Campus Connection

 

College helped this grad tune in to goals, dreams

Mobley says college took him for an unexpected ride — with some big twists and turns.

Employment for UW-L graduates is looking up

About 98 percent of UW-La Crosse undergraduates seeking employment found work within six months of graduation, according to a 2010-11 report.

UW-L’s Upward Bound Program to receive more than $2.1 million

Thanks to a $2.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, 95 students a year for the next five years, will receive support from the Upward Bound Program at UW-La Crosse. The program received a grant for $420,258, which will fund the program for 2012-13. Funding for the next five years is anticipated to reach $2.1 million.

UW-L senior earns ‘Excellence in Promoting International Education’ award

A UW-L student from China is being honored for sharing her culture in La Crosse.

UW-L honored for tourism efforts

The La Crosse Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau has recognized UW-L for tourism efforts. The bureau has honored the Athletics Department for continuing to host the WIAA State High School Track & Field Meet and for bringing the NCAA III national wrestling tournament to the city for the past two years. Next year, UW-L will host the NCAA III National Track & Field Championships. "It's an honor to be recognized for the great contributions that our program makes to the broader community," says Josh Whitman, Director of Athletics. The award was announced at the bureau's 37th annual meeting May 9.

UW-L baseball teams up with Loggers

UW-L and the La Crosse Loggers have announced an agreement in principle to provide for the long-term financial stability of the UW-L baseball program — and to raise funds needed to enhance the baseball facilities at city-owned Copeland Park. Officials from both organizations explained the plan at Copeland Park May 10. See the whole story at: www.uwlathletics.com/news/2012/5/9/BB_0509124122.aspx.

Retirement reception planned for Ginny Kreyer

A retirement reception will be held for Ginny Kreyer, Murphy Library, from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, in Murphy's Mug. Kreyer is retiring from UW-L June 1 after 34 years of service. Refreshments will be served.

Targeting Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3 in neuroendocrine cancers is topic of May 17 bioresearch forum

Dr. Muthusamy Kunnimalaiyaan, Department of  Surgery, Wisconsin Institutes for Medical Research, in Madison, will present "Targeting Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3 in Neuroendocrine Cancers from 12:15-1 p.m. Thursday, May 17, for the monthly La Crosse BioResearch Forum. Forums are held in the Overholt Auditorium, Gundersen Lutheran. The free forums are open to the public and are 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.

Jeans Day is May 18; wear your LIVEMAROON gear!

UW-L is one of many local organizations that participate in the monthly “Jeans Day” sponsored by the La Crosse Tribune. One or two local charities or organizations are designated each month to receive our donations. In return for a $1 (suggested donation) UW-L employees may wear jeans to work Friday, May 18.  You may contribute even if you don’t wear jeans. Let’s show our community how generous we can be! In April our campus raised $77. Also, the campus community is encouraged to wear their LIVEMAROON T-shirts or other maroon clothing. The charities receiving the May contributions are:

• Coulee Council on Addictions – This organization provides confidential assistance, information, education and services to people of all ages dealing with substance abuse and other addictions.
• Couleecap — This organization fights poverty and promotes self-sufficiency for people in the Coulee Region. Couleecap identifies needs, mobilizes resources and provides quality services to people and communities in Crawford, La Crosse, Monroe and Vernon counties.

Drop $1 donations off with one of the following building contacts:

• Cindy Curran, 212 Cartwright Center
• Laurie Collison, 4206 Centennial Hall
• Laurie Malloney, Cleary Alumni & Friends Center
• Karen Ott, 2004 Cowley Hall
• Carol Beckerjeck, Eagle Hall
• Pa Moua-Yang, 115 Graff Main Hall
• Kathy Olson, 203 Mitchell Hall
• Chandra Hawkins, 220 Morris Hall
• Ingrid Iverson, 107 Murphy Library
• Ann Reman, Physical Plant
• Karen Kindschy, Student Health Center
• Vickie Bain, 120 Wimberly Hall
• Josh Kraft, 162 Wing Technology Center

If there is not a contact in your building, you can forward your donation to Jeans Day Coordinator Vickie Bain, Small Business Development Center, 120 Wimberly Hall. To become a building coordinator, contact Vickie Bain at vbain@uwlax.edu or 785.8646.

Shred day is May 19

Bring up to 100 pounds — about two large trash bags — of paper items and watch them get shredded for free at La Crosse Shred Day. Altra Federal Credit Union, Confidential Records Inc.,  La Crosse Area Crime Stoppers are helping fight identity theft with safe, confidential on-site shredding. Confidential Records Inc. mobile shredding truck will shred paper and file folders from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 19, at Altra Federal Credit Union 2715 Losey Blvd. S. Staples, rubber bands and paper clips do not have to be removed. Food items, three-ring binders, plastic or foam packing materials are not allowed. Enjoy free refreshments, enter to win a personal shredder and more.

