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After earning his undergraduate degree in biology in 2020, Ben Patschull started working for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Earning his master’s degree 2025 led to a full time job as a DNR resource management specialist.

Frozen findings Posted 11:19 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Biology graduate studies fish winter behavior to inform habitat decisions Read

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Upcoming events Posted 12:43 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2026 The Foundation offers ways to engage on campus and in the community Read

A job candidate sits across from an interviewer reviewing their resume.

Résumé tips for college students Posted 9:13 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2026 Economics research offers résumé insights for first-time job seekers Read

AnnaBeth Culver was a distinguished UWL instructor and community leader in the areas of health and physical education, until her retirement in 1990. Culver died in December at age 98.

From ‘Wisconsin's Healthiest Girl’ to inspirational educator Posted 7 a.m. Sunday, March 1, 2026 Reflecting on the life and legacy of A.B. Culver, as UWL marks Women’s History Month Read

Snowfall blankets the gazebo between Wing Technology Center and Morris Hall.

February at UWL Posted 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026 Relive the month through our favorite images Read

Alumnus Sean Lewis, a nearly two-decade veteran anchor at WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago, attended UWL from 1993-1995 before transferring to UW-Milwaukee to earn a mass communications, journalism degree in 1997. He visited campus Feb. 26 to speak with students in CST 371: Media Industries and Audiences in the Communication & Media Lab (CaML).

Inside today’s newsroom Posted 3:50 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 Chicago anchor and UWL alumnus discusses change, resilience in media today during class visit Read

Recipes for college students on a budget Posted 4:16 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 A practical guide to budget-friendly student cooking that is delicious and cheap 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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Light Reads

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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Human Resources News

LinkedIn Learning Highlight | Time Management for Busy People Posted 8:40 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2026 Learn more about how to apply effective time management skills to your tasks. Read

Meet With UWL's TIAA Representative, Jeffrey Begovatz Posted 12:31 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 No matter where you are in life—just getting started or planning for retirement—a session with a Financial Consultant can help you create a plan for your goals. Read

UW Superior Pruitt Center for Mindfulness & Well-Being Posted 2:18 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 Virtual Speaker: Dacher Keltner – Awe: Meeting the Crisis of our Times Read

ETF In-Person Group Retirement Appointments in April & May Posted 10:19 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 ETF offers in-person group retirement appointments statewide. Read

Well Wisconsin Radio: Creating Healthy Habits for Life with the Anti-Diet Mama Posted 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 Tune into this month’s episode as we interview Sammie Gollup, a registered dietitian and founder of the Anti-Diet Mama. Read

General Announcements

Introduction to Mindfulness

UWL Counseling & Testing, Wellness & Health Advocacy and Rec Sports have teamed up to provide non-credit "Intro to Mindfulness" courses for the campus community! UWL "Intro to Mindfulness" courses use curriculum designed by the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults (MIEA).

Mindfulness is simple, but not easy. Our four-week "Intro to Mindfulness" is an introductory class that will teach students the skill of mindfulness. It will also help you build the habit of using it in your life on a regular basis. Positive outcomes include:

Less self-judgment

Manage stress

Increased self-compassion

Better sleep

Increased calm

Faculty and staff: Please consider referring students to attend!

The course is open to UWL students, staff and faculty only. There is no fee to attend; however, attendees must register in advance by the deadline. More information and registration are available on the Rec Sports Intro to Mindfulness webpage. Two sessions are offered for the spring semester, starting Feb. 19 and March 30.

DREAM presents: Emily Ladau

Join us for a discussion with Emily Ladau, author of "Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to Be an Ally." We will be exploring how we can de-stigmatize disability and create a more accessible world.

Live captioning and American sign language interpretation will be available at the event.

Should you require an accommodation to ensure the event is fully accessible to you, please contact Andrew Ives at aives@uwlax.edu, 608.785.6902 at least give days prior to the event.

Rec Sports - spring break hours

The Recreational Sports Department would like to share building hours for spring break. 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
Friday, March 13:  6 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday, March 14:  Noon-6 p.m.
Sunday, March 15: Closed
Monday, March 16 - Saturday, March 21: Noon-6 p.m.
Sunday, March 22: 8 a.m.-11 p.m.

Outdoor Connection
Friday, March 13 - Sunday, March 22: Closed

Climbing Gym
Friday, March 13 - Saturday, March 21: Closed
Sunday, March 22: 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

EZONE
Friday, March 13-Saturday, March 21: Closed
Sunday, March 22: 5 p.m.-10 p.m.

Mitchell Hall Pool
Friday, March 13:  Noon - 12:50 p.m.
Saturday, March 14 - Sunday, March 22: Closed

Hetzel Fieldhouse Open Rec
Friday, March 13 - Sunday, March 22: Closed

It Make$ Cents! tax assistance

It Make$ Cents to get a little help from your money management friends! Schedule a tax assistance appointment with one of IMC peer mentors, bring all of your tax documents along with you, and we will assist you with filing through myfreetaxes.com (IRS supported VITA site).

**This is for simple student tax returns. We will not be able to assist students who have their own LLC or business related taxes.

