Posted 1:09 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2015
This week's news and events.
Students uncover community history that inspires art
Pump House exhibit will feature historic artifacts and corresponding new artwork
Area artists are invited to submit their work to a Pump House exhibition that blends La Crosse community history and art: [art]ifact. Read more »
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In this issue:Announcements & Notices Arts Events Athletics Campus Kudos UWLDining In The News Murphy Library Notes Remembering Classifieds |
Open forums for CBA dean position begin Feb. 3Open forums for the UW-L College of Business Administration dean position begin Tuesday, Feb. 3. Open forums for the UW-L campus community run from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in 152 and 153 Murphy Library ICE. Candidates will give a presentation and answer questions. Read more » |
Singer to perform at UW-L
Singer Kyshona Armstrong will perform at UW-L. She’ll blend bluegrass, folk, gospel and country at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Read more »
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1-2-3 Thursdays: Craft Night set for The Cellar
Students may stop in the Cellar for dinner and to create crafts free of charge at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5. Read more »
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Free Movie Friday to show ‘The Hunger Games: MockingJay Part 1‘
The first Friday of the month movie in February will feature “The Hunger Games: MockingJay Part 1.“ The movie will be shown at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, in Graff Main Hall Auditorium. Read more »
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Spoken word artist to perform at UW-L Spoken word artist Kyla Lacey will perform at UW-L. She will recite thought-provoking and uplifting poetry at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Read more » |
Weigh-ins for Smartest Loser Wellness challenge begin Feb. 2
Get fit and sign up for prize drawings by participating in the Smartest Loser Wellness Challenge. The challenge encourages healthy eating, physical activity and drinking water. Registrants are entered into bi-weekly prize drawings and a chance for cash grand prizes. Weigh-ins begin Monday, Feb. 2, and run through Thursday, Feb. 5. Final weigh-ins are Monday and Tuesday, May 4 and 5. Cost is $15. For more information or to register visit for Gundersen Health Plan challenge, go to gundersenhealth.org/wellness/smartest-loser.ESS Human Performance Lab open house set for Feb. 3
The Department of Exercise and Sport Science is sponsoring an house for the campus community from 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, in the Human Performance Laboratory, 225 Mitchell Hall. The lab has recently undergone a 1,200 square foot renovation improving scholars' abilities to conduct blood chemistry studies.Since 1972, researchers in ESS have used the lab to produce more than 400 scientific manuscripts. Currently seven scientists use the lab for ongoing research. An additional 20 graduate students and 8 undergraduate students are conducting studies in the 2014-15 academic year. The HP Lab routinely hosts international scholars and has collaborated with scientists from 11 foreign countries.
The Human Performance Lab is focused on:
- Teaching excellence
- Academic productivity
- Student involvement in publishable research
- International scientific collaboration
Needs of veterans to be discussed at Feb. 4 talk for faculty, staff
Silouan Green, the keynote speaker for Diversity Dialogues, will present "Understanding and Addressing the Needs of Student Veterans" from 12:05-1:05 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, in Port O' Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. The Diversity Dialogues talk for faculty and staff is free. Diversity Dialogues is an annual spring event sponsored by the offices of Campus Climate and Diversity, a subdivision of Student Affairs. This event showcases UW-L work regarding diversity and inclusion and features presentations by faculty, staff and students. See the full Diversity Dialogues schedule.UW-L Staff & Family night at women's basketball game is Feb. 4
Join UW-L staff and others at UW-L Staff & Family Night Wednesday, Feb. 4.
The UW-L Eagles Women’s Basketball team plays UW-Stout at 7 p.m. in the Mitchell Hall Gymnasium. The event is free for UW-L employees with a valid UW-L ID.
Tickets for others are $3. Get group pricing is available at $5 for those who present a printed flier about the event. Concessions packages include: hot dog, popcorn and soda and water. For more information, email athletics@uwlax.edu or call 608.785.5177. The event is sponsored by the Classified Staff Council and UW-L Athletics.
Learn how to get college credit outside of classroom at Feb. 5 event
Learn how to save time and money by earning college credit outside of the traditional classroom. A free info session runs from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, in 1142 Centennial Hall. Learn about credit-by-exam, online UW-Colleges Online, independent learning and more.
