Campus Connection - Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2009

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UW-L celebrates 100 years www.uwlax.edu/100years/

Carl Wimberly kicks off Centennial Celebration with presentation on UW-L excellence

Faculty Emeritus and Former Vice Chancellor Carl Wimberly was awarded a plaque of excellence Oct. 19 during his "100 Years of Excellence at UW-La Crosse" presentation in Port O' Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Wimberly has over 50 years of service to UW-L. His presentation was the kickoff for UW-L's Centennial Celebration. View the presentation online under the "What’s New" section on the UW-L Centennial Web page at www.uwlax.edu/100years.

 Carl Wimberly with plaque

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New home page.

UW-L home page gets new look and added features

UW-L's home page (www.uwlax.edu) has a new look and added features to make it more user-friendly and informative for Web site visitors. The updated home page features banner images that can be tailored to highlight specific campus news, events and topics of interest. New drop-down menus make it easier to find links to information more quickly from the home page.

The campus news, events and "In the Spotlight" sections continue to be displayed on the home page, but viewers now have the option to subscribe to RSS feeds to stay up to date with their favorite UW-L information.

Campus events on the home page are linked to the new UW-La Crosse Campus Calendar. Web site visitors can search current and archived news and "In the Spotlight" information by keyword and share this information with friends. The new home page has a Web site feedback link so visitors can send the campus Web team comments and suggestions to make the UW-L Web site even better.

New campus master calendar

UW-L has also incorporated a new interactive Web-based master calendar system to centralize information and streamline finding and submitting events.

The centralized calendar of events not only provides date, time and location, but also displays a detailed event description, directions to the venue and other important information.

To see the calendar, click "more events" on UW-L's home page or visit http://mastercalendar.uwlax.edu/MasterCalendar/.

Browsers can filter events by event type or location, do keyword searches, e-mail a friend, add events to personal calendars, access data via RSS feeds, and e-subscribe to calendars for up-to-the-minute alerts on new or changed events.

Submit an event on calendar

How to submit events to the calendar

Be sure to make any room reservations prior to submitting an event to the UW-L Campus Calendar. For questions regarding room reservations, call the University Reservations Office at 785.8892.

To submit events, go to "Submit Event" on the UW-La Crosse Campus Calendar (see arrow, image right) and follow the instructions for submitting an event to the appropriate calendar.

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You may submit events to the:

  • Arts Calendar (music, theatrical and art gallery events)
  • Diversity Calendar (events that include a diversity component)
  • University Events Calendar (Campus Activities Board events, career events, lectures and oral defense theses).

The UW-La Crosse Campus Calendar also provides a link to the maintenance calendar (see arrow, above).

How to publicize department and open meetings

The last Campus Connection Calendar is the Oct. 26 issue. For details on how to publicize department meetings and open meetings, go to http://www.uwlax.edu/meetings/.

Beginning Nov. 2, the Campus Connection will include a link to meetings instead of publishing its own calendar. Any meeting notices already sent to connectx@uwlax.edu will be included in the new system.

Open meetings include search and screen, retention and promotion meetings. For more information on open meetings, visit www.uwlax.edu/HR/recruit/Academic_Recruitment/docs/OPENMEETING.htm.

For questions on submitting department and open meetings, contact Bob Hoar, Provost Office, at hoar.robe@uwlax.edu or at 785.8159.

For questions on the UW-La Crosse Campus Calendar, contact Larry Ringgenberg, University Centers, at ringgenb.larr@uwlax.edu or 785.8888.

How to publicize events in the media and in the Campus Connection

To publicize events in the media, contact Brad Quarberg, 785.8572 or quarberg.brad@uwlax.edu; or Sue Lee, 785.8497 or lee.sue@uwlax.edu. Send information to be included in the Campus Connection to connectx@uwlax.edu by noon Wednesday for the next Monday's Campus Connection.

Athletics Web site.

UW-L athletics launches redesigned Web site

UW-L athletics has launched its redesigned Web site with more photos and more color. Find it at www.uwlathletics.com/.

 

 

 

 

If you go—
What: UW-L Fall Jazz Ensembles Concert
Who: Jazz I & II Ensembles and Vocal Jazz Ensemble
When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27
Where: Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition
Admission: Free

Concert to feature UW-L jazz ensembles

UW-L's Fall Jazz Ensembles Concert will feature the university’s two jazz bands and vocal jazz ensemble for a two-hour program of contemporary jazz compositions and arrangements. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Admission is free.

