Faculty, staff given ‘Most Accessible’ awards UW-L students with disabilities will honor faculty, staff and a department for making the campus accessible. Students Advocating Potential Ability present the Most Accessible awards at 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, in the Cameron Hall of Nations in Centennial Hall. The event is open to all. Read more »

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New display of student art in Murphy’s Mug The artwork of UW-L students Megan Danahy, Madison Hager and Michael Spicer is on display in Murphy's Mug until Friday, March 14. Read more »	UW-L Theatre presents a blissfully funny monster mash! "Young Frankenstein" will show at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, Saturday, March 1, and Thursday, March 6, through Saturday, March 8. Matinee performances will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 2 and 9, in Toland Theatre, Center for the Arts. Read more »
It’s time to submit artwork for annual All-Student Exhibit; deadline is Feb. 27 Students from any major are welcome to submit artwork for the Annual All-Students Juried Art Exhibition. Submissions are due in the University Art Gallery, first floor of the Center for the Arts, between noon-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27. Judging is Friday, Feb. 28. This year’s judges are professors Justin Quinn, St. Cloud University; and Allen Brewer, Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Read more »	UW-L recital to celebrate La Crosse-Dubna friendship Violist Busya Lugovier will perform accompanied by Mary Tollefson, a pianist and UW-L faculty member, at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 1, in Annett Recital Hall, Center for the Arts. More of UW-L recital to celebrate La Crosse-Dubna friendship » Read more »
Lecture to explore the career of archaeologist Howard Carter In November 1922, Howard Carter made one of the most spectacular archaeological discoveries of all time –– the tomb of Tutankhamen. The discovery was not random chance, but rather the culmination of years of research and training. “Howard Carter and the Search for Tutankhamen” will explore the career of Carter from his initial trip to Egypt as a 17-year-old artist through the discovery and excavation of Tutankhamen’s tomb. Associate Professor of Sociology/Archaeology David A. Anderson will lead the presentation at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, in Port O’ Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Admission is free. Read more »	Asia Project to perform at UW-L March 5 Spoken word artist Asia will perform at UW-La Crosse. He will be on campus at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Read more »
Campus Activities Board to host open Local Talent night The university’s Campus Activities Board will hold a local talent night in the Cellar, located in Cartwright Center. This event begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6. Read more »	UW-L’s Coate Hall gears up for 7th annual St. Baldrick’s event Coate Hall will host its annual St. Baldrick’s event from noon-4 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at the Recreational Eagle Center. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity dedicated to funding childhood cancer research. While most donations are monetary, some participants cut their hair, or shave it off entirely, at St. Baldrick’s events around the country in solidarity with those suffering from childhood cancers. By shaving their heads, participants inspire others to donate money to support childhood cancer research. Read more »
‘Wheels for All’ tournament set for March 8; sign up now to get on the court The UW-La Crosse Sports Management Association works hard to raise awareness for those with disabilities. For six years, it has hosted “Wheels for All,” a fundraiser for disability charities. The 4-on-4 wheelchair basketball tournament will bring students, faculty and staff —  with and without disabilities —  to the court to raise money for the Center on Disability Health and Adapted Physical Activity. “Wheels for All” will start at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 8, in the Mitchell Hall Gymnasium. Read more »	UW-La Crosse student receives prestigious internship; internship info at Feb. 26 career expo UW-L senior and geography major Terri Beal has been accepted to be a paid intern for the National Geographic Society in Washington, D.C., an honor usually reserved for graduate students. Most people know the National Geographic Society, or NGS, for their publication, National Geographic magazine, but it is also one of the largest non-profit scientific and educational institutions in the world. NGS mainly specializes in geography, archaeology and natural sciences and is an advocate for environmental and historical conservation. Read more »
Local educators converge for science, technology, engineering, math, and art [STEAM] resource day Local educators can discover award-winning resources in the fields of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) for their K-12 classrooms. The K-12 STEAM Teacher Resource Day will be held in the Alice Hagar Curriculum Center on the 2nd floor of UW-La Crosse Murphy Library from 2-5:30 p.m. Monday, March 10. The program is free of charge; participants may drop in at any time during the session. Read more »	UW-L speaker highlights importance of listening to the body Bee Lo, a naturopathic doctor and lecturer in UW-L Modern Languages, discussed the health benefits people can discover by learning to listen to their body during an event on campus Nov. 12. He was one of six people from the UW-L campus and La Crosse community who shared a story about “turning points” in society or their personal lives. These stories will be shared on UW-L’s homepage over the next month. Read more »