Dinner to raise funds for Hall of Honor

The Hall of Honor at Veterans Memorial Field and Sports Complex will get a boost from an upcoming dinner fundraiser. The American Legion Post 52 will host the dinner from 4:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, at its center, 711 Sixth St. S. The dinner features country-style pork rib dinner (plain, BBQ or with sauerkraut.) Tickets are $10 and available at the UW-L Foundation Office, Cleary Alumni & Friends Center or at Post 52.  

Free two-week German language class for faculty, staff begins June 18; registration deadline is June 1

Faculty and staff can learn German as a new language or increase their level of proficiency  at a free two-week German Language Course at UW-L in June. A faculty member from Goethe University in Frankfurt, UW-L's German partner institution, will teach beginning and intermediate-level German from 10 a.m.-noon Monday through Thursday, June 18-28. Enrollment is limited. The deadline to register is June 1. To register or for more information, contact Sandy Sieber  at ssieber@uwlax.edu.

Writing Center open this summer

UW-L's Writing Center will be open during all three summer sessions to provide one-on-one tutoring for students in any course, on any writing assignment. Hours for summer are noon-6 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays;  noon-4 p.m. Thursdays; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays; and 5-8 p.m. Sundays. For more information or to book an appointment, go to www.uwlax.edu/writingcenter.

Save energy between semesters; here's how

Help reduce campus energy this summer. Here's how:

• Turn off computers, monitors, printers, peripherals and other non-essential office, classroom and laboratory equipment.
• Turn off table lamps, general room lighting and other electrical items.
• Unplug and clean unused refrigerators; block the door slightly ajar to reduce odor buildup.
• Unplug chargers when they’re not charging; they draw energy whenever they’re plugged in.
• Close shades, blinds and curtains during unoccupied periods.
• Encourage others to reduce energy use.

Review more energy saving tips by entering the Saving Energy link at www.uwlax.edu/fpm/sustainability/index.htm. For more information, email dsweetman@uwlax.edu. Jeff C. Bryan, Chemistry, presented "Radiation is Scary, and So Are You!" to the La Crosse-Winona sections of the American Chemical Society on May 4 at the section's annual banquet. Cecilia G. Manrique, Political Science/Public Administration, had her peer-reviewed review of the article “Design and Implementation of ‘Global Studio’: Remote Collaboration Environment with High Resolution Video Streaming Software” by Yasuhito Tsukahara, et. al. published in the April 25 issue of Computing Reviews. John Porcari, Exercise and Sport Science, gave the keynote lecture "Separating Fact from Fiction in the Fitness Industry" the Montana Worksite Health Promotion conference in Helena, Mont. on May 3. UW-L's women's and men's outdoor track and field teams won Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship titles May 5. This is the 27th outdoor championship in school history for the women's team and the league-leading 48th title for the men's team. It is the 22nd year in a row that the men's team has won the WIAC outdoor championship. Head coaches are Josh Buchholtz and Pat Healy. See also www.uwlathletics.com/news/2012/5/5/MTRACK_0505121541.aspx and www.uwlathletics.com/index.aspx?tab=_trackandfield&path=wtrack.  

Thank you, Adopt-A-Highway crew

Thanks to the UW-L Employee Adopt-A-Highway crew. It completed its first cleanup of the season Monday, May 7. Employees, retirees and their families taking part included:

• Florence Aliesch
• Lori Anderson
• Joe Bolwahn
• Kjerstin Lang
• Angie Lee
• Brad, Gail, Nicolas and Merideth Quarberg
• Garth Tymeson
• Becky and Jack Yoshizumi

The group cleans up a more than two-mile section of Wisconsin Hwy. 33 through Middle Ridge. The next scheduled cleanups are June 25 and Aug. 20. The crew is open to all UW-L employees, retirees and their families. To join, or if you have more questions about the crew, contact Brad Quarberg, University Communications, at bquarberg@uwlax.edu.

For sale

Five bedroom home, three baths, finished attic, partially finished basement, forced air heat, more than 1,800 sq. ft., built 1949. Includes two refrigerators with freezers, two stoves, washer and dryer, push lawn mower. Detached two-car garage, additional off-street parking, fenced backyard, 1620 State St., across from Wing Technology Center and Morris Hall. $201,909 (less $5,000 to those who explain significance of list price). Available June 3. Contact Marcus at 507.227.7853 or marcuswalgrave@yahoo.com. Honda Ruckus Scooter 2007, great on gas, $1,100 firm. Leave message for Shirley at 788.7350. Two, four-wheeled walkers. One with small basket and tray and holding bag. $30. One red with reversible handles to push or walk. $75. Call Tim at 781.2740. Patio set with four swivel chairs, round glass-top table, umbrella and stand. $75. Call Dianne at 781.2740. Cosine Wherry 14' 2" cedar strip rowing boat with trailer. Rowe as single or double station boat. Trimmed in spruce, walnut and American chestnut. $5,200. Google "Cosine Wherry" for general images. Contact John at 608.386.9894.

Wanted

House to rent in La Crosse for family with pets. Seek house with fenced in yard within walking or biking distance from UW-L. Email Kate at krussell@uwlax.edu .