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 February UW-Manitowoc Upcoming Events*

**Women’s Basketball vs. Wash. Co. @ 5 pm Men’s Basketball vs. Wash. Co. @ 7 ** NEW Art 2011, juried showcase of collegiate art from northeast Wisconsin, at the Rahr-West Art Museum through February 27 ||  8- 5Big Mistakes College Students Make- 12:15-1:00 F170 Intramural Basketball 3-on-3 12:15pm in GYM **, ** ** GSA Meeting, 12:15 PM, F175, ** ||  9 ** - ** **Men’s basketball vs. UW-Sheboygan, 7 PM, Gym ****, Women’s make-up game vs. Fox Valley Tech 5 PM ** Intramural Doubles Badminton, 12:15 PM, GYM || 10 **- ** **Future Teachers Meeting, 12:15 PM, H109 **
 * __ Sunday __ ||  __ Monday __  ||  __ Tuesday __  ||  __ Wednesday __  ||  __ Thursday __  ||  __ Friday __  ||  __ Saturday __  ||
 * ||  ||   1- Making New Year’s Resolutions that Stick- 12:15-1:00 F170   || 2- ||  3- Super Bowl Tailgate, free food, 11 AM - 1 PM, Commons  ||  4- GSA Drag Show 7:30 PM, University Theatre  || 5 ||
 * 6 || 7- Intramural doubles badminton 12:15pm

Intramural 3 on 3 basketball, 12:15 PM, GYM || 11 || 12 || ** Intramural Doubles Badminton, 12:15 PM, GYM ** __ Happy Valentine’s Day! __ ||  15- Take Better Notes-12:15-1:00 F170 Intramural 3-on-3 Basketball, 12:15 PM, GYM || 16- Future Nurses Meeting, 12:10, F175 ** Women’s Basketball vs. Silver Lake College, 6 PM, Gym ** Campus Preview Day, 9 AM- 12:30 PM Intramural Doubles Badminton, 12:15 PM, GYM || 17- Intramural 3-on-3 Basketball 12:15 PM, GYM || 18 || 19 || ** Intramural Doubles Badminton, 12:15 PM, GYM ** || 22- Tips for Successful Transfer-12:15-1:00 F170 Intramural 3-on-3 Basketball, 12:15 PM, GYM || 23- “ The Laramie Project, 10 Years Later” 7:30 PM, University Theatre “Balancing Social, Economical and Environmental Aspects of Great Lakes Shipping,” 6:30 PM, H102 Intramural Doubles Badminton, 12:15 PM, GYM || 24- Writers Workshop w/ Shana Deets ** “The Laramie Project, 10 Years Later” 7:30 PM, University Theatre ** Intramural 3- on-3 Basketball, 12:15 PM, GYM || 25 || 26 ||
 * 13- NEW Art reception at Rahr West Art Museum, 1-4 PM ||  14- ** Women’s Basketball @ UW-Marathon Co. **
 * 20 || 21- ** Presidents Day Trivia Contest in the commons during lunch! **
 * 27 || 28- Intramural Doubles Badminton, 12:15 PM, GYM  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||

Photo by: Cindy Gruett


 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 16pt;">Community Profiles **
 * <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">By Paul Nessman **

**<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Name: ** Roland Baldwin **<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';">Occupation: ** UW-Manitowoc Golf Coach; Retired Dean of UW-Manitowoc. German language Professor. Retired FBI Agent ** Date of birth ** : 2/15/39 **Place of birth**: Afton, Wyoming **Now resides in:** Rural Valders, WI ** Family: ** 4 children and 2 stepchildren (17 grandchildren) ** Ethnic background: ** White American (relatives immigrated from England, Scotland, and Germany) **Education:** B.A. -Brigham Young University. M.A. -Brigham Young University. Ph.D. -University of Wisconsin-Madison.

