events May 12-18, 2008

Events

UW-L's first doctoral students to walk stage this weekend
Memorial service set for Billmeyer at Newman Center
Call for new or renewed Kitty Club membership, summer picnic
Oral defenses
Retirement gatherings planned

UW-L's first doctoral students to walk stage this weekend
Thirty-eight students enrolled in the doctorate in physical therapy program will be among the 1,522 graduates receiving diplomas this weekend. Launched just 34 months ago, the DPT is UW-L's first post-graduate degree and the only such program in the UW System. Michelle Thorman, physical therapy program director, says it's a strong job market for DPT grads. "Over half of them have already been offered jobs, and the others are certain to find employment soon after graduation." She attributes that number to UW-L's widely regarded reputation as one of the most respected physical therapy programs in the United States. While job opportunities exist across the country, it is anticipated that 60 percent of DPT graduates will stay in Wisconsin. UW-L's 99th spring commencement ceremonies will be held Saturday, May 17, in Mitchell Hall Gymnasium. Ceremonies include:

9 a.m. - College of Business Administration (212 students)
11 a.m. - College of Liberal Studies (443 students)
2 p.m. - Graduate Studies (414 students)
5:30 p.m. - College of Science and Health (464 students)

The ceremonies will be Webcast and cablecast. To view any of the commencement ceremonies, http://www.uwlax.edu/edtech/graduation/. You can see the cablecast of the ceremonies on Charter Cable TV-6. Charter subscribers in Holmen, West Salem, La Crosse, La Crescent, St Joseph's Ridge, Bangor, Rockland, Mindoro, Melrose, Black River Falls and Sparta can view the ceremonies. The ceremonies will also be available on every campus TV in classrooms and residence halls.

Memorial service set for Billmeyer at Newman Center
A memorial service will be held for former UW-L Communication Studies Professor Kurt Billmeyer at 11 a.m. Friday, May 16, at the Newman Center, 1732 State St. Billmeyer died of cancer April 18.

Call for new or renewed Kitty Club membership, summer picnic
Membership in the Kitty Club and participation at their two annual events is a time-honored tradition at UW-L. "Kitty" refers to the time when the club was started as a way to support the female clerical staff on campus. To purchase gifts and host social events the members tossed money into a "kitty" to meet the needs of the group. The group builds relationships and provides opportunities to network with others. Membership is open to all clerical support and related classifications whether male or female, retired or still employed at UW-L. A 2008 summer picnic will be held from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at the Cleary Alumni & Friends Center. Membership is $5 per year. Dinner is $7.50 and includes broasted chicken, potato salad, baked beans, coleslaw, dessert and beverage with co-workers. RSVP by Monday, June 2, to planning committee members Pat Clements at clements.patr@uwlax.edu or 783.1213; or Diane Jorstad at jorstad.dian@uwlax.edu or 781.4514. Mail checks made out to Kitty Club to Clements at 116 Graff Main Hall or 1049 Green Street, Onalaska, 54650. Parking is free. For membership renewal only, send the annual $5 membership fee to Clements. The fee will be applied to the holiday social.

Oral defenses
Osamu Miyata, master's in therapeutic recreation candidate, "Compendium of Literature for Chemical Dependency Using a Leisure and Well-Being Model," noon, Monday, May 12, in 104 Wittich Hall. Adviser: Nancy Navar, recreation management/therapeutic recreation.

Katie Legler, master of public health candidate, "Knowledge of Preconception Health of Women Seeking Health Care in La Crosse, Wisconsin," 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, 104 Wing Technology Center. Adviser: Keely Rees, health education/health promotion.

Nicki Hellenbrand, candidate for masters of science degree in clinical exercise physiology, "The Physiological and Psychological Effects of a Video Game-Enhanced Cateye Gamebike," 11 a.m., Thursday May 15, in 26 Mitchell Hall. Adviser: John Porcari, exercise/sport science.

Retirement gatherings planned
There will be a retirement gathering for Jim Batesky and Linda Kessler, both exercise and sport science, from 1-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, in the Strzelczyk Great Hall, Cleary Alumni & Friends Center. A retirement reception for Butch Gabel will be held from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, in the Trowbridge Residence Hall basement.


