UW-L marks largest enrollment in school history UW-La Crosse has the largest freshman class since 1986 and record enrollment this fall. Despite that growth, the university has maintained a highly personalized experience for students by lowering its student-to-faculty ratio over the last five years, says UW-L Chancellor Joe Gow. This fall UW-L has 1,990 new first-year students, contributing to a grand total of 10,427 students. That’s 200 more students than last year, which was also a record. Read more »

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UW-L Exercise and Sport Science Department kicks off centennial celebration UW-La Crosse’s oldest academic department is celebrating 100 years during the 2013-14 academic year with a series of presentations. The Department of Exercise and Sport Science will look back at its early years — and into the future during the series of special programs. Professor Emeritus A.B. Culver will open the series with a presentation on “The Walter Wittich Years” at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, in Port O’ Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Admission is free. Read more »

Retired UW-L fundraiser is part of this year’s Royal Family For more than 30 years, Kenna Christians and her husband, Roger, have hosted a party for family and friends along Oktoberfest’s Maple Leaf Parade route. They even brought musical instruments to create the “Rose Street Band” for parade breaks — an annual crowd favorite. This year they won’t be performing. Instead, they’ll be in the parade. Christians will be riding on the Oktoberfest float as one of her first official appearances as Mrs. Oktoberfest 2013. Read more »

UW-L and local high schools solidify partnership UW-L, the School District of La Crosse and Aquinas Catholic Schools have formalized its long-standing partnership that allows La Crosse Central High School and Aquinas High School to play its varsity football games in Roger Harring Stadium at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex on the UW-L campus. Read more »	‘I Love Female Orgasm’ back by popular demand A program at UW-La Crosse will combine sex education and women’s empowerment with warmth and humor. “I Love Female Orgasm” is a playful approach to the topic of women’s sexuality. The event is at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Admission is free. Read more »
Free Movie Fridays Presents: ‘Despicable Me 2' On the first Friday of every month, the Campus Activities Board shows movies recently-released, but not yet available to the general public. On Friday, Oct. 4, in 1309 Centennial Hall, the movie will be “Despicable Me 2.” Read more »	1-2-3 Thursdays presents: Game and Craft Night Games and crafts are coming to The Cellar Thursday, Oct. 3. The event features games, crafts and fun. The festivities begin at6:30 p.m. in the Cellar, Cartwright Center. Read more »
Police Services launches bike theft program Bike theft is the No. 1 reported crime on the UW-La Crosse campus — a statistic that has prompted a UW-L police officer to launch a bike theft prevention program this fall. Nearly 300 bikes have been stolen on campus in the last five years, notes Pehl. Read more »	Tips for bike safety on campus sidewalk It is the responsibility of both bicyclists and pedestrians to be safe on campus sidewalks. Here are some tips from Carolyn Dvorak, Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin Bicycle Ambassador for La Crosse, on sharing sidewalk space without accidents. Read more »

Chancellor’s open forum to be held Sept. 30

Chancellor Joe Gow will hold an open forum for the campus community at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept.  30, in the Ward Room, Cartwright Center. Bring questions or topics to discuss.  The chancellor has granted one hour release time to attend ; work with supervisors to ensure office coverage. [caption id="attachment_26853" align="alignright" width="185"] Professor Emeritus Leslie Crocker will unveil his book about UW-L during a presentation at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, in the UW-L Cleary Alumni & Friends Center.[/caption]

New history book of UW-La Crosse to be unveiled

‘We’ve Hung the Lantern’ will cover from 1909-1964

A new book will cover the visual history of the first 55 years of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

“We've Hung the Lantern” will review more than just the first half century of the institution that opened its doors in 1909. The nearly 200-page book will include the periods of 1909-26 when the institution was known as the La Crosse Normal School; 1927-1950, when it was La Crosse State Teacher's College; and 1951-1964, when it was Wisconsin State College.  The visual history of the campus, students and faculty — along with three educational formats and 18 buildings — will be detailed in 224 historic images. Professor Emeritus Leslie Crocker will unveil his book during a presentation at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, in the UW-L Cleary Alumni & Friends Center.

