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Events for the week of November 9

Last day to Drop a full-semester course with a 'W' 6 a.m. Department meeting Noon-1 p.m. LSAT Live-Online Prep Course 6 p.m. Home, Again 5 p.m. Education Abroad/Away 101 10 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Textbook Oversight Committee Meeting 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m. UWL Celebrates: Veteran's Day 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Department meeting 3:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m. MGT Curriculum Committee meeting 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Psychology Curriculum Committee Meeting 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. SUFAC Meeting 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Department meeting 2:15 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Search and Screen 8 a.m.-9 a.m. KT in the CBA 9 a.m.-noon Glow Climb 4 p.m.-9 p.m. FRG Presentations 5 p.m.-8:15 p.m. Search & screen 5 p.m.-6 p.m. “Measuring what matters: how analytical chemistry shapes discovery.” 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Search & screen 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Search & screen 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Search & screen 3 p.m.-4 p.m. EDS PRT Meeting 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Biology Club Meeting! 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Board Game Night 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

Tomorrow Tuesday, Nov. 10

Queer Night @ the REC 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Search & screen 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Home, Again 5 p.m. Education Abroad/Away 101 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m. UCC Undergraduate Curriculum Committee 3:45 p.m.-5 p.m. Department meeting 3:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Chancellor Town Halls Noon-1 p.m. SUFAC Meeting 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Department meeting 2:15 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Cultural Food Celebrations 11 a.m.-1 p.m. An Evening with Henry David Thoreau 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Relationships = HOPE 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. Academic Initiatives Differential Allocation Committee (AIDAC) 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Recycle Right with UWL Psychology! 9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Search & screen 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. FRG Presentations 5 p.m.-8:15 p.m. Search & screen 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Search & screen 11 a.m.-noon Search & screen 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Student Organizations Committee Meeting 11 a.m.-noon Geography and Environmental Science Club Meeting 5:45 p.m.-6:45 p.m. Chemistry Jeopardy Night 6 p.m.-7 p.m. GLOGA 7 p.m.-8 p.m. No Limit : Dodgeball Edition 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Campus Tour 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Wednesday Wednesday, Nov. 11

Introduction to Top Rope Belaying 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Intermediate Climbing Movement & Skills Clinic 6 p.m.-8 p.m. PHCHE Department Meeting 2:30 p.m.-4 p.m. Retention: Letters/contract recommendations: PVC to 2nd Year Probationary Faculty 8 a.m. Grading and Feedback 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Disability Dialogues Noon-1 p.m. Home, Again 5 p.m. Undergraduate Academic Program Review 3:45 p.m.-5 p.m. Department meeting 3:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m. SUFAC Meeting 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Department meeting 2:15 p.m.-3:45 p.m. MGT Faculty & Student Success Committee Meeting 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Japanese Conversation Partners @ Murphy Library Noon-1 p.m. Meeting with CASSH Deans Noon-1 p.m. Search & screen 3 p.m.-4 p.m. Environmental Psychology 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Educator Readiness Committee 11 a.m.-noon Educator Readiness Committee Noon-1 p.m. Student Senate Weekly Meeting 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Conversation Partners @ Murphy Library Noon-1 p.m. Secret Shelf 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free Cookie Wednesdays! 12:45 p.m.-2:15 p.m. LGBTQ+ Stacks-venger Hunt 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Colleges Against Cancer Club Meeting 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Colleges Against Cancer Bake Sale 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Campus Tour 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Thursday Thursday, Nov. 12

Strength Redefined 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Intermediate Climbing Movement & Skills Clinic 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Registration for Winter 2027 Begins 6 a.m. Home, Again 5 p.m. Education Abroad/Away 101 4 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Department meeting 3:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Department meeting 2:15 p.m.-3:10 p.m. Faculty Senate Meeting 3:45 p.m.-5:30 p.m. SUFAC Meeting 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Department meeting 2:15 p.m.-3:45 p.m. English Department Fall Gathering 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. November UWL Retiree Breakfast 9 a.m.-10 a.m. FCOC 9:30 a.m.-10 a.m. Search & screen 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. FRG Presentations 5 p.m.-8:15 p.m. Search & screen 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Search & screen 11 a.m.-noon MGT Assessment Committee meeting 10 a.m.-11 a.m. CAB Lunchtime Events 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Colleges Against Cancer Bake Sale 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Murder Mystery 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Cru Live 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Campus Tour 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Friday Friday, Nov. 13

