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SEPTEMBER EDITION
Welcome back Eagles!
Classes have begun! Best of luck this semester; let's make the 2025-2026 school year the best one yet!
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FAMILY WEEKEND 2025
UPDATES FROM ACROSS CAMPUS
Access, Belonging & Compliance
Upcoming Events:
Open House: Get ready to explore the offices of Access, Belonging & Compliance at UWL in a fun, interactive way. Inspired by classic game shows, this event invites you to visit each space, take part in light challenges, enjoy some snacks, and learn about the resources available to you.
UWL Celebrates: Hispanic Heritage Month: Join us Friday, September 26th in the Bluffs for UWL Celebrates-a yearlong series that brings people together through food, storytelling, and shared conversation. This months Couch Conversation brings Vice Chancellor Vitaliano Figueroa for Hispanic Heritage Month.
Dining Services
All Things Dining
The new school year has started and students have begun to use their Meal Plans. Here are a few quick reminders for students and parents.
- Meal Swipes can be used in Whitney Center in the Main Dining Room, The A9 Eatery, and Badger Street Station. Two Meal Swipes per day can also be used in the Student Union at Grilled It, Sono, and Breakfast @ Stryker's Cafe.
- Dining Dollars can be used at ALL dining locations including the locations in the Student Union and the Coffee Shops. Please remember, Dining Dollars expire at the end of the semester. They do not carry over to the next semester.
- Students who have the Stryker Deluxe plan also have Block Meals. Block Meals can be used at ALL dining locations to purchase a meal. They can also be used in the two convenience stores to help students stock their dorm rooms. Block Meals also expire at the end of the semester. They do not carry over to the next semester.
- There are signs at each location explaining what can be used (i.e., Dining Dollars, Block Meals, Meal Swipes).
We are wishing all students (and parents) an awesome school year!
Counseling and Testing
Thriving Through the Transition: Resources for Supporting Your Student’s Mental Health
The beginning of the semester can bring many feelings and thoughts as both caregivers and students adjust to the transition. There are mso many online resources available for support, but it can be challenging to identify quality resources. UWL’s Counseling and Testing Center (CTC) has a variety of services and resources available on the department website you can share with your student.
CTC also recommends The Steve Fund’s Family Corner for supporting your student’s mental health. The website offers resources such as toolkits and events (including free webinars) for caregivers.
Rec Sports
Getting Involved with Rec Sports:
Does your student want to start their fitness journey, but doesn’t know where to start? Fitness Fundamentals is a free 30-minute fitness equipment orientation available through Rec Sports. Learn more and inquire online.
Join Rec Sports for a FREE beanbag tournament this Family Weekend. Learn more on the Family Weekend website.
Does your student need a way to get around town? Rec Sports offers the Green Bike program through Outdoor Connection, where students can keep a bike for as long as they want for only $15 and a $25-$100 deposit. Stop by Outdoor Connection to learn more.
Looking to meet new friends and explore the outdoors? Outdoor Connection offers fall trips to destinations near and far. No experience is necessary. Check out available trips on the Rec Sports website.
Quarter 2 Intramural Sports registration will be open in November. Check out the Intramural Sports website for available sports. Recreational & competitive leagues are available.
Office of Multicultural Student Services
Soaring students in AERIE
August 25th marked the start of the inaugural AERIE Living and Learning Community (LLC)! Orientation week brought intentional community building and excitement for the year ahead. Through workshops, mentor groups, dialogues, and activities, students built meaningful connections and early support systems. Feedback showed the early start week set a welcoming tone and laid the foundation for collaboration, resilience, and success for the year. To learn more about Living Learning Communities at UW-L click here.
International Education & Engagement
Adventure Awaits—Across the Globe!
Ever wondered what it’s like to sip coffee in a Paris café, hike the Andes, or study marine biology in Hawaii? UWL’s Study Abroad/Away programs turn those dreams into reality! Students gain global perspectives, lifelong friendships, and unforgettable memories—all while earning credit toward their degree. Whether it’s a semester, summer, or short-term trip, the world is your classroom. 🌎📚
Learn more and start your journey today with UWL International Education & Engagement:
- Ed Abroad/Away 101 Sessions (3 times per week)
- Education Abroad/Away Fair, September 24, 2025, from 11 am-3pm, The Bluffs, Student Union - All are welcome!
- Education Abroad/Away Student Panel, November 18, 2025, 5:30-7pm, 1300 Centennial Hall
Athletics
Get your tickets for the 2025-2026 season!
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse announced new ticket and parking policies for the 2025–26 season.
- Tickets: All must be purchased online through GoFan (no cash sales). See link below.
- Prices: Football – $11/adult, $8/youth (18 & under)/seniors (65+); Other sports – $8/adult, $6/youth/seniors. All-sport pass – $200.
- Parking: Football games only; tailgating lot $20/space, preferred Lot C2 $30, general lots $20, handicap Lot C3 (pass required to tailgate).
- Students: Free season pass available online.
- Parents of athletes: Ticket details will come from head coaches.
Click here to purchase your tickets!
Go Eagles!