Public Speaking Competition is Feb. 6
Listen to some of UW-L's best student speakers at the Public Speaking Competition Friday, Feb. 6, in Port O' Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. The competition promotes and showcases student excellence in public speaking
Session 1: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
- Cara Henney — To persuade the audience to help protect Wisconsin waterways from harmful pollutants
- Allison Shaver — To persuade college students to volunteer for the La Crosse YMCA Teen Center
- Libbie Miller — To persuade the audience to educate themselves on sexual assault by attending on-campus events in April
- Jenae Winter — To persuade the audience to learn another language
- Samantha Mueller — To persuade the audience to no longer ignore domestic violence
- Shaina Wales — To persuade the audience that the North/South Corridor is essential to the La Crosse community
- Adria Braley — To persuade the audience to stand up to hate incidents against the LGTBQ community
- Carly Ferguson — To persuade the audience to eat healthier in college
- Janie Gadsby — To persuade the audience to avoid using phones while driving
'Collective Identity at Inland Lake Sailing Clubs' discussion set for Feb. 6
Tim Gongaware, Sociology and Archaeology, will present "Collective Identity at Inland Lake Sailing Clubs" from noon-1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, in 230 Morris Hall. Get Gongaware's take on why only half the members can sail but they all wear the shirts. Refreshments are provided. This College of Liberal Studies Celebration of Research, Scholarship & Creative Endeavors talk is free and open to the public.'Why the Underserved are Underserved' to be discussed at Feb. 6 brown bag lunch series
Crystal Champion, Counseling & Testing, leads the discussion “Why the Underserved are Underserved” from 1-2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, in the Cameron Hall of Nations, Centennial Hall. Join the conversation on select Friday afternoons at Social Justice Brown Bag Lunches throughout the year to learn about contemporary research topics and featured issues related to social justice. Bring your lunch; cookies provided. This series is free and sponsored by Campus Climate, Institute for Latin American Studies, Social Justice Network and the Wellness Resource Center. For more information or to request disability accommodations, contact Campus Climate at 608.785;5094.Pink Floyd's 'Animals' to be featured at the Feb. 6 Album Encounters; ‘Footsteps: A voyage to the moon' is February Public Program
The next Album Encounters multimedia light and laser show will feature Pink Floyd's "Animals" at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, in 20 Cowley Hall. Admission is $5. The Planetarium’s Public Program for February is "Footsteps: A voyage to the moon." The talk, followed by a multimedia audiovisual presentation, will be at 1 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 7, 14, 21 and 28. Admission is $3 for students, seniors and children, and $5 for others. For more information, contact Bob Allen at allen.robe@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8669. See more about the Planetarium at www.uwlax.edu/planetarium.Sign up to participate in sports trivia competitions; leagues begin Feb. 9
UW-L student, faculty and staff who know sports are encouraged to join and compete in sports trivia leagues in the Recreational Eagle Center. League competition is set for 7 and 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, and Tuesday, Feb. 10. The championship competition will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12. This second annual sports trivia contest is free. Sign up through IMLeagues. Questions are about all sports trivia such as basketball, football, Olympics, WNBA, golf, mascots, where people went to college, famous coaches, records and more. Winners receive a free intramural championship T-shirt. To find out more contact Taylor Poth at poth.tayl@uwlax.edu or 608.785.5219.January, February Financial Aid newsletters are online
The January and February 2015 Financial Aid Editions of Eagle Mail newsletter are now available at www.uwlax.edu/finaid/Financial-aid-newsletter. February 2015 articles include:- IRS data retrieval and tax transcripts
- Financial aid for summer school
- It Make$ Cents!: upcoming events
- Earn incentive points for learning life skills
- Check your credit report for free
- Information about scholarships due in February Ask Earnest — answers to pertinent financial aid questions
- It’s time to file your FAFSA
- Summer and part-time job fair
- It Make$ Cents!: Love & Money, Wed. Feb 11
- Prom dress resale
- 2014 education tax credits
- Ask Earnest — answers to pertinent financial aid questions
Nominations accepted for the Provost Teaching Excellence Awards
Know a UW-L instructor who deserves recognition for excellent teaching? Nominate faculty for the Provost Teaching Excellence Award. Find out more at www.uwlax.edu/Academic-
New student center furniture and theatre seating purchases — tell us what you think
Thanks to everyone who took the time to provide feedback in November and December regarding lounge furniture for the new student center. Thanks in advance for giving input again. During the winter break UW-L received new furniture samples. All of the new samples to be considered for the lounges are in the TV lounge area of the La Crosse Room — area across from the Cellar — in Cartwright Center. Let us know what you like by completing a ballot/survey in the TV lounge area. Voting ends at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13. Additionally, while you are in Cartwright, stop by the Information Counter to take a look at seating options for the theater to be located in the new student center. Take a moment to complete the survey to give your opinion regarding which seat you would prefer to see in this space. For more information contact Mary Beth Vahala in person in 212 Cartwright Center or via email at mvahala@uwlax.edu
News and upcoming events
- The All Students Juried Art Exhibition runs from Friday, Feb. 13, through Saturday, March 7, in the University Gallery, 100 Center for the Arts. All UW-L students are eligible to enter. Many cash awards are available. Entries must be received in the gallery by 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2. Download the entry form and find more details at www.uwlax.edu/Art/
Student-Juried-Art-Exhibition- .Entry/ - Save the date for the 2015 Creative Imperatives from Sunday through Wednesday, March 1-4. The event includes art demonstrations and workshops from all disciplines, including blacksmithing, metalsmithing, ceramics, drawing, jewelry making, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture). See all the events at www.uwlax.edu/
Creative-Imperatives/Art/ . - Apply now for art-specific scholarships from the UW-L Foundation. The deadline is Sunday, Feb. 15. See a list of available scholarships and how to apply at www.uwlax.edu/Art/
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News and upcoming events
- Women’s Basketball will play UW-Stout 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, in Mitchell Hall Gymnasium. Join us for UW-L Staff and Family Night. Check out the discounts which include $3 group tickets, $5 concessions with the Family Night Flyer, and more.
