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Relocation

Due to the demolition of Cowley Hall and construction of Prairie Springs Science Center Phase II, the Microbiology Department will be temporarily relocated to 404 Wimberly Hall. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Sarah Arendt-Beyer, ’07 — Rada Distinguished Alumni Award
Elizabeth Evans, ’05 — Morgan Improving Lives Alumni Award
Dan Kraeger, ’83 — Graff Distinguished Alumni Award 
Tacara Lovings, ’12 — Parker Distinguished Multicultural Alumni Award 
Amy Oliver, ’05 & ’08 — Burt & Norma Altman Teacher Education Award 

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2024-25 Microbiology Senior of the Year

Vanessa, with plaque, and Dr. Bretl

From left to right: Vanessa Giallombardo and Dr. Dan Bretl

2024 - 2025 CLS Students of the Year

Zhu Lan Ness (L) and Ry Vatland (R) with their plaques

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Congratulations Marisa!

Marisa Barbknecht, a teaching professor in the Microbiology Department, is one of seven UWL faculty to earn a 2023 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award.