Posted 9:36 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2013
This week's news and events.
UW-L celebrates 30 years of honoring accessibility advocates
Three will be honored at UW-L’s 30th annual Most Accessible Awards Ceremony Monday, Feb. 25.
The event in the Cameron Hall of Nations, Centennial Hall, begins with refreshments at 4 p.m., open remarks at 4:15 and the award presentation at 4:40. Past presidents of Students Advocating Potential Ability are the guest speakers. SAPA is a student organization committed to promoting disability issues on campus. Read more »
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Advocate for those who are deaf to present at UW-La Crosse
A college administrator who shares her experience of growing up deaf and now advocates for those with disabilities will speak at UW-La Crosse. Jane K. Fernandes, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of North Carolina Asheville, speaks at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. She will also lead a two-hour session on issues of diversity and inclusion with faculty, staff, students, and selected community leaders from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Read more »
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Students encouraged to enter art show
Students from across campus can submit artwork for the university’s annual All-Student Juried Exhibition. Students may submit up to three works for judging. Students do not have to be art majors to participate. Judges will award several cash awards to works of exceptional merit. Submissions must be delivered to the University Art Gallery, first floor of the Center of the Arts, between noon and 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25. Read more » |
MVAC Artifact Show March 2 Local collectors and UW-La Crosse archaeologists will display artifacts they’ve uncovered in the Coulee Region during the Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center Annual Artifact Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at Valley View Mall. Read more »
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3,050 abstracts accepted for NCUR 2013
Two months from now, students, faculty, and staff from 48 states and seven countries will be on campus for the National Conference on Undergraduate Research. Read more »
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Economics professor questions taxing ‘sinful’ products Economics professor writes opinion article in U.S. News & World Report on how sin taxes are growing in the wake of a weak economy to encompass items not necessarily sinful such as soda or a deck of playing cards. Read more » |
Exercise = good grades
A study conducted at Saginaw Valley State University in Michigan shows that exercise is linked to improving a student’s grades. College students who work out vigorously on a regular basis tend to earn better grades. Read more » |
Feb. 14 LIVEMAROON event focus was volunteering
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More than 75 from campus attended the Feb. 14 LIVEMAROON event in the Cameron Hall of Nations, Centennial Hall. Many wore shirts of organizations they volunteer for. Some of the organizations and volunteer activities of those attending include:
- Alcoholic Anonymous
- Big Sister, Little Sister
- Boy Scouts of America
- Chileda Institute Inc.
- Cross Fire
- English Lutheran Church
- Feed the Children
- First Free Evangelical Church
- Freedom Honor Flight
- Habitat for Humanity
- Hmong Organization Promoting Education
- Hmong Faith Alliance Church
- Hmong Mutual Association
- Intercultural Organization Promoting Awareness
- Irishfest La Crosse
- Junior Achievement
- Juvenile Diabetes Reseach Foundation of Western Wisconsin
- La Crosse Area Day With the Milwaukee Brewers
- La Crosse Community Garden
- La Crosse Flames
- La Crosse Riverfest
- La Crosse School District
- Logan High School
- Minds in Motion Bike Tour
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society
- Oktoberfest
- Pre-college tutoring
- Project Management Institute
- Red Cross
- River City Youth Hockey
- Rotary
- Rotary Lights
- Salvation Army
- Self-Sufficiency Program
- Spring Grove, Iowa, Township
- United Way
- UW-L Accounting Club
- UW-L Black Student Unity
- UW-L Boxing Club
- UW-L Classified Staff Council
- UW-L Information Systems Association
- UW-L Mathematics Club
- UW-L Native American Student Association
- UW-L Organization for Campus Women
- WAFER
- Winona School District
- Cheryl Brye
- Jackson Jantzen
- Deanna Kabliska
- Amy Knutson
- Brenda Leahy
- Cari Mathwig Ramseier
- Kathy Ring
- Maureen Wermedal
- Maureen Wilson
- Becky Yoshizumi
UW-L’s fall 2012 graduates and Dean’s List online
Congratulations, graduates!
And kudos to students who qualified to be on the Dean’s List for the fall 2012 semester. Qualification for the Dean’s List is limited to students who have attained outstanding academic achievement. To be eligible for the list, students must have earned not less than a 3.5 semester grade point average and have carried a minimum of 12 semester credits. Click www.uwlax.edu/files/graduatelist.html to see the names of the fall 2012 graduates. Click www.uwlax.edu/files/deanslist.html to see the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2012-13 academic year ending May 2013.
Apply now to be a Vanguard; learn more at info sessions Feb. 19, 21
The Admissions Office is looking for students who are outgoing, friendly, possess excellent communication skills and are excited about UW-La Crosse to be UW-L vanguards.
