University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
Motto:	"Mens Corpusque" Mind and Body
Established:	1909
Type:	Public
Endowment:	US $17. A motto (from the Italian word motto, meaning witticism sentence is a phrase meant to formally describe the general motivation or intention of a social group The date of establishment or date of founding of an Institution is the date on which that institution chooses to claim as its starting point The term public school has two distinct (and virtually opposite meanings depending on the location of usage in the United States, Australia and A financial endowment is a Transfer of Money or Property donated to an Institution, usually with the stipulation that it be invested The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been 5 million [1]
Chancellor:	Joe Gow
Faculty:	443
Students:	9,438
Undergraduates:	8,133
Postgraduates:	1,264
Location:	La Crosse, WI, USA
Campus:	Urban 119 acres . The word million In standard English, the -lli- in million is pronounced with an l-sound followed by a A Chancellor is the head of a University. Other titles are sometimes used such as President or Rector. A faculty is a division within a University. The concept of a university with different faculties for different subjects dates back to Al-Azhar University, which had The word student is etymologically derived through Middle English from the Latin second-type conjugation Verb "studēre" In some Educational systems undergraduate education is Post-secondary education up to the level of a Bachelor's degree. See also Postgraduate Training in Education Postgraduate education (synonymous in North America with graduate education, and sometimes described La Crosse is a city in and the County seat of La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. Wisconsin ( or wɪˈskɑnsɨn (French Ouisconsin) is one of the fifty United States of America, located in the north central part of the United States The United States of America —commonly referred to as the 481 km²
Colors:	Maroon & Gray
Nickname:	Eagles
Athletics:	NCAA Division III WIAC 19 Varsity Teams (10 Female, 9 Male)[2]
Website:	www.uwlax.edu

The University of Wisconsin–La Crosse (also known as UW–La Crosse, Wisconsin-La Crosse, or UW-L) is a public university located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA. School colors are the Colors chosen by a School to represent it on uniforms and other items of identification Maroon is a dark Brownish Red Color. The first recorded use of Maroon as a color name in English was in 1789. The athletic nickname, or equivalently athletic moniker, of a University or College within the United States is the name officially adopted by Eagles are large birds of prey which are members of the Bird order Falconiformes and family Accipitridae, and belong to several genera The National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA, often pronounced "N-C-Double-A" is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions conferences organizations Division III (or DIII) is a division of the National Collegiate Athletic Association of the United States. History An organizational meeting of the Wisconsin State University Athletic Conference then to be known as the State Normal Conference was held in Madison in July of 1913 In the United States and Canada, varsity sports teams are the principal athletic teams representing a College, University, High A website (alternatively web site or Web site, a back-construction from the Proper noun World Wide Web) is a collection of Web pages A public university is a University that is predominantly funded by public means through a national or subnational government as opposed to private universities. La Crosse is a city in and the County seat of La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the University of Wisconsin System, and awards Bachelor's, Master's and one Doctoral degree. A bachelor's degree is usually an Undergraduate Academic degree awarded for a course or major that generally lasts for three four or in some cases and A doctorate is an Academic degree that indicates the highest level of academic achievement

Originally known for its nationally recognized physical education program,^[3] UW–La Crosse now offers 87 undergraduate programs in 44 disciplines,^[4] and 26 graduate programs and emphases in eight disciplines. In some Educational systems undergraduate education is Post-secondary education up to the level of a Bachelor's degree. A graduate school or ("grad school" is a school that awards advanced degrees such as doctoral degrees with the general requirement that students must have earned ^[5] Many of the university's accredited degree programs in science and business are now gaining recognition. Microbiology and exercise and sport science are designated as UW System Centers of Excellence, and the College of Business Administration holds national accreditation. Microbiology (from Greek grc μῑκρος mīkros, "small" grc βίος bios, " Life " and grc -λογία ^[6] UW-La Crosse also offers Wisconsin's only nationally-accredited degrees in recreation management and therapeutic recreation,^[7] the UW System's only nuclear medicine technology program,^[8] and the Midwest's only undergraduate archaeology major. Archaeology, archeology, or archæology (from Greek grc ἀρχαιολογία archaiologia – grc ἀρχαῖος archaīos ^[9]

UW-L regularly receives national recognition as a leading public university. U.S. News & World Report ranked UW-L second among Midwestern public universities offering bachelor's and master's degrees in 2005 and 2006, and again in 2007^[10] and 2008 as third. USNews & World Report is an influential weekly American Newsmagazine published in Washington D Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common ^[11] The university is also recognized as a “best value” among the nation’s public colleges by Kiplinger's Personal Finance. Kiplinger's Personal Finance ( KIP -lin-gerz is a Magazine that has been continuously published on a monthly basis from 1947 to the present UW-L is ranked 31st (out-of-state) and 33rd (in-state) nationally in the February 2007 edition of the magazine. ^[12] The Princeton Review named UW-La Crosse as one of America's "Best Midwestern Colleges" and a "America's Best Value College"^[13] and Men's Health magazine ranked UW-L the 10th fittest campus in the country in 2005^[14] and 12 fittest in 2006. The Princeton Review (TPR is an American educational preparation company Men's Health ( MH) published by Rodale Inc in Emmaus Pennsylvania, United States, is the world’s largest men’s ^[15]

The UW-La Crosse athletic teams compete in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, which is in the NCAA's Division III. History An organizational meeting of the Wisconsin State University Athletic Conference then to be known as the State Normal Conference was held in Madison in July of 1913 The National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA, often pronounced "N-C-Double-A" is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions conferences organizations Division III (or DIII) is a division of the National Collegiate Athletic Association of the United States. They have won 51 NCAA national titles in nine different sports, including 34 since 1991. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. ^[16] UW-L is one only of six institutions in NCAA Division III history to finish in the top 20 all 10 years of the Director's Cup, which includes all 433 NCAA Division III schools. The NACDA Directors' Cup is an award given annually by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics to the colleges and universities with the most ^[17]

History

The early years

Main Hall, now known as Maurice O. Graff Main Hall, is the original campus building

The university was founded as the La Crosse State Normal School in 1909, the eighth of nine state normal schools established in Wisconsin between 1866 and 1916 for the purpose of teacher preparation. Year 1909 ( MCMIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting normal school was a school created to train high school graduates to be teachers Year 1866 ( MDCCCLXVI) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Year 1916 ( MCMXVI) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year ^[18] Thomas Morris was instrumental in the founding of the university as he sponsored the bill in the Wisconsin State Senate which led to the university's creation. Thomas Morris ( December 9, 1861 – September 17, 1928) was Lieutenant Governor of the U The Wisconsin Senate, the powers of which are modeled after those of the U ^[19] Initially, the La Crosse State Normal School was authorized to offer two year programs to prepare students for the teaching profession. ^[20] The Main Hall/La Crosse State Normal School, which is now known as Maurice O. Main Hall/La Crosse State Normal School was the original building for La Crosse Normal School now the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in La Crosse Wisconsin Graff Main Hall,^[21] was the original building and was constructed the year the school was founded. The La Crosse State Normal School opened its doors later that same year with Fassett A. Cotton as its first president. President is a Title leaders of Organizations companies, Trade unions universities, and countries. ^[22]

