UW-L graduate revives state conservation organization A UW-La Crosse alumnus is providing career readiness and conservation in Wisconsin. Matthew Brantner, '05, revived a Wisconsin conservation corps after a six-year long hiatus. Read more »

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UW-La Crosse announces May 2014 graduates The following students completed degree requirements at UW-L in May. The 104th annual Spring Commencement was held at the La Crosse Center Sunday, May 11. Read more »	Students say REC training prepared them for emergencies this summer A UW-L student and two recent alums say emergency training through UW-L’s" Recreational Sports Department has given them the confidence and skills to act when life-threatening events happen — even during summer vacation. Read more »
Blum selected national administrator of the year University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Interim Director of Athletics Kim Blum has been selected the 2013-14 National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators (NACWAA) Administrator of the Year for National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III. Read more »

Exercise & Sport Science program featured in La Crosse magazine

The history of the university’s Exercise and Sport Science program is featured in the July/August 2014 issue of La Crosse Magazine. The article, written by Brad Quarberg and with color photographs taken by Sue Lee, both University Communications, details the program’s early start by President Fassett Cotton and Professor Walter Wittich through today’s innovative offerings in fitness, sport administration and more. Photos You can find the article at: http://lacrosse-magazine.com/portals/lacrossemagazine/JulyAug14/mobile/#p=34. Copies of the magazine for office tables and more are available in University Communications, 115 Graff Main Hall.

UW-L Alum hits home run with students

'All Star Teachers' recognized at Major League Baseball pre-game UW-L Alum Eric Vander Loop was recognized as one of the ‘All-Star Teachers’ during the pre-game ceremony of the All-Star Major League Baseball game Tuesday, July 15, in Minneapolis. Vander Loop, ’99, was one of the 30 winners in the "Target Presents People magazine: All-Star Teachers" campaign, which celebrates remarkable current and retired teachers who make an impact on the lives of their students and communities. Read about how Vander Loop teaches students lessons beyond reading, writing and arithmetic in PEOPLE: http://www.people.com/article/all-star-teachers-2014-eric-vander-loop. [caption id="attachment_35384" align="alignright" width="113"] Patty Fairchild[/caption]

ITS hires new learning management and academic applications specialist

Patty Fairchild, Wisconsin Rapids, is UW-L’s new learning management and academic applications specialist in Information Technology Servies. Fairchild will be taking on the primary role of UW-L’s Desire2Learn administrator and will be responsible for a wide variety of related academic technologies. She is set to begin July 28.

‘Jeans Day’ is Friday, July 25

UW-L is one of many local organizations that participates in “Jeans Day” each month. Jeans Day is sponsored by the La Crosse Tribune. In return for $1 (suggested donation), UW-L faculty and staff  can wear jeans rather than their usual business attire. One or two local, non-profit charities or organizations are designated each month to receive the Jeans Day donations. The charities this month are WAFER (Food Emergency Resource), and Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps (developing life skills through education and performing arts). Wear jeans and LIVEMAROON attire Friday, July 25. Locate a building contact, contribute $1 (suggested) and get a Jeans Day sticker.  It is not necessary to wear jeans to participate. This is a great way for UW-L to support local non-profit organizations in the Greater La Crosse area. In June the campus raised $50. Building contacts:

• Cindy Curran, 212 Cartwright Center
• Laurie Collison, 4206 Centennial Hall
• Christine Reed, 234 Center for the Arts
• Vickie Bain, Cleary Alumni & Friends Center
• Karen Ott, 2004 Cowley Hall
• Carol Beckerjeck, Eagle Hall
• Debra Gerke, 105 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
• Maureen Spencer, 404A Wimberly Hall
• Josh Kraft, 162 Wing Technology Center

If your building has no contact person, forward donations to Jeans Day Coordinator Maureen Spencer in 404A Wimberly Hall. To become a building contact, call Spencer at 608.785.8115 or email mspencer@uwlax.edu.

‘Employee Enrichment Day’ open to all faculty, staff

How do you keep yourself and co-workers safe on campus? How can you beat the IRS … legally? Is there a way to prevent back injuries while working? "Employee Enrichment Day" sessions will answer these questions — and more —  from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, in Cartwright Center. There’s still time to register for the day-long series of sessions. Two series of morning sessions repeat in the afternoon to help accommodate a variety of work schedules and interests. See session descriptions and register at: www.uwlax.edu/LIVEMAROON. Registration isn’t required, but is encouraged to assist planning. The day also features two keynote presentations: Jason Kotecki on “Escape Adulthood: Living & Working with Less Stress and More Success” and Carol Ebert on “Living Low GI in a High GI World: 10 Step Glycemic Stress Management Program that Could Save your Life!” All sessions are free, with funding from classified and academic staff professional development grants. Chancellor Gow welcomes employees to attend; work with supervisors to ensure staffing coverage. The Employee Enrichment Day Committee includes:

• Amanda Goodenough
• Tammy Haakenson
• Brad Quarberg
• Kathy Ring
• Cyndi Taylor
• Bob Wilson
• Becky Yoshizumi

UW-L surplus sale runs through July 29

UW-L will conduct a sale of surplus property in partnership with the online auction site www.wisconsinsurplus.com through Tuesday, July 29. Pre-registration and a bidder number are required prior to bid submittals. For terms and conditions of sale, along with contact information, go to www.wisconsinsurplus.com. To view items visit Campus Stores from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

UW System Board of Regents Diversity Award nominations due Sept. 15

UW-L's Diversity Awards Committee is seeking nominations for the UW System Board of Regents Diversity Award. The award recognizes those who have fostered greater access and success for students of historically underrepresented populations, including African Americans, American Indians, Latinos/Hispanics, Asian Americans and Southeast Asians, as well as first-generation and economically-disadvantaged students. Up to three awards of $5,000 each will be made to individuals, programs, and/or units in recognition of their exceptional efforts in fostering greater equity and diversity across their institutions and communities. To begin the nomination process, visit http://www2.uwlax.edu/diversity-inclusion/ and complete the Board of Regents Diversity Award Nomination Form. Email it by Monday, Sept. 15, to Associate Dean of Campus Climate & Diversity Barbara Stewart at bstewart@uwlax.edu. Find out more at www.uwsa.edu/bor/awards/diversity or call 608.785.5097.

RSVP by July 21 to attend Classified Excellence Appreciation Breakfast

Monday, July 21, is the deadline for classified staff to RSVP for the 18th annual appreciation breakfast for classified employees. The breakfast runs from 7:15-9 a.m. Tuesday, July 29, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Classified staff are guests of Chancellor Joe Gow for breakfast. Food is available from 7:15 to 9 a.m., so coming in shifts for coverage purposes is fine; takeouts will not be available. "Employee Enrichment Day" follows the breakfast, so plan accordingly. Group photos will be taken of staff being recognized for achieving five-year milestones. For more information, contact Kathy Ring at 608.785.8013.