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Caleb Colon‑Rivera

Pronouns: He/His/Him
Program Manager for Center Civil Engagement
Ctr For Transformative Justice University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Caleb Colon-Rivera's office hours

Monday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Caleb Colon‑Rivera Pronouns: He/His/Him

Program Manager for Center Civil Engagement

Ctr For Transformative Justice

Specialty area(s)

  • Communication Studies
  • Interpersonal Communications
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Event Planning and Coordination
  • Servant Leadership
  • Grant-Based Projects and Fundraising
  • Budget Planning and Execution
  • Social Justice Week Planning
  • Committee Work (Diversity & Inclusion, Programming, and Pre-College)
  • Student Success Management and Mentorship
  • Youth Protection and Compliance
  • Campus and Community Engagement

Brief biography

Caleb transferred to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UWL) in 2012 to complete his undergraduate degree while balancing full-time work. He graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies, specializing in Digital Media and Broadcasting. Caleb’s academic journey was shaped by his commitment to student engagement, community-building, and leadership development, which have been central to his professional work since graduation. His expertise spans event planning, social justice initiatives, and strategic communications, with a focus on fostering inclusive environments and empowering students.

Caleb values the simple pleasures of good food, good friends, good life.

Education

University of Wisconsin La Crosse- Graduate of 2018 | Bachelor of Science, Communication Studies - Media Studies

University of Wisconsin La Crosse - Graduate of 2024 | Master of Science in Education 

Career

Teaching history

In addition to his role at CDCE, Caleb has served as a guest lecturer on a wide range of topics, including the principles of effective communication, understanding bias, and the complexities of identity. His lectures aim to engage students in hands-on learning, helping them develop a deeper understanding of human behavior, societal influences, and the role of effective communication in addressing everyday challenges. Caleb fosters critical thinking and reflection, encouraging students to apply these concepts in real-world settings to better navigate interpersonal and community dynamics.

Professional history

  • Program Manager for CDCE (July 2024 - Ongoing)
  • Program Assistant for CTJ (May 2023 - June 2024)
  • Administrative Assistant for the Vice Chancellor of ABC (September 2022 - May 2023)
  • ABC Programming Committee Co-Chair (2021 - Ongoing)
  • Educational Opportunity Association Committee Member Co-Chair (2021 - 2022)
  • Program Assistant, Upward Bound Program (January 2020 - August 2022)

Kudos

presented

Nevin Heard, Access, Belonging & Compliance; and Caleb Colon-Rivera and Ashley Nowak, both Center for Civil Dialogue & Civic Engagement; presented "It Hurts My Soul" at National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education on May 31 in New York City, NY. This session explored the concept of moral injury, including its symptoms and the contexts in which it arises. Participants learned four evidence-based strategies to mitigate its impact and applied them through an interactive case study.

Submitted on: June 2

presented

Nevin Heard, Access, Belonging & Compliance; and Caleb Colon-Rivera and Ashley Nowak, both Center for Civil Dialogue & Civic Engagement; presented "From Mandate to Opportunity: Reframing Campus Climate Challenges" at the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education on May 29 in New York City, NY. Higher education institutions face the challenge of balancing free expression with inclusion, especially in politically charged environments. From Mandate to Opportunity: Reframing Campus Climate Challenges explored how UWL navigated these tensions and offered strategies to engage in inclusive dialogue while upholding free expression.

Submitted on: June 2

directed

A special shout out to Caleb Colon-Rivera for leading Social Justice Week (SJW) 2024. Caleb, along with all members of the committee (Vickie Sanchez, Basil Dax, Margaret Henning, Sienna Miller), worked diligently to bring phenomenal presentations, panels, and keynotes to us. SJW inspired conversation and connected folks across campus to advocate for inclusion and belonging.

Submitted on: April 4, 2024