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Warhawks, let’s come together to celebrate the inauguration of Corey A. King, Ed.D., as the 18th chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Inauguration events include the ceremony at 2 p.m. in Young Auditorium and a reception at 3 p.m. in the James R. Connor University Center.
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Warhawk Charlie Shilhavy earns national music award
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Charlie Shilhavy, a music major from Racine, was named the 2024 recipient of the Student Exemplary Service Award from the American String Teachers Association as part of the organization’s Student Chapter Awards. He will be honored at the ASTA National Conference on March 20-23 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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| Chancellor Corey A. King and Provost John Chenoweth invite you to join this year’s UW-Whitewater Inclusivity Forum on Thursday, Feb. 22, in the James R. Connor University Center Ballroom. The first forum from 10-11:30 a.m. is open to all, and the
second forum, scheduled for 1-2 p.m., is a student-focused forum.
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Kudos to SangHee Park,
associate professor of communication, who has received the prestigious Communication Studies Article of the Year Award from the Central States Communication Association. Her research examines how minority health leaders helped bridge the COVID-19 healthcare crisis communication gap between marginalized and dominant U.S. communities. Dr. Park will be honored for her research at the CSCA Hall of Fame and Awards Ceremony in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in April 2024. Read more »
Kudos to UWW-TV and Jim Mead, director of UWW-TV and lecturer of communication, for being featured in the Wisconsin Community Media’s monthly newsletter. UWW-TV was named Media Center of the Month for February. Read more »
Kudos to Aleah Grundahl, elementary education major from DeForest, who last week broke the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference women’s basketball all-time record in career scoring. Read more »
Kudos to men’s swimmers Dom Schleuter, Ethan Bergman, Donny Gramer, and Ethan Schmohe on breaking the UW-Whitewater swim record in the 200-yard medley relay. Their time was 1:31:53 on the first day of the WIAC Championships. Read more »
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Garrett Smith,
associate professor of finance, was featured in a WalletHub piece about debt consolidation loans. Read more »
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Gloria Cornelius
, an art major from Madison, was interviewed in a Channel 3000 story about UW-Whitewater’s 2024 Schuh Visiting Artist, Ho-Chunk artist Melanie Tallmadge Sainz. Read more »
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UW-Whitewater’s production of “Pal Joey,” directed by Bruce Cohen, runs Feb. 23-25 and Feb. 29-March 1 in Barnett Theatre. The story follows the captivating journey of Joey Evans, a charismatic yet flawed nightclub performer who is determined to make it big in 1940s Chicago.
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| Jazz Ensemble I Winter Concert
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Swing into the season with our highly anticipated winter concert featuring the talented Jazz Ensemble I this Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 7:30 p.m. in Light Recital Hall (Greenhill Center of the Arts).
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| Exhibit: Embodiment of Ebony
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“Embodiment of Ebony: A Fusion of Art & Expression” runs through March 20 in Roberta’s Art Gallery. The exhibit celebrates influential Black artists and highlights the transformative journey of young leaders. The exhibit will have an artist reception on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 6 p.m.
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UW-Whitewater TRiO Day Commemoration
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Celebrate student success on National TRiO Day this Saturday, Feb. 24, at 10:30 a.m. in University Center 275. The formal program begins at 11 a.m. with keynote speaker Patricia Ruiz-Cantu, a UW-Whitewater graduate who currently works for the City of Milwaukee’s Department of Administration.
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| DIY Stickers and Patches Workshop
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Ready to get crafty? UC Live will host a free DIY Stickers and Patches Workshop this Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 7 p.m. in the Warhawk Connection Center in the UC. Space is limited, so secure your spot today!
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| NCBI Equity and Inclusivity Workshop
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Participate in a half-day workshop to increase belonging on our campus this Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 1-4:30 p.m.
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Exhibit: Boundaries vs. Connections
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This exhibit, featuring the work of Ho-Chunk artist Melanie Tallmadge Sainz, will be at the Crossman Gallery from Feb. 22-March 21. It includes pieces made by art and design students in a workshop led by Sainz and Teresa Faris, professor of art and design. This exhibit will have a conversation with the artist from 5-6 p.m. and reception from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28.
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Join the College of Business and Economics on Thursday, Feb. 22, at 5 p.m. in Hyland Hall 2101 to learn about certifications and how they can prove useful in your career.
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| Test your knowledge with UC Live on Thursday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. in the UC Down Under. Prizes will be awarded to winning teams.
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See the Count Basie Orchestra at Young Auditorium on Thursday, Feb. 22, at 7:30 p.m. The orchestra is named for William James “Count” Basie, a former bandleader whose group still performs sold out concerts all over the world for more than 30 years after his passing.
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Join campus faculty, staff and students at the 42nd annual International Dinner at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 8 at the University Center Hamilton Room. Enjoy a variety of international dishes and performances at this event, hosted by the International Student Association. Tickets can be purchased at the Goodhue Hall front desk or by phone at 262-472-4200.
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| Spring Fairhaven Lecture Series
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The Spring Fairhaven Lecture Series continues at 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, at Fairhaven Senior Services in Whitewater. Monday’s talk is presented by Erica Moulton, assistant professor of literature, writing, and film.
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Trevon Chislom: Behind the Jersey
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As the UW-Whitewater men’s basketball team prepares for postseason play this week, get to know Trevon Chislom — a journalism major from McFarland — who helped the Warhawks reach the NCAA Final Four last season and looks to lead the team back to the national tournament in his fifth and final season with the program.
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Warhawk Athletics app launches
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Check out this new way to follow UW-Whitewater athletics! Stay up-to-date with all of the latest sports news and scores with the Warhawk Athletics mobile app. Search for "UWW Warhawk Athletics" in the App Store or Google Play on your mobile device.
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| Mobile ordering at Einstein Bros Bagels
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Want to skip the line? Mobile ordering is now available at Einstein Bros Bagels, located in the University Center. Download the Transact Mobile Ordering app.
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Warhawk Chats with Student Affairs
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Discuss university topics and get your questions answered with student affairs staff on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in February from 2-4 p.m. in the Warhawk Connection Center, located at the University Center. This week’s guests include Frank Bartlett, Terry Tumbarello and Justin Wesolek from University Housing and Dana Gordon from CSD.
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CTL Conference calls open
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Join us for the 2024 Celebrating Teaching and Learning (CTL) Conference on May 15 at the University Center. This in-person conference is open to all faculty and staff.
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| Check out the Worksite Wellness website for a new U Matter Toolkit that includes numerous resources for managers and team leaders. Contact worksitewellness@uww.edu for support.
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Commencement speaker applications due March 13
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Are you graduating this May? Would you like to be the next student commencement speaker? Turn in an application to address your fellow graduates at UW-Whitewater’s spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 11.
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| Student job openings on campus
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Warhawks, did you know there are open student positions on campus? Check out Handshake for opportunities
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UW-Whitewater students part of production of “Pal Joey”
| | UW-Whitewater selects students for 2023-24 SUFAC
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| UW-Whitewater's Schlueter earns two all-conference swim honors
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