Our stories

Carl '60 & Carolyn Caflisch

• We give to honor my wife's mother who was a noted artist in
  La Crosse.
• 1959 football season. We were 8-1!
• It's not what you take with you when you leave the world behind. It's what you leave behind when you go.

Chuck '69, '80 * & Linda Rudrud

• We give to UWL as both of us and our four children attended school here for some/all of their university life. It's good to give back.
• Attending college was a lot of fun. Plus we learned a lot! We thoroughly enjoyed and continue to enjoy being involved... the 85th Beta Sigma Chi fraternity reunion is this fall! 
• UWL has made and continues to have a positive influence on our lives and we need to continue to strengthen this excellent university. Pay it forward!

Griffin Moe '09

• Every year UWL is listed as a top university in the nation. Financial giving is an important way to continue that tradition of excellence and help future students have the same great experiences I enjoyed.
• Friends, playing football, serving on Student Association, Whitney Center.   
• Stay involved with UWL, regardless where you end up geographically.  It's a special university and a special college town.  

Qian Zhang '15

• I give in appreciation of the generosity I have received.
• I enjoyed my experience on campus, especially my business classes.
• Give back to make the world a better place.

Lee Friell '69

• I support the UWL Fund because I believe in what the university does, my hope is my contribution can be an inspiration to those who helped me.
• Was one of the first students to have a class in Cowley Hall - it was a state of the art facility at the time!
• You will take your memories with you for the rest of your career. Keep your memories alive and help others who follow you by giving back.

Yvonne Hyde

• Why not? We love the school--we try to help the kids!
• Retirement party from the Murphy Library- memorable and generous.
• Do your assignments! Don't fool around…get your work done and then have fun.

Marc '03 & Farrah Gall

• After receiving some scholarships as a student, I felt it was important to continue the legacy of investing in future students. Instead of waiting for some point later in life to give, I gave earlier to stay involved with UWL and see the impact the financial support has for current students. 
• All of the great friendships made during my time on campus. It's amazing to see how well everyone is doing in life and career after UWL.
• Outside of your career, find opportunities to serve others. Whether volunteering time, serving on boards/committees or through financial gifts (of any size), we have found great joy in sharing our time, talents, and financial gifts with others. 

Tyler Lynch '01

• I want the students at La Crosse to have an experience that is equal to or better than when I was a student (which is a high bar!). I want current students to see that there is a network of alumni that cares about them and wants to see them succeed. 
• I enjoyed every minute of my time at UWL!
• As an intern in college, someone told me, “You’re going to be successful. You know why? People like you.” My advice: Be a good person. Treat people with respect. You never know when someone from your past will cross your path as a customer, employee, manager ... They will remember you.