Posted 1:21 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5, 2012
This week's news and events.
Tickets for ‘All in the Timing’ theatre production on sale Nov. 5
UW-L’s Department of Theatre Art’s newest production, “All in the Timing,” is a hilarious blend of eight one-act scenes that humorously capture the essence of being “in the right moment at the wrong time.” The show opens at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, and runs through Saturday, Nov. 10, with a matinee performance scheduled for 2 o’clock Sunday, Nov. 11. All performances will be in the Frederick Theatre, Morris Hall.Remember to vote Tuesday, Nov. 6
Your vote counts. For complete, unbiased and accurate information about many critical election-related topics, go to Murphy Library’s Voting Resources page www.uwlax.edu/murphylibrary/govinfo/voting.html.MVAC hosts lecture on the rising trend of artifact trafficking
Every year, millions — if not billions — of dollars' worth of protected artifacts change hands in the underground world of illegal artifact trafficking and fraudulent misrepresentation of Native American arts and crafts. The rising tide of trafficking and misrepresentation threatens to steal and destroy irreplaceable items that make up American cultural history. U.S. Department of the Interior Officer Bob Palmer will speak about the problem at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at Port O’ Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition.
State’s poet laureate to give poetry reading at UW-L Nov. 8
Wisconsin Poet Laureate Bruce Dethlefsen will return to his alma mater to read poetry. Dethlefeson — who graduated from UW-La Crosse in 1970 — will be joined by Cathryn Cofell, co-chair of the Wisconsin Poet Laureate Commission, for the reading from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, in 1400 Centennial Hall. Admission is free.
Three from UW-L to be honored at YWCA Tribute to Outstanding Women
Three women from UW-L will be honored at this year’s YWCA Tribute to Outstanding Women: Faye Ellis for science, Mahruq F. Khan for education, and Carol Oyster for activism. The YWCA Tribute to Outstanding Women recognizes women in the greater La Crosse area for their contributions to the community. Recipients will be honored Thursday, Nov. 15, at the La Crosse Center. The event includes a 5:30 p.m. social, and dinner and awards from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Get trotting!
Register now for Annual Turkey Trot Nov. 17. UW-La Crosse Rec Sports is again incorporating health and wellness into a fun holiday tradition. People from near and far will flock to UW-L for the 18th Annual UW-L Turkey Trot presented by Shenanigans and Subway. The 5K run/walk starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Veterans Memorial Monument at UW-L.Golden Dragon Acrobats to perform at UW-L
The Golden Dragon Acrobats will bring more than 25 centuries’ worth of Chinese acrobatics to UW-La Crosse. The premier Chinese acrobatic touring company, put together by impresario Danny Chang and choreographer Angela Chang, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, in Valhalla, Cartwright-Gunning Addition.Take Note: Work smarter, not longer
Several 30-minute reviews done daily, or even every other day, will be much more effective than two hours of study several weeks from your exposure to that information. It is all about working smarter, not longer.UW-L Screaming Eagles to hold annual review concert
The UW-La Crosse Screaming Eagles Marching Band will relive its fall season during an annual Review Concert at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, in Mitchell Hall.Thanksgiving holiday nears — going home or staying on campus?
Thanksgiving holiday means a trip home for some. Activities on campus for others. And schedule changes.
Chinese students celebrate Halloween
- A Chinese Students and Scholars Association Halloween Party was held Oct. 27 in Port O' Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Halloween is not a typical Chinese holiday. Young people have only recently started to celebrate it like those in the U.S., says Chinese student Jianfei (Mark) Fei. This was the second CSSA Halloween party. About 70 people attended and played games such as "Draw something," as well as wearing costumes and staging a drama, singing and dance performance. Pictured, from left, Fan Ou, Fangyi Jiang, Yue Yang and Shiyi Zhou. Photo by Fei. See more photos of the event at https://plus.google.com/u/1/photos/109328896964480296137/albums/5805475728085124561
'Lend a Vein After the Campaign! Blood Drive' set for Nov. 7 and 8
UW-L's Leadership and Involvement Center is hosting "Lend a Vein After the Campaign! Blood Drive." Donate blood between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, or Thursday, Nov. 8, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. For more information email involvement@uwlax.edu.
Programs challenge rethinking of Thanksgiving
A series of programs in La Crosse challenges the rethinking of the Thanksgiving holiday. The programs, sponsored by the Widening The Circle Education Symposium, include:
• Rethinking Thanksgiving Dinner - 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8. Gregory Cajete, director of Native American Studies at the University of New Mexico, will speak on the “Ecology of Indigenous Education.”
• Traditional Foods Dinner - 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9. Patty Loew, UW-Madison, will speak on “How Indigenous People use the media to form identity, reconstruct the past, and assert sovereignty and treaty rights.”
