Posted 4:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 2014
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This week's news and events.
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In this issue:Announcements & Notices Athletics Campus Kudos UWLDining Murphy Library Notes Organization for Campus Women Physical Wellness Classifieds |
Native American activist Winona LaDuke to speak at UW-La Crosse![]() |
UW-La Crosse Cellar series to feature singer![]() |
Faster campus network blazing a new trail![]() |
UW-L senior earns scholarship![]()
UW-La Crosse senior Michelle Zullo is one of five students nationwide to receive a $2,000 scholarship from the American Proficiency Institute (API). “It is remarkable to find students that make such sacrifices to pursue their passion for medical laboratory science,” says Daniel C. Edson, president of API. “We are pleased to continue to support the future of the laboratory profession.” Read more »
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Singer Vaneese Thomas to perform at UW-La Crosse![]()
Singer Vaneese Thomas will perform at UW-La Crosse. She gives a concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Read more »
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A joint venture with Germany; exchanges grow stronger as Germany emerges as economic leader![]()
As Germany reaches the top of Europe’s economic ladder, the number of students wanting to learn German language is on the rise, says Jay Lokken, UW-La Crosse director of International Education. Likewise, partnerships between the UW-L’s College of Business Administration and universities in Germany are growing stronger. Read more »
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SAH newsletter online![]() The UW-L College of Science and Health recently released its latest newsletter. Read more » |
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Scholarship campaign off to a strong start
The UW-L Foundation’s “Share the La Crosse Experience” $15 million scholarship campaign got off to a great start in 2013. Solid, year-end results in the first year of the campaign showed that $2.1 million was raised in cash, pledges and deferred gifts.
“This wonderful response keeps us right on track to reach our goal,” says Vice Chancellor of Advancement Greg Reichert. “It’s great to see so many commitments from alumni and friends that will impact deserving students for years to come.”
The university has teamed up with the UW-L Foundation to establish new scholarships, build on endowments, and for pass-through funds to support students in their educational goals.
Reichert says faculty and staff can help with the campaign in a number of ways. “They can tell the UW-L story with peers, colleagues, neighbors and others,” he says.
He encourages sharing stories of the high quality education that is provided, along with campus being a great place to live and learn.
“We need your help in identifying alumni and friends who might be interested in supporting a scholarship,” says Reichert. Simply provide him names of those who might be interested in helping. Contact him at greichert@uwlax.edu.
Reichert says a campus-directed aspect of the campaign will launch in fall, giving faculty and staff an opportunity to donate and become even more involved. For more information, visit: http://www2.uwlax.edu/![Jay Scott photo.](/contentassets/d2492d337f8a4841b98d59100cb0f8ab/imported-from-wordpress2/scott-jay-2014-006-4x5we.jpg)
Jay Scott is new development officer
Alumnus and former employee Jay Scott has joined the UW-L Advancement team. The 1984 graduate will live and work in Milwaukee with his primary focus areas being Milwaukee, Chicago and Madison. Scott, who was the Drake Hall Residence Hall Director from 1987-89 and a student services coordinator in Student Activities and Centers from 1991-96, is an experienced development professional who will help with the “Share the La Crosse Experience” scholarship campaign. Scott has experience in charitable grant making. He worked for the Fleckenstein Foundation of Milwaukee, has served on the boards of non-profit organizations, and, most recently, directed an arts organization in Key West, Fla. “I’m really excited to get out in Milwaukee and the surrounding area to meet alumni and friends to enhance what we’re doing with education at UW-L,” Scott says. “We’re providing a high-quality education at a great value.” Scott looks forward to helping alumni and friends get involved in the campaign. “People give their time and money to organizations that are well run and making a difference in lives,” he says. “UW-L does both.” He can be reached at jscott@uwlax.edu.Walk-in advising available Jan. 27-31
UW-L's Academic Advising Center is offering Walk-in Advising — no appointment necessary — Monday through Friday, Jan. 27-31, to answer general questions about class schedules and academic plans. Advisers are available from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the center, 1140 Centennial Hall.Coaches versus cancer event to be held Jan. 28
