Sanford Hall
A page within New Student & Family Programs
- BOLD events are specific events for new students
- All other events are open to all UWL students
- Time and location for events are hall specific
- Events are subject to change, be sure to check back for the most up to date information.
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Time |
Event |
Description |
Location |
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3-4:30 p.m. |
Ice Cream Social |
Eat some ice cream, hear the marching band, mingle with other new students, and generally just get ready for the start of a great semester! Sponsored by: International Education and Engagement |
Gazebo outside WINGS Technology Center |
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5:30 p.m. |
Moon Tunes |
Free Concert series in Riverside Park. Sponsored by: Valley View Rotary |
Riverside Park |
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7 p.m. |
Theater Thursday |
Join us for this week’s free movie in the Student Union Theater! Sponsored by: Campus Activities Board (CAB) |
Student Union, Movie Theater (Lower Level) |
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Time |
Event |
Description |
Location |
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9-11 a.m. |
Community Art Project |
Join us outside the Student Union to make your mark on campus as creativity and collaboration come to life! All skill levels are welcome to contribute to the chalk art. All materials provided, just show up! Sponsored by: Eagle Guides |
Outside Student Union |
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9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Run begins promptly at 9 a.m. |
Run Around La Crosse |
Join the Triathlon Club for a run around La Crosse! Choose from three routes (3 mile marsh run, 4 mile downtown run, and 5 mile bluff run) so you can choose the route that’s best for you! Afterwards, cook hotdogs on Eagle. Sponsored by: Triathlon Club |
Run begins on Eagle Field |
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2-5 p.m. |
Adventure to Downtown |
Join the Eagle Guides as they take you on a walk through downtown La Crosse. Visit Riverside Park, get some Ice Cream at The Pearl, or visit one of the amazing local coffee shops! Sponsored by: Eagle Guides |
Meet outside on the Student Union Lawn |
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3 p.m. |
Academic and Career Trivia |
Want a chance to play trivia, win prizes and learn about potential career opportunities? Join us for an interactive trivia game where you will learn about resources available for you to find your dream career, where past UWL students have ended up, and how to make the most of your time on campus! Sponsored by: Academic Advising Center & Career Services (AACCS) |
1309 Centennial Hall |
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3-5 p.m. |
Build Your Own Self-Care Kits |
The start of the semester is always unpredictable. Fortunately, your Peer Health Advisors have your back! Swing by and build your own Self-Care Kit to make the start of your semester a little smoother. Sponsored by: Wellness and Health Advocacy |
Student Union Lawn |
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3-5 p.m. |
Volunteer with UWL |
Join the Leadership and Involvement Center as they help make dog toys for local animal shelters. Sponsored by: Leadership and Involvement Center (LIC) |
Student Union, Entertainment Cafe (Lower Level) |
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4 p.m. |
Academic and Career Trivia |
Want a chance to play trivia, win prizes and learn about potential career opportunities? Join us for an interactive trivia game where you will learn about resources available for you to find your dream career, where past UWL students have ended up, and how to make the most of your time on campus! Sponsored by: Academic Advising Center & Career Services (AACCS) |
1309 Centennial Hall |
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4 p.m. |
UWL Soccer |
UWL Eagles vs Carroll University. All UWL students get in free with their Eagle ID. Sponsored by: Athletics |
Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex |
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8-10 p.m. |
Yard Games and Outdoor Movie |
Join the Eagle Guides and Campus Activities Board as we play yard games and enjoy an outdoor movie. Sponsored by: Campus Activities Board (CAB) and Eagle Guides |
Drake Field |
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Time |
Event |
Description |
Location |
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9-11 a.m. |
College Meet and Greet |
Meet other students who are studying within the same college as you! You may even find some with your same major! Sponsored by: Eagle Guides |
College of Science and Health – Drake Field College of Business Administration – Eagle Field College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities (includes School of Education and Visual and Performing Arts) – Student Union Lawn |
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10 a.m. |
Cross Country Alumni/Intra-Squad Meet |
Cheer on the Men's and Women's Cross Country runners as they race against Alumni! Free event with your Eagle ID! -Sponsored by UWL Athletics |
Myrick Park |
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2:15-3:30 p.m. |
University Welcome and Class Photo |
Gather with all the incoming students to be welcomed by Chancellor Beeby! Afterwards, we'll make our way down for to the football field for the traditional class photo! |
Roger Harring Stadium at Veterans Memorial Field |
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4:30-6:30 p.m. |
Yard Games |
Join the FSL as we play yard games during the picnic! Bags, Spike Ball, or just toss a frisbee or football around. Sponsored by: Fraternity and Sorority Life |
Drake Field |
