Posted 2:05 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2015
This week's news and events.
UW-L appoints new CBA dean Laura Milner[/caption]
Laura Milner will become the new dean of UW-La Crosse’s College of Business Administration. Read more »
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In this issue:Announcements & Notices Athletics Be Well @UW-L Campus Kudos UWLDining In The News Murphy Library Notes Remembering |
Dialogue on race-related problems on campus begins March 10
Institute for Social Justice takes lead in sponsoring its first event
At UW-L, the odds of being comfortable with the campus climate are 88 percent lower for non-white students. Read more »
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UW-L, Trane Co. cooperation featured on UW System website
UW-La Crosse’s innovative working relationship with the city’s Trane Co. is being recognized statewide in the UW System initiative, Knowledge Powers Wisconsin. Read more » |
Come Take a Look: School of Education Day
School of Education Day is Wednesday, March 11. This event offers students the opportunity to experience what it means to be an education major at UW-La Crosse. Read more »
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Thursday night games set for The Cellar
UW-L students can participate in 1-2-3 Thursdays: Game Night at 6 p.m. March 12, in The Cellar, Cartwright Center. Read more »
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MVAC artifact show March 14 is a chance to view, share region’s history
The public is invited to view artifacts representing the Coulee Region’s long history during the Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center’s annual artifact show from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at the Valley View Mall. Read more »
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A ‘working’ spring break
Most college students head to Florida for spring break to get some sun. But, a group of UW-La Crosse students are heading south to work. Read more »
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Daylight saving time, spring break reminders
Daylight saving time began at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8. Did you remember to "spring forward" by setting clocks ahead one hour? Spring break begins Saturday, March 15, and runs through Sunday, March 22.Positivity in the workplace was focus of March LIVEMAROON presentation
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Carol Ebert, a Certified Wellness Practitioner and a Certified Wellness Coach and Trainer, led “Attracting positivity into the workplace” March 3, in Graff Main Hall Auditorium. The LIVEMAROON event was funded by an Academic Staff Professional Development Grant. Ebert will return for another presentation at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 9, on "Cultivating a creative and healthy workplace." See more at: http://www.uwlax.edu/Events-Calendar/?eventId=10528&date=20150409.[/caption]
Language Resource Center open house for students set for March 10
Language Resource Center staff are hosting an open house from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, in 321 Graff Main Hall for UW-L students to learn more about the center and the value of studying languages.
Two guests from Trane Company will talk from 4-5 p.m. on languages and professional applications. Questions and answers will follow their presentation. International refreshments will be served.
'Chasing the Ghost Particle — Searching for Neutrinos' is March Public Program; No Album Encounters March 13
The Planetarium’s Public Program for March is "Chasing the Ghost Particle — Searching for Neutrinos." The talk, followed by a multimedia audiovisual presentation, will be at 1 p.m. Saturdays, March 14, 21 and 28. Admission is $3 for students, seniors and children, and $5 for others. There will not be an Album Encounters multimedia light and laser show Friday, March 13. For more information, contact Bob Allen at allen.robe@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8669. See more about the Planetarium at www.uwlax.edu/planetarium.Countdown to Commencement set for March 13; clearance sale runs through March 22
The one-stop-shop for seniors' graduation needs, Countdown to Commencement, runs from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Friday, March 13, at the University Bookstore, Cartwright Center. Graduating seniors may stop by any time between 11 a.m.– 3 p.m. to order graduation announcements, receive cap and gown and commencement day information and get job search information from Career Services and tips from It Make$ Cents.
The event includes a registration for a chance to win an alumni sweatshirt (courtesy of the University Bookstore), and a Framing Success Classic Frame, (courtesy of Herff Jones) and other prizes. For more information call Carlena Goddeau at the University Bookstore at 608.785.8855.
The University Bookstore, Cartwright Center, is also having an additional 30 percent off all clearance items through Sunday, March 22.
Zhiguo Zhang is keynote speaker at the March 19 bioresearch forum
Zhiguo Zhang, director of the Epigenetic Development Laboratory, Center of Individualized Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, will present "Epigenetic Alterations in Brain Tumors" at the Thursday, March 19, 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.
Register now for Spring 2015 Partners in Movement workshop
Join the conversation about awareness and knowledge around racism, white privilege and allyhood by participating in Partners in Movement from noon-5 p.m. Sunday, March 29, in Port O' Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Participants will explore white savior complex, empathy, color-blindness versus color-consciousness, active versus passive racism and bystander Intervention.
Partners in Movement is an experiential meeting of the minds shaped by the principles of anti-racism, is designed for students who acknowledge systems of white privilege and oppress, and desire to further explore their personal and collective responsibility within a racialized society.
The event begins with Allyhood Foundations, an interactive conversation promoting increased awareness and knowledge around racism, white privilege and allyhood. Participants will exercise deep listening, practice empathy, engage in self-reflection and identify skills necessary for becoming more effective Partners in Movement
Participation is limited. Forty spots are available. To register, go to Partners in Movement Registration Form.
