Winter Week of Welcome
A page within New Student & Family Programs
Thank you for joining us for Winter Week of Welcome (WOW) this spring. We look forward to sharing the 2024 schedule next year. In the meantime, you can take a peek at the types of events and activities you can expect!
Winter Week of Welcome (WOW) is our celebration of spring semester for all new and returning students! The programs and events during WOW allow you to connect with peers, faculty, staff, campus departments, and community organizations.
Daily Schedule
| Time | Event | Description | Location |
| 5 p.m.-7 p.m. |
New Spring 2023 Incoming First Year & Transfer Social |
Are you a new first-year or transfer student for the Spring 2023 semester? Come to our social to get to meet other new students. Feel free to bring your UWL friends. Stop by for some cider, hot chocolate, and brownies! Sponsored by: New Student and Family Programs |
3310 Student Union |
| Time | Event | Description | Location |
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Group Fitness Free Week |
Do you want to be part of a welcoming, encouraging and fun fitness community? Try any group fitness class during free week to see if it's right for you! No membership needed. Try before you buy! Sponsored by: Rec Sports |
Recreational Eagle Center |
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Ongoing |
Campus Crawl |
UWL students will have two weeks to submit their walk-a-thon entries for a chance to win one of 10 available prizes! Walk-a-thon entries include screenshots of daily step counts (no minimum quantity required) and photographs at participating locations. Sponsored by: Wellness & Health Advocacy |
View the Wellness & Health Advocacy website to read more on how to enter, rules, and submissions. |
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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 |
| Ongoing |
Group Fitness Early Bird Special |
Purchase your unlimited semester group fitness membership for a discounted price from Monday, January 23rd through Saturday, January 28th. Sponsored by: Rec Sports |
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This is a great opportunity to explore!
- UWL has over 200 student organizations to get involved with. MyOrgs is the virtual hub for all organizations on campus. Through MyOrgs, one can find organizations to join, create or attend events, and track involvement!
- Volunteer! Ugetconnected matches prospective volunteers with service opportunities that fit your interest, skills, and availability.
- Use Outdoor Connection -- rent some outdoor gear! Items include cross country skis, snowshoes, sleds, ice skates, and much more.
- Explore the La Crosse area! Learn more about Mount La Crosse, sledding hills, and places to ice skate on the Explore La Crosse winter sports website.
| Time | Event | Description | Location |
|
Group Fitness Free Week |
Do you want to be part of a welcoming, encouraging and fun fitness community? Try any group fitness class during free week to see if it's right for you! No membership needed. Try before you buy! Sponsored by: Rec Sports |
Recreational Eagle Center |
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Ongoing |
Campus Crawl |
UWL students will have two weeks to submit their walk-a-thon entries for a chance to win one of 10 available prizes! Walk-a-thon entries include screenshots of daily step counts (no minimum quantity required) and photographs at participating locations. Sponsored by: Wellness & Health Advocacy |
View the Wellness & Health Advocacy website to read more on how to enter, rules, and submissions. |
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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 |
| Ongoing |
Group Fitness Early Bird Special |
Purchase your unlimited semester group fitness membership for a discounted price from Monday, January 23rd through Saturday, January 28th. Sponsored by: Rec Sports |
|
This is a great opportunity to explore!
- UWL has over 200 student organizations to get involved with. MyOrgs is the virtual hub for all organizations on campus. Through MyOrgs, one can find organizations to join, create or attend events, and track involvement!
- Volunteer! Ugetconnected matches prospective volunteers with service opportunities that fit your interest, skills, and availability.
- Use Outdoor Connection -- rent some outdoor gear! Items include cross country skis, snowshoes, sleds, ice skates, and much more.
- Explore the La Crosse area! Learn more about Mount La Crosse, sledding hills, and places to ice skate on the Explore La Crosse winter sports website.