UW-L surplus sale runs through Oct. 2

UW-L is conducting a sale of surplus property in partnership with the online auction site www.wisconsinsurplus.com throughWednesday, Oct. 2. Pre-registration and a bidder number are required prior to any bid submittals. For terms and conditions of sale, along with contact information, visit www.wisconsinsurplus.com.

Poet Ken McCullough to read from book Oct. 3

A former Poet Laureate of Winona and honorary tribesman of the Miniconjou band of Lakota will read from his newest book on campus this week. Poet Ken McCullough will read from "Broken Gates" at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, in 1400 Centennial Hall. McCullough's work is well-known for its deep connections to the people and places of the American Midwest and West. The University Bookstore is recognizing student volunteerism. On Thursday, Oct. 3, go to the University Bookstore and  ask a University Bookstore associate how to get a club or organization involved in National Student Day. And buy one T-shirt or set of Gumy Earbuds and get the second at a 50 percent discount — while supplies last. The bookstore supports The Thirst Project, a non-profit organization aimed at solving the global water crisis by building fresh water wells for communities in need.

UW-L to add 6 to Athletic Wall of Fame

Temporary closure of Main Street may limit access to Parking Lot C-1 Oct. 7-Nov. 8

For more information on Undergraduate Research & Creativity at UW-L visit www.uwlax.edu/urc/.

Deadline to take Centennial Hall survey is Oct. 13

Centennial Hall was awarded LEED® Gold certification in January 2013 establishing UW-L as not only a university committed to providing students with a great education, but also environmentally sustainable facilities. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a national green building certification system. As part of the certification process, UW-L Facilities Planning and Management requests anonymous feedback on UW-L's ability to maintain thermal comfort in Centennial Hall. Complete the five- to 10-minute Centennial Hall Thermal Comfort Survey, which measures occupant satisfaction with temperature, humidity and air flow in the building by Sunday, Oct. 13.  Results will available soon thereafter. Prior survey results are available for review.  For more information contact Dan Sweetman at 608.785.6800 or dsweetman@uwlax.edu.

Student, faculty, staff in distress, disruptive, dangerous is topic of Oct. 4 brown bag lunch discussion

Angie Lee, Student Life, will lead the discussion “The 3 D’s: Students, Faculty or Staff that are in Distress, Disruptive and/or Dangerous.” The “Brown Bag Lunch Film Series: Bring Your Food, Bring Your Thoughts” discussion is set for 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4, in Port O' Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. The office of Campus Climate hosts the year-long series with discussions on the first Friday of every month to discuss contemporary social justice, diversity and climate issues. Films range from TED Talks to documentaries and typically last less than 45 minutes, with discussion afterward. Discussions are free and open to everyone. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch and are welcome to come late or leave early. To learn more about the film series and upcoming events, visit www.uwlax.edu/campusclimate/foodforthought.htm or find UW-La Crosse Campus Climate on Facebook.  

News and upcoming events

Eagles All Access Radio Show Wednesday, Oct.  2, 5:30 p.m. at the Eagles Nest A weekly radio show sponsored by the L-Club and highlighting UW-L Athletics is broadcast from the Eagle’s Nest every Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Classic Rock 100.1.  Volleyball vs. Eau Claire Wednesday, Oct. 2, 7 p.m. Mitchell Hall Click here for ticket information Free schedule poster giveaway Tennis vs. River Falls Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m. Veterans Courts Football vs. Whitewater Saturday, Oct. 5, 1 p.m. Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex Click here for ticket information Free schedule poster giveaway 2013 football season and individual game tickets now on sale! Click here for Ticket Brochure & Purchase Information Twitter 

