Posted 8:37 p.m. Friday, March 29, 2013
This week's news and events.
UW-La Crosse to host its 48th annual International Banquet Food and culture from around the world will highlight the 48th Annual International Banquet at UW-L. The banquet brings together the talents of a variety of international and study abroad students, faculty and staff to offer an evening filled with ethnic foods and a myriad of performances involving cultural music, dancing and singing. The International Banquet is scheduled for Friday, April 12, in the Recreational Eagle Center. Doors open at 5 p.m. The banquet runs from 5:30-8:30. Read more » |
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New UW-L program helps health officials with changing info systems A new program at UW-L aims to help ease demand from medical clinics and public health departments needing employees with up-to-date computer system skills for health-related professions. Read more
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National Conference on Undergraduate Research at UW-L April 11-13 includes 3,050 student presentations Undergraduates from 48 states and seven countries will present their research findings at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) held on the UW-L campus Thursday through Saturday, April 11-13. UW-L also hosted the conference in 2009. Read more » |
UW-L students to exhibit in downtown show Artwork by seven UW-La Crosse art majors will be featured in an upcoming show downtown La Crosse. “Untitled: Emerging Artists Exhibition” opens with a reception from 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 5, at The Vitamin Studio, 129 S. 6th St. Artists will be attend and discuss their work. The show runs through Tuesday, April 9. Read more » |
Area high school artwork at UW-L A competitive art show at UW-La Crosse will feature work by young artists from throughout Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District. The 17th Annual Congressional Art Competition, “An Artistic Discovery,” runs in the University Art GalleryWednesday, April 3, through Saturday, April 6. The gallery is on the first floor of the Center for the Arts. Read more »
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UW-L students selected to perform at Honors Recital
Eight students studying music at UW-L have been selected to perform in the Music Department’s annual Honors Recital. The students will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 7, in Annett Recital Hall, Center for the Arts. The performance is free and open to the public. A reception for students, parents and instructors will follow. Read more » |
UW-L ROTC battalion takes part in memorial march
Students in UW-La Crosse’s ROTC program took part in a challenging march in New Mexico during their spring break. On Sunday, March 17, nine US Army ROTC Cadets and Lt. Col. James R. Hill, professor of Military Science from the UW-L Eagle Battalion, successfully completed the 24th Annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. They participated in the full 26.2 mile marathon in the heavy category, carrying ruck sacks that weighed 35 pounds or more. Read more »
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UW-L Mobile Beta goes live
The UW-L Mobile Beta has launched and is available at www.uwlax.edu/mobile. Any mobile device can access all of the features of this new, Web-based mobile site.
The UW-L Mobile Beta is another way for faculty, staff and students to access WINGS. The most popular WINGS features have been re-engineered to format properly on mobile devices. This new site also puts other campus online resources and services at users’ fingertips allowing:
- Student access to WINGS to check grades, review their class schedule, request transcripts and more.
- Faculty and staff access to WINGS to look at class rosters, view advisees, message their classes and more.
- Access to a class search and course descriptions.
- Links to Murphy Library’s mobile site, D2L, campus directory search, campus map, UW-L Facebook, UW-L Twitter and other campus resources.
- Information about campus news, events and top stories from the UW-L Athletics website.
Graduate Student Research Celebration set for April 2
UW-L's Graduate Student Research Celebration will be held Tuesday, April 2, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Presentations will be from 9-11 a.m. followed by an awards ceremony. Refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to the public. For more information about poster and oral presentations see www.uwlax.edu/grants/workshops/Grad_Celebration_2013.htm .
Hoeschler Tower to be lit blue April 2 for autism awareness event
Alpha Xi Delta will light the Hoeschler Tower blue on Tuesday, April 2. The sorority is hosting "Light it Up Blue" for autism awareness event from 8-10 p.m. and asks everyone to wear blue April 2. They are also coordinating the AmaXing Challenge 5K run/walk at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at Hoeschler Tower. Funds raised will be donated to Autism Speaks. To participate in the run/walk contact fersch.ange@uwlax.edu or sign up the day of the walk. Find out more about the run/walk at https://www.facebook.com/AmaXingChallengeUWL?fref=ts and about Light it up Blue at https://www.facebook.com/events/520818997956537/?fref=ts .
