https://www.uwlax.edu/news/posts/Campus ConnectionPosts tagged with 'Gregory Reichert':2023-07-03T09:11:39.593Zhttps://www.uwlax.edu/news/posts/a-new-day/A new day2023-07-03T09:11:39.593Z2023-07-03T07:02:00ZKyle Farrishttps://uwlax.edu/profile/kfarris/kfarris@uwlax.edu
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<p class="date"><span class="label">Posted </span><span data-part="time">7:02 a.m.</span><span data-part="weekday"><span> </span>Monday</span><span data-part="month"><span>, </span>July</span><span data-part="day"><span> </span>3</span><span data-part="year"><span>, </span>2023</span></p>
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<figcaption>As of July 1, 2023, the UWL Alumni & Friends Foundation is operating as one entity. This new arrangement brings a host of benefits for supporters of UWL.</figcaption>
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<h3>Introducing the UWL Alumni & Friends Foundation</h3>
<p><span data-contrast="none">It’s official.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">As of July 1, 2023, the UWL Foundation and the UWL Alumni Association have joined forces to become the </span><a href="https://www.uwlax.edu/foundation/" data-mce-href="/foundation/"><span data-contrast="none">UWL Alumni &amp; Friends Foundation</span></a><span data-contrast="none">. </span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">This new alignment comes with a variety of benefits for supporters of UWL, including the elimination of alumni membership dues&nbsp;and new ways to engage with the university. </span><a href="https://www.uwlax.edu/news/posts/coming-together-for-uwl/?return=/foundation/light-reads/%3Fissue=May+2023" data-mce-href="/news/posts/coming-together-for-uwl/?return=/foundation/light-reads/%3Fissue=May+2023"><span data-contrast="none">(Learn more about how these changes could affect you.)</span></a><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">It will also help streamline operations and planning within the Foundation, leading to a better experience for all involved.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">“These two organizations have worked hand-in-hand over the past 50-plus years, and I believe this new structure will help us serve our students, alumni, friends and UWL in the best possible way,” says <a data-mce-href="/profile/jmorgan3/" href="/profile/jmorgan3/">Janie Morgan</a>, ’85 &amp; ’86, executive director of strategic engagement. “Our alumni and friends deserve the very best, and we plan to deliver.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">Leadership and board members from each organization had been exploring the potential benefits of this realignment for nearly two years. After resolving to become one entity, they worked in close collaboration to ensure a smooth transition for alumni, donors, friends and the new organization itself.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none"><a data-mce-href="/profile/greichert/" href="/profile/greichert/">Greg Reichert</a>, vice chancellor of Advancement and president of the Foundation, says the new arrangement aligns with current best practices across higher education, and has the potential to bring UWL’s alumni engagement and fundraising efforts to the next level.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">“It will allow the activities that we do to advance UWL to be seamless and should create a more fulfilling experience for our alumni and benefactors,” he says. “We are very excited to see it in action.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">To learn more about the UWL Alumni &amp; Friends Foundation, contact Reichert or Morgan at 608-785-8489 or </span><a href="mailto:foundation@uwlax.edu" data-mce-href="mailto:foundation@uwlax.edu"><span data-contrast="none">foundation@uwlax.edu</span></a><span data-contrast="none">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:225,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<span class="date"><span class="label">Posted </span><span data-part="time">7:02 a.m.</span><span data-part="weekday"><span> </span>Monday</span><span data-part="month"><span>, </span>July</span><span data-part="day"><span> </span>3</span><span data-part="year"><span>, </span>2023</span></span>
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<figcaption>During One Day for UWL Oct. 18 and 19, the university raised more than $355,000 for a variety of campus causes. </figcaption>
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<h3 class="tagline">Third-annual giving day sets record for donors, dollars raised</h3>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Two thousand donors contributed more than $355,000 during <a data-mce-href="https://uwlgivingday.uwlax.edu/" href="https://uwlgivingday.uwlax.edu/" data-mce-selected="inline-boundary">One Day for UWL</a> Oct. 18 and 19, making it the university’s most successful giving day yet.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">Alumni, employees, students and friends of UWL teamed up to support a variety of campus causes: scholarships, research, academic programming, athletics and more.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">At the end of 24 hours, UWL had comfortably eclipsed its two previous giving days, both in number of donors and dollars raised.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">“I think it went really, really well,” says <a data-mce-href="/profile/twilmoth/" href="/profile/twilmoth/">Taylor Wilmoth, assistant director for strategic engagement</a>. “We smashed our goal of 1,400 donors, which was incredible. And we had a great celebration and presence on campus, which was really exciting.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">Wilmoth noted strong support for a number of areas, including the School of Visual and Performing Arts, the College of Business Administration, the Archaeology and Anthropology Department, Rec Sports and Athletics.