Posted 1:56 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, 2013
This week's news and events.
Accomplishments, compensation highlighted during chancellor’s address
Chancellor Joe Gow praised faculty and staff for accomplishments while recognizing the ever-present challenge of inadequate pay during his All-University Address Jan. 23. Gow highlighted various ways students, faculty and staff continue to perform despite compensation challenges. Read more > |
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UW-L College of Business Administration earns national awardCouncil for Higher Education Accreditation cites outstanding processes for assessing student learningUW-La Crosse business students can rest assured they have the right business plan for college and their career. The UW-L College of Business Administration is the first university or college in the state — and only the second business school in the nation — to receive the Council for Higher Education Accreditation Award for Outstanding Institutional Practice in Student Learning Outcomes. The award recognizes the university’s college “for its use of outcomes assessment to improve student learning in its undergraduate program, using a faculty-driven team that directs a strong assessment culture.” Read more > |
UW-La Crosse online course getting worldwide attentionMore than 1,000 have signed up for math refresher courseAn 11-year-old math whiz who wants to be more challenged. A school bus driver hoping to help riders with their math. An 83-year-old checking off a bucket-list item. These are just three of the more than 1,000 people who will start class through a unique online course at UW-La Crosse Monday, Jan. 28, when students head back to campus for the spring semester. Read more > |
Campus doctor prepares for potential flu Five tips to avoid catching the flu
UW-L’s Student Health Center expects a significant number of students to return with the flu bug after break, considering the outbreak has spread so broadly across the nation, says Brian Allen, director of the Student Health Center. Read more > |
UW-L faculty to exhibit workGallery show runs Feb. 1-20UW-La Crosse art faculty will show their work in an upcoming art exhibition in the University Art Gallery. The triennial UW-L Faculty Exhibition will feature recent work and research projects. The exhibit opens with a reception from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, in the gallery, located on the first floor of the Center for the Arts. The show runs through Wednesday, Feb. 20. Read more > |
What’s our brand?
Editor’s note: This series introduces the new UW-La Crosse Branding Initiative and provides effective tools to help you brand your UW-L program effectively. See the whole toolkit.
In fall 2011, student marketing classed surveyed10 groups that have an interest in UW-L. All 10 shared the same three perspectives about UW-L:
- an exceptional quality and value of our academics
- surrounding natural beauty
- hometown feel and sense of community on campus
Presenter to share insight on Tourette’s syndrome at UW-L
Nationally known speaker Marc Elliot speaks on “What Makes You Tic” Wednesday, Feb. 6, on campus. Internationally known speaker Marc Elliot will describe a childhood of struggle growing up as a kid diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome. Read more >.
Alphi Phi Sorority recruitment events begin Jan. 31
Alpha Phi Sorority recruitment events begin with "Warm Up with Alpha Phi" at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, in Port O' Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Other upcoming events include:- "Move Your Phi't — Zumba with the Alpha Phis" — Monday, Feb. 4, in the Recreational Eagle Center Multipurpose Room
- "Alpha Phi Values" — Wednesday, Feb. 6, in 337 Cartwright Center
- "Preference Night Invite Only" — Tuesday, Feb. 12, in the Ward Room
UW-L surplus sale to be held through Jan. 31
UW-L is conducting a sale of surplus property in partnership with the online auction site www.wisconsinsurplus.com through Thursday, Jan. 31. Pre-registration and a bidder number is required prior to any bid submittals. For terms and conditions of sale and contact information go www.wisconsinsurplus.com.
Brown Bag Lunch discussion set for Feb. 1
Colin Burns-Gilbert, Residence Life, will present “White Privilege: Vulnerability and Shame” at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1, in the Cameron Hall of Nations, Centennial Hall.
The Feb. 1 discussion is the first in the year-long “Brown Bag Lunch Film Series: Bring Your Food, Bring Your Thoughts," hosted by UW-L's Campus Climate Office
Join the first Friday of the month conversations discussing contemporary social justice, diversity and climate issues. Films range from TED Talks to documentaries and typically last less than 45 minutes. Discussions follow.
