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• Week of Sept. 8 Change date
Stryker Eagle with UWL students at New Student Orientation at Roger Harring Stadium at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex this fall. More Eagles than ever Posted 8:21 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025 First-year student enrollment hits all-time high as UWL continues to grow Read more about More Eagles than ever

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Lilly Ninneman reflects on what she's learned over her time at UWL. What I wish I knew then Posted 8:19 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, 2025 Senior shares advice for her freshmen self Read more about What I wish I knew then Bob Hetzel retired in July 2024 after four decades in higher education and 17 years of service to UWL. He continues to support UWL students, staff and faculty through his philanthropy. A growing legacy Posted 12:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 With new gift, Hetzel advances the future of business education Read more about A growing legacy Bob Allen, UWL planetarium director (right), with former student and current Central High School Planetarium Director Chad Wilkinson. Wilkinson will carry the torch for public planetarium programming in the region. Final orbit for UWL Planetarium Posted 3:23 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 After nearly 50 years of inspiring stargazers, planetarium prepares for its last season and alumnus steps in to continue the journey Read more about Final orbit for UWL Planetarium 2001 Nobel Laureate in Physics Carl Wieman will give a free public lecture and physics seminar on campus Thursday and Friday, Sept. 11 and 12. The science of teaching Posted 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 Nobel Prize winner to give free public lecture on 21st century teaching and learning Read more about The science of teaching Anthony Chergosky, associate professor of political science and public administration, has become a trusted voice helping to public make sense of politics. From classroom to newsroom Posted 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025 UWL’s Anthony Chergosky brings expertise, objectivity to political reporting Read more about From classroom to newsroom Emily Taylor My travels to Croatia Posted 4:02 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025 Student shares summer study abroad experience Read more about My travels to Croatia

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UW-La Crosse Psychology Professor Ryan McKelley recommends no phones in bedrooms overnight as a lack of quality sleep is tied to almost every mental health condition. Screen time for kids Posted 9:57 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2025 UWL psychologists share advice for healthier habits navigating technology Read more about Screen time for kids
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 An aerial view looking east to the bluffs over the La Crosse State Teachers College with athletic field and fair grounds in the background ca. 1939. Photo courtesy UWL Murphy Library, Special Collections/ARC. UWL history quiz Posted 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 Take this short quiz spanning UWL’s 114-year history Read more about UWL history quiz
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Workday is here! Manager Responsibilities in Workday Posted 8:36 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 A short list of Workday tasks every Manager needs to do in Workday. Read more about Manager Responsibilities in Workday UWL Seal Annual Employee Notification Posted 7:58 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025 Monthly review for September Read more about Annual Employee Notification Workday Logo Workday Action Items Posted 3:23 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 Necessary Workday steps to update your data Read more about Workday Action Items 2025 Benefit Fair ANNUAL BENEFIT & WELLNESS FAIR! Posted 3:03 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025 Join Human Resources on October 23rd, 2025 from 9-2pm for the Annual Benefit & Wellness Fair Read more about ANNUAL BENEFIT & WELLNESS FAIR! Image Learn more about 2025 Pay Plan Posted 4:18 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025 2025 Pay Plan Read more about Learn more about 2025 Pay Plan

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Rolling in the Dough

It's hard being a college student. We know! No KNEAD to worry about your DOUGH when you can learn how to make ends meet from our financial peer mentors. They will dish you up some tips and resources, along with a bowl of (cookie) dough. You'll be on your way to roll in your own $$(dough), with a plan and enjoy the sweetness of our cookie-dough bar. Yum!

It makes cents to learn life-skills!

Don't forget! There are two ways to make your time and money count! By attending our events you have the chance to win a $50 scholarship each time! What's even better? Double up your odds to win a $150 scholarship if you attend an event AND come in for a financial consultation.

Cha-ching!

