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The crowd cheers as they gather around the Hoeschler Tower during the final moments of One Day for UWL in October.

Over $622,000 raised Posted 10:37 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 Sixth-annual One Day for UWL sets new record Read

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Capstone Posted 11:45 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 Read the latest issue of the College of Arts, Social Sciences, & Humanities online magazine Read

New infant simulation dolls give Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education students a realistic way to practice caregiving in the classroom.

A space that grows with them Posted 8:40 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025 Early childhood education students benefit from new classroom, certification, pedagogies Read

Students in Zamparutti’s grant-writing course collaborate on real community projects, turning classroom learning into meaningful local impact.

Writing with impact Posted 1:57 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 Students support community projects through grant writing course Read

College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities Dean Karl Kunkel introduces the fall 2025 issue of Capstone.

From the dean's desk Posted 1:57 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 Highlighting the power of community engagement within CASSH Read

CASSH's Sona Kazemi and Ryan McKelley were among six UWL faculty members to receive a 2025 Eagle Teaching Excellence Awawrd.

Top-notch faculty Posted 1:56 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 Kazemi, McKelley honored with Eagle Teaching Excellence Awards Read

UWL faculty, staff and students tour Kwik Trip Sweets Bakery and labs.

Behind the batch Posted 2:34 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 Students get firsthand insight into food science careers at Kwik Trip Sweets Bakery and labs 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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Your 2026 Open Enrollment Benefit Summary is now available! Posted 2:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 The 2026 Benefit Summary shows the benefit elections, including covered dependents, you made during the October Open Enrollment for 2026. These benefits will take effect on January 1, 2026. Read

In-Person Group Retirement Appointments with Employee Trust Funds (ETF) Posted 8:56 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2025 ETF offers in-person group retirement appointments statewide. ETF benefits specialists will be in your area at one of the cities listed below. Read

Principles of Supervision and Management (PSM)- Through UW System Spring 2026 Enrollment Posted 11:49 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 Fall 2025 Principles of Supervision and Management (PSM) Course – Enrollment Now Open through December 19th Read

ETF Webinars: Upcoming Schedules for December & January Posted 10:34 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 Learn more about the Wisconsin Retirement System by attending a webinar! Read

Take the Health Insurance Survey Posted 9:39 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 The Department of Employee Trust Funds wants to know about your preferences for paying for health insurance. Please complete the Group Health Insurance Program (GHIP) Plan Design Survey for Members by Monday, December 1, 2025. Read

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How do you start your day? Do you worry about transportation to get where you need to go? Have you ever stressed about who is going to care for your children while you’re at work? Did you sleep well last night because you have safe and stable housing?

We all live different lives and face various barriers throughout the day. Donations to Great Rivers United Way (GRUW) help local people access resources to better their lives, no matter their background or challenges.

From Dec. 1-12, UWL is hosting an employee workplace campaign to benefit the GRUW grants program, as well as a food drive for the GRUW and Rotary Lights annual non-perishable food collection, which helps benefit UWL’s Food Pantry.

Watch for information in the Campus Connection or via email on how you can make a payroll deduction that benefits GRUW. Food donations can be dropped off at the Information Desk in the Student Union beginning Dec. 1.

Learn more about how your donation impacts community members at: www.gruw.org/adayinthelife.

UWL surplus auction to be held through Dec. 2

UWL will conduct a sale of surplus property in partnership with the online auction site www.wisconsinsurplus.com running through Tuesday, Dec. 2. Pre-registration and a bidder number is required prior to bid submittals. Terms and conditions of sale, along with contact information can be found on the auction’s website.

Recreational Sports - Thanksgiving Break Hours

The Recreational Sports Department would like to share building hours for Thanksgiving break, Nov. 26-30. For more information regarding the Recreational Sports Department and the programs that are offered, visit the Rec Sports website or contact the office at recoffice@uwlax.edu.

REC/Fitness Center
Wednesday: 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
Thursday-Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 8 a.m.-11 p.m.

Outdoor Connection
Wednesday-Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Climbing Gym
Wednesday-Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

EZONE
Wednesday-Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 5 p.m.-11 p.m.

Mitchell Hall Pool
Wednesday: Noon-12:50 p.m.
Thursday-Sunday: Closed

Hetzel Fieldhouse Open Rec
Sunday: Closed

New honor society recognizes excellence in Global Cultures & Languages

The Department of Global Cultures & Languages has started its own chapter of Phi Sigma Iota, the international foreign language honor society. As part of the International Education Showcase on Nov. 19, Assistant Professor of Spanish Antonio Martín Gómez and Dane DeVetter, director of the Language Resource Center, inducted the first cohort of student members into UWL's chapter, Omega Tau.

