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A pattern of success Posted 10:22 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 Business Alum Dan Robson recalls the day his wife let out a shrill scream from the back corner office of their quilt shop in Forest City, Iowa. “I thought there was a mouse back there,” he recalls. Dan, ’88, hurried to the back, passing heaps of quilt patterns and brightly colored fabric decorating the 4,400-square-foot space. For nearly 15 years, his wife, Shelley, ‘89, had expanded the shop, gradually increasing fabric choices, inventory and staff. She studied up on the trendiest quilt patterns and eventually designed her own to be printed professionally and shipped all over the U.S. and Canada. Read more about A pattern of success UW-L alum makes run for president of Somalia Posted 9:42 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 Ahmed Samatar was an inquisitive UW-La Crosse student from Somalia. He loved to learn, pursue political debate and explore international relations, recalls Political Science Professor Joe Heim. Today Samatar, ’78, is taking those interests to the political landscape of his native Somalia where he recently made a run for president. Read more about UW-L alum makes run for president of Somalia Eight join Alumni Association board of directors Posted 9:34 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 In August, the UW-L Alumni Association welcomed eight new members to its board of directors. "They bring enthusiasm, new ideas and are committed to the mission of the Alumni Association," notes Janie Spencer, executive director. Read more about Eight join Alumni Association board of directors An impressive freshman class Posted 4:24 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 Read more about An impressive freshman class Coming Soon: Alumni Credit Cards for UW-L Posted 8:54 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 Association has partnered with UW Credit Union to offer credit cards with iconic campus imagery. Plus, take advantage of all that credit cards have to offer, like rates that beat the national average by 3 to 6 percent,* the ability to earn cash back or rewards and much more. Read more about Coming Soon: Alumni Credit Cards for UW-L Outstanding alumni sought for awards Posted 8:47 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 Have you kept in touch with former classmates? Are they doing amazing work in their communities? The Alumni Association is looking for candidates for the UW-La Crosse Alumni Awards Program. Read more about Outstanding alumni sought for awards Advocate Gail Williamson to share positive perspective of Down syndrome Posted 5:58 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012 Gail Williamson will share her story during a presentation at UW-La Crosse at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, in Valhalla, Cartwright Center-Gunning Addition. Read more about Advocate Gail Williamson to share positive perspective of Down syndrome ‘High School Band Day’ set at UW-L Saturday, Oct. 6 Posted 6:12 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012 Eight area high school bands will step out with the UW-La Crosse Screaming Eagles Marching Band for the Eagles’ football game Saturday, Oct. 6. Read more about ‘High School Band Day’ set at UW-L Saturday, Oct. 6 Campus Connection Sept. 24, 2012 Posted 9:34 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, 2012 Read more about Campus Connection Sept. 24, 2012 Fit to be queen: UW-L student promotes physical activity as Miss LaCrosse/Oktoberfest Posted 7:07 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, 2012 Read more about Fit to be queen: UW-L student promotes physical activity as Miss LaCrosse/Oktoberfest

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