La Crosse State Normal School students began organizing several extra class activities within 2 years of the school's founding. In 1910, students published the first campus newspaper, The Racquet, which is still published today. Year 1910 ( MCMX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting Also, the Physical Education Club was formed in 1912, making it the longest continuous organization in the school's history. Year 1912 ( MCMXII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting

Veteran's Memorial Monument, which is located in front of Veteran's Memorial Stadium

The Physical Education Building/La Crosse State Normal School, now Wittich Hall, was the original physical education building. Veteran's Memorial Stadium is a Stadium in La Crosse Wisconsin. Physical Education Building/La Crosse State Normal School was the original physical education building at La Crosse Normal School now the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse It was finished in 1916 after its completion was delayed due to the start of World War I. Year 1916 ( MCMXVI) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All ^[23] This was not the only setback for the school during this period. Like many institutions, the school struggled through serious declines in enrollment and funding following World War I and throughout the Great Depression. ^[24]

In 1926, George M. Year 1926 ( MCMXXVI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Snodgrass became the school's third president, replacing Ernest A. Smith after serving for only one year. ^[22] That same year the school's programs were eventually expanded to the point where authorization was given to award baccalaureate teaching degrees. This led to an institutional name change to the La Crosse State Teachers College the following year. The University of Wisconsin–La Crosse (also known as UW–La Crosse, Wisconsin-La Crosse, or UW-L) is a Public university located in La ^[20]

The college was divided into separate elementary education, secondary education, and physical education divisions in 1931. Year 1931 ( MCMXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1931 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. It was also this year that the homecoming tradition of the "Hanging of the Lantern" began at the south entrance of Maurice O. Homecoming, welcoming back of former residents and alumni is a tradition in many universities, Colleges and High schools in North America Graff Main Hall. It was created by English teacher Orris O. White who remarked, "We'll hang the lantern in the old college tower. . . You won't need to look for the key - the door will be open. "^[23]

Wittich Hall, the second building built on campus

The Training School, which had also been referred to as the Campus School and the Model School, moved into its newly constructed building in 1939. Year 1939 ( MCMXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. ^[23][25][26] The LaCrosse State Teachers College Training School Building was later renamed Morris Hall in honor of Thomas Morris. The La Crosse State Teachers College Training School Building was a building used to educate teachers at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in La Crosse Wisconsin Thomas Morris ( December 9, 1861 – September 17, 1928) was Lieutenant Governor of the U ^[27] The Training School's purpose was to provide practice and supervised observation for teacher training candidates. ^[28] 1973 was the last year of operation for the Training School. Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. ^[23] Rexford S. Mitchell became the college's fourth president that same year serving until 1966. Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. ^[22]

Post World War II years

After the Regents authorized the nine Wisconsin State Teachers Colleges to establish baccalaureate degrees in liberal arts, the college changed its name to Wisconsin State College-La Crosse in 1951. Year 1951 ( MCMLI) was a Common year starting on Monday. Events of 1951 January ^[20] It was also this same year that Wilder Hall became the first campus residence hall. Dormitory typically refers in the United States to residence halls which are sleeping quarters or entire buildings primarily providing sleeping and residential quarters for ^[29] In 1956, the college was authorized to establish graduate programs, which led to the Master of Science and Master of Arts in Teaching degrees. Year 1956 ( MCMLVI) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. A graduate program in physical education was also established at that time. ^[20] Florence Wing Library, which was the college's first library, was constructed that same year and began a period of substantial expansion for the college. Over the next 18 years (1956-1974), the college ballooned from 5 buildings to a total of 23 buildings. Year 1956 ( MCMLVI) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. The college added 11 residence halls, 4 academic buildings, 2 libraries, and 2 student centers during that time.

Hutchinson Hall on a summer afternoon

In 1959, the college celebrated its 50th anniversary, with an enrollment of 1,821 students. The year 1959 ( MCMLIX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. That same year presidential candidate John F. Kennedy visited campus and spoke to a packed Graff Main Hall auditorium. John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy (May 29 1917&ndashNovember 22 1963 often referred to by his initials JFK, was the thirty-fifth President of ^[23]

The college was designated a university as part of the Wisconsin State University System and was renamed the Wisconsin State University–La Crosse in 1964. The Wisconsin State Universities were a family of public state universities operated by the State of Wisconsin. Year 1964 ( MCMLXIV) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the 1964 Gregorian calendar. ^[20] This designation led to the creation of the Colleges of Education, Health-Recreation-Physical Education, and Letters and Sciences. Later, the School of Business Administration was also formed within College of Letters and Sciences. ^[20] A few years after receiving university designation, the university's fifth president, Samuel G. Gates, began his term in 1966. Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar.

The Wisconsin State University System merged with the University of Wisconsin System in 1971, at which time the university adopted its current name and also changed the title for the head of the university from President to Chancellor. The Wisconsin State Universities were a family of public state universities operated by the State of Wisconsin. Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. University president is the title of the highest ranking officer within a University, within university systems that prefer that appellation over other variations such as A Chancellor is the head of a University. Other titles are sometimes used such as President or Rector. Kenneth E. Lindner, who was at the time the university's sixth president, became the university's first chancellor. Chancellor or chancellour (archaic ( Latin: cancellarius) is an official Title used in countries whose civilization has arisen Lindner, after serving as chancellor from 1971-1979, was succeeded by Noel Richards, who served as the university's chancellor until 1991. Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. ^[22] Lindner Forest, which is located in the southern part of campus, is a heavily wooded section of campus and was named in honor of former Chancellor Lindner.