The Jazz I & II Ensembles will highlight new arrangements, including “Struttin’ with Some Barbeque” (Jazz II) which features the trumpet section. Mike Buerger, trumpet and Taylor Schroeder, alto sax, will be featured on an arrangement of “One By One,” a Wayne Shorter composition originally performed by the Jazz Messengers. Dave Samuels’ Caribbean Jazz Project composition “Picture Frame” (Jazz I) features Sam Shilts on vibes. Christian McBride’s composition "In A Hurry" in a Dave Snider arrangement features faculty member Karyn Quinn on bass.

Jazz I will also introduce the UW-L Jazz Orchestra with the Midwest premiere of Los Angeles composer Chris Walden’s jazz orchestra composition, “No Bounds,” featuring sophomore pianist Dan Collins. For that composition horns, strings and harp from the UW-L Symphony Orchestra join the ensemble.

The UW-L Vocal Jazz Ensemble will perform settings of Jon Hendricks’ “Birdland,” Ritchie Cole’s “New York Afternoon” and Mercer and Carmichael’s “Skylark.” Gene Puerling’s arrangement of “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square” will also be performed.

Jazz Ensemble I is directed by Greg Balfany, Jazz Ensemble II is directed by Karyn Quinn and the Vocal Jazz Ensemble is directed by Gary Walth.

Discussion on supporting those with breast cancer set for Oct. 28

Learn how to help someone who is going through breast cancer at "Supporting Friends and Loved Ones with Breast Cancer — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month." A discussion is set for 4 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28, in 326 Cartwright Center. Three cancer survivors will discuss ways to help support loved ones during this difficult time. The panel includes Cheri Niedzwiecki, Communication Studies; Carol Beckerjeck, Alumni Office; and Lynne Trane.

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Byron Hurt

Film examines gender roles in hip-hop and rap music

The film “Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats & Rhyme” will be shown at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, in Graff Main Hall Auditorium. The documentary examines gender roles in hip-hop and rap music through the lens of filmmaker Byron Hurt, a former college quarterback turned activist, who was on campus last fall. Hurt examines masculinity, sexism, violence and homophobia in today’s hip-hop culture. A panel discussion featuring various campus and community members will feature. The event is free.

This event is sponsored by the Wellness Resource Center, the Violence Prevention Office, Campus Climate and Men United Against Sexual Assault MUASA. and is FREE and open to the public. For disability accommodations, contact the Wellness Resource Center at 785.8977. For more on Hurt, visit www.bhurt.com.

New women’s studies major celebration is Oct. 29

State Representative Jennifer Shilling will present “Why Policy Makers and Our Workforce Need People Who Study Women and Gender" at a celebration of UW-L's new women's studies major. The event runs from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, in the Strzelczyk Great Hall in the Cleary Alumni & Friends Center. Find out what the major is about, how to major or minor in women's studies and career opportunities. Free pizza.

'Trick or Treat with ERS' set for Oct. 30

Carol Oyster, Ethnic and Racial Studies Institute, presented a packet of M&Ms to Chancellor Joe Gow to announce "Trick or Treat with ERS." The event will be held from 1-4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at the Ethnic and Racial Studies Institute Office in 224 Wimberly Hall. There will be candy, including personalized M&Ms, and an opportunity to learn about the minor. Everyone is invited to attend.

 Carol Oyster handing Chancellor Joe Gow giant M&M.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International expert on nuclear power to speak at UW-L Nov. 3

Vice-Board Chair of the Union of Concerned Scientists and international expert on nuclear power Peter Bradford will speak 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, in Graff Main Hall Auditorium. His lecture, “Can Wisconsin Afford New Nuclear Reactors?,” is co-sponsored by the UW-L Progressives, the Native American Student Association, the UW-L Environmental Council and Physicians for Social Responsibility. The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information call 785.6782.

UW-L literary publication seeks writing, photos, artwork by Nov. 6

"The Catalyst," UW-L's uncensored literary publication, seeks submissions for its first online issue. "The Catalyst" includes personal essays, poetry, short stories, photographs and artwork.

Students, faculty, staff and community members may submit their work. Because this fall semester marks UW-L's centennial celebration, the theme of the fall 2009 issue is "Coming of Age." Submissions outside of this issue's theme are welcome. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Nov. 6.

