Newsletter

A letter from Lisa

September 2026

When UWL students describe our campus, you often hear them say, "It's homey." It's that sense of belonging that UWL staff and faculty strive to create for young adults who might be moving away from home for the first time. UWL Chancellor James Beeby spent time celebrating the excellent work of our faculty and staff during his recent Fall Chancellor's Address.

But do you know who else helps UWL students feel welcome when they come to La Crosse?

The community.

It's the internship you provide. It's the 45 -minutes you spend in the classroom speaking to new, young talent. It's the opportunity you create for students to volunteer. It's the collaborative project-based work between your organization and a classroom of students.

These actions help UWL maintain strong programs so that we can reach milestones like celebrating 50 years of the university's Physical Therapy Program. They provide opportunities to lean into partnerships allowing, for example, the UWL Campus Child Center to offer 4K through the School District of La Crosse. They open doors so students can share their ideas by collaborating on projects, such as student research that reveals the economic impact and community desire to preserve Lake Onalaska.

And there is no better proof of this fact than when the UWL Student Association named the La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce's CEO as the Higher Education Advocate of the Year for his work investing in future leaders.

So, let's celebrate your impact! UWL would like to invite our community to participate in some exciting programming:

Maroon Tunes, September 10, from 5:30 - 8 p.m., at Riverside Park in La Crosse featuring the Screaming Eagles Marching Band

UWL Spotlight Series, a yearlong set of events that bring together the campus and community through ideas, performances, research, athletics, and cultural celebrations.

Thank you for helping UWL students learn, grow and feel at home throughout the La Crosse Area.

With gratitude,

Lisa