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UW-Whitewater students, faculty, administrators and others set a Guinness world record for longest glow stick Sept. 7, 2018, at Perkins Stadium as part of the university’s sesquicentennial celebration. It measured over 150 meters, one for each year. Willie the Warhawk, the university’s mascot, also greeted eventgoers as part of a birthday bash in his honor.
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University Of Wisconsin-Whitewater 800 W. Main St., Whitewater • (262) 472-1234 • www.uww.edu
The University of WisconsinWhitewater, founded in 1868, is known for its award winning programs, students organizations and athletic achievements, including national championship football, men’s basketball, men’s wheelchair basketball and rugby teams. UW-Whitewater provides 50 undergraduate programs and 15 graduate programs to a campus of more than 12,000 students. The campus, voted one of the Top 100 Workplaces in southeastern Wisconsin, is located on 404 rolling acres with 40 major buildings, a nature preserve and an arboretum. The University maintains institutional accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission, and holds a variety of specialized accreditations at academic college and program levels. The institution’s teacher education programs are also approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. For the second consecutive year, in 2018 the University of WisconsinWhitewater was named among the Colleges of Distinction – a national honor that recognizes campuses for exceptional teaching and dedication to student success. Colleges of Distinction’s selection process consists of a review of each institution’s freshman experience and retention efforts alongside its general education programs, alumni success, strategic plan, student satisfaction, and more. Schools are accepted on the basis that they adhere to the four distinctions: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant
community and successful outcomes. The university serves the community and region through various cultural events and volunteer efforts. These events include theatrical and musical productions, art and cultural exhibits, visiting artists, speakers and lecturers. On and off campus, students have donated thousands of hours of volunteer time over the past year to help improve the lives of others in Whitewater and its surrounding communities.
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The University of WisconsinWhitewater is home to one of the finest collegiate athletic programs in the nation. With each season, the Warhawks build on a tradition of academic and athletic excellence. In fact, the decade has seen the Warhawks capture National Championships in baseball, volleyball, football, gymnastics and men’s basketball. The success of Warhawk sports teams parallel the accomplishments inside the classroom of UW-Whitewater studentathletes. With 39 chancellor scholarathletes, and a grade point average over 3.0, Warhawk student-athlete success happens both in the classroom and on the field of play. Athletics are just part of the social life at UWW. The James R. Connor University Center is the heart of campus. It is the central gathering place for students to socialize, enjoy meals and attend academic and cultural activities. There’s always something happening
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For advertising opportunities, call (262) 723-2250 ON THE COVER: From top: Cherri Shilo Stafford, of Whitewater, receives her Bachelor of Science during the spring 2019 commencement; 2018 homecoming king Alex Ostermann acknowledges members of the crowd; and the color guard leads the UW-W Marching Band down the homecoming parade route on the morning of Oct. 20, 2018. (Homecoming photos by Bob Mischka; graduation photo by Tom Ganser.)
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2019-20 performances span multiple genres The Young Auditorium 2019-20 season kicks off with an opening night ceremony and pre-concert party at 6 p.m. Sept. 20. Attendees are invited to enjoy food and refreshments in the outdoor courtyard before the Derek Byrne and Paddygrass concert at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are free for members; tickets required. Highlights of this school-year’s season include:
Hiplet Ballerinas Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m. Presented by Cultural Affairs, Hiplet fuses classical pointe technique with African, Latin, Hip-Hop and urban dance styles rooted in communities of color. It was specifically designed to make ballet accessible to all by mixing it with current popular songs familiar to audiences who don’t normally attend ballet performances. Question and answer session will follow performance. Ticket prices: $38.25/$32.25/$26.25.
Rhapsodie Quartet Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m. The Rhapsodie Quartet brings together some of the brightest stars of the Madison Symphony Orchestra. More than just a string quartet, the ensemble is the resident ensemble of the symphony’s award-winning HeartStrings Community Engagement Program. United in mission, the members of the quartet create a fusion of talent, passion,
and heart in their performances. Special guest performers from the UW-W Music Faculty will join MSO musicians for a concert program that features compositions by Gabriel Faure, Samuel Barber and Edvard Greig. Ticket price: $30.50
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Oct. 13, 3 p.m. Ichabod Crane is the new schoolmaster in town, but his snooty cosmopolitan ways are rubbing the residents of Sleepy Hollow the wrong way. To get rid of him, the villagers will make sure that “Icky” meets their local legend - The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow! Not too scary for your kindergarteners, but still jokey enough for older children, this GreatWorks Theatre adaptation is truly a performance the whole family can enjoy. Ticket prices: adult, $19.50; youth, 12 and younger, $15.50.
Shaun Boothe: The Unauthorized Biography Series Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m. Presented By Contemporary Issues and Cultural Affairs, the Unauthorized Biography Series is a musical project that celebrates the world’s greatest cultural icons through biographical hip hop songs. Each chapter of the series captures the legacy of an influential iconic figure in a documentary-style music video. Icons featured in the series include Bob Marley, Muhammad Ali, MLK Jr./Obama, Bruce Lee,Oprah, Tupac, Terry Fox, Nelson Mandela and more. Question and answer session will follow performance. Free event.
