Special Education program wins the Regents Teaching Award |
UW-Whitewater’s Department of Special Education, a program unique in the state with its mission to prepare professionals to become change agents in their support of individuals with disabilities and their families, has been named a recipient of the 2024 Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents Teaching Excellence Award.
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Warhawk thrives through community-based learning
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Kolden Severson, a 2023 graduate with a BSE in elementary education and a minor in Spanish, is working with Spanish speaking students in his role as a third-grade teacher at Washington Elementary in Whitewater. He was part of the community-based learning (CBL) program as an undergraduate and is now mentoring CBL students in his classroom.
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Costa Rica travel study changes students’ lives
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A group of UW-Whitewater students led by Jodie Parys, professor of world languages and cultures, and Jeannine Rowe, professor of social work, studied health and aging in Costa Rica as part of a 12-day, faculty-led travel study class.
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| UW-Whitewater announces 2024 alumni award recipients
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Five individuals who have achieved exceptional professional success or have made significant contributions to UW-Whitewater are being honored as the university celebrates its 156th anniversary.
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| Warhawk earns national speech language pathology scholarship
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Kelly Pollina, a communication sciences and disorders major from Glenview, Illinois, is one of 10 students in the nation to earn a National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) undergraduate scholarship.
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A student-athlete pipeline
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Continuing the celebration of the 110th anniversary of the College of Business and Economics, this story looks at the unique connection between the college and Warhawk student-athletes through the stories of four alumni succeeding in their lives after graduation
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Kudos to Zack Zdrale, lecturer of art and design, whose work is featured in the fifth edition of “Contemporary Figuration,” a showcase of figure-based artworks at the Abend Gallery in Denver, Colorado, until April 25. Read more »
Kudos to this year’s nominees for the 2024 Faculty and Academic Staff Awards! Among all of our amazing faculty and staff, these individuals stand out for their excellence in teaching, academic advising, scholarly and creative activity, and service to UW-Whitewater. Please join us in thanking them for their Warhawk excellence. Read more »
Kudos to Dwight C. Watson, professor of curriculum and instruction, who presented the interactive workshop “Lift as You Climb: Black Leadership Joy” at the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education Annual Conference on March 23-26, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Kudos to Ruth Hansen, assistant professor of management, who co-authored the chapter “Sector theorists should consider how social values determine unmet needs” in the newly edited volume “Reimagining Nonprofits: Sector Theory in the Twenty-First Century.” Read more »
Kudos to Stephen Levas, associate professor of biology and geography, geology, and environmental science, and Peter Jacobs, professor of geography, geology, and environmental science, and the 13 students who traveled to Panama during spring break to study tropical conservation. The trip was part of a faculty-led program offered through the Center for Global Education.
Kudos to UC Graphics and Marketing and E Jeninga, an art major from Delavan, on winning first place in the Association of College Unions International Steal This Idea graphics competition. Jeninga’s design for the UC concourse mural won the student category of interior/wall art.
Kudos to education majors Mike Barker of Oconomowoc, Emily Meritt of Monroe, Jocelin Beecroft of Whitewater, Adoria Holmes of Beloit, Madison Pingel of South Elgin, Illinois, Mya Ploessl of Lancaster, and Sarah Lalasz of Whitewater for presenting at the 11th Special Education Conference and Workshops on Jan. 12 in Jamaica. The students were student-teaching in Mandeville and Mile Gully for the month of January.
Kudos to Jermaine Butler, an entrepreneurship major from Homewood, Illinois, who was named Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Wrestling Kwik Trip Newcomer of the Year for 2023-24. Read more »
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“Garden of 1000 Faces: Behind the Garden Wall”
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This new exhibit runs through May 7 in Roberta’s Art Gallery. Created by the artist GG, the exhibit is a testament to fostering engagement, inclusivity, and an eco-conscious approach to creativity.
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| Traditional 8-Ball Tournament
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Sign up online by today for this double billiards tournament at Warhawk Alley this Tuesday, April 9, at 6 p.m. Prizes will be awarded to the top-finishing duos.
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| Fireside Chat: Autism Awareness
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Learn about how to empower, support, and accept people on the autism spectrum this Wednesday, April 10, at 3:30 p.m. in the Warhawk Connection Center.
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Financial Literacy Resource Fair
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Join us this Wednesday, April 10, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the University Center room 275. Visit tables of campus departments and community partners, where you can get help with filing taxes, shop at Success Closet, learn about paying back student loans, get help creating a budget, paint and take a money/change jar and learn about free/affordable resources on campus and in the community.
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Join UC Live on Thursday, April 11, at 7 p.m. in the Down Under for AJ Wilkerson, a stand-up comedian based out of a van down by the retention pond and likely behind a truck stop.
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Watch a fantastic performance featuring quartets, quintets and larger groups playing a variety of percussion instruments this Thursday, April 11, from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in Light Recital Hall.
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UW-Whitewater Flute Recital
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Take in a variety of works from the flute repertoire this Friday, April 12, from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in Light Recital Hall.
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| Free speech for me … and for thee!
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This forum on Saturday, April 13, at 10 a.m. at Timmerman Auditorium provides resources for the protection and expansion of free speech at UW institutions.
