Special Interest Organizations
Students with a specific interest area can become involved in organizations which foster continued development of the area.
Adviser: Dr. Bernadette Taylor-Winfrey, (608) 785-6990
Adviser E-mail: taylor.bern@uwlax.edu
Primary Representative: Christina Grassold, (608) 789-2980
Primary Representative E-mail: madonnaswimmer@yahoo.com
Web Address: http://groups.yahoo.com/groups/uwlanime/
The Anime Club is an organization dedicated to learning, sharing, and exploring the culture of Japan by reviewing films and documentaries, but also through general discussion. Different activities include watching Anime, drawing manga, making Japanese food, and having lots of fun!
Adviser: Dr. David Piehl, (608) 785-8367
Adviser E-mail: piehl.davi@uwlax.edu
Primary Representative: Maureen McCollum, (414) 628-6577
Primary Representative E-mail: mccollum.maur@students.uwlax.edu
ALPHA PSI OMEGA
Adviser: Mr. Ron Stoffregen, (608) 785-6708
Adviser E-mail: stoffreg.rona@uwlax.edu
Primary Representative: Richard Sheski
Primary Representative E-mail: sheski.rich@students.uwlax.edu
The purpose of Alpha Psi Omega is to provide its members with creative and intellectual growth within all aspects of the theatrical arts, as well as to create a fellowship between its members involved in the theatrical process.
CERAMICS CLUB
Advisers: Ms. Karen Terpstra, (608) 785-8842
Adviser E-mail: terpstra.kare@uwlax.edu
Primary Representative: Dan Luther, (608) 769-8894
Primary Representative E-mail: luther.dani@students.uwlax.edu
The purpose of the Ceramics Club
shall be to increase awareness of the ceramic arts and to promote activities
that are conductive to gaining knowledge and skills of ceramic art.
Adviser:
Primary Representative: Kim La Guardia, (262) 853-0933
Organization E-mail: uwldanceteam@hotmail.com
The UW-L Dance Team is a competitive dance team that requires dedication, drive, ability, and a love of dance. We perform at all home basketball games, various community and campus events, and local and national dance competitions. Tryouts are held in September and practices are two hours a day, four days a week.
Adviser: Mr. Wayne Bocher, (608) 785-8424
Adviser E-mail: bocher.wayn@uwlax.edu
Primary Representative: Elena Bantle
Organization E-mail: envcouncil@uwlax.edu
Web Address: www.uwlax.edu/envcouncil/
The purpose of this organization is to promote the environment, through education and awareness, and to make environmental responsibility a high priority at UW-L and in the La Crosse Area.
Adviser: Ms. Susan Crutchfield, (608) 785-6943
Adviser E-mail: crutchfi.susa@uwlax.edu
Primary Representative: Kinzi Bushmaker, (715) 323-1238
Primary Representative E-mail: bushmake.kinz@students.uwlax.edu
Adviser: Dr. James Peirce, (608) 785-6604
Adviser E-mail: peirce.jame@uwlax.edu
Primary Representative: Jake Gentry, (608) 498-0208
Organization E-mail: gentry.jake@students.uwlax.edu
CELEBRATE UW-LACROSSE COMMITTEE
Adviser: Mr. Michael Slevin, (608) 785-8232
Adviser E-mail: slevin.mich@uwlax.edu
Primary Representative: Anna Lageson, (651) 216-1319
Primary Representative E-mail: lageson.anna@students.uwlax.edu
Web Address: www.uwlax.edu/celebrate/
The Celebrate UW-La Crosse Committee promotes the growth of Celebrat UW-La Crosse activities through student participation, involvement, and coordination between different student organizations. Our purpose is to provide a medium for exercising self-government, to regulate Celebrate UW-La Crosse affairs, and to assist organizations in achieving their Celebrate UW-La Crosse events and activities.
LA CROSSE (LC) HIP-HOP DANCE GROUP
Advisor: Dr. Mary Rathgaber, (608) 785-5061
Advisor E-mail: rathgabe.mary@uwlax.edu
Primary Representative: Rachel Sunstrom, (414) 303-1165
Primary Representative E-mail: sunstrom.rach@students.uwlax.edu
The LC Hip-hop Dance Group is an organization that performs dance on and off campus to show Hip hop culture and different styles of dancing.
Adviser: Mr. Vern Glenn, (608) 785-8604
Adviser E-mail: glenn.vern@uwlax.edu
Primary Representative: Michael Wiza, (262) 384-1208
Primary Representative E-mail: wiza.mich@students.uwlax.edu
The purpose of Money Talks is to inform
and mentor those in need of financial advice. Money Talks will create awareness
of potential financial problems, primarily for members of the university, but as
we grow we intend to branch out into the surrounding community. Money Talks will
be proactive in educating as well as helping those with financial troubles.
Adviser: Dr. Alan T. Bigel, (608) 785-8435
Adviser E-mail: bigel.alan@uwlax.edu
Primary Representative: John O'Hare, (262) 613-1824
Primary Representative E-mail: ohare.john@students.uwlax.edu
Organization E-mail: lax.thenewdeal@gmail.com
To publish a bi-monthly newspaper of conservative viewpoint in the hope of serving the principle of intellectual diversity on the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse campus. The paper shall further seek to implement the UW System mission of discovering and disseminating knowledge, extending that knowledge beyond the campus boundaries, and stimulating intellectual discussion. Above all, the paper is about seeking and sharing knowlege in the pursuit of truth.
