fashionable, creative and his- ing internationally — Greece, his MC designs artist, I face a “The Neville was having a garden For more on Fritz and her bugs, see line in 2009 will include the elusive toric Capitol Hill neighborhood. Luxembourg, Belgium and Eng- as offering an learning curve show, and they (the bug creations) www.uwgb.edu/inside/0902/fritz/ walking stick. Also popular is a line land — with “RRRIPPP Paper obvious nod to larger than any were so well received a distributor (That’s Cepress, above in purple of larger, frameable (not wearable) Fashion Show.” It showcases the history and the other. Thank- took them to a New York gift show shirt, working with a model.) insects, which resemble scientific world’s largest collection of pop powerful, last- fully, progress and called back with $10,000 in specimens. Fashion may seem a bit of a detour art paper dresses from the 1960s, ing traditions of continues, and orders that had to be filled in three for those who knew Cepress as and includes works from every menswear, while I’m steadily months,” remembers Fritz. an undergraduate. His work was major fashion house in the world. still offering Photos by Michal Daniel forging my own Working independently, and with a displayed in galleries and homes, It’s an unbroken, 36-year tradition at Cepress’s work is titled “Collars for something new, path.” small child at home, she had her work not in museums and on runways. UW-Green Bay: students submitting work for the Modern Gentleman.” fresh and modern for contem- cut out for her. Using an ancient But his studies in fiber arts at the possible inclusion in the Annual Juried Stu- porary eyes. “I find that people technique called millefiori, she could Students University of Washington, and tai- An invitation to the show’s open- dent Art Exhibition. The entries come from gravitate toward the very classic essentially mass produce her colorful loring techniques acquired while ing in Greece was the first of many “Right in line with the cliché of ‘the Showart majors their and non-majors Best alike. The artists feel my designs have,” he says, “but creations with very distinctive pat- working for the Seattle Opera and recent thrills for the young (27) offer painting, drawing and print making, pho- then become especially excited American dream’… I started the terns, and then add the detail work. the acclaimed 5th Avenue The- artist. He is currently featured tography, graphic design and sculpture, ceramics, when they realize that they can shop with my own savings… no big The result was anything atre, were perfect preparation for in a prominent photography and jewelry, textiles and handmade paper. This winter’s fashion magazine, Idomenee (www. also have a very forward thinking, but scary. the turn to fashion. progressive sense of design.” loans, no corporate endorsements, show, typically strong, was juried by nationally idomenee-magazine.com/), along- prominent arts administrator Daniel Keegan of the “I knew that fibers and textiles no independent patrons.” side works by noted artists and Cepress will admit that while Milwaukee Art Museum, a UW-Green Bay alumnus, were undeniably central to my fashion designers Thierry Mugler artistic ability has come somewhat creative interests,” he recalls of his — Mike Cepress ’04, Seattle, class of 1972. Students exhibiting included pho- and Dries Van Noten. naturally, the business of art has tographer Matt Robinson and mixed-media artist provided his biggest challenges, artist and fashion designer Andrew Linskens (left). For more images, search Inside online for “The Best of 2008 Student Art.” 6 February 2009 February 2009 7 Creativity urns an ‘A’ at Gisela Moyer ’81 Fish Creek, Wis. Handmade-paper artist college’s birth Owner, Moyer Art Studio Candace Gerbers-Brey ’82 Green Bay, Wis. Jewelry program instructor, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Toni Damkoehler ’92 Green Bay, Wis. Art professor, UW-Green Bay (Two illustrations selected for inclusion She keeps in the prestigious American Illustra- Artstreet humming tion 27 book, Tina Quigley ’90 was a psychology and recently released) Human Development major at UW-Green Travis Cain ’93 Bay. Arts events are her life now. New York, N.Y. Quigley is executive director of Arts Senior art director, Kiehl’s Global Branding Events Inc., a subsidiary of the Northeast- ern Wisconsin Arts Council, an organiza- Timothy Kussow ’93 tion she directed from 1996 to 2004. Manchester, Conn. Art professor, She and Arts Events are responsible for Manchester Community College downtown Green Bay’s popular Artstreet festival, an outdoor celebration of the Addie (Johnson) Sorbo ’98 When ground was broken in Helping with the shovel work tion Building (now Theatre Hall) Green Bay, Wis. visual and performing arts each August. 1971 for the College of Creative on groundbreaking day were opened in 1973-74, the faces Graphic arts instructor, They also run the winter Arti Gras festival Communication complex, the then-mayor Don Tilleman and looked out from a place of honor UW-Green Bay and Bayfest in the summer. With one various local dignitaries. only faces that didn’t break a in the fine arts administrative Erika Beaumont ’04 full-time staffer, empowered committee smile were on the urn. Accounts differ, but it wasn’t offices. In later years the pot Howard, Wis. members and more than 500 volunteers, long before a “face pot” prov- was displayed elsewhere includ- Art teacher, the events generate thousands of visitors Assistant dean Coryl Crandall Howard-Suamico School District enance — no doubt concocted ing the Chancellor’s Office. It and millions in economic impact. Just as (center, with beard) commis- Grads put ARTgarage on sioned the piece as a symbolic over lunch at the Shorewood now resides in the Lawton Gal- Elizabeth Meissner ’04 important, they enrich the cultural scene. Ephraim, Wis. Club — began circulating. It lery’s permanent collection. “There is something truly amazing about memento to forever hold the Executive director, attributed mythic properties being involved in coordinating events growth track first shovelful of earth. Faculty As for the lucky spell, it appears Francis Hardy Center for the Arts ceramicist Bruce Grimes, to the urn, faces and soil and to be holding. Creativity on that tens of thousands of people enjoy,” The ARTgarage started with a simple idea by as a creative home for up to 12 artists and Betsy Bostwick ’05 influenced by tribal ceremonial their capacity to ensure eternal says Quigley, who learned the business a couple of UW-Green Bay art majors to use as a venue for exhibits, musicians, receptions, campus remains abundant Oregon City, Ore. masks, was the artist. creativity for the occupants of young from her father, Tim, who originated part of an empty cannery building as studio forums, tours, classes, workshops and art to this day, despite the well- Clackamas County the buildings. public art coordinator Bayfest for UW-Green Bay. “Knowing that space and a gallery for local artists. It has trips, including one to Canada in fall of 2009. intentioned employee who, years ago, noticed dirt in the people are having fun and creating lasting evolved into much more. Its mission has expanded as well: to encour- When the Studio Arts Building Johanna Winters ’07 and the Creative Communica- vase and emptied it. Minneapolis, Minn. memories is such an incredible reward.” The beautiful and expanded space (4,000 age an appreciation for, and participation in, the visual, performing and literary arts. U.S. Olympic cross-country ski team square feet) is located on Cedar Street, just training program off Main Street in Green Bay. It now serves (See www.theartgarage.com.) Erin Rose ’08 There is a long list of UW-Green Bay graduates Lawton Gallery lands Warhol collection Green Bay, Wis. who have found an artistic home at the build- Assistant curator, ing in the Olde Main Street redevelopment UW-Green Bay district. Among them are Sandi Van Sistine Lawton Gallery (Graduate of ’78, communication and the arts; Jo Watson University’s new ’05, art; Emjay Scanlan ’73, humanism and major in arts cultural change; Tina Bechtel ’02, art; Natalie management, she Vann ’02, art; Kim Pigeon Metzner ’92, com- and classmate Anni Lampert were first The Lawton Gallery on campus is billing it munication and the arts; and Deb Zich Parins to receive the first bachelor’s degrees awarded in that major) as a “mini-retrospective,” but anything ’94, art and communication and the arts. featuring the work of founding UW-Green Bay The Lawton recently obtained a gift of about 150 An original’s Pictured above in the gallery, from left, are Black-and-white prints and color Polaroids. A young art faculty member David Damkoehler will Dolly Parton and a younger Mel Gibson. Socialites and original Warhol photographs from the late artist’s Metzner, Van Sistine, Watson and Parins. retrospectivehave maximum visual impact. Damkoehler’s street people, celebrities and hangers-on. foundation. UW-Green Bay joins Beloit College and work in industrial materials and art metals — UW-Madison as the only Wisconsin institutions with Pop art legend Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was a relent- primarily stainless steel — has gained national significant Warhol holdings. attention. Newly retired (see page 15), he less shutterbug. When he wasn’t painting iconic images of American culture or philosophizing on “fifteen Stephen Perkins, academic curator of art, says a future started his University career in 1969 and minutes of fame,” he was snapping countless images Lawton exhibition is likely, but time and resources will played a leading role in building the environ- of those drawn near to his wildly diverse social circle. be required to properly catalog and mount the images mental design program. The Lawton Gallery Now, the UW-Green Bay Lawton Gallery has a piece for public viewing. For more information on the Warhol show runs through Feb. 25. Gallery hours are of that history. collection, contact Perkins at (920) 465-2916. