Posted 6:57 p.m. Monday, Sept. 2, 2013
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This week's news and events.
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Chancellor gives All-University Address![]() Gow talks awards, achievements and faculty and staff payUW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow highlighted the numbers and the people who give UW-L plenty to be proud of in 2013-14 during his All-University Address. Gow spoke to a group of primarily faculty and staff who filled Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition Wednesday morning. In addition, he answered a series of questions submitted online. One person asked how UW-L plans to deal with salary compression. Read more » |
In this issue:Announcements & Notices Athletics Campus Kudos UWLDining In The News Murphy Library Notes Remembering Thanks Classifieds |
A mercury mecca![]() |
PT degree — UW-L’s first doctoral degree will meet health care need![]() |
‘FastTrack’ to degree![]() |
CAB sets events for the week![]() |
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'Stereotype threat' is focus of Aug. 27 keynote presentation
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Walk-in advising available Sept. 3-9
UW-L's Academic Advising Center is offering walk-in advising — no appointment necessary — Tuesday, Sept. 3, through Monday, Sept. 9, for students with general questions about class schedules or academic plans. Advisers are available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the center at 1140 Centennial Hall. For more information call 608.785.6950 or visit www.uwlax.edu/advising.Find out about fraternities, sororities at fall events
- Meet The Greeks — 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, Cameron Hall of Nations, Centennial Hall
- Panhellenic recruitment — 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, Ward Room, Cartwright Center
- Alpha Xi Delta — 8 p.m. 259 Cartwright Center — Scholarship Night— Thursday, Sept. 12 — Philanthropy Night — Monday, Sept. 16 — Sisterhood Night — Wednesday, Sept. 18
Admissions to share student stats at Sept. 5 event
Find out more about UW-L's fall 2013 first-year and transfer class at an Admissions Office get-together. Staff from Admissions will share info from 3-4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Cleary Alumni & Friends Center. Light refreshments will be provided.Intersectionality and multiple identities is topic of Sept. 6 brown bag lunch discussion
Bring your lunch and bring your thoughts to the Campus Climate's "Brown Bag Lunch Film Series." Join others the first Friday of the month to to discuss contemporary social justice, diversity and climate issues. Angela Birrittella, Campus Climate, will lead a discussion on “Intersectionality and Multiple Identities” at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, in the Cameron Hall of Nations, Centennial Hall. The monthly films range from TED Talks to documentaries and typically last less than 45 minutes. Discussions follow. Presentations are free and open to everyone. Bring lunch and come late or leave early. To learn more about the film series and upcoming events, visit www.uwlax.edu/ campusclimate/foodforthought.htm. On Facebook go to “UW-La Crosse Campus Climate."Alt-J is featured band at Sept. 6 Album Encounters
The Album Encounters multimedia light and laser show will feature Alt-J's "An Awesome Wave" at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, in 20 Cowley Hall. Admission is $5.To find out more, contact Bob Allen at allen.robe@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8669. See more about the Planetarium at www.uwlax.edu/planetarium.UW-L surplus sale runs through Sept. 9
UW-L is conducting a sale of surplus property in partnership with the online auction site www.wisconsinsurplus.com through Monday, Sept. 9. Pre-registration and a bidder number are required to any bid submittals. For terms and conditions of sale, along with contact information visit www.wisconsinsurplus.com.
LGBIQQAA welcome social set for Sept. 10
The Pride Center and Rainbow Unity is hosting a welcome social for students, faculty and staff. The LBBIQQAA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Intersex, Queer, Questioning, Asexual and Allies) social will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition.
Next generation of leaders is focus of public program Sept. 12, leaders workshop Sept. 13
UW-L web-based chat app now available
UW-L's Eagle Help Desk has implemented a web-based chat application for students, faculty and staff. Chat can be used from any Web browser on any device with an Internet connection. Chat from a PC, Mac or mobile device. Chat is available 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Mondays throughThursdays and 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fridays. To initiate a chat session, go to www.uwlax.edu/helpdesk and click on the chat button.![chat button artwork.](/contentassets/d2492d337f8a4841b98d59100cb0f8ab/imported-from-wordpress2/chatw.jpg)
- Chat — www.uwlax.edu/helpdesk (Password resets cannot be done via chat. For password management go to www.uwlax.edu/password.)
