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UWL graduates, particularly those in the sciences, are critical to Kwik Trip's recruiting efforts in food safety and related fields. This talent pipeline would be strengthened, Kwik Trip leaders say, through the completion of UWL's Prairie Springs Science Center. UWL grads help fuel Kwik Trip’s workforce Posted 7 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023 Science alums ‘incredibly important’ for company's recruiting needs Read more about UWL grads help fuel Kwik Trip’s workforce The new season will kick off Markus Mika, UWL teaching assistant professor of Biology, presenting on “Making a Living When Things Heat Up: Life History & Breeding in Flammulated Owls La Crosse Science Café is back Posted 4:03 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023 Learn about life history and breeding in flammulated owls Read more about La Crosse Science Café is back  Bug Hartsock with their artwork The truth about house centipedes Posted 8 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022 Biology grad student say to keep your friends close and your centipedes closer Read more about The truth about house centipedes Image of red fall leaves with UWL stadium in the background. When will the fall leaves change color? Posted 8:49 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16, 2022 UWL scientists explain the science behind the beauty Read more about When will the fall leaves change color? UWL alum Rob Greenfield is known for his attention-grabbing methods of promoting sustainability, including foraging for food and wearing a suit made of garbage. He will give a presentation about sustainable living at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, in The Bluffs room in the Student Union. 'Reduce, Reuse, and Rob Greenfield' Posted 7 a.m. Monday, Sept. 5, 2022 UWL alum to speak on sustainable living Sept. 8 Read more about 'Reduce, Reuse, and Rob Greenfield'
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