UW-L Friendly Faculty/Staff/Administration
The following
is a list of LGBTIQQAA-friendly faculty, staff, or administration at
UW-L that have agreed to have their contact information listed to
be a resource to students. These people can be someone in a department
that students can feel safe talking to or a possible mentor.
Do you Identify as an Ally? What is an Ally?
Karry Auby
Academic Department Associate
Mathematics Department
1021 Cowley Hall
608.785.6603
auby.karo@uwlax.edu
"I've been in the Math Department for almost 30 years and was born
and raised in La Crosse. If I can ever be of assistance, feel
free to contact me."
Donna M. Anderson, Ph.D.
339 D Wimberly
Hall
608.785.6864
anderson.donn@uwlax.edu
"Hello! I teach economics and welcome your visit, call or
e-mail. I look forward to meeting you. Thanks!"
Francie Biesanz
Counseling
and Testing Center
170 Morris Hall
608.785.8073
biesanz.fran@uwlax.edu
"As a counselor at the Counseling and Testing
Center, I work with students on a wide variety of personal
issues and concerns. I am an ally of the LGBT community
and want students to know that my office is a safe and
confidential space to talk and explore. Stop in or call
(608-785-8073) to make an appointment.
Ryan Bronkema
Loux Residence Hall
608.785.8086
bronkema.ryan@uwlax.edu
“I am the Residence Hall Director of Loux Hall, I am free
to sit and chat, listen or help connect with other resources on
campus or in the community.”
Deborah Buffton
403H Wimberly Hall
608.785.8359
buffton.debo@uwlax.edu
"I am a history professor and am willing to help with
advising and course selection or students can simply stop by
to talk."
Sara Burton
Head Soccer Coach, Lecturer, Community
Health Specialist
159 Mitchell Hall
608.785.6534
burton.sara@uwlax.edu
"Welcome to UW-L! I enjoy working with students on campus
through athletics, academics, and the Wellness Resource Center.
I truly value an inclusive and safe community. I am happy
to actively assist you with any challenge you face. Please
stop by my office or contact me via e-mail any time."
Beth Cherne
153 Center for the Arts
608.785.8521/608.785.6701
cherne.beth@uwlax.edu
"I am an out bisexual professor in theater."
Elise Denlinger
Department of Women's, Gender and Sexuality
Studies
Department of Modern Languages
426A Wimberly Hall
608.785.8728
denlinge.elis@uwlax.edu
"I would be happy to talk about anything you like!"
Sara Docan-Morgan, PhD
Communication Studies Department
321 Center for the Arts
608.785.6711
docan-mo.sara@uwlax.edu
Chris Dziekan
213 Wilder Hall
608.785.8079
dziekan.chri@uwlax.edu
"I am the Leadership and Education Coordinator in the Office
of Residence Life and the New Student Orientation Coordinator
for the campus. As a member of the GLBTQ community, I
am here as a willing ear and someone who wants everyone to feel
comfortable and safe at UWL. Feel free to drop me an e-mail
or stop by my office if you have any questions, need help, or
just want to talk. Thanks!"
Lisa Giddings, Ph.D.
Department
of Economics
403X Wimberly Hall
608.785.5297
giddings.lisa@uwlax.edu
"I am an associate professor of economics,
and an out lesbian woman. I am willing to talk, help you find a
major, or help you find what you need for classes. Drop by anytime."
Joe Gow
Chancellor
135 Graff Main Hall
608.785.8004
gow.joe@uwlax.edu
“I’m delighted to be a LGBTQ-friendly administrator.”
Amanda Goodenough
The Research & Resource Center for Campus
Climate
227 Graff Main Hall
goodenou.aman@uwlax.edu
608.785.5092; 608.785.5093
“As part of UW-L’s Campus Climate staff, we work to provide a safe,
welcoming, and inclusive environment for all members of our campus
community. Please feel free to stop by the Campus Climate Office…
a safe space and home for dialogue.”
Andrea “Drea” Higgins
Coat Hall Director
608.785.8083
higgins.andr@uwlax.edu
"I am a live-on staff member that works and lives in the Res Halls
and am always available to talk to students about things they need
to talk about. I don’t have a particular area of specialty,
but I am a listening ear and can be a great resource should you
need someone on campus beyond the 4:30 PM office hour mark!
