Help celebrate our graduating students who participated in our Hired Before Graduation campaign. Check out the photos and leave a message of congratulations and encouragement on Facebook. Our May 2024 graduates will be crossing the stage this Saturday, May 11, in the fieldhouse.
Congratulations, Warhawks!
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Spring commencement ceremonies
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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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| UW-Whitewater Bookstore commencement reminders
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Have you ordered your cap and gown from the UW-Whitewater Bookstore? If so, stop at the front desk during regular store hours with your HawkCard or driver’s license to pick up your graduation regalia.
If you haven’t yet ordered your cap and gown but would still like to, please do ASAP so at the following links:
Associate and undergraduate programs
Master’s program
The bookstore will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 11.
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UW-Whitewater safety students earn national scholarship
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Occupational safety majors Christopher Gomez of Reeseville and James Groehler of Oconomowoc were among 40 students nationwide to earn a 2023 Qualified Academic Program Scholarship from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP).
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Kudos to management major Kylie Bilello, marketing major Ryan Roubik, marketing major Rafa Alveraz-Reyas, and marketing major Fionnbharr Hartnett, who created a social impact video that earned third place at the 2024 AMA International Collegiate Conference in New Orleans in April. Featured in the video were marketing major Emily Thill, communication major Margot Yelle, finance and German double major Evan Vache, and business and economics double major Halle Kray. View video »
Kudos to Jill Weber, associate professor of accounting, whose article “3 Ways to Humanize Your Asynchronous Course” was published by Harvard Business Publishing. Read more »
Kudos to Brenda Volk, head softball coach, on earning her 750th win as head coach of the Warhawk softball team on April 25. Volk is ranked 19th in NCAA Division III history in career wins. Read more »
Kudos to Sarah Hessenauer, professor of social work, Deanna Guthrie, associate professor of social work, Faith Jones, a social work and Spanish major from Mokena, Illinois, Lynsey Grenier, a social work major from Marinette, and Breanna Flores, a social work major from Glenbeulah, who presented at the Wisconsin Council on Social Work Education State Conference on May 4 in Wisconsin Dells. Eight students from the Social Work Student Organization also attended.
Kudos to the following 2023-24 Community-Based Learning Award recipients:
• Exceptional CBL Practitioner: Jessica Lauer, assistant professor of literature, writing, and film
• Exceptional CBL Student: Josh Washington, accounting major from Crystal Lake, Illinois
• Exceptional CBL Partner: Rock River Health Care Network
To get involved with CBL or to learn more about the initiative, contact Jodie Parys at parysj@uww.edu.
Kudos to Amy Stevens, professor of special education, and Shannon Stuart, professor of special education, who were invited for two presentations at the Spring 2024 OPID Conference: The Joys of Teaching and Learning on April 18-19 in Madison. Sessions included “Sustained Engagement with Teaching and Learning” and “Innovating Special Education Programs While Reflecting Back: Providing Excellence in Education Professional Preparation in Response to Changing Needs.”
Kudos to Early College Credit student Cosette Wildermuth, who will graduate this summer with an associate of arts degree. One week later, she will graduate from Whitewater High School. Thanks to the excellent advisors at the Academic Advising and Exploration Center, Cosette will be the first student to earn her A.A. from UW-Whitewater while still in high school.
Kudos to students in the College of Letters and Sciences who earned scholarships and departmental awards for the 2023-24 academic year. Read more »
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Lucy Heimer, professor of curriculum and instruction, Chelsea Newman, Children’s Center director and lead teacher, and Jennalee Johnson, Children’s Center lead teacher, were interviewed by Spectrum News for a story on UW-Whitewater’s new Master of Science in Education–Early Childhood Education Policy (MSE-ECEP) program and the importance of quality childcare. Spectrum News »
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Ammiel Jackson, a psychology major from Milwaukee and member of the Warhawk football team, was featured on an NBC 15 story after overcoming leukemia with a bone marrow transplant from his brother. Alijah Maher-Parr, a psychology major from Brookfield, was also interviewed in the story. WMTV »
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“Garden of 1000 Faces: Behind the Garden Wall” closing soon
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This Tuesday, May 7, is the last day to view the “Garden of 1000 Faces: Behind the Garden Wall” exhibit in Roberta’s Art Gallery.
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Men’s tennis, baseball earn WIAC championships
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The UW-Whitewater men’s tennis team claimed the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship Saturday with a 5-2 win against fellow nationally-ranked foe, The College of New Jersey, at the Warhawk Outdoor Tennis Complex. The Warhawks begin NCAA Tournament play this Saturday in Whitewater. Read more>>
In addition, the UW-Whitewater baseball team clinched the WIAC regular season title with a win against UW-Stevens Point on Friday in Whitewater. By finishing first in the conference standings, the Warhawks earned hosting privileges for the 2024 WIAC Tournament, which begins this Thursday at noon. Read more>>
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Organization Recognition is now open!
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The Organization Recognition (Org Rec) process is now open! All organizations that wish to be recognized for the 2024-25 academic year must complete the Org Rec process. Some steps are due May 15.
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| Fall 2024 series requests
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Does your organization need a recurring room reservation on campus next fall? Reservations are open to all campus recognized student organizations and departments. Processing begins Monday, May 6.
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| Volunteer for the 2024 Special Olympics
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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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Campus summer employment now available
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Join in the summer fun and work on campus! Many areas on campus are looking for summer employees. Everything from great jobs on the Grounds Crew, to the Children’s Center, to campus departments and more. To find openings go to uww.edu/career/handshake and use the “On Campus” filter. Campus positions have a great deal of benefits and flexibility.
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| 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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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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Join this webinar scheduled for Wednesday, May 8, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Managers will learn about supporting employees experiencing a family crisis. All participants will learn healthy coping mechanisms and how to address financial challenges.
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| Take a wellness break and join a health coach for this workshop on Tuesday, May 14, at 12:30 p.m. in the University Center’s Connor Conference Room (259).
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| Best practices for supporting others
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This online seminar on Tuesday, May 14, at 12:30 p.m. will allow participants to discuss best practices and techniques for providing support to others.
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Supervisor Expectations: Leave policies and schedules
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Join us in person at University Center 261 or online via WebEx this Tuesday, May 7, at 11 a.m. for this informative presentation where we dive into essential topics related to workplace leave and schedules.
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UW-Whitewater DECA impresses at national, state events.
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UW-Whitewater students earn state awards for excellence in Chinese.
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UW-Whitewater's Dylan Caruso wins state Big Idea Contest.
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WHS Robotics to host STEAM faire
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The Whitewater Robotics program is hosting a community STEAM faire on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Whitewater High School. The event will feature robots, drones, esports, 3-D printing, fabric arts, the Wisconsin Lego Builders, an acrylic pour, and more.
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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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