Community calendar

Driftless IDEA Camp at-a-glance

• Dates: June 8–11, 2026
• Ages: Youth entering grades 6–8
• Location: UWL Student Union
• Format: Four days of hands-on activities focused on innovation, discovery, experiential learning, and adventures — everything that makes our region incredible — facilitated by UW-La Crosse faculty and staff. 

Scholarships are available for students who may need financial assistance to make participation in summer youth programs possible.

Learn more & register to attend! 

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June 16–18 | Prairie Springs Science Center

This workshop introduces participants to the basics of identification of grasses, sedges, and rushes; three graminoid families with species commonly found growing in wetlands and adjacent uplands. Lectures on taxonomy, plant structure and use of appropriate plant keys for identification are provided with a mixture of lab and field work. It is helpful to have a basic understanding of plant identification prior to enrolling in this workshop.

Register for Grasses, Sedges & Rushes

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• Dates: June 30–July 2, 2026
• Ages: Youth entering grades 6–8
• Location: UWL Student Union
• Theme: The Crave Lab: Creative Cooking with Confidence
• Format: Three days of hands-on kitchen instruction, practice, and culinary activities. The experience culminates in The Crave Lab Showcase, where youth prepare and present a meal for family and friends, highlighting the techniques and skills they’ve built.
  
  Scholarships are available for students who may need financial assistance to make participation in summer youth programs possible.
  
  Learn more and Register: https://www.uwlax.edu/gel/ypc/kids-culinary-academy/#tab-353127

July 7–9 | Prairie Springs Center | Room 1008 | UWL

Join us for a practical and informative three-day workshop focused on the essentials of wetland plant identification. You will gain a solid understanding of taxonomy, plant structure, and the effective use of plant keys for identification through comprehensive classroom lectures. Laboratory work with fresh materials will complement and reinforce classroom learning. This workshop, designed for beginners, provides the opportunity to enhance your skills in a straightforward and engaging environment.

Register for Basic Plant Identification

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.

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You are ready for graduate school. Let us help you take the first step to an advanced degree. The GRE Test Prep course from UWL will give you the skills and confidence you need. Sharpen your skills on actual GRE exam questions and follow our proven study plan on your way to success. The courses are here to help you with a variety of course schedules and formats.

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Enjoy the quality of a traditional classroom GMAT Prep Class from the comfort and convenience of your home.  This online class is delivered by a live instructor and provides you with all the interactivity of a classroom experience.  Whether you are in La Crosse, across the state, or across the globe, our live–online class will help you prepare for this important exam.

View details & register here >

You are ready for graduate school. Let us help you take the first step to an advanced degree. The GRE Test Prep course from UWL will give you the skills and confidence you need. Sharpen your skills on actual GRE exam questions and follow our proven study plan on your way to success. The courses are here to help you with a variety of course schedules and formats.

Register today/view details

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.

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Do you love pizza? Have you ever dreamed of making your own perfect slice—or even selling it? Join The Pizza Project, where you’ll learn how to craft delicious pizzas from scratch and learn entrepreneurial skills such as idea development, branding, teamwork, and understanding how food-based ventures are created and managed.

Learn more and register at: https://www.uwlax.edu/gel/ypc/pizza-project/

Scholarships are available for students who may need financial assistance to make participation in summer youth programs possible.

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 >

You are ready for graduate school. Let us help you take the first step to an advanced degree. The GRE Test Prep course from UWL will give you the skills and confidence you need. Sharpen your skills on actual GRE exam questions and follow our proven study plan on your way to success. The courses are here to help you with a variety of course schedules and formats.

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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.

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UWL Graduate & Extended Learning's goal for participants is to experience the full benefits of being present and engaged at this hands-on camp. Our vision is to create real-world connections and build a sense of community that extends outside the program. We recognize the positive impact of social connection in adolescence through its capacity to promote wellbeing and protect against a range of risks. We design youth programs as screen-free environments that prioritize actively engaged, shared experiences as a central part of our mission.

• 8:30 a.m.–Noon
• Youth entering grades 5–8
• Lowe Center for the Arts, UW-La Crosse

August 10: Uniquely Underglazed Slab Forms
August 11: Colorful Mini Tapestries
August 12: DIY Making Your Own Watercolor Paints & More
August 13:  Kumiko Design Using Popsicle Sticks

Scholarships are available for students who may need financial assistance to make participation in summer youth programs possible.

Register at https://www.uwlax.edu/gel/ypc/art-adventures-camp/#tab-355833

This annual Wisconsin Trout Stream Restoration Workshop was established by Dr. Ray White in 2013. It brings together scientists, resource managers, and practitioners to explore the science, management, and restoration of trout streams and their connected landscapes. Through expert presentations, case studies, and facilitated discussion, the workshop examines how physical, biological, and social processes interact across streams, riparian corridors, wetlands, and watersheds. The emphasis for this professional development opportunity is on understanding natural processes, evaluating restoration and management approaches, and applying science-informed perspectives to real-world decision-making in diverse ecological and regional contexts. State, government, tribal agencies, private employers and students with a vested interest in wetland restoration would greatly benefit from attending this workshop. 

