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Chancellor King’s Welcome Address
| Tania Limón Ramirez never imagined living in the jungles of Costa Rica, with bats nesting above her cabin’s doorway and the low-pitched roar of howler monkeys jarring her awake in the morning. That’s how the summer of 2023 began for the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater student, who participated in the Organization for Tropical Studies’ Research Experience for Undergraduates program along with fellow Warhawks Miles McIntosh and Mireia Hernandez Justicia. |
As part of Welcome Week, Chancellor King will address the campus at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, in Young Auditorium. This event will be a moment of celebration to recognize colleagues, reflect on achievements of the past year and set the tone for the next academic year. Additionally, researcher and author Zach Mercurio will give a presentation to kick off the campus initiative U Matter. Everyone matters at UW-Whitewater — together, we all have the power to ensure those around us experience how much they matter. This is the official launch of the U Matter initiative on campus.
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Welcome Week events
Welcome to the 2023-2024 academic year! Several events and workshops around campus will help everyone adjust to the new semester. Freshmen and transfer students will be participating in Warhawk Welcome, where they meet other new students, learn more about the university and become part of the Warhawk community through campus traditions.
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Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin awards funding to UW-Whitewater
The Freshwater Collaborative of Wisconsin has awarded $36,711 in funding to UW-Whitewater for two projects that will increase water research and training opportunities for high school and undergraduate students and drive university-led research that help fulfill community and government agency needs for water-quality monitoring.
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Summer camps break participation records
More than 6,740 people participated in UW-Whitewater’s summer camps and clinics, breaking the previous record set in 2015 and the highest in the 50-year history of the program. Several camps had record participation in 2023 including Football (2,031), Volleyball (1,051), Boys Basketball (155), Boys High School Soccer (80), Jazz (49), and Game Development (45). Grandchildren’s University returned for the first time since the pandemic, and new camps were added, including Rock, Pop, and Music production in Whitewater and Music Explorers on the Rock campus.
In addition to those participating in the athletic, arts, and STEM programs, more than 7,000 additional people experienced the UW-Whitewater campus through partner events such as the Special Olympics State Summer Games and the Madison Scouts Marching Band.
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Campus Kudos
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Kudos to Jo Ann Oravec, professor of information technology and supply chain management, for being featured in “Digital Humans: Fad or Future? Meet your new virtual assistant. It’s artificial intelligence with personality, perception — and an attitude” in Information Week. Read more »
Kudos to University Housing and the Academic Advising and Exploration Center for being highlighted for their partnership by EAB Navigate in a "Care Unit Expansion Spotlight" webinar series. Jessica Stein, assistant director of Academic Advising, and Amanda Krier-Jenkins, associate director of University Housing, served as panelists to highlight the synergistic work shared between the two offices through the use of Navigate to over 130 Navigate partners nationwide.
Kudos to music majors Mitch Falcon, keyboard, Trevor Haglin, trombone, Devon Powers, percussion, and Sean Powers, guitar, who were chosen to be part of the 36 most talented young adults in Wisconsin to tour with Kids From Wisconsin. They have performed throughout the state this summer and will hold their final performance at Young Auditorium on Aug. 18.
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Kudos to Brandon Thomas, assistant professor of psychology, who authored the article “The Psychophysics of Affordance Perception: Steven’s Power Law Scaling of Perceived Maximum Forward Reach-Ability with an Object” in the journal Attention, Perception, and Psychophysics, published on May 24, 2023. Read more »
Kudos to Meg Waraczynski, professor of psychology, who presented “Wouldn’t It Be Nice: Adventures in Adaptive Learning” at the 2023 Annual UW-Whitewater Celebrating Teaching and Learning conference.
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Warhawks in the News
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Maggie Dremsa, a junior majoring in environmental science, was featured as one of two Trout Unlimited interns surveying stream crossings in Crawford and Richland counties this summer. SW News »
Rashiqa Kamal, associate professor of finance and business law, is featured on WalletHub in an article about certificate of deposit rates. Wallet Hub »
He Li, assistant professor of finance and business law, was featured in a WalletHub piece about average car insurance cost. Wallet Hub »
Yuhan Xue, associate professor of economics, was featured in a WalletHub piece about best car insurance companies. Wallet Hub »
Dan Anderson, a business major from Eau Claire, dominated the Pure Water Days Races in the 4-mile race. Anderson is a student-athlete in cross country and track and field. La Crosse Tribune »
Madison College leadership recently signed an articulation agreement with UW-Whitewater, providing legal studies/paralegal students a new pathway toward attaining their bachelor’s degree in legal studies. The agreement with UW-Whitewater, signed at Madison College’s Truax Campus, will accept all 60 of Madison College’s legal studies/paralegal associate degree credits and count them toward the 120 required credits for its legal studies bachelor’s degree major. In addition, students can transfer 12 credits of general education credits, for a total of 72 credits transferred. MadisonCollege.com »
Ozgur Yavuzcetin, associate professor of physics, was in the news for his efforts to lend a hand — and a thermal camera — to a Whitewater cat cafe when a cat went missing after a recent fire. The cat was successfully located! WKOW »
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UW-Whitewater is providing free technology services to seniors or people with disabilities who reside in Walworth, Rock, Jefferson, or Waukesha County. IGeTS opened its doors on Monday, Aug. 14, at the Community Engagement Center. The hours of operations are Monday-Thursday from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The Community Engagement Center is located at 1206 W. Main Street, Room 124, Whitewater, WI 53190. Free parking is available.