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. February 2009 9 Grads band together, David Kliss ’74 Germantown, Wis. and Pulaski shines Middle school band director John Salerno ’73 and ’76 Green Bay, Wis. Music professor, UW-Green Bay (Heads the jazz W-Green Bay alumni studies program U formerly directed records show that more than by mentor Lovell 100 graduates are serving as Ives; assembled an alumni tribute music and band directors and band for January 2009 Jazz Fest. teachers, with the vast majority For coverage, visit www.uwgb.edu/ living and working in Wisconsin. inside/0902/fest/) You don’t have to travel too far, Linda Halloin ’76 De Pere, Wis. in fact, to appreciate the impact. Pianist, instructor The village of Pulaski, about (Tours nationally as recitalist with twenty minutes west of campus, Duo Pegasus) is a prime example. Lynn Seidl ’77 UW-Green Bay grads (from left) Casco, Wis. Tom Busch ’90, Jean Fontaine ’78 Music teacher, Luxemburg-Casco schools and Tim Kozlovsky ’89 have com- bined to build an award-winning Micki Carlson ’85 program. Suring, Wis. Music teacher, Suring schools A national music organization named Pulaski one of its “Best Charles Dotas ’85 Harrisonburg, Va. Communities for Music Educa- Music professor, James Madison tion” in 2008. It was one of three University Wisconsin school districts to Lori Hetzel ’86 make the list of 100. Lexington, Ky. The Pulaski High School celebration in Washington D.C., Busch is in his tenth year as Fontaine is the veteran of the Musical influences: ashwaubenon Music professor, University of Kentucky Band program has long been Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade in director of bands and fifteenth group, having served the Pulaski New York and the Tournament overall at the high school. He district for 30 years as a teacher (Associate director of choirs and recognized as one of the best in has uw-green bay connections director of the Women’s Choir, she of Roses Parade in Pasadena. The chairs the music department, of instrumental music. the region. The school’s young In local scholastic music circles, the question 2004, 2003, 1997), along with competition is a recipient of Kentucky’s “Great program received invitations to teaches and conducts the Red musicians are often selected to Kozlovsky has been the middle isn’t “Who are those young people posing titles from UW-Eau Claire, UW-La Crosse and Teacher of the Year” award) play at the 2008 Olympics in Raider Concert Band and Red represent Wisconsin and the Mid- school band director at Pulaski (above) with country music star Keith Urban?” the Meadows Festival in Chicago. Beijing, the 2008 New Year’s Day west at prestigious events such as Raider Wind Ensemble, and since fall of 2000. He also directs Parade in Rome, and the 2010 It’s “Who’s the guy with the Ashwaubenon High Jimos (at far right in photo above) was often the National Independence Day teaches and directs the Red the community band for the New Year’s Day Parade in London, School drum line?” a featured soloist during his days with Lovell Raider Marching Band and the village of Pulaski. England. Red Raider Pep Band. Well, OK, that’s an exaggeration, but you get Ives and his UW-Green Bay ensembles. He has the idea. The school’s music program is widely played backup to touring stars including Aretha known for top-notch work under the direction Franklin, Johnny Mathis, Frankie Valli and the of a team of UW-Green Bay alumni. Four Seasons and Aaron Neville, and in the pit Music, war and peace orchestras for visiting Broadway musicals. Marching band director Greg Sauve ’71 was one Counting recitals, concerts, musicals, opera scenes, pep band, of the University’s first graduates to pursue a commencement and more, the 200 or students from across campus who contribute to the UW-Green Bay Music program offer about 100 career in music education. Assistant director performances per year. Marc Jimos ’91 and ’02, Ashwaubenon’s teacher The size of the ceremonial check matched the size of the This year, some of those performances carry additional meaning of the year in 2007-08, also directs the award- gift: a $1 million contribution last fall from the estate with music chosen to reflect a common theme: “Waging War, Waging winning jazz band. Scott Konop ’90 is another of the late Captain Craig A. Mueller, a 1971 gradu- Peace.” director with UW-Green Bay ties, as is Nancy Percussion Prof. Cheryl Grosso ’78 penned an original composition, Reichmann. ate in creative communications. His gift was the larg- A estbig ever boost by a UW-Green for scholarships Bay alumnus and the largest “Finding Peace,” for her students to perform in concert in December. The Jaguar drum line played with Urban at a Grosso (standing, in file photo, left) described the work as a musical ever for the scholarship fund. The proceeds will make Resch Center stop a year ago. The marching scholarships available annually to students enrolled interpretation of coming to peace in many ways. band has appeared in New York’s St. Patrick’s Earlier in fall, the Wind Symphony directed by Prof. Kevin Col- in the Arts and Visual Design and Communication Day Parade and at the Tournament of Roses lins studied and performed “A Hymn for the Lost and the Living.” academic units. “This is going to have a tremendous Parade. It will travel to Hawaii this April for a The musical tribute was created by a faculty member at the Julliard impact in terms of increasing opportunities for stu- performance at Pearl Harbor. School in Manhattan who witnessed the attacks and aftermath of dents in those areas,” said Shane Kohl ’96, devel- September 11. Jimos’s Ashwaubenon High School Jazz Ensemble opment director. Arts and Visual Design (formerly The Common Theme initiative provides a yearlong focus for has numerous first-place finishes to its credit Communication and the Arts) has more than 550 stu- selected public events at UW-Green Bay in the liberal arts tradition. at the annual UW-Green Bay Jazz Fest (2007, dents pursuing majors in art, arts management, design art, music and theatre.

10 February 2009 February 2009 11 At big Phoenix games then and now, Woody Mankowski ’89 De Pere, Wis. Freelance jazz musician Pep Band rocks and vocalist, recording artist, commercial musician (Founded the band Big Mouth) Bill Dennee ’91 Denmark, Wis. Denmark Middle School band instructor Mary Brendemuehl ‘92 Tomahawk, Wis. Choir Director Alumni vocalists Randy Knaflic ’95 Zurich, Switzerland show varied range Staffing manager, Records identify more than 450 alumni Google Europe who majored in music (or communication (Landed his pres- tigious position, and the arts) at UW-Green Bay who now in part, because make careers as professionals, or play side interview team was gigs, give lessons, own music shops and stu- impressed by his dios, or perform with local ensembles. jazz experience as an indicator of creative abilities) Three relatively recent graduates in vocal music help illustrate these contributions. Ryan Frane ’96 Kari Moskal ’04 was similar to many Duluth, Minn. music education majors in that she received The UW-Green Bay Pep Band were part of something really tional headgear. They became Director of Jazz Studies, University of Minnesota-Duluth her introduction to UW-Green Bay at a sum- performs for men’s and women’s special, one of the truly great the first band to go cheesehead mer music camp. Years later, college degree basketball games, pep rallies and moments in NCAA basketball on national TV — the foam Laurie Seely ’96 fresh in hand, she jumped at the chance to the occasional all-campus func- and in our University’s history. wedges were a relatively new Astoria, N.Y. Opera singer return to her home in northwest Wisconsin tion such as Phuture Phoenix Day. It’s kind of a special club, all the product at the time — and CBS, Jon Delany ’98 and teach K-12 choral and general music The most memorable gigs over people you remember from that ESPN and major newspapers (above) in the Turtle Lake School District, tournament. Kind of like UWGB’s (left) couldn’t get enough. Freedom, Wis. the years, however, have been Band instructor, just five miles from where she grew up. She version of the ‘Ice Bowl.’ ” marks of success: they tour NCAA Tournament trips. Los Fifteen years later, the fun rolls Freedom schools fondly recalls her UW-Green Bay days, Angeles. Dallas. Austin, Texas, It was in Ogden that Coach Dick on (above), under new direction, (“Music is the especially the opportunity to participate in twice. Virginia Beach. Santa Bennett’s team shocked Cal and Assistant Prof. Eric Hansen. perfect combina- tion of discipline, an opera written by Prof. Terence O’Grady, the world for jazz and country Barbara. Eugene, Ore. Hartford, nearly upset Syracuse on the Collins notes that up to 75 and traveling to Italy her senior year with hard work, Mark Burditt ’81 and Mark Israel ’82 were college Last month, they made their second trip back to Conn. And, of course, Ogden, basketball floor. In the stands, percent of Pep Band members and the ‘artsy’ Phoenix Chorale. roommates. The music majors also shared the same campus. (They played with the Air Force Band at Utah, back in March 1994. the charged-up Pep Band led the are non-music majors, and that creative side we strive to pull out of For David Robertson, a music education practice rooms and performance venues. More than the Weidner Center in the early 2000s.) This time party as fans went wild for the players and student directors our teen-agers.” For more on Delany “If you played in that 1994 and one grad’s experiences as a graduate who now teaches at Sturgeon Bay 25 years later they’re playing side-by-side again, they helped celebrate the 80th birthday of their underdog Phoenix. gain valuable experience. For High School, strong alumni ties recently band,” says its leader, Prof. Kevin music educator, visit www.uwgb.edu/ now in the Air Force Academy Band’s jazz ensemble, mentor, Ives, and played in a special alumni band at Collins, now director of bands at Adding to the slightly surreal more, visit Inside online at inside/0902/Delany/) paid off for his students. The Concert Choir the Falconaires. Jazz Fest XXXIX. www.uwgb.edu/inside/0902/pep/ he directs had the opportunity to perform UW-Green Bay, “you know you scene was the band’s unconven- Jennifer (Scovell) Parker ’99 at the Weidner Center in November. The Just as they did under the direction of now retired “Even though UW-Green Bay was a smaller school, Pullman, Wash. UW-Green Bay Music program frequently UW-Green Bay faculty members Lovell Ives and and perhaps not recognized nationally, my teachers Music professor, Washington State Jerome Abraham, the pair commands an audience: prepared me very well,” says Burditt. “I am deeply Promoting Native culture through music University invites local high school groups to share (Directs the award-winning vocal jazz the stage. Burditt on the trombone and Israel on the trumpet. grateful for the mentorship of all the UWGB