Community
WHAT WE DO
Listen to the 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 members, collaborate on local events, and share university space, programming, and resources.
Increase access to campus
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 newly created 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.
PARTNER WITH US IN THE CLASSROOM
We prepare educated, engaged citizens who contribute to the public good as part of our Community Engaged Learning classes.
ENGAGE WITH UWL
Local businesses help our community grow and thrive. Discover the many programs available at UW-La Crosse to help your business reach the next level.
Area non-profits work tirelessly to serve our communities. UW-La Crosse provides programs to help aid those organizations in their efforts to support our region.
UW-La Crosse is a proud member of the community. Find experts in areas, such as diversity and inclusion, political science, and social justice for collaboration.
Community Engagement Activities
About 1/2 of UWL faculty & staff shared their stories of serving the community. Here’s what we learned.
62,659
Staff & faculty
volunteer hours
1,000
Acts of service
34,856
Student volunteer hours
Nearly 700 unique orgs served
375
Presentations
& lectures
given
We serve as experts
in the region
UWL MAKING HEADLINES
Community Engagement in the news
Ranger repeat
Posted 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2021
1st Lt. Keys finishes tops in grueling national competition
Read more about Ranger repeat
Purposeful policing
Posted 8 a.m. Sunday, June 13, 2021
UWL police embrace opportunity to grow, improve
Read more about Purposeful policing
Juneteenth
Posted 11:28 a.m. Friday, June 11, 2021
Learn the history of June 19 and what is planned locally to celebrate
Read more about Juneteenth
Contact us!
Lisa Klein, Community Engagement Coordinator
608-785-8153
Cleary Alumni & Friends Center, Room 104
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.