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You’re part of a group of truly amazing people. At UWL, we are inspired every day by the driven, active and engaged students who make us so proud. That’s right, you’re amazing!
Here in La Crosse, people come together to work for the common good.
At UWL, we live out the Wisconsin idea of public service and community engagement. We are proud to work with our many partners in La Crosse, giving back every day to a community that generously supports our teaching, learning and service mission.
The "La Crosse Experience" stays with you for a lifetime.
UWL pride stays strong long after graduation! Stay connected with our beautiful campus and the faculty and friends who made your "La Crosse Experience" so special.
Experts. Scholars. Public servants. Community members.
UWL consistently delivers a high-quality and life-changing experience. We’re able to do it because of you, our talented and dedicated faculty and staff. You are the reason for our excellence!
The UW-L campus campaign for the United Way brought in $4,1499.50 during last fall's drive. Read more >
Apply for Scholarships
It’s time to apply for scholarships. About 400 scholarships totaling about $450,000 are available through the UW-L Foundation on the scholarship website. Apply online as soon as possible. The deadline for scholarship applications is midnight Friday, Feb. 15. Read more >
SAH News is online
Recent news from the UW-L College of Science and Health is featured in the Winter 2012-13 issue of Science & Health News.
Issue highlights include:
• Q & A with Dean Bruce Riley
• Associate Professor of Mathematics Jennifer Kosiak’s UW System award
• Professor Tom Volk’s two hearts
• Math Assistant Professor Barrett Klein’s love of insects
Science & Health News is published in January and July for alumni and friends. Professor Emeritus Phil Wilson is editor, with editorial and layout assistance provided by University Communications staff.
Viterbo University to host annual Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. community celebration Jan. 21
Members of the La Crosse and surrounding communities are invited to attend the annual Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, in the Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Main Theatre.
Keynote speaker Rev. Andre Johnson, Ph.D., will present “From a Dream to a Mountain Top and Beyond: Martin Luther King Jr. and the African American Prophetic Tradition.” Johnson is the Dr. James L. Netters Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Religion and African American Studies at the Memphis Theological Seminary.
The event will also feature music by the Viterbo Concert Choir and 9th Street Singers and the Coulee Region Gospel Choir, and the presentation of the MLK Jr. Leadership Award and the High School Essay Award. The MLK Jr. Leadership Award is given to an individual who has done substantial work in the community in arenas including social justice, equality and cultural diversity; who is allied with others who are dedicated to anti-racism work or who have worked on other justice issues that mirror Dr. King’s concerns such as poverty, privilege andnonviolence; and who is working toward tangible, permanent or systemic change. Previous La Crosse area recipients are Roberta Stevens, Thomas Harris, Andrea Hansen, and Maureen Freedland.
The annual essay contest is open to high school students in La Crosse, Holmen, Onalaska, and West Salem. Students were asked to write on the topic, “Through justice, peace, and righteousness, I am a drum major for the dream of Dr. King.”
The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration is free and open to the public. This event has been held for almost a decade to celebrate the legacy of this American icon and hero. The event is sponsored by the La Crosse MartinLuther King Jr. Community Celebration Planning Committee.
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Chancellor to give All-University Address Jan. 23
Chancellor Joe Gow will give UW-L’s All-University Spring Address from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, in Graff Hall Main Auditorium. Refreshments are available at 10 a.m.
Public program 'Dawn of Astronomy' set for Saturdays throughout February
The Planetarium’s Public February program is “Dawn of Astronomy," a talk on the current evening sky followed by a multimedia audiovisual presentation.
It will be presented at 1 p.m. Saturdays Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 20. Admission is $2 for students and children and $4 for others.
To find out more, contact Bob Allen at allen.robe@uwlax.edu or 785.8669. Find out more about the Planetarium at www.uwlax.edu/planetarium.
This week's news and events
Wednesday, Jan. 16
Women's Basketball vs. UW-Stout, 7 p.m., Mitchell Hall
UW-L Faculty & Staff Appreciation Day: Free admission with UW-L ID
Free UW-L water bottle to first 100 fans
Post-game poster signing and player meet & greet
Friday, Jan. 18
Wrestling vs. UW-Whitewater, 7 p.m., Mitchell Hall
UW-L Faculty & Staff Appreciation Day: Free admission with UW-L ID
Free UW-L car magnet to the first 100 fans
Post-event poster signing and wrestler meet & greet
Saturday, Jan. 19
Men's Basketball vs. UW-Eau Claire, 3 p.m., Mitchell Hall
Winter luau theme night, free Hawaiian leis to the first 100 fans
Halftime mitten toss- fans are encouraged to bring new or lightly used mittens to donate to Goodwill
Women's Basketball vs. UW-Eau Claire, 5 p.m., Mitchell Hall
Winter luau theme night, free Hawaiian leis to the first 100 fans
Alumni reunion day and halftime recognition
Saturday, Jan. 26
Men's Swimming & Diving vs. UW-Stevens Point, 1 p.m., Mitchell HallWomen's Swimming & Divingvs. UW-Stevens Point, 1 p.m., Mitchell Hall
Free Eagle rally towel to the first 50 fans in attendance
Senior athlete recognition day
Friends & Family day
Saturday, Jan. 26
No Eagle Left Behind, Jason Church Benefit, 3 p.m., Mitchell Hall Fieldhouse
Click here for event flier
Tuesday, Jan. 29
Coaches vs. Cancer, 5-9 p.m., HuHot Mongolian Grill, Valley View Mall
UW-L coaches and staff will cook YOU dinner!
All proceeds go to benefit the American Cancer Society and the UW-L Relay for Life
More information at uwlathletics.com/coachesvscancer
Partnership event with UW-L Athletics, HuHot Mongolian Grill, Colleges Against Cancer, and the American Cancer Society
Jeff C. Bryan, Chemistry, presented "Teaching Nuclear Physics to Health Professions Students" at the American Association of Physics Teachers national meeting in New Orleans on Jan. 8.Al Trapp, UW-L Foundation, was awarded the Distinguished Service Award from the La Crosse Area Development Corp. during its annual meeting Dec. 18, in La Crosse. The honor is equivalent to a lifetime achievement award. See more at www.news8000.com/news/Gov-Walker-in-La-Crosse-to-help-honor-business-leaders/-/326/17826980/-/kmnuk9/-/index.html
For sale
Gazelle Sprint Master Total Body Cardio workout equipment. Video and instructions included. $75/OBO. Call Kathy at 608. 385.5962.