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Film: Clinica de Migrantes: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
Documentary followed by panel discussion
Joanne Bland Presentation
Joanne Bland, participant in the “Bloody Sunday” and Selma to Montgomery marches in 1965 and co-founder/ former Director of the National Voting Rights Museum will be speaking on campus next Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at 6pm in 1400 Centennial.
Social/Networking Gathering for UWL Gender/Sexuality Studies Researchers & Educators
Please join us for social connection over light refreshments with UWL folks who conduct research and teach on gender/sexuality studies-related topics. Folks can use this as an opportunity to find research co-collaborators across campus, build their networks of guest speakers on gender/sexuality studies for their classes, exchange pedagogical approaches, or to just catch up with […]
University of Wisconsin – La Crosse’s Reflections of Ebony: “Paving the Way & Leaving a Legacy”
Featuring a Keynote Presentation by Wisconsin Lt. Governor Mandela BarnesnTo find out more about Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, click on https://www.mandelabarnes.com/.nDoors Open 5:30pm, Program Starts 6:00pm & Dinner Served 6:30pmnMenu: Fried Chicken, Collard Greens w/ Ham/ Vegetarian Style, Cornbread, Macaroni & Cheese, Mashed Potatoes & Chocolate Cake Dessert. The Vegetarian Option is an Eggplant ParmesannThis annual […]
Fiesta. Featuring: Grupo Candela
Latin American Student Organization & Office of Multicultural Student Services.
“Existence is Resistance!”: Queer and Disabled people Negotiating Socially Contradicting Identities
This talk will highlight how, and in what ways, do people who identify as both LGBTQ+ and disabled negotiate these often socially contradicting identities. There is a long history of medicalizing and describing queer identities and practices as disability/illness while the gender and sexuality of people with bodily and mental differences have been denied and […]
Open Your Eyes to a New World in Boxes & Walls
Mark your calendars, “Boxes & Walls” will take place in The Bluffs of UW-La Crosse’s Student Union for two days on Monday, March 25th – March 26th 2019.nBoxes & Walls is an interactive diversity museum tour created, built, performed, and facilitated by UWL students for anyone and everyone. Come experience in your face realistic presentations […]
Open Your Eyes to a New World in Boxes & Walls
Mark your calendars, “Boxes & Walls” will take place in The Bluffs of UW-La Crosse’s Student Union for two days on Monday, March 25th – March 26th 2019.nBoxes & Walls is an interactive diversity museum tour created, built, performed, and facilitated by UWL students for anyone and everyone. Come experience in your face realistic presentations […]
UWL Social Justice Week
Monday, April 1. — 7:30-9 p.m. — “Elevating Silenced Voices: Fat is a Social Justice Issue, Too” by Laurie Cooper Stoll, associate professor of sociology and founding director of the UWL Institute for Social Justice, Hesprich Auditorium, Graff Main Hall.nTuesday, April 2 — Noon-1:30 p.m. — “Women of Color Faculty and Staff: Intersectional Identities and […]
Creating a Culture of Inclusion in The Workplace
Join us for a lunchtime hour of learning with Patricia Markos, Professional Studies Director-UWL, and Shaundel Spivey, Connections Manager-WTC . Hiring and maintaining a diverse workforce that will positively impact performance, team dynamics, and services provided to customers. What’s key to foster a culture of inclusion in your organization.n$20.00 – Membersn$30.00 – Non-Membersn$10.00 – StudentsnTickets: […]
Pints, Proceeds, and Produce
Drink Pearl Street pints and partake in raffle drawings and all proceeds will go towards GROW’s Edible Schoolyard project that makes local produce more accessible to our students and community!nThis family friendly event takes place Saturday night, April 6th, 2019 and will include:n-Rafflesn– Arcaden-Bon Fire (weather permitting)n-Live Music from Mr. Blink feat. Mike Caucuttn– Food Trucksn**PLUS*$1 of […]
La Crosse Fair Housing Analysis Public Hearings
The City of La Crosse and its partners (La Crosse County, La Crosse County Housing Authority, City of La Crosse Housing Authority, Monroe County Housing Authority) just conducted a Fair Housing Analysis. This study examined patterns of race, housing, and poverty; access to opportunity; and housing needs in the region.nThe draft analysis is complete and […]