U.S. News: UW-L still the top-ranked UW System comprehensive campus U.S. News & World Report’s 2015 America’s Best Colleges list of Best Regional Universities in the Midwest lists UW-L as the state’s best and the No. 4 public university in the Midwest. Read more »

In this issue: Announcements & Notices Athletics Campus Kudos UWLDining Human Resources In The News Murphy Library Notes Remembering

ON THE GO: Project will shape a safer UW-L campus for bikes, pedestrians UW-La Crosse Associate Professor wants to pave the way for campus to be safer for bicycles and pedestrians. Read more »	UW-L’s Murphy Library plans read-out for national Banned Books Week Reading aloud will be allowed at UW-La Crosse’s Murphy Library when it hosts a “read-out” to bring attention to books that have been banned. Read more »
Downtown hunt to promote history, library; register to participate by Sept. 27 UW-L history student Julia Roden is organizing a scavenger-type historical hunt downtown La Crosse on Saturday, Oct. 11, as part of a research project. Read more »	Around 300 musicians expected from area high schools to attend UW-L’s Band Day High School band students throughout the region are expected to join the UW-L Screaming Eagles Marching Band for its 4th annual High School Band Day at UW-L Saturday, Sept. 20. Read more »
Walth composes fight song for La Crosse Loggers UW-L Music Professor Gary Walth hopes he has a hit with a fight song he penned late this summer for the La Crosse Loggers baseball team. Read more »

   

 Multicultural students welcomed to campus at annual gathering

 Poster sale set for Monday through Wednesday

Fraternity and Sorority Life and the Residence Hall Association Council will hold a poster sale from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, through Wednesday, Sept. 17, at Hoeschler Tower. The rain site is Port O' Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition.

 350 documentary to be shown Sept. 16

A free screening of Disruption, a 350.org documentary will be shown at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, in Graff Main Hall Auditorium. The film enlarges the issue beyond climate impacts and makes a call for bold action, strong enough to tip the balance to build a clean energy future.

Cultural Coffee Hours to be held every other Tuesday this semester

Talk about a topic from a global perspective while enjoying coffee, tea and a snack at the Cultural Coffee Hour for students, faculty and staff. Each coffee hour is co-sponsored by a campus office or academic department and features international students and study abroad alumni who present or lead the discussion.

Two 'It Make$ Cents!' events this week

Next bioresearch forum is Sept. 18

Assistant Professor Rebecca A. Wingert, Gallagher Family Professorship in Adult Stem Cell Research, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Notre Dame, is the keynote speaker at the Thursday, Sept. 18, La Crosse Bioresearch Forum. Wingert will present “New Insights into Kidney Development Using the Zebrafish” 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.

Social Justice Brown Bag Lunch Series begins Sept. 19

Join the conversation on select Friday afternoons throughout the year to learn about contemporary research topics and/or featured issues related to social justice. Bring your lunch; we’ll bring the cookies!

The first discussion runs from 1-2:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, in Port O’ Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Jörg Vianden, Ryan McKelley and Tori Svoboda will facilitate the research topic “Developing Straight White College Men to Act in Solidarity with Marginalized Student Peers.” This series is free and open to everyone and is sponsored by Campus Climate, Institute for Latin American Studies, Social Justice Network and the Wellness Resource Center. For questions or to request disability accommodations, contact Campus Climate at 608.785.5094.

Various artists featured at Sept. 19 Album Encounters

The next Album Encounters multimedia light and laser show will feature  various artists from the "Guardians of the Galaxy Soundtrack" at 8 p.m., Friday Sept. 19, in 20 Cowley Hall. Admission is $5. For more information contact Bob Allen at 608.785.8669 or allen.robe@uwlax.edu. Visit the Planetarium website at http://uwlax.edu/planetarium. [caption id="attachment_35721" align="alignleft" width="120"] Chancellor Joe Gow.[/caption]

Chancellor to hold open forum Sept. 23

Chancellor Joe Gow will hold an open forum for the campus community from 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, in the Ward Room, Cartwright Center. In addition to updates on the latest UW System news from Madison, Chancellor Gow will answer questions and address other topics of interest.

He has granted one hour release time to attend this event. Work with supervisors to ensure office coverage.

