Ohio professor to discuss intercollegiate athletics
An Ohio professor will discuss the history of intercollegiate athletics during a presentation at on campus. B. David Ridpath, a nationally recognized sports management professor and intercollegiate athletic reform activist, will speak on “The Faculty Driven Reform Movement in Intercollegiate Athletics: Can It Work to Make College Sports More Academically-Centered?” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, in 102 Wimberly Hall. Read more »
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In this issue:
Announcements & Notices
Athletics
Campus Kudos
Communications Corner
UWLDining
In The News
Murphy Library Notes
Physical Wellness
Classifieds |
Reception for Macías González set for Monday, Feb. 10
A reception in honor of Professor Víctor M. Macías González, History, will be held from 3:30-5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, in the Cameron Hall of Nations, Centennial Hall. A program begins at 4 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. The UW-L history professor received the Wisconsin Professor of the Year Award Nov. 14 in Washington, D.C. Read more » |
MVAC plans lithic materials workshop; contact MVAC by Feb. 14 to participate
The UW-La Crosse Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center will hold a two-day Lithic Materials Workshop. The event runs from 1-5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 1,in 337 and 339 Cartwright Center. Those presenting papers, displaying posters or planning to participate in the lithic exchange must contact MVAC by Friday, Feb. 14. Read more » |
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Haro honored by Regents
Biology Professor Roger Haro, center, received the 2014 UW System Regents Diversity Award Friday, Feb. 7, during the Board of Regents meeting at UW-Madison. Haro was congratulated by UW-L Chancellor Joe Gow and Provost Heidi Macpherson following the presentation.
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Alumni Reception held in Madison
La Crosse area politicians and alumni attended the annual political science alumni reception in Madison Feb. 5. Chancellor Joe Gow, right, led the legislators attending in the university’s alma mater. They included, from left, Rep. Chris Danou, Rep. Jane Bewley, Rep. Jill Billings, Rep. Steve Doyle, ’80, Rep. Lee Nerison and Sen. Jennifer Ehlenfeldt Shilling, ’92.
Blood donors needed
Donate blood on campus from
11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, or Tuesday, Feb. 11, in Cartwright Center.
Schedule an appointment here or call
1-800-RED CROSS. For additional opportunities,
click here.
'Sisters of Freedom' poster exhibit begins Feb. 10
A six-poster exhibit, highlighting the work of 40 remarkable African-American Women, will be displayed from
Monday through Friday, Feb. 10-14, in the Galley, Cartwright Center.
The panel exhibit will be displayed near the Information Desk and Red Mango.
The exhibit is sponsored by the UW-L Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and History departments; Campus Climate & Diversity; the Office of Multicultural Student Services; Asian, Latina, African, Native American Women; Black Students Unity; and Women's Studies Student Association.
For more information, contact Mahruq Khan at
mkhan@uwlax.edu.
Spanish film series set at UW-L
A week-long film series at UW-La Crosse will feature five films in Spanish and Portuguese. The festival runs from
Monday-Friday, Feb. 10-14. All films will be shown at
5:30 p.m. in 1400 Centennial Hall, and are free and open to the public. All the films have English subtitles. Most will be followed by faculty-led discussion. Find out more at
http://news.uwlax.edu/spanish-film-series-set-at-uw-la-crosse/.
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Singer Vaneese Thomas to perform
Singer Vaneese Thomas will perform at on campus. She gives a concert at
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition.
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Study Abroad Fair to be held Feb. 11
The Study Abroad Fair is the place to find information about opportunities to study abroad. Learn about different study abroad programs from
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, in Port O’ Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition.
Study abroad moves to online applications
Students who apply to study abroad will now complete their application online through a web-based software, TDS for Study Abroad.
The software is designed to save time and money by automating processes and making it easier for applicants, staff and administrators. The software integrates with WINGS to populate a general application with students’ information. Other supporting forms and documents are housed on a student’s electronic account, so students can easily track their progress in the application process.
An online application process means students receive instant confirmation when forms are submitted, including activity history logs and automated reminders on missing items. Passport copies, itinerary schedules, pictures and other information may all be uploaded into the students’ electronic file, making a nearly paperless file.
