Campus Connection

 

UW-L Fulbright Scholar to discuss living in Palestine Heidi Morrison, who recently returned from a 10-month Fulbright fellowship in the West Bank, will present “Listening to Children Voice Their Experiences With War” from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 1, in the Hall of Nations, Centennial Hall. The presentation is free and open to all. Read more »

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Former student-athlete featured in NCAA ‘After the Game’ profile A 2002 UW-L graduate is featured in a prestigious NCAA series. Read more »	UW-L researcher featured in Time magazine   A well-known UW-L researcher is prominently featured in the Oct. 20 issue of Time magazine. Exercise and Sport Science Professor John Porcari’s recent research on how men can age-proof their muscles was highlighted in a one-page article. Read more »
SAA program sends first student abroad Today’s college campuses are international hubs, connecting people from around the world. So professionals working on these campuses need global competence. Read more »	Creating a community for recovery; new resource for college students recovering from substance abuse   UW-L student Tim Good noticed the warning signs of alcohol addiction his freshman year. He’d spend Friday and Saturday nights drinking in excess, consuming anywhere from 10-12 shots of vodka. Read more »

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Feeling stressed? Take part in this special 'Tapping Away Stress' presentation

Are you feeling trapped in a cycle of stress, anxiety, tension, chronic pain, depression or even illness? Have you given up trying to find relief from doctors and drugs? Attend this session and learn a simple “tapping” technique to provide instant relief and be more able to move forward with a healthy and vibrant life. “Tapping Away Stress Using EFT” will run from 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 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. The LIVEMAROON presentation is funded by an Academic Staff Professional Development grant. Participants will discover how to take physical and emotional well-being into their own hands. It's simple for anyone to master, and it's free. Tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique or EFT) provides relief from chronic pain, emotional problems, disorders, addictions, phobias, post traumatic stress disorder and physical diseases. While tapping is newly set to revolutionize the field of health and wellness, the healing concepts that it's based upon have been in practice in Eastern medicine for more than 5,000 years. If you go— What: Tapping Away Stress Using EFT When: 10-11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 Where: Valhalla A, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition Admission: Free to all UW-L employees Presenter: Carol Ebert RN, Certified Wellness Practitioner and Certified Wellness Coach and Trainer

Transsexual, Author, Playwright and Performance Artist Kate Bornstein presentation is Oct. 27

A presentation by Transsexual, Author, Playwright and Performance Artist Kate Bornstein is set for 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, in 260 Graff Main Hall. Bornstein has authored several award-winning books in the field of Women and Gender Studies. As an anti-bully advocate for marginalized youth she earned two citations of honor from the New York City Council and praise from civil rights groups.

Deadline to rent faculty regalia is Nov. 9

Faculty, staff, and administrators who want to rent attire for the December graduation ceremonies must place their orders for caps, gowns and hoods no later than Sunday, Nov. 9, to ensure on-time arrival and avoid late shipping fees. Email Carlena Goddeau at cgoddeau@uwlax.edu or contact your department’s ADA for instructions on how to place orders.

New science lab building sustainability charrett to be held Nov. 12

Student newspaper launches new website

UW-L's student newspaper, The Racquet, has a new website at theracquet.org. The website was formerly at theracquet.net. The new website has the most recent articles, archived issues, fun facts about the staff, polls and a place to give feedback about The Racquet.

Update on campus sustainability assessment

— By Kelly Nowicki, Management Last summer, UW-L adopted a sustainability rating system for higher education named STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System). This is a program that more than 650 other colleges and universities have also joined, including 11 UW System campuses. Kelly Nowicki, Management; and Rob Tyser, Biology; are coordinating UW-L's STARS efforts during the 2014-15 academic year. STARS uses a comprehensive approach to award credits in four general sectors of the university, including academics, campus/public engagement, operations and planning/administration. Information about UW-L's activities in these four sectors will be uploaded to a reporting tool on the STARS website and then externally scored. Campuses can earn a bronze, silver, gold or platinum rating. Ratings expire after three years, thus encouraging campuses to continue assessing and improving sustainability practices. Four UW campuses have already received a silver rating — Green Bay, Milwaukee, River Falls and Stout. UW-Oshkosh and UW-Stevens Point were ranked at the gold level. A core STARS team has been formed at UW-L including faculty and staff from all three colleges and several administrative offices. Other key members of the campus community are being contacted for information required for the program. Thanks in advance to everyone for your cooperation and tolerance. This is a great chance for UW-L to be acknowledged for its sustainability-related accomplishments, as well as to see where to improve. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements and updates on UW-L's STARS progress. For additional information, contact Nowicki at knowicki@uwlax.edu.atdpearson@uwlax.edu.

