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UWL Senior Ilee Smith, a public health and community health education major, co-led a REAL Girls running and leadership program at Southern Bluffs Elementary School this spring. Inspired by faculty who emphasize community engagement, Smith says the experience will help prepare her for a future in leading health initiatives.

Finding your pace and potential Posted 10:51 a.m. Thursday, June 19, 2025 UWL student inspires confidence, leadership in young girls though after school running club Read

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Zachariah Tritz, assistant professor of microbiology, is one of six faculty to receive a 2025 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award.

Sharing his passion for science Posted 8 a.m. Thursday, June 19, 2025 Zachariah Tritz receives 2025 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award Read

Lauryn Wiesman is starting her senior year at UWL in the fall. She is majoring in Spanish education and teaching English to speakers of other languages.

Building a future with bilingualism Posted 1:31 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Wiesman prepares to teach and support English learners with heart and fluency Read

John Kelly, associate professor of geography and environmental science, volunteers as a conservation easement monitor with the Mississippi Valley Conservancy. His work not only helps protect the Driftless Region but also enriches his students’ education — bringing lessons to life far beyond the classroom.

A love of the land Posted 1:54 p.m. Friday, June 13, 2025 John Kelly’s volunteer work serves Driftless Region, enriches classroom learning Read

In its second year, UWL's Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine program allowed students moving out of residence halls to donate more than 300 items including furniture, electronics and more.

Old items, new life Posted 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2025 UWL program saves hundreds of items from landfill during campus move-out Read

James Peirce, professor of mathematics and statistics, is one of six faculty to receive a 2025 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award.

Pushing students to be their best Posted 8 a.m. Thursday, June 12, 2025 James Peirce receives 2025 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award Read

UWL students connect with employers through a variety of events, clubs, internships and classes.

What skills do you learn in college? Posted 1:59 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Discover the Eagle Advantage at UW-La Crosse Read

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UW-La Crosse Psychology Professor Ryan McKelley recommends no phones in bedrooms overnight as a lack of quality sleep is tied to almost every mental health condition.

Screen time for kids Posted 9:57 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2025 UWL psychologists share advice for healthier habits navigating technology 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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New Episode! How Movement Can Improve Chronic Conditions Posted 11:34 a.m. Monday, June 16, 2025 Hear physical therapist Molly Gill explain how movement can help manage and improve chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, and chronic pain. Read

A New Well Wisconsin Benefit: Kaia Health Posted 11:16 a.m. Monday, June 16, 2025 Find Pain Relief from Home with Kaia Health Read

My Insurance Benefits Coming July 2025! Posted 2:23 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2025 A new online benefits administration system called My Insurance Benefits will be available for all Universities of Wisconsin employees in July 2025. Read

ATP/Workday Resources Posted 7:49 a.m. Monday, June 2, 2025 Available resources and FAQ regarding the transition to Workday. Read

Make Connections Beyond Your Inner Circle With Peer to Peer Support Posted 8:48 a.m. Friday, May 30, 2025 The Benefits of Anonymous Peer-to-Peer Support Read

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Lynn Weiland's Retirement Open House

Stop in and celebrate Lynn Weiland's 28-year career at UW-La Crosse! There will be supplies and space provided for you to create and share written memories and well wishes.
Time: 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Date: Friday, June 27
Location: 3105 Student Union

Luxembourg High School student host families needed Sept. 1 -17, 2025

We are looking for families, especially who have children attending Aquinas High School, Logan High School and Central High School, who may be interested in being a short-term host family for one or two high school students coming from Luxembourg Sept. 1 -17 to learn about culture and education of the U.S. Please share the below information with anyone who may be interested. Miranda Panzer, UWL International Education & Engagement, is also happy to chat in person or virtually about this neat program.

