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Join UWL Art Department and the School of Visual & Performing Arts for our first exhibition of the season, featuring the work of our very own Ger Xiong with his exhibition entitled "Hold on Tight." Additional details forthcoming. Opening reception September 18 starting at 5 p.m. Reception and gallery are both free & open to the public. 

UWL Gallery Hours:

1 - 8 p.m. Mon – Thur;

1 - 5 p.m. Fri – Sun

Closed during UWL breaks, holidays, and between exhibitions

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

The University of Wisconsin–La Crosse will welcome nearly 400 high school musicians to campus for the 14th Annual High School Band Day on Saturday, October 17, during the UW-La Crosse vs. UW–Stevens Point football game at Roger Harring Stadium at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex. The event runs from 12:45 to 2:45p.m., with kickoff at 1pm. The event features a combined pregame and halftime performance with the UWL Screaming Eagles Marching Band under the direction of Dr. Tammy Fisher.

Participating students from 12 Wisconsin high schools will join the Screaming Eagles on the field to experience the energy and excitement of collegiate marching band life. Schools represented include Bangor, Logan, Holmen, Mauston, West Salem, New Auburn, Tomah, Altoona, Aquinas, Central, and Brookwood.

“This event is one of the highlights of our marching season,” says Dr. Tammy Fisher, Director of the Screaming Eagles Marching Band. “It’s an incredible opportunity for high school students to make music together, connect with college performers, and feel what it’s like to be part of a large, spirited university band.”

The UWL Screaming Eagles Marching Band is known for its vibrant halftime shows, musicianship, and school spirit. High School Band Day brings together young musicians from across the state to share in that tradition and celebrate the power of live performance.

Entry to this performance requires attending the UW-La Crosse vs UW-Stevens Point football game. Tickets can be purchased online at uwlathletics.com/sports/football.

What: UWL Music 14th Annual High School Band Day
When: October 17 from12:45 to 2:45 p.m.
Where: Roger Harring Stadium at Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex
Admission: $11 for adults; $7 for youth, seniors, and UWL faculty
More Info: Contact the Department of Music at 608.785.8409

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

Lucy Kirkwood’s The Welkin is a sweeping, provocative drama that plunges audiences into an isolated 18th‑century English village where justice, morality, and womanhood collide. Set in 1759 rural England, a young woman, Sally Poppy, is convicted of murder and claims she is pregnant to escape execution.  A jury of local women is assembled to decide whether she truly carries new life or faces the gallows. What unfolds is a gripping examination of power, privilege, and the silenced voices of women, as each juror’s own history, hardship, and belief shapes the verdict. By turns tense, surprising, and darkly witty, The Welkin asks urgent questions about who gets to decide truth, whose lives are valued, and how personal experience becomes political. The Welkin asks: What does justice look like when women are finally allowed to speak? And who gets to decide the truth when belief itself becomes a battlefield?

Performance Dates
October 16-17 & 23-24 at 7:30 p.m.
October 18 & 25 at 2:00 p.m.
Toland Theatre, Lowe Center for the Arts
Assigned Seating.
Contains mature content and themes.

ONLINE TICKETS: $20 adults; $18 senior citizens/non UWL students/military; $8 UWL students.  Online tickets will have a small credit card processing fee added at checkout.  Patrons are encouraged to buy their tickets online and download the tickets to their phone/email.  Tickets may be purchased online at www.uwlax.edu/theatre-and-dance    beginning October 1, 2026. 

IN PERSON/PHONE TICKETS:  $22 for adults, $20 for senior/non UWL students/military and $10 for UWL students (processing/printing fee already included in the price).  Tickets are available for purchase in person at the box office in the Lowe Center for the Arts or by calling 608.785.6696. Box office hours are Monday through Friday 1:00-3:00 p.m. and one hour prior to each performance during the run of the show (October 12-25).

Featured Public Event: Free Speech & Civic Courage with Dr. Jason M. Williams and Dr. Michael Bitzer 

This event is free and open to students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Join UW-La Crosse for a featured Free Speech Week conversation with Dr. Jason M. Williams and Dr. Michael Bitzer on free speech, civic courage, public accountability, polarization, democratic participation, and the skills needed to engage difficult public conversations.

This moderated conversation will bring together two scholars and public educators with  complementary areas of expertise. Dr. Williams brings a focus on justice, advocacy, accountability, and community engagement, while Dr. Bitzer brings a data-informed perspective on polarization, depolarization, civic participation, and democratic conversation.

This 90-minute public event will be structured as a facilitated conversation with time for reflection and audience engagement. Participants will be invited to consider how free speech shapes public life, how communities can engage disagreement with greater care and courage, and why civic participation requires both speaking up and listening well.

