NEWS RELEASES October '10

Adult Student Week at UW-Marinette
October 27, 2010

Education is Key to Earning Higher Wages. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, "All of the increase in employment over the past two decades has been among workers who have taken at least some college classes or who have associate or bachelor's degrees—and mostly among workers with bachelor's degrees. The number of these college-educated workers has increased almost every year. Over the 1992–2009 period, the number of college-educated workers increased from 27 million to 44 million."

At UW-Marinette, November 8-12 has been designated as Adult Student Week to acknowledge those students who either begin their college careers as older adults or who return to the classroom seeking to increase their knowledge in their current field or to change careers.

During Adult Student Week, two events will be held to help adults navigate the waters of higher education.

Adult Info Day on Wednesday, November 10 will be an afternoon (from 12 - 6 pm) dedicated by Adult Student Services Coordinator Mary Voyles to meeting with adult students one-on-one to discuss career goals, financial aid, programs, and resources. Call 715-735-4301 to make an appointment or just stop by the Student Services office at UW-Marinette.

The Fall College Fair will be held on Thursday, November 11 in the cafeteria. Prospective students are welcome to stop by anytime between 3 and 6 pm to talk with representatives from 14 different public, private and technical colleges and universities, and community resource programs. They include UW-Green Bay Adult Degree Program, UW-Green Bay-BSN Completion Program, UW-Marinette, UW-Milwaukee Connections Program, UW-Oshkosh Center for New Learning, UW-Stevens Point Collaborative Degree Program, UW-Superior, Bellin College, Concordia University, Lakeland College, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Silver Lake College, UW-Extension Nutrition Education Program, and NEWCAP Tuition Assistance Program.

UW-Marinette has many options for those who want to complete Bachelor Degree programs without traveling long distances to classes or relocating. "We are here to help people advance in their professional lives or just realize a lifelong dream of obtaining a college degree," says Voyles.

At the College Fair, prospective students can learn about the admissions process, financial aid, bachelor’s degree requirements, transferring degree credits from other colleges, flexible schedules and on-line classes.

“Stop in to meet with reps from each campus and learn about what these schools have to offer, including distance education opportunities,” said Voyles. For more information, contact Voyles at 715-735-4301 or register on-line at www.marinette.uwc.edu.

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Service Learning at UW-Marinette
October 26, 2010

The new AmeriCorps/VISTA volunteer at UW-Marinette, Lesley Shreves, has jumped into the service learning initiatives begun by her predecessor, Roxann Pazdera, without breaking stride. “My work involves forming sustainable community partnerships with the University and local schools to give young people the skills, knowledge and desire to go on to post-secondary education,” said Shreves. “We’ve completed one service learning project already and expect to finish two more this fall.”

Shreves is no stranger to service learning herself. During college she volunteered with the Winnebago County Literacy Council. “I tutored three children, ages 8, 5 and 3, of a woman from Sudan who was learning English as a second language,” said Shreves, a native of Delavan, Wisconsin, and recent graduate of UW-Oshkosh with a major in Communications and Spanish.

Shreves’ first service learning project paired UW-Marinette students in Prof. Dorothy Kowalski’s HES 206 (Personal Health and Wellness) with two Marinette Middle School health classes taught by Tony LaMalfa.

“The project was about substance abuse,” said Shreves. The UW-Marinette students met with the Middle School students and helped them create a powerpoint about celebrities that have passed away due to substance abuse. Then they helped the Middle School students create posters highlighting what they had learned from those sessions,” said Shreves.

Shreves said the project had several goals. “The hope of the program is that the students would just say no to drugs and alcohol and that they would start to think about what they want to do in the future. They were able to practice some skills that will help them in college and for lifelong learning: doing research, working in teams, and communicating what they learned.”

A project with Profs. Mark Klemp and Keith West’s LEC 100 (What to Expect in Lab Courses) is currently paired with Ruth Maguire’s “Introduction to Biology” class at Marinette High School. “We have state-of-the-art sensors that we use for real-time measurements and data-gathering,” said West. “Our students are basically teaching the high school students how to use equipment for stream monitoring. I think it’s working beautifully. We’ve gone to the high school to talk about invasive species such as phragmites and today we showed them how to use the monitoring equipment. I was pleased with the confidence that our students had in showing the high school students how to use the equipment. And I was happy to see how attentive the high school students were.”

Next Monday, the high school students will come to UW-Marinette to actually use the equipment in the stream that runs through campus to the bay.

Shreves noted that half of the LEC 100 class is comprised of students from other countries, “so there will be an intercultural aspect to the project too,” said Shreves.

The third project slated for this fall will involve students from Prof. Jane Oitzinger’s PHI 244 (Environmental Ethics) course with students from Marinette Middle School.

