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Sophomore biology major Andrew Smerz, right, enrolled in History Professor Gita Pai’s chocolate-themed history course for his love of chocolate. But he soon learned chocolate’s story stretches far beyond flavor, linking La Crosse to a much larger global history. Unwrapping chocolate Posted 11:18 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 Students explore the complex, global history of chocolate from Mesoamerica to today Read more about Unwrapping chocolate Adrián Moreno’s path at UW-La Crosse has not followed a straight line. Moreno shares how his journey has been shaped by confronting difficulty head-on and turning it into something constructive. Turning challenges into opportunity Posted noon Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025 December grad Adrián Moreno reflects on challenging path that shaped him  Read more about Turning challenges into opportunity Víctor Macías-González, professor of history, shares some of his favorites. Faculty faves Posted 10:15 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15, 2025 A profile of a favorite faculty Read more about Faculty faves Longtime UWL professor and La Crosse architectural historian Les Crocker led countless tours detailing La Crosse history. Crocker died in his La Crescent, Minnesota, home Feb. 16, 2025. A life remembered Posted 9 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 2025 Retired Professor Les Crocker left a substantial impact on UWL, La Crosse history Read more about A life remembered Passengers on the Mid-Century Memories Trolley Tour of Northside La Crosse heard stories about familiar icons like The Sweet Shop on Caledonia Street, going to school at Old Logan, or working at the Autolite or Rubber Mills. Photo courtesy of Explore La Crosse. La Crosse Northside narratives unveiled Posted 3:31 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 October tours launched Northside Hear, Here project Read more about La Crosse Northside narratives unveiled Morrison’s new book, “Lived Resistance against the War on Palestinian Children,” examines the lived experiences and resistance strategies of Palestinian children amid ongoing violence.  'Lived Resistance' Posted 7 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 In new book, UWL’s Heidi Morrison explores how Palestinian youth are pushing back against oppression  Read more about 'Lived Resistance' The Sweet Shop on Caledonia Street is one of the stops on the Northside tour. Journey back in time Posted 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024 October tours reveal the heart of La Crosse’s Northside Read more about Journey back in time Andrew Howard, a lecturer in UWL's History Department, has developed a passion for studying the Indo-Aryan language of Urdu in recent years. Here, he's pictured at the Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque in Delhi, India. Unlocking Urdu Posted 2:46 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2024 For history instructor, language inspires new ways to see the world  Read more about Unlocking Urdu Darryle and Marv Clott served as Mrs. and Mr. Oktoberfest in 2019. A lasting legacy Posted 1:32 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2024 For Clotts, giving back is about education, family Read more about A lasting legacy Historic shot of of the Mississippi River in La Crosse. c. 1900. Photo courtesy of La Crosse Public Library. The Mississippi ran backwards Posted 6 a.m. Monday, Feb. 26, 2024 And four other stories you didn’t know from La Crosse history Read more about The Mississippi ran backwards

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