In 1989, the university's mascot became the Eagle. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Eagles are large birds of prey which are members of the Bird order Falconiformes and family Accipitridae, and belong to several genera UW-L men's athletics teams had previously been known as the Indians (1937-1989),^[23] Red Raiders, Hurricanes, Racqueteers, and Peds and Maroons. For indigenous peoples in the United States other than Hawaii and Alaska see also Native Americans in the United States. Year 1937 ( MCMXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) The women's athletic teams were known as the Roonies, derived from the university's school colors of maroon and gray, since the inception of female intercollegiate competition in the early 1970s. This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970. They adopted the Eagle mascot a year after it became the university mascot. ^[30] Since the adoption of the Eagle mascot, the band's mascot has been the Screaming Eagle, having been known as the Marching Chiefs before that. ^[23] The "Eagle in the L" and caricature, which were both created in 1989, were unveiled right before the fall sports teams took to the field as the Eagles for the first time. A caricature is either a Portrait that exaggerates or distorts the essence of a person or thing to create an easily identifiable visual likeness or in literature a description They were penned by Dave Christianson, a 1973 art major graduate who created the images after the adoption of the Eagle mascot. Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. ^[31]

Snow-covered Memorial Gazebo on a cold winter day

After 1990

In 1991, Judith Kuipers became UW-L's third chancellor, serving until 2000. ^[22] She was the institutions first and only female leader. In 1992, Kuipers was instrumental in the creation of the La Crosse Medical Health Science Consortium. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) ^[23] The consortium was a collaboration of UW-L, Viterbo University, Western Technical College, Franciscan Skemp Medical Center, and Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center and was created to provide cutting-edge medical education, research and training. Viterbo University is a Roman Catholic liberal arts university located in La Crosse Wisconsin in the Diocese of La Crosse. Western Technical College is part of the Wisconsin Technical College System. Franciscan Skemp Medical Center is one of the two hospitals in La Crosse Wisconsin. Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center is a 325 bed Tertiary care facility located in La Crosse Wisconsin. This led to the creation of the US $27 million Health Science Center in 2000. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been The word million In standard English, the -lli- in million is pronounced with an l-sound followed by a 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ^[32]

Under the university's strategic plan, "Forward Together," the university reorganized its colleges, schools, and departments in 1994. A Strategy is a long term plan of action designed to achieve a particular goal, most often "winning Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) They were reorganized in the following colleges: the College of Business Administration, the College of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, the College of Science and Allied Health, and the College of Liberal Studies, which housed the School of Arts and Communication and the School of Education. ^[23]The College of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation underwent a few names changes before eventually merging with the College of Science and Allied Health to form the College of Science and Health in 2006. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ^[33] UW-La Crosse's first website also went online this same year.

Fall colors near Drake Hall

The Cleary Alumni & Friends Center^[34] along with Murphy Library remodeling projects were completed in 1995. Renovation is the process of improving a structure Two prominent types of renovations are commercial and residential Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 ^[35] Construction continued on campus and two years later a student life center, the Recreational Eagle Center, and the Hoeschler clock tower were also finished. ^[23] Hoeschler Tower becomes a focal point on campus and the new home for the traditional "Hanging of the Lantern. "^[36]

The turn of the century saw many changes at UW-L. The Archaeology Building and Laboratories, which was US $380,000 renovation of the campus' original power plant, had its grand opening that year. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been ^[23] A US $9. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been 9 million renovation to Wing Technology Center also was started at that time and was completed in 2001. The word million In standard English, the -lli- in million is pronounced with an l-sound followed by a Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. ^[37] Another major change was the resignation of Chancellor Kuipers. ^[22] She was replaced on an interim basis by Douglas Hastad. ^[23] In 2001, Hastad was named the university's fourth chancellor and ninth leader by the UW System Board of Regents. ^[38]

The 2001-2002 academic year was an especially good one for the university's athletic teams. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Four national championships were won that year, three NCAA Division III championships (indoor track and field, outdoor track and field, and cross country) and one NCGA title (women's gymnastics). The National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA, often pronounced "N-C-Double-A" is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions conferences organizations Division III (or DIII) is a division of the National Collegiate Athletic Association of the United States. ^[23]

Joe Gow became the fifth chancellor and 10th leader of UW-La Crosse on February 1, 2007 after being recommended by the UW System. Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ^[39] He replaced Douglas Hastad, who left to become president at Carroll College, in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Waukesha (ˈwɔːkɨʃɔː is a city in and the County seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, in the the ^[40] His official inauguration took place on October 19, 2007. Events 202 BCE - The Battle of Zama results in the defeat of Carthage and Hannibal. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ^[41] Since taking over as chancellor, Gow has shown himself to be a very active, involved and accessible leader. ^[42] Gow often personally e-mails the entire student body to inform them about student accomplishments and upcoming university events. Electronic mail, often abbreviated to e-mail, email, or originally eMail, is a Store-and-forward method of writing sending receiving Gow, an accomplished guitarist, even performed at the Cartwright Center's "Cellar" restaurant for students after taking over as chancellor. The guitar is a Musical instrument with ancient roots that is used in a wide variety of musical styles ^[43]

Fountain and the northern side of Maurice O. Graff Main Hall

Today, the university continues to offer much to the area and the state of Wisconsin, including cultural events, regional and national conferences, prominent speakers, applied research, health care, professionals with varying expertise, a large workforce, and numerous faculty, staff and student community volunteers. Wisconsin ( or wɪˈskɑnsɨn (French Ouisconsin) is one of the fifty United States of America, located in the north central part of the United States Despite this, the percentage of the university's budget which is state funded has declined drastically over the past few years, as it has at many public universities throughout the nation. In 1996, students paid 35% of the cost of their education at UW-L and the state paid the remaining 65%. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) By 2005, the student share had grown to 51% as the state’s shrunk to 49%. ^[44] UW-L’s tuition still remains among the lowest of any comprehensive public university in the Midwest,^[45] but the university has felt the strain caused by decreased public funding. Tuition means instruction or teaching. In American English, the term tuition is often used to refer to a fee charged for educational instruction ^[46] The university's centennial campaign and "growth and access" agenda are both aimed at providing the necessary financial resources to deal with the decreased state funding. ^[44][47]

The campus embraces diversity, a commitment that has and hopes to continue to increase minority and international students, faculty and staff. The term multiculturalism generally refers to a state of racial, cultural and ethnic diversity within the Demographics of a specified International or internationally most often describes interaction between Nations or encompassing two or more nations constituting a group or association having ^[48] Despite this, African American enrollment has actually decreased since 1996. African Americans or Black Americans are citizens or residents of the United States who have origins in any of the black populations of Africa Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) ^[49] The university hopes to change that in the future with the planned "growth and access" agenda, of which expanded campus diversity is a major goal. ^[47]

The university's plans for the future revolve around increasing access to UW-L for talented students of all backgrounds and expanding student research and academic opportunities. UW-La Crosse will do this while providing facilities and faculty that foster a campus learning environment which expands scholarly activity and serves the needs of the student and the worldwide community. Both the centennial campaign and "growth and access" agenda are major tools meant to lead the university to these goals. ^[44][47]

