Campus Connection

 

Lifelong link: Terry Wirkus helps campus connect through technology When Terry Wirkus started working in Wing Technology Center in 1996, it was just like coming home. Read more »

In this issue: Announcements & Notices Athletics Campus Kudos UWLDining Human Resources In The News Murphy Library Notes Organization for Campus Women Physical Wellness Classifieds

Minnesota artists to exhibit at UW-La Crosse Two artists from Minnesota will show their work in the first exhibition of the academic year at the UW-La Crosse Art Gallery. Read more »	UW-L welcomes first Brazilian students to campus UW-La Crosse raised a flag for Brazil on campus in August. It marked the first Brazilian students to study at UW-L. Read more »
Volunteer who oversaw Afghan school construction to speak at UW-La Crosse Her visit is part of a Rotary training institute in La Crosse. A tuxedo rental business owner turned humanitarian will speak at UW-La Crosse about her path to overseeing the construction of a 20-room school in Afghanistan. Fary Moini will speak at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, in the Skogen Auditorium in Centennial Hall. Her presentation is free and open to the public. Read more »	UW-L archaeologist discusses 5,000-year-old wonder Great stone structures created about 5,000 years ago in northwest Kenya have intrigued archaeologists for decades.  Read more »
UW-La Crosse to offer Economic Indicators: An Update for the 7 Rivers Region; deadline to register is Sept. 12 How the growth and success of small business in the 7 Rivers Region is influenced by available resources for contracting, consulting and capital will be the discussion at an upcoming breakfast. Economic Indicators: An Update for the 7 Rivers Region will be held Thursday, Sept. 18, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center Gunning Addition. Breakfast will be served at 7 a.m. The program begins at 7:20 a.m. and ends at 9. Read more »	Showcase of innovative technologies coming to UW-L Sept. 19   Learn about the latest technologies available to learn, work and play Friday, Sept. 19, at UW-La Crosse. Read more »

 

UW System President Ray Cross visits campus Sept. 5

[caption id="attachment_36045" align="alignnone" width="770"] UW System President Ray Cross started his visit to campus last Friday, Sept. 5, speaking with area business and government leaders during the Chancellor's Community Council. Later in the day, Cross held forums with faculty, staff and students, along with meeting with campus administrators and taking a campus tour. See more photos at goo.gl/745aFZ.[/caption]

More employers take part in fall part-time job fair

[caption id="attachment_36055" align="alignright" width="185"] Scott Rohde[/caption]

Police Chief Rohde announces retirement

Scott Rohde, UW-L’s Chief of Police, will retire at the end of September to become the Director of Public Safety at Wesleyan University in Middleton, Connecticut. He has worked as chief for the past 16 years. “Chief Rohde has provided outstanding leadership to our University Police Department and Parking Services,” said Chancellor Joe Gow in an email to the campus Sept 4. “We'll certainly miss working with such a key member of our campus and local communities, but moving to a new leadership position at Wesleyan, one of the nation's premiere institutions of higher education, is an extraordinary opportunity for Scott and his family.” Rohde has compiled a distinguished record in law enforcement following the completion of his training at the Milwaukee Police Academy in 1986. He served as a police officer in the Village of Oregon and Chief of Police for the Sauk Prairie Police Department before coming to campus in 1998. He earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from UW-Milwaukee in 1985 and a master’s in business administration from Cardinal Stritch University in 1991. Rohde has led the department through many changes, including developing community policing standards for campus, initiating a comprehensive emergency response plan, and significantly upgrading training and equipment for UW-L’s police officers. He also was responsible for enhancing parking services and worked with students, staff and the city to develop the U-Pass and Safe Ride programs. “Chief Rohde has always placed the safety of our students, faculty, and staff as the highest priority for the University Police Department and we're very grateful for his service to the university,” noted Gow. A farewell reception for Rohde will be held from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, in the Great Hall, Cleary Alumni & Friends Center. A program will begin at 3.

LGBTIQQAAP welcome social set for Sept. 9

The campus community is invited to attend a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, Allies and Pansexual (LGBTIQQAAP) welcome social at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. A short program will begin at 5:30. Refreshments will be provided.

Sorority recruitment events set

Women interested in learning more about or joining a sorority can find out more at these upcoming "Add a Chapter to Your Story" recruitments:

• 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, in the Ward Room, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition ,
• 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, in the State Room, Cartwright Center.