Vanguard is a volunteer, student public relations organization that represents the student body during campus tours, Campus Close-Up programs, college fairs, high school visits, and freshman registration. The primary responsibility of the organization is to promote UW-L to prospective students.
Learn more about becoming a vanguard at one of these informational meetings in 331 Cartwright Center:
- 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19
- 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21
- Be undergraduate students who will be at least sophomore standing by fall semester
- Have a minimum grade point average of 2.50
- Have at least two semesters of school left before graduating — not including student teaching or off-campus study and study abroad
- Must complete an application and be interviewed
Summer Job and Camp Fair planned at UW-L
Students looking for part-time work or jobs at summer camps can head to Cartwright Center to look for work.
A Summer Job and Camp Fair for College Students runs from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. More than 35 employers are planning to attend. They include a mix of both on- and off-campus employers offering part-time employment, along with representatives from summer camps throughout the U.S. The fair, sponsored by the UW-L Career Services and Financial Aid offices, is free and open to all.
For a list of participating employers, visit the Career Services website at www.uwlax.edu/CareerServices.
Chancellor's open forum set for Feb. 21
UW-L Chancellor Joe Gow will hold an open forum for the campus community from 3-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, in the Ward Room, Cartwright Center. The forum provides an opportunity to discuss implications for UW-L of the governor's budget proposal, along with other topics of interest. Chancellor Gow will be joined by Regent Regina Millner. Chancellor Gow has granted one hour release time to attend this event. Work with supervisors to ensure office coverage.
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Disgust is topic of Feb. 21 lecture
A two-time Teaching Fellow of the Year will speak on campus as part of UW-L's Phenomenology Lecture Series. Adam Konopka will present "Disgust as a Moral and Instinctual Phenomenon" at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, in 2305 Centennial Hall. Konopka, an assistant professor of general studies and philosophy at the College of Mount St. Joseph, Cincinnati, earned a doctorate degree in philosophy from Fordham University, where he was twice awarded the Teaching Fellow of the Year (2006-07, 2007-08).
Konopka's research is broadly informed by 20th century continental philosophy and is focused on a phenomenological development of environmental philosophy. He has published articles in several peer-reviewed journals and is currently writing a book on environmental virtue ethics.
Wear your LIVEMAROON gear!
UW-L is one of many local organizations that participate in the monthly “Jeans Day” sponsored by the La Crosse Tribune. One or two local charities or organizations are designated each month to receive our donations. In return for a $1 (suggested donation) UW-L employees may wear jeans to work Friday, Feb. 22. You may contribute even if you don’t wear jeans. Also wear your LIVEMAROON T-shirt or other maroon clothing to show your campus spirit. This is a small way for us to join together and give back big to our local community. Let’s show our community how generous we can be! In January UW-L raised $101.
The charities receiving the February contributions are:
Children's Miracle Network – Services to families whose child needs medical care, such as transportation funding, respite, specialized equipment. Also provides funding to community resources that help children.
La Crosse Youth Symphony – Provides opportunities for youth to develop and showcase their artistry in the symphonic tradition and enhances their lives and the cultural environment of area communities.
Drop $1 donations off with one of the following building contacts:
Trans students and allies meeting set for Feb. 21
Those who support transgender students rights can find out how to join transform, a growing student organization for trans students and allies, at a 7 p.m. meeting Thursday, Feb. 21, in the Pride Center, Cartwright Center. Find out more at pridecenter@uwlax.edu.
Jeans Day is Feb. 22
Wear your LIVEMAROON gear!
UW-L is one of many local organizations that participate in the monthly “Jeans Day” sponsored by the La Crosse Tribune. One or two local charities or organizations are designated each month to receive our donations. In return for a $1 (suggested donation) UW-L employees may wear jeans to work Friday, Feb. 22. You may contribute even if you don’t wear jeans. Also wear your LIVEMAROON T-shirt or other maroon clothing to show your campus spirit. This is a small way for us to join together and give back big to our local community. Let’s show our community how generous we can be! In January UW-L raised $101.
The charities receiving the February contributions are:
Children's Miracle Network – Services to families whose child needs medical care, such as transportation funding, respite, specialized equipment. Also provides funding to community resources that help children.
La Crosse Youth Symphony – Provides opportunities for youth to develop and showcase their artistry in the symphonic tradition and enhances their lives and the cultural environment of area communities.
