The Foundation seeks to enhance UW-Whitewater at Rock County's intellectual and cultural capacity through the financial support of faculty, administration, and structures. Our mission is tri-fold:

• To offer an academic arena where everyone is given a chance to succeed by assisting in the provision of:
  • A College financially available to all whether young or old, single or married, whether a grandparent, parent, or child.
  • A Campus that unites ethnic minorities, the displaced homemakers, the laid-off autoworkers, and those with disabilities.
• To achieve the highest level of excellence in pedagogy through the support of the faculty's pursuit of knowledge.
• To assist in the provision of an aesthetic environment that is most conducive to successful learning.

As well as providing for students, the Foundation also is endeavoring to provide future learning opportunities for the faculty, whether that is through conferences, seminars, or memberships in academic arenas, assuring that the UW-Whitewater at Rock County faculty's instruction remains relevant and a cut-above the rest.

Save the date!

The Art in the Atrium (formerly the Taste of Culture) event is Friday, April 26, 2019 from 6:00-9:00. Join the Foundation's Fundraiser in celebrating the work of local and regional artists with a percentage of the sales going to higher education at UW-Whitewater on the Rock County campus. Enjoy food, cash bar, music, and silent auction, along with perusing the art for sale. Come sample a "Warhawk on the Rocks" cocktail.

Tickets are $50 per person and can be purchased at UWW- Rock County Foundation Hyatt Smith Hall, 2909 Kellogg Ave., Janesville. WI. 53546. Please call Diana Shadel at (608) 758-6565 ext. 390.

We hope to see you there!

Nominate an artist for
the Life of an Artist Award

The UW-Rock County Foundation is soliciting nominations for the fourth annual Life of an Artist Award, which will be presented to an honoree at the Art in the Atrium event on April 26, 2019, at UW-Whitewater at Rock County. This award recognizes an individual from Rock County who has demonstrated creative excellence in the arts and contributions to the Rock County community. Nominee qualifications are based on artist biography and community involvement in promotion, support, education, programming and/or development of art in Rock County.Nomination forms must be submitted or postmarked by February 20, 2019.

Annual Giving

Overview

Established in 1965, the UW-Whitewater at Rock County campus is a partnership between Rock County, which owns and maintains the land and facilities, and the State of Wisconsin through the University of Wisconsin, which pays salaries and operational expenses.

With a student population of about 900, the campus sits on 50 acres, has a 65,000-volume library, a living prairie, and a 225-seat theater. The campus offers collaborative degree programs with UW-Platteville, UW-Milwaukee, UW-Superior and UW-Whitewater, which allow students to complete a bachelor's degree on-site.

Community Impact

• Musical presentations, theatre productions, faculty lectures, and athletic events are open to members of the community. Most events are free!
• College for Kids offers local school children unique learning opportunities during the summer months.
• UWW Rock County faculty and staff participate each year in the local United Way campaign.
• Faculty members present a lecture series to the elderly at a local retirement community center.
• Students participate in an internship program, offering their services to local companies while gaining expertise in a chosen field.

The UW-Whitewater at Rock County Foundation, Inc. encourages the enrollment of students who will add to the overall excellence of academic and co-curricular programs. The scholarship program is intended to provide financial support for, and recognition of, students who have demonstrated qualities of academic excellence, leadership, and/or financial need.

Applicants must first be admitted and enrolled in order to be awarded a Foundation Scholarship. After you are accepted, you will be given a username and password from the university. The scholarships will be divided equality, in most cases, unless there are special circumstances, between the fall and spring semesters.

Applications must be received by the UW-Whitewater at Rock County Foundation by the noted deadline(s). Applications may be submitted via email or regular/express mail at the addresses below.  

Mail can be addressed to: 
UWW Rock County Foundation 
2909 Kellogg Ave. 
Janesville, WI 53546.