Posted 4:51 p.m. Monday, April 1, 2013
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Alumni from the Charlotte, N.C., area are invited to connect at Vapiano restaurant from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 25. And don't miss the annual Alumni Awards Reception and Ceremony Friday, May 17, at the UW-L Cleary Alumni & Friends Center.
Join us in Charlotte, N.C.
Alumni from the Charlotte, N.C., area are invited to connect at Vapiano restaurant from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 25. The event is free. RSVP to Greg Reichert at greichert@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8672 by Thursday, April 18. Vapiano is located at 201 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, N.C. Visit the website.
Recognizing top alumni
Each year UW-La Crosse is proud to honor and celebrate achievements of alumni who have distinguished themselves through their contributions to their profession and communities. Join us as we celebrate their accomplishments and learn how “The La Crosse experience” shaped their lives. UW-L will recognize its top alumni for 2013 at the Alumni Awards Reception and Ceremony Friday, May 17, at the UW-L Cleary Alumni & Friends Center. The cost is $25 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets contact the Alumni Association at 608.785.8489. If you go — What: UW-L Alumni Awards Reception & Ceremony Where: Cleary Alumni & Friends Center When: Heavy hors d’oeuvres reception at 5:30 p.m. Awards ceremony at 6:30 p.m., Friday, May 17 Cost: $25 per person RSVP: by Friday, May 3 Register or call 608.785.8489.Award recipients
Graff Distinguished Alumni Award- Shirley Otis-Green, '81
- Alfonzo Thurman, '71
- Darryl Lipscomb, '77 and 82'
- Brian Lammi,'96
- Nate Melby, '02
- Murphy Awards for Academic Excellence
- Jake and 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
- The Rosandich Graduate Thesis Award