Briefs

• In the news
• Foundation receives 'Triangle of Achievement Award'
• Centennial Campaign Update
• East Ave. at Badger to close July 24
• Kudos
• Human Resources
• Classified
• Campus Connection summer schedule

In the news

On campus
"Immersed in Arabic: Quiet UW-L campus good place to learn other languages," La Crosse Tribune, July 11. A glimpse into the lives of 33 students from University of Wisconsin-Madison's Arabic and Persian program being held this summer at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse campus ... Full story: www.lacrossetribune.com/articles/2008/07/11/news/z03arabic.txt

"New UW-L building sets sights on LEED certification," La Crosse Tribune, July 14. The new academic building - Centennial Hall - is the first in the UW System that will be LEED certified, said Bob Hetzel, UW-L vice chancellor for administration and finance ... Full story: www.lacrossetribune.com/articles/2008/07/14/news/z02leed14.txt

State
"Colleges grapple with binge drinking," Associated Press, July 16. An Associated Press analysis of federal records reveals that 157 college-age adults, between 18 to 23 years old, died from alcohol poisoning between 1999 to 2005, when the most recent figures were available ... Full story: www.kenoshanews.com/article_comments/view_comments.php?articleNum=3215409

Foundation receives 'Triangle of Achievement Award'

The UW-L Foundation, along with area veterans and community bankers, received the "Triangle of Achievement" award at the 12th annual La Crosse Area Development Corporation (LADCO)/Coulee Bank Industry Appreciation Breakfast July 16 in the Radisson Hotel Ballroom. To support the spirit of partnership, the award is given to organizations and companies that collaborate to resolve issues central to the area's economic development. The award recognized successful collaboration in bringing to fruition the new UW-L Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex. Over 200 people attended the event.

Centennial Campaign Update

Why have members of the Centennial Campaign Leadership Team donated to the campaign and why have they chosen to join the Leadership Team to be advocates for the campaign? Find out why in this and upcoming Campus Connections. Discover more by talking to team members or go to www.uwlax.edu/campaign.

Kaye Schendel, Assistant Director University Centers • 785.8869 • schendel.kaye@uwlax.edu
Why did you give to the campaign? Because, quite simply, it is the right thing to do.
Do you feel campus participation is important? Why? Yes, I feel it is very important for our campus community to participate. An investment in our UW-L community is critical to our continued success.
Why did you choose to be part of the Leadership Team? I decided to participate because I believe in UW-L and our mission.

Brian Udermann • Associate Professor Exercise and Sport Science • 785.8181 • udermann.bria@uwlax.edu
Why did you give to the campaign? I feel there are a variety of very positive things happening on campus right now and I wanted to be a part of the momentum and keep things moving forward. The changes occurring on campus are definitely high impact changes that will positively affect our students for many years to come.
Do you feel campus participation is important? Why? Yes, I think it is important for us at UW-L to fully support the Centennial Campaign. I feel it is important for university employees to recognize the value that comes with being affiliated with the university and to contribute to the campaign with our time, energy, finances, etc.
Why did you choose to be part of the Leadership Team? I view the opportunity of serving on the Leadership Team as a way to contribute to the overall success of UW-L.

Willem Van Roosenbeek • Pride Center Director • 785.8887 • vanroose.will@uwlax.edu
Why did you give to the campaign? I gave because I value the institution and my job. I want UW-L to continue to grow and I feel that we are way overdue for some new buildings. 
Do you feel campus participation is important? Why? I feel that it is very important for faculty and staff to donate to the campaign and support the university's efforts. As an employee I value the work that the university does and I understand I need to show my support with my donation. I am also an alum which makes it even more important that I give.
Why did you choose to be part of the Leadership Team? I want to see UW-L continue to excel in all areas and to do that we need to grow. We are busting at the seams in some areas and our buildings our aging. My donation can help meet the overall goal of the university.

East Ave. at Badger to close July 24

Due to utility connections that need to be constructed as part of the stadium project, East Avenue at Badger Street will be closed Thursday, July 24, and, possibly, Friday, July 25. The parking lot adjacent to Cowley Hall will still be accessible from the south end of East Avenue and the parking lot adjacent to Wimberly Hall will still be accessible from the north end of East Avenue.   However, East Avenue will not be open to thru traffic and Badger Street will not be accessible from East Avenue.

Kudos

Graduate student Becky Heinert; and Dennis Fater, John Greany and Tom Kernozek, all health professions; published "Hip Abductor Weakness and Lower Extremity Kinematics During Running" in the Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 2008, 17, 243-256.

Graduate student Ronald Lawrence; and Tom Kernozek and Paul Reuteman, both health professions; published "Influences of Hip External Rotation Strength on Knee Mechanics During Single-leg Drop Landings in Females" in Clinical Biomechanics, 2008, 23: 806-813.

Cheri Niedzwiecki, communication studies; and women, gender and sexuality studies; had a biographical sketch selected for the Marquis Who's Who of American Women 2008-09 edition.

Shauna Sallmen, physics, published "FUSE Observations of the Loop I / Local Bubble Interaction Region" in The Astrophysical Journal, 2008, v681, p1310-1317.

Correction: Lalita Pandit, English,  presented "Emotion and Color in Film: A Comparative Analysis of Gabbeh, Mirch Masala, and Meenaxi" at the 2008 Conference of the Society for Cognitive Studies of the Moving Image, at UW-Madison, held June 11-14, not July 11-14.

Human Resources

New employees
Kim Harrington, outreach specialist, Continuing Education and Extension Office; and Christopher Schwarz, development specialist, Foundation, July 1.

Martin Olson, custodian, Custodial Services, Mitchell Hall, July 7.

Brenda Clark, University Services, Associate 1, Financial Aid Office, July 21.

Resignation
Sylvia O'Brien, office associate, Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies, July 31.

Transfer opportunity
UW-L has a transfer opportunity for a 100 percent facilities maintenance specialist advanced. This position is in pay schedule and range 03-13. Interested individuals at or above the pay range indicated may apply by contacting Kathy Ring at ring.kath@uwlax.edu or at 785.6499. For additional information including a full position description, visit www.uwlax.edu/vacancies. Deadline to sign up for transfer is noon, July 28.

Classified

For sale
Mission oak hall tree with seat that flips up for storage, back panel has mirror and hooks for hats and coats. $225. Call 608.498.9971.

Campus Connection summer schedule

What's happening, UW-L? If you have information to include in the Campus Connection, contact Campus Connection Editor Sue Lee at 785.8497 or e-mail connectx@uwlax.edu. The deadline for submission is noon Wednesdays. There will be no Campus Connection the week of Aug. 18-22. Publication of the Eagle Connection student newsletter will resume in fall when classes are in session.