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">The 2,005 donors came from 39 states and all walks of life. The largest donor demographic was parents and families, followed by alumni, employees, students and friends.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">There was a significant increase in student donors, which Wilmoth says is critical to creating a culture of philanthropy at UWL.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">GoLD (graduates of the last decade) donors also gave at a higher rate than previous years.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">After pandemic-adapted festivities in 2020 and 2021, this year’s event had a much larger in-person component. Activities included a UWL “Cash Cab” trivia game, a lunch and celebration on the Wittich Hall lawn, and an evening reception at the Cleary Alumni &amp; Friends Center.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">While social media and online engagement remained key, Wilmoth says it was refreshing to see so much engagement on campus.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">“It’s been my dream to have a presence on campus, especially for students, and we were finally able to do that,” Wilmoth says. “Students are our future donors, and we were really able to educate them about the importance of philanthropy. It was a big relief to have a true celebration like that.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">While One Day for UWL comes and goes in just 24 hours, the money raised stretches much further, making a difference year-round.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">The things that make UWL so special, says <a data-mce-href="/profile/greichert/" href="/profile/greichert/">UWL Foundation President Greg Reichert</a>, would not be possible without the generosity of alumni and friends.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">“One Day for UWL makes a huge impact, and we are so grateful to each donor for playing a part,” Reichert says. “Donors’ collective giving power makes it possible for UWL to provide an outstanding experience — one where students become well-rounded citizens, learn new fields of study, and engage in top-notch programs and services.”</span></p>
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<span class="title">One (successful) Day for UWL</span>
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UWL’s overhauled giving day set for Oct. 18-19
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<figcaption>UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow gives his opening remarks for the spring semester Wednesday, Jan. 19, in the Bluffs room of the Student Union. Gow announced the largest donation in school history — a $2.2 million estate gift from Bill and Yvonne Hyde, supporting the English Department and Murphy Library. </figcaption>
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<h3 class="tagline">Gow’s address highlighted by largest donation in school history </h3>
<p><span data-contrast="none">The largest gift in UW-La Crosse history.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">That was the highlight of </span><a href="https://www.uwlax.edu/profile/jgow/" data-mce-href="/profile/jgow/"><span data-contrast="none">Chancellor Joe Gow’s</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> opening remarks for the spring semester on Wednesday, with classes set to resume at the start of next week.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">“Sometimes, we know a gift is coming, and we have people working on it and shaping it,” Gow said. “Other times, there may be people who give you a gift, but you don’t really know it’s coming.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">The $2.2 million estate gift from </span><a href="https://www.uwlax.edu/alumni/lantern/an-impressive-imprint/" data-mce-href="/alumni/lantern/an-impressive-imprint/"><span data-contrast="none">Bill and Yvonne Hyde</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> falls squarely in the second category.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-ccp-props="{">Bill taught in the English Department from 1956 to 1992, while Yvonne worked in Murphy Library, mostly in cataloging, from 1957 to 1995.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">After Bill’s death in January 2015 and Yvonne’s death in April 2021, the couple left much of their estate to the UWL Foundation, setting aside $1.1 million for the </span><a href="/english/" data-mce-href="/english/"><span data-contrast="none">English Department</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> and $1.1 million for </span><a href="/murphylibrary/" data-mce-href="/murphylibrary/"><span data-contrast="none">Murphy Library</span></a><span data-contrast="none">.</span><span id="_mce_caret" data-mce-bogus="1" data-mce-type="format-caret"><span data-ccp-props="{"></span></span></p>
