Campus Connection - Oct. 5-11, 2009

October is Disability Awareness Month

October is Disability Awareness Month. The highlighted event this year is the Disability History Exhibit which traces 3,000 years of seldom-told history. From antiquity to the present, the exhibit brings viewers through an illustrated timeline that shows society’s attitudes and how they affect the lives of people with disabilities.

This exhibition is on loan from the Advocating Change Together Organization in Minneapolis and will be on display from 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, and from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. A reception is set for 4:30 p.m. Monday. The exhibit will be displayed at Murphy Library Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 14 and 15. Find out more about the exhibit at www.selfadvocacy.org/toolsforchange/history.htm.

 

See a calendar of events at www.uwlax.edu/general/diversity/Documents/DisAbility%20Awareness%20Month%2009.pdf.

Watch for more details in the Oct. 12 Campus Connection.

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Multicultural Faculty and Staff Organization to meet Oct. 5

The Multicultural Faculty and Staff Organization (MUFASO) will hold its first meeting of the year from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, in 263 Cartwright Center. MUFASO is open to anyone interested in discussing issues and concerns pertinent to the recruitment and retention of multicultural faculty, staff and students. Bring a lunch if you like.

'Return to Hansala' is Oct. 6 Hispanic Heritage Month film

The Spanish drama "Return to Hansala" (Retorno a Hansala) will be show from 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, in 141 Wimberly Hall as part of the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. After meeting the sister of a dead man who risked his life to travel from Morocco to Spain on a rubber raft, a Spanish mortuary owner is forced to reassess the nature of his work. While it's undeniably lucrative to help the Spanish government clean up the endless stream of corpses washing ashore, it proves morally problematic once he sees where the bodies are coming from in this moving drama. Spanish and Arabic with English subtitles. Vicente C. Guillot, an associate professor of World Languages from Viterbo University, will lead a discussion following the film.

Equity Lunch
Gay is fine by me.

Dig for the Cure logo

UW-L volleyball team hosts 'Dig for the Cure'

UW-L's volleyball team will join other Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) women's volleyball teams to support Breast Cancer Awareness. UW-L challenges UW-Oshkosh at the “Dig for the Cure” event at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, in Mitchell Hall.

"This promotion is another example of the emphasis that the WIAC and its member institutions place on the involvement of student-athletes in activities that benefit worthwhile causes," says UW-L Women's Volleyball Coach Sheila Perkins. "The UW-L volleyball team is very excited to have the opportunity to partner with the Komen Foundation to increase awareness of breast cancer and raise funds that we hope will lead to a cure of this disease." 

Wear pink and make a contribution at the door through a direct donation or by purchasing a raffle ticket for a chance to win prizes. Prizes include volleyballs and sweatshirts donated by UW-L Volleyball Camps. A traditional post-match serving contest will give all fans a chance to win a pink "Dig for the Cure" T-shirt.

All cancer survivors will be admitted free of charge and will be honored during the match. Fans may also choose to honor loved ones touched by cancer on the "Awareness Wall." The “Dig for the Cure” promotion during the 2009 season is in cooperation with the Susan G. Komen Foundation. 

If you are unable to attend and would like to donate to the cause, contact Sheila Perkins at perkins.shei@uwlax.edu.

Talk to focus on sexual assault and relationship violence

Learn about sexual assault and relationship violence, as well as how to respond to friends who disclose that they are struggling with one of these issues. Ingrid Peterson, Office of Violence Prevention, will present "Sexual Assault & Relationship Violence: How to Help!" at noon Wednesday, Oct. 7, in 259 Cartwright Center.

I Heart Female Orgasm poster.

Poster

UW-L Theatre opens season with twisted comedy

If you go—
Who: Department of Theatre Arts
What: “Escape from Happiness”
When: 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16-17 and Oct. 22-24; 2 o’clock matinees Sundays Oct. 18 and 25
Where: Toland Theatre in the Center for the Art, 16th and Vine streets
Admission: $4 for UW-L students; $10 for other students, senior citizens and children; and $12 for others.

