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The UW-La Crosse Self-Sufficiency Program helped Alisha Morgan restart her college journey in 2001. ‘I know I can do it’ Posted 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 Alisha Morgan's inspirational journey was empowered by UW-La Crosse Self-Sufficiency Program Read more about ‘I know I can do it’ Andrea Hansen, Self Sufficiency Program director at the 2019 Locally Grown Scholarship Breakfast. 35 years of support for student parents Posted 2:21 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023 Support the power of education to change lives at Self Sufficiency Program breakfast Nov. 2, register by Oct. 19  Read more about 35 years of support for student parents Dr. Shuma Iwai teaches in the Race, Gender and Sexuality Studies program. The program takes an intersectional approach – combining the insights of scholars in different fields regarding inequalities related to race, gender and sexuality, and class. Learning and living social justice Posted 8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 New Race, Gender and Sexuality Studies Department courses reflect on society’s ‘hidden histories’ and how students can bring about change Read more about Learning and living social justice Andrea Hansen has focused her efforts on the intersecting issues of gender violence, anti-racism, economic justice, aging and care work, and community responses to immigration and the climate crisis. Living and Liberating Posted 7:05 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3, 2022 From eighth grade basketball to aging care, Hansen joins grassroots efforts to liberate and connect   Read more about Living and Liberating Sue Lee Read more → Getting ahead Posted 8:37 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017 Self Sufficiency Program celebrates 30th year Read more about Getting ahead UWL alumna Audreyona Chavez-Lorenz. Photo by UW-L student photographer Hanqing Wu. Support for Self Sufficiency Program remains strong Posted 9:47 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17, 2014 Continuing to support the women and message of SSP Read more about Support for Self Sufficiency Program remains strong Graff Main Hall at UWL YWCA Outstanding Women Honorees from UW-L Posted 9:20 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014 Four UW-L employees have been selected as 2014 YWCA Outstanding Women Honorees and will receive 2014 YWCA of the Coulee Region Tribute to Outstanding Woman Awards. Read more about YWCA Outstanding Women Honorees from UW-L Graff Main Hall Four from UW-L honored with YWCA Tribute Award Posted 3:11 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013 Four women with UW-La Crosse connections have been recognized for their achievements and contributions in the greater Coulee Region. Read more about Four from UW-L honored with YWCA Tribute Award AAUW Art Fair on the Green in La Crosse, Wisconsin, supports scholarships. he AAUW Art Fair on the Green will be held July 27 and 28 on campus AAUW art fair July 27-28 supports local scholarships Posted 2:15 p.m. Friday, July 19, 2013 The 55th annual AAUW Art Fair on the Green runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 27, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 28, on the campus mall at 16th and State streets at UW-L. Read more about AAUW art fair July 27-28 supports local scholarships UWL Self Sufficiency Program graduates pose with Andrea Hansen, executive director of the Self Sufficiency Program. From left, Barb Pollack, Hansen, Sherri Swan, Susan Fabian and Kennesha Winslow. The population of student parents in college is growing Posted 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2012 UWL student cites tips for student-parent success Read more about The population of student parents in college is growing
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