Posted 1:38 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2015
This week's news and events.
UW-L Alumni Association sets golf outing Aug. 12
The UW-La Crosse Alumni Association will hold its annual golf outing Wednesday, Aug. 12, at Cedar Creek Golf Club in Onalaska — or at any course worldwide. Read more » |
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System could see reduction to cut, changes to tenure and shared governance[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="320"] UW-L Chancellor Joe Gow[/caption]
UW System and Regents are committed to upholding the tenants of shared governance and tenure. Read more » |
Fund helps students in emergency
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Learning a second language opens new doors for grads
Assistant Professor of French Virginie Cassidy often hears the question from prospective students and their parents: “Why study French? What can I do with it?” Read more » |
New signs, maps will help visitors find their way around campus
UW-L is beginning a signage project to help visitors find their way around campus. Read more » |
The social media buzz at UW-L
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Jazz series to begin Friday, June 12 The Gertrude Salzer-Gordon Jazz in the Park 2015 Concert Series begins Friday, June 12, in downtown La Crosse. This year’s season features five concerts. Read more » |
Freshmen on campus for registration, family orientation
Freshmen and their families will be on campus this month at one of nine Freshman Registration and Family Orientation sessions designed to make the transition to college run smoothly. Students also get help registering for classes. Session dates are:- Mondays, June 8, 15, 22 and 29
- Tuesdays, June 23 and 30
- Wednesdays, June 17 and 24
- Friday, June 19
Find out more at Freshman Registration and Family Orientation.
‘Dog Days of Summer’ Annual LIVEMAROON event is Tuesday, June 9
Expect good food and good conversation at LIVEMAROON’s third annual “Dog Days of Summer.” The picnic, open to all employees, runs from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, at the gazebo in Lindner Forest. A light, picnic lunch will be served while it lasts. Bring a blanket or lawn chair if you’d like. The rain site is Cameron Hall of Nations in Centennial Hall. The “Dog Days of Summer” is sponsored by a University Dining Services Special Promotions grant written by the LIVEMAROON committee. LIVEMAROON, a campus-wide effort to revive campus spirit, is completing its fourth year aimed to embody a campus filled with passion, friendship, community and pride. The initiative is coordinated and sponsored by Campus Climate, Classified Staff Council, University Communications and University Police. Employees should work with supervisors to ensure office coverage. No taxpayer dollars are used to fund the event.Three Oncology professors are keynote speakers at the June 15 bioresearch forum
Lee Ratner, Alan A. and Edith L. Wolff, professors of Oncology at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, will present “Targeted Approaches to Treatment of Human T Cell Leukemia Virus Associated Malignancy” at the Monday, June 15, La Crosse Bioresearch Forum. The presentation runs from 12:15-1 p.m. in the Overholt Auditorium, Gundersen Health System.
The free forums are open to the public and hosted by the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders and the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation. Those attending should park in the Green ramp or use valet parking. Use the entrances at the north end and northeast side of the medical center.
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Mark W. Chavalas, History, spoke on "Hizki-yahu, king of Ia-u-a-da," for Trinity Presbyterian Church lecture series, Camarillo, California, May 31.
Heidi J. Jones, English, presented the paper "One Working-Class Teacher's Journey to Teaching" at Fighting Inequality: Class, Race and Power, at a joint conference of the Labor and Working-Class History Association and the Working-Class Studies Association at Georgetown University, Washington D.C., May 28.
Tom Kernozek, Health Professions; Danielle Cooper and Sarah Leissring, both DPT graduates, published "Plantar Loading and Foot-Strike Pattern Changes with Speed During Barefoot Running in Those With a Natural Rearfoot Strike Pattern While Shod" in The Foot, 25, 89-96.
Job vacancies move to UW-L employment site
Job vacancies for UW-L “University Staff," (“Classified staff” until July 1) are no longer posted on the WiscJobs (Office of State Employee Relations) web site and are now posted and recruited through the UW-L employment site. Applicants for University Staff vacancies will apply through this site effective immediately: https://employment.uwlax.edu/ Check UW-L's employment site periodically for opportunities of interest. For questions, email HRSERVICES@uwlax.edu.
UW-L in the news
A summary of some of the stories about UW-La Crosse spotted in the news. "UW-La Crosse Finishes as National Runner-Up In Appleton," May 28, News8000.com - WKBT. It was fitting that the rains said hello once more in Appleton on Wednesday. A wacky weekend of long delays and late final outs ended with SUNY ... "UW-La Crosse number one in the U.S. for Physics degrees," May 28, WXOW.com. The UW-La Crosse is recognized nationally for its affordability and strong academics. Among those strong programs is the Physics Department. "UW-La Crosse, MIT Earn NCAA DIII Program of the Year Awards," May 28, U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. UW-La Crosse's men claimed their third consecutive Al Carius Program of the Year Award, while MIT's women captured their second Deb Vercauteren ... "UW-La Crosse student prepares for World Powerlifting championships," May 29, News8000.com - WKBT. A UW-La Crosse student will represent Team USA in the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Championships in Finland. "La Crosse area legislators react to UW System cuts," May 29, WXOW.com. Legislators from the La Crosse area react to the Joint Finance Committee's efforts to cut $250 Million from the University of Wisconsin System. "Jack Lydon: UW-L students were helpful," May 29, Jackson County Chronicle. I'd like to thank the students and instructors at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse who are studying the movements and problems of people who ... "UW-La Crosse might not see benefit from smaller budget cut," May 30, La Crosse Tribune. The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse might not see any relief from the proposed reduction in funding cuts to the University of Wisconsin System. "UW-La Crosse Places Third in WIAC All-Sports Combined Award," May 30, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Athletics 2014-15 WIAC All-Sports Award Standings Madison, Wis. The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse placed third in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic ... "How $250 million budget cut to the UW System impact UW-L?" June 1, News8000.com - WKBT. While the cut is $50 million less than expected, University of Wisconsin- La Crosse officials fear the reduction won't bring much relief. "WIAA State Track & Field meet helps UW-L recruit future students," June 1, WXOW.com. Three thousand student athletes from across Wisconsin visited the UW-L for the 2014 meet, many of whom have probably never visited La Crosse let ... "Chancellor Gow: UW-System budget changes unexpected, unclear," June 2, WXOW.com. UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow said the changes were unexpected ... I know the UW System is working on this so hopefully in a few weeks we'll ... "Miss Wisconsin Preview Show held at UW-La Crosse," June 3, WXOW.com. Five of these titleholders have close ties with UW-La Crosse. Miss River City-Christa Brehm, Miss Onalaska-April Haldeman and Miss Sparta-Zoe ... "UW-La Crosse prepares for WIAA State Track and Field meet," June 3, WXOW.com. Preparations are nearing completion for this weekend's WIAA state track and field championship meet at UW-La Crosse. About 20 people worked to ... "Several UW-La Crosse construction projects underway this summer," June 3, WXOW.com. UW-L Executive Director of Facilities Planning and Management Doug Pearson said, "It's a very exciting summer here at UW-La Crosse. We have a ...
Library needs scrap paper
The Murphy Learning Center is in need of scrap paper for tutors to use with students. Donate paper that is blank on one side and not confidential to the Learning Center. Send paper to Karry Auby, Mathematics, 1021 Cowley Hall; or drop it off in the Learning Center; or drop it in a box outside Auby's door.