Digital accessibility is a campus-wide responsibility

Canvas trainings available for all faculty and staff regarding new accessibility standards 

Over the past year, the Universities of Wisconsin’s Americans with Disabilities Act Title II Working Group has been creating resources for our campuses to ensure that we can comply with federal regulations regarding digital accessibility standards. By April 26, 2026, UWL will need to be compliant with these standards. UWL’s approach is to address our process through three pillars: 

  1. Culture – creating  a shared commitment and responsibility toward digital accessibility
  2. Infrastructure – enhancing our administrative and procurement processes to ensure digital accessibility
  3. Remediation – identifying inaccessible content and making necessary changes to promote digital accessibility

 Digital accessibility is a campus-wide effort. Here are three easy steps to get started on your digital accessibility journey! 

Step 1 – Start early

  • Self-enroll into one of the Universities of Wisconsin Digital Accessibility Canvas Courses
    • Digital Accessibility Training: UWL Instructional Staff
    • Digital Accessibility Training: UWL Non-Instructional Staff

Step 2 – Start small

  • Make one document or course accessible first to get the hang of it, before expanding your work.

Step 3 – Stay optimistic

  • If you're having difficulty, know that there are people on campus who can assist or guide you.
  • Visit UWL’s Accessibility Webpage for more information and support

 Action for supervisors: please identify your team members who are responsible for any of the following tasks: 

  • Create for-credit or not-for-credit Canvas courses, training, resource sharing site, etc.
  • Create student-facing or public-facing documents (e.g., Word, PDF, Excel, Powerpoint, Forms, Qualtrics, etc.),
  • Create student-facing or public-facing multimedia content (e.g., videos, audio clips, podcasts, etc.),
  • Create web content or social media content,
  • Send emails to students or members of the public, or,
  • Work with any third-party web applications.

 Follow-up with each individual to ensure they enrolled in and complete their Canvas course.

Thank you for all that you have done and will do to create digitally accessible content for people with disabilities.

In Community, 

Digital Accessibility Steering Committee (Andrew Ives, David Kim, Jake Speer, Kristin Koepke, Steven Dennis) 

Email us at accessibility@uwlax.edu 

Deadline approaching for Spring 2026 CEL course designation

The application window is now open for Community Engaged Learning (CEL) course designations for the Spring 2026 semester. The last day to apply is Monday, Sept. 15, 2025.

New this year: funding available

Thanks to generous philanthropic support from Advisors Management Group (AMG), instructors who receive a CEL designation within the next three academic years will receive $1,500 in professional development funds. These funds can be used to support your teaching, research or other professional development activities.

Additionally, a limited pool of Supplies & Expenses (S&E) funding is available to support specific course needs such as materials, printing, transportation or other CEL-related costs. S&E awards are based on feasibility and available funding.

Preview the CEL proposal [here]. To explore potential community projects, visit the UWL Community Idea Exchange or contact Lisa Klein, director of Community Engagement.

Deadlines:

  • Round one: Sept. 15, 2025 — The designation will be applied before course registration begins.

  • Round two: Jan. 15, 2026 — The designation will not appear before registration starts.

La Crosse Science Café: Tundra Swans

La Crosse Science Café is back! Join us for the first speaker of the 2025-2026 season. Stephen Winter, wildlife biologist, Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, will present "Tundra Swans of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife & Fish Refuge" at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at JavaVino, 2311 State Rd., La Crosse, WI 54601. Please make sure to arrive a little bit early to place your order for food/beverage to truly enjoy this experience of world class science!

Visit our Facebook page for information about future events.

Clinical Exercise Physiology Info Meeting

Celebrate World CEP Day by attending this informational meeting about the clinical exercise physiology profession and master's program here at UWL. We will talk about prerequisites for the UWL master's program, what you'll learn in the master's program, and what jobs our graduates have been getting. Current graduate students will be present to talk about their experience so far in the program and answer questions. Recent alumni will also be present to talk about their current jobs as well. Informational presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m., but stop by anytime throughout the hour for information and questions!

