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Monday, April 29, 2024

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UW-Whitewater AMA retains International Chapter of the Year

For the 13th consecutive year and the 20th time overall, UW-Whitewater’s American Marketing Association chapter retained its status as International Chapter of the Year. Nine students and four faculty members turned in award-winning performances at the 2024 AMA International Collegiate Conference on April 11-13 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Spring commencement ceremonies

UW-Whitewater will celebrate the achievements of its graduates on Saturday, May 11, and Tuesday, May 14, as proud families and friends gather for the 2024 spring commencement ceremonies on the Whitewater and Rock County campuses.

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Coffee at the Capitol

On April 24, UW-Whitewater hosted its annual Coffee at the Capitol event at the Wisconsin State Capitol. Faculty, staff, and students connected with alumni and friends in the highest echelons of state government.

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Photo headshot of Ty Jahnke smiles wearing a soccer swater.

Student speaker Ty Jahnke

Before stepping onto campus as a first-year college student, Ty Jahnke was already familiar with UW-Whitewater. After earning two degrees in the past five years, the university has given him a home and a firm foundation for the future.

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Student speaker Dylan Riley

Dylan Riley arrived at UW-Whitewater as an undergraduate three years ago with college-level coursework already under his belt. His demonstrated propensity for hard work helped him to graduate with a BBA in finance this spring, only to return this fall to pursue an MBA in management.

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Commencement speaker Crystal McClain

Growing up in Milwaukee’s 53206 ZIP code, Crystal McClain knew firsthand that not everyone had the strong and supportive middle-class family she did — one that provided her with the foundation and encouragement needed to pursue her dreams.

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Commencement speaker Scott Wrobbel

Whether in his personal or professional life, many of Scott Wrobbel’s foundational experiences that charted his successful trajectory as an adult trace back to his time on the UW-Whitewater campus.

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Group of students holding a 2024 women's tennis champions.

Women’s tennis punches ticket to NCAA Tournament

The UW-Whitewater women’s tennis team won the 2024 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Team Tournament on Saturday, April 27, to claim its 16th straight appearance in the NCAA Division III Tournament.

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Warhawks Give Day

UW-Whitewater thanks you for your efforts in making the 2024 Warhawks Give Day a massive success! Nearly $75,000 was raised from more than 250 gifts.

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Photo of Emma Hager in the left and Alan Braatz to the right.

Future leaders emerge from College of Business and Economics

UW-Whitewater’s impressive pipeline into the business world continues with a placement rate of 99 percent within six months of graduation. These two Warhawks, including one recent graduate and a current student set to graduate this May, are set to build on their campus legacies.

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Campus Kudos

Kudos to Chancellor Corey A. King, who received the 2024 WAEOPP TRIO Achievers Award. The Wisconsin Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel champions TRIO and educational opportunity programs at public and private, two-year and four-year colleges and universities, and educational agencies across Wisconsin. Read more »

Kudos to the HawkCard office and University Marketing and Communications, who were recognized as UW-Whitewater won the award for Best Card Design from the National Association of Campus Card Users (NACCU). Kim Krebs, HawkCard administrative assistant, accepted the award on behalf of the university at the NACCU Annual Conference on April 14-17 in Covington, Kentucky. Read more »

Kudos to Alaina Jacobs, an entrepreneurship major from Sun Prairie, Brooke Bauer, a finance major from New Berlin, and Clare O’Donnell, an environmental science major from Naperville, Illinois, whose research, “Economic Impacts of Wisconsin Fishing Supported by The Freshwater Resources of Lake Michigan and Bay of Green Bay,” was the focus of a story published by the Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin. Read more »

Kudos to environmental sciences major Alex Kiesler for being awarded “Outstanding Environmental Science Student–Resource Management Track” by the Department of Geography, Geology and Environmental Science. Kiesler is also an operations intern with UW-Whitewater Sustainability. Read more »

Kudos to Yuan Yuan, associate professor of business and finance law, who was featured in a WalletHub piece about cheap SR-22 insurance. Read more »

Kudos to biology majors Aimee Broaddrick of New Berlin, Miles Hagen of New Lenox, Illinois, William Morgan of Naperville, Illinois, and Jacob Schumacher of Milton, who presented their research at the TriBeta District Convention on April 20 in Whitewater. Broaddrick and Schumacher earned first and third place, respectively, in the poster competition, and Morgan and Hagen claimed second and third place, respectively, in oral presentations.

