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Alfonzo Thurman, '71, received two alumni awards from UWL, the Graff Distinguished Alumni Award and the Parker Distinguished Multicultural Alumni Award. Celebrating Black history Posted 1:52 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023 UWL Alumnus Alfonzo Thurman played a pivotal role in creating a stronger community for Black students on campus in the 1960s Read more about Celebrating Black history The UWL dance team is off to an impressive start this season after earning top honors in competition in Ashwaubenon and Eau Claire. Coach Kyle Herberg hopes the team can go on to win the national competition after placing second last year. Dancing their way to the top Posted 8 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023 UWL dance team has high hopes for spring season Read more about Dancing their way to the top Source: National Alumni Career Mobility Survey Grads finding career growth, stability Posted 7:01 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023 Nearly all alums 5 and 10 years out report stable employment, plus more than 75 % are in the state Read more about Grads finding career growth, stability La Crosse businesses owners and UW-La Crosse College of Business Administration students network during last year’s Take an Eagle to Breakfast. This year’s event is set for 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 ‘Take an Eagle to Breakfast’ Posted 1:20 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023 Feb. 22 event connects UWL students, local companies Read more about ‘Take an Eagle to Breakfast’ The bandshell in La Crosse’s Riverside Park is among structures designed by Roald Gundersen’s architectural company, WholeTrees. Gundersen will speak on “The Art of Climate Restoration” during a University Art Gallery Talk at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, in the Annett Recital Hall, UWL Lowe Center for the Arts. Tree talk Posted 8:58 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023 Local architect shares his 30-year journey with forests Read more about Tree talk The Fieldhouse officially opened Jan. 23. Photos: Inside UWL's Fieldhouse Posted 7:04 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023 Take a lap around the new, $49M facility Read more about Photos: Inside UWL's Fieldhouse Orby Moss Jr. graduated from UWL in 1963 and went on to a career that included teaching high school physical education and later becoming the athletic director for seven different college campuses over 30 years. He is in the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics Hall of Fame.  Celebrating Black history Posted 7:04 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023 UWL alumnus Orby Moss Jr. pursues career dream despite discouragement, later becoming a national hall of fame inductee  Read more about Celebrating Black history Jameson Bothe, ’07, and his colleagues at Merck pharmaceutical company were crucial to the development and distribution of Lagevrio, an oral drug that treats COVID-19. Fighting COVID with chemistry Posted 7:02 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023 UWL alum played key role in developing COVID-19 treatment Read more about Fighting COVID with chemistry UW-La Crosse English Major Yia Vue at the Hmong culture exhibition she organized at the La Crosse Public Library. Previously a tech/digital producer in New York City, Vue recently returned to school to pivot in her career. ‘We too are American. We too deserve to be seen.’ Posted 8:58 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 Student-organized collection at the public library educates and informs about Hmong culture Read more about ‘We too are American. We too deserve to be seen.’ UWL’s top graduate programs are receiving national recognition. Four of its more than 20 graduate degree programs are ranked in the top 100 for their disciplines by U.S. News & World Report. National notability Posted 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 Four recognized as top graduate programs at UWL Read more about National notability Chancellor Joe Gow on Thursday shared the following message with the campus community. Exploring free speech, expression Posted 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023 UW System survey highlights student opinions Read more about Exploring free speech, expression All-Student Exhibition Posted 3:47 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 Students from across campus show work in UWL exhibit Read more about All-Student Exhibition More news

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Alfonzo Thurman, '71, received two alumni awards from UWL, the Graff Distinguished Alumni Award and the Parker Distinguished Multicultural Alumni Award. Celebrating Black history Posted 1:52 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023 UWL Alumnus Alfonzo Thurman played a pivotal role in creating a stronger community for Black students on campus in the 1960s Read more about Celebrating Black history UW-La Crosse English Major Yia Vue at the Hmong culture exhibition she organized at the La Crosse Public Library. Previously a tech/digital producer in New York City, Vue recently returned to school to pivot in her career. ‘We too are American. We too deserve to be seen.’ Posted 8:58 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 2023 Student-organized collection at the public library educates and informs about Hmong culture Read more about ‘We too are American. We too deserve to be seen.’ UWL Assistant Professor of Spanish Antonio Martín Gómez, left, speaks during an event at the La Crosse Area YMCA where students showcased their work. Learning a language with context, care Posted 11:12 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2023 UWL students apply their Spanish skills for mental health awareness Read more about Learning a language with context, care Professor Heather Schenck, Chemistry & Biochemistry, is trying to make organic chemistry easier to understand through a new smartphone app. Organic chemistry challenges? Posted 10:36 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2023 There’s (soon to be) an app for that Read more about Organic chemistry challenges? An image from the bluffs in La Crosse, Wisconsin, overlooking the UW-La Crosse campus and the city. A 'best college town' for students on a budget Posted 9:43 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 La Crosse named the state’s most wallet-friendly, among the most economical in the U.S.   Read more about A 'best college town' for students on a budget
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Ryan Sands, a 2015 UWL graduate, says the new partnership of his alma mater with his employer J.F. Brennan Company will help students receive specific skills making them job-ready. “This should build networking with local employers and provide training on potential career fields for future students,” says Sands. Powerful partners Posted 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022 UWL, Brennan agreement strengthens college experience Read more about Powerful partners Oktoberfest Royalty joins the campus community for the Child Center Parade during Oktoberfest week in 2019. How did we get this German tradition? Posted 12:44 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022 UWL’s Brad Quarberg shares the history of the annual Oktoberfest in La Crosse  Read more about How did we get this German tradition? An altar created for El Día de Los Muertos celebration on campus in fall 2021. The event was organized by Latin American Student Organization (LASO). LASO is planning another Día de Los Muertos celebration this fall. Hispanic Heritage Month events Posted 11:06 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022 Celebrate this year's Hispanic Heritage Month with UW-La Crosse activities Read more about Hispanic Heritage Month events From left, Silje Steinsbekk, professor in the Department of Psychology, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, and Jennifer St. Sauver, professor of epidemiology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Free public health insight sessions Posted 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022 Gain research-backed insights on childhood health and living with Covid-19 Sept. 22-23 at UWL  Read more about Free public health insight sessions
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