Posted 12:10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015
This week's news and events.
Student researching floodplain restoration, invasive grass
An unwanted addition to floodplain forests in the area has a UWL student researcher concerned. Read more » |
In this issue:Announcements & Notices Campus Kudos UWLDining Human Resources In The News Thanks Classifieds |
Dean Bruce May retires
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Two UWL projects approved
The State Building Commission has approved the design and construction of UWL’s new Science Labs Building and the renovation of the Center for the Arts main entrance. Read more » |
UWL named Best of La Crosse County |
26th Annual UWL Alumni & Friends Golf Outing
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Closure of East Avenue begins Aug. 17
Beginning Monday, Aug. 17, through Thursday, Aug. 20, East Avenue will be closed at the corner of Farwell Street to run underground utilities to the new student center. Access Farwell Street from La Crosse Street to the north. Access areas south of Farwell Street from Pine Street.
For questions or concerns, contact Doug Pearson at dpearson@uwlax.edu or Scott Schumacher at sschumacher@uwlax.edu.
UWL surplus sale runs through Aug. 20
UWL will conduct a sale of surplus property in partnership with the online auction site www.wisconsinsurplus.com through Thursday, Aug. 20. Pre-registration and a bidder number are required prior to submitting bids. Terms and conditions of sale, along with contact information, can be found on the auction's website. Some of the items include file cabinets, table, dinnerware, stoves, refrigerators and more.
Scientific instrumentation on campus available for use
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Lantvit anticipates a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) will see a lot of community use. The top-of-the-line piece of equipment has a variety of attachments that extend its use far beyond a traditional SEM.[/caption]
UWL’s College of Science and Health is home to a variety of scientific instrumentation available for use by students and faculty throughout the university as well as users outside the university after appropriate training.
A new website, http://www.uwlax.edu/sah/instrumentation-resources/, provides information on the various types of equipment available and descriptions.
UWL’s equipment is first and foremost for teaching and research. The new website makes the equipment more visible for other uses within the university, at other universities and within the community, says Sarah Lantvit, UWL staff scientist. Lantvit is a resource to help make those community and university connections.
“We want to get more people throughout the university to use our instrumentation and expand the use into the community to forge new relationships and further research,” she says.
Equipment use charges depend on the instrument and an individual’s specific needs. Training is required or staff can be available to run the instruments. Contact Lantvit at slantvit@uwlax.edu for more information and pricing.
The instruments were obtained through various federal, state, and institutional sources. Types of equipment include:
The University Bookstore is holding a summer clearance event. Take an additional 40 percent off already reduced clearance items through Sunday, Aug. 30 while supplies last. This offer is not valid on food, Starbucks products or graduation items. It cannot be combined with other offers. See store for details.
The University Bookstore is also hosting a VIP Sale Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 18 and 19 for university faculty and staff. The sale is 20 percent off of in-store and online purchases of regular priced items. The bookstore will be open from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Lantvit anticipates a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) will see a lot of community use. The top-of-the-line piece of equipment has a variety of attachments that extend its use far beyond a traditional SEM.[/caption]
UWL’s College of Science and Health is home to a variety of scientific instrumentation available for use by students and faculty throughout the university as well as users outside the university after appropriate training.
A new website, http://www.uwlax.edu/sah/instrumentation-resources/, provides information on the various types of equipment available and descriptions.
UWL’s equipment is first and foremost for teaching and research. The new website makes the equipment more visible for other uses within the university, at other universities and within the community, says Sarah Lantvit, UWL staff scientist. Lantvit is a resource to help make those community and university connections.
“We want to get more people throughout the university to use our instrumentation and expand the use into the community to forge new relationships and further research,” she says.
Equipment use charges depend on the instrument and an individual’s specific needs. Training is required or staff can be available to run the instruments. Contact Lantvit at slantvit@uwlax.edu for more information and pricing.
The instruments were obtained through various federal, state, and institutional sources. Types of equipment include:
- Imaging and Surface Analysis
- Spectroscopy
- Electrochemical and Electrical
- Separations
- Thermal Methods
- X-ray
- NMR
- Radiation
- Sample Preparation
University Bookstore holds August sales
The University Bookstore is holding a summer clearance event. Take an additional 40 percent off already reduced clearance items through Sunday, Aug. 30 while supplies last. This offer is not valid on food, Starbucks products or graduation items. It cannot be combined with other offers. See store for details.
The University Bookstore is also hosting a VIP Sale Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 18 and 19 for university faculty and staff. The sale is 20 percent off of in-store and online purchases of regular priced items. The bookstore will be open from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Virginia Crank, English, presented "Undergraduate Research as a Source of Sustainability for Writing Centers" at the annual national conference of the Council of Writing Program Administrators in Boise, Idaho, July 15-19. Crank also attended a special day-long pre-conference institute on language, diversity, global politics and writing support at the CWPA.
Jennifer Kosiak, Mathematics and School of Education Secondary Teacher Education Preparation program co-coordinator, was recognized in the August/September 2015 Coulee Region Women magazine for Women Making a Difference in Education. The current issue identifying other area women being honored can be found at http://www.crwmagazine.com/index.htm.
Ryan McKelley, Psychology, won the 2015 Outstanding Presentation by an Early Career Professional Award from the Society for Health Psychology for his study "Placebo study on the efficacy of heart-rate variability biofeedback on acute stress," at the 123rd annual convention of the American Psychological Association. McKelley had tremendous support from UWL undergraduate research assistants Madeline Churches, Olivia Feagles, Brooklyn Sullivan and August Viegut.
