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2023 Spring Diversity Forum
The 2023 Spring Diversity Forum, which will span three days, centers on disability justice and encouraging opportunities for learning, reflection and community building. Join us by welcoming the keynote speaker Lydia X.Z. Brown, an advocate, organizer, educator, attorney, strategist, and writer whose work focuses on addressing state and interpersonal violence targeting disabled people living at the intersections of race, class, gender, sexuality, faith, language, and nation at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, in UC 259.
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Salute to Grads
Connect and attend Salute to Grads in the University Bookstore 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, March 1! Everything you need to know about commencement will be at this event, where you will be able to order your cap and gown and more. Featured tables include: Alumni, Career Services, Churchill Frames, Photographer, Financial Services, Jostens, Registrar, and Hired Before Graduation.
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Apply to be a student commencement speaker
All students who are graduating in May are welcome to apply to be a commencement speaker. Applications are due by noon on Monday, March 13.
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Campus Kudos
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Kudos to UW-Whitewater at Rock County student Deanna Renteria, who was chosen by YWCA of Rock County as the Young Woman of Distinction! All the honorees will be recognized at the 48th Annual Women of Distinction Awards, which will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, at the Glen Erin Golf Club/Celtic House in Janesville.
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Kudos to Kimberly Van Wiepz, M.S. in special education, on receiving the UW-Whitewater School of Graduate Studies Fall 2022 Research Award – Capstone. Her thesis, “Increasing Communication Initiations through Functional Communication Training,” explored whether a functional communication training (FCT) intervention could increase communication initiations for a student while decreasing vocal outbursts.
Kudos to UC Graphics and Marketing for taking second place in the student brochure category in the Association of College Unions International "Steal This Idea Competition" for the UC's SOAR handout, which was designed in spring 2022.
Kudos to Daniel Szelogowski, M.S in computer science, on receiving the UW-Whitewater School of Graduate Studies Fall 2022 Research Award - Thesis. The thesis, “Deep Learning for Musical Form: Recognition and Analysis,” is an example of the opportunities in the graduate computer science program across all majors and fields. Szelogowski also earned a B.M. music education in 2021.
Kudos to Jo Ann Oravec, professor of information technology and supply chain management, for publishing an article in the Peace Chronicle of the Peace and Justice Studies Association:
"One Hundred Years of Robotics: Fostering Resilience in Response to Technological Disruption."
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Dean Hayes Retirement Party
You are cordially invited to a retirement party for Dean Eileen M. Hayes from 3-4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, via WebEx. Please come and help celebrate Dean Hayes and her wonderful accomplishments and help wish her the best as she embarks on a new journey.
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America Saves Week
UW Credit Union will again be supporting America Saves Week in cooperation with the UW System Monday, February 27, through Friday, March 3. There will be many sessions offered including Express Credit Check-ups with staff from UW Credit Union! If all sessions are full, please stop into the UWCU branch in the University Center any time or schedule an appointment. |
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Your Body Is a Temple presentation
Visit Your Body Is a Temple in the Warhawk Connection Center at 3:30 p.m., on Tuesday, Feb. 28, to learn about what foods work well with your body and different ways to eat healthy to help your overall physical health.
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Yerkes Observatory: 125 years of history
Amanda Bauer, deputy director of Yerkes Observatory in Williams Bay and head of science and education, will describe the history of the Whitewater observatory facility, the birthplace of modern astrophysics, and the future trajectory of this remarkable facility. The lecture will begin at 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 3, in Upham Hall (RM 141). There will also be open telescopes at the campus observatory after the talk (weather permitting).
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Coming soon: Della Wells
Be sure to get your free tickets to hear Della Wells speak about her journey as a self-taught artist, curator, and arts advocate at 7 p.m. Friday, March 10, in Young Auditorium. Her exhibition, “Of Chicken, Myths & Fantasy: It Is Storied Tales Drives Our Dreams,” reveals a magical land called Mamboland, where Black women rule and wherein Black women are both self-empowered and uplifted.
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Lunch and Learn
Meet your campus dietitian at Lunch and Learn! Attend this event on Thursday, March 2, at Drumlin Dining Hall, where you can build your own power bowl and stop by Rachael's table to ask any questions related to wellness, nutrition, or her helpful services.
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Upcoming music events
The Khasma Piano Duo will perform in the Light Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 3, and the UW-Whitewater Piano Trio will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 9. In Young Auditorium, Symphonic Wind Ensemble will perform at 3 p.m., on Sunday, March 5, and the University/Community Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, March 6. Tickets are available at tickets.uww.edu. Department of Music events are free for students with their HawkCard.
