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For UWL's Michael Quintero Bungert, who will graduate Sunday with a bachelor's degree in social studies education, college has been a time of self-reflection and self-exploration. “Coming from a small town in Minnesota, it was hard for me to fully develop or express my identity as both Mexican and American, Finding himself Posted 1:56 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021 UWL helped December grad explore his identity, prepare for his future Read more about Finding himself Dina Zavala, UWL’s assistant vice chancellor for Diversity & Inclusion, was recently named one of Wisconsin's most influential Latino leaders. “The recognition encourages me to continue pushing forward and growing in terms of my leadership in justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, Using her voice Posted 9:13 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021 UWL’s Dina Zavala recognized for leadership in diversity, inclusion Read more about Using her voice Edith Ben-Eboh, a junior majoring in public health and community health education, recently received the UWL Student Association's Women of Color Scholarship. “I’m happy someone saw something in me and felt I deserved this, ‘An honor I didn’t expect’ Posted 4:37 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021 Edith Ben-Eboh recognized for academics, community involvement Read more about ‘An honor I didn’t expect’ UWL has planned a series of programs for Monday, Nov. 29, in honor of National Native American Heritage Month. National Native American Heritage Month Posted 4:01 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021 UWL to host two speakers Nov. 29 Read more about National Native American Heritage Month UWL's Andrew Ives and Monica Yang have been recognized for their outstanding service to diverse populations. Deserved distinctions Posted 8 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021 Ives, Yang recognized for outstanding service to diverse populations Read more about Deserved distinctions 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 First-generation students — 27% of UWL undergraduates — bring many desirable attributes to campus. First generation students, faculty and staff can visit the Student Union between 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8, to pick up a first-generation sticker and snacks. Students can learn more about the many resources available at UWL. A worthy celebration Posted 10:07 a.m. Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 First-generation students recognized Monday, Nov. 8 Read more about A worthy celebration 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 Suthakaran Veerasamy, an assistant professor of psychology at UWL, will discuss how white people can cultivate cultural empathy during a La Crosse Waking up White presentation at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23. Cultivating cultural empathy Posted 7 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021 Presentation explores how white people can empathize with people of color  Read more about Cultivating cultural empathy La Crosse public parks are displaying All are welcome Posted 10:49 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1, 2021 La Crosse installs inclusive signs in city parks  Read more about All are welcome

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