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Clock tower repairs ready campus icon for its second decade Posted 8:17 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011 Hoeschler Tower’s clock dials, hands, movement hardware and dial illumination were upgraded this summer. The master clock controller was replaced, readying the 11-year-old tower for its second decade. Read

A picture perfect parade Posted 10:24 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011 If you didn’t catch the UW-L Alumni Band and Alumni Pompons making their way down the Oktoberfest Maple Leaf Parade route, you can find photos here. Read

Upcoming events Posted 10:24 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011 The Alumni Association is planning various upcoming events in October and November. It all starts with Family, Friends and Alumni Weekend Friday, Oct. 14 through Sunday, Oct. 16. Check out the schedule of events including a fish fry, football game, campus tours, various social gatherings and more. Read

The Alumni Association is engaging students, alums Posted 9:28 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011 Do you remember your days on campus? Today’s students want a great education, to meet new friends, and to — like you — always be a part of “The La Crosse Experience.” Read

Running down the dream Posted 1:58 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011 UW-L alumnus Dana Zimmerman's inner drive led him to earn a silver metal in the 2000 Paralympic Games in Sydney, Australia. It also allowed the young man with Cerebral Palsy to never let his disability stand in the way of his academic and athletic dreams. “In my head I was saying ‘believe, believe, believe — There is nothing that can prevent you. Go for it…,’” recalls Zimmerman. Read

Alum says "yes" to marriage at swing Posted 1:56 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011 The swing outside of Graff Main Hall holds a lot of significance for UW-L alums Jenn O’Neill and Michael Hemmer. After meeting as seniors on the UW-L Student Senate, O’Neill and Hemmer started dating. Their meeting place between classes and before dates was always the swing. Read

Alum starring in Twin Cities 'Hairspray' run Posted 1:34 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011 Therese Walth is brave, bold — and she has big hair. Walth, ’06, is playing the lead role of Tracy Turnblad in the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres’ production of “Hairspray,” the Broadway musical, Aug. 5-Jan. 28. Read

L.A. comedian coming to UW-La Crosse Posted 2:33 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 2011 An actor who played a part in the 1993 Disney comedy “Cool Runnings” will perform at UW-L. Read

UW-L observes Hispanic Heritage month with lecture series Posted 8:44 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, 2011 A filmmaker and a scholar of Chicano culture will present as part of the activities planned in observance of National Hispanic Heritage month. Read

Campus Connection, Sept. 26, 2011 Posted 8:09 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, 2011 Campus Connection is UW-L's online newsletter for faculty, staff, students and retirees. Read

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