For more information email sororities@uwlax.edu. See also https://www.facebook.com/events/1530504210500013/.

CAB events planned

The UW-L Campus Activities Board has scheduled a number of events on campus this week, and early next week. They include: Girls Fight Back 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 Valhalla, Cartwright Center –Gunning Addition Free Girls Fight Back teaches college women the basics of personal safety and self-defense in a hilarious way. Founded after the murder of Shannon McNamara at Eastern Illinois University, Girls Fight Back uses founder Erin Weed’s non-Debbie-Downer approach to learning how to avoid and respond to sketchy situations. The GFB presentation features a team of young females who are professionally trained speakers and self-defense instructors. They explain how to live without fear, trust intuition, address violence in social situations, create a safer campus environment, reduce risk in the cyber world, and live and love. 1, 2, 3 Thursday-Open Mic Night 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11 Cellar, Cartwright Center Free Check out the talent on campus during Open Mic Night while eating dinner. Several performers  — singers, rappers, instrumentalists, comedians, slam poets, and more — will take the stage. To participate in future Open Mic Nights, email CAB at cab@uwlax.edu. Scratch & Bang 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12 Coate/Eagle Hall Field Free Start the weekend with a block party featuring Scratch and Bang. This DJ drummer duo takes songs that you already know and twists them into songs that feel new, but still have everything that you loved about the original. Dance the night away with remixes of Top 40, classic rock and dubstep. Jason Whitlock 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15 Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition Free Whitlock is a sportswriter for The Kansas City Star, Foxsports.com, and a former AOL Sports writer, contributor to ESPN, and radio personality for WHB and KCSP sports stations in the Kansas City area. Whitlock was the first sports writer to win the Scripps Howard Foundation award for his Kansas City Star columns that were recognized for their “ability to seamlessly integrate sports commentary with social commentary and to challenge widely held assumptions along the racial divide.” The presentation is co-sponsored with Athletics, OMSS, Residence Life, Student Life, University Centers, Campus Climate, Inclusivity & Diversity. Juicy J 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19 Recreational Eagle Center Tickets: Students, $24; Public, $32; Day of Show, $45. He’s heard in Katy Perry’s “Dark Horse,” but do you remember hearing this rapper in Three 6 Mafia? He was one of the founding members. He even won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for his song “It’s Hard out Here for a Pimp” in 2006.

Rwanda study tour planned for winter Intersession; info meeting is Sept. 10

Dance Team tryout info meeting to be held Sept. 11

Pink Floyd featured at Sept. 12 Album Encounters

The next Album Encounters multimedia light and laser show will feature Pink Floyd's "Meddle" at 8 p.m., Friday Sept. 12, 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.

FurLow Riders to perform at Sept. 13 Galesville fundraiser

[caption id="attachment_36057" align="alignnone" width="770"] The FurLow Riders has gigs on and off campus. Pictured: The band performing at Chillin' with the Chancellor, Aug. 30, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. The band includes, from left, UW-L employees Kjerstin Lang, Nizam Arain,  Bart Vanvoorhis and Chancellor Joe Gow, along with UW-Rock County Campus Executive Officer and Dean Carmen Wilson. Photo by UW-L student Hanqing Wu. For more photos of Chillin' with the Chancellor visit http://goo.gl/lwFB7B.[/caption] The FurLow Riders will perform from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at Historic Old Main, 20869 College Ave., Galesville. Chancellor Joe Gow and three other UW-L employees, as well as  Gow's wife and former UW-L employee Carmen Wilson, perform in the group. The Main Event Fundraiser includes other entertainment, raffles, arts and crafts, wine tasting and food. The noon-6 p.m. fundraiser supports programs and maintenance of Galesville's Historic Old Main. Find out more at www.oldmain.org. The FurLow Riders also have a performance at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, at the Halfway Creek Band Shell, 300 W. Roberts St., in Holmen. Find out more about the FurLow Riders at www.furlowriders.com/newsite/.

Academic Staff Council 'Campus Kick-Off' event is Monday, Sept. 15; Chancellor Joe Gow to present excellence award

Join members of the Academic Staff Council and other campus leaders for this year’s Kick-Off Event at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, in the Cameron Hall of Nations, Centennial Hall. The event begins with the presentation of the 2014 Academic Staff Excellence Award to Distance Learning Technology Coordinator Terry Wirkus. The award is given annually to a member of the non-instructional academic staff who has excelled in performance and service. The presentation follows with a social gathering and information from recent Professional Development Award winners. Light refreshments will be provided. The event recognizes and celebrates the efforts of UW-L's non-instructional academic staff who help UW-L achieve its mission. For more information, contact ASC co-chairs Drea Higgins or Jason Bertrand. For more on the Academic Staff Council, visit www.uwlax.edu/academicstaff/.