• Dinner - 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10. Tou Saiko Lee, a Hmong hip hop and social justice artist, and Tall Paul, an Ojibwe hip hop artist, will perform.
All events are free and held in the Hmong Cultural and Community Center, 1815 Ward Ave., La Crosse.
See a complete list of sponsors and find more information at www.act31.weebly.com.
UW-L Spanish students to hold food drive through Nov. 21
UW-L students studying Spanish are hosting a food drive for the Hunger Task Force of La Crosse through Wednesday, Nov. 21. The Task Force needs pasta, canned fruits, canned meats and soup, as well as hygiene products and pet food.
Drop off donations in 315 Graff Main Hall.
Cook-IE Off! fundraiser set for Nov. 8, purchase tickets now
Help raise scholarship dollars for UW-L non-traditional female students at the second annual Cook-IE Off! fundraiser from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, in the Hall of Nations, Centennial Hall.
The Organization for Campus Women/Wisconsin Women in Higher Education and Leadership is hosting the event to raise scholarship dollars for non-traditional female students age 25 or older.
Purchase a $5 ticket to sample and vote for a favorite cookie and to enter to win door prizes. Purchase tickets in advance from this year’s team leaders: Joy Gutknecht, Human Resources; Betsy Knowles, Economics; Paula Knudson, Student Affairs; Shelly Lesher, Physics; Kate Oganowski, Upward Bound; Karla Stanek, Career Services and Academic Advising; and Barbara Stewart, Campus Climate & Diversity.
Only 100 tickets will be sold.
The winner will receive the coveted “Golden Spatula” to display in her office.
Discovery is featured band at Nov. 9 Album Encounters; public program ‘Cosmic Colors’ set for Saturdays throughout November
The Album Encounters multimedia light and laser show features Discovery's ”L P” at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, in 20 Cowley Hall. Admission is $4. The Planetarium’s Public November program is “Cosmic Colors.” It will be presented at 1 p.m. Saturdays Nov. 10, 17 and 24. Monthly public programs are planned for November, December, February, March and April. Admission is $2 for students and children and $4 for others. To find out more, contact Bob Allen at allen.robe@uwlax.edu or 785.8669. Find out more about the Planetarium at www.uwlax.edu/planetarium.
Stay active with YMCA's Winter Walk Run series
Stay active this winter by participating in the YMCA's Winter Walk Run Series.
The YMCA Winter Walk Run Series is composed of three Saturday events: the Jingle Bell on Dec. 1, the New Year's Resolution on Jan. 5, 2013, and the Valentine's Heart Throb on Feb. 9, 2013.
Each race includes a five-mile run or a 5k route for runners and walkers. Participants can sign up for all three events for $36 or for each individual event for $18.
Races begin at 8 a.m. at the the YMCA in Onalaska and follow the same course so participants can work to improve their time and set a personal best.
Prizes are awarded to finishers who improve their time over the three months.
Find out more about the program at www.laxymca.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=353&Itemid=413. Or contact UW-L graduate student Travis Pernsteiner at pernstei.trav@uwlax.edu.
Submit proposals for faculty/staff grant development program now; deadline is Dec. 5
Faculty and staff who want to apply for money to support extramural grant proposal development that will be completed by May 15, 2013. should submit proposals by Wednesday, Dec. 5.UW-L's Office of Research & Sponsored Programs is soliciting proposals for the UW-L Faculty/Staff Grant Development program. The program provides a stipend to support extramural grant proposal development, writing and submission.
The program provides faculty and staff with the opportunity to work in a focused manner to develop a grant proposal for a project of their choice. It also encourages developing new grant proposals among additional faculty and staff.
Award announcements are anticipated the week of Dec. 17.
For information about the program go to the request for proposals at www.uwlax.edu/grants/Scatterer size imaging via medical ultrasound is topic of Nov. 15 bioresearch forum
Anthony L. Gerig, from the Department of Chemistry and Physics at Viterbo University, will present “Scatterer Size Imaging Via Medical Ultrasound” from 12:15-1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, for the monthly La Crosse BioResearch Forum. Forums are held in the Overholt Auditorium, Gundersen Lutheran. The free forums are open to the public and are 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. [caption id="attachment_15930" align="alignright" width="125" caption="Find Lost and Found sites and more in the Student + Staff Directory. "]
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Lost or found something? Check the Student + Staff Directory for lost and found sites, more
Car keys and clothing have been turned in to the Lost and Found site in 2131 Centennial Hall. If you've lost or found something on campus, check with Lost and Found locations on campus. A list is available on page 16 of the Student + Staff Directory 2012-13. The Student + Staff Directory is available to students, staff and faculty. The free directory includes information about fellow students and professors and offers an array of coupons and menus for local restaurants and businesses. The directory also includes a campus map, academic calendar, a list of campus events and U-Pass and safe ride information. Copies are available outside of University Communications, 115 Graff Main Hall.Campus United Way campaign continues
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- Photo by UW-L student Jianfei (Mark) Fei.