faculty, ensemble and the Crimson Revue pop John Teller Jr. is using his UW-Green Bay Information The next scheduled performance for especially Jerry Abraham and Lovell Ives.” ensemble) As one of the Air Force’s two premier jazz ensem- Science degree to preserve Native American music and Andrea Wiltzius-Pierce is singing the Verdi bles, the Falconaires have a half-century tradition of Israel, who as a collegian won the International culture. Kristin (Masarik) Harris ’01 requiem in Vienna in March of 2009. Teach- delivering the sounds of Big Band jazz to national Trumpet Guild jazz solo competition, and took Green Bay, Wis. Teller, a 2006 grad, started Bear Traks Digital Media ing and studying in Madison while her com- audiences. Their assignments are typically high-level Downbeat Magazine’s annual vocal jazz award, Education and outreach coordinator, poser husband completes his doctorate, Company in Green Bay with his father to record Native Green Bay Symphony Orchestra functions, national tours and public concerts. The gives credit to UW-Green Bay, as well. American music, including music made live at traditional the former UW-Green Bay opera standout Falconaires are often deployed to cheer troops, as Powwows held throughout the state and region. Tim Patterson ’02 continues to build on her promising young well. Name a place United States forces have been Madison, Wis. career. Shortly after leaving the University “They’ve taught me how to manage information,” Teller Percussionist, doctoral degree stationed in the past two decades — Iraq, Somalia, “The music education I received at UWGB she advanced to the finals of the Montreal said of his University classes. When you manage a candidate Saudi Arabia — and Burditt and Israel have likely recording business, “It’s managing people. It’s managing International Czech and Slovak Music Com- continues to be the primary foundation for been there. problems. It’s managing technologies.” Terry Brennan ’06 petition, and was chosen for young artist all my musical endeavors. I appreciate the Green Bay, Wis. Having gone their separate ways after college, the work with the Metropolitan Opera in New To include the energy of a Powwow, Teller records primar- Sales, assistant store manager, two Marks reacquainted at Disneyland in Florida in dedication and sincerity of my professors. Henri’s Music York and with Chicago’s Lyric Opera. She ily on location, picking up the sounds of people enjoying 1990, where Burditt was employed as a lead trom- has performed supporting roles with the They cared not only about musical excellence themselves along with the singing, bells and drumbeats. bonist, and Israel was visiting as a member of the Canadian Opera Company. but also for each and every student.” “We’re trying to capture the historical, as well as the cul- Falconaires. Not long after, Burditt aced an audition tural element of the music,” he said. “We try to bring an for the prestigious ensemble, and the Green Bay —Trumpeter Mark Israel ’82 ‘If you were there,’ feel to the music.” alumni were reunited.

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David • Prof. Clifford Abbott, Informa- Damkoehler, tion and Computing Science, the Arts and Visual Patricia Wood Baer Professorship Design, was in Education, newly established A Salute for University’s granted profes- by Mrs. Baer (see page 16) related sor emeritus to her work as a teacher; and status at winter Work with Military Vets • Prof. Phillip Clampitt, Infor- commence- mation Sciences and Communi- New at ‘Eco U’ — EMBI Damkoehler ment. He cation, the Philip J. and Elizabeth joined the fac- B. Hendrickson Professorship for ulty in 1969, earned a Founders What’s an “EMBI” and what partners can turn to for help in strengthen the University’s Business. Association Award for Excellence solving environmental problems in national leadership position in does it have to do with you? and won national recognition as Nursing Prof. Derryl Block The Environmental Management a sustainable manner. environmental awareness. an artist specializing in indus- was a member of an American and Business Institute will be a trial materials and art metals. He Association of Colleges of Nurs- Organizers say they welcome The first public event, with a UW-Green Bay-based resource designed the ceremonial mace ing task force that developed new alumni involvement in the launch green business trade show, that public- and private-sector for UW-Green Bay in 2001. recommendations and essential of EMBI in 2009. Those con- guest experts on sustainable curricular elements for baccalau- A team of staff volunteers won reate nursing curriculum. nections are a natural given the commerce, and networking honors at the American Cancer historic mission of UW-Green Bay, opportunities, is scheduled for Society’s Wisconsin Leadership Prof. E. Nicole Meyer, Human- which carried the nickname “Eco April 22. See your invitation at Summit for success with the istic Studies, U” in the 1970s. left. Planning is already under annual Daffodil Days fundraiser. French and Members include Carol way for a follow-up event in Women’s Headed by faculty co-directors, When UW-Green Bay invited UW-Green Bay had 275 soldiers Brabant, Twila Marquardt, Studies, was 2010 to coincide with the economist John Stoll and earth Army Nurse Alison Lighthall to and veterans enrolled in classes Karla Miller, Jan Snyder, Marie honored as 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Stephenson, Tina Tackmier the 2008 scientist Kevin Fermanich, the campus as a consultant last year, for fall semester 2008, with a and Teri Ternes. The 2009 Outstand- You’re invited to initiative is seen as helping seeking strategies to improve number awaiting activation campaign kicks off in February. ing Higher reintegration for returning veter- orders for 2009. Education Faculty members awarded named Meyer ans, she offered strong affirma- Representative Green Innovations 2009 The consultant noted the value of professorships for 2009-2013 are: tion for veterans programs by the Wisconsin Association for Green Innovations 2009 is the kick-off event for the veterans receptions and apprecia- • Prof. John Stoll, Public and Talented and Gifted. already in place. Environmental Affairs, awarded Environmental Management and Business Institute. Most activities will take tion events (above), counseling Music Prof. Sarah Meredith the Austin E. Cofrin Professor- “I can say without reserva- and assistance service, the desig- Livingston, Arts and Visual place April 22 on campus, recognizing 40 years of Earth Day celebrations. ship in Management, recently Design, has been approved as Green Innovations is a showcase and symposium that ties innovation tion that UW-Green Bay nation of a specific staff member established by Dr. David Cofrin, a candidate on the Fulbright to green business practices. Statewide experts, business leaders and is ahead of the curve in trained to attend to unique issues his wife Mary Ann, and the Cof- Specialists Roster through researchers will collaborate on topics such as “Developing Human Capital efforts to assist your ‘war- of veterans, a growing Vets 4 Vets rin children in honor of David 2013, available with other dis- Cofrin’s father, the founder of for Sustainability,” “Transition to Sustainability” and “Profitability of rior students,’” Lighthall Club, and more. tinguished scholars for participa- Sustainability.” Businesses tied to biomass conversion, energy-saving said. “Very few U.S. colleges Fort Howard Paper Co.; For photos and more, see tion in international academic devices, renewable energy sources and green business practices are expected and universities have made • Prof. Denise Scheberle, Public exchanges. to participate in an entrepreneurs showcase. www.uwgb.edu/inside/0902/vets/ and Environmental Affairs, the this unique group a priority Prof. Denise Sweet, Humanistic Herbert Fisk Johnson Professor- For registration and info, go to www.uwgb.edu/embi/workshop. Studies, English and First the way your school has.” ship in Environmental Studies; Nations Studies, concluded • Prof. Meir Russ, Business her four-year appointment as Administration, the new Fred- Wisconsin Poet Laureate with erick E. Baer Professorship in an address in November to the Business, created by and named Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets fall Photo, please! It’s Commencement Day for the former CEO of Paper conference. Laura (Busby) Hollingsworth, a in rallying community Converting Machine Corpora- 1989 UW-Green Bay graduate support for Division I ath- tion, who passed away in 2006; who is now president and pub- letics at UW-Green Bay. lisher of one of America’s most It’s traditional for veter- UW-Green Bay students showed up in influential newspapers, The Des ans and newcomers alike Electionrecord numbers on Election 2008 Day 2008. Moines Register, was among the to march in the faculty Red is ‘out’ at Green Bay More than 1,300 residents of campus honored guests at mid-year cer- processional. At right is Notice we don’t often use the acronym “UWGB” in this publica- turnedhousing voted at the out University Union’s emonies Dec. 20 at the Weidner Al Loomer, who at age 95 tion? (We prefer the full name, or UW-Green Bay.) Notice use Alumni Room. Lines snaked through Center. Hollingsworth (above, still doesn’t miss a cer- of the color red, once a design mainstay when the institution bigCloud Commons crowds (the former Nicolet left) delivered the commence- emony. (Loomer began was a fledgling offshoot of the Madison campus, has gradually Room). Afterward, students proudly ment address. Also honored was teaching math at the old faded in favor of a proud UW-Green Bay forest green? If so, you sported “I Voted” stickers (right). UW Center in Green former Green Bay Packers Presi- just might be interested in publication of the University’s newly dent Bob Harlan (above), who was Bay in 1955 and retired An energetic registration drive even updated style guide. It contains do’s and don’ts for campus called to the stage to receive the as a professor in 1983.) gained national mention. At one point, editors and designers, and just a dash of institutional history. Chancellor’s Award for service to Among those marching in their UW-Green Bay cracked the top 10 of Search for “style guide” at www.uwgb.edu. one coast-to-coast campus competition. campus and community. In the first Commencement was Mussie mid-1980s he was instrumental Teclezion, a new assistant profes- sor of Business Administration.

