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Monday, Oct. 10, 2022
 
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Family Fest
 
Family Fest kicks off this Friday, Oct. 14! Invite your loved ones to campus and enjoy all that UW-Whitewater has to offer. The university will be hosting a number of events for all ages to enjoy.

Warhawk Alley is also offering a Family Fest special Friday and Saturday from noon to 10 p.m.
 
 
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Pet therapy special event
 
Featured for this semester’s happiness and gratitude offerings, enjoy pet therapy starting at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 18, in Andersen Library. You can also make your very own pet a goodie bag filled with treats and toys and learn why dogs make excellent therapy animals.
 
 
 
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Send Silence Packing
 
The Send Silence Packing display will be on campus this Thursday, Oct. 13. This impactful display travels across the country to help inspire action for suicide prevention and promote conversations about mental health.
 
 
 
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Wellness Fair
 
Students, join us for a Wellness Fair 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, in the UC’s Hamilton Room. Enjoy pet therapy, mental health kits, mental health screenings, tree plants, pot paintings, flu vaccines and more!
 
 
 
Campus Kudos
 
Kudos to the Department of Counselor Education, which had the following members present at the biennial conference of the North Central Association of Counselor Education and Supervision held Sept. 28-Oct. 1, 2022, in Omaha, Nebraska:
  • Associate Professor Cindy Anderton and Assistant Professor Ola Bamgbose presented "Increasing the Retention and Recruitment of Diverse Students in Counselor Education Programs"
  • Assistant Professor Gina Martin presented "The Eyes and Emotion Regulation: Helpful Tips for Counselors" together with Deanna Chrones
  • Gina Martin also presented "Neuroscience and Counseling" with graduate student Melissa Trago, who is pursuing a Master of Science in Counseling at UW-Whitewater
 
Upcoming Events
 
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National Coming Out Day with Cubacub
 
Celebrate National Coming Out Day with Sky Cubacub at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, in UC 275. Sky’s keynote will close with a student and alum fashion performance immediately followed by a reception in Roberta’s Art Gallery. We can’t wait to be in community with you.
 
 
 
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We Keep Us Safe exhibit reception
 
Join us in Roberta’s Art Gallery at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, for the reception of the We Keep Us Safe exhibit! Rainbow cupcakes, buffalo chicken dip, fruit platter, chicken quesadilla cornucopia, vegetable egg rolls with sweet and sour sauce, and lemonade will be provided to those who attend.
 
 
 
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Upcoming music event
 
Lift your Sunday spirits and enjoy works from musicians Jiri Pauer, Abbie Conant, Frank Gulino and Lauren Bernofsky at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 in the Light Recital Hall. Music events are free for UW-Whitewater students with their HawkCard. Students are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis and as space allows.
 
 
 
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Don't miss "Perfect Wedding"
 
Watch the story unfold in Barnett Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11-14 or at 2 p.m. Oct. 15-16. “Perfect Wedding” tells the story of a groom named Bill who wakes up to an unknown woman in his bed. It’s a race against time to create a plan before his fiancée and future mother-in-law arrive.
 
 
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Word Art Workshop
 
Join UC Live in the UC’s Warhawk Connection Center at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, for their free Word Art Workshop! All supplies provided. First-come, first-served.
 
 
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Mario Kart Nintendo Switch Tournament
 
Warhawk Alley is hosting their Mario Kart Nintendo Switch Tournament at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12. Prizes valued at up to $150 for top finishers! Spots are limited, so make sure to register today.
 
 
 
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Spoken Word: Asia Samson
 
Head to the Down Under at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, as UC Live hosts Spoken Word: Asia Samson. Samson is a writer, poet and part-time ninja. He has been seen on HBO Def Poetry Jam and has shared the stage with such artists as Janelle Monae, Jill Scott, DMX, Mos Def, Dead Prez and KRS-One.
 
 
 
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Homecoming
 

Revisit the decades with us as we celebrate Homecoming 2022 on the UW-Whitewater campus! Homecoming week is October 23-29, with a schedule of events with lots of opportunity to participate. Be sure to check us out on social media @UWWHomecoming.
 
 
 
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Additional Events
 
 
 
Movie: "Rise of Gru"
Oct. 13-15
Summers Auditorium
 
 
 
LGBTQIA+ History: The Who, When and Why
3:30-4:30, Tuesday, Oct. 11
Warhawk Connection Center
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Drag Show

Join us for a drag show at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, in the Kirk Denmark Theatre. Tickets are $10. Hope to see you there!

Upcoming Events
 
 
 
Collage Concert XI
The Music Department proudly presents the annual Collage Concert XI at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, on the Kirk Denmark Stage. For more information, contact suarezj@uww.edu.
 
 
 
Coping with Anxiety
Anderson Boatman, counselor from University Health and Counseling Services, will be presenting from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, in AH 106.
 
 
 
 
Notes for Campus
 
 

McCutchan Hall Open House.
 
McCutchan Hall open house
 

Join us from noon-2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, in McCutchan Hall to learn about Student Diversity Engagement and Success! Meet the staff, learn about the programs and take a tour. SDES provides programs that enhance, engage and support students for success in their academic programs and beyond.
 
 
 
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Family Fest sale at The University Bookstore
 

Visit us at the UW-Whitewater Bookstore Oct. 12-15, in-store or online, and receive 20% off gift and apparel items. Grab some game-day apparel for Mom, Dad, Grandpa or Grandma!
 
 
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Latinx Heritage Lecture Series.
 
SDES Latinx Heritage Lecture Series
 
SDES is raising awareness of Latin American History at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, in the University Center room 275. Stop in to celebrate and learn ways in which Hispanic and Latinx individuals enhance our culture.
 
 
 
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Winther Counseling Services
 

It can be helpful to talk about your stress! Winther Counseling Services provides free individual, group and family/couples counseling to students, staff and community members. WCS counselors are graduate students, supervised by licensed counselor education faculty. To schedule an intake screening, call 262-472-2842.
 
 
 
October brown bag session
 

Join virtually at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 24, for the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Support Programs’ virtual brown bag session. It’s important for the university community to learn more about the division and its recent updates.
 
 
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Coming out week.
 
"Coming Out" week display
 
Celebrate "Coming Out" week! Andersen Library will have a display that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and provides educational resources. This display will be up and running Oct. 10-14.
 
 
 
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Notes for Students
 
 

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Boxes & Walls
 

Boxes & Walls will take place Oct. 16-20 in Esker — and we could not be more excited! This year we will be showcasing Black, Visible Disability, Gender, LatinX, Sexuality, and Non-Visible Disability experiences. Each experience is designed to allow participants to feel and/or sense what life may be like from these various diverse perspectives.
 
 
 
Build your own chili bar.

 
Build-your-own chili bar
 

In honor of National Chili Month, Ike Schaffer Commons will be hosting Chili Fest during lunch Oct. 10-14. This event features a build-your-own chili bar with assorted toppings. Head on over for this limited time event!
 
 
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Become a McNair Scholar
 
The McNair Scholars Program is currently accepting applications for our incoming cohort. This amazing program helps students get into graduate school and secure competitive funding by providing a comprehensive research experience, mentorship, assistance throughout the graduate school application process and more!
 
 
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Notes for Faculty and Staff
 
 
Employee benefits fair.

 
2022 Employee Benefit Fair
 

Please be sure to attend the 2022 Employee Benefit Fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 12, 2022, in the Old Main Ballroom (UC275). Please see the links for complete details. It can also be accessed through the UWW Events App on your mobile device.

Hope to see you there!
 
 
 
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