UWL Music will present its Jazz Combos in a special performance titled “Saxophone Colossus,” celebrating the music of jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins. The combos will play on Tuesday, October 20 at 7:30 p.m. Annett Recital Hall in the Lowe Center for the Arts. The performance is free and open to the public.

Sonny Rollins, who passed earlier this year in May, held a career of seven decades and recorded more than sixty albums. He is credited as one of the defining figures of the jazz genre and was even awarded a lifetime Grammy Award.

The UWL Jazz Messengers open this performance with “St. Thomas” from his 1957 studio album Saxophone Colossus, which is also the nickname people were starting to give Rollins at the time. The UWL Jazz Messengers features Rosalyn Elicier Pizarro (voice), Alejandro CruzLambert (alto saxophone), Noah Hronis (piano), Carter Manock (bass), and Eli Saperstein (drums).

The second combo onstage in Tuesday’s concert is the UWL Jazz Collective, featuring Neil Clyne (trumpet), Obi Chavolla (tenor saxophone), Samuel Baudek (guitar), Pablo Beisser De Grieff (piano), Svend Luke (bass), and Jacob Sabir (drums). Their performance will include “Doxy” and “Decision”, two compositions by Rollins.

Other composers featured in this concert include Antonio Carlos Jobim, Chick Corea, and the Jazz Collective’s very own Obi Chavolla.

Both ensembles are coached by Professor Jon Ailabouni, Director of Jazz Studies. “We are proud to start this semester by celebrating the music of Sonny Rollins. He is truly one of the most inventive improvisors in the history of the jazz tradition. That he continued to innovate into his elder years is a testament to both his imagination and restless quest for freedom through musical expression.”

This performance is free and open to the public. For more information, visit uwlax.edu/vpa.

What: Jazz Combos Performance
When: October 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Annett Recital Hall, Truman T. Lowe Center for the Arts
Admission: Free and open to the public. 
More Info: Contact the Department of Music at 608.785.8409

Caring for someone living with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia can be one of life's most meaningful experiences—but it can also be physically, emotionally, and mentally demanding. Join us for a free public talk to learn how to recognize caregiver burnout and discover practical strategies to care for yourself while continuing to provide compassionate, person-centered care.

• In person: 0120 Theatre, Student Union, UW–La Crosse
• Online: Live stream

View details and RSVP to attend this free talk.

In

Join us at the Truman T. Lowe Center for the Arts as the UWL Department of Art hosts the annual Art Open House on Thursday, October 22 from 5 to 7 p.m.

The annual Art Department Open House is an opportunity for both campus and community members to learn more about UWL Art with hands on experiences, offering opportunities to see student artwork, view and participate in technical demonstrations, meet current students and faculty members, and learn about the different studio areas within the Art Department.

Studios that visitors may visit as they tour include design, print media, drawing, sculpture, painting, art education, ceramics, art history, and metalsmithing. Student artwork will also be for sale at this event.

The Open House is always an exciting time for the community as the Art Department opens its doors to students, faculty, staff, families, and community members of all ages. “Anyone who is curious about art is always welcome,” remarks Professor Kate Hawkes, who teaches photography in the Art Department. In addition to exploring studio spaces, various activities are planned for the evening including temporary tattoos, hot aluminum casting in sand molds at 6pm, and more!

Free and open to the public, all in the community are invited to explore their artistic curiosities  at UWL. For more information, visit uwlax.edu/vpa.

Psych Hour is a weekly presentation series meant to engage psychology students and faculty as well as members of the UWL community broadly. We are seeking to build community and intellectual curiosity. Come join us. Bring a friend!

In this session led by UWL Campus Police officer, Sgt. Nicholas Ames. We will spend time learning from our own campus officers about their training and how they handle some of the different types of crises that they encounter on campus. 

This event is free and open to the public.

American Red Cross

Registration closes two days before the class date.

REGISTER NOW

Students & Rec Members:  $70
UWL Faculty/Staff: $80
Non-UWL: $90

Join UWL for a concert showcasing all three choral ensembles: the Concert Choir, Treble Chorus, and Choral Union. Additional details forthcoming.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

Celebrate orchestral music with outstanding high school musicians joining the UWL Symphony Orchestra for an inspiring afternoon performance.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

Reuter Hall welcomes the La Crosse community to trick or treat in the building! Free parking in lots C-12 or C-3 (no parking in R-4).

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

Enjoy an evening of dynamic jazz performed by UWL's outstanding jazz ensembles under the direction of Prof. Jon Ailabouni (Jazz Orchestra) and Dr. Olivia Salzman-Coon (Jazz Ensemble).

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event is free and open to the public. 