Ballroom Dance Team fundraiser is Feb. 25

UW-L's Ballroom Dance Team is holding a fundraiser from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, at Cherry Berry, 9348 Wisconsin 16, Onalaska. Mix up a frozen yogurt creation and mention the team for a 15 percent discount. Proceeds will benefit the team. Contact Nicole Bottelson bottelso.nico@uwlax.edu or 608.963.8136 for more information or if you need need a ride. See also https://www.facebook.com/events/520659964714277/.

Prep for Success set for Feb. 25

Learn from a panel of area employers about the job search, interviewing and what to expect in a professional position at Prep for Success. The free event will be held from 6:30-7:30p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, in 1400 Centennial Hall. Panelists will include:

• Sam Morales, CenturyLink
• Jessica Subach, Courtesy Corporation
• Wade Krogwald, Direct Supply
• Erin Momont, Epic
• Shelly Breuer, Quad/Graphics

Career Services advisers will be available for questions before and after the event. Refreshments will be provided. Dress professionally. The event is co-sponsored by UW-L Career Services and Delta Sigma Pi.

Spring Career Expo is Feb. 26

Connect with prospective employers at the Spring Career Expo from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, in Valhalla and Port O’ Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. The Career Expo is free and open to students of all academic levels. Explore careers and part-time employment as well as internship opportunities and full-time employment. More than 75 employers will be represented. Tips for the event:

• Dress professionally
• Prioritize list of employers
• Bring resumes if you want to seek an internship or full-time employment
• Greet employers with a smile and a firm handshake
• Be ready with questions
• Ask for a business card
• Follow up

For a list of participants and additional information on how to prepare for the expo, visit the Career Services website at www.uwlax.edu/CareerServices. A photographer will be available to take LinkedIn photos 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in Port O’ Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition.

College Against Cancer fundraiser is Feb. 27

On Thursday, Feb. 27, the UW-L College Against Cancer is holding a day-long fundraiser at TGI Fridays in Onalaska. Throughout the day, 25 percent of your check goes to Relay for Life. All you need is a flier present for 25 percent of your proceeds to go to helping Relay raise money. Download the flier at TGIF-flier.

'Mr. Heartthrob' pageant to be held Feb. 28

Check out male contestants in formal and swimwear at a "Mr. Hearttrhob" pageant at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Contestants from social and business fraternities, the Residence Hall Association Council, musical groups, and the Student Veterans Association will share their talent and answer questions in the competition. Participants may enter a raffle for an iPad mini and smart case, among other prizes from University Centers. Tickets are $3 before the event and $5 at the door. You can purchase tickets from any Alpha Phi or at designated tables in Cartwright and Whitney centers throughout the week. The event is hosted by UW-L's Alpha Phi sorority. All proceeds benefit the Alpha Phi Foundation which supports Women's Heart Health. See also https://www.facebook.com/events/591198904300340/.

Alabama Shakes is featured at Feb. 28 Album Encounters; ‘Hotter Than Blue’ is March Public Program

The next Album Encounters multimedia light and laser show will feature Alabama Shakes' "Boys and Girls" at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, in 20 Cowley Hall. Admission is $5. The Planetarium’s Public Program for March is "Hotter Than Blue."  The talk, followed by a multimedia audiovisual presentation, will be at 1 p.m. Saturdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29. 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.