Open mic slated for April 3
Poets, artists, musicians and performers will share messages of social justice, awareness and action at UW-L's Open Mic. Open Stage, Open Minds event at The Cellar in Cartwright Center. The free event is from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 3.
UW-L's Awareness through Performance troupe invites students, faculty, staff and others to share spoken word creations, slideshows, songs, short performance and other creative works. For more information visit www.uwlax.edu/ The event is sponsored by Campus Climate.
Ally training sessions set for April
Become a better advocate for those in the GLBTIQQAA community by participating in ally training. Training sessions are set for:
- Wednesday, April 3, 3 p.m. in 340 Cartwright Center
- Wednesday, April 10, 3 p.m. in 340 Cartwright Center
- Monday, April 29, 7 p.m. in 340 Cartwright Center
Ally training is sponsored by the Pride Center. For accommodations, email pridecenter@uwlax.edu.
Kenya trip is topic of April 5 brown bag lunch presentation
Students who travelled to rural Kenya with the Kenya Make A Difference group will share their experience at a Friday, April 5, brown bag lunch presentation. The presentation is from noon-1 p.m. in the Ward Room, Cartwright Center. Eight college students traveled to Kenya Dec. 30 through Jan. 21 and volunteered at local schools, orphanages and tribal villages near Nakuru, northwest of Nairobi. Find out more about the trip at http://kenyamakeadifference.com/ .
Eagles is featured band at April 5 Album Encounters; 'Saturn — Jewel of the Heavens' is April public program
The Album Encounters multimedia light and laser show will feature the Eagles' “Greatest Hits” at 8 p.m. Friday, April 5, in 20 Cowley Hall. Admission is $4. The Planetarium’s Public Program for April is "Saturn — Jewel of the Heavens.” The talk followed by a multimedia audiovisual presentation will be at 1 p.m. Saturdays, April 1, 11, 18 and 25. Admission is $2 for students and children and $4 for others. To find out more, contact Bob Allen at allen.robe@uwlax.edu or 785.8669. See more about the Planetarium at www.uwlax.edu/planetarium. [caption id="attachment_21901" align="alignright" width="400" caption="UW-L students at mosque in Delhi, India, in December 2012. "]
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Students to discuss J-term India Study Tour on April 5
Students who participated in UW-L's J-term India Study Tour will share photos and talk about their experience at 3:15 p.m. Friday, April 5, in 247 Graff Main Hall. The study tour included visits to both north and south India, including the cities of Delhi, Bangalore and Mysore and the Taj Mahal. The group also stayed with Indian families in their homes. For photos, see www.flickr.com/photos/Sexuality is topic of brown bag lunch presentation April 5
Conversations discussing contemporary social justice, diversity and climate issues are discussed the first Friday of each month. Films range from TED Talks to documentaries and typically last less than 45 minutes. Discussion will follow.
Film Series Events are presented and facilitated by friends and colleagues of Campus Climate and are free and open to everyone. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch and are welcome to come late or leave early.
To learn more about the film series and upcoming events, visitwww.uwlax.edu/campusclimate/foodforthought.htm or see the UW-L Campus Climate’s Facebook page.
Chicago, Daughtry and The Remainders to perform at this year's Freedom Fest; ticket sales begin April 6
Freedom Fest 2013 includes performances by nationally-renowned entertainers Chicago and Daughtry and the regional favorites The Remainders. This year's Freedom Fest begins with a motorcycle rally outside UW-L's Veterans Memorial Field Complex at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 15, and ends with a 10:15 p.m. fireworks show. Other performers include The 451st Army Band and the Blue Stars.