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Experience DanceScapes ’23
Don’t miss this compilation of works from student choreographers, faculty members and international dance artist Dr. Jin-Wen Yu. We hope you’ll join us for a showcase of unique talent crafted in our UW-Whitewater studios. DanceScapes ’23 will take place in Barnett Theatre at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 4, and Sunday, March 5, and at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, and Wednesday, March 8. Get your tickets today!
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2023 International Dinner
Come and enjoy a great evening for the 2023 International Dinner in the University Center, Hamilton Room. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 10, and the program will begin at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for guests, and can be purchased at the Goodhue first floor desk.
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Community-Based Learning Spring Breakfast and call for awards
CBL is hosting their Spring Breakfast on Thursday, April 27, from 8:30-10 a.m. in UC 259. In addition, CBL is excited to announce the call for nominations for the 2022-2023 CBL Awards! For more information about the event or how to nominate yourself, a colleague or a student for the award, email cbl@uww.edu. |
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YOU are the key to retention
You are invited to join your colleagues for a dive into retention from 9:30-11 a.m. on Monday, March 6, in 2309 Hyland Hall. Organized by Academic Affairs, we will dig into UW-Whitewater and UW System retention data in order to understand where we are and to appreciate the good work across the university, and where we can serve our Warhawks better.
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World-renowned workshops
UW-Whitewater's NCBI Team is offering four more free Equity and Diversity Workshops this semester. These world-renowned, interpersonal workshops are open to all staff, faculty, and students and appropriate for all levels of experience with equity and diversity work. Sign up now!
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Attention Warhawks! Your voice matters.
Beginning Wednesday, March 1, freshmen and senior students will have the opportunity to voice their experience at UW-Whitewater through completing the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). We want to know what you think of your college experience, the quality of education you are receiving and how you are spending your time. This 15-minute contribution of your time can change the future at Whitewater!
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Fairhaven Lecture Series
New experts who have joined the faculty and staff at UW-Whitewater are as eager to share their research interests with the community as they are to mentor our next generation of accountants, teachers, entrepreneurs, and counselors, amongst others. Join historians, sociologists, writers and more at this lecture series.
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Special Olympics volunteers needed
Special Olympics is seeking volunteers for the upcoming Summer Games at UW-Whitewater on Thursday, June 8, through Saturday, June 10. Register today at the link below.
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Notes for Faculty and Staff
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Workplace differences: A matter of style
To live well, it is important to take care of yourself, physically, emotionally, and financially. One of the ways you can do that is by increasing your knowledge across various aspects of your well-being. To register and find out more please visit the link below.
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Women in Leadership Recognition Ceremony
The UW-Whitewater Women’s Issues Committee will recognize the contributions of 10 UW-Whitewater "Women in Leadership" honorees at the annual Women’s History Month program at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 9, in the Fern Young Terrace. Dr. Fe Evangelista will provide opening remarks. Students, faculty, staff, and community members are welcome to attend.
2023 Women in Leadership Honorees
Dr. Olamojiba Bamgbose, Department of Counselor Education
Brienne Brown, Community Member
Molly Cook, Continuing Education Services, College of Integrated Studies
Dr. Luz María Ede-Hernández, Department of World Languages and Cultures
Dr. Eileen M. Hayes, Dean, College of Arts and Communication
Sky Johnson, Social Work Graduate Student
Rosalinda Martinez, Community Member
Montana Petersen, Sociology Undergraduate Student
Lex Schuhmacher, Department of Educational Foundations
Dr. Jessica Walz, Departments of Women’s and Gender Studies and Sociology, Criminology and Anthropology
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In the Community
University Staff Council fundraiser at Second Salem
If you dine in or carry out at Second Salem on March 10, show your UW-Whitewater ID, and a portion of your proceeds will go to the USC!
Second Salem is located at 111 W. Whitewater St. in Whitewater.
Free spaghetti meals
All are welcome! Free spaghetti meals are offered 5-6 p.m., every Monday at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Whitewater. You may pick up the meal at the 133 S. Franklin Street entrance. If you need more than one meal to get you through the week, you are welcome to more meals.
Each meal contains:
- 1 pound cooked spaghetti
- 2 seasoned meatballs
- Choice of 1/2 cup of marinara sauce or 1/2 cup of alfredo sauce
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese
- Italian seasoning
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Community Events and Resources
Whitewater City Market
Join us 10 a.m.-noon on Saturdays at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library at 431 W. Center St. in Whitewater.
The Community Space
The Community Space, located at 834 E. Milwaukee Street in Whitewater, Wisconsin, provides food, clothing, furniture and more. Hours are Tuesdays, 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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