Willem “Will” Van Roosenbeek is the Student Affairs Director for LGBTQA Services at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and a two-time UWL alumnus, earning his bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation in 1992 and his master’s degree in College Student Personnel in 1997. He has led LGBTQ+ programs and services at UWL for more than two decades, supporting students, educating campus and community members, and helping build spaces where LGBTQ+ people can find connection and belonging. His areas of expertise include LGBTQ+ education, transgender identity and experience, inclusive workplaces, and LGBTQ+ experiences in health care.  

Will is a first-generation college graduate and transgender man whose own journey has been closely connected to UWL and the La Crosse community. His community leadership has also included work with local LGBTQ+ organizations, Habitat for Humanity, the city's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, and the City of La Crosse Human Rights Commission. 

His story also reaches into La Crosse’s LGBTQ+ history. Will has spoken about finding community at Rainbow Revolution Bookstore in the 1990s while navigating his own identity, describing the importance of spaces where LGBTQ+ people could find information, connection, and one another before those resources were easily available online.

Psych Hour is a weekly presentation series meant to engage psychology students and faculty as well as members of the UWL community broadly. We are seeking to build community and intellectual curiosity. Come join us. Bring a friend!

Join us for this session from our newest member of the psychology faculty, Dr. Alyssa Clark.The full presentation title is Relationship Semaphores: Understanding green, yellow, and red flags in romantic partnerships. We will spend time learning some research-backed information that can be used practically in our relationships outside the classroom. It is a green flag to be a Psych Hour attendee.

This event is free and open to the public.

The UWL Occupational Therapy Program would like to invite you to an open house event to give you the opportunity to explore our program and assist in your decision as you determine if the UWL OT program is the right fit for you. This is an optional event, and your attendance or non-attendance will not impact your admission in any way.

We welcome you to visit our campus, meet current OT students, your potential future classmates, and the OT faculty.

Please RSVP to this event by completing the QR code survey by October 29th, 2026.

Please include your name and the number of guests that will be attending. All family and friends are welcome.

If you are unable to attend in person, please RSVP so that we can connect you with an OT student after the event and join us virtually at 2:15 p.m. at:

https://wisconsin-edu.zoom.us/j/94713070126?pwd=sXq7FsqZyvqBjCOQRy7A6KDRSI7DnH.1

We look forward to meeting you!

The Students and Faculty at the University of WI-La Crosse Occupational Therapy Program

Parking is available in parking lots and street parking via pay stations for $1/hr. Please avoid permit only lots, or you may be ticketed. See campus map for parking lot locations. The Health Science Center is building #21 on the linked map.

Join UWL Art Department and the School of Visual & Performing Arts for an artist roundtable prior to the opening exhibition reception for "Home, Again: UWL Alumni Triennuial": October 30, 4-5 PM

The roundtable participants are:
Allison Rae Johnson (2016)
Jim Dunn (2013)
Matthew Duckett (2009)

About the Exhibition:
Join UWL Art Department and the School of Visual & Performing Arts for our second exhibition of the season, featuring the work of our alumni, including Marlie Voigt, Brooke Denney, Madeline Thomas, Allison Rae Johnson, Jim Dunn, Matthew Duckett, Emiko Wilks, Kyra Litwin, and Blade Menjes. Opening reception October 30 starting at 5 p.m. Reception and gallery are both free & open to the public.

UWL Art Gallery Hours:
1 - 8 p.m. Mon – Thur;
1 - 5 p.m. Fri – Sun
Closed during UWL breaks, holidays, and between exhibitions

The UWL Art Gallery presents Home, Again: UWL Alumni Triennial, on view October 30-November 22, 2026, in the Lowe Center for the Arts.

Featuring Marlie Voigt ’25, Brooke Denney ’23, Madeline Thomas ’24, Allison Rae Johnson ’16, Jim Dunn ’13, Matthew Duckett ’06, Emiko Wilks ’19, Kyra Litwin ’21 and Blade Menjes ’23, Home, Again brings together nine alumni representing the department’s studio areas and nearly two decades of UWL graduates. Their work highlights the diverse ways creative practices and professional lives continue to develop after graduation

The exhibition opens Friday, October 30, with an Artist Roundtable Discussion from 4-5 p.m. featuring Allison Rae Johnson, Jim Dunn and Matthew Duckett, followed by the opening reception from 5-6:30 p.m. Organized by the UWL Department of Art Exhibitions Committee and coordinated by Co-Interim Gallery Directors Allison Schneider and Zach Stensen, Home, Again celebrates alumni achievement while creating connections between current students and generations of UWL artists. 

Learn about the history of housing, housing discrimination, and zoning in La Crosse with Natalie Heneghan from Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse Region! This event is in partnership with the Menard Family Initiative (MFI) and is free and open to the public!