Never Too Young Series – Animal Quest Oct. 19, 3 p.m. Hands-on animal experience where kids get up close and personal with some of nature’s most amazing creatures. Ticket prices: adults, $5), youth, age 2 to 12, $3; kids 2 and younger admitted free of charge.
Dancing Beyond the Borderline Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m. Dancing Beyond the Borderline: An Immersive Performance Experience, by the South Chicago Dance Theatre, is an interdisciplinary work that examines aspects of the human condition. The performing artists explore themes of comedy, loss, beauty, and memory through elements of contemporary dance and theatre. This piece is made possible in part by the Rebuild Foundation, and in collaboration with Seoul, South Korea based choreographer Joseph Kim. Ticket prices: $32.25/$28.25/$22.25.
Pam Tillis Acoustic Trio Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m. Country music superstar Pam Tillis brings her unmistakable sound to Young Auditorium for an intimate acoustic performance. With more than 6 million records sold, two Grammys, and a CMA ‘Vocalist of the Year’ Award in her back pocket, Pam will use this personal setting to perform stripped down versions of her biggest hits including, “Maybe it was Memphis,” “Spilled Perfume,” and “Mi Vida Loca (My Crazy Life)”. Ticket prices: $51.25/$44.75/$37.50/$33.25.
1984 - Aquila Theatre Company Nov. 6, 7:30 p.m. Cultural Affairs and Contemporary Issues present - Aquila Theatre explores one of the most thought-provoking pieces of literature ever created as they present George Orwell’s science fiction classic 1984. Ticket prices: $37.50/$33.50/$27.50.
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Judy Moody and Stink Nov. 15, 7 p.m. In the new musical, Judy Moody and Stink, this dynamic sister and brother duo take audiences on a hilarious adventure. As usual, Judy is in a mood. After seeing her classmate’s picture on the front page of the newspaper, Judy wants to be famous and sets off to find fame and happiness. All the while, Stink and his foul-smelling sneakers become a real distraction as he vies for the coveted Golden Clothespin Award. Judy Moody and Stink are the perfect pair for their imperfect capers that lead to fun, mystery, sibling rivalry, and, in the end, true friendship. Ticket prices: adult, $19.50); youth, age 12 and younger, $15.50.
Gala Holiday Concert Dec. 7, 6 p.m. An annual holiday tradition, this evening of holiday music features a dinner in the Kachel Cener at 6 p.m., concert at 7:30 p.m., and silent auction, as well as nearly every student ensemble playing throughout the building. All proceeds from the dinner, auction, and concert benefit the UW-Whitewater Music Department’s scholarship fund, which allows the department to recognize students for their talents and academic excellence. A table for eight with concert tickets is $350. Single tickets for dinner and the show are $45 for general admission and $40 for students and seniors older than 65. Dinner tickets are $30 per person. Rsvp by Nov. 16.
It’s A Wonderful Life: Live from WVL Radio Theatre Dec. 18, 7 p.m. Enjoy dinner and see “It’s A Wonderful Life.” It’s Christmas Eve in 1945, and only a handful of WVL Radio’s actors have braved the blizzard to perform that evening’s broadcast of “It’s a Wonderful Life” and keep the station afloat. This clever stage adaptation breathes new life into the poignant story of George Bailey and Bedford Falls. Ticket prices: $42.50/$38.25/$32.25/$26.25.
The Greatest Showman Sing-Along Film Jan. 25, 3 p.m. Cheer on Hugh Jackman, Zach Efron, and Zendaya as you experience The Greatest Showman in the greatest way possible – with lyrics on the screen so you can join in as loud as you want. Ticket prices: adult, $3.50; youth, age 2 to 12, $2.50. Free for members, ticket required.
Cinderella Jan. 26, 3 p.m. The Florentine Opera presents “Cinderella,” weaving together music from the many opera settings of the story to set the classic tale. Audiences will be guided through the story by a narrator and will hear arias, duets, and ensembles set in their original language and music style. The 40-minute show will be brought to life by original costumes and sets.
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rarely seen in modern day theatre. Question and answer session follows show. Ticket prices: $35/$32/$24.
The BFG March 15, 3 p.m.
Question and answer session at the end. Ticket prices: adult, $5; youth, age 2 to 12, $3. Kids younger than two admitted free.
Romeo and Juliet & Carmen Jan. 29, 7:30 p.m. Founded in Moscow during the transitional period of Perestroika in the late 1980s, the Russian National Ballet is known for its creativity, invigorating traditional Russian Ballet with new developments in dance from around the world. Enjoy two separate one-act ballet performances as the elegant dancers of this world-renowned ballet company perform their versions of “Romeo and Juliet” and “Carