Posted 9:22 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 2013
This week's news and events.
Mo McAlpine advocates a lifetime appreciation of recreation
Mo knows — Mo McAlpine remembers the first day she stepped into Mitchell Hall. The Division I basketball player and collegiate assistant coach was pursuing a master’s degree for a career in coaching. But during her UW-La Crosse visit in July 1990 she was offered a graduate assistantship in campus recreation. She’s been on campus since, working with the Recreational Sports Department. Read more » |
In this issue:Announcements & Notices Athletics Campus Kudos UWLDining Human Resources In The News Murphy Library Notes Classifieds |
Keynote speaker from a multicultural organizational development firm to address UW-La Crosse about leadership
The president and founder of the Washington Consulting Group, a multicultural organizational development firm from Baltimore, will talk about the role of leaders, and how anyone can help to create a better world during a UW-La Crosse presentation. Well-known to the leadership world, Rev. Jamie Washington will speak at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Read more » |
New program pairs freshmen with faculty mentors
A program starting on campus this fall will help freshmen build strong relationships with faculty, gain experience in their career field and earn money to pay for college. UW-L will launch the Eagle Apprenticeship program this fall with a pilot of four incoming, freshmen. The program pairs the freshmen with faculty mentors who provide them research or other assistantship experience for two to three hours each week over the course of two years. Work is often related to a student’s career goals. Freshmen will receive a $1,000 award for the year, and, as sophomores, they will receive $2,000. Read more » |
Area high school students to attend UW-L’s Band Day
More than 500 musicians expected
High school band students from throughout the Coulee Region are expected to take the field at UW-L Saturday, Sept. 14. They’ll join the UW-L Screaming Eagles Marching Band for its 3rd annual High School Band Day. Read more » |
Donate bikes to UW-L’s Green Bike Program |
Encaustic art exhibit runs through Sept. 14 |
Check out Welcome Week events
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FastTrack students get a head start on math
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This year, FastTrack students joined over 100 students from Milwaukee and another 100 from around the world as they worked on their math skills online prior to coming to campus. Overall the program was very successful. Thirty-six of the 37 incoming freshman were placed into a higher level mathematics (MTH 150 College Algebra or MTH 151 Precalculus). Of those 36 students, 14 students advanced more than one mathematics course based on their original math placement.[/caption]
LIVEMAROON gets the new academic year started with T-shirt give-aways
Twenty-three UW-L employees and one student won LIVEMAROON T-shirts at the door prize drawing held in conjunction with the Chancellor's All-University Address Aug. 28. The winners included:
UW-L employees:
- Isaiah Burish
- Melanie Cary
- Sarita (Mei-Huei) Chang
- Kim Dearman
- Mary Dixon
- Vickie Evenson
- Linda Ghelf
- Tammy Haakenson
- Gary Heilman
- Angela House
- Heather Hulett
- Kelsey Kopp
- Jo Ann Kuester
- Michelle Nauman
- Jeff Nestingen
- Todd Osmundson
- Marie Rieber
- Jackie Rindone
- Mary Jo Snow
- Jeanne Voss
- Deanna Wachter
- T.C. Yang
- Teresa Znidarsich
- Laura Tebo
Students experience dangers of texting and driving on simulator Sept. 6
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UW-L senior Kelly McClone tried her hand at texting and driving in the texting simulator Sept. 6.[/caption]
Texting can be more dangerous than alcohol to drivers and government officials are starting to take notice. Laws are being passed in many states to ban texting while driving, and a large number of PSAs are being broadcast on internet and TV.
UW-La Crosse teamed up with PEER Awareness to inform students about the dangers of texting while driving with a driving simulator on campus Sept. 6. The AWARE TXT Driving Simulator allows students to sit in a real car suspended and monitored with sensors to simulate real driving.
The simulator allowed students to experience the difficulty of texting while driving.
Farmers market to be on campus Mondays
Purchase locally made and grown fresh produce, honey, jams and jellies, pickles, and arts and crafts Mondays at a farmers market on campus. Students for Sustainability (SFS) is hosting the market from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Wittich Field. Check out the SFS Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/UWL-Students-For-Sustainability/221742617924151. SFS meets at 7 p.m. Mondays in 2205 Centennial Hall.
New UW-L center helps students with public speaking skills
UW-L now has a Public Speaking Center in the Murphy Learning Center in 251 Murphy Library. The Public Speaking Center provides quality peer-to-peer consulting for UW-L students who want help with oral presentations and public speaking assignments. Peer consultants aid students with topic selection, outlines, content development, delivery, audio-visual aids and managing speaking anxiety. Fall 2013 hours are:- Monday: 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and 7–10 p.m.
- Tuesday: 8:30 am–2 p.m. and 2:30-8 p.m.
- Wednesday: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
- Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-noon and 2:30-7 p.m.
- Friday: noon-3 p.m.
- Saturday: closed
- Sunday: 11 a.m.–1 p.m. and 4-7 p.m.
