Posted 3:28 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2015
This week's news and events.
UW-L experts, students build community resource at county landfill
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In this issue:Announcements & Notices Campus Kudos UWLDining In The News Murphy Library Notes Organization for Campus Women Classifieds |
New AD Kim Blum has long track record at UW-L
One of the country’s winningest intercollegiate athletic programs has a new leader. Kim Blum has been named director of athletics at UW-L. Blum had served as the university’s interim director of athletics since July 2014.Blum is in her 11th year at UW-L, previously serving as deputy director of athletics in 2013-14. Prior to that, she was associate athletic director from 2004-13. Read more » |
Register now for Women Moving Ahead event April 17-18
A conference and workshop on how women can “move ahead” in their communities, work places and beyond will be Friday and Saturday, April 17-18, at 150 Murphy Library. Read more »
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UW-L Concert Choir sets ‘It’s A Grand Night For Singing’
The mid-semester concert is set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28, in Annett Recital Hall, Center for the Arts. Admission is free; seating is limited. Read more »
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UW-L’s Tymeson recognized for adapted physical education work
The Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE America) is honoring UW-La Crosse Professor Garth Tymeson with the SHAPE America Adapted Outstanding Professional Recognition Award during the organization’s 130th National Convention and Expo, March 17-21. Read more » |
Annual literacy event to include local health, education and community advocacy efforts
The ninth Multicultural Children’s Literature Event from 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at UW-La Crosse will focus on children’s literature, culture and life in Ethiopia. This year’s event branches out to include local community advocacy efforts, as well as the academic and K-12 communities. Read more »
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3rd Congressional District artwork exhibit at UW-La Crosse
“An Artistic Discovery,” hosted by Congressman Ron Kind and his wife, runs March 27- April 12, in the University Art Gallery, Center for the Arts. Read more » |
Milwaukee band set to perform March 26
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Librarians publish book of historic postcards
UW-L Special Collections Historian Laura Godden and Special Collections Librarian Paul Beck dug through hundreds of historic postcards at Murphy Library to piece together a book showcasing old time La Crosse.
Godden and Beck have a book signing planned for 3-5 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Bodega Brew Pub, 122 S. 4th St. Books can be purchased for $20 at the event, and also at several local and online retailers. Read more » |
Learn how to budget for studying abroad at March 24 session
UW-L's It Make$ Cents! Money Management Team will discuss how to budget for studying abroad at an informational meeting from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, in the Ward Room, Cartwright Center. Find out more about the It Make$ Cents! Money Management Financial Literacy Program at www.uwlax.edu/It-Makes-Cents/.'Between Boxes: Voicing the Multiracial Experience' talk set for March 26
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Vanessa Roberts will present "Between Boxes: Voicing the Multiracial Experience" at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 26, in 1309 Centennial Hall.[/caption]
Self-titled “artivist” Vanessa Roberts will present "Between Boxes: Voicing the Multiracial Experience" at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 26, in 1309 Centennial Hall.
Roberts is known for her humor and ability to resonate with audiences. She shares the complexity of the multiracial experience, the richness of blended heritage, and the power that comes from existing "between the boxes."
The presentation is free and open to all. A reception will follow in Cameron Hall of Nations, 1300 Centennial Hall.
Roberts' solo work fuses theory with performance as a means of making the abstract accessible. Her inspirational presentations are interwoven with humor, personal stories and a love of social justice. Roberts received her master's of arts from the Tisch School of Art at New York University in 2009. Currently she speaks and performs nationally. She is working on a doctoral degree and teaches in the Department of Sociology at CU-Boulder with concentrations in youth, race and ethnicity.
The presentation is co-sponsored by UW-L's Intercultural Organization Promoting Awareness, Office of Multicultural Student Services, Campus Climate Office, Office of Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership & Involvement Center, University Centers, Broadening Horizons, Office of Residence Life, and Continuing Education & Extension.
