Posted 9:42 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2013
This week's news and events.
NCUR at UW-L week of April 8 showcases national, international students’ talent
A full week of events is planned at UW-L in conjunction with the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR). Undergraduates from 48 states and seven countries will present their research findings Thursday through Saturday, April 11-13. Food and culture from around the world will highlight the 48th Annual International Banquet Tuesday evening, April 9. And artwork from 36 college students around the country will be displayed Wednesday, April 10, through Saturday, April 13. Read more »
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College student artwork from throughout the country at UW-L Artwork from 36 college students throughout the country will be featured at UW-L as part of the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR). Read more |
UW-L program explores children’s literature related to Native AmericansA campus program will explore children’s literature related to Native American culture, tradition, community and racism. Thomas Peacock will present “What We Should Know about Native People: A Writer’s Perspective” to local educators, students and others Tuesday and Wednesday, April 16 and 17. Read more »
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UW-L Theatre presents a children’s story for all ages
UW-L’s Department of Theatre Arts production “Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse” engages young minds in an upbeat, colorful and cherished story adapted onto the stage by Kevin Kling. Kevin Henkes’ beloved children’s story character, Lilly, seeks out adventure and learns an essential life lesson on the way. “Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse” will show at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday April 13, in the Frederick Theatre in the lower level of Morris Hall. Read more » |
UW-L to host ‘Leave No Trace’ training
UW-L’s Outdoor Connection will host the Subaru Leave No Trace Traveling Trainer Course April 27- 28. Leave No Trace is a conservation practice that promotes sustainable outdoor recreational practices benefiting people and the environment. The two-day course consists of 16 hours of programing; 10 in the field and six in a classroom. Read more » |
Iowa native who gained Internet attention for talking about his two moms to speak at UW-La Crosse An Iowa college student who had video of him appearing before state officials talking about his two moms go viral will speak at UW-La Crosse. Zach Wahls will share his views on marriage rights at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 15, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Read more »
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Graduate students to visit German universities to discuss student affairs administration
UW-L graduate students will travel to three different German universities to meet with German students and administrators to explore varying approaches to student affairs in German higher education. Typically Germany universities are less involved in student affairs. Read more »
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UW System Board of Regents met at UW-L April 4 and 5
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University Bookstore to host Thirst Project School Tour April 10
The University Bookstore is hosting the Thirst Project School Tour at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, in 337 Cartwright Center. The Thirst Project is a nonprofit organization working to raise awareness about the global water crisis – a problem that affects more than one billion people. Thirst helps build water wells around the world to generate and promote access to clean drinking water. To learn more about the Thirst Project visit www.thirstproject.org or contact Carlena Goddeau at 608-785-8855.Grizzly Bear is featured band at April 12 Album Encounters; ‘Saturn — Jewel of the Heavens’ is April public program
The Album Encounters multimedia light and laser show will feature Grizzly Bear's "Shields" at 8 p.m. Friday, April 12, in 20 Cowley Hall. Admission is $4. The Planetarium’s Public Program for April is “Saturn — Jewel of the Heavens.” The talk followed by a multimedia audiovisual presentation will be at 1 p.m. Saturdays, April 13, 20 and 27. Admission is $2 for students and children and $4 for others. To find out more, contact Bob Allen at allen.robe@uwlax.edu or 785.8669. See more about the Planetarium at www.uwlax.edu/planetarium.
Freedom Fest ticket presale pricing discount ends Saturday, April 13
Take advantage of presale pricing discounts for Freedom Fest. Purchase tickets for $35 (plus tax) at local Festival Foods through Saturday, April 13. The special presale discount is also available online at www.freedomfestlacrosse.com.
This year’s event is Saturday, June 15 at the UW-La Crosse Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex. The sixth annual event will feature performances by Chicago and Daughtry, in addition to sets from The Remainders and the 451st Army Band. One hundred percent of Freedom Fest proceeds benefit the UW-L's Hall of Honor and a scholarship fund for service members who attend UW System schools.
Lawn seating tickets are available for $65. VIP tickets are $145 and $195 for Front Rows VIP. VIP ticket holders receive free food and drinks in the VIP tent throughout the day. Admission tickets go up to $45 after April 13. Logistics Health Inc. is the sponsor of the fest for the sixth year.Campus Child Center music show set for April 15 and 16; art on display April 15-18
UW-L surplus sale runs through April 15
UW-L is conducting a sale of surplus property in partnership with the online auction site www.wisconsinsurplus.com through April 15. Pre-registration and a bidder number is required prior to any bid submittals. For terms and conditions of sale and contact information go to www.wisconsinsurplus.com.
budgetandfinance/bussvs/Docs/YearendDeadline2013.pdf .
uwlax.edu/ . The Facilities Management office hours are Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., and is closed on legal holidays. For emergency facilities service outside these hours contact University Switchboard at 785.8000.
Cancer Chemoprevention is topic of April 15 bioresearch forum
Doctor Howard Bailey, Department of Medicine UW-Madison, is the keynote speaker for the April La Crosse BioResearch Forum. He speaks on “Cancer Chemprevention" from 12:15-1 p.m. Monday, April 15, in the Overholt Auditorium at Gundersen Lutheran. The free forums are open to the public and hosted by the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders and the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation. Those attending should park in the Green ramp (see map) or use valet parking. Use the entrances at the north end and northeast side of the medical center.Information Technology Services to host campus electronic waste recycling drop off site, pick up April 22
Information Technology Services is hosting an electronic waste (e-waste) dropoff site for the campus community from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Hoeschler Tower Monday, April 22, in honor of Earth Day.
