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UWL Associate Professor Dan Plunkett, director of the university’s Tourism Research Institute, predicts summer travel will increase from last year. Plunkett was featured in an “Ask the Experts” online article outlining tips for saving on summer travel. Summer surmises Posted 10:14 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2023 UWL rec professor offers predictions for upcoming travel season Read more about Summer surmises Marisa Barbknecht, a teaching professor in the Microbiology Department, is one of seven UWL faculty to earn a 2023 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award. Helping students grow Posted noon Thursday, May 18, 2023 Marisa Barbknecht wins 2023 Eagle Teaching Excellence Award  Read more about Helping students grow Image of a field with blue sky Growing sustainable agriculture Posted 2:48 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2023 WiSys-led partnership including UWL wins $1 million NSF grant to lead in sustainable ag Read more about Growing sustainable agriculture UWL senior Madeline Gile attended this year's men's basketball Final Four through her internship with the sports business program Living Sport. March Madness memories Posted 11:22 a.m. Monday, May 15, 2023 UWL’s Madeline Gile recalls transformational internship Read more about March Madness memories Tom Volk, a longtime faculty member in the Biology Department, was known for his exceptional teaching and mentorship, his vibrant style and personality, and the dignity he displayed while navigating numerous health problems.   ‘Synmycanthrosium’ Posted 9:32 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Celebrating the life and legacy of Professor Tom Volk Read more about ‘Synmycanthrosium’ Tisha King-Heiden, professor of biology, has received this year's Prairie Springs Environmental Leadership Award for faculty. “Being honored for doing my favorite part of my job feels a bit strange, Superb scientist, motivational mentor Posted 8 a.m. Saturday, May 6, 2023 Tisha King-Heiden receives Prairie Springs Environmental Leadership Award for faculty Read more about Superb scientist, motivational mentor The Walk with an Eagle program at UW-La Crosse matches recreational therapy students with older adults, with the goal of sparking social connections through the simple act of walking and talking. Part of UWL's Community Engaged Learning program, the course is taught by Assistant Professor Jennifer Taylor. Walk with an Eagle Posted 11:08 a.m. Friday, May 5, 2023 Rec therapy program benefits students and adults 50-plus Read more about Walk with an Eagle KattiJo Deeter, '08, completed this year's Iditarod — the famed, 938-mile sled dog race from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska. Deeter reached the finish line after 10 days, 6 hours and 44 minutes — good for 16th place. A frozen finish Posted 7:04 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 2023 Alum completes famed Iditarod sled dog race Read more about A frozen finish UWL’s 2023 outstanding graduates named Top grads Posted 8:17 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 2023 UWL’s 2023 outstanding graduates named Read more about Top grads The Research Vessel Prairie Springs — a 32-foot, state-of-the-art, aluminum vessel supporting UW-La Crosse's River Studies Center — is expected to be completed this summer. Construction of the vessel is funded through a nearly $500,000 gift from Prairie Springs: The Paul Fleckenstein Trust to the La Crosse Community Foundation.    Making waves Posted 8:03 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2023 UWL research vessel could hit the water later this year Read more about Making waves

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