Posted 2:49 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, 2014
This week's news and events.
Visiting scholar to discuss changing diversity on college campuses
Chris Taylor, Diversity Outreach Program Manager at the Minnesota Historical Society, will speak as one of the visiting scholars of color on the campus this year. Taylor will speak on “Head, Heart and Hands: Self-Awareness to Increase Cultural Competence,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, Read more »
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The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Get complete, unbiased and accurate information about many critical election-related topics at Murphy Library’s website “Murphy Library Voting Resources.” The page is featured on the library home page and can be accessed directly at http://libguides.uwlax.edu/voting. |
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UW-L Economists to discuss minimum wageUW-L Economics Department faculty will lead a discussion on the potential benefits and challenges of raising the minimum wage from $7.25 to $10.10 per hour. The event “Raising the Minimum Wage: A Conversation with Economists” will be at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, in 1400 Centennial Hall. Read more » |
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Tickets go on sale for ‘The Man Who’ Nov. 3
UW-L’s Department of Theatre Arts will present Peter Brook’s “The Man Who,” a piece of work that explores another’s world contained in the mind, beginningThursday, Nov. 6, in Frederick Theatre, lower level Morris Hall. Tickets are now on sale today. Read more »
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Chili cook-off set to support local organizations
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There’s still time!
UW-L United Way campaign continues
You can still join colleagues who have contributed more than $7,000 so far and help Coulee Region people in need. Simply complete the form received through campus mail, with the online United Way Pledge Form, or at http://www.greatriversunitedway.org/give/. Return completed forms to University Communications, 115 Graff Main Hall. Contributors 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. Donate to help those in need in the Coulee Region and LIVE UNITED! [caption id="attachment_37436" align="alignright" width="173"]
Dr. Hsiao-Wen Lo, a licensed psychologist and a diversity consultant, will lead a workshop and give a presentation Tuesday, Nov. 4, in the Cameron Hall of Nations, Centennial Hall.[/caption]
Psychologist and diversity consultant Hsiao-Wen Lo to give workshop, presentation Nov. 4
Dr. Hsiao-Wen Lo, a licensed psychologist and a diversity consultant in Ann Arbor, Michigan, will lead a workshop and give a presentation Tuesday, Nov. 4, in the Cameron Hall of Nations, Centennial Hall. The interactive workshop "Rose that Grew from the Concrete: Nourishing Yourself in the Face of Oppression" runs from 3:30-5 p.m. Drawing from Tupac Shakur’s song “Rose that grew from the concrete,” Lo will share her experience dealing with oppression and her journey from surviving to thriving. She will also share how others can take charge of their own transformation and lead a successful, fulfilling life. "When Caring People Hurt: Micro-aggression and How Allies Can Help" will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. Allies strive to be helpful; however, allies don't always say the right thing or do things that actually makes things worse. In this presentation, participants will learn what micro-aggression is, how it affects targeted individuals, and when allies make things worse. Concrete suggestions on what allies can do will be provided. Lo was trained as a generalist and has extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, addiction, trauma and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders. She has worked in a variety of settings, including a university counseling center, a community mental health clinic, a domestic violence shelter, and a children’s hospital. Her clinical interests include identity development, empowerment of individuals with marginalized identity, and the impact of systemic oppression on individual’s mental health. Aside from clinical work, she devotes her energy in promoting social justice through personal work, community organization and public speaking. The workshop and presentation are sponsored by UW-L's Asian Student Organization and the Office of Multicultural Student Services.
'Bidder 70' film, discussion about environmental activism and civil disobedience set for Nov. 5
In 2008, thousands of acres of Utah wilderness were to be opened to mining and oil drilling via a widely disputed federal auction. Environmental activist and Utah graduate student Tim DeChristopher, in an act of civil disobedience, impersonated someone bidding for land parcels. He became bidder 70.DeChristopher won bids for 22,000 acres (worth $1.7 million) with no intention to drill for oil and was sent to federal prison.