- Wrestling will compete against UW-Stevens Point 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6. This double duals day will have UW-L vs. UW-Stevens Point on one mat and Holmen High School vs. Edgar High School on the other.
- Men’s Basketball will host UW-Superior 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7. Join us as we recognize UW-L Men’s Basketball Alumni at halftime.
- The second Eagles Eat & Greet of 2015 is 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3. Join the Gymnastics team for lunch at Howie’s and enter into a drawing to win prizes.
- The Winter 2015 Baseball Camps are Feb. 7, 15, 22, and 28. Register for the Youth Fundamentals Camp, Winter Hitting Camp, and/or the Winter Pitching/Catching & Infield Camp. These camps are designed to help players improve in specific areas, including physical, mental, and strategic aspects of the game. Check out the brochure for more information.
- UW-L Track and Field clinics are open for registration the following days:
- March 1 - Track and Field Clinic
- March 8 - Pole Vault Clinic
- March 15 - Elite Track and Field Clinic
- Click UW-L Track and Field for details about each clinic.
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Rafique Ahmed, Geography and Earth Science, conducted "Climatology Faculty Training Workshop" at the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh, Jan. 3-8. Thirty-five faculty from 10 universities and colleges in Bangladesh participated in the workshop.
Grace Deason, Psychology, published "Mothers on the campaign trail: implications of politicized motherhood for women in politics" in the Politics, Groups, and Identities journal.
L. Katie Gerdts, UW-L senior statistics major, presented her work "Bootstrap methods for 3-dimensional rotation data" at the Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women in Mathematics, Jan. 24.
What’s Happening In Dining Services
— By Registered Dietitian Katie Callahan
Learn about winter hydration
It is not uncommon to associate dehydration with summer. Increased heat results leads to increased water loss via sweat. What most people don't realize is that it's just as easy to become dehydrated during the winter months. Unlike summer, the heat is not around to remind us that we need to drink more water.
The bottom line is that dehydration is always dangerous no matter what the season. After all, up to 60 percent of a person’s body weight is water and it only takes a 1 to 2 percent drop in that percentage to cause dehydration.
Proper hydration is important for many reasons. Water creates saliva so that we can swallow food, lubricants for joints and tears for our eyes, eliminates waste of materials, circulates hormones, and assists with nutrients absorption and transportation. Without enough water, we can experience tiredness, headaches, lower levels of concentration and flushed skin.
Sodexo’s Mindful program suggests getting your recommended nine to 13 cups of water by following these tips:
- Drink small amounts of fluid often
- Always have a water bottle with you
- Eat foods rich in water content such as carrots, spinach, broccoli, apples and celery
- Drink a variety of fluids — the more choices you have, the more you will tend to drink
- Try flavored water or adding fresh fruit to your water
- Don’t wait to feel thirsty — that means you are already dehydrated
- Drink during mealtimes — it’s a great way to top off your fluid levels
UW-L in the news
A summary of some of the stories about UW-La Crosse spotted in the news. "La Crosse educators respond to Walker's teacher licensing plan," Jan. 24, WXOW.com. Grace Davison, education major at UW-La Crosse agreed. "Just having someone with work experience take a competency test and be licensed as an ..." "News 8 Eye Piece: Roadside Ice," Jan. 24, WKBT La Crosse. "... going to become the supply of water for the ice formations that you see along the road cuts,” said UW-La Crosse Geography Professor Colin Belby. "UW System may need to turn to outstate, foreign students," Jan. 25, La Crosse Tribune. At others, the extra payment is across-the-board. At UW-Oshkosh, all undergraduates pay an extra $124 a year in tuition. Their peers at UW-La Crosse ... "UW-L offers business plan workshop," Jan. 25, La Crosse Tribune. The Wisconsin Small Business Development Center at UW–La Crosse is offering “Planning Basics for Business” from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. "Centro Latino hopes to gain a bigger following in Hispanic community," Jan. 26, WKBT La Crosse. To fulfill that responsibility, he takes time out of studying sociology at UW-La Crosse to volunteer at the Centro Latino. "I am attending a meeting for the ..." "Walker's proposed funding cuts would cost UW-L