All proceeds from Freedom Fest benefit Veterans’ causes, including a scholarship fund for veterans who wish to further their education at a University of Wisconsin school. The annual event has raised $400,000 for Veterans’ causes and has distributed $80,000 in scholarships for Veterans.
Tickets are available for purchase starting Saturday, April 6, on the Freedom Fest website at freedomfestlacrosse.com and at area Festival Foods through Friday, June 14. General Admission tickets are also available the day of the event.
Logistics Health Inc. is the sponsor of the fest for the sixth year.
‘Living with Type 1’ event set at UW-La Crosse
A Sunday luncheon program will reach out to La Crosse area families living with Type 1 diabetes.
“Living With Type 1 — A Family Affair” begins at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at the Cleary Alumni & Friends Center. Read more at http://news.uwlax.edu/living-with-type-1-event-set-at-uw-la-crosse/.
Delta Sigma Pi hosts blood drive April 8
UW-L's Delta Sigma Pi is hosting a blood drive from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, April 8, in Port O' Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. To register in advance go to donor registration.
There are a few spots left for those who want to perform in the Saturday, April 20, “Candy Land” drag show in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. To apply email pridecenter@uwlax.edu with names of people in the group and the song to be performed. Entries are on a first-come first-served basis. There is a one song limit.
This year's emcees are UW-L Alumna Molly Censky and faculty member Sara Sullivan. Cost to attend is $5 for students and $10 for others in advance. Admission increases by $2 the day of the show. Purchase tickets at the Cartwright Center Ticket Office. Tips will go toward the Dr. Sara Sullivan LGBTQ Study Abroad Scholarship for LGBTIQQAA students.
To find out more email pridecenter@uwlax.edu.
Researchers seek men, women for focus group study
Gretchen Berns, and Stephen Lewis, both Recreation Management and Therapeutic Recreation, seek men and women ages 25-55 who self identify as overweight to participate in a focus group study exploring thoughts, feelings and experiences related to outdoor recreation. An informational session will be held Monday, April 8, at the Myrick Hixon Ecocenter. Men will meet from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and women will meet from 7-8 p.m. Participants completing the study will receive $50. For more information and details about the informational session, women should contact Berns at 785.8209 or gberns@uwlax.edu); men should contact Lewis at 785.8202 or slewis@uwlax.edu.
$mart $tart: A Salary Negotiation Skills workshop for genderqueer/woman-identified persons to be held April 6
$mart $tart: A Salary Negotiation Skills workshop will be held at 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Saturday, April 6, in 3212 Centennial Hall.
In conjunction with the WAGE Project, this workshop is for genderqueer or woman-identified persons who are juniors, seniors and graduate students. The workshop will raise awareness about resources for benchmarking reasonable salaries and benefits, including salary ranges, the impact of market realities on salaries, and how to compare skills and accomplishments to target a realistic salary range. Negotiation skills, including role playing, that teach participants how to aim high and be realistic will also be addressed.
Registration is required by no later than Tuesday, April 2, and is limited to 40. To register and reserve a seat, email: aauwlacrosse@hotmail.com. For more information, contact Mahruq Khan at mkhan@uwlax.edu.
The workshop is sponsored by the AAUW-La Crosse Branch; YWCA-La Crosse; UW-L’s Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Department; Women’s Studies Student Association; Career Services; and Asian, Latino, African, Native American Women (ALANA). For more information, contact Mahruq Khan at mkhan@uwlax.edu.
Last call to participate in UW-L drag show
There are a few spots left for those who want to perform in the Saturday, April 20, “Candy Land” drag show in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. To apply email pridecenter@uwlax.edu with names of people in the group and the song to be performed. Entries are on a first-come first-served basis. There is a one song limit.
This year's emcees are UW-L Alumna Molly Censky and faculty member Sara Sullivan. Cost to attend is $5 for students and $10 for others in advance. Admission increases by $2 the day of the show. Purchase tickets at the Cartwright Center Ticket Office. Tips will go toward the Dr. Sara Sullivan LGBTQ Study Abroad Scholarship for LGBTIQQAA students.
