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October 2012

Lecture series continues with civil rights leader Joan Garry

October 31, 2012

The presentation will be in the Young Auditorium at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 12, at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.


Life, the universe subjects of new UW-Whitewater lecture series

October 30, 2012

Students and community members are invited to learn how biologists, geologists and astrophysicists answer questions about the age of the universe and its contents.


Student entrepreneurs to pitch business ideas in Chicago

October 29, 2012

Competitions like this allow UW-Whitewater students to network with professionals and earn thousands of dollars to start their own businesses.


Cranberries responsible for $388 million in Wisconsin economy

October 25, 2012

According to a report, Wisconsin controls more than 46 percent of cranberry production in the U.S. and is the primary cranberry producer.


Scholarship to honor alumnus John Larimer ’08

October 25, 2012

Larimer, a 2008 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduate, was working in Aurora, Colo., as a cryptologist with the U.S. Navy when he and 11 other people were killed July 20 in a mass shooting at a movie theater.


Campus to celebrate Sustainability Day on Oct. 24

October 22, 2012

One of the highlights of this year's event is a community prairie seed collection.


Emanuele Andrizzi to lead orchestras at UW-Whitewater

October 15, 2012

A graduate of the Rome Conservatory of Music, Andrizzi is excited to share his musical artistry with students.


Warhawk athlete finalist for 2012 National Football Foundation Award

October 12, 2012

Shawn Shillcox was named a finalist for one of the most prestigious awards in high school football.


Nanoscience Symposium to focus on jobs, future of science

October 08, 2012

From sunscreen to jet planes, nanoscience is transforming the way products are made. The job potential is astronomical, from researchers to developers to marketers.


Professor, cancer survivor to lead regional cancer walk

October 08, 2012

Heather Niemeier will be leading the regional Gilda's Club Run/Walk to raise funds for the cancer support network.


Faithful words: Professor's new book explores religious language on the campaign trail

October 08, 2012

Christopher Chapp explores religious communication in American presidential races and the difference it makes in how people view candidates and vote on Election Day.


Going green: UW-Whitewater hosts statewide chemistry event

October 08, 2012

Faculty and staff members from across the University of Wisconsin System are headed to UW-Whitewater for the 39th annual UW System Chemistry Faculties Meeting on Oct. 12-13.


Lessons on business ethics: professor publishes new textbook

October 01, 2012

UW-Whitewater Management Professor K. Praveen Parboteeah has written a textbook titled "Business Ethics" that links practicality and theory.