Posted p.m. Monday, March 18, 2013
This week's news and events.
Mayoral debate set at UW-L for March 25
City of La Crosse mayoral candidates Doug Farmer and Tim Kabat will hold a debate at UW-L. The debate is set for 7-8 p.m. Monday, March 25, in Port O’ Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Read more » |
In this issue:Announcements & Notices Athletics In the News Murphy Library Notes Classifieds |
Autism consultant Alyson Beytien to speak at UW-L An autism consultant and behavior specialist will give a presentation at UW-L. Alyson Beytien speaks on “What do I do tomorrow? Five keys to supporting a child with autism” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 28, in 1400 Centennial Hall. Admission is free. Read more »
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UW-L Wins NCAA Title; Vazquez and Hoeschen Win Crowns
UW-L's men's track & field squad captured its 16th National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Indoor Championship March 9 in the Al B. Carius Track at North Central College. Read more » |
UW-L women finish third; relay captures national title
UW-L's women's track & field squad placed third at the 2013 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Indoor Championships March 9 in the Al B. Carius Track at North Central College. The Eagles finished with 27.0 team points while UW-Oshkosh won the title with 56. Illinois College was second with 32 and Wartburg fourth with 25. Read more » |
UW-L acappella ensembles plan Beatles tribute UW-L’s four Vocal Jazz Ensembles will give “An Almost Acappella Tribute To The Beatles.” The ensembles will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, in Annett Recital Hall, Center of the Arts. Read more »
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An overview of UW-L's international studentsUW-L international students come from 35 countries and have a $9.2 million economic impact. View the info graphic » |
Have a great spring break, everyone!Classes resume Monday, March 25. Although classes do not meet during spring break, most offices on campus remain open for business as usual. |
National championship T-shirts for sale at UW-L Bookstore, online
The UW-L Bookstore now has NCAA Track and Field national championship T-shirts for sale. Purchase a T-shirt for $22 at the Bookstore in Cartwright Center or online at uwl.bkstr.com.
Open forum for classified staff set for March 26
There will be an open forum for classified staff at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, in Port O' Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Chancellor Joe Gow, Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance Bob Hetzel, Provost Heidi Macpherson and Dean of Students Paula Knudson will be available to discuss and answer questions regarding the Discretionary Merit Compensation process, as well as others issues.
Kinesis Dance Theatre to perform March 27 and 28
UW-L's Kinesis Dance Theatre will present their annual concert at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, with a repeat performance at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 28, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Kinesis presents jazz and modern choreography by Artistic Director and UW-L Dance Instructor Kathy Gorman. Student choreography will also be presented. A special performance by UW-L student, hip hop singer and composer Jason Kurt will also be presented. Tickets will be sold at the door only and are $4 for students and $6 for others. For more information, contact Kathy Gorman at 785.8180.
Nominate an academic staff member for UW-L Academic Staff Excellence Award
For nearly 20 years, the Academic Staff Council has recognized a non-instructional academic staff member who excels in his or her work at UW-L and contributes to the La Crosse area. Nominations are accepted from any UW-L faculty, staff or student. To nominate someone for the 2013 Academic Staff Excellence Award, click here. Nominations must be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday, March 29. Chancellor Joe Gow will announce the recipient at the fall 2013 Chancellor’s Address. For more information about the Excellence Award nomination process, visit the Academic Staff Council website.
Heating plant shutdown slated for May 18-26
Mark your calendars for the heating plant shutdown dates for scheduled maintenance and repairs. The heating plant will be off line starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 18, until 10 p.m. Sunday, May 26. During the shutdown there will be no steam distribution services available to any campus buildings. Subsequently, cage washers, autoclaves and other steam supplied equipment will be affected. Plan accordingly in anticipation of this maintenance event. For more information contact Heating Plant Superintendent Timothy Merrell at 785.8710.Predicting oral cancer risk and treatment results is topic of March 21 bioresearch forum
Doctor Lurdes Queimado, Presbyterian Health Foundation chair in Otorhinolaryngology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, is the keynote speaker for the March La Crosse BioResearch Forum. He will present “A Novel Assay to Predict Oral Cancer Risk and Treatment Efficacy” from 12:15- 1 p.m. Thursday, March 21, in the Overholt Auditorium at Gundersen Lutheran. The free forums are open to the public and are hosted by the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders and the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation. Those attending should park in the Green ramp (see map) or use valet parking. Use the entrances at the north end and northeast side of the medical center.