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<p><span data-contrast="none">This is UWL’s second large gift announced this week: The Paul Fleckenstein Trust, led by trustees Jay and Carolyn Scott, is giving the La Crosse Community Foundation nearly $500,000 for the construction of <a data-mce-href="/news/posts/a-clearer-path/" href="/news/posts/a-clearer-path/">a</a></span><a data-mce-href="/news/posts/a-clearer-path/" href="/news/posts/a-clearer-path/"><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;research vesse</span><span data-contrast="none">l</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> for UWL’s River Studies Center.</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">“People like the Hydes and Jay and Carolyn Scott are powerful reminders that we are a UWL family,” Gow said. “They appreciate what we’re trying to do and how good we are, and they want to support it and keep it going for a long, long time.”</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">It’s still being determined how the Hyde estate gift will be used. Staff, faculty and administrators say the infusion of funding will have profound effects in the classroom and beyond.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none"><a href="/profile/kkunkel/" data-mce-href="/profile/kkunkel/">Karl Kunkel, dean of UWL’s College of Arts, Social Sciences &amp; Humanities</a>, called it a "truly transformational gift that will take the very good work happening in our English Department to the next level of excellence."</span></p>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{">Said <a data-mce-href="/profile/kparker/" href="/profile/kparker/">English Chair Kate Parker</a>: “We were absolutely amazed to receive this extraordinary gift — a testament to the Hydes’ generosity and their long-standing commitment to the value of a liberal arts education. Their gift will immeasurably impact the department and inspire faculty and students and the communities we serve for years to come.”</span></p><p><span data-ccp-props="{"><a data-mce-href="/profile/jjax/" href="/profile/jjax/">John Jax, Murphy Library director</a>, said the donation will create learning opportunities far beyond what the library's strained budget could usually provide.</span></p><p><span data-ccp-props="{">"Ultimately, this gift puts the library in a great position to better support student success at UWL," Jax said. "We can work to improve about every facet of our unit, such as our services, event programming, space/facility, resource collections, technology, equipment, professional development and other things that will have tremendous benefit for UWL’s students, faculty, staff and the local community."</span></p><p><span data-ccp-props="{">The Hydes were longtime supporters of UWL, and of the English Department and Murphy Library in particular. Over the years, they gave many thousands of dollars toward student scholarships, educational programming, the cost of guest speakers and learning materials, and more.</span></p><p>This latest example of their generosity comes as no surprise.</p><p><span data-contrast="none">“In the history of UWL, few people have been as generous, supportive and impactful as Bill and Yvonne Hyde," said <a href="/profile/greichert/" data-mce-href="/profile/greichert/">Greg Reichert, vice chancellor for Advancement and president of the UWL Foundation.</a> "This endowment is a transformational gift for our English Department and Murphy Library, as well as a reminder of Bill and Yvonne’s unwavering commitment to our university and our students.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">During his remarks, Gow touched on several other key issues ahead of the spring semester:</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><ul><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">Enrollment is, once again, looking strong. UWL is on track to meet or exceed the enrollment target of 100 transfer students for spring 2022. Additionally, UWL is welcoming back 54 “Return to UWL” grant recipients this semester. Return to UWL grants&nbsp;are awarded to students who paused their education during COVID-19 and are now enrolled to complete their degree.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.uwlax.edu/info/covid-19/response-planning-task-force/" data-mce-href="/info/covid-19/response-planning-task-force/"><span data-contrast="none">UWL’s COVID-19 Executive Policy Group</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> will continue to monitor the pandemic while stressing the importance of masking, testing and vaccinations. The next few weeks, Gow said, will be crucial in setting the tone for the rest of the semester. “It may not be a typical semester, but once we get out of winter and get outside, people can start to have more of the normal college experience they come to us for,” he added.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></li><li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="none">A proposal to name the Center for the Arts after Truman Lowe, a celebrated artist and distinguished UWL alum, continues to progress. </span><a href="https://www.uwlax.edu/campaign/building-renaming/" data-mce-href="/campaign/building-renaming/"><span data-contrast="none">A petition of support</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> for the building dedication received hundreds of enthusiastic responses in the fall, Gow said. The UW System Board of Regents will vote on the proposal this spring.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p><a data-mce-href="https://mymedia.uwlax.edu/Mediasite/Play/ec3bf92194ea4b62ac17b77eb8d086eb1d" href="https://mymedia.uwlax.edu/Mediasite/Play/ec3bf92194ea4b62ac17b77eb8d086eb1d" data-mce-selected="inline-boundary"><span data-ccp-props="{">If you missed the opening remarks, you can view the video here.</span></a></p>
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<span class="date"><span class="label">Posted </span><span data-part="time">1:54 p.m.</span><span data-part="weekday"><span> </span>Thursday</span><span data-part="month"><span>, </span>Jan.</span><span data-part="day"><span> </span>20</span><span data-part="year"><span>, </span>2022</span></span>
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<h3>Second-annual Giving Day set for Nov. 30-Dec. 1 </h3>
