Campus Connection - June 1-7, 2009
- WIAA state high school track and field meet at UW-L June 5-6
- Theatre department announces 2009-10 theatre season, early bird season tickets now available
- Retirement celebrations planned for Button, Campbell
- Faculty Emeriti Weekley and Arganbright to hold piano workshop, social June 18
- Inventors, entrepreneurs set regional meeting at UW-L
- Campus Kudos
- Continuing Education: Building and Protecting Your Relationship Through Stressful Times workshop is June 10
- Human Resources
- OCW Book Club
- Oral Defense: Christine Belland Maslokowski
- Classified ads
- Getting information into the Campus and Eagle Connections
WIAA state high school track and field meet at UW-L June 5-6
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) State Track and Field Meet will be held Friday-Saturday, June 5-6, at the newly constructed Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex. This season marks the 20th year the WIAA State Track and Field Meet has been held at UW-L.
The opening ceremonies are set to begin at 9:30 a.m. Friday and 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
The state track and field meet features action in Division 1, 2 and 3.
Theatre department announces 2009-10 theatre season
Early bird season tickets now available
Family and the connectivity of humanity set the tone for a season full of well-known classics, imaginative retellings and innovative theatrical endeavors for the 2009-10 UW-L theatre season.
Early bird season tickets are on sale now through Monday, July 13, and include ticket vouchers for five season productions, postcard reminders and early ticket reservation privileges. Early bird season subscriptions are $12 for UW-L students, $30 for senior citizens and other students, and $40 for others. To purchase season tickets call the theatre arts department at 785.6701.
| Escape from Happiness By George F. Walker 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17; and Thursday through Saturday Oct. 22-24 2 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 18 and 25 Toland Theatre, Center for the Arts |
The season begins Friday, Oct. 16, with the wild, twisted comedy "Escape from Happiness" by George F. Walker. A wild romp over conventional values, "Escape from Happiness" chronicles the antics of the Dawson family as it struggles with alcoholism, drug possession, mental illness and murder. Recommended for mature audiences only.
| A Christmas Carol By Charles Dickens Adapted By Barbara Field 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4 and 5; and Thursday and Friday, Dec. 10 and 11 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 and 13; and Saturday, Dec. 12 Toland Theatre, Center for the Arts |
The holiday tradition continues Friday, Dec. 4, with Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens’ beloved classic "A Christmas Carol." On Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge learns his stinginess and uncaring attitude toward others could doom him to walk the earth after death wearing a heavy chain of his own creation. The production is Barbara Field’s adaptation of the Guthrie Theatre’s version of the Christmas classic.
| Into the Woods Book by James Lapine Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 26 and 27; and Thursday through Saturday, March 4-6 2 p.m. Sundays Feb. 28 and March 7 Toland Theatre, Center for the Arts |
An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Ridinghood? A Prince Charming with a roving eye? A Witch … who raps? They’re all among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s fractured fairytale musical "Into the Woods" which opens Friday, Feb. 26. When a baker and his wife learn they’ve been cursed by the witch next door, they embark on a quest to break the spell, antagonizing classic fairytale characters along the way.
UW-L Kinesis Dance Theatre |
New to the theatre season ticket package is the modern dance performance by the UW-L dance group "Kinesis" Thursday, March 25. A variety of modern and jazz dance will be featured in the performance with choreography by Kathy Gorman.
Eurydice |
The season concludes with a retelling of the Orpheus myth in Sarah Ruhl’s "Eurydice" beginning Friday, April 23. Dying young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the Underworld where she reunites with her father and tries to remember her long lost love.
Frozen |
Miss Nelson is Missing |
Two productions will be performed in the Frederick Theatre, Morris Hall. Bryony Laverny’ "Frozen" is a chilling look at life, death and the forgiveness of those who least deserve it. It begins Wednesday, Nov. 11. Then, "Miss Nelson is Missing" takes the stage Saturday, April 10. The production is a charming, musical adaptation of the children’s book series about the misbehaving students. Frederick Theatre performances are not included in the season ticket package.
Find out more about UW-L's theatre department at www.uwlax.edu/theatre/index.html.
Retirement celebrations planned for Button, Campbell
A retirement celebration for Ronald Button, Maintenance and Stores, will be held from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4, in the Maintenance and Stores building. A retirement reception for Don Campbell will be held from 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, in Port O’ Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. A program is set for 3 p.m. Campbell has worked 26 years in Continuing Education and Extension.
Faculty Emeriti Weekley and Arganbright to hold piano workshop, social June 18
UW-L faculty emeriti and husband-wife piano duet team Dallas Weekley and Nancy Arganbright will present a free workshop for piano teachers at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 18, at Leithold Music, 116 4th St. S., La Crosse. Register with Leithold Music at 784.7555. They are also hosting a social gathering from 4-6 p.m. at Leithold's. RSVP to Abbie Leithold at 784.7555 or Abbie@leitholdMusic.com.