- Walk in — 103 Wing Technology Center 103
- Call — 608.785.8774
- Email — helpdesk@
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Wall of Fame inductees to be celebrated Oct. 6; deadline to register is Sept. 27
Help recognize 2013 inductees to the UW-L Athletic Wall of Fame Sunday, Oct. 6, at the UW-L Cleary Alumni & Friends Center.
A reception begins at 10 a.m. followed by brunch at 10:30 a.m. and program at 11 a.m.
Register by Friday, Sept. 27. Cost is $25 per person, children age 12 and under are $10, children under age 5 are free. For special accommodations, specify the accommodation when making the reservation.
The event is sponsored by the UW-L Athletics Department and the UW-L Alumni Association. For more information and to register contact the UW-L Alumni Association at 608.785.8489.
2013 inductees:
- Laura (Waterhouse) Ball, '00, Swimming
- Greg Barczak, '85, Cross Country/Track & Field
- Phil Ertl, '88, Football
- Patti (Franckowiak) Krautscheid, '99, Track & Field
- Dave & Barb, '68, Skogen, Donald Gordon Merit Award recipient
Oct. 1 is deadline to nominate alumni for Distinguished Alumni Award
- The Maurice O.Graff Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes those who attended UW-L at least 20 years ago and have achieved honor and distinction with recognition that extends well beyond the immediate environments in which they live and work.
- The Rada Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes alumni who have graduated within the last 20 years who are making exceptional contributions to their professions and/or communities.
- The Parker Multicultural Alumni Award recognizes living multicultural graduates whose contributions have not necessarily received pubic acclaim.
How to request donations from Dining Services and Pepsi funds
The Dining Service Special Promotions Committee was formed in 2012 to review requests for catering donations. The committee will also review requests from the Pepsi fund for Pepsi product and merchandise giveaways this year. The application and criteria for applying is available from University Centers, 212 Cartwright Center, and at www.uwlax.edu/uc/resources/ind![UWLAthletics UW-L Athletics artwork.](/contentassets/d2492d337f8a4841b98d59100cb0f8ab/imported-from-wordpress2/uwlathletics126.jpg)
News and upcoming events
Eagles Eat & Greet at Howie’s Tuesday, Sept. 3, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 1128 La Crosse St. Featuring UW-L Football Eagles All Access Radio Show Wednesday, Sept. 4, 5:30 p.m. at the Eagles Nest The weekly radio show sponsored by the L-Club and highlighting UW-L Athletics is broadcast from the Eagle’s Nest every Wednesday night from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Classic Rock 100.1. Soccer vs. Marian University Wednesday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m. Soccer Field at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex Click here for ticket information Free schedule poster giveaway Football vs. University of Dubuque Saturday, Sept. 7, 6 p.m. Roger Harring Stadium at the Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex Pre-Game Tailgating | L-Club Tent Open to Public | Tickets | Concessions & L-Club Tent Schedule poster giveaway to the first 500 fans 2013 football season and individual game tickets now on sale Click here for ticket brochure and purchase information Eagle Kidz Klub memberships now available Click here for more information UW-La Crosse 9th Annual Golf Scramble Discount registration today through Friday, Sept. 13 Click here to register today Join the L-Club today and become part of the UW-L Athletics tradition 2013 L-Club brochure Click here for more information about the L-Club and upcoming events Twitter- UWLEAGLEFAN (UWL EAGLE FAN)
- Follow the Athletic Director on Twitter: @UWLAXAD
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- Manny Felix, Jooyeon Jin, Garth Tymeson and Katie White, on interstate and interdistrict variation of eligibility criteria for specially designed or adapted physical education services for students with disabilities.
- Felix, Jin, Stephanie Tampellini and Tymeson on review and development of adapted physical education resources for parents of children with disabilities at Office of Special Education Programs funded Parent Centers.
- Patrick DiRocco, Rick Mikat, Erin Siebert and Tymeson on a comparison of physical education content priorities of teachers and health professionals for students with traumatic brain injury.
- Felix, Jin, Cassie Ross and Tymeson on prevalence of interscholastic high school disability sport programs in Wisconsin.
- Felix, Kristi Mally, Rachel Smith and Tymeson on the effects of adapted physical education teacher preparation experiences on inclusion self-efficacy: a quantitative and qualitative study.
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- Check out the Dining Services website at www.uwlaxdining.com for dining hours, menus, promotions and more.
- Like Dining Services on Facebook to be a part of what's happening in Dining Services.
