Posted noon Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015
This week's news and events.
UWL enrollment, graduation rate strong[caption id="attachment_43876" align="alignnone" width="300"] The College of Business Administration hosted a meet and greet for freshmen on Wednesday, Sept. 30.[/caption]
UW-La Crosse is graduating students faster than the national average and remains a popular UW campus. Read more » |
In this issue:Announcements & Notices Campus Kudos Human Resources In The News Classifieds |
UWL math students’ skills add up for Winona company |
UWL visiting scholar to discuss effectiveness of diversity, inclusion[caption id="attachment_43856" align="alignleft" width="300"] Christopher Stuart Taylor, Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator at the Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General, will speak at UWL Oct. 14.[/caption]
The top diversity and inclusion coordinator for the Canadian province of Ontario will discuss theories of "diversity" and "inclusion" and how they may perpetuate anti-Black racism in North America. Read more » |
"Puberty Professor" publishes book for parents[caption id="attachment_43916" align="alignleft" width="300"] Assistant professor Lori Reichel published a book to help parents answer common puberty questions.[/caption]
UWL Assistant Professor publishes book providing answers for over 500 puberty-related questions. Read more »
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Popular baritone returning to UWL for concert |
Racism in higher education is topic at UWL[caption id="attachment_43882" align="alignnone" width="300"] Dionne Van Reenen, Institute for Reconciliation and Social Justice at the University of the Free State, South Africa, speaks at UWL Oct. 15.[/caption]
A researcher at a South African University will lead a discussion at UWL on racism in higher education followed by a panel discussion. Read more »
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RAQ Radio back on the air[caption id="attachment_43883" align="alignleft" width="300"] UWL Senior Joey Olson broadcasts his show, "Wisconsin Weekly," every Monday from 3-4. He's also the co-general manager of RAQ Radio.[/caption]
RAQ Radio is on the air for the annual College Radio Day and the remainder of the school year. Read more »
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Annual China Town Hall meeting Oct. 5
International Education & Engagement, along with the La Crosse Luoyang Friendship Association and the National Committee on US-China Relations, is co-sponsoring the annual China Town Hall meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, in the Cameron Hall of Nations, 1300 Centennial Hall. China Town Hall meeting is an annual event that takes place in over 70 communities in the U.S.
Prep for Success set for Oct. 6
Learn from a panel of area employers about the job search, interviewing and what to expect in a professional position at Prep for Success. The free event runs from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, in Skogen Auditorium, 1400 Centennial Hall.
Participants include:
- Covance
- CROPP/Organic Valley
- Epic
- Northwestern Mutual
Fall Career Fair is Oct. 7
Connect with prospective employers at the Fall Career Fair from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition.
The fair is free and open to all students. Explore careers and part-time employment as well as internship opportunities and full-time employment. Seventy employers will be represented.
Tips for the event:
- Dress professionally
- Prioritize your list of employers
- Bring resumes if you want to seek an internship or full-time employment
- Greet employers with a smile and a firm handshake
- Be ready with questions
- Ask for a business card
- Follow up
Learn about becoming a Peace Corps volunteer Oct. 7
UWL has had more than 250 Peace Corps volunteers since the corps was founded in 1961. Why not consider being the next volunteer?
Those considering joining these alumni and becoming a Peace Corps volunteer can find out more at an informational meeting at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, in Skogen Auditorium, 1400 Centennial Hall. The event is sponsored by UWL Career Services.
Peace Corps volunteers help communities improve education and youth development, resources for women, family incomes, food production, environmental conservation, HIV/AIDS and malaria prevention, clean water accessibility, and much more. Peace Corps volunteers gain valuable cross-cultural skills and become citizens of the world. Other benefits include full health and dental coverage in service, graduate school programs, and federal employment advantage. Volunteers of all backgrounds and ages serve in a variety of fields in more than 60 countries. Peace Corps volunteers must be U.S. citizens and at least 18 years of age, but there is no upper age limit.
David Gilmour's 'Rattle That Lock' to be featured at the Oct. 9 Album Encounters; ‘The Explorers' is the October Public Program
The next Album Encounters multimedia light and laser show will feature David Gilmour's "Rattle That Lock" at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, in 20 Cowley Hall. Admission is $5. The Planetarium’s Public Program for October is "The Explorers." The talk on the current evening sky, followed by a multimedia audiovisual presentation, will be at 1 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 10, 17, 24 and 31. Admission is $3 for students, seniors and children, and $5 for others. 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.Cultural Coffee Hour is Oct. 13
Cultural Coffee Hour on "Current Events" is set for 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, in the Cameron Hall of Nations, 1300 Centennial Hall. The program provides an opportunity for students, faculty, staff and community members to come together to discuss different topics and how they affect people around the world. Each Coffee Hour has a theme and discussion is based around the predetermined theme for the week. Free coffee, tea, and snacks are provided.
