Posted 2:14 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013
This week's news and events.
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In this issue:Announcements & Notices Athletics Kudos Human Resources Thanks |
MLK Leadership Award
Professor Emeritus James Parker received the 2013 Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Award as part of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration Monday, Jan. 21. |
Student’s research explores stories from homeless
Sadie Tennessen’s student research cuts through stereotypes and focuses on real stories. After spending 120 hours at The Salvation Army, sitting and talking with homeless families, the recent UW-L graduate discovered the power of narrative for those without a home. Read more >. |
UW-La Crosse Jazz Festival is Saturday, Jan. 26
NY saxophonist Dave Pietro to perform
New York City saxophonist Dave Pietro and his group, Embrace, are the guest artists for this year’s UW-La Crosse Jazz Festival. They will join the UW-L Jazz Ensemble I along with the tri-state’s top high school groups in concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Tickets are $10 for students and $15 for others. Tickets may be purchased at the door. (Pictured right, from left, Dave Pietro and Adriano Santos.) Read more >Benefit Jan. 26 for UW-L alum, wounded warrior
Top magician to perform at UW-La Crosse
Nationally renowned magician, illusionist and comedian Joseph Tran will perform on campus Jan. 31.Five years of books; one big celebration
Through the written word, UW-L Professors have busted health myths, analyzed pop culture, explained climatology, lent business leadership advice and much more. Help celebrate their work at the UW-L Celebration of Campus Authors from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, in UW-L Murphy Library Special Collections. Read more >Jeans Day is Friday, Jan. 25
Take part in Jeans Day Friday, Jan. 25
UW-L is one of many local organizations that participate in the monthly “Jeans Day” sponsored by the La Crosse Tribune. One or two local charities or organizations are designated each month to receive our donations. In return for a $1 (suggested donation) UW-L employees may wear jeans to work Friday, Jan. 25. You may contribute even if you don’t wear jeans. In December UW-L raised $61. The charities receiving the January contributions are: La Crosse Youth Symphony – This organization provides a unique opportunity for youth to develop and showcase their artistry in the symphonic tradition and the enhance their lives and the cultural environment of the communities we serve. Children’s Miracle Network – They provide services to families whose child needs medical care. They provide transportation funding, respite, specialized equipment, etc. They also provide funding to community resources that help children. Drop $1 donations off with one of the following building contacts:- Cindy Curran, 212 Cartwright Center
- Laurie Collison, 4206 Centennial Hall
- Laurie Malloney, Cleary Alumni & Friends Center
- Karen Ott, 2004 Cowley Hall
- Carol Beckerjeck, Eagle Hall
- Pa Moua-Yang, 115 Graff Main Hall
- Kathy Olson, 203 Mitchell Hall
- Chandra Hawkins, 220 Morris Hall
- Ingrid Iverson, 107 Murphy Library
- Ann Reman, Physical Plant
- Karen Kindschy, Student Health Center
- Vickie Bain, 120 Wimberly Hall
- Josh Kraft, 162 Wing Technology Center
Awareness through Performance: Privilege Unplugged VII set for Jan. 27
UW-L's Awareness through Performance (ATP) spring 2013 production, Privilege Unplugged VII, is set for 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, with a repeat performance at 7 p.m. in Graff Main Hall Auditorium.
ATP: Privilege Unplugged VII showcases the passions, stories and perspectives of UW-L student leaders who want to create awareness of privilege and oppression. If you miss the Jan. 27 performances, be sure to save the date for the encore performance at 7 p.m. Monday, March 4.
Shows are free and open to the public. Find out more about ATP at www.uwlax.edu/campusclimate/atp .
Exercise at the REC free Jan. 28-Feb. 1
Kick your New Year's resolution into action by working out at the Recreational Eagle Center during "Free Week." Check out a variety of exercise opportunities and participate in a fitness class. See the Rec Sports website to learn more about memberships and services available at the REC. Bring your current UW-L ID (required) and stop by the REC Information Counter upon arrival to sign in. Register to win a free membership and other prizes. For more information, contact Mo McAlpine at mmcalpine@uwlax.edu.Babich retirement reception set for Jan. 30
A retirement reception for Anne Babich will be held from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30, in the Gathering Place at the Cleary Alumni & Friends Center. Babich is retiring after working at UW-L 17 years. Refreshments will be served.Band of Horses is featured band at Feb. 1 Album Encounters
The first Album Encounters multimedia light and laser show for the spring semester features Band of Horses' “Cease to Begin” at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, in 20 Cowley Hall. Admission is $4.
To find out more, contact Bob Allen at allen.robe@uwlax.edu or 785.8669. Find out more about the Planetarium at www.uwlax.edu/planetarium.
