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There’s a strong connection between UW-La Crosse and Tomah Health, especially when it comes to the hospital’s Rehabilitation Services Department -- with nearly 75% of the department being UWL graduates.

A healthy partnership Posted 12:11 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025 UWL grads bring wealth of knowledge, compassion to Tomah Health rehab services Read

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Brad Dobbs, associate teaching professor of management, is one of six faculty to receive a 2025 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award.

Helping students thrive Posted 2 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2025 Brad Dobbs receives 2025 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award Read

Kaaviyashri Saraboji is a first-year graduate student from India studying software engineering. She won UWL's Annual 3 Minute Grad Project competition in March for her presentation on AI-Driven System to Prevent Animal-Vehicle Collisions.

Nature-inspired innovation Posted 10:56 a.m. Thursday, May 15, 2025 Graduate student uses AI to tackle animal-vehicle collisions Read

Sam Schmidt (left), assistant professor of Exercise & Sport Science, accompanied students to the NFL Draft in Green Bay, where they gained valuable experience volunteering at the NFL's signature offseason event.

A golden opportunity Posted 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 2025 Sport Management students, faculty gain valuable experience at NFL Draft Read

UWL will celebrate nearly 2,000 graduating students during three commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 17.

UWL commencement set for Saturday, May 17 Posted noon Friday, May 9, 2025 Nearly 2,000 students to receive degrees Read

Students in Adam Schneider's plant taxonomy course tackled a real-world challenge by identifying a plant species for the City of La Crosse.

Mystery solved Posted 10:43 a.m. Friday, May 9, 2025 Biology students identify unknown plant for City of La Crosse Read

Lauren LaLiberty, a double major in English and French, will graduate in May. Her French capstone project breathes new life into “The White Cat,” a forgotten 17th-century fairytale written by Madame d’Aulnoy, making the story accessible to modern English-speaking readers.

A cat with a tale Posted 10:06 a.m. Friday, May 9, 2025 Graduating senior translates 300-year old French fairytale, ‘The White Cat,’ for the modern English reader Read

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Spanish 443 students evaluated the role of technology in language learning. Here a student experiments with a virtual reality headset.

How effective are language learning apps? Posted 1:24 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2025 UWL Spanish students, professor analyze language learning in the digital age by examining language apps, social media, and the impact of artificial intelligence 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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Human Resources News

International Employee Information Posted 1:55 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2025 This is a summary of information, communication and resources provided by the Universities of Wisconsin System & UW-Madison in recent weeks: Read

Group Insurance Board Meeting: May 2025 Posted 8:28 a.m. Thursday, May 15, 2025 IMPORTANT NOTICE This meeting is held onsite at the Hill Farms State Office Building but is also available virtually. Read

The Wisconsin Deferred Compensation (WDC) Program wants YOUR input! Posted 8:53 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, 2025 We want your feedback on the WDC! Read

WRS News Online: May 2025 Posted 9:47 a.m. Monday, May 5, 2025 Please read important information! Read

Eligible 9-month employees may choose to receive pay over 12 months starting in August 2025

9 Over 12 Pay Option Enrollments Due May 16, 2025 Posted 11:25 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Eligible 9-month employees may choose to receive their pay over 12 months beginning in August 2025. Read

General Announcements

Community Engaged Learning Proposals now being accepted for spring 2026

The window to apply for a Community Engaged Learning (CEL) designation for spring 2026 courses is now open. A preview of the CEL proposal can be viewed here. If you’re looking to connect with a community partner, you can find potential project ideas on the UWL Community Idea Exchange or contact UWL Director of Community Engagement Lisa Klein.

The round one deadline to apply for the spring 2026 semester is Sept. 15, 2025. The CEL designation will be applied to your course by the start of registration. The round two deadline for spring 2026 is Jan. 15, 2026. If you apply by the round two deadline, the designation will not be applied to your course at the start of registration.

The Office of Community Engagement is excited to welcome you to the growing list of CEL instructors at UWL.

Recreational Sports - May Break/Summer Hours

The Recreational Sports Department would like to share building hours for May break (May 19-25) and the summer.  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.

May Break (May 19-25)

Recreational Eagle Center
Monday-Saturday:  12 p.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday:  CLOSED

Fitness Center
Monday-Saturday:  12 p.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday:  CLOSED

EZONE
Monday-Sunday:  CLOSED

Outdoor Connection
Monday-Sunday:  CLOSED

Climbing Gym
Monday-Sunday:  CLOSED

Mitchell Hall Pool
Monday-Sunday:  CLOSED

Summer Hours (starting May 26)

Recreational Eagle Center
Monday-Friday:  8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday:  12 p.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday:  CLOSED

Fitness Center
Monday-Friday:  8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday:  12 p.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday:  CLOSED

Outdoor Connection
Monday-Friday:  10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday:  12 p.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday:  CLOSED

EZONE
Closed for the summer

Climbing Gym
Closed for the summer

Mitchell Hall Pool
Closed for the summer

  **The Recreational Eagle Center will be closed on May 26 and July 4-5.

The Barbara Stewart Scholarship Golf Outing

Tee off for a great cause at the 24th Annual Barbara Stewart Scholarship Golf Outing!

Join us on June 4, 2025, at 12 p.m. at Pine Creek Golf Course in La Crescent.

Enjoy an afternoon of golf, games and camaraderie, followed by a social hour and live drawings at 4 p.m. Register today! All proceeds support the Barbara Stewart Scholarship, benefiting first-year students in multicultural organizations at UWL.

Games, live drawings and 50/50 tickets are available for purchase with cash or card the day of the event.

The meal will be served after golf concludes and once social hour begins.

Schedule of events:

12 p.m. — Check-in and putting contest
12:50 p.m. — Hole assignment for golfers and group photo
1 p.m. — Shotgun start
4 p.m. — Social hour, including meal and live drawings

Pine Creek Golf Course offers golf club rental for $5. Rental can be arranged the day of.

Early registration ends at 4 p.m. Friday, May 23. Registration deadline is Sunday, June 1.

If viewing on the UWL Calendar, please click here to register

Unable to attend the event but still want to donate to the Barbara Stewart Scholarship? Click here to give now!

Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Contact Gregory Reichert with questions.

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Thanks to Adele Lozano, Student Affairs Administration, for your support and guidance in my dissertation journey.
— Kate Demerse, College of Arts, Social Science & Humanities

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