Academics

Aerial view of Wimberly Hall, Veteran's Memorial Monument, and White Hall from Veteran's Memorial Stadium, 2005

Originally known for its nationally recognized physical education program,^[3] UW–La Crosse now offers 87 undergraduate programs in 44 disciplines,^[4] and 26 graduate programs and emphases in eight disciplines. In some Educational systems undergraduate education is Post-secondary education up to the level of a Bachelor's degree. A graduate school or ("grad school" is a school that awards advanced degrees such as doctoral degrees with the general requirement that students must have earned ^[5] Many of the university's accredited degree programs in science and business are now gaining recognition. Microbiology and exercise and sport science are designated as UW System Centers of Excellence, and the College of Business Administration holds national accreditation. Microbiology (from Greek grc μῑκρος mīkros, "small" grc βίος bios, " Life " and grc -λογία ^[6] UW-La Crosse also offers Wisconsin's only nationally-accredited degrees in recreation management and therapeutic recreation,^[7] the UW System's only nuclear medicine technology program,^[8] and the Midwest's only undergraduate archaeology major. Archaeology, archeology, or archæology (from Greek grc ἀρχαιολογία archaiologia – grc ἀρχαῖος archaīos ^[9]

Statistically, the student body is ranked second only to the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the UW system in composite ACT score and average GPA. The ACT is a standardized achievement Examination for college admissions in the United States produced by ACT Inc In Education, a grade (or mark is a teacher's standardized Evaluation of a Student 's work ^[50] Of the 2005-06 freshman class, 67% of students received a score of 24 or higher on the ACT (600 or higher on the verbal and math components of the SAT). The SAT Reasoning Test (formerly Scholastic Aptitude Test and Scholastic Assessment Test) is a standardized test for College admissions in the ^[12] That places the majority of UW-L students in the top 20% (80th percentile) of students taking the ACT or SAT examinations. Like UW-Madison, UW-La Crosse's admission requirements have become increasingly demanding in recent years. ^[50]

Rankings and recognition

UW-L regularly receives national recognition as a leading public university. U.S. News & World Report ranked UW-L second among Midwestern public universities offering bachelor's and master's degrees in 2005 and 2006, and again in 2007^[10] and 2008 as third. USNews & World Report is an influential weekly American Newsmagazine published in Washington D Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common ^{[51][broken footnote]} The university is also recognized as a “best value” among the nation’s public colleges by Kiplinger's Personal Finance. Kiplinger's Personal Finance ( KIP -lin-gerz is a Magazine that has been continuously published on a monthly basis from 1947 to the present UW-L is ranked 31st (out-of-state) and 33rd (in-state) nationally in the February 2007 edition of the magazine above many well-known Big Ten universities such as Indiana University, University of Iowa, Purdue University, Ohio State University, University of Minnesota, and Michigan State University. Indiana University is the flagship campus of the Indiana University system. The University of Iowa, is a major teaching service and Research university located on a campus in Iowa City Iowa, on the banks of the Iowa River The Ohio State University ( OSU) is a Coeducational public Research university in the state of Ohio. The University of Minnesota Twin Cities ( U of M or The U) is the oldest and largest part of the University of Minnesota system. Michigan State University ( MSU) is a co-educational public Research university in East Lansing, Michigan USA. ^[12] The Princeton Review names UW-La Crosse as one of America's "Best Midwestern Colleges" and a "America's Best Value College. The Princeton Review (TPR is an American educational preparation company "^[13]

Cowley Hall on a sunny day

UW-L’s physical therapy program is among the top 10 in the country for the number of alumni recognized as clinical specialists. ^[3] UW-L physical therapy alumni are often acknowledged by the American Physical Therapy Association for their outstanding contributions to the physical therapy field. The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA is a national professional organization representing more than 66000 members

UW-La Crosse's economics department has been ranked among the nation's top universities for the number of research contributions to Journal of Economic Education, the leading education journal in the discipline. The Journal of Economic Education offers original articles on innovations in and evaluations of teaching techniques materials and programs in economics ^[52] The authors used the number of research contributions by a department to measure that departments teaching quality under the assumption that schools with greater contributions to the economic education literature have a comparative advantage in teaching economics. In international trade the principle of comparative advantage refers to the fact that although one country may have an absolute disadvantage with another value can be created for both UW-L ranks 29th, tied with Harvard, MIT, University of California Berkeley, and three other universities. The University of California Berkeley (also referred to as Cal, Berkeley and UC Berkeley) is a major research university located in Berkeley

Accounting students at UW-L were ranked 1st in the nation for percentage of students passing all 4 parts of the national CPA exam in their first attempt in 2002. The Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination (Uniform CPA Exam is the examination administered to most people who become Certified Public Accountants in the United See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. UW-La Crosse is regularly ranked among institutions such as the University of Notre Dame, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Rutgers University as the top 10 universities in the nation in this area. The University of Notre Dame du Lac (or simply Notre Dame) (ˌnoʊtɚˈdeɪm is a private Roman Catholic Research university located in Rutgers The State University of New Jersey (also known as Rutgers University) is the largest institution for higher education in the state of New Jersey ^[53]

The UW-L physician assistant program, which is a partnership with the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation and the Mayo School of Health Sciences, is among the best in the nation, with average scores on the national certifying examination placing the program among the Top 5 in the country. Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center is a 325 bed Tertiary care facility located in La Crosse Wisconsin. Mayo Medical School is a part of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota. ^[54]

Colleges and schools

Hoeschler Tower in the Winter

The university underwent a major reorganization of its colleges, schools, and departments in 1994. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) They were reorganized into the College of Business Administration, the College of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, the College of Science and Allied Health, and the College of Liberal Studies, which housed the School of Arts and Communication and the School of Education. ^[23] Later, the College of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation underwent a few names changes before eventually merging with the College of Science and Allied Health to form the College of Science and Health in 2006. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ^[33] Since that time no other major reorganizations have been made.

College of Business Administration

The College of Business Administration (CBA) is professionally accredited by AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB was founded in 1916 to accredit schools of business worldwide while the first accreditations took ^[55] Less than one-third of U. S. business school programs and only 15% of business school programs worldwide meet the rigorous standards of this accreditation. ^[56] The CBA's goal is to foster the professional, academic and personal development of its students and so that they can succeed in the business world. It provides many undergraduate programs^[57] along with a graduate program in business administration. In Business, administration consists of the performance or management of business operations and thus the making or implementing of major decisions ^[58]

College of Liberal Studies

There are 56 undergraduate^[59] and seven graduate degree programs^[60] in the humanities, social sciences, arts and communication, education and interdisciplinary programs that comprise the College of Liberal Studies (CLS). The humanities are academic disciplines which study the Human condition, using methods that are primarily Analytic, Critical, or Speculative The CLS is also divided into two separate schools, the School of Arts & Communication and the School of Education.

