Posted 11:04 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, 2012
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Early-morning campus fire evacuates Drake Hall
An early Sunday morning fire in the basement of Drake Hall at UW-La Crosse has left no injuries. Go to this story for updates.National survey lends insight into UW-L academics and engagement
When UW-La Crosse seniors were asked if they would choose the same school again if they could start their college career over, nearly 90 percent said yes. UW-L’s sustainability-themed year continues with films and presentations UW-La Crosse’s sustainability-themed year continues this semester with the sharing of stories from local and worldwide environmental advocates.Gays Mills historical exhibit to be unveiled
When the relocation of the village of Gays Mills is completed this year, residents and others shouldn’t have any trouble recalling what the old town looked like. UW-La Crosse students have completed a pictorial display.UW-L 100 in Paris
They encountered the most wonderful chocolate-covered crepes and the ever-present smell of cigarette smoke on city streets. UW-L freshmen saw Paris from the Eiffel Tower above to the Catacombs below.UW-L Art Gallery opens semester with works on paper
The UW-La Crosse University Art Gallery opens it spring season with an exhibition of works on paper by Department of Art Faculty member and Gallery Director John Ready.
Admissions holds first UW-L Scholar Day
UW-L Admissions held its first ever UW-L Scholar Day on Friday. Academically-talented, admitted freshmen for the 2012-13 school year toured campus, visited college classes, ate lunch with deans and faculty, attended academic information sessions and heard from UW-L Chancellor Joe Gow and other campus leaders. They're pictured above in the Hall of Nations in Centennial Hall.Women in Black peace vigils resume on campus
All campus women — faculty, staff and students — are invited to join the Women in Black silent peace vigils Thursday from 12:30-1 p.m. beginning Feb. 2.at the north entrance to Cartwright Center (near the traffic circle). Participants are welcome to stand for all or part of any vigil. Women in Black is an international network of women who call for an end to war and for the creation of a peaceful and just world. For more information contact Deborah Buffton, History, at 403H Wimberly Hall, at 785.8359 or at dbuffton@uwlax.edu.DigiCopy training session to be held Feb. 3
Learn how to use DigiCopy, UW-L's new provider of copying and printing services, at a training session Friday, Feb. 3. DigiCopy representatives will be on campus for a day-long series of instructional sessions including what products and services are available, how to set up an account and how to place orders over the Web. Introductory and advanced presentations will be held throughout the day in 15 Wing Technology Center. Time will be available for faculty, staff or students to drop in for one-on-one assistance. Click here for the full schedule. The sessions are part of the Division of Administration & Finance Spring 2012 Training Series. For more information about DigiCopy, click here.Spotlight on Pink Floyd at Feb. 3 Album Encounters
UW-L’s Album Encounters multimedia light and laser show at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb 3, features Pink Floyd’s “Animals.” Admission is $2 for students and $3 for others. UW-L’s Planetarium public programs begin with “Journey to the Stars.” The program begins at 1 p.m. Saturdays Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25, in 20 Cowley Hall. Admissions is $2 for students, $3 for others. To find out more, contact Bob Allen at allen.robe@uwlax.edu or 785.8669. Find out more about the Planetarium.Open forums for provost finalists begin Feb. 6
The campus community is invited to meet Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs candidates at open forums from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the Strelczyk Great Hall, Cleary Alumni & Friends Center. Finalists and dates include:- Jeffrey Di Leo, Dean of Arts and Sciences, University of Houston-Victoria Monday, Feb. 6
- Jimmy Ishee, Dean of College of Health Sciences, Texas Woman’s University Wednesday, Feb. 8
- Heidi Slettedahl Macpherson, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Research and Innovation, De Montfort University (DMU), United Kingdom Monday, Feb. 13
- Virginia Arthur, Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, University of Northern Iowa Wednesday, Feb. 15
Spring Study Abroad fair is Feb. 7
Find out about study abroad options at UW-L's Spring Study Abroad Fair from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, in Port O' Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Meet with program alumni, representatives and faculty leaders and learn about service learning and internship and research opportunities. Enter to win free door prizes. The fair is sponsored by the Office of International Education. For more information click here, call 785.8016, stop by 1209 Centennial Hall or contact Kabee Vue at kvue@uwlax.edu or 785.8014.
