Announcements

WisDOT US 53 & US 14/61 Corridor Study - public involvement meeting

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is hosting a public involvement meeting for the La Crosse US 53 & US 14/61 Corridor Study (the Study). The meeting is an opportunity for the public to learn about the Study, engage with WisDOT staff and representatives and share their comments on the alternatives that have been developed along US 53 & US 14/61 between WIS 35 (West Ave) and I-90.

The public involvement meeting is scheduled from 4:30-6 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at the Black River Beach Neighborhood Center – Maplewood Room, 1433 Rose St., La Crosse, WI 54603.

The meeting will be held in an open-house format and is an opportunity to provide input on the detailed alternatives, including a recommended alternative for the US 53 & US 14/61 corridor. Learn more.

UWL Dining

Patio Days starts July 16

A summer tradition is back! Patio Days begin on Wednesday, July 16 and continue every Wednesday through Aug. 6. Enjoy the summer and share a meal with friends.

The menus for each day are listed on Dine on Campus.

We hope to see you there!

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James Longhurst profile photo James Longhurst History

James Longhurst, History, was named faculty fellow of the National WWII Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana on June 16. Faculty fellows came from across the nation and world to attend a one-week seminar covering the most recent scholarship in WWII history. Longhurst plans on teaching a new WWII history course at UWL in Fall 2026 based on his work in the fellowship.

Nishele Lenards profile photo Nishele Lenards, Aubrey Buskerud, Laura O'Connor and Marissa Pringle Medical Dosimetry

Nishele Lenards, Aubrey Buskerud, Laura O'Connor and Marissa Pringle, all Medical Dosimetry, co-authored the article "Collimator angle selection for prostate and lymph node volumes on the Varian halcyon machine" in the Medical Dosimetry Journal published on July 3 by the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists (AAMD).

Tisha King Heiden profile photo Tisha King Heiden Biology

Tisha King Heiden, Biology, presented "Beyond the Lab: Using your Science to Inspire Community Action" at The Wisconsin Neonicotinoid Workgroup on Wednesday, July 9 online.

Remembering

Philip K. Wilson Founder of UWL graduate program

Philip K. Wilson, founder of the UWL's Adult Fitness/Cardiac Rehabilitation Graduate Program (now Clinical Exercise Physiology) and the La Crosse Cardiac Rehabilitation Program (now the La Crosse Exercise and Health Program (LEHP)), died June 21. Memorial contributions may be made through the UWL Foundation. Please direct your contributions to the Philip K. Wilson Scholarship, which benefits students pursuing a master’s degree in CEP. For more information see the obituary.

Annette White-Parks a professor emerita in the English Department

Annette White-Parks, a professor emerita in the English Department, died at the age of 89. No known obituary or memorial. The prabook.com website has more information about Annette's career.

Judith (McKenzie) Schmitz Alumna

Alumna Judith (McKenzie) Schmitz died June 24. For more information see the obituary.

Dirk Gasterland Former UWL Foundation Board member

Dirk Gasterland, former UWL Foundation Board member, died July 1. For more information see the obituary.

Jeffrey "Ranger" B. Nestingen Former UWL employee

Jeffrey "Ranger" B. Nestingen, former UWL employee, died June 8. For more information see the obituary.

Mary J. Korthals Alumna

Alumna Mary J. Korthals died July 1. For more information see the obituary.

Betsy Marie Clatt, '99 Alumna

Alumna Betsy Marie Clatt, '99, died May 20. For more information see the obituary.

Michael John Dolan, '73 Alumnus

Alumnus Michael John Dolan, '73, died May 30. For more information see the obituary.

Barbara Rose (Jenks) Graw, '64 Alumna

Alumna Barbara Rose (Jenks) Graw, '64, died June 27. For more information see the obituary.

Patrick William Poehling, '72 Alumnus

Alumnus Patrick William Poehling, '72, died June 28. For more information see the obituary.

Paul Anthony Joseph Cuta, '66 Alumnus

Alumnus Paul Anthony Joseph Cuta, '66, died June 30. For more information see the obituary.

Luke Fannin, Student Support Services thanks Brenda Murray, Institutional Research

Thanks to Brenda Murray, Institutional Research, for her invaluable assistance and patience in gathering data for our successful 2025-30 TRIO Student Support Services grant proposal!
— Luke Fannin, Student Support Services

Luke Fannin, Student Support Services thanks Melissa Nielsen and Abby Peschges, Sponsored Research

Thanks to Melissa Nielsen and Abby Peschges, Sponsored Research, for their excellent and thorough help in reviewing, assembling and submitting our successful 2025-30 TRIO Student Support Services grant proposal!
— Luke Fannin, Student Support Services

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