Learn more and register at https://www.uwlax.edu/gel/ppd/wetland/trout-stream-restoration/

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.

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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.

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You are ready for graduate school. Let us help you take the first step to an advanced degree. The GRE Test Prep course from UWL will give you the skills and confidence you need. Sharpen your skills on actual GRE exam questions and follow our proven study plan on your way to success. The courses are here to help you with a variety of course schedules and formats.

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This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

The La Crosse Area Suicide Prevention Initiative is committed to promoting awareness that suicide is a preventable public health concern. Join us at the 2026 Suicide Prevention Summit!

Join us to:

• Increase your understanding of suicide and its prevalence
• Explore the risk factors for specific populations
• Acquire tools for prevention, assessment and intervention

UWL CEUs are available.

Sessions include: 

• 988 & Crisis Support
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Suicide Prevention
• College Student Mental Health
• Neurodiversity & Crisis Care
• First Responder Trauma
• Men's Mental Health
• Hmong Community Advocacy
• Practitioner Self-Care
• Suicide Loss & Families
• Veteran Mental Health
• Youth Mental Health
  
  uwlax.edu/ex/suicide-prevention

Enjoy the quality of a traditional classroom GMAT Prep Class from the comfort and convenience of your home.  This online class is delivered by a live instructor and provides you with all the interactivity of a classroom experience.  Whether you are in La Crosse, across the state, or across the globe, our live–online class will help you prepare for this important exam.

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This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

Join us for this virtual event!

The Rural Health Promotion Symposium will explore the complex factors shaping health and healthcare in rural communities. Participants will examine social connection, loneliness, and isolation, and how rural environments can both support and challenge overall well-being and long-term health outcomes.

Topics include:

• lifestyle medicine
• culturally responsive care
• advocacy
• storytelling
• sustainable approaches to strengthening healthcare access and building healthier, more connected rural communities.

Who should attend: public health professionals, students, health educators, community leaders, and clinicians from across the nation

Register at uwlax.edu/gel/ppd/meet/register/

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.

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Join us for this virtual event!

Expand your professional network and build lasting connections with public health professionals, health educators, community leaders, and clinicians from across the nation.

Participants will learn how narrative can influence public opinion, health, and policy and how it can be used as a tool to move people to act. During breakout sessions, participants will collaborate, exchange ideas, and practice strategies to combine narrative with advocacy, data, and storytelling to strengthen their existing programs and build new, winning campaigns and interventions. Participants will be taught the Theory of Change model, which organizations can apply to their own initiatives, creating clear pathways to comprehensive action plans. 

Register by Sep. 14 to receive a discounted registration fee.

Register at uwlax.edu/gel/ppd/meet/register

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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.

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This event comes from UWL Athletics.

You are ready for graduate school. Let us help you take the first step to an advanced degree. The GRE Test Prep course from UWL will give you the skills and confidence you need. Sharpen your skills on actual GRE exam questions and follow our proven study plan on your way to success. The courses are here to help you with a variety of course schedules and formats.

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Join the Screaming Eagles Marching Band and students from across the area in a pregame and halftime performance at UWL's 14^th Annual High School Band Day. 

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

This event comes from UWL Athletics.

Enjoy the quality of a traditional classroom GMAT Prep Class from the comfort and convenience of your home.  This online class is delivered by a live instructor and provides you with all the interactivity of a classroom experience.  Whether you are in La Crosse, across the state, or across the globe, our live–online class will help you prepare for this important exam.

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

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

Featuring works by Cuong, Gomez, Hailstork, and Williams 

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.

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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 >

You are ready for graduate school. Let us help you take the first step to an advanced degree. The GRE Test Prep course from UWL will give you the skills and confidence you need. Sharpen your skills on actual GRE exam questions and follow our proven study plan on your way to success. The courses are here to help you with a variety of course schedules and formats.

Register today/view details

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 >

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 >

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 >

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.

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2027 marks the 62nd Annual International Banquet. The UW-La Crosse International Education & Engagement (IEE) invites the La Crosse community to attend the 2027 International Banquet!

The International Banquet began as a celebration and an opportunity to share the rich diversity and culture the international students & scholars bring to UW-La Crosse and the community and is now a celebration of all our international connections. The banquet includes entertainment performed by international students/staff/faculty/community members and an internationally themed menu. A variety of meat and vegetarian options are provided as a buffet.

Tickets will go on sale in February 2027. 

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