Music educator goes to the end of the earth for her students |
Alum Lisa Werner, a dedicated music educator and band director, goes above and beyond to inspire her students. From playing a purple trombone in zero gravity to exploring Antarctica as a National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellow, her passion for education brings unique and enriching experiences to the classroom.
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Special Olympics Summer Games return to UW-Whitewater |
For the third consecutive year, UW-Whitewater will welcome thousands of Special Olympics athletes, family and friends for the State Summer Games, scheduled for June 5-7 on the Whitewater campus. This Saturday, the Polar Plunge — a fundraiser that supports the organization — returns to Whitewater Aquatic Center.
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Inclusivity Forum this week
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Join the Chancellor's Cabinet and campus colleagues for a panel on fostering inclusivity for neurodivergent individuals this Wednesday, March 12, in the James R. Conner University Center Ballroom. The first forum, scheduled for 10:30 a.m. to noon, is open to all, and the second, slated for 1 to 2:30 p.m., is student-focused. Hear from neurodivergent advocates, educators, and professionals on creating supportive, inclusive environments.
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Retire a Millionaire: Start Early
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Learn about the power of compound interest, different types of retirement accounts, and how to start saving for retirement this Tuesday, March 11, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Hyland Hall room 2203. Free pizza provided for attendees.
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Hypnotist at the UC Thursday
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Get ready for an unforgettable night with Hypnotist Chris Jones this Thursday, March 13, at 7 p.m. in the UC Hamilton Room! As seen on Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Good Day Chicago, The Steve Harvey Morning Show, America's Got Talent, and Windy City Live, Chris Jones will leave you amazed with his mind-blowing hypnotism skills. This event is FREE and in conjunction with Greek Week.
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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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Six from Warhawk swimming and diving earn all-conference
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Six members of the men's swimming and diving team garnered all-conference honors for their performances on February 19-22 at the 2025 Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Championships at Schroeder Aquatic Center in Brown Deer.
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| Students lead teams to first place at sales competitions
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Eight students helped lead UW-Whitewater’s Institute for Sales Excellence sales team to first-place showings at sales competitions in Florida and Ohio.
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Warhawks qualify for NCAA Wrestling, Indoor Track and Field Championships
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Four members of the UW-Whitewater wrestling team and 10 from the Warhawk track and field teams will compete in NCAA Championship events this week.
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Kudos to Robyn Accetta, assistant professor of theatre/dance, who participated in advanced training with Theatrical Intimacy Education in Intimacy Choreography in February. This training is part of her ongoing professional development toward recognition as a theatrical intimacy educator and choreographer. Robyn Accetta »
Kudos to members of the University Housing team who’ve been highly involved recently in the Upper Midwest Region-Association of College and University Housing Officers (UMR-ACUHO) in various presentation and committee capacities:
- John Keller, complex director
- RJ Mitchell, residence life coordinator
- Julia Danielson, residence life coordinator
- Travis Loepfe, complex director
- Brenna Bongiorno, assistant complex director
- Aaron Nethery, complex director
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Yuan Yuan, professor of finance and business law, was featured in WalletHub's piece about zero-based budgeting. Yuan Yuan »
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Yanhui Zhao, associate professor of finance and business law, was featured in WalletHub's piece about budget categories. Yanhui Zhao »
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Library deadline approaching
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Have you checked out an item from Andersen Library recently? Do you want to be able to look back on what you checked out in the past? If you wish to maintain your checkout history, you will need to opt in through the link below by this Friday, March 14. All libraries in the Universities of Wisconsin are anonymizing checkout data older than six months in an effort to protect your privacy. UW-Whitewater Libraries »
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Nominate for the Involvement Awards
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Nominate yourself or someone you know for the UW-Whitewater Involvement Awards through this Sunday, March 16, at midnight. Get recognized for your contributions on campus with awards for students and student organizations. Submit a nomination »
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The 2025 Cisco/Presidio Teaching with Technology Innovator Honorarium application is open! The honorarium recognizes an instructor who displays an outstanding commitment to leveraging learning technologies to solve common teaching challenges. Applications due March 31! The recipient will be announced at the Celebrating Teaching and Learning Conference on May 21. Learn more »
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Join members of the community for stories and art activities that celebrate kindness and inclusivity on March 26 from 1-2 p.m. at Cravath Lakefront Community Center, located at 341 S. Fremont St. in Whitewater. Work on a collective mural project and enjoy snacks. Register for Embracing Our Differences »
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