Cedar Crest Lecture Series
Fall 2026
The Making of America: Historical Events, Modern Implications
This year marks a historic milestone: two and a half centuries of the American experiment. Our nation remains a work in progress, and the social, economic, and political struggles we face today are deeply rooted in our past. Join us this fall for a series of lectures that that reflect on our foundational history and explores its enduring impact on modern society.
All lectures are free and open to the public. They are held on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. in the Clubhouse at Cedar Crest, 1702 South River Road in Janesville. Free parking available.
If you have a disability and desire accommodations, please advise us as early as possible. Requests are confidential. UW-Whitewater provides equal opportunities in employment and programming including Title IX and ADA requirements. Please contact Kari Borne at 262-472-1003 or bornek@uww.edu for further information.
The Founding of America and the Words that Inspired a New Nation
Richard Haven, Professor Emeritus, Communication
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
A Population History of the Midwest
Jonathan Burkham, Associate Professor, Geography, Geology & Environmental Science
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Populists, Progressives, and the Making of American Democracy
Micah Wright, Assistant Professor, History
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Women’s Trade Union League: An Alliance Across Class Lines
Elizabeth Jozwiak, Associate Professor, History
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Lincoln, Slavery, and the Jeffersonian Dilemma
David McKay, Senior Lecturer, History
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Staff & Partners
Kari Borne
Outreach Program Associate Director
bornek@uww.edu
(262) 472-1003
Cedar Crest Senior Living
1702 South River Road
Janesville, WI
Past Lecture Series
Rooted in Tradition, Leading the Future: UW–Whitewater’s Journey in Teacher Education
Andrea Ednie, Associate Dean, College of Education and Professional Studies
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Not Your Mother's Art History
Ashley Dimmig, Director, Crossman Gallery
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
50 Years of Women's and Gender Studies at UWW: From Challenging Androcentrism to Intersectional Advocacy
Ashley Barnes-Gilbert, Assistant Professor, Women’s and Gender Studies
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | Cancelled
Chasing Storms: Documenting the Extreme Weather Travel Study Course
John Frye, Associate Professor, Geography, Geology and Environmental Science, Sabrina Wolf, Environmental Science Major, and Peyton Walz, Journalism Major
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
A Royal History: The UW-Whitewater Student Newspaper
Keith Zukas, Professor, Journalism
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Then & Now: The Student Experience at Rock and Whitewater
Kristin Fillhouer, Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Rock Steady: How the Rock County Campus Adapts to Meet the Needs of Students and Community
Patricia Clasen, Assistant Vice Chancellor, UW-Whitewater at Rock County and Dean, College of Integrated Studies
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Women and the American Philanthropic Tradition
Ruth Hansen, Associate Professor, Management
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Learning Leadership from Dogs: How Hounds, Toys, Terriers and Other Breeds Help Us Become Effective Leaders
Aditya Simha, Professor, Management
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Handing the Country to Your Opponents: A Look at the Transition of Power in the US Since 1788
David McKay, Senior Lecturer, History
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Where the Music Comes From: The Vocal Music of Wisconsin Composer Lee Hoiby
Rachel Wood, Associate Professor, Music
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?
Ashley Dimmig, Director, Crossman Gallery
Tuesday, March 25
Where Do My E-Commerce Packages Come From?
Jay Zhang, Assistant Professor, Information Technology and Supply Chain Management
Tuesday, April 1
Women of the Air: American Women Pilots in World War II
Elizabeth Jozwiak, Associate Professor, History
Tuesday, April 8
From Whitewater to Janesville and Beyond: Boldly Inspiring, Engaging, and Transforming Pathways Forward
Corey A. King, Chancellor, UW-Whitewater
Tuesday, April 15
The Inaugural Address: A Look Back at Four of the Greatest Inaugural Addresses in American History
Richard Haven, professor emeritus, Communication
Thursday, September 26
“I Like Ike:” Looking Back at the Intersection of Cold War Politics, Mid-Century Celebrity, and Hollywood Glamour at the Dawn of the TV Age
Anna Hajdik, lecturer, Literature, Writing, and Film
Thursday, October 3
The Politics of News
Keith Zukas, associate professor, Communication
Thursday, October 10
The Founding Fathers Did Not Trust You: A Look at the Electoral College
David McKay, senior lecturer, History
Thursday, October 17
The Films of Max Ophuls and the Intersection of European and Classical Hollywood Cinema
Donald Jellerson, associate professor, Literature, Writing, and Film
Thursday, February 22, 2024
American Pop Culture Through the Lens of Music
Jeff Suarez, associate professor, Music
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Kaftans, Carpets, and the Kaaba: Textiles in the Islamic World
Ashley Dimmig, director, Crossman Gallery
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Iconic Pictures of Nature and Humanity: Memorable Stories from the 20th and 21st Centuries
Bob McCallister, Professor Emeritus of Geography
Thursday, May 16, 2024
Union in an Age of Disunion: Tom Thumb, Lavinia Warren, and the Dawn of Modern Celebrity Against the Backdrop of Civil War
Anna Hajdik, lecturer, Literature, Writing, and Film
Thursday, September 28, 2023
To Bind their Wounds: Medicine in the US Civil War
Beth Jozwiak, associate professor, Integrated Studies
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Moderation at a Time of Extremism: Lincoln’s Defense of the Union
Edward Gimbel, associate professor, Politics, Government, and Law
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Gettysburg: The Battle That Saved America and Produced the Most Famous Speech in American History
Richard Haven, professor emeritus, Communication
Thursday, October 19, 2023
Navigating Childhood Trauma
Gina Martin, Assistant Professor, Counselor Education
Thursday, March 9, 2023
The Art and History of Black Muslims in Early America
Ashley Dimmig, Director, Crossman Gallery
Thursday, March 16, 2023
A Path Towards Inclusion
Vanessa Perez, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Student Diversity, Engagement and Success
Thursday, March 30, 2023
The Lavinia Goodell Cases: Wisconsin’s First Female Lawyer and Her Fight for Justice
Jennifer Motszko, Head of Archives
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Profile of Wisconsin Mass Media History
Brian Schanen, Lecturer, Communication
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Citizen Science: A Tool for Bird Conservation
Tom Klubertanz, Professor, Biology
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Too Much of a Good Thing is Wonderful
Anna Hajdik, Lecturer, Languages and Literatures
Thursday, October 20, 2022
The History of (E)F5 Tornadoes in Wisconsin
John Frye, Associate Professor, Geology, Geography, and Environmental Science
Thursday, October 27, 2022