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7 p.m. |
Hypnotist Chris Jones |
UWL Alum Chris Jones is a hypnotist, comedian, and the host of upcoming prank series Double Take on Facebook Watch. In 2015, he made headlines by being the ONLY hypnotist ever to appear on America’s Got Talent when he successfully hypnotized judge Howie Mandel into doing the impossible. Join Campus Activities Board in kicking off the year with Chris Jones and get ready to laugh! -Sponsored by Campus Activities Board (CAB). |
Student Union, The Bluffs (Second Floor) |
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Time |
Event |
Description |
Location |
| 8:30-9:30 a.m. |
Breakfast |
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Whitney Center |
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10:00 – 11:30p.m. |
Choose your Own Eagle Guide Session -Getting Involved
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Our upperclassmen provide their perspective on the following topics. Each session is 20-25 minutes; choose to attend one, two, or three! Sponsored by: New Student and Family Programs |
Centennial Hall: See below for what rooms each session will be presented in! Getting Involved: 1400, 2201, 2204, 2310, 2311, 3105, 3106, 3302, 3305 Surviving Your First Year: 1309, 2205, 2211, 2313, 2314, 3201, 3204, 3310, 3311 Life After Day One: 1404, 2213, 2215, 3101, 3102, 3205, 3211, 3313, 3314 Explore La Crosse: 1303, 1403, 2302, 2305, 3103, 3104, 3213, 3215 |
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12-1 p.m. |
Lunch |
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Whitney Center |
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2 p.m. |
Cinema Sunday |
Join us for this week’s free movie, in the Student Union Theater! Sponsored by: Campus Activities Board (CAB) |
Student Union, Movie Theater (Lower Level) |
| 2-5 p.m. |
Choose Your Own Adventure: Explore! Explore Campus: Explore La Crosse: Explore the Marsh |
Truly, choose your own adventure exploring campus and the surrounding areas. Walk through your schedule, so you know exactly where all you're classes are! OR join Drift Cycle in a bike ride around the city! OR take this opportunity to walk to the marsh for a great view of the Bluffs. We want you to feel at home here, so use this time to get to know the area! | Various Locations |
| 5-7 p.m. | Theatre Trivia |
Join the drama club and test your theatre knowledge. Grab some friends and form a team! Sponsored by: The Drama Club |
Student Union, Entertainment Cafe (Lower Level) |
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5-9 p.m. |
Super Smash Bros. Club Melee, Meet, and Greet |
The Super Smash Bros. Club challenges you to the ultimate Melee! Whether interested in joining or returning members, all are welcome! Sponsored by: Super Smash Bros. Club |
Student Union TBD |
| 5-9 p.m. | Yard Games |
Join Fraternity/Sorority Life in yard games on Drake Field. Meet new people and see who has the best bag toss! Sponsored by: Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship |
Drake Field |
| 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Dinner |
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Whitney Center |
| 6-9 p.m. | Dance on the Lawn |
The opening swing dancing event will be a beginner friendly lesson on east coast swing followed up by social dancing where they can try out the new moves they just learned and meet new people! Sponsored by: Ballroom and Swing Dancing Club |
Student Union Lawn |
| 9 p.m. | Moonlight Mile |
Come walk or run a mile through campus with Rec Sports! The route starts at Hoeschler Clocktower and finishes in Roger Harring Stadium at Veterans Memorial Field under the lights with games and music. No advance registration is required. Arrive early as the first 250 students that check-in get free glow sticks! Sponsored by: REC |
Hoeschler Clocktower |
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Time |
Event |
Description |
Location |
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Between Commitments |
Prep for First Day of Classes |
Use your free time today to make sure you are ready to go for the first day of classes! -Get your Books. |
Around Campus |
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8-9 a.m. |
Breakfast |
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Whitney Center |
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9-10 a.m. |
Eagles Stand UP: Active Bystander Training | The Bluffs, Student Union Second Floor | |
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10-11 p.m. |
Dialogue Matters: Bridging Voices at UWL |
Join us for a session focused on fostering dialogue to cultivate a resilient campus community that values civil discourse, inclusivity, and free expression. Objectives include promoting self-awareness through inclusive conversations, understanding boundaries of lawful speech, and familiarizing students with campus resources. This session aims to empower students to positively contribute to campus life through respectful dialogue and active engagement. Sponsored by: Diversity and Inclusion |
Centennial Hall, Various Rooms |
| 11 a.m.-12 p.m. |
Res Hall Meeting |
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Check with RA |
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12-12:30 p.m. |
Lunch |
Whitney Center | |
| 5-6 p.m. | Dinner |
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Whitney Center |
| 6-8 p.m. | REC Fest |
Come learn everything you need to know about Rec Sports! We will have representatives from all areas to talk to you about our programs, employment opportunities, and spaces around the REC. Register for intramurals, talk with sport clubs, interact with staff, learn about the Outdoor Connection, check out the Fitness Center and climbing wall, and so much more. GIVEAWAYS & PRIZES! Sponsored by: REC |
REC |