The window to apply for a Community Engaged Learning (CEL) designation for spring 2027 courses is 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. 

Need a job while you're in school? Come to the fair!

We are holding a Part-Time Job Fair on the second day of fall classes.

• Free and open to all students
• You don't need to pre-register
• A program listing the employers will be provided
• Casual dress is OK

Be ready to fill out job applications; you may get a job on the spot!

Grab your bingo cards and pull up a seat—it’s time to test your luck! Play for a chance to win gift cards to local restaurants and stores while learning how to make smarter money moves. We will share helpful tips to manage your finances and explore ways to better afford your tuition. With gift cards up for grabs every round, the stakes (and fun!) just keep getting higher.

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!

Murphy Library presents...

Money Matters: Financial Literacy Workshop Series with UW Credit Union and It Make$ Cents! Center of Money Management & Scholarship Resources.

It's back! 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 five subject-specific workshops on Mondays this fall, students will learn the basics of credit, holiday saving/budgeting, scholarships, 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, Sept. 14: Credit

Monday, Oct. 5: Investing 101

Monday, Oct. 26: Scholarship Side-Hustle

Monday, Nov. 2: Holiday Spending Plan

Monday, Nov. 30: Managing Money as a Young Professional

It sure make$ cents to learn life skills!

A free vaccine clinic is planned from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, in 2110 Miller Bluff, Student Union (no appointment required).

Safe and effective vaccination helps build herd immunity, and herd immunity stops the spread of disease. Wellness & Health Advocacy is partnering with Scenic Bluffs Community Health Centers and Mayo Clinic Health System to provide vaccination at no cost for UWL students. Scenic Bluffs will either bill insurance or provide it at no cost through the Vaccines for Adults program.

Students are encouraged to check their immunization records (Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois). Available vaccines include HPV, flu, COVID, and more!

We’re proud to once again sponsor Maroon Tunes at Moon Tunes La Crosse!

Date: Thursday, Sept. 10
Time: 5:30–8 p.m. 
5:30 p.m. Opening Act: High Mileage
7 p.m. Main Act: UWL Screaming Eagles Marching Band
Location: Riverside Park Bandshell - 100 State St., La Crosse

You're invited to join the UWL Alumni & Friends Foundation for Maroon Tunes, a special Moon Tunes concert celebrating community, connection and live music. Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket and enjoy a special performance by the UWL Screaming Eagles Marching Band!

Joined by UWL Admission and Graduate & Extended Learning, we'll be at the Foundation tent with fun giveaways for the whole family. Come say hello and celebrate this incredible La Crosse tradition with us.

To stay up to date on the event, join the Facebook event here!

UWL Counseling & Testing, Wellness & Health Advocacy and Rec Sports have teamed up to provide non-credit "Intro to Mindfulness" courses for the campus community! UWL "Intro to Mindfulness" courses use curriculum designed by the Mindfulness Institute for Emerging Adults (MIEA). 
 
Mindfulness is simple, but not easy. Our four-week "Intro to Mindfulness" is an introductory class that will teach students the skill of mindfulness. It will also help you build the habit of using it in your life on a regular basis. Positive outcomes include: 

• Less self-judgment 

• Manage stress 

• Increased self-compassion 

• Better sleep 

• Increased calm 

Faculty and staff - Please consider referring students to attend!  

There is no fee to attend; however, attendees must register in advance by the deadline. More information and registration are available on the Rec Sports Intro to Mindfulness webpage. Two sessions are offered for the fall semester, both starting in October.  

Back for its second year, the Take a Student to Coffee program, supported by the Division of Access, Belonging & Student Engagement, creates opportunities for meaningful, outside-the-classroom connections between students and faculty or staff. The program was extremely popular in its first year and received rave reviews from both students and faculty/staff, who valued the opportunity to connect in a more informal and personal setting.

The program invites faculty and staff to connect with a student over coffee, another beverage, or a snack. Whether the conversation is simply a chance to get to know one another or an opportunity to discuss projects, events, academics, or campus involvement, the goal is to encourage meaningful conversations and help foster lasting connections and mentoring relationships.

Faculty and staff may apply to receive a $10 certificate to use with a student at an on-campus Chartwells dining location. Certificates will be distributed through campus mail, and recipients are welcome to invite any student to join them for a coffee or snack.

More information and the program application are available on the program website. Don’t delay—funding is limited, and certificates are available while supplies last!

Join us for the first La Crosse Science Café of the 2026-27 season! Krysten Zummo, range ecologist with the National Audobon Society, will present "It’s Not the Cow, it’s the How: The Importance of Grazing for Grassland Birds" on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at 6 p.m. 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!

Visit our Facebook page for information about future events: https://www.facebook.com/LaCrosseScienceCafe/

UWL will conduct a sale of surplus property in partnership with the online auction site www.wisconsinsurplus.com running through Sept. 14, 2026. 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.