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“The Push to Be Better”
During high school, AJ Fitzpatrick accelerated his passion for competing in wheelchair basketball by reaching out to former national champion and UW-Whitewater alumnus Derrick Bisnett. When it came time for AJ to find his next team, Bisnett connected him with Jeremy “Opie” Lade, former coach of UW-Whitewater Men’s Wheelchair Basketball, who helped him to become a Warhawk, excel as a college athlete and discover new ambitious goals to chase. View “The Push to Be Better” to find out more about AJ’s story.
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Geoscience research on Lake Superior draws on indigenous knowledge
Five UW-Whitewater students and their professor, Juk Bhattacharyya, conducted research and observed the practices of members of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Projects included topics on indigenous place names as a way to study land, simulating conditions of slope failure, finding sustainable solutions to shoreline erosion and using virtual tours to enhance environmental education.
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Warhawk wins prestigious scholarship to study in Japan
UW-Whitewater senior Nicholas Swiatowy, a Japanese studies and political science major from Elkhorn, has earned a merit-based, fully paid Japanese studies scholarship and stipend for the 2023-24 academic year. This prestigious award is presented by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology. To earn the award, Swiatowy had to perform well in language tests and face an interview at the Japanese consulate in Chicago.
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Amy Oeding honored as a notable alum
A 1990 graduate who earned a BBA, Amy Oeding has worked for a number of the region’s top companies, including Kohl’s Department Stores and Harley-Davidson Motor Co. As UW-Whitewater’s director of alumni relations, she and her team of two host 40 alumni events annually including regional, affinity, cultivation and even international group trips. Oeding is among the regional winners of the Milwaukee Biz Times “Notable Alumni” 2023 class.
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Campus Kudos
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Kudos to golfer Ellie Johnson, a biology major from Johnsburg, Illinois, who achieved a remarkable feat by setting an individual record Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Illinois Wesleyan Fall Invitational. Johnson's exceptional score of 69 marked the best round ever recorded by a golfer from the Warhawk program, establishing her as a standout player in the team's history.
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Kudos to Jo Ann Oravec, professor of information technology and supply chain management, who published a peer-reviewed article “The Shape of Workbreaks to Come: Reframing Cyberslacking with Bossware and Artificial Intelligence" in September 2023 in the Journal of Organizational and End User Computing (JOEUC), Volume 35. Read more »
Kudos to Johnathan Dellinger, assistant professor of communication, who presented his paper "An Order of Operations for Multidisciplinary Community-Based Traditional Knowledge Research" in August at the Centering Indigenous Culture and Knowledge in Indigenous-Led Exposure Monitoring and Risk Reduction Activities Symposium as part of the International Society of Exposure Science conference in Chicago.
Kudos to Kelsey Shoppach and her a capella group for partnering with the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight to bring joy to WWII, Korean, and Vietnam veterans. UWCU awarded all ten members a distributed $30,000 on behalf of the credit union’s annual Community Values Scholarship program. Read more »
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“The Wall: Witness to the War in Ukraine” artist reception
“The Wall: Witness to the War in Ukraine” opens with an artist reception welcoming Ukrainian photographer Iva Sidash at Roberta’s Gallery on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. Sidash has been working closely with University Marketing and Communications photographer Craig Schreiner and Roberta’s Art Gallery staff to stage the exhibit, which runs until Oct. 20.
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Matthew Onstad faculty trumpet recital
Matthew Onstad, assistant professor of music, showcases a captivating array of works for trumpet and piano at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 29 in Light Recital Hall. Onstad's masterful trumpet melodies soar and intertwine with the enchanting piano accompaniment of the talented Shuk-Ki Wong. Department of Music events are free for UW-Whitewater students with their HawkCard. All others can purchase tickets at tickets.uww.edu. Come enjoy an amazing performance!
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Join us at 3 p.m. on Oct. 1 in Light Recital Hall for a captivating afternoon with the Ancora String Quartet, featuring guest violist Melissa Snell. Department of Music events are free for UW-Whitewater students with their HawkCard. All others can purchase tickets at tickets.uww.edu. We hope to see you there!
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The Hidden Faces of Latinx Excellence
Join Latinos Unidos in the Warhawk Connection Center at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27, to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Increase your cultural competency, and learn more about the Latinx excellence that exists on the UW-Whitewater campus and beyond.
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Live music by Lost Stars
Live music? FREE walking tacos? Yard games? Yes, please! Join UC Live at 7 p.m. on Sept. 28 for live music and a bite to eat: Listen to Lost Stars, an alternative pop group with millions of streams on Spotify and viral TikTok music, as you enjoy free walking tacos (while supplies last) out of the campus food trailer!