George F. Walker’s wicked comedy “Escape from Happiness” will open the 2009-10 University of Wisconsin–La Crosse Department of Theatre Arts performance season. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16-17 and Oct. 22-24, and 2 o’clock matinees Sundays Oct. 18 and 25. Performances are in Toland Theatre in the Center for the Art, 16th and Vine streets.

A provocative examination of the traditional role of family, “Escape from Happiness” chronicles the antics of the Dawsons — Nora, Gail, Elizabeth and Mary-Ann — as they struggle with family dynamics and the reappearance of their semi-catatonic father, Tom. Tight-knit, yet blunt to a fault, the Dawsons are an eccentric, in-your-face bunch, that consistently push the envelope when it comes to “family values.” With the urban world closing in around them, the Dawsons are forced to pit violence against love in a high-stakes gamble at happiness.

Part of a dynamic trilogy of plays by Walker, the production is a guilty pleasure sure with lots of laughter. Mature audiences only are recommended.

Tickets go on sale at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, in the Theatre Box Office, first floor of the Center for the Arts. Tickets are $4 for UW-L students; $10 for other students and senior citizens; and $12 for others. For reservations, call the box office at 785.8522. Box office hours are 1-4:30 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays and one hour before show time.

Learn about pursuing graduate studies at McNair Night

Are you interested in graduate school? Have you ever thought of becoming a professor? Students with strong academic backgrounds and a clear interest in pursuing graduate studies are encouraged to attend McNair Night from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, in the Ward Room, Cartwright Center.

Learn more about:

  • preparation for the rigors of graduate education;
  • challenges and benefits of pursuing a doctorate degree;
  • support and research possibilities that McNair offers;
  • the application process for the McNair Scholars program at UW-L.

To be a McNair Scholar, students must meet the following criteria:

  • have junior or senior standing;
  • meet federal income guidelines;
  • be first-generation college students; and/or
  • be a member of a traditionally underrepresented group in doctoral education.

Benefits include:

  • paid research opportunities;
  • connection to a faculty mentor and students with similar goals; and
  • assistance with graduate record examination (GRE) preparation and graduate school applications.

Faculty and staff members interested in learning more about the program are also welcome.

For more information, contact McNair Scholars Director Roger Haro at 785.6970 or haro.roge@uwlax.edu

Rob O'Reilly
Comedian Rob O’Reilly will perform at UW-L Oct. 15.

Comedian Rob O’Reilly to perform at UW-L

Comedian Rob O’Reilly will perform at UW-L. O’Reilly takes the stage at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, in the Cellar in Cartwright Center

The up-and-coming comedian has quickly built an impressive résumé with appearances on Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham,” ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” and NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.” O’Reilly was also a correspondent on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and MTV’s “TRL.” His youthful point-of-view has made him a favorite at colleges around the country.

Admission is free as part of the Campus Activities Board’s Cellar Thursday series. For more information, contact the Cartwright Center Information Counter at 785.8898 or visit www.uwlax.edu/cab.

If you go—
Who: Comedian Rob O’Reilly
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15
Where: Cellar, Cartwright Center
Admission: Free as part of the Campus Activities Board’s Cellar Thursday series

 

 

 

 

 

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Two more from UW-L to display work at Pump House show

Marcia G. Thompson and Stella Vognar, both Art, will present their art at the "Mark my Words" Pump House Regional Arts Center exhibit. The presentation/reception is from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Pump House, 119 King St. Thompson will read her poem, "The Week The Bridge Fell Down," as well, display the monotype print "Passage." Vognar's ceramic piece "Reliquary" will be displayed.

Others participating from UW-L include Patrick T. Randolph, English as a Second Language, and Faculty Emeritus Robert Treu and Terri Talpe, Murphy Library. For a complete list of poets and artists and their selected works, go to www.uwlax.edu/universityrelations/images/2009/fall/sept/FinalList.pdf.

