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The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has implemented more community based hands-on classes within their course offerings. These classes, titled Community Engaged Learning Classes...
Photo Series: The Racquet Press newspaper locations
Dec 9, 2024 · In March of 2024, The Racquet Press returned to print after almost a decade of publishing exclusively online. The return to a physical newspaper revived an old method of spreading news, and Isabel Piarulli, fourth-year student and executive editor of The Racquet Press, is passionate about sharing the paper with the entire community. “I carry...
UWL Department of Theatre and Dance presents “The Wickhams: …
Dec 7, 2024 · The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Department of Theatre and Dance presented their first performances of “The Wickhams: Christmas at Pemberley” on Dec. 5 and 6. Their remaining performances are Saturday, Dec. 7 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 8 at 2:00 p.m. in Toland Theatre in Truman Lowe Center for the Arts....
Chancellor Beeby delivers the 2024 welcome address
Aug 29, 2024 · On Wednesday, Aug 28, Chancellor James Beeby gave his Fall Welcome Address inside of the Bluffs Ballroom in the Student Union. Faculty and staff gathered to listen to Beeby and other members of UWL’s Leadership Team speak. Beeby welcomed staff and faculty members and thanked them for the work they do for the university. “We...
Photo Series: The Racquet Press returns to print
Mar 20, 2024 · After nearly a decade, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse student-led news publication, The Racquet Press has returned to publishing a physical newspaper. For more than a century, The Racquet Press has published news relating to UWL students and the La Crosse community.. For most of the 114 years since its inception in 1910 the Racquet published a physical magazine or newspaper, then in ...
Kamala Harris and Mark Cuban draw thousands to UWL REC, …
Oct 19, 2024 · On Thursday, Oct. 17, Vice President Kamala Harris held a 3,000-attendee rally at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Recreational Eagle Center (REC). Guest speakers for the event featured Mayor Mitch Reynolds, billionaire Mark Cuban and UWL’s own Cisco Garcia. Members of the community and university students were …
Student Association hears from DEI and welcomes new members
Sep 26, 2024 · On Wednesday, Sept. 25, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Student Association (SA) met to hear from the Vice Chancellor and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion (DEI), Stacy Narcotta-Welp and Nevin Heard, respectively, and to swear in the SA Executive Cabinet and Student Court positions. During her time at …
Photo Series: Capella Performing Arts Center and Capella …
Oct 28, 2024 · Located on King Street in downtown La Crosse, the Cappella hosts a variety of events throughout the year. Two companies are based in the location. The nonprofit Cappella Performing Arts Center focuses on its educational mission to foster powerful, inclusive art experiences and hosts concerts and recitals; Cappella Weddings and Events, is …
Campus then and now: The history of UWL’s buildings
Nov 27, 2023 · The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has been around for over a hundred years. The school opened its doors in 1909 and has seen countless changes since then. When it first opened, UWL was called the La Crosse Normal School, and its purpose was to train elementary and secondary school teachers. Then the only building on...
Removal of UWL’s Wellness Weekend sparks call for legislative …
Oct 16, 2023 · Three years ago, consequent of COVID-19, a day of no classes was added to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse academic calendar titled: Wellness Weekend. Now, after three years, Wellness Weekend has been cut from the 2024-2025 academic calendar, making this year the last year UWL students experienced a day off mid-fall semester. “I’m disappointed.