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WHAT WE DO
Listen to community
The primary role of Community Engagement is to listen to community members. UW–La Crosse strives to not only be a friendly neighbor, but also an intentional partner. We connect UWL experts to community organizations, collaborate on local events, support job growth, and share university space, programming, and resources.
Increase access to UWL
Whether you come to us or we come to you, we're committed to providing access to the university's grounds, resources, and experts. The Office of Community Engagement will work to facilitate your needs. We are constantly looking for new ways to remove barriers to the university.
Create connections
Community Engagement serves as the primary liaison between the university and community. To ensure UWL is engaged, we actively participate on many local committees and maintain close relationships with city and county offices. These experiences allow for collaborations that enhance student learning.
ENGAGE
Connect with UWL experts and resources
UWL MAKING HEADLINES
Community Engagement in the news
A love of the land
Posted 1:54 p.m. Friday, June 13, 2025
John Kelly’s volunteer work serves Driftless Region, enriches classroom learning
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Old items, new life
Posted 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2025
UWL program saves hundreds of items from landfill during campus move-out
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Flying into the future
Posted 9 a.m. Friday, May 23, 2025
Students gain career-ready skills with Mathy Construction partnership
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Civic Action Plan
UW-La Crosse’s Civic Action Plan was developed to strengthen existing and build new partnerships to provide civically engaged and authentic experiences between the campus and the community. UWL's plan lays out the goals that have the most promise for supporting a culture of engagement on our campus.
sustaining excellence
UWL's Strategic Plan prioritizes Community Engagement as one of its four key pillars. UWL embraces community engagement as a key component to our teaching, scholarly and service mission.