Join UW-L coaches in the fight against cancer. Coaches and staff from all UW-L athletic teams will cook you dinner from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, at HuHot Mongolian Grill in Valley View Mall.Alpha Phi Sorority Spring recruitment events to be held Jan. 29 through Feb. 6
Interested in sorority life at UW-L? Alpha Phi will be holding spring recruitment events throughout the first two weeks of the semester. Alpha Phi is a social sorority on campus that prides itself on values of sisterhood, scholarship, leadership, loyalty, character development and service. Students who want to join a sisterhood that lasts a lifetime should check out Alpha Phi at these spring 2014 recruitment events:- 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30: Recruitment, Port O’Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition
- 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3: Recruitment, Port O’Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition
- 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4: PHIRED UP Greek Life Program, 1300 Centennial Hall
- 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6: Recruitment, Port O’Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition
Women in Black peace vigils resume Jan. 30
Women in Black peace vigils resume from 12:30-1 p.m. Thursdays at Hoeschler Tower beginning Jan. 30. The vigils will be held every Thursday through the semester with the exception of March 20, which is during spring break. Everyone is welcome to participate in any or all of the vigils. The silent vigils are to protest war and other violence and to promote peace. Women in Black is an international network of women that began in 1988 when Palestinian and Israeli women joined to protest the on-going violence in their world. Black is worn to symbolize mourning for the destruction of human, animal and plant life that is caused by war and other violence. For more information, contact Deborah Buffton, History, at dbuffton@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8359.![Photo of Chris Jones.](/contentassets/d2492d337f8a4841b98d59100cb0f8ab/imported-from-wordpress2/jones-w3.jpg)
Hypnotist returns to perform where he got his start: UW-La Crosse
UW-La Crosse alumnus Chris Jones is returning home to his alma mater to show off his hypnotism and illusion talents. Jones will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, in Valhalla in Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Read more »Passport to Technology 8 set for Jan. 31
An afternoon of sessions and workshops showcasing how faculty and instructional academic staff incorporate various technologies into their instruction will be held Friday, Jan. 31. Passport to Technology 8 begins at 12:30 p.m. Following refreshments, Provost Heidi Macpherson will welcome attendees in 102 Wing Technology Center and share her perspective on technology’s use and future in higher education. The rest of the afternoon will feature a series of concurrent sessions covering topics that include D2L’s latest 10.1 update, using i>clickers in the classroom, podcasting, the Murphy Learning Center, teaching with Twitter and more. No advance registration is required.![Passport to Technology logo.](/contentassets/d2492d337f8a4841b98d59100cb0f8ab/imported-from-wordpress2/passport-8-graphic.jpg)
Participate in Jeans Day Friday, Jan. 31; wear LIVEMAROON gear
UW-L is one of many local organizations to participate in the monthly “Jeans Day,” sponsored by the La Crosse Tribune. One or two local charities or organizations are designated each month to receive donations. In return for a one dollar, participants may wear jeans. Campus participants should wear LIVEMAROON gear. The next Jeans Day is Friday, Jan. 31. Donations are welcome even if you don’t wear jeans. This is a small way to join together and give back to the local community. In December UW-L raised $98. The charities receiving the January contributions are Providence Academy and LIVESTRONG at the YMCA. Building contacts:- Cindy Curran, 212 Cartwright Center
- Laurie Collison, 4206 Centennial Hall
- Karen Ott, 2004 Cowley Hall
- Carol Beckerjeck, Eagle Hall
- Pa Moua-Yang, 115 Graff Main Hall
- Jeanne Voss, 124 Mitchell Hall
- Chandra Hawkins, 220 Morris Hall
- Ingrid Iverson, 107 Murphy Library
- Ann Reman, Physical Plant
- Karen Kindschy, Student Health Center
- Vickie Bain, 120 Wimberly Hall
- Josh Kraft, 162 Wing Technology Center
Next Album Encounters is Jan. 31; ‘Wish Upon A Star’ is February Public Program
Chinese Spring Festival Banquet set for Feb. 2; purchase tickets by Jan. 29
The Chinese Student and Scholar Association and the La Crosse Area Chinese Association are hosting a Chinese Spring Festival Banquet for the campus community and La Crosse area residents at 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, in Cartwright Center. The event marks the resetting of China’s lunar calendar and celebrates the onset of spring. Dancing, Chinese traditional food and a color display will provide attendees with cultural entertainment and allow them to experience the Chinese holiday. The event includes displays of Chinese calligraphy and fashion, and performances highlighting the culture’s traditional instruments and folk dances. The event is sponsored by the Office of International Education. Cost is $20 for UW-L students and faculty; $10 for children five-10 years old; and $22 for others. Tickets are available at the Cartwright Center Information Counter until Wednesday, Jan. 29.Academic Staff Professional Development Grants deadline is Feb. 3
