Warhawk Connection Center
Through programming and collaborations within and across identity boundaries, the Warhawk Connection Center (WCC) serves as a diversity resource for and provides outreach to all students, faculty, and staff. As part of UC - Student Activities & Involvement, the Center educates individuals and fosters a sense of community through campus-wide events, displays, and student involvement opportunities, while supporting the initiatives of others engaged in diversity education.
“An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.”
– Martin Luther King, Jr.
| Event Details | Event | Description |
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Connection Student Council E-Board Welcome Back Event |
Collaborate, connect, and build community with members of the Connection Student Council. |
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Navigating Campus Resources Discussion |
Learn about the many resources that specifically helps those in a multicultural community. There will be a discussion panel with student leaders from the Office of Student Diversity, Engagement and Success (SDES). |
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Tackling Anxiety Discussion In collaboration with University Health and Counseling Services |
Dive into the concept of anxiety, and how it looks for everyone. Learn about myths and misconceptions surrounding anxiety. |
POSTPONED DUE TO THE WEATHER |
Black Excellence: The Continuous Progression In collaboration with TIFU Cultural Ensemble |
Learn about the Black excellence that exists in the academic world and the artistic world. Light refreshments available. |
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Your Body is a Temple Presentation Guest Speakers:
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Learn about:
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Trans Resilience in America Presentation In collaboration with IMPACT |
Learn about the history, struggles, and resilience of transgender people in America and how you can support them. |
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Connection Student Council UC Lock-In |
Free food, games, and fun! Help us create gift baskets for the residents at Fairhaven Senior Services! Open to all identity-based Warhawk Connection Center organizations. |
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Fireside Chat: Safe Dating and Positive Relationships |
Positive relationships come in many different forms, but so do negative and unhealthy relationships. Learn what positive relationships look like and how to achieve them. |
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Understanding Cultural Competency Presentation |
Learn the skills needed to enhance your cultural competency so that you can effectively and appropriately communicate with people of other cultures. |
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Inclusive Guide to Professional Wear Presentation In collaboration with IMPACT |
Join the conversation about guidelines and accessibility of professional wear. Learn tips and tricks for how you can dress to impress. |
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Fireside Chat: Healing from Trauma In collaboration with University Health and Counseling Services |
Learn about different types of trauma, while engaging in conversations that help you address your thoughts on personal issues or general trauma experienced from others. |
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Sexual Assault Prevention Presentation In collaboration with University Health and Counseling Services |
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Join the Warhawk Connection Center to learn about what you can do to help prevent sexual assault and how you can support survivors. |
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Rebuilding Community with Restorative Justice Presentation |
The concept of restorative justice is one that has been around for generations, but has not been fully adopted by most. The concept is centered around a process to involve those who have a stake in a specific offense or harm that has affected the community. Learn about how to implement this into your organizations and day-to-day interactions. |
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Connection Student Council Member Acknowledgment Event |
Celebrate highlights from the year, org goals, and more! Free food and awards for members of the Connection Student Council. |
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Study Tips 101 Presentation In collaboration with the Campus Tutoring Service |
Learn about:
Student tutors from campus departments will be in attendance to give their specific tips for studying in various subjects. |
| Name | |
|---|---|
| Black Student Union | uwwbsu@uww.edu |
| Disability Rights, Education, Activism and Mentoring (DREAM) | dream@uww.edu |
| IMPACT | impact@uww.edu |
| International Student Association (ISA) | isawhitewater@gmail.com |
| Greek Life | hendersotn23@uww.edu |
| Latinos Unidos (LU) | latinosunidos304@uww.edu |
| Native American Cultural Awareness Association (NACAA) | NACAA@uww.edu |
| Non Traditional Pad | SmithLM11@uww.edu |
| PB Poorman Pride Center | selvicks@uww.edu |
| Southeast Asian Organization (SAO) | SAO@uww.edu |
| Whitewater Student Government (WSG) | wsg@uww.edu |
The WCC is a great space to learn, relax and study with a variety of tables/chairs and soft furniture.
Student Org Supplies-- Butcher block paper, helium and poster making supplies free of charge are also available.
Use of Space -- depending on the event the WCC could be the perfect place!
WCC Reservation Policy and Requirements
Mission
The Warhawk Connection Center's (WCC) goal is to strive to enhance an individual’s knowledge and understanding of the importance of diversity in our contemporary society.
Contact
Aaron Broadwater:
Program Specialist-Development
(262) 471-7168
broadwatAS15@uww.edu
Warhawk Connection Center:
(262) 472-6217
wcc@uww.edu
University Center Rm. 127
190 Hamilton Green Way
Whitewater, WI, 53190