UW-L student’s research aims to stop invasive species
UW-L graduate student Amber Miller received a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship to develop a strategy to restore ecosystems dominated by invasive species. She will receive a three-year stipend, plus tuition and fees.
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In this issue:
Announcements & Notices
Campus Kudos
UWL Dining
Physical Wellness
Classifieds |
Get an internship? Economist says, 'yes'
Summers are a time for students to kick back and relax — or not? A UW-L economist’s research shows why it is important for college students to use their class breaks wisely.
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Faculty, staff participate in first ‘Writing Hunker’
UW-L faculty and instructional staff came together for two, intensive days of writing during the first ever Faculty Writing Hunker, May 21-22.
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Community comes on campus for continuing education
This summer kids and other community members will be on campus for a variety of Continuing Education and Extension programs.
While some children’s programs are now full, others such as “Girls in Science” June 21-22 and “Young Scholars” July 14-18 are still open for registration.
Continuing Education and Extension offers a range of other summer programs from art tours, to learning in retirement, to programs that fill professional requirements. Learn more about
summer Continuing Education and Extension programs.
Altra Credit Union ATM in Cartwright removed for floor project
The Altra Credit Union ATM in Cartwright Center has been removed as the floor tile near Cartwright’s information counter is being replaced.
A second Altra ATM is located in the Whitney Center corridor. This ATM will be active
until July 31. Summer hours are 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Additionally, Higher One ATMs are available in Cartwright Center and the Recreational Eagle Center.
The university will be reviewing campus bank services this fall including ATMs. A plan is in the works to introduce a bank into the new student center in 2016-2017.
Any questions regarding ATM services on campus can be directed to Mike Gasper, Administration and Finance, at 785.6494.
Farewell reception for Cari Mathwig Ramseier May 27
An informal reception for Cari Mathwig Ramseier, Information Technology, will be from
2-3:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 27, in 161 Wing Technology Center. Mathwig Ramseier has accepted a position at Viterbo University. Her last day at UW-L is Friday, May 30. Anyone who has used D2L as well as numerous other technology tools has likely have worked with her. Light desserts and coffee will be available.
Adopt-A-Highway group holds clean-up
The UW-L Employees Adopt-A-Highway group kicked off its 21st year when it held its first clean-up of the season Monday, May 19. Those cleaning up trash along State Highway 33 between Korn Clements and Korn Coulee Road included:
- Florence Aliesch
- Joe and Chris Bolwahn
- Nancy Jones
- Brad, Gail and Merideth Quarberg
- Elizabeth Zuege
The group that includes UW-L employees, retirees and their family members picks up along the two-mile stretch three times a year. The next clean-up will take place
Thursday, June 26.
If interested in participating with the group, contact Brad Quarberg, University Communications, at bquarberg@uwlax.edu.
Volunteers needed for Got Energy Triathlon
The Got Energy Triathlon is in need of volunteers to work the bike and run course on
Sunday, June 8. The triathlon is from 7-11 a.m. at Swarthout Park, in West Salem. Sign up on the
La Crosse YMCA website or contact Sarah Newton, YMCA volunteer coordinator, at yupdates@laxymca.org to get involved.
Bill Cerbin, Center for Advancing Teaching & Learning and Psychology, presented a half-day workshop, “Applying the Science of Learning to Teaching,” to the College of Pharmacy faculty at Purdue University May 14.
Kate Grillo, Sociology & Archaeology, published "Pastoralism and Pottery Use: An Ethnoarchaeological Study in Samburu, Kenya" in the “African Archaeological Review” in May 2014. Grillo also published a book review "Pastoralism in Africa: Past, Present, and Future," edited by M. Bollig, M. Schnegg, and H.-P. Wotzka, in the journal “Azania: Archaeological Research in Africa.”
Lalita Hogan, English, presented a paper, "'... breaking of so great a thing should make a greater crack': Cognitive Unconscious and Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra," at the seminar on "Cognitive Shakespeare," for the commemorative conference, Shakespeare 450, April 21-27, in Paris.
Harun Rashid, emeritus professor, Geography and Earth Science, presented an invited paper “Climate Change in Bangladesh: Confronting a Mega-Disaster” at the World Issues Forum at Western Washington University, in Bellingham, May 14.
Looking for something to eat on Campus?
Check out what UW-L Dining has to offer this summer.
Stop in the Galley for breakfast selections from 7-9 a.m.:
- Omelet, breakfast potatoes or whole fruit and drink $4.99 or one block
- Breakfast sandwich with bacon or sausage on bagel or biscuit, breakfast potato or whole fruit and drink $4.49 or one block
- Two eggs made-to-order, pancakes, sausage or bacon and drink $4.99 or one block
- Ala carte options are also available
Continental Breakfast 7-11 a.m.
Lunch runs from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Enjoy a daily Chef's Selection Value Combo at Chef's Table for only $5.99 or one block
- Grab your favorite Erbert & Gerbert sub starting at $4.49, or one block for the Block Meal Options
- Variety of ready-to-go salads $4.99
Starting Tuesday, May 27, Dining Services will be open for dinner from 5-6 p.m.
- Serving chef's selections at Chef's Table.
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Think Your Drink!
The human body is 55-75 percent water and staying hydrated by drinking adequate fluids is important for maintaining many important body systems. Make sure you’re providing your body the hydration it needs without adding extra calories or caffeine.
It’s very easy to drink more calories from sugar than you would ever eat. For example, a Rockstar Energy Drink has 16 teaspoons of sugar. It also has 160 mg of caffeine — three times the amount in a can of cola. Caffeine isn’t harmful in moderation, but overdoing it will leave you feeling jittery, sluggish and eventually dependent on it every day. If you need a pick-me-up try going for a walk, stretching, drinking water or eating a healthy snack. Instead of choosing sugar-sweetened beverages, water and skim milk are the best choices to hydrate your body.
Here are some tips to make better beverage choices all the time:
- Choose water, diet or low-calorie beverages instead of sugar-sweetened beverages.
- Carry a water bottle and refill it throughout the day — good for you, your wallet and the environment.
- Don't keep sugar-sweetened beverages around. Instead, keep a jug or bottles of cold water in the fridge.
- Flavor water with pieces of fresh fruit or herbs — the combinations are endless.
- When you do opt for a sugar-sweetened beverage, go for the small size. A small size pop has half the calories of a large.
Tips for better choices at the coffee shop:
- Request that your drink be made with fat-free or low-fat milk instead of whole milk
- Order the smallest size available.
- Forgo the sugary flavor syrups.
- Skip the whip- whip cream adds calories and fat.
- Keep it simple. Order a plain cup of coffee with fat-free milk and artificial sweetener or drink it black. This is also usually the least expensive option on the menu.
For Sale:
Two pedestal solid wood table, 82" long with leaf and six matching wood chairs $100; low-rise dresser with mirror, two couches and end tables; matching bureaus and night stand, all B/O. Free Sharp Color TV, model 27K-S100. Contact Judy at 785.8324 from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.