Please RSVP to CEP Program Director Kathryn Johnson at kjohnson8@uwlax.edu.

When you RSVP, you will get a reminder email the day before the info. meeting.  

Check out our Clinical Exercise Physiology website.

Introduction to Mindfulness

UWL Counseling & Testing, Wellness & Health Advocacy and Rec Sports have teamed up to provide non-credit "Intro to Mindfulness" courses for the campus community! UWL "Intro to Mindfulness" courses use curriculum designed by the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults (MIEA). 
 
Mindfulness is simple, but not easy. Our four-week "Intro to Mindfulness" is an introductory class that will teach students the skill of mindfulness. It will also help you build the habit of using it in your life on a regular basis. Positive outcomes include: 

  • Less self judgment 
  • Manage stress 
  • Increased self-compassion 
  • Better sleep 
  • Increased calm 

Faculty & Staff - Please consider referring students to attend!  

The course is open to UWL students, staff and faculty only. There is no fee to attend, however attendees must register in advance by the deadline. More information and registration is available on the Rec Sports Intro to Mindfulness webpage.    



'Album Encounter' multimedia light and laser show at the UWL Planetarium

The next 'Album Encounter,' multimedia light and laser show set to rock music at the UWL Planetarium be at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12. Friday's show will feature Pink Floyd's album "Atom Heart Mother." This is the final semester of Album Encounters before the planetarium closes at the end of the semester. The cost is $10. To learn more call 608.785.8669 or visit the UWL Planetarium webpage.

Parking: Park in the Stadium Lot (Commuter Lot 2 or C-2), on the northeast corner of East Avenue and Pine Street. Commuter (C) lots are not enforced after 7 p.m. weekdays, so you do not need to use the Passport Parking phone app. If the Stadium Lot is full due to a high school football game, park in the Cleary Center Lot (Commuter Lot 12/C-12) on the northwest corner of East Avenue and Farwell Street, or in the Parking Ramp on the north side of Farwell Street between 16th and 17th streets.

When: 8 to 9:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12
Where: UWL Planetarium, 20 Cowley Hall

UWL surplus auction to be held through Sept. 12

UWL will conduct a sale of surplus property in partnership with the online auction site www.wisconsinsurplus.com running through Friday, Sept. 12. Pre-registration and a bidder number is required prior to bid submittals. Terms and conditions of sale, along with contact information can be found on the auction’s website. This is listed under auction number 25-1403.

Eagle for the Earth: show your support!

Do you care about sustainability at UWL? Join :Eagle for the Earth” — a new way to signal your commitment to the planet and connect with others who share that interest.

By signing up, you’ll:

  • Be part of a growing campus sustainability community
  • Receive occasional updates on events, initiatives and news
  • Have the option to add the :Eagle for the Earth" badge to your email signature or profile

How to add the badge:

  1. Log in at share.uwlax.edu/profile with your NetID.
  2. Click “Your Profile” under Create.
  3. Select Badges & Identity and add Eagle for the Earth.
  4. Click “Done” then “Save”

If you have questions about changing your profile, use this resource.

If you have questions about sustainability on campus or about the :Eagle for the Earth: badge, reach out to Andrew Ericson, Sustainability Program Manager (aericson@uwlax.edu).

UAPUWL fall 2025 welcome back social

Your faculty and academic staff union invites you to join us for a welcome back social at Fork and Fable Crafthouse! Meet other faculty and staff, share concerns you have for the upcoming year and enjoy some social time and solidarity at the start of our semester.