| Time | Event | Description | Location |
|
Group Fitness Free Week |
Do you want to be part of a welcoming, encouraging and fun fitness community? Try any group fitness class during free week to see if it's right for you! No membership needed. Try before you buy! Sponsored by: Rec Sports |
Recreational Eagle Center |
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Ongoing |
Campus Crawl |
UWL students will have two weeks to submit their walk-a-thon entries for a chance to win one of 10 available prizes! Walk-a-thon entries include screenshots of daily step counts (no minimum quantity required) and photographs at participating locations. Sponsored by: Wellness & Health Advocacy |
View the Wellness & Health Advocacy website to read more on how to enter, rules, and submissions. |
| 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 |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Bob Ross Night |
Sponsored by: CAB and Interfraternity Council |
Entertainment Cafe, Student Union |
| 7 p.m. |
Men's Basketball vs UW- Whitewater |
Show your Eagle Spirit! Sponsored by: Athletics |
Mitchell Hall |
| 7 p.m. |
Women's Basketball vs UW-Whitewater |
Show your Eagle Spirit! Sponsored by: Athletics
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| Ongoing |
Group Fitness Early Bird Special |
Purchase your unlimited semester group fitness membership for a discounted price from Monday, January 23rd through Saturday, January 28th. Sponsored by: Rec Sports |
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| Time | Event | Description | Location |
|
Group Fitness Free Week |
Do you want to be part of a welcoming, encouraging and fun fitness community? Try any group fitness class during free week to see if it's right for you! No membership needed. Try before you buy! Sponsored by: Rec Sports |
Recreational Eagle Center |
|
|
Ongoing |
Campus Crawl |
UWL students will have two weeks to submit their walk-a-thon entries for a chance to win one of 10 available prizes! Walk-a-thon entries include screenshots of daily step counts (no minimum quantity required) and photographs at participating locations. Sponsored by: Wellness & Health Advocacy |
View the Wellness & Health Advocacy website to read more on how to enter, rules, and submissions. |
| 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 |
| 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Recycling 101 |
Sponsored by: Center for Transformative Justice and Sustainability |
Hall of Nations, 1300 Centennial Hall |
| 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Self-Care Trivia |
Self-care versus self-soothing trivia! Sponsored by: Wellness & Health Advocacy and Counseling and Testing |
1st floor, Student Union |
| 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. |
Coloring Book Night |
Sponsored by: Interfraternity Council |
Entertainment Cafe, Student Union |
| 7 p.m. |
Free Movie Thursday (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever) |
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 |
| Ongoing |
Group Fitness Early Bird Special |
Purchase your unlimited semester group fitness membership for a discounted price from Monday, January 23rd through Saturday, January 28th. Sponsored by: Rec Sports |
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| Time | Event | Description | Location |
|
Group Fitness Free Week |
Do you want to be part of a welcoming, encouraging and fun fitness community? Try any group fitness class during free week to see if it's right for you! No membership needed. Try before you buy! Sponsored by: Rec Sports |
Recreational Eagle Center |
|
|
Ongoing |
Campus Crawl |
UWL students will have two weeks to submit their walk-a-thon entries for a chance to win one of 10 available prizes! Walk-a-thon entries include screenshots of daily step counts (no minimum quantity required) and photographs at participating locations. Sponsored by: Wellness & Health Advocacy |
View the Wellness & Health Advocacy website to read more on how to enter, rules, and submissions. |
| 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 |
| 11 a.m. |
Men's Track and Field vs UW-Whitewater |
Show your Eagle Sprit! Sponsored by: Athletics |
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| 1 p.m. |
Women's Track and Field at UW-Whitewater Pentathlon |
Show your Eagle Spirit! Sponsored by: Athletics |
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| 3:45 p.m.-7:15 p.m. |
Escape Room: The Philosopher |
Sign up with a group of friends or make new friends as you work together! Sponsored by: Campus Activities Board and New Student and Family Programs |
Student Union |
| 3:45 p.m-7:15 p.m. |
Escape Room: Totally Tubular 80s Party |
Sign up with a group of friends or make new friends as you work together! Sponsored by: Campus Activities Board and New Student and Family Programs
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Student Union |
| 5 p.m. |
Free Movie Friday (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever) |
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 |
| 8 p.m. |
Free Movie Friday (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever) |
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 |
| Ongoing |
Group Fitness Early Bird Special |
Purchase your unlimited semester group fitness membership for a discounted price from Monday, January 23rd through Saturday, January 28th. Sponsored by: Rec Sports |
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| Time | Event | Description | Location |
|
Group Fitness Free Week |
Do you want to be part of a welcoming, encouraging and fun fitness community? Try any group fitness class during free week to see if it's right for you! No membership needed. Try before you buy! Sponsored by: Rec Sports |
Recreational Eagle Center |
|
|
Ongoing |
Campus Crawl |
UWL students will have two weeks to submit their walk-a-thon entries for a chance to win one of 10 available prizes! Walk-a-thon entries include screenshots of daily step counts (no minimum quantity required) and photographs at participating locations. Sponsored by: Wellness & Health Advocacy |
View the Wellness & Health Advocacy website to read more on how to enter, rules, and submissions. |
| Ongoing |
Group Fitness Early Bird Special |
Purchase your unlimited semester group fitness membership for a discounted price from Monday, January 23rd through Saturday, January 28th. Sponsored by: Rec Sports |
|
| 9 a.m. |
Men's Track and Field vs UW-Whitewater |
Show your Eagle Sprit! Sponsored by: Athletics |
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| 11 am |
Women's Track and Field at UW-Whitewater Warhawk Classic |
Show your Eagle Spirit! Sponsored by: Athletics |
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| 1 p.m. |
Men's Swimming at UW-Stevens Point |
Show your Eagle Spirit! Sponsored by: Athletics |
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| 1 p.m. |
Women's Swimming at UW-Stevens Point |
Show your Eagle Spirit! Sponsored by: Athletics
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| 4 p.m. |
Free Movie Saturday (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever) |
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. |
Free Movie Saturday (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever) |
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 |
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Ongoing |
Campus Crawl |
UWL students will have two weeks to submit their walk-a-thon entries for a chance to win one of 10 available prizes! Walk-a-thon entries include screenshots of daily step counts (no minimum quantity required) and photographs at participating locations. Sponsored by: Wellness & Health Advocacy |
View the Wellness & Health Advocacy website to read more on how to enter, rules, and submissions. |
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2 p.m. |
Wrestling vs Augsburg University |
Show your Eagle Spirit! Sponsored by: Athletics |
Minneapolis, MN |
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4:30 p.m. |
Men's Tennis vs Carleton College |
Show your Eagle Spirit! Sponsored by: Athletics |
Winona, MN |
| Time | Event | Description | Location |
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Ongoing |
Campus Crawl |
UWL students will have two weeks to submit their walk-a-thon entries for a chance to win one of 10 available prizes! Walk-a-thon entries include screenshots of daily step counts (no minimum quantity required) and photographs at participating locations. Sponsored by: Wellness & Health Advocacy |
View the Wellness & Health Advocacy website to read more on how to enter, rules, and submissions. |
This is a great opportunity to explore!
