Welcome Week
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Welcome Week
September 6-18, 2022
Welcome Week is our celebration of new students! This week's events help students feel comfortable in their new campus environment, learn information you need for your time at UWL, and participate in activities with other students, staff, and community members.
We can't wait to share Welcome Week details with you for Fall 2023. In the meantime you may take a peek at the schedule for Fall 2022 to see what events were offered.
- Sept. 6
- Sept. 7
- Sept. 8
- Sept. 9
- Sept. 10
- Sept. 11
- Sept. 12
- Sept. 13
- Sept. 14
- Sept. 15
- Sept. 16
- Sept. 17
| Time | Event | Description | Location |
| Ongoing |
Group Fitness Free Week |
All Group Fitness classes are free for the first week of school. View the class schedule on the Rec Sports app or website. No registration is required, except for cycling classes. From 9/4-9/10 take advantage of the early bird membership that reduces the semester pass by $5! Sponsored by: Rec Sports |
REC |
| 7:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. |
Life Saver Stations |
Do you need help finding your classroom or building? Stop by the Life Saver Station and we will help you find your way! Sponsored by: Fraternity and Sorority Life |
Clocktower |
| 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. |
Drop-in Academic Advising |
Uncertain of your major or your fall classes? Stop by during drop-in hours and chat with an academic advisor. Sponsored by: Academic Advising Center & Career Services |
1209 Centennial Hall |
| 10 a.m.-12 p.m. |
First Day of School Photos |
Stop by the Office of Student Life and take a photo! Sponsored by: Student Life |
149 Graff Main Hall |
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12-6 p.m. |
Rent One, Get One Free Inline Skates |
The Outdoor Connection rents a variety of outdoor equipment to help you explore the great outdoors. Rent one pair of inline skates and get a second pair free for a friend. Sponsored by: Rec Sports |
REC Outdoor Connection |
| 5-6 p.m. |
New Intramural Official Meeting |
If you are interested in officiating, this meeting is Important! You must fill out HR paperwork to be eligible to work and attend sport specific clinics. This meeting is your opportunity to fill out paperwork with our staff. Sports specific training clinics will follow Sponsored by: Rec Sports |
REC Conference Room |
| 5 p.m. | Anti Defamation League NSO Debrief Session |
For students who commute to UWL. Sponsored by: Center for Transformative Justice & Residence Life |
3120 Student Union |
| 6 p.m. |
Fall Auditions for Murder on the Orient Express, Last Train to Nibroc, A Christmas Carol |
Open to all students! Sponsored by: Theatre Arts
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Toland Theatre, Center for the Arts |
| 7 p.m. |
Anti Defamation League NSO Debrief Session |
For BIPOC students. Sponsored by: Center for Transformative Justice & Residence Life |
1120 Centennial Hall |
| 7 p.m. |
Anti Defamation League NSO Debrief Session |
For LGBTQ+ students. Sponsored by: Center for Transformative Justice & Residence Life |
3130 Student Union |
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Anti Defamation League NSO Debrief Session |
For on-campus students. Sponsored by: Center for Transformative Justice & Residence Life |
Meeting time & location will be shared your RA |
| Time | Event | Description | Location |
| Ongoing |
Group Fitness Free Week |
All Group Fitness classes are free for the first week of school. View the class schedule on the Rec Sports app or website. No registration is required, except for cycling classes. From 9/4-9/10 take advantage of the early bird membership that reduces the semester pass by $5! Sponsored by: Rec Sports |
REC |
|
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. |
Drop-in Academic Advising |
Uncertain of your major or your fall classes? Stop by during drop-in hours and chat with an academic advisor. Sponsored by: Academic Advising Center & Career Services and Financial Aid Office |
1209 Centennial Hall |
| 10 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Sample the City & Volunteer Fair |
Check out La Crosse area businesses and non-profit organizations as they promote their services right here on campus! Sample free food, pick up free product samples and coupons for future use, and get to know more about the La Crosse area community businesses and services. Sponsored by: Campus Activities Board (CAB) and Leadership and Involvement Center (LIC) |
Student Union Lawn |
| 10 a.m.-2 p.m. |
Part Time Job Fair |
Employers that will be in attendance can be found in Handshake. Sponsored by: Career Services & Financial Aid Office |
