Each fall, the UWL Self-Sufficiency Program (SSP) invites the UWL campus and greater La Crosse area to the SSP Locally Grown Scholarship Breakfast. Together, we recognize SSP students and their achievements, their families and the community that encourage and support them. Whether you’ve attended Breakfasts in the past or plan to attend for the first time, we know you will find the stories inspiring and the breakfast delicious.
We extend a special invitation to former and current SSP students and their families. Children are always welcome!
Registration required for this free event
(Deadline to register is Oct. 16th)
RSVP/Register NOW!
Courage and Encouragement
Xia Yang
Speaker, 2025 SSP Breakfast
What does it take for parenting students to turn dreams into degrees? Xia’s response is profound and succinct, “It takes courage and encouragement for me to keep moving forward.” In the fall of 2016, Xia, then a mother of 6, completed SSP and was accepted into the School of Education at UW-La Crosse. As a student, Xia was recognized for her leadership and academic work. In December 2020, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood/Middle Childhood Education. A dedicated teacher and life-long learner, Xia recently earned her Reading Licensure from Viterbo University. Xia Yang teaches first grade at Northside Elementary School in La Crosse.
For updates, visit 2025 Locally-Grown Breakfast.
Parking is free for registrants at the UWL Parking Ramp (levels 1-3), 1623 Farwell St., La Crosse, WI. A volunteer will be onsite to register vehicles. An online parking registration link is provided to registrants.
Handicap Parking
You can park in the handicap spaces in Commuter Lot C-12 at the Cleary Center if you have a handicap hanger or license plate. A number of handicap parking spaces are also available on Farwell Street across from the Student Union.
Please join us for this heart-warming affirmation of the power of education to change lives and our community. You, our generous donors, supportive friends and partners, tenacious students and loving families, are the reason we celebrate each year. We look forward to being together!