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Club baseball finishes as national runner-up
The Warhawk club baseball team finished second overall in the Division I National Club Baseball Association World Series. To earn their spot in the national championship, UW-Whitewater (ranked 8th) defeated No. 1 Utah State, No. 5 and defending champion Florida State, and No. 7 Virginia Tech. They fell to No. 2 Penn State in the final by a score of 6-3. Congrats on a great season, Warhawks!
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Campus to host Special Olympics June 8-10
More than 1,800 Special Olympics Wisconsin athletes and coaches will gather on campus to compete in the 2023 State Summer Games. The event is scheduled to take place June 8-10 and will include competitions in powerlifting, gymnastics, track and field, tennis, soccer and cornhole.
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Campus Kudos
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Kudos to Hamid Vakilzadeh, assistant professor of accounting, who co-authored a paper titled “Can Artificial Intelligence Pass Accounting Certification Exams? ChatGPT: CPA, CMA, CIA, and EA?” The research work was also featured in Accounting Today, a popular CPA magazine, as well as Bloomberg. Read more »
Kudos to Monica E. Lineberger, assistant professor of politics, government, and law, who is the 2023 recipient of the Service Award for the Law and Courts section of the American Political Science Association. She and two colleagues were recipients of an NSF grant that included mentoring and networking for BIPOC faculty and graduate students in law and courts.
Kudos to Jo Ann Oravec, professor of information technology and supply chain management, who had an article accepted in the peer-reviewed Journal of Interactive Learning Research (JILR). The paper is titled "Artificial Intelligence Implications for Academic Cheating: Expanding the Dimensions of Responsible Human-AI Collaboration with ChatGPT and Bard."
Kudos to Matthew Onstad assistant professor, of music who performed a solo piece of trumpet music with the Middleton Community Orchestra in the Hamel Music Center in Madison on April 24. The orchestra was conducted by Christopher Ramaekers, director of orchestras and associate professor of music. Listen to Performance » Read more »
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In the Media
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Hollyn Peterson, who graduated from UW-Whitewater with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, shares her story of gratitude in the face of adversity with her fellow classmates. Channel3000 »
Coach Pat Miller and the Warhawk men’s basketball team rallied to the Final Four after Derek Gray's death; their ability to respond in tough situations carried them through the tournament. Miller has had 21 seasons as UW-Whitewater’s head coach, featuring a 409-159 career record with two NCAA Division III national titles and prior to that, he spent eight seasons as an assistant to Dave Vander Meulen at Whitewater. Read more »
Twenty-two-year-old Hollyn Peterson spent a majority of her early childhood in the hospital after being diagnosed with a Wilms tumor at the age of five. NBC15 »
Will Deboer, who earned a bachelor’s degree in finance, said he is ready to start work at an accounting firm. Thomas Kakola, who majored in international business, said he was excited about graduation as well. “Finally, no more homework,” he said. Janesville Gazette »
Chad Tjugum, an entrepreneurship major, has been collecting coins since he was five. By the time he was 14, he began buying and selling rare coins. And he’s quite skilled at it, as that business has generated more than $1.3 million in revenue. Spectrum News »
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"World of Warhol" at Roberta's Art Gallery
Roberta's Art Gallery, located in the University Center, is thrilled to announce that the "World of Warhol" exhibit is now open! This exhibit features original Andy Warhol prints from the 1960s to the 1980s, and over 100 original Andy Warhol polaroids and photographs. The exhibit will be on display until June 27.
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Food Trailer Tuesdays
There is no better way to enjoy your summer than with a bite of deliciousness at our Food Trailer Tuesdays throughout the season! From gourmet burgers to savory tacos, we've got it all. Mark your calendars for June 13, because we're turning up the volume with live music by Trevor Douglas. So, gather your friends, bring your appetite, and join us for our summer Food Trailer Tuesdays!
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Recent Merit Badges
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UW-Whitewater announces Dean's List for spring 2023
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Notes for Faculty and Staff
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Warhawks in Motion
Warhawks in Motion is friendly, team step/movement competition encouraging healthy living and exercise. Warhawks in Motion runs from June 13-Aug. 15. Join us on June 13 at noon across from the food trailer to kick off the event with a campus walk/roll event with the chancellor!
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Summer session
UW-Whitewater offers hundreds of summer courses either online or in person. With four different sessions and three-, six-, nine- or 12-week courses to choose from, you will easily find the perfect fit.
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In the Community
Summer Concert Series
Save the dates! The Summer Concert Series will return to Cravath Lakefront Park on Thursdays at 7 p.m. There is a full line-up of concerts from July 13 through Sept. 7.
City Guide
Whether you are a resident, visitor, business owner, or student, we hope you enjoy everything our city has to offer. The City of Whitewater staff wants to help you discover fun new activities. In this City Guide, you will find a great assortment of programming and recreational activities for you and your family. We also share key information about our city departments and services.
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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 to people in a dignified, respectful and joyful manner. All are welcome. A Little Free Pantry is available 24/7. 262-379-0187.
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