Still time to pledge and qualify for $500 gift card, more
UW-L Athletics
Upcoming events and information
Eagles Eat & Greet Tuesday, Nov. 6, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Howie's, 1128 La Crosse St. Featuring the UW-L Men's Basketball Team 50 percent of all food sales made from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. go to benefit the L-Club Swimming & Diving UW-L vs. St. Cloud State University Friday, Nov. 9, 6 p.m. Mitchell Hall Natatorium Pack the Vet for the Vets Veterans Day Game at UW-L Football UW-L vs. UW-Whitewater, Saturday, Nov. 10, 1 p.m. Honoring U.S. Army 2nd Lt. and past UW-L football player Jason Church and Marine Corporal Gauge Griffin For more information visit noeagleleftbehind.com and uwlathletics.com/Veterans Veterans Day Breakfast Hosted by: Freedom Honor Flight & UW-L Athletics Sunday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m. Opening Ceremony at UW-L Veterans Memorial Field Complex For more information visit freedomhonorflight.org or uwlathletics.com/Veterans Men’s Basketball Crosstown Classic UW-L vs. Viterbo Tuesday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m. Mitchell Hall Gymnasium
Awareness through Performance (ATP) and Campus Climate win state award
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UW-L Physics Department wins national award
FöD is open for all students, faculty and staff.
Stop in for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a late night appetizer. Options available for all meal plans. Hours are:
- 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Monday-Friday
- 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Give us your feedback Monday, Nov. 5, through Wednesday, Nov. 21. Watch for an email with the online dining survey link or visit http://vcil.cc/wxb8i78.
Dining Services contract clarified
The dining contract between UW-L and Sodexo is an exclusive contract. This means Sodexo has exclusive rights to provide all types of food services on campus. The exclusive contract is done to enable a guaranteed level of business for the contractor. As part of this contract, a commission on all sales is returned to UW-L. Exceptions are provided for the Cleary Alumni & Friends Center, the Roger Harring Stadium at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex and Mitchell Hall for concessions, the Health Science Center and self-caterings.
The dining contract permits self-catering for university groups on campus with less than $100 in potential catering sales. Self-caterings are limited to snack foods, such as cookies, bars, chips and soda, for example. Pizza is not considered a snack item. No food or beverages may be provided by off-campus vendors.
Exceptions for any other requests need to be approved by the university. Send requests to Larry Ringgenberg, University Centers, by mail to 212 Cartwright Center or by email to lringgenberg@uwlax.edu. Direct questions about the contract to Ringgenberg.
Requests for food donations from Dining Services/Sodexo are being treated in a new way. A university committee has been formed to review requests for catering donations. There is a $5,000 allocation for university groups and a $3,000 allocation for student organizations. The committee plans to meet during the last week of each month and review requests for the upcoming month. Pick up an application in University Centers, 212 Cartwright Center, or email Cindy Curran at ccurran@uwlax.edu.
New policy to request donations from Dining Services
New employee
August Lueck, Groundskeeper, Landscape Services, Maintenance & Stores, Nov. 5
A summary of some of the stories about UW-La Crosse spotted in the news.
- "Plan for student housing, retail space draws fire" - La Crosse Tribune Oct. 31. The level of opposition surprised Jason Alberty, a University of Wisconsin-La Crosse graduate and president of Onalaska-based Pointe West. The project is just ... lacrossetribune.com/.../article_fe6483a2-223e-11e2-8033-001... Oct 31
- "Events at UW-La Crosse to pay special tribute to veterans" - Wkbt.com. Organizers announced a number of events Tuesday to honor those who have served. www.news8000.com/news/Events-at.../-/index.html
- 3rd District Congressional Debate Oct 31, WXOW.com. Democratic Incumbent Ron Kind and Republican challenger Ray Boland debated the issues in a forum at the UW La Crosse Tuesday. Ron Kind has represented the ...
- "Jason Church to accept Purple Heart at halftime of UW-L game," La Crosse Tribune, Oct. 31. Second Lt. Jason Church can't wait to see the gridiron again. The last time he played at Veterans Memorial Field at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse was as a defensive end for the Eagles. He will return a hero. Church lost both legs in Afghanistan after surviving a bomb blast. The Army infantryman plans to accept the Purple Heart during halftime of the Nov. 10 match-up between UW-L and UW-Whitewater ...University athletics will host pregame festivities to honor local veterans as part of the "Pack the Vet for the Vets" event, which also includes Church's halftime ceremony ...