<p><span data-contrast="none">It is almost time to give back to the offices, programs and people&nbsp;who&nbsp;help make UW-La Crosse so special.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">Tuesday, Nov. 30,&nbsp;marks the kickoff of UWL’s second-annual&nbsp;</span><a href="http://uwlgivingday.uwlax.edu/" data-mce-href="http://uwlgivingday.uwlax.edu/" data-mce-selected="inline-boundary"><span data-contrast="none">Giving Day</span></a><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;— a 24-hour online drive&nbsp;when&nbsp;alums, staff and faculty, and others can donate to&nbsp;campus&nbsp;causes near and dear to their hearts.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">Before Giving Day closes at noon Wednesday, Dec. 1, organizers hope to engage 1,500 donors, which would top&nbsp;participation&nbsp;from last year.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">“Giving Day demonstrates the immediate impact of the UWL family. It provides students, friends, families and alumni the chance to work as a collective group, in a short amount of time, to give back to campus and the areas they care about most,” says Greg Reichert, vice chancellor for UWL Advancement. “Contributions of any size make a difference, especially as we all come together to provide opportunities for UWL students, faculty and campus programs.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">New this year: The UWL Foundation Board of Directors will contribute $10,000 to support student scholarships if the goal of 1,500 donors is reached.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">In addition, Chancellor Joe&nbsp;Gow&nbsp;will donate $1 to student scholarships (up to $500) for every #UWLGivingDay hashtag used on social media during the 24-hour window.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">Other challenge gifts will support Murphy Library, Graduate &amp; Extended Learning, Rec Sports, UWL gymnastics, the Jo Arney Student Success Scholarship and more.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">Donors who help UWL unlock these funds by donating $60 or more will also receive a limited-edition pair of Giving Day 2021 socks.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">UWL is seeking Giving Day social ambassadors who will&nbsp;spread&nbsp;awareness and excitement about Giving Day&nbsp;on&nbsp;social media.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">The three Giving Day ambassadors who amass the most gifts using their unique Giving Day link will win the opportunity to designate an additional donation to a UWL&nbsp;cause&nbsp;of their choice.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">Those interested in serving as a social ambassador should contact Keli Frigo at&nbsp;</span><a href="mailto:kfrigo@uwlax.edu" data-mce-href="mailto:kfrigo@uwlax.edu"><span data-contrast="none">kfrigo@uwlax.edu</span></a><span data-contrast="none">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">Taylor&nbsp;Wilmoth, UWL fund director,&nbsp;hopes this year’s event will build off the strong participation last year.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">“Last year’s success on Giving Day was incredible. We are hopeful the UWL community is ready to rally again this year,” she says. “It’s a special day when we all come together to make a big impact.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<h3 class="tagline">Supporters of UWL will once again have ‘one day to make a difference’</h3>
<div class="list-item-0"><p>Supporters of UW-La Crosse will once again have 24 hours to make a difference by donating to university causes near and dear to their hearts.</p><p>UWL’s second annual Giving Day will be held from noon Tuesday, Nov. 30, to noon Wednesday, Dec. 1.</p><p>Organizers hope to engage 1,500 donors in 24 hours, with $30,000 challenge dollars waiting to be unlocked.</p><p>“Giving Day demonstrates the immediate impact of the UWL family. It provides students, friends, families and alumni the chance to work as a collective group, in a short amount of time, to give back to campus and the areas they care about most,” says Greg Reichert, vice chancellor for UWL Advancement. “Contributions of any size make a difference, especially as we all come together to provide opportunities for UWL students, faculty and campus programs.”</p><p>Donors are encouraged to make a gift, of any size, to the area of UWL that is most meaningful to them.</p><p>New this year: The UWL Foundation Board of Directors will contribute $10,000 to support student scholarships if the goal of 1,500 donors is reached.&nbsp;</p><p>Other challenge gifts will support Murphy Library, Graduate &amp; Extended Learning, Rec Sports, UWL gymnastics, the Jo Arney Student Success Scholarship and more.</p></div>
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<p>Donors who help UWL unlock these funds by donating $60 or more will also receive a limited-edition pair of Giving Day 2021 socks.</p><p>UWL is seeking Giving Day social ambassadors who will be tasked with spreading awareness and excitement about Giving Day through social media.</p><p>Those interested in serving as a social ambassador should contact Keli Frigo at&nbsp;<a class="profile-tip-trigger" href="mailto:kfrigo@uwlax.edu" data-mce-href="mailto:kfrigo@uwlax.edu">kfrigo@uwlax.edu</a>.</p><p>The three Giving Day ambassadors who amass the most gifts using their unique Giving Day link will win the opportunity to designate an additional donation to a UWL cause of their choice.</p><p>“Our 2020 Giving Day social media ambassadors did a great job promoting last year, so we are very excited to offer this challenge and reward to them this year,” notes Taylor Wilmoth, UWL fund director. “We hope this will drive competition among ambassadors, all in the spirit of supporting UWL students and programs.”</p><p>During the inaugural Giving Day on Dec. 1, 2020, the UWL community made approximately 1,500 donations totaling $228,000.</p><p>Wilmoth says last year’s success reinforced the strong connection between UWL and its supporters, alumni, employees and students. It also set a bar for future Giving Days to reach and surpass.</p><p>“Last year’s success on Giving Day was incredible. We are hopeful the UWL community is ready to rally again this year.” Wilmoth says. “It’s a special day when we all come together to make a big impact.”</p><p>To learn more about UWL Giving Day,&nbsp;<a href="/foundation/about-giving/giving-day/" data-mce-href="/foundation/about-giving/giving-day/">click here</a>.</p><p><a href="/alumni/lantern/?tag=November+2021" data-mce-href="/alumni/lantern/?tag=November+2021">Read more stories from the November eLantern.</a></p>