The School of Arts and Communication challenges students to comprehend their world by understanding the human condition as it is conveyed through artistic and communicative endeavors. The School emphasizes diversity of knowledge by providing instruction in methods of inquiry and expression that can be developed and used by students within their disciplines to better themselves and the world around them.

The School of Education represents a collection of Teacher Education Programs housed in a variety of departments and colleges across the university. Teacher Education Programs are fully approved by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary School's Higher Learning Commission. The Higher Learning Commission is part of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. ^[61]

College of Science and Health

Programs in the diverse discipline of science, health, and mathematic are offered by the College of Science and Health. The College is dedicated to undergraduate, graduate, and faculty research which benefits the university, community, and world. The College of Science and Health offers a wide range undergraduate^[62] and graduate programs. As of fall 2006 the college also offers a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. A doctorate is an Academic degree that indicates the highest level of academic achievement ^[63]

Campus

Lindner Forest, which was named in honor of former Chancellor Kenneth E. Lindner, on a sunny afternoon

The compact 119-acre campus is located in a residential section of La Crosse and provides a vibrant and safe place to live and learn. The extensive landscape of grassy fields, trees, flowers, and other vegetation gives the campus a distinct park-like feel. The university has also limited the amount of vehicle traffic on campus to add to its aesthetic feel. In 2006, UW-La Crosse received a "Grand Award" at the 2006 Green Star Awards competition for its campus landscaping from the Professional Grounds Management Society. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS is an individual membership society of grounds professionals advancing the grounds management profession through education ^[64]

To the east of campus are the La Crosse bluffs, of which the most prominent is Grandad Bluff (mentioned in Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain), which seem to almost encase the campus. Grandad Bluff (also Granddad Bluff) is a Mesa on the east side of La Crosse Wisconsin. Life on the Mississippi is a Memoir by Mark Twain detailing his days as a Steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River before the Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30 1835 – April 21 1910 better known by the Pen name Mark Twain, was an American Humorist, satirist Downtown La Crosse and the Mississippi River are about a half mile west of campus. The Mississippi River is the second longest River in the United States, with a length of from its source in Lake Itasca in Minnesota to

Hoeschler Tower (1996), located in the heart of UW-L, is the focal point of campus and a popular destination and meeting place for students. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) ^[36] It is also the site for many university and student events, such as concerts, fundraisers, the clocktower dance, memorial services, and the traditional hanging of the lantern.

One thing that a visitor to the UW-La Crosse campus might notice is the use of sidewalk chalk as a means of communication. Julian Beever Mountain Dew art photo by David Shankbonejpg|thumb| Mountain Dew advertisement in Union Square, New York City by Julian Beever. Chalk messages are very prevalent on campus sidewalks throughout the warmer months. It is often used by students as a way of advertising future events, sharing personal ideas, and promoting political agendas, among other things.

Students on-campus can live in one of the university's 11 residence halls. The newest residence hall, Reuter Hall, is the first to offer students apartment-style living on campus. ^[65] It was completed in 2006 and offers stunning views of the nearby bluffs.

Maurice O. Graff Main Hall

Future campus developments over the next 5 years include a new academic building with associated campus landscape improvements and a new stadium and outdoor athletics complex. ^[66] More information regarding these and longer-term improvements can be found in UW-L's campus master plan.

Notable and historic buildings

Maurice O. Graff Main Hall - Graff Main Hall (1909), the original building on campus, contains the Chancellor's Office, a 787 seat auditorium, classrooms, and the departments of Philosophy, Psychology and Modern Languages. Year 1909 ( MCMIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting An auditorium (plural auditoriums, or less commonly auditoria) is the area within a theatre, Concert hall, or other performance space where the It also contains many other administrative and student services offices. It was designated an historic site by the city of La Crosse, Wisconsin in 1984 and is on the National Register of Historic Places as the Main Hall/La Crosse State Normal School. La Crosse is a city in and the County seat of La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP is the United States government's official list of districts sites buildings structures and objects deemed worthy of Main Hall/La Crosse State Normal School was the original building for La Crosse Normal School now the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in La Crosse Wisconsin ^[67]

Wittich Hall - (1916) The original physical education building on campus, it houses faculty and staff offices, gymnasiums, a track, multipurpose and meeting rooms, a Strength Training Center, a therapeutic/rehabilitation swimming pool, the Musculoskeletal Research Center, and the Special Populations Exercise Program. Year 1916 ( MCMXVI) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year The building has been renovated for extensive use in the preparation of special/adapted physical education teachers and therapeutic recreation specialists. Administrative, faculty, staff, and graduate assistant offices for the Department of Recreation Management and Therapeutic Recreation are located in Wittich Hall. The building is the primary practice site for the Women's Intercollegiate Athletics Gymnastics team. Wittich Hall, the Physical Education Building of the La Crosse State Normal School, was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1985 as the Physical Education Building/La Crosse State Normal School. The University of Wisconsin–La Crosse (also known as UW–La Crosse, Wisconsin-La Crosse, or UW-L) is a Public university located in La The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP is the United States government's official list of districts sites buildings structures and objects deemed worthy of Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Physical Education Building/La Crosse State Normal School was the original physical education building at La Crosse Normal School now the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse ^[67]

Thomas Morris Hall - Morris Hall (1939, 1966, remodeled 1996), located at the corner of 16th and State Streets, first opened in January 1940 as the LaCrosse State Teachers College Training School Building. Year 1939 ( MCMXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1966 ( MCMLXVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Year 1940 ( MCMXL) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full 1940 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The La Crosse State Teachers College Training School Building was a building used to educate teachers at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in La Crosse Wisconsin Morris Hall is on the National Register of Historic Places. ^[67] Today, Morris Hall houses the instructional and administrative facilities for the School of Education including the Department of Educational Studies, Master of Education-Professional Development Program (ME-PD), Learning Communities Programs, and Office of Student Teaching and Internships. In addition, Morris Hall houses the Office of Continuing Education and Extension as well as the Frederick Theater.

Eugene W. Murphy Library

Eugene W. Murphy Library - Murphy Library (1969, remodeled 1995) is centrally located on campus. Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 It was dedicated and so named in recognition to Eugene W. Murphy for his 22 years of service to UW-L and the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents. A board of governors is usually the governing board of a public entity ^[68] At the time of its construction, the Library cost US $2. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been 5 million to construct. The word million In standard English, the -lli- in million is pronounced with an l-sound followed by a ^[23] Murphy Library has a total of 691,282 books, bound periodicals, and government documents. Magazines, periodicals or serials are Publications generally published on a regular schedule containing a variety of articles, generally ^[69] The library also offers a wide range of electronic resources such as journals and databases which can be accessed by students.

