Posted 10:54 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 2013
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This week's news and events.
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UW-L Festival of Carols is Dec. 14; tickets on sale Dec. 4 |
In this issue:Announcements & Notices Athletics Campus Kudos UWLDining Murphy Library Notes Organization for Campus Women Thanks |
Soul singer, songwriter to perform at UW-L![]() |
Have an adventure during Winter Break 2014![]() |
Spanish students learn while they sweat![]() |
UW-L theatre presents a holiday celebration![]() |
UW-L Vocal Jazz Ensembles to give holiday concert![]()
The all-female group La Capella is one of the four UW-La Crosse vocal jazz ensembles to perform a holiday concert Sunday, Dec. 8. Read more »
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Upward Bound, It Make$ Cents! partner with local high schools to compete in life skills competition![]() |
UW-L research initiative featured on UW website![]() |
Campus Connection holiday season scheduleMonday, Dec. 2 — Deadline: noon Tuesday, Nov. 26 Monday, Dec. 9 — Final Campus Connection for 2013. Deadline: noon Wednesday, Dec. 4 Monday, Jan. 6, 2014 — Campus Connection resumes. Deadline: noon Thursday, Jan. 2 Please submit information for the Campus Connection to connectx@uwlax.edu. |
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Three 'It Make$ Cents! Money Management' talks planned for December
The It Make$ Cents! Money Management Team shares basics of budgeting and saving money, as well as setting up important retirement accounts. The team has three 6:30-7:30 p.m. talks planned for December in Reuter Hall:- "Budgeting, Saving & Financing Your Future" — Tuesday, Dec. 3
- "How To Become a Millionaire" — Wednesday, Dec. 11
- "National Re-Gifting Day" — Tuesday, Dec. 17
Student GIS Poster and Map Competition Dec. 6
The Department of Geography and Earth Science is hosting the Student GIS Poster and Map Competition from 9 a.m.-noon Friday, Dec. 6, in the Ward Room, Cartwright Center. The event will showcase a variety of GIS and mapping applications. The poster presentations will be followed by research talks in room 339 Cartwright Center on GIS and geovisualization by guest speakers Carl Sack, UW-Madison; and Thomas Pingel, Northern Illinois University. The event is free and open to the public.![BrownBag](/contentassets/d2492d337f8a4841b98d59100cb0f8ab/imported-from-wordpress2/brownbag.jpg)
Next Album Encounters is Dec. 6; ‘Winter Wonders’ is December Public Program
The next Album Encounters multimedia light and laser show will feature John Lennon’s “The John Lennon Collection” at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, in 20 Cowley Hall. Admission is $5. The Planetarium’s Public Program for December is ”Winter Wonders.” The talk, followed by a multimedia audiovisual presentation, will be at 1 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 7, 14 and 21. Admission is $3 for students, seniors and children, and $5 for others. To find out more, contact Bob Allen at allen.robe@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8669. See more about the Planetarium at www.uwlax.edu/planetarium.
The Climate Crisis and American Health to be discussed at Dec. 9 talk
Climate change is affecting many aspects of our lives including our health, says Joel Charles. Charles, who has a Master of Public Health degree and is finishing medical training to become a physician, is educating others about the climate change-related health effects people are creating through the ever-increasing use of fossil fuels. Charles will present "The Climate Crisis and American Health: Moving From Threat to Opportunity" at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, in 1400 Centennial Hall. The talk is free and open to the public.
Charles will discuss the most recent findings on the state of climate change and how it and current energy systems will impact health. Information will include policy prescriptions and actions citizens can take.
Charles is helping build a network to provide health professionals with effective ways to make health a central theme of the conversation on climate change. He is also organizing an effort to help climate activists become literate in the health impacts of climate change. Charles' talks are easy to understand, yet provide valuable information for health professionals.
This event is sponsored by UW-L’s Students for Sustainability, La Crosse Citizens Climate Lobby and Coulee Partners for Sustainability. Email LaCrosseCCL@gmail.com for more information.
If you go —
What: "The Climate Crisis and American Health: Moving From Threat to Opportunity"
Where: 1400 Centennial Hall
When: 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9
Cost: Free
History Student Research Symposium set for Dec. 9
- Ryan Lucchesi - "How Milwaukee Became the Most Segregated City in America in the 1980s"
- Alexander Cherry - "The Father of Insurgency: Father James Groppi in Milwaukee, 1960-1975"
- Atticus Jaramillo - "Street Politics: Making a Pedestrian Mall in Madison, Wisconsin, 1965-1974"
- Trevor Rystrom - "Alexander the Great, 336-334 BCE: His Early Campaigns, His Exploitation of the Greek Crusade, and the Belying of Pan-Hellenism"
- Kelly Timmerman - "Their Only Chance at Happiness: Religion as a Factor in the Assimilation of Jewish Children from the Kindertransport in Great Britain"
- Casey Forrer - "'Savage' to Citizen: A History of Ojibwe Boarding Schools"
- Colt Watson - "Dairyland: The Creation of the Dairy Industry in Wisconsin, 1890-1930"
- Samuel Schultz - "Strong as an Oak: La Crosse’s Lumber Industry, 1850-1920"
- Jordan Marshall - "Big Jump: Skiing and Heritage in Westby, Wisconsin in the Mid-Twentieth Century"
- Allysa Siebenaler - "Rebuilding Community: Creation of German Identity in La Crosse, Wisconsin through the 'Deutsche Verein'"
- Christopher Solberg - “'Dear Folks, Hope This Letter Finds You Well': Soldiers’ Letters Home during WWII and the Escape from War"
Chancellor's Open Forum to be held Dec. 10
Chancellor Joe Gow will hold an open forum for the campus community from 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, in 1400 Centennial Hall. In addition to updates on the latest UW System news from Madison, Chancellor Gow will answer questions and address other topics of interest. Chancellor Gow has granted one hour release time to attend this event. Work with supervisors to ensure office coverage.Graduating seniors' exhibit closes Dec. 11
Changes made for Cleary Alumni & Friends Center reservations
Changes in staffing have forced operational changes to the Cleary Alumni & Friends Center as it relates to hosting events. There will no longer be a designated building manager so the facility will go off-line for hosting events after hours. Daytime events may still be scheduled by all campus units.
