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Posts tagged with 'Global Cultures & Languages':

Since joining UWL in 2022, Victoria Calmes has made her mark as a mentor, academic advisor and instructor in the Department of Global Cultures & Languages.

Bridging cultures, building connection Posted 3:17 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2026 Victoria Calmes broadens students’ horizons through language, travel and mentorship Read

This summer, students participated in the first Medical Spanish Immersion in Ecuador program through UWL, allowing them to immerse themselves in Spanish language, healthcare observation and cultural experiences.

A deeper understanding Posted 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4, 2026 UWL students gain medical, cultural experience through Ecuador study abroad Read

Victoria Calmes, associate professor of global cultures and languages, is the recipient of the 2026 Eagle Excellence in Academic Advising Award.

A global guide for students Posted 8 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2026 Victoria Calmes receives 2026 Eagle Excellence in Advising Award Read

Sculptor Wilay Méndez Páez at work welding a sculpture during a workshop on campus. He brought a week of creative energy to UW-La Crosse this spring as a visiting artist.

Art across disciplines Posted 11:20 a.m. Thursday, April 9, 2026 Internationally recognized sculptor connects with students while creating sustainable work on campus Read

UWL students in the Chinese Studies program engage kids in an after-school Chinese Clubs at a local elementary school. Students learned about Chinese food, among other topics.

Beyond grammar Posted 3:46 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2026 Language programs connect students with culture and community Read

Russian Studies students are prepared to succeed through a variety of strategies including AI technology, conversation partners, personal reflection, and a lot of encouragement to practice and make mistakes.

Breaking the language barrier Posted 3:26 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Students achieve fluency in one of the hardest languages through innovative, collaborative program Read

UWL Senior Elin Voegeli shares the immigration journey of Elisabeth Dieudonné Vincent using ArcGIS Storymaps, a web-based, interactive map that blends text, images and video.

Mapping migration Posted 2:18 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 2025 UWL French students give voice to immigrant journeys Read

In Kimberly Morris’ classes, teacher candidates practice using AI for different aspects of their classroom preparation — from developing lesson plans to designing assessments. For each phase of the assignment, Morris advises students on when they should use AI, helping them understand where it is most useful and effective.

Teaching in the AI era Posted 8:12 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 School of Education task force prepares future teachers for ethical, effective AI use Read

Lauryn Wiesman is starting her senior year at UWL in the fall. She is majoring in Spanish education and teaching English to speakers of other languages.

Building a future with bilingualism Posted 1:31 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Wiesman prepares to teach and support English learners with heart and fluency Read

Lauren LaLiberty, a double major in English and French, will graduate in May. Her French capstone project breathes new life into “The White Cat,” a forgotten 17th-century fairytale written by Madame d’Aulnoy, making the story accessible to modern English-speaking readers.

A cat with a tale Posted 10:06 a.m. Friday, May 9, 2025 Graduating senior translates 300-year old French fairytale, ‘The White Cat,’ for the modern English reader Read

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