Family, Friends and Alumni Weekend brought many back to campus Friday, Oct. 14 through Sunday, Oct. 16. Check out photos from the event.
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November
Alum recalls the scenic journey on I-90 to UW-L
"The journey from my hometown of Edgerton, Wis., to UW-La Crosse is one that I first took 11 years ago during my freshman year of college. This trip up I-90 went from a glacial plane to a beautiful river valley during the160-mile trip. It did not take long to fall in love with the area for many reasons."
Alumnus visits UW-L’s tribute to veterans
With the building of the new stadium and Veterans Memorial Stadium Hall of Honor, it seemed like the right time for Ed Ganske, '41, and his son Larry Ganske, ’77, to return to campus. The two visited UW-L’s tribute to veterans on Sept. 16 and then visited memorials to veterans in Washington, D.C., the next day.
UW-L Alum is Wisconsin Teacher of the Year
Some teachers dread the question from the back of the room — the one where the frustrated student calls out, “Why are we doing this?” Brad Markhardt, Wisconsin Teacher of the Year and a 2001 UW-La Crosse alumnus, loves that question. Find out why.
‘They bleed maroon and gray’
Their names are engraved in UW-La Crosse walls and brick sidewalks. Their cheers come from the sidelines at UW-L sports games. You seldom see them without their matching maroon and gray sweatshirts. To call Terry Ziemann, '55, and his wife, Peggy, ‘UW-L supporters’ would be an understatement.