Sorority recruitment event set for Sept. 11
Students can learn more about joining a sorority at a recruitment open house from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, in the Ward Room, Cartwright Center. Meet the chapters from 7-8 p.m.Pink Floyd is featured band at Sept. 13 Album Encounters
The Album Encounters multimedia light and laser show will feature Pink Floyd's "Meddle" at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, in 20 Cowley Hall. Admission is $5. To find out more, contact Bob Allen at allen.robe@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8669. See more about the Planetarium at www.uwlax.edu/planetarium.Find out how to fund research at Sept. 17 grant writing workshop for students
A grant writing workshop will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, in 156 Cowley Hall for undergraduate and graduate students who want to receive funding for their research and creative projects. Free pizza will be served at 6 p.m. Students will learn how to submit a grant proposal to the Undergraduate Research & Creativity Committee (URCC) or the Graduate Studies Office. Students who want to apply for Undergraduate Research & Creativity Grants must request a URCC grant application (via Google docs) by 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9. Request enrollment by emailing stdtresearch@uwlax.edu. Students who attend the Grant Writing Workshop will be automatically enrolled. Grant applications are due by 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16. For more information visit www.uwlax.edu/urc. Graduate Student Research, Service and Educational Leadership Grant proposals are due Friday, Oct. 11. For more information, go to www.uwlax.edu/graduate/grantinfo.htm . This event is sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research & Creativity, the Undergraduate Research and Creativity Committee (URCC) and the Office of Graduate Studies.
Sept. 17 campus-wide forum to discuss hate and bias on campus
UW-L's Hate Response Team (HRT) will hold a campus-wide open forum to discuss the current state of hate and bias at UW-L from 4-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, in 1400 Centennial Hall. The team will present information from its 2012-13 End-of-Year report, which includes current trends and patterns, lessons learned and ideas for moving forward. The team will also share tips on how to support the mission of HRT. Audience questions and comments are welcome.
The HRT team works to prevent hate and bias incidents from creating a hostile environment for any individual or group on campus and encourages everyone to oppose messages of hate and intolerance, support inclusiveness. To learn more about UW-L’s hate and bias response efforts, or visit the Campus Climate website at www.uwlax.edu/campusclimate/index.htm. To submit a hate or bias incident report go to www.uwlax.edu/campusclimate/reporthate.htm.
Celebrate Constitution Day Sept. 17
Celebrate Constitution Day at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, in Port O' Call, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Stephen McDougal, Political Science/Public Administration, will lead discussion on "Constitutional Politics and Original Intent." Refreshments will be served. Find out more at www.uwlax.edu/ 
Register now for Sept. 20 DigiCOPY training session
Learn how to use DigiCOPY, UW-L’s provider of copying and printing services, during training sessions Friday, Sept. 20. DigiCOPY representatives will be on campus for a series of instructional sessions including what products and services are available, how to set up an account and how to place orders over the Web.
Introductory and advanced presentations will be held in 31 Wing Technology Center. Beginner sessions will be an hour long and held at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., while intermediate training will last a half hour and be held at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Time will also be available for the campus community to drop in for one-on-one assistance. Click here to register for a training session. For more information about DigiCOPY, click here.
Sept. 21 walk to raise money to end Alzheimer's
The annual Walk to End Alzheimer's will be held Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Southside Oktoberfest Grounds. Walk-in registration begins at 9 a.m. The walk begins at 10:30 a.m. The walk helps promote awareness of the disease and raises money for advocacy and scientific research. John Kovari, Political Science/Public Administration Department, is UW-L's team captain. Sign up to join the UW-L walk team or to donate at http://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk/WI-GreaterWisconsin/725278869?pg=team&fr_id=3794&team_id=136353. To contact Kovari, call 608.785.8436 or jkovari@uwlax.edu.Nominate distinguished alumni for awards by Oct. 1
Nominate outstanding alumni for the UW-L Alumni Association Awards Program. Submit names of alumni to be considered for the 2014 awards by Tuesday, Oct. 1. Awards include:- The Maurice O.Graff Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes alumni who attended UW-L at least 20 years ago and have achieved honor and distinction with recognition that extends well beyond the immediate environments in which they live and work.
- The Rada Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes alumni who have graduated within the last 20 years who are making exceptional contributions to their professions and/or communities.
- The Parker Multicultural Alumni Award recognizes alumni who are multicultural or who have contributed significantly to the improvement of multiracial culture and understanding on the campus and in their careers.
Upcoming news and events
Eagles All Access Radio Show Wednesday, Sept. 11, 5:30 p.m. at the 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 to 6:30 p.m. on Classic Rock 100.1. Women’s Tennis vs. UW-Whitewater Saturday, Sept. 14, 9:30 a.m. Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex, UW-L Tennis Courts Click here for ticket information Free Schedule Poster Giveaway Football vs. North Central Saturday, Sept. 14, 1 p.m. Roger Harring Stadium at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex Pre-Game Tailgating | L-Club Tent Open to Public | Tickets | Concessions & L-Club Tent Frisbee Giveaway to the first 250 fans Follow your Eagles any time: Twitter- UWLEAGLEFAN (UWL EAGLE FAN)
- Follow the Athletic Director on Twitter: @UWLAXAD
James Longhurst, History, published the article "The Sidepath Not Taken: Bicycles, Taxes, and the Rhetoric of the Public Good in the 1890s" in the most recent number of the Journal of Policy History. The article uncovers a forgotten history of bicycle path building in New York, Minneapolis and nationwide in the late 19th century. This research was supported by a UW-L Faculty Research Grant and will culminate in a book to be published by University of Washington Press.