Luxembourg High School student hosting September 2025: Applications are now being accepted for families interested in hosting Luxembourg High School students from Lënster Lycée International School in Junglinster, Luxembourg. Our goal is to identify 7 to 13 families who would be willing to open their homes to students from Sept. 1-17, 2025. They will be in the U.S. starting Aug. 24 but will do a few things in the U.S. prior to their La Crosse arrival. This program is a collaborative effort of the La Crosse School District, Aquinas High School, Luxembourg American Descendants Society of La Crosse (LADS), Viterbo University, and UW-La Crosse. It was developed from La Crosse’s new Sister City partnership with the City of Junglinster, Luxembourg.

Requirements of all host families: Host students from Sept. 1- 17, 2025; one or two students per household; all students need their own bed but may share a room; provide breakfast and dinner on days hosted by family; and complete a successful background check.

Application: https://uwlax.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0vqIxiSvGW9gvSm

Questions can be directed to: Miranda Panzer, UWL International Education & Engagement, mpanzer@uwlax.edu and/or 608.785.8823.

Dates:

Arrival - Monday, Sept. 1, 2025
Welcome Event - Tentatively Tuesday, Sept. 2
Closing Event - Tentatively Monday, Sept. 15
Departure - Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025

Information Session:

Thursday, June 12 at 5 p.m. - Virtual - https://wisconsin-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/EIQmtlhsRLCideYuEwtPIw
Monday, June 16 at noon - Virtual - https://wisconsin-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/q6K4GU3ITqugSVrUtGmnHw
Monday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m. - Virtual - https://wisconsin-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/aHQbRuDVQUyoVHzruOT4Uw
Tuesday, June 17 at noon - Virtual - https://wisconsin-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/lhjDwZR1R0K8RSIrdqby2Q
1:1 conversations available just email or call to schedule

Physical therapy students, faculty shine at national conference

The UWL Physical Therapy Program had an unprecedented showing at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Annual Meeting in Atlanta last month, proudly representing UWL. Five faculty members — Tom Kernozek, Ward Dobbs, Shane Murphy, Steni Sackiriyas and Drew Rutherford — were in attendance, alongside six graduate students from the program: Grace Rudek, Kelle Hierl, Sidney Smith, Brandon Bernardo, Makenna Carpenter, Kayla Lass and Colton Brand.

Together, the group presented nine research papers, showcasing the strength and breadth of their ongoing work in biomechanics, rehabilitation and human performance. A special congratulations goes to Grace Rudek, who was awarded a highly competitive Biomechanics Interest Group Graduate Travel Award in recognition of her outstanding scholarly contributions submitted to the meeting.

Student participation in this conference was made possible through support from UWL Graduate & Extended Learning and the UWL Alumni & Friends Foundation.

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Adam Schneider, Biology thanks David Mindel, Murphy Library

Thanks to David Mindel, Murphy Library, for helping students and I image over 5,000 plant specimens from the UWL herbarium in the library's imaging lab over the last academic year, and helping us set up our own imaging station to continue the efforts.
— Adam Schneider, Biology

Adam Schneider, Biology thanks Nikki Pegarsch, Murphy Library

Thanks to Nikki Pegarsch, Murphy Library, for helping students and I image over 5,000 plant specimens from the UWL herbarium over the last academic year, which will soon be publicly available online.
— Adam Schneider, Biology

Remembering

Leroy F. "Lee" Mielke Alumnus

Alumnus Leroy F. "Lee" Mielke died April 7, 2014. For more information see the obituary.

Shirley M. Dyrud, '51 Alumna

Alumna Shirley M. Dyrud, '51, died Feb. 15. For more information see the obituary.

Dennis S. Ryan, '75 Alumnus

Alumnus Dennis S. Ryan, '75, died May 27. For more information see the obituary.

Kristine Marie Selberg, '92 Alumna

Alumna Kristine Marie Selberg, '92, died May 30. For more information see the obituary.

Marjean Gail (Brenstein) Riisager, '59 Alumna

Alumna Marjean Gail (Brenstein) Riisager, '59, died June 2. For more information see the obituary.

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