Posted 4:04 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2014
This week's news and events.
Reaching out, recognizing veterans
When veteran Michael Bahr stepped off the plane from Iraq in January 2010, he knew his life goals had changed. Read more »
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In this issue:Announcements & Notices Athletics Campus Kudos UWLDining In The News Murphy Library Notes Classifieds |
Emergency alert system available
When a person was spotted carrying a weapon on campus in April 2013, students and staff who had signed up to the university’s timely warning program received information about the incident as it unfolded. Read more »
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Blue crab discovered a long way from home
A Chesapeake blue crab — native to the western Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico — somehow found its way into the cool, northern waters of the Mississippi River this fall. Read more »
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Campus Connection end-of-semester schedule
- This is the last Campus Connection for 2014.
- The Campus Connection resumes Monday, Jan. 5, 2015 — The deadline is noon Tuesday, Dec. 30.
Adapted PE students help children celebrate the holidays
[caption id="attachment_38102" align="alignnone" width="770"] UW-L students in the Adapted PE's Children's Motor Development Program celebrating the holiday in their ugly sweater outfits Dec. 4. Students in the front row, from left, Kevin Crevcoure, Bridget Laszewski, Katie Thompson, Alex Parsons; second row: Mackenzie Hunter, Alexandra Levine, Santa, Makenzie Foerster, Steve Holland; third row: Carly Jerry, Kari Lovering; back row: Brandon Green, Breck Williamson, Garrett Novinski, Tom Kennedy.[/caption]Biology Professor Scott Cooper honored at campus reception
[caption id="attachment_38143" align="alignnone" width="655"] Biology Professor Scott Cooper, center, is the third professor from UW-L to be named Wisconsin Professor of the Year. The campus honored him with a reception Dec. 10. All three UW-L professors to earn the state’s top award got together during the reception. From left: History Professor Victor M. Macías-González, 2013 winner; Cooper, 2014 winner; and History Professor Greg Wegner, 2011 winner.[/caption] When Biology Professor Scott Cooper was a toddler his family called him the “little professor” because he paraded around the house in a plaid sport coat and bow tie. Over the years his wardrobe choice has changed, but Cooper’s enthusiasm for teaching and love of science has not, explained his colleague Mark Sandheinrich at a reception for Cooper Dec. 10 in Murphy Library. Cooper is the third professor from UW-L to be named Wisconsin Professor of the Year. For more photos of the event go to https://picasaweb.google.com/Ceremony Dec. 9 marks ROTC change of command at UW-L
[caption id="attachment_38144" align="alignnone" width="500"] Capt. Christopher Pendleton was named the new commander of the Army ROTC Eagle Battalion at UW-L at a change of command ceremony Dec. 9 in the Cameron Hall of Nations, Centennial Hall. Pictured, from left, Lt. Col. James Hill, Chancellor Joe Gow, Pendleton, Provost Heidi Macpherson and Dean of the College of Liberal Studies Ruthann Benson.[/caption] A ceremony honoring the change of command in UW-L’s Army ROTC was held Dec. 9 in the Cameron Hall of Nations, Centennial Hall. Former ROTC Eagle Battalion Commander Lt. Col. James Hill is moving to a new assignment as chief of medical operations and plans for the U.S. Army Reserve, stationed at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. Capt. Christopher Pendleton, UW-L assistant professor of military science, is the new battalion commander. “It’s an opportunity that’s not offered to many captains,” says Pendleton. “I’m excited to help shape our cadets’ futures.” UW-L leaders including Chancellor Joe Gow and Provost Heidi Macpherson as well as leaders from other area universities, along with some high-ranking active and retired members of the military, attended. Find out more about ROTC at www.uwlax.edu/rotc/.Dec. 15 bioresearch forum cancelled
The La Crosse Bioresearch Forum featuring Sanjeevi Sivasankar planned for Monday, Dec. 15, in the Overholt Auditorium at Gundersen Health System has been cancelled.'Jeans Day' Friday, Dec. 19
- Marcee Peplinski, 117 Archaeology Center Lab
- Cindy Curran, 212 Cartwright Center
- Laurie Collison, 4206 Centennial Hall
- Christine Reed, 234 Center for the Arts
- Vickie Bain, Cleary Alumni & Friends Center
- Karen Ott, 2004 Cowley Hall
- Carol Beckerjeck, Eagle Hall
- Debra Gerke, 105 Graff Main Hall
- Jeanne Voss, 124 Mitchell Hall
- Maripat Coughlin, 235 Morris Hall
- Ingrid Iverson, 107 Murphy Library
- Ann Reman, Physical Plant
- Mo McAlpine, Recreational Eagle Center
- Karen Kindschy, 1030 Student Health Center
- Maureen Spencer, 404A Wimberly Hall
- Josh Kraft, 162 Wing Technology Center
'Star of Wonder' to conclude Dec. 20
The Planetarium’s Public Program for December is "Star of Wonder." The talk, followed by a multimedia audiovisual presentation, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20. Admission is $3 for students, seniors and children, and $5 for others. For more information, contact Bob Allen at allen.robe@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8669. See more about the Planetarium at www.uwlax.edu/planetarium.There's still time to donate to the United Way!