What image comes to mind when you think of an FBI agent? Maybe you think of an all-business, no-nonsense kind of person wearing a flawlessly pressed suit, polished shoes, sunglasses, and a listening device. Well, this is the image running through my head as I was about to meet Roland Baldwin for this interview, this month’s installment of ‘Community Profiles.’ But, **Roland Baldwin** does not fit the stereotype. He is one of the nicest, most out-going and friendliest people I have ever met. Yes, he did once work as an FBI agent, but that is not what defines him. As an agent for the FBI from 1967 to 1970, Baldwin worked on many high-profile and historic investigations. One case that he worked on was a plot to blow up the US Supreme Court. He was also assigned to investigate the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. Baldwin worked as a Linguistics Specialist and internal security for the FBI and he saw action in the “barrios” of Houston, Texas. His second assignment brought him to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. While he learned very much and was successful at it, being an FBI agent brought an undesirable and unexpected feeling to Baldwin’s life. His job was a constant source of negativity. Never was this more evident than the time Baldwin found himself in a church meeting sitting directly behind a suspect under investigation. The job was transforming him into a man who always saw the negative side of the human race and who always questioned the motives of people that he met, no matter in what capacity. When he lost sight of whom he could trust, Baldwin decided that he had had enough. At the time, Baldwin was living in Madison, Wisconsin, and he knew that the things in life that really made him excited were his love of foreign languages and his passion to share his gifts with others. While working in Milwaukee, he was introduced by a fellow FBI agent to a University of Wisconsin professor. Only 15 minutes into the conversation with the professor, Baldwin boldly said, “I want a job.” So, 48 hours later, in January, 1970, Baldwin became the Director of Student Services at UW-Washington County in West Bend, Wisconsin. He commuted to his new job from Madison for 12 years. Baldwin flourished in his new roles as Student Service Advisor and German Language Professor. His love of working with students and faculty really seemed to shine through. Then, in October of 1984, Baldwin became the Dean at the University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc where he stayed until July of 2003 (or so it says on the engraved inscription of his “retirement” rocking chair.) Some interesting facts about Baldwin are that he was born and raised in the Mormon tradition and took part in a three year mission to Europe, something that three of his sons have done as well and something that has had a dramatic influence on his spiritual life and his love for Jesus Christ. Baldwin was the first college student in his family of 13 and the nicknames that he has heard through the years include “Rolly” and “Baldy.” Baldwin is married to Susan Wolfe, who works as a University Services Program Associate in Student Services here at UW-Manitowoc. He has not been unemployed since he was 12 years old when he sold newspapers and did lawn care projects for his neighbors. His first adult job was with the Bureau of Land Management in Wyoming as an Engineer Aide. Baldwin’s happiest memory was witnessing his children being born and his saddest was the death of his father at age 67. Baldwin can fondly recall the times as a child when at family gatherings; each child was given 25 cents. 11 cents was to pay for a movie and 14 cents was enough money to buy popcorn and candy with enough left over to share. Baldwin grew up during the World War II days when times were terribly bleak. He knew people who came home from the war maimed and crippled and some that did not come home at all. His father volunteered to fight in the war and the overwhelming theme of the time was an obsession with defeating the “Japs” and the “Nazis.” Baldwin remembers his family being allotted ration cards for food and hearing Presidents Roosevelt and Truman speak on the radio. He also remembers well, the days when the bombs were dropped on Nagasaki and Hiroshima. He was six years old when the war was finally over. Today, after finally figuring out what he wanted to be when he grew up, Roland Baldwin lives a happy and fulfilling life as a board member, a guest lecturer, a part-time German teacher and golf coach here at the UW-Manitowoc. He feels fortunate and blessed that he is healthy enough to travel and to enjoy life to the fullest.

** Making New Years Resolutions that Stick **

By: Laurana Schultz

The Academic Success and Life Balance Series features a seminar every Tuesday in Founders Hall room F170 at 12:15pm. On Tuesday February 1st, 2011, the topic of discussion was “Making New Year’s Resolutions that Stick” and the presentation was given by Dr. Stacey Soeldner, a clinical psychologist with the Riverhill Psychiatric Associates.

During the presentation Dr. Soeldner mentioned different reasons as to why resolutions and goals people make don’t stick, or end up failing. One of the top reasons people fail to complete their goals is that they aim too high, or don’t have the proper motivation. Sometimes the reason is simply people are not as ready to change as they think they are.