UWL Wind Ensemble  
Dr. Martin I. Gaines, conductor 
Viet Cuong, composer in residence 
Dr Tammy Fisher, percussion

An ArtsFest Advance! Special Concert

Epiphany
Thursday, November 5, 7:30 p.m. 
Annett Recital Hall, Lowe Center for the Arts
Free & open to the public

Featuring works by Cuong, Hailstork, Thomas, and Williams 

The UWL Wind Ensemble performs Viet Cuong’s pieces Re(NEW)al: Concerto for Percussion Quartet featuring Dr. Tammy Fisher and three undergraduate percussionists, along with Cuong’s John and Jim, which celebrates the Obergerfell decision, the 2015 U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.

Gruesome Playground Injuries is a raw, darkly funny, and deeply affecting exploration of love, pain, and the marks we carry from childhood into adulthood. Tracking the lives of Kayleen and Doug through a series of out‑of‑order vignettes, the play reveals their complicated bond through moments of physical injury and emotional vulnerability—skinned knees, broken bones, broken hearts. As they reconnect again and again over three decades, their relationship becomes a haunting portrait of intimacy, dependency, and the ways we both hurt and heal one another. By turns tender, unsettling, and unexpectedly humorous, Gruesome Playground Injuries invites audiences to piece together a story that feels strikingly human, asking how much pain we endure for love—and whether some connections are impossible to escape. Tender, unsettling, and unexpectedly funny, Gruesome Playground Injuries is a powerful portrait of two people bound by timing, trauma, and the complicated ways we learn to love.

Performance Dates
November 5-7 at 7:30 p.m.
November 8 at 2:00 p.m.
Frederick Theatre, Morris Hall
General Admission.

ONLINE TICKETS: $20 adults; $18 senior citizens/non UWL students/military; $8 UWL students.  Online tickets will have a small credit card processing fee added at checkout.  Patrons are encouraged to buy their tickets online and download the tickets to their phone/email.  Tickets may be purchased online at www.uwlax.edu/theatre-and-dance  beginning October 1, 2026. 

IN PERSON/PHONE TICKETS:  $22 for adults, $20 for senior/non UWL students/military and $10 for UWL students (processing/printing fee already included in the price).  Tickets are available for purchase in person at the box office in the Lowe Center for the Arts or by calling 608.785.6696. Box office hours are Monday through Friday 1:00-3:00 p.m. and one hour prior to each performance during the run of the show (November 2-8).

BEFORE COUNCIL LIVE @ UWL
Your City. Your Government. Know Before the Vote.

Conversations about local government, our community, and how it all works.

Ever wondered what actually happens at La Crosse City Hall? How decisions are made, what Common Council members do, or how residents can get involved?

The UWL Center for Civil Dialog and Civic Engagement has partnered with Before Council for a four-part live recording series at UW-La Crosse, featuring conversations about local government, our community, and the people who help make it work..

Hosted by La Crosse resident Tony Ayala and former Common Council member Mac Kiel, Before Council is a podcast designed to make city government more accessible, understandable, and engaging.

The podcast follows the City of La Crosse's Judiciary & Administration and Finance & Personnel Committee meetings, helping residents understand what's being discussed before issues reach the full Common Council.

For this special campus series, Tony and Mac will record two episodes of Before Council live and together will also sit down for individual conversations with District 5 Common Council Member Olivia Stine and City Clerk Nikki Elsen.

The conversations will explore how city government operates, what happens behind the scenes at City Hall, and the experiences of people serving in local government.

The format is informal, conversational, and designed to encourage curiosity. Students and community members are welcome to attend, listen, ask questions, and learn more about the local government that serves them.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday, November 6 | 9:00–10:00 AM
Before Council LIVE | Tony Ayala & Mac Kiel

A live recording of Before Council, exploring the November Common Council cycle, what happened in committee, and what's on the agenda for the upcoming November 12 meeting.

Friday, November 20 | 9:00–10:00 AM
A Conversation with Council Member Olivia Stine

A conversation about serving on the Common Council, representing District 5, and what she's learned about city government and our community.

Friday, December 4 | 9:00–10:00 AM
Before Council LIVE | Tony Ayala & Mac Kiel

A live recording of Before Council, exploring the December Common Council cycle, committee discussions, and upcoming Council business.

Friday, December 11 | 9:00–10:00 AM
A Conversation with City Clerk Nikki Elsen

A behind-the-scenes look at the City Clerk's Office, public meetings, elections, and the processes that help local government function.

LOCATION

UW-La Crosse Student Union
November 6: Room 3130
November 20, December 4, December 11: Room 3310

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

UWL students, faculty, staff, and members of the greater La Crosse community interested in learning more about local government and civic engagement.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Before Council is produced by Just Good Fight Media and is a project of Open Session.

