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 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.

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Highlights

 

PARTNER WITH US IN THE CLASSROOM

 

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The UWL Community Engaged Learning Program prepares educated, engaged citizens who contribute to the public good.

 

Community Partners
Students
Instructors
Staff

ENGAGE WITH UWL

Business gathering
For businesses

Local businesses help our community grow and thrive. Discover the many programs available at UWL to help your business reach the next level.

2018 UWL Neighbors Day
For non-profits

Area non-profits work tirelessly to serve our communities. UWL provides programs to help those organizations in their efforts to support our region.

2020 UWL Victory Garden
For civic organizations

UWL is a proud member of the community. Find experts in areas, such as diversity and inclusion, political science, and social justice for collaboration.

2018 UWL Youth Camp
For community youth

UWL offers programming options from enrichment, test preparation and sports clinics to multicultural and low-income post-secondary success programs.

UWL MAKING HEADLINES

Community Engagement in the news

UW-La Crosse Professor of Archaeology David Anderson shows his students how to use ground-penetrating radar at the Crooked Creek Germany Pioneer Cemetery in rural Houston County, Minnesota. Anderson and his students are searching the area for unmarked graves — an important step in the cemetery's restoration. Old cemetery gets new life Posted 7 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, 2022 UW-La Crosse archaeology class helps family reclaim its roots Read more about Old cemetery gets new life UW-La Crosse Professor of Educational Studies Heather Linville helps local middle school student Julia Bacalso on her digital storytelling project. Through the Building skills and stories Posted 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022 UWL digital storytelling project amplifies diverse voices Read more about Building skills and stories The four Democratic candidates took part in a debate on campus July 20. Pictured, from right, Assistant Professor Anthony Chergosky, Rebecca Cooke, Mark Neuman, Deb Baldus McGrath, Brad Pfaff and the area reporters asking the questions. Primary debate Posted 10:59 a.m. Friday, July 22, 2022 Campus holds 3rd Congressional forum Read more about Primary debate
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UWL support for Afghan guests

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.

Learn more about increasing community engagement