Please stop by, call or email anytime if you need something and
I will do my best to help!"
Jean Hindson, Ph.D.
Department
of Modern Languages
315 Graff Main Hall
608.785.8320
hindson.jean@uwlax.edu
"Welcome to UW-L! I am an Associate Professor of Spanish with lots of teaching experience at all levels of Spanish and I work with future teachers in all languages, as well. I believer passionately in the importance of accepting and valuing people for who they are. My door is always open."
Christine Hippert, PhD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Anthropology
Department of Sociology and Archaeology
437 C Wimberly Hall
608.785.6775
hippert.chri@uwlax.edu
"As a cultural anthropologist, I've conducted extended fieldwork
in Latin America, especially Bolivia. I teach courses on contemporary
Latin America and the Andes, the Anthropology of food, medical anthropology,
and international development. Please feel free to stop by
and talk to me about anything cultural -- especially international
research and travel."
Deb Hoskins, Ph.D.
Dept of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and Director, University
Honors Program
426 B Wimberly Hall or 336 Wimberly Hall
608.785.8734 or 608.785.5251
hoskins.debo@uwlax.edu
"I am a faculty member;
I teach courses on women, race, class, and sexual orientation, including
a Lesbian Studies course. Happy to talk to you about most
anything. Send me an email and we can set up a time.
I'm around a lot, but sometimes hard to find because I have two
offices"
Jean M. Janecki, PhD
Assistant Professor of Spanish
Director of Language Resource Center
Dept. of Modern Languages
321 Graff Main Hall
608.785.8325
janecki.jean@uwlax.edu
"I believe everyone should feel comfortable in their
surroundings. A university is a great place to express
your views and opinions and learn from the diversity around
you."
Marcia Johnson-Sage
Office of Student Life
149 Graff Main Hall
608.785.8066
johnson.marc@uwlax.edu
"My position in the Office of Student Life affords me the opportunity
to help all members of the campus community feel safe and included.
I will talk with any student about any issue, so please feel free
to stop by and visit with me."
Paula M. Knudson
Dean of Students
147 Graff Main Hall
608.785.8151
knudson.paul@uwlax.edu
"I am more than pleased to serve as your Dean of Students.
My hope for
our campus is that we have a safe, friendly, inclusive community.
If I
can be of assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me."
Ruth Kurinsky
Office of Residence Life
213 Wilder Hall
608.785.8973
kurinsky.ruth@uwlax.edu
"I work with Residence Hall Staff and students in a variety of ways
and have been at UW-L forever! If you want some information
or are having some problems in the halls come see me. I’d
be happy to help any way I can."
Angie Lee
Admissions Counselor
UW-L Admissions Office
Graff Main Hall
608.785.8939
lee.mary@uwlax.edu
I am an Admissions Counselor within the Admissions Office I would
be more than happy to lend an ear anytime. Be who you are. Better
yet, be proud of who you are!
Víctor M. Macías-González,
Associate Professor of History and Director, UWL
Institute for Latina/o and Latin American Studies
403J Wimberly Hall (T & Th mornings), 340E Morris Hall (M & W
mornings)
macias.vict@uwlax.edu
"I have been at UWL since 2000 and have been involved in campus
LGBTQ issues. I'd be happy to mentor LGBTQ students and allies
in senior theses, capstone course projects, mentoring, and/or
undergraduate research projects. My research focuses on
nineteenth-century elite Mexican masculinity, homosocial spaces
and practices, consumption, and homosexual cultures. I teach
courses in Latin American, Mexican, and U.S. Latina/o history,
including the new "HIS 360: History of Women, Gender, and
Sexuality in Latin America." My partner and I are bibliophiles,
enjoy period films, documentaries, cooking, and travel, and are
involved in campus equity, inclusivity, social justice,
education, and diversity issues."
Andy Mammel
Hutchison Hall Director
608.785.8085
mammel.andr@uwlax.edu
"I am the Hutchison Hall
Director and I am happy to chat and discuss anything. Please stop
by even if you do not live in Laux hall."
Betsy L. Morgan, Ph.D.