To find out more email pridecenter@uwlax.edu.
Streamlined Cooperative Education and Internship Program procedures begin April 15
UW-L's Cooperative Education and Internship Program will be automated and streamlined to speed up the internship approval and evaluation processes by Monday, April 15, in time for summer 2013 internships.The changes will speed up the internship approval and evaluation processes, require less “foot work” from students and reduce the amount of paper used. Faculty advisers, department chairs, students and employers will continue to sign off on the same information as in the past; however the new process will use email and e-verification to automate the process.
Additional information on the new procedures will be emailed to faculty advisers and department chairs in April.
In the past, UW-L posted information regarding open meetings and public notices using Posterous. Posterous is no longer being used and has been replaced with a new calendar system. To post open meetings and public notices and for more information go http://uwlax.edu/meetings. Note: An Open Meetings link is now available at the bottom of the left-hand column on the Campus News page. (Note arrow at diagram on right.)
Note changes to posting open meeting and public notices
In the past, UW-L posted information regarding open meetings and public notices using Posterous. Posterous is no longer being used and has been replaced with a new calendar system. To post open meetings and public notices and for more information go http://uwlax.edu/meetings. Note: An Open Meetings link is now available at the bottom of the left-hand column on the Campus News page. (Note arrow at diagram on right.)
Upcoming news and events
Monday, April 1
Maroon Mondays at Buffalo Wild Wings, 11 a.m.-close 3132 Market Place, Onalaska Event coupon here Must bring coupon for UW-L Athletics to benefit from promotionTuesday, April 2
Men’s Tennis vs. Milwaukee School of Engineering, Wis., 3 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex (weather permitting) or at the Mitchell Hall Fieldhouse
Wednesday, April 3
Friday, April 5, and Saturday, April 6
Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Ashton May Invitational, Friday, April 5, 3 p.m., Saturday, April 6, 11 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex, SENIOR Citizen PROM, Come as a couple or single ready to mingle. Mitchell Hall Field House, 1820 Pine St. Invitation to senior citizens of the La Crosse Community to come enjoy a free night of music, dancing, and fun activities with UW-La Crosse Student-Athletes! For more information call: 608.785.8616Saturday, April 6
Sunday, April 7
Softball vs. UW-River Falls (DH), noon at the North Campus Field (tentative location, view uwlathletics.com for location updates) Click here for softball promotions calendarMonday, April 8
18th Annual College Basketball Celebration, Roundball Rumble on the River at the Waterfront’s Cargill Room Doors Open/Cocktails: 6 p.m. | Dinner: 7 p.m. | Championship Game Tip-off: 8 p.m. $75 per ticket (Click here for more information) Only 300 tickets available. Purchase here.Thursday through Saturday, May 23-25
Volunteers needed NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships Click here for more information Click here for volunteer registration Questions: dfritsch@uwlax.edu or 608.317.8957Monday, June 17
12th Annual L-Club Eagle Eye Open Golf Outing at the La Crosse Country Club Featuring UW-L teams at each hole Click here for more information Twitter- UWLEAGLEFAN (UWL EAGLE FAN)
- Follow the Athletic Director on Twitter: @UWLAXAD
UW-L graduate students Nick Beltz and Dustin Erbes, Clinical Exercise Physiology, had their joint thesis "Kettlebells Kick Butt" published in the March issue of ACE's Certified News. Faculty advisers were Scott Doberstein, Carl Foster and John Porcari, all Exercise and Sport Science.
John Greany and Thomas Kernozek, both Health Professions, and graduate student Cassandra Heizler published "Plantar Loading Asymmetry in Native Americans with Diabetes and Peripheral Neuropathy, with Diabetes Only, and Without Diabetes" in the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, March/April 2013, Vol. 103, No. 2, pp. 106-112.
Jon Hageseth and Jodie Rindt, both Student Affairs Administration, along with faculty colleagues from Indiana State University, Colorado State University and University of Louisville, presented “Creating Online Master’s Programs in Student Affairs” at the Annual Conference of NASPA–Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education in Orlando, Fla., March 18.