UWL In the News

Tuesday
Bob Hetzel makes significant contribution to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, WXOW
UWL receives $1 million gift from former administrator, WKBT
School’s back in session at UWL, following a few days of moving in, WIZM
UW-La Crosse incoming students gather for a time-honored tradition, WKBT
Former UW-La Crosse chancellor featured in new TMZ documentary, WXOW

Wednesday
UWL political scientist Chergosky on VP JD Vance La Crosse visit, WIZM
The War Over OnlyFans: Porn Cost Me Cushy University Gig ... But We Gained Many Fans!!!, TMZ

Thursday
'AstroDad' passes torch as sun sets on planetarium at UW-La Crosse, La Crosse Tribune
UWL Planetarium Director celebrates 57 years of education as facility prepares to close, WKBT
UWL Planetarium to close permanently at the end of the 2025 fall semester, WEAU
UW-La Crosse planetarium prepares for last semester, before building demo, WIZM

Upcoming events Calendar

Today

  • Welcome Week Midnight
  • Rolling in the Dough 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
  • Apply Now for CEL Course Designation 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
  • Education Abroad 101 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
  • Intramural Badminton League 7:30 p.m.-11:15 p.m.
  • Pride Center LGBTQ+ Welcome Social 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
  • AB&C Fall Open House Noon-4 p.m.
  • Department meeting 10:30 a.m.-noon
  • GESC Informational Meeting 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
  • Sexual Health Awareness Month 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • UWL Workday Finance Information Session 11 a.m.-noon
  • CSH College Committee Meeting 11 a.m.-noon
  • Murphy Library Tenure & Promotion Committee Meeting 3 p.m.-4 p.m.
  • IAS Review Follow Up Meeting 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Tomorrow

  • UAPR Academic Program Review- Undergraduate 3:45 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
  • Welcome Week Midnight
  • Apply Now for CEL Course Designation 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
  • Intramural Sand Volleyball League 1 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
  • Intramural Table Tennis League 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
  • Joint Planning & Budget (JPB) Meeting 1:15 p.m.-2:45 p.m.
  • Department Meeting Noon-1 p.m.
  • PHCHE New Majors Mixer 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • Retention: 20 Day Review Notice: Chairs to 2nd Year Probationary Faculty 8 a.m.
  • Foundations PLC 1 p.m.-2 p.m.
  • Department meeting Noon-1 p.m.
  • How Venture Capital Works 4 p.m.-5 p.m.
  • Search & screen 8 a.m.-9:45 a.m.
  • Introduction to Top Rope Belaying 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
  • Student Senate Weekly Meeting 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
  • Walking Tour of Campus 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
  • Fall Involvement Fair 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Poster Invasion 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Sip Play Repeat 6 p.m.-7 p.m.
  • Brenda Leahy & Accounting Faculty at Beta Alpha Psi 6 p.m.-7 p.m.
  • Colleges Against Cancer Club Meeting 7 p.m.-8 p.m.
  • Women's Volleyball vs Saint Mary's University 3 p.m.
  • Women's Volleyball vs Luther College 7 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 11

  • GCL Executive Committee Meeting 11 a.m.-noon
  • Welcome Week Midnight
  • 2025 Distinguished Lecture Series in Physics 5 p.m.-6 p.m.
  • Apply Now for CEL Course Designation 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
  • Education Abroad 101 4 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
  • Chalk It Up 10 a.m.-noon
  • Intramural Pickleball League 6:15 p.m.-10 p.m.
  • Intramural 3v3 Basketball League 7:15 p.m.-11 p.m.
  • The Write Welcome! 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
  • Department meeting 2:15 p.m.-3:10 p.m.
  • Wellness Office Hours Noon-1 p.m.
  • Endowment and Recognition Committee 2 p.m.-3 p.m.
  • Condom Bingo 6 p.m.-7 p.m.
  • Sexual Health Awareness Month 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
  • UWL Workday Finance Information Session 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
  • CS & CPE New Majors Meeting 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
  • UAPUWL Fall 2025 Welcome Back Social 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
  • Walking Tour of Campus 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
  • Tranform & Tie-Dye 6 p.m.-7 p.m.
  • Cru Weekly Meeting 7 p.m.-8 p.m.
  • Ice Cream Social 8 p.m.-9 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 12