Health Science Center - The US $27 million Health Science Center (2000) was a project of the La Crosse Medical Health Science Consortium. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been The word million In standard English, the -lli- in million is pronounced with an l-sound followed by a 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ^[32] The building includes laboratory facilities for the Medical Laboratory Science, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Occupational and Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, and Radiation Therapy programs. Biology and microbiology research laboratories are also available for medical research. State-of-the art laboratories and classrooms, including distance education classrooms, are shared by all educational programs at the Center. A student health center, including a Physical Therapy clinic, is located on the main floor and serves UW-L and neighboring Western Technical College students. Western Technical College is part of the Wisconsin Technical College System.

Cleary Alumni and Friends Center - The Cleary Alumni and Friends Center was built in 1995 by the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Foundation and was donated as a gift to the university. Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Members of the university community and the greater La Crosse community meet and take advantage of the conference center, smaller conference rooms, and large banquet hall. A banquet is a large public meal or feast complete with main courses and desserts The Cleary Center houses the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Foundation offices and the Alumni and University Relations advancement offices.

Notable recreational facilities

Cartwright Center - Cartwright Hall (1959) with additions in 1965 and 1985), Cartwright Hall is the Student Union on campus. The year 1959 ( MCMLIX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) It is home to the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Bookstore, Textbook Services, TV and reading lounges, a computer lab, student organization offices and resources, the Involvement Center, Pride Center, and meeting rooms. Cartwright Center is also home to Valhalla with a built-in stage and seating for 900 and the Port ‘O Call fireplace lounge.

View of bluffs surrounding campus from the top of Veteran's Memorial Stadium

Mitchell Hall - Mitchell Hall (1965) is an extensive recreational, teaching, research, and service facility adjacently located to outdoor practice fields, 16 tennis courts, soccer fields, and Veteran's Memorial Stadium. Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. Veteran's Memorial Stadium is a Stadium in La Crosse Wisconsin. Facilities include a swimming pool, basketball courts, wrestling room, dance studio, racquetball courts, and a 3,800 square foot strength and conditioning center. The field house located within Mitchell Hall has a 4-lane 200-meter polyurethane track, long and triple jump pit, pole vault boxes, nets for tennis, badminton, volleyball, golf, softball/baseball hitting, and a climbing wall. A polyurethane, commonly abbreviated PU, is any Polymer consisting of a chain of organic units joined by urethane links

Recreational Eagle Center - The Rec Eagle Center (1997) is managed by the Student Activities Center and houses Intramural and Student Recreational Sports. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar The building includes a fieldhouse, a 200 meter elevated running track with warm-up areas, a strength and conditioning center, a climbing gym, a child care center, TV lounges, locker rooms/shower rooms, and various multi-purpose activity rooms. The Rec Eagle Center regularly hosts various campus activities, such as Rectoberfest and the 5K Turkey Trot Run/Walk.

Student life

Health Science Center

As of the fall 2006 semester there were 10,052 students enrolled at UW-La Crosse, 60% of which are female. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. There are 8,475 undergraduate students, 1,507 graduate students, 603 multicultural students, and 201 international students representing 37 states and 45 countries. In some Educational systems undergraduate education is Post-secondary education up to the level of a Bachelor's degree. A graduate school or ("grad school" is a school that awards advanced degrees such as doctoral degrees with the general requirement that students must have earned The term multiculturalism generally refers to a state of racial, cultural and ethnic diversity within the Demographics of a specified ^[70][71] UW-L has a student/faculty ratio of 24:1 and the average class size is 29 students. ^[70] The somewhat higher student/faculty ratio is a result of the university not using teaching assistants to teach classes, which is common in many other large universities. A teaching assistant (TA is a junior Scholar employed on a temporary contract by a College or University in teaching-related responsibilities

Fitness and exercise is a big part of the campus culture at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. The student body is very active in athletics, whether they be varsity, intramural, or simply recreational. Intramural sports or intramurals are recreational Sports organized within a school The Recreational Eagle Center is often filled with students trying to stay fit and healthy. Students frequently take advantage of the many rustic areas for hiking and biking in and around La Crosse. Renting a canoe or kayak from the Recreational Eagle Center to take on one of the region's many rivers is also a popular activity. A canoe is a small narrow Boat, typically human-powered though it may also be powered by sails or small electric or gas motors A kayak is a small human-powered Boat. It typically has a covered deck and a cockpit covered by a Spraydeck. In the winter, sleds are available to students. Pass-fail activity classes such as yoga, strength training, and rock climbing are often taken by students as a way to meet new people, explore new activities, and to get a workout. Yoga ( Sanskrit: योग, IAST: yóga, joːgə refers to traditional physical and mental disciplines originating in India, to the Strength training is the use of resistance to muscular contraction to build the strength, anaerobic endurance and size of Skeletal muscles There Rock climbing is a Sport in which participants climb up or across natural rock formations or man-made rock walls with the goal of reaching the This dedication by UW-L students to health and exercise has been recognized by Men's Health magazine, which ranked UW-L the 10th fittest campuses in the country in 2005^[14] and 12th fittest in 2006. Men's Health ( MH) published by Rodale Inc in Emmaus Pennsylvania, United States, is the world’s largest men’s ^[15]

UW-La Crosse has a strong commitment to diversity and acceptance regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation. In 2006, UW-L was named one of the nation's top 100 LGBT-friendly universities by The Advocate College Guide for LGBT Students. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. LGBT (also GLBT) is an initialism referring collectively to Lesbian, Gay, bisexual, and Transgender / transsexual ^[72] The rankings were determined by examining institutional policies, commitment and support, academic life, housing, student life, counseling and health services, campus safety, and recruitment and retention efforts.

