Campus Connection

UW-L is great – just ask the squirrels

Ask recent graduate Chelsea Haase why she picked UW-La Crosse and she’ll tell you it was the squirrels. It's a joke she likes to tell while giving campus tours, but it holds a bit of truth.

UW-L students help tornado-ravaged Tuscaloosa

Five UW-L students took a road trip May 16-21 to Tuscaloosa, Ala. to help with relief efforts after the city was struck by a mile-wide tornado April 27.

Students are the real winners in annual golf tournament

About $1,300 was raised for student scholarships during the 12th Annual UW-L Multicultural Scholarship Outing Golf Tourney Thursday, May 26.

Students experience self realization through Mediasite

In the popular UWL-100 freshman seminar classes, a student’s growth isn’t just measured by As and Bs. Learn how students are using the Web to document their own growth.

DigiCOPY update

Document Services officially closed Friday, May 27. Chuck Forer and Elizabeth Zuege will be available for the next few weeks to assist with the transition to DigiCOPY and to answer any questions about electronic file storage. If you have printing needs or if you have any questions about capabilities, turnaround times and delivery, please contact Patrick Thoney, DigiCOPY Sales Manager, at 715.828.2486 or thoney@dcopy.net. As the next weeks unfold, DigiCOPY plans to communicate with the campus community about processes and procedures and introduce DigiCOPY staff. “We will ensure a smooth transition as we begin operations and delivery routes are determined. Our goal is to continue to offer you the level of service Chuck and Elizabeth have provided over the years. We also intend to expand your capabilities through our full line of services,” said Thoney. Questions regarding the transition can be referred to Debbie Veglahn, Administration and Finance, at 785.6494

Writing Center is at your service

Experiencing writer’s block? The Writing Center is open during summer months to help students with any stage of the writing process. Tutors are available to help with research papers, essays, scholarship applications and other writing projects. The Writing Center will remain open until Aug. 12 and reopen again fall semester. What: Free 30-minute, one-on-one appointments with a tutor at the UW-L Writing Center Where: Room 256 Murphy Library When: Hours are 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday-Wednesday. 9 a.m. - noon and 3 – 6 p.m. Thursday Who: Students from all classes and majors are welcome. How: The easiest way to make an appointment is by emailing writingcenter@uwlax.edu. Walk-ins are also fine. Visit the Writing Center website for more information.

Reception to honor long-time staff member

A reception to honor Executive Assistant to the Chancellor Susan Butterfield will be from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, at the Gathering Place in The Cleary Alumni & Friends Center. Butterfield is retiring after a 42-year career at UW-L. She has served in the Geography, Physics and Chemistry departmental offices, as well as the Small Business Development Center, Provost's Office, and Advancement and External Relations Division. Equal Opportunity Specialist Judith Albert will be transitioning into the executive assistant to the chancellor role early in June. Her core EOS responsibilities will be incorporated into her new role and executive assistant duties will be reduced accordingly.

New Employees:

Karina Hess, research intern, River Studies, May 16, 2011 Dustin Barton, police officer, University Police, May 22, 2011 Amy Luedtke, university program services associate, Continuing Education and Extension, May 23, 2011 Garry Bahr, power plant operator sr., Power Plant, May 24, 2011 Elizabeth Theede, outreach specialist, Office of Continuing Education and Extension, June 1, 2011

Resignations:

Benjamin Penlesky, Upward Bound Office, June 7, 2011 Ryan Bronkema, Office of Residence Life, June 30, 2011 Zoe Chang, Office of Residence Life, June 30, 2011 Jeffrey Wettstein, Office of Residence Life, June 30, 2011

Retirements:

Richard Pein, Exercise & Sport Science, May 29, 2011 Richard Pinnell, Music, May 29, 2011 Keith Sherony, Economics, May 29, 2011 Gwyneth Straker, Health Professions, June 24, 2011 Sandra Krajewski, Women's Gender, & Sexuality Studies, June 29, 2011 George Arimond, Recreation Management & Therapeutic Recreation, June 30, 2011 Jac Bulk, Sociology/Archaelogy, June 30, 2011 Michele Strange, Murphy Library, June 30, 2011

Adopt-a-Highway trash pick up a success

Thanks to those who were able to help with the first Adopt-a-Highway trash pick up of the year Tuesday, May 24. The next clean up will be the week before July 4. Watch for a date. The crew is open to all university employees, retirees and their families. To sign up or for more information, contact Brad Quarberg, quarberg.brad@uwlax.edu or 785.8572. This year's Adopt-a-Highway crew: Florence Aliesch Chris and Joe Bolwahn Debby and Fred Holtschlag Kjerstin Lang Brad and Merideth Quarberg Greg Reichert Garth Tymeson Sue Wrobel Becky and Jack Yoshizumi Two bedroom, one bathroom duplex for rent located in a quiet neighborhood one block from downtown Onalaska Center 90 shopping area. Features renovated bathroom, new kitchen countertops, breakfast bar, attached garage with opener, private backyard, large front and backyards, spacious living room, air conditioning, washer and dryer hook-ups. No pets and no smoking on premises. Rent is $665. Available July 1. Landlord pays water. Call 608.779.1293 for further information or showing. Kenmore upright freezer for sale. 7.5 cubic feet, manual defrost, excellent condition, $85. Contact ledocq.rebe@uwlax.edu or 784-6064.