Phi Sigma Iota recognizes outstanding accomplishment in the study or teaching of academic fields related to foreign language, literature or culture. "At GCL, we are proud to introduce our inaugural members, who will carry the work of the campus chapter forward by organizing special events related to the mission of the honor society and our department", says DeVetter.

The following students were inducted:

Gretchen Heller, president, is currently working toward her French major and hopes to use her knowledge of language acquisition to help communicate with future clients.
Maya Claerbaut, vice president, chose to learn Chinese to get a deeper understanding of her culture, and for the sense of accomplish that comes with reaching proficiency in another language.
Bella Harthun, secretary, loves to talk to people and she would like to make scientific research available in more languages that just English, and Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages besides English.
Regan Schinker, treasurer, is learning Mandarin Chinese and German to advance their scientific research in biology and they also intend to pursue a master’s degree in Germany after graduation.
Gilbert Marquez, social media manager, is a bilingual English-Spanish speaker who is also learning Mandarin Chinese to broaden the breadth of people he can interact with and to have more genuine interactions with peoples by using their language.
Owen Foster has been studying Spanish since high school and he intends to become an educator at a school where his Spanish skills will be most useful, especially with English language learners and their Spanish-speaking families.

The Department of Global Cultures & Languages recognizes these students’ dedication to world languages and cultures. "Mastering a second language requires curiosity, empathy, open-mindedness, perseverance, adaptability, humility, and respect. This cohort—and the ones to follow—will carry these values with them wherever they go after UWL", says Martín Gómez.

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Laurie Harmon, Recreational Management and Recreational Therapy thanks Lisa Savarese, Recreation Management & Recreational Therapy, and the RTH 414 (Adaptive Sports & Recreational Therapy) students

Thanks to Lisa Savarese, Recreation Management & Recreational Therapy, and the RTH 414 (Adaptive Sports & Recreational Therapy) students for a successful "Try It Day"! Partnering with the STAR Center, Lisa and our students co-hosted an adaptive sports Try It Day highlighting a range of adaptive sports equipment at Central High School. A total of 17 people participated, including several who were brand new to adaptive sports. News8000 captured the event featuring two of our Recreational Therapy students. Watch the story on the News8000 website.
— Laurie Harmon, Recreational Management and Recreational Therapy

Graduate & Extended Learning thanks Travis Stuckey, Information Technology Services and ITS

Thanks to Travis Stuckey, Information Technology Services and ITS, for assisting with the implementation of the new Halo ticketing system. We recognize that our use of the system for WECAN online customer support is an unusual use case and really appreciate how you have gone the extra mile in facilitating our transition to Halo.
— Graduate & Extended Learning

James Longhurst, Arts, Social Sciences, & Humanities Dean's Office thanks Andrew Ericson, University Centers

Thanks to Andrew Ericson, University Centers, for remaining committed to promoting UWL as a Bicycle Friendly University, and authoring the first renewal application to the League of American Bicyclists for BFU status in a decade. Andrew not only gathered all the relevant information for the extensive application process, he also wrote an application that earned the UWL campus a promotion to "Silver" recognition in the national program. UWL is now a "Silver" Bike Friendly University, a recognition that can advertise to potential students and employees that our campus is a safe, healthy and sustainable place to live, work and play.
— James Longhurst, Arts, Social Sciences, & Humanities Dean's Office

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Private room for rent in come close to campus $749.00 per month

Private room for rent in home close to campus — I work on campus and am looking for two roommates. Available Jan. 1, 2026: Two spacious, private rooms for rent with bright light and plenty of storage. The rooms are on the second level, which also includes a shared bathroom and a balcony that has a view for great sunsets. Room A: $835/mo + utilities. Room B: $749/mo + utilities. On the main level, you will find a shared kitchen, living room, screen porch and half-bath. All areas have been recently updated and new appliances have been put in as well. There is on-site laundry in the basement. Garage parking is available for an extra fee. NO PETS. NO SMOKING. Lease Duration: 12 months with option of six month or three month for an increased rent rate. Other Policies: No smoking and no pets. Maintenance: Covered by homeowner including snow removal and lawn care. For more information, contact Lauren Wanders at 608.769.3069 or lwanders@uwlax.edu. View more information about Private Room for Rent in Home Close to Campus.

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