The Bluffs, Student Union |
| 6-12 p.m. |
Rent One, Get One Free Inline Skate |
The Outdoor Connection rents a variety of outdoor equipment to help you explore the great outdoors. Rent one pair of inline skates and get a second pair free for a friend. Sponsored by: Rec Sports |
REC Outdoor Connection |
| 1-3 p.m. |
Drops with Cops |
Grab a refreshment and meet University Police! Sponsored by: University Police Department |
University Police Department (Parking Ramp) |
| 2-5 p.m. |
Greek Life Info Session |
Stop by to learn more about fraternities and sororities at UWL! Learn about ways to get involved, building community, and new opportunities for you! Sponsored by: Fraternity and Sorority Life |
1300 Centennial Hall, Hall of Nations |
| 5-6 p.m. |
New Intramural Official Meeting |
If you are interested in officiating, this meeting is Important! You must fill out HR paperwork to be eligible to work and attend sport specific clinics. This meeting is your opportunity to fill out paperwork with our staff. Sports specific training clinics will follow. Sponsored by: Rec Sports |
REC Conference Room |
| 6 p.m. | Soccer vs. Augsburg University | Sponsored by: UWL Athletics | Veterans Memorial Stadium |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Grab N’ Go Craft with CAB |
Join CAB for our first Grab N’ Go Craft of the year! Supplies are limited, so make sure to get there early! Sponsored by: CAB |
First Floor, Student Union |
| 6:30-8:30 p.m. |
6's Volleyball Officials Clinic |
Come learn the rules of 6's volleyball and how to officiate intramurals. All clinics for the sport you are interested in are mandatory to work with our program. You will be paid for attending. Sponsored by: Rec Sports |
REC Conference Room |
| Time | Event | Description | Location |
| Ongoing |
Group Fitness Free Week |
All Group Fitness classes are free for the first week of school. View the class schedule on the Rec Sports app or website. No registration is required, except for cycling classes. From 9/4-9/10 take advantage of the early bird membership that reduces the semester pass by $5! Sponsored by: Rec Sports |
REC |
| 12-6 p.m. |
Rent One, Get One Free Inline Skates |
The Outdoor Connection rents a variety of outdoor equipment to help you explore the great outdoors. Rent one pair of inline skates and get a second pair free for a friend. Sponsored by: Rec Sports |
REC Outdoor Connection |
| 1 p.m.-3 p.m. |
Learn S’more About Greek Life |
Sponsored by: Fraternity and Sorority Life |
Student Union Lawn |
| 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m. |
Campus Thread Closet |
Campus Thread is a FREE UWL community clothing closet. We have jeans, pants, blouses, shirts, skirts, dresses, UWL apparel and career clothing. Sponsored by: The Center for Transformative Justice |
1120 Centennial Hall |
| 4 p.m. |
Education Abroad 101 |
Join us for an Education Abroad 101 session today and learn about the many reasons why students should consider education abroad as a life changing opportunity! Sponsored by: International Education and Engagement |
1140 Centennial Hall |
| 6-7 p.m. |
3v3 Basketball Scorekeeper Meeting |
Come learn the rules of 3v3 basketball and how to scorekeep intramurals. All clinics for the sport you are interested in are mandatory to work with our program. You will be paid for attending. Sponsored by: Rec Sports |
Mitchell Hall 119 |
| 7-9 p.m. |
6's Volleyball Officials Clinic |
Come learn the rules of 6's volleyball and how to officiate intramurals. All clinics for the sport you are interested in are mandatory to work with our program. You will be paid for attending. Sponsored by: Rec Sports |
REC Conference Room |
| 7 p.m. |
Theater Thursday - Minions: The Rise of Gru |
Join us for this week’s free movie in the Student Union Theater! To check out what movie will be showing this week and to view the trailer, visit uwlax.edu/cab/movies/. Sponsored by: CAB |
Student Union Theater |
| Time | Event | Description | Location |
| Ongoing |
Group Fitness Free Week |
All Group Fitness classes are free for the first week of school. View the class schedule on the Rec Sports app or website. No registration is required, except for cycling classes. From 9/4-9/10 take advantage of the early bird membership that reduces the semester pass by $5! Sponsored by: Rec Sports |
REC |
| 1-3 p.m. |
Drops with Cops |
Grab a refreshment and meet University Police! Sponsored by: University Police Department |
University Police Department (Parking Ramp) |
| 6 p.m. |
Free Movie Friday - Minions: The Rise of Gru |
Join us for this week’s free movie in the Student Union Theater! To check out what movie will be showing this week and to view the trailer, visit uwlax.edu/cab/movies/. Sponsored by: CAB |