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Thomas K. Harden will begin mitment to environmental Whether he’s harnessed and hanging out of a helicopter, chasing his tenure as UW-Green Bay’s sustainability, and a beautiful the NFL action from the sidelines, lighting his studio for a star, or new chancellor June 1. campus, and great outcomes capturing the theatre scene on the cover of this magazine, pho- Cool factor: “Having a view and Favorite shoot: “Climbing to the are possible.” tographer Mike Roemer ’86 is always passionate about getting the access to those things that most top of the Mt. Rushmore “heads” Harden is finishing the perfect shot. His sports photography has won numerous national people don’t. My week can go from for a story on the maintenance of current semester at Clayton The move represents a return UW-Green Bay’s New Leader has Executive Experience honors. Here he gives Inside readers some insight to his many shooting commercial work for com- the monument.” State University, where he has north for Harden, a former panies like Marriott International in Wordadventures. Association with Mike Roemer Celebrity’86 ‘awe’?: “Not much. In served as president since 2000. dean at Eastern Michigan California, to Con-way Trucking in a studio shot for Mountain Dew, Located outside Atlanta and at University. He earned his the Arizona desert, to environmental Brett Favre had to simulate spraying 6,200 students the same size as bachelor’s degree at Miami portraits for a healthcare client in a two-liter bottle of soda much like UW-Green Bay, Clayton State University in Ohio, his master’s the Midwest, followed by a Packers you would for a champagne celebra- has won attention for diversity degree from the University game or UWGB sporting event on tion. Brett got into it and had fun… the weekend.” and enrollment gains. of Dayton and a doctorate in much different then the Brett I shot education from the University Most difficult: “Tragedy. I worked on the football field for 12 years.” Harden and his wife, Cathy, of Cincinnati. for newspaper for 10 years after More than sports: “People know toured Green Bay in December graduation covering tragedy: car me from Packers and Phoenix games. when he interviewed for the job. Harden succeeds Bruce accidents, fires, those type of things. Many are surprised when they go to Shepard, who left after seven That I don’t miss.” “I knew then there was some- RoemerPhoto.com and they see the years to accept the presidency thing special about UW-Green Excitement: “As I was shooting other types of work that I do.” at Western Washington Bay — its people,” Harden aerials for a local real estate client, UW-Green Bay memories: “My University. Look for a full the helicopter pilot asked if I could says. “A gifted faculty, warm favorite class and best memories are profile of Chancellor-designate shoot a photo of his home. He got and dedicated staff, capable from my sailing class and my time Harden in our May issue of the so low that I was looking eye-level and inquiring students, and a down at the old outing center sailing Inside UW-Green Bay alumni with the roof of his two-story home, the FJ collegiate racing boats. This supportive community… Add and so close that I couldn’t keep magazine. past summer I got back into one to these a curriculum rooted the entire side of the home in frame of those boats — it brought back in interdisciplinarity, a com- with a wide-angle lens. That’s when memories. (Either the FJs were a lot I heard in my headset the words you smaller back then or I’ve become less never want to hear from your pilot, flexible). As for photography, Jerry “Oh #$%^!” After a couple of hard Dell’s classes and my internships at bounces in his front yard, we came newspapers like the Appleton Post Capital Campaign update: Former staff member skidding to a stop, just missing a Crescent and the Milwaukee Journal gave at the office, basketball hoop and flagpole. After gave me a wide range of knowledge Baer essentials include generosity digging the sod out of the landing and experience that have made me left gift for students gear we continued the shoot. But as successful today.” UW-Green Bay acknowl- in contributions from former The late Irene I kept asking the pilot “Is that noise edged the philanthropic students, colleagues, friends Shewalter first normal?” we decided to cut the shoot short that day.” Baer Family of Green Bay and local business leaders. joined the staff of at mid-year commence- Appropriately, organizers Green Bay’s two- ment. are shooting to finalize the year UW Exten- campaign by April 1, just sion in 1953. She Patricia Wood Baer and Linda Kennedy ’76 managerial Joseph L. Hoffmeyer ’82 business about tax time. served with dis- son Rick (right), were 1970s systems, was recently named CEO of 1980s administration, is the new president Shewalter tinction in vari- present as the University • There’s an inspiring story Margaret (Maes) Axtmann ’73 Business Lending Group, Appleton, Chris Groh ’81 human adaptability and chief operating officer of ous secretarial humanism and cultural change, a collaboration of Prospera Credit and ’84 master’s of science in envi- Baylake Bank, a $1.1 billion asset paused, before issuing behind the scholarship fund and administrative assistant posi- is executive director for the Legal Union, Fox Communities Credit ronmental science and policy, is a community bank in Northeast diplomas, to ceremoni- created by Ceil Hintz ’87, a Information Preservation Alliance Union, Citizens First Credit Union wastewater training specialist at the Wisconsin. He’ll also have hands-on tions over the years as the school ously mark the inaugural retired UW-Green Bay aca- in Bloomington, Ind. and Pioneer Credit Union. Wisconsin Rural Water Association responsibility for directing and transitioned to a full four-year awarding of three named demic adviser. It involves her in Plover. managing the bank’s Wealth Ser- university. Al Schuettpelz ’73 moderniza- Mike Dallas ’77 master’s in environ- vices Division. professorships including late mother, Alvina Breske, “Irene knew virtually every- tion processes, mental arts and sciences, is in charge Bill Lindmark ’81 human adapt- two created by the Baers. who because of hearing received the of marketing and human resources ability, will again manage the Robert Van Abel, ’82 human impairment received no for- one on the campus and everyone Person of the Year for Royal Cleaners, Green Bay. clubhouse, pro shop and restaurant adaptablity, is vice president and Professorships — donor- awards and others, see “Faculty and mal schooling but learned three knew her,” recalls William Laatsch, Award at a recent for Shorewood Golf Course on the chief information officer at funded endowments which provide interim provost. Wisconsin Asso- Bill Golembeski ’79 humanistic UW-Green Bay campus. He is a CoVantage Credit Union in Antigo. Staff” on page 15.) languages nonetheless, lived to studies, has a book published by stipends on top of salary to top fac- After her retirement in 1978, ciation of Mutual PGA professional and coach of the 102 and instilled in her children a Insurance Com- Cold Tree Press, The English Setter Phoenix men’s golf team. He man- Linda Parker ’85 science and ulty members — support advanced The additional professorships, Shewalter kept close to UW-Green lifelong love of education. Search panies annual Dance: A Tale of Rock Music and Dogs. aged the course from 1996 to 2001, environmental change, works as an research and service. achieved through the institution’s Inside online for the full story. Bay and its fine arts offerings, and convention in Said one reviewer, as well. ecologist for the Chequamegon- $25 million Campaign for UW- Schuettpelz “Well, when you Nicolet National Forest. The Baers have given generously later served as a Weidner Center La Crosse. He is Green Bay, give the institution a • UW-Green Bay expects to realize president of Maple Valley Mutual don’t want a book David Diedrich ’82 business since 1970 to UW-Green Bay volunteer. When she passed away Faith (Harjala) Hensrud ’86 total of eight. Additional news from about $12,000 from a matching- Insurance Company, Lena. to ever end and you administration, has been promoted student scholarships, the Weidner last February at age 90, a $25,000 grow fond of all its to president of Bank First National, human adaptability, is the associate the Campaign: gifts scholarship drive organized Center, the center’s 3,702-pipe estate gift created the Irene She- Colin Michaud ’74 urban analysis, characters, even the Manitowoc. chancellor for academic affairs and by the UW Credit Union, which outreach at UW-Superior. Wood Family Organ and various • The Karl Zehms Accounting walter Scholarship in Theatre. It owns Columbia Design in Spring ‘bad guys,’ that’s a has a branch on campus. will be awarded for the first time Branch, Texas. pretty darn good initiatives. (For more on the Baer Scholarship Endowment is book…” Golembeski nearing an impressive $40,000 in 2009-2010. teaches high school English in Manitowoc. 16 February 2009 February 2009 17 ALUMNI NOTES ALUMNI NOTES

