Chancellor gives All-University Address Gow talks awards, achievements and faculty and staff pay UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow highlighted the numbers and the people who give UW-L plenty to be proud of in 2013-14 during his All-University Address. Gow spoke to a group of primarily faculty and staff who filled Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition Wednesday morning. In addition, he answered a series of questions submitted online. One person asked how UW-L plans to deal with salary compression. Read more »

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A mercury mecca UW-L is an international leader in mercury pollution research It affects wallets, the environment, nutrition and the health of people — especially the developing fetus. Mercury pollution is a serious problem for Wisconsin, the Upper Midwest and the Nation. That’s why UW-La Crosse scientists have been studying it in lakes and rivers of the Upper Midwest for decades, contributing to the weight of evidence that shows what a serious problem the most toxic form of mercury — methylmercury — is for fish, wildlife and humans. Read more »	PT degree — UW-L’s first doctoral degree will meet health care need UW-La Crosse’s first doctoral degree provides graduates to meet a national demand for increased expertise among physical therapists. In spring 2014, UW-L will award its own clinical doctoral degree for the first time. It is anticipated that 45 students will graduate with doctor of physical therapy (DPT) degrees. Read more
‘FastTrack’ to degree A group of 37 incoming freshmen at UW-La Crosse arrived on campus a week earlier than other students. They aimed to learn college entry-level math and, ultimately, save time and money on the path to their degree. Read more »	CAB sets events for the week UW-L’s Campus Activities Board has coordinated events to welcome students to campus this week. Sample the City: check out La Crosse area businesses as they promote their products and services on campus. Sample free food, pick up free product samples, purchase select merchandise and get to know more about La Crosse. Read more »

'Stereotype threat' is focus of Aug. 27 keynote presentation

[caption id="attachment_25881" align="alignnone" width="614"] Keynote speaker Valerie Purdie-Vaughns from Columbia University spoke to more than 200 faculty and staff Aug. 27 in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition at the 15th Annual UW-L Conference on Teaching and Learning.[/caption] Stereotypes matter, according Valerie Purdie-Vaughns from Columbia University who was the keynote speaker Aug. 27 at UW-L's 15th Annual UW-L Conference on Teaching and Learning in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Based on her research about "stereotype threat" there is a tendency for students to underperform academically when they believe that their performance may confirm a negative stereotype about them. She spoke to more than 200 faculty and staff  about the nature of achievement gaps among groups of students and strategies that educators can use to reduce gaps in student performance. Hundreds of studies demonstrate that some achievement gaps between groups of students are due to the negative effects of stereotype threat. Following her address, Purdie-Vaughns led a working session exploring strategies teachers can use to curtail the negative effects of stereotype threat and reduce long-standing achievement gaps among students.

Walk-in advising available Sept. 3-9

UW-L's Academic Advising Center is offering walk-in advising — no appointment necessary — Tuesday, Sept. 3, through Monday, Sept. 9, for students with general questions about class schedules or academic plans. Advisers are available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the center at 1140 Centennial Hall.  For more information call 608.785.6950 or visit www.uwlax.edu/advising.

Admissions to share student stats at Sept. 5 event

Find out more about UW-L's fall 2013 first-year and transfer class at an Admissions Office get-together. Staff from Admissions will share info from 3-4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Cleary Alumni & Friends Center. Light refreshments will be provided.

Intersectionality and multiple identities is topic of Sept. 6 brown bag lunch discussion

Bring your lunch and bring your thoughts to the Campus Climate's "Brown Bag Lunch Film Series." Join others the first Friday of the month to to discuss contemporary social justice, diversity and climate issues. Angela Birrittella, Campus Climate, will lead a discussion on “Intersectionality and Multiple Identities” at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, in the Cameron Hall of Nations, Centennial Hall. The monthly films range from TED Talks to documentaries and typically last less than 45 minutes. Discussions follow. Presentations are free and open to everyone. Bring lunch and come late or leave early. To learn more about the film series and upcoming events, visit www.uwlax.edu/ campusclimate/foodforthought.htm. On Facebook go to “UW-La Crosse Campus Climate." 

Alt-J is featured band at Sept. 6 Album Encounters

The Album Encounters multimedia light and laser show will feature Alt-J's "An Awesome Wave" at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, in 20 Cowley Hall. Admission is $5.To find out more, contact Bob Allen at allen.robe@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8669. See more about the Planetarium at www.uwlax.edu/planetarium.

UW-L surplus sale runs through Sept. 9

UW-L is conducting a sale of surplus property in partnership with the online auction site www.wisconsinsurplus.com through Monday, Sept. 9.  Pre-registration and a bidder number are required to any bid submittals.  For terms and conditions of sale, along with contact information visit www.wisconsinsurplus.com.

LGBIQQAA welcome social set for Sept. 10

The Pride Center and Rainbow Unity is hosting a welcome social for students, faculty and staff. The LBBIQQAA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Intersex, Queer, Questioning, Asexual and Allies) social will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition.

Next generation of leaders is focus of public program Sept. 12, leaders workshop Sept. 13