'Jeans Day' for Charity is Friday, March 27
UW-L is one of many local organizations participating in “Jeans Day” each month and is sponsored by the La Crosse Tribune. In return for $1 (suggested donation), UW-L faculty, staff and students 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 American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women and the La Crosse Seven Rivers MS Society. In February the campus raised $110. Locate your building contact person on the list below, contribute your suggested $1 and collect your Jeans Day sticker. It is not necessary to wear jeans to participate. 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
- Mo McAlpine/Rachel Berry, Recreational Eagle Center
- Karen Kindschy, 1030 Student Health Center
- Maureen Spencer, 404A Wimberly Hall
- Josh Kraft, 162 Wing Technology Center
Recruiting, retaining underrepresented future teachers is topic at UW-L conference
Across the nation highly qualified professional educators in science, math, special education and English as a Second Language are needed. Not only is there a shortage of skilled teachers in these fields, there’s a critical need to diversify the teaching population. A UW System Student Development Conference on campus Friday and Saturday, March 27 and 28, will provide an educational forum for students considering the education field. The conference begins at 6 p.m. Friday at the Best Western Hotel, 1835 Rose St. Keynote speaker Jeff Charbonneau, 2013 National Teacher of the Year, will present at 8 p.m. The conference continues from 8:15 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday in Cartwright Center. Saturday's keynote speaker is Jermaine M. Davis, professor of communication studies at Century College. Topics covered include:- the teaching profession and the classroom as a professional workplace
- strategies to serve a diverse group of students in the classroom
- current issues relevant to the teaching profession
- how to pursue a teaching career
March 30 is deadline to apply for fall ATP troupe
UW-L’s Awareness through Performance troupe seeks students to promote social justice, increase awareness of diversity issues, and create a more inclusive society by applying for ATP. Applications for the fall 2015 troupe are accepted through Monday, March 30. Required time commitment for members is 11 days, mostly before classes begin. To apply online, go to “Awareness through Performance,” “Join the Movement.” at www,uwlax.edu/campus-climate. For more information, call Campus Climate at 608.785.5094.
Nominations for Academic Staff Excellence Award due March 30
The Academic Staff Council has solicited nominations for the special recognition of a Non-Instructional Academic Staff person for the Academic Staff Excellence Award for close to 20 years. The award recognizes those who excel in their position at UW-L, in their contributions to the greater La Crosse area, and in their field of interest. Chancellor Joe Gow will announce the winner at the fall All-University Address. Nominations are welcome and due by no later than 5 p.m. Monday, March 30. To nominate someone, click here. For more information about the award, qualifications and suggestions for a successful nomination, visit the Academic Staff Council's website at www.uwlax.edu/Academic-Staff-Council/Excellence-Award/.Nominations for Classified Staff Excellence Award due April 3
Those who want to nominate a classified employee for UW-L's first Classified Staff Award for Excellence need to submit nominations by 11:59 p.m. Friday, April 3. Employees will be chosen based on the following:- performance excellence
- personal interaction
- initiative and creativity
- support of UW-L and its mission
Modest Mouse's 'Strangers to Ourselves' to be featured at March 27 Album Encounters; 'Chasing the Ghost Particle — From the South Pole to the Edge of the Universe' is March Public Program
The next Album Encounters multimedia light and laser show will feature Modest Mouse's "Strangers to Ourselves" at 8 p.m. Friday, March 27, in 20 Cowley Hall. Admission is $5. The Planetarium’s Public Program for March is "Chasing the Ghost Particle — From the South Pole to the Edge of the Universe." The talk, followed by a multimedia audiovisual presentation, will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 28. Admission is $3 for students, seniors and children, and $5 for others. For more information, contact Bob Allen at allen.robe@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8669. See more about the Planetarium at www.uwlax.edu/planetarium.Deadline to apply for Distinguished Lecture Series committee is March 31
UW-L's Campus Activities Board, along with University Centers, needs volunteers to serve on the Distinguished Lecture Series committee. The mission of the DLS is to provide and expose the campus and community to those who have gained national prominence through their significant contributions to society. The DLS strives to offer educational and challenging programs which promote the intellectual growth and the development of a just community that values diversity. The DLS provides a forum for ideas and diverse opinions for students, faculty, staff and the La Crosse area community. The DLS brings a speaker to campus every other year and needs a team to help select and market the next speaker. The DLS began in October 1995 when Maya Angelou spoke to a sold-out crowd of 3,200 people in Mitchell Hall. Since its inception 20 years ago, outstanding speakers have included James Earl Jones, Patch Adams, B.D. Wong, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Lisa Ling, and most recently Soledad O’Brien. To apply email Drea Higgins. Include your name and why you want to serve on the committee in a brief statement no later than Tuesday, March 31. The group will convene in April with regular meetings through October.Fiscal Year 2015 deadlines online
A complete list of the deadlines for Fiscal Year 2015 from Financial Services and Facilities Management, as well as whom to contact for more information, is available at www.uwlax.edu/uploadedRegister now for April 15 Community Clean-up Day
Register now for Community Clean-up Day set for Wednesday, April 15.