Karla Keegan-Smith ’96 human Susan Zellner ’99 communication Patti (Poels) Heisel ’01 nursing, Joshua Gretzinger ’03 business development, resides in Omaha and and the arts, is director of develop- received “Living her Values” rec- administration, is currently the His Jordanian connections benefit is a staffing manager at Hemphill ment at the Delaware Art Museum ognition at Community Memorial corporate senior financial analyst Staffing Solutions, Inc. in Wilmington, Delaware. She heads Hospital in Oconto Falls, where she for The Manitowoc Company. all fundraising efforts with a donor- is a nurse and outpatient oncology He earned his MBA from UW- UW-Green Bay Jason Derby ’97 environmental centered focus. clinic coordinator. Oshkosh in 2004 and his CPA in science, is vice president of main- December 2007. tenance operations at Advanced Steve Jandt ’01 communication Waste Services, Inc, and the owner 2000s processes, is director of operations Sara Haley ’03 human develop- of Stillwater Properties, LLC, both Amy Beiersdorf ’00 psychology for The Salvation Army in Green Bay. ment and psychology, is the events based out of Milwaukee. and human development, is the new coordinator in the Office of Alumni K-4 guidance counselor at Lincoln Penny (Hille) Kuhn ’01 business Relations at Portland (Ore.) State Andrea Feucht ’97 urban and Elementary School in the Shawano administration, is an accountant University. She graduated from UW- an international student — “The only way to be regional studies and geography, School District. She earned a assistant at Employment Options, Oshkosh in the spring of 2007 with closely in touch with other cultures and people is was recently promoted to product master’s of education from DePaul Inc., in Shawano. dual master’s in school counseling to blend with another society for a period of time” (software) management at Sevence, University, Chicago. and higher ed administration. LLC in Albuquerque. She refers to Andrew Meyer ’01 mathematics, is — and earned his bachelor’s in Computing and her title as “Product Development Danielle (Bell) Potokar ’00 working as an admissions adviser Brad Herrick ’03 master of sci- Information Sciences before returning home. Instigator.” psychology and human development, for UW-Green Bay. ence in environmental science and received a Ph.D. in clinical psychol- policy, is currently the head ecolo- Since 2006 his high-level connections have Sharin (Landry) Tebo ’01 Span- Romi Herron ’97 English, recently ogy from Bowling Green State gist for UW-Madison‘s arboretum. In Amman, Jordan, on the credenza in the office helped facilitate UW-Green Bay’s Journey to ish, is an instructional technology completed a University in December 2008. She support teacher for the Green Bay of technology executive Daoud Abboud ’87, sits Jordan program. Funded by the U.S. State Depart- cultural insights completed a predoctoral internship Jeff Jaworski ’03 music, returned to public schools. a prized memento, a framed photograph of him ment, it takes American high school students (left) program in Lima, at the Minneapolis VA Medical Cen- campus in Novem- Peru. She worked ber of 2008 for (above, at right) with the leader of the nation of to Jordan for summer programs in Arabic language ter in 2007. She works as a graduate Vincent Panzarella ’01 business with children in a classical guitar Jordan, King Abdullah II. and culture, and home visits with Jordanian families. psychologist in clinical research on administration, is manager of the Villa El Salvador, recital in the Jean Next to the framed photo, also in a place of Each summer Abboud hosts a lavish, traditional schizophrenia in addition to provid- Neenah branch of Wells Fargo. a community ing direct patient care to veterans Weidner Theatre honor, is a certificate of appreciation from UW- Jordanian dinner for the entire delegation. initiative once with serious mental illness. Bob Proudfit ’01 master of sci- of the Weidner nominated for a Center. He Green Bay for helping expand its Mideast He has fond memories of Wisconsin. Herron ence in environmental science and connections. “The people of Green Bay were friendly and Nobel Peace Prize. Chad Dean ’00 human biology, policy, is an information systems performs widely As a freelancer, she recently wrote is a senior scientist at PPD Inc. in the Chippewa Abboud is CEO of United Technol- receptive, very welcoming, and, living off campus, project manager for Marshfield Jaworski an international business story pub- in Middleton. PPD is a contract Clinic in Marshfield. Valley area and ogy Solutions, an Oracle partner with I made some good friends who showed great inter- lished in China Daily, the national research organization with clients maintains a private studio at the branches in Jordan and Saudi Arabia. est in my culture,” he recalls. The decidedly non- English newspaper of China. She and partners in areas such as phar- Kyle Bille ’02 history, is a middle Music Lesson Center in downtown He also owns three related companies, desert climate was no problem. “I made the best of is working on her master’s thesis at maceutical, biotechnology, medical school social studies teacher for the Eau Claire. and serves on the board of his country’s it with activities like sailing in the hot humid summer Northwestern University. device, academic and government Mineral Point School District. organizations. Stacy (Scott) Kemps ’03 history, Information Technology Association. and cross country skiing in the freezing winter.” Matt Johnson physics, was Erica Hundertmark ’02 psychol- is manager of enrollment services He’s a believer in international edu- For an expanded version of this story, appointed the new head coach of the Bevan Dobberpuhl ’00 business ogy, is currently a residence life at the Illinois Institute of Art- cation. He attended UW-Green Bay as see www.uwgb.edu/inside/0902/abboud/ Detroit Ignition administration, is a sales repre- coordinator for Oxford College of Schaumburg. She has been with the indoor soccer sentative at Atlantic Importing in Emory University in Oxford, Ga. college since 2005. team of the Xtreme Framingham, Mass. He recently Soccer League married Anne Conry. Dennis McCormick ’02 communi- Robin Kuklinski ’03 social work, is Jo (Bates) Norman ’89 business Richard Meyers ’91 political Marie LeCloux ’93 managerial Tim Bahn ’94 music, is the middle after working as cation processes, is engaged to Andi a housing case manager at Forward administration and psychology, science, earned Chairman’s Circle accounting, is a staff accountant for school band director for Luxemburg an assistant coach Russ Japunitch ’00 environmental Mattke. He works at The Finish Line Service Corporation in Green Bay. recently earned her Project Manage- honors for August in the Green Bay the Einstein Project, Green Bay. Casco Schools. He married Tracy since 2006. He sciences and ’02 environmental in Fond du Lac. Valerie Mann ’03 environmental ment Professional Certificate and office of Coldwell Banker, The Real Bahn in 2005 and they have one played soccer for science and policy, is working with Evelio Oliva ’93 social change and Theresa Bauer ’03 nursing, joined science, is a naturalist educator began working with the international Estate Group. son, Levi. the Phoenix from Bureau of Land Management in development, is president of Tekcom Aurora Medical Center in Two Rivers at River Bend Nature Center in software consulting firm, Ciber. 1994 to 1997. Johnson Colorado. Noel Halvorsen ’92 urban and Dominicana, S.A., a licensed tele- Lisa Ann (DuPont) Nero ’94 as manager of outpatient services. Racine. She reaches out to K-12 regional studies, continues as communications service provider of business administration, is a Holly (Pearson) Selwitschka ’97 Shari Hilding-Kronforst ’00 biol- students in the Racine/Kenosha 1990s Julie (Zirbel) Casals ’03 chemistry executive director of Neighbor- Wireless Internet and IP Telephony recruiter for Associated Bank in English, has been appointed the ogy and earth science, is a geophysi- area through the Naturalist-in- and human biology, married Scott Huguet ’90 earth science, is Works in Green Bay, a non-profit Services in the Dominican Republic. Green Bay. director of the Winneconne Public cist at Texas A & M University. Residence program and also offers Robert Casals Jr. in October, and a project manager with Beneficial organization that helped him find Library. She earned her master’s programs for the general public. Andrew Steger ’93 English, is a Cassie (Rihm) Schuh ’95 Jennifer (Brazee) Mastey ’00 is a criminalist at the Miami-Dade Reuse Management, Green Bay. Lisa a home. He became a volunteer and degree in library science from special education teacher at social work, is owner of Zeptastic elementary education, is the new Police Department crime lab. Luke Miller ’03 business admin- (Fritsch) Huguet ’90 economics, is later the agency’s administrator. UW-Milwaukee. assistant vice president of finance for De Pere High School. Personal/Professional Development K-3 teacher at Chilton Area Catholic istration, is a sales representative Jolene Garvey ’03 human biology, Pioneer Credit Union, Green Bay. Walter Melcher ’92 business Services in Seymour. Her business Peter Geisheker ’98 psychology, School. for Pitney Bowes in Green Bay. His graduated from administration and German, is the promotes “positive change” in the is the CEO of The Geisheker Group, spouse Amy (VanHoogen) Miller Erin (Miller) Robinson ’00 music, Palmer College Tad Isaacson ’90 business adminis- senior vice president for Denver lives of her clients. Inc., headquartered in Green Bay. His ’04 business administration, is a is an elementary music teacher for of Chiropractic tration, is an outside sales represen- Investments LLC in Denver. views on marketing and business have stay-at-home mom. Brenda Sedmak ’95 social change the Holmen School District. She in Davenport, tative for JP Graphics Inc., Appleton. been quoted by, among many others, Ellen Mommaerts ’92 human and development, is currently work- and her husband welcomed a twin Iowa in 2007 and Ron Nelson ’03 business admin- Entrepreneur Magazine, FORTUNE, Dennis Lorrig ’90 economics, is development, is