Since "The Catalyst" is moving to an online format, it is also accepting original video and music clips at up to 10 minutes long. Written submissions should be no longer than 1,500 words. Collaborative original artistic works of photographers, videographers, writers, musicians and artists original pieces are encouraged.

The Catalyst originated as a publication of the University Honors Program, but now is edited and produced by the English Club.

Send original creative works as attachments to catalyst@uwlax.edu. For more information, visit www.uwlax.edu/catalyst/index.htm.

Turkey with menu.

Faculty/staff Thanksgiving gathering to be held Nov. 10

UW-L faculty and staff are invited to "A Thanksgiving Gathering Feast" from 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition.

The Thanksgiving buffet will include: carved roast turkey, stuffing, whipped potatoes with gravy, honey-glazed acorn squash, cranberry relish, dinner rolls with butter, festive pumpkin pie, coffee and ice water. A vegetarian/vegan option is available upon request.

Purchase tickets at the Cartwright Center Information Counter through Friday, Nov. 6. The cost is $7 each. Lunch tickets are on a pre-paid basis only. For more information, call 785.8877. University Centers hosts the event; Chartwells caters the meal.

If you go—
Who: Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center
What: Fall Reception
When: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10
Where: Cleary Alumni & Friends Center
Admission: $30 per person. Reservations due Friday, Nov. 6, with MVAC at 785.8463

Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center sets fall reception

Speaker to address Chinese civilization

The Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center at will present its annual awards and feature a speaker on Chinese civilization at its fall reception.

The event begins with a social at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in the Cleary Alumni & Friends Center. Dinner begins at 6:15, followed by the lecture and awards presentation.

Professor Emeritus James Stoltman will speak on “Current Archaeological Research into the Origins of Chinese Civilization.” His talk will focus on Anyang, the last capital of the Shang dynasty. Recently declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Anyang is famous for its royal tombs, incredible bronzes and especially as the scene of the discovery of the oldest Chinese writing. Stoltman is with the department of Anthropology at the UW-Madison.

The Center’s annual awards will be presented. They include: Archaeology Education Award, Regional Archaeologist of the Year, and the James P. Gallagher Award for Outstanding Achievement in Archaeology.

Tickets are $30 per person. Reservations, due by Friday, Nov. 6, should be made with the Center at 785.8463 or www.uwlax.edu/mvac.

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Find great restaurants, deals on pizza, a place to fix your car and UW-L friendly businesses in the Student & Staff Directory.

The 2009-10 Student & Staff Directory available

Get your copy for numbers, coupons and more

Copies of the 2009-10 UW-La Crosse Student & Staff Directory were delivered to campus offices and residence halls late last week. Limited additional copies are available in University Communications, 115 Graff Main,and the Cartwright Center Information Counter. Throw old Student & Staff Directories in a campus paper recycling bin.

Students who live off campus can pick up a copy at the Cartwright Center Information Counter. Sigma Tau Gamma is distributing copies at Hoeschler Tower, the Recreational Eagle Center Badger Street entrance, and in the Cartwright Center circle entrance around the noon hour Tuesday-Thursday, Oct. 27-29.

Information for the directory is compiled by the University Communications Office, with assistance from numerous campus units and offices. University Directories is the publisher of the directory. Campus Stores distributes the book.

Deadline to rent faculty regalia is Nov. 10

Faculty planning to rent attire for the December graduation ceremonies must place their orders for caps, gowns and hoods no later than Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the University Bookstore to ensure on time arrival and avoid late shipping fees. If ordering by phone at 785.8855, be ready to give height, weight, cap size, degree and the name of the institution and city from which you received your degree.

Donations for food pantry sought

The Leadership and Involvement Center is celebrating "Make a Difference Day" through Nov. 6 by asking for donations of non-perishable food items to UW-L’s “Helping our Own” food pantry which is currently very low on food. Donations can be dropped off in the Leadership and Involvement Center, 221 Cartwright Center, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Desired food items include: cereal, pasta, quick meals and snack food.

Eco-clamshells now available as a green-friendly take out option

Students, faculty and staff now have the option to participate in the new eco-clamshell program, which allows individuals to reduce waste by using reusable take-out containers at most dining locations on campus. It’s also a convenient way to take to-go meals back to your room, office and other locations on campus.