UW-L student Rob Schrader and POL 495 students are working with the YMCA to organize this year's event. Volunteers will meet at 4:30 p.m. at the YMCA, 1140 Main St., and receive garbage bags, gloves and clean-up assignments. Volunteers work until approximately 6:30 p.m. to clean up streets.
To register, go to: www.laxymca.org/volunteer and click on the Community Clean-up Day link.
Nominations for international education awards sought; winners to be announced at International Banquet
Nominations are being sought from the UW-La Crosse community for the Altman and Wimberly awards. Award recipients will be announced at UW-L's 50th International Banquet on Friday, April 10.
The Altman Award recognizes outstanding contributions to advancement of international education at UW-L in three categories:
- Leadership — Past recipients include Ruthann Benson, Gary Gilmore and Paula Knudson
- University service — Past recipients include David Anderson, UW-L Information Technology Services and Jim Jorstad
- Community service — Past recipients include Troy Harcey, La Crosse School District, Ron Kind and Ron Rada
Community Supported Agriculture representatives on campus April 23 to share information about CSAs
Representatives from Ridgeland Harvest Farm and Small Family Farms will be available from 8 a.m.-noon Thursday, April 23, in 339 Cartwright Center to share information about Community Supported Agriculture. Those interested in receiving weekly deliveries of produce and other products can sign up to participate. The CSA movement is a growing part of the rural economy in Wisconsin. Smaller farms, primarily organic and sustainably operated, create a connection with the communities they serve through CSAs. In addition to vegetables and fruits, they provide natural herbs, flowers, honey, maple syrup, eggs and meats. CSAs sell shares in the season’s harvest. The mix of produce changes throughout the season as crops are ready. Regular weekly deliveries are made to UW-L and to drop-off points in the community. Small Family Farms offers an Early Bird Discount (prior to Wednesday, April 1) that applies to its Weekly Summer Share and its Every-Other-Week Summer Veggie Shares. The price of the share goes up about $30 after April 1. Small Family also offers a Weekly and Every-Other-Week Egg Share. Ridgeland Harvest offers small, standard and double shares with a 4 percent discount for cash payment with order. Every other week shares are also available. Fresh produce purchased through CSA shares qualifies for Health Tradition’s Eat Well Move More rebate. Health Tradition supports healthy eating with a rebate of up to $100 for members who invest in a CSA. Other rebate options include fitness center dues, Weight Watchers® and more. Learn more on the Health Tradition’s member home page.Draft Environmental Impact Assessment for UW-L gymnastics and storage buildings project set for April 2
A public meeting to present the Draft Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the proposed UW-L gymnastics and storage buildings project (DFD Project No. 12J3O) will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2, in the Ward Room, Cartwright Center. Parking is available free of charge in nearby Commuter Lot C2, located adjacent to the UW-L Veterans Memorial Stadium at the intersection of East Avenue and Pine Street. A description of the project and potential project impacts will be presented. Everyone will be afforded a reasonable opportunity to identify both orally and in writing any support, issues or concerns to be addressed as part of the final EIA process for this project. The Draft EIA was prepared in accordance with the Wisconsin Environmental Policy Act (WEPA), Wisconsin Statuses 1.11, and University of Wisconsin System Administration (UWSA) guidelines. The project manager is the Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Facilities Development (DFD). DFD retained Ayres Associates to prepare the EIA for this project on behalf of the UW System. The proposed project will construct a new 10,000 aggregate square foot (ASF), 12,000 gross square foot (GSF) addition to the existing Maintenance & Stores Building in order to augment existing campus storage and materials handling. The intent is to provide additional space to mitigate operational deficiencies that are caused by the current mail and materials handling functions, and to solve the large quantity and variety of unmet storage needs. The estimated total project cost is $2,726,242 funded by Program Revenue Cash. Construction is anticipated to start in September 2015 with substantial completion by August 2016. The purpose of the Draft EIA is to assess potential impacts of the project on the physical, biological, social and economic environments. The Draft EIA is being made available to the public for a 15-day review period which began March 18 and is being circulated to appropriate federal, state and local agencies. Copies of the document are available at the UW-L's Murphy Library, the City of La Crosse Public Library, and on the project website at: www.ayresprojectsinfo.com/UWL-GymnasticsAndStorageBuildings-EIA. Relevant information, comments and suggestions are welcome. Attend the Draft EIA public meeting as noted above, or submit written comments no later than 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2, for incorporation into the Final EIA to: Neil Carney, PE; Ayres Associates; 5201 East Terrace Dr., Suite 200; Madison, WI 53718; or email CarneyN@AyresAssociates.com.