Betsy Morgan, Psychology, was elected president of Psi Chi, the International Honors Society for Psychology, and will serve a three-year term as elect, president and past president beginning August.
Mai Chang Vue, School of Education, and UW-L students Cassandra Armstrong, Katherine Gonzalez, Abir Ismail, Cathy Leon, Eric Smith, Kaying Vang, Xia Vang, Dewayne Wrenched, Nouqu Xiong, Tria Xiong and Jason Yang successfully organized the first Student Development Conference on campus March 22-23. Representatives from UW-L, UW-Stout, UW-River Falls, UW-Superior and UW-Whitewater collaborated on the event that supports recruiting and retaining diverse and underrepresented students in teacher education.
UW-L in the news
A summary of some of the stories about UW-La Crosse spotted in the news. "State gives nod to UW-L building projects," La Crosse Tribune, March 22. More than $155 million in University of Wisconsin-La Crosse construction projects were approved Thursday by the State Building Commission. The projects now move on to the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee ... "Some colleges aren't what they appear to be," WEAU, March 21. UW-La Crosse Institutional Research Director Natalie Solverson said every school gets specific instructions on how to submit the information for rankings, ... Funds for UW System, WPR, March 22. University of Wisconsin (UW) campuses across the state could be getting new buildings and needed renovations, after the State Building Commission approved more than $700 million in projects yesterday. "UW-L dance troupe to perform jazz concerts," La Crosse Tribune, March 23. Heather Teske, Jandrea Novak and Erin Ross didn’t want to give up dancing when they went to college. They had been studying dance since they were young girls, and the three women were surprised to discover Kinesis Dance Theatre, a modern dance troupe on the University of ... "UW-L theater season has modern twist," La Crosse Tribune, March 24. Get ready for a blind date gone wrong, a miser who learns a lesson and a humorous cautionary tale about messing with monsters. At the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, next season has a contemporary flavor with a few surprises, said Joe Anderson, chairman of UW-L’s theater department ... "UW-La Crosse waiting for legislature's approval on building projects," WEAU, March 26. UW-La Crosse's proposal for several new-look facilities is now in the hands of the state legislature. "City of La Crosse mayoral candidates debate at UW-L ...," WKBT, March 26. City of La Crosse mayoral candidates Tim Kabat and Doug Farmer will debate tonight at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. "UW-L to construct 5 new buildings," WXOW-TV, March 26. UW-La Crosse got approval to construct five new buildings on campus. The projects include a science facility, a parking ramp and police building, a student center and a water facility. The fifth project is for a very successful athletic team ... (video clip) "Picture of help: Student uses photo skills for cancer research cause," La Crosse Tribune, March 28. Snapping photos to fight cancer just clicked for Megan Kunstman. Kunstman, 20, is taking professional photos of people if they donate money to the St. Baldrick's Foundation for children's cancer research. The fundraising effort gives the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse student a chance to combine two loves: charity work and photography ...
OCW symposium 'Seeking Meaning, Finding Purpose' set for April 10
Discovering meaning in life is critical to happiness, says UW-L alumna Marci Madary.
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Madary is the guest speaker at this year's OCW spring symposium "Seeking Meaning, Finding Purpose."
Madary will use research, experience and poetry to explore what gives lives purpose. She'll help participants find ways to answer questions such as, "Why was I born? What is my life about? Do I make a difference?"
The symposium will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, in Port O' Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Along with Madary's presentation, the free symposium will include light refreshments and door prizes. No pre-registration is required.
Madary, an adjunct professor at Viterbo University, also leads retreats and workshops. She has a masters of arts degree in pastoral ministry from St. Mary's University in Winona. She is trained in energy therapy, the Enneagram and spiritual direction and has a passion for poetry. Madary is the mother of two young adults.
Download a PDF of the symposium flier at OCW_2013_Syposium.
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