Campus Connection

Monday, April 13
Events for the week of April 12

Announcements

Intro to health benefits and insurance

Should you work somewhere just because they are offering a higher salary? The answer is no! Compare job offers and learn the basics about employers health benefits, coverage and 401(k) in order to weigh what is important and make a decision that fits your needs.

Free Pizza and chance to win a $50 scholarship!

It makes cents to learn life-skills!

Don't forget! There are two ways to make your time and money count! By attending our events you have the chance to win a $50 scholarship each time! What's even better? Double up your odds to win a $150 scholarship if you attend an event and come in for a financial consultation. Cha-ching!

Money Matters: Budgeting

Murphy Library presents... the Money Matters: Financial Literacy Workshop Series with UW Credit Union and It Make$ Cents! Money Management Center.

This Spring, Murphy Library will partner with financial experts from the UW Credit Union and money managers from It Make$ Cents! to teach UWL students about financial literacy.

Over the course of four subject-specific workshops on Mondays this spring, students will learn the basics of credit, buying a car, budgeting and investing during customized one-hour, drop-in events held in Murphy Library.

Bring your lunch, questions and appetite to learn the aspects of financial wellness.

Monday, February 2: Credit

Monday, March 9: Auto-buying

Monday, April 13: Budgeting

Monday, April 27: Investing

It sure make$ cents to learn life skills!

Friend of Graduate & Extended Learning Award Ceremony & Reception

The Friend of Graduate & Extended Learning Award recognizes University of Wisconsin-La Crosse faculty and staff who, through their collaboration with Graduate & Extended Learning, have created and supported learning opportunities that extend UW-La Crosse into the community. These individuals share Graduate & Extended Learning’s commitment to public service, life-long learning, and growth through collaboration. Please join us to celebrate the 2026 honorees at the ceremony and following reception. 

View details about the ceremony and reception.

UWL surplus auction to be held through April 20

UWL will conduct a sale of surplus property in partnership with the online auction site www.wisconsinsurplus.com running through April 20. Pre-registration and a bidder number is required prior to bid submittals. Terms and conditions of sale, along with contact information can be found on the auction’s website.

Free immunization clinic

Safe and effective vaccination for human papillomavirus helps build herd immunity to prevent genital warts and several cancers. Wellness & Health Advocacy is partnering with Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers, Mayo Clinic Health System, and the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative to provide HPV immunizations at no cost. Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers will either bill insurance for the vaccine cost or provide it at no cost through the Vaccines for Adults program. 

We encourage those wishing to attend to check their immunization records (WisconsinMinnesotaIowaIllinois). Other vaccines (i.e., Tdap, flu, and COVID) will be available from Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers.

Arts events

'Nothing New Under the Sun' fashion show

The fashion show, "Nothing New Under the Sun," will be Monday, April 20. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with a 5 p.m. showtime. 6:30 p.m. will be a drop and shop event. More details to come.

Communications Corner

Spring supplemental parking permit sale

Spring supplemental parking permit sale for the remainder of the school year will begin at 9 a.m. Monday, April 13.

A limited number of resident (South Ramp only) and commuter (multiple lots) parking permits will be available during the spring supplemental parking permit sale. Permits will be sold online via the Parking Services website.   

We strongly encourage you to test your access to the Parking Portal prior to the start of the permit sale on April 13. If you experience any issues, please contact us at 608.785.8061 

An email was sent to all employees and students last week with permit purchasing instructions and additional information.

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Elizabeth Peacock profile photo Elizabeth Peacock Archaeology & Anthropology

Elizabeth Peacock, Archaeology & Anthropology, authored the chapter "Dialect: A Game About Language and How It Dies" in "Games for Higher Education: 100+ Games for Academic Training," published on March 23 by ZMS (Zentrum fur Management Simulation).

Elizabeth Peacock profile photo Elizabeth Peacock Archaeology & Anthropology

Elizabeth Peacock, Archaeology & Anthropology, authored the chapter "Sign: A Game About Being Understood" in "Games for Higher Education: 100+ Games for Academic Training," published on March 23 by ZMS (Zentrum fur Management Simulation).

John Kovari profile photo John Kovari Political Science & Public Administration

John Kovari, Political Science & Public Administration, presented "From Data to Decisions: A Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Webinar Series" at the International City/County Managers Association (ICMA) annual webinar series on April 1 online.

Barrett Klein profile photo Barrett Klein Biology

Barrett Klein, Biology, presented "The Ant Epiphany" at The Bruce Museum on March 29 in Greenwich, Connecticut. Celebrating an ant exhibit at a museum dedicated to both science and art, Barrett talked about the myriad ways ants affect human cultures, from food to fashion.

Kate Lavelle profile photo Kate Lavelle Communication Studies

Kate Lavelle, Communication Studies, presented "Pay Us What You Owe Us: Confrontational Rhetoric at the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game" at International Association for Communication & Sport Summitt on March 14 in Dublin, Ireland.

Nic Barilar profile photoDave Harlan profile photoMandy Kolbe profile photoNate Mohlman profile photo Nic Barilar, Dave Harlan, Mandy Kolbe and Nate Mohlman Theatre & Dance

Nic Barilar, Dave Harlan, Mandy Kolbe and Nate Mohlman, all Theatre & Dance, presented "My Days with Peter Rabbit (and His Friends)" at as part of the 2025-2026 season on Wednesday, April 8 in Frederick Theatre. The production, a world premiere adaptation by Nic Barilar and David Harlan, was directed by Nic Barilar and featured the work of Nate Mohlman, scenic design and technical direction; Mandy Kolbe and Oliver Olson, both lighting design; Miranda Logan and Ella Dummer, both costume design; David Harlan and Apollo Kasprzyk, both sound design; River Podjasek, stage manager; and Leah Costello, assistant stage manager. The production held nine school performances plus a weekend of public performances, running April 8-12.

Graduate & Extended Learning thanks Graduate Program Directors

Thanks to graduate program directors for your work in reviewing documents linked on graduate program websites to make updates for the digital accessibility project.
— Graduate & Extended Learning

Kristin Koepke, CATL thanks Brenda Murray, Institutional Research, Assessment & Planning

Thanks to Brenda Murray, Institutional Research, Assessment & Planning, for assisting me in making sense of some data!
— Kristin Koepke, CATL

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