Víctor M. Macías-González, History, has published an article on the Mexican colony in 19th century Paris, "Le capital social et culturel de la communauté aristocratique mexicaine à Paris, 1850-1914," in Les Français au Mexique XVIIIe - XXI e siècle, Volume 2: Savoirs, réseaux, représentations, edited by Javier Pérez Siller and Jean-Marie Lassus, 189-218, Paris: L'Harmattan, 2014.
Cecilia G. Manrique, Political Science/Public Administration, co-authored the chapter “E-Voting Domestic and International Successes and Failures” published in the book "E-Government and Websites" (New York: Routledge Taylor and Francis group, January 2015). Chapter 9 appears on pages 153-174.
Carol Miller, Sociology, published the article "Understanding Collectivism and Female Genital Cutting Through a Family Role-Playing Exercise" in the International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 26 (2), 268-275.
Matthew A.M. Thomas, Educational Studies, presented "Who is Angela Merkel and why are we here: Towards a teacher-focused comparative education" and co-presented "Applied policy research to inform reading and literacy practice in Zambia" at the Comparative and International Education Society, Washington D.C., March 9-13. Thomas also facilitated an "Essentials Workshop" and served as a publication mentor for the New Scholars Committee.
What’s Happening In Dining Services
— By Registered Dietitian Katie Callahan
Eating right while on-the-go
There are many reasons why it can be challenging at times to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet. It is undeniable that we live in a society that is constantly on the move. But, it is possible to live a healthy lifestyle and still go about our everyday life full of work, extracurricular activities and obligations to family and friends. Here are a few tips to follow to make sure you are fueling yourself properly:- Pack healthy snacks. Snacking can have a negative connotation. However, if you pack snacks that contain two of the three macronutrients (protein, carbohydrate and healthy fat), you are sure to power through your day. Consider snacking at least two to three times a day about every three to four hours to prevent overeating at major meals. Some good snack combinations include a cheese stick and orange or an apple with natural peanut butter. Keep these items in your desk, purse or car for easy accessibility.
- Purchase a crockpot. Avoid the temptation to stop at the local drive thru. Let a crockpot do all of the work for you. The possibilities are endless as far as what you can make. If you’re especially short on time, reserve a Saturday or a Sunday to prepare crockpot meals. Put meals in gallon-sized bags and freeze or refrigerate them. Pull out meals when needed and eat leftovers the next day.
- Be wise when eating out. In the case when you need to stop at a fast-food restaurant, be sure that you select items that are more nutrient-dense. For instance, select a grilled chicken sandwich with a side salad rather than a double cheeseburger with fries. Be sure to get some protein, healthy fat and carbohydrate in your meal to help keep blood sugars stable.