Speaker at UW-L to discuss the ‘N’-word

An educator and motivational speaker will provide a unique look at the history of the “N-word” during a UW-La Crosse presentation. Eddie Moore, Jr., speaks on “N!ggar(er) Word: Is There a Message in the Madness” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, in the Graff Main Hall auditorium. Admission is free. Moore is director of diversity at Brooklyn Friends School, Brooklyn, New York. Using books, TV shows, film clips and documentary film, he will challenge participants to examine their personal and professional histories with the N-word, examine when and how they were first introduced to the word, and explore the pictures and different feelings associated with the word. He will include how current events, media, popular music and movies have used the word over the years and if the word has had any impact or influence on the millennial generation. The presentation is part of the Campus Activities Board series. For more information, visit www.uwlax.edu/cab. If you go— Who:   Eddie Moore, Jr. What: “N!ggar(er) Word: Is There a Message in the Madness” When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23 Where: Auditorium, UW-La Crosse Graff Main Hall Admission: Free.

Visiting Scholar David Embrick to discuss diversity in era of colorblindness Sept. 25

September issue of financial aid newsletter now online

News and upcoming events

This week’s highlights: Twitter 

• UWLEAGLEFAN (UWL EAGLE FAN)
• Follow the Athletic Director on Twitter: @UWLAXAD

Eaglez Kidz Klub | Group Outings | Get Involved | Maroon Platoon | Mascot | Tickets | Events & Promotions | L-Club | Donate Joe Heim, Political Science/Public Administration, wrote the preface in the recently published fourth edition "Wisconsin County Official's Handbook," published by the Wisconsin Counties Association. What’s Happening In Dining Services

Managing food allergies and intolerances at college

As the prevalence of food allergies and intolerances increases, more and more colleges and universities are taking the necessary steps to ensure that students with food allergies have a safe, successful college experience. Colleges and universities have made the conscious effort to have separate stations that are stocked with gluten-free, dairy-free and other allergen-free products. What is the difference between a food allergy and intolerance? An allergy is an immune system reaction that occurs soon after eating a certain food. For some people, even a tiny amount of an allergy-causing food can trigger signs and symptoms such as digestive problems, hives or swollen airways. A food allergy can also cause severe symptoms or even a life-threatening reaction known as anaphylaxis. On the other hand, a food intolerance (or non-allergic food hypersensitivity) is a detrimental reaction, often delayed, to a food, beverage, food additive or compound found in foods that produces symptoms in food one or more body organs and systems. Therefore, an intolerance is not a food allergy. UW-L has students that have both food allergies and intolerances and Dining Services hopes to cater to the individual as much as possible. At Whitney Center, there is an area called “MyZone” that is full of dry and refrigerated food items for those with various allergies and intolerances. Students who need these items have open access. Frozen, more expensive, items are available upon request. Likewise, Cartwright Center does a great job at accommodating those with dietary needs. For instance, Erbert and Gerbert’s makes the conscious effort to make gluten-free sandwiches in a separate area to avoid cross contamination. Also, the new sushi concept in Cartwright is a favorite of gluten-free and dairy-free students. If unsure about what common allergens are present in the food items being served, look at the menu signs located above each item in Whitney. Allergens such as wheat, dairy, soy and gluten are indicated in maroon italicized writing. Also, do not be afraid to ask food service workers or managers of the ingredients in a product. They are more than willing to help you. Also, if you feel like you need further guidance in finding specific items in either of the dining facilities, do not hesitate to contact me. I will do everything I possibly can to make sure that your needs are met. I am generally available for consults from 1:30-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Contact me at 608.785.6480 or kcallahan@uwlax.edu to set up an appointment. — Registered Dietitian Katie Callahan

Welcome, new employees

• Jill Anderson, Nurse Practitioner, Student Health Center
• Matthew Haas, IS Business Automation Analyst, Admissions

Career Progression Informational Sessions for NIAS to be held Sept. 15-18

Non-Instructional Academic Staff (NIAS) Career Progression Informational Sessions will be held  Monday through Thursday, Sept.15-18. There will be two sessions daily at 1 and 1:30 p.m. in the Office of Human Resources, 144 Graff Main Hall.