Film Series Events are presented and facilitated by friends and colleagues of Campus Climate and are free and open to everyone. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch and are welcome to come late or leave early.
To learn more about the film series and upcoming events, visit www.uwlax.edu/campusclimate/foodforthought.htm or see the UW-L Campus Climate's Facebook page.
History of Palestinian people is topic of Feb. 5 photo exhibit
Schedule a class tour now
The photo exhibit "Our Story: The Palestinians" will be on campus from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, in Port O' Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition.
In one hour this free exhibit leads viewers through the history of Palestinian people starting in pre-1948 Palestine, through the wars of 1948 and 1967, to the uprising of the Intifada, into the military occupation, and to the present struggle for peace and justice. To schedule a class tour email hmorrison@uwlax.edu. Download a PDF flier at OurStory.
Small grants and Dobrunz Travel Award applications are due March 27
The deadline to apply for UW-L Foundation Small Grants and Dobrunz Travel Awards is Wednesday, March 27.
Funds for instruction, research and public service projects are available for July 1, 2013-June 30, 2014 through a UW-L Foundation Small Grant. Members of the university community may apply for a small grant for a wide variety of projects. Grant information, application forms and a list of awards for the previous funding cycle are available online at www.uwlax.edu/grants/funding_sources/UWF_FSG.htm.
Dobrunz Travel Awards financially support travel for non-tenured faculty and instructional academic staff members to participate in national conferences. Awards up to $1,000 go toward registration, travel and housing costs only. To be eligible, the conference in the application must occur between July 1, 2013, and June 30, 2014. For more information and the application form go to www.uwlax.edu/grants/funding_sources/UWF_CDobrunzEF.htm.
"The UW-L Foundation is dedicated to the enhancement of the learning environment and promotion of the university and its mission statement." — Committee Chair Ron Rada
Upcoming news and events
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/coachesvscancer Partnership event with UW-L Athletics, HuHot Mongolian Grill, Colleges Against Cancer, and the American Cancer SocietyWednesday, Jan. 30
Eagles All Access Radio Show, 5:30 p.m. Broadcast live from the Eagles Nest on Classic Rock 100.1 A weekly radio show sponsored by the L-Club and highlighting UW-L Athletics Mark your calendars to join us every Wednesday night! Women's Basketball vs. UW-Oshkosh, 5 p.m., Mitchell Hall Car magnet giveaway to first 100 fans Youth in Sports Day/Camper Reunion: Kids in youth team uniform free with adult ticket purchase Post game meet & greet and poster signingFriday, Feb. 1
Gymnastics Gershon/McLellan Invitational, 6 p.m., Mitchell Hall Free Eagle back sack to first 100 fans in attendance UW-L Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day: Free admission w/UW-L ID Post event meet & greet and poster signingSaturday, Feb. 2
Men's Basketball vs. UW-Stevens Point, 3 p.m., Mitchell Hall Women's Basketball vs. UW-Stevens Point, 5 p.m., Mitchell Hall Michael Jackson theme night Free rally towels to first 100 fans Follow your Eagles any time! ... uwlathletics.com Facebook (Friend/Like today!!)- La Crosse Eagles
- Facebook: UW-L Maroon Platoon
- UWLEAGLEFAN (UWL EAGLE FAN)
- Follow the Athletic Director on Twitter: @UWLAXAD
Bill Cerbin, Center for Advancing Teaching and Learning, had the invited essay "Emphasizing Learning in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning" published in the January 2013 issue of the International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.
Shauna M. Sallmen, Physics, presented a "Catalog of Interstellar HI Shells Discovered in the SETHI Database" at the 221st Meeting of the American Astronomical Society in Long Beach, Calif., Jan. 8.
What’s Happening In Dining Services
Welcome back, students, faculty and staff!