This live recording series is presented in collaboration with UW-La Crosse's Center for Civil Dialogue and Civic Engagement. Learn more: www.justgoodfight.com/before-council

YOUR CITY. YOUR GOVERNMENT. KNOW BEFORE THE VOTE.

Psych Hour is a weekly presentation series meant to engage psychology students and faculty as well as members of the UWL community broadly. We are seeking to build community and intellectual curiosity. Come join us. Bring a friend!

Join us for this session with a member of our International Education and Engagement office, Alexis Bergstrom, a International Programs Manager. We will spend time learning from her and UWL students who have participated in these programs about their traveling experiences and how those experiences have shaped them. As UWL students, we value global perspective and these students have examples to share.

This event is free and open to the public.

Robert C. Lyons, President and Chief Executive Officer, GATX Corporation.

Lyons joined GATX in 1997 and was promoted through the treasury and investor relations department before being elected Vice President, Investor Relations in 2002. Prior to joining GATX, Mr. Lyons worked for the Financial Relations Board and in corporate banking division of The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi.

He currently serves on the board of directors of Packaging Corporation of America and is a member of the Board of Trustees of Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium.  Mr. Lyons received his Bachelor's degree in Marketing from the College of Business Administration at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, and his Masters in Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame.

The Benson Management lecture series provides scholarly dialogue about business management and leadership directly from today's business leaders.

Reception to follow presentation in the Hetzel Commons of Wittich Hall.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event is free and open to the public

Nate Wolfe serves UWL by helping veteran and military-connected students connect their hard-earned VA benefits, or benefits earned by their families, to their student accounts and educational goals. 

A 2006 UWL graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Theatre Performance, Wolfe’s journey has taken him across the country and around the world. Before and during his time at UWL, he served in the United States Marine Corps as an infantryman and later as a member of a Scout/Sniper platoon. He also worked in power plant operations, nightclub security, and fitness instruction. 

After graduating from UWL, Wolfe continued his service as an officer in the United States Air Force, earning his commission through Officer Training School in 2008. He served at multiple installations across the United States and abroad, eventually serving as a commander in expeditionary leadership roles. 

His professional path has also included work in higher education, food operations, and security leadership. He served as an Assistant Professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach and later worked in operations and security management roles. He earned a Master of Science in Leadership and Management from Webster University in 2016. 

Across his life and career, Wolfe has traveled widely, including time in Ireland, Peru, Mexico, Jordan, and throughout the United States. His experiences reflect a broad commitment to service, leadership, learning, and supporting others as they navigate complex systems and transitions. 

Today, Wolfe brings that same commitment back to UWL, supporting veteran and military-connected students as they pursue their education and build their next chapter.

Psych Hour is a weekly presentation series meant to engage psychology students and faculty as well as members of the UWL community broadly. We are seeking to build community and intellectual curiosity. Come join us. Bring a friend!

Join us for this session with our Student Wellness Coordinator, Wellness & Health Advocacy, Issy Beach. We will spend time learning from her about how mindfulness can impact our daily lives and be used to improve our resilience. Issy and her team of Peer Health Advocates have done many interesting student outreach programs on campus.

This event is free and open to the public.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

Relive the excitement of the marching season as the Screaming Eagles present their award-winning field show in concert.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event is free and open to the public

Sierra Krueger is an Academic Advisor at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and a member of the Brothertown Indian Nation, also known as Eeyamquittoowauconnuck. Originally from Kiel, Wisconsin, Sierra earned bachelor's degrees in Social Work and Sociology from UW-Stevens Point and is currently pursuing a master's degree in Community and Organizational Leadership. Before joining UWL, she worked as a Community Health Worker with the La Crosse YMCA and as a first-year admissions counselor at Viterbo University. At UWL, she supports students across several academic programs as they navigate college, identity, decision-making, and belonging.  

Sierra's story also offers an opportunity to learn about the Brothertown Indian Nation and its continuing presence in Wisconsin. The Brothertown community traces its formation to Indigenous peoples including Mohegan, Pequot, Narragansett, Niantic, Montaukett, and Tunxis ancestors who came together in the eighteenth century and ultimately established a community in Wisconsin. Today, the Brothertown Indian Nation continues as a distinct tribal community with approximately 4,000 enrolled members and a tribal government based in the Fond du Lac area.

Join world travelers during International Education Week in exploring global cultures, languages, and perspectives through interactive sessions on behalf of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL), Viterbo University, and Western Technical College through food, table displays, and more with the generous support of La Crosse International Committee & Sister Cities of La Crosse.

Featured food represents the home countries of UWL, Viterbo University, Western Technical College international students, and the tentative food menu includes:

• To Be Determined (TBD)

Tickets:  TBD for students & TBD for staff/faculty/general public

Schedule:

• 5:00 p.m. Doors Open
• 5:30 p.m. Presentations
• 6:00 p.m. Booth & Food Sample Exploration
• 7:30 p.m. Closing

BEFORE COUNCIL LIVE @ UWL
Your City. Your Government. Know Before the Vote.

