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Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Creator:
Jaeger, Johnathon
Description:
Turn-of-the-century La Crosse dance halls became the center of a moral crusade by social reformers,
namely the Associated Charities of La Crosse, against adolescents and their leisure. By examining
primary sources from The La Crosse Tribune, the City of La Crosse, residents, and even the
adolescents themselves, the methods and the views of both the social reformers and the adolescents
are unveiled. In the tradition of historians like Kathy Peiss and Ruskin Teeter, I find the ways in
which the Progressives of early 20th Century America targeted the adolescent group for reform. This
paper acts as an exploration of two narratives about the meaning of adolescence and about La Crosse
as a place during the turn of the century.
Published as part of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Journal of Undergraduate Research, Volume 24 (2021)
Published as part of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Journal of Undergraduate Research, Volume 24 (2021)
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Creator:
Craker, Dana E.
Description:
Nearly fifty percent of students may lose interest in science by the third grade, and the number of students preparing for a science-related career is declining. Several factors, including gender, expected achievement and previous science experiences could influence a student’s attitude toward science. This study analyzed the attitudes toward science of students enrolled in entry-level general education courses at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in the areas of personal confidence, usefulness of the subject, perception of the subject as a male domain, and perception of the teacher’s attitude. Males were found to have more confidence than females, and females perceive science as a male domain more than men. Expected achievement and attitude toward science were shown to be strongly related. The number of science and math courses taken in high school has a direct impact on a student’s attitude toward science.
Published as part of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Journal of Undergraduate Research, Volume 9 (2006)
Published as part of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Journal of Undergraduate Research, Volume 9 (2006)
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Creator:
Reckwerdt, Alexander
Description:
In 1914 Hugh Downey was an average La Crosse State Normal School (LCSNS) student, and a stoic male role model for the other men on the university's campus. Downey's first appearance in the 1914 yearbook was in the third junior class photograph. It presents the viewer with an average looking man sitting in front of his peers, but in reality this man was far from average (see Fig. 1).2 As a member of the LCSNS's eight-man basketball team, Downey helped lead them to become the champions of the Northern Inter-Normal Conference of Wisconsin (see Fig. 2).3 Handicapped with his light weight, Downey was accredited with always being filled with grit and stamina. His smooth work and quick dodging also always kept his guards guessing.4
Published as part of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Journal of Undergraduate Research, Volume 8 (2005)
Published as part of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Journal of Undergraduate Research, Volume 8 (2005)
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Creator:
Bolstad, Kelsie
Description:
In 2008, the Carey Group released a report indicating that La Crosse County had a juvenile arrest rate higher than not only three like sized counties, but the entire state of Wisconsin (Kruse and Foegen 2014). In hopes to change the statistics, the Juvenile Justice Arrest and Disproportionate Minority Contact Inter-Agency (JJADMC) Task Force has collaborated to discuss different methods to help the at-risk youth in the city of La Crosse avoid contact with the juvenile system. This task force is a collaboration of key stakeholders including the Juvenile Justice Supervisor, the Health and Human Services Supervisor, school administrators, school resource officers, and youth program implementers. In this case study, semi-structured qualitative interviews are used to assess the effectiveness of the JJADMC Task Force as it redefines juvenile justice for the city of La Crosse, and implements a new System of Care. Interviews with the La Crosse School District School Resource Officers (SROs) and the key stakeholders of the task force will help to gain an understanding of specific stakeholders' views of obstacles and changes created. La Crosse arrest and Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) data is also discussed. After compiling major themes and trends within the interviews, the effectiveness of the task force will be discussed in comparison to prior literature on challenges faced by school resource officers, interagency collaboration, and diversionary programs. The success of this task force will be beneficial for the community of La Crosse and others in understanding the most effective ways to address juvenile delinquency and disproportionate minority contact.
Published as part of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Journal of Undergraduate Research, Volume 19 (2016)
Published as part of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Journal of Undergraduate Research, Volume 19 (2016)
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Brenda Lauderdale was born in Alabama, but spent most of her childhood in the Chicago area. She came to La Crosse for college. Lauderdale mostly discusses growing up in housing projects in Chicago in the 1950s and her family life. In 1975, Lauderdale enrolled in UWL, and some of her interview focuses on anti-Black racism and discrimination in La Crosse and at UWL.
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Description:
Charles Conrad was a La Crosse area resident for his whole life, born in the late 1800s and growing up on a farm just outside of the city. In his interview, he discusses subjects like: his ancestry, Indigenous peoples, education, family life, working at a saw mill and grocery store, religion, movie theaters, the Red light district, Prohibition, clamming, the Klu Klux Klan (KKK), Black families, racism, early doctors and home remedies, and the Great Depression.