Upcoming news and events
Wednesday, March 20
Eagles All Access Radio Show, 5:30 p.m., Eagles Nest A weekly radio show sponsored by the L-Club and highlighting UW-L Athletics, is broadcast from the Eagle’s Nest every Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Classic Rock 100.1.Wednesday, March 27
2013 L-Club Spring Sports Kick-Off, 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Eagles Nest Eagles All Access Radio Show, 5:30 p.m., Eagles Nest A weekly radio show sponsored by the L-Club and highlighting UW-L Athletics is broadcast from the Eagle’s Nest every Wednesday night from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Classic Rock 100.1. Softball vs. University of Dubuque, Iowa, 3 p.m. UW-L Softball Field (tentative location, view uwlathletics.com for location updates)Friday, April 5
Senior Citizen Prom, 5-8 p.m. Mitchell Hall Field House Come as a couple or single ready to mingle. Free night of music, dancing and fun activities with UW-La Crosse Student-Athletes for La Crosse area senior citizens For more information call: 608.785.8616 18th Annual College Basketball Celebration, Roundball Rumble on the River Monday, April 8, at the Waterfront's Cargill Room Doors Open/Cocktails: 6 p.m. | Dinner: 7 p.m. | Championship Game Tip-off: 8 p.m. $75 per ticket (Click here for more information) Only 300 tickets available. Purchase here today!Volunteers needed
May 23-25 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships Click here for more information Click here for volunteer registration Questions: dfritsch@uwlax.edu or 608.317.8957Monday, June 17
12th Annual L-Club Eagle Eye Open Golf Outing at the La Crosse Country Club Featuring UW-L Teams at each hole! Click here for more information Follow Your Eagles Anytime! ... uwlathletics.com Twitter- UWLEAGLEFAN (UWL EAGLE FAN)
- Follow the Athletic Director on Twitter: @UWLAXAD
UW-L in the news
A summary of some of the stories about UW-La Crosse spotted in the news. "UW-L students to host state budget talk," La Crosse Tribune, March 1. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse students will host a discussion next week about Gov. Scott Walker's plans to fund colleges in the next two years...Nick Bezier, president of UW-L's student association, will lead the forum with Sen. Jennifer Shilling, D-La Crosse, UW-L Chancellor Joe Gow and Brent Smith, president of the UW Board of Regents. A question-and-answer session will follow the 30-minute discussion 5 p.m. March 8 at UW-L's Centennial Hall ... "More tuition hikes possible at UW-L," La Crosse Tribune, March 9. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse students raised concerns over potential tuition increases Friday during a forum on Gov. Scott Walker's plans to fund colleges the next two years ... Baseball Team Picked to Finish Second in WIAC - University of ... March 11, Madison. The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse baseball team is picked to finish second in the 2013 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference ... Recap — University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Athletics, March 11, Naperville, Ill. - The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse men's track & field squad leads after the first day of competition at the 2013 National Collegiate Athletic ... "State budget could ease UW tuition hike," WXOW-TV, March 8. One of the least controversial items in Governor Walker's budget proposal is an increase in funding for the University of Wisconsin System... (video clip) "UW-La Crosse student the Twitter voice of the UW System for the week," WKBT-TV, March 11. A UW-La Crosse student is the voice of the UW System for the week. UW-L Student Melissa Moss is in charge of the UW System Twitter handle @uwpowersme. It's a new initiative this year ... "UW-L provides 'Resource Day' for local educators," WXOW-TV, March 11. UW-La Crosse opened up its library to local school teachers and administrators Monday as part of a "STEM" resource day. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and math, although Monday's resource day also featured social studies books ...
Women's history resources available at Murphy Library
Murphy Library has a wealth of resources relevant to women's studies and other disciplines in which women's issues are explored. These resources are compiled in two subject guides:
- The Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies subject guide, which includes links to databases, articles, primary resources, books, websites and more.
- The Women's History Month guide, which includes targeted resources such as ProQuest's profile of women involved in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and streaming videos such as "Mrs. President: Women and Political Leadership in Iran."
These resources are available at the library year round, but during Women's History Month, they are featured on the library home page.
For sale
Four tickets for the Viennese Ball, Saturday, April 13, at UW-Eau Claire. For more information visit www.uwec.edu/centers/vball/index.htm . Contact Susan at scrutchfield@uwlax.edu or 785.6943.
2005 Sunlight truck camper, hard sides, 8' long, queen bed on top, full bed below, furnace, refrigerator, cook top, sink, great shape. $4,500 /OBO. Call 608.386.5777 or email npopowich@uwlax.edu.