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Cartwright Center
Check out our Limited Time Offers on our website at www.uwlaxdining.com/community/promos.html.
FoD in The Cellar – We heard you … tater tot Thursdays are back. Every Thursday French Fries are replaced with tater tots. On Thursdays …it’s all about the tots!
Warm up with a cup of soup in our new Soup Station in the Galley.
Get your Spring Loyalty Card today. Spend $6 or more and your 7th meal is on us! Good at Slice of Life, Original Burger Company, Cyclone Salads, FoD, Chef’s Table & Simply To Go (Cartwright Center only).
Whitney Center
New 2013 Block Bundles at Smart Market … check them out at www.uwlaxdining.com/locations/.
Enjoy Premium Dinners at Whitney Center Wednesdays Jan. 30 and Feb. 13 starting at 4:30 p.m. Go to our website for menus at www.uwlaxdining.com/locations.
Discover Flaming Hot Freshness at our New Wok Station in Magellan's
We heard you ... New salad bar at Flying Star Diner. You can now build your own salad at the new salad bar in Flying Star Diner. Looking for a premium salad made for you, check out The Wild Mushroom.
You can now taste the heat of our Spicy Buffalo Chicken Sub at Sub Connection Monday through Friday. We’ve also added soup to our menu …Get ½ Sub, Cup of Soup & 20 oz. Fountain Beverage or Milk for one swipe!
Join University Dining Dietitian Sarah Nicklay for a hands-on cooking class and a healthy delicious meal at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Whitney Center. Cost is one resident dining meal, block meal, or $9.15 Campus Cash or cash.
We look forward to serving you this spring semester. Keep checking our Facebook page www.facebook.com/uwlaxdining and website www.uwlaxdining.com for continuous updates in Dining Services.
"University employees brace for changes," WKBT-TV, Jan. 22. Employees at state universities in Wisconsin are bracing for some changes to how their jobs are classified. As part of the Act 10 reforms, the "classified staff" status will be dissolved. That impacts both union and non-union jobs. Some examples of classified staff include janitors and secretaries. Those impacted will be moved into "academic staff" status ...
"UW-L College of Business Administration wins national award," La Crosse Tribune, Jan. 22. The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse College of Business Administration has won a national award for making sure students learn the skills they need to enter the workplace. The school is one of four to win the Council for Higher Education Accred-itation's 2013 Award for Outstanding Institutional Practice in Student Learning Outcomes, picked out of 3,000 other institutions ...
UW-La Crosse Chancellor Delivers Start of Semester Remarks WXOW-TV, Jan. 22. UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow addressed the school's faculty and staff with his ...
Busy Year for UW-La Crosse Dept. of Political Science WXOW-TV, Jan. 22. The last six months of 2012 were a whirlwind for the UW-La Crosse's Department of ...
"UW-L's online math class goes global," La Crosse Tribune, Jan. 25. Thousands of people across the globe have signed up for a free online math course coordinated by the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. The class starts Monday, designed to help high school students transition to college-level math. Still, registrants of all ages, from countries as far flung as Japan and the Ukraine, have signed up for UW-L's first "Massive Online Open Course"...
"UW-L student documents stories of homeless," La Crosse Tribune, Jan. 25. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse student Sadie Tennessen wanted to learn more about homelessness, but all she found were statistics...So Tennessen spent much of her final semester at the Salvation Army. Her final project for her communications degree examined personal stories of La Crosse's homeless ...
UW-L's Habitat for Humanity Chapter thanks all the students, staff and faculty who participated in the “All University Salvation Army Bell Ringing Day” last December. Thanks to your collective efforts, more than $8,990 was collected to help the Salvation Army meet its goals and maintain its mission in the La Crosse area. Thank you for demonstrating again that UW-La Crosse cares and continues to play an integral role in community affairs. — Cori Skolaski, Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity-La Crosse Area and Habitat ReStore