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UWL's seventh-annual Social Justice Week is April 4-6 with the theme “The Strength of Our Stories: Reviving Our Communities by Amplifying Lost Voices.” Social Justice Week Posted 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2023 Events set for April 4-6 Read more about Social Justice Week Angel Velasco Lopez, a senior teacher candidate at UW-La Crosse, is the recipient of the Office of Multicultural Student Services' 50th Anniversary Scholarship. He says the scholarship has allowed him to focus less on financing his education and more on creating fun and engaging activities for his students. Stepping out of his comfort zone Posted 10:19 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 Teacher candidate Angel Velasco Lopez has embraced his identity at UWL Read more about Stepping out of his comfort zone Alfonzo Thurman, '71, received two alumni awards from UWL, the Graff Distinguished Alumni Award and the Parker Distinguished Multicultural Alumni Award. Celebrating Black history Posted 1:52 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023 UWL Alumnus Alfonzo Thurman played a pivotal role in creating a stronger community for Black students on campus in the 1960s Read more about Celebrating Black history Orby Moss Jr. graduated from UWL in 1963 and went on to a career that included teaching high school physical education and later becoming the athletic director for seven different college campuses over 30 years. He is in the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics Hall of Fame.  Celebrating Black history Posted 7:04 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023 UWL alumnus Orby Moss Jr. pursues career dream despite discouragement, later becoming a national hall of fame inductee  Read more about Celebrating Black history UW-La Crosse English Major Yia Vue at the Hmong culture exhibition she organized at the La Crosse Public Library. Previously a tech/digital producer in New York City, Vue recently returned to school to pivot in her career. ‘We too are American. We too deserve to be seen.’ Posted 8:58 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 Student-organized collection at the public library educates and informs about Hmong culture Read more about ‘We too are American. We too deserve to be seen.’ UWL Assistant Professor of Spanish Antonio Martín Gómez, left, speaks during an event at the La Crosse Area YMCA where students showcased their work. Learning a language with context, care Posted 11:12 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2023 UWL students apply their Spanish skills for mental health awareness Read more about Learning a language with context, care Jazzma Holland, interim assistant director for student leadership in the Office of Multicultural Student Services, is UWL's recipient of the UW System Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award. “I do this work because I love our students and the work that we do, Motivational mentor Posted 8:04 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 Jazzma Holland wins Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award Read more about Motivational mentor Friends and family of the late Truman Lowe gathered at UW-La Crosse Monday, Oct. 3, as the university dedicated the Center for the Arts in his honor. While Lowe often avoided the limelight, those who knew him say he would have considered the dedication a significant milestone for Native America. A tribute to Truman Posted 8:54 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 UWL dedicates Center for the Arts to artist, alum Truman Lowe Read more about A tribute to Truman Kendra Crotteau (left) and Breielle Thompson are among the inaugural recipients of UWL's Eagle Diversity Scholarship, which supports first-year multicultural students in good academic standing. New scholarship supports first-year multicultural students Posted 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022 Inaugural Eagle Diversity Scholarships impact more than 90 students Read more about New scholarship supports first-year multicultural students LASO members pose for a photo during the 2021-22 academic year. ‘A community I could connect and relate to’ Posted 2:36 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022 UWL’s Latin American Student Organization provides clarity, community and cultural awareness  Read more about ‘A community I could connect and relate to’

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