What you need to know:- Reservations for the Strelczyk Great Hall, the Allen Conference Room, the Chancellor’s Dining Room, the Gathering Place and the Courtyard will now be handled by University Reservations. To reserve those rooms, call 608.785.8892.
- The Administrative Conference Room will be handled by the Alumni Association. To reserve it, call 608.785.8489.
- Events already scheduled will be honored through the spring and will be handled by two student building managers.
- Support on the day of the event will be handled by the Alumni Association support staff.
- The building will be available from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. Only UW-L specific events may be considered for exceptions.
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Public Health, Community Health Education programs being reviewed for re-accreditation; review and comment on self-study documents online
December financial aid newsletter online
The December 2013 Financial Aid Edition of Eagle Mail newsletter is now available at www.uwlax.edu/finaid/newsletter.html. The issue includes these articles:- Apply for Scholarships
- Pay Interest As You Go
- National Re-Gifting Day!
- Looking to get rid of that old prom dress?
- Follow Financial Aid on Twitter
- Information about scholarships that are due
- Ask Earnest — answers to pertinent financial aid questions
PeerSpectives Fall 2013 newsletter online
- Get help with speeches!
- Find the differences in the ESS majors
- Learn about Advocates for Children
- Apply for a Peer Advisor position!
Wisconsin now has online donor registry
Wisconsin now has an online donor registry — more than simply the orange dot on driver's licenses. Having your name included in the registry means that you have legally authorized the gift of your organs, tissues and eyes upon your death. This gift saves and improves lives through transplantation, therapy, research and education. It takes about five minutes to sign up at http://yesiwillwisconsin.org/.![UWLAthletics UW-L Athletics artwork.](/contentassets/d2492d337f8a4841b98d59100cb0f8ab/imported-from-wordpress2/uwlathletics139.jpg)
News and upcoming events
Tickets now on sale for the L-Club New Year's Eve Celebration! Event Website | Event Ticket Info & Order Form Ring in 2014 at Roger Harring Stadium with family and friends! Family Early Show, Carnival Theme Celebration | 4-7 p.m. — Skyrockers fireworks at 6 p.m. — Kids holiday movie on stadium video board | all-inclusive food and beverage Casino Night Late Show | 9 p.m.-1 a.m. – Skyrockers fireworks at midnight – Times Square TV broadcast countdown on stadium video board | all-inclusive food & adult beverage- UWLEAGLEFAN (UWL EAGLE FAN)
- Follow the Athletic Director on Twitter: @UWLAXAD
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Happy 36th birthday, Golden Key International Honour Society
Congratulations to the Golden Key International Honour Society for its 36th birthday Nov. 29. UW-L's chapter of the Golden Key (GK) International Honour Society held its New Member Recognition/Induction ceremony Oct. 25 in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Cecilia Manrique, Political Science/Public Administration, chapter co-adviser and International Leadership Council past president, delivered the greetings from GK headquarters. She and Carla Burkhardt, College of Science and Health, chapter co-adviser, introduced the GK officers. Five new honorary members (HMs) were inducted.![UWLDining UW-L Dining Services logo](/contentassets/d2492d337f8a4841b98d59100cb0f8ab/imported-from-wordpress2/uwldining127.jpg)
- Tossed Caesar Salad
- Ambrosia Salad
- Carved Roast Beef with Au Jus
- Lemon Picatta Chicken Breast
- Oven roasted red potatoes
- Roasted sweet potatoes
- Zucchini, Green & Red Pepper Medley
- Dinner roll and butter
- Cheesecake
- Coffee, iced tea, milk and water
- Chef’s Table (Tuesdays and Thursdays): Open Faced Meatloaf Stack
- Cyclone Salads: Thai Beef Salad
- Slice of Life: Ripe Plum Tomato Pizzetta
- Original Burger Company: Bacon Avocado Grilled Cheese
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More computers available for end of semester
The library is opening room 30, a computer classroom in the basement of the library, to provide more computers during the busy period at the end of the semester. Room 30 will be open from 6 p.m.- close starting Sunday, Dec. 1. Students can use the desktop computers there. More information is available at the library home page at http://www2.uwlax.edu/MurphyLibrary-Home/.Study in the new silent study room
As a pilot project, Room 12, in the library basement, has been converted to a silent study room. Many students ask for an environment even quieter than the library’s designated quiet areas, so this room is intended to answer that need. The silent room should be completely silent, with no talking, whispering, group work, etc. All cell phones and devices should be silenced, and the door to the room should be kept closed. The room seats up to 12, but people should not try to conduct any collaborative work while in the silent room. If a conversation is necessary, students should leave the room before having that conversation. More information is available at the library home page or at the library blog at http://librarynews.![OCW OCW artwork.](/contentassets/d2492d337f8a4841b98d59100cb0f8ab/imported-from-wordpress2/ocw119.jpg)
OCW Holiday Social set for Dec. 12; campus community invited
UW-L's Organization for Campus Women is hosting a Holiday Social from 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, in the Cameron Hall of Nations, Centennial Hall.
Children from the Campus Child Care Center will sing at 11:30 a.m.
Refreshments and desserts will be provided by OCW.
OCW is collecting items for the Humane Society Wish List. Bring donations to the social.
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