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UWL Veteran Education Benefits Coordinator Jane Brannan with her family after her son Joe's graduation from basic training in 2012. From left, Jane Brannan holding her youngest child Jennifer; Joe, oldest son; Jack, middle son; Sandy Brannan, her mother; and James Brannan, her dad. The Brannan Family Student Veteran and Military-Connected Student Scholarship will assist many students with connections to the Armed Forces.

'Every bit counts' Posted 11:15 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2022 UWL veterans benefit coordinator helps address a challenge she sees for the students she serves Read

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The WIAA State High School Track & Field Meet brings thousands to the La Crosse area each spring. This was the event in 2019. The WIAA has agreed to five-year contracts with UWL and Explore La Crosse to host the State Track and Field Championships in La Crosse through 2026.

Still running Posted 10:35 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2022 Agreements keep WIAA state track meet at UWL Read

First-year student Anna Hill Hernandez received one-on-one personal training lessons thanks to UWL Rec Sports' new participant grants. The grants are intended to remove financial barriers to recreational activities on campus.

'A huge benefit' Posted 8 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2022 Rec Sports Participation Grants expand access to programs Read

UWL sophomore Paige Vang will spend the summer as a diversity intern with Hall Render law firm in Milwaukee. She hopes the experience will help prepare her for a career in law and health science.

Summer internship Posted 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2022 UWL's Paige Vang lands internship with Milwaukee law firm Read

A graduate poses by a flowering crabapple tree in Riverside Park.

Photos: Commencement Posted 11:07 a.m. Monday, May 16, 2022 UWL celebrated nearly 1,800 graduates during three commencement ceremonies Sunday, May 15, at the La Crosse Center. Read

Beginning Friday, June 10, UWL will transition its data storage to OneDrive. This change comes with several benefits to users, including additional storage space and the ability to access data from more devices.

Important message about data storage Posted 10 a.m. Monday, May 16, 2022 UWL to transition to OneDrive beginning June 10 Read

UWL senior Derek Poggemann has received the Jake and Janet Hoeschler Award for Excellence, given annually to the top student in UWL's College of Business Administration. Poggemann will graduate Sunday with a bachelor's degree in information systems.

A deserved distinction Posted 8 a.m. Sunday, May 15, 2022 UWL senior Derek Poggemann receives Hoeschler Award for Excellence Read

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UWL Associate Professor of Communication Studies Dena Huisman speaking at the TEDxUWLaCrosse event April 19, 2022.

How to help someone in distress Posted 10:19 a.m. Thursday, May 5, 2022 Communication Studies expert shares how to better communicate support in a TEDxUWLaCrosse video Read

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La Crosse International Gardens tours set for June 18

The City of La Crosse International Gardens committee is hosting public garden tours from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 18, at the International Gardens in Riverside Park. Visit each garden and learn more about the eight La Crosse sister city relationships. These cities include: Bantry, Ireland; Dubna, Russia; Epinal, France; Førde, Norway; Friedberg, Germany; Junglinster, Luxembourg; Luoyang, China; and The Republic of Cameroon, Kumbo, West Africa.

Ceremony to memorialize law enforcement officers

The UWL Police Department will host a La Crosse County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony. The event begins at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, at the Veteran Monument, Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex.

The event will honor those who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. Light refreshments and snacks will be available.

Part-time job fair on Sept. 7

A part-time job fair with on-campus and community employers will be held on the second day of Fall classes from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, in the Bluffs, Student Union. The fair is free and open to all students. The event is co-sponsored by the Academic Advising Center & Career Services and the Financial Aid Office.

There is no registration fee for on-campus employers who would like to participate. Registration is through Handshake. For more information, email career@uwlax.edu or call 608.785.8362.

Employee Enrichment event is May 25

Wonder why Millennials and Gen Z colleagues/students often have a different perspective on things? Steve Bench, founder of Generational Consulting in Madison, has answers and will present “Attracting Tomorrow’s Talent with Today’s Leaders” at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, in 1309 Centennial Hall. The talk will be preceded by a reception to reconnect and network from 9-10 a.m. in Hall of Nations, Centennial Hall. The events are free and organized by the Employee Enrichment Committee.

The keynote will focus on talent attraction and workforce retention by building understanding of who we are, how we were raised, and how each generation views “work” as a part of their identity. Examples can also apply to working with students from different generations.

Funding for the presentation is provided by a University Staff Professional Development Grant and the University Staff Council. Refreshments are funded by the Provost Office.

Plan to attend

What: Employee Enrichment Event

Who: Steve Bench, Founder of Generational Consulting

When/Where: 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, 1309 Centennial Hall

Plus: Networking and Reconnecting Reception: 9-10 a.m. Hall of Nations, Centennial Hall

Admission: Free to all UWL faculty and staff. Funding provided by a University Staff Professional Development Grant and the University Staff Council; refreshments funded by the Provost Office.

Murphy Library Notes

Meet Eve Wenzel, Murphy Library's new Digital Collections Assistant

Meet Eve Wenzel, the newest member of the Murphy Library team. Eve works in the Digital Collections unit and is currently working on scanning materials and putting in metadata for the Upper Mississippi River Conservation Committee (UMRCC) Collection in order to make them available online. Learn more about her on The Fine Print Blog.