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Eaglez Kidz Klub | Group Outings | Get Involved | Maroon Platoon | Mascot | Tickets | Events & Promotions | L-Club | Donate   Wisconsin Public Radio News and Public Affairs staff including John Davis, UW-L's senior producer for the weekly local talk show Newsmakers, and contributing reporters Maureen McCollum and Steve Roisum,  received Chancellor's Awards for Excellence from UW Extension and Colleges at its annual "Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence" celebration recognizing service to its constituents across the state “for delivering accurate, balanced and in-depth reporting during the extraordinary 2010-2012 election cycle.”  WPR collaborated with UW-L in airing its series of candidate debates. Talisa Emberts, Clinical Exercise Physiology alumna, had her thesis "Is Tabata All It's Cranked Up to Be?" published in the American Council on Exercise ProSource online journal. Department of Exercise and Sport Science faculty on her committee and co-authors were Scott Doberstein, Carl Foster, John Porcari and Jeff Steffen. Taviare L. Hawkins, Physics, had the article "Modern Methods to Interrogate Microtubule Dynamics" published in the September 2013 Edition of Integrative Biology . Julia Johnson, College of Liberal Studies, had the co-authored essay “Seeing, Channeling and Weaving: Coming to Christie Logan” (Lesa Lockford and Marc Rich, co-authors) published in the July issue of Text and Performance Quarterly. Cecilia G. Manrique, Political Science/Public Administration, had her review of the book "Information Technology: An Introduction for Today’s Digital World" by Richard Fox published in the Aug. 30 issue of Computing Reviews.   What’s Happening In Dining Services Stop in the Galley to try the week’s featured limited time offers: Did you know … Taste the fall harvest The harvest is in full swing in Wisconsin and now is the perfect time to indulge in the season’s bounty. Check out the Harvest of the Month program in the Cartwright Center Galley for samplings and features of seasonal produce and information on how to prepare them. University Dining offers local seasonal produce whenever possible. La Crosse also has several farmers markets brimming with the seasons finest. Right now you are sure to find a variety of squash, potatoes, beets, greens and apples, along with less familiar items such as sun chokes and celeriac. You can even use seasonal produce if you’re living in the residence halls. Try these seasonal items that only require a microwave:

• Caramel apples: melt caramel in microwave and coat whole apples or slices
• Applesauce: peel and core apples; add sugar and cinnamon; cover and heat in microwave, stirring occasionally, until mushy
• Squash or pumpkin: poke holes in skin, heat in microwave until soft; let cool; remove skin and seeds; add brown sugar and butter (optional)
• Spaghetti squash: cook as above and top with pasta sauce
• Peel and chop potatoes and beets; microwave covered until soft; add balsamic vinegar, olive oil, marjoram, salt and pepper
• Add cooked pumpkin or squash to oatmeal or pudding
• No bake pie: mix cooked pumpkin or squash, vanilla or pumpkin pudding, cinnamon and nutmeg; spread into prepared graham cracker crust; top with whipped topping

— Sara Nicklay,  University Dining Dietitian Welcome, new employees:

• Ryan Preuss, Financial Specialist 3, Business Services
• Bobby Wheet, Assistant Coach, Athletics

    UW-L's Organization for Campus Women is hosting "Coffee Clutch," a membership drive, from 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4, in the Cameron Hall of Nations, Centennial Hall. OCW is partnered withWisconsin Women in Higher Education and Leadership. Learn about both of these organizations and how to can become involved. This is an informational and networking event to bring women together across campus.  Coffee, tea and assorted breads will be provided. For more information, contact OCW President Teri Talpe at ttalpe@uwlax.ed or Membership Committee Chair Melissa Bingham at mbingham@uwlax.edu. For sale Holmen twin home, three-bedroom, three full-bath, open concept-ranch style in Hale Acres. Built in 2007, contains a large lower-level family room, plus a lower-level bonus room. Main floor laundry, large closets, back deck and two-car attached garage. Painted in earth tones. Available for October move-in. See http://homesite.obeo.com/Viewer/Default.aspx?tourid=826254. $169,000. Call Jim at 608.386.3375 or Janie at 608.386.7377. Office cubical. Ten 3'x5' tan cubical panels with file cabinets, overhead bins and work surface. $75. Call 608.386.3375 or email jspencer@uwlax.edu. Two-bedroom house, Jack and Jill bathroom,  sun porch, full basement, garage and yard. At 1921 Farnam St. in quiet, residential neighborhood, 1.3-mile commute to UW-L. $88,000. Call 608 220-5124 or email cabingrr@gmail.com.