RETURNING ADULT STUDENT
ORGANIZATION (RASO)
Adviser: Ms. Marcia Johnson-Sage, (608) 785-8066
Adviser E-mail: johnson.marc@uwlax.edu
Primary Representative: Melissa Neevel, (920) 296-2123
Primary Representative E-mail: neevel.meli@students.uwlax.edu
Web Address: www.uwlax.edu/ReturningAdults/
This organization promotes, on campus and within the community, the interests of returning adult students. Students who are resuming their education and are at least 23 years of age are eligible for membership. RASO provides mutual encouragement and support for academic success and social opportunities.
SCREAMING EAGLES MARCHING
BAND
Adviser: Ms. Tammy Fisher, (608) 785-8411
Adviser E-mail: fisher.tamm@uwlax.edu
Web Address: www.uwlax.edu/semb/
The Screaming Eagles Marching Band is a highly spirited ensemble including woodwinds, brass, percussion, color guard, and pom-pons. Membership is open to all UW-L students; an audition is required for pompons. The Screaming Eagles promote UW-L pride through performances at athletic contests, university ceremonies, and community events.
SECOND SUPPER ALTERNATIVE NEWS
Adviser: Dr. Thomas Pribek, (608) 782-5809
Adviser E-mail: pribek.thom@uwlax.edu
Primary Representative: Ben Clark, (715) 213-4167
Organization E-mail: editorial@secondsupper.com
Web Address: www.secondsupper.com/
The Second Supper is a satirical, student-run publication that contains mostly fictional articles, aimed to entertain its readers and provoke thought by way of humor. The articles vary in terms of subject matter; most are light and innocent, but some touch on social issues that might not be discussed in the medium of mainstream journalism. Ultimately, The Second Supper provides a forum of alternative points of view, which are most often expressed through satire and irony.
SOCIAL ACTION THEATRE
Adviser: Dr. Robert Krajewski, (608) 785-8125
Adviser E-mail: krajewsk.robe@uwlax.edu
Primary Reprentative: Kelly Krohn, (608) 789-2031
Web Address: http://www.uwlax.edu/socialaction/social_action_theatre.htm
Social Action Theatre educates campus and community members about diversity issues, encourages their audiences to take an active role in diversity acceptance, and educates off-campus and out of state communities, agencies and organizations about diversity issues.
SOCIETY FOR UNDERGRADUATE
RESEARCH, SCHOLARLY AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES
Primary Representative: Jordan D. Coffey, (262) 627-0628
Primary Representative E-mail: coffey.jord@students.uwlax.edu
The purpose of this organization is to
1) promote undergraduate research and scholarly and creative activities on the
UW-L campus; 2) serve as a clearing house, in addition to the Undergraduate
Research Director for information relevant to URSCA; and 3) to promote the
dissemination of URSCA project at professional organizations.
SOCRATIC CAFE
Adviser: Mr. Brent Larson, 785-5407
Adviser E-mail: larson.bren@uwlax.edu
Primary Representative: Jason Stangstalien, (608) 724-0455
Primary Representative E-mail: strangst.jaso@students.uwlax.edu
THis group is for all those who delight in discussion of thoughts and ideas. This is a positive outlet which enables individuals to talk about the truly important aspects of life, and the sharing of these ideas in a group setting to inspire and be inspired. The "Socratic Method" encourages us to develop our views by posing questions, being open to challenges and considering alternative answers. "The whole idea is not that we have to find a final answer; it's tht we keep thinking..." -Christopher Phillips
STUDENT ALUMNI AMBASSADORS (SSA)
Adviser: Ms. Keli Highland, (608) 785-8494
Adviser E-mail: highland.keli@uwlax.edu
Primary Representative: LeeAnn Olson, (651) 308-1710
Primary Representative E-mail: olson.leea@students.uwlax.edu
Web Address: http://www.uwlalumni.org/ambassadors.htm
Student Alumni Ambassadors (SAA) is an organization that builds bridges between UW-L students and alumni through events and programs. They meet every other Tuesday evening at 8pm during the school year at the Cleary Alumni and Friends Center.
Adviser: Mr. Joseph Kastanti, (608) 785-6832
Adviser E-mail: kastanti.jose@uwlax.edu
Primary Representative: Larry Prock, (680) 385-7689
Primary Representative E-mail: prock.larr@students.uwlax.edu
Organizational E-mail: veteransclub@uwlax.edu
The Veterans Club provides assistance, information, and guidance for qualifying veterans from the military services. Assistance can come in the form of advice, monies, or help with filling benefits for veterens.
VIETNAMESE STUDENT ASSOCIATION (V.S.A.)
Adviser: Dr. Dung Ngo, (608) 785-8444
Adviser E-mail: ngo.dung@uwlax.edu
Primary Representative: Tuan Tran
Primary Representative E-mail: tran.tuan@students.uwlax.edu
V.S.A. is an organization whose primary purpose is to provide opportunities to nurture and promote interests in Vietnamese culture, history and traditions. This is accomplished by representing Vietnamese cultural affairs, establishing relationships with other organizations, and communicating with Vietnamese organizations at other institutions.