“Her [Oitzinger] students will create a lesson plan based on an environmental case study appropriate for the level of the student they will be teaching. From there they can mold the lesson into whatever they think will engage the student,” said Shreves.

Shreves’ service as an AmeriCorps/VISTA volunteer at UW-Marinette is limited to one year. When asked about future plans, she spoke about her study abroad semester in college. “I attended a full-immersion language school in Guanajuato, Mexico, through ISA (International Study Abroad) because I wanted to focus on working with Spanish-speaking populations,” says Shreves. “I’d still like to return to Mexico to teach English. A masters program in Spanish is also a possibility.”

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“Bread Baking for Beginners” at UW Marinette Continuing Ed
October 26, 2010

The popular “Bread Baking for Beginners” class will again be offered by UW-Marinette Continuing Education on Saturday, November 13, from 9:30am to 1:30pm in the Cafeteria in the Main Building on campus. The cost of the class is just $29. Participants should bring their favorite sandwich topping to add to fresh, homemade bread provided in the class.

Baking bread is more art than science as instructor Bill Huntley uses simple techniques to show you how to make bread that requires no measuring cups or loaf pans, and certainly no bread machines. In this hands-on class you will create and take home your own bread dough to bake after class.

“Be prepared to roll up your sleeves, knead some dough and create your own masterpieces such as free-form bread for the oven or grill, pizza crust, bread sticks and dinner rolls” says Huntley. “Making bread doesn’t have to be complicated. With a little practice you can enjoy the heavenly smell of warm, homemade bread fresh from the oven anytime you want.”

Registration for “Breadmaking for Beginners” is available online at http://www.marinette.uwc.edu/continuinged/. Deadline for registration is November 5. To learn more, contact UW-Marinette Continuing Education at sharon.huntley@uwc.edu

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UW-Marinette Fall Campus Preview Day is November 3
October 25, 2010

High school students, their friends and parents are invited to attend a UW-Marinette Campus Preview Day on Wednesday, November 3. Campus Preview day is held each fall and spring semester to give prospective students an idea about what college life is all about. It is an opportunity to meet faculty, staff and current students, and to map out one’s future as a student at UW-Marinette. The main presentation will run from 6 – 8 pm. Topics such as admissions and financial aid are covered by Student Services staff. Participants also have an opportunity to tour the campus, and talk to students and professors. To register for Campus Preview Day, call the UW-Marinette Student Service Office at 735-4301 or register on the web at http:// http://www.marinette.uwc.edu/uwmarinette/visit.htm.

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TOB Concessions available for "Proof"
October 25, 2010

Concessions are available at UW-Marinette for Theatre on the Bay's productions for “Proof” for Saturday, November 13 and Saturday, November 20. Curtain time is 7:30 pm.

Theatre concessions are an ideal way for civic groups and organizations to raise money for their projects by providing home baked cookies and bars for audiences at theatre intermissions. All money raised goes to the organization providing the refreshments.

“Proof” by David Auburn and directed by Simon Jon Provan runs from November 12-14 and 19-21 with performances at 7:30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and at 2:00 pm on Sundays. The productions are in the round and seating is limited to 50 per performance. Tickets $12 and $8 are on sale at Angeli’s in Marinette and Menominee beginning October 29 or at the box office one hour before the performance.

To sign up for concessions, call 735-4346 or email kathy.claycomb@uwc.edu.

 

Deadline Nears for Masters Degree in Education at UW Marinette
October 22, 2010

UW Marinette Continuing Education through a partnership with UW River Falls will offer a Master of Science Degree in Education beginning January 2011. Students will earn their degree in just 20 weekends at UW Marinette. This accelerated Master’s degree program is available at in-state tuition prices to both Wisconsin and Michigan residents.

“We are in the process of accepting applications and don’t want anyone to miss out on this exciting opportunity to earn a Master’s Degree in a customized, face-to-face program,” according to Sharon Huntley, director of Continuing Education. “Many adults don’t want to earn their degree in isolation online. Learning Communities such as this have been offered successfully around the state, so our hope is that we can create a group right here in Marinette,” says Huntley.

Don’t let your dream of earning a Master’s Degree pass you by. Take that step and move your career to the next level. The deadline for applications is November 19. Anyone interested in learning more about this accelerated Master’s degree, contact Huntley at 715-735-4343, or by email at sharon.huntley@uwc.edu.
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UW-Marinette Blood Drive October 29
October 22, 2010

UW-Marinette’s fall blood drive, sponsored by the Student Ambassadors, will be held on Friday, October 29 from 9 am to 2 pm in the Student Union of the Main Building.

Ninety-five percent of Americans will need a blood product in their lifetime, yet only three percent of the people who are eligible to give blood actually do. To the millions of patients who need blood every year, these blood donors are uncommon heroes. They join the ranks of firemen, police, emergency medical workers and others who give of themselves every day to help save the lives of complete strangers. They are needed now more than ever.

