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On Oct. 3, UWL will dedicate its Center for the Arts to Truman Lowe, ’69, a world-renowned artist, educator and art curator. The event will feature comments from Lowe’s friends and family, a traditional Ho-Chunk blessing, and an unveiling of the new signage.

Celebrating a life in art Posted 7:05 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022 UWL to dedicate arts building to Truman Lowe Oct. 3 Read

UWL’s annual day of giving has a new name and a new date. One Day for UWL will kick off Oct. 18 — a chance for UWL alumni, friends and employees to show their school spirit by supporting a variety of campus causes.

One Day for UWL Posted 7:04 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022 UWL’s overhauled giving day set for Oct. 18-19 Read

Ryan Sands, ’15, says UWL has begun partnering with J.F. Brennan in La Crosse to help students receive specific skills making them job-ready. “This should build networking with local employers and provide training on potential career fields for future students,” he says.

River research Posted 7:03 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022 Alumni making La Crosse, Wisconsin work Read

The UW-La Crosse Alumni Association will recognize five distinguished alumni Sept. 16 and 17.

UWL’s distinguished alumni to be honored Posted 7:02 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022 Events scheduled for Sept. 16, 17 Read

Jeff Eide, ’88, is the executive director of the Wisconsin Rural Schools Alliance, an organization composed of more than 170 public schools and 240 members across the state. The Alliance advocates for rural schools and communities on an array of issues.

A voice for rural schools Posted 7:01 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022 Alum Jeff Eide starts leadership role with statewide alliance Read

Jeff, ’81, and Sara (Schoenknecht) ’82, Kessler credit UWL for meeting each other, marrying and raising two great daughters.

Membership list Posted 7 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022 Meet a fellow UWL Alumni Association member Read

UWL alum Rob Greenfield is known for his attention-grabbing methods of promoting sustainability, including foraging for food and wearing a suit made of garbage. He will give a presentation about sustainable living at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, in The Bluffs room in the Student Union.

'Reduce, Reuse, and Rob Greenfield' Posted 7 a.m. Monday, Sept. 5, 2022 UWL alum to speak on sustainable living Sept. 8 Read

Chancellor Joe Gow speaks to staff and faculty during his opening address for the fall semester Wednesday, Aug. 31. After two and a half academic years affected by COVID-19, Gow expressed hope for a more normal year in 2022-23.

Back and better than ever Posted 11:51 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022 In opening address, Gow shares optimism for coming year Read

UWL graduate student Jesimiel Banjiram calls UWL his second home.

Graduate school at UWL: One student's journey Posted 2:26 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022 International student found networks and new skills in leadership through his graduate program Read

UWL Entomologist Barrett Klein gives a TEDxUWLaCrosse presentation in April 2022. Klein's video now has close to 25,000 views.

A world without insects? Posted 11:38 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022 UWL entomologist's TEDx talk: Art is a powerful way to address the destruction of the planet Read

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