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Jared Pfeiffer, associate professor of art, is one of six faculty to receive a 2026 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award.

Shaping more than clay Posted 8 a.m. Thursday, June 11, 2026 Jared Pfeiffer receives 2026 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award Read

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Eagle Fest on the UW-La Crosse campus is a great opportunity to meet other students. The annual event at the start of the school year features live music, entertainment, food and fun.

How to make friends in college Posted 10:34 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Nine simple tips to help you build meaningful connections on campus Read

Joseph Louis, a senior biology major, has served as a resident assistant in Reuter Hall for two years. In fall 2026, he will be an assistant hall director.

Finding home on campus Posted 9:55 a.m. Tuesday, June 9, 2026 UWL's Joseph Louis shares how resident assistants help students thrive Read

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

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

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

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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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Fourth of July FLOATING Legal Holiday Posted 2:31 p.m. Thursday, June 11, 2026 Floating Legal Holiday Reminder: Read

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Guide for Reading your Absence Balances in Workday Posted 3:31 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Utilize this information to help you understand your paid time off Read

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

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Graduate & Extended Learning thanks Paul Lacount, University Centers

Thanks to Paul Lacount, University Centers, for his outstanding service and collaboration at the International Death, Grief & Bereavement Conference. Paul seemed to be in three places at once, anticipating needs and resolving issues with remarkable efficiency. His calm, positive and helpful demeanor contributed greatly to the conference's success and was deeply appreciated by attendees, presenters and staff alike.
— Graduate & Extended Learning

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Sophie Bell, '71 Alumna

Alumna Sophie Bell, '71, died June 1. For more information see the obituary.

Janet Kay Devore, '78 Alumna

Alumna Janet Kay Devore, '78, died June 5. For more information see the obituary.

Charles F. Anderson spouse of Marla M. French, '94, fundholder for the Keith French Scholarship.

Charles F. Anderson, spouse of Marla M. French, '94, fundholder for the Keith French Scholarship, died June 4. For more information see the obituary.

Rita M. Jenks fund holder

Rita M. Jenks died May 18. Rita and deceased spouse, Professor Emeritus John D. Jenks, '59, were fund holders for the John Jenks Family & Friends Memorial Scholarship. For more information see the obituary.

Dolores R. (Wall) Anderson, '71 Alumna

Alumna Dolores R. (Wall) Anderson, '71, died Oct. 12, 2021. For more information see the obituary.

Lenore (Speas) Bartling, '52 Alumna

Alumna Lenore (Speas) Bartling, '52, died Dec. 16, 2020. For more information see the obituary.

Alumna Ardyth J. (Wall) Rich Alumna

Alumna Alumna Ardyth J. (Wall) Rich died Nov. 21, 2010. For more information see the obituary.

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2017 Jeep Patriot $6,500 or best offer

2017 Jeep Patriot — 4WD, drives well in all conditions. About 100,000 miles. No mechanical issues and recently driven regularly.

Vehicle has a salvage title due to prior damage that has been repaired. It has been road-tested and drives as it should. Some exterior rust present consistent with age and Midwest use.
$6,500 or best offer. For more information, contact Kjerstin Lang at 608.785.8651 or klang@uwlax.edu.

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