Kudos to Courtney Wilt, assistant professor of special education and a Wisconsin Teaching Fellow, who presented a poster, “Race Talk in Teacher Preparation: Understanding the Discourse through Teaching and Learning,” at the Spring 2024 OPID Conference: The Joys of Teaching & Learning on April 18 in Madison. Read more »

Kudos to Anna Lindell, associate professor of psychology, who presented a flash talk at the Society for Research on Adolescence Annual Meeting on April 20 in Chicago. Lindell’s presentation described a research project titled “Sibling Relationships Among First-Generation and Continuing Generation Students & Associations with Academic and Emotional Adjustment.” Read more »

Kudos to Brian Leeper, senior lecturer of music, who has been selected to a two-year term as governor of the north central region for the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) beginning April 1. He will represent the districts of Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Manitoba and Saskatchewan on the national NATS board at their meeting this summer in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Kudos to Jennifer Anderson, associate professor of social work, who was recently appointed to the role of editor for the Journal of Social Service Research (JSSR). The journal is housed within the Taylor & Francis Publication Group, in partnership with Routledge. Read more »

Kudos to Whitney Williams, assistant athletic trainer, on being named Staff Athletic Trainer of the Year by the Intercollegiate Council for Sports Medicine (ICSM) through the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA). Read more »

 

Upcoming Events

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Survivor Bowling Tournament

Compete in Warhawk Alley’s Survivor Bowling Tournament from April 29-May 2! Sign up online with a team of three people and bowl three games to qualify for the scratch tournament.

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Karaoke at the UC 

Ready to show off your singing talent? Join UC Live this Thursday, May 2, at 7 p.m. in the Down Under. Sing a few tunes or watch some great performances at this free event.

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UC Live Movie: Mean Girls

Check out “Mean Girls” in Summers Auditorium this Thursday, May 2, at 9 p.m., Friday, May 3, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, May 4, at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Free with HawkCard, $5 without. All community members are welcome to attend.

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2000s Nostalgia Bingo

We’re talking to you, children of the 2000s! Join UC Live this Friday, May 3, at 7 p.m. in the UC Hamilton Room for 2000s Nostalgia Bingo. Enjoy this free blast from the past and win 2000s-themed prizes.

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

Latinos Unidos will be having a week-long Cinco de Mayo celebration filled with exciting events every day, including Noche de Lotería 2-5 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, in the UC Old Main Ballroom! From an informative night to a dance night! 

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Warhawk baseball to celebrate alumni, 2014 national title

Three student athletes celebrate anniversary of baseball program.

#6 UW-Whitewater baseball team will host UW-Stevens Point this Friday and Saturday, May 3-4, at Prucha Field at James B. Miller Stadium. The team will recognize its alumni in attendance and celebrate the 10th anniversary of the program’s 2014 NCAA Division III national championship.

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Athletics Events

 

Softball vs. UW-Stevens Point                Wednesday, May 1, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.            Van Steenderen Softball Complex

 

Softball vs. UW-River Falls                          Friday, May 3, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.                            Van Steenderen Softball Complex

 

#16 Men’s tennis vs. TCNJ                           WIAC Championship Saturday, May 4, 1 p.m. Warhawk Outdoor Tennis Complex

 

Men’s and women’s track and field at WIAC Outdoor Championships Friday-Saturday, May 3-4 Platteville

 

Ticket Information

Students have free admission to home sporting events with a HawkCard. Additional general ticket information can be found here.

