Monday, Feb. 3, 2025

Greetings Warhawks! February is here. Lots of great events are coming up — don’t forget about this Wednesday’s Spring 2025 Involvement Fair.

UW-Whitewater was recently ranked among the top 70 in the nation in six categories among more than 1,800 schools surveyed by the U.S. News & World Report, which released its 2025 Best Online Programs rankings. Programs in the College of Business and Economics account for five of the categories.

Upcoming Events

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

Liberation Starts Here: Bringing the Dream to Life

Join us this Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the University Center Hamilton Room for “Liberation Starts Here: Bringing the Dream to Life” with Victoria Alexander, an expert in anti-racist education and intersectional justice. The event is free and open to all students, faculty, staff and community members.

Inclusivity and belonging workshops offered this spring

UW-Whitewater is one of two higher education institutions in Wisconsin to provide National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) workshops. These inclusivity and belonging workshops, open to all, are scheduled for Friday, Feb. 7 (spots still open!), Friday, March 21, and Wednesday, April 9.

Winther/Heide project public meeting

A draft Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report has been prepared for the Winther and Heide Halls Entry Additions and Renovations project and will be available for public comment Feb. 3-18. A public meeting to present the Draft EIA will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 5 p.m. 

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.

Theatre students recognized at regional conference 

Three UW-Whitewater students were honored for their outstanding achievements at the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Region 3 conference on Jan. 7-11 in Madison. 

Roster set for 2025 Warhawk gymnastics team 

A total of 28 student-athletes are competing for the UW-Whitewater gymnastics team during the 2025 season, which began Jan. 10.

UW-Whitewater announces 2024-25 Vocal Jazz Ensemble

A total of 21 students are part of UW-Whitewater’s Vocal Jazz Ensemble for the 2024-25 academic year.

Warhawk Proud

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Kudos

Kudos to Alicia de Gregorio, professor of world languages and cultures, who has published her essay, “Enfermedad, vivienda e higiene en el Madrid de La horda de Vicente Blasco Ibáñez,” in the peer-reviewed volume “ENSAYOS CULTURALES SOBRE LA ENFERMEDAD." 

Kudos to Jacky Thomson, financial aid officer, who was recognized by the Fund for Wisconsin Scholars State Office for her leadership with the Fund for Wisconsin Scholars Program. Rokihya Cannedy, UW-Whitewater peer mentor for the Fund for Wisconsin Scholars, said of Jacky, "She is very considerate and hands-on, especially when finding students to accept the grant. She does a lot for our events and the grant program, and we all appreciate her so much."

Warhawks in the News

Jodie Parys, professor of world languages and cultures, was featured in a Lake Mills Leader article after traveling with a group to Guatemala to volunteer for ProChapina, a nonprofit organization that supports entrepreneurial opportunities for Guatemalan women. UW-Whitewater’s Enactus and American Marketing Association chapters also support ProChapina. 
Read about Professor Parys »

Fun Facts

Did you know that UW-Whitewater supports more than $5 million annually in student employment? Build your resume and strengthen your connection to the Warhawk family by working on campus. Find a job »

Student Success Corner

UW-Whitewater awards $2.5 million in scholarships annually. Are you next? The application deadline for many scholarships is Feb. 22. Learn more about the opportunities to fund your education »

Mark Gmach, lecturer of finance and business law, was featured in WalletHub's recent article about best installment loans.
Read more about Mark »

Spotlights

Hawk Career Fair — Feb. 12

Get ready for the Hawk Career Fair this week!

Visit with Career Services staff members and employer partners at resource stations at the Career Fair Pregame this Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 4:30-7 p.m. in UC 275. Enjoy free food and beverages and get your professional headshot taken. Learn more about the Pregame event »

Get your resume ready during Career Services’ Resumé Cafés starting this week around different campus locations. Learn more about Resumé Cafés »

Career Services seeks student and staff volunteers to assist at the fair between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12, in the Williams Center Fieldhouse. Duties will vary based on time. Fill out the availability survey »

Hayes, Kuznacic recognized 

The BizTimes Media announced its 2025 Notable Leaders in Higher Education in southern Wisconsin. Glenn "Doc" Hayes, professor of music and director of bands, and Katie Kuznacic, vice chancellor for university relations and UW-Whitewater foundation president, were recognized on the list. Read more about these two campus leaders »

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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