The crisp air and warm colors of fall have arrived. Grab a sweatshirt and bundle up with your Warhawk family.
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Faculty members earn prestigious honor for teaching, research |
Two UW-Whitewater faculty members are scholars in the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government’s flagship international education and cultural exchange program. Andrew Hurie, an assistant professor of curriculum and instruction, pictured third from right, traveled last spring to Colombia, while Stephen Levas, an associate professor of biology and geography, geology and environmental science, will work with students in Belize starting this January.
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Chemistry demo set for Oct. 23
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As part of National Chemistry Week and Homecoming Week, UW-Whitewater’s Department of Chemistry will host “Bedtime Dreams: The Mystical World of Chemistry — Spicy Spectacles, Magical Reactions, and Rockin’ Science Fun” on Oct. 23 from 7-8 p.m. in Upham Hall room 145. The event is free and open to the public.
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Tuesday: Poetry reading at Roberta’s Art Gallery
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Fulbright Scholar Karen Kovacik, a poet and translator of Polish poetry, will hold a poetry reading this Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 3:30 p.m. in Roberta’s Art Gallery. Kovacik is a former Indiana poet laureate and is a professor emerita of English at Indiana University Indianapolis.
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Tuesday, Thursday: UC Down Under events
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Join UC Live and Roberta’s Art Gallery Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. for a hands-on watercolor workshop with artist Woody Olsen that’s perfect for beginners or anyone looking to improve their skills. Don’t miss Olsen’s featured exhibit on display until Friday, Oct. 17. Free for enrolled UWW students. RSVP for workshop »
Ready for a laugh? Visit the UC Down Under this Thursday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. for an award-winning comedy magician Danny H, direct from NYC’s Monday Night Magic. A night of hilarious, mind-blowing magic and mentalism. This event is free — don't miss out! Magic event »
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| Wednesday: One Stop presentation series continues
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Learn about course registration and using Stellic — UW-Whitewater’s new academic planning tool — with the One Stop team this Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 4-5 p.m. at the Chrisman Success Center. Staff members will walk through steps to register as registration for the spring 2026 semester approaches.
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We distribute dozens of achievements through our Merit platform each year. Is there a student achievement out there that you believe is worthy of further recognition? Please e-mail umc@uww.edu to submit your idea.
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Warhawk wins statewide Gaarder Award for music excellence
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Emma Clark, a music major from Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, earned the 2025 Wisconsin Music Educators Association Richard G. Gaarder award for outstanding leadership, service, and musicality.
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| Campus safety officers recognized
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A total of 29 students at UW-Whitewater are campus safety officers (CSOs) on the Whitewater campus for the 2025-26 academic year.
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| Fall 2025 Launch Pad Scholars revealed
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A total of 17 UW-Whitewater students are scholars in Launch Pad, a startup business accelerator, for the fall 2025 semester.
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Kudos to Diana Shapiro, assistant professor of music, who recorded piano for two innovative volumes of Music by Black Composers through the commission of the Rachel Barton-Pine Foundation. This recording was created in partnership with the National Flute Association. It contains 15 pieces written by composers who come from North America, Brazil, the Caribbean, Africa, and Europe (France and England), and the repertoire spans five centuries. Diana Shapiro »
Kudos to Dwight Watson, professor of curriculum and instruction, and Camden Harlan, lecturer of communication, who co-authored the article “‘Gay is okay’: Be real, be bold, be better” in the International Journal of Teaching, Learning and Education.
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Warhawk family is everything. Your personal safety is important to our campus community. Learn about the resources available to keep you safe. Safety resources »
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We’re here for you. Testing, treatment and counseling for many sexually transmitted infections are available at UHCS, located at the Ambrose Health Center. Schedule an appointment »
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Benjamin Whitcomb, professor of music, performed on cello during Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Midday Classics with Norman Gilliland” on Sept. 19. Wisconsin Public Radio »
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Nicholas Gulig, associate professor of literature, writing, and film, reflected on his work in poetry on the Wisconsin PBS show “Welcome Poets.” PBS Wisconsin »
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Mascot on Main: Floral Villa
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October is a month filled with fall vibes, and there’s a place in Whitewater that has you covered with beautiful autumn flower selections and friendly service. Our Mascot on Main campaign with Chancellor Corey King and Willie Warhawk recently highlighted Floral Villa, owned by Pam Kraus, a UW-Whitewater graduate who kept her talent and expertise close to the university. Floral Villa » | Mascot on Main »
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Winther Counseling Services
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Counselors-in-training have availability in Winther Hall (room 3005) to provide weekly counseling sessions. Don't wait until the stress is too much! Call for an appointment at 262-472-2842. Winther Counseling »
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