Please call 735-4301 to make an appointment to give blood. Walk-ins are also welcome. Visit www.redcrossblood.com for more information about giving blood.
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"Proof" Opens November 12 at Theatre on the Bay
October 19, 2010

David Auburn’s gripping drama “Proof,” which has been described by critic Dave Bayer as a “love letter to mathematics,” will be seen on Theatre on the Bay's Nancy Gehrke stage November 12-14 and 19-21. Curtain time is 7:30 pm Friday and Saturday and 2 pm Sunday. Tickets are $12 and $8 on sale at Angeli Foods beginning October 29 and one hour before curtain at the box office at UW-Marinette’s Herbert L. Williams Theatre. Seating is in the round and will be limited to 50 per performance.

Directed by TOB’s artistic director Simon Jon Provan, the play explores themes of life, love and loss using the device of a mathematical theorem. “It is rich with multiple layers of meaning” says Provan. “Don't be fooled, it is not a play about math. Though playwright David Auburn uses mathematics as a catalyst for the story, he has written a compelling piece of theater that, at its core, deals with family difficulties, conflicting beliefs of caring for aging parents, suspicion, and perhaps most importantly, the issue of trust. It is as engaging to watch as it is to direct. Add to that the work the cast and crew has already put into the show, this production will definitely prove to be a don't miss, engaging night of theater.”

In 2001, a year after its debut on Broadway, “Proof” was awarded the Drama Desk Award for Best New Play, the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Play, the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Best Play, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and the Tony Award for Best Play.

The play focuses on Catherine (Becca Wubben), who took care of her father (Provan), after his mental disorder forced him to give up his successful career as a mathematician. Following her father's death, his former student (Lucas Veness) finds the proof of an important theorem among the mathematician's belongings and the plot revolves around the questions of the authorship of "the proof." In fact, the title can be seen as referring either to the mathematical proof itself, or more generally the question of whether the daughter can prove that it was actually written by her. Catherine’s sister Claire (Leah LaMalfa) arrives to help her sister who had managed her father’s care by herself.

UW-Marinette sophomores, Wubben is a graduate from St. Thomas Aquinas Academy and LaMalfa is a Marinette High School graduate. Veness, who is a Pulaski graduate, is a freshman at UW-Marinette. Tristan Schuh is the assistant director and Jenna Sperberg, the stage manager. ###

UW-Marinette Continuing Education offers Intermediate Windows Vista Course
October 18, 2010

UW Marinette Continuing Education announces the addition of Intermediate Windows Vista to their catalogue of high-quality, noncredit online courses.

“Participants in this course will master the skills they need to work with files, folders, programs, and shortcuts in Windows Vista,” according to Sharon Huntley, director of Continuing Education. “In addition, they will learn how to use different types of discs including Flash drives, CDs, DVDs, and external hard drives.”

This course is one of more than 300 instructor-facilitated online courses. Through well-crafted lessons, expert online instruction, and interaction with fellow students, participants in these courses gain valuable knowledge at their convenience. Students have the flexibility to study at their own pace combined with enough structure and support to complete the course. And they can access the classroom 24/7 from anywhere with an Internet connection.

New sessions of each course run every month. Sessions last six weeks, with two new lessons being released weekly. The courses are entirely Web-based with comprehensive lessons, quizzes, and assignments. A dedicated professional instructor facilitates every course; pacing learners, answering questions, giving feedback, and facilitating discussions.

To learn more, call Sharon Huntley at 715-735-4343 or visit them online at www.ed2go.com/marinette.
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UW System Info Night at UW-Marinette October 19 & November 18
October 13, 2010

Prospective students, families and friends are invited to learn about the University of Wisconsin by attending UW System Info Night at UW-Marinette Tuesday, October 19 or Thursday, November 18 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the cafeteria of the Main Building. This information session is free and open to the public. Meet current students as well as Student Services staff to learn about UW System admissions and how a UW System school such as UW-Marinette, can help one achieve a college degree.

Students can begin over 250 majors and transfer to a UW four-year campus is guaranteed. Bachelor's degree opportunities from UW-Milwaukee, UW-Stevens Point, UW-Green Bay and UW-Platteville are available without leaving Marinette. At UW-Marinette classes are small and students receive the personal attention they need to succeed.

Tuition and fees are $4562 per year, about $5200 less than average tuition and room and board costs at UW four-year schools. Financial aid is available and more than half of all financial aid is in the form of grants and scholarships which don’t have to be repaid. A college degree is an investment for a lifetime.

