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Student Involvement Fair
Are you looking for ways to meet people, or are you thinking of joining a club, student organization, fraternity, or sorority? Check out the student involvement fair! This two-day fair takes place 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, and Wednesday, Sept. 15, on the mall between the UC and Hyland Hall. Contact involvement@uww.edu with questions.
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Discover Whitewater Series
The Discover Whitewater Series, a half marathon and 5k, is held in Whitewater every September. The race promotes the City of Whitewater and highlights its greatest features, along with encouraging a healthy lifestyle for people of all ages. Volunteer opportunities are also available!
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$18,000 awarded so far to vaccinated students
Courtesy of donations to the UW-Whitewater Foundation in support of students and our vaccination efforts, we continue to randomly draw names of students who have submitted their vaccination record to the university and provide $500 awards.
Congratulations to our recent winners:
- Doni Ademi, finance major
- Leda Bighorn, undeclared major
- Jacob Brawders, elementary education major
- Maddy Brovick, finance major
- Makai DeLorme, media arts and game development major
- Elizabeth Hall, women’s and gender studies major
- Brian Kuehl, physical education major
- Levi Letts, physical education major
- Sam Sarauer, finance major
- Brenda Thompson, public policy and administration
The Whitewater and Rock County campuses will be hosting vaccine clinics over the next two weeks. Get vaccinated if you are able and remember to report it to UW-Whitewater.
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Campus Kudos
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Kudos to Sang Choi, professor of occupational and environmental safety and health, who co-presents at the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Annual SAFETY 2021 Professional Development Conference, Sept. 13-15, 2021. His online concurrent session (V6102) is 8:15–9:15 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 14: “Research to Practice to Research: Sustainable Road Map for Occupational Safety and Health Researchers and Practitioners.” Read more »
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Kudos to, from left, Megan Matthews, senior lecturer of management, Julie Woletz, senior lecturer of management, and Jon Werner, professor of management for co-authoring "Business and Society: Building Skills and Awareness for the Workplace, 2nd Edition." Kenyatta Barber, assistant professor of marketing, Lynn DuPree, lecturer in the management department, and Frank Lanko, senior business career advisor, also authored individual chapters.
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In the Media
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The City of Janesville partnered with the Rock River Stormwater Group, Protect Wisconsin Waterways, and UW-Whitewater students to host a river clean-up event in conjunction with waterway clean-up efforts across the Rock River watershed.
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The Office of Continuing Education and Fairhaven Senior Services have announced “Science and Society: Connecting Research to Real Life” as the theme for their fall lecture series.
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Welcome Back Luau
Join us for the first premium dinner of the year! From 4-7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 16, Drumlin and Esker Dining Halls will be hosting a welcome back luau. Check our website for menu updates!
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Karaoke Night
UC Live is hosting their first karaoke night of the semester at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 16, in the Down Under. This free event is a great way to have some fun with your friends and show off your amazing singing voice!
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Pop Culture Trivia
Pop Culture Trivia is a free way to have fun and a chance to win some prizes. Join us in the Down Under at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 17. Spots are limited for this event, so make sure to sign up at uww.edu/uclive before it’s too late!
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Music Mosaics
"My Favorite Pieces” will be performed by MyungHee Chung, professor of music, at 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 19 in Light Recital Hall. This is her final solo concert before she retires this Spring. This performance honors her time at UW-Whitewater and the joy she has experienced.
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Student, Diversity, Engagement, and Success Open House
UW-Whitewater's SDES, which offers several programs and opportunities for students, will be hosting an open house 3:30-5 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 29, outside of McCutchan Hall. Stop in and see what we have to offer!
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Young Auditorium '20-21 season
The Young Auditorium '20-21 season is bringing world-class concerts, theater, comedy, and dance performances to campus! Enjoy performances from the Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Charlie Berens, and others. Volunteer opportunities are also available for students, alumni, faculty/staff, and community members.
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Sign up for workshops to explore diversity
Calling all students, faculty, and staff! Help everyone on campus feel they belong by participating in NCBI’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion workshops. Academic Affairs is proud to offer full-day and half-day in-person workshops this fall. Workshops are appropriate for all levels of experience and comfort with EDI work.
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Community-based learning course designation application now open
The program for community-based learning is now accepting applications for CBL Course designation for spring 2022. The application portal will be open until Sept. 15, 2021, for courses scheduled to be taught in spring 2022.
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Notes for Faculty and Staff
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Warhawk Wellness
UW-Whitewater is hosting an on-site health screening event for employees and spouses who are enrolled in the State of Wisconsin Group Health Insurance Program from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 22, in rooms 108 and 109 of the Community Engagement Center.
Register at webmdhealth.com/wellwisconsin by clicking “Get Started” on the Biometric Screening card. Search zip code: 53190
You are required to wear a mask to your appointment.
Complete your health check, health assessment and well-being activity by Oct. 8 to earn your $150 Well Wisconsin Incentive.
Visit WebMD Health Services’ privacy video to learn about what happens to your personal health information when you participate.
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Student job openings on campus
Warhawks, did you know there are open student positions on campus? Check out Handshake for opportunities from departments such as First Year Experience, the University Center, Career and Leadership Development and tutoring jobs, among others.
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Free money management services
Want to create a budget, learn to build and manage credit, make a plan to pay for your education or understand student loan repayment? The FLC is here to provide financial information and resources.
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In the Community
Looking for good free food?
There are several options — on and off campus — for free food in Whitewater. If you are in need of extra meals because you are experiencing food insecurity (can’t afford food, are worried about finding your next meal) please call the Dean of Students Office at 262-472-1533 to speak with someone about your needs. MyMeals CARES is a program where My Meals may be added to your Hawk Card at no additional cost to you if you are in need.
- Free to-go spaghetti meals are offered 5-5:30 p.m. every Monday at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Whitewater. Pick up the meal at the 133 S. Franklin Street entrance.
- The Community Space at 834 E. Milwaukee Street in Whitewater offers a variety of food.
- Warhawk Pantry is open 2-5 p.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday in Drumlin, Room 143.
- The Warhawk Emergency Fund helps students stay in college by helping to ease financial burdens such as food insecurity.
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Community Events and Resources
Whitewater City Market
4-7 p.m., Tuesdays by the Depot Museum.
The Community Space
The Community Space, located at 834 E. Milwaukee Street in Whitewater, Wisconsin, provides food, clothing, furniture and more. Hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30-11 a.m., Wednesdays 3:30-7 p.m. and Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to noon. All are welcome.
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