Posted 9:01 p.m. Friday, June 24, 2011
Satirical musical is this year’s Summerstage production
“Urinetown,” a contemporary satirical musical about equality, justice and the courage to fight for rights, is this year’s UW-L Summerstage production.Students study — and play — in UW-L's summer 2011 Study Tour in Ireland
Students receive course credit and benefit from exploring issues from a variety of viewpoints in UW-L's summer 2011 Study Tour in Ireland.Listen up: Retired UW-L professor says listening is key to communication
Tom Wirkus learned how to listen when he was a teenager playing drums in a band. It may seem ironic, but bashing sticks into a drumhead required him to pay careful attention to sounds around him.
Don't miss Lehrke, Veglahn retirement receptions this week
A retirement reception for Sharyn Lehrke, Records and Registration, will be from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, in the Ward Room, Cartwright Center. There will be a short presentation at 3 p.m. A retirement reception for Debbie Veglahn, Administration and Finance, is set for 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, in Port O’ Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Veglahn is retiring from UW-L after almost 37 years of service.
Jeff C. Bryan, Chemistry, attended the Canadian Nuclear Society's Workshop on Nuclear Education and Outreach June 8-9 in Niagara Falls, Ontario. While there, he was interviewed by Britain's Nuclear Television (NLTV) about his work on a second edition to his textbook "Introduction to Nuclear Science."
UW-L Dining Services announces new summer hours
Dining Services has updated dining hours in The Galley and Cyber Cafe for the remainder of the summer. Check out the new hours online.UW-L Dining Services is now on Facebook
Follow UW-L Dining Services on Facebook. Become a fan for updated announcements, dining specials and more.
New employees
Kevin Schultz, Athletic Trainer II, Intercollegiate Athletics, June 6. Kenneth Jessen, IS network services senior, Information Technology, June 20. James Olson, Power Plant operator senior, Power Plant, June 20. Julia Johnson, associate dean, College of Liberal Studies, July 1.Transfers
Debra Hoeth to the Provost Office, June 19. Jo Anne La Sarge to Career Services, July 3.University Bookstore is hiring general merchandise coordinators (not state positions)
The University Bookstore is hiring individuals to perform general merchandising and other retail duties; and to assist in the visual presentation and reordering of clothing, gifts and supplies. Excellent customer service skills and an enjoyment of working in a fast-paced environment required. High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of two years of related retail experience is preferred. The Bookstore offers competitive wages and benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Submit resumes to goddeau.carl@uwlax.edu or 1151mgr@fheg.follett.com.
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UW-L Professor Emerita Anne Winter dies
UW-L Professor Emerita Anne Winter, 77, died May 25 in Florida. Winter worked in UW-L's Physical Education Department for almost 35 years, nine years as department chair. Winter served on the UW-L Faculty Senate for 17 years: twice as senate chair, twice as vice-chair, twice as secretary and once as the at-large representative.