  • FREE Outdoor Yoga Class 2 p.m.-3 p.m.
  • Welcome Week Midnight
  • Meditations on Trees and Stones 5 p.m.
  • Apply Now for CEL Course Designation 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
  • 2025 Distinguished Lecture Series in Physics 3:20 p.m.-4:15 p.m.
  • PROFESSIONAL TRAVEL GRANT 4:30 p.m.
  • Department meeting 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
  • Department meeting 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m.
  • Duos with Dave Marck 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
  • La Crosse Science Café: Tundra Swans 6 p.m.-7 p.m.
  • Psych Hour Series Noon-1 p.m.
  • EME PLC Committee Noon-1 p.m.
  • Album Encounter 8 p.m.-9:15 p.m.
  • Department meeting Noon-1 p.m.
  • Eagles @ Nite: Casino Night 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
  • Women's Volleyball vs College of St. Scholastica 3 p.m.
  • Women's Tennis vs UW-Whitewater 3 p.m.
  • Women's Volleyball vs St. Norbert College 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 13

  • Sand Blast 11 a.m.
  • Welcome Week Midnight
  • Meditations on Trees and Stones 5 p.m.
  • Apply Now for CEL Course Designation 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
  • Women's Volleyball vs Martin Luther College 11 a.m.
  • Women's Tennis vs UW-Oshkosh 2 p.m.
  • Women's Volleyball vs UW-Superior 3 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 14

  • Meditations on Trees and Stones 5 p.m.
  • Apply Now for CEL Course Designation 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
  • Revelation, Revolution, & Revival 1 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 15

  • Department meeting Noon-1 p.m.
  • Spring/Winter Study Abroad Deadline Midnight-11:59 p.m.
  • Meditations on Trees and Stones 5 p.m.
  • Apply Now for CEL Course Designation 8 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
  • Education Abroad 101 10 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
  • Intramural Outdoor Flag Football League 6 p.m.-9:45 p.m.
  • Last day to Drop a full-semester course without a 'W' 6 a.m.
  • Search & screen 1:15 p.m.-2:15 p.m.
  • SUFAC 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
  • Walking Tour of Campus 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
  • Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m.
  • Chi Alpha Weekly Gathering 7 p.m.-9 p.m.

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Kudos Add Kudos

Kimberly Defazio
published Kimberly Defazio English
Kimberly Defazio

Kimberly Defazio, English, authored the book "Spinoza, New Materialism and the Contemporary," published on June 30 by Palgrave Macmillan. "Spinoza, New Materialism and the Contemporary" is a book about change. Through its border passing interpretations, it not only transforms the dominant contemporary views of Spinoza but, more significantly, it puts into question the assumptions of those that have produced the dominant view, such as Althusser, Negri, Deleuze, as well as the new materialism and the ontological turn, including Latour, Bennett and Braidotti. These interpretations deploy Spinoza as a trope by which they suspend the class contradictions of capitalism and construct a new spiritual capitalism. This book, through materialist analysis of Spinoza, puts class back in cultural theory.

Ryan Mckelley
interviewed Ryan Mckelley Psychology
Ryan Mckelley

Ryan Mckelley, Psychology, was interviewed by Wes Lambert of The Mature Male Podcast on Aug. 21. Mckelley discussed his "Best Year Ever Project," teaching masculinities to college students, and developing compassion for boys and men.

Adam Schneider
published Adam Schneider Biology
Adam Schneider

Adam Schneider, Biology, authored the article "Photosynthetic activity in the heterotrophic plant genus Cuscuta is modulated by phylogeny and ontogeny" in "Annals of Botany," published on Aug. 26 by Oxford University Press. By measuring chlorophyll fluorescence and pigment concentrations, Schneider and his team showed that for most dodders, a diverse group of parasitic plants reliant on host plants for their survival, photosynthesis is not vestigial. Instead, they retain localized photosynthetic capability in tissues with higher energetic needs, such as shoot tips and developing seeds.

