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Each house is covered in blackboard paint, allowing children to decorate them and exercise their imagination. 'Something new to call their own’ Posted 7 a.m. Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 UW-La Crosse faculty, staff create handmade toys for Afghan child evacuees Read more about 'Something new to call their own’ Students in Assistant Professor Kristina LaPlant’s senior capstone course have designed and distributed a community needs assessment to pinpoint the biggest areas of need in the Coulee Region.  Tackling big issues Posted 8:36 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 Students launch survey to identify community needs Read more about Tackling big issues A third community event organized by UW-La Crosse, Viterbo University and Western Technical College will explore the history of refugees in the United States and the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan.  Understanding our history with refugees Posted 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 Nov. 9 panel to shed light on past refugee resettlements, Afghanistan conflict Read more about Understanding our history with refugees The UWL Department of Theatre Arts will present “Love/Sick” by John Cariani, November 5-6 at 7:30 p.m. and November 6-7 at 2:00 p.m., Fredrick Theatre, Morris Hall. University theatre Posted 9:07 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1, 2021 ‘Love/Sick’ portrays dark, amusing look at romance Read more about University theatre UWL Associate Professor Dan Plunkett's Five benefits of partnering with UWL Posted 7 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1, 2021 Why community organizations and businesses should seek help from students, faculty for special projects  Read more about Five benefits of partnering with UWL Bryan Caplan, an economist and professor at George Mason University, says the influx of Afghan immigrants to the Coulee Region has the potential to boost the local economy. Caplan explained why during a virtual conversation with Adam Hoffer, associate professor of economics at UWL. The case for immigration Posted 1:42 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021 Economist explains how Afghan immigrants can help boost the economy Read more about The case for immigration ROTC students from UW-La Crosse, Viterbo University and Winona State University joined forced with La Crosse's Outdoor Recreation Alliance to replace a bridge on a hiking trail in Hixon Forest. “It’s cool to look back,” UWL junior Isaiah Voiland says, “and know that you’ve made a difference.” Bridging the gap Posted 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021 Local ROTC students give back through Hixon bridge project Read more about Bridging the gap La Crosse’s higher education institutions will host a virtual discussion Tuesday, Oct. 19, to help the community support and understand our new Afghan neighbors.  Getting to know our Afghan neighbors Posted 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021 Virtual event Oct. 19 will explore refugee resettlement Read more about Getting to know our Afghan neighbors Lisa Klein, UWL Community Engagement Coordinator, loads toys collected for Afghan children at Fort McCoy. The two-week, campus-wide effort netted around 400 toys. Play time Posted 10:09 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021 Campus toy drive for Afghan children a success Read more about Play time Benjamin Wittig is a graduate student at UW-La Crosse studying Recreation Management. Over the last year, Wittig has worked as UWL Associate Professor Daniel Plunkett’s graduate assistant researching the effects of COVID-19 on travel and tourism. Outdoor Recreation – It’s Truly Coulee Posted 9:37 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021 UWL grad student shares what happened to Coulee Region travel and tourism during COVID-19 Read more about Outdoor Recreation – It’s Truly Coulee

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