The window to apply for a Community Engaged Learning (CEL) designation for fall 2026 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 fall 2026 semester is February 15, 2026. The CEL designation will be applied to your course by the start of registration. The round two deadline for fall 2026 is May 15, 2026. 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. 

International Education & Engagement is in need of families to host Japanese university students from Feb. 27-March 8 for a short-term visiting group from the University of Teacher Education Fukuoka (UTEF). 

Online applications are open for families interested in hosting Japanese education majors from UTEF. The goal is to identify 7-14 families who would be willing to open their homes to host 1-2 students.

Requirements of all host families: 

- Host students from Feb 27-March 8, 2026
- One to two students per household (two preferred if possible);
- All students need is their own bed but they may share a room;
- Provide breakfast and dinner on days hosted by family and all meals on weekends;
- Transportation to and from campus & activities while students are staying in hosts' homes;
- Complete a successful background check.

Please share with anyone who may be interested as the more the merrier! Questions, please email Miranda Panzer, mpanzer@uwlax.edu.