Kinesis Dance Theatre auditions to be held Sept. 19

Statistical Consulting Center celebrates 10 years

[caption id="attachment_36110" align="alignright" width="350"] UW-L's Statistical Consulting Center has been in operation for 10 years. Pictured, from left, front, Sherwin Toribio, Melissa Bingham and Doug Baumann. Back row:  Abdul Elfessi,  Barb Bennie and Dave Reineke.[/caption] UW-L's Statistical Consulting Center is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. Abdulaziz Elfessi has provided statistical consulting services since his arrival in UW-L's Mathematics Department in 1994. Since the SCC's inception that year, the center continues to grow and now is part of UW-L's curriculum with student consultants providing valuable aid to those on campus with statistical needs. This fall the SCC is also open to off-campus clients. The SCC's addition to the curriculum has provided students with real-life applications of what is taught in the coursework as well as additional statistical procedures not covered in classes, notes Dave Reineke. As student consultants serve clients face-to-face, they develop professional verbal and written communication skills and analyze statistical data for people. "The classroom is very much like practice and many athletes will agree that while practice can be rewarding, it doesn’t match the thrill of actually getting in the game!" Reineke attributes SCC's success to many and thanks Dean Bruce Riley, who was chair of the Mathematics Department when the SCC was developed; Provost Heidi Macpherson, whose office supports release time for the SCC directorship; and colleagues in the Mathematics Department for all of their support. The SCC provides advice and assistance in areas of sampling, experimental design, data modeling and analysis, as well as interpretation and written communication of results for projects that require statistical methods. Under the supervision of Mathematics Department faculty members, statistics majors and students with actuarial science concentration provide statistical consulting to those in need on or off campus.  To find out more or to set up an appointment visit www2.uwlax.edu/Mathematics/.

September Lantern online

UW-L's September Lantern publication for alumni and friends is now online at http://lantern.uwlax.edu. Stories include:

• Alumni-student musical explores life, meaning
• UW-L fun run to support scholarships
• Alumni authors to showcase talents in October
• Inspiring compassion in kids
• Alumni to be back on campus to celebrate this fall
• Day on the greens supports UW-L Alumni Association

United Way campaign continues

More than $3,100 has been contributed to the United Way from UW-L employees since the campaign kicked off following the All-University Address. All employees were sent, via campus mail, a United Way brochure and a pledge form. Retired faculty and staff in the area will receive a pledge form via US mail. You can give to the United Way by completing the form you received through campus mail, with the online United Way Pledge Form, or at www.greatriversunitedway.org/give/ Simply return completed forms to University Communications, 115 Graff Main Hall. Those contributing at any amount will receive a 20 percent discount coupon to the University Bookstore. Also, every $52 pledge equals an entry for gift cards and more from the United Way, with drawings set for Oct. 29, Nov. 20 and Dec. 11. Donations — no matter what the amount — make a difference and are vitally important to 74 funded partner programs from 29 different agencies. Qualifying donations may be targeted to an agency or impact area of choice. You can designate where your donation goes by completing the donor designation on a pledge form. So, donate to help those who need help in the Coulee Region and LIVE UNITED!

New CarShare program on campus

Stuck without a car on campus and need to go to the grocery store? Want to go home for a night but can't find a person to carpool with? The new Enterprise CarShare program on campus can help. With this program you have 24/7 access to two Enterprise cars on campus located in the Rec Center lot and the stadium lot. Simply reserve a car, pay by the hour, day, or even overnight and go wherever you want. The fall promotion is $10 to become a member and $5 an hour to use the car (with gas included). When you sign up you also receive $10 in driving credits (two hours of free driving!). It's $5 an hour and gas is included. For more information visit EnterpriseCarShare.com/join or https://www.facebook.com/enterprisecarshare. Like the FB page so others can find out about the service.

