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Capstone Posted 10 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2026 Read the latest issue of the College of Arts, Social Sciences, & Humanities online magazine Read

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Prairie Springs Environmental Leadership Awardee (instructor) Alysa Remsburg is a teacher in the Sustainability and Environmental Studies program. She is pictured by a white pine on The Hįnųkwas Tree Trail on campus. The tree species Ho-Chunk name is Waazí́xjį.

Savor and save Posted 8:21 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2026 UWL Prairie Springs Environmental Leadership Award winner blends appreciation and action Read

Chemistry Professor Aaron Monte with students in the research lab in the late 1990s. Monte was part of the wave of new faculty on campus in the 1990s that believed in the value of undergraduate research.

The roots of undergraduate research Posted 3:46 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2026 How a campus idea grew and became a 25-year Universities of Wisconsin tradition Read

Emma Gibbons, a senior majoring in environmental science, is the student recipient of the 2026 Prairie Springs Environmental Leadership Award. Gibbons has organized a number of sustainability initiatives on campus and in the community, focusing primarily on sustainable fashion.

Fashioning a greener future Posted 8 a.m. Thursday, April 16, 2026 Emma Gibbons receives Prairie Springs Environmental Leadership Award Read

Eagle Edge Posted 9:37 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Read the latest issue of the School of Education online magazine Read

Betsy Morgan will retire in June after 33 years at UWL and nearly a decade as provost.

She found a home and left a mark Posted 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2026 At UWL, Betsy Morgan built a legacy uniquely her own Read

Mikayla Guldan, UWL OT student, will be working in a healthcare rural setting after graduation. Guldan accepted a scholarship that covers both years of tuition and books for the Occupational Therapy program. In return, she will commit one year after graduation to working at Emplify Health by Gundersen – Hillsboro Hospital.

Meeting the rural moment Posted 10:24 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2026 UWL Graduate & Extended Learning partnerships, programs strengthen healthcare access across communities Read

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Red maple leaf with a hint of yellow and orange. Concentrations of diverse molecules in a leaf can make it appear multiple colors.

Why do fall leaves change color? Posted 8:32 a.m. Monday, Oct. 13, 2025 UWL scientists explain the basic science behind the beauty Read

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An aerial view looking east to the bluffs over the La Crosse State Teachers College with athletic field and fair grounds in the background ca. 1939. Photo courtesy UWL Murphy Library, Special Collections/ARC.

UWL history quiz Posted 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 Take this short quiz spanning UWL’s 114-year history Read

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Well Wisconsin Workshop: Rooted In Wisconsin, Seasonal Produce Cooking Series Posted 1:03 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2026 This 4-week series is set to accompany the upcoming Rooted in Wisconsin nutrition challenge. Starting June 1 every Monday at noon, this virtual cooking series celebrates seasonal produce and simple, plant-forward meals with cooking demos. Read

Biometric Screening Opportunity Posted 9:21 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Discover your numbers & Earn your $150 Well Wisconsin Incentive* ! Read

Now Available - WRS Annual Statement of Benefits! Posted 8:38 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, 2026 WRS members may now view, download, and print their 2026 Annual Statement of Benefits online. Read

UWL Supervisor Training | Enrolling Now for Spring 2026 Posted 7:46 a.m. Monday, April 6, 2026 UWL HR Presents Supervisor Training in April 2026 Read

LinkedIn Learning Highlight | How to Have Difficult Conversations Nano Tips Posted 7:46 a.m. Monday, April 6, 2026 Enroll in an eight minute course to gain practical skills for difficult conversations Read

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Navigating Student Loan Repayment

Are you beginning to wonder how much you owe in student loans or who your loan servicer is? Learn the various options that you have for your student loan repayment. What will work best for you and your new career? After this session, you will have the direction you need to tackle your loans.

Enjoy free pizza!

It makes cents to learn life-skills!

Don't forget! There are two ways to make your time and money count. By attending our events you have the chance to win a $50 scholarship each time! What's even better? Double up your odds to win a $150 scholarship if you attend an event and come in for a financial consultation. Cha-ching!

Chat with Student Affairs Leaders

Have a question, idea, concern or just want to put a face to Student Affairs? Stop by our “Chat with Student Affairs Leaders” table in the Whitney Center or the Student Union and talk with us — no appointment needed.

These casual tabling sessions are designed to make Student Affairs more visible, approachable, and easy to connect with. Come for a quick hello or stay awhile and share what’s on your mind.