The documentary "Bidder 70" tells the story. A showing is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, in 1400 Centennial Hall. Faculty members Jo Arney, Political Science and Public Administration; and Sam Cocks, Philosophy; will lead a Q&A and discussion following the showing. This event is free and open to the public.
The Joint Committee for Environmental Sustainability is sponsoring the event. UW-L's Green Fund helped purchase the film. For more information contact Larry Sleznikow at lsleznikow@uwlax.edu or 608.785.5055.
Retirement options, investments to be discussed at Nov. 5 It Make$ Cents program
UW-L's It Make$ Cents! Money Management Team will lead a discussion on retirement options and investments from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, in Reuter Hall, first floor. Free pizza and soda will be provided. Find out more about It Make$ Cents! at http://uwlax.edu/it-makes-Revive your campus spirit at Nov. 6 LIVEMAROON event
Wear maroon and de-stress Thursday, Nov. 6, at UW-L's LIVEMAROON event. "Tapping Away Stress Using EFT" will run from 10-11 a.m. in Valhalla A, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Carol Ebert, a Certified Wellness Practitioner and Certified Wellness Coach and Trainer, will lead the presentation that is free and open to all UW-L employees. For details see news.uwlax.edu/campus-connection-oct-27-2014/, Announcements & Notices "Feeling stressed? Take part in this special ‘Tapping Away Stress’ presentation."
ON THE GO UW-L employee focus groups to be held Nov. 6
UW-L employees, faculty and staff are invited to share their viewpoints on the future of campus transportation with the ON THE GO planning project. Focus group sessions are set noon and 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, in Port O' Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Each focus group session lasts 30 to 45 minutes, and includes discussion of current concerns, future desires and transportation alternatives. Help make the UW-L campus a friendly place for all commuters and modes of transportation by participating. Coffee and snacks provided. For more information go to uwlax.edu/bikeped.
Motherhood in political campaigns is topic of Nov. 7 Brown Bag Lunch discussion
Grace Deason, Psychology will lead the discussion “Motherhood in Political Campaigns: An Asset or a Liability for Female Candidates?” from 1-2:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, in Port O' Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Join the conversation on select Friday afternoons throughout the year at the Food for Thought: Social Justice Brown Bag Lunch Series. Learn about contemporary research topics and featured issues related to social justice. Bring your lunch; cookies will be provided. This series is free and open to everyone and is sponsored by Campus Climate, Institute for Latin American Studies, Social Justice Network and the Wellness Resource Center. For more information or to request disability accommodations, contact Campus Climate at 608.785.5094. [caption id="attachment_37381" align="alignright" width="150"]
"Silver Pendant" by Jacob Speer.[/caption]
UW-L's Jacob Speer art exhibit reception is Nov. 7
Jacob Speer, University Communications, will display his pen-and-ink drawings at the "Predict Your Past" exhibit until Saturday, Nov. 29, at The Wine Guyz 122 King St. Talk with Speer about his work at a reception from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7. Light snacks will be provided. Original artwork is for sale. Prints are available by request. This is Speer's fourth art exhibit, but the first in La Crosse. Speer has an undergraduate degree in graphic design with a minor in fine art from Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall. Speer is UW-L's Web content manager/designer and helps develop the look and feel of UW-L's website. One of the reasons he likes the web-based job, he says, is that working on the Web is experimental and always changing.Royal Blood to be featured at Nov. 7 Album Encounters; ‘Stargazer' is November Public Program
The next Album Encounters multimedia light and laser show will feature Royal Blood's "Royal Blood" at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, in 20 Cowley Hall. Admission is $5. The Planetarium’s Public Program for November is "Stargazer." The talk, followed by a multimedia audiovisual presentation, will be at 1 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 8, 15, 22 and 29. Admission is $3 for students, seniors and children, and $5 for others. For more information, contact Bob Allen at allen.robe@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8669. See more about the Planetarium at www.uwlax.edu/planetarium.Campus events planned for Global Initiatives Week — Nov. 7-14
Community-wide events will be held throughout Fridays, Nov. 7-14, for the second annual Global Initiatives Week, a week-long celebration of the Coulee Region’s global connections. On-campus free public events include:- Cultural Coffee Hour — sponsored by UW-L's Office of International Education
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 5-5:30 p.m., Cameron Hall of Nations, Centennial Hall
- Business Students Study Abroad Reflections — sponsored by UW-L's College of Business Administration Tuesday, Nov. 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Cameron Hall of Nations, Centennial Hall CBA students who participated in the Global Consulting Program in Slovakia and in the Study Abroad Program in England in 2014 will share their experiences and observations.