the director of the ing in the Division of Merit Recruit- son and daughter in January 2007. opened Garvey istration, is the business manager Small Business Magazine, Money Maga- president of BirdRock Media Group, Norbertine Volunteer Community ment and Selection in the Office Chiropractic at Chrysler World, Inc., Abrams. zine and numerous business blogs. Carlsbad, Calif. through St. Norbert Abbey, of State Employment Relations in Susan (Caprez) Bressler ’01 L.L.C., Green Bay. Previously, he worked at Gandrud Wery master’s in administrative science, De Pere. The program focuses on Madison. Last spring she earned her Kelle (Wygralak) Hartman ’99 She is pursuing Chevrolet, Green Bay. Nelson and his Dean Haen ’91 environmental plan- is a freelance writer for Kaplan Garvey post-college-age, single, young Chris Wery ’93 history and human master’s degree at UW-Milwaukee in biology and environmental science, further studies wife Cynthia reside in Green Bay. ning, is port manager Publishing in Seattle. She recently adults serving the poor. She is development, is a four-term Green human resources and labor relations. is an educator at the Green Bay in chiropractic pediatrics and for Brown County. published Kaplan Human Resource Joshua Rees ’03 history, is a staff enrolled in the master of theological Bay alderman, recently elected City Botanical Garden. pregnancy. She is the official chiro- He is married to studies program at St. Norbert Council president. He sits on the Mike Vander Sanden ’96 Certification, a training guide. practor of the Green Bay Bullfrogs attorney for the Ho-Chunk Nation, Mary (Van Enken- College. Larsen Redevelopment Board and is geography, is a geographic informa- Scott Sonnabend ’99 business minor league baseball team. Black River Falls. Steven Daniels ’01 social change vort) ’92 human the founder of Friends of Fisk Pool, tion systems analyst for Washington administration, earned Chairman’s and development, is a claims Marcus Reitz ’03 communication development. For Patti (Bourassa) Bemowski ’93 which raised $500,000 to restore County, West Bend. He and wife, Missy, Circle honors recently in the Green Brandon Gerlikowski ’03 account- adjuster with Ameriprise Auto and processes, is operations and more on Haen and communication processes, earned and repair the outdated structure. have two children, Maggie Joy and Jack Bay office of Coldwell Banker, The ing and business administration, Home Insurance in Green Bay. facilities manager at FulfillNet, Inc., port expansion plans, Chairman’s Circle honors recently He is married to Renee A. Lefebvre Michael. Real Estate Group. is a planning analyst for Wisconsin visit www.uwgb.edu/ in the Green Bay office of Coldwell ’92 and ’94 and has two children, Public Service in Green Bay. Green Bay. Haen Molly Schreiber ’96 communication inside/0902/haen/ Banker, The Real Estate Group. Hannah and Calvin. Renee works and the arts, is an operations programs for KAS Investments and sits on the associate for the State Department of Sustainable Green Bay Task Force. 18 February 2009 Health Services in Milwaukee. February 2009 19 ALUMNI NOTES ALUMNI NOTES

Brianna Bruvold ’04 biology Daniel Brzozowski ’05 business Sara Weeden ’05 elementary John Teller ’06 information and environmental science, is a administration, is education, is a teacher in four-year- sciences, co-owns technical support and marketing an associate attor- old kindergarten for the Kiel area Bear Traks Digital scientist for Applied Biochemists in ney at Brennan, school district. Media company Germantown. Steil & with his father in Basting, S.C. in Kerstin Westcott ’05 elementary Oneida. (See page Todd Danen ’04 English, has Janesville. He education, teaches sixth grade math, 13.) He is also a been named the director of alumni reading and writing at Washington earned his JD from software designer Nancy Young, 48, and her daughter, Michelle, 22, and parent relations at St. Norbert Valparaiso Univer- Middle School in Green Bay. for the Oneida College in De Pere. sity in 2008, and Tribe of Indians. enjoyed a special day at UW-Green Bay’s mid-year Brzozowski Angela (Zebro) Wix ’05 art and Teller practices in areas commencement in December. Burton Ford ’04 human biology, English, is finishing a healing-min- of business law, corporate law, com- Melissa Alberts ’07 political Class of ’08 includes is currently a physical therapist at istry program and will be ordained mercial law and real estate. science, is a social studies and Nancy, returning adult student, received her Delta Flex Travelers in Milwaukee. in November 2008. She notes that psychology teacher at Southern degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, and Michelle Hope (Heck) Conover ’05 she is a certified massage therapist Door High. mother-daughter duo Elizabeth Meissner-Gigstead ’04 graduated with a bachelor’s in Communica- mathematics, is a high school and just got done fixing up a house art, is the execu- tion with public relations and electronic media math teacher for Poplar Bluff (Mo.) she bought in February 2008. Amy Austin ’07 elementary educa- tive director of School District. tion, is a third-grade teacher at emphases. the Francis Hardy Michelle Behm ’06 human develop- Winneconne Elementary School. Center for the Adam Fett ’05 history and social ment and psychology, is the student “It’s been a lot of fun,” daughter Michelle said. “I Arts, a nonprofit change and development, is a grants activities coordinator at Northcen- Aubrey (Sutter) Brennan ’07 know some people would have found it awkward, arts organization specialist for the Environmental Pro- tral Technical College in Wausau. music, is the marketing personnel but I found it really amusing. We shared textbooks in Ephraim. She tection Agency in Washington, D.C. and office manager for the Green Bay on two occasions. I even helped her out with the previously served Tracie Grube-Gaurkee ’06 history, Symphony Orchestra in Green Bay. as the organiza- Robin (Becker) Hansen ’05 is the resource center assistant for same classes that she’s taken after me.” Meissner the Girl Scouts of Wisconsin-South- Michael Cornehls ’07 business tion’s exhibitions elementary education, is a fourth- Said her mom, “It was an opportunity for us to be and community relations director grade teacher at Spencer Elementary east in New Berlin. administration and human biology, is and prior to that as the artistic School in Lake Zurich, Ill. a financial planner at First Command peers, in a way. We helped each other.” Amanda (Peanosky) Jacobson director at the Fairfield Art Center Financial Services in Orlando, Fla. ’06 communication, married her As if going to college together wasn’t enough, in Sturgeon Bay. Ami Irmen ’05 English and human development, is currently working husband, Jason, in August of 2008. Michael Delsart ’07 business both landed jobs as customer care representatives Sarah Harding ’04 art, is a realtor on pre-production for two indepen- She is a helpdesk technician for the administration, works in the opera- for Humana Insurance. There is some separation, for Place Perfect Realty in Marinette. dent films that will be on location Rennes Group, Inc., in Peshtigo. tions department for Packerland however. Nancy will work out of the De Pere office in Green Bay and on a set of articles Tapes, Inc., De Pere. Robert Long ’06 human biol- and Michelle in Green Bay. Carrie (Richter) Helke ’04 that will appear within a scrapbook ogy, graduated from Shenandoah Kelsey (Ley) Dorner ’07 communi- elementary education, is working as in one of the movies. She is writing It was believed to be only the second time in University with a master of science cations, is an assistant deputy clerk- a K-5 individualized instructor for a spinoff comic book series called in athletic training. He is currently treasurer for the City of Algoma. She school history that a parent and child received the Wausau school district. “Mercy and Justice.” She has a MFA working in Munster, Ind., spending married Neil Dorner in June 2007. degrees during the same ceremony. from Minnesota State University. Brandon Kelly ’04 communication half of his time with a clinic and the Bonnie Gutsch ’07 social change and the arts, is an account repre- Kristina (Miller) Klemens ’05 other half with Whiting High School. and development, is a policy intern sentative at Nahan Printing in St. human development, and Jesse Kurth ’07 business admin- Sara Schultz ’07 elementary educa- Brooke Borchert ’08 accounting, is Benjamin Kotenberg ’08 Sarah Ludwig ’06 elementary edu- with the Office of the Lt. Governor Cloud, Minn. Mike Klemens ’05 urban studies, istration, is the CoVantage Credit tion, joined the Notre Dame Elemen- a staff auditor at Deloitte & Touche communications, is a graduate cation, is a fifth- and sixth-grade in Madison. She received her mas- recently married in MAC Hall here Union retirement and investment tary School preschool teaching team in Milwaukee. assistant in the Dean of Students Sara (Enz) Kipp ’04 English, teacher at Redeemer Lutheran ter’s degree in political sociology at at UW-Green Bay. “We figured the services representative at CoVantage’s in De Pere. Office at Illinois State University. is currently working as a registered School in Green Bay. the London School of Economics. most appropriate place to get mar- Rib Mountain office. Kenneth Bull ’08 human biology, sales assistant with Associated Bank She earned merit for her degree and ried would be where we met, became Sarah (Price) Siewart ’07 busi- is a medical student with the United Tony Krebs ’08 business adminis- in Green Bay. Stephanie Mineau ’06 human distinction for her dissertation. Heather Madden ’07 elementary ness administration, is a human States Army in Bethesda, Md. He is tration, is a buyer/planner for SPI friends, fell in love and eventually biology, obtained a registered sani- where he proposed,” she said. education, is a sixth-grade science resources generalist at Ballet married to Roni Berg ’08. Lighting in Mequon. Amanda (Dworak) Pribek ’04 tarian credential from the National Kelley Green ’07 interdisciplinary and social studies teacher for the Arizona in Phoenix. elementary education, is a learning Environmental Health Association studies, is an underwriting manager Karen Kolasa ’05 communica- Huntsville Independent School John Canne ’08 environmental Jennifer Kuderski ’08 business disabilities teacher for the Two Riv- and is continuing to conduct health for Jewelers Mutual Insurance Com- tion processes, is a client history District in Huntsville, Tex. Melissa Tremaine ’07 social change policy and planning, is a scientist administration, is a client services ers public school district. inspections with the Oneida Tribe pany in Neenah. interviewer at Northwestern Mutual and development, is a police officer in the energy division of Northern associate for The Martzahl Group at of Wisconsin. in Milwaukee. Andy Magyar ’07 computer for the Merrill Police Department. Environmental Technologies, Inc. Citi Smith Barney. Julia Aggen ’05 social change and Jessica (Dolski) Hoppe ’07 human science, and Kim Kohlman ’08 She previously attended the Police development, is a client benefits Jesse Mitchell ’06 communication development, married Aaron Hoppe LouAnn (Dahl) Murray ’05 English, are engaged to be married. Recruit Academy at Fox Valley Tech- Molly Cox ’08 elementary educa- Ashley Long ’08 business adminis- specialist at Ventura County Human and the arts, is working as a graphic in June 2008. She is a preschool accounting, is a regulatory fuel Kohlman is a teacher at Preble High nical College in Appleton. tion, is a second-grade teacher for tration, is a sales consultant for the Services Agency in Simi Valley, Calif. designer for Arketype, Inc. in Green teacher at Range Line Preschool cost recovery analyst with Integrys School in Green Bay and Magyar is Oshkosh Area School District. Arizona Diamondbacks in Phoenix. Bay. His contributions include con- and Childcare in Mequon. Energy (WPS) in Green Bay. a lead game programmer at Frozen Eric VandenHuevel ’07 elementary Michelle Bailey ’05 social work, cept development, illustration, print education, is a sixth-grade teacher Mai Sing (Ho) Follett ’08 human David Malcolm ’08 business received a master’s degree in social Valerie Jensen ’07 business Codebase in Green Bay. They are Daniel Schulz, ’05 accounting, and advertising, logo development, web- at Mapleview Intermediate School biology, is working as a pharmacy administration and philosophy, work from UW-Madison. administration, is a sales analyst for planning a June 2009 wedding. Cassie (Rindfleisch) Schulz ’06 site design, direct mail, brochures, in Kimberly and is also coaching technician for Aurora Pharmacy in is a brewer at Big Sky Brewery in and print collateral. Unilever in Minneapolis. De Pere. Missoula, Mont. He was recently Jillian (Schofield) Banser ’05 human development and psychology, Erica Millspaugh ’07 art, an freshman boy’s basketball at Kim- call the Lakeshore home. Cassie is a award-winning berly High School. married to Abigail Zander. psychology and human develop- Andy Paulios ’06 master of science Amy Johnson ‘07 elementary educa- Paul Gazdik ’08 social change school psycholo- artist as a UW- ment, is an elementary guidance in environmental science and policy, tion, is a middle school math teacher and development, is an emergency Allison Martin ’08 history, is a gist/counselor in Green Bay under- Lydia Zmek ’07 history and counselor in the Rhinelander is currently the Director of the Wis- at Richmond School in Sussex. She manager for Brown County. residence life director at Oklahoma the Port Wash- graduate, is now a psychology, recently completed the school district. consin Bird Conservation Initiative received her message of proposal by United States Navy basic training at State University, Stillwater. ington/Saukville graduate student Nicholas Jones ’08 accounting with the DNR. Adam Benotch, via the Milwaukee Recruit Training Command, Great William Beaumier ’05 history, is School District and teaching and business administration, is a Amanda Meleski ’08 human biol- Brewers scoreboard, in June. They Lakes, Ill. a full-time operations specialist at and Danny is Krista Peters ’06 communication are planning a May 2009 wedding. assistant at Wash- staff accountant for Wipfli LLP in ogy, is a microbiology technician at ington University UPS in Lexington, Ky. senior accountant and the arts, and Andy Sobralski, Jerod Bastianello ’08 account- Green Bay. Dynacare Laboratory in Milwaukee. in St. Louis, Mo. with Schenk Busi- ’06 business administration, were Cailin Kearns ’07 communica- Millspaugh ing and business administration, She is also mom to baby boy Kaden. Kim Biedermann ’05 environmen- Andrew Kopitzke ’08 ness Solutions in married in June 2008. Krista works tions, is an account representative recently joined Schenk’s Green Bay tal planning and environmental Schulz Carl Roenz ’07 elementary educa- communication processes, Jacob Mehring ’08 business Sheboygan. at Ambrosius Studios, Green Bay, for APi-National Service Group in office as a firm assistant. science, is working for the League of St. Paul, Minn. tion, is the new sixth-grade teacher is a residence hall director at administration and psychology, and Andy is an assistant manager at Mapleview Intermediate School Conservation Voters. Jarrod Schumacher ’05 informa- Margaret Utecht-Baumann ’08 St. Norbert College, De Pere. is a management trainee at Con- for Walgreens in Green Bay. in Kimberly. tion science, is a system analyst at English and humanistic studies, was solidated Electrical Distributers in Thrivent Financial in Appleton. Jacy (Pichette) Peterson ’06 art, is married in August 2008 to Joshua Milwaukee. a licensed agency specialist for Amer- Baumann in Grafton. She works at ican Family Insurance in Pulaski. Stephen Ministries in St. Louis. 20 February 2009 February 2009 21 ALUMNI NOTES ALUMNI NEWS

Melissa Merkovich ’08 environ- Kristen Rietz ’08 communication, Trista Seubert ’08 political science, Bradley Vivoda ’08 social work, mental policy and planning, is was recently named entertainment is attending the University of North supervises operations, staff and attending graduate school at Ameri- reporter for the Green Bay area’s Dakota for a master’s degree in pub- volunteers at Fox Valley Warming can University in Washington, D.C. local cut-ins on the CW Networks’ lic administration. Shelter Inc. He also oversees nationally syndicated “The Daily development. He is pursuing a Shawn Niemann ’08 history, is a Buzz” news program. Erica Teclaw ’08 human biology master’s degree from UW-Green Bay. manager at Parallel 44 Vineyard and psychology, is working as an The UW-Green Bay Alumni Association and returning adult students and Winery in Kewaunee. Matt Rogatzki ’08 human biology, is analyst at Covance in Madison. Sara Winkler ’08 human biology, in particular have gained a prominent new champion in Tom Hinz, who working towards a master’s degree in attends graduate school at the received his diploma in December. Krystle Norton ’08 business human performance at UW-La Crosse. Reid Thomas ’08 chemistry, is a Illinois College of Optometry in administration, is a benefits and chemist at Sigma-Aldrich Inc., in Chicago. Hinz didn’tNewest need a four-year alumnus degree to prove hisproud professional competence.of payroll specialist at Foth & Van Jennifer Schanen ’08 social Sheboygan. He was already a military veteran, a teacher, a retired assistant police chief Dyke, LLC., Green Bay. work, is working with AmeriCorps Michael Witte ’08 history, was and three-termperseverance, sheriff and, since 2007, Brown degree County Executive, serving Amanda (VandenHeuvel) National Civilian Community Corps named the first-ever swim coach as chief executive officer and chief elected official of Brown County. Peter Jay Nyenhuis ’08 music, mar- (NCCC). Her team was assisting at Van Eyck ’08 elementary education, for the Green Bay United boys ried Tianna Lee Mentink in August. FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Centers is a fourth-grade teacher at Heritage swimming team, made up of Green “It was something I wanted to do for many years,” says Hinz, a persistent He is employed at Urban Middle (DRCs) until late 2008. Elementary School, De Pere. Bay area high school swimmers. He part-timer. “One of the reasons… was to show younger people that if this School in Sheboygan. competed for the Phoenix, first as a Nicole (Mader) Virant ’08 busi- old guy can go back to school and get his degree, you can, too.” Amanda (Crump) Schwartz ’08 walk-on and then earning a scholar- ness administration, is a graduate elementary education, married ship. He has a teaching license in Local media made a big deal of Hinz’s big day. “There are things I have student in the education admin- Bradley Schwartz. social studies and is also a ballroom istration and leadership program taken from every class I’ve had that I can use either at work, in teaching dance instructor. Marc Seidl ’08 social work, is a at the University of the Pacific in or in my personal life,” he told them. “I feel college keeps one’s thinking social worker for Outagamie County Stockton, Calif. contemporary.” For the full story, see www.uwgb.edu/inside/0902/hinz/ Department of Health and Human Services in Appleton.