Betsy Morgan, Psychology, published “Undergraduate Researchers: The Ethics of Humans as Participants” in the Eye on Psi Chi, Fall 2009 pp. 28-29.

HUB logoHUB Spokes

UW-L is now a member of the Upper Midwest Higher Education Consortium (UM HERC).  UM HERC is a consortium of institutions of higher education in the upper Midwest. The UM HERC mission is:  “through the sharing of information and resources, [to] support its member institutions in attracting outstanding and diverse faculty, administrators, and staff.”

Several regional HERC affiliates exist throughout the nation (for example, New England and Greater Chicago). The Upper Midwest HERC consists of institutions in Minnesota, eastern North Dakota, western Wisconsin and northeastern Iowa. HERC acts as clearinghouse, of sorts, by posting all jobs from institutions within the regional affiliate. HERC advertises in places such as the Chronicle of Higher Education, Diverse Issues, Hispanic Outlook and more. HERC representatives also attend regional conferences to promote the service. HERC also allows for dual career searches for partners and spouses. In addition to providing one-stop shopping for faculty and staff positions in the upper Midwest, HERC also acts as a gateway to some of the largest non-academic employers in the upper Midwest. The Web site offers individuals and families a number of regional and relocation resources. 

To learn more about UM HERC, visit http://www.uppermidwestherc.org/home/index.cfm?site_id=4166. 

On another note, HUB Spokes is now one month old. You have heard from me (Carmen Wilson, Affirmative Action), Campus Climate & Diversity, Disability Resource Services, and Human Resources, in that order. We will continue to rotate the column among our four areas. If you have comments or questions, or would like to suggest a topic for one of us to discuss, contact me at wilson.carm@uwlax.edu or 785.8043. 

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Resource Spotlight

The following are three of several new resources available to UW-L through BadgerLink www.badgerlink.net/, a portal for information resources funded by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), Division for Libraries, Technology and Community Learning.

  • Humanities International Complete (EBSCOhost) at http://libdata.uwlax.edu/link.phtml?page_id=38&element_id=1200. A comprehensive database that includes all data from Humanities International Index, full text for more than 1,030 journals, and other information from journals, books and other published sources from around the world.
  • Science Reference Center (EBSCOhost) at http://libdata.uwlax.edu/link.phtml?page_id=49&element_id=1202. Contains full text for nearly 640 science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, etc. Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth and space science, environmental science, health and medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science and society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife.
  • Business Source Premier (EBSCOhost) at http://libdata.uwlax.edu/link.phtml?page_id=32&element_id=1205. A significant upgrade from the library’s previous subscription to Business Source Elite. Full text for more than 2,300 journals, including more than 1,100 peer-reviewed titles. Includes market research reports, industry reports, country reports, company profiles and SWOT analyses.

Find these and other featured resources on the library Home page at www.uwlax.edu/murphylibrary/ , within corresponding subject pages at www.uwlax.edu/murphylibrary/guides/index.html, or in the library’s list of all databases by title at http://libdata.uwlax.edu/page.phtml?page_id=25.

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IAS Career Progression Orientation session set for Oct. 5

Instructional Academic Staff (IAS) who plan to apply for career progression this fall or next, may want to attend an IAS Career Progression (CP) Orientation session. The session is from 3-5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 5, in 331 Cartwright Center. The session will include discussion about the process, the timeline and the components of the CP portfolio.

Departmental materials for IAS Career Progression are due in deans' offices by Friday, Dec. 4. Individuals planning to apply for career progression should consult with their department chair or supervisor for the deadline for submitting materials for departmental review.

For more information, contact IAS Liaison Kerrie Hoar at hoar.kerr@uwlax.edu or 785.6459.

Fall Career Expo is Oct. 14

Students can meet with businesses and explore job opportunities at UW-L's Fall Career Expo from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, in Valhalla and Port O' Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. The career fair is open to all students, especially those looking for internships or full-time employment.

