Behind strong performances from current and former UW-Whitewater student-athletes, the Team USA wheelchair basketball men’s and women’s teams each captured a gold medal and punched their ticket to the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris over the weekend at the 2023 Parapan American Games in Santiago, Chile.

From stargazing as a child in his hometown of Evansville to working as an undergraduate researcher inside UW-Whitewater’s Upham Hall, Nick Barmore has always had an interest in space. That passion, combined with the support of the university's chemistry department, earned Barmore a prestigious $4,000 grant from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium (WSGC) as part of the Undergraduate Research Awards Program.

Andy Farley is in his 11th year as principal at Brookfield East High School, one of Wisconsin’s most decorated schools. A 2001 graduate of UW-Whitewater who earned a BSE in social studies education, Farley was himself a student at Brookfield East. And now he brings a national achievement: He has become the first Wisconsin principal since 1993 to earn the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) National Principal of the Year.

Join us in celebrating the Warhawk Football team! They moved forward in the Division III NCAA football tournament by defeating Wheaton College 49-42 at Perkins Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 25. This marks their 14th time reaching the quarterfinals since 2005. Let’s keep cheering them on! 

Celebrate the sounds of the season at the annual Gala Benefit Concert at Young Auditorium on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, with preconcert ensembles beginning at 6:45 p.m. and a full concert at 7:30 p.m., with ensembles playing throughout the building before and after the main concert and during intermission. The Gala is an annual tradition that features nearly every student ensemble in the Department of Music.

If you are graduating in Dec. 2023 and have landed a job, earned admission to graduate school or started a company before commencement, join us Nov. 30, Dec. 4 or Dec. 5 to have your photo taken professionally and posted to our Hired Before Graduation social media campaign. No appointment is needed — we’ll see you there! 

Kudos to Jo Ann Oravec, professor of information technology and supply chain management, who had her biometrics research featured in an article by Suchi Rudra — “How Can Biometrics Be Used in Higher Education Classrooms?” — published in EdTech Magazine on Nov. 14, 2023. Read more »

Kudos to finance major Ryan Riser on being named WIAC Athlete of the Week: Wrestling. Riser went 4-0 in the 184-pound weight class during the Olivet College, Comet Duals on Nov. 18. In his toughest match of the day, Riser defeated the No. 6-ranked Gavin Layman from Ohio Northern in sudden victory.

Kudos to Emily Connell on being named WIAC Athlete of the Week: Women’s Swimming. Emily won the 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard freestyle in a dual meet against UW-Stevens Point on Nov. 18. She recorded a time of 25.55 seconds in the 50-yard freestyle, edging out the second-place finisher by 0.08 seconds.

From Monday, Nov. 27, through Thursday, Dec. 7, the Fall 2023 BFA Senior Exhibition will feature the work of senior art students who are graduating with a degree in fine arts from the Department of Art and Design at UW-Whitewater. The exhibition is a capstone event and an opportunity for them to display their art for the public. A reception will be held Tuesday, Nov. 28, from 5-7 p.m.

Got any plans Tuesday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m.? Stop by the Warhawk Connection Center for the DIY Picture Frames Workshop! Hang out with friends, create your own picture frame, and snap a photo at the photo station to fill your frame! Hot cocoa and snacks will be available! First-come, first-served. (While supplies last.)

Make a felt frog on Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 3-5 p.m. at the Andersen Library. FREE to participate! In collaboration with the "What the Craft" student org. Sign up at tinyurl.com/FeltFrogFall23

On Wednesday, Nov. 29, at 3:30 p.m. in the Warhawk Connection Center, learn about representation, key benefits associated with it, and how representation affects microaggressions and overall ignorance.

Join UC Live and 2022-23 UW-Whitewater Rising Star Talent Competition Winner Sean Powers on Thursday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. in the Down Under for an unforgettable night of live music! This event is completely FREE. See you there! 

This month's UC Live movie in Summers Auditorium is “The Nun II”  on Thursday, Nov. 30, at 9 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m.; and Saturday, Dec. 2, at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. All UC movies are FREE with your HawkCard, or $5 without (cash or Purple Points accepted). We are giving away one FREE framed movie poster to one random attendee! All students and community members are welcome to attend.

Who doesn't love the idea of Summer in December? De-stress and listen to Summer hits in the warmth of Warhawk Alley from Friday, Dec. 1, through Saturday, Dec. 2. Swipe in at Warhawk Alley either day to be entered to win a grand prize worth $100!

From 6:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 7, concept artist and art director Tara Rueping will discuss her process for establishing a vision and art direction for “The Clone Wars” and “Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai” followed by a screening of an episode from each series in Summers Auditorium.

Women’s Basketball tips off at home with Concordia University on Wednesday, Nov. 29, at 7 p.m at Kachel Gymnasium in the Williams Center. In the last matchup, the Warhawks emerged as the victor with a score of 71-46. This year, the Falcons will look to stop their five-game losing streak against the Warhawks. If not able to attend, the game will be streamed on the WIAC Network.

Women's Basketball vs. University of Chicago      Saturday, Dec. 2 at 3 p.m.                                     Kachel Gymnasium

Warhawk Wrestling vs. North Central                 Friday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m.   Kachel Gymnasium 

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

Ten students from UW-Whitewater were recognized last week as winners of the 2023-24 Outstanding Nontraditional Student Award. 

UW-Whitewater's Morgan Jensen has been named the recipient of the 2023 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Judy Kruckman Women's Volleyball Scholar-Athlete Award.

Two members of the UW-Whitewater men's cross country collected All-America honors for their performances at the 2023 NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov. 18, in Newville, Pennsylvania.

UW-Whitewater is a special university because of its people — its students, faculty, coaches, staff, alumni — and YOU! Please join your fellow Warhawks in sharing our collective Purple Pride on Tuesday, Nov. 28, and make this our biggest Giving Tuesday EVER!

The Children's Center Drop-in Site, located in the University Center, has openings for 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!

The Women in Business Institute is hosting a negotiations workshop 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, in Hyland Hall room 2308. The event is open to all majors and genders. Join us for a panel discussion featuring UW-Whitewater alumni and faculty negotiation tactic experts. Then stay for the practice session immediately following. Learn to maximize your earning potential! Refreshments will be provided.

UW-Whitewater Career Services is hosting a business clothing drive Nov. 27-30 to support professional development and foster community. Students, faculty and staff are invited to contribute gently used business attire at drop boxes located at each entrance of Hyland Hall. The goal is to collect clothing to assist fellow Warhawks in their career pursuits. This initiative aims to provide attire for interviews, internships and professional events while fostering a culture of support within the UW-Whitewater community. Go Warhawks!

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