Conversations about local government, our community, and how it all works.

Ever wondered what actually happens at La Crosse City Hall? How decisions are made, what Common Council members do, or how residents can get involved?

The UWL Center for Civil Dialog and Civic Engagement has partnered with Before Council for a four-part live recording series at UW-La Crosse, featuring conversations about local government, our community, and the people who help make it work.

Hosted by La Crosse resident Tony Ayala and former Common Council member Mac Kiel, Before Council is a podcast designed to make city government more accessible, understandable, and engaging.

The podcast follows the City of La Crosse's Judiciary & Administration and Finance & Personnel Committee meetings, helping residents understand what's being discussed before issues reach the full Common Council.

For this special campus series, Tony and Mac will record two episodes of Before Council live and together will also sit down for individual conversations with District 5 Common Council Member Olivia Stine and City Clerk Nikki Elsen.

The conversations will explore how city government operates, what happens behind the scenes at City Hall, and the experiences of people serving in local government.

The format is informal, conversational, and designed to encourage curiosity. Students and community members are welcome to attend, listen, ask questions, and learn more about the local government that serves them.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday, November 6 | 9:00–10:00 AM
Before Council LIVE | Tony Ayala & Mac Kiel

A live recording of Before Council, exploring the November Common Council cycle, what happened in committee, and what's on the agenda for the upcoming November 12 meeting.

Friday, November 20 | 9:00–10:00 AM
A Conversation with Council Member Olivia Stine

A conversation about serving on the Common Council, representing District 5, and what she's learned about city government and our community.

Friday, December 4 | 9:00–10:00 AM
Before Council LIVE | Tony Ayala & Mac Kiel

A live recording of Before Council, exploring the December Common Council cycle, committee discussions, and upcoming Council business.

Friday, December 11 | 9:00–10:00 AM
A Conversation with City Clerk Nikki Elsen

A behind-the-scenes look at the City Clerk's Office, public meetings, elections, and the processes that help local government function.

LOCATION

UW-La Crosse Student Union
November 6: Room 3130
November 20, December 4, December 11: Room 3310

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

UWL students, faculty, staff, and members of the greater La Crosse community interested in learning more about local government and civic engagement.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Before Council is produced by Just Good Fight Media and is a project of Open Session.

This live recording series is presented in collaboration with UW-La Crosse's Center for Civil Dialogue and Civic Engagement. Learn more: www.justgoodfight.com/before-council

YOUR CITY. YOUR GOVERNMENT. KNOW BEFORE THE VOTE.

Psych Hour is a weekly presentation series meant to engage psychology students and faculty as well as members of the UWL community broadly. We are seeking to build community and intellectual curiosity. Come join us. Bring a friend!

Join us for this session with a member of our philosophy department, Dr. Stewart Eskew. We will spend time considering the hot current event topic of AI, specifically taking time to look at the surrounding ethical issues that are arising. This is fascinating and certainly relevant to all our UWL students!

This event is free and open to the public.

Join us for the 30st Annual UWL Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 21!

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/. 

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

Enjoy an evening of creative small ensemble jazz featuring UWL student performers.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

BEFORE COUNCIL LIVE @ UWL
Your City. Your Government. Know Before the Vote.

Conversations about local government, our community, and how it all works.

Ever wondered what actually happens at La Crosse City Hall? How decisions are made, what Common Council members do, or how residents can get involved?

The UWL Center for Civil Dialog and Civic Engagement has partnered with Before Council for a four-part live recording series at UW-La Crosse, featuring conversations about local government, our community, and the people who help make it work.

Hosted by La Crosse resident Tony Ayala and former Common Council member Mac Kiel, Before Council is a podcast designed to make city government more accessible, understandable, and engaging.

The podcast follows the City of La Crosse's Judiciary & Administration and Finance & Personnel Committee meetings, helping residents understand what's being discussed before issues reach the full Common Council.

For this special campus series, Tony and Mac will record two episodes of Before Council live and together will also sit down for individual conversations with District 5 Common Council Member Olivia Stine and City Clerk Nikki Elsen.

The conversations will explore how city government operates, what happens behind the scenes at City Hall, and the experiences of people serving in local government.

The format is informal, conversational, and designed to encourage curiosity. Students and community members are welcome to attend, listen, ask questions, and learn more about the local government that serves them.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday, November 6 | 9:00–10:00 AM
Before Council LIVE | Tony Ayala & Mac Kiel

A live recording of Before Council, exploring the November Common Council cycle, what happened in committee, and what's on the agenda for the upcoming November 12 meeting.