The event is free and snacks will be provided.
For questions or to request accommodations, contact Libby Thorson at thorson.eliz@uwlax.edu or 608.785.5094.
Get discounted tickets when Globetrotters play in La Crosse
The Harlem Globetrotters will play at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at the La Crosse Center, 300 Harborview Plaza. UW-L employees, faculty and students can take advantage of an exclusive discount and save up to $7 off each ticket. To take advantage of the discount or for any questions, contact Derek Gensburg at 602.707.7037 or Gensburg@harlemglobetrotters.com . Tickets are limited based on availability. Click the GlobetrottersOrder to purchase tickets early.
Sign up now for Relay for Life
Join the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life fundraiser event and make a difference. Register online at relayforlife.org/laxcolleges to start a fundraising team or join an existing team. Then, participate in the event from 6 p.m. Friday, April 24, to 6 a.m. Saturday, April 25, in the Recreational Eagle Center.
The event includes an opening ceremony, survivors and caregivers laps, a luminaria ceremony and more. Relay for Life celebrates the lives of those who have battled cancer, inspires hope by sharing recent accomplishments and progress, and reminds everyone that fighting cancer is a year-round priority. For more information email cac@uwlax.edu.
News and upcoming events
- The 2015 National Collegiate Gymnastics Association Championships are set for March 27-28 in Mitchell Hall. At 6 p.m. Friday, March 27, the Team/All-Around Championships will perform, and the Individual Event Championships will start at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 28. For more information, click here.
- Mark your calendars for the 2015 Roundball Rumble on the River April 6. The event includes dinner from the Waterfront, raffles and games of chance, a live showing of the national championship men’s basketball game, and an auction including unique experiences such as tours and sideline passes, hunting and fishing packages, and much more. For more info or to purchase tickets, click here.
- The 14th Annual Eagle Eye Open is Monday, June 15. The golf outing features UW-L athletic teams at each hole, and includes 18 holes with a cart, box lunch, dinner social, golf polo, a sleeve of golf balls, and the opportunity to enter a raffle and silent auction. Register here.
- Soccer’s 2015 High School Girls Preseason Camp is March 16-19. The camp will help high school girls prepare for their upcoming soccer season. To register, click here.
- The 2015 Eagles Wrestling Club starts March 23. The camp will allow wrestlers in 7th-12th grade to receive individual instruction from UW-L coaching staff and athletes, learn advanced skills, and learn to compete at a higher level. For more info, click here.
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Recovery from addictions, substance abuse weekly meetings for students to be held Mondays
Students in recovery from addiction to substance abuse are invited to participate in weekly meetings at 7 p.m. Mondays at the Common Ground, 1334 Pine St. The La Crosse Collegiate Recovery Community sponsors the meetings. Find out more at recovery@uwlax.edu and "like" the Facebook page. See also www.uwlax.edu/Counseling-Testing/La-Crosse-Collegiate-Recovery-Program/.Biometric screenings available for employees enrolled in State of Wisconsin group health insurance program
Employees enrolled in State of Wisconsin group health insurance program can sign up for free biometric screenings.
The Well Wisconsin for State of Wisconsin Employees "Know Your Numbers" incentive will be held from 8 a.m.-noon on Tuesdays April 21, May 5 and Oct. 20, in 339 Cartwright Center
To register for the Know Your Numbers biometric screening, visit wellwisconsin.wi.gov or call Optum at 877.818.5826.
The screening is available to adults enrolled in the State of Wisconsin group health insurance program as part of the $150* Well Wisconsin incentive. Fasting for eight to 12 hours prior to the screening is not required for screening participation, but may provide more accurate results. The screening includes body mass index, blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol and waist measurements.
* At this time, Humana Medicare Advantage members are not eligible to receive the $150 incentive.
* Health plan issued rewards are considered a fringe benefit of employment and must be treated as taxable income by the primary subscriber’s employer. Employee's health plans are required to report payment information for the subscriber and enrolled family member to the subscriber’s employer. Individual health information will never be shared with the employer.
The event is operated by Optum, a health and well-being company providing information and support as part of the employee health plan. Services are provided by Wellness Inc., an affiliate of Optum. Participation in this Know Your Numbers event is strictly voluntary and is not a substitute for doctor’s care. Participation and screening results are provided for informational purposes only and are not intended to diagnose problems or provide specific treatment recommendations. Screening results will be kept confidential in accordance with the law, and with the participant's consent, will be shared with the employee's health plan for administration of wellness programing and other health plan activities.
Christine Hippert, Sociology and Archaeology, presented "En Mi Caso, Predomina Lo Haitiano: El Trabajo de la Construccion de Identidad en Cabarete, RD" to the faculty of Humanities in the School of History and Anthropology at the Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo, March 8.
