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Spotlight Series

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Experience some of our most engaging public events.

The UWL Spotlight Series highlights events that bring together students, faculty, staff, alumni and the wider community through ideas, performances, research, athletics and cultural celebrations. Whether you're visiting campus for the first time or are a longtime Eagle, these events showcase the many ways UWL connects with our region and beyond.

What is the UWL Spotlight Series?

The UWL Spotlight Series is an annual collection of public campus events that showcases the university’s excellence and strengthens connections between UWL and the surrounding region. Open to all, the series features programs selected for their ability to inspire, engage and connect audiences around topics, ideas and experiences that matter locally and globally.

As part of UWL's Forward Strategic Plan, the series celebrates programs that engage audiences both on campus and throughout the region.

Why attend?

  • Discover new ideas and engage with topics that matter locally and globally.
  • Experience performances, athletics and cultural celebrations.
  • Explore the people, programs and partnerships that make UWL a regional leader.

Spotlight series goals

The following goals and criteria are used to determine which events will be selected for the series. These events will be a part of Community Engagement outreach. You will be asked to align your submission with the following:

Attract a large and diverse audience to events on the UWL campus, to recruit and retain students and employees, and to build connection, pride, and morale.

Offer novel, topical, authentic and/or inclusive programming.

Select programming which highlights and supports UWL strategic priorities, strengths and excellence.

Nominate your event

Prepare for the next Spotlight Series and nominate your event.