TheUWM Post SEPTEMBER 9,1998 Serving the UWM Community and East Side since 1915 Vol. 43, N5 2 Post Photo by CJ Staffers Gasthaus going modern «*: by Michelle A. Brown The adminstration's goal is to make the facility more modern, V "^ '' »J*f One of UWM's most popular thus serving students in a more hangouts is getting a face-lift this efficient manner. semester. With this in mind, Wilmot and The Gasthaus, a bar and grill the administration set out to get located in the basement of the the expansion approved. Union, is currently undergoing Initially, renovations were to be extensive renovations — which is finished just before the beginning both good and bad news - de­ of the 1998 fall semester. However, pending on who you talk to. due to delays at the state level - The "new" Gasthaus will have state Gov. Tommy Thompson took more dining space, a modern longer than anticipated to ap­ video and sound system, better prove the plan - the renovation didn't begin until June, and likely ventilation and new furniture and The line of cars stretches endlessly as students move in to Sandburg Halls on August 29. flooring. won't be completed until Novem­ These improvements, however, ber. are seem by some to be coming Despite the setback, Wilmot is at the expense of the table tennis optimistic and is shooting for an room, located next door to the October completion. Chancellor's appointment Gasthaus. "With the good progress the The Gasthaus' last major reno­ contractors are making right now, vation took place in the 1970s. I hope the renovation is com­ Almost 30 years later, the Union pleted in October," said Wilmot signals new beginning administration, spearheaded by "I'm very pleased with how the whole project is going," he added. Union Director Tim Wilmot, de­ by Angela McManaman initiatives position is one of the zations throughout Milwaukee, cided the Gasthaus needed a "I'm confident that the first major steps Zimpher has and we can develop these relation­ change. Many say the change is Gasthaus will offer better student taken since arriving at UWM from ships on a wide array of issues: programming and student ser­ In her first major personnel long overdue. move, UWM Chancellor Nancy Ohio State in late July. It is a step business, education, economics, "I'm glad they're refurbishing vice." she believes will define her mis­ and the community itself. So who is paying for the reno- Zimpher has appointed Barbara it," said one long-time UWM stu­ J. Faucett special assistant to the sion as UWM's sixth chancellor. "We want to make more orga­ dent who did not wish to be SEE GASTHAUS PAGE 6 chancellor for community initia­ "I have a need to extend the nizations, institutions, and indi­ named. "It's so dank in there." tives. UWM presence in the larger com­ viduals aware of what a great re­ "I'm delighted to have Barbara munity," Zimpher said. source UWM is," said Faucett. at my side," Zimpher said. "Her "In interviews with both the "I wanted to do this, other longtime familiarity with UWM (chancellor) search committee, people wanted to do this," Wisconsinites and her incredibly rich commu­ UWnSystem President Katherine Zimpher enthused. in New York nity experience will make her an Lyall, and the entire Board of Re­ "The attitude in Chapman Hall isj 'let's get to work.' We're all very News. Page 5 ideal spokesperson for UWM." gents, it was conveyed to me that Faucett echoed Zimpher's en­ one of the expectations of the new excited." Panther Card thusiasm. chancellor was to enhance the Faucett's appointment, how­ "It's a real honor and a pleasure presence of UWM in the commu­ ever, is not without controversy. safe? to work on behalf of the chancel­ nity. Several faculty members have Mosaic. Page 9 lor to bring UWM closer to the com­ "My involvement with the com­ questioned the motives behind Books and munity and vice-versa," she said. munity will define an element of her unexpected move to Faucett, who earned both a my tenure as chancellor," said Chapman Hall after 18 years as Parties! master's in education and a Zimpher. HR director. Arts. Page 16-17 bachelor's in social work from Both she and Faucett are confi­ One member of the faculty, UWM, has been with the univer­ dent it's a move in the right di­ who asked not to be named, Giveaway! sity since 1971. She was named di­ rection. speculated that Faucett's appoint­ Arts. Page 22 rector of the department of hu­ "I think UWM is viewed as an ment was in response to repeated man resources in 1980, a post she 'ivory tower' — it seems rather complaints about her manage­ Volleyball held until