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Fifty Years Later Commemorating the End of the Secret War Outside UWL Art Gallery, Lowe Center for the Arts Starts 10 a.m. Tue, Oct. 21
  • Greater La Crosse community
  • Adults 50+
  • Young adults 18+
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Fifty Years Later: Commemorating the End of the Secret War

Memory, Healing, and Legacy

Exhibition Dates: October 20 - November 17
Reception: Thursday October 30, 5-7 p.m.
1st Floor Lobby of the Lowe Center for the Arts
Dialogue Space (wall outside the UWL Art Gallery)

Join us for an exhibition commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the end of the Secret War in Laos and honoring the enduring strength of the Hmong and Lao people. Through the photographs of Ernest Kuhn and Galen Beery, this collection reflects on loss, resilience, and remembrance in the aftermath of conflict. At its heart stands the Joss Paper Eagle, a sculptural tribute crafted from ceremonial paper used in Hmong spiritual traditions to honor ancestors. As the mascot of the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, the eagle symbolizes vision, strength, and perseverance—qualities that here take on new meaning as a cultural offering to those who were lost. Together, these works invite reflection on the lasting cost of war and the power of memory to heal, connect, and endure.

This exhibition was conceived and curated by Yia Vue, whose research and creative work explore Hmong history, war memory, and the enduring legacies of conflict in Southeast Asia. Developed in collaboration with volunteer faculty and students, the project brings together historical photography, cultural symbolism, and contemporary reflection.

This exhibition is made possible through the support of UWL’s Departments of Art, Archaeology, Theatre & Dance, and Race, Gender, and Sexuality (RGS), as well as the office of Access, Belonging, and Compliance (ABC), and the La Crosse Historical Society, among other partners dedicated to preserving and sharing these important histories.

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Walking Tour of Campus 2320 Student Union
521 East Ave. N.
La Crosse, WI 54601 Multiple dates (153 upcoming)
  • Greater La Crosse community
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Explore campus with a 75-minute tour led by a current student Vanguard.

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This event comes from UWL Admissions.

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Turkey Trot 5k Fun Run/Walk La Crosse's Original Trot Recreational Eagle Center 9 to 11:30 a.m. Sat, Nov. 22
  • Future students
  • Current students
  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Parents & families
  • Alumni & friends
  • Greater La Crosse community
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Join us for the 30th Annual UWL Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 22!

This La Crosse area tradition includes a 5k Fun Run/Walk, Jr. Gobbler dash and 1/2 mile races, youth activities, mascot appearances, and a basket raffle full of prizes to win from local businesses.

Register and learn more at https://www.uwlax.edu/event/turkey-trot/. 

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This calendar serves as a public resource for the Greater La Crosse Area, showcasing events and programs that are open to all. Whether you're looking for educational talks, cultural celebrations, athletic events, or family-friendly activities, we invite you to explore and engage with the many opportunities UWL offers to our community.