Friday, November 20 | 9:00–10:00 AM
A Conversation with Council Member Olivia Stine

A conversation about serving on the Common Council, representing District 5, and what she's learned about city government and our community.

Friday, December 4 | 9:00–10:00 AM
Before Council LIVE | Tony Ayala & Mac Kiel

A live recording of Before Council, exploring the December Common Council cycle, committee discussions, and upcoming Council business.

Friday, December 11 | 9:00–10:00 AM
A Conversation with City Clerk Nikki Elsen

A behind-the-scenes look at the City Clerk's Office, public meetings, elections, and the processes that help local government function.

LOCATION

UW-La Crosse Student Union
November 6: Room 3130
November 20, December 4, December 11: Room 3310

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

UWL students, faculty, staff, and members of the greater La Crosse community interested in learning more about local government and civic engagement.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Before Council is produced by Just Good Fight Media and is a project of Open Session.

This live recording series is presented in collaboration with UW-La Crosse's Center for Civil Dialogue and Civic Engagement. Learn more: www.justgoodfight.com/before-council

YOUR CITY. YOUR GOVERNMENT. KNOW BEFORE THE VOTE.

Psych Hour is a weekly presentation series meant to engage psychology students and faculty as well as members of the UWL community broadly. We are seeking to build community and intellectual curiosity. Come join us. Bring a friend!

Join us for this session with a member of our department of recreation management and recreational therapy, Dr. Brian Kumm-Schaley. This presentation will give us an opportunity to hear from another perspective related to psychology and consider how pop culture, specifically, music influences the way we function in life.

This event is free and open to the public.

Join UWL Art Department and the School of Visual & Performing Arts for our third exhibition of the season, featuring the work of our senior art students. Additional details forthcoming. Opening reception December 4 starting at 5 p.m. Reception and gallery are both free & open to the public. 

UWL Gallery Hours:

1 - 8 p.m. Mon – Thur;

1 - 5 p.m. Fri – Sun

Closed during UWL breaks, holidays, and between exhibitions

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

Celebrate the season with an afternoon concert by the UWL Concert Band.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

Experience the artistry and power of the UWL Symphony Orchestra in an afternoon of orchestral music.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

Enjoy memorable musical theatre and opera scenes and songs performed by talented UWL student vocalists.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

BEFORE COUNCIL LIVE @ UWL
Your City. Your Government. Know Before the Vote.

Conversations about local government, our community, and how it all works.

Ever wondered what actually happens at La Crosse City Hall? How decisions are made, what Common Council members do, or how residents can get involved?

The UWL Center for Civil Dialog and Civic Engagement has partnered with Before Council for a four-part live recording series at UW-La Crosse, featuring conversations about local government, our community, and the people who help make it work.

Hosted by La Crosse resident Tony Ayala and former Common Council member Mac Kiel, Before Council is a podcast designed to make city government more accessible, understandable, and engaging.

The podcast follows the City of La Crosse's Judiciary & Administration and Finance & Personnel Committee meetings, helping residents understand what's being discussed before issues reach the full Common Council.

For this special campus series, Tony and Mac will record two episodes of Before Council live and together will also sit down for individual conversations with District 5 Common Council Member Olivia Stine and City Clerk Nikki Elsen.

The conversations will explore how city government operates, what happens behind the scenes at City Hall, and the experiences of people serving in local government.

The format is informal, conversational, and designed to encourage curiosity. Students and community members are welcome to attend, listen, ask questions, and learn more about the local government that serves them.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday, November 6 | 9:00–10:00 AM
Before Council LIVE | Tony Ayala & Mac Kiel

A live recording of Before Council, exploring the November Common Council cycle, what happened in committee, and what's on the agenda for the upcoming November 12 meeting.

Friday, November 20 | 9:00–10:00 AM
A Conversation with Council Member Olivia Stine

A conversation about serving on the Common Council, representing District 5, and what she's learned about city government and our community.

Friday, December 4 | 9:00–10:00 AM
Before Council LIVE | Tony Ayala & Mac Kiel

A live recording of Before Council, exploring the December Common Council cycle, committee discussions, and upcoming Council business.

Friday, December 11 | 9:00–10:00 AM
A Conversation with City Clerk Nikki Elsen

A behind-the-scenes look at the City Clerk's Office, public meetings, elections, and the processes that help local government function.

LOCATION

UW-La Crosse Student Union
November 6: Room 3130
November 20, December 4, December 11: Room 3310

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

UWL students, faculty, staff, and members of the greater La Crosse community interested in learning more about local government and civic engagement.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Before Council is produced by Just Good Fight Media and is a project of Open Session.

This live recording series is presented in collaboration with UW-La Crosse's Center for Civil Dialogue and Civic Engagement. Learn more: www.justgoodfight.com/before-council

YOUR CITY. YOUR GOVERNMENT. KNOW BEFORE THE VOTE.