Besides UW-La Crosse, the city of La Crosse is also home to two other institutions of higher learning, Viterbo University and Western Technical College. La Crosse is a city in and the County seat of La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. Viterbo University is a Roman Catholic liberal arts university located in La Crosse Wisconsin in the Diocese of La Crosse. Western Technical College is part of the Wisconsin Technical College System. It is very much a college town and, as a result, student-friendly activities and destinations dominate the city, including Grandad Bluff, Riverside Park and the Mississippi River, Rudy's drive-in, the Pearl ice cream shop, the many bars and clubs located on 3rd Street, the Rivoli movie theater, and the rest of downtown La Crosse. A college town or university town is a community (often literally a Town, but possibly a small or medium sized City, or in some cases a Neighborhood Grandad Bluff (also Granddad Bluff) is a Mesa on the east side of La Crosse Wisconsin. The Mississippi River is the second longest River in the United States, with a length of from its source in Lake Itasca in Minnesota to

View facing campus from the Health Science Center

Student organizations

The Physical Education Club, which was formed in 1912, is the longest continuous organization in the school's history. Year 1912 ( MCMXII) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year starting ^[23] Today, UW-La Crosse offers over 175 different student organizations in a wide range of pursuits, everything from academic to religious, cultural to athletic, political to social, and many others. ^[73]

Greek life, often an important part of a university's culture, has a much smaller role at UW-L. Only about 1% of males and 1% of females in the student body at UW-L are members of a social fraternity or sorority. Fraternities and sororities (from the Latin words la frater and la soror, meaning "brother" and "sister" respectively are fraternal ^[74] The three social fraternities represented on campus are Delta Sigma Phi, Sigma Tau Gamma, Sigma Alpha Epsilon and the two sororities represented are Alpha Xi Delta and Alpha Phi. Delta Sigma Phi ( ΔΣΦ, also known as DSF or Delta Sigs or Delt Sigs or D-Sigs) is a fraternity established at the Traditions;Fraternity Colors The Fraternity Colors are Azure Blue and White Sigma Alpha Epsilon (also known as SΑΕ) is a secret letter social college fraternity Alpha Xi Delta ( ΑΞΔ) was founded on April 17, 1893 by ten women at Lombard College Galesburg Illinois, who shared a vision of an organization Alpha Phi ( ΑΦ) is a fraternity for women founded at Syracuse University on September 18, 1872. ^[75]

Student publications

The Racquet is a student-produced newspaper distributed weekly on Wednesdays, during the normal academic year. ^[76] The paper, which began in 1910, contains student-submitted articles about national and local events. Year 1910 ( MCMX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting The Racquet also has sections about University of Wisconsin-La Crosse sports, student opinions, health, and fun and games. The University of Wisconsin–La Crosse (also known as UW–La Crosse, Wisconsin-La Crosse, or UW-L) is a Public university located in La

Student artwork on display at the University Art Gallery, located in the Center for the Arts

The Second Supper is a satirical newspaper published by students and is recognized by the student government. Satire is often strictly defined as a literary genre or form; although in practice it is also found in the graphic and Performing arts In satire human A students' union, student government, student senate, students' association, or guild of students is a Student Organization ^[77]. The Second Supper is published weekly from its headquarters in Downtown La Crosse, serving Western Wisconsin through the cities of La Crosse and Eau Claire. The Second Supper is a web site and newspaper published in La Crosse Wisconsin by students from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse as well as writers and contributors Eau Claire is a city located in the west-central part of the U

The Catalyst is a student-produced and edited quarterly publication of student submitted essays, short stories, and poetry. Each edition has different general theme with which the submissions are based from. It is dedicated to the uncensored expression of ideas, beliefs, and values, which reflect the events, questions, and crises of our time. The Catalyst intends to provide a channel for creative intellectual inquiry in order to provoke campus and community discussion. ^[78]

Symbols and traditions

The university's school colors are maroon and gray. Maroon is a dark Brownish Red Color. The first recorded use of Maroon as a color name in English was in 1789. The current university mascot, which was adopted in 1989, is the Eagle. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Eagles are large birds of prey which are members of the Bird order Falconiformes and family Accipitridae, and belong to several genera UW-L men's athletics teams had previously been known as the Indians (1937-1989),^[23] Red Raiders, Hurricanes, Racqueteers, and Peds and Maroons. For indigenous peoples in the United States other than Hawaii and Alaska see also Native Americans in the United States. Year 1937 ( MCMXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) The women's athletic teams were known as the Roonies, derived from the university's school colors of maroon and gray, since the inception of female intercollegiate competition in the early 1970s until November 1990 when they also adopted the Eagle mascot. This article is about the Decade 1970-1979 For the Year 1970 see 1970. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) ^[30] Since the adoption of the Eagle mascot, the band's mascot has been the Screaming Eagle, having been known as the Marching Chiefs before that. ^[23]

The Eagle mascot

UW-La Crosse's athletic teams sport a contemporary "Eagle in the L" and caricature which was created in 1989, right before the fall sports teams took to the field as the Eagles for the first time. A caricature is either a Portrait that exaggerates or distorts the essence of a person or thing to create an easily identifiable visual likeness or in literature a description Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) It was created by Dave Christianson, a 1973 art major graduate who penned the images after the UW-L men's teams adopted the Eagle mascot. Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. Women's teams started sporting the Eagles moniker in November 1990. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Both the "Eagle in the L" and the eagle caricature were unveiled in August 1989. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) ^[31]

Hoeschler Tower

UW-La Crosse Fight Song

Tune: La Crosse by Joyce Grill

We're going to cheer, La Crosse, Because we're here, La Crosse, Let us make it clear.

We're going to fight, La Crosse, With all our might, La Crosse, Victory is near.

So let's dig in, La Crosse, We're going to win, La Crosse, Go Maroon and Gray.

We're going to fight, win, show that we're the best, because we are La Crosse, La Crosse. ^[79]

Hear the UW-La Crosse Fight Song

UW-La Crosse Alma Mater

Tune: Far Above Cayuga's Waters

Morning sun greets many banners, on its westward way;

Fair to us above all others, waves Maroon and Gray.

Colors dear, flag we love, float for aye, old La Crosse to thee;

May we all be ever loyal, to thy memory. ^[79]

Hanging of the lantern

The Hanging of the Lantern's origin dates back to 1913 when UW-L students would hang small lanterns in house windows near campus. Year 1913 ( MCMXIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common In 1931, longtime faculty member Orris O. Year 1931 ( MCMXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1931 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. White began a tradition of hanging one large lantern in the Maurice O. Graff Main Hall tower, above the building's south entrance. The act welcomed alumni who had returned home. "We'll hang the lantern in the old college tower over the south door. You won't need to look for the key – the door will be open," declared White.

Since 1931, a lantern has hung each Homecoming. Year 1931 ( MCMXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1931 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Homecoming, welcoming back of former residents and alumni is a tradition in many universities, Colleges and High schools in North America The lantern hung on the south side of Graff Main Hall until 1997 when it was moved to the Hoeschler Tower in the center of campus. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar While the tower's lantern hangs year-round, it is only lit during Homecoming.

