Continuing Education

UW-Whitewater to Host Public Lectures in Whitewater and Janesville

Written by Kari Borne


Faculty from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will present a series of lectures this fall exploring the theme “Standing the Test of Time.”

For more than 40 years, UW-Whitewater’s Continuing Education has hosted lectures in the Fairhaven Lecture Series in Whitewater. The Cedar Crest Lecture Series in Janesville started in 2020.

Lectures focus on timely themes such as elections, international events, inclusivity, and the economy. Many residents at Fairhaven — which partners with several university departments for resident engagement — are proud alums or emeriti faculty of UW-Whitewater.

This fall, presenters will explore a wide variety of topics from the transition of power in the U.S. to learning leadership from dogs. Faculty from all five colleges from both of UWW’s campuses will present. One lecture will also include several student researchers.

Lectures are free and open to the public. Free parking is available at both locations and registration is not required for either series.

The Fairhaven Lecture Series is based in Olm Fellowship Hall at Fairhaven Senior Services, 435 West Starin Road, Whitewater. They are held on Mondays at 3 p.m. and are open to all.  Visit our website for lecture descriptions

The Cedar Crest Lecture Series will take place in the Clubhouse at Cedar Crest, Inc., 1702 South River Road, Janesville, and are held on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. More information is available at our website.

Patrons needing accommodations should contact UW-Whitewater Continuing Education (at least two weeks before the date of the lecture). Requests are confidential. UW-Whitewater provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA.

Please contact Kari Borne at bornek@uww.edu or 262-472-1003 for further information.


Lectures scheduled for the Fairhaven Lecture Series include: 

fairhaven lecture series on whitewater

September 15

Rooted in Tradition, Leading the Future: UW–Whitewater’s Journey in Teacher Education

Lana Collet-Klingenberg, Dean, College of Education and Professional Studies

September 22

Learning Leadership from Dogs : How Hounds, Toys, Terriers and Other Breed Help Us Become Effective Leaders

September 29

How are They Holding Up?: The Status of Great Books in a Chaotic (Western) World

Mark Zunac, Associate Professor, Literature, Writing and Film

October 6

Where the Music Comes From: The Vocal Music of Wisconsin Composer Lee Hoiby

Rachel Wood, Associate Professor, Music

October 13

Handing the Country to Your Opponents: A Look at the Transition of Power in the US Since 1788

David McKay, Senior Lecturer, History

October 20

The Enduring Fortitude of Disability Advocacy: Standing the Test of Time

Courtney Wilt, Assistant Professor, Special Education

Bella Zeit, Odin Ehrets, and Breanne Lessard, Student Researchers

October 27

World War II Balloon-Borne Propaganda

Karl Brown, Associate Professor, History

November 3

The Legacy of UW-Whitewater’s Lucy Baker

Jennifer Motszko, Head of Archives & Library Associate Director


Lectures planned for the Cedar Crest Lecture Series include: 

Cedar Crest Lecture Series at Janesville

September 9

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

September 16

Women and the American Philanthropic Tradition

Ruth Hansen, Associate Professor, Management

September 23

Learning Leadership from Dogs : How Hounds, Toys, Terriers and Other Breed Help Us Become Effective Leaders

Aditya Simha, Professor, Management

October 7

Handing the Country to Your Opponents: A Look at the Transition of Power in the US Since 1788

David McKay, Senior Lecturer, History

October 14

Where the Music Comes From: The Vocal Music of Wisconsin Composer Lee Hoiby

Rachel Wood, Associate Professor, Music