Monday, Feb. 16, 2026

It’s a great time to be a Warhawk. We hope you enjoy the wonderful weather and a slew of engaging, on-campus events this week.

Find internships and post-graduation jobs at the Warhawk Internship and Career Fair this Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. in the Williams Center Fieldhouse! More than 135 employers will be present from many industries, with opportunities available for students from all majors and school years. Faculty and staff are welcome to network as well. Event information » | Warhawk Success Closet »

Are you a student in the College of Arts and Communication? Join Career Services today from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in Heide Hall 313 to get ready for the event. You’ll discover employers hiring creative communicators and learn about ways to make a strong first impression.

Upcoming Events

For a full list of campus events, visit our campus calendar.

This week: University Center events 

Hey Warhawks! Today is your last chance to sign up for the free Spring 2026 Student Bowling Leagues! More information is available online — apply today! Bowling leagues »

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 5:30 p.m.: Exhibit reception, Roberta’s Art Gallery »

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m.: Line dancing, UC Down Under »

Tuesday: Warhawk Dining hosts premium lunch

This Tuesday, Feb. 17, Warhawk Dining will host Delightful, a premium lunch at The Perch At Drumlin Dining Hall. Delightful celebrates and encourages random acts of kindness across the country. Lunch is served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and available with a weekly meal plan swipe, flex meal plan swipe, Dining Dollars, Purple Points, cash, or credit/debit card. Enter to win a free meal: Faculty/staff » | Commuter students »

Feb. 23: Mantra Health trainings for faculty, staff

Get an overview of the supplemental mental health program available to Universities of Wisconsin students next Monday, Feb. 23, at 1 p.m. Learn about how Mantra Health can support the well-being of UW-Whitewater students.

March 17: State of the University

Join Chancellor Corey A. King for key university updates, conversations about various campus topics, and recognition of faculty and staff on Tuesday, March 17, at 10 a.m. in the University Center Hamilton Room.

Student achievements

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.

Gymnastics, track and field rosters set 

The Warhawk gymnastics team and men’s and women’s track and field teams are in full swing for their winter seasons. Gymnastics » | Men’s Track and Field » | Women’s Track and Field »

Warhawks recognized at regional conference 

Seven students from UW-Whitewater were honored at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Region 3 conference on Jan. 6-10 in Madison.

Students finalists at international competition

Two students from UW-Whitewater were part of finalist teams for X-Culture, an international, live, real-world competition involving more than 6,000 students. 

Warhawk Proud

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Kudos

Kudos to Keri Carollo, head women’s basketball coach, assistant athletic director and Senior Woman Administrator, who will be inducted into the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in September. Keri Carollo »

Kudos to Angelica Chapman-Sykes, outreach and marketing coordinator on the Rock County campus, who spoke at Turtle TEK’s Women in STEM Conference last month.

Fun Facts

The deadline for most scholarships is Feb. 22. Hundreds of scholarships are available to students to help pay for your tuition. Explore ways to get financial support. Scholarships »

Student Success Corner

Find strength in knowledge. Join the hundreds of students on campus utilizing free Campus Tutorial Services for your academic needs, in person or online. Campus Tutorial Services »

Warhawks in the News

Nick Gulig, associate professor of literature, writing, and film, was highlighted in a WisBusiness article about the Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts Winter Writers Reading Series. Gulig is scheduled to read on March 19 at Republic of Letters Books in Mineral Point, Wisconsin. WisBusiness »

The UW-Whitewater student organizations Phi Eta Sigma (national honor society) and Empower were featured in the Whitewater Banner after making dog treats with residents of Fairhaven Senior Services in November. 
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Spotlights

Shop the Vintage Collection at UW-Whitewater Bookstore

The UW-Whitewater Vintage Collection is a limited, curated release that revives original 1970s university logos refreshed for today. Blending decades of Warhawk pride with modern style, the collection celebrates the legacy that makes UW-Whitewater the place to be — then, now, and always. Vintage Collection »

Additional Events

College of Arts and Communication event schedule

The Young event schedule

Warhawk Athletics event schedule

In the UC: University Center event schedule

Worksite Wellness web page (faculty/staff)

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