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UW-L will honor and celebrate the achievements of alumni who have distinguished themselves through contributions to their professions and communities during a campus ceremony in May.
UW-L will honor and celebrate the achievements of alumni who have distinguished themselves through contributions to their professions and communities during a campus ceremony in May. Discover how “The La Crosse Experience” shaped their lives during the annual Alumni Awards Reception and Ceremony.
This year’s event is set for Friday, May 9, at the UW-L Cleary Alumni & Friends Center. A heavy hors d’oeuvre reception begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the awards ceremony at 6:30. The cost is $25. Reservations are due by Friday, May 2. Please RSVP online.
Alumni awards and recipients include:
[caption id="attachment_4392" align="alignleft" width="200"] Corey Sorenson, The Rada Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_4393" align="alignleft" width="200"] Joseph E. Nyre, The Maurice O. Graff Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_4394" align="alignleft" width="200"] Susan Jans-Thomas, The Parker Multicultural Award recipient[/caption]
[caption id="attachment_4395" align="alignleft" width="200"] Orby Moss, Jr., The Parker Multicultural Alumni award recipient[/caption]
Graduating senior awards will also be announced. They include:
Murphy Awards for Academic Excellence
Jake & Janet Hoeschler Award for Excellence
Strzelczyk Award in Science and Allied Health
John E. Magerus Award for the Outstanding Graduating Senior from the College of Liberal Studies