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Oktoberfest Safety
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The Student Life Office is committed to stewarding an environment that supports academic, career, and life success. Through education, prevention, and intervention we aim to reduce harm experienced by UWL students related to alcohol and/or drug use, reduce substance use on campus, and provide support for well-informed decision making by UWL students.
Oktoberfest is an annual celebration in La Crosse with a variety of activities including parades, live music, and other community events. For some, substance use is part of the festivities. We encourage students to participate safely and to understand campus policy related to alcohol and/or drug use. Explore this page for resources, emergency contact information, and alcohol-free events.
Alcohol-Free Events
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Fizz & Froth Fest
Prepare for a safe Oktoberfest weekend
- When: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23
- Where: Gazebo (Hutch/Angell) Outdoor Space
- Sponsored by Residence Life, Violence Prevention, and Wellness, Health Advocacy
Grab a free root beer float and learn strategies to have a safe and healthy Oktoberfest weekend! Resources from the Peer Health Advocates, Violence Prevention, University Police, Title IX, and Student Conduct will be available. Stick around or come back at 8:00pm for our prize drawing (must be present to win).
Looking for other alcohol-free events or safety information? Check out Student Life's OkSOBERfest guide.
For questions about this event or to request disability accommodations (accessible seating, interpreting, closed captioning, FM systems, etc.), contact Issy Beach at wellness@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8977.
Women's Soccer vs North Park University
- When: 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23
- Where: Roger Harring Stadium Track, Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex
W 7-0
Streaming Video: https://www.wiacnetwork.com/uwlacrosse/
Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6786023?schoolId=WI100293
This event comes from UWL Athletics.
For questions about this event or to request disability accommodations (accessible seating, interpreting, closed captioning, FM systems, etc.), contact UWL Athletics Department at athletics@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8616.
Women's Volleyball vs UW-Eau Claire - ***Team Huddle Night
- When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23
- Where: Gymnasium, Mitchell Hall
L 0-3 (23-25, 21-25, 21-25)
Streaming Video: https://www.wiacnetwork.com/uwlacrosse/?B=4390813
Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6786178?schoolId=WI100293
This event comes from UWL Athletics.
For questions about this event or to request disability accommodations (accessible seating, interpreting, closed captioning, FM systems, etc.), contact UWL Athletics Department at athletics@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8616.
New To Cru
A student org event from Cru
- When: 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24
- Where: ECafe
Have you been to a few Cru events or heard about us? Wanting to know how to get more involved? Visit us in the union ecafe to hear more about what Cru is all about!
From to at ECafe.
For questions about this event or to request disability accommodations (accessible seating, interpreting, closed captioning, FM systems, etc.), contact University Centers - MyOrgs at univcenters@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8888.
Eagles @ Nite: BinGLOW
A student org event from Campus Activities Board
- When: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25
- Where: E-Cafe, Student Union
Do you love bingo? Have you ever tried it in the dark? Join CAB for BINGLOW on Friday, September 25th @7pm in the Union E-cafe! Come get a bingo and win lots of fun prize packs! See you there!
From to at E-Cafe, Student Union.
For questions about this event or to request disability accommodations (accessible seating, interpreting, closed captioning, FM systems, etc.), contact University Centers - MyOrgs at univcenters@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8888.
Canoe Day Trip
With the Outdoor Connection
- When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26
For questions about this event or to request disability accommodations (accessible seating, interpreting, closed captioning, FM systems, etc.), contact Kristy Lemanski at klemanski@uwlax.edu or 608.785.6529.
Women's Volleyball vs Edgewood University
- When: Noon Saturday, Sept. 26
- Where: Gymnasium, Mitchell Hall
Streaming Video: https://www.wiacnetwork.com/uwlacrosse/?B=4390856
Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6786177?schoolId=WI100293
This event comes from UWL Athletics.
For questions about this event or to request disability accommodations (accessible seating, interpreting, closed captioning, FM systems, etc.), contact UWL Athletics Department at athletics@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8616.
Women's Volleyball vs Loras College
- When: 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26
- Where: Gymnasium, Mitchell Hall
Streaming Video: https://www.wiacnetwork.com/uwlacrosse/?B=4390892
Tickets: https://gofan.co/event/6786177?schoolId=WI100293
This event comes from UWL Athletics.
For questions about this event or to request disability accommodations (accessible seating, interpreting, closed captioning, FM systems, etc.), contact UWL Athletics Department at athletics@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8616.
Emergency Resources
UWL Police Department
Emergency: 608-789-9999
Non-Emergency 608-789-9000
La Crosse City Police
Call 911 to be connected to city police or campus police depending on your location.
Residence Life
Contact your Resident Assistant, Hall Director, and/or other professional staff for assistance within the residence halls.
Safe Ride
The Safe Ride bus offers a safe ride between downtown and campus on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights from 10:30pm - 3:00am. The Safe Ride bus circulates through the route every 15 minutes! UWL Students, friends, and the general public ride free on the Safe Ride bus.
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RAVE Alerts
We also encourage you to sign up for RAVE alerts through the UWL PD to receive timely warnings about crimes that may pose a threat to the safety of students and staff. Sign up for RAVE here.