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UW-Whitewater and MercyHealth held training for sports-related injuries as coaches and athletic trainers from across southern Wisconsin gathered at the UW-Whitewater to prepare for the worst. Organizations held their annual emergency action plan training session where they practiced responding to medical emergencies athletes may face on the field — including cardiac arrest, a rising issue among athletes.
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Technology Open House
Join us for our annual Tech Open House, showcasing new technology, tech-related initiatives and more! Learn about technology tools, services and resources designed for your success at UW-Whitewater. Eat snacks, network and win prizes in our new location, McGraw Hall, from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30.
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Glow Night
Get ready for a free, fun-filled back-to-school celebration! The University Center is hosting glow night for students from 8-11 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2. HawkCard is required.
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Come check out Roberta’s Art Gallery’s “Re/connections” exhibit featuring pieces by alum Ger Xiong, class of 2017, in collaboration with UW-Whitewater's Southeast Asian Organization. This exhibit runs through Sept. 15.
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Welcome New Warhawks to Campus
We would love to invite all returning Warhawks, faculty and staff to attend our annual campus tradition — "RU Purple" — to celebrate our new class of Warhawks! Come on over to Perkins Stadium to be part of the welcome tunnel that new students run through before forming UWW in the stands. RU Purple is set to occur on Monday, Sept. 4, 8-9 p.m. in Perkins Stadium.
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Family Fest
Invite your loved ones to campus on Saturday, Oct. 7, for Family Fest and enjoy all that UW-Whitewater has to offer. The university will be hosting a number of events for all ages to enjoy.
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Homecoming
Join us for a fairytale of a time as we celebrate Homecoming 2023 on the UW-Whitewater campus from Oct. 22-28! This year’s theme is once upon a homecoming. Students are also welcome to attend Homecoming info meetings, which help educate students and student orgs on how to participate.
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Submit your news and events for Warhawk Weekly
Do you have news or events to share with campus? Submit your content for Warhawk Weekly via the link below. Warhawk Weekly, UW-Whitewater’s e-newsletter, is sent to faculty, staff and students on Mondays when classes are in session. The deadline to submit is noon on Wednesday of the prior week.
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Student tickets available
Charlie Berens, an Emmy-winning journalist, comedian, host, and creator of the Manitowoc Minute, will be performing at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8, and free student tickets are still available (but must be claimed by Aug. 25)! The Wisconsin native has been featured on Fox, CBS, Funny or Die, TBS Digital, Variety, MTV News and more.
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Student job openings on campus
Warhawks, did you know there are open student positions on campus? Check out Handshake, UW-Whitewater’s online job board, for on-campus and off-campus student jobs, internships, and full-time jobs requiring a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
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Free tutoring services
All enrolled Warhawks have access to free, on-campus tutoring in a wide range of subject areas. Tutoring is also available virtually. Check out the link below for help with your studies!
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Notes for Faculty and Staff
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Kepro Workshop: Surviving the Stress of Caregiving
Nearly one out of three Americans is providing care for a family member. Join us from noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, for this class which will cover the issues of self-care, how to assess your family needs and how to maintain balance in your life. We will also discuss common emotions caregivers may experience and discuss special situations of caregiving.
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In the Community
Half marathon and 5K
UW-Whitewater is proud to once again be a title sponsor for the Discover Whitewater Series, a half marathon and 5K run/walk held annually in Whitewater. This year’s race, to be held Sept. 17, promotes the City of Whitewater, highlights its greatest features, and encourages a healthy lifestyle for people of all ages. Through a generous donation, the DWS team is excited to announce there will be a 25% discount provided for UW-Whitewater students who participate in the DWS!
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Community Events and Resources
Concert line up
Save the dates! The Summer Concert Series will return to Cravath Lakefront Park on Thursdays at 7 p.m. There is a full lineup of concerts through Sept. 7.
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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