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Western Technical College students and staff members will be volunteering at several Salvation Army bell ringing sites as part of their annual Red Kettle campaign on Friday, Nov. 16. Bell ringing sites include several Valley View Mall locations, Festival Foods and Shopko stores. Western employees or students will work in teams, working two-hour shifts at […]

We’ve all heard it; businesses in La Crosse and the surrounding communities are struggling to find and retain skilled workers. This fact is especially true in the advanced manufacturing industry. Gone are the days of “dirty” industrial jobs of 20, 30 years ago. Today, and more importantly, into the future, manufacturing careers combine operational technology […]

Western Technical College celebrated October as Manufacturing Month in Wisconsin with two special events on Wednesday, Oct. 24. Western’s Business and Industry Services hosted a manufacturing luncheon from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. that day. The event highlighted partnerships between local school districts and businesses, as well as showcased various student projects from the area. Tours of […]

Western student Caitlyn Stevenson was looking for a way to be a good neighbor. As a member of Phi Theta Kappa, an honor society for two-year colleges, she and her team were tasked with creating a project that helped a local organization. They decided to assist in collecting donations for Catholic Charities’ Hospitality House, which […]

Western Technical College unveiled its newly remodeled Wellness Center with a ribbon cutting and open house event on Tuesday, Oct. 23. The new space includes improved lighting, flooring, and fitness equipment. Following the ribbon cutting, Wellness Center staff provided tours of the facility. Door prizes, including a one-year membership, free massage session, and an unlimited […]

Western Technical College’s Student Life department will be hosting a Halloween event for kids of all ages on Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 5-7:00 p.m. at Western’s Residence Hall, 820 La Crosse St., La Crosse. Western Residence Hall students will be offering treats and hosting games for children and their families. Staff will also be accepting […]

Western Technical College hosted an open house for its new Learning Commons on Thursday, Oct. 11. The Learning Commons, formally known as the library, was recently remodeled this summer. Private study areas have been updated and improved, and full-time academic support staff in health science, math, and communication skills, which were previously housed in a […]

Western Technical College hosted a Wellness Fair for current students at the Lunda Center on Wednesday, Oct. 10. Various resources were on hand to provide information about physical, mental, and social wellness. National motivational speaker Monti Washington was featured at the event, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Washington used his difficult upbringing to speak to students […]

Western Technical College will unveil its newly remodeled Wellness Center with a ribbon cutting and open house event on Tuesday, Oct. 23, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the lower level of Western’s Administrative Center, 111 7th St. N., La Crosse. The new space includes improved lighting, flooring, and fitness equipment. Following the ribbon cutting, Wellness […]

Western Technical College students and staff will soon see a number of changes to street parking around Western’s La Crosse campus. Last month, the City of La Crosse announced they would begin charging for parking on streets around the Western and UWL campuses. The cost will be $1 per hour up to a four hour […]