News and upcoming events

• Volleyball will take on UW-Platteville 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29. Join the team for Senior Day as they honor the senior players at the last season game at home.
• Soccer will host UW-Platteville 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29. The first 100 fans will receive a free cell phone case.
• Men’s Cross Country and Women’s Cross Country will compete in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championships starting at noon Saturday, Nov. 1, at Ettrick Golf Club.
• Soccer play against UW-Superior 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1. Help honor the seniors at this Senior Day game.
• 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 as well as a free T-shirt, special birthday announcement at games and more. Check out all the benefits here.

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Eaglez Kidz Klub | Group Outings | Get Involved | Maroon Platoon | Mascot | Tickets | Events & Promotions | L-Club | Donate Carol Angell, Educational Studies, received the Distinguished Alumni Award from UW-Oshkosh, the highest award alumni can receive from the alumni association. It is awarded to those active in their professional fields and widely recognized for career accomplishments. For more information go to alumni award recipients or UW-Oshkosh. David Hart, English, presented "The Eco-Machinations of Etzler in Robert Antoni's As Flies to Whatless Boys" at the 33rd Annual West Indian Literature Conference, "Literature, Culture and the Environment," sponsored by the University of the West Indies, Cave HIll, Barbados, Oct. 2-4. Gretchen Newhouse, Recreation Management & Therapeutic Recreation, and faculty emeritus Stephen Lewis published "Obesity-stigma and the ‘Why Try’ model: Implications for outdoor recreation constraint negotiation" in the October 2014 Journal of Outdoor Education, Recreation and Leadership. Jim Wiener, River Studies Center; Mark Brigham, U.S. Geological Survey; and Elsie Sunderland, Harvard University; co-authored Chapter Two "Why is mercury in fish a concern?" in a national synthesis report, "Mercury in the nation’s streams — levels, trends and implications," published by the U.S. Geological Survey, Oct. 14. Click here for the full report. UW-L's Water Ski Team placed third at the Division 2 National Collegiate Water Ski tournament in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Jenny Kaldor earned a gold medal in women’s slalom and a fourth place in trick. Jenn Kovac placed first and Austin Omelina placed fourth in jump. Communications Corner Many exciting updates can be found at www.uwlax.edu. Most noteworthy: Events Calendar has gone mobile! You can now "pin" one of the 6 homepages as your default homepage. What’s Happening In Dining Services — By Registered Dietitian Katie Callahan

Do you get enough fat in your diet?

You have probably heard time and time again that fat should be limited in one’s diet. Ever since the late 1970s, our society has been obsessed with low-fat foods. Initially, the reasoning behind low-fat diets does seem to make sense. A gram of fat contains a total of nine calories while a gram of protein and carbohydrate contains four calories per gram. The common conclusion is that fat contains more calories per gram than protein and carbohydrate so it should be consumed sparingly. While fat may contain more calories per gram, fat has many unique qualities. First off, fat coats cell membranes and plays a central role in the functioning of the nervous system, brain function and skin integrity. Additionally, fats help us feel full and satisfied, ward off cravings, aid in healthy hormone production, and boost healing during inflammatory processes. And, most importantly, 60 percent of the brain is composed of fat. Think about the possible effects lack of fat in the diet could have on overall brain function. Now, that’s food for thought. Fat — and protein — unlike carbohydrates do not affect the blood stream the same way. When carbohydrates are consumed, there is a more of a spike in blood sugar levels than fat and protein. For instance, if one were to eat crackers as a snack, it is likely that person would be hungry again within a half an hour. On the other hand, if some cheese were added along with the crackers, that person would probably feel more satisfied. Fat and protein have the ability to keep blood sugars stable. Therefore, for meals and snacks, it is wise to consume a good mixture of protein, fat and carbohydrate (PFC). Olive oil, nuts, fish, peanut butter, butter, margarine and avocados are all excellent sources of fat. Hamburgers, french fries and desserts are not considered good fat sources. These items contain trans fats which are responsible for increasing inflammation and triglyceride levels. New research has shown that high intakes of trans fat — and sugar — are the main culprits of heart disease. I hope this article sheds a new light on fat. It is a part of the diet that should not be ignored. Consuming a mixture of PFC is sure to leave you satisfied — give it a try!

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