Drop $1 donations off with one of the following building contacts:
- Cindy Curran, 212 Cartwright Center
- Laurie Collison, 4206 Centennial Hall
- Laurie Malloney, Cleary Alumni & Friends Center
- Karen Ott, 2004 Cowley Hall
- Carol Beckerjeck, Eagle Hall
- Pa Moua-Yang, 115 Graff Main Hall
- Kathy Olson, 203 Mitchell Hall
- Chandra Hawkins, 220 Morris Hall
- Ingrid Iverson, 107 Murphy Library
- Ann Reman, Physical Plant
- Karen Kindschy, Student Health Center
- Vickie Bain, 120 Wimberly Hall
- Josh Kraft, 162 Wing
Led Zeppelin is featured band at Feb. 22 Album Encounters
The Album Encounters multimedia light and laser show will feature Led Zeppelin's "Mothership" at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, in 20 Cowley Hall. Admission is $4. 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.Big Band Cabaret set at UW-La Crosse
UW-L alto saxophonist Larissa Veres performs with the Tuxedo Dance Orchestra at last year's Big Band Cabaret. This year’s concert is Saturday, Feb. 23.
The UW-La Crosse Jazz Bands and guest artists will recreate the sights and sounds of the swing era. UW-L Music Department will hold the 26th annual Big Band Cabaret at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Read more >
Feb. 26 event helps students succeed in jobs, internships
Prep for Success will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, in 1400 Centennial Hall to help students prepare for job and internship success. Six employers attending the Feb. 27 Spring Career Expo will lead a question-and-answer session with tips on interviewing, career fair etiquette, the job search and more. The free event is sponsored by Delta Sigma Pi and Career Services. Find out more at www.uwlax.edu/Spring Career Expo set for Feb. 27
UW-L students will have the opportunity to connect with prospective employers at the Spring 2013 Career Expo from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. The career expo is open to all students, especially those looking for internships or full-time employment. More than 50 employers will be represented. Some quick tips for the event:- Dress professionally
- Prioritize your list of employers
- Be prepared with your resume
- Greet employers with a smile and a firm handshake
- Be ready with questions
- Ask for a business card
- Follow up
File soon for financial aid for summer, fall 2013 and spring 2014; priority date is March 15
To file the 2013-14 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on the Web go to www.fafsa.gov. Both parents and students should use their completed 2012 Federal Income Tax Forms to complete the FAFSA. Those who filed 2012 federal taxes online should be able to retrieve within two to three weeks after filing federal tax data right into FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Option. This option streamlines and expedites the processing of financial aid applications. In order to successfully use the IRS Data Retrieval option, applicants must have a federal tax return filed with the IRS, have a valid Social Security Number, a US Department of Education Personal Identification Number (PIN), and have an unchanged marital status since Dec. 31, 2012. When completing the tax information on the FAFSA, indicate “Already Filed” and select the IRS Data Retrieval option. Applicants who choose not to use the IRS Data Retrieval process and have their applications selected for verification, will be asked to provide a tax return transcript that must be obtained from the IRS. A copy of the tax return is no longer sufficient for verification documentation. Students are encouraged to file as early as possible. UW-L has a priority date of Friday, March 15, for processing financial aid to ensure consideration for funds for all programs. Students who wish to be considered for aid for the summer, must also complete a 2013 Summer Application which is available at www.uwlax.edu/finaid/forms.html. Financial Aid Award Letters are not mailed to students, but will be available online. During the summer, students with complete financial aid applications will receive an email at their campus email address instructing them to access their award letter online at their WINGS Student Center. Students should follow the instructions for accepting their award letter. Parents and students should be wary of any unsolicited mail requesting payment for processing the FAFSA or for processing an application for merit or need based aid including scholarships. There is no charge to file the FAFSA or any other financial aid application. For more information, contact the UW-L Financial Aid Office at finaid@uwlax.edu.Learn about becoming a Peace Corps volunteer Feb. 27
UW-L has had 241 Peace Corps volunteers since the corps was founded in 1961. Currently, there are 17 Peace Corps volunteers from UW-L. Those considering joining those alumni and becoming a Peace Corps volunteer can find out more at an informational meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, in 1400 Centennial Hall. Peace Corps volunteers helping communities improve education and youth development, resources for women, family incomes, food production, environmental conservation, HIV/AIDS and malaria prevention, clean water accessibility, and much more. Peace Corps volunteers gain valuable cross-cultural skills and become citizens of the world. Other benefits include full health and dental coverage in service, graduate school programs, and federal employment advantage. More than 8,000 volunteers of all backgrounds and ages serve in a variety of fields in more than 75 countries. Peace Corps volunteers must be U.S. citizens and at least 18 years of age, but there is no upper age limit.Got stress? Visit the Counseling & Testing Center's relaxation room
Stressed students can relax in the Counseling & Testing Center's relaxation room at 2106 Centennial Hall. The room is a quiet, tranquil and safe space for students to use for a respite from a stressful day. To enhance the free relaxation experience, the room has a variety of features:
- Soothing music
- Comfortable lounge chairs
- Back massage cushions with optional heat
- Computer-based guided meditation
- Stress reduction biofeedback
- Guided visual imagery
- Deep breathing exercises
- Progressive muscle relaxation
- A quiet, low-lit environment
Learn how use Zotero and LibX to enhance information research at upcoming workshops
Murphy Library is offering drop-in sessions to help people get started with or better understand Zotero and LibX, two utilities that enhance information research. The workshops will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesdays, Feb. 26, in 153 Murphy Library, and April 2 and 30 in 30 Murphy Library. Computers will be available, but participants are encouraged to bring their own laptop on which to install or use Zotero and LibX.