Psych Hour is a weekly presentation series meant to engage psychology students and faculty as well as members of the UWL community broadly. We are seeking to build community and intellectual curiosity. Come join us. Bring a friend!

Join us for the last Psych Hour of the semester with Caleb Colon-Rivera, the Director of UWL's Center for Civil Dialogue and Civic Engagement, who is an active member of our campus community. He has offered many trainings and presentations on building communities, student engagement, and leadership development. This presentation will give us an opportunity to learn about how we can approach experiences of intersectionality through case studies.

This event is free and open to the public.

Swing into the season with an evening of outstanding jazz performed by UWL's jazz ensembles.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

Free Family Fun Day at UWL
Part of the UWL Spotlight Series: Bringing campus and community together

Join us on Saturday, December 12, for a full day of free family fun!

The day begins at 12 p.m. with Charlie's Kids Fest, a free children's festival featuring inflatables, activity stations, and interactive sports-themed games led by UWL student-athletes.  Youth in 8th grade and younger accompanied by an adult are welcome to attend.  Registration required.

Then head to Mitchell Hall Gymnasium for Bubba's Youth Day as the UWL Women's Basketball Team takes on Dubuque. Tipoff is scheduled for 3 p.m.

Bubba's Youth Day honors the memory of Charlie "Bubba" Lonning Weber while celebrating children and encouraging youth participation in sports. The event also provides an opportunity for families in the La Crosse community who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss to come together and remember their children.

Admission to both Charlie's Kids Fest and the basketball game is free and open to all community members. Enjoy a special day of family activities, community connection, remembrance, and Eagles women's basketball.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

Outstanding high school musicians join the UWL Wind Ensemble for an exciting concert celebrating the wind band tradition.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

Enjoy an inspiring performance by the UWL Treble Chorus under the direction of Dr. Kourtney Austin.

Free and open to the public. Additional program details will be announced as they become available.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

Gain admission into the law school of your choice with live–online LSAT Test Preparation from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's LSAT Prep Course. Master the skills needed for the LSAT and take the test with the confidence of knowing that you prepared with Wisconsin's leading LSAT professional instructors. Whether you are in La Crosse or around the world, our live–online LSAT Prep course will help you prepare for this important exam.

View details & register >

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

Live Online: January 13, 2027

This year’s Wisconsin Trout Stream Restoration Workshop explores Streams in Motion: Restoring Connectivity & Freedom to Meander. 

A healthy stream is not static. Its channel moves, sediment travels, water spreads onto floodplains, habitats shift, and aquatic organisms move through connected stream networks. Restoration strategies increasingly recognize that long-term stream health depends not only on what happens within the channel, but also on the connections among the stream, floodplain, riparian corridor, wetlands, and surrounding watershed. 

The winter timing creates space for professionals, faculty, and students to connect, share lessons from the previous field season, and consider restoration priorities and approaches for the year ahead. Register

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

Gain admission into the law school of your choice with live–online LSAT Test Preparation from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's LSAT Prep Course. Master the skills needed for the LSAT and take the test with the confidence of knowing that you prepared with Wisconsin's leading LSAT professional instructors. Whether you are in La Crosse or around the world, our live–online LSAT Prep course will help you prepare for this important exam.

View details & register >

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

Gain admission into the law school of your choice with live–online LSAT Test Preparation from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's LSAT Prep Course. Master the skills needed for the LSAT and take the test with the confidence of knowing that you prepared with Wisconsin's leading LSAT professional instructors. Whether you are in La Crosse or around the world, our live–online LSAT Prep course will help you prepare for this important exam.

View details & register >

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

Join UWL Art Department and the School of Visual & Performing Arts for our first exhibition of the spring semester, featuring the work from students across the spectrum of UWL schools & degrees. Additional details forthcoming. Opening reception February 5 starting at 5 p.m. Reception and gallery are both free & open to the public. 

UWL Gallery Hours:

1 - 8 p.m. Mon – Thur;

1 - 5 p.m. Fri – Sun

Closed during UWL breaks, holidays, and between exhibitions

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

February 11–12, 2027

Offering CEUs, CECHs, or CE Hours

Join us at the 32nd Annual Adolescent Health Symposium and leave with newfound knowledge, a refreshed perspective, and a toolkit of strategies to make a lasting impact on the well-being of today's youth.

• Three renowned keynote presenters
• Diverse, informative, and interactive breakout sessions
• Three tracks:
  • Risk Factors
  • Health Promotion & Protective Factors
  • Emerging Health Issues

This annual gathering of educators, youth workers, educational administrators, community leaders, and health and human service professionals advances key topics in the areas of health education and adolescent wellness. Learn more.  |   Register