The eco-friendly containers are available to purchase with Dining Dollars or cash at cashier stations at most campus retail locations. Clamshell options and one-time costs include:

  • Large, three-compartment eco-clamshells: Use at The Galley, Trattoria, Yan Can Cook, The Cellar, Chars and Badger Street Station. $5.
  • Small clamshells: Use Whitney Center sack lunch line. $4.

Here’s how the program works:

  • Purchase your eco-clamshell at a cashier station. Or, if you already have an eco-clamshell, turn in your dirty one for a clean clamshell at a cashier station.
  • Order/pick up your food in clean clamshell.
  • Your food is ready to go anywhere in its eco-friendly container and you don’t need to worry about returning dishes or throwing away a styrofoam container.
  • Trade in your eco-clamshell for a clean one and repeat.
  • The clamshell is yours when you leave school.

Send holiday greetings to troops during November via 'Messages from America' campaign

A letter writing campaign, "Messages from America," was established four years ago to remember troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Individuals, clubs, schools, churches, businesses and organization may drop off cards, letters, pictures or any other type of greeting throughout November to any of four Community Credit Union locations:  311 Main St., La Crosse; 3130 South Ave., La Crosse; 943 12th Ave., Onalaska; and 515 Amy Dr., Holmen. Operation Homefront will make sure they are delivered by the holidays. For more details, including guidelines, see www.uwlax.edu/universityrelations/images/2009/fall/oct/Messages.pdf. Or contact Kathy Lucey at 788.6759.

UW System joins MentorNet, online mentoring service

Students Connect with engineering and science professionals through MentorNet

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Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) students can sign up for an online mentor through MentorNet.

UW-L and other UWs have joined MentorNet, the E-Mentoring Network for Diversity in Engineering and Science. Students receive services at no charge.

MentorNet's One-on-One Mentoring Programs focus on matching student participants with female or male professionals from all sectors as mentors for an eight-month, one-on-one, e-mail-based mentoring (e-mentoring) relationship. MentorNet protégés are in the engineering and science fields and are community college, undergraduate and graduate students, post doctorate students and untenured faculty. While Mentornet's programs and missions focus on women, men may participate and are treated equally within the program.

Students register via the MentorNet Web site, www.MentorNet.net/wisconsin, which contains extensive information. For more information, contact Shauna Sallmen, Physics, at sallmen.shau@uwlax.edu or 785.8817.

Parking appeals board meetings set

The parking appeals board will meet at 11 a.m. Oct. 28, Dec. 9 and Jan. 27 in 260 Cartwright Center. The agenda for all meetings is to review all current parking appeals. For more information, contact Renee Redman at redman.rene@uwlax.edu.

Sociology/Archaeology Departmental/Retention November meeting date changed

The November Sociology/Archaeology Departmental/Retention meeting has been changed to 3:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, in 432 Wimberly Hall.

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Patrick T. Randolph and wife Gamze.
UW-L Instructor Patrick T. Randolph with his wife, Gamze.

UW-L Instructor Patrick T. Randolph's book has poems on hungry, homeless

Book is No. 4 on Amazon’s hot release list

UW-La Crosse Instructor Patrick T. Randolph and his wife, Gamze, have published a book that’s getting recognition by Amazon.com.

Randolph, who teaches in English as a Second Language Institute, and his wife have published a unique anthology of poetry: “Empty Shoes: Poems on the Hungry and the Homeless.” On Oct. 19, it hit No. 4 on Amazon’s new hot releases.

The idea behind the project came when Randolph asked his wife how a poet could make a small difference. She mused, why not use a craft to have fun, raise social awareness, showcase poets and help people in need? Randolph’s answer was an anthology.

The book includes 80 poets, 151 poems and 30 photographs. It’s the first of its kind with such depth and participation of poets, says Randolph. For the past two years Randolph has worked one-on-one with 79 poets from three foreign countries and 28 states. Three local writers are also featured in the anthology: Dave Dolle, Andy Davis and David Hart.

The poets also include notables such as: Ellen Kort, who served as Wisconsin’s first Poet Laureate; Linda Aschbrenner, publisher of the first 100 issues of Free Verse magazine; Pushcart prize nominees Sharmagne Leland-St. John and Ellaraine Lockie; Jeri McCormick, past president of the Wisconsin Fellowship of Poets (WFOP); and current WFOP president Lester Smith.

 

Cover of "Empty Shoes: Poems on the Hungry and the Homeless."

This is Randolph’s fourth book and his second book of poems. His first book of poetry, “Father’s Philosophy,” was a collection of his original poems written from 1999-2006. It has been a bestseller for Popcorn Press. “Father’s Philosophy” will soon be released in its second edition.