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<h3>UWL leaders addressed the campus community Friday</h3>
<p><span data-contrast="none">UW-La Crosse leaders stressed the importance of weathering another semester amid COVID-19 while looking ahead to a brighter future during Chancellor Joe&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">Gow’s</span><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;</span><a href="https://mymedia.uwlax.edu/Mediasite/Play/ac8e2a15f3894b049b32e8a61e4dadc81d" data-mce-href="https://mymedia.uwlax.edu/Mediasite/Play/ac8e2a15f3894b049b32e8a61e4dadc81d"><span data-contrast="none">Opening Remarks</span></a><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-contrast="none">Friday</span><span data-contrast="none">, Jan. 29</span><span data-contrast="none">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">Instead of his typical address in a crowded auditorium,&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">Gow</span><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;kicked off the spring semester by giving&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">viewers a&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">virtual&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">tour of Graff Main Hall and checking in with UWL’s five vice chancellors.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">“It’s so exciting to know that on Monday we’ll have classes back and get things moving again,” said&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">Gow</span><span data-contrast="none">, noting that the key to a successful&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">spring&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">semester includes masking, distancing, testing and smooth vaccine distribution. “If we can all do these things through next semester and hold that together, I think we’re in pretty good shape to come back in</span><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">the</span><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">f</span><span data-contrast="none">all</span><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;and be at a much more regular&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">state of affairs</span><span data-contrast="none">. We’re looking forward to that.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">But COVID-19 is far from the only storyline around campus.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">Barbara Stewart, vice chancellor for Diversity &amp; Inclusion, showed off D&amp;I’s new home in 145 Graff Main Hall. She also touched on&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">several</span><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;new projects, including the development of D&amp;I’s strategic plan and the distribution of a campus climate survey&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">for students&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">later in the semester.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">“It’s been a very, very difficult couple of semesters trying to stay connected with students,” she explained. “But (D&amp;I and other campus partners) are doing it, and they’re doing it well.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">A few doors down, Vitaliano Figueroa, vice chancellor for Student Affairs, announced a few pieces of good news on the COVID-19 front.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">For the spring semester, UWL will have the capacity to test resident students once per week, as well as off-campus students and university employees once every two weeks.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">Elsewhere, campus is slowly but surely returning to normal.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">UWL’s&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">Campus&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">Child Center is increasing its capacity by roughly 15%, and Murphy’s Mug will once again</span><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;be open for business</span><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;in Murphy Library.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">Move-in, which started on Monday, has also gone smoothly.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">“We’re optimistic that the staggered move-in and the return to testing will keep our (case) numbers low,” Figueroa said.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">Greg Reichert, vice chancellor for University Advancement, shared how his division is adapting and thriving&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">during</span><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;COVID-19.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">With in-person events on hold, university fundraisers have found creative ways to&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">inspire</span><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">and secure donations for critical programs. The most notable example</span><span data-contrast="none">:</span><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">UWL’s inaugural</span><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;Giving Day</span><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">Dec. 1,&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">which&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">raised more than $22</span><span data-contrast="none">8</span><span data-contrast="none">,000 from nearly 1,500 donors.