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September at UWL

September at UWL

Relive the month through our favorite images

Posted 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 2024

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Students are back, leaves are changing and a new school year is underway. Take a look at some of our favorite photos from September at UWL.



Before the start of the fall semester, Chancellor James Beeby gave his first address to the campus community.

Read more about Chancellor Beeby's vision for UWL. 

The Screaming Eagles Marching Band bringing the energy — and the entertainment — at the International Education & Engagement Ice Scream Social.
Chancellor Beeby conducting the Screaming Eagles.
Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman visited campus to meet with students, staff and faculty ahead of the fall semester. Naturally, he had to get in on the limbo.
Stryker Eagle getting to know UWL's newest students. This year's first-year class of 2,325 is the largest in school history.

Read more about UWL's record enrollment.

Students finding their way on the first day of classes.
A moment worth framing.
Rossi, UWL's facility service dog, making friends at Eagle Fest.
A perfect night for live music at Eagle Fest.
Executive Chef Eric Nockels serves students at A9 Eatery, a new dining option for students with food allergies. A9 was developed collaboratively by UWL Dining Services, University Centers and the ACCESS Center.

Read more about A9 Eatery.

This year's Distinguished Alumni Award recipients returned to campus for a panel discussion and ceremony. From left to right: Ronald Sentwali Bakari, ’82 & ’90; Amanda McAllister Novak, ’12; Shaundel Spivey, ’12 & ’15; Vickie Sanchez, ’07; and Jeanne Halderson, ’92 & ’97.

Read more about this year's award recipients. 

Associate Professor of History Heidi Morrison's new book, "Lived resistance: Against the war on Palestinian children," examines the experiences and resistance strategies of Palestinian children amid ongoing violence.


The UWL football team takes the field for its home opener against Northern Michigan. The Eagles soared to a 35-21 win.
Chancellor Beeby greets Gov. Tony Evers, State Sen. Brad Pfaff and State Rep. Jill Billings. The visit was part of Evers' back-to-school tour across nine UW campuses.


Evers speaking with education students in Morris Hall.
Kicking off a special weekend in La Crosse with the UWL Oktoberfest Children's Parade.
"These pretzels are making me thirsty."

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