Monday, September 15, 2025
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It’s a great time to be a part of the Warhawk family!
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Large freshman class highlights enrollment growth |
UW-Whitewater is welcoming its largest freshman class in 10 years this fall, and the university's enrollment has surpassed 12,000 students — a 3 percent increase from 2024 — according to projections released Tuesday by the Universities of Wisconsin.
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Global Experiences Fair set for Wednesday
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Held once per semester at UW-Whitewater, the Global Experiences Fair allows students to learn about the many international opportunities available, including study abroad and exchange programs, faculty-led travel study, international teaching and Internship, and more. Join us at the University Center North Mall Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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| Spikeball Tournament coming Friday
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Join Warhawk Alley for a Spikeball Tournament on Friday, Sept. 19! This tournament is for teams of two players. Check-in and registration begin at 3:30 p.m. at Hamilton Green (by Lot 12). In case of rain, the tournament will be held in the Hamilton Room. Sign up now and bring your energy, teamwork, and competitive spirit for a chance to take the win!
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Celebrate the national champion UW-Whitewater baseball team and hear the Warhawk Marching Band at the Milwaukee Brewers game on Friday, Sept. 26, at American Family Field. Prior to first pitch at 7:10 p.m., the team will be recognized and the band will play the national anthem. A $3 donation will be made to the Warhawk baseball program from each ticket sold.
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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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More than 70 Warhawks participate in ULEAD
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UW-Whitewater first-year students participated in the university's ULEAD initiative, completing leadership, career, and life skills training while learning the Whitewater campus and its opportunities to get involved.
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| Esports team members honored for academics
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Ten members of the UW-Whitewater esports team collected All-Academic Team honors for the spring 2025 semester from the Wisconsin Esports Conference (WEC).
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Rock athletics rosters revealed
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The UW-Whitewater at Rock County men’s soccer and women’s volleyball teams have started their 2025 seasons.
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Kudos to Jacob Slinde, a chemistry major from Janesville, Wisconsin, who won the Tim Higgins Innovation Award for his research at the 2025 WiSys Spark Symposium on July 23-25 in Madison. SPARK Symposium »
Kudos to Shia Lee, study abroad coordinator, and John McGuigan, director of the Center for Global Education, who led the session "Touchy Subjects: Talking Politics in Pre-Departure Orientations" at the Wisconsin Association of International Educators conference in Madison in June. During the presentation, participants considered how to prepare study abroad students from all parts of the political spectrum for the questions and assumptions they are likely to encounter abroad.
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Reminder, Warhawks! This Friday, Sept. 19, is the final day to change your meal plan. Stop by the HawkCard Office or update it online. Meal plans »
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Mental health support anytime, anywhere. University Health and Counseling Services and Mantra are here for you, 24/7. Mantra Health »
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Christian Patzka, a history education major from Black Earth, Wisconsin, wrote an open letter to cross country after wrapping up his career as a student-athlete. USTFCCCA »
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Joey Berezowitz, a physical education major from Burlington, Wisconsin, and Isaac Verges, an accounting major from Franklin, Wisconsin, were featured in a Janesville Gazette article over the summer. They played for the USA Division III men’s basketball select team in Brazil. Janesville Gazette »
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Juried Student Art Exhibition submissions due Sept. 22
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Calling all artists! The Crossman Gallery seeks submissions for the 2025 Juried Student Art Exhibition, due Monday, Sept. 22! All students, regardless of major or credits, are eligible to submit up to three artworks for consideration. Artworks chosen for the exhibition will be eligible to win monetary awards (issued via student accounts). Submit your work »
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UW-Whitewater Enactus national title celebration Thursday
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The UW-Whitewater Enactus team will celebrate its 2025 national championship and hold a send-off for the team this Thursday, Sept. 18, as it prepares to travel as the representative of the United States at the Enactus World Cup in Thailand. The event is free and open to the public. Janesville Gazette »
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