Students move in Aug. 30-31 About 2,200 new and returning UW-La Crosse students will be moving into campus residence halls Friday, Aug. 30, and Saturday, Aug. 31. Read more »

In this issue: Announcements & Notices Campus Kudos Human Resources In The News Remembering Classifieds

The FurLow Riders roll into fourth year of rock music August commemorates four years for The FurLow Riders. With four upcoming gigs this fall, the university blues-rock band led by UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow, hasn’t slowed down. Gow encourages faculty, staff and students to join them for shows, which promise more of the classic rock and blues music Gow played on the stage about 20 years ago along with other roots music featuring various members of the band. Read more	UW-La Crosse Foundation names new president [caption id="attachment_25356" align="alignright" width="134"] Mary Ann Gerrard[/caption] The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Foundation has announced it will start the new school year with a new president. Mary Ann Gerrard will assume the duties of the Foundation’s president Monday, Sept. 9. Read more »
UW-L leads WIAC academic standings UW-L student-athletes posted the highest combined grade point average among the nine Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) institutions in 2012-13. Read more »	Save the trees! Researchers, students working toward tree disease cure for the American chestnut The loud, shrill clanking of a hammer hitting metal breaks the cheery chorus of birds singing mid-morning in May. With the stark, metallic sound you would think the trees are being harmed, but the opposite is true. Read more »
Terpstra exhibit closing reception is Sept. 13 UW-L Art Professor Jennifer Williams Terpsta brought new life to the ancient art form of encaustic, found at the Fayoum Oasis in Egypt, in her summer exhibit in the University Art Gallery. Read more »	University Art Gallery — 2013-14 Calendar See the University Arty Gallery 2013-14 calendar. Read more »

 

This year’s venue for All-University Address is Valhalla; address, picnic set for Aug. 28

[caption id="attachment_25356" align="alignright" width="134"] UW-L Chancellor Joe Gow[/caption] Chancellor Joe Gow will give UW-L’s All-University Fall Address from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. That’s a change from Graff Main Hall where he has traditionally given the address. Refreshments are available beginning 10 a.m. Immediately following the address, all university faculty and staff are invited to attend the Annual Chancellor’s Picnic from approximately 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on the Graff Main Hall south lawn. The rain site is the Galley and the State and Ward rooms in Cartwright Center. The event is free. Tickets and sign-up are not required. The menu includes grilled chicken breasts, vegan burgers, hamburgers, coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans, an ice cream sundae bar and beverages. UW-L Dining Services will serve the food.

Ice (S)cream Social to be held Aug. 28

Meet and welcome international students to campus at the Office of International Education Ice (S)cream Social. Ice cream will be served from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Lindner Forest Gazebo, north of Wing Technology Center. The Screaming Eagles Marching Band will perform. The rain site is the State Room in Cartwright Center.

La Crosse Friends of International Students group seeks new Friendship Families

Become a Friendship Family through La Crosse Friends of International Students (LFIS).  LFIS  Friendship Families help promote cross-cultural understanding by fostering relationships between international students and La Crosse area residents. Students do not live with friendship families. Background checks are required for friendship family participants; however, UW-L employees do not need to pay for their background check. For more information, contact David Gardner at dgardner@uwlax.edu or visit www.lfis.info. To apply go to http://uwlax.edu/oie/International_Students/Forms/LFISApplication.pdf.

Participate in Jeans Day Aug. 30; wear LIVEMAROON gear

UW-L is one of many local organizations to 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 donations. In return for a one dollar, participants may wear jeans. Campus participants should wear LIVEMAROON gear.  The next Jeans Day is Friday, Aug. 30. Donations are welcome even if you don’t wear jeans. This is a small way to join together and give back big to the local community. In July UW-L raised $53. The charities receiving the August contributions are the Steppin’ Out in Pink and National Alliance on Mental Illness. Building contacts:

• Cindy Curran, 212 Cartwright
• Laurie Collison, 4206 Centennial Hall
• Laurie Maloney, Cleary Alumni & Friends Center
• Karen Ott, 2004 Cowley Hall
• Carol Beckerjeck, Eagle Hall
• Pa Moua-Yang, 115 Graff Main Hall
• Jeanne Voss, 124 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

If a contact is not listed for your building, forward donations to Vickie Bain, Jeans Day Coordinator, SBDC, 120 Wimberly Hall. More collection spots in each building on campus would be helpful. To volunteer with this cause contact Campus Jeans Day Coordinator Vickie Bain at vbain@uwlax.edu or 785.8646.

Next passenger van training is Sept. 4; register by Aug. 29

The next  12/15 Passenger Van training is set for 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4, in the Facilities Management Conference Room. The instructor and behind-the-wheel training will last no later than noon, depending on the number of participants. Register by Thursday, Aug. 29, by contacting Kelley Becker at 608.785.8586 or kbecker@uwlax.edu.

Awareness through Performance shows slated for Sept. 2

Two Awareness through Performance (ATP) fall 2013 shows will be performed Monday, Sept. 2. The 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. shows will be held in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. The free shows are open to the public. ATP is an alternative outlet for social activism on campus. The troupe is comprised of students who share a passion for diversity and social justice issues and want to explore how these issues shape the world. Participants hope to positively impact the campus climate by affecting attitudes and behaviors and enhancing cross-cultural awareness. An encore performance will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14. For more information, visit www.uwlax.edu/campusclimate/atp.