Diversity Dialogues set for Feb. 5
Diversity Dialogues will be held from 8:50 a.m.-2:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, in Cartwright Center. Find out more about the presentation at www.uwlax.edu/diversity-inclusion/diversitydialogues.htm. For more information, contact Barbara Stewart, Campus Climate and Diversity, at 608.785.5092.Office of International Education to host spring events
Help international students, participate in LFIS group
Help make the transition to living in the U.S. fun and interesting for international students. The La Crosse Friends of International Students (LFIS) seeks families or individuals to serve as ambassadors to the U.S. Friendship Families invite students to their homes, community events and activities that promote social interaction between international students at UW-La Crosse and Western Technical College with the La Crosse community. To find out more, contact Miranda Panzer at mpanzer@uwlax.edu. Find out about volunteering opportunities at the Volunteer Fair from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. La Crosse community agencies will be on campus networking and looking for volunteers. The Leadership and Involvement Center hosts the event.It Make$ Cents hosting prom dress resale Feb. 15
Purchase tickets now for veterans benefit dinner
Medal of Honor veterans will be honored at a benefit dinner from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at the VFW Club, 630 South 6th St. The fundraiser includes live entertainment, a raffle and dinner. The dinner includes chicken breast ala mushrooms, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, garden salad, bread, desert and coffee or milk. Tickets are $10. For tickets call Janet at 608.785.8489 or stop at the VFW Club. The event is sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars, Ladies Auxiliary and the UW-L Hall of Honor Committee.Resident parking sold out; commuter parking available
Resident parking is sold out for spring semester. A limited number of commuter parking spaces are available for spring semester. Permits are only available to faculty, staff and students who live off campus. Resident students may not purchase commuter permits. To purchase a permit, go to the Parking Office in the Information Center. Online sales are not offered for spring semester. For more information call 608.785.8061 or email parking@uwlax.edu.Program Associate Professional Development (PAPD) disbands
The Program Associate Professional Development (PAPD) Steering Committee voted to disband at its Oct. 10, 2013, meeting. Retired UW-L employee Susan Butterfield, with the support of then Interim Provost Ron Rada, started the volunteer organization in January 2001, to enhance the individual and collective value, image, competence and impact of UW-L program associates and related classifications. "Although it is with a heavy heart that the PAPD Steering Committee has decided to disband, we are so proud of the work that has been done over the past 12 years and are grateful to all the volunteers who helped make PAPD a success," Maureen Spencer, Finance, says. "Through the hard work of the PAPD, the status and professionalism of office staff/department associates are widely recognized on campus. As individuals, office professionals will continue to make a lasting impact on the UW-La Crosse campus community. We are happy to report that we will continue to make UW-La Crosse a better place by financially supporting several professional development initiatives, such as the University Professional Development Day."2013-14 campus planner cost reduced to $3
Copies of the "University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Daily Planner & Handbook” publication for the 2013-14 academic year have been reduced to $3. Purchase copies at the Information Counter located on the first floor in Cartwright Center. The daily planning pages are dated through August 2014. The Campus Planner includes coupons and information on dining; Campus Activities Board, music and theatre events; athletic schedules; and more.Eagle Help Desk now supports Chinese, Japanese operating systems
The Eagle Help Desk now provides international technical support for Chinese and Japanese operating systems. Technical support is available by appointment. To make an appointment, call the Help Desk at 608.785.8774, email helpdesk@uwlax.edu or chat at www.uwlax.edu/helpdesk. Click on the chat icon.![UWLAthletics UW-L Athletics artwork.](/contentassets/d2492d337f8a4841b98d59100cb0f8ab/imported-from-wordpress2/uwlathletics143.jpg)
News and upcoming events
- UWLEAGLEFAN (UWL EAGLE FAN)
- Follow the Athletic Director on Twitter: @UWLAXAD
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- “Music: The Elixir of Aging.” Midwest Sociological Society, Chicago, April, 2013.
