Posted 9:27 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014
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This week's news and events.
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Civil Rights leader to speak at Feb. 8 ‘Reflections of Ebony’ event; purchase tickets by Feb. 5![]()
The father of the first African American admitted to an all-white elementary public school in Huntsville, Ala., is the keynote speaker for this year’s “Reflections of Ebony” celebration. Civil Rights Leader Dr. Sonnie W. Hereford III will speak Saturday, Feb. 8, in Cartwright Center at this year’s “The Fight of Our Lives & Joy of Perseverance.”
Tickets are required. Purchase tickets by 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the Information Counter in Cartwright Center or call 608.785.8877. Tickets for children under five years old are free. Tickets are $10 for students; $12 for faculty, staff and alumni; and $15 for others. Read more »
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TEDx event highlights turning points![]() |
Free Movie Fridays to run ‘Catching Fire’![]() |
UW-L prof to discuss his archaeological research in South America![]() |
Office of International Education offers spring semester events![]() |
Spanish film series set at UW-L![]() |
LIVEMAROON! Heart-Healthy Get-Together is Thursday, Feb. 13![]() |
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Cancelled: Kate Bornstein ‘On Men, Women, and the Rest of Us’ Feb 3 presentation
Performance artist and playwright Kate Bornstein's Monday, Feb. 3, performance on campus has been cancelled. Bernstein was scheduled to present “On Men, Women, and the Rest of Us” at 7 p.m. in the Cameron Hall of Nations, Centennial Hall. “The Pride Center was very excited to bring Kate Bornstein, author, playwright, and transgender activist to UW-L,” says Will Van Roosenbeek, UW-L’s director of LGBTQA Services and Programs. “As many of you may know she was very ill this past year with cancer and, in fall, after treatment she got a clean bill of health and began touring again.” Berstein had surgery today to remove a lymph node and needs to resume chemotherapy. Therefore, she cancelled her visit to Wisconsin and La Crosse. “Let’s keep her in our thoughts,” Van Roosenbeek says. Bornstein’s autobiographical signature piece is “A Queer and Pleasant Danger,” subtitled ”The true story of a nice Jewish boy who joins the Church of Scientology and leaves twelve years later to become the lovely lady she is today.”Candidates gearing up for Nov. 4 Wisconsin elections
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- Information about candidates who will be on the ballot
- La Crosse Tribune articles about candidates and issues
- Official county, state and national party websites
- Online look up of registration and polling place by entering your name or address
- Maps of registration and polling place locations
- Sample ballots
Fall 2013 Dean's List online
Kudos to students who qualified to be on the Dean’s List for the fall 2013 semester. UW-L's Fall 2013 Deans List is online at http://www2.uwlax.edu/deans-Winter issue of the Lantern now online
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Brown Bag Lunch Film Series discussion set for Feb. 7
Join the conversation the first Friday of every month to discuss contemporary social justice, diversity and climate issues at the Office of Campus Climate's year-long series “Brown Bag Lunch Film Series: Bring Your Food, Bring Your Thoughts.” Films range from TED Talks to documentaries and typically last fewer than 45 minutes, followed by discussions. Film Series events are presented and facilitated by friends and colleagues of Campus Climate and are free and open to everyone. June Reinart will facilitate “Disability Issues” from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, in The Cameron Hall of Nations, Centennial Hall. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch and are welcome to come late or leave early. To learn more about the film series and upcoming events, visit www.uwlax.edu/campusclimate/foodforthought.htm or go to Facebook at “UW-La Crosse Campus Climate (Official).”Pink Floyd featured at Feb. 7 Album Encounters; ‘Wish Upon A Star’ is February Public Program
Max Your Org event to be held Feb. 10
Find out how to improve your campus organization at Max Your Org from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, in 257 Cartwright Center. Admission is free. The program is for those new to leadership positions or returning leaders who want to improve their organizations and want to make this the best semester yet. Learn how to:- improve your organization
- write and distribute surveys to analyze member satisfaction
- recruit new members
- design a program
- use MyOrgs
- publicize effectively on campus
Pride Center Valentine's Day Social to be held Feb. 11
UW-L's Pride Center is holding its Valentine's Day Social from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, in Port O' Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition.Public Speaking Center now open
- Topic selection
- Audience analysis
- Content development
- Idea organization
- Preparation outlines
- Delivery outlines and speaking notes
- Delivery — hand and facial gestures, vocal tone
- Audiovisual aids
- Speaking anxiety management
Peer Mentor sets evening hours to offer financial advice
It Make$ Cents!, UW-L's financial literacy program, is partnering with Reuter Hall this semester to host Peer Mentor Office hours from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays in the Satellite Office, first floor, Reuter Hall. Peer mentors will be on hand to answer questions about anything from student loan repayment to creating a spending plan.Mathematics students take history trip to Washington, D.C.