Future options include an online payment system for application fees and deposits, scheduled to be implemented in late spring.
Faculty will see the effect of the online application process through the use of electronic recommendation forms. The recommendation request is sent from the Office of International Education study abroad email at
studyabroad@uwlax.edu . The request includes the applicant’s name, program and term of study abroad, coursework taken with the faculty member and any additional notes the student wants to include. To complete the recommendation, faculty copy the recommendation ID provided and click on the link to complete and submit.
Students’ initial response to the new application process has been overwhelming positive, specifically with regard to efficiency and ease of the process.
'Love & Money' event to be held Feb. 11
Just in time for Valentine's Day: attend "Love & Money" at
6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, in Reuter Hall to discover how to communicate effectively about finances with loved ones.
Those in attendance will be entered for a chance to win a $50 gift card for La Crosse Floral.
It Make$ Cents!, UW-L's financial literacy program, is hosting the event.
LIVEMAROON! Heart-Healthy Get-Together is Thursday, Feb. 13
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Campus employees can get heart-healthy at the next LIVEMAROON event
Thursday, Feb. 13.
The LIVE
MAROON Get-Together is planned from
10 a.m.-noon in the Cameron Hall of Nations, Centennial Hall. It will feature the following healthy events for free:
- Grip Test
- Blood Pressure Check
- BMI measurements
- Chair massages
- Yogurt bar
Don’t forget to wear your LIVE
MAROON T-shirt or other maroon clothing. (If you don’t have a LIVE
MAROON T-shirt you’ll have the chance to get one during the event!)
The Get-Together, open to all campus employees, is an opportunity to meet colleagues, enjoy beverages and treats, and win LIVE
MAROON merchandise.
The Get-Together is free and open to all. Chancellor Gow has granted one hour release time to attend; work with supervisors to ensure office coverage.
LIVE
MAROON is a campus-wide effort to highlight the passion, friendship, community and pride found at UW-L. The initiative is coordinated and sponsored by Campus Climate, University Communications and University Police. A grant from Dining Services will fund the refreshments. No taxpayer dollars are used to fund the event.
UW-L prof to discuss his archaeological research in South America
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A UW-La Crosse sociology and archaeology professor will discuss his research in the South American Andes that has a new spin on traditional interpretations of the area. Tim McAndrews, director of the Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center, will speak on “The Rise and ‘Expansion’ of Tiwanaku Civilization in the Bolivian Andes” at
7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, in Port O’ Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Admission is free.
Game & Craft Night is Feb. 13
Campus Activities Board is hosting a Game & Craft Night. The fun and free alternative for a Thursday evening begins at
6:30 Thursday, Feb. 13, as a part of 1-2-3 Thursdays events. Game & Craft Night runs in the Cellar, Cartwright Center. Admission is free.
Feb. 14 English colloquium is 'Be Mine: Eliza Haywood's Reappropriation of French Erotic Philosophy'
Kate Parker, English, will present "Be Mine: Eliza Haywood's Reappropriation of French Erotic Philosophy" from
2:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, in 113 Wimberly Hall.
Parker examines Haywood's eighteenth-century English translation of
Le Sopha (1742), an erotic
conte morale (moral "fairy-tale")
by Crébillon
fils. Parker details some suggestive inconsistencies in Haywood's translation, particularly in its reinterpretation of the original
Sopha's depiction of aroused female bodies.
As her translation becomes suffused with a philosophical critique of the
Sopha's dominant sexual paradigm, these descriptions increasingly challenge the pervasive notion of female desire as consistently and (un)naturally responsive in eighteenth-century masculinist philosophy and pornography.
The English Department's 2013-2014 William J. and Yvonne Hyde Colloquium Series event is free and open to the public. To arrange for disability accommodations, contact
english@uwlax.edu or call 608.785.8295. For more information, visit
http://rhetor.blogs.com/english.
Lorde featured at Feb. 14 Album Encounters; ‘Wish Upon A Star’ is February Public Program
The next Album Encounters multimedia light and laser show will feature Lorde's "Pure Heroine" at
8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, in 20 Cowley Hall. Admission is $5.