It’s time to verify your campus directory info

Changes are due Friday, Sept. 6 With a new academic year, it’s time to verify information for the 2013-14 UW-L Student +?Staff Directory. Updates or changes must be made now for the printed directory being published in October. Changes are due 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6. This is your only opportunity to make changes to the directory. Verify your name, campus address and phone Visit the online directory here to verify your contact information. If your information is incorrect, complete the Qualtrics survey at https://uwlacrosse.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_eKVogaCitCuJwnr. (If your listing is correct, do not take the survey.) Refer questions about staff changes to Human Resources at 608.785.8013. Check administrative, office listings An interim campus administrative listing, along with a listing of campus buildings, departments and offices, can be found at 2013-14 INTERIM Admin,Chair,BDO. Keep this link handy or print out the listing until the 2013-14 Student + Staff Directory arrives in October. Those responsible for managing administrative, department chairs and Buildings/Departments/Office listings, should review the listings. Make any changes to these pages at: https://uwlacrosse.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_0czxBSnxnXAR4uV. (If a listing is correct, do not complete the change form.) Refer questions about administrative and office listings to University Advancement at 608.785.8487. All changes for the 2013-14 Student + Staff Directory are due by 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6.

2013-14 campus planner now available for purchase

Purchase the “University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Daily Planner & Handbook” publication for the 2013-2014 academic year for $5 (includes tax) at the Information Counter on the first floor in Cartwright Center. In addition to the daily planning pages, the campus planner includes information on dining; Campus Activities Board, music and theatre events; athletic schedules; coupons; and more. Information Counter hours are:  

• Monday, Aug. 26-Friday, Aug. 30: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Saturday, Aug. 31-Monday, Sept. 2: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

 

Office supply distribution to change Sept. 3

To improve mail delivery, increase distribution efficiency, and maintain consistent delivery points, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3, office supply orders will be distributed with the regular mail, and parcels will be delivered to the appropriate mail room or single point receiving location in each building. Ensure recipient's name, building/department name and room number are clearly visible on orders. Pick up office supply packages when picking up regular mail and parcels. Large orders — such as 10 cases of paper or more — large equipment, custodial supplies and special-handling orders will continue to be delivered as before.  For more information contact Campus Stores/Shipping & Receiving at stores@uwlax.edu

 Register now for Sept. 20 DigiCOPY training session

Learn how to use DigiCOPY, UW-L’s provider of copying and printing services, during training sessions Friday, Sept. 20. DigiCOPY representatives will be on campus for a series of instructional sessions including what products and services are available, how to set up an account and how to place orders over the Web. Introductory and advanced presentations will be held in 31 Wing Technology Center. Beginner sessions will be an hour long and held at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., while intermediate training will last a half hour and be held at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.  Time will also be available for the campus community to drop in for one-on-one assistance. Click here to register for a training session. For more information about DigiCOPY, click here. Betsy Morgan, Psychology, has been elected president-elect of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology. She will serve on the board of directors for a three-year term — as president-elect, president and past-president. Psi Chi is the largest single-major honor society, with twice as many chapters as any other honor society. New employees

• Kevin Freese, Custodian, Residence Life
• Scott Marshall, Custodian, University Centers
• Anthony Meidl, Groundskeeper, Landscape Services
• Mary Miller, Custodian, Residence Life
• Jeff Nestingen, Custodian, Custodial Services
• Christina Rickert, Financial Program Supervisor, Business Services
• Christopher Roethe, Physical Therapy Assistant, Student Health Center
• Sandra Vinney, Academic Department Associate, Health Education/Health Promotion

   

UW-L in the news

A summary of some of the stories about UW-La Crosse spotted in the news. "UW-La Crosse adding LED lights to increase safety, efficiency," WKBT-TV, Aug. 14. UW-La Crosse is thinking about student safety and being energy efficient. Electricians are finishing a project that started last year to replace all the walkway lights with LED's ... They say a big reason is for safety ... (video clip) "Gerrard picked to lead UW-L Foundation," La Crosse Tribune, Aug. 21. The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Foundation has picked Mary Ann Gerrard as its next president, according to a release today from the university. Gerrard served as a chancellor's assistant for UW Colleges and Extension before being chosen to replace Foundation president Al Trapp, who retires Sept. 9 ... "UW-La Crosse Foundation names new president," WXOW-TV, Aug. 21. The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Foundation has a new president. Mary Ann Gerrard will assume the duties of the Foundation's president starting Monday, September 9th ... "President of Minneapolis Fed to speak at UW-L," La Crosse Tribune, Aug. 21. The president of the Federal Reserve Bank in Minneapolis will be in La Crosse next month to meet with business leaders and speak to the public as part of an effort to explain the Fed's role and collect information that could help shape the nation's monetary policy ... UW-L Professor Emeritus Hugh Boyle  died Aug. 1. Boyle taught history at UW-L for 19 years and retired in 1987. Prior to working at UW-L he taught at Knox College in Illinois and North Dakota State University. See the full obituary at http://lacrossetribune.com/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/hugh-c-boyle/article_5ef7a944-fc94-11e2-9bf8-001a4bcf887a.html.

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