Posted 9:41 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18, 2011
Campus Connection is UW-L's online newsletter for faculty, staff, students and retirees.
History Professor named Wisconsin Professor of the Year
UW-La Crosse Professor Gregory Wegner who has been named the state’s top educator says his students deserve the recognition.UW-L international students add $9.1 million to local economy
That’s the largest amount among colleges in western Wisconsin; UW-L is third among UWs in international enrollment.UW-La Crosse student is sales warm-up champ
UW-L Senior Monica Bohl was named top salesperson in a Nov. 10-12 Midwest competition. UW-La Crosse faculty member cuts CD UW-La Crosse faculty member Karyn Quinn and two other university musicians have cut a CD.Returning to campus with honor
Alumnus Ed Ganske, ’41, looked out from a suite atop the new UW-L stadium. He remembered the repetitious football drills he performed about 70 years ago out on the field. Transgender rights lawyer presents on gender issues Nov. 28 Owen Daniel-McCarter will present “Transgender 101: Equality, inclusivity and empowerment” 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, at room 339 Cartwright Center.UW-L Theatre performs Shakespeare with a twist
The UW-La Crosse Department of Theatre Arts will perform an unruly twist on a Shakespeare classic "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
Nov. 21 International Food Tasting event wraps up International Awareness Week activities
Sample 12 featured dishes from around the world at UW-L's International Food Tasting event from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition.
Tickets are three tickets for $2 and eight tickets for $5.
Transgender Day of Remembrance planned for Nov. 21
Join the UW-L Pride Center and Rainbow Unity in remembering those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice at Transgender Day of Remembrance Monday, Nov. 21. A gender panel will be held at 5 p.m. in the Pride Center, lower level Cartwright Center. At 6 p.m. a candlelight vigil will be held at Hoeschler Tower. The event is sponsored by the Pride Center and Rainbow Unity. For accommodations email pridecenter@uwlax.edu.
Panel to discuss repeal of the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy Nov. 21
A panel discussion of the repeal of the Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, in the Hall of Nations, Centennial Hall. The event is sponsored by Rainbow Unity and the Student Veteran's Association. For accommodations email pridecenter@uwlax.edu.Album Encounters multimedia light and laser show set for Dec. 2; last program on ancient observatories set for Nov. 26
Visit the university Planetarium in 18 Cowley Hall for UW-L’s Album Encounters at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2. The multimedia light and laser show features Rolling Stones' "Leed Guitars ... T.V. Stars." Admission is $3. The University Planetarium will also present “Ancient Observatories – Legacy In Stone” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26. Admission is $2 for students and $3 for others. To find out more, contact Bob Allen at allen.robe@uwlax.edu or 785.8669. Find out more about the planetariumFair Trade sale set at UW-La Crosse
With the holiday season approaching, several student organizations are promoting an alternative to holiday shopping — a Fair Trade Sale. The sale runs from 9 a.m-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, and 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, in Port O’ Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Fair trade sales sell products that are 100-percent socially responsible. The certified products guarantee fair wages for workers, quality products, community development and sustainable environment. Fair trade products will be available from Terra Experience, Ten Thousand Villages, Heart of the Sky and Equal Exchange. Student organizers hope the event spreads awareness about the fair trade movement and how each purchase counts toward the welfare of others in impoverished countries. If you go— What: UW-L Fair Trade Sale Who: UW-L Progressives, Environmental Council, Amnesty International and Native American Student Association When: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28; 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29 Where: Port O’ Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition Admission: Free
'Open Stage/Open Mic/Open Minds' planned for Dec. 1
You can share your spoken word pieces, slideshows, songs, short performances and more at "Open Stage, Open Mic, Open Minds." The event runs from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, in the Cellar, Cartwright Center.
The event is sponsored by Campus Climate and is an open invitation from the Awareness through Performance troupe to all students, faculty, staff and community members who are passionate about social justice and diversity issues.Click here for more information.
Fall morale retreat for UW-L employees set for Dec. 1
Campus Climate and the Wellness Committee are sponsoring the sixth "Semi-Annual, Semi-Sweet UW-L Morale Retreat" for UW-L employees from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, in Port O' Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Mark your calendars now to escape from daily stress and pressures at this fun-filled event. Get a free massage, enjoy some pet therapy, play Wii Sports, grab some snacks, or just hang out and socialize with your colleagues.UW-L Kitty Club Holiday Social is Dec. 1; RSVP by Nov. 23
A UW-L Kitty Club annual holiday social is set for 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at Grizzly's Grill & Saloon, 3039 Medco Court (off Highway 16), Onalaska. Everyone will order off the menu and may pay dues at the restaurant before dinner. New members are welcome. To attend, RSVP Donna Brown at 797.0417 or Nancy Zielke at 608.780.2892 by Wednesday, Nov. 23. A head count is needed to make reservations. The Kitty Club was established 66 years ago and hosts two annual events for current and retired classified female employees to meet one another and socialize together. If you cannot attend the social, but would like to join and attend future events, contact Pat Clements at clements.patr@uwlax.edu. Annual dues are $5 and cover club expenses for the social, retirement gifts and costs such as postage and paper.
