Posted 1:23 p.m. Friday, July 24, 2015
This week's news and events.
Students join illuminating research in the deep sea
A National Science Foundation grant is funding UWL research on tiny creatures in the Caribbean. Read more » |
In this issue:Announcements & Notices Campus Kudos In The News Classifieds |
UWL senior finds beauty writing dream job over summer |
Students, community members get hands on with MVAC |
UWL sets tour to Cuba |
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Employee Enrichment Day winners include selfie-taker, others
Susanne Koehler, marketing coordinator, Continuing Education, won a selfie-taking contest during UWL’s Employee Enrichment Day Tuesday, July 21. Here is one of the selfies she took with Keynote Speaker Alonzo Kelly. During his talk, Kelly called on the audience to snap as many photos of themselves with other people as they could in two minutes. During the networking activity, Koehler took 38 selfies, winning the challenge. She earned a steak dinner with Kelly and his family at a later date.
University Communications is collecting selfies from the event. Please send your best selfies from the keynote via email or text to jbushman@uwlax.edu or 608-960-8498 by Friday, July 31.
Employee Enrichment Day offered UWL employees a series of winning informative sessions to enhance their work experience. Sessions ranged from etiquette to insurance information.
UWL surplus sale to be held through July 29
UWL will conduct a sale of surplus property in partnership with the on-line auction site www.wisconsinsurplus.com running through Thursday, July 29. Pre-registration and a bidder number are required prior to bid submittals. Terms and conditions of sale, along with contact information, can be found on the auction's website. Some of the items include golf cart, power washer, drill press, soccer goals, miter saw, file cabinets, furniture and more.'Jeans Day' Friday, July 31
UWL is one of many local organizations that participates in “Jeans Day” each month and is sponsored by the La Crosse Tribune. In return for a $1 (suggested donation), UWL faculty and staff have the opportunity to wear jeans rather than usual business attire. Donations go to designated local, non-profit charities or organizations each month. The charities this month are The ARC of La Crosse (Association for Responsible Citizens) and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation La Crosse.
Locate your building contact person on the list below, contribute the suggested $1, and collect a Jeans Day sticker. It is not necessary to wear jeans to participate. This is a great way to unite the campus in supporting local, non-profit organizations in the Greater La Crosse area.
Let’s show the community how generous we can be.
Building contacts:
- Marcee Peplinski, 117 Archaeology Center Lab
- Cindy Curran, 212 Cartwright Center
- Laurie Collison, 4206 Centennial Hall
- Christine Reed, 234 Center for the Arts
- Vickie Bain, Cleary Alumni & Friends Center
- Karen Ott, 2004 Cowley Hall
- Carol Beckerjeck, Eagle Hall
- Debra Gerke, 105 Graff Main Hall
- Jeanne Voss, 124 Mitchell Hall
- Maripat Coughlin, 235 Morris Hall
- Ingrid Iverson, 107 Murphy Library
- Ann Reman, Physical Plant
- Ann Stratton, Parking Services
- Mo McAlpine/Rachel Berry, Recreational Eagle Center
- Karen Kindschy, 1030 Student Health Center
- Maureen Spencer, 404A Wimberly Hall
- Josh Kraft, 162 Wing Technology Center
17th Annual UWL Conference on Teaching & Learning is Sept. 1
The 17th Annual UWL Conference on Teaching & Learning runs from 8 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, Sept. 1, in Centennial Hall. This year’s conference features 46 presentations, including posters, panel discussions, roundtable discussions and workshops. The conference is an opportunity to explore teaching and learning issues with colleagues from across the university. The sessions are intended to be interactive with opportunities to discuss the topics with presenters and other attendees. Preview the conference schedule and register online here.Procurement Card Reminder
Purchases of technology using the university procurement card is not allowed. For a list of ineligible purchases, visit the Purchasing webpage. UWL technology purchases are processed through ITS. For peripheral technology purchases, place orders through ITS, Shop@UW or visit the University Bookstore.Expansion of classroom lecture capture for fall 2015
Currently classroom lecture capture is available to all faculty and staff who teach in 1309 and 1400 Centennial, 102 Wimberly and 100 Cowley halls. ITS is expanding lecture capture capability by request to nearly any other classroom on campus. With the introduction last fall of the MyMedia Desktop Recorder, instructors have found success in using this new capture method in their classrooms. This tool can be used to create a library of recordings, which provides an additional resource to facilitate teaching and enhance student learning. If you are interested in bringing lecture capture to your classroom this fall, contact the Eagle Help Desk or Terry Wirkus at twirkus@uwlax.edu.