Zotero is a free Firefox addon that collects, manages and cites research sources. It allows users to attach PDFs, notes and images to citations, organize them into collections for different projects and create bibliographies using Word or OpenOffice. For more information about Zotero, visit http://libguides.uwlax.edu/Information on UW-L 2013 Affirmative Action Program now available
The UW-L 2013 Affirmative Action Program has been completed and is now available. The summary narrative can be downloaded here. A printed edition including appendices is available in the Office of Affirmative Action, 131 Graff Main Hall, and on reserve in Murphy Library. The goal of UW-L’s affirmative action efforts is to ensure equal opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation or other protected status. In order to measure UW-L’s progress toward this goal, as required by law, the annual Affirmative Action Program provides comprehensive data on the diversity of UW-L faculty and staff in comparison to the population of people who are available and qualified in each job category. The publication of this data is intended to provide a means for the campus community to assess UW-L's diversification efforts and foster dialogue about further ways to enhance those efforts. UW-L’s affirmative action hiring practices are focused on seeking a diverse pool of applicants for each job opening and removing all forms of bias — intentional and unintentional — from the evaluation of those applicants, so that no individual receives any advantage or disadvantage based on race, ethnicity, gender or any other protected status. For more information, click www.uwlax.edu/affirmativeaction. To learn more about UW-L's efforts to ensure equal employment opportunity, contact Director of Affirmative Action Nizam Arain at narain@uwlax.edu.
Upcoming news and events
Tuesday, Feb. 19 Mascot Tryouts, 6 p.m., Mitchell Hall You could be the next UW-L Eagle mascot, Stryker! Become part of the UW-L athletics team! Tryouts are open to all UW-L students. Position Description Position Application Friday, Feb. 22 Gymnastics vs. UW-Oshkosh, 6:30 p.m., Mitchell Hall Senior athlete recognition day Pink meet in support of breast cancer awareness and research Fans encouraged to wear pink; donations appreciated First 100 fans will receive an Eagle rally towel Monday, March 4, 11 a.m.-close Maroon Mondays at Buffalo Wild Wings 3132 Market Place, Onalaska Event coupon here Must bring coupon for UW-L Athletics to benefit from promotion Tuesday, March 5, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Eagles Eat & Greet at Howie’s 1128 La Crosse St. Featuring UW-L Baseball Follow your Eagles any time! ... uwlathletics.com Twitter- UWLEAGLEFAN (UWL EAGLE FAN)
- Follow the Athletic Director on Twitter: @UWLAXAD
Gretchen Berns, Recreation Management and Therapeutic Recreation, presented "Careers for 'Every Body': Understanding Career Development Constraints for Significantly Overweight Adults" at the 2013 Careers Conference in Madison Jan. 29-30.
Mark W. Chavalas, History, was elected Feb. 10 as president of the American Oriental Society, Middle West Region for a two-year term. He was also appointed to a two-year term on the society's board of directors.
Beth Cherne and Walter Elder, both Theatre Arts, presented their performance-based research "Fulcrum" at the Hawaii International Conference on the Arts and Humanities Jan. 13 in Honolulu.
Taviare L. Hawkins, Physics, presented "Doubly-Stabilized Microtubule Mechanics" at the Biophysical Society 57th Annual Meeting in Philadelphia Feb. 2-6.
UW-L in the news
A summary of some of the stories about UW-La Crosse spotted in the news. "Universities changing gender-based housing rules," WPR, Feb. 11. "La Crosse colleges get good marks from White House scorecard," La Crosse Tribune, Feb. 14. La Crosse colleges give students a decent bang for their buck, according to the affordability scorecards outlined by President Barack Obama in Tuesday's State of the Union Address ... "UW-La Crosse to allow co-ed dorm suites," River Falls Journal, Feb. 13. Oh, how times have changed. In the 1970s, Wisconsin college dorm residents were just starting to earn the right to have friends from the opposite sex visit their rooms. Now, UW-La Crosse is poised to let students of different genders live together in suite-style residence halls, starting this fall ...
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