News and upcoming events

• Volleyball opens home season against St. Mary's Wednesday, Sept. 10. Game time is 7 p.m. at the Mitchell Hall Gymnasium. The first Maroon Platoon Student Fan Challenge winner will be announced during the event.  More information about the fan challenge is available at uwlathletics.com/fanchallenge.
• Soccer will host Hamline University at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex. UW-L faculty and staff are encouraged to attend for a special faculty and staff appreciation day promotion including special game day recognition of player professors. All faculty and staff with university ID will receive free admission. Game day promotion information is available at uwlathletics.com/gamedaypromos.
• Women's Tennis hosts Lawrence University at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11.
• Football tickets and All-Sport passes are now on sale for the 2014-15 season.
• Eaglez Kidz Klub registration now available for youth in sixth grade and under
• Fall Swimming Lesson registration is now open for Sept. 13- Oct. 11
• Fall Eagle Baseball Instruction League Camp is now open for registration for September-October
• Lil' Eagles Girl Basketball Camp is now accepting registration for October
• The Fall Junior Eagles Gymnastics Program is now open for registration for Sept. 15-Dec. 4

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•  Rafique Ahmed, Geography and Earth Science, published "Increasing occurrences of winter fog in Bangladesh: A case of man-made weather modification" in the Geographical Review of India, Vol-75, No-1, 2014.
• Tony Docan-Morgan, Communication Studies, published "Mingling with Students Before Class: What to Ask" in College Teaching (2014, Volume 62).
• Shelly Lesher, Physics, gave the invited talk "Collectivity in Gadolinium" at the Fifteenth International symposium on Capture Gamma-Ray Spectroscopy and Related Topics Aug. 25 in Dresden, Germany. The work was supported by the National Science Foundation.
• Jodi Vandenberg-Daves, Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, published “Medicine, Modernity, and the Maternal Body” on the historical blog Nursing Clio (May, 8, 2014) as well as the introductory article "Finding Maternal Histories" for the "Mothers and History” issue of the Journal of the Motherhood Initiative for Research and Community Involvement (Spring/Summer 2014).
•  Jörg Vianden, Student Affairs Administration, published "Mind the Gap: Understanding and Overcoming Cultural Differences in the Faculty-Housing Partnership" in the September-October issue of Talking Stick, the magazine of the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International. 

What’s Happening In Dining Services

Dining Program changes for fall 2014

UW-L's Dining Program has some changes for fall Semester 2014. Consider breakfast or lunch in Cartwright Center. Stop in the Galley for breakfast selections from 7:30-10:30 a.m. The Galley also now offers fresh-made sushi and a Mexican menu, in addition to Erbert's & Gerbert's, the Chef's Table and Cyclone Salads. Purchases can be made in the Galley with cash, credit card, block meals and campus cash during all open hours. The Cellar is returning to a grill menu with the capacity for “a la carte” orders. Included on the menu are grilled chicken breast sandwiches, fried cod sandwiches, burgers, pizza, salads, chicken tenders and more. From 11 a.m.-1 p.m., the Cellar is primarily open for cash and credit card purchases, as well as block meals and campus cash. Beginning at 1 p.m., those on traditional 14 and 19 meal plans may also make purchases in the Cellar. Check out the Dining Services website at: www.uwlaxdining.com/locations/cartwright.html for dining hours, menus, promotions and more.

Healthy dining hall eating

Beingat college brings about new freedoms — including what you put on your plate. There is no one looking over your shoulder to make sure you eat your fruits and vegetables. It’s all in your hands. While many students put forth the effort to stock up on fruits, vegetables and whole-grain products, others fill their plates with food items that do not necessarily keep their bodies healthy. Why is it important to maintain a healthy diet throughout college? The most obvious reason is that consumption of caloric food items can lead to weight gain. Also, foods you select ultimately affect your energy levels, concentration and memory. Your body needs nutrient-dense over energy-dense items in order to function properly. Here are some ways  to make healthy choices while dining:

• Fill half of your plate with fruits and vegetables first and then select your main entrée.
• Listen to your body’s natural hunger cues. Wait about 10 minutes before making the decision to go for seconds.
• Select menu items that are “Mindful” items. The specified items are low in calories, fat, cholesterol and sodium.
• To avoid overeating in the dining hall, have a snack in between meals. Keep your living quarters stacked with apples, peanut butter, cheese sticks, almonds, and beef jerky. Carry them in your backpack for easy access.
• Remember the typical portion sizes. A protein portion is about the size of your palm, a serving of pasta is ½ cup, and piece of bread or a half a bagel is one serving.

