Campus Garden earns Board of Regents Diversity Award |
The UW-Whitewater Campus Garden, led by the sustainability office under the direction of Wes Enterline, has been named a recipient of the 2024 Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents Diversity Award. The team will be recognized at this Friday’s Board of Regents meeting in Madison.
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Warhawks, let’s celebrate together!
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Warhawks, come together to celebrate the inauguration of Corey A. King, Ed.D., as the 18th chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater on Friday, Feb. 23. Inauguration events include the ceremony at 2 p.m. in Young Auditorium followed by a reception in the James R. Connor University Center at 3 p.m.
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Enjoy Warhawk men’s basketball and help fight cancer
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Join the men’s basketball team and UW-Whitewater’s American Marketing Association chapter in the fight against cancer this Wednesday, Feb. 7, as the Warhawks take on UW-Stevens Point at Kachel Gymnasium starting at 7 p.m. Proceeds from on-site activation sales will benefit Garding Against Cancer, an organization that raises funds to support cancer patients and research.
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Chancellor Inauguration Dinner
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You are welcome to attend the Inauguration Scholarship Dinner for Chancellor Corey A. King. Join the chancellor for a dinner celebration commemorating this significant milestone at UW-Whitewater. Dress is business casual.
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Kudos to
Xiaohong Zhang, professor of art and design, for her new exhibition, “Traversing Medium and Re-appropriating Motifs in Contemporary Art,” which is on display now through March 22 at UW-Madison’s Gallery 1308. Her focus expands from personal narratives to examine cultural dynamics between China and the U.S., fostering a balanced East-meets-West perspective for critical engagement. Read more »
Kudos to UW-Whitewater’s Spanish Club and Latinos Unidos, under the guidance of Luz
María Ede-Hernández, assistant professor of world languages and culture, whose Day of the Dead Ofrenda set has been selected to be showcased in the publication “Plurilingual & Pluriculturales: A Newsletter on Critical Language Education.” Read more »
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Aleah Grundahl, an elementary education major from DeForest, was featured in a Janesville Gazette article highlighting her career for the Warhawk women’s basketball team.
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| Shelvin Garrett II, a physical education major from Beloit, was highlighted in a Beloit Daily News article after he broke the school record in the indoor triple jump.
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Prepare for the Hawk Career Fair
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Career Services is ready to prepare you for the Spring Hawk Career Fair! Join us Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 4-6 p.m. in room 275 of the University Center for a Career Fair Pregame preparation event and for Resume Cafes from Feb. 5-12. The Spring Hawk Career Fair will take place Feb. 13-15.
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| Traditional 8-ball tournament
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Sign up online by Monday, Feb. 5, for Warhawk Alley’s Traditional 8-Ball Doubles Billiards Tournament this Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 6 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers!
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| Professional Development Day
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Bring your resume and join UW-Whitewater’s Women in Business Institute and Society of Human Resource Management for a night of professional development on Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 5:15-6:30 p.m. in Hyland Hall room 2300. Free food will be provided.
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Inspiration Grid Workshop
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Do you need some inspiration for the new year? Grab your friends and come make an inspiration grid on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 7 p.m. in the Warhawk Connection Center. Free for all students. Supplies provided while they last.
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| UW-Whitewater Health IT Day
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Broaden your understanding of IT professions in the healthcare industry on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 5 p.m. in Hyland Hall room 2203.
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| Bring your instrument to play in the Jazz Reading Band on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the UC Down Under. Open to students, staff, faculty, and community members.
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Join us Thursday, Feb. 8, at 7 p.m. in the University Center Hamilton Room for a performance by hypnotist Chris Jones of America’s Got Talent and other nationally acclaimed shows.
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| The UW-Whitewater Student Brass Quintet presents a variety of repertoire on Thursday, Feb. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in Light Recital Hall. This event is free and open to the public.
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| Calling all football fans! Warhawk Alley is hosting a Super Bowling Weekend in the UC Down Under Friday-Sunday, Feb. 9-11. Event includes free snacks while supplies last, activities, prizes, Super Bowl bingo, and more.
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Faculty recital: Leanne Kelso, violin
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Join us Sunday, Feb. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in Light Recital Hall for Leanne Kelso’s faculty recital featuring solo violin works. This event is free for UW-Whitewater students with a HawkCard. All others can purchase tickets at the link below.