'The Pervert's Guide to Ideology' film showing and discussion set for Feb. 28

Plan for a wildly entertaining romp through the crossroads of cinema and philosophy at "The Pervert's Guide to Ideology" film showing and discussion from 2:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, in 1309 Centennial Hall. The new documentary film re-teams cultural theorist Slavoj Žižek with director Sophie Fiennes ("The Pervert’s Guide to Cinema"). With infectious zeal and a voracious appetite for popular culture, Žižek literally goes inside epochal movies to explore and expose how they reinforce prevailing ideologies. As the ideology that undergirds cinematic fantasies is revealed, striking associations emerge: What hidden Catholic teachings lurk at the heart of "The Sound of Music?" What are the fascist political dimensions of "Jaws?" "Taxi Driver," "Zabriskie Point," "The Searchers," "The Dark Knight," and John Carpenter’s "They Live?" Titanic and propaganda epics from Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia all inform Žižek’s stimulating, provocative and often hilarious psychoanalytic-cinematic rant. The film will be followed by a panel discussion including English department faculty Bradley Butterfield, David Hart, Bryan Kopp, Kate Parker, Adam Putz and Rob Wilkie. The 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. UW-L's English department is sponsoring the event. Participate in Jeans Day Friday, Feb. 28; wear LIVEMAROON gear UW-L is one of many local organizations to 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 donations. In return for a one dollar, participants may wear jeans. Campus participants should wear LIVEMAROON gear.  The next Jeans Day is Friday, Feb. 28. Donations are welcome even if you don’t wear jeans. This is a small way to join together and give back to the local community. In January UW-L raised $82. The charities receiving the February contributions are Big Brothers Big Sisters of the 7 Rivers Region and La Crosse Youth Symphony Orchestra. Building Contacts:

• Cindy Curran, 212 Cartwright Center
• Laurie Collison, 4206 Centennial Hall
• Karen Ott, 2004 Cowley Hall
• Carol Beckerjeck, Eagle Hall
• Debra Gerke, 105 Graff Main Hall — new volunteer
• Jeanne Voss, 124 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 Technology Center

If there is not a contact in your building, forward your donation to Jeans Day Coordinator Vickie Bain, SBDC, 120 Wimberly Hall. More collection spots in each building on campus would be helpful. To volunteer with this cause contact Bain at vbain@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8646.

Sit volleyball clinic to be held March 2

Learn about sit volleyball at a sit volleyball clinic  from 2- 4 p.m. Sunday, March 2, in the Recreational Eagle Center. The clinic will go over the basics and skills associated with sit volleyball. Like standard volleyball, sit volleyball has six players on each team and teams can only make contact with the ball three times before traveling to the other side of the net. Participants will learn skills and techniques the first hour of the program  and will play games in a round-robin-type tournament the second hour. There is no cost for participants from UW-L. The event is open to the public for a $5 fee. Participants can register at the clinic and should wear athletic attire. The clinic will begin at 2 p.m. so plan to arrive early. For more information, contact Sara Johnson at johnson.sar2@uwlax.edu.

Dancing with the Stars nominations due March 3

UW-L's Ballroom Dance Team is accepting nominations from UW-L faculty and staff  to participate in a UW-L Dancing with the Stars competition. Send nominations to bottelso.nico@uwlax.edu by Monday March 3.

Hate and bias at UW-L is topic of March 4 open forum

UW-L's Hate Response Team (HRT) will hold a campus-wide open forum to discuss the current state of hate and bias at UW-L from 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, in 1400 Centennial Hall. The team will present current trends and patterns, lessons learned and ideas for moving forward. The conversation will also include tips for how campus community members can support the mission of HRT, as well as audience questions and comments. In order to prevent hate/bias incidents from creating a hostile environment for any individual or group on campus and interfering with UW-L’s educational mission, HRT believes university and all people of conscience within the campus community must raise their voices in opposition to messages of hate and intolerance, and in support of inclusiveness for all. To learn more about UW-L’s hate/bias response efforts, or to submit a hate/bias incident report, go to www.uwlax.edu/campusclimate/reporthate.htm and www.uwlax.edu/campusclimate/index.htm.