Great Rivers United Way needs our help. Their 2014-15 campaign is coming to a close at the end of January and they have raised $1,710,000 out of their $2,065,000 goal. In order to continue to support the local 100 programs that rely on their funding they need to raise an additional $356,000. "If you haven’t pledged your support yet, it’s not too late," says Jamie Korn, Director of Development for the Great Rivers United Way. Simply complete the form received through campus mail, with the online United Way Pledge Form, or at www.greatriversunitedway.org/give/ Return completed forms to University Communications, 115 Graff Main Hall. Should you wish to increase a pledge that has already been made, contact University Communications, 608.785.8487. "If all of us come together, we can help them achieve their goal and make our community a stronger place," says Korn.News and upcoming events
- Men’s Basketball will play Bethel University 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at Mitchell Hall. For Eagle Discount Day, buy one ticket and get another one half off.
- The High Performance Symposium is Saturday, Dec. 20. The list of distinguished speakers includes faculty members from the university, UW-L sports performance staff members, and UW-L alumni who are currently working as strength and conditioning professionals and physical therapists in the field. Register now.
- The Winter Sports and Fitness Camp is Dec. 29-30. This camp is designed to help children ages 5-14 enjoy a physically active lifestyle. Activities may include basketball, football, volleyball, or even parachute activities. The children will have a chance to learn about sportsmanship, teamwork, and much more! Check out the brochure.
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- Adria Braley - To persuade the audience to take action against hate crimes
- Carly Ferguson - To persuade the audience to eat healthier
- Janie Gadsby - To persuade the audience to avoid texting while driving
- Cara Henney - To persuade the audience to take action regarding polluted Wisconsin waterways
- Libbie Miller - To persuade listeners to join in efforts to prevent sexual assault on college campuses
- Samantha Mueller - To persuade the audience to not ignore domestic violence
- Allison Shaver - To persuade the audience to volunteer at the YMCA Teen Center
- Shaina Wales - To persuade the audience that the North/South Corridor is essential to the La Crosse community
- Jenae Winter - To persuade the audience to learn another language
How to stay healthy during finals week
— By Registered Dietitian Katie Callahan Study, eat, sleep, repeat. Sound familiar? With finals week here, it is easy to steer away from your typical routine of eating right, exercising and sleeping. Follow these simple tips for a less stressful finals week: Snack right. To many people, snacking can have a negative connotation. While it is possible to overdo snacking, there are ways to snack smart for finals success. Selecting snacks that include two of the three macronutrients (protein, fat and carbohydrate) will help keep your blood sugars steady and prevent you from becoming lethargic. Consider the following snack combinations for your finals week snacks:- Apple and peanut butter
- Cottage cheese and fruit
- Beef jerky and a hard-boiled egg
- Fruit and yogurt parfait
- Cheese with whole wheat crackers
- Hummus and fresh cut vegetables
UW-L in the news
A summary of some of the stories about UW-La Crosse spotted in the news. “UW System Regents committee approves UW-La Crosse fieldhouse project,” Dec. 5, WKBT La Crosse. A UW System Board of Regents committee voted to approve UW-La Crosse's $32.98 million fieldhouse project during the Board's regular meeting ... “UW-La Crosse ranks high in national study,” Dec. 5, WXOW.com. Dobson also said he enjoys UW-La Crosse's location. “You can do anything you want to or around the area,” Dobson said. “Like anything on campus, … “Reforms coming to the UW System; UW-L fieldhouse gets green light,” Dec. 7, La Crosse Tribune. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse chancellor Joe Gow said while the proposed reforms are still in their early stages, the system and its campuses are … “Eagles sweep Candlewood Suites Duals,” Dec. 8, La Crosse Tribune. The UW-La Crosse wrestling team did its best to treat it as just another day, but the smiles on the Eagles' faces at the end proved it meant a little bit ... “Change of command for UW-La Crosse's ROTC,” Dec. 10, WKBT La Crosse. Captain Chris Pendleton was given the ROTC Eagle Battalion Commander role at a change of command ceremony Tuesday morning. He's taking ... “UW-L ROTC Says Goodbye, Welcomes New Commander,” Dec. 10, WXOW.com. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse welcomed a new ROTC Eagle Battalion Commander and said goodbye to the former battalion commander in a ... “Online College Students Give Instructors Better Marks If They Think Instructors Are Men,” Dec. 10, Red Orbit. Co-authors are Dr. Adam Driscoll of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and Dr. Andrea Hunt of the University of North Alabama. Driscoll and Hunt ... “UW-L senior hopes to save a life with her story,” Dec. 11, The Countyline. Chantel Banks started at UW-L in spring 2012, a transfer student from ... (Photography by Sue Lee, UW-La Crosse University Communications).Library hours during semester break:
- Thursday and Friday, Dec. 18-19: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 20-21: CLOSED
- Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 22-23: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Wednesday, Dec. 24-Friday, Jan. 2: CLOSED
- Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 3-4: CLOSED
- Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Saturday: CLOSED
- Sunday: 1-5 p.m.
- Monday, Jan. 19: CLOSED
- Monday, Jan. 25: CLOSED