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Campus Kudos
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Kudos to Jill Weber, assistant professor of accounting, who co-authored “Does Benefit Corporation Status Matter to Investors? An Exploratory Study of Investor Perceptions and Decisions,” in the journal Business and Society. Read more »
Kudos to Jennifer Betters-Bubon, associate professor, and Ola Bamgbose, assistant professor — both in Counselor Education — who recently offered a half-day pre-conference workshop on “Renewing your why: Reinvigorating your school counselor role” at the Wisconsin School Counselor Association in Madison.
Kudos to S.A. Welch, professor of communication, Catherine Chan, interim director of academic assessment, and Morgan Barber, M.S.E., who works as a graduate assistant in the Office of Academic Assessment, who recently traveled to Texas A&M University to present their research at the HIPs in the States 2020 Conference. Their presentation reviewed students’ participation and barriers to participation in high-impact practices. They also discussed efforts and initiatives on the UW-Whitewater campus that are taking place to promote participation in HIPs.
Kudos to Louis Fucilla, assistant professor of political science, who co-authored “Experiments on the Effects of Positive and Negative Perceptions of A Public Sector Profession,” in the journal Public Performance & Management Review. Read more »
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Kudos to art majors Serena Johnson, Alexa Patterson, Bethanie Pollnow, and Gwenna Yakes, who won a $750 Application Award for their aluminum casting at the American Foundry Society Regional Conference on Feb. 13 at Potawatomi Casino in Milwaukee. The Warhawk team — the only all-female team — casted a prototype for an IV weight to be used at an IV injection point for persons who are sensitive to bruising at IV injection points. UW-Whitewater competed against UW-Platteville, UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee, Western Michigan University, Pittsburgh State University, and Michigan Technological University.
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Kudos to Skyler Wilson, biology major, who presented research titled, “Predicting future coral survival: The effect temperature has on soft coral physiology,” at the Ocean Sciences Meeting — the largest ocean-related conference — in San Diego, California, Feb 16-21. Wilson and other students who conducted the research are mentees of Stephen Levas, assistant professor of geography, geology and environmental sciences.
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In the Media
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Katie Patterson, financial literacy coordinator, and Sarell Martin, public relations and outreach coordinator for Andersen Library, were quoted in the nationally syndicated Money Smart Week campaign. Money Smart Week »
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Finance major Quintin Sharpe was quoted in a nationally syndicated news story about the importance of participating in the 2020 U.S. Census.
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Colleagues and alumni shared memories of equity and inclusion champion Roger Pulliam.
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Comedian Jenny Zigrino
Jenny Zigrino packs a punch of truly original humor, and you can see her at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 5, in the Down Under. Don’t miss this free show, as it is sure to leave you laughing! Make sure to get there early, because the first 50 people will receive a coupon for free popcorn with a soda purchase.
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Southeast Asian Heritage lecture series
Join Chia Youyee Vang from 3:30-4:30 p.m., Thursday, March 5, in the University Center, room 275, for a continued discussion about Southeast Asian heritage. Vang will be speaking on "Identity and Belonging: A Reflection on What It Means to Be American."
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International Dinner
Take your taste buds on a journey on Friday, March 6, at the International Dinner. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the UC Hamilton Room, the evening features international food and performances and a chance to connect with the international students on campus. Tickets ($5 for students and $10 for community members) can be purchased at the Goodhue first floor front desk or at 262-472-4200.
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GENTRI: The Gentlemen Trio
The Gentlemen Trio, which is comprised of Brad Robins, Casey Elliott and Bradley Quinn Lever, will be performing at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 7, at Young Auditorium. Pioneering a signature sound they call "Cinematic Pop," the music of GENTRI is transfused with lush, epic orchestrations and rich, dynamic three-part harmonies all composed by the group's producer Stephen Nelson.
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Music Mosaics: Take Me To Your Lieder
Take Me To Your Lieder is an afternoon of German Lieder (songs). It will be performed at 3 p.m., Sunday, March 8, in Light Recital Hall and include Beethoven’s Op. 98, An die ferne Geliebte, and additional pieces by Robert Schumann, Clara Schumann, Alma Mahler, and Erich Korngold.
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Women in Leadership Recognition
The 15th annual Annual Women in Leadership Recognition ceremony and reception will honor ten outstanding women on UW-Whitewater campuses at 4 p.m., Thursday, March 5, in the Fern Young Terrace. This event will feature speaker Judge Nancy Joseph, the federal magistrate judge for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.
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Visiting Artist Cruz Enrique Espana lecture
Cruz Enrique Espana, an internationally acclaimed folk artist, will give a free public lecture 3:15-4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, in the Greenhill Center of the Arts, room 1037.
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IMPACT’s 11th Annual Drag Show
Get ready for the 11th annual drag show! Doors will open at 6 p.m., Thursday, March 12, in the University Center Hamilton Room. The show will be begin at 7 p.m. and there will be a $10 cover at the door. This year's theme is Roaring Twenties!
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Jazz Ensemble
7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 3 Light Recital Hall
Fundraising & Sponsorship
1-2 p.m., Friday, March 6
Warhawk Connection Center
Pet Therapy
Noon-2 p.m., Monday, March 9
Andersen Library
Computer Science Colloquium
12:30-1:30 p.m., Monday, March 9
McGraw Hall, room 122
Disney Pixar Trivia
7-9 p.m., Monday, March 9
Down Under
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A look back at America's century: The 20th century
A new lecture series, the Cedar Crest Lecture Series, kicks off in Janesville this week! In the spirit of the Fairhaven Lecture Series, one of UW-Whitewater’s most recognized service and outreach traditions, the CCLS will highlight talks by faculty from our Rock and Whitewater campuses. Lectures are free and open to the public, and held at Cedar Crest, Inc., just down the road from the Rock campus. The first lecture is Wednesday, March 5, and will feature Professor John Pruitt.
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Upcoming Events
Shuttle Service
The Warhawk Shuttle provides free transportation between campuses for all faculty, staff, and students.
View shuttle schedule
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