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 Today people have the tools to be connected anywhere, at any time. People will stand in line and make a cell phone call that travels thousands of miles up to a satellite, back down to earth to another person standing a few feet away.Read more »	Free Movie Fridays to run ‘Catching Fire’ “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” is coming to campus Friday, Feb. 7. On the first Friday of every month the Campus Activities Board shows a movie that has recently left theaters. “Catching Fire” will be shown Feb. 7 at 6 and 9 p.m. in 1309 Centennial Hall.Read more »
UW-L prof to discuss his archaeological research in South America 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. Read more »	Office of International Education offers spring semester events “Studying abroad was one of the best things I’ve ever done,” says student Lilah Myhre. “It was truly an eye opening experience.” Read more »
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. Read more »	LIVEMAROON! Heart-Healthy Get-Together is Thursday, Feb. 13 Campus employees can get heart-healthy at the next LIVEMAROON event Thursday, Feb. 13. Read more »

 

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

[caption id="attachment_30503" align="alignright" width="240"] Wis. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke met UW-L Chancellor Joe Gow Jan. 30 at the Rotary Club of La Crosse meeting. She also made a stop on campus.[/caption] The Wisconsin gubernatorial election is Tuesday, Nov. 4, and politicians are on the road getting their messages out. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mary Burke was in La Crosse and on campus Jan. 30. Burke, who made numerous stops in the city, gave a speech and answered questions from the audience. Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch was in La Crosse Jan. 28 to talk with business leaders about tax reform. [caption id="attachment_30504" align="alignleft" width="240"] Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch was in La Crosse Jan. 28 and met with UW-L Chancellor Joe Gow.[/caption] Along with the election for governor, state offices to be elected on Nov. 4 include Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, state treasurer, representative in Congress, state senator (odd-numbered districts) and representatives to the Assembly (all districts). For complete, unbiased and accurate information about many critical election-related topics, go to Murphy Library’s Voting Resources page at http://libguides.uwlax.edu/voting. The page provides access to information such as:

• 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-list/. 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.

Winter issue of the Lantern now online 

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

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Successful singers

[caption id="attachment_30476" align="alignnone" width="700"] Four high school singers performing with their vocal jazz ensembles during the Vocal Jazz Ensemble Festival on campus Jan. 25 were selected as outstanding soloists. They included, from left, Faith Fuller, Bay Port High School; Elena Patz, Waunakee High School; Gabriella Klotz, Pius XI High School; UW-L Professor Gary Walth; and Reggie Wilkerson, Waukesha North High School. More than 10 Wisconsin high schools participated in the day-long event in the Center for the Arts that included performances and workshops with Twin Cities Clinician Kym Chambers Otto.[/caption] Patrick Barlow, CATL; and Jörg Vianden, Student Affairs Administration; published "Showing the Love: Predictors of Student Loyalty to Undergraduate Institutions" in the Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice Jan. 30. Mark W. Chavalas, History, presented "Delitzsch and Pan-Babyloniansim" for the Biblical Archaeology  Society, Los Angeles Chapter, Jan. 24 in Monrovia, Calif. Karl Kattchee and Susan Kelly, both Mathematics, exhibited artwork at the Joint Meeting of the American Mathematical Society and Mathematics Association of America in Baltimore in January. Kattchee's piece was “Habitat Yellow (1 and 2)” and Kelly's piece was  “Fish School.” 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): Chicken Spinach Lasagna Casserole
• Cyclone Salads:  Asian Steak Salad
• Slice of Life: Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Pizzetta
• Original Burger Company: Southwest Steak Wrap

Whitney Center Residence Dining:

• Mindful Wednesdays at 360 for dinner: Chicken Flatbread with Eggplant Relish
• Daily Recipes From Home

Did you know … Mark your calendars to stop by the Student Organizations Resource and Food Fair  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. 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.

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  

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 ...

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.