Campus Connection | UW-La Crosse

Samantha Brown, public health and community health education major, transformed uncertainty into confidence when she became involved in Rec Sports.

Finding her team Posted 9 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2026 UWL's Samantha Brown discovers community, confidence through Rec Sports Read

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Volunteers help out during the 2026 Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine Campus Move-Out program. Items collected ranged from futons, sofas and dressers to storage bins, kitchen supplies, and other household essentials.

Move-out, reimagined Posted 3:46 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 2026 Campus program keeps hundreds of usable items from landfills Read

Upcoming events Posted 12:48 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 2026 Connect with us online, on campus or in the community Read

Take a walk down memory lane by reliving campus happenings from 1976. Photos courtesy of UWL Murphy Library Digital Collections

Looking back: 1976 Posted 12:36 p.m. Thursday, June 4, 2026 Bicentennial celebrations, res life changes, a gymnastics juggernaut — and more campus happenings 50 years ago Read

Healthcare professional using a laptop with digital medical data and AI-generated health information displayed on screen.

An Aristotelian look at AI Posted 11:54 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 2026 Software engineering student develops AI models and ethical frameworks for safer healthcare systems Read

Dipankar Mitra, assistant professor of computer science and computer engineering, is one of six faculty to receive a 2026 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award.

Engineering student success Posted 9 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 2026 Dipankar Mitra receives 2026 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award Read

Max Schmeling, a marketing major at UW–La Crosse, says receiving the Joe Laux Family Scholarship gave him renewed motivation to continue pursuing his degree after the loss of his mother.

The sign he needed Posted 2:09 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Timely scholarship gave Max Schmeling motivation to keep pursuing his degree Read

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Brian Kumm- Schaley, associate professor of Recreation Management & Recreational Therapy, is a musician who has used his understanding rhythm to explore a way of life in uncertain times.

Find your rhythm Posted 10:14 a.m. Friday, May 1, 2026 UWL leisure expert explores a musical philosophy for living in uncertain times 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

UW System | Upcoming Flex Work Arrangement Annual Process Posted 8:34 a.m. Thursday, May 28, 2026 This communication was sent to Universities of Wisconsin employees with an approved FY26 Flex Work Arrangement (FWA) in Workday. Read

Understanding Upcoming Annual Performance Reviews in Workday Posted 10:46 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Performance reviews in Workday will kick off on July 1, 2026 Read

2026 UW System Pay Plan: What Employees Need to Know Posted 11:40 a.m. Friday, May 22, 2026 Understand the upcoming Pay Plan increase and eligibility requirements for UWL employees Read

Probationary Period Policy and Compliance Training | Sign up now Posted 10:14 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Probationary periods are essential to support new employees and maintain high performance standards here at UWL. Read

Digital Confidence: Join Our Upcoming Digital Literacy Session Posted 8:24 a.m. Monday, May 4, 2026 Sign up today for the virtual session Read

General Announcements

UWL surplus auction to be held through June 15

UWL will conduct a sale of surplus property in partnership with the online auction site www.wisconsinsurplus.com running through June 15. 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.

Arts events

UWL adjunct professor of art wins Oktoberfest 2026 pin design

The 2026 Oktoberfest Button was designed by Natalia Rocafuerte, a local multimedia creator and adjunct professor of art at UWL. Read the full story.

Communications Corner

Employee parking permit — buy now!

Do not wait to purchase an employee parking permit. The student parking permit sale will start on Monday, July 6 and permits will sell out fast. After July 6, employees will need to contact Parking Services for permit availability.

Permits are sold online via the Parking Services website.