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	Events UW-L's first doctoral students to walk stage this weekend Memorial service set for Billmeyer at Newman Center Call for new or renewed Kitty Club membership, summer picnic Oral defenses Retirement gatherings planned UW-L's first doctoral students to walk stage this weekend Thirty-eight students enrolled in the doctorate in physical therapy program will be among the 1,522 graduates receiving diplomas this weekend. Launched just 34 months ago, the DPT is UW-L's first post-graduate degree and the only such program in the UW System. Michelle Thorman, physical therapy program director, says it's a strong job market for DPT grads. "Over half of them have already been offered jobs, and the others are certain to find employment soon after graduation." She attributes that number to UW-L's widely regarded reputation as one of the most respected physical therapy programs in the United States. While job opportunities exist across the country, it is anticipated that 60 percent of DPT graduates will stay in Wisconsin. UW-L's 99th spring commencement ceremonies will be held Saturday, May 17, in Mitchell Hall Gymnasium. Ceremonies include: 9 a.m. - College of Business Administration (212 students) 11 a.m. - College of Liberal Studies (443 students) 2 p.m. - Graduate Studies (414 students) 5:30 p.m. - College of Science and Health (464 students) The ceremonies will be Webcast and cablecast. To view any of the commencement ceremonies, http://www.uwlax.edu/edtech/graduation/. You can see the cablecast of the ceremonies on Charter Cable TV-6. Charter subscribers in Holmen, West Salem, La Crosse, La Crescent, St Joseph's Ridge, Bangor, Rockland, Mindoro, Melrose, Black River Falls and Sparta can view the ceremonies. The ceremonies will also be available on every campus TV in classrooms and residence halls. Memorial service set for Billmeyer at Newman Center A memorial service will be held for former UW-L Communication Studies Professor Kurt Billmeyer at 11 a.m. Friday, May 16, at the Newman Center, 1732 State St. Billmeyer died of cancer April 18. Call for new or renewed Kitty Club membership, summer picnic Membership in the Kitty Club and participation at their two annual events is a time-honored tradition at UW-L. "Kitty" refers to the time when the club was started as a way to support the female clerical staff on campus. To purchase gifts and host social events the members tossed money into a "kitty" to meet the needs of the group. The group builds relationships and provides opportunities to network with others. Membership is open to all clerical support and related classifications whether male or female, retired or still employed at UW-L. A 2008 summer picnic will be held from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, June 5, at the Cleary Alumni & Friends Center. Membership is $5 per year. Dinner is $7.50 and includes broasted chicken, potato salad, baked beans, coleslaw, dessert and beverage with co-workers. RSVP by Monday, June 2, to planning committee members Pat Clements at clements.patr@uwlax.edu or 783.1213; or Diane Jorstad at jorstad.dian@uwlax.edu or 781.4514. Mail checks made out to Kitty Club to Clements at 116 Graff Main Hall or 1049 Green Street, Onalaska, 54650. Parking is free. For membership renewal only, send the annual $5 membership fee to Clements. The fee will be applied to the holiday social. Oral defenses Osamu Miyata, master's in therapeutic recreation candidate, "Compendium of Literature for Chemical Dependency Using a Leisure and Well-Being Model," noon, Monday, May 12, in 104 Wittich Hall. Adviser: Nancy Navar, recreation management/therapeutic recreation. Katie Legler, master of public health candidate, "Knowledge of Preconception Health of Women Seeking Health Care in La Crosse, Wisconsin," 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, 104 Wing Technology Center. Adviser: Keely Rees, health education/health promotion. Nicki Hellenbrand, candidate for masters of science degree in clinical exercise physiology, "The Physiological and Psychological Effects of a Video Game-Enhanced Cateye Gamebike," 11 a.m., Thursday May 15, in 26 Mitchell Hall. Adviser: John Porcari, exercise/sport science. Retirement gatherings planned There will be a retirement gathering for Jim Batesky and Linda Kessler, both exercise and sport science, from 1-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, in the Strzelczyk Great Hall, Cleary Alumni & Friends Center. A retirement reception for Butch Gabel will be held from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, in the Trowbridge Residence Hall basement.

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