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| Money Talk Tuesday - Credit 101
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What is credit? Why is credit important? The Financial Literacy Center has the information to help answer these questions on Tuesday, Feb. 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the University Center atrium. Pick up free resources or schedule a financial coaching session.
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| Pet therapy special event
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With the start of a new semester, we know many of you miss your pets while you’re away at school. Show your pet you’re thinking of them by making a goodie bag and rope toy while hanging out with therapy dogs on Tuesday, Feb. 13, from noon to 2 p.m. at Andersen Library.
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Track and field teams to host Midwest Elite Invitational
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Several of the nation’s top track and field programs will travel to Whitewater this Saturday as the Warhawks host the Midwest Elite Invitational at Kachel Fieldhouse in the Williams Center. The UW-Whitewater men are ranked 10th in NCAA Division III and the women are ranked 25th by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCA). Events begin at 11 a.m.
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Volunteers needed for Career Fair
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Career Services is requesting volunteers — students, staff and faculty — for the Spring Hawk Career Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 13, Wednesday, Feb. 14, and Thursday, Feb. 15, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day. Please help us make this three-day fair a success for our students and employers!
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| Income tax assistance available
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Representatives from UW-Whitewater’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) will be available to assist qualifying community members with their state and federal income tax returns from 3:30-6 p.m. every Wednesday at the Community Engagement Center until April 10.
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Screening of “Join or Die”
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Join us for the screening of “Join or Die” on Monday, Feb. 12, 5:45 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library in Whitewater. Ruth K. Hansen, assistant professor of management and director of the UW-Whitewater Institute for Nonprofit Management Studies, will provide the introduction and post-film Q&A session.
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| Track and field Learn-By-Doing Clinic
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UW-Whitewater’s track and field program will host the annual Learn-By-Doing this Sunday, Feb. 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Coaches and high school athletes of all abilities are welcome.
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The Warhawk Success Closet provides students access to free professional and business-appropriate attire. Stop by between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday or by appointment. The closet is located in Career and Leadership Development in the University Center, room 129.
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| If you’re not feeling well and are too sick to come to a dining hall, we’ve got you covered. Students can have a friend, roommate or acquaintance pick up a meal and bring it back to the residence hall. To receive a sick meal kit, the form must be submitted between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday-Friday.
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Sounds ‘N’ Visions Clinic
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Elementary school students are welcome to register for this annual clinic, scheduled for this Sunday, Feb. 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on UW-Whitewater’s Rock County campus. Students will explore music through engaging sessions and musical activities.
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Join Human Resources for a comprehensive overview of the recruitment process on Thursday, Feb. 8, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Hyer Hall, room TBD.
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| Professional development: Selecting words from text
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Have you noticed your students struggling to understand assigned readings? Receive explicit vocabulary training to improve college students’ reading comprehension this Friday, Feb. 9, from 1-2:30 p.m. in room 19A of McGraw.
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Employee Wellbeing Webinars
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Take care of your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing by increasing your knowledge through these 30-to-60 minute webinars through the Universities of Wisconsin.
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| Spread the word for supply chain management
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UW-Whitewater’s supply chain management program is in the running for a ranking in Gartner’s Top 25 Supply Chain Management Programs in North America. While university staff and students are ineligible to vote, we encourage you to send the link to your professional networks to vote UW-Whitewater!
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UW-Whitewater gymnastics announces 2024 roster
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| UW-Whitewater announces Dean's List
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Two from UW-Whitewater football earn All-America honors
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Free Spaghetti Meals
All are welcome! Free spaghetti meals are offered 5-6 p.m., every Monday at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Whitewater. You may pick up the meal at the 133 S. Franklin Street entrance. If you need more than one meal to get you through the week, you are welcome to more meals.
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The Community Space, located at 834 E. Milwaukee Street in Whitewater, Wisconsin, provides food, clothing, furniture and more to people in a dignified, respectful and joyful manner. All are welcome. A Little Free Pantry is available 24/7. 262-379-0187.
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Submit your stories
We are always looking for great story ideas. If you know of a student or faculty or staff member who deserves a shout-out, or want to promote a campuswide event, let us know by noon Wednesday. Submissions may be edited for length or content. View Archives »
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