Community
A page within Community
WHAT WE DO
![2020 UWL John Kavoari Community EMT partnership](/globalassets/info-pages/community-portal/2020-uwl-john-kovari-community-fire-ems-collaboration-0007.jpg/Medium)
Listen to community
The primary role of Community Engagement is to listen to community members. UW–La Crosse strives to not only be a friendly neighbor, but also an intentional partner. We connect UWL experts to community organizations, collaborate on local events, support job growth, and share university space, programming, and resources.
![2017 UWL sign outside of Cartwright Center](/globalassets/info-pages/community-portal/2017_uwl_spring_student_life_1663-1.jpg/Medium)
Increase access to UWL
Whether you come to us or we come to you, we're committed to providing access to the university's grounds, resources, and experts. The Office of Community Engagement will work to facilitate your needs. We are constantly looking for new ways to remove barriers to the university.
![2020 UWL Art professor painting a landscape on the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration land on St. Joseph's Ridge](/globalassets/info-pages/community-portal/2020-uwl-art-painting-fspa-land-st.-josephs-ridge-0027-1.jpg/Medium)
Create connections
Community Engagement serves as the primary liaison between the university and community. To ensure UWL is engaged, we actively participate on many local committees and maintain close relationships with city and county offices. These experiences allow for collaborations that enhance student learning.
ENGAGE
Connect with UWL experts and resources
UWL MAKING HEADLINES
Community Engagement in the news
![Students, Emma Everett and Courtney Osmek, use their GIS knowledge to make a difference in the La Crosse community.](/contentassets/d2492d337f8a4841b98d59100cb0f8ab/2024-gis-community-garden_-7.jpg/Medium)
![The dumpster diversion program, a new partnership between UWL and Habitat for Humanity, will aid the city's Climate Action Plan goals and create learning opportunities for students.](/contentassets/d2492d337f8a4841b98d59100cb0f8ab/2020-uwl-corona-virus-covid19-02132.jpg/Medium)
![Graduates students from Professor Barrett Klein's biology lab shared a lesson on insects with children from Red Balloon Early Learning Center in La Crosse.](/contentassets/d2492d337f8a4841b98d59100cb0f8ab/red-balloon-insect-presentation_1651.jpg/Medium)
sustaining excellence
UWL's Strategic Plan prioritizes Community Engagement as one of its four key pillars. UWL embraces community engagement as a key component to our teaching, scholarly and service mission.