Some quick tips for the event:

Dress professionally
Prioritize your list of employers
Be prepared with your resume
Greet employers with a smile and a firm handshake
Be ready with questions
Ask for a business card
Follow up

Learn more about planning for professional success at Prep for Success, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition.

Why wasn't the Screaming Eagles Marching Band in the Campus Child Center Oktoberfest Parade?

Tammy Fisher explains why the marching band was unable to perform

There have been many inquiries regarding the absence of the Screaming Eagles Marching Band from the Campus Child Center Oktoberfest Parade this past week. Though we informed the Child Care Center, it is apparent other individuals were caught by surprise. Please understand that though it was our desire to be there, class conflicts at UW-L’s heaviest class time, 11 a.m., prevented us from putting a group together that would have been representative of the band. Additionally, demands on students for academic excellence and class attendance make it difficult for students to be excused from classes by professors.  In the end, we simply did not have enough of the melody instruments and percussion to lead the sound and the songs!  We assure everyone that this was not an easy decision to make. — Former Director of the Screaming Eagles Marching Band Tammy Fisher 

Editor's note: Andrew Tucker, Music, is the new director of the Screaming Eagles Marching Band. You can reach Tucker at 785.6725 or tucker.andr@uwlax.edu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Take Note

 

For students

By Charlene Holler, Academic Specialist, Counseling and Testing Center

Hand in hand with planning your time is knowing what you have to accomplish each day. This planning comes in the form of “to do” lists, written down or mentally noted. Each day you should note what MUST be done that day, how long you think that task will take you, and when you are going to fit it in. You should also have a list of school-related tasks that you could work on if you have time. When you have an hour between classes, 30 minutes before you are meeting a friend for lunch, or 10 minutes waiting for an appointment, find something on your list to tackle. You will be amazed at how much you can accomplish in these short time segments and how satisfying it is to cross things off your lists.

There are many good reasons for a time schedule including ...

  • It will get you started studying;
  • It will remind you not to avoid subjects you do not like;
  • It will promote regular cumulative reviews in your classes;
  • It will help you focus on the hardest material right before an exam;
  • It will help you plan for long-range assignments; and
  • It will help reduce the stress of the semester that comes when you are behind.
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For sale

Doctoral gown, 4" wide, deep pile, doctoral blue velvet front panels which extend over the shoulders and behind the neck and drape down the front of the gown. Made for a 6' male, but can be shortened. Chevrons also made from same deep pile doctoral blue velvet. Excellent condition. $50. Hood with brown/gold lining. $20. Or both items for $60. Contact Dennis O’Brien at 608.534.5141 or 608.317.9396 by Oct. 7.

HP Pavilion dv8000 17" wide-screen laptop. $350. Dual core processor. 80GB HDD. 2GB RAM. Still has two-hour battery life. Tested. In great condition. E-mail rotherin.adam@students.uwlax.edu.

Full-size Mission-style wooden futon, older frame, new mattress and cover. You haul. $30. 18" Diamondback Wildwood bicycle, red, like new, $75. Brother fax IntelliFax 775 machine, new, $20. Call 608.448.5294.

Wanted

Second semester sub leaser for December through May. Live with three nice, outgoing female roommates at 13th and Vine streets. Cable/internet, parking lot, laundry in apartment, tons of storage room for food, completely furnished, everything you need is already there. Flexible on most everything. $300 per month plus utilities. Call 920.254.4377.

Car poolers. A group car pooling from Westby daily at 6:40 a.m. and returning approximately 4:30 p.m. seeks more car poolers. It’s sociable, dependable, flexible, saves money and gas, and can be fun. Contact MaryEllen at memdrg@mwt.net or 608.634.3040 (leave message) or AnnaJo at annajod@hotmail.com or 608.632.0754.  

For rent

Two-bedroom house, semi-furnished, available January to May 2010. Four blocks from campus with bluff view. Modern kitchen and 1 1/2 car garage. Close to Emerson school. Excellent residence for visiting scholar or teacher. Contact William Barillas at barillas.will@uwlax.edu or 608.782.0965.

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