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Kathy Thoen, a dean’s assistant in the College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, has won the 2020 University Staff Excellence Award. “I don’t do what I do for recognition,” Thoen says. “I do what I do for the betterment of the students and colleagues I work with.” Read more → Going above and beyond Posted 2:06 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2020 Kathy Thoen receives UWL's University Staff Excellence Award Read more about Going above and beyond UWL student Alydia Downs shows off her blacksmithing skills at an open studio time during the 2019 Creative Imperatives Festival. Read more → 'A Curved Lens' Posted 2:32 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2020 7th Annual Creative Imperatives Festival, March 2-3, celebrates women in the world through the arts Read more about 'A Curved Lens' From noon-12:55, Monday, March 4, Brendan Kinsella will lead a lecture and demonstration in 131 Center for the Arts, where he will preview his Tuesday performance discussing piano works in the context of freedom of expression and identity in today’s social climate. Read more → Freedom at the keys Posted 2:07 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2020 Pianist to recite poetry, play works while exploring what freedom meant Read more about Freedom at the keys Artist Sawsan AlSaraf is a featured guest during UWL’s Creative Imperatives Festival. Read more → Freedom through art Posted 2:07 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2020 Artist to explore home, identity, belonging, liberation and more during Creative Imperatives Festival Read more about Freedom through art Ben Golden, Matt Rightmire and Megan Morey, Theatre Department, showcase the technology created for the department’s musical “Big Fish” during the 2018 Creative Imperatives Festival. Read more → Creative Imperatives Posted 2:07 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2020 Sixth annual UWL Creative Imperatives Festival explores freedom through the power of the arts Read more about Creative Imperatives
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Andrea Hansen

Andrea Hansen, Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies, received the award for Recognition of 13 years of service from Greater La Crosse Area Diversity Council . Hansen was recognized as a founding member of the Greater La Crosse Area Diversity Council at the Council's annual meeting in January. In 2007, UWL Continuing Extension (now Extended Learning) received UW-Extension grants for Andrea to develop workforce diversity programs for area employees. Now in its 13th year, the council offers programming, community collaborations and a speakers bureau. Hansen provided leadership as a member and officer of the Board of Directors until her resignation in September. Thomas Harris (OMSS) serves on the board. Jodi Vandenberg-Daves, Ph.D. (WGSS) was the Council's Executive Director, 2015-2018. Arlette Rodriquez-Miller is the current Executive Director. UWL is a member of the Council.

Submitted on: Feb. 10

Kayleigh Day

Kayleigh Day, Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies, was named One of 2019's Rising Stars Under 40 for River Valley Media Group and the 7 Rivers Alliance.

Submitted on: Oct. 17, 2019

Andrea Hansen

Andrea Hansen, Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies was interviewed by Alice Pettway of Insight into Diversity on Sept. 1, 2018. Hansen, gave insights on supporting student parents in UWL's Self Sufficiency Program. Insight into Diversity, is the oldest and largest diversity magazine and website in higher education.

Submitted on: Sept. 14, 2018

Nabamita Dutta, Miranda Panzer, Taviare Hawkins and Diana Moran Thundercloud

and Miranda Panzer, International Education & Engagement; received the award for ALANA Phenomenal Womyn's Award at ALANA's Phenomenal Womyn's Dinner on April 19, 2018 in La Crosse, WI. Asian, Latina, African, Native American (ALANA) Womyn's Student Organization recognizes womyn of color and allies for their significant contributions in the community and for their support of the student organization's members.

Submitted on: May 14, 2018