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DIY Room Decorations Workshop
Looking to make your home away from home a little more homey? Head over to the Warhawk Connection Center at 7 p.m. on Sept. 26, for UC Live's FREE DIY Room Decorations Workshop. Decorate your own light switch cover, magnets or sun catcher! This event is first-come, first-serve, and all supplies will be provided (while supplies last).
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Pet therapy special event
The Andersen Library is hosting a special pet therapy event from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26. Make your pet a goodie bag filled with toys and treats and a unique braided rope toy. We can even mail the goodie bags from the library to the home where your pet lives! Our Andersen Library therapy dogs can’t wait to hang out with you!
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Bojana Zoric Martinez
Bojana Zoric Martinez, director of the Bureau of Refugee Programs and the Wisconsin State Refugee Coordinator, will deliver the John Kenneth Kyle lecture on Wednesday, Sept. 27, in the Summers Auditorium in the University Center. The event begins at 5 p.m. with a reception and refreshments, and the presentation follows at 6 p.m. The lecture is free, and the public is invited to attend.
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Join us for Family Fest
It's almost time for Family Fest! Invite your loved ones to campus on Saturday, Oct. 7, 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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Volleyball showdown with UW-Lacrosse, Invitational III
#7 Volleyball hosts UW-La Crosse in a conference showdown in Kris Russell Area in the Williams Center at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27. Both teams have had impressive records, with the Warhawks boasting 17 wins and 10 losses, including a current winning streak of 4 matches. Lacrosse has proven to be a formidable opponent with an 11-3 record this year. The UW-Whitewater Invitational III comes to Kris Russell Arena 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29,. and 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, against Elmhurst and Milikin. These matches promise to be a thrilling encounter that will showcase the skills and determination of these talented volleyball teams. If not able to attend the game will be streamed live on the WIAC Network.
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Warhawk license plate
Did you know you can customize a Warhawk license for your vehicle? Visit the Wisconsin DOT for more information or to apply for a university license plate.
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New LEARN Center book club
Juk Bhattacharyya, professor of geology, received a Tommy G. Thompson Center grant to bring author Kao Kalia Yang to UW-Whitewater on Nov. 9. As part of her visit, the UWW-LEARN Center is sponsoring a community read of Yang’s latest book, “Somewhere in the Unknown World: A Collective Refugee Memoir.” The book tells the stories of 14 refugees who found the strength to rebuild after loss.
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“PAL Joey” auditions
Auditions for the spring 2024 production of “Pal Joey” by Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart and John O’Hara are coming up on Saturday, Sept. 30. The general dance call is at 5 p.m. in Barnett Theatre, and the general voice call is at 6:30 p.m. in CA 30. This is an open call, so the entire campus and Whitewater community is invited. You do not have to be a theatre/dance major or UW-Whitewater student to audition!
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Meal plan change period to end soon
A reminder that Sept. 29 is the last day to change your meal plan for the fall 2023 semester! Visit uww.edu/hawkcard or stop by the HawkCard Office (UC 250) to make any final changes. |
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Prepare for the Hawk Career Fair
Career Services is hosting events leading up to the Fall Hawk Career Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 4, to help students prepare. These events include a Resume Café held from noon to 4 p.m. on Sept. 25 to Oct. 3 in multiple locations on campus, a presentation on career fair advice from recruiters from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 26 in Hyland 1000, and a Career Fair Pregame and Mocktail Night from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27, in room 275 of the University Center.
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Notes for Faculty and Staff
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Resources from University Marketing and Communications
UMC is UW-Whitewater’s resource for communications, storytelling, marketing, media relations, graphic design, social media and photo/video. On our website you’ll find links submitting content for Warhawk Weekly, our story archive, our campus identity guidelines, and more. What’s new in 2023? Our style guide has been updated to clarify that UWW can be used for internal, casual communications, but please continue to use UW-Whitewater for all external communications. We’ve also added a Spanish Style Guide, as well as a way to request help with Spanish translations. |
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Employee Benefits Fair
The 2023 Employee Benefits Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27, in the Hamilton Room of the University Center. This is your opportunity to meet with representatives from health plans and other benefit vendors. Details can be found on the Worksite Wellness website. Hope to see you at the fair!
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Warhawks@Work: a gathering of UWW alums
All UW-Whitewater alumni who also work at UW-Whitewater are invited to a networking event on Friday, Sept. 29, at 9 a.m. in the Down Under in the University Center. Take a morning break and join us for coffee, pastries and conversations with fellow alums. Meet Chancellor Corey King and other campus leaders.
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