The Planetarium’s Public Program for February is ”Wish Upon A Star.” The talk, followed by a multimedia audiovisual presentation, will be at
1 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 15 and 22. Admission is $3 for students, seniors and children, and $5 for others.
For more, contact Bob Allen at
allen.robe@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8669. See more about the Planetarium at
www.uwlax.edu/planetarium.
Save money at Feb. 15 Bike Swap
Find new homes for old bikes, parts, accessories or clothing a the second annual La Crosse Bike Swap from
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at Logan Middle School, 1450 Avon St. (use the Liberty Street entrance).
The Wisconsin Bike Fed is co-hosting the swap in partnership with Logan Bike Works, an after-school bike program for students.
Purchase bicycles and more for pennies on the dollar. Or bring bike-related items to turn them into cash.
General admission to the event is $3. Children 12 and under get in free.
Vendors can rent a table for $30 or $60 for two tables and 100 square feet of space. The cost to sell a bike in the bike corral is $5.
If you're selling a bike, include your mobile phone number so anyone interested in your bike can get in touch with you while you shop. All negotiations are between seller and buyer. Bikes not purchased or taken home at 2 p.m. will be donated to Logan Bike Works.
The Wisconsin Bike Fed, a statewide bicycle advocacy organization, strives to inspire, motivate and unite a strong community of civic, business and political leaders, motorists and bicyclists to move bicycling forward in Wisconsin.
To reserve a table or for more information call 608.317.2825 or visit
WisconsinBikeFed.org.
Neurobiological mechanisms, stress-related drug use is topic of Feb. 17 bioresearch forum
John Mantsch, professor and chair of the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Marquette University, Milwaukee, is the keynote speaker at the
Monday, Feb. 17, La Crosse Bioresearch Forum. Mantsch will present"Neurobiological Mechanisms That Contribute to Stress-Related Drug Use" from
12:15-1 p.m. in the Overholt Auditorium, Gundersen Health System.
The free forums are open to the public and hosted by the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders and the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation. Those attending should park in the Green ramp (
see map) or use valet parking. Use the entrances at the north end and northeast side of the medical center.
Passenger van training to be held Feb. 26; register before Feb. 25
UW-L's next 12/15 Passenger Van training will be held at
8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, in the Facilities Management Conference Room. The instruction and behind-the-wheel training will last no later than noon. To register, contact Kelley Becker at 785.8586 or
kbecker@uwlax.edu before
Tuesday, Feb. 25.
February financial aid newsletter now online
The February 2014 Financial Aid Edition of Eagle Mail newsletter is now available at
www2.uwlax.edu/finaid/Financial-aid-newsletter.
In this issue you will find articles about:
- IRS data retrieval and tax transcripts
- Changes to the FAFSA for 2014-15
- "Love & Money"
- Summer Job & Camp Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition
- Information about scholarships due in February
- "Ask Earnest" — answers to financial aid questions
The Financial Aid edition of Eagle Mail newsletter is available approximately the first of each month.
Purchase academic regalia by March 14 to get discounted price
Faculty and administrators interested in ordering academic regalia to use each semester at commencement should contact Carlena Goddeau at the University Bookstore. Herff Jones is running a sale until Monday, April 7. Orders take eight weeks to process, so if you need regalia for the ceremony in May, order it before
Friday, March 14.
Deadline to rent faculty regalia is April 8
Faculty, staff and administrators planning to rent attire for the May graduation ceremonies must place their orders for caps, gowns and hoods no later than
Tuesday, April 8, to ensure on time arrival and avoid late shipping fees. Email Carlena Goddeau at
cgoddeau@uwlax.edu or contact your department’s ADA for instructions on how to place your order.
UW-L Foundation Small Grants, Carol Dobrunz Endowment Travel Award applications due March 28
Small Grants
Funds for instruction, research and public service projects are available for July 1, 2014–June 30, 2015, through a Foundation Small Grant.
Any member of the university community may apply for a small grant for a wide variety of projects. Grant information, application forms and a list of awards for the 2013 -14 year are available online at
www.uwlax.edu/grants/funding_sources/UWF_FSG.htm. The deadline to apply is
Friday, March 28.