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Comedian Jackie Fabulous coming to campus
A night of Fabulous comedy is planned at UW-La Crosse. Comedian Jackie Fabulous will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, in the Cellar, Cartwright Center. Admission is free, but space is limited. Fabulous is a comedian who shares the loves, tragedies, lessons and awkward but necessary moments of her life. She believes most life lessons, no matter how tragic, can at some point make us laugh and that laughter can comfort others. This program is part of the university’s Campus Activities Board 2011-12 series. For more information, contact the Cartwright Center Information Counter at 785.8898 or visit www.uwlax.edu/cab. If you go— Who: Comedian Jackie Fabulous What: 1,2,3 Thursdays Series When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 Where: The Cellar, Cartwright Center Admission: Free (Space is limited) Grant writing workshop set for Feb. 23 Learn how to submit a grant proposal to receive funding for research and creative projects. A grant writing workshop will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, in 247 Graff Main Hall for undergraduate students to submit proposals to the Undergraduate Research & Creativity Committee (URCC). Free pizza will be served beginning 6 p.m. Faculty mentors and students will answer questions. Students interested in applying for Undergraduate Research & Creativity Grants must email stdtresearch@uwlax.edu to request to be enrolled in the URCC’s D2L course by 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 14. Students who sign in at the grant writing workshop will automatically be enrolled. Undergraduate Research & Creativity Grants are due 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 21. Click here for more information. This event is sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research & Creativity and the Undergraduate Research and Creativity Committee (URCC).
Dorian J. Dorado, Modern Languages, presented “Teaching Business Spanish: Historical Perspectives and Personal Reflections on an Evolving Field” at the 2012 Hawaii International Conference on Arts and Humanities Jan. 11 in Honolulu.
Kimberly A. Houser and Robert E. Rosacker, Accountancy, presented “A Fireside Chat: The Foundations of Social Security — An Historical and Judicial Assessment” at the International Academy of Business and Public Administration Disciplines National Conference Jan. 2-5 in Orlando, Fla.
Cecilia Manrique, Political Science/Public Administration, had her review of the book "Digital Evidence and Computer Crime: Forensic Science, Computers and the Internet" by Eoghan Casey published in the Dec. 15, 2011, issue of Computing Reviews.
New employees
- Uzay Damali, Associate Lecturer, Management, Jan. 17
- Kristina Follansbee, Associate Lecturer, Educational Studies, Jan. 17
- Joel Kopplin, Associate Lecturer, English, Jan. 17
- Joel Lidstrom, Associate Lecturer, Music, Jan. 17
- Birgit Muehlenhaus, Lecturer, Geography & Earth Science, Jan. 17
- Brenda Murray, Associate Lecturer, Economics, Jan. 17
- Colleen Paramesh, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Student Health Center, Jan. 20
- Mark Haakenson, Accountant, Budget and Finance, Jan. 30
- Ryan Whitehead, IS Technical Services Sr., Information Technology, Jan. 30
Resignation
- Chris Larson, Facilities Maintenance Specialist Advanced, Feb. 3
Former UW-L employee and 1988 alumna Gloria Faivre died Jan. 21. Faivre taught at UW-L and was assistant director of UW-L's Self-Sufficiency Program, formerly the Single Parent Self-Sufficiency Program. See the La Crosse Tribune obituary here.
On behalf of UW-L's Habitat for Humanity Chapter, thanks to the university community for making the First Salvation Army Bell Ringing Day a success. On Dec. 10, students, staff and faculty raised nearly $8,000 for this great cause. Special thanks to all the student organizations who participated and to “Nick” Nicklaus and his staff for organizing the participation of 10 residence halls. We are already planning the event for next year and hope to have even a greater turnout.
Darci Johnson, president; and Angela Ko, vice president – UW-L HFH Chapter