Student Union Theater |
| 4-9 p.m. |
Eagle Fest |
Join us around campus to enjoy Live Music, Games, Snacks, and FREE Prizes! Visit uwlax.edu/event/eaglefest/ for all event details! |
Badger Street/Student Union Lawn |
| Time | Event | Description | Location |
| Ongoing |
Group Fitness Free Week |
All Group Fitness classes are free for the first week of school. View the class schedule on the Rec Sports app or website. No registration is required, except for cycling classes. From 9/4-9/10 take advantage of the early bird membership that reduces the semester pass by $5! Sponsored by: Rec Sports |
REC |
| 11 a.m.-6 p.m. |
Pride in the Park |
Everyone is welcome to attend the City of La Crosse's annual Pride event. This event is free and open to the public. There will be entertainment, food, and lots of organizations that support the LGBTQ+ community. Come on down and say hello to the Pride Center! Sponsored by: The Pride Center |
Riverside Park |
| 2-8:30 p.m. | Moon Tunes |
Saturday Season Finale Woodstock 2022 Sponsored by: Downtown La Crosse |
Riverside Park |
| 4 p.m. |
Cinema Saturday - Minions: The Rise of Gru |
Join us for this week’s free movie in the Student Union Theater! To check out what movie will be showing this week and to view the trailer, visit uwlax.edu/cab/movies/. Sponsored by: CAB |
Student Union Theater |
| Time | Event | Description | Location |
| 4-6 p.m. |
Getting Started in the Fitness Center |
Come familiarize yourself with the fitness center and try our provided workouts, which include cardio, barbell, strength machines and turf/core. Personal trainers will be available to answer any questions and teach exercises. This event will also take place on Sunday 9/18/22 from 4-6pm in the Fitness Center. Sponsored by: Rec Sports |
REC Fitness Center |
| 7-8 p.m. |
All Officials Meeting |
Sponsored by: Rec Sports |
3110 Student Union |
| 7-9 p.m. |
World Trivia with IEE & ISO |
Special Host: Tim Dale Sponsor: International Education and Engagement & International Student Organization |
Entertainment Café, Student Union |
| 8-10 p.m. |
6's Volleyball Clinic |
Come learn the rules of 6's volleyball and how to officiate intramurals. All clinics for the sport you are interested in are mandatory to work with our program. You will be paid for attending. Sponsored by: Rec Sports |
REC Multipurpose Room |
| Time | Event | Description | Location |
| 5-8 p.m. |
Fall Into Wellness |
Sponsored by: Peer Health Advisors |
1300 Centennial Hall (Hall of Nations) |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Game Night with CAB |
Join CAB for our first game night of the semester! Sponsored by: CAB |
Entertainment Café, Student Union |
| Time | Event | Description | Location |
| 9 a.m.-4 p.m. |
Free Credit Check |
Get a better understanding of your finances with an Express Credit Check-up from UW Credit Union. These free, confidential, one-on-one meetings offer the chance to review your finances with a UW Credit Union financial specialist. Tailored to your specific needs, an Express Credit Check-up offers you the chance to take a deep dive into your credit score and explore money-saving opportunities, all in about 30-minutes. Sponsored by: UW Credit Union |
UW Credit Union, 1135 Student Union |
| 1-3 p.m. |
Drops with Cops |
Grab a refreshment and meet University Police! Sponsored by: University Police Department |
University Police Department (Parking Ramp) |
| 5-6:30 p.m. |
LGBTQ+ Welcome Social |
The Pride Center invites you to our annual welcome social!! All new and returning students faculty and staff are welcome to attend!! Come see what the Pride Center has planned for the year and the services we offer. Meet the executives of Rainbow Unity and Transform and learn how you can get involved. Sponsored by: The Pride Center |
Student Union Lawn |
| 6-7:30 p.m. |
Women's Night in the Fitness Center |
Women’s Night in the Fitness Center will be recurring throughout the semester. This is a safe space for women and non-binary folks to be active. There will be an all-female staff working and available for questions. No registration required. Sponsored by: Rec Sports |
REC Fitness Center |
| 6-8 p.m. |
Flag Football Officials Clinic |
Come learn the rules of outdoor flag football and how to officiate intramurals. All clinics for the sport you are interested in are mandatory to work with our program. You will be paid for attending. Sponsored by: Rec Sports |
3314 Student Union |
| 8-9:30 p.m. |
Indoor Soccer Officials Clinic |
Come learn the rules of indoor soccer and how to officiate intramurals. All clinics for the sport you are interested in are mandatory to work with our program. You will be paid for attending.