News and upcoming events

Men's basketball vs. UW-Oshkosh Wednesday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m. at Mitchell Hall Gymnasium First round of the WIAC Conference Tournament Click here for ticket information Free schedule poster giveaway Eagles All Access Radio Show Wednesday, Feb. 26, 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 Wednesday nights from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Classic Rock 100.1. UW-L Softball Kickoff Barbeque Saturday, April 5; Sunday, April 6, at Softball Field on north campus Featuring new field unveiling 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. $50 for two or more | $75 per individual Phil Esten Challenge Thursday, April 17, and Friday, April 18, at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex Eagles help Veterans soar Donations can be made at event or contact a track and field member to pledge your support — all proceeds benefit Freedom Honor Flight Click here for ticket information Free schedule poster giveaway UW-L Baseball Kickoff Saturday, April 12, and Sunday, April 13, at Copeland Park Fan frenzy Click here for ticket information Free schedule poster giveaway Eagle Eye Open Golf Outing Monday, June 16, at the La Crosse Country Club Featuring UW-L teams at each holeTwitter 

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Eaglez Kidz Klub | Group Outings | Get Involved | Maroon Platoon | Mascot | Tickets | Events & Promotions | L-Club | Donate Georges Cravins, Geography and Earth Science, has been appointed to the Peer Review Panel of the Polish journal Geopolitical Review, as well as to the same journal's International Advisory Board. Cecilia G. Manrique, Political Science/Public Administration, had her peer-reviewed review of the article “Game-o-matic: generating video games that represent ideas” by Mike Treanor, et. al., published in the Jan. 23 issue of Computing Reviews. Garth Tymeson, Exercise and Sport Science, was the keynote speaker at the Arizona Adapted Physical Education Conference in Phoenix Feb. 13. He spoke on the "Legal Issues and Advocacy Strategies for PK-12 Adapted Physical Education Programs." University Communications: the go-to communications resource for advancing UW-La Crosse 115 Graff Main Hall (the southeast corner) So many of us do our UW-L work - coursework and business - entirely from our computers. If that's true for you, you might have missed one of the coolest features of the new web design. Next time you're on your tablet or smartphone, take a moment to check out www.uwlax.edu. We hope you'll enjoy the mobile experience! 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): Beef Pho Noodle Bowl
• Cyclone Salads:  Strawberry Salad
• Slice of Life: Ricotta, Leek and Olive Pizetta
• Original Burger Company: Korean Pulled Pork Sandwich

Whitney Center Residence Dining:

• Mindful Wednesdays at 360 for dinner: Chipotle Chicken Flatbread with Corn Salsa
• Daily Recipes From Home

Did you know … Get your Beverage Loyalty Card today at Starbucks, Murphy’s Mug and Einstein Bros Bagels.  Buy nine and get the tenth free. Offer good on any size, hot or cold including coffees, espresso creations, teas and hot chocolate. Excludes pre-packaged beverages. Use at one or all three of our coffee shop locations. 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. 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. Have you checked out our bulk candy in The Galley?  Fill up a 12 oz. cup of your favorite selection or mix it up with multiple favorites like Fruit Runts, Mike & Ike’s, dried fruit and chocolate covered peanuts for $3.49. 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.

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Doug Kast, Custodian, Custodial Services  

UW-L in the news

A summary of some of the stories about UW-La Crosse spotted in the news. Is there a lesson to be learned in La Crosse? -WQOW TV: Eau Claire, WI NEWS18 News, Weather ...  Feb. 19 WQOW TV News 18. Ninety percent of the project was paid for privately. "If this would have been solely a UW La Crosse project it would have never got done," adds Desmond. UW-La Crosse Now Owns Both Men's & Women's Division III National Team Rankings , Feb. 20. U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. NEW ORLEANS – The UW-La Crosse women have joined their defending indoor champion men's teammates atop the week four edition of the U.S. ... "UW-L campus closing at noon," La Crosse Tribune, Feb. 20. The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse will close its campus at noon today in anticipation of a winter storm expected to deliver ice and up to 10 inches of snow ...  

Wanted

The 49th Annual International Banquet is Friday, April 11. Make it the best by sending your favorite recipe to internationalbanquet@uwlax.edu by Thursday, Feb. 26.

 For sale

Tickets for annual wine tasting fundraiser for La Crosse's French Sister City committee. Event runs 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 13, at Java Vino,  2311 State Road. Advance ticket price is $25 (a $5 discount; $10 is tax deductible). Event includes a silent auction, French hors d'oeuvres, samples of four wines, discounts on purchases that night. Funds raised go toward scholarship costs and expenses to host delegations. Email kathleenhench@charter.net or call 608.784.9713.