- Click here to print the UW-L Dining brochure.
Block Meal options:
Cartwright Center
- Cyclone Salad — Salad (up to five toppings) or Limited Time Offer with choice of fruit and 20 oz. fountain beverage or milk
- Slice of Life — Two pizza slices or one pizza slice and two breadsticks or daily pasta bowl (new) with choice of fruit and 20 oz. fountain beverage or milk
- OBC — ¼ lb. hamburger, ¼ lb. cheeseburger, three piece Chicken Tenders, grilled chicken sandwich (new) or veggie burger with French Fries or choice of fruit and 20 oz.fountain beverage or milk
- Erbert & Gerberts — Any classic sandwich with chips or choice of fruit and 20 oz. fountain beverage or milk
- Premium option (new) — Any specialty sandwich with soup, chips or fruit and 20 oz. fountain beverage or milk
- Chef’s Table — Daily feature or vegan/vegetarian meal with 20 oz. fountain beverage or milk or chef selection or ¼ chicken and choice of two sides with 20 oz. fountain beverage or milk
- Einstein Bros Bagels — Bagel with butter, peanut butter, honey butter, PB&J, cream cheese or hummus or egg sandwich with cheese with medium brewed coffee
Centennial Hall
- Serving Starbucks and Simply To Go — Any size espresso creation and breakfast bread or any wedge sandwich with choice of fruit or chips and milk or grand coffee
Murphy Library
- Murphy’s Mug and Simply To Go — Any size espresso creation and breakfast bread or any wedge sandwich with choice of fruit or chips and milk or grand coffee.
Whitney Center resident dining
- On the 14 or 19 meal plan, make sure to take advantage of being able to go back and forth between Resident Main Dining and Flying Star Diner all for one swipe. Also check out SubConnection, The Hot Spot and Simply To Go in the Smart Market area. You can use one swipe for one meal at these locations.
- The new Mindful by Sodexo promotion features healthy choices starting Monday, Oct. 7, in main dining at Whitney Center.
- Meet Dining Services Dietitian Sarah Nicklay every Tuesday in the main dining area who will be serving "For Your Health" samples. Try great food and learn healthy tips. You can find Nicklay in the concourse of Whitney Center for all your dietary needs.
- Make sure to get a eco-clam container or reusable lunch bag (free for On-Campus Meal Plans). Ask cashiers for details.
Start the year with healthy options
University Dining is committed to offering a wide range of options for a healthy dining experience. From recipes that include the most nutritious mix of ingredients to offering educational resources for positive lifestyle habits, healthy options are the result of a team dedicated to advancing the well-being of the entire campus community. There are healthy meal options at every platform within University Dining. Dining Services is now making it even easier to make the delicious choice the healthy choice with Mindful offerings. Look for Mindful specials and for the Mindful icon to identify choices that are low in calories, fat and sodium and high in nutrition and taste. In addition to information in the dining halls, uwlaxdining.com features nutrition information for menu items and resources such as "Guide to Eating Healthy on Campus." Also search for “sodexo campus” recipes on MyFitnessPal to add them to nutrition and fitness trackers. Sample healthy items and get information on a variety of nutrition topics at dinner at Whitney Center on Tuesdays and at lunch in the Galley on Wednesdays. Cheers to a healthy year! — Sarah Nicklay, University Dining Dietitian![InTheNews In the News artwork.](/contentassets/d2492d337f8a4841b98d59100cb0f8ab/imported-from-wordpress2/inthenews40.jpg)
UW-L in the news
A summary of some of the stories about UW-La Crosse spotted in the news. "UW-L unveils first doctorate in growing medical field," La Crosse Tribune, Aug. 27. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse should grant its first doctorate next spring, thanks to a change in its physical therapy program ... "UW-L Screaming Eagles Marching Band fighting the heat," WEAU-TV, Aug. 26. The heat and humidity didn't stop the UW-La Crosse Screaming Eagles Marching Band from practicing outside. Band camp is underway on campus, and members said they're not slowing down ... (video clip) "A Life Remembered: Coaching in Rollo Taylor's heart, blood," La Crosse Tribune, Aug. 28. Similarly, Rollo Taylor's work for 27 years at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse went beyond that of a coach. He was a mentor, a community servant and a ... "UW-La Crosse welcomes large freshman class to campus," WXOW-TV, Aug. 28. Chancellor Joe Gow gave his customary, start-of-semester remarks Wednesday at the UW-La Crosse. Gow praised the university's student retention rate, 88%, which is the second highest in the University of Wisconsin System ... "UW-La Crosse enrollment highest in 15 years," WKBT-TV, Aug. 28. More students are attending UW-La Crosse than any year in the last decade and a half. That's due in part to the largest freshmen class entering the university since 1986 ... "UW-L announces title changes in athletic department," WXOW-TV, Aug. 28. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Director of Athletics Josh Whitman today announced several title changes for key members of the athletic program's administrative staff ...![MurphyLibraryNotes MurphyLibraryNotes artwork.](/contentassets/d2492d337f8a4841b98d59100cb0f8ab/imported-from-wordpress2/murphylibrarynotes3.jpg)
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- Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 9:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 4 p.m.