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Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Ernest Gershon discusses attending the Phy. Ed. program at UWL in the mid-1900s. He speaks about being involved with gymnastics, dance, track and field, taking classes with Hans Reuter, and Reuter's impact on the university. Gershon also discusses gender roles in sports education.
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Floyd Gautsch discusses attending the Phy. Ed. program at UWL in the mid-1900s. He speaks about being a student athlete, taking classes with Hans Reuter, and Reuter's impact on the university.
Description:
A typed transcript of the interview with Joel Lazinger, who discusses growing up in a patriotic Jewish family, serving in the Peace Corps in Colombia, and resisting the actions of the United States government in the Vietnam War. He describes anti-war rallies and demonstrations and the Army Math Research Center bombing at the University of Wisconsin in Madison.
1 sound tape reel (approximately 120 min.) : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in. + 1 transcript (80 leaves ; 28 cm) + 2 audiocassettes.
1 sound tape reel (approximately 120 min.) : analog, 3 3/4 ips ; 7 in. + 1 transcript (80 leaves ; 28 cm) + 2 audiocassettes.
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
John Nevers primarily discusses the Physical Education program at UWL and Hans Reuter. Topics include but are not limited to: gymnastics at UWL, Hans Reuter (student interactions, class discipline, grading, demonstrations, coaching techniques, local and state involvement, staff opinions, inventions, teaching philosophy), student teaching program, dance and marching classes, gender roles, changes in the field, and public schools.
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Leon Miller primarily discusses the physical education program at UWL. Topics include but are not limited to: expansion of Physical Education program at UWL, Hans Reuter (education, teaching methods, state and national impact, influence, relationships, critics), UWL Athletic Committee, being a student and teacher, staff members in program, uniform curriculum.
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Ole Jorgenson attended the La Crosse Normal School (now UWL) and was enrolled in the Physical Education program there. For much of this interview, Jorgeson discusses Hans Reuter, who was instrumental in creating a nationally-renowned Phy. Ed. program that continues today at UWL. Jorgeson also touches on topics like student life in the 1920s and the post-WWI era.
Author:
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Oral History Program
Description:
Paul G. Pappas discusses growing up as one of five sons born to Greek immigrants who settled in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Topics include but are not limited to: the downtown business environment, the Elite, family background, Imperial Ice Cream Shop, childhood, Greek Food, church, religion, dating, sports and recreation, WWII, transportation, YMCA, Valley View Mall, 20th century technology changes (refrigerator, television), atomic bomb, Korean Conflict, McCarthyism, voting, local politics, Vietnam War, Civil Rights Movement, and marriage.
Creator:
Medinger, Berniece
Description:
It was the purpose of this study. (1) to determine by means of a questionnaire the opinions and attitudes of parents in the Harry Spence Elementary School district concerning mainstreaming of handicapped children into the regular classroom! (2) to ascertain whether there was a relationship between opinions and attitudes toward mainstreaming and such variables as type of residence, annual income, leadership in the community, levels of education, and age of parents! (3) to review the literature and research studies pertaining to mainstreaming the handicapped child! and (4) to formulate any other conclusions from the results of the survey which may be regarded as significant by the surveyor. Fifty families from a random sampling of parents whose children were enrolled in the Harry Spence Elementary School were sent a seventeen-question questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of three parts. The first part consisted of questions describing the respondent by sex, annual income, type of residence, level of education, age, and community leadership. The second part consisted of questions pertaining to the respondent's personal views on how he felt about the handicapped when he was in the elementary grades and in high school. The final part consisted of questions about the respondent's views toward mainstreaming the various types of handicapped children into the regular classroom. Questions in parts two and three could be answered yes, no, or uncertain. There were provisions for comments by the respondent on these statements. The raw data was tabulated and treated with the statistical formula chi-square. The 1130 IBM computer at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse was used in analyzing the data. The data was also reported in percentages. The findings from the survey of Harry Spence Elementary School parents indicated that there was a significant difference in responses to two questions. The null hypotheses were rejected. It was also noted by this investigator that there were two other statements which were statistically close enough to being rejected to merit special notice or consideration. The percent of the responses throughout the survey indicated general agreement in attitudes and opinions among the Harry Spence Elementary School parents in regard to mainstreaming most types of handicapped children into the regular classroom.
UW-L Seminar Paper
UW-L Seminar Paper