Lighting of the "L"

UW-La Crosse's other tradition, the Lighting of the "L," began in 1935 as a college prank. Year 1935 ( MCMXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. F. Clark Carnes and Bernie Brown were bored on a foggy day, so they hiked up Miller's Bluff, which is north of Grandad Bluff. Grandad Bluff (also Granddad Bluff) is a Mesa on the east side of La Crosse Wisconsin. They gathered and piled brush in the shape of a 30 foot by 15 foot "L. "

Brown and Carnes then decided to start the brush "L" on fire. They headed down the bluff to a gas station and returned with a five-gallon can to douse the brush. Brown and Carnes could see the police lights heading toward the bluff, so they lit the brush and slipped down the bluff toward campus before the police could locate them. When Brown and Carnes reached Veteran's Memorial Stadium, the fog lifted and allowed the crowd to see the "L. Veteran's Memorial Stadium is a Stadium in La Crosse Wisconsin. "

In recent years, the "L" has been lit by electricity and shines from Grandad Bluff. Grandad Bluff (also Granddad Bluff) is a Mesa on the east side of La Crosse Wisconsin.

Athletics

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse maintains strong programs in indoor and outdoor track, cross-country, and football, competing in the WIAC conference, which is in the NCAA's Division III. Cross Country running is a Sport of running Compete to complete a course over open or rough terrain faster than other teams American football, known in the United States and Canada simply as football, is a competitive Team sport known for mixing strategy with The National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA, often pronounced "N-C-Double-A" is a voluntary association of about 1200 institutions conferences organizations Division III (or DIII) is a division of the National Collegiate Athletic Association of the United States. UW-L holds membership affiliation in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the National Collegiate Gymnastics Association. They have also been a rising contender in the Division III wrestling ranks the past couple of years. Collegiate wrestling is the commonly-used name of the style of Amateur wrestling practiced at the College and University level in the United States The university also has many different sports represented at the club level, including men's lacrosse (referred to as La Crosse lacrosse), men's and women's rugby union, men's soccer and many others. Lacrosse is a full contact Team sport played using a solid rubber ball and long handled racket called a crosse or Lacrosse stick. Overview See also Playing rugby union A rugby union match lasts for 80 minutes (plus stoppage time with a short Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered

UW-L adds on an extra point against UW-Whitewater

UW-L has approximately 570 student athletes participating on 19 teams (ten for women and nine for men), which have won 51 NCAA national titles in nine different sports, including 34 since 1991. The University of Wisconsin&ndashWhitewater (also known as UW-Whitewater and abbreviated as UWW) is part of the University of Wisconsin System, located Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. ^[80] UW-L has also won 309 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championships in school history. ^[81] UW-L is one only of six institutions in NCAA Division III history to finish in the top 20 all 10 years of the Directors’ Cup, which includes all 433 NCAA Division III schools. ^[82]

UW-L has won 23 men's track & field titles in school history, the most in Division III history. The Eagles have won 14 indoor and 10 outdoor championships, both ranking first in the nation. With their national indoor and outdoor titles in 2006, the Eagles have now swept the indoor and outdoor titles in the same season 10 times (1988, 1991-1993, 1997, 2001-04 and, 2006). Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.

The university won the NCAA Division III "triple crown" in 2001-02, claiming the men's cross country title, men's indoor track & field title and men's outdoor track & field championship. With the national titles in cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field, UW-L holds the distinction of being the only NCAA Division III institution to win the "triple crown". Division III (or DIII) is a division of the National Collegiate Athletic Association of the United States.

The Eagles also captured the 2005 NCAA Division III Cross Country title, the third in school history (1996, 2001). Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar.

UW-L won its sixth consecutive National Collegiate Gymnastics Association (NCGA) Championship in 2006. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The Eagles have won an NCGA record 11 national titles (1986, 1988, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2006) overall. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.

The Eagles won seven Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) titles in 2005-06 and finished in the top-four in 16 of 18 sports. History An organizational meeting of the Wisconsin State University Athletic Conference then to be known as the State Normal Conference was held in Madison in July of 1913 UW-L also had nine WIAC Scholar-Athletes last year and eight WIAC Coach of the Year honors. The Eagles had 203 All-WIAC honors in 2005-06. ^[80]

The UW-L football team plays its home games at Veteran's Memorial Stadium. Veteran's Memorial Stadium is a Stadium in La Crosse Wisconsin.

Notable alumni

• Mark Belling - conservative talk show host
• Timothy Daniel - singer/songwriter
• John Gard - former Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly
• Don Herbert - host of the Mr. Mark Belling (born July 4, 1956, in Kaukauna Wisconsin) is a radio talk-show host for 1130 WISN in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Conservatism is a term used to describe political philosophies that favour Tradition, where tradition refers to various religious cultural or nationally defined A talk show ( American) or chat show ( Global) is a Television or Radio program where one person or group of people come together to A songwriter is someone who writes the Lyrics to songs the Musical composition (chords or Melody to songs or both John Gard (born August 3, 1963 in Milwaukee Wisconsin) was a Republican member of the Wisconsin State Assembly representing the 89th The term speaker is a title often given to the presiding officer of a legislative body The Wisconsin State Assembly is the Lower house of the Wisconsin Legislature. Donald Jeffrey Herbert (born Donald Jeffrey Herbert Kemske; July 10 1917 &ndash June 12 2007) better known as "Mr Wizard television show
• Don Iverson - former professional golfer on the PGA tour
• Craig Kusick - baseball player
• Craig Kusick, Jr. - Melberger Award winner and Arena Football League Quarterback
• Sandra Lee - host of The Food Network's Semi-Homemade with Sandra Lee and author
• James Leonhart - former Vice-President of AT&T
• Mike Maslowski - National Football League (NFL) linebacker
• Tom Newberry - NFL offensive Lineman
• Andrew Rock - 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist in Track & Field
• Vinny Rottino - current Major League Baseball (MLB) player with Milwaukee Brewers
• Bill Schroeder - NFL wide receiver
• Robert Steffan - pioneer of DNA fingerprinting
• William H. Stevenson - member of the United States Congress
• Gregg Underheim - former member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
• Jeremy Unertl - Arena Football League player
• Joel Williams - NFL linebacker

Notable faculty

• Alan I. Bigel - Professor of Political Science
• Roger Harring - Football coach
• Lalita Pandit - Professor of English
• Kasi Periyasamy - [1] - (Program Director) Software Engineering Department

See also

• University of Wisconsin System
• Wisconsin State Universities
• Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
• La Crosse, Wisconsin

References

External links

• University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Website
• University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Campus Map
• University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Growth and Access Plan
• UW-La Crosse Athletics

• University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is at coordinates 43°48′56″N 91°13′52″W / 43.8155, -91.2310 (University of Wisconsin-La Crosse)Coordinates: 43°48′56″N 91°13′52″W / 43.8155, -91.2310 (University of Wisconsin-La Crosse)