- Thursday, Sept. 5, at 12:15 p.m.
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Professor Emeritus Rollo Taylor
UW-L Professor Emeritus Rollo Taylor died Friday, Aug. 23. Taylor taught physical education and health at UW-L from 1965 to 1992, coached both basketball and track, and served 21 years on the La Crosse State College Foundation (1971-85) and UW-L Foundation Boards (1986 to 1992). See his obituary in the La Crosse Tribune at http://lacrossetribune.com/![Thanks Thanks artwork.](/contentassets/d2492d337f8a4841b98d59100cb0f8ab/imported-from-wordpress2/thanks119.jpg)
Thanks to all who were able to pick up litter on Hwy. 33 to Korn Coulee Road Aug. 28, the last pick-up of 2013.
- Florence Aliesch
- Lori Anderson
- Joe and Chris Bolwahn
- Bonita Bratina
- Maria Carr
- Deb Gerke
- Nancy Jones
- Brad, Gail, Nicolas and Merideth Quarberg
- Sue Wrobel
- Elizabeth Zuege
- Accountancy – Kris Rosacker
- Archaeology – Constance Arzigian
- Art – Joel Elgin, Donald Sloan, Stella Vognar
- Biology – Lee Baines, Scott Cooper, Tim Gerber, Michael Lazzari, Margaret Maher, Rob Tyser, Thomas Volk
- Chemistry – Janet Kirsch, Aaron Monte
- Communication Studies – Jennifer Butler-Modaff, Linda Dickmeyer, Dena Huisman, Ronda Leahy, Daniel Modaff, Michael Tollefson, Patricia Turner
- Computer Science – Martin Allen, Samantha Foley, Thomas Gendreau, Kasi Periyasamy, David Riley, Mao Zheng
- Economics – T.J. Brooks
- English – Bryan Kopp, Marie Moeller
- Finance – Curtis Brye, William Colclough, Lise Graham, Diana Tempski, Steven Tippins, Shane Van Dalsem
- Geography/Earth Science – Colin Belby, Cynthia Berlin, Georges Cravins, Jeffrey Kueny, Ian Muehlenhaus
- English as a Second Language - Janis Hanson
- History - Charles Lee
- Information Systems – Hua Dai, Peter Haried, Kuang Wen;
- Management – Gail Gillis, Nicole Gullekson, Thomas Hench, Allan MacPherson, William Ross, Jr., Kareem Shabana, Drew Stapleton, Jonathan Ying
- Marketing – Gwen Achenreiner, Stephen Brokaw, Elizabeth Crosby, James Finch, Maggie McDermott, Kristen McManus, Ryan White, Susan Whitewater
- Math – Abdulaziz Elfessi
- Microbiology – S.N. Rajagopal, William Schwan
- Modern Languages – Darlene Lake
- Occupational Therapy – Deborah Dougherty
- Physics – Gubbi Sudhakaran
- Political Science/Public Administration – Jo Arney, Jeremy Arney, Alan Bigel, Ray Block, Joseph Heim, John Kovari, Cecilia Manrique, Pamela Rodgers, Adam Van Liere
- Psychology – Lisa Caya, Emily Johnson, Betsy Morgan, `Casey Tobin;
- Sociology/Archaeology – Nicholas Bakken, Michael Brennan, Enilda Delgado, Timothy Gongaware, Vincent Her, Carol Miller, Timothy Thornton, Kimberly Vogt
- Theatre Arts – Joe Anderson
- Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies – Andrea Hansen, Deborah Hoskins, Terry Lilley
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