Call 715-735-4301 to register early as seating may be limited. Or register on the web a at http://www.marinette.uwc.edu/uwmarinette/visit.htm
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Donations Still Needed for Always Lost Exhibit
October 11, 2010

The exhibit “Always Lost: A Meditation on War” remains on display at UW-Marinette until the end of the month. Three more panels have arrived and have been added to the Memorial Wall located in the library. One additional panel is expected to arrive shortly. More panels will be added as names and photos of fallen service personnel become available. The exhibit is located in the art gallery of the theatre building and the library building. It is open to the public Monday – Thursday from 8 am to 10 pm, Friday from 8 am – 5 pm, Saturday from 11:30 – 4 pm and Sunday 1 – 5 pm.

Donations are needed to ensure that the exhibit can travel to its upcoming venues including UW-Fox Valley which it opens on November 11. It will also be at UW-Richland in Richland Center, Wisconsin, on January 15, 2011; UW-Washington in West Bend, Wisconsin, on March 15; UW-Marshfield on May 15; UW-Baraboo on July 15; UW-Fond du Lac on September 15; and at Alfred State College in New York on November 15, 2011.

Those who are able to give a donation of $100 or more will receive a book of the literary works from the Lone Mountain Writers and the Western Nevada College Creative Writers on display in the exhibit. Donations should be made to the UW-Marinette Foundation, 750 W. Bay Shore Street, Marinette, WI 54143.

For more information, contact Roseann Stenstrup at 715-735-4339.
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Forum on the Specialty Chemical Industry October 21 at UW-Marinette 
October 11, 2010

Wisconsin plays an important role in the chemical industry. In addition to a strong industrial base, Wisconsin is the home of significant players in specialty chemicals. Marinette contributes to this tradition by being home to ChemDesign Products, Inc. The company’s history is as fascinating as the chemistry it undertakes.

UW-Marinette and the Northeast Section of the American Chemical Society will host David Mielke, President and CEO of ChemDesign, on Thursday October 21, 2010 at UW- Marinette, at 6:00 pm in room M-117 in the Main Building. The event is free and open to the public.

Mielke will provide a presentation on, “Chemistry in the Specialty Chemical Industry” emphasizing the need for synergy in chemistry, business, and the environment for success. ChemDesign is a winner of trade association awards for commitment to environmental excellence in the community.

A 22-year veteran of the chemical industry, Mielke began his career as a development chemist with Aldrich Chemical and quickly took on more responsibilities in the areas of product development and management with SpecialtyChem Products, which later became a Bayer Company. Mielke has held positions as Director of Commercial Development, VP of Technology, and ultimately President of ChemDesign Corp. In 2006, when Resilience Capital Partners acquired ChemDesign Corp. and formed ChemDesign Products, Inc., Mielke assumed the role of President and CEO. Since then, under his direction, the company has refocused on providing the assets and technical staffing necessary to be a competitive resource for toll and specialty chemical manufacturering.
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Forum on Resources for Small Businesses October 20 at UW-Marinette
October 7, 2010

Need help with your current business? Want to start a new business? Or Just looking for information? Bob Fraik will present information about resources available with SCORE, a national organization of Counselors to America's Small Business entrepreneurs, a non-profit association dedicated to entrepreneurial education and the formation, growth, and success of small businesses nationwide.

The forum will be held at UW-Marinette on October 20 in room M-107 in the Main Building at noon. The forum is free and open to the public.

SCORE is composed of 10,500 volunteer business mentors, both working and retired, who counsel businesses from 389 chapter offices throughout the country. Since 1964, SCORE has assisted more than 7.5 million entrepreneurs.
There are 8 chapters in 16 locations in Wisconsin. SCORE volunteers hail from every facet of the business community. Some have worked at large corporations. Some have served in our military or worked for the local or federal government. Others have spent years cultivating their own small business.

Last year, SCORE helped expand small business opportunities through assistance to more than 420,000 Americans through face to face counseling, e-mail counseling and workshops.
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UW-Marinette Forum on "A Month in Sacred Places" October 12
October 4, 2010  

Rev. William S. Clyma will present a community forum at UW-Marinette on "A Month in Sacred Places" Tuesday, October 12 at 7:00 pm in M-117 of the Main Building. Admission is free and open to the public.

Clyma, who is Pastor at Peach United Church of Christ in Marinette and Ministries Coordinator for the Northeast Wisconsin Association of the United Church of Christ in Appleton, Wisconsin, is a Connecticut native who earned his B.S. At Southern Connecticut State University and his Master of Divinity at Bangor Theological Seminary. He was ordained to Christian Ministry at Prospect, Connecticut in 1985. He has served as pastor in churches in Kansas, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

During the month of June this year, Rev. Clyma attended the Tantur Institute for Ecumenical Studies in Jerusalem, a division of the University of Notre Dame. His illustrated lecture will focus on the things he learned in traveling to the Holy Land that changed his perspective as a working pastor.
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