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Currently, 3,378 species of cicadas have been described and named. Nine of these are periodical cicadas like the bugs pictured on these leaves. Photo by Gene Kritsky. Cicadas to emerge soon Posted 9:36 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2024 Entomologist explains the wondrous spectacle of insect behavior to be seen — and heard — in southwest Wisconsin this spring Read more about Cicadas to emerge soon Story from Currents Kelsi Faust (second from right) was one of several former student employees who reflected on their time at UWL as part ofNational Student Employment Week is April 7-13. More than a campus job Posted 4:17 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 2024 Former student employees reflect on their time at UWL Read more about More than a campus job UWL Associate Professor Nicholas Bakken was the Faculty Spotlight at the UW Board of Regents meeting July 12.
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Faculty spotlight Posted 4:25 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2024 Professor Nicholas Bakken recognized during UW System Board of Regents meeting Read more about Faculty spotlight Read more -> March at UWL Posted 3:51 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2024 Relive the month through some of our favorite images Read more about March at UWL Sidney Paulson will be representing UWL at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research April 8-10. Her research is on working students and their struggles balancing classes and work responsibilities. A double major in archaeology and anthropology, Paulson plans to attend the University of Aberdeen in Scotland with the goal of earning a master’s degree and doctoral degree in archaeology.  A spotlight on working students Posted 9:42 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2024 UWL senior's research reveals realities for students balancing jobs and academics  Read more about A spotlight on working students The winning sculpture at the All Student Juried Exhibition was Yia Vue’s The Cabin That Love Built: In Memorium of Milla Vue and UWL’s late Biology Professor Tom Volk. Vue says while most offerings in her culture don’t include such detail, she felt compelled to create something elaborate because of her love for Milla and the love many expressed for Volk. “As I was working on the cabin, so many stories came out about him. We were helping each other move through the process of grief.”  A cabin filled with care Posted 9:27 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2024 Student’s award-winning art project honors beloved biology faculty member, Tom Volk, and beloved best friend, Milla Vue  Read more about A cabin filled with care Hayley Moore has earned over $30,000 in scholarships over a single academic year. Maroon Tycoon Posted 8 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2024 Sophomore Hayley Moore receives over $30,000 in scholarships Read more about Maroon Tycoon An electrocardiogram (EKG) is a quick test to check the heartbeat. Free youth heart screening event Posted 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2024 5-10 minutes of time can save a life Read more about Free youth heart screening event Lizzie Nelson was one of eight TESOL education majors to study in Puerto Rico for field experience. Expanding horizons Posted 8:32 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Puerto Rico trip creates more placements for TESOL education majors Read more about Expanding horizons Fourteen students from the University of Teacher Education - Fukuoka traveled to UW-La Crosse to learn about the U.S. education system. Bridging cultures Posted 9:54 a.m. Monday, April 1, 2024 UWL employees serve as host families for visiting Japanese students Read more about Bridging cultures

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