Campus Connection

The Medallion has been found! It was found around 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, near Hoeschler Tower. See the story about the lucky sleuth who found it.

Note: To claim the prizes, the successful seeker should return the medallion to University Communications, 115 Graff Main Hall, during regular business hours, 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays.

Clue #4 – Thursday, Oct. 16

The stately look of Old Main, A light to lead you back again and again; Built as a gift from an alum and her family, Keeps you on time in tonality.

Clue #3 – Wednesday, Oct. 15

A historic feat in a number of ways, Opened its doors after a 100-year praise; Two auditoriums, offices and classrooms galore, Took the lead in energy efficiency and a whole lot more.

Clue #2 – Tuesday, Oct. 14

For more than 40 years on campus he taught, Mixing chemicals, formulas and scientific what not; One of his students became a wizard known throughout the country, Generations of children became a science devotee.

Clue #1 – Monday, Oct. 13

Another year, another campus medallion hunt, Read carefully and don’t fall for a stunt; Gather the subtle hints and decipher the challenging clues, What becomes your main source — you choose. The Eagle Eye Medallion Hunt gets underway on campus Monday, Oct. 13. It’s an opportunity for students, employees and alumni to have fun and learn some university history as they search for the elusive medallion — and a chance to collect prizes valued at $450. There will be five clues given, one a day through Friday, to help sleuths find the medallion. By 9 a.m. each day, a clue will be posted via the homepage, www.uwlax.edu. General rules for the contest are — the medallion:

• is located within the boundaries of the university’s campus
• is never buried in the ground
• is never inside a building
• is accessible 24 hours a day
• fits in a person’s hand
• may be camouflaged

The search is open to staff, students and alumni. The website will post notification when the medallion is found. The successful seeker must return it to University Communications, 115 Graff Main Hall, during regular business hours, 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. weekdays. The lucky finder wins a prize package that includes a lifetime membership to the UW-L Alumni Association ($400 value), a $50 gift card to the University Bookstore (courtesy of an anonymous donor). The contest is sponsored by the UW-L Communications Office.