“Empty Shoes: Poems on the Hungry and the Homeless” is available on Popcorn Press’s Web site, www.popcornpress.com, and Amazon.com. All profits from the book will go to nationwide programs devoted to helping the hungry and homeless.

Randolph hopes local stores will soon carry the book. Since its release in late September, it has consistently been on the top 10 of Amazon’s list for Hot Releases.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mark W. Chavalas, History, wrote two articles, "Joel" (pp. 42-53) and "Zephaniah" (pp. 178-91), in J. Walton, ed., "The Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary: Old Testament," vol. 5 (Grand Rapids: Zondervans, 2009).

Galadriel Chilton, Murphy Library, presented “The ERMes Story: A Work in Progress” at the Minnesota Innovative Users Group Conference Oct. 20 Northwestern College, St. Paul, Minn.

Melissa Wallace, Department of Modern Languages, presented the paper "The Body/Text: A Discourse of Translation and Betrayal in Lúltim patriarca by Najat El Hamchi" Oct. 10 at the West Virginia University 33rd Annual Colloquium on Literature and Fil.

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CATL Brown Bag Video Series to discuss how technology changes the way students learn

The Center for Advancing Teaching and Learning (CATL) presents the Brown Bag Video Lunch Series from noon-1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, in 161 Wing Technology Center. Two short videos will be shown and discussed. The films, by anthropologist Michael Wesch, Kansas State University, are "A Vision of Students Today" and "Web 2.0 ... The Machine is Us/ing Us." Bring a lunch and join the discussion on how new technologies continue to change the educational landscape, and influence how students interact with, experience and learn the subjects we teach.

To preview the videos, visit "A Vision of Students Today" at www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGCJ46vyR9o, and "Web 2.0 ... The Machine is Us/ing Us," at www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3fNmmlU7GI.

Find out more about CATL and upcoming presentations at www.uwlax.edu/catl/index.htm.

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Learn and respect cultural and religious differences

In looking at the new UW-L Select mission statement and the evolving goals of the campus’s Inclusive Excellence initiative, the upcoming holidays are the perfect opportunity to reflect on how we actively embrace both. We need to be aware and respectful of our cultural and religious differences. Our mission statement provides for "life-long learning through collaboration, innovation and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge." Take time to learn about and celebrate the diverse perspectives related to the holidays. Take a couple of minutes to think about the items you may wish to display in your office space and remember to be aware of your speech. Enjoy the upcoming holidays with renewed awareness. — Joy Gutknecht, Human Resources

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Wisconsin Retirement System information session to be held Oct. 28

A presentation for UW-L employees, retirees and their spouses/partners on the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) with retirement information for state employees will be held at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 28, in the Central High School Auditorium, 1801 Losey Blvd. S. Secretary of the Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) Dave Stella, and Executive Director of the State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) Keith S. Bozarth provide information and answer questions.

New employees

Debra Holtschlag, office associate in Business Services, Oct. 26.

Transfer

Bridgette Hensley, director, Counseling Services, begins Nov. 9 in the Office of Counseling and Testing.

Transfer opportunity

UW-L has the current transfer opportunity on campus for an office associate in University Centers. Pay Schedule Range is 02/09. Anyone at or above the pay range indicated may apply by contacting Kathy Ring at ring.kath@uwlax.edu or at 785.6499. For additional information including a full position description, visit www.uwlax.edu/hr/employment. Deadline to sign up for transfer is noon, Monday, Nov. 2.

Classified opportunity

IS technical services specialist in Information Technology. This position is represented by the WPEC bargaining unit. The pay schedule and range are 07/02. If you are at or have reinstatement eligibility to the same pay schedule and range, send a current resume and cover letter to Kathy Ring at ring.kath@uwlax.edu. If you are at a lower pay range and are interested in applying for this position, follow the procedures below.

For information on how to apply, including a complete job description, visit www.uwlax.edu/hr, click on employment opportunities and classified positions. Deadline to apply for the above position is 4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9.

Notice of Classified Exam Center opportunities

The next monthly exam center is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14. Exams that UW-L has titles on the UW-L campus and are being given statewide, include: custodian lead, HVAC/refrigeration specialist and advanced, library services assistant, and office support. If a position becomes available, results from these exams are used to fill the positions during the next six months.