What’s Happening In Dining Services
Stop in the Galley to try our featured limited-time offers this week- Chef's Table (Tuesdays and Thursdays): Grilled Chicken with Cilantro-Mint Pesto
- Cyclone Salads: Summer Peach Salad
- Slice of Life: Ripe Plum Tomato Pizzetta
- Erbert and Gerbert's: Frango Sub
- Original Burger Company: Grilled Chicken Sandwich and Jicama Slaw
Nutrition insight at your fingertips and in your dining room
Knowing what you eat and documenting it is one of the best strategies for changing eating habits. Whether it’s for weight loss or just to make healthier choices, being aware of what you put in your mouth is a huge first step. The University Dining Nutrition Calculator is the perfect tool for this purpose. Access the Nutrition Calculator link at uwlaxdining.com. Search for University Dining food items and the calculator will show you the nutrition facts, including cumulative results and reports. Sodexo has partnered with the popular fitness and nutrition tracker MyFitnessPal to make it simple to keep track of your nutrition goals whether in the dining halls, at home or in your favorite restaurant. Get started with three easy steps:- Download the MyFitnessPal app
- Use the search feature with the key words “Sodexo Campus” to find items or use the scanning feature to grab nutrition information from bar codes
- Build and save your meals and track against your personal nutrition objectives.
Employee Trust Funds Wisconsin Retirement System presentation is Sept. 11
The Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) is holding a presentation on campus focused on Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) members who are new or midway through their career. The presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, in the Cameron Hall of Nations, Centennial Hall. Find out more at www.uwlax.edu/hr/LaCrosse%20MidCareer.pdf.New employees: be sure to schedule portrait session
Welcome, new employees! It's important for students and colleagues to be able to connect a face with a name. With that in mind, UW-L's new web concept will include employee portraits closely connected with contact information throughout the site. If you've recently started working at UW-L and have not had your portrait taken in University Communications, email Pa Moua-Yang at pmoua-yang@uwlax.edu to schedule an appointment during one of following dates and times: Monday, Sept. 9:- 8-9 a.m.
- 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- 2-4 p.m.
- 8-9 a.m.
- 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- 1:30-3:30 p.m.
- 8-9 a.m.
- 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- 2-4 p.m.
- 8-9 a.m.
- 10:30-11:30 a.m.
- 2-4 p.m.
UW-L in the news
A summary of some of the stories about UW-La Crosse spotted in the news. University Physical Therapy Programs Are Increasingly Competitive, Wisconsin Public Radio News, Aug. 30. Michele Thorman is the Physical Therapy Program director at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, which recently received approval to independently offer a ... "UW-L freshmen get ready to start college," WEAU-TV, Aug. 30. Students at UW-L are gearing up for another year, but for freshmen it's a whole new experience. Freshmen at UW-L are feeling a lot of emotions about starting college ... (video clip) "Unpack and pack in: UW-L expects overcrowding in dorms," La Crosse Tribune, Aug. 31. ... Many new students at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse will face a similar predicament this weekend as the local campus copes with overcrowding. With a spike in new freshman and transfer students, UW-L officials expect an increase in the number of students living on campus ... "UW-L freshman orientation program fosters friendship," WXOW-TV, Sept. 2. UW-L freshman orientation is all about starting fresh and making connections, starting with revamping the orientation program ... (video clip) "Some UW Schools See Increase in New Students," WPR Sept. 2. While new student enrollment has remained flat or dipped slightly for most University of Wisconsin schools, it’s growing at others. UW-La Crosse is welcoming its largest number of new students this year since the mid-'80s. More freshmen and transfer students are enrolling, despite the drop in the number of Wisconsin high school graduates. UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow says housing will be tight, but all freshmen will have a place to live. "University Physical Therapy Programs Are Increasingly Competitive," WPR Aug. 30. The demand for physical therapy continues to grow, as well as the number of students who want to study it. But there are limits on how many students universities can take. "Fed. Reserve economist weighs in on state of US, local economi ...," WXOW.com Sept. 5. Kocherlakota will host a public town hall Wednesday at 7 p.m. on the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse campus. The event is free to attend, and will be held at ... "Fed Official Says Central Bank Needs to Improve Communication," Wall Street Journal Sept. 5. Speaking at a breakfast event at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Mr. Kocherlakota criticized the Fed for its obfuscation, often unintentional, pointing to two ... See all stories on this topic »
Murphy pilot program allows checkout of magazines, journals