Faculty Intern to the Provost
145 Graff Main Hall
608.785.8159
"I'm a psychology professor currently serving in an administrative
role in the Provost's Office. Happy to be of service!"
Dr. Nick Nicklaus
Director of Residence Life
213 Wilder Hall
608.785.8075
nicklaus.harr@uwlax.edu
"As the director of residence life and graduate faculty member,
I am willing to discuss your transitions issues to UW-L and any
issues relative to on-campus living. Due to my heavy schedule
it is best if you call to set up an appointment."
Ingrid Peterson
Violence
Prevention Advocate and Educator
306 Wimberly Hall
608.785.5126
peterson.ingr@uwlax.edu
or clover@uwlax.edu
Anyone can be a victim of sexual assault, relationship violence,
or stalking, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation.
The C.L.O.V.E.R. Violence Prevention Office assists UW-L students,
faculty and/or staff who experience any of these forms of interpersonal
violence—please contact us! We are also available to do educational
presentations.
Lynette Prieur Lo
109 Wilder Hall
608.785.8535
lo.lyne@uwlax.edu
http://www.uwlax.edu/faculty/lo/
"Hi! Welcome to UW-L!! I'm one of the academic advisors in Student
Support Services in 109 Wilder Hall. I value a safe, welcoming,
and equitable campus for all students, faculty, and staff.
Stop by and chat sometime! All the best!! :)"
Jaralee Richter
212 Cartwright Center
608.785.8906
richter.jara@uwlax.edu
"I am the full time advisor to the Campus Activities Board.
I am here to listen to your feedback regarding events that occur
on campus, ideas you may have for future events, and most importantly,
I will listen to any personal concerns you may have."
Troy Richter
Academic Services Coordinator
College of Liberal Studies
273 Morris Hall
608.785.8446
richter.troy@uwlax.edu
"Welcome to UWL! I am an academic services coordinator
in the College of Liberal Studies Academic Services Office.
I have worked on both the student affairs and academic sides of
campus, which allows me to understand how the two fit together.
My background includes serving as co-chair of the Eagle Equity committee,
supervising the Diversity Resource Center, presenting on diversity
topics and working as a hall director. I also get to teach
a cool diversity course called “Understanding Human Differences”.
Let me know if I can help…seriously!!!"
Bruce Riley
Professor and Chair of Mathematics Department
Interim Dean - College of Science and Health
1015 Cowley Hall
608.785.8392
riley.bruc@uwlax.edu
"I have been a member of the Mathematics Department for over twenty
years and I have advised mathematics majors and 'undecided students'
during my entire tenure at UW-La Crosse. I am always available
to meet with students to discuss mathematics and other (academic
or non-academic) issues."
Prof. Pam Rogers
Department of Political Science/Public Administration
425B Wimberly Hall
608.785.6645
"I have been a 'Safe Person Ally' for many years at UW-L.
Please feel free to come by to talk about anything you want to discuss.
I have lots of drop in office hours and a sign up sheet on my office
door if you want to make an appointment."
Joshua Rybaski
Communications
Coordinator/Vangaurd Advisor
Admissions Office, 115 Graff Main Hall
608.785.8993
rybaski.josh@uwlax.edu
"I am the Communication
Coordinator/Vanguard Advisor in the UW-La Crosse Admissions Office.
A bulk of my work is related to meet families interested in UW-La
Crosse and organizing campus visits with the Vanguards (Campus Tour
Guides). I am always excited to meet new faces and share my
passion about UW-La Crosse. If you are ever visiting campus
or a current member of campus stop by and we can chat it up!"
Vickie Sanchez
115 Graff Main Hall
608.785.8068
sanchez.vict@uwlax.edu
"I
work in the Admissions Office, as an Admissions Counselor.
Even though I work with prospective students, its important to know
that I am also here for current students. I can advise on
what your resources are on campus, such as academics, student services,
and involvement. Feel free to contact me at anytime."
Kaye Schendel
Assistant Director of Student Activities
212 Cartwright Center
608.785.8869
schendel.kaye@uwlax.edu
"I work with
student organizations and groups and can help connect you to
an organization that will enhance your college experience.
Drop by anytime."