Who you’ll meet

At every session, you’ll be able to chat with:

Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs Vitaliano Figueroa
One Student Affairs director (a rotating leader from across Student Affairs)

What you can talk about

Anything. Seriously. Students often stop by to:

Share concerns or barriers they’re running into
Offer ideas to improve campus life
Ask questions about resources and services
Talk about what’s going well (we want to hear that too)
Get to know the people behind Student Affairs

What to expect

Drop-in format: come and go when it works for you
Low-pressure conversation: no forms, no presentations — just a chat
Real connection: your experience matters, and we’re here to listen

Where and when to find us

Monday, April 20
- 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Whitney Center
- w/Ashley Franzo, director of Campus Child Center
Monday, April 27
- 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Student Union (by Sono)
- w/Kara Ostlund, assistant vice chancellor and dean of students
Wednesday, May 6
- 3-4:30 p.m., Student Union (by Sono)
- w/Kyle Burke, director of University Centers & Student Engagement

Take a Student to Coffee Program

TheTake a Student to Coffeeprogram, supported by the Division of Student Affairs & The Parent Fund, is an opportunity for outside-the-classroom connections between students and faculty/staff. The program is designed for a faculty or staff member to invite a student for a coffee, beverage or snack and use the time to get to know each other better and/or to discuss projects, events or activities. We hope this program encourages meaningful discussions and the development of lasting mentor/mentee relationships.

Faculty/staff members may apply to receive a $10 certificate to use to take a student out to coffee or a snack at an on-campus Chartwells dining location. Certificates will be mailed through campus mail. Faculty/staff are then welcome to invite any student to a coffee conversation. Once a certificate is used at the Chartwells location, both the faculty/staff member and the student will receive a survey to complete.

More information is available on the Student Affairs Website.

Student renters: policy change notice

The City of La Crosse would like to remind residents and students that large item collection is no longer provided by the city. Items that are too large or heavy to fit in your garbage cart are considered a large item. These include couches, cabinets, desks, carpet, tables, etc. It is the resident's responsibility to dispose of large items.

Students who are renting in the City of La Crosse should be actively discussing this situation with their landlords to see what options are available according to the terms of their lease. Materials should not be left out for disposal unless the materials have been contracted for removal.

Here is a list of resources to consider when disposing of unwanted large items. Some of these organizations also provide free large-item pickup services.

Donated items

Habitat for Humanity

The Exchange

The Salvation Army

Unusable items

Harter’s Curbside Pickup (Arrange for curbside pickup for a fee.)

La Crosse County Landfill (Residential drop off for a fee.)

Accountancy Meet & Greet

If you are an accounting major or are considering becoming one, come learn more about the accounting profession and opportunities. Many of the representative will be UWL alumni. So, stop in as your schedule allows and get to know more about accounting. Professional dress is advised.

Archaeology field survey opportunity

MVAC will celebrate Wisconsin Archaeology Month by involving volunteers in surveys of local fields to find unreported archaeological sites. The day will begin with an introduction at the archaeology laboratory, followed by helping with an actual field survey. Participants will end the day back at the lab to wash the artifacts recovered and learn more about their history. The number of participants is limited, so register early. Children may participate if accompanied by an adult. Call MVAC at 608.785.8454 or e-mail jdowiasch@uwlax.edu to register.

The survey is free and open to the public. Advanced registration is required.
Date: Saturday, May 2 (rain date - Saturday, May 9)
Time: 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
Location: UW-La Crosse, Archaeology Center and Laboratories

Employee parking permit sale for 2026-27 will begin Tuesday, April 28, at 9 .m.

The employee parking permit sale for 2026-27 will begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 28. Permits will be sold online via the Parking Services website.

We strongly encourage employees to test their access to the Parking Portal prior to the start of the permit sale on April 28. If you experience any issues, please contact us at 608.785.8061.

Pre-tax payroll deduction will be the only option for purchasing a permit.  There will be a total of 6 deductions from the September B, October B, November B, February B, March B, and April B payroll. Permit rates are posted on the Parking Services website.

An email will be sent to all employees next week with permit purchasing instructions and additional information. Certain permits are not available for sale online. Those permit holders will receive a separate email with purchasing instructions. 

Do not wait to purchase a permit. The student parking permit sale will start on Monday, July 6 and permits will sell out fast. After July 6, employees will need to contact Parking Services for permit availability.

