UWL Legacy in Action
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UWL Legacy in Action: Distinguished Alumni Edition
Five alumni. Real industry insights. Your UWL legacy begins today.
Hear from UWL Distinguished Alumni Award recipients as they deliver brief insight talks on their industries, reflect on their UWL experiences, and share advice as you begin shaping your own legacy.
Date: Friday, April 10 | Time: 9:00–10:00 a.m. (core program 9:00–9:45 a.m.) | Location: Student Union 3310
Students who attend can also:
- Participate in a live digital interaction and brief Q&A following the presentation
- Download a Legacy in Action Certificate of Participation for LinkedIn
- Enter to win a Build Your Legacy Kit
- Enjoy coffee and grab-and-go snacks
Legacy Talks
- AI Is Just the Beginning: Embracing Change Throughout Your Career | Sarah Arendt-Beyer, ’07
- Community Impact: Turning Needs into Action | Elizabeth Evans, ’05
- Advancing Health: Through Service and Leadership | Dan Kraeger, ’83
- Leading for All: Education as a Common Good | Tacara Lovings, ’12
- Student Success: Expanding Support Beyond the Classroom | Amy Oliver, ’05 & ’08
Featuring the 2026 Class of Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Sarah Arendt-Beyer, ’07
Marketing Communications Manager | Nortek Air Solutions
Elizabeth Evans, ’05
Community Impact Director | Great Rivers United Way
Dan Kraeger, ’83
Medical Director | Heartland Hospice–Central Wisconsin
Tacara Lovings, ’12
Executive Director, Office of Strategic Initiatives | Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Amy Oliver, ’05 & ’08
Principal | Hintgen Elementary School