A great Trane-ing experience A company that produces 40 percent of the world’s chillers is also dedicated to warming up UW-La Crosse students for the real world of business. For nearly 40 years, Trane has offered internships to UW-L students. The numbers have steadily increased over the years. Currently the company employs 44 UW-L student interns in positions from accounting to chemistry. Trane, a brand of Ingersoll Rand, is a world leader in producing heating and air conditioning services. The company, which is headquartered in La Crosse, has been bringing jobs, innovation and industry to Wisconsin for 100 years. Read more »

In this issue: Announcements & Notices Campus Kudos Human Resources In The News

New UW-L voice instructor to give recital A La Crosse native hired to conduct the UW-La Crosse Women’s Chorus and teach at the university will be welcomed to campus with a recital. Aliyah Richling will give a vocal recital at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 21, in Annett Recital Hall, Center for the Arts. The recital is free and will be followed by a welcoming reception. Read more »	Ramping up campus parking The $11.725 million Parking Ramp & Police Building is entirely funded by user fees; no state tax dollars. The new home for Police, Parking and Transportation Services now stands tall at the former parking area off La Crosse Street and west of the Cleary Alumni & Friends Center. Construction on the 600-space ramp and 8,700 square-foot police building is on schedule and nearly complete. Read more »
UW-L makes big news on the big river Two UW-L biology students hope their research, featured on the cover of a regional magazine, will turn heads about an issue stirring in the Mississippi River. Chris Glodosky, a graduate student, and Kaitlyn Miedema, an undergraduate student, are featured on the cover of the July-August 2013 issue of “Big River Magazine.” Read more	Get SAH News online Recent news from the UW-L College of Science and Health is featured in theSummer 2013 issue of Science & Health News. Read more »
Summer jazz in Riverside Park concludes with evening lineup Trumpeter and Broadway actor/singer Byron Stripling will perform with the La Crosse Jazz Orchestra in Riverside Park Sunday, July 21. The Gertrude Salzer-Gordon Jazz in the Park 2013 Concert Series concludes with an evening of jazz in Riverside Park Sunday, July 21. Read more »	Summer is here Hydrangeas by Graff Main Hall add a touch of color to campus.

 

[caption id="attachment_24611" align="alignnone" width="554"] UW-L alumnus Jessie Fredrick, at white board, along with UW-L student Charlie Schimenz, sitting left, taught geometry to Upward Bound students this summer.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_24715" align="alignright" width="219"] Sierpenski triangles was the focus one day in geometry class. The triangles, named after Polish mathematician Waclaw Sierpinski, include triangles within triangles. The students each decorated a triangle to make this patchwork design.[/caption]

Summer Upward Bound Program students on campus through July 26

Forty-three Upward Bound students have been on campus since June 19 and will wrap up the six-week summer program with a graduation Aug. 1. The program focuses on academic, cultural and personal development and career planning for low income and first-generation college-bound families. Area teachers, UW-L student tutors, and other staff teach and supervise the high school students living on campus. High school seniors in the program took a senior seminar college transition preparatory class with guest lecturers Jennifer Hartzheim from First Year Experience, Michelle Stertz from Academic Advising, Xia Vang from Financial Aid and Pheng Xiong from Admissions. Some of the students also spent time job shadowing UW-L professionals to find out more about careers that interest them. Thanks to a $2.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, 95 students a year from 2012 through 2017 will receive support from UW-L's UB program. UB is one of the federal TRIO programs, outreach and student services programs. In addition to the summer program, UB also provides academic support services through weekly advising and tutoring and through monthly Saturday meetings throughout the school year. See more photos of the this summer's program at https://plus.google.com/photos/109328896964480296137/albums/5899433820249862833?banner=pwa.  

Middle schoolers on campus to learn about college life

[caption id="attachment_24723" align="alignnone" width="770"] Assistant Professor of Psychology Bianca Basten talked with students from Rufus King International School, Milwaukee, about memory and how the brain remembers things. The middle schoolers used clickers — just as college students do — to respond to questions and see automatic results of their responses.[/caption]   When people find out that she's a psychologist, some assume she can read minds, UW-L Assistant Professor of Psychology Bianca Basten told a group of middle school students from Rufus King International School, Milwaukee, in a class on campus last week. Basten explained that although she can't read minds, how the mind works is a primary focus in her work. Basten gave the students an introduction to how the brain works and how to use clickers in class —  like UW-L college students do. This is the third year for sixth graders from the middle school to come to campus. This year, for the first time, eighth graders from the school also came to campus for the academic field trip. The students come to UW-L as part of the university’s long-term plan to recruit more multicultural students. The trip also offers middle school students an up-close look at college life. The 59 middle schoolers got a tour of campus, learned about the Screaming Eagles Marching Band and physics.  They also engaged in educational aerobics, performed on stage at the Center for the Arts and searched the campus on a scavenger hunt. They dined at Riverside Park and viewed La Crosse from Grandad Bluff. Throughout the years, UW-L faculty and staff have visited Rufus King High School for college fairs and guest lectures. The partnership, as well as other multicultural recruitment efforts, has helped improve the diversity of the student body. In fall 2001, 4.8 percent of students were students of color. By fall 2012, that number was 8 percent. View more photos of the Rufus King Middle School’s academic field trip at  https://plus.google.com/photos/109328896964480296137/albums/5898705804302176561?banner=pwa.