early August, when she aloof in the community," Faucett ment of the HR Department accepted the chancellor's pro­ said. Zimpher disagreed. rivalry Junior Tony Colvin keys posal. "Through this position we can Sports. Page 24 the Panther attack (Page 24) The creation of the community develop relationships with organi­ SEE FAUCETT ON PAGE 3 POSX NEWS PAGE 2 THE UWM POST SEPTEMBER 9, 1998 Beach blast on display at the Midwest Express Spanish-American War revisited Dinner begins at 5:15 p.m., the will be held on Mon., Sept. 21, from Center. For more information, call program begins at 7:15. Both will be 4 to 6 p.m., in the Fireside Lounge. The first annual Community Beach "The 1898 Spanish-American War 227-3312. held at Westminster Presbyterian Both workshops are open to UWM's Reach, a free resource fair coordi­ and 20th Century Hispanic and Church, 2308 E. Belleview Pi. Tick­ women students only. An additional nated by the Aids Resource Center of American Cultures" exhibit at the ets are $10 for general public; $5 for workshop, open to all UWM students Wisconsin and the Center for Child­ Welcome Back Wednesdays American Geographical Society Col­ low income; and $2 for children 12 will be held on Sept. 22, from 6 to 8 hood and Family Services, will be On Wed., Sept. 16, ComedySportz lection, in the Golda Meir Library, & under. They are avail-able at the p.m., in Sandburg Flicks. held on Sat., Sept. 12. will give a free performance in will have its grand opening on Sept. Peace Action Center, 1001 E. Pre-registration is required for all From 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., over 20 ser­ Spaights Plaza at 11:30 a.m. Students 18. The reception begins at 1:30 p.m. Keefe. Call 321- 1988 for three. For info, call 229-2852 or visit vice organizations will set up tables can also enjoy free giveaways from A conference by the same name more info. the WRC in Union WG93. at Bradford Beach, along Lincoln Coca-Cola. will also be held on Memorial Drive. Milwaukee-based Sept. groups will distribute materials, an­ Organize, build; define Bowling A somber gathering swer questions, and offer free health A Take Back the Night display: the The Nonprofit Center of Milwau­ bash and service information during the Banner Project, will be featured in the kee will host its annual, day-long con­ The Resource Fair. There will also be Union Concourse from Sept. 21-25, ference on Thurs., Sept. 1 7. Work­ games, music and prizes. For more 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The display is a sym­ shops, plenaries with national and info call 225-1557. bolic gathering of incest survivors local panelists, and speakers will cen­ from around the world. ter around the conference's theme, International poet visits "Community Building and Commu­ On Sept. 14, Israeli poet Yehuda nity Organizing in Milwaukee: New Impressions of Cuba Amichai will give a poetry reading Crises, New Definitions, New Roles." On Sept 22, a delegation of Mil­ and talk in the fourth floor conference The conference takes place at the War waukee youth will recount their ex­ 1 9 . center of Golda Meir Library, 2311 E. Memorial Building, 750 N. Lincoln periences as recent attendees of the Both Hartford Ave, 7 p.m. The event is free. Memorial Dr. Early registration is ad­ first US/Cuba Friendship Confer­ h i b i t and conference For more info call 229-6121. vised. For more info call 344-3933. Union Rec­ ence. The program will begin at 7 explore the impact of the reation Center is the p.m., Central United Methodist Spanish- American War on the U.S., place to be on Sept. 18, when Church, 639 N. 25th St. For info Explore the Balkans Education Strategies Series begins Latin America and the Philippines. For the Rec Center is host to the 9-Pin call 273-1040. Richard Blau, chair of the UWM On Sept. 18, Rep. Spencer Coggs more info call 229-4257. Tap Moonlight Bowling Tournament. Film Department, will present his il­ (D-Milw.) and Sen. Alberta Darling The tourney starts at 8 p.m.; there's a lustrated lecture, "Balkan Ecstasies," (R-River Hills), will be featured speak­ Party with the chancellor Rice, beans & Indonesia $4 entry fee. Trophies and prizes will on Sept. 15. The lecture showcases ers in the first Education Strategy Se­ Join UWM's new chancellor, Dr. The Pledge of Resistance will hold be awarded to top finishers. the music, dance, and culture of ries session of the academic year. Nancy L. Zimpher, on Sept. 23 for its 10th Annual Rice & Beans Dinner Greek Macedonia. The free presen­ The event, held in the Union's some entertainment and refreshments on Sept.