Carol Angell and Joe Johnson, both Educational Studies, received a $7,000 Curricular Redesign Grant Nov. 10 to reduce redundancies and develop competencies within the Special Education Program.
Cecilia G. Manrique, Political Science/Public Administration, had a peer review of "A Social Approach to Context-Aware Retrieval" by Mizzaro S. published in the Oct. 3 issue of Computing Reviews.
UW-L graduate student Robert Mooney, Biology – Aquatic Science Concentration, was awarded a medal for “Superior Graduate Poster in Ecology” at the 2011 Sigma Xi Annual Meeting and International Research Conference Nov. 12 and 13 in Raleigh, NC. Sigma Xi is the international and multidisciplinary research society, whose programs and activities promote the health of the scientific enterprise and honor scientific achievement. There are nearly 60,000 Sigma Xi members in more than 100 countries around the world. Mooney's research poster,“Consumer-Driven Nutrient Recycling Between a Stream-dwelling, Keystone Herbivore and Its Periphyton Resources, was based on research he conducted as an undergrad at UW-L. His advisers were Roger Haro and Eric Strauss, both Biology.
Click here for Thanksgiving break hours
Holiday cooking class set for Dec. 7 UW-L Dining Services will host the last cooking class for the semester Wednesday, Dec. 7. Learn to prepare exquisite holiday desserts with Executive Chef Randy Hanson, Chef Robb Hanson and Registered Dietitian Amy Gunderson. More details to come in the Nov. 28 Campus Connection. To register and find out more click here.
Holiday luncheon is Dec. 14
Hear UW-L's Concert Choir, get a chance to win one of 14 dessert prizes and get in the holiday mood at the 2011 Chancellor's Holiday Luncheon. Lunch will be served from 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. The cost is $7.50 per plate. The menu includes:- Steamship Rounds of Beef
- Cranberry Fluff Salad
- Oriental Slaw
- Marinated Vegetable Salad
- Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
- Orange Glazed Baby Carrots
- Dinner Rolls and Whipped Butter
- Rum Fudge Pie
- Coffee/Milk/Ice Tea
New employees
Jonathan Henry, Custodian, Residence Life, Reuter Hall, Nov. 21 Tyler Schmidtknecht, Power Plant Operator Sr., Power Plant, Nov. 21 Phyllis Schneider, Nurse Clinician 2, Student Health Center, Nov. 21 Christopher Werner, Associate Lecturer, Music, Nov. 3
OCW is a vehicle for communication among women on campus. UW-L faculty, staff and graduate students are welcome to attend meetings and to become members. OCW is involved in a number of events, including Gundersen Lutheran’s “Steppin’ Out in Pink” walk for breast cancer; monthly book club discussions over the noon hour; an annual OCW holiday social and spring get-together and a symposium. OCW committee members also nominate women for the YWCA Tribute to Outstanding Women and provide scholarships to students.
The OCW will meet at noon-1 p.m. in 2200 Centennial Hall on the following Wednesdays:
• Dec. 14
• Feb. 1, 2012
• March 7, 2012
• April 4, 2012
• May 2, 2012
Find out more about the group and how to join here.
$480 raised at Cook-IE Off! fundraiser
[caption id="attachment_7842" align="alignnone" width="680" caption="A total of $480 was raised for the Organization of Campus Women scholarships at the Nov. 9 Cook-IE Off! Florence Aliesch, University Communications, photo left, not only baked gingerbread cookies, she dressed to match her cookies. Karla Stanek's, Career Services and Academic Advising, team; including Sharie Brunk, Academic Advising, pictured above right; and Maureen Wilson and Karmin Van Domelin, both Career Services; took first place winning the "Golden Spatula." Paula Knudson's, Student Affairs, team took first runner- up. Betsy Morgan, Psychology, took second place."]
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OCW Book Club to discuss 'I am J' Nov. 29
The OCW Book Club will discus "I am J" from noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, at McCaffrey’s Coffee, 1808 State St. The club will discuss "Fast Food Nation" Tuesday, Dec. 13. Participation is open to all faculty, staff and students.OCW Holiday Party set for Dec. 7
OCW's Holiday Party will be held from 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, in Port O' Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. The event includes snacks, beverages and door prizes. Children from UW-L's Child Care Center will sing at 11:30 a.m.OCW, Rotary East teaming up to host toy drive for Salvation Army
UW-L's OCW is teaming up with Rotary East to host a toy drive for the Salvation Army. Click here to download Salvation Army wishlist. Watch the Campus Connection for drop-off sites and details.
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Thank you for trick-or-treat for cans donations
Carla Burkhardt, College of Science and Health; and Cecilia Manrique, Political Science/Public Administration; together with their UWL 100 Freshman Seminar class, thank everyone who contributed to the Oct. 31 trick-or-treat for cans, including faculty and staff from: the departments of Accountancy, Communication Studies, Economics, English, Ethnic and Racial Studies, Finance, Management, Philosophy, Political Science and Sociology; the Small Business Development Center; the College of Business Administration dean’s office; Career Services and Academic Advising Center; Multicultural Student Services; Wisconsin Covenant and First Year Experience Office; the Campus Climate Office; the Office of International Education; Student Support Services; and the Counseling and Testing Center.