Fisher to direct La Crosse Concert Band July 17

Tammy Fisher, director of UW-L's Screaming Eagles Marching Band, will conduct the La Crosse Concert Band Wednesday, July 17, at Riverside Park.  The theme for the 7:30 p.m. free concert is “Around the World in 80 minutes or Less.”  The selections to be performed represent music from different countries including Scotland, Africa, Japan, the Middle East, Spain, Italy and England.  Kathryn Moran, Music, is the featured soloist for "Funiculi, Funicula." The rain site is La Crosse Central High School.

Director of microbiology research to speak at July 18 bioresearch forum

Doctor Steven M. Callister, director of Microbiology Research at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation, is the keynote speaker at the Thursday, July 18, La Crosse BioResearch Forum. He speaks on “Characterization of T-Cell Activation Before and After Successful Treatment of Early Lyme Disease" from 12:15-1 p.m.  in the Overholt Auditorium at Gundersen Lutheran.

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 (see map) or use valet parking. Use the entrances at the north end and northeast side of the medical center.

Campus Stores to accept surplus property throughout summer

Campus Stores staff is accepting surplus property for resale and disposal throughout the summer months. To turn over  items:

• Clearly mark all items as surplus.
• Complete and submit the Surplus Property Form prior to pickup.
• Place items in an easily accessible area, such as the hallway, for pickup.
• Clean out desks, file cabinets and shelving units prior to pickup.

Surplus items are available for purchase only through the State Surplus Auction Site. Submit surplus forms as soon as possible The last two weeks in August are traditionally busy for Campus Stores. Submit requests for Surplus Property removal before then to ensure removal of items prior to the beginning of fall classes. For more information call Campus Stores at 608.785.8643. Mark W. Chavalas, History, reviewed S. L. Richardson, ed., "Rebellions and Peripheries in the Cuneiform World" (New Haven: American Oriental Society, 2010)  for the Journal of the American Oriental Society 132 (2012) pp. 177-8. John Jax, Murphy Library, presented a poster session on "Partnering with your Community: DIY Steps to Construct a Successful STEM Curriculum Center" for the American Library Association's annual summer conference in Chicago June 30. Terry Wirkus, Information Technology Services, discussed "Maximizing Your Videoconferencing Investment Through Mediasite" during an international webcast July 10. Joined by guests from Arizona State University and the University of Florida, Wirkus discussed how UW-L integrates Mediasite with videoconferencing to enhance learning and increase student success. Combining these two technologies positively affects education, administration, the search and screen process and professional development.    

New employees

• Kristen Andrews, Hall Manager, Residence Life
• Christopher Roethe, Physical Therapy Assistant, Student Health Center
• Lori Ruedy, Police Operations Associate, University Police
• Ashleigh Williams, Hall Manager, Residence Life

RSVPs for Classified Excellence Appreciation Breakfast due July 15 Monday, July 15, is the last day to RSVP for the 17th annual appreciation breakfast for classified employees. The breakfast is from 7:15 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning addition. Classified staff are guests of the chancellor for breakfast. Director of Human Resources Madeline Holzem will present the program,. Group photos will be taken of staff being recognized for achieving each five-year milestone. Breakfast will be available until 9 a.m.; take-outs/take-away containers will not be available. For more information, call Kathy Ring at 608.785.8013.    

UW-L in the news

A summary of some of the stories about UW-La Crosse spotted in the news. "UW-L's roots in phy-ed lend tradition to a growing campus," La Crosse Tribune, July 4. Now, as the university celebrates the 100 years of training phy-ed teachers, officials also want to transform Wittich’s old gyms and athletic facilities into an academic building for business students ... "UW-L will host national drum corps competition," La Crosse Tribune, July 7. The 2013 River City Rhapsody on July 12 at UW-La Crosse will feature six world-class corps, including four which finished in the top 12 at last year's Drum Corps International world championships ...