Sponsored by: Rec Sports
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3314 Student Union |
| Time | Event | Description | Location |
| 11 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Involvement Fest |
Involvement Fest is a campus classic open to all students. Take the first steps to becoming involved at UWL by connecting with more than 100 Student Organizations! Sponsored by: The Leadership and Involvement Center |
Student Union Lawn |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Craft Night with CAB |
Join CAB for our first craft night of the semester! Supplies are limited, so make sure to get their early! Sponsored by: CAB |
Entertainment Café, Student Union |
| 6:30-8 p.m. |
Indoor Soccer Officials Clinic |
Join CAB for our first craft night of the semester! Supplies are limited, so make sure to get their early! Sponsored by: University Police Department |
Mitchell Hall 26 |
| 8-10 p.m. |
Flag Football Officials Clinic |
Come learn the rules of outdoor flag football and how to officiate intramurals. All clinics for the sport you are interested in are mandatory to work with our program. You will be paid for attending. Sponsored by: Rec Sports |
Mitchell Hall 26 |
| Time | Event | Description | Location |
| 1-3 p.m. |
Drops with Cops |
Grab a refreshment and meet University Police! Sponsored by: University Police Department |
University Police Department (Parking Ramp) |
| 3-5 p.m. |
Greek Life Block Party |
Come join us for our All-Greek Life Block Party!! We will be having music, games, and lots of food. Feel free to stop by and eat, ask questions, and learn more about how Greek Life creates great leaders and provides life-long friends! Sponsored by: Fraternity and Sorority Life |
Student Union Lawn |
| 4 p.m. |
Education Abroad 101 |
Join us for an Education Abroad 101 session today and learn about the many reasons why students should consider education abroad as a life changing opportunity! Sponsored by: International Education and Engagement |
1140 Centennial Hall |
| 7 p.m. |
Theater Thursday - Where the Crawdads Sing |
Join us for this week’s free movie in the Student Union Theater! To check out what movie will be showing this week and to view the trailer, visit uwlax.edu/cab/movies/. Sponsored by: CAB |
Student Union Theater |
| Time | Event | Description | Location |
| 3 p.m. |
Volleyball vs. Ripon College |
Sponsored by: UWL Athletics |
Mitchell Hall Gymnasium |
| 3 p.m. |
Volleyball UW-River Falls vs. Bethany Lutheran College |
Sponsored by: UWL Athletics |
Mitchell Hall Gymnasium |
| 3:30-4 p.m. |
Cru Beanbag Registration |
Student Union Lawn |
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| 4-8 p.m. |
Cru Beanbag Tournament |
Whether you call it corn hole or bags, come join Cru for our 3rd annual bean bag tournament! Find a teammate, warm up the ‘ol arm, and try your hand at winning some prizes playing against other competitors. We’ll also have chances to win raffle prizes along with free food, drinks, and snacks for all who come! For information on how to register, visit a weekly meeting on Thursdays at 8:00 PM in 260 Graff Hall. Sponsored by: Cru |
Student Union Lawn |
| 5 p.m. |
Volleyball UW-River Falls vs. Simpson College |
Sponsored by: UWL Athletics |
Mitchell Hall Gymnasium |
| 5 p.m. |
Volleyball Ripon College vs. Bethany Lutheran College |
Sponsored by: UWL Athletics |
Mitchell Hall Gymnasium |
| 6 p.m. |
Free Movie Friday - Where the Crawdads Sing |
Join us for this week’s free movie in the Student Union Theater! To check out what movie will be showing this week and to view the trailer, visit uwlax.edu/cab/movies/. Sponsored by: CAB |
Student Union Theater |
| 7 p.m. |
Volleyball vs. Simpson College |
Sponsored by: UWL Athletics |
Mitchell Hall Gymnasium |
| 8:30 p.m. |
Free Movie Friday - Where the Crawdads Sing |
Join us for this week’s free movie in the Student Union Theater! To check out what movie will be showing this week and to view the trailer, visit uwlax.edu/cab/movies/. Sponsored by: CAB |
Student Union Theater |
| Time | Event | Description | Location |
| 11 a.m. |
Volleyball UW-River Falls vs. Ripon College |
Sponsored by: UWL Athletics |
Mitchell Hall Gymnasium |
| 1 p.m. |
Volleyball vs. Bethany Lutheran College |
Sponsored by: UWL Athletics |
Mitchell Hall Gymnasium |
| 1 p.m. |
Volleyball UW-River Falls vs. Edgewood College |
Sponsored by: UWL Athletics |
Mitchell Hall Gymnasium |
| 3 p.m. |
Volleyball Ripon College vs. Simpson College |
Sponsored by: UWL Athletics |
Mitchell Hall Gymnasium |
| 3 p.m. |
Volleyball Edgewood College vs. Hamline University |
Sponsored by: UWL Athletics |
Mitchell Hall Gymnasium |
| 4 p.m. |
Soccer vs. Wheaton College |
Sponsored by: UWL Athletics |
Veterans Memorial Stadium |
| 5 p.m. |
Volleyball vs. Hamline University |
Sponsored by: UWL Athletics |
Mitchell Hall Gymnasium |