We hope you had a great weekend. We have lots of good news to share as we begin another busy month at the university.
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UW-Whitewater, DLK Enterprises recognized |
On Oct. 23, UW-Whitewater and DLK Enterprises were recognized by the Universities of Wisconsin with the 2026 Regents Business Partnership Award during a luncheon at the University Center. Campus and community members joined leaders from DLK Enterprises, the Universities of Wisconsin, UW-Whitewater, and the UW-Whitewater Foundation Board to celebrate the more than 60-year partnership.
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Mascot on Main: Whitewater Public Library |
Chancellor Corey King and Willie Warhawk continue visiting businesses in the area, this time heading to the newly renovated Whitewater Public Library. The library, located in downtown Whitewater, is a study space option for students and a bountiful community resource — all you need is a library card!
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Supervisor Workshop on Nov. 12
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Learn from colleagues and discuss best practices for supervising employees at UW-Whitewater on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 10-11 a.m. in the University Center’s Connor Conference Room (UC259).
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| WRS group retirement appointments on Nov. 12
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Discuss your Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) benefits and learn from other members’ questions on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. in the University Center’s Old Main Ballroom (UC275A). Registration is required.
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| Congratulations Warhawks in Motion participants!
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A huge thank you to those faculty and staff whose teams took part in our Warhawks in Motion campaign!
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Tip of the month: Make connection part of your routine
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Supporting your well-being does not always require a big gesture. Choose one person you trust and make a habit of checking in regularly — whether that means sharing a meal, sending a thoughtful message or scheduling a quick call. Be honest about how you are doing and give them the space to do the same. Consistent, meaningful connection can help reduce feelings of isolation, strengthen your support system and make it easier to reach out when you need help.
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Morgan LeNeau, human resources generalist with the human resources payroll team, welcomed her son, Elias Leonard Knoll, on Aug. 24 at 2:38 p.m. Elias was born 7 lbs 9 oz and 21.5 inches long! Congratulations Morgan!
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This year’s First-Generation College Celebration on campus brings an exhibit of Craig Schreiner’s photography showcasing first-gen students and staff outside Roberta’s Art Gallery Nov. 2-5. At noon on Thursday, Nov. 5, a reception featuring Chancellor Corey A. King and other first-gen Warhawks will take place at Roberta’s Art Gallery. All are welcome!
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| Support our graduates: Volunteer for fall commencement!
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Join us in making commencement day special for our graduating students! Staff volunteers are needed on Saturday, Dec. 19, from 7:30 a.m. to approximately 12:30 p.m. Roles include greeters, door attendants, wristband checkers, hallway monitors, fieldhouse hosts, and remote viewing room attendants. It is a rewarding experience and a great way to support students you have worked with without using guest tickets.
Please submit your interest using the commencement sign-up form by Nov. 9.
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Honor veterans and service members with fellow Warhawks during UW-Whitewater’s annual Veterans Week festivities. Head to the UC Hamilton Room on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 11 a.m. to noon for the Veterans Day Ceremony, and hang around afterward for light refreshments.
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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 to ubc@uww.edu to submit your idea.
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Swimming and diving, bowling rosters posted
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| College of Letters and Sciences Dean’s Advisory Council
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A total of 14 Warhawks are serving as members of the Dean's Advisory Council for the College of Letters and Sciences for the 2026-27 academic year, offering key insights throughout the year to dean Jason Janke (pictured, at center).
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| UW-Whitewater recognizes 2026-27 TRIO scholars
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A total of 250 students at UW-Whitewater are scholars in the TRIO program, which includes federally funded programs that support low-income families, first-generation students, or Americans with a disability at college.
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Kudos to Abbie Daly, professor of accounting and department chair, who penned an article in CPA2b Magazine, a publication of the Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Daly’s article featured UW-Whitewater accounting major Melissa Lynn Bruhn of Johnson Creek and post-bacc student Alayna Kjentvet of Kaukauna. Alum Daniel Lee, who earned both a BBA and Master of Professional Accounting, was also highlighted in the article.
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Kudos to UW-Whitewater’s 2026-27 Community-Based Learning Fellows, who will work together to create community-based learning in their courses with first- and second-year students:
Jonathan Dellinger, assistant professor of communication
Camden Harlan, lecturer of communication
James Hartwick, professor of curriculum and instruction
Kimberly Knesting-Lund, associate professor of psychology
Saymin Lee, assistant professor of communication
Mastewal Seyeneh, assistant professor of counselor education
Kudos to Keri Carollo, head women’s basketball coach, assistant athletic director and senior woman administrator, who was inducted last month into the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. In 24 seasons at the helm of the program, Carollo has led the Warhawks to 483 wins, eight conference championships, four league tournament titles, and 17 NCAA Tournament appearances — including four trips to the Final Four. Keri Carollo »
Kudos to Christina Outlay, associate professor of information technology and business education, who served as a panelist at Madison 365’s Leadership Summit session on Oct. 19. Christina Outlay »
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The UW-Whitewater baseball team was featured on TMJ4 just prior to the Milwaukee Brewers winning the Major League Baseball World Series championship. The team’s connections to the Brewers include Bob Wickman, a UW-Whitewater Athletics Hall of Famer who pitched for the Warhawks from 1988-90. John Vodenlich, head baseball coach, and Brady Malkow, a management major from Brodhead, were interviewed. TMJ4 »
Tommy Novotny, a psychology major from Milwaukee and member of the Warhawk football team, was highlighted by CBS 58 in August for his relationship with his brother. CBS 58 »
Cadence Van Beek, a psychology major from Hixton, was spotlighted in an article by Wisconsin Watch for her mental health advocacy in Wisconsin. Wisconsin Watch »
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