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Retired physician’s artwork to be displayed Upon retiring from Mayo Clinic Health System in 1998, Bill Kader turned to art. See Kader’s work featured at UW-L during the All-Students Juried Exhibition Feb. 13-March 7, in the Center for the Arts. Read more »

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Combatting PTSD with enthusiasm for life Silouan Green, a veteran and expert on PTSD, met with students, faculty and staff to talk about PTSD as part of the Feb. 4 Diversity Dialogues at UW-L. Read more »	LIVEMAROON! Heart-Healthy Get-Together Feb. 12 Get heart-healthy just in time for Valentine’s Day at the LIVEMAROON Get-Together from 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, in the Cameron Hall of Nations, Centennial Hall. Read more »
Musician Kat McDowell to perform Kat McDowell will bring her music to UW-L. She will perform for 1-2-3 Thursdays at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, in The Cellar, Cartwright Center. Read more »	Pre-Valentine’s Day talk focuses on love and money Just in time for Valentine’s Day, “The Money Couple” will share how money can influence relationships during a talk at UW-L. Read more »

  [caption id="attachment_38889" align="alignleft" width="650"] Heather Schenck, right, UW-L associate professor of chemistry, was among five faculty members statewide to receive a Regent Scholar Award at Thursday’s UW System Board of Regents meeting in Madison. Here UW System President Ray Cross is pictured presenting the award to Schenck. Photo by Bryce Richter, UW-Madison. Read more..[/caption]

Donate Teddy bears for Feb. 11 Teddy Bear Toss

UW-L’s Volunteering Within is hosting “The Teddy Bear Toss” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, during the men’s basketball game in Mitchell Hall. The organization is accepting donations of new or nearly new teddy bears and monetary donations to purchase teddy bears. Drop off donations in Cartwright  Center from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9,  and Wednesday, Feb. 11. Bears will be donated to the children's wards of local hospitals, the Salvation Army and the YMCA.

Study abroad events begin Feb. 12

Students interested in studying abroad can learn more at upcoming events. The Study Abroad Fair (& Baggage Claim) is from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, in Port O' Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition.

'Battle of the Books' competition set for Feb. 13

UW-L's English Department is hosting the  "Battle of the Books" district competition from 9 a.m.-noon Friday, Feb. 13, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Approximately 80 fourth and fifth grade students from La Crosse School District elementary schools will compete in teams to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of selected young adult literature, as well as their enthusiasm and joy of reading. UW-L students and future educators are encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Jen Mohlenhoff-Baggett at jmohlenhoff-baggett@uwlax.edu or 608.784.2514.

Business Services Office hosts open house Feb. 13

The campus community is invited to an open house for the newly remodeled Business Services Office in 125 Graff Main Hall from 2-4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13. Tour the office, visit with the Business Services team and enjoy light refreshments.

UW-L to host state legislative forum Feb. 13

English colloquium presentation is 'Be Mine: Loving Selves in Romeo + Juliet'

Natalie Eschenbaum, English, will present "Be Mine: Loving Selves in Romeo + Juliet" from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, in 113 Wimberly Hall. Baz Luhrmann's film William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet (1996) links the story of the star-crossed lovers to Ovid’s tale of “Narcissus and Echo” from the "Metamorphoses." Luhrmann translates the play’s classical references into visual images; he uses mirrors and reflections, through glass and water, to suggest that Romeo and Juliet’s love for one another is very similar to narcissistic love of the self. Eschenbaum offers a reading that ultimately begins and ends with the possibility of love that transcends the mirroring of a simply-thought and simply-structured narcissism and considers the problem inherent in linking the self to an “other” in relationships. The event is free and open to the public. To arrange for disability accommodations, email english@uwlax.edu or call 608.785.8295.

2Cellos 'Celloverse' to be featured at the Feb. 13 Album Encounters; 'Footsteps: A voyage to the moon' is February Public Program

The next Album Encounters multimedia light and laser show will feature 2Cellos "Celloverse" at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, 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. 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.

Big Band Cabaret and Dance Feb. 14

The Department of Music’s Jazz Studies program presents Salute  XXVIII - Big Band Cabaret and Dance at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center, Gunning-Addition. UW-L faculty and area guest artists join the Tuxedo Dance Orchestra for this entertaining performance of the best big band swing music of all time. Cabaret is one of UW-L’s most popular musical events and a great reason to dress up and share an evening with someone special. All reserved seating. Dance area provided. Tickets are available in advance or at the door. The cost is $30 for patrons, $15 for adults, $14 for senior citizens and $10 for students. For more information or credit card reservations call 608.785.8415. The reservation deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 11.

Colavito is keynote speaker at the Feb. 16 bioresearch forum

UW-L Biology Professor Sierra A. Colavito will present “Signaling Pathway Activations in Breast Cancer Stem-Like Cells” at the Monday, Feb. 16, La Crosse Bioresearch Forum. The presentation runs from 12:15-1 p.m. in the Overholt Auditorium, Gundersen Health System.

The free forums are open to the public and hosted by the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders and the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation. Those attending should park in the Green ramp or use valet parking. Use the entrances at the north end and northeast side of the medical center.