According to Dr. Soeldner, there is a program called S.M.A.R.T. Goals. If you follow the steps completely, it is likely that you will complete your goal for change. S- Specific—in order to change anything in your life you need to be specific, and narrow the goal down to exactly what it is you want to do. For example; a general goal would be to “get in shape” a more specific goal would be to “join and health club and work out 3 days a week.” M- Measurable—your progress should be measurable. For example, you can count three days at the gym. It’s hard to count or measure “get in shape.” When you measure your progress, you stay on track, reach your target dates, and experience the exhilaration of achievement. A- Attainable- Goals that may have seemed out of reach can become attainable by allowing yourself to meet your goal. If you believe you can complete, you’ll be able to do it. Trying to work out EVERY day is probably unattainable. Three days a week is more within reach. R- Realistic—the goal you’re trying to achieve needs to be realistic; you have to be willing and able to do the work required to change. If you truly believe that the goal can be accomplished it is realistic. T- Timely- a goal should have a time frame. Set a time that you want to have the goal completed by. Even breaking up parts of the goals over time can help complete the overall goal as well as boost your self confidence. For example, if you say you want to lose 10 pounds this year, set a time by when you’re going to lose those 10 pounds, “I’m going to lose 10 pounds by May 1st.” This way, if and when you do lose the 10 pounds, you’ll feel great for completing the goal, and you could set another goal to lose another 10 pounds.

Changing something about you is never easy; as a result doctors, students, and average “Joe’s” around the world have written books and are willing to help people. Dr Soeldner suggested a book entitled “Changing for Good” written by James Prochaska. Reading this book would be a great way to help you change in the privacy of your own home.

However, if you don’t feel you can complete your goals on your own, or just need a person to talk to, Dr. Stacey Soeldner is available for free counseling sessions. UW-Manitowoc has a contract with the Riverhill Psychological Associates where every student at UWM is able to receive six free counseling sessions with their tuition. Students are able to set up an appointment to talk about anything they desire. To set up an appointment you can call the office at (920)-683-3220 and tell the receptionist you’re a student with UW-Manitowoc, and they can help you from there.


 * Featured Speakers Connect the Lakeshore at UW-Manitowoc **

By Charles Larson, UW-Manitowoc News Staff

The University of Wisconsin-Manitowoc will be featuring a series of speakers through the “Connecting to the Lakeshore” Lecture Series. Each speaker will discuss a topic related to the community and its position on Lake Michigan.

The first speaker in the series, Dr. Richard D. Stewart from UW-Superior, will be at UW-Manitowoc on February 23 to present “Balancing Social, Economical, and Environmental Aspects of Great Lakes Shipping.” Stewart is Co-Director of the Great Lakes Maritime Research Institute, Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Superior, and the Director of the Transportation and Logistics Research Center. Dr. Caroline Geary, chair of the UW-Manitowoc Lecture and Fine Arts committee, invited Stewart because the committee tried to develop “a lecture series tied into our on-going campus theme, ‘Connecting the Lakeshore.’ As a recognized expert in Great Lakes shipping, Dr. Stewart is a perfect fit. His interdisciplinary talk will include environmental and economic aspects of regional shipping and also include some historical information. Our hope is that he will have broad appeal to our students and community members.”

Stewart will be talking about the environmental impacts and benefits of Great Lakes shipping. Stewart said his greatest concern for Lake Michigan is “human impact.” He added, “We need to think and be reasonable about our actions that impact the Great Lakes. Maritime commerce has an obligation to develop sustainable operations and they have been moving in that direction and are looking to move beyond just compliance.” (See Marine Delivers: @http://www.marinedelivers.com/ )

Stewart clarified that Maritime commerce represents only a small part of the problem. In fact, he said, “The Lakes are suffering from oily runoff from roads and parking lots, medications and non-biodegradable chemicals that find their way into sewer systems or tributaries by unthinking people and companies. We have well intentioned people introduce invasive species of plants, animals, fish, and insects into gardens, ponds and rivers adjacent to the Lakes. These invasive species are then moved about by autos, trucks, railcars, recreational boats and other natural vectors. We all need to think about how our actions will impact the Great Lakes in the long and short term.”

Stewart said he grew interested in the Great Lakes early on: “I grew up in Whitewater, Wisconsin, and sailed sailboats on inland lakes and Lake Michigan. As I worked in maritime commerce and academia I have always retained my interest in the Great Lakes. I started researching and publishing about maritime commerce in the Lakes in the early 1980s. My thesis for my masters degree at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay was __A Lake Michigan Hovercraft Ferry System__: __Environmental Analysis__.”

Other events in this series of lectures include these: “Who are your Neighbors?” By Kelly Eskew on March 16, “Caring for the Water beneath Your Feet” by Janet Sosnosky on April 27. All lectures are free and will be held Hillside 102 beginning at 6:30 p.m.