- “Music: The Elixir of Life.” International Workgroup on Death. Dying and Bereavement. Victoria, British Columbia, May, 2013.
- “ABCs of Grief.” Salina, Kansas Public Library. October, 2013.
- “Religion, Spirituality and Traumatic Death.” In David K. Meagher and David E. Balk, eds. 2013. Handbook of Thanatology: The essential body of knowledge for the study of death, dying, and bereavement. New York: Routledge. pp. 285-290.
- “The Truth about Grief.” Grief Digest Magazine. Spring, 2013, Vol. 10, #4, pp. 4-5.
- With Robert G. Stevenson, eds. 2013. Final Acts, The End of Life, Hospice and Palliative Care. Amityville, New York: Baywood Publishing Company.
- With Rev. Christopher W. Cox, “Spirituality in End-of-Life Care: A Roman Catholic Perspective.” In Cox, Gerry R. and Robert G. Stevenson, eds. 2013. Final Acts, The End of Life, Hospice and Palliative Care. Amityville, New York: Baywood Publishing Company.
- With Andrea R. Sullivan, “Grief and the American Indian.” In Cox, Gerry R. and Robert G. Stevenson, eds. 2013. Final Acts, The End of Life, Hospice and Palliative Care. Amityville, New York: Baywood Publishing Company.
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- Chef’s Table (Tuesdays and Thursdays): Chicken Jambalaya with Andouille Sausage
- Cyclone Salads: Garden Caesar and Chicken Salad
- Slice of Life: Margherita Pizza
- Original Burger Company: Fried Clam Po’ Boy
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Browse library journals on tablets
BrowZine, a tablet application that allows people to brose, read and monitor many of the library’s scholarly journals, is now available to all UW-L students, faculty and staff. After a well-received campus-wide trial last semester, the library has licensed BrowZine and integrated it with library periodical subscriptions. Some of BrowZine’s features include:- A virtual bookshelf to hold user’s favorite journals for easy, fast access
- A reading interface optimized for a tablet device
- An email service to alert users when their favorite journals publish new issues
- The ability to save articles to Zotero, Dropbox and other apps for PDF collecting and notetaking
- The ability to share links to articles via email, Facebook and Twitter
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OCW Bookclub next read is ‘Life After Life’
The OCW Bookclub is reading “Life After Life” by Kate Atkinson for discussion from noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, in Murphy's Mug. The book club is open to all members of the campus community.![PhysicalWellness Physical Wellness artwork](/contentassets/d2492d337f8a4841b98d59100cb0f8ab/imported-from-wordpress2/physicalwellness3.jpg)
Respiratory function — protecting your lungs
The lungs are different from most of the other organs in your body because their delicate tissues are directly connected to the outside environment. Anything you breathe in can affect your lungs. Germs, tobacco smoke and other harmful substances can cause damage to your airways and threaten the lungs' ability to work properly. Your body has a natural defense system designed to protect the lungs. This works very well most of the time to keep out dirt and fight off germs. But here are some things you can do to reduce your risk of lung disease:- Don’t smoke
- Avoid exposure to pollutants that can damage
- Prevent infection
- Get regular healthcare
January is radon action month; get radon test kits this month for $10
Thousands of tests done in the Coulee Region found one in four homes contain levels of radon that may cause cancer. Fortunately, those houses can be fixed by local radon mitigation contractors. La Crosse County Health Department is offering radon test kits for $10 during January at the following locations:- La Crosse County Health Department, 300 4th St. North
- Hazel Brown Leicht Memorial Library, 201 Neshonoc Road, West Salem
- Onalaska Public Library, 741 Oak Ave. South, Onalaska
- Holmen Area Library, 103 State St., Holmen
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