Monday, September 29, 2025
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There’s no better place to work, live, and play than UW-Whitewater, and that shines through with two signature annual events coming to the Whitewater campus this week.
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UW-Whitewater’s annual Family Fest begins this Friday, Oct. 3, and continues through Saturday, Oct. 4. Family Fest »
Attending Saturday’s Warhawk football game? Fans ages 21 and over are invited to join fellow Warhawks in the Champions Club, a new social area that includes a cash bar. Champions Club »
Celebrate Family Fest with the Bookstore. Enjoy 15% off all gifts and apparel this Wednesday-Saturday, Oct. 1-4, and receive a free tote bag while supplies last when you spend $100 in store. Bookstore »
Enjoy fun activities and great vibes in the University Center during Family Fest. Start this week off with Warhawk Alley’s Bowling & Trivia Night tonight at 6 p.m. In the UC »
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Warhawk Internship and Career Fair set for Wednesday
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Find internships and post-graduation jobs at the Warhawk Internship & Career Fair this Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Williams Center Fieldhouse! Over 150 employers will be present from many industries, with opportunities available for students from all majors and school years. Find the full list of attending employers on Handshake. Faculty and staff are welcome to network as well. Career Fair »
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Interested in a career in occupational safety? Make plans to attend the Occupational Safety Career Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the University Center Hamilton Room. Occupational Safety »
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| Apply to be a student commencement speaker
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Applications are now open to audition for student commencement speaker. All those graduating in December 2025 are eligible to compete for this honor.
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| Students: Let us know your needs
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We’d love to hear from you! Help us understand the mental health needs of our students by participating in the Healthy Minds Study. This confidential survey will support our efforts to improve mental health on campus, and taking the survey will enter you into a drawing for $100 or $250 prizes. Check your UW-Whitewater email for your unique link to participate.
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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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Student production of “Eurydice” to debut Friday
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A total of 21 students from UW-Whitewater will be part of the university's production of "Eurydice," which is set to debut this Friday, Oct. 3, at Hicklin Studio Theatre inside the Greenhill Center of the Arts.
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| UW-Whitewater recognizes 2025-26 Certified Tutors
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A total of 44 students will serve as certified tutors for UW-Whitewater's Campus Tutorial Services during the 2025-26 academic year.
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| UW-Whitewater names resident assistants
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More than 100 Warhawks serve as resident assistants, who play key leadership roles in the university's housing operations.
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Kudos to Jaehun Jung, assistant professor of kinesiology, whose paper, “Physical Education Alternative Certification Programs: Learning Opportunities for Teacher Candidates,” was selected for Metzler-Freedman Exemplary Paper Award Winner (2024) by the Journal of Teaching in Physical Education. Jaehun Jung »
Kudos to Matthew Onstad, assistant professor of music, who was recently selected to the trumpet section for the Madison Symphony Orchestra. Other faculty members who are part of the orchestra include Leanne Kelso, lecturer of music, who serves as associate concertmaster, and Emma Potter, adjunct instructor, who is principal horn.
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Steven Girard, associate professor of chemistry, appeared on the podcast WisBusiness.com: The Show to discuss his startup, Sea Change Silicides. The business is a finalist for the 2025 Wisconsin Innovation Awards this November. WisBusiness.com » | Wisconsin Technology Council »
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UW-Whitewater’s Enactus team was featured in The Municipality Magazine, a League of Wisconsin Municipalities publication, for its work on the RenewTowns project. Enactus »
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Focus on learning. The Warhawk Pantry is staffed by UWW students and open to all Warhawks. Anyone with a HawkCard can access our resources according to their self-declared need. To learn more visit Warhawk Pantry »
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Students, make plans to submit a 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) starting this Wednesday, Oct. 1, when the application opens. Apply for financial support to ease your UW-Whitewater journey. FAFSA Information »
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Salute to Grads coming Oct. 8
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Visit the UW-Whitewater Bookstore on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Salute to Grads to prepare for graduation! Order your cap and gown, connect with campus departments, and shop alumni apparel and gifts. Plus, enjoy light refreshments. As a special offer, purchase a diploma frame during the event and receive your cap, gown, and tassel free! Can't make it? Order your items online. Salute to Grads »
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Photo gallery: Learning Communities Day of Service
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UW-Whitewater's Learning Communities were busy on Sept. 19 during their annual Day of Service in Whitewater. Each Learning Community — which brings together first-year students with common interests to live and study together — engaged with on-campus and local community partners in service projects. Day of Service »
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