Jessica Sim, Psychology, won the 2015 Faculty Transnational Research Award from the Academy of Management for her study "Affirming personal values facilitates women's success in business." Sim recently presented her research at the 75th annual meeting of the Academy of Management.
Suthakaran Veerasamy, Psychology, presented his study "Teaching white privilege: Instructors' race and lecture style" at the 123rd annual convention of the American Psychological Association. Veerasamy was joined by UWL undergraduate students Lauren Keesler, Sunita Nandihalli and Salina Wiltinger, who all served as research assistants on the project.
The Galley is open for breakfast, lunch
The Galley in Cartwright Center will reopen for the next two weeks, through Friday, Aug. 28, for breakfast and lunch. Hours will be from 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Monday – Friday.Food for Thought
By Tori Erickson, UWL Dining Services dietitian Healing and Immunity Boosters There aren’t miracle foods that will keep you illness free during cold and flu season. However, eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables high in Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Vitamin A as well as getting enough essential minerals will give your body the ammunition to help fend off colds better than if you eat a diet lacking in them. The more colorful your plate is, the more vitamins, minerals and antioxidants you are getting. Berries are packed with illness-fighting antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Add some to your yogurt or oatmeal at breakfast. In addition to the food you eat, pay attention to what you’re drinking. The benefits of water are vast. Adequate hydration will help keep everything running smoothly and will help your body use all of the nutrients needed to keep you healthy. Eight immune boosting foods 1. Yogurt The live active cultures found in yogurt are healthy bacteria that help keep your intestinal tract free from disease-causing germs. 2. Oatmeal and other whole grains Whole grains boost immunity and speed wound healing including muscle healin after a hard workout. 3. Tea The main health-promoting contributor in tea is polyphenols, particularly flavanols and flavonols. These polyphenols boost the immune system and protect against oxidative stress that can damage cells. Catechin, an antioxidant in green tea, is thought to play a role in protecting against certain types of cancer. 4. Leafy greens Leafy greens like spinach and kale are rich in Vitamin C. In addition, citrus fruits, bell peppers, Brussel sprouts, strawberries and papaya also contain substantial amounts of Vitamin C. Try to get your Vitamin C from foods rather than taking a supplement so you’re getting the good fiber fruits and veggies offer too. 5. Chickpeas Chickpeas are high in Vitamin B6, which is essential for nearly 200 biochemical reactions in your body and critical in proper immune system functioning. Dip your bell peppers in some hummus for a double immune boosting snack. 6. Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes—along with their orange counterparts carrots, pumpkin, cantaloupe and squash— are rich in Vitamin A. Vitamin A acts as an antioxidant to boosts your immune system. 7. Broccoli If you were to pick one veggie to love, make it broccoli. Broccoli is a nutritional and immune boosting powerhouse. This green nutrient rich veggie is part of the cabbage family. Broccoli is rich in selenium, which has been shown to boost immunity and protect against certain cancers. In addition, broccoli is a good source of iron, which carries oxygen to the cells of your body. Broccoli also supplies your body with Vitamin E, which is a powerful antioxidant that helps your body fight off infections. Steaming broccoli helps provide cholesterol lowering benefits to you. 8. Seafood One of the best sources of zinc is seafood like crab, lobster and oysters. Zinc is an essential mineral for keeping a healthy immune system, building proteins, and creating DNA. In addition to seafood zinc is found in spinach, pumpkin and squash seeds, cashews, pork, baked beans, and mushrooms.Recipe for Parmesan Roasted Broccoli
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pound broccoli, cut into florets
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Internal employment opportunity in Custodial Services
Custodial Services is seeking applications for a Custodian Lead in Graff Main Hall, Wing Technology Center and Morris Hall. This position works in a lead capacity and provides custodial support to the buildings. The normal work schedule for this position is 3 - 11:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT UW-LA CROSSE EMPLOYEES. UWL internal eligibility:- Must be currently employed at UWL for a minimum of six consecutive months and have worked a minimum of 1040 hours prior to the date of application as determined by Human Resources.
- Must not be under a performance improvement plan.
- University staff project and temporary employees along with temporary employees hired through an external agency are NOT eligible.
UW-L in the news
A summary of some of the stories about UW-La Crosse spotted in the news. A rising star: Local entrepreneur Matt Boshcka brings passion, love of community to his work, Aug. 10, Jacksoncountychronicle Growing up in La Crosse, Boshcka said, he always had an interest in ... degrees in business and finance at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Funding, design approved for new UW-La Crosse Science Labs Building, Aug. 12, News8000.com - WKBT The Wisconsin State Building Commission approved Wednesday the final design and funding for a new UW-La Crosse Science Lab project. State lawmakers to consider merger of UW, technical colleges, Aug. 12, News8000.com - WKBT Some state lawmakers are reviving an idea to merge the University of Wisconsin System's 13 two-year colleges with the state's 16 technical college ... UW-L science building gets final approval, expected to generate 1400 jobs and $157 million in ... Aug 13, The Courier Life News The group approved a second construction project at UW-L -- $1.4 million in renovations for the entrance of the Center for the Arts, to address a failing .. UW-L police train for active shooter emergency, Aug 13, La Crosse Tribune The active shooter training was part of a departmental in-service for UW-L officers. Each summer before the academic year starts, Barton said, the ...
Message from Pam Glasshoff
Thank you to all my UWL staff friends that attended my retirement party May 22. It was a wonderful party. I really enjoyed it. Thank you for all the cards and warm greetings. I felt very honored to have worked at UWL with so many wonderful people. I am really enjoying retirement, summer, grandchildren, camping and just relaxing. It is hard to believe that these years have gone by so quickly. Thanks again.
