Campus Connection

 

UW-L’s Barbara Stewart receives Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Award Barbara Stewart received the 2015 Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Award at the La Crosse’s MLK Jr. Community Celebration Jan 19. Read more »

In this issue: Announcements & Notices Athletics Campus Kudos In The News Murphy Library Notes Thanks Classifieds

UW-La Crosse Jazz Festival is Saturday, Jan. 24 New York saxophonist Miguel Zenón and members of his quartet are the guest artists for this year’s UW-L Jazz Festival.The musicians will join the UW-L Jazz Ensemble I along with the tri-state’s top high school groups in concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for others. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Read more »

‘Sleep squad’ studies bats, insects in the tropical forest UW-L Professor Barrett Klein has heard the bats he studies are so clever that his research is doomed to fail. “What greater impetus to prevail than to show that we can outwit a bat,” says Klein. Read more »

  [caption id="attachment_38333" align="alignright" width="134"] UW-L Chancellor Joe Gow[/caption]

Chancellor to give All-University Address Jan. 21

Chancellor Joe Gow will give UW-L’s All-University Spring Address from 10:30-noon Wednesday, Jan. 21, in 260 Graff Main Hall Auditorium.

UW-La Crosse fall 2014 Dean’s List now online

Names of students on UW-L's Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2014-15 academic year are online at http://www.uwlax.edu/deans-list/. Qualification for the Dean’s List is limited to students who have attained outstanding academic achievement. To be eligible, students must have earned not less than a 3.5 semester grade point average and have carried a minimum of 12 credits.

Awareness through Performance: Privilege Unplugged IX set for Jan. 25

The Awareness through Performance (ATP) spring 2015 production Privilege Unplugged IX will be performed twice Sunday, Jan. 25, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. The first performance is at 4 p.m.; the second is at 7 p.m.  ATP: Privilege Unplugged IX will showcase the passions, stories and perspectives of UW-L student leaders who hope to create awareness around the topics of privilege and oppression. The shows are free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.uwlax.edu/Campus-Climate/Awareness-through-Performance-(ATP)/.

Next Album Encounters is Jan. 30; Public Program begins in February

The next Album Encounters multimedia light and laser show is at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, in 20 Cowley Hall. The artist and album are to be determined. Admission is $5. The Planetarium’s Public Program begins in February. The talk is followed by a multimedia audiovisual presentation. 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.id=0B57LjaAJQJ_ueGhmemZNV0hqOVk&usp=sharing

Public scoping meeting for UW-L's proposed science lab building to be held Wednesday, Feb. 4

A public scoping meeting to present the proposed UW-La Crosse Science Hall Building project will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4,  in the Ward Room, Cartwright Center. Parking will be available in campus lots C-1, C-2 and C-9. Known project components and identification of potential impacts that will be studied in the Environmental Impact Study will be presented at this early phase of project development. All persons in attendance will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to identify both orally and in writing any support, issues or concerns they believe should be addressed during the EIS process for this proposed project. The EIS for the Science Lab Building project will be prepared in accordance with the Wisconsin Environmental Policy Act (WEPA), Wisconsin Statutes 1.11 and University of Wisconsin System (UW System) guidelines. The project manager is the state Department of Administration’s Division of Facilities Development (DFD). Cornerstone Environmental Group has been retained to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on behalf of the UW System for this proposal. An initial requirement of the EIS is the scoping process, with the intent of presenting the proposal and identifying at an early stage any potential impacts of the project on the physical, biological, social, cultural and economic environments. Impacts that are identified during this process are incorporated into a Draft EIS which is made available to the public for a 45-day review period and is circulated to appropriate federal, state and local agencies. A public meeting is held on the Draft EIS. Comments and inquiries raised on the Draft EIS are used to develop the final EIS, which is circulated to the public and commenting agencies for a subsequent 30-day review period, during which a public hearing is held for additional clarification and comment. Following the public hearing, a conclusion on the findings of the EIS is developed for release by the UW System. This Record of Decision is circulated to key individuals and agencies involved in the EIS process. Those interested in or who have relevant information relevant to the project, are encouraged to provide comments, suggestions or other input in writing by Friday, April 3, for incorporation into the Draft EIS to: Susan Mockert, Cornerstone Environmental Group, 8413 Excelsior Drive, Suite 160, Madison, WI 53717 or email susan.mockert@cornerstoneeg.com. Comments received after Friday, May 1, will be considered in preparation of the final EIS. Obtain related information and comment forms at http://www.cornerstoneeg.com/uw-lacrosse_science-lab. For details of the project and meeting download LegalNoticeScienceHallEIS.