- International faculty panel "Beyond Stereotypes: Snapshots into Everyday Life" — sponsored by UW-L's College of Business Administration Thursday, Nov. 13, 7-8 p.m. 1309 Centennial Hall To increase awareness of and better understanding of cultural differences, CBA faculty from India, Russia, Egypt and China will talk about their native countries. Panelists include: Nilakshi Borah, Finance; Namabitta Dutta, Economics; Sergey Komissarov, Accountancy; Weina Ran and Kareem Shabana, both Management. A Q&A session follows.
Flu Shot Clinic for UW-L employees, spouses set for Nov. 11
UW-L will provide a walk-in Flu Shot Clinic on campus for employees and spouses/DP insured through Gundersen Health Plan or Health Traditions from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, in Port O' Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Bring insurance card for the flu shot to be filed to your insurance. Those who don’t have the Gundersen Health Plan or Health Traditions, should bring $39, exact change, or write a check payable to Gundersen Health System. A receipt will be provided. Children under age 18 are not eligible for the flu shot immunization at UW-L. A Flu Shot Clinic for students will be held Monday, Nov. 10.
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Have fun this winter with winter break adventure trips.[/caption]
Connie Arzigian, Sociology/Archaeology, presented a program about Silver Mound at the Oct. 8 Friends of the Black River meeting.
Gerry Cox, Sociology/Archaeology, was the keynote speaker at the Great Plains Sociological Association meeting in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Oct. 23.
Harun Rashid, Geography and Earth Science, presented “Science of Climate Change Projections” at a joint forum of the South Asian Network for Secularism and Democracy (SANSAD) and the Society for Bangladesh Climate Justice (SBCJ), Vancouver, British Columbia, July 26. He presented “Climate Change in Bangladesh: Media and Diaspora Action” at a Simon Fraser University Conference on “Diaspora, Sustainability and Development: Meeting at the Nexus” with co-presenter Anis Rahman, Vancouver, British Columbia, Sept. 20.
Matthew A.M. Thomas, Educational Studies, presented “Opening the ‘Black Box’ of Research Capacity Building Projects: Examining Context, Communication, and Commitment in Tanzania” at the Forum on Higher Education and International Development, sponsored by the Institute of Education at the University of London and the United Kingdom Forum for International Education and Training, Oct. 24.
University Communications:
the go-to communications resource for advancing UW-La Crosse
115 Graff Main Hall (the southeast corner)
Many exciting updates can be found at www.uwlax.edu. Most noteworthy:
What’s Happening In Dining Services
— By Registered Dietitian Katie Callahan
Have fun this winter with winter break adventure trips.[/caption]
Register by Nov. 25 for discount pricing for winter break adventure trips
Plan to have fun this winter and avoid the winter blues. Register for winter break adventure trips by Tuesday, Nov. 25, for discounted pricing and deposit $150 deposit to secur a spot. Space is limited. Register at the Outdoor Connection in the Recreational Eagle Center or online at https://recsports.uwlax.edu/. Trips include:- Rio Grande Paddle Trip — paddling the Rio Grande Jan. 15-24 (10-day) $645 through Nov. 25; $675 after Nov. 25 Price includes transportation, equipment, food while in the field and lodging
- Florida Adventure — canoeing and backpacking Florida Jan. 14-25 (12-day) $545 through Nov. 25; $575 after Nov. 25 Price includes transportation, equipment, permits, food, lodging, gear
- Dogsledding in the Boundary Waters — dogsledding , snowshoeing and cross country skiing Jan. 21-25 (five-day) $465 through Nov. 25; $495 after Nov. 25 Price includes transportation, equipment, food while in the field and lodging
- Adventure Road Trip & Backpacking — adventure road trip and backpacking expedition Jan. 11-25 (15-day) $695 through Nov. 25; $725 after Nov. 25 Price includes transportation, equipment, permits, food, lodging, gear
See more trip details at JTerm Adventures. For more information, contact AJ Heil at heil.anth@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8860.