Pre-registration for these exams by Wednesday, Nov. 4, is required. Confirmation will have the location of the exam and additional application procedures. For details, visit https://wiscjobs.state.wi.us/public/links_summary_page.asp?catid=70.

For more information, contact Kathy Ring at ring.kath@uwlax.edu or at 785.6499.

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CQ Researcher Web page.

CQ Researcher digs into current issues

Murphy Library subscribes to the award-winning Congressional Quarterly (CQ) Researcher online news analysis service. CQ Researcher publishes weekly reports that provide comprehensive, unbiased coverage of current issues. Reports are approximately 25 pages long and can be viewed as Web pages or PDF files. They include an overview of the issue, a background section, a pro/con section written by leading experts in the field, tables and graphs, chronologies, bibliographies, contacts, footnotes and more.

Recent and forthcoming CQ Researcher topics include:

  • Human Spaceflight: Are missions to the Moon and Mars feasible?
  • Nuclear Disarmament: Will President Obama's efforts make the U.S. safer?
  • Interrogating the CIA: Should its role in terrorism cases be reexamined?
  • Gays in the Military: Should the ban on homosexuals be lifted?
  • Health-Care Reform: Is universal coverage too expensive?
  • Energy and Climate: Should carbon-based fuels be phased out?

CQ Researcher reports are frequently used by students as they prepare papers, speeches and presentations on current events. They are also used by students, faculty and staff who want a complete overview of issues that are currently in the media.

CQ Researcher can be accessed anywhere on campus. Off campus access is available using UW-L e-mail credentials to log in. Find CQ Researcher featured on the library home page, in the list of “most popular databases,” and in the library’s A-Z list of databases by title or go directly to http://libdata.uwlax.edu/link.phtml?page_id=33&element_id=329.

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Ty Zastava, master of public health candidate, "Child Obesity and Its Affect on Restraint Usage for Children Ages Two and Three," 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, in 26 Mitchell Hall. Adviser: Dan Duquettte, Health Education/Health Promotion.

Andrea Mischka, Ed.S. School Psychology degree candidate, "Addressing Disproportionality in the Schools: Perceived Culturally Competent Practices at a Middle School with an Ethnically Diverse Population," 12:15-2:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 305 Graff Main Hall. Adviser: Jocelyn Newton, Psychology.

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For students

By Charlene Holler, Academic Specialist, Counseling and Testing Center

People learn best when they know how things fit together. Otherwise, the dates, names, battles, formulas, theories, etc., are just details to memorize. Sometimes, based on your interest and background with the subject, memorization may work for you. But when that does not work, think of this scenario:

What if I gave you a 500-piece puzzle to set, but told you I do not have the box, thus no completed picture. Would that puzzle be impossible to set? No, but most people would say that it would certainly be easier if they knew what the finished product looked like. When you try to memorize information without knowing how it fits together, you are paying too much attention to the “pieces” of information. With a perspective of the whole, you will better be able to see relationships and applications.

So, prepare yourself to tackle text chapters. Get that bird’s eye view of a chapter by looking at the title, introduction, bold headings, visual aids, italicized words, summary, chapter questions and learning objectives to name a few. The detailed information will make more sense if you can see how it fits into the mental outline you have visualized. This strategy is a “must” when studying for exams, because the “big picture” is how instructors will fashion questions.

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For sale

Small, dorm-size refrigerator, $25. Kenmore gas range, nine years old, good condition, digital, self-cleaning, tan $100. 785.8577 or 612.202.0161.

2002 Chrysler Town and Country van, very good condition, clean cloth interior. $4,500. Call 788.0770 after 5 p.m.

2004 Ford Taurus wagon, silver/grey, 112,000 miles, auto driver’s seat, cruise control, ABS, CD player. Has been inspected by Conway Auto and is in good condition, though may need new tires in the next three to six months. $4,750 OBO. Call Teri at 608.406.0721.

Walnut Advent speakers, $75; 8 x 12 Chinese sculpted floral carpet, $150; 44" square beveled glass dinette table with four beige metal cushioned chairs, $175; metal corner computer desk, $75. Call Eric or Francine at 788.7410.

Tickets to Logan High School Madrigal Dinner. Hearty feast, music, players and fun in the style of Renaissance Europe. 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov .8. $20 (12 and older) or $35 for two. Children $8. For more information, go to http://lhsmaddinner.blogspot.com. Contact Cathy at 788.4039 evenings.

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