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Weixu Lu and Ariel Beaujot

Weixu Lu, Communication Studies, and Ariel Beaujot, History, presented "Serendipity and sustainability: The extended life of an urban location-based storytelling project" at 75th International Communication Association Annual Conference on June 12 in Denver, CO. This presentation featured Dr. Beaujot’s long-running Hear, Here La Crosse oral history project and its vital role in fostering a strong sense of place among local community members. Through the lens of urban communication, Dr. Lu and Dr. Beaujot examined the factors that contributed to both the successes and challenges of integrating this narrative initiative into K-12 education, community events, and even its unexpected adoption by local Pokémon Go players.

Submitted on: June 16

Weixu Lu and Tanvi Thakkar

Weixu Lu, Communication Studies, and Tanvi Thakkar, Psychology, presented "“Ceci n’est pas un Professeur”: Captions and Slides in Online Videos for Cochlear Implants Users" at 75th International Communication Association Annual Conference on June 14 in Denver, CO. This innovative research on improving accessibility for individuals with cochlear implants in online video-based communication and learning. Using eye-tracking technology, Dr. Lu and Dr. Thakkar explored how individuals with cochlear implants navigate captions and visual aids in online lecture videos. Their work sheds light on how digital learning materials could be better designed to support all learners.

Submitted on: June 16

Elizabeth Peacock, Anita Davelos, Kristin Koepke, Eliza Carlson, Weixu Lu, Valerie Krage, Gicheol Kim, Dany Jacob, Aaron Koepke and Lisa Kruse

Elizabeth Peacock, Archaeology & Anthropology; Anita Davelos, Biology; Kristin Koepke, CATL; Eliza Carlson and Weixu Lu, both Communication Studies; Valerie Krage, Educational Studies; Gicheol Kim, Exercise & Sport Science; Dany Jacob, Global Cultures & Languages; Aaron Koepke, Marketing; and Lisa Kruse, Sociology & Criminal Justice; served as part of the UWL delegation at the Universities of Wisconsin Faculty College. This intensive four-day workshop experience focused on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).

Submitted on: May 30

Taylor Cole Miller, Valerie Krage, Teri Holford, Kendall Morgan, Pete Rydberg and Kjerstin Lang

Taylor Cole Miller, Communication Studies; Valerie Krage, Educational Studies; Teri Holford and Kendall Morgan, both Murphy Library; Pete Rydberg, Visual & Performing Arts; and Kjerstin Lang, University Marketing & Communications; served on the TEDxUWLaCrosse committee. The group planned and organized a successful TEDxUWLaCrosse event on Oct. 10, 2024, in The Bluffs, Student Union. Their dedication to fostering thought-provoking dialogue not only enriches the university community but also engages the broader public. One third of the attendees were from the wider La Crosse community. Thank you to the committee for making TEDxUWLaCrosse a memorable and inspiring experience for a full house of attendees.

Submitted on: Oct. 14, 2024

Jennifer Butler Modaff and Daniel Modaff

Jennifer Butler Modaff and Daniel Modaff, both Communication Studies, co-authored the article "A Structuration Analysis of Male Organizational Members' Responses to Workplace Sexual Harassment" in Pennsylvania Communication Annual published on Oct. 7 by Pennsylvania Communication Association. Co-authored with Nicole Ploeger-Lyons of UW-Eau Claire.

Submitted on: Oct. 11, 2024