- UWL has over 200 student organizations to get involved with. MyOrgs is the virtual hub for all organizations on campus. Through MyOrgs, one can find organizations to join, create or attend events, and track involvement!
- Volunteer! Ugetconnected matches prospective volunteers with service opportunities that fit your interest, skills, and availability.
- Use Outdoor Connection -- rent some outdoor gear! Items include cross country skis, snowshoes, sleds, ice skates, and much more.
- Explore the La Crosse area! Learn more about Mount La Crosse, sledding hills, and places to ice skate on the Explore La Crosse winter sports website.
| Time | Event |
Description |
Location |
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Ongoing |
Campus Crawl |
UWL students will have two weeks to submit their walk-a-thon entries for a chance to win one of 10 available prizes! Walk-a-thon entries include screenshots of daily step counts (no minimum quantity required) and photographs at participating locations. Sponsored by: Wellness & Health Advocacy |
View the Wellness & Health Advocacy website to read more on how to enter, rules, and submissions. |
| 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 Bluffs |
| 5 p.m.-5:45 p.m. | UWL Foundation Scholarship Q&A |
Students will be entered to win a $50 scholarship for attending.
Sponsored by: Scholarship Resource Center and UWL Foundation |
Student Union 3314 |
| 6 p.m. | Spring Break, Spring Broke? |
Sponsored by: It Makes Cents and UW Credit Union
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Student Union, 3110 |
| Time | Event | Description | Location |
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Ongoing |
Campus Crawl |
UWL students will have two weeks to submit their walk-a-thon entries for a chance to win one of 10 available prizes! Walk-a-thon entries include screenshots of daily step counts (no minimum quantity required) and photographs at participating locations. Sponsored by: Wellness & Health Advocacy |
View the Wellness & Health Advocacy website to read more on how to enter, rules, and submissions. |
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3 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. |
Button Making |
Join Wellness & Health Advocacy and Violence Prevention for an afternoon craft - make your own button and grab some freebies from UWL's Violence Prevention Specialist and Coordinator of Student Wellness. |
Student Union 3120 |
| 7 p.m. | Men's Basketball vs UW-Platteville |
Show your Eagle Spirit! Sponsored by: Athletics |
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| 7 p.m. | Women's Basketball vs UW-Platteville |
Show your Eagle Spirit! Sponsored by: Athletics |
Mitchell Hall |
| Time | Event | Description | Location |
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Ongoing *ends tomorrow Feb 3, 2023 |
Campus Crawl |
UWL students will have two weeks to submit their walk-a-thon entries for a chance to win one of 10 available prizes! Walk-a-thon entries include screenshots of daily step counts (no minimum quantity required) and photographs at participating locations. Sponsored by: Wellness & Health Advocacy |
View the Wellness & Health Advocacy website to read more on how to enter, rules, and submissions. |
| 11 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Self-Care Trivia |
Self-care versus self-soothing trivia! Sponsored by: Wellness & Health Advocacy and Counseling and Testing |
1st floor, Student Union |
This is a great opportunity to explore!
- UWL has over 200 student organizations to get involved with. MyOrgs is the virtual hub for all organizations on campus. Through MyOrgs, one can find organizations to join, create or attend events, and track involvement!
- Volunteer! Ugetconnected matches prospective volunteers with service opportunities that fit your interest, skills, and availability.
- Use Outdoor Connection -- rent some outdoor gear! Items include cross country skis, snowshoes, sleds, ice skates, and much more.
- Explore the La Crosse area! Learn more about Mount La Crosse, sledding hills, and places to ice skate on the Explore La Crosse winter sports website.