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Melanie Korish, an Administrative Assistant II in UWL’s Parking Services, right, with her family, joined the UWL Alumni Association to “give back to the organization that has provided so much for my family.” Membership list Posted 8 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 Meet an Alumni Association member Read more about Membership list 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 Alumni from the UWL men's basketball team encourage others to join them Saturday, Dec. 10, to support the program and honor the legacy of Rollo Taylor: educator, mentor, coach and friend.  A winning effort Posted 8:46 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 Endowment scoring for men’s basketball program Read more about A winning effort Barb Lotze, ’84, is the co-founder and CEO of Cycling Without Age in Littleton, Colorado — a nonprofit organization providing no-cost trishaw rides to aging adults, people with disabilities and others who are unable to ride a bike. Cycling Without Age Posted 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 Alum leads thriving adaptive cycling program in Colorado Read more about Cycling Without Age Linda Kastantin, ’91, is one of many Wisconsin residents 60 or older taking advantage of a state program that allows them to audit college classes for free. Kastantin is auditing a constitutional law course at UWL — something she has always wanted to do. Back to school Posted 8 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022 Retirees enjoy opportunity to hit the books — at no cost Read more about Back to school William Savinkova and his father, Dimitri. William is following in his father’s footsteps by attending UWL as an exchange student this fall. A family tradition Posted 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 31, 2022 Exchange student traces father’s footsteps by attending UWL Read more about A family tradition Medical Dosimetrist Patrick Melby graduated from UWL with a degree in Nuclear Medicine Technology in 2012, applied for the medical dosimetry program in 2014 and was in the program 2015-2016.  He now mentors UWL graduate student Paige Solie. “It is fun to watch a student — to watch the light bulb go on when they understand the concept,” he says.  Photo courtesy of Gundersen Health System. Fighting cancer with calculations Posted 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022 A mystery profession to most, medical dosimetrists target cancer from behind the scenes Read more about Fighting cancer with calculations UW Extended Campus facilitates the data science master's program as a collaboration among UWL, UW-Eau Claire, UW-Green Bay, UW-Oshkosh, UW-Stevens Point and UW-Superior. It is entirely online, making it a good fit for both traditional students and working professionals hoping to take the next step in their career.  Driven by data Posted 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022 UW System data science program producing career-ready graduates Read more about Driven by data UWL students, including Alex Gergen (above), say scholarships allow them to spend more time studying and less time focusing on the financial demands of college. Many scholarships are supported through One Day for UWL, the UWL Foundation’s annual fundraiser scheduled for Oct. 18-19. Gifts that make a difference Posted 7:06 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3, 2022 Students share how scholarships enhance their college experience Read more about Gifts that make a difference Andrea Hansen has focused her efforts on the intersecting issues of gender violence, anti-racism, economic justice, aging and care work, and community responses to immigration and the climate crisis. Living and Liberating Posted 7:05 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3, 2022 From eighth grade basketball to aging care, Hansen joins grassroots efforts to liberate and connect   Read more about Living and Liberating

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