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How well do you know UWL?

Posted 3:03 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023

Can you answer these UWL trivia questions?

Try your hand at these campus trivia questions

During One Day for UWL Oct. 18 and 19, the Alumni Association organized a “Cash Cab”-inspired trivia game. 

Participating members of the campus community answered questions about an array of topics — ranging from UWL's earliest history to the UWL Foundation’s current activities. 

How well do you know UWL? Test your knowledge below. 


What year was UWL founded?

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On the university seal, what do the words “mens corpusque” mean?

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How many names has UWL had?

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Correct! The university has been known as 1) the La Crosse Normal School, 2) the La Crosse State Teachers College, 3) Wisconsin State College, La Crosse, 4) Wisconsin State University-La Crosse and 5) the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

What percent of gifts to the UWL Foundation are for less than $100?

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On average, how many donors give back to UWL annually?

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Fill in the blank: “We’ll hang the ________ in the college tower over the south door...” (…You won’t need a key, the door will be open)

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How much was awarded in scholarships from the UWL Foundation this past year?

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Which building is home to the UWL Foundation and UWL Alumni Association?

Correct! The Cleary Alumni & Friends Center opened in 1995.

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Finish the phrase: “Morning sun greets many banners, on its westward way; Fair to us above all others, waves ___________________.”


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What does SPC stand for at UWL?

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What year was the first “L” lit up on the bluffs (now seen on Grandad Bluff during welcome week)?

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Which is the oldest building on campus?

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