We are set to celebrate the achievements of our graduates at 10 a.m. this Saturday, Dec. 16, as proud families and friends gather for the 2023 December commencement ceremony. Approximately 620 students will cross the stage to receive their degrees. The ceremony, about two hours long and presided over by Chancellor Corey A. King, will be held at Kachel Fieldhouse in the Williams Center.
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Let’s celebrate our graduates
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It’s time to celebrate our graduates who have already secured jobs or admission to graduate school! Visit the students who participated in our Hired Before Graduation campaign and give them some positivity on Facebook. Congratulations, Warhawks!
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Kudos to the UW-Whitewater forensics team for winning 13 awards at the UW-Whitewater Alumni Classic Tournament. Freshman Emmalee Empey (persuasion), sophomore Megan Ehle (dramatic interpretation) and senior Abby Frey (poetry) earned individual tournament championships. Other members of the winning squad include Kensington Narkis, Juniper Oldenburg Garcia, Justin Rietmann, Grace Palmer, Amelia Moody, Terri-Alise Mims and Sofia Guha.
Kudos to UW-Whitewater Career Services and Kim Apel, technology and employer relations coordinator, for earning awards from the Wisconsin Association of Colleges and Employers (WI-ACE). The department won the Innovation Award and Apel claimed the Outstanding Professional Award. Read more »
Kudos to three faculty members who attended the National Communication Association Conference on Nov. 16-19 in National Harbor, Maryland. David Beyea, assistant professor of communication, presented his paper “An Exploratory Examination of the Self-Influencing Effects of Static Avatars on Twitter.” Corey Davis, professor of communication, was selected to serve as respondent and chair on the Mass Comm Division Panel: Mass Communication Theory, Methods, and Measurement. Amal Ibrahim, associate professor of communication, presented her paper “The Potential of AI Tools in Creative Writing and Skills Development in Communication Education.”
Kudos to Dom Schlueter for accomplishing a remarkable feat by breaking the Warhawk men’s swimming record on the 200-yard freestyle. He touched in 1:40.60, besting his time by 0.34 seconds and breaking the Warhawk school record by 0.23 seconds. Schlueter finished first overall. Read more »
Kudos to Jo Ann Oravec, professor of information technology and supply chain management, who will be presenting at the international conference Rethinking Injuries: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Harm, Safety, and Society. Organized by the Injury Studies Research Network at Johns Hopkins University, the conference will take place in Baltimore on March 7-9, 2024. Her presentation is titled “Representations of Deaths and Injuries Associated with Robots and Autonomous Entities.”
Kudos to Ruth Hansen, assistant professor of management, who co-authored an article, “Amid ‘Checkout Charity’ Boom, Some Americans Are More Likely to Be Impulse Givers Than Others,” that led a recent weekly newsletter for The Chronicle of Philanthropy.
Kudos to Brooke Winchell, associate professor of special education, who was recognized by the Council for Exceptional Children, Division of Leaders and Legacy as a “Bright Spot.” The award reflects Winchell’s extensive work to prevent and respond to the maltreatment, i.e., neglect and abuse, of children with disabilities.
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Yesenia Cervera, assistant professor of women’s studies, was awarded a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission as a co-primary investigator for “¡Presente!: Documenting Latinx History in Wisconsin,” a collaboration with the Wisconsin Historical Society and community partners. This bilingual, digital edition is dedicated to highlighting the stories of Latinx communities in Wisconsin. Read more »
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Jon Spike, coordinator of instructional technology in the College of Education and Professional Studies, was interviewed by the Wisconsin State Journal about designing educational board and card games. He shared how his daughter inspired his first game, Gamestormers, and details his next card game, Doomscroll.
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The Aesthetic Shape of History
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Monday, Dec. 11, is the last day to check out the Aesthetic Shape of History exhibit in Roberta’s Art Gallery. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
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| Money Talk Tuesday: Holiday shopping on a budget
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The holidays can be expensive! The Financial Literacy Center will have tips to save money this holiday season. Stop by our table on Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the University Center for some free resources or to schedule a financial coaching session.
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| Join UW-Whitewater Dining Services at Drumlin and Esker Dining Halls for comfort food on Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 4-7:30 p.m.
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#6 Basketball tips off with Lawrence University
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The last game before the end of the semester is a showdown against Lawrence University on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at Kachel Gymnasium in the Williams Center. Their last matchup ended with a score of 97-71 in favor of the Warhawks. Fans should have high expectations for this exciting and competitive game as Lawrence looks to knock off the nationally ranked Warhawks. If not able to attend the game will be streamed live on the WIAC Network.
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Join us in the University Center room 275 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12, for the HR Happenings! It will be the official debut of the U Matter Wagon!
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| How to Help a Distressed Student
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Join psychology professionals from University Health and Counseling Services for a one-hour training session on Thursday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m. on Webex. Gain a better understanding of the current landscape of mental health in college students, learn how to take action to help a student, and find out where to send them for support.
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Winterim registration is open
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Stay on track — or get ahead! — by taking a three-week class during the winter break! Check out the class listings at winterim.uww.edu.
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| Drop-in child care during exams
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The Children’s Center drop-in site, located near the UW Credit Union in the University Center, has openings for affordable drop-in hourly care to accommodate student schedules as you are studying, taking exams or catching up as the semester winds down. We are here to help you succeed!
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Attention graduating students! Use your Purple Points, Dining Dollars and MyMeals by Dec. 16, 2023. Meal swipes will end after lunch on Dec. 16. Check your balance any time by signing into your online HawkCard office account at uww.edu/uc/hawkcard or stop by the HawkCard office in Room 250 of the University Center. If you have $5 or more in Purple Points left on your card, you can request a refund online.
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UW-Whitewater announces 2023-24 Whitewater Symphony Orchestra
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UW-Whitewater announces 2023-24 Chamber Singers
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UW-Whitewater announces 2023-24 Chancellor's Quartet
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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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