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">The Alumni Association also launched a new project,&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.uwlax.edu/alumni/events/whats-new-wednesdays/#:~:text=The%20UWL%20Alumni%20Association%20is,how%20many%20guests%20to%20expect." data-mce-href="/alumni/events/whats-new-wednesdays/#:~:text=The%20UWL%20Alumni%20Association%20is,how%20many%20guests%20to%20expect."><span data-contrast="none">What’s New Wednesdays</span></a><span data-contrast="none">, a monthly webinar featuring campus happenings and local experts on&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">various</span><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;topics.</span><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;And this winter’s</span><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.uwlax.edu/alumni/lantern/" data-mce-href="/alumni/lantern/"><span data-contrast="none">Lantern</span></a><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">publication for alumni and friends moved&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">exclusively&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">online.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">“The pandemic has changed the way our core businesses operate,” Reichert explained. “We’ve had to pivot and do some things differently.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">Betsy Morgan, provost and vice chancellor for Academic Affairs, praise</span><span data-contrast="none">d&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">staff and faculty</span><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;for making</span><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;the transitions between virtual and in-person instruction as s</span><span data-contrast="none">eamless</span><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;as possible.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">Morgan says UWL’s staff and faculty have been a driving force behind student achievement and strong enrollment numbers.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">“Our enrollment is almost to 100% of what we thought it would be in a normal spring. During a pandemic, that is truly extraordinary,” she said. “It’s important for our students and their persistence with retention.&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">I</span><span data-contrast="none">t’s also important for keeping the faculty and staff that we have, in terms of keeping the budget healthy and being able to go forward as a university.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">Bob Hetzel, vice chancellor for Administration and Finance, reported that the budget is in good shape, all things considered.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">Freezes on hiring and travel, in addition to strong enrollment, have helped the university avoid furloughs and</span><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;programming</span><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;cuts.&nbsp;</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">In fact, UWL isn’t just holding on during COVID-19; it’s continuing to grow and&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">evolve.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">Hetzel outlined&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">several&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">projects and new facilities that will transform campus — from the $49 million student fieldhouse (set to open in 2022), to the $93 million second phase of the Prairie Springs Science Center (still awaiting government approval).</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">“Let’s get through COVID,”&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">he</span><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;said. “But let’s also focus on the future and what happens on the other side.”</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span data-contrast="none">Gow</span><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;closed the presentat</span><span data-contrast="none">ion with a visit to Hesprich Auditorium, where nearly all alumni have&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">had&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">a class.&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">It</span><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">ended with a special&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">online performance&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">by UWL theatre students.&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">You can find the performance at the</span><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;59-minute mark&nbsp;</span><span data-contrast="none">of</span><span data-contrast="none">&nbsp;the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://mymedia.uwlax.edu/Mediasite/Play/ac8e2a15f3894b049b32e8a61e4dadc81d" data-mce-href="https://mymedia.uwlax.edu/Mediasite/Play/ac8e2a15f3894b049b32e8a61e4dadc81d"><span data-contrast="none">add</span><span data-contrast="none">ress</span></a><span data-contrast="none">.</span><span data-ccp-props="{">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p>UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow and other administrators detailed how the campus is preparing for an unconventional fall semester during the Chancellor’s Opening Address Wednesday afternoon.