News and upcoming events
- Football takes on UW-Platteville at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8. Join us for this special veteran’s game. Veterans can pick up free tickets at any of the local Festival Foods locations. For more information, visit tickets for veterans.
- Women’s and Men’s Swim Teams will host UW-Eau Claire at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8. The first 50 fans will receive an Eagles Collector’s Cup.
- Sign up to be an Eaglez Kidz Klub member, open to kids in sixth grade and under. Kids will receive free all-sport general admission to all home games, a free T-shirt, special birthday announcement at games and more.
- UWLEAGLEFAN (UWL EAGLE FAN)
- Follow the Athletic Director on Twitter: @UWLAXAD
Connie Arzigian, Sociology/Archaeology, presented a program about Silver Mound at the Oct. 8 Friends of the Black River meeting.
Gerry Cox, Sociology/Archaeology, was the keynote speaker at the Great Plains Sociological Association meeting in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Oct. 23.
Harun Rashid, Geography and Earth Science, presented “Science of Climate Change Projections” at a joint forum of the South Asian Network for Secularism and Democracy (SANSAD) and the Society for Bangladesh Climate Justice (SBCJ), Vancouver, British Columbia, July 26. He presented “Climate Change in Bangladesh: Media and Diaspora Action” at a Simon Fraser University Conference on “Diaspora, Sustainability and Development: Meeting at the Nexus” with co-presenter Anis Rahman, Vancouver, British Columbia, Sept. 20.
Matthew A.M. Thomas, Educational Studies, presented “Opening the ‘Black Box’ of Research Capacity Building Projects: Examining Context, Communication, and Commitment in Tanzania” at the Forum on Higher Education and International Development, sponsored by the Institute of Education at the University of London and the United Kingdom Forum for International Education and Training, Oct. 24.
University Communications:
the go-to communications resource for advancing UW-La Crosse
115 Graff Main Hall (the southeast corner)
Many exciting updates can be found at www.uwlax.edu. Most noteworthy:
- UW-L's Events Calendar has gone mobile.
- You can now “pin” one of the six homepages as your default homepage.
What’s Happening In Dining Services
— By Registered Dietitian Katie Callahan
Brain foods
In last week’s Campus Connection, I mentioned the importance of incorporating healthy sources of fat in the diet. One of the many reasons why fat is essential in the diet is because 60 percent of our brain requires fat. Below are the top three types of fat that assist with better brain function: 1.) Polyunsaturated Fat — This type of fat contains two essential fatty acids, omega-3 and omega-6, that cannot be produced by the body. Good sources of polyunsaturated fat include fatty fish such as salmon and trout, olive oil, nuts and seeds. 2.) DHA — DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid that has been shown to help brain functions like memory, speaking ability and motor skills. Increasing levels of omega-3 fatty acids in particular has been shown to help improve conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder and ADHD. Fatty fish such as salmon and tuna, oils, and nuts are all excellent to consume. And — time for the shocker — 3.) Saturated Fat — Saturated fat has received a lot of negative press throughout the years. However, saturated fat is actually one of the main components of brain cells and is therefore necessary for healthy brain function. Studies have demonstrated that saturated fat intake can help reduce risk for developing dementia. Also, saturated fat provides benefits for the liver and immune system and helps maintain proper hormone balance. It looks like some butter, eggs and good quality meat may not be so bad in controlled quantities after all! Just be sure to not eat a lot of these items in one sitting. Spread them out throughout the day. Other brain foods to consider are berries and dark chocolate. Countless nutrition research studies have shown that both of these super foods can help protect the brain from oxidative stress and may reduce the effects of age-related conditions such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. So, the next time you feel that your concentration is lacking, grab a handful of nuts or fix up some scrambled eggs! Your brain will thank you.