The Small Grants Program is made possible through donations to the Foundation’s unrestricted fund mainly by alumni, local businesses, matching gifts from companies and other friends of the university. A committee of Foundation representatives and university faculty and academic staff review the applications and make funding recommendations to the Foundation.
Carol Dobrunz Endowment Travel Award
The UW-L Foundation is dedicated to the enhancement of the learning environment and promotion of the university and its mission statement. This fund supports conference costs for non-tenured faculty or instructional academic staff (IAS) without an indefinite appointment. To be eligible, the conference in the application must occur between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015.
The recipient must meet the following criteria:
- must be employed at UW-L with at least a 75 percent appointment;
- must be either a non-tenured faculty member or a member of instructional academic staff without an indefinite appointment;
- must be attending a national conference within her/his discipline;
- may not have previously received this award.
Grant information and the application form are available online at
www.uwlax.edu/grants/funding_sources/UWF_CDobrunzEF.htm. Applications are due
Friday, March 28.
A committee of Foundation representatives and University faculty and academic staff review the applications and make funding recommendations to the Foundation.
For more information about Small Grants or the Carol Dobrunz Endowment Travel Award, contact Committee Chair Karla Stanek at
kstanek@uwlax.edu.
Welcome, new employees:
- Eric Oesterle, Custodian, Custodial Services.
- Megan Hoffman, University Services Associate 2, Health Professions.
- Jeff Gierszewski, Inventory Control Assistant, Campus Stores.
- Ger Thao, Custodian, Custodial Services.
News and upcoming events
Eagles All Access Radio Show
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 5:30 p.m. at the Eagles Nest
A weekly radio show sponsored by the L-Club and highlighting UW-L Athletics is broadcast from the Eagle’s Nest Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on
Classic Rock 100.1.
Women's Basketball vs. UW-Whitewater
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 7 p.m. at Mitchell Hall Gymnasium
Frisbee giveaway to the first 100 fans
Click here for ticket information
Free schedule poster giveaway
Wrestling vs. Augsburg College
Thursday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m. at Mitchell Hall Gymnasium
Senior night
Fan waver giveaway to the first 100 fans
Click here for ticket information
Free schedule poster giveaway
Wrestling Conference Duals
Saturday, Feb. 15, 9 a.m. at Mitchell Hall Gymnasium
Click here for ticket information
Free schedule poster giveaway
Roundball Rumble on the River
Monday, April 7, at the Waterfront Cargill Room
Doors open/cocktails: 6 p.m.
Dinner starts: 7 p.m.
Championship game tip-off: 8 p.m.
$75 per ticket | $50 each for a purchase of two or more
Eagle Kidz Klub memberships now available.
Join the L-Club today and become part of the UW-L Athletics tradition.
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Melissa Bingham, Mathematics, and mathematics students Molly Neumann, Carly Shinner and Katie Zoroufy attended the Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women in Mathematics Jan. 31-Feb. 2. Shinner, photo left, and Zoroufy, photo right, (adviser Susan Kelly, Mathematics) presented a poster on Christine Ladd-Franklin, the first American woman to earn a doctoral degree in mathematics. Ladd-Franklin earned her degree in 1869 from Johns Hopkins, but since that university did not award degrees to women then, it took another 50 years for her to receive the degree. Throughout her life, Ladd-Franklin worked to open opportunities for women in education and professions.[/caption]
Tom Kernozek, Health Professions;
John Porcari, Exercise and Sport Science; and
Jordan Bjorhus, Physical Therapy Graduate Student; along with John Willson of East Carolina University, Dorsey Williams of East Carolina University and Robert Butler of Duke University, published "Short-term changes in running mechanics and foot strike pattern after introduction to minimalistic footwear" in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2014) Jan; 6(1):34-43.
Mary Katrina Krizan, Philosophy, published "Elemental structure and the transformation of the elements in 'On Generation and Corruption
2.4'" in Oxford Studies in Ancient Philosophy 45, Winter 2013/2014.