Saturday Saturday, Nov. 14

Intermediate Climbing Movement & Skills Clinic 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Home, Again 5 p.m. Department meeting 3:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Department meeting 3:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m. SUFAC Meeting 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Department meeting 2:15 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Football vs UW-Platteville - Senior Day Noon Women's Soccer vs Lawrence University 4 p.m. Women's Basketball vs Saint Mary's University 6 p.m. CAB Murder Mystery 3 p.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday Sunday, Nov. 15

Intermediate Climbing Movement & Skills Clinic 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Screaming Eagles Marching Band Revue 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Home, Again 5 p.m. Department meeting 3:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Department meeting 3:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m. SUFAC Meeting 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Department meeting 2:15 p.m.-3:45 p.m. Beneath the Surface 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Diva Is My Middle Name 2 p.m.-3 p.m.

Announcements

Relationships = HOPE presentation open to faculty and staff

UWL alumnus Chris Peterson, 'The Parenting Professor,' to present on campus

Chris Peterson will be presenting on a range of topics related to parenting, mentoring and educating children and young adults. His presentation, "Relationships = HOPE: Connecting with Kids & Young Adults (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences)," explores the powerful impact that positive relationships can have on the health, well-being and development of young people.

Peterson's presentation is a UWL Employee Enrichment & Appreciation event, hosted by the Human Resources Office and the UWL Employee Enrichment & Appreciation Committee.

Through practical insights and real-world experiences, Peterson will share strategies for building meaningful connections that foster resilience, encourage growth, and create lasting positive outcomes.

Peterson is a husband, a father and an educator. Don't ask him what he teaches because his response is always "people." Peterson had the fortune of graduating twice from UW-La Crosse; receiving a bachelor's degree in health and physical education and a master's degree in professional studies in education with an adventure education emphasis.

If you go:

What: presentation "Relationships = Hope"

When: 8:30 -10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, doors open at 8:15 a.m. (pastries and coffee available).

Where: The Bluffs, Student Union

RSVP

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Join us for the 31st annual UWL Turkey Trot

Gather your friends and family and kick off Thanksgiving week at the 31st annual UWL Turkey Trot 5K Run & Walk on Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Recreational Eagle Center (REC).

Whether you run or walk, join us for La Crosse’s original Turkey Trot and a Thanksgiving tradition for families and friends throughout the region. The 5K begins at 9 a.m. The Junior Gobbler races for younger participants begin at 10:30 a.m. with a dash inside the REC, followed by a half-mile race outside.

The fun goes beyond the finish line! Enjoy youth activities, a coloring contest, mascot appearances and a basket raffle featuring prizes from local businesses.

The UWL Turkey Trot is presented by Z93 and GPC / Pepsi.

La Crosse Science Café: From Molecules to Pixels

Join us for the last La Crosse Science Café of 2026! Joe Hurley, UWL assistant professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry, will present "From Molecules to Pixels: How Chemistry Shapes Modern Displays!" at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 2026 at JavaVino, 2311 State Road, La Crosse.

Food and/or beverage purchase is required: making reservations with JavaVino early is strongly recommended. Please make sure to arrive early to place your order to truly enjoy this experience of world class science!

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Recreational Sports - upcoming adjusted hours

The Recreational Sports Department would like to share building hours for Thanksgiving Break (Nov. 25-29). For more information regarding the Recreational Sports Department and the programs that are offered, visit the Rec Sports website or contact the office at recoffice@uwlax.edu.

REC/Fitness Center
Wednesday: 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
Thursday-Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Noon-11 p.m.

Outdoor Connection
Wednesday-Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Noon-6 p.m.

Climbing Gym
Wednesday-Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 5-8 p.m.

EZONE
Wednesday-Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 5-11 p.m.

Mitchell Hall Pool
Wednesday: Noon-12:50 p.m.
Thursday-Sunday: Closed

Hetzel Fieldhouse Open Rec
Wednesday-Sunday: Closed

Arts events

An Evening with Henry David Thoreau

The UWL Sustainability and Environmental Studies Program is excited to welcome acclaimed documentary filmmaker Erik Ewers, director of the recent PBS/Ken Burns documentary film "Henry David Thoreau" to UWL on Tuesday, Nov 10. This special event will include screenings of selected segments from the film and a discussion of the life and legacy of one of America's greatest ecological writers and thinkers with Erik and faculty members from UWL and Thoreau College.