Overall, eating should be enjoyable. UW-L’s dining facilities do an excellent job at incorporating items that are both healthy and delicious. Expand your taste buds and surprise yourself! But, remember, not-as-healthful items are all good in moderation. Happy dining! — Registered Dietitian Katie Callahan

Welcome, new employees:

• Scott Konze, Steamfitter, Building Maintenance
• Amber Leibundgut-Peterson, Library Services Assistant Advanced, Murphy Library
• Roxanne Prenatt, Custodian, Custodial Services

 Aug. 12

• Angela Birrittella, Associate Student Services Coordinator, Office of Multicultural Student Services

 Aug. 22 

• John Nelson, Media Specialist, Geography & Earth Science

Aug. 25

• Will Albertsen, Associate Lecturer, Modern Languages
• Shannon Amberg, Associate Lecturer, Environmental Studies Program
• Basudeb Bhattacharyya, Associate Lecturer, Chemistry
• Misha Bolstad, Associate Lecturer, Art
• Nilakshi Borah, Assistant Professor, Finance
• Ashley Buelt, Associate Lecturer, Chemistry
• Pat Christiansen, Associate Lecture, Educational Studies
• Carlton Clark, Lecturer, English
• Tracy Clark, Associate Lecturer, Marketing
• Sierra Colavito, Assistant Professor, Biology
• Chad Crawford, Adviser, Student Support Services
• Adam Driscoll, Assistant Professor, Sociology & Archaeology
• Gregory Fenton, Associate Lecturer, Educational Studies
• Heather Fortuine, Associate Lecturer, Health Professions
• Whitney George, Assistant Professor, Mathematics
• Berna Gercek Swing, Associate Lecturer, Psychology
• James Gillespie, Assistant Professor, Management
• Susan Gitter, Associate Lecturer, Mathematics
• Gabriel Grelle, Associate Lecturer, Communication Studies
• Virginia Gronwaldt, Assistant Professor, Health Professions
• Jennifer Hayes, Clinical Assistant Professor, Health Professions
• Bill Heider, Associate Lecturer, Mathematics
• Imbert Huus III, Associate Lecturer, Music
• Justin Jens, Laboratory Manager I, Chemistry
• Heather Jett, Assistant Professor, Murphy Library
• Barbara Z. Johnson, Associate Lecturer, Educational Studies
• Thomas Johnson, Associate Student Services Specialist, Office of Multicultural Student Services
• Randall Kahn, Counselor, Counseling & Testing Office
• Kevin King, Senior Lecturer, Exercise & Sport Science
• Justin Kraemer, Lecturer, Management Department
• Abigail Lee, Associate Lecturer, Exercise & Sport Science
• Heather Linville, Assistant Professor, Modern Languages
• Kathryn Mayer, Associate Lecturer, Educational Studies
• Dana McConnell, Associate Lecturer, Theatre Arts
• Julia McReynolds-Perez, Lecturer, Sociology & Archaeology
• Teresa Mika, Associate Lecturer, Biology
• Sara Moore, Associate Lecturer, Recreation Management & Therapeutic Recreation
• Megan Morey, Associate Lecturer, Theatre Arts
• Jason Murphy, Lecturer, Exercise & Sport Science
• Miguel Ramirez, Lecturer, Music
• Weina Ran, Lecturer, Management
• Paul Reyerson, Assistant Professor, Geography & Earth Science
• Michael Scholz, Associate Lecturer, Geography & Earth Science
• Emily Schweitz, Associate Administrative Specialist, Office of Intercollegiate Athletics
• Natalie Siderius, Associate Lecturer, Geography & Earth Science
• Sara Slayton, Lecturer, Educational Studies
• Mary (Moxie) Stoermer, Associate Lecturer, Art
• Kim Thornton, Associate Lecturer, Educational Studies
• Steven Tippins, Senior Lecturer, Finance
• Brett Townsend, Associate Lecturer, Mathematics
• Crystal Vesperman, Lecturer, Mathematics
• Nicholas Villanueva, Associate Lecturer, Ethnic & Racial Studies
• Sheldon Wagner, Athletic Trainer I, Office of Intercollegiate Athletics; Lecturer, Exercise & Sport Science
• Lei Zhang, Assistant Professor, English

 Sept. 1

• Andrew Oliver, Assistant Director, Disability Resources in Disability Resource Services

 Sept. 8

• Sarah Lantvit, Analytical Scientist, Physics

Congratulations, retiree:

• Gary Heilman, Custodian Supervisor, Residence Life, Sept. 5.