millions," Jan. 27, WKBT La Crosse. Schools in the U-W System could lose over the next two years. This loss ... Starting this fall the University of Wisconsin La Crosse's budget could take a ... "INTERVIEW: Auschwitz 70th Anniversary," Jan. 27, WKBT La Crosse. World leaders and Holocaust survivors are gathering at Auschwitz on Tuesday. It has been 70 years since Soviet soldiers liberated the concentration ... "Kaylee Otterbacher: Students will be hurt by UW cuts," Jan. 30, La Crosse Tribune. The changes proposed this week by Gov. Scott Walker to the University of Wisconsin System should be of great concern to all UW students. ... See also Student Association Letter. Wisconsin Public Radio broadcasted several stories on University Of Wisconsin reforms. See:- "Calls For Back-Office Reforms Leaves Some UW Staff Workers On Edge,"
- "Facing Scrutiny, UW System Officials Ponder Reform Proposals"
- "As Possible Cuts Loom, UW System Reviews Building Project And Seg Fee Policies"
- "UW-La Crosse Responds To Proposed UW System Changes Part 1"
- "UW-La Crosse Responds To Proposed UW System Changes Part 2"
Hundreds of scholarly encyclopedias are available in Murphy collections
Online and print encyclopedias on a variety of vast topic are available through Murphy Library collections. Most are considered scholarly encyclopedias; many contain signed and peer-reviewed entries, making them suitable for scholarly research.
Some of the titles in the library catalog include:
- Race and racism in the United States: an encyclopedia of the American mosaic. 2014. Available online.
- The A-Z of death and dying: social, medical, and cultural aspects. 2014. Available in print in the 2nd Floor Stacks: HQ1073 .A22.
- Encyclopedia of business and finance. 2014. Available online.
- Encyclopedia of exercise anatomy. 2014. Available in print in the reference area: RA781 .L543.
- Encyclopedia of environmental change. 2014. Available online.
- Consumer survival: an encyclopedia of consumer rights, safety, and protection. 2014. Available in print in the reference area: KF1607.5 .C66.
- World clothing and fashion: an encyclopedia of history, culture, and social influence. 2014. Available in print in the reference area: GT507 .S6.
- The new encyclopedia of Islam. 2013. Available in print in the reference area: BP40 .G42
- Encyclopedia of pain. 2013. Available online.
- Encyclopedia of crisis management. 2013. Available online.
- Encyclopedia of forensic sciences. 2012. Available online.
- Encyclopedia of caves. 2012. Available online.
- Encyclopedia of cancer. 2012. Available online.
To find these encyclopedias select "UW-La Crosse Books & Media" from the "Books, Articles, & More" search box on the library home page and then enter the word “encyclopedias.” When the list of search results appears, limit to the genre “Encyclopedias” near the bottom of the left-side options. The link will run the search with parameters already in place: Search for Encyclopedias
Another way to find encyclopedias is to use the Reference Universe database, which provides access to Murphy Library’s collection of online and print reference works and includes many subject encyclopedias. Find Reference Universe in the list of library databases by title on the library home page.
Gary Dickinson
Former UW-L Instructional Academic Staff member Gary Dickinson, died Jan. 27. Dickinson was an IAS faculty member in UW-L's Mathematics Department from 2004-14. See the full obituary published in the La Crosse Tribune at http://lacrossetribune.com/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/gary-l-dickinson/article_6e176670-6e66-5bc4-8209-1a9bbb2ab5cb.html .
Bill Hyde
UW-L Professor Emeritus of English Bill Hyde died Jan. 23. Hyde retired from UW-L in 1992. He and his wife, Yvonne, regularly attended UW-L events. See the full obituary published in the La Crosse Tribune at http://lacrossetribune.com/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/william-j-hyde/article_9d6e18f1-10e3-5f56-97b1-dfa650b69105.html .
Bill Pollman
UW-L Professor Emeritus Bill Pollman died Dec. 24, 2014. Pollman served on the faculty of UW-L Marketing Department from 1969 to 2005. See the full obituary published in the La Crosse Tribune at http://lacrossetribune.com/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/dr-adolph-william-bill-pollman/article_9c4b7402-8753-5e71-b9f3-e43c7cc8c1f8.html .
Wanted
Participants for exercise study
- Who? — Students, faculty and staff more than 30 years old
- What's involved? — Brisk one mile walk test in Mitchell Hall Fieldhouse and one walking maximal exercise test in the Mitchell Hall Human Performance Lab.
- Participants learn about health and fitness status.
To participate contact Sara Fry at fry.sara@uwlax.edu.