This new documentary reintroduces Thoreau to a new generation when his life and ideas are resonating once again. The film presents the local and global context of Thoreau’s time in fresh and engaging ways, including the expansion of industry, the struggle for the abolition of slavery, the rising role of women in political and cultural life, the evolution of attitudes towards spirituality and religion, and the dawning of ecological consciousness.

Presented in collaboration with Thoreau College, a Viroqua, Wisconsin based microcollege dedicated to humanly scaled, place based higher education for the whole human being.

UWL In the News

UWL in the News

Monday
UWL women win sixth straight WIAC cross country title, La Crosse Tribune
Eagles win ninth straight WIAC title at Whitewater, La Crosse Tribune

Wednesday
UWL Political Science Professor Anthony Chergosky Speaks About Last Night's Races, WKBT

Thursday
'Act 10 is a goner, ' and other ways Wisconsin Democrats will use power (quoting UWL's Anthony Chergosky), The Capital Times
Breaking down the “Blue Tsunami” of Tuesday’s elections (featuring UWL's Anthony Chergosky), WIZM

Friday
Freedom Honor Flight discontinues annual Veterans Day breakfast held at UW-La Crosse, WXOW
Veterans Day breakfast ends; UWL honors veterans at game, La Crosse Tribune
UWL hosts small business summit, WKBT
UW-La Crosse advances to WIAC Tournament championship with victory over UW-Oshkosh, WKBT
Central High, UWL grad to lead state Republican caucus, WKBT

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Kudos

Sujat Sen Chemistry & Biochemistry

Sujat Sen, Chemistry & Biochemistry, presented "Can we bottle Sunshine? Storing Energy, Making Molecules, and Powering the future" at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Lacrosse-Winona Section, Fall Banquet on Oct. 22 in La Crescent, MN. This public lecture was attended by students, faculty and parents from UWL, Winona State, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and Luther College.

Sujat Sen Chemistry & Biochemistry

Sujat Sen, Chemistry & Biochemistry, presented "Making a Business Case for the Rapid Conversion of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) to Fuels" at the WiSys Board Meeting & Reception hosted by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) on Oct. 23 in Madison, WI. Sen was invited from UWL as a representative technology with ongoing commercialization efforts.

Andrew Jagim Health Professions

Andrew Jagim, Health Professions, co-authored the article "Position-Specific Workload, Neuromuscular Performance, and Wellness Across a Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Season: A Longitudinal Monitoring Study" in the journal Sports, published on Monday, Nov. 2 by MDPI.

Alysa Remsburg Sustainability & Environmental Studies

Alysa Remsburg, Sustainability & Environmental Studies, received the Inspiring Sustainability award at the 2026 Sustainability Institute award event on Oct. 27 in La Crosse. Alysa has spent years helping students turn sustainability into action through her teaching and mentorship in UW–La Crosse's Sustainability and Environmental Studies Program. Beyond the classroom she has been involved with initiatives like the Solar on La Crosse Schools and the Hįnųkwas Tree Trail. She is helping build a more sustainable future while empowering the next generation of changemakers.

Barrett Klein Biology

Barrett Klein, Biology, co-authored the article "Insects and human cultural identity, social cohesion, and quality of life" in "Annals of the Entomological Society of America," published on Monday, Nov. 2 by The Entomological Society of America. The article is meant to document and convey the profound cultural significance of insects to the health and wellbeing of humans.

Jason Anfinsen Murphy Library

Jason Anfinsen, Murphy Library, presented "Build Your ‘Brary Using the S.A.I.D. Method: Grow Engagement Ideas Into a Sustainable Programming Farm" at Southwest Wisconsin Association of Libraries 2026 Annual Meeting on Thursday, Nov. 5 in Dodgeville, WI. This energizing workshop and engagement bootcamp aimed to help participants "Build Your 'Brary by introducing the S.A.I.D. [Space, Allies, Ideas, and Dates] method for creating inclusive, welcoming, and safe student/patron engagement programs in the university/public library." The S.A.I.D. method is an organizational model and program template that helps librarians and library staff facilitate the programming process from concept pitch to a finalized program plan.

Remembering

Mary Wible, '57 Alumna

Alumna Mary Wible, '57, died Oct. 13. For more information see the obituary.

William Philip “Bill” Binzel, '78 Alumnus

Alumnus William Philip “Bill” Binzel, '78, died Oct. 27. For more information see the obituary.

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