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Polar Plunge
On Saturday, March 18 — a 20-degree day! — Warhawks participated in the Polar Plunge at Cravath Lakefront Park in downtown Whitewater to benefit Special Olympics Wisconsin. $28,834 was raised for the cause!
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National Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball Tournament
UW-Whitewater was proud to host the National Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball Tournament, which featured 11 teams from all over the U.S., on campus March 15-18.
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2023 Faculty and Academic Staff Awards
We are pleased to announce the nominees for the 2023 Faculty and Academic Staff Awards! Among all of our amazing faculty and staff, these individuals stand out for their excellence in teaching, academic advising, scholarly and creative activity, and service to the UW-Whitewater. Please join us in thanking them for their Warhawk excellence!
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Campus Kudos
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Kudos to He Li, assistant professor of finance and business law, who was featured in a WalletHub piece about SR-22 insurance for high-risk drivers. Read more »
Kudos to Aurora Barassi, international business major, and Jodi Simek, international education manager, for presenting about the use of technology for student support, efficiency and accuracy for an International Student and Scholar Office at the International Education Office Conference on March 2 and the Wisconsin Association of International Educators Conference on March 16.
Kudos to Jodi Simek, international education manager, for co-presenting “Collaboration and Cooperation between Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity and International Education” at the Wisconsin International Education Conference on March 16.
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In the Media
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Jake Williams, head coach, and Jeromie Meyer, a graduate student who plays on the Warhawk men’s wheelchair basketball team, were guests on Wisconsin Public Radio’s Morning Show on March 15. With 13 national titles and a record of producing Paralympic medalists and athletes, the team is making history.
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The National Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball Tournament took place last week in Whitewater and included 11 teams from across the country. Head Coach Jake Williams, a UW-Whitewater alumnus and former member of the team, and current player Talen Jourdan, a business major from Deerfield, were interviewed by the NBC15 news to speak about their connection to the sport.
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The United States Bowling Congress ranks UW-Whitewater Men’s Bowling ninth in the nation and the top team in Wisconsin. In an interview with TMJ4 Milwaukee, Head Coach Brandon Mooney discusses his pride in the team's achievements.
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Nicholas Gulig, associate professor of languages and literatures, was interviewed by WUWM 89.7 FM. Gulig, who has authored three poetry books, uses poetry as a way to bridge meaning.
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The Wisconsin Poet Laureate Commission selected Nicholas Gulig to be the state poet laureate on Jan. 9. He is the first Asian American to be chosen for the position, which offers the chance to promote poetry writing and reading in Wisconsin and honor the state's natural and cultural landmarks.
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In Division III championship play, Warhawk Men’s Basketball put out their best effort to qualify for their sixth and most recent trip — making it to the Final Four. The effort was in honor of Derek Gray, the team’s star player who unexpectedly passed away from a cardiac event in late July 2022 while taking part in a youth basketball camp on campus.
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Canvas Paint and Sip
Need to unwind from school work? Join UC Live in the Warhawk Connection Center at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21, for the free Canvas Paint and Sip Workshop! Paint freely or use one of the guided ideas — all while supplies last.
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Understanding Cultural Competency
Stop by the Warhawk Connection Center at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, for a presentation about the skills needed to enhance your cultural competency. Learn how to effectively and appropriately communicate with people of other cultures.
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Mario Kart Nintendo Switch Tournament
3.. 2.. 1... GO! Race down to Warhawk Alley at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, for the Mario Kart Nintendo Switch Tournament. Prizes will be awarded to the top finishers!
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Open Mic Night
At 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, join UC Live in the Down Under for Open Mic Night! Music, poetry, comedy and more! Prize for the crowd favorite. To claim your spot, visit the link below. Show up to participate, or just enjoy an entertainment-filled night!
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Last chance for Visiting Artist Exhibit
“Of Chicken, Myths & Fantasy: It Is Storied Tales Drives Our Dreams” is on view in the Crossman Gallery until Thursday, March 23. Schuh Visiting Artist Della Wells and students who participated in her collage workshop are displaying 115 artworks, including a mural by Isabella Clark, Gloria Cornelius, Carolyn Ellefson, Taylor Harris, Phoenix Higginson, E. Jeninga, Reana Smith, and Isaac Stern.
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Walled Gardens exhibit begins
Come check out Roberta’s Art Gallery’s "Walled Gardens" exhibit, featuring pieces by artist Ben Orozco. Orozco's artwork challenges the way we see farming and the flattening of landscapes. In collaboration with UW-Whitewater Sustainability, the exhibit features concepts of monocultures as stripes, grids and circles. This exhibit runs from Thursday, March 23, through Tuesday, April 25.
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Call for Presentations
Share your innovations, scholarly teaching results or ways you are transforming the lives of our students at the Celebrating Teaching and Learning (CTL) conference by submitting a proposal to present by Monday, April 3. Sponsored by the LEARN Center, Learning Technology Center, and Office of Academic Assessment, this conference will be held Wednesday, May 17, at the University Center.
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An Evening with Wisconsin’s Poet Laureate
In January 2023, Nicholas Gulig was selected for a two-year appointment as the state’s poet laureate. Gulig is a Thai American poet, Fulbright Fellow and recipient of many additional accolades for his work. Join us at the Community Engagement Center at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, for an evening of poetry and expression with the state’s top advocate for this art form.
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Regents University Staff Excellence Awards
We are now accepting nominations for the 2023 Regents University Staff Excellence Awards. The purpose of these awards is to recognize the dedicated work, vital services, initiative, and outstanding contributions of the UW System’s university staff. Two awards of $7,500 will be made — one for an individual and one for a program. The link below provides more details on the nominee categories, selection criteria, and nomination materials needed. The deadline to complete your nomination is April 14, 2023.
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Technology surplus sale
Take advantage of ICIT’s tech surplus sale on Tuesday, April 18, and Wednesday, April 19, at the Community Engagement Center. This sale offers great pricing on used Macs and PCs, monitors, hard drives, and more for your home or personal use. Watch for a notification of the upcoming technology survey from ICIT/LTC in April and complete it to win an early access pass along with other prizes.
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h'EAT and Fire pizza specials
Stop by h’EAT and Fire to check out their pizza specials! Until the end of March, they’re featuring a veggie supreme pizza and, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, a cinnamon sugar dessert pizza. Be sure to try them before the month is over.
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Warhawk Weekly not publishing over spring break
Warhawk Weekly will not be publishing over spring break. Spring break 2023 begins at 9 p.m. Friday, March 24, and classes resume at 8 a.m. Monday, April 3. The next issue can be expected on Tuesday, April 4.
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Notes for Faculty and Staff
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Apply for Teaching with Tech Honorarium
The Cisco/Presidio Teaching with Technology Innovator Honorarium recognizes an instructor who displays an outstanding commitment to leveraging learning technologies to solve common teaching challenges. This $1,000 award is sponsored by Presidio and Cisco Systems in conjunction with ICIT and the Learning Technology Center. Applications are due Monday, April 3, 2023.
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LEARN Center Fellowships Application
The LEARN Center is seeking applicants for two faculty/academic staff fellow positions for the 2023-2024 academic year. This is a .25 FTE reassignment or overload for two semesters, with an option to renew for an additional academic year. Materials may be submitted to Diane Bahmann, bahmannd@uww.edu, by April 3, 2023.
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Brenda Rust O'Beirne to retire
Dr. Brenda Rust O'Beirne will be retiring at the end of the summer session. A celebration
of her retirement is planned for 3-6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, in the Hamilton Room
of the University Center.
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