Matthew A.M. Thomas, Educational Studies, spent 12 days in January in Zambia working with colleagues at the University of Zambia and the Zambia Institute of Special Education on research projects related to the role of colleges of education in preparing teachers to teach early grade literacy. This effort is part of a multi-year grant through the U.S. Agency for International Development aimed at strengthening the Zambian education system and improving literacy in grades 1-4.
UW-L's It Make$ Cents! Money Management Center has been selected by the Governor’s Council on Financial Literacy to receive the Governor’s Financial Literacy Award for 2013. An awards ceremony will be held Wednesday, Feb. 26, in the Governor’s Conference Room in the State Capitol.
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115 Graff Main Hall (the southeast corner)
Find out how to order new name badges, business cards
Employees who need new name badges or business cards can find out how to place orders at these online links:
- For name badges visit: www.uwlax.edu/budgetandfinance/purchasing/namebadge.htm.
- For business cards visit: www.uwlax.edu/budgetandfinance/purchasing/BusinessCardForms.htm.
What’s Happening In Dining Services
Stop in to try the week’s featured limited time offers:
Cartwright Center Galley:
- Chef’s Table (Tuesdays and Thursdays): Peanut Chicken Stew With Okra
- Cyclone Salads: Chicken Provencal Salad
- Slice of Life: Chipotle Chicken Flatbread With Corn Salsa
- Original Burger Company: Bauru-Brazilian Steak Sandwich
Whitney Center Residence Dining:
- Mindful Wednesdays at 360 for dinner: Blackened Chicken Sliders
- Daily Recipes From Home
Did you know …
Mark your calendars to stop by the
Student Organizations Resource and Food Fair on
Wednesday, Feb. 12. This event is free and open to anyone who wants to try free food samples from our vendors or to learn more about resources for Student Organizations.
New! Fiesta Mondays at Chef's Table in Cartwright Center Galley. We will have Mexican features every Monday at Chef's Table.
Kick start this semester with healthy choices in Cartwright Center Galley from our Mindful Promotions or take a culinary journey with our Taste of … North American, South American, Asian and European Cuisines.
Whitney Center Dining … Partake in Mindful Wednesday’s for dinner at 360 or try daily Recipes From Home submitted by UW-L students.
Premium Meal at Whitney Center Dining scheduled for
Thursday, Feb. 13. Stop in for some Prime Rib.
Purchase a UW-L Dining Eco Mug at Einstein Bros Bagels, Starbucks or Murphy’s Mug for $5 and receive 10 percent off every drink refill at those locations.
Stay in the loop …
Check out the Dining Services website at
www.uwlaxdining.com for dining hours, menus, promotions and more.
Like Dining Services on Facebook at
facebook.com/uwlaxdining to be a part of what’s happening in Dining Services.
Be sweet on healthy desserts
There is nothing wrong with indulging in a sweet treat every now and then. And there is no reason to deprive yourself of your favorite dessert to stay healthy. But, be careful not to make a habit of consuming empty calories from sugar and be mindful of your portion sizes. Chances are you’ll be just as satisfied with a smaller piece of cake or half a cookie as with a decadent portion.
Fruit desserts are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth while getting a serving of fruit. Try fruit compote, frozen fruit bars, angel food cake with fruit topping, fruit sorbet, poached pears, fruit crisp or fruit fondue. Plain fresh fruit can be quite delicious too.
When baking, make simple substitutions to make your desserts healthier. Substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for extra fiber and nutrients. Use unsweetened applesauce to replace all or part of the oil to cut down on fat. Use nuts or dried fruit to replace all or part of the chocolate chips. And you can usually decrease the sugar in recipes without altering the taste.
You can even enjoy chocolate in moderation without feeling guilty. Dark chocolate has received quite a bit of attention recently for its health benefits. Cocoa is a bean after all. Dark chocolate does have antioxidants and resveretrol, which are good for your heart health. Just be mindful of the portion size. A one-ounce square of dark chocolate typically contains 110 calories.
— Dining Services Dietitian Sarah Nicklay
UW-L in the news
A summary of some of the stories about UW-La Crosse spotted in the news.