Keith Beyer
published Keith Beyer, Julia L. Roskam, Samuel R. Rendler and Karl T. Taylor Chemistry & Biochemistry and Chemistry
Keith Beyer

Keith Beyer, Chemistry & Biochemistry; and Julia L. Roskam, Samuel R. Rendler and Karl T. Taylor, all Chemistry; co-authored the article "Solubilities in Aqueous Solutions of Ammonium Sulfate and Potassium Salts of Malonic, Succinic, or Glutaric Acid" in "The Journal of Physical Chemistry A," published on Aug. 19 by American Chemical Society.

Shane Murphy
named Shane Murphy Physical Therapy
Shane Murphy

Shane Murphy, Physical Therapy, was named a member of the Athletic Training Research Agenda Committee (AT-RAC) for the National Athletic Training Association Research Foundation on Sept. 1.

Casey Tobin
published Casey Tobin Psychology
Casey Tobin

Casey Tobin, Psychology, authored the article "Hot Flashes & Cool Insights: A Lesson Plan on Menopause" in the "American Journal of Sexuality Education," published on July 21 by Taylor & Francis. This lesson plan addresses gaps in menopause education and presents an inclusive, interdisciplinary approach for health, sexuality, and community educators. It explores the historical, physiological, psychological and cultural aspects of menopause while emphasizing sexual health and cultural sensitivity. This lesson provides educators and healthcare providers with opportunities to reflect on stigma, expand their understanding, and acquire practical tools for offering meaningful support during menopause. Through interactive activities, case studies, and multimedia resources, the lesson helps participants to understand how menopause affects identity, relationships, and ­overall well-being.

W Means
presented W Means Recreation Management & Recreational Therapy
W Means

W Means, Recreation Management & Recreational Therapy, presented "The Art of Anarchy: Practical and Research Implications of Paradigmatic Pluralism" at World Leisure Congress on Aug. 27 in Breda, The Netherlands. Dr. Means presented his latest work on the philosophy of science in the leisure field. Sticking with local customs, he embraced the local cycling culture and bike-commuted to the conference from his hotel! Held every two years, the World Leisure Congress (WLC) is convened by the World Leisure Organization (WLO) — a non-profit recognized as a consultative organization with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. This special status allows WLO to support and reflect UN goals through global initiatives that promote leisure as essential to quality of life, cultural identity, and sustainable development across all life stages.

Olivia ButlerLisa Vanwiel
published Olivia Butler and Lisa Vanwiel Health Professions
Olivia ButlerLisa Vanwiel

Olivia Butler and Lisa Vanwiel, both Health Professions students, co-authored the article "A qualitative analysis of postpartum women’s experiences with urinary incontinence and physical activity" in "Midwifery," published on Sept. 3 by Elsevier.

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    Kimberly Defazio, English, authored the book "Spinoza, New Materialism and the Contemporary," published on June 30 by Palgrave Macmillan. "Spinoza, New Materialism and the Contemporary" is a book about change. Through its border passing interpretations, it not only transforms the dominant contemporary views of Spinoza but, more significantly, it puts into question the assumptions of those that have produced the dominant view, such as Althusser, Negri, Deleuze, as well as the new materialism and the ontological turn, including Latour, Bennett and Braidotti. These interpretations deploy Spinoza as a trope by which they suspend the class contradictions of capitalism and construct a new spiritual capitalism. This book, through materialist analysis of Spinoza, puts class back in cultural theory.

  • [interviewed]

    Ryan Mckelley, Psychology, was interviewed by Wes Lambert of The Mature Male Podcast on Aug. 21. Mckelley discussed his "Best Year Ever Project," teaching masculinities to college students, and developing compassion for boys and men.

