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UWL Early Childhood and Elementary Middle Education preservice teachers partnered with Summit Elementary to teach hands-on lessons on Wisconsin maple syrup production.

A sweet partnership Posted 1:24 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026 Education students get taste of teaching through Summit Elementary maple syrup project Read

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Russian Studies students are prepared to succeed through a variety of strategies including AI technology, conversation partners, personal reflection, and a lot of encouragement to practice and make mistakes.

Breaking the language barrier Posted 3:26 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Students achieve fluency in one of the hardest languages through innovative, collaborative program Read

Adam Weyer founded the UW–La Crosse Real Estate Club after noticing a lack of real estate–focused student organizations on campus. In under two years, the club has grown to more than 170 members and connects students with alumni and community professionals through guest speakers, site visits and networking opportunities.

Laying the foundation Posted 9:47 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2026 Entrepreneurial ambition, community partnerships fuel Real Estate Club’s rapid growth Read

Erin Poggemann’s vision for the Women in Business Club has grown into a thriving community supporting students in business leadership and professional growth.

Where tomorrow's leaders find opportunity Posted 9:47 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2026 Senior Erin Poggemann reflects on founding, growth of Women in Business Club Read

From left, UW–La Crosse students Kylie Lemke, a sophomore majoring in history, and Chloe Malinowski, a junior majoring in archaeology, are both pursuing the university’s Public History Certificate. In their public history class, they explore the history of sites around the city while imagining new possibilities for their future.

Reimagining our city Posted 11:07 a.m. Friday, March 13, 2026 Microgranting event March 17 to include UWL students partnership project reimagining La Crosse spaces Read

A conversation at an American Marketing Association networking event helped lead UW–La Crosse senior Megan Coughlin to a full-time marketing job after graduation.

From conversation to career Posted 7:28 a.m. Friday, March 13, 2026 How networking helped UWL senior Megan Coughlin launch her marketing career Read

After starting in the pharmaceutical sales industry, Corey Braunel, '97, changed career paths by opening a family wine business in southeastern Washington. His path could hold helpful lessons for graduates entering the workforce, he says.

Work that ages like wine Posted 11:01 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2026 Grad’s career takes tasty turn in Washington grape country 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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Upcoming Search & Screen Training: Navigate Hiring with Confidence in Workday Posted 1:26 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026 On March 31, HR will be hosting a Search and Screen Training Read

Join UW Superior's Pruitt Center for Mindfulness & Well-Being: Awe, Meeting the Crisis of Our Times Posted 9:33 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026 Dacher Keltner, professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, will be presenting Awe: Meeting the Crisis of Our Times on April 28. Read

ETF Retirement Webinars for May 2026 Posted 9:26 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026 Join ETF Retirement Specialists for the following webinars. Read

Group Insurance Board Approves Cost Sharing, GLP-1's for Weight Loss Posted 1:04 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Last Friday, the Group Insurance Board approved cost-sharing changes for plan year 2027 targeted towards mitigating trends in plan utilization and rising costs. Read

Big News with Great Rivers United Way Posted 3:49 p.m. Thursday, March 12, 2026 THANK YOU UWL! Read

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Western Werf Wisconsin Education Recruitment Fair

Western WERF is an educator career fair held in Wisconsin early in the hiring season. Candidates interested in working in the K-12 school setting will have a chance to engage with school districts from Wisconsin and throughout the U.S. to explore their opportunities. The event is free for students, alumni and community members. The fair is coordinated by the higher education institutions of Wisconsin and sponsored at UWL by the Academic Advising Center & Career Services.

An event program listing all the organizations will be provided at the fair. You are encouraged to bring copies of your resume/vitae if you have them. Refreshments and light snacks will be provided during the fair.

UWL surplus auction to be held through March 23

UWL will conduct a sale of surplus property in partnership with the online auction site www.wisconsinsurplus.com, running through March 23, 2026. 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.

SYS 625 Youth Protection and Compliance: Key Updates and UWL Requirements

If you work with youth or oversee youth programs, please review the updated SYS 625 policy for current requirements. Share these updates with colleagues to support consistent compliance.

Key changes Include:

Updated terms and definitions
Clarified activity director responsibilities
Revised training requirements
Updated supervision ratios
Requirements for third‑party youth activities

How the policy may affect your program

Impacts vary by program type. Most custodial and non‑custodial programs will see minimal changes, though some requirements may shift. The Youth Protection team will reach out to program directors with tailored guidance. All covered activities must be registered and approved before the start date. If unsure whether your activity is covered, contact Youth Protection. Requirements differ by activity type; see the Youth Protection Guide for details and the full approval process.

Upcoming opportunities (details coming soon):

Lunch & Learn sessions: Brief sessions on SYS 625 updates, program types, registration and approval guidance, emergency procedures, incident reporting and best practices.
Drop‑in sessions: Meet with the Youth Protection team, ask questions and address outstanding requirements.
Department/unit presentations: Request a tailored presentation for your team to ensure alignment with current processes.

Questions can be directed to youthprotection@uwlax.edu

Free Women's History Trivia Night

Women's History Trivia Night will be from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 at the Cleary Alumni & Friends Center at UWL. Come out and have intergenerational fun and learn (or share your knowledge) and have some snacks!

Refreshments and drawings
No cost or pre-registration
Everyone is welcome!

Sponsored by:
UWL College Feminists
UWL Early Childhood Education
UWL Race, Gender & Sexuality Studies
AAUW-La Crosse Branch

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Anna Jobe, Human Resources, and Lisa Klein, Community Engagement thanks UWL employees

Thanks to UWL employees! UWL employees helped make the Great Rivers United Way (GRUW) Annual Campaign a success! On March 10, the nonprofit announced that it reached its $1.5 million campaign goal. UWL employees can take pride in knowing their average gift was the highest it has been in six years. Thank you to all of our colleagues who contributed. Your generosity will make a major impact on the La Crosse region.
— Anna Jobe, Human Resources, and Lisa Klein, Community Engagement

Remembering

Jeffrey Bowman, '76 Alumnus

Alumnus Jeffrey Bowman, '76, died Feb. 15. For more information see the obituary.

John R. Bissen, '85 Alumnus

Alumnus John R. Bissen, '85, died Feb. 26. For more information see the obituary.

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