Posted 1:21 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, 2015
This week's news and events.
Major construction projects helped by long-term planning
Fences remain in a variety of places across campus. Some won’t be coming down once students return, including those surrounding the three major building projects in progress. View video » |
In this issue:Announcements & Notices Campus Kudos In The News Classifieds |
UWL football season kicks off Sept. 4 |
Student-led theatre company presents the play ‘This is our Youth’
Happy Rain Theatre Company presents the comedy “This is our Youth” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, and Saturday, Sept. 5. Read more » |
UW System Dr. P.B. Poorman Award recipients announced
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UW System honors Outstanding Women of Color in Education
Xia Vang, UWL financial aid counselor, is among the 17 recipients statewide of the 2015 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award. Read more » |
Retirement reception for former CBA Dean Bruce May is Aug. 26
A retirement reception for former CBA Dean Bruce May will be from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, in Cameron Hall of Nations, Centennial Hall. In July 2012, May took over the CBA deanship after spending nine years as associate dean and two years as interim dean.'Jeans Day' is Friday, Aug. 28
UWL is one of many local organizations that participates in “Jeans Day” each month and is sponsored by the La Crosse Tribune. In return for $1 (suggested donation), UWL faculty and staff have the opportunity to wear jeans rather than usual business attire. Donations go to designated local, non-profit charities or organizations each month. The charities this month are Steppin' Out in Pink and Great River Festival of Arts.
Locate your building contact person on the list below, contribute the suggested $1 and collect a Jeans Day sticker. It is not necessary to wear jeans to participate. This is a great way to unite the campus in supporting local non-profit organizations in the Greater La Crosse area.
Show the community how generous we can be.
Building contacts:
- Marcee Peplinski, 117 Archaeology Center Lab
- Cindy Curran, 212 Cartwright Center
- Laurie Collison, 4206 Centennial Hall
- Christine Reed, 234 Center for the Arts
- Vickie Bain, Cleary Alumni & Friends Center
- Karen Ott, 2004 Cowley Hall
- Carol Beckerjeck, Eagle Hall
- Debra Gerke, 105 Graff Main Hall
- Jeanne Voss, 124 Mitchell Hall
- Maripat Coughlin, 235 Morris Hall
- Ingrid Iverson, 107 Murphy Library
- Ann Reman, Physical Plant
- Ann Stratton, Parking Services
- Mo McAlpine/Rachel Berry, Recreational Eagle Center
- Karen Kindschy, 1030 Student Health Center
- Maureen Spencer, 404A Wimberly Hall
- Tori Erickson, Whitney Dining Center
- Josh Kraft, 162 Wing Technology Center
Shop for a cause fundraiser, purchase shopping passes through Aug. 28
It Make$ Cents! Money Management Center has partnered with Macy’s on its "Shop for a Cause" fundraiser to raise money for student scholarships this fall. Macy's $5 shopping passes can be purchased now through Friday, Aug. 28. The pass is valid Saturday, Aug. 29, at any Macy's store or online. It provides the shopper with 30 percent off of merchandise for the day and contains a submittal form that can be entered for a $500 gift card drawing at any Macy’s store. Each store will have a winner.
Chancellor's All-University Address and picnic set for Sept. 2
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Chancellor Joe Gow will give the All-University Fall Address from 10:30 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Sept. 2, in 260 Graff Main Hall Auditorium.
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Chancellor Joe Gow will give the All-University Fall Address from 10:30 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Sept. 2, in 260 Graff Main Hall Auditorium.
Chancellor's picnic
The chancellor's address will be immediately followed by a picnic outside in Lindner Forest, near the gazebo, behind Wing Technology Center. The picnic is free for all university faculty and staff. It will run until 1 p.m. Those planning to attend the picnic should complete this online survey by Monday, Aug. 31, to indicate their food preference. This assists Chartwells in preparing the appropriate quantities of food. The menu includes: burgers,chicken breasts, vegetarian burgers, vegetarian baked beans, vinaigrette coleslaw, potato salad, brownies and beverages. Please bring a non-perishable food item to the picnic for the University Food Pantry. UWL continues to have many students who use the pantry. Bins to collect donations will be located at the cookout site.La Crosse-Dubna Friendship Association celebrates 25-year anniversary Sept. 3
Dubna, Russia, one of La Crosse's Sister City partnerships, is celebrating its 25-year relationship. Each sister city relationship is unique and features cooperative efforts in such diverse activities as education, health care, sports, the arts, government agencies and public policy, business, and many others. Read more details on the partnerships.