Inventors, entrepreneurs set regional meeting at UW-L
Inventors, entrepreneurs and business owners in western Wisconsin can talk business during “Catch the Culture: An Inventor & Entrepreneur Rendezvous” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at the Cleary Alumni & Friends Center. The event is free and open to the public.
The rendezvous provides a regional forum for new and existing business owners to share ideas, connect with like-minded people, and learn new skills from successful business owners.
Jason Weaver, founder and CEO of Sway Inc. is the keynote speaker for the event. Weaver has more than 15 years of experience as an innovator and entrepreneur. He was recently voted Entrepreneur of the Year in Madison. Weaver will discuss using the latest technology to understand target markets and promote your products or services in a fast-changing world.
The event is sponsored by Vernon County Economic Development Association, Juneau County Economic Development Corp., the Western Dairyland Business Center, 7 Rivers Alliance, and UW-L's Small Business Development Center (SBDC). To register, contact a local Inventors & Entrepreneurs Club or the UW-L SBDC at 785.8783.
Exhibitor tables for non-profit support organizations are available at no charge. Exhibitor tables are available for sponsorship at $50 per table. Exhibitor table reservations must be made in advance by calling Stephen Woessner, UW-L SBDC, at 785.8783.
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The psychology department recently completed its biennial survey of graduating psychology seniors. Of the 93 spring 2009 graduating seniors, 77 completed the questionnaire and 52 percent of those responding indicated they had applied to graduate school for fall 2009. Highlights of the findings include that over 90 percent were accepted; there were only three known rejections. For the past 12 year over 30 percent of the graduating psychology seniors report attending graduate school and feedback from graduate programs indicates a high level of admiration for UW-L students’ preparedness for graduate level work. For students who wish to be licensed mental health clinicians, a graduate degree is required.
Marcia G. Thompson, art, has been selected by the National Art Education Association (NAEA) to receive the Wisconsin Art Educator of the Year Award. The award honors an outstanding member from each state or province association whose service and contribution to art education merits recognition and acclaim. She received the award at the NAEA National Convention in Minneapolis held April 17-21.
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Building and Protecting Your Relationship Through Stressful Times workshop is June 10
An evening for couples and singles
Stress is hard on relationships. Conflict increases. Communication is strained. Intimacy and connection decrease. Understanding the biology of stress can help. Equip yourself with new insights and practical tips to weather the hard times together. Plan to attend the workshop "Building and Protecting Your Relationship Through Stressful Times" from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, in the Cleary Alumni & Friends Center. Participants in the workshop will learn to focus on their relationship in new ways, lower negative reactions and rebuild playfulness and passion.
Workshop presenter Don Ferguson, a psychologist and author of "REPTILES IN LOVE: Ending Destructive Fights and Evolving Toward More Loving Relationships" (2006, Jossey Bass/Wiley), has been a teacher, trainer and therapist in the field of relationships and group therapy for more than 20 years. His workshops are popular with professionals and couples alike.
The cost of the workshop is $10 each or $15 for couples. To register for the workshop, call 785.6808 or visit www.uwlax.edu/conted. The workshop is offered in partnership with the 7Rivers Psychological Association.
Read more on Ferguson at www.inrelationships.com or www.reptilesinlove.com. |
Retirement
Paul Currier, Educational Technologies, June 30.
Transfer opportunity
UW-L has the current transfer opportunity on campus for a 100 percent University Services Associate 2 in Records and Registration. Pay schedule range is 02/10.
Interested people 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, June 8.
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The organization for Campus Women Book Club meets at noon monthly. Participation is open to all faculty, staff and students. Upcoming meetings include:
"The Given Day" by Dennis Lehane. Thursday, July 23, 263 Cartwright Center. See www.dennislehanebooks.com/books/givenday/.
"Three Cups of Tea" by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. Thursday, Sept. 24, Murphy's Mug. See www.threecupsoftea.com/. Mortenson will talk at Viterbo Tuesday, Sept. 29. Tickets go on sale through the Viterbo University box office in mid-August. For details on his talk, visit: www.viterbo.edu/ethics.aspx?id=10670.
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Christine Belland Maslonkowski, master in public health candidate, "A SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) Analysis of Conducting One-Day Medication Disposal Events or Continuous Medication Disposal Programs in Wisconsin Communities," 1-2:30 p.m. Monday, June 22, 104 Wing Technology Center. Adviser: Gary Gilmore, health education/health promotion.
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Found
Silver/orange bracelet outside of Cartwright Center on May 14. Describe and claim at University Police Office.
For sale
2002 Subaru Forester L AWD automatic transmission. Dependable, new tires and brakes. Excellent maintenance history available. $7,300. Call Kelly 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at 608.385.2816.
For rent
Two bedroom duplex in Onalaska. Garage, private backyard, large front and backyards, spacious living room, A/C, free wireless Internet connection. No pets, no smoking. $595/month (water included). Available July 1. Call 779.1293.