Diversity Dialogues to be held Feb. 6
The fourth annual Diversity Dialogues will be held from 8:50 a.m.-3:10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, in Cartwright Center. In addition to our keynote speaker, Mr. Marc Elliott, Diversity Dialogues will host The traveling–photo exhibit by Peta Owens-Liston, “What I Thought I Saw,” will be on display from 4-5:30 p.m. Tuedsay, Feb. 5, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Review presentation descriptions at http://www.uwlax.edu/diversity-inclusion/diversitydialogues.htm for the entire event. For more information contact Barbara Stewart, Campus Climate and Diversity, at 785.5092.
January 2013 issue of Grant News now online
UW-L's January 2013 issue of Grant News is now online at www.uwlax.edu/grants/funding_sources/Grant_News/Grant%20News-2013-1P.pdf. Features include:
- Many new and continued funding opportunities from a variety of sources
- The Foundation Spotlight recognizing the Open Society Foundations which support endeavors that promote education, social justice, tolerance and other principles of democracy
- Latest News with first and second quarter funding overviews and recent submissions and awards as well as information about the recent change in federal indirect rates and base for indirect rate calculation.
- The Grant Recap section with deadlines of grants outlined in the last edition of Grant News.
See back issues of the newsletter and details relating to available resources at the Office of Research & Sponsored Program's website www.uwlax.edu/grants/funding_sources/funding_sources_main.htm . Or call or stop by 220 Morris Hall.
College of Science and Health Winter 2012-13 issue online
Find out what's new in UW-L's College of Science and Health. Click here to read the Winter 2012-13 issue.Passport to Technology 7 slated for Feb. 1
News and events
Wednesday, Jan. 23 Eagles All Access Radio Show, 5:30 p.m. A weekly radio show sponsored by the L-Club and highlighting UW-L Athletics Mark your calendars to join us every Wednesday night! Saturday, Jan. 26 Men's Swimming & Diving vs. UW-Stevens Point, 1 p.m., Mitchell Hall Women's Swimming & Diving vs. UW-Stevens Point, 1 p.m., Mitchell Hall Free Eagle rally towel to the first 50 fans in attendance Senior Athlete Recognition Day Friends & Family Day No Eagle Left Behind, Jason Church Benefit, 3 p.m., Mitchell Hall Fieldhouse Click here for event flier. Tuesday, Jan. 29 Coaches vs. Cancer, 5-9 p.m., HuHot Mongolian Grill, Valley View Mall UW-L coaches and staff will cook YOU dinner! All proceeds go to benefit the American Cancer Society and the UW-L Relay for Life More information at uwlathletics.com/- La Crosse Eagles
- Facebook: UW-L Maroon Platoon
- UWLEAGLEFAN (UWL EAGLE FAN)
- Follow the Athletic Director on Twitter: @UWLAXAD
Alumna of UW-L's Clinical Exercise Physiology graduate program Megan Buermann had her thesis "Can You QiDance Your Way to Fitness?" published in the January issue of the American Council on Exercise Certified News. Her faculty advisers were Carl Foster, Cordial Gillette and John Porcari, Exercise and Sport Science.
Virginia Crank, English, had her article "From High School to College: Developing Writing Skills in the Disciplines" published in The WAC Journal, volume 23.
Tom Kernozek, Health Professions, Physical Therapy Program; along with Hsien-Te Peng, Chinese Cultural University, Taipei; and Chen-Yi Song, National Taiwan University, Taipei; published "Muscle Activation of Vastus Medialis Obliquus and Vastus Lateralis During a Dynamic Leg Press Exercise With and Without Isometric Hip Ddduction" in Physical Therapy in Sport, (2013), volume 14, pp. 44-49.
James Longhurst, History, presentd "The Bike in the City: A History of the Current Conflict over Urban Cycling," by invitation at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, Jan. 17. The presentation was part of the "Rolling Seminar" year-long series of speakers on the McMaster campus presenting viewpoints on current cycling culture and the environmental and political history that informs understanding.
Exam opportunity for classified position
Custodial Services is currently filling a full-time Custodian Lead vacancy. Starting pay is $11.949 per hour or an increase of $ 0.665. Hours are Sunday-Thursday, 10:30 p.m.–7 a.m. (subject to change). To be eligible you must have an active Custodian Lead civil service exam score. The next exam date is Saturday, Feb.9. Pre-register to take the exam by Wednesday, Jan. 30. To find out more and to pre-register, visit WiscJobs at http://bit.ly/
Thank you for the support, cards, gifts, thoughts and prayers for our grandson, Finnegan. He led a courageous hard fought 13-month fight, but lost the fight on Jan. 5. His parents have donated the tumor and tissue for research against this very aggressive form of brain cancer in hopes of finding a means to conquer it. Thank you again for all the support. — Pat and Kathy Ring, Human Resources