Trans* Preferred Name and Pronoun Implementation Team readying to create new policy

Task force seeks input by Feb. 16. UW-La Crosse is joining other campuses across the nation to adopt Trans* inclusive practices, such as preferred name and pronoun usage. The use of someone’s legal name instead of their preferred name could be harmful for students, faculty, and staff. The use of their legal name could "out" a trans* individual leaving them feeling unsafe and exposed. These actions do not reflect UW-L's Family Values. More details including a survey.

Wanted: student signatures on thank you card to donors Feb. 17, 18

UW-L's  Alumni Association and Foundation want students to sign a giant thank you card to thank those who have given back to UW-L and its students. Students can sign the card for donors from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, in Cartwright Center and from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, in Whitney Center. The card will be displayed at Alumni Association and Foundation events where donors will be present.

UW-L's  Alumni Association and Foundation are hosting the card signing for the Council for Advancement and Support of Education’s (CASE) third annual Student Engagement and Philanthropy Month. Institutions across the nation and beyond are hosting activities to increase student understanding of philanthropy and to grow student engagement in the advancement efforts that impact their campus.

Deadline to rent faculty regalia is April 7

Faculty, staff, and administrators planning to rent attire for the May graduation ceremonies must place their orders for caps, gowns and hoods no later than Tuesday, April 7, to ensure on-time arrival and avoid late shipping fees. Email Carlena Goddeau at cgoddeau@uwlax.edu or contact your department’s ADA for instructions on how to place orders.

Register now for Outdoor Connection spring break trips

UW-L's Outdoor Connection has opened registration for three spring break trips. Trained and certified student-staff facilitate the extended outdoor pursuits for students. Trips include horseback riding in Arizona, backpacking in southern Utah and canyoneering in Zion National Park. Read more.

UW-L participants wanted for Granddad Half Marathon Corporate Team Challenge; register now

Deadline to register online for Coulee Chase is Feb. 28

News and upcoming events

• Men’s Basketball will host UW-Oshkosh at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11. At halftime, seniors on the team will be honored. A Teddy Bear Toss is planned to support the UW-L student organization Volunteering Within and Gundersen Health System. Donate your teddy bears and throw them on the court.
• Wrestling will compete against Augsburg College at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12. Seniors will be recognized before the start of the last home dual.
• Women’s Basketball will host UW-Eau Claire at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14. This Pink Game is in support of breast cancer awareness and research. Show your support by wearing pink and be one of the first 100 fans to receive a pink giveaway.
• Students, keep racking up the points for the Maroon Platoon Fan Challenge. The next winner of an iPhone 5S will be announced at gymnastics Feb. 20.
• UW-L Track and Field clinics are open for registration:
  • Track and Field clinic is March 1.
  • Pole Vault clinic is March 8.
  • Elite Track and Field clinic is March 15.
  • Click here for more details about each clinic.

Follow the Eagles anytime online and through social media to have a chance to win prizes at athletic events — Mark W. Chavalas, History, co-authored and had the book "IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament" (2000) published in 2014. Cecilia G. Manrique, Political Science/Public Administration, had her review of the book "Computer games for learning: An evidence-based approach" by Mayer, R. (MIT Press, Cambridge, Mass., 2014) published in the Oct. 31, 2014 issue of Computing Reviews. Bruce Mouser, History, has published an article, “US slave trading on the Rio Pongo: Evidence from the capture and trial of the Spitfire of New Orleans, 1845,” in The Mariner’s Mirror, 101:1, February 2015, 21-37. The Mariner’s Mirror (UK) is the premier English language journal on maritime history.   What’s Happening In Dining Services — By Registered Dietitian Katie Callahan Simple Strategies for a Healthy Heart February is American Heart Month. According to Nieca Goldberg, medical director of New York University’s Women’s Heart Program, more than half of heart disease is preventable through simple lifestyle changes. Follow these steps for a strong, healthy heart:

• Your diet should consist of nutrient-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy, poultry, fish and nuts. Limit sugary foods and beverages as much as possible. Excess sugar consumption in particular can significantly increase your risk of cardiovascular disease. According to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, those who got 17 to 21 percent of calories from added sugar had a 38 percent higher risk of dying from heart disease compared to those who consumed 8 percent of their calories from added sugar. Also limit the amount of trans fat and sodium that you eat by making the majority of your meals at home.

• The American Heart Association recommends a total of 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise five times a week to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Those 30 minutes of physical activity can be spread out into 10 minute intervals. Also, if you work a desk job, taking time to get up and walk every few hours can be beneficial.

• More research is needed to determine how stress contributes to heart disease. However, the American Heart Association suggests that stress may affect behaviors and factors that increase heart risk such as high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, smoking, physical inactivity and overeating. Ways to decrease stress include but are not limited to exercising, maintaining a positive attitude, not smoking and enjoying a healthy, portion-controlled diet. 

You can learn more about ways to keep your heart healthy Friday, Feb. 13, and Friday, Feb. 27, in the Recreational Eagle Center. Materials from the American Heart Association as well as a poster displays pertaining to added sugars in the diet will be available for students and staff to view from 1-3 p.m. February is American Heart Month. Take Control! Read more.