(To submit kudos, e-mail connectx@uwlax.edu by no later than noon on Wednesdays preceding the next Monday's edition)
Whitney George, Mathematics, presented the talk “Visualizing Calculus: From Epsilon-Delta to Solids of Revolution” at the inaugural 2015 Conference on Research and Innovation in Teaching Mathematics with Technology, July 20-21 in La Crosse. Whitney George and Nathan Warnberg, both Mathematics, attended the National Association of Math Circles inaugural Workshop in Denver, Sept. 10-12. George and Warnberg also volunteered for the Julia Robinson Math Festival (with 350 5th-8th graders from Colorado) Sept. 11. Christine Hippert, Archaeology and Anthropology, presented "'But I’m Not A Racist!' Friction, Global Interconnections, and Everyday Dominican-Haitian Interpersonal Relations in the Dominican Republic," at the annual meetings of the North Central Council of Latin Americanists at Carroll University, Waukesha, Sept. 26. Edward D. Kim, Mathematics, co-authored the article "Combinatorics and geometry of transportation polytopes: An update" in Contemporary Mathematics (volume on Discrete Geometry and Algebraic Combinatorics), volume 625, pages 37-76, August 2014. Víctor M. Macías-González, History, presented an assessment of historical studies of masculinity at the Mexican Academy for the Gendered Study of Men (AMEGH, AC) conference, Sept. 23-25.
High Deductible Health Plans informational sessions
The changes in state employee health insurances mean that managing healthcare expenses may be one of your top priorities. Increasingly common, high deductible health plans (HDHPs) are characterized by lower premiums and higher deductibles. If you are interested in learning more about how the It’s Your Choice (IYC) HDHP plan works, how it is different from the IYC plan, whether enrolling in a HDHP makes sense to your family, and about health savings accounts (HSA), join Beth Hill, Assistant Director of Payroll and Benefits, for an informational session scheduled:- 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 102 Wing Technology Center, will be viewable as a webinar and recorded for future viewing
- 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 332 Cartwright Center
- 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 332 Cartwright Center
Flexible Spending Account informational sessions
The IRS allows participants to contribute to flexible spending accounts or FSA through payroll deductions taken out on a pre-tax basis. The money is deducted from your pay before federal and state income taxes and Social Security have been withheld, resulting in lowered taxable income and a reduction in taxes. There are two types of FSAs – one is for health care-related expenses and the other is for dependent care-related expenses. If you are interested in learning more about this tax-savings benefit, join Beth Hill, Assistant Director of Payroll and Benefits, for an informational session scheduled:- 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, 102 Wing Technology Center, will be viewable as a webinar and recorded for future viewing
- 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 332 Cartwright Center
- 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 337 Cartwright Center
UW-L in the news
A summary of some of the stories about UW-La Crosse spotted in the news. "Wisconsin private colleges outpace publics in graduating Pell recipients," Sept. 25, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Wisconsin's best public university performers were UW-La Crosse (3.6% minority) and UW-Platteville (4.1% minority), with graduation gaps between ... "Nobel Prize Winner Explains What Comes Next," Sept. 25, WXOW.com. David Gross is the 16th Nobel Laureate to visit the UW-La Crosse campus since 2000. He's spending time talking with faculty and working with ... "UWL conference helping economics department think beyond numbers," Sept. 26, News8000.com - WKBT. UWL held an "institutional economics" conference on campus Friday. The idea is to get students and faculty to look past markets and prices and think ... "Banned book read-out set at UWL's Murphy Library," Sept. 26, SurfPaducah. Three "Read Outs" will feature regional notable actors, writers, politicians, poets, and activists of all types reading from their favorite books that have, ... "Milwaukee native with UW-L ties sets five world records ... at age 100," Sept. 27, The Courier Life News. The Depression cut short his athletic career at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, then known as La Crosse State Teachers College. Pellmann ... "Trick of the eye - medallion hunt clues contained twist," Sept. 29, La Crosse Tribune. ... Wittich, who founded the physical education program at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and whose name is on the original phys-ed building. "Six To Be Inducted Into UW-La Crosse Wall of Fame," Sept. 29, Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Six University of Wisconsin-La Crosse student-athletes, including a former coach, will be inducted into the university's Wall of Fame Sunday, October ... "UW-L's Latest Art Gallery Exhibition," Sept. 30, The Racquet Running from Sept. 18 to October 3, Lois Bielefeld's art exhibit, entitled Androgyny, is one you don't want to miss. Located in the Center for the Arts ... "UWL implements no-guest policy over Oktoberfest weekend," Oct. 1, News8000.com - WKBT. Oktoberfest kicks off in La Crosse Thursday and UW-La Crosse is continuing ... This will be the UWL's fourth year implementing the 'no guests' policy.