Archive
October 2016
Fund for Lake Michigan efforts boost property values by $86 million
October 25, 2016
A new study from UW-Whitewater shows that investing in water quality projects has created hundreds of jobs and stimulated the regional economy with more than $30 million.
Research Apprenticeship Program wins statewide diversity award
October 24, 2016
RAP is an innovative program designed to overcome the achievement gap between majority and minority students and engage first- and second-year students to become paid research assistants for faculty members.
Student wins Wisconsin’s Gaarder Award for excellence in music education
October 24, 2016
On Oct. 27, Justin Steger will be honored at the State Music Conference in Madison with the 2016 Richard G. Gaarder Award. He is the 17th Warhawk to receive the accolade since its inception in 1989.
Boxes & Walls: The Oppression Experience runs October 23-27
October 20, 2016
The event will take place in Esker Hall beginning Sunday, Oct. 23, from 1 to 5 p.m., and continuing Monday, Oct. 24, through Thursday, Oct. 27, from 6 to 10 p.m.
Tim O’Brien to receive Chancellor's Regional Literary Award
October 19, 2016
O’Brien, a Purple Heart recipient who completed a tour of duty from 1969 to 1970 as a foot soldier with the 46th Infantry in Vietnam, will be honored for his body of literary works on Monday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. in the Young Auditorium.
Campus Diversity Forum: Moving from Inclusion to Engagement
October 17, 2016
UW-Whitewater continues a conversation of inclusivity and embracing diversity at the Nov. 1-2 annual Campus Diversity Forum.
Warhawk drum line makes history with Yamaha endorsement
October 15, 2016
Yamaha, a multinational conglomerate company and the world’s largest manufacturer of musical instruments, specifically known for brass and percussion, endorsed the UW-Whitewater drum line with a level of excellence this fall.
Warhawks dominate medal stand in Rio Paralympics
October 12, 2016
Athletes from the UW-Whitewater represented the United States, Germany and the Netherlands in the 2016 Paralympic games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, September 7-18.
Elevator Pitch Competition finals to be held Oct. 12
October 07, 2016
The Elevator Pitch Competition, hosted by the campus chapter of Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization, will be held at the Whitewater University Technology Innovation Center on Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 5:30-7 p.m.
UW-Whitewater team named first-ever Gaming Showcase Winner
October 03, 2016
The winning team members — Katherine Stull, Jeremy Behreandt and Andrew Condon — presented their game, "A Dream Within a Dream," designed to interactively teach middle school students about one of Edgar Allan Poe's lesser-known works.