Laura Scholz
Admissions Counselor
115 Graff Main Hall
608.785.8939
scholz.laur@uwlax.edu
"I'm an Admissions Counselor here at UW-L, working mainly with
out-of-state students. If you ever want to chat, feel
free to stop by, I love visitors!"
Corey Sjoquist
Admissions Operations Manager
115 Graff Main Hall
608.785.8939
sjoquist.core@uwlax.edu
"I am the Operations Manager in the Admissions Office.
Working with students is what I enjoy the most in my role at
UW-La Crosse. If you have questions or concerns, know
that you are welcome to contact me."
Michael Slevin
Student Services Coordinator
221 Cartwright Center
608.785.8871
slevin.mich@uwlax.edu
"I have enjoyed my experiences serving as an ally on the educational
panels here at UW-L. Every student is important, and nobody
should be marginalized for who they are!"
Barbara Stewart
Director, Office of Multicultural
Student Services
243 Graff Main Hall
stewart.barb@uwlax.edu
608.785.8225
"I am the Director of the Office of Multicultural Student Services
and I am willing to assist students to talk about personal and/or
professional issues, find campus and or community resources
and assist students to matriculate successfully through UW-La
Crosse."
Sara Sullivan, Ph.D.
Dept. Psychology & Women's, Gender
and Sexuality Studies
335 C Graff Main Hall
608.685.6897
sullivan.sara@uwlax.edu
I am an out lesbian faculty member who has been involved in
issues of justice and equity for most of my academic career.
I teach lots of exciting courses including Lifespan Development,
Psychology of Women, Environmental Psychology, Psychology of
Aging and Introduction to LGBT Studies. I am delighted
to chat with folks about just about anything. Namaste.
Will Van Roosenbeek
Director, Pride Center
University Centers, 212 Cartwright
608.785.8887
vanroose.will@uwlax.edu
"Welcome! I am the Director of the Pride Center and
Advisor to Rainbow Unity and I identify as Transgender
(female to male.) If you have concerns, problems,
or just want to talk my door is always open. I
am here to serve whether it is advocating for your needs,
helping you find the right resources, or supporting
you in any way please do not hesitate to contact me.
My hope is that you will feel welcomed, supported, and
heard while at UW-L. Once again welcome!"
Matt Vogel
Community Health Specialist
and Adjunct Faculty
5 Wilder Hall- Lower Level
608.785.8977
vogel.matt@uwlax.edu
"I work to create and facilitate an inclusive, safe
environment for all students. If you ever want
to talk about any health issues, alcohol, gender, drugs,
ultimate frisbee, basketball, or life - Please contact
me!!"
Kimberly A. Vogt, Ph.D.
Chair & Professor of Sociology
Department of Sociology and Archaeology
435A Wimberly Hall
La Crosse, WI 54601-3005
608.785.8458
vogt.kimb@uwlax.edu
"I am Chair of the Department
of Sociology and Archaeology and coordinator of
the Criminal Justice minor at UW-L. I am an out
lesbian professor, previous chair of the faculty/staff
Eagle Equity committee and previous advisor to UW-L’s
GLBT student group. I teach courses in criminology,
delinquency, sociology of deviance and criminal
justice. I am happy to talk with you about careers
in the social sciences and UW-L."
Melissa Wallace
Senior Lecturer, Modern Languates
315 Graff Main Hall
608.785.8329
wallace.meli@uwlax.edu
"Welcome to UWL! I am a Senior Lecturer in Spanish teaching language, film and translation. I welcome this opportunity to applaud the important work that the Pride Center is doing to create a safe space for all students at UWL. Please don’t hesitate to stop by Modern Languages if I can be of service in any way."
Natalie Walleser
Non-Resident Admissions
Counselor
115 Graff Main Hall
608.785.8939
"Welcome to UW-L! As an admissions counselor,
I enjoy working with students and families from
all backgrounds and walks of life. Stop by
the admissions office anytime!"
Jeffrey Wettstein
Angell Hall Director
608.785.8081
wettstei.jeff@uwlax.edu
“I am the Angell Hall Director. I help people in
a variety of ways through my position and I am willing
to talk about anything, so feel free to stop by even
if you aren’t a resident of Wentz.”
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Date this page was last updated:
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