Family Fest and Homecoming are quickly approaching — but plenty is going on here at UW-Whitewater in the coming weeks.
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Mercyhealth Medical Sciences Hub at Rock County |
UW-Whitewater at Rock County is partnering with Mercyhealth to expand access to healthcare education and serve a key need in Wisconsin and stateline communities for nurses, technicians and other healthcare professionals.
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UHCS Block Party set for Wednesday
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Come celebrate health, wellness and community at the UHCS Block Party this Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ambrose Health Center. Enjoy free food and T-shirts (while supplies last), music, and henna, and meet our staff, explore wellness and more! Swipe your HawkCard for a chance to win Kwik Trip gift cards!
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College discussion, live music at the UC
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Hear advice from real students navigating college life this Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 1 p.m. at the Warhawk Connection Center. Enjoy light refreshments while supplies last. On Thursday, Sept. 25, enjoy live music by indie-pop band Attaboy at 7 p.m. in the UC North Mall.
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Prepare for the Warhawk Internship & Career Fair
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Get ready for next week’s Warhawk Internship & Career Fair at the Pregame & Mocktail Night this Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 4:30-7 p.m. in room 259 of the University Center. Career Services staff will be on hand to assist with resumes, interview skills, networking practice, and more. The staff will also continue hosting Resume Cafés for drop-in resume reviews this week. If you’re looking for professional clothing, the Warhawk Success Closet — located in McCutchan Hall room 226 — is free for students and open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Game-based learning lecture September 29
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Join us next Monday, Sept. 29, at 6 p.m. in Heide Hall room 100 for “Playing the Past: How Game-Based Learning Transforms the Classroom,” a lecture by Dr. Andrew Devenney, co-owner and publisher of Superhero Necromancer Press. Learn how using games in the classroom fosters student engagement and inquiry and collaborative problem-solving.
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| Cast your vote at Crossman Gallery
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The Crossman Gallery announces the third annual "WOTA Collects Art" initiative, which asks students to select a new artwork to purchase for the permanent art collection. This year the choice is between artworks by two internationally renowned artists, Joyce Scott and Shahzia Sikander. Come to the Crossman Gallery before October 2 to cast your vote!
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| History presentation set for October 2
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Join us on Thursday, Oct. 2, at 6:30 p.m. in room 1308 of Hyland Hall for a presentation on East Asian history. Peter Shapinsky of the University of Illinois-Springfield will discuss aspects of medieval Japanese history related to slavery and incentivized military and economic awards.
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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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UW-Whitewater recognizes student admissions staff
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A total of 32 Warhawks work in key roles for the university's admissions department. These students play a crucial role in serving prospective students and their families and provide perspective into the Warhawk experience.
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| Students, recent graduate part of AI startup
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Chad Tjugum, an entrepreneurship major from Sun Prairie, Sadiq Wanyaka, a computer science major from Madison, and Bella Biever, a May 2025 graduate with a B.S. in communication, will pitch their AI startup this weekend at Texas A&M. Recrura, which matches employers with qualified job candidates, is one of 12 finalists for the national competition.
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| Men’s tennis announces 2025-26 roster
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The Warhawk men's tennis team’s fall season is underway. UW-Whitewater heads to the Intercollegiate Tennis Association Midwest Regional starting Friday.
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Kudos to Matt Vick, dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education, for securing UW-Whitewater as a co-host for the onsite residency of the Institute for Emerging Leadership in Online Learning (IELOL) through the Online Learning Consortium (OLC) in August. Vick served as key program faculty and event facilitator for the residency, attended by faculty, instructional designers, and leaders from around the country. Morgan Anderson, Matt Baier, and Corey Davis were members of this year’s Institute. Additional residency presenters and speakers from UW-Whitewater included Eric Loepp, Sara Deschner, Tricia Clasen, Kim Kostka, and Paul Ambrose. IELOL »
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Kudos to Matthew Imhoff, assistant professor of theatre/dance (scenic and lighting design), who was the scenic designer and technical for the productions of “9 to 5” and “Anything Goes” at the Southeastern Summer Theatre Institute in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, over the summer.
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Students, keep an eye on your inbox starting Monday, Sept. 22, for an invitation to participate in the Healthy Minds Survey. The survey, from healthyminds-UWW@umich.edu, will take around 20 minutes to complete. Your feedback helps us understand student needs and improve mental health support on campus. The survey will be open through October 20.
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Students, Stellic is here! Whether you’re early in your journey or counting down the days to graduation, Stellic is here to help Warhawks achieve success. This all-in-one registration, planning, and progression tool saves you time and energy as you plot your path at UW-Whitewater. Register for classes each semester while seeing the bigger picture of your academic plan on the way to graduation. Stellic »
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Paul Kim, a human performance major from Janesville, Wisconsin, and member of the Warhawk football team, was recently featured in the Janesville Gazette. Paul Kim »
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Ruth Hansen, associate professor of management, appeared on The First Day podcast to discuss annual fund fundraising. Ruth Hansen »
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UW-Whitewater earns Freshwater Collaborative grant
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The Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin has awarded UW-Whitewater a grant to provide water-related experiential learning opportunities. The overall project is part of a larger collaborative effort geared toward student success and workforce development in water-related research and industry. Grants »
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Roger Yin earns Regents Award
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Roger Yin, professor of information technology, was recognized last week as a recipient of the 2025 Universities of Wisconsin Regents Teaching Excellence Award for career achievement and excellence in teaching. Yin is the recipient of the 2024 W.P. Roseman Excellence in Teaching Award and has been a part of the Warhawk family for nearly 30 years. Roger Yin »
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