HLC Comprehensive Evaluation Visit

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) site visit to UWL is on Monday, April 20-Tuesday, April 21. For the full schedule of events, including open forums, please view the HLC visit agenda.

Student Employee/Supervisor of Year Recognition

Danica Lee is this year's Student Employee of the Year

Since 1991, UWL has participated in recognizing the outstanding contributions and achievements of students who work while attending college. Eligibility is determined for all student employees who have been employed between June 1 and May 31. Students are reviewed on their contributions in the category for which they were nominated: community service, diversity and inclusion, leadership, technology and innovation or critical thinking.

This year, there were 20 individual nominations.

Please join us in congratulating those nominated: Ethan Campbell (Rec Sports), Sarah Dollak (Residence Life), Rebecca Downs (Residence Life), McKenna Haehlke (Residence Life), Lily Hernandez (Student Support Services), Eva Johnson (Access, Belonging & Compliance), Amanda Keil (Student Support Services), Danica Lee (Residence Life), Noelle Lee (Academic Advising Center & Career Services), Kylie Lemke (History Department), Lian Lewis (Psychology), Megan McMunn (University Centers), Amber Meyers (Theatre and Dance), Matthias Murphy (Student Support Services), Claire Nickerson (UWL Alumni & Friends Foundation), Grace Parker (Accountancy), Luke Schneider (Student Support Services), Halla Schultz (Residence Life), Jordan Sowle (Center for Civil Dialogue & Civic Engagement) and Brianna Zawicki (Rec Sports).

Erin Flottmeyer is this year’s Student Employment Supervisor of the Year

Since 2016, this award recognizes the outstanding leadership, professionalism and mentoring of our faculty, academic staff or university staff who are student employment supervisors. This award was established to recognize the invaluable role our supervisors play in the development of our student employees. Acting as role models, mentors, coaches and more – our supervisors provide education outside the classroom.

This year, there were nine individual nominees.

Please join us in congratulating those nominated: Mark Beckerjeck (Economics), Nick Berg (Rec Sports), Caleb Colon-Rivera (Center for Civil Dialogue & Civic Engagement), Alexis Hanson (Chartwells), Jarred Pfeiffer (Art), Erin Flottmeyer (College of Business Administration), Cole Schmidt (Residence Life), Stephanie Silas (Student Support Services) and Lauren Wanders (UWL Alumni & Friends Foundation).

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Graduate & Extended Learning thanks students, mentors, judges and audience members

Thanks to students, mentors, judges and audience members for making our 3 Minute Grad Project event a success! Thank you for your time and effort in preparing and evaluating the presentations.
— Graduate & Extended Learning

Remembering

Margaret G. Baudhuin, '72 Alumna

Alumna Margaret G. Baudhuin, '72, died March 31. For more information see the obituary.

Darren Michael Kinder, '11 Alumnus

Alumnus Darren Michael Kinder, '11, died March 31. For more information see the obituary.

Thomas Charles Beversdorf, '75 Alumnus

Alumnus Thomas Charles Beversdorf, '75, died April 3. For more information see the obituary.

Daniel Richard Lee, 'Dano,' '80 Alumnus

Alumnus Daniel Richard Lee, “Dano,” '80, died April 4. For more information see the obituary.

Vada J. Fauver, '74 Alumna

Alumna Vada J. Fauver, '74, died April 7. For more information see the obituary.

Mildred Elaine Relyea Evenson, '58 Alumna

Alumna Mildred Elaine Relyea Evenson, '58, died April 11. For more information see the obituary.

Pamela S. Maykut Alumna

Alumna Pamela S. Maykut died Dec. 13, 2020. For more information see the obituary.

Marna L. (Anderson) Sanford Alumna

Alumna Marna L (Anderson) Sanford died Dec. 13, 2017. For more information see the obituary.

Helen P (Relyea) Duxbury Alumna

Alumna Helen P (Relyea) Duxbury died Nov. 25, 1993.

Richard "Rich" Franklin Heimerl Alumnus

Alumnus Richard "Rich" Franklin Heimerl died March 27. For more information see the obituary.

Robert “Bob” Ronald Hoffman, '52 Alumnus

Alumnus Robert “Bob” Ronald Hoffman, '52, died March 29. For more information see the obituary.

Elizabeth Mae Knutson, '54 Alumna

Alumna Elizabeth Mae Knutson, '54, died March 31. For more information see the obituary.

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