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| Violin/viola studio recital
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Watch UW-Whitewater’s violin and viola students perform chamber and solo works on Sunday, April 14, from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in Light Recital Hall.
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Holocaust presentations at UW-Whitewater
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All are invited to listen to speakers present on the Holocaust on Tuesday, April 16. Susie Schneiderman will present from 9:30-10:45 a.m. in Heide Hall room 215, and Steven Russek will speak from 7-8 p.m. at Timmerman Auditorium. Contact Amy Trees (treesa11@uww.edu) for more information.
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| Sexual assault programming
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Join UHCS Interpersonal Violence Prevention Education and New Beginnings for interactive programming on Monday, April 22, at 3 p.m. in a location to be determined. Discussion topics include gender stereotypes, dating violence, consent, and sexual assault.
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| Can I Kiss You? presentation
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UHCS Interpersonal Violence Prevention presents Michael Domitrz, 2023 spring commencement speaker, for a special presentation on Thursday, April 25, at 5 p.m. at Summers Auditorium in the UC. This high-energy, inclusive program provides specific how-to skills for teaching consent, respect in relationships and bystander intervention, and addresses sexual assault. Food, free t-shirts and giveaways included.
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Warhawk softball to host four games this weekend
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The nationally ranked UW-Whitewater softball team is set to host four games at van Steenderen Softball Complex this weekend, starting Saturday, April 13, at 2 p.m. with a Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference doubleheader against UW-Stout and capped by two games against Elmhurst on Sunday, April 14, at 1 p.m. Stay up to date on any schedule changes by visiting uwwsports.com.
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| Warhawks among top 15 in latest Directors’ Cup standings
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UW-Whitewater ranks 14th among NCAA Division III schools following the conclusion of winter championships in the Learfield Directors’ Cup, which measures the overall athletic success of collegiate institutions.
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The Universities of Wisconsin is promoting financial well-being with the America Saves Week (ASW) campaign this week, April 8-12, by offering webinars, express credit check-ups, and individual financial counseling sessions.
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Help care for the Campus Memory Garden
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The Campus Memory Garden, located near Young Auditorium, is cared for by volunteers, with the assistance and support of the university grounds and landscaping crew.
Members of the campus and general community are welcome to join in! Join us for one of the clean-up sessions listed on the garden website. Questions? contact us at MemoryGarden@uww.edu.
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| NCBI Controversial Issues Workshop
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Learn to move hotly contested issues forward at this interactive workshop on Friday, April 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in University Center room 266. Geared toward participants who have completed an Equity and Inclusivity Workshop.
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Celebrate Records Management Month in April
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Good records management helps the university ensure that its information is secure, compliant and accessible, and that it preserves the history of our institution. The UW-Whitewater Archives can answer your questions and help you with your records disposition.
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| Sole Survivor on April 24
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To mark Sexual Assault Awareness Month, University Health and Counseling Services is collecting old shoes through April 22 for a Sole Survivor display outside of the Ambrose Health Center on April 24. The display is intended to show that sexual assault occurs across the board — among all communities on campus and around the world. If you have any old or unused shoes, consider donating them to UHCS for this display. They will be donated to the Community Space, a local source of free clothing, furniture, houseware items and more to the community, after the exhibit is over.
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Summer session registration is open
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Warhawks can keep the momentum going with summer session classes!
Students who pass at least one summer session course are more likely to stay in school and graduate in four years than those who don’t. UW-Whitewater’s flexible course options allow students to study from wherever their summer takes them. Most classes are three or six weeks (a few are nine or 12) and most are fully online!
Some classes fill quickly! Registration is open now — find out more at SUMMER.uww.edu.
Questions about summer sessions can be directed to contined@uww.edu or (262) 472-5208.
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| Win a UC gift card at UW Credit Union!
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In celebration of Financial Literacy Month, we invite you to stop by the UW Credit Union, located on the lower level of the UC, to spin the wheel for a chance to win a UC gift card or answer a financial literacy question and win a prize! Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Volunteer for the 2024 Special Olympics Summer Games
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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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Supervisor Expectations: Managing Job Descriptions and Position Descriptions
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With Performance Reviews due June 30, 2024, this comprehensive training on Thursday, April 11, from 10-11 a.m. in University Center room 261 and on WebEx will help you maximize the evaluation process.
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Supplemental Retirement Program Workshop
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This workshop on Wednesday, April 17, from 10-11 a.m. in UC 261, is presented by Rashiqa Kamal, associate professor of finance and business law. The workshop will help you understand the basics of investing and what to look for when you choose your investments.
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Rock community theatre groups
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Join a passionate, creative community of theatre enthusiasts on the Rock County campus April 8 from 5-9 p.m. Free and open to the public. All performers are welcome regardless of experience.
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| Our second annual event open to community members and alums, join us this Wednesday, April 10, at 4:30 p.m. to visit campus, learn what’s new, and connect with faculty and staff.
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| Rock community music groups
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Join a passionate, creative community of music enthusiasts on the Rock County campus this Wednesday, April 10, from 7-8:40 p.m. Free and open to the public. All musicians are welcome regardless of experience.
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UW-Whitewater students present at WiSys Quick Pitch
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Three from UW-Whitewater gymnastics earn All-America honors
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UW-Whitewater students conduct undergraduate research
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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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