"UW-L offers business classes," La Crosse Tribune, Jan. 31.
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Small Business Development Center offers a variety of business classes for people seeking motivation, knowledge and tools to improve their workplace environment...
"UW-L event lets students sell prom dresses," La Crosse Tribune, Feb. 5.
...Kerr is putting her prom dress up for sale, along with an unwanted bridesmaid's dress. Both are mixed in with about 100 gowns collected so far for the prom dress resale event 10 a.m. Feb. 15 in Cartwright Center. The sale is hosted by It Make$ Cents, UW-L's financial literacy program...
"La Crosse educators talk compassion with UW researcher," La Crosse Tribune, Feb. 6.
Blank canvas can be the perfect place to begin a positive change. Thousands of La Crosse area students are learning as much as they participate in the La Crosse Compassion Project... (Quoted: Richard Davidson, UW-Madison neuroscientist)
Database trials at Murphy Library
Librarians are evaluating several databases to determine if they should be added to library collections. Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to try these databases and
let the library know how the databases meet their information needs.
Current trials are:
- Social Explorer (Oxford University Press). An online research tool that provides access to historical census data and demographic information. Includes U.S. Census data from 1790 to 2000, all annual updates from the American Community Survey, and the Religious Congregations and Membership Study from 1980 to 2000. Trial ends: Sunday, Feb. 23.
- Oxford Scholarship Online - Biology. Provides access to more than 238 electronic books in the biological sciences published by Oxford University Press, University of California Press and the University of Chicago Press. Trial ends: Monday, June 30.
- Dictionary of American Regional English (DARE). This dictionary documents words, phrases and pronunciations that vary from one place to another across the United States. The entries in DARE include regional pronunciations, variant forms, some etymologies and regional and social distributions of the words and phrases. It includes interactive maps and audio clips. Trial ends: Saturday, March 1.
As database trials come and go, people can find active trials at the library's "Current Trials" page at
http://libguides.uwlax.edu/trials.
Studies suggest that exercise helps lower risk of Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer’s is the No. 6 leading cause of death in the United States.
Preventing Alzheimer’s is a question that continues to intrigue researchers. There is no clear answer yet, but progress continues.
Momentum finding prevention strategies is on the rise. In fact, regular physical exercise may be a beneficial strategy to lower the risk of Alzheimer's and vascular dementia. Some evidence suggests exercise may directly benefit brain cells by increasing blood and oxygen flow. Even stronger evidence suggests exercise may protect brain health through its proven benefits to the cardiovascular system. Because of the known cardiovascular benefits, a medically-approved exercise program is a valuable part of any overall wellness plan.
Like exercise, diet may have its greatest impact on brain health through its effect on heart health.
Try this challenge if you haven’t started already:
10-10-10. Little bursts of activity during the day pay off big. Your goal: 10 minutes of moderate activity three times a day. If this looks familiar, you are right:
Wellness At Work.
Wanted
Volunteers for ergonomic project. UW-L's Occupational Therapy Program needs volunteers to participate in an ergonomic project to be completed by occupational therapy students. Students will spend approximately 30 minutes with volunteers assessing their current computer work station and identifying possible risk factors for injury. Students will also complete a second 30-minute visit to make recommendations for work site modifications to promote a safe working environment. To participate, contact Robin McCannon at
rmccannon@uwlax.edu by
Friday, Feb. 28. Students will contact participants in March and arrange a time for visits. Appointments will be made on a first-come first-served basis.
For rent
Three-bedroom house available July 1, but date is flexible. Hardwood main floors, two bathrooms, summer back porch and detached two-car garage. Central air and heat. Close to campus. Includes washer and dryer, electric range and refrigerator. One-year lease. One month deposit, refundable after tenant termination and owner evaluation. $1,200 per month.
Call
480.225.9576.
For sale
Two-bedroom bungalow. Updated kitchen, refinished hardwood floors, vinyl siding, roof, storm windows, appliances. Large bedrooms with large closets. Fenced yard and two-car, detached garage. Between Mississippi and Jackson streets. Contact Mary Jones at
608.781.7629. MLS#1335407. See virtual tour:
www.obeo.com/820082.