A 1.4 billion-dollar effect |
A recent study by UW-Whitewater's Fiscal and Economic Research Center (FERC) revealed the university's incredible impact on Wisconsin. UW-Whitewater and its alumni — more than 38,000 currently working in the state — contribute $1.4 billion to Wisconsin's economy each year.
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Spring 2025 Involvement Fair coming next week
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Get connected at the Spring 2025 Involvement Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the University Center Hamilton Room. Meet some of our student organizations and make connections in the UC!
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Winterfest Casino Night set for Jan. 31
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Join fellow Warhawks for a night of frosty fun this Friday, Jan. 31, at Winterfest Casino Night in the University Center! Enjoy free activities, snacks, prizes and more.
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| Department of Theatre/Dance Open House this Thursday
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UW-Whitewater’s Department of Theatre/Dance will host its Spring Open House this Thursday, Jan. 30, at 5 p.m. in the Barnett Theatre. Open to all UW-Whitewater students, this event is a chance to learn about on-stage and backstage happenings this spring, including opportunities to get involved. You do not need to be a theatre/dance major or minor to participate in department productions. Stop by and see what they’ve got to offer!
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| Network, explore jobs at local business expo
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Explore career opportunities in Rock County and connect with more than 70 businesses at the Rock Regional Business Expo next week Thursday, Feb. 6, from 3-7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express & Janesville Conference Center.
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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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UW-Whitewater announces fall 2024 Dean’s List
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A total of 3,775 students — or 40 percent of UW-Whitewater’s undergraduate students — earned spots on the Dean’s List for the fall 2024 semester.
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| UW-Whitewater announces 2024-25 Whitewater Symphony Orchestra
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A total of 42 students will perform in the university's Whitewater Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra during the 2024-25 academic year.
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| UW-Whitewater names 2025 Greek chapter presidents
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A total of 25 students are serving as Greek chapter presidents during the 2024-25 academic year.
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Kudos to Wade Tillett, professor of curriculum and instruction, who published a book, “Navigating the Postmodern Condition: The Discontinuities of Everyday Life,” with Routledge. Read more about Tillet »
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Kudos to Dwight Watson, professor of curriculum and instruction, whose article, “We Lift as We Climb: Mentoring through a Lens of Black Leadership Joy,” was published in the Chronicle of Mentoring and Coaching, sponsored by the University of New Mexico Mentoring Institute.
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UW-Whitewater’s Warhawk Pantry was featured in an NBC 15 story earlier this month. Tonia Kapitan, University Center services manager and pantry manager, was interviewed for the story.
Watch the story »
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Kerri Wrinn, associate professor in the College of Integrated Studies on the Rock County campus, was highlighted in the Beloit Daily News after being named Beloit Rotary Teacher of the Month for December 2024.
Read Kerri's story »
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Warhawk Dining has announced several updates for the spring 2025 semester, including a grab-and-go market next to Ike Schaffer Commons in the UC. Read more about Dining changes »
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Join your fellow Warhawks for the ultimate cheesy experience at Mix & Melt this Thursday, Jan. 30, at The Perch at Drumlin from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and The Eatery at Esker from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
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UW-Whitewater's student success coaches are equipped to help students academically, personally, socially and professionally. They exist on campus to advocate for students as well as challenge them, and are consistent resources for students to reconnect with throughout college. Learn more about student success coaches »
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Graduate Studies announces capstone award winner
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Greta (Wollmer) Barrett, a recent graduate of UW-Whitewater’s school psychology Ed.S. program, earned the 2024 Outstanding Capstone Award from the university's School of Graduate Studies. Read about Greta »
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Faculty members recognized as Teaching Fellows
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Steven Girard, associate professor of chemistry, and Lauren Zepp, assistant professor of special education, were selected as UW-Whitewater’s 2025-2026 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows.
Dr. Girard teaches courses in general and inorganic chemistry. Undergraduates in his lab research nanostructured thermoelectric materials, sustainable synthesis of inorganic and nanostructured compounds, bioactive glasses/ceramics for biomedical implants, and innovative ways to blow things up.
Dr. Zepp teaches courses on special education, reading and writing interventions, and reading assessment. Her research focuses on teacher education for effective reading instruction and special education teacher preparation, and she is a passionate advocate for literacy as a human right and for disability justice.
Read more about Wisconsin Teaching Fellows »
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