Adria Braley, Carly Ferguson and Cara Henney, all UWL students, were honorary student winners of the Cengage Student Speech Video Contest. Winners were announced June 30. Each student received a $250 prize.
Tony Docan-Morgan and Laura Nelson, both Communication Studies, wrote a book chapter titled “The Benefits and Necessity of Public Speaking Education” in the book “Public Speaking for the Curious: Why Study Public Speaking,” by K. Vaidya, published in 2015. Docan-Morgan was also interviewed for an article on how to make public speaking engagements more effective in the summer 2015 issue of “Wisconsin Meetings” magazine.
Garth Tymeson, Exercise and Sport Science, presented "Development and Dissemination of a National Position Statement for Extracurricular Sport Participation for High School Students with Disabilities" at the National Consortium on Physical Education for Individuals Conference, July 18.
Jörg Vianden, Student Affairs Administration, received the 2015 Robert P. Cooke Talking Stick Article of the Year Award presented at the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International (ACUHO-I) Annual Conference & Exposition in Columbus, Ohio, July 13. Visit ACUHO-I for more information on each award, selection criteria and this year's winners.
UW-L in the news
A summary of some of the stories about UW-La Crosse spotted in the news. "$10.6 million Aguilera project gets final go-ahead - La Crosse Tribune," July 16, The Courier Life News. Marvin Wanders of Three Sixty told city officials UW-L has agreed to an initial 15-year lease for the parking, with an option for five-year extensions. "UW-L: What budget cuts mean for the university," July 17, WXOW.com. UW-La Crosse is taking a closer look at what the new state budget means for the university. Governor Walker's spending plan cuts $250 million ... "UW-L resource helps student prepare for loan debt," July 17, WXOW.com. The National Student Financial Wellness Study surveyed nearly 19,000 undergraduates at 52 colleges around the country, including UW-La Crosse. "Budget cuts could affect new science building on UW-La Crosse campus," July 17, News8000.com - WKBT. UW-La Crosse is building a new science facility on campus, but could have a hard time filling it with the necessary supplies. "Crews set up for Freedom Fest at UW-La Crosse," July 17, News8000.com - WKBT. Crews set up for Freedom Fest at UW-La Crosse ... Thursday didn't get in the way of preparations for the 8th annual Freedom Fest in La Crosse. "State budget may threaten tenured university professors," July 18, News8000.com - WKBT. UW-L has more than 230 tenured staff members. "Young entrepreneur tries college painting business - La Crosse Tribune," July 18, La Crosse Tribune. Rigsby, a senior at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, has been in business thanks to Young Entrepreneurs Across America, the organization that ... "Uncertainty, concern over future of tenure draw national attention to UW System," July 19, La Crosse Tribune. It's a model that has incensed faculty, drawing national attention to the UW System as legislators stripped tenure from state law, weakened shared ... "WI state budget changes role of student government in college," July 20, News8000.com - WKBT. The student association president at UW-L says it's 'disappointing' ... Every year about 10,500 UW-La Crosse students get the chance to weigh in on ... "Young students learn science through car kits at UW-L," July 20, WXOW.com - News 19. First through 8th graders were busy Monday morning at UW-La Crosse building "pull-back" cars as part of UW-L's Building Blocks camp. The camp ... "Employees confront change at UW-La Crosse," July 21, WXOW.com. The new state biennial budget means changes are coming to the University of Wisconsin System. On Tuesday, faculty and staff at the UW-La Crosse ...