Hire employees at the Summer and Part-Time Job Fair Feb. 18; register by Feb. 11 to participate

UW-L departments and offices looking for student employees are invited to participate at no cost in the Summer and Part-Time Job Fair. The event runs from 10a.m.-3p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, Feb. 11. Registration includes a table with tablecloth and refreshments during the event. To register, contact Rebecca Lee at rlee@uwlax.edu or 608.785-8362. Both on-and off-campus employers offering part-time and seasonal employment are attending. The fair, sponsored by the UW-L Financial Aid and Career Services offices, is free and open to all students.

Create friendships through Global Buddy Program

The Global Buddy Program matches domestic students, faculty and staff with international students and visiting scholars to create long-lasting international friendships. Anyone interested in being a part of the Global Buddy Program can pick up a form outside of the Office of International Education, 1209 Centennial Hall, or download the  GlobalBuddySignUp form and submit the completed form to the OIE, attention Katie Van Wyk. For more information contact Van Wyk at vanwyk.kati@uwlax.edu.

News and upcoming events

• Women’s Basketball will play UW-Oshkosh at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21. At the game, donations will be collected to support the La Crosse Polar Plunge with a scrimmage at halftime featuring Special Olympics Athletes. Come and show your support.
• Gymnastics will be competing against UW-Oshkosh and Wrestling will be playing UW-Whitewater both at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22. This special Beauty and the Beast event will have Gymnastics and Wrestling on the same floor. Don't miss it.
• Men’s Basketball will play UW-River Falls at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24. This game supports of the American Cancer Society. Come and participate in the game day promotions.
• Get ready for Coaches vs. Cancer week scheduled from Jan. 27-31. Jan. 27, 6:30-9 p.m. — UW-L coaches will grill dinner at HuHot Mongolian Grill. Ten percent of the proceeds from this event will help support the fight against cancer. Other events will occur during the following games: Jan. 28 — Men’s Basketball; Jan. 30 — Gymnastics Invitational; Jan. 31 — Women's Basketball — the finale of Coaches vs. Cancer week will include a pre-game carnival before the game. Click to view the details.
• The spring 2015 session of Junior Eagle Gymnastics is scheduled from Feb. 2-April 30. A variety of classes available for all ages will provide children in the Coulee Region with the best gymnastics in a fun, safe and progressive environment. Sign up now to ensure a spot in this year’s program.
• Soccer’s 2015 High School Elite Camp is Jan. 24. This one-day camp will introduce participants to collegiate on-field training and off-field activities. High school players will be ready for the next step — college exploration. Click to view the brochure.
• The winter 2015 baseball camps are scheduled for Feb. 7, 15, 22 and 28. Register now for the Youth Fundamentals Camp, Winter Hitting Camp, and/or the Winter Pitching/Catching & Infield Camp. These camps are designed to improve players' performance in specific areas including physical, mental and strategic aspects of the game. Click to view the brochure.

Eaglez Kidz Klub | Group Outings | Get Involved | Maroon Platoon | Mascot | Tickets | Events & Promotions | L-Club | Donate Karoline Auby, Mathematics, presented "ICE (Institute for Campus Excellence) and Faculty On-boarding" Jan.  9 at the National Joint Meetings of the Mathematical Society of America/American Mathematical Society. Deborah Buffton, History, has been elected to serve on the board of the Peace History Society.