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    Adam Schneider, Biology, authored the article "Photosynthetic activity in the heterotrophic plant genus Cuscuta is modulated by phylogeny and ontogeny" in "Annals of Botany," published on Aug. 26 by Oxford University Press. By measuring chlorophyll fluorescence and pigment concentrations, Schneider and his team showed that for most dodders, a diverse group of parasitic plants reliant on host plants for their survival, photosynthesis is not vestigial. Instead, they retain localized photosynthetic capability in tissues with higher energetic needs, such as shoot tips and developing seeds.

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    Keith Beyer, Chemistry & Biochemistry; and Julia L. Roskam, Samuel R. Rendler and Karl T. Taylor, all Chemistry; co-authored the article "Solubilities in Aqueous Solutions of Ammonium Sulfate and Potassium Salts of Malonic, Succinic, or Glutaric Acid" in "The Journal of Physical Chemistry A," published on Aug. 19 by American Chemical Society.

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    Shane Murphy, Physical Therapy, was named a member of the Athletic Training Research Agenda Committee (AT-RAC) for the National Athletic Training Association Research Foundation on Sept. 1.

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    Casey Tobin, Psychology, authored the article "Hot Flashes & Cool Insights: A Lesson Plan on Menopause" in the "American Journal of Sexuality Education," published on July 21 by Taylor & Francis. This lesson plan addresses gaps in menopause education and presents an inclusive, interdisciplinary approach for health, sexuality, and community educators. It explores the historical, physiological, psychological and cultural aspects of menopause while emphasizing sexual health and cultural sensitivity. This lesson provides educators and healthcare providers with opportunities to reflect on stigma, expand their understanding, and acquire practical tools for offering meaningful support during menopause. Through interactive activities, case studies, and multimedia resources, the lesson helps participants to understand how menopause affects identity, relationships, and ­overall well-being.

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    W Means, Recreation Management & Recreational Therapy, presented "The Art of Anarchy: Practical and Research Implications of Paradigmatic Pluralism" at World Leisure Congress on Aug. 27 in Breda, The Netherlands. Dr. Means presented his latest work on the philosophy of science in the leisure field. Sticking with local customs, he embraced the local cycling culture and bike-commuted to the conference from his hotel! Held every two years, the World Leisure Congress (WLC) is convened by the World Leisure Organization (WLO) — a non-profit recognized as a consultative organization with the United Nations Economic and Social Council. This special status allows WLO to support and reflect UN goals through global initiatives that promote leisure as essential to quality of life, cultural identity, and sustainable development across all life stages.

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    Olivia Butler and Lisa Vanwiel, both Health Professions students, co-authored the article "A qualitative analysis of postpartum women’s experiences with urinary incontinence and physical activity" in "Midwifery," published on Sept. 3 by Elsevier.

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John F. Kirst, '97 Alumnus

Alumnus John F. Kirst, '97, died Aug. 15. For more information see the obituary.

Peter Davies McCartney, '95 Alumnus

Alumnus Peter Davies McCartney, '95, died Aug. 23. For more information see the obituary.

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40th Anniversary Farm Aid Tickets (2): Minneapolis, September 20 $200 or best offer

40th Anniversary Farm Aid Tickets (2): Minneapolis, September 20 — My cost was $226 including ticket prices, ticket fees and facility fees. Willing to sell at a loss to a good home. Lineup includes: Willie Nelson & Family, Neil Young & the Chrome Hearts, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolos, Margo Price, Kenny Chesney, Billy Strings, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Lukas Nelson, Trampled by Turtles, Wynonna Judd, Steve Earle, Waxahatchee, Eric Burton of Black Pumas, Jesse Welles, Madeline Edwards, Wisdom Indian Dancers. Location: Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Level: U, Section: 215, Row: 22, Seats: 20, 21. $200 or best offer. For more information, contact Michele Overgard at 608.385.6135 or michele915overgard@gmail.com. View more information about 40th Anniversary Farm Aid Tickets (2): Minneapolis, September 20.