UW-L in the news
A summary of some of the stories about UW-La Crosse spotted in the news. "New UW-L social justice institute address issues of race," March 12, La Crosse Tribune. When Laurie Cooper Stoll first came to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, she was excited by all of the social justice research and activity on the ... "UW System wants to reduce remedial math classes," March 12, WXOW.com. Robert Hoar is the Associate Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and said sometimes students skills on ... "Caledonia's youngest-ever mayor poised to make history," March 12, Winona Daily News. For 21-year-old Josh Gran, a Caledonia native and University of Wisconsin-La Crosse senior, it's the same -- but he's the only one leaving school to ... "Gymnastics Coaching Staff a Family Affair," March 13, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Athletics, La Crosse, Wis. - At the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, the expectations for the gymnastics program are high each and every year, and why ... "UW-L math department honored with state teaching award," March 15, La Crosse Tribune. The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has selected the UW-La Crosse's Mathematics Department to receive the regents' 2015 ... "Relay teams helps Eagles rally for national title," March 15, The Courier Life News. The goal was simple for the UW-La Crosse women's 1,600-meter relay team. ... It was the 64th national championship in the history of the UW-L sports ... "UW-La Crosse coach gets over hump to win 1st NCAA title," March 15, NCAA.com, WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- If the measure of a man is the amount of respect he has from his peers and rivals, then Wisconsin-La Crosse head coach ... "UW-La Crosse math dept. wins Regents' Teaching Excellence Award," March 15, WKBT La Crosse. The department won this year's Regents' Teaching Excellence Award. Only one department in the entire UW System is honored with the award every ... "UWL professor featured in National Geographic," March 15, WKBT La Crosse. "The T-Rex still wins, it still has a higher bite force, but this whale has the highest bite force yet estimated for any mammal,” said UW-La Crosse Biology ... "UW-La Crosse construction projects are moving forward," March 17, WKBT La Crosse. Right now there are 3 major projects in the works: a new student center, an addition on the campus parking ramp, and a new chilled water plant. "Millennial politicians find a path to power in Minnesota," March 17, Minnesota Public Radio News. The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse student has a city to run. By 6 p.m., the 21-year-old economics major is sitting in the mayor's chair in Caledonia ... "Kim Blum named UW-La Crosse Dir. Of Athletics," March 19, WKBT La Crosse. UW-L Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Paula Knudson made the announcement on Wednesday afternoon. Blum is in her ... "3rd District artwork exhibit to be at UW-La Crosse," March 19, The Courier Life News. Artwork of area high school artists from Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District will be exhibited at UW-La Crosse. “An Artistic Discovery,” hosted by ... "UW-L moves fast, picks Blum as AD," March 19, La Crosse Tribune. Dr. Paula Knudson, vice-chancellor for student affairs at UW-La Crosse, didn't hesitate to say that often times the hiring process at the university is a ...
Civil rights activism exhibit in Murphy Library until April 8
The "Risking Everything: A Freedom Summer” exhibits information about 1960's civil rights activism in Mississippi using sources collected by the Wisconsin Historical Society. The Wisconsin Historical Society has one of the largest collections of Civil Rights movement records in the nation.The exhibit is on display on the first floor of Murphy Library until Wednesday, April 8, and is available during all library open hours. The exhibit brings light to 1964’s Freedom Summer, which was a turning point in the Civil Rights Movement, when more than 900 northern volunteers, 120 activists, and thousands of local Mississippi residents faced Ku Klux Klan firebombs and police shotguns to secure voting rights and challenge segregation. The exhibit displays firsthand accounts of the grassroots struggle and provides a broad understanding of the civil rights movement. For more information go to http://librarynews.uwlax.
OCW Spring Symposium to be held April 2; RSVP by March 26
UW-L's Organization for Campus Women will host its annual Spring Symposium Thursday, April 2, in the Cameron Hall of Nations, Centennial Hall. Guest speaker Associate Professor Jodi Vandenberg-Daves; Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies; will speak on the history of motherhood. Vandenberg-Dave’s book "Modern Motherhood: An American History" was published in 2014. Those who want to purchase a copy and have it signed may contact the author directly at jvandenberg-daves@uwlax.edu. Copies will also be available for sale on site. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. The presentation begins at noon. Cost is $5 (check or cash) at the door. Beverages and hors d'oeuvres are included. RSVP by Thursday, March 26, to Shelle Gholson at sgholson@uwlax.edu. Everyone is welcome to attend.