John Porcari, Exercise and Sport Science, with FA Davis Publishing and the American Council on Exercise, published the textbook "Exercise Physiology" on March 1. Co-authors of the book were Cedric Bryant and Fabio Comana.
UW-L's women's and men's indoor track and field teams won WIAC conference titles at the championship meets Feb. 28 at UW-Platteville. This is the 40th time in school history — and the 14th year in a row — the men's team has won the WIAC championship. And this is the 23rd time — and the third year in a row— the women's team has captured the conference championship.
UW-L's women's swimming and diving team won the 2015 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Championship Feb. 21. This is the fourth year in a row the team has won the WIAC title. The program now has 15 championship titles.
What’s Happening In Dining Services
— By Registered Dietitian Katie CallahanRegistered Dietitian Nutritionist Day is March 11
Each March during National Nutrition Month®, a day is devoted to honor the work of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs). This year, in honor of Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day on Wednesday, March 11, a poster with biographies of the RDNs on campus will be displayed in the Whitney Center main dining room. RDNs, or RDs, are food and nutrition experts who have met the following criteria to earn the credential:- Completed a minimum of a bachelor’s degree at a university or college accredited or approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Completed 1,200 hours of supervised practice through an ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship, Coordinated Program in Dietetics or an Individualized Supervised Practice Pathway (ISPP).
- Passed a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
UW-L in the news
A summary of some of the stories about UW-La Crosse spotted in the news. "$10.6M 5-story apartment complex proposed near UW-La Crosse," Feb. 27, WKBT La Crosse. Three Sixty Real Estate Solutions, a local real estate company, is planning a new five-story apartment complex near the UW-La Crosse campus. "WHERE: Annett Recital Hall, UW-L campus," Feb. 27, The Courier Life News. The school of arts and communication at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse will present the second-annual Creative Imperatives festival which ... "A right-to-work law could mean the end of Wisconsin's unions," Feb. 27, WKBT La Crosse. Taggert Brooks, an economics professor at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, said unions are attractive to both members and consumers for a number ... "Researchers explore whether athletic organizations should hire fans," Feb. 27, KU Today. ... and Brian Gordon, assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, published their research in the journal Sport Management Review. "COLLEGE ROUNDUP | Eagles win 14 straight WIAC indoor title," March 1, La Crosse Tribune. The UW-La Crosse men's track and field team is taking its dominance to a new level. ... UW-L has won 40 of the 47 indoor conference meets. "Mark W. Chavalas: Why does the Bible prohibit tattooing?" March 1, La Crosse Tribune. Mark W. Chavalas is professor of history at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Copyright 2015 La Crosse Tribune. All rights reserved. This material ... "Lois Gilbert: Event celebrates women in history," March 3, La Crosse Tribune. Coulee Region residents are invited to a free, educational program on Thursday at Centennial Hall, Room 1300, on the University of Wisconsin-La ... "Goeb first finalist to interview for UW-L AD post," March 4, La Crosse Tribune. Rick Goeb, the opening act of a three-part series that will determine the leader of UW-La Crosse's athletic program, made his pitch, shared his vision ... "GUEST VIEW: UW-System cuts leaves colleges underfunded," March 5, The Courier Life News. Since a tuition freeze is still in effect for the next two years, schools like UW-La Crosse will have to find alternative methods to make up for the loss in ...
Research financial investments in Murphy Library
Murphy Library provides access to many professional resources related to business disciplines. These include databases and search tools encompassing market and industry data and analysis, demographic information, financial and investment data, company directories and more. These resources can be found in various subject guides, as well as on the primary Business Subject Guide at http://libguides.uwlax.edu/business. Two of these resources provide information of interest to individual investors, and through Murphy Library's subscriptions, users gain access to otherwise locked content. Morningstar Investment Center is an online research and evaluation service providing comprehensive financial information on publicly-traded stocks; mutual funds, including the Morningstar star rating; exchange-traded funds with up-to-date information on returns, reports and Morningstar ratings; and various investment indexes and groups; with the ability to drill down to view the underlying companies and funds. Users can create portfolio analyses of two or more stocks, mutual funds or exchange traded funds. Value Line Research Center provides access to 3,500 large and small and mid-cap company reports; reports and rankings for more than 20,000 mutual funds; recommendations on emerging growth stocks with exceptional long-term capital gains potential; daily evaluations and ranks on about 200,000 options and 80,000 longer-term options (LEAPS); analysis of more than 600 convertible issues and nearly 120 warrants; and more. Funded jointly by the College of Business Administration and Murphy Library, this resource supports up to six simultaneous users. Find Morningstar and Value Line highlighted in the Library News section of the library home page, business-related subject guides, or connect directly using the links above.
Faculty Emeritus William (Bill) Mackey died March 3 in La Crosse. Mackey taught in the Sociology/Archaeology Department from 1968 until retiring in 1994. He is survived by his wife and children. See a complete obituary at: http://lacrossetribune.com/