Risk Management provides guidance on drivers' authorization
Effective Thursday, Oct. 1, anyone driving a vehicle on university business is required to complete a Drivers Authorization Application to become an approved driver prior to driving on university business. The University Drivers Authorization policy and application can be found at Business Services Risk Management. This policy adheres to state regulations and UW System policy requiring that all drivers be authorized due to the substantial risk associated with allowing unauthorized individuals to drive while on university business. This policy applies to all individuals driving on university business including employees, students, volunteers, LTEs, and other agents of the university. It also applies to all vehicles including those that are privately owned, university-owned, leased or rented. To become an authorized driver, complete the Drivers Authorization Application and submit to the University Police Department. The application asks for driver contact and license information and requires review and signatures by the driver, supervisor and University Police. Contact Scott Holzem, risk manager, at sholzem@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8569 with questions regarding the policy or application.
Karl Kattchee, Mathematics, presented the paper "Theory of Intersection" at the annual Bridges Conference (Mathematics, Music, Art, Architecture, Culture) in Baltimore, July 29-Aug. 2. Kattchee's artwork, "Theory of Intersection" and "DA DA Dice," was included in juried exhibits of mathematical art at the conference and the Towson University Center for the Arts. He also acted in the Bridges Community Players production of "Tumor Brainiowicz" by S.I. Witkiewicz.
Tom Kernozek, Health Professions; Robert Ragan, Physics; Michael Lyght and Matthew Nockerts, both Physical Therapy students; presented "Effects of Foot Strike Pattern and Step Frequency on Achilles Tendon Stress during Running" at the 39th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics in Columbus, Ohio.
Garth Tymeson, Exercise and Sport Science, published an article, "Informing Parents of the Rights to Participation in Interscholastic Athletics for Children with Disabilities," in the Summer 2015 issue of the Texas Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Journal.
UW-L in the news
A summary of some of the stories about UW-La Crosse spotted in the news. UW-La Crosse Building Projects Approved Aug., WXOW.com The State Building Commission has approved the design and construction of UW-L's new Science Labs Building and the renovation of the Center for .. UW-La Crosse to undergo two more renovation projects, Aug. 15, WXOW.com Doug Pearson, Executive Director of facilities, planning, and management at UW-La Crosse, said the projects are needed due to growing student ... New UW-L building to make big splash, Aug. 16, Post-Bulletin The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse will get its new science building. ... UW-L has strong science offerings, Chancellor Joe Gow said, receiving ... UW-L opens camp with optimism, focus on closing, Aug. 16, WXOW.com There was a sense of optimism and determination, signs of happiness and focus, and a clear indication college football is back on Downtown La Crosse's economy trending up, Aug. 17, La Crosse Tribune Small business programs including those offered by the city of La Crosse, La Crosse County and the University of Wisconsin-La 'Boomer Broads' write book about good old days, Aug. 17, La Crosse Tribune 11 and 12 at Myrick Park in La Crosse. ... taken her classes at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse or attended any of her humorous presentations to JEFF BROWN: Dettwiler believes Eagles poised for turnaround season, Aug. 19, La Crosse Tribune There is plenty of work to be done for coach Joel Dettwiler and his UW-La Crosse football staff, and a good share of it will be done on the practice UW-L drives local economic development, Aug. 20 La Crosse Tribune 12 as the Wisconsin State Building Commission approved the final design and funding for the new University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW-L) Science ... YWCA La Crosse recognizes two local men, Aug. 20, News8000.com - WKBT At the event, local attorney Keith Belzer and UW-La Crosse's Director of Multicultural Student Services Thomas Harris, were both honored.