UW-L in the news
A summary of some of the stories about UW-La Crosse spotted in the news. "Zombie, vampire attack lecture to be held at UW-L," Oct. 27, WKBT La Crosse. Two UW-La Crosse professors will use mathematical models to determine if humanity could survive an attack from the undead. "Author, researcher talks at UWL about frac sand mining," Oct. 27, WKBT La Crosse. To help better understand the potential negative impacts researcher and author Michelle Bamberger was at UW-La Crosse Monday to talk about some ... "Former skinhead to speak at UW-La Crosse," Oct. 28, WKBT La Crosse. Former skinhead to speak at UW-La Crosse ... former skinhead will talk about his experience during a presentation at UW-La Crosse on November 18. "Heated 3rd Congressional District Debate," Oct. 28, WKBT La Crosse. Incumbent Democrat Ron Kind took on his Republican challenger Tony Kurtz in one of two debates between the candidates at UW-La Crosse. "UW-L offers training in managing difficult conversations," Oct. 30, La Crosse Tribune. Difficult conversations are a way of life, but the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Small Business Development Center is offering a workshop to help.
Take new information databases for a test drive
November is "New Resource Trials Month" at Murphy Library. Library staff want the campus community to help evaluate information databasesbeing considered for addition to library collections. The library plans to have a a trials month once each semester.
Find New Resource Trials Month highlighted on the library homepage, or go directly to the New Resource Trials Month Web page.
The information databases being evaluated are:
- DSM Online Library: DSM-5® Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders provides unlimited online access to: DSM 5 The complete DSM archives (DSM-I, DSM-II, DSM-III, DSM-III-R, DSM-IV-PDF format only) for research and archiving purposes APA Practice Guidelines AJP in Advance abstracts only.
- AMA Style Manual Online: Allows full-text searches and features periodic updates, and the ability to save annotations, favorite chapters and commonly- used searches within a personalization area.
- HAPI: Hispanic American Periodicals Index: Provides citations to articles about Central and South America, Mexico, the Caribbean basin, the U.S.-Mexico border, and Hispanics in the U.S. Covers 1970-present.
- Literary Research Guide (MLA): A selective, annotated guide to reference sources essential to the study of British literature, literatures of the United States, other literatures in English, and related topics. Browse more than 1,000 entries, which refer to nearly 1,600 additional books, articles and electronic resources and cite more than 700 reviews.
- Chicago Manual of Style (Oxford): Includes detailed information on citing sources and creating a Bibliography/ Reference list, as well as many aspects of the research process — from developing an idea and preparing an outline, to evaluating sources and checking grammar and punctuation.
An evaluation form is available at the trials Web page, giving users a chance to leave detailed comments about each resource.
For more information, contact Electronic Resources/periodicals Librarian Jen Holman at jholman@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8395.
Theatre Arts department thanks talk-back panelists, moderators
UW-L's Department of Theatre Arts presented the courtroom drama “8” based on the Supreme Court case regarding California's Proposition 8. The department thanks the talk-back panelists/moderators: Scott Dickmeyer, Communication Studies; Jackson Jantzen, Professional Studies in Education; Julia Johnson, Liberal Studies; Marti Lybeck, History; Stephen Mann, English; Ryan McKelly, Psychology; Kelly Sultzback, English; Adam Van Liere, Political Science; Will Van Rosenbeek, University Centers; State Representative Jill Billings; Tara Johnson, La Crosse County Board; Judge Dale Passel; and Reverand Wesley White.