Standing tall, volleyball joins Hall Affinity and beyond Three new plaques were added to the wall of honor at the When your Alumni Association partners with Kress Events Center when the Phoenix Athletics Hall of Fame nationally recognized, pre-approved companies, inducted new members Feb. 6. Notable among the newcomers the discounts to you can be huge and the dona- Tell us your is volleyball player Janelle Tomlinson Richard ’03, who becomes tions back to your alma mater significant. Called the first from her sport to join the affinity programs, they include the following great news and hall. She holds numerous Horizon partners and services: share a photo, League and school records, led the Marriages & Unions American Insurance Administrators – like Aaron did! 2003 Phoenix to the program’s first NCAA tournament appearance, and health insurance Groom Aaron Dubinski ’03 achieved academic all-America hon- Bank of America – credit card, with ‘world points’ program and his new bride Jennifer ors. Women’s basketball player Sue and enhanced benefits Polacek are flanked by Timo- Pitroski ’86 finished her career as a thy Heesen ’02 (immediately member of the 1,000-point club and Go Next Travel – first-class trips to Europe and Asia left of the couple) and Eric Demmon ’02 (immediately a contributor to four 20-win sea- Liberty Mutual – home, renters and auto insurance right of the couple). At the sons. Josh Lynk ’00, a goalkeeper, is far left, Brian Romporti and the men’s soccer career saves leader Other benefits to alumni include Phoenix Bookstore discounts Mike Mann also attended and held the career shutouts record (10% off on in-store and online gifts and apparel); discounted UW-Green Bay. until this year, with 15. rates for golf at the Shorewood Golf Course and memberships Dubinski at the Kress Events Center; and discounts at three Green Bay area hotels. Golfers, can you help us break 100? Tammy Nau ’98 to Brittney Gustafson ’03 to William Beaumier ’05 to Timothy Lenz ’06 to Last year nearly 100 golfers made the Alumni Scholarship Golf Benjamin Cordle Joshua Hren Elizabeth Beaumier Angela Breit ’08 Outing a robust success. This year we’ll have room for even more Summer camps for any age — even adults! Amy Wehse ’98 to Chris Hagerty ’03 to Amanda Behr ’05 to Brittany Ninneman ’06 to — it’s an event you don’t want to miss. Save the date. It’s Friday, UW-Green Bay has long been known for its sensational summer Nick Marler Shelli Misfeldt ’03 Dejan Koch Scott Rollins June 12, at Royal Scot Golf Course, New Franken. Cost is $320 camp program. New this year is Arts Enrichment for Adults, after- per foursome or $80 for individual golfers with an awards cere- Brian Kuss ’90 to Luke Miller ’03 to Jacy Pichette ’06 to noons August 3-6, a visual arts program offering drawing, acrylic Mike Klemens ’05 to mony, silent auction, door prizes, lunch, post-golf hors d’oeuvres Heather Kuss Amy VanHoogen ’04 Kristina Miller ’05 Matthew Peterson painting, watercolor painting, digital photography, “from junk to reception and more. Yes, as the name says, proceeds go to jewelry” and working with clay. Also new, Jazz Ensemble and Guitar Steven Daniels ’01 to Julie Zirbel ’03 to Dawn Kuschel ’05 to Barry Smrcina ’06 to scholarships. The post-golf moves quickly and many leave with Camp are collaborating with some specialty classes and perfor- Michelle Daniels Robert Casals, Jr. Justin Brown Amanda Muhs ’07 fabulous prizes. Contact the Alumni Relations Office, alumni@ mances. Grandparent’s U is back, as is Spanish for Professionals. uwgb.edu or (920) 465-2586 for a registration brochure. Crystal Elfe ’01 to Jessica Hansen ’04 to Kevin Anderson ’06 to Kayla Groh ’08 to Also, don’t wait for summer… jump into science! UW-Green Bay is Ben Brownell Joshua Nagel Sarah Malecki ’07 Joshua Bardon offering a hands-on science experience for students grade 4-8 in Shanna Puls, ’02 to Melissa Lemmens ’04 to Stephanie Cornils ’06 to Nicole Mader ’08 to Please, stay connected, conjunction with Space Education Initiatives. It’s one Saturday per David Leider Jason Reedy Aaron Fischer ’07 Justin Virant for our benefit and yours month and will delve into topics in science, technology, engineer- New job? Got married? Change of address? ing and math. Aaron Dubinski ’03 to Suzanne Nelson ’04 to Tracie Grube ’06 to Update the latest happenings in your life Jennifer Polacek Michael Nunn Nick Guarkee completing the alumni update form at www. For all things summer go to www.uwgbsummercamps.com or call Robin Becker ’05 to Emily Hock ’06 to uwgb.edu/alumni/updates/index.asp. 1-800-892-2118 or (920) 465-CAMP. Zachary Hansen ’05 Mike Menzel ’06 Don’t be a lost alum!

22 February 2009 February 2009 23 ALUMNI NEWS TalenT Sneak peek at Chris Stix ’76 Barbara Polich ’72 Paula Fleurant ’75 You help make their talents shine and their voices heard Retired Morgan Stanley Commercial litigation, and ’86 analyst 2009 Distinguishedon Aprilintellectual Alumni25 property Awards, Retired quality care lawyer Board member, manager, St. Mary’s Joslin Diabetes Center Salt Lake City, Utah Hospital Board of Trustees Green Bay Boston

Stix was an analyst covering the data networking, tele- Polich is a partner in the Litigation Department and a Fleurant was a member of the UW-Green Bay Alumni communications equipment and Internet infrastructure member of the Intellectual Property Group for Ballard Association Board of Directors from 1988 to 1995, industries for Morgan Stanley and SG Cowen from Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll LLP, a national firm with serving in many leadership roles, including president 1995 to 2002. An industry poll rated him the top- an office in Salt Lake City. A winner of Utah lawyer of from 1993-95. She was the quality care manager for St. ranked analyst in data networking in 2001, a go-to spe- the year honors, she is among the nation’s leaders in her Mary’s Hospital Medical Center from 2001 until her cialist in his field. Stix now is an active board member field. Her specialty is patents, trade secrets and intel- retirement in 2007. She spent 13 years as coordina- Charlie Melanie Tyler with the Joslin Diabetes Center — the world’s largest lectual property. tor of infection control at St. Vincent Hospital, and has diabetes clinic, research center and provider of diabetes served in a number of healthcare-related capacities since Simon Riley Rindo education. beginning her professional career as a nurse in 1966. Senior Senior Freshman Kohler, Wis. Green Bay, Wis. Pickett, Wis. Music Education Voice Performance Music Education

Social media for friends of UW-Green Bay Upcoming Alumni events recipient of the recipient of the recipient of the We’re still taking our first steps, but eventually your Alumni Music Leadership Paul D. Ziemer Schott Memorial FEBRUARY Association would like to use the Facebook and LinkedIn social Sat. 7 – Alumni and Friends Reception, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Scholarship Vocal Scholarship Scholarship sites to stay connected with you. Jobs, networking, events, The Bar on Holmgren Way photo sharing and more… The first step is to visit our website and sign up for the UWGB alumni group in each. Start here: Sat. 7 – Men’s Basketball Alumni Weekend www.uwgb.edu/alumni/index.asp. (Note: UW-Green Bay will Thurs. 19 - Downtown Third Thursdays, Baylake Bank not continue with Phoenix Circle beyond February 2009. Center, “The Way We Eat: Getting Healthier Get to know them. Check us out on Facebook, instead, at www.uwgb.edu/alumni/ at All Ages,” with Prof. Debra Pearson Charlie is the student director of the Pep Band, a student notes/facebook.asp.) Sat. 21 – Women’s Basketball Alumni Weekend ambassador and a volunteer with local youth. Melanie has MARCH Swan song Tues. 17 – Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting, sung in Italy and performed “The Messiah” with UW-Green The campus community paused recently to say thank you to UW-Green Bay Campus Steve Swan. The assistant chancellor for university advance- Thurs. 19 – Downtown Third Thursdays, Baylake Bank Bay Chorale and appeared in the campus production of ment helped oversee alumni relations and the University’s $25 Center, “To Sleep Perchance to Sleep,” “Chicago.” Tyler was one of the top musicians of his high million capital campaign. Swan departed in January to join the with Professor Dennis Lorenz administrative team of former chancellor Bruce Shepard at West- Sat. 28 – Alumni and Friends Reception, school class, connecting to campus through summer band ern Washington University. Swan was first appointed executive The Sports Plate, Sentry World, Stevens Point director of advancement in 1995; before that he was an assistant camp and state-bound honors band. He’s looking forward to Sat. 28 – Alumni and Friends Fox Valley Food Drive, men’s basketball coach. His going-away sendoff recognized his becoming a music teacher himself, someday. leadership in working with donors to create new professorships Fox Valley Festival Foods and more than 40 student scholarships, and his role in APRIL the $11 million Kress Center campaign that put Thurs. 16 – Downtown Third Thursdays, Baylake Bank the $33 million project over the top. Swan Center, “Work Humor Works? Right?,” has been succeeded with Professor Lucy Arendt on an interim basis Sat. 25 – Alumni Awards Night, UW-Green Bay Campus by Dan Spielmann, MAY who has served Fri.-Sun. 1-3 – Alumni, Friends and Family Weekend, Your gift to UW-Green Bay helps fund opportunities the University in Wilderness Resort, Wisconsin Dells numerous capacities for talented students who brighten our campus and help as an attorney and Sat. 16 – Commencement Reception, 8 to 10 p.m., administrator Titletown Brewing, Green Bay build our culture and community. since 1976. Sun. 17 – Alumni Association at the Cellcom Marathon, 7 to 10 a.m. JUNE Fri. 12 – Alumni Association Annual Scholarship Please consider a gift to UW-Green Bay today. Golf Outing, Royal Scot Golf Course www.uwgb.edu/giving 24 February 2009 University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Nonprofit Org. 2420 Nicolet Drive U.S. Postage Green Bay, WI 54311-7001 PAID Green Bay, WI Permit No. 66

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