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News and upcoming events
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- Follow the Athletic Director on Twitter: @UWLAXAD
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Successful singers
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- Chef’s Table (Tuesdays and Thursdays): Chicken Spinach Lasagna Casserole
- Cyclone Salads: Asian Steak Salad
- Slice of Life: Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Pizzetta
- Original Burger Company: Southwest Steak Wrap
- Mindful Wednesdays at 360 for dinner: Chicken Flatbread with Eggplant Relish
- Daily Recipes From Home
Eating for immune health
Ever wonder how to make your immune system stronger and help prevent illness? Washing your hands often and getting enough sleep are extremely important, but you can also make sure you’re eating well to strengthen your immune system. Try eating a rainbow of colors of fruits and vegetables. Eating nutrient dense foods is always a healthy habit. But, when you’re fighting germy invaders, your body needs every defense it can get. Foods rich in zinc like oysters, pumpkin seeds and yogurt give your immune cells the zinc they depend on and zinc prohibits viruses from gaining access to our cells. Vitamin C gets a lot of attention when it comes to fighting illness, and for good reason. Vitamin C is important for strengthening your immune system, so getting enough is paramount. However, you don’t need the mega doses provided by some supplements. Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants, including vitamin C. Citrus, berries, bell peppers, and broccoli are especially good sources. You can also try foods with an anti-microbial effect. Certain bacteria and viruses are warded off by the anti-microbial and anti-fungal properties of garlic, onions, honey, cinnamon, thyme and oregano. Tea with honey and cinnamon just sounds soothing! Drink plenty of water. Staying hydrated helps your immune cells function optimally. Drinking extra fluid is necessary during the winter because the dry air sucks moisture out of your skin. Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water daily. Then there is always chicken noodle soup. This old standby really does work. The fluid and sodium in chicken soup help hydrate your body and reduces the severity of colds. — Sarah Nicklay, La Crosse Dining Services Dietitian![HumanResources Human Resources artwork.](/contentassets/d2492d337f8a4841b98d59100cb0f8ab/imported-from-wordpress2/humanresources229.jpg)
- Samuel Middleton, Project Manager, Planning and Construction
- Doug Pearson, Executive Director, Facilities Planning and Management
- Jayme Stone, Research Intern, River Studies Center
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UW-L in the news
A summary of some of the stories about UW-La Crosse spotted in the news. "Brutal cold closes schools again," Jan. 27, La Crosse Tribune - The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse will remain open despite the arctic chill, but students should do what's safest, Chancellor Joe Gow said. "Hypnotist returns to his roots at UW-L," La Crosse Tribune, Jan. 27. UW-La Crosse alumnus Chris Jones is returning to his alma mater to show off his hypnotism and illusion talents. Jones began to dabble in magic when, as a resident assistant at UW-L, he used his illusion skills to connect with the other residents ... "Nick Bezier: Tuition freeze puts UW's future at risk," Letter, La Crosse Tribune, Jan. 28. Last year, when the tuition freeze was announced by Gov. Scott Walker in La Crosse, like most students, I was excited. The average university student in Wisconsin graduates with more than $28,000 in student loan debt. Any financial reprieve is valued by students and should rightly be championed, as the governor did, in his State of the State speech. But diving deeper into the numbers, students have to take this freeze with a grain of salt ... "Cold should have shuttered UW-L," Letter, La Crosse Tribune, Jan. 29. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow urged students and employees to use "good judgment" in determining whether to come to campus during the dangerously cold temperatures earlier this week. Perhaps Gow should have followed his own sage advice ... "Drunken La Crosse student climbs crane," La Crosse Tribune, Jan. 29. La Crosse police early Sunday arrested a drunken college student found 150 feet up a crane at a construction site. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse student Matthew Nicholson, 20, faces charges of criminal trespass and disorderly conduct. He also was cited for underage drinking ... "Winona LaDuke at UW-La Crosse next week," La Crosse Tribune, Jan. 28. Winona LaDuke, a Native American writer and activist, will speak 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5 at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s Cartwright Center. LaDuke was Ralph Nader's Green Party running mate in the 1996 and 2000 presidential elections. She is a human rights advocate and environmentalist, and founded the Indigenous Women’s Network ...![MurphyLibraryNotes MurphyLibraryNotes artwork.](/contentassets/d2492d337f8a4841b98d59100cb0f8ab/imported-from-wordpress2/murphylibrarynotes14.jpg)
Self-service iPad kiosk
More computers, printers in the library
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Prevention saves lives and reduces injuries
Violence and injuries are so common — in fact injuries are the leading cause of death for people ages 1-44 — we often accept them as just part of life. But they can be prevented, and their consequences reduced. We know prevention works. For example: · Seat belts have saved an estimated 255,000 lives between 1975 and 2008. · School-based programs to prevent violence have been shown to cut violent behavior 29 percent among high school students and 15 percent across all grade levels. · Ignition interlocks, or in-car breathalyzers, can reduce the rate of re-arrest among drivers convicted of driving while intoxicated by a median of 67 percent. · The No. 1 non-fatal injury is an unintentional fall, which represents 29.9 percent of all injuries at any age Exercise reduces the rate of falling by 17 percent. Different types of exercise that target two or more of the components such as strength, balance, flexibility or endurance, are effective in reducing both the rate of falling and the risk of fall. Effective exercise includes exercise in supervised group, individually prescribed exercise at home or Tai Chi. Vitamin D at a dose of 700–1000 IU/day also has been found to reduce the risk of falling by 19 percent. Expedited first eye cataract surgery has been reported to reduce the rate of falling by 34 percent compared to routine cataract surgery. Nationwide we suffer between 360,000 and 480,000 fall-related fractures annually. Stop in at the REC and talk to Dennis Kline at dkline@uwlax.edu about what you can do for yourself to improve your physical wellness and decrease your risk of injury.![ClassifiedAds ClassifiedAds artwork.](/contentassets/d2492d337f8a4841b98d59100cb0f8ab/imported-from-wordpress2/classifiedads39.jpg)