 

Arts and Communications

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MAGD Expo

This in-person expo 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, located in the Hamilton Room at the University Center, is an annual juried event that features interactive entertainment, 3D, 2D, aural, virtual, and animated creative work. Experience, play, and view our students’ projects from this academic year and be a part of choosing our people’s choice award. The keynote speaker for the event is Xoe Allred, an independent game designer based in Los Angeles. This expo is free and open to the public. 

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Photo of Sinclaire Casarotto posing next to artwork at the Crossman Gallery.

Last chance: See the BFA Senior Exhibition

Check out the work of senior art students graduating with a fine arts degree this Monday-Thursday, April 29-May 2, between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. in the Crossman Gallery in the Greenhill Center of the Arts. Sinclaire Casarotto, an art major from Caledonia, Illinois, is the featured artist. The exhibition is free and open to the public.

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Events

 

Fairhaven Lecture: Is the Golden-Age of the Broadway Musical Still Golden?                

Featuring Bruce Cohen, associate professor of theatre/dance

Monday, April 29, 3 p.m.

Fairhaven Senior Services

 

Whitewater Symphony Orchestra                          

Tuesday, April 30, 7:30 p.m.

Young Auditorium

 

Ticket Information

Students have free admission to all music events with a HawkCard. Additional general ticket information can be found here.

 

Campus Notes

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Hired Before Graduation continues this week

If you are graduating in May 2024 and have landed a job, earned a promotion, been admitted to graduate school or started a company before commencement, join us to continue this tradition by having your photo taken professionally and posted to our Hired Before Graduation social media campaign. No appointment is needed — we’ll see you there!

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A few individuals high-five each other at the Special Olympics.

Volunteer for the 2024 Special Olympics

Special Olympics Wisconsin seeks volunteers for the 2024 State Summer Games, which will be held June 6-8 right here on the UW-Whitewater campus. Represent the Warhawk family and be a part of this amazing event. 

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Student Notes

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Warhawk Pantry

The Warhawk Pantry is run by UW-Whitewater students and available free of charge to all UW-Whitewater students. Anyone with a HawkCard can access our resources according to their self-declared need.

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Warhawk Emergency Fund

When you’re a Warhawk, you’re family. The Warhawk Emergency Fund supports students at risk of dropping out of college due to unexpected financial emergencies.

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Textbook rental reminder, book buyback

Warhawks, remember to bring your spring semester textbook rentals back to the bookstore before you head off for the summer. Textbook rentals are due May 10, and book buyback is May 1-11 from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday.

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Faculty/Staff Notes

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Register for the CTL Conference!

Open to all staff, the Celebrating Teaching and Learning Conference is set for May 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the University Center. This free event promises a variety of interactive workshops and discussions, networking, and a keynote presentation. 

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WRS Group Retirement Appointments

Book an appointment for this Thursday, May 2, to discuss retirement benefit estimates and application, health and life insurance, and other topics. Register through the EFT appointment scheduling system or by calling 877-533-5020.

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Merit Badges

Academic achivement Merit badge.

UW-Whitewater thrives at Pi Sigma Epsilon national convention

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UW-Whitewater forensics team earns national awards

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UW-Whitewater's Aleah Grundahl selected Academic All-American

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U Matter
Celebrating new employees and new roles

Image of coach Jarod Wichser.

Wichser named head men’s basketball coach

Jarod Wichser has been named head men’s basketball coach and lecturer of kinesiology after serving in an interim role during the 2023-24 season. Wichser, who earned a BSE in elementary/middle education and an MSE in higher education leadership from UW-Whitewater, joined the Warhawk staff as an assistant coach in 2017. A press conference to formally announce Wichser’s hiring is scheduled for Monday, April 29, at 3:45 p.m. in Williams Center room 183BC.

 

In the Community

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Whitewater Market: outdoor season starts

Outdoor farmers market season is upon us! Enjoy local produce, artisan crafts, food trucks, live music, and a lively community vibe. The Whitewater City Market runs Tuesdays, May through October, from 4-7 p.m. in the Historic Train Depot located at 301 W. Whitewater St.

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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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