UAPUWL postcard writing event - GOTV

The United Academic Professionals of UW-La Crosse, UAPUWL, the faculty and academic staff union, is hosting a postcard writing event on Wednesday, March 11 to help Get Out The Vote in the extremely important April 7 election. All UWL faculty and staff are welcome to attend. You can join us any time during the event as your schedule allows. UAPUWL will provide postcards, address labels, food, beverages and solidarity. This is a great chance to get involved and find out more about (y)our union. Please RSVP here

Rec Sports - lifeguard certification courses

Recreational Sports is offering two lifeguard certification courses this spring for anyone interested in maintaining a current certification or looking to become a lifeguard for the first time.

Lifeguard recertification
April 17-18

Lifeguard certification
April 24-25 and May 1-2

For additional information regarding course requirements and cost, visit the Rec Sports website or contact us at recoffice@uwlax.edu.

UWL In the News

The Inaugural UWL Professional Financial Planning Summit is poised to be an opportunity for professional development and networking among professionals in the financial services industry, UWL faculty and staff, and the stellar students studying in the UWL Finance Department and Trust Point Personal Financial Planning (PFP) program.

The summit is made possible thanks to the support of the Trust Point Foundation, It Make$ Cents!, and the UW-La Crosse Finance Department. Students, faculty, and staff from UWL look forward to hosting you for this exciting collaborative event!

The event will take place in The Bluffs, Student Union. The welcome and registration table will open at 9 a.m. and the program will begin promptly at 10 a.m. The summit will end at 4 p.m. You can expect a menagerie of professional engaging speakers, panel discussions, cutting edge research presentations, collaborative learning experiences and ongoing informal networking. Lunch is included and we will have refreshments available throughout the day.

At the conclusion of the summit, UWL students and Financial Services professionals may elect to participate in an additional formal speed networking session from 4 - 5:30 p.m. Professionals and UWL PFP students will be asked to confirm their participation in this subsequent session at the end of this registration survey.

This event will have no registration fees thanks to the generous support of the Trust Point Foundation. However, in order to have an accurate count of attendance for our event space and for lunch, we ask that you please register in advance to confirm your attendance. Please inform us if any unforeseen extreme circumstances arise that prevent your attendance after registering.

Registration link coming soon!

Monday
UW-La Crosse’s Aidan Matthai joins exclusive “Sub-14” club with historic 5K, WIZM
UW-La Crosse Wins Men’s Swimming & Diving Championship, WIAC
UW-La Crosse Wins Second Straight Women’s Swimming & Diving Championship, WIAC
The north side pool is back? Plus, UW-L’s Chergosky on politics of Vos retirement, WIZM
Black History in La Crosse: 2026 (La Crosse mayor and Alumnus Shaundel Washington-Spivey and alumna Antoiwana Williams quoted), WKBT

Tuesday
UW-La Crosse Men Capture First WIAC Title Since 1971, Ending 53-Year Drought, SwimSwam
Wisconsin voters to decide on limiting governor’s partial veto power in November (UWL's prof Chergosky quoted), WEAU

Wednesday
UW-La Crosse political science expert previews President Trump's State of the Union, WXOW
Pat Stephens Memorial Garden to be installed at UWL Fraternity, WKBT
Democratic candidate for Wisconsin governor Joel Brennan visits La Crosse, WXOW

Thursday
UW-La Crosse hosts annual spring career and internship fair for students, WKBT

Friday
Giving, equality focus of UWL panel discussion on International Women's Day, La Crosse Tribune

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Graduate & Extended Learning thanks Information Technology Services (ITS)

Thanks to Information Technology Services (ITS) for helping us to trouble shoot unique issues and provide creative and helpful solutions!
— Graduate & Extended Learning

Cindy Wemette, Student Health Center thanks Catherine Schmitz, Student Health Center

Thanks to Catherine Schmitz, Student Health Center, for being extremely helpful and welcoming to me in my new role at UWL in the Student Health Center. Thank you for everything you've done to make me feel part of the team and help guide me in my new position.
— Cindy Wemette, Student Health Center

Cindy Wemette, Student Health Center thanks Julie Puent Nelson, Health Science Center

Thanks to Julie Puent Nelson, Health Science Center, for being extremely helpful and welcoming to me in my new role at UWL in the Student Health Center. Thank you for everything you've done to make me feel part of the team and help guide me in my new position.
— Cindy Wemette, Student Health Center

Cindy Wemette, Student Health Center thanks Weiwei Song, Student Health Center

Thanks to Weiwei Song, Student Health Center, for being extremely helpful and welcoming to me in my new role at UWL in the Student Health Center. Thank you for everything you've done to make me feel part of the team and help guide me in my new position.
— Cindy Wemette, Student Health Center

Remembering

Ardelle Kathleen Williamson, '65 Alumna

Alumna Ardelle Kathleen Williamson, '65, died Feb. 14. For more information see the obituary.

Susan Margaret Bishop Link, '71 Alumna

Alumna Susan Margaret Bishop Link, '71, died Feb. 17. For more information see the obituary.

Donna Mae Schomberg, '51 Alumna

Alumna Donna Mae Schomberg, '51, died Feb. 18. For more information see the obituary.

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