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NEWS RELEASES DECEMBER '05
Bailey Named Kaplan Fellow
December 28, 2005
Cindy Bailey, Assistant Campus Dean for Student Services, has received the Kaplan Fellow Award at UW-Marinette for 2005-06. Kaplan Fellows are faculty or academic staff members who have made or are making “significant and innovative improvement in instruction or in service to students,” according to former UW Colleges Chancellor Lee Grugel who established the award in honor of Arthur M. Kaplan, who served the UW Colleges as vice chancellor and provost as well as acting chancellor, until his retirement in 1993.
Bailey, who is an alumna of UW-Marinette, joined the staff in 1997. She has been head of Student Services at the campus since 2002.
In citing her achievements, Student Senate President Russ From said, “Cindy works tirelessly for the best interests of students while coming up with new and innovative ways to encourage and ensure that students have a smooth transition into college.”
Campus Steering Chair Dr. Jennifer Flatt noted that Bailey “has been actively involved in the Engaging Students in the First Year Initiative from the very beginning, working closely with faculty on first-year programs even before the UW Colleges Initiative became formalized.”
Flatt also praised Bailey’s contributions as an ambassador to future students through community involvement in programs such as the Marinette/Menominee Chamber of Commerce’s Mini Business World and the M&M Area Community Foundation's Youth Advisory Committee.
Bailey has also received the Academic Staff Award, voted on by students, every year since 1997. The Student Services staff, under her leadership, was also recognized in 2004 by the UW Colleges as a leader regarding “creativity and initiative, quality and quantity of work, reliability and responsibility, relationships with students, fellow staff and others working beyond the ‘call of duty’.”
Bailey is the 15th recipient of the Kaplan Award since it was instituted in 1994. The award includes a $500 grant to be used for professional development or supplies needed to help with student recruitment and retention efforts.
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College Fair January 9 at UW-Marinette
December 22, 2005
UW-Marinette now has more Bachelor Degree programs available for students who want to continue their educations without traveling long distances to classes or relocating.
Representatives from nine higher education institutions will be at UW-Marinette’s “College Fair” January 9 between 12 and 6 pm in the Main Building lobby to talk with prospective students about available educational options.
“It’s never too late to begin or continue the college degree you’ve always dreamed about,” says Mary LaCasse, UW-Marinette’s Coordinator of Services for Adult Students. “The public is invited to drop in any time between 12 and 6 pm to talk with advisors from UW-Marinette, UW-Green Bay, UW-Milwaukee, UW-Stevens Point, UW-Superior, UW-Oshkosh, Northern Michigan University, Silver Lake College, and Northeast Wisconsin Technical College,” said LaCasse.
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 online classes.
“Stop in to meet with reps from each campus and learn about what these schools have to offer, including distance ed opportunities,” said LaCasse.
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Public Speaking for Professionals Course at UW-Marinette
December 13, 2005
A 4-session course on the practical application of public speaking for business and pleasure will be offered by UW-Marinette Continuing Education Saturdays January 7 - 28 from 8:30 - 11:30 am.
This hands-on course will be taught by Rev. Bill Shepard, pastor at Bethel Lutheran Church in Menominee. Shepard is also a playwright, director and filmmaker who has taught public
speaking courses at UW-Marinette and directed plays for Theatre on the Bay. Shepard will guide the class through the process of preparing and delivering speeches, helping participants gain self-confidence in public settings and control over their material and presentation.
The fee for the course is $89. Register by calling Jane Jones at 715-735-4343, emailing or visiting the Continuing Education website.
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UW-Marinette Art Competition Winners Announced
December 7, 2005
Winners of the UW-Marinette student art competition have been announced by
James LaMalfa, associate professor of art.
Maria Wagner,mural artist and owner of Art Junction on Hwy 180, and juror for the student drawings, and Guy Yost, owner of NYS Photography, Chicago, Illinois, and juror for the student photos, have made the following selections;
Photos: First place, Kristen Mutchler, “Tory” digital color photo, $40
Second place, Robert Bates, “Cityscape” silver gel, $35
Third, Brad Rabbie, “High Kick” silver gel, $25
Honorable mention, Amanda Peanowsky , “Heaven” digital color photo
and Angie Salewsky, “Childhood Days”, silver gel photo.
Drawing: First place, Mark Engledinger, “Menominee Pier” $55, pencil
Second place, Glenn Trybom, “Jim #1” $25, vine charcoal.
Third place Kirstie Kamin, “Mark” $10, silver point drawing.
Honorable mention, Josh LaLonde, “Marina” $5, pencil drawing.
Jori Shampo, “My Room”, $5, pencil drawing.
Awards were funded by the UW-Marinette Art Club. A silent auction for works
in the Fall Student Art exhibit is being held now until December 16. Proceeds will
be donated to the UW-Marinette Foundation. "Artwork available for bids has a colored circle label affixed to the mat. Winners will be notified by December 17,” said La Malfa.
The exhibit is open to the public weekdays from 8 am to 10 pm and this weekend (December 8 - 11) during the Children's Theatre production of "The Christmas Gift." Curtain time is Thursday - Saturday at 7 pm and Sunday at 1 pm.
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