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Community Engaged Learning proposals are now being accepted for spring 2027

The window to apply for a Community Engaged Learning (CEL) designation for spring 2027 courses is now open. A limited pool of Professional Development funds and Supplies & Expenses funding is now available on a first-come, first-served basis. A preview of the CEL proposal can be viewed here. If you’re looking to connect with a community partner, you can find potential project ideas on the UWL Community Idea Exchange or contact UWL Director of Community Engagement Lisa Klein.   

The round one deadline to apply for the spring 2027 semester is Sept. 15, 2026. The CEL designation will be applied to your course by the start of registration. The round two deadline for spring 2027 is Jan. 15, 2027. If you apply by the round two deadline, the designation will not be applied to your course at the start of registration.  

The Office of Community Engagement is excited to welcome you to the growing list of CEL instructors at UWL. 

Free summer faculty and staff cycle classes

Mark your calendars! Rec Sports will be offering free group fitness cycle classes for faculty and staff this August! No experience or advanced sign-up is necessary.  

Each class will take place in the REC Conditioning Room (150) from 4:45-5:30 p.m. on the following dates: 

  • Monday, Aug. 10 
  • Monday, Aug. 17 

Seats are first come-first served. Please arrive a few minutes early for bike set-up.  

All you need to do is bring yourself, a water bottle and wear active clothing. Access to showers will not be available unless you already have a REC membership. 

Recreational Sports - upcoming adjusted hours

The Recreational Sports Department would like to share upcoming adjusted building/program hours for August, including Labor Day weekend. 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. 

Recreational Eagle Center/Fitness Center
Aug. 17-18: 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Aug. 19-25: Closed for maintenance
Aug. 26-29:  Noon-6 p.m.
Aug. 30:  Closed
Aug. 31:  8 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sept. 1:  8 a.m.-8 p.m. (Fitness Center:  2-8 p.m.)
Sept. 2:  8 a.m.-10 p.m. (Fitness Center:  2-10 p.m.)
Sept. 3:  8 a.m.-noon, 5-10 p.m.
Sept. 4:  4:30 -10 p.m.
Sept. 5:  8-10 p.m.
Sept. 6:  8-11 p.m.
Sept. 7 (Labor Day):  8 a.m.-11 p.m.

Outdoor Connection 
Aug. 17-18:  10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Aug. 19-25:  Closed for maintenance
Aug. 26-27:  Noon-6 p.m.
Aug. 28-30:  Closed
Aug. 31-September 4:  By appointment only
Sept. 5:  10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sept. 6:  11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sept. 7 (Labor Day):  Noon-6 p.m.

Climbing Gym
Aug.17-Sept. 2:  Closed
Sept. 3-4:  5-9 p.m.
Sept. 5:  3-6 p.m.
Sept. 6:  5-8 p.m.
Sept. 7 (Labor Day):  4-9 p.m.

EZONE
Aug. 17-Sept. 1:  Closed
Sept. 2-3:  5-10 p.m.
Sept. 4:  4:30-10 p.m.
Sept. 5:  Noon-10 p.m.
Sept. 6: Noon-11 p.m.
Sept. 7 (Labor Day):  3-11 p.m.

 Pool
Aug. 17-Sept. 3:  Closed
Sept. 4:  8-10 p.m.
Sept. 5:  Noon-3 p.m.
Sept. 6: 1-4 p.m.
Sept. 7 (Labor Day):  Closed

 

Regular academic year hours will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

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Lisa Kruse profile photo Lisa Kruse Sociology & Criminology

Lisa Kruse, Sociology & Criminology, presented "A Tale of Two Systems: Socioeconomic Inequality and the Criminal Justice System" at the Hessen International Summer University at Marburg, Germany on Tuesday, Aug. 4 online. The keynote lecture was to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Hessen-Wisconsin Partnership. The International Summer University is being held at Marburg University in Marburg, Germany.

Tanner Knorr profile photo Tanner Knorr Recreation Management & Recreational Therapy

Tanner Knorr, Recreation Management & Recreational Therapy, presented "Upper Mississippi River Restoration REC 306 (SP26) Analysis Team Summary" at a Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources meeting on July 30 online. Funded by Brice Prairie Conservation Association, this course research examined the political, social, environmental, and economic impacts of Lake Onalaska for both residents and visitors. The presentation complemented existing natural science research of the analysis team with a social science approach to this important community natural resource. 

Remembering

Matthew A. Mendez incoming UWL student

Matthew A. Mendez, an incoming UWL student, died Aug. 1. Matthew was enrolled in UWL's pre-med track. He had dreams of becoming an orthopedic surgeon. For more information see the obituary.

Charles Frederick Anderson, '71 Alumnus

Alumnus Charles Frederick Anderson, '71, died July 25. For more information see the obituary.

Ronald Ray Albrecht, '60 Alumnus

Alumnus Ronald Ray Albrecht, '60, died July 28. For more information see the obituary.

James (Jim) Jiracek, '63 Alumnus

Alumnus James (Jim) Jiracek, '63, died July 27. For more information see the obituary.

Alan C. Cole Former UWL Foundation board member

Alan C. Cole, former UWL Foundation board member, died July 29. For more information see the obituary

Mark T. Hinze, '90 Alumnus

Alumnus Mark T. Hinze, '90, died March 6, 2022. For more information see the obituary.

Bernard F. "Fritz" Reil, '56 Alumnus

Alumnus Bernard F. "Fritz" Reil, '56, died March 18, 2021. For more information see the obituary.

Lillian M. (Ravnum) Grassman, '49 Alumna

Alumna Lillian M. (Ravnum) Grassman, '49, died June 14, 2020. For more information see the obituary.

Elmer W. Grassman Alumnus

Alumnus Elmer W. Grassman died June 4, 2020. For more information see the obituary.

Violet L. Johnson, '61 Alumna

Alumna Violet L. Johnson, '61, died Dec. 4, 2019. For more information see the obituary.

Carol L. (Wiggins) Olson Gainer, '66 Alumna

Alumna Carol L. (Wiggins) Olson Gainer, '66, died Nov. 27, 2017. For more information see the obituary.

Mary A. (Schaller) Hushek, '51 Alumna

Alumna Mary A. (Schaller) Hushek, '51, died Feb. 15, 2001.

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Downtown two-bedroom apartment $1,555.00 per month

Short term extendable lease - two bed, two bath, two parking garage, pet-friendly, in-unit washer/dryer plus storage unit— Downtown Grand River Station top floor end-of-hall apartment with views of downtown and river available for rent Sept. 1 (could potentially move in sooner if we work with landlord). Current lease goes until Jan. 31 2027, but is extendable to a different date. The unit includes newer washer and dryer (installed roughly three months ago), a walk through closet and separate bathroom in the master bedroom, same level storage unit, two covered heated parking spaces, and one pet rent (can be changed). Also access to a community gym, movie theater, party room, workshop, salon, and small office, as well as easy access to downtown and public transit. Heated and cooled with central air, with utilities costing roughly 100$/month or less in winter. Happy to provide tours the weekend of Aug. 15-16 or coordinate with the landlord for tours after that date. Please feel free to text or call at any time. $1,555.00 per month. For more information, contact Maggie Vanden Heuvel at 608.461.5530 or mvandenheuvel@uwlax.edu.