Only “electronic items” such as computers, keyboards, monitors, printers, CD/DVD players, VCRs and TVs will be accepted. Other types of household appliances will not be collected. ITS staff will be available to assist with receiving and sorting.
An e-waste pickup is available to departments for university-owned equipment only. Submit an online order for pick up of university-owned equipment at www.uwlax.edu/its/helpdesk/electronic_surplus.htm.
E-waste disposal keeps the campus environmentally clean and clutter free. Items are disposed of in an environmentally-responsible manner by the locally-owned, certified contractor Dynamic Recycling. The contractor ensures that hard drives are erased so disposal is secure.
For information about campus e-waste pick up services for faculty and staff available throughout the year visit www.uwlax.edu/its/helpdesk/electronic_surplus.htm. For more information, call the Eagle Help Desk at 785.8774 or email helpdesk@uwlax.edu.
Fiscal Year 2013 deadlines online
Fiscal Year 2013 ends June 30, 2013. For a complete list of deadlines for Fiscal Year 2103 from Financial Services, visit the link www.uwlax.edu/Results of Centennial Hall thermal comfort survey now online
As part of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification process, UW-L Facilities Planning and Management conducted a thermal comfort survey in Centennial Hall through Feb. 19. LEED, as it’s commonly known, is a points-based third party verified green building certification process created and managed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC). UW-L received LEED Gold Certification in Centennial Hall.The survey measured satisfaction with temperature, humidity and air flow. Survey results and corrective action plan are available at www.uwlax.edu/fpm/sustainability/initiatives/LEED_thermal_comfort_survey.htm .
Note that the survey was not designed to identify thermal comfort concerns in a specific room. Share specific thermal comfort concerns by contacting the Facilities Management Office at 785.8585 or submit an online work request through https://iservicedesk.
Upcoming news and events
Monday, April 8
18th Annual College Basketball Celebration, Roundball Rumble on the River at the Waterfront’s Cargill Room Doors Open/Cocktails: 6 p.m. | Dinner: 7 p.m. | Championship Game Tip-off: 8 p.m. $75 per ticket (Click here for more information) Only 300 tickets available. Purchase here.Wednesday, April 10
Baseball vs. UW-Stout (DH), 1 p.m., North Campus Field (tentative location due to weather, please view uwlathletics.com for location updates) Click here for baseball promotions calendar.Saturday, April 13
Baseball vs. St. Norbert College (DH), 12:30 p.m., North Campus FieldThursday through Saturday, May 23-25
Volunteers needed NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships Click here for more information Click here for volunteer registration Questions: dfritsch@uwlax.edu or 608.317.8957Monday, June 17
12th Annual L-Club Eagle Eye Open Golf Outing at the La Crosse Country Club Featuring UW-L teams at each hole Click here for more information 18th Annual College Basketball Celebration, Roundball Rumble on the River Twitter- UWLEAGLEFAN (UWL EAGLE FAN)
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Enilda Delgado and Laurie Cooper Stoll, both Sociology and Archaeology, presented "Exploring Racial Inequality in Early School Experiences," at the Midwest Sociological Society's Annual Meeting in Chicago, March. Cooper Stoll was interviewed about her research on church growth and decline for the article "Churches Seek Relevance as Many Americans Turn Away From Organized Religion," in the La Crosse Tribune, March 31.
Audrey M. Elegbede, Ethnic and Racial Studies, presented “Roaming Romance: Motorbikes, Intimacy, and Malaysia’s Muslim Youth” on March 23 at the Association of Asian Studies annual meeting in San Diego.
Taviare L. Hawkins, Physics, published work "Mechanical Properties of Doubly Stabilized Microtubule Filaments" is the cover article of the April 2013 Edition of Biophysical Journal .
Jim Jorstad, Academic Technology Services, has been nominated for a CNN iReport Award. The CNN iReport Awards recognize the best in citizen journalism around the world, across a variety of categories: Breaking News, Original Reporting, Compelling Imagery, Personal Story, Commentary and In-depth Storytelling. Here’s a link to his nominated iReport: http://ireport.cnn.Eric Kraemer, Philosophy, presented "Darwin's Doubts Revisited" to the Disproof Atheist Society of Boston University, Boston, on March 19.
UW-L in the news
A summary of some of the stories about UW-La Crosse spotted in the news. "High-profile Iowa college student with two moms to speak at UW-L" ... Milwaukee Journal Sentinel JS Online, March 31. ... a national profile when he testified about growing up with two moms during the Iowa debate ... www.jsonline.com/blogs/news/200469881.html "College champion: Smith to depart UW Board of Regents," La Crosse Tribune, April 4. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse says it will lose a key ally next month when Brent Smith’s term as UW System regent expires ... "UW System Board of Regents to meet in La Crosse," WXOW, April 3. The UW system's board of regents will hold one of their approximately nine annual meetings in La Crosse this week ... "UW-L supports autism awareness," The Racquet, April 4. April is autism awareness month and Alpha Xi Delta showed their support by lighting up the clock tower blue with the help of blue tissue paper and blue light bulbs ...
OCW seeks nominations for steering committee
UW-L's Organization for Campus Women (OCW) holds elections each spring, as terms expire or individuals resign, for campus representatives. Representatives serve three-year terms. For spring 2013, the nominating committee is accepting nominations from the campus to fill the following positions:- Classified staff representative: two positions
- Academic staff representative: three positions
- Faculty representative: one position
Spring symposium to be held April 10
"Seeking Meaning, Finding Purpose" is the theme for the 2013 Spring Symposium sponsored by the OCW. The event will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, Port O’ Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. UW-L alumni Marci Madary will give the presentation at noon. The free symposium will include light refreshments and door prizes. No pre-registration is required.