</p><p>Instead of the traditional hourlong address by Gow, this year’s virtual event featured comments from both the chancellor and the university’s vice chancellors. Each summarized the steps their teams have taken to keep students and employees safe, and to adapt to the myriad challenges posed by COVID-19.</p><p>“Were we under normal circumstances, we’d be talking about record enrollment and our strong financial picture, but COVID-19 has cast a cloud over that,” said Gow, noting that the university’s enrollment and finances are still strong.</p><p>Preliminary figures show that UWL is within 1% of last year’s enrollment, when the university set an enrollment record. Those numbers are encouraging, Gow said, at a time when some people are questioning the value of colleges reopening.</p><p>“We need to do this for students and families, and clearly, they want the UWL experience, even if it’s a modified one,” Gow said. “What we do — educating people at a crucial stage in their development — is certainly an essential job in the long run.”</p><p>Vitaliano Figueroa, vice chancellor for Student Affairs, shared how the campus is helping promote physical distancing — including opening 14 dining locations, offering grab-and-go meal options, and removing unneeded furniture around campus. &nbsp;</p><p>He also provided an overview of the campus’ health and safety procedures, such as when to isolate or quarantine and how often students will be tested. These procedures will be reiterated and updated throughout the fall semester.</p><p>It was also a busy summer for campus building projects.</p><p>Wittich Hall’s renovation was completed and the Badger Street Mall was constructed. And work is now underway on the $49 million Student Fieldhouse east of Roger Harring Stadium.</p><p>All 36 campus buildings have also been modified due to COVID-19.</p><p>Classrooms will be equipped with touchless hand sanitizer stations, and offices will be equipped with plexiglass barriers. Floor stickers and furniture decals will remind students and employees to keep their distance.</p><p>And the HVAC systems have been checked to ensure they are producing the necessary air flow.</p><p>“It’s going to be an unusual fall semester,” said Bob Hetzel, vice chancellor for Administration and Finance. “But we’re doing the best we can to make sure we’re mindful of the spread of the virus.”</p><p>Part of this mindfulness involves the blend of in-person, online and hybrid classes being offered this fall.</p><p>Provost Betsy Morgan shared that 64% of courses will be either hybrid or in-person, while 36% will be fully online.</p><p>Faculty will also be better prepared than they were during the spring semester, when the rapid spread of COVID-19 led to an equally rapid transition to virtual instruction. Approximately 90% of fall instructors recently completed an instinctive two- or three-week training on online and/or hybrid teaching.</p><p>“All of us have just been extraordinarily proud and humbled by the work of UWL staff, faculty and students, using the spring as a launch board for the fall,” Morgan said. “It has not gone unnoticed.”</p><p>The pandemic has also forced University Advancement, particularly the Alumni Association, to embrace new practices.</p><p>“Everything we do is about engaging people, building relationships with them,” explained Greg Reichert, vice chancellor for University Advancement. “Needless to say, the last six months have really changed the way we do business.”</p><p>Changes have included more stewardship calls and donor cultivation, more virtual events, and more efforts to engage the community.</p><p>One recent project, led by Community Engagement, will help ensure that off-campus students have access to personal protective equipment.</p><p>Finally, Barbara Stewart, vice chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion, shared how the university is promoting racial justice after the police killing of George Floyd and the police shooting of Jacob Blake.</p><p>The university has created a work group to address policies and practices that may serve as barriers to staff, faculty and students of color. The group plans to provide a mid-semester report, and to make recommendations to campus leadership during the spring semester.</p><p>Like everything else, Stewart said, efforts to foster diversity and inclusion on campus are made even more difficult by COVID-19, but the university can’t afford to put them off.</p><p>“We’ve tried to be creative in the way we provide services, programming and virtual events for our students,” she said. “We’re working hard to make sure we put students first and provide them as much of a normal experience as possible.”</p><p>Chancellor Gow and Provost Morgan also recognized a number of faculty and staff awards, including:</p><ul><li>Academic Staff Excellence Award: Abby Deyo, Student Health Center</li><li>University Staff Excellence Award: Kathy Thoen, CASSH</li><li>Eagle Excellence in Academic Advising Award: Virginie Cassidy</li><li>Eagle Excellence in Teaching Awards: Tushar Das, Christa Kiersch, Barrett Klein, Lisa Kruse, Greg Ormes and Megan Strom.</li></ul>
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<span class="title">Kicking off an unconventional year</span>
<span class="date"><span class="label">Posted </span><span data-part="time">3:47 p.m.</span><span data-part="weekday"><span> </span>Monday</span><span data-part="month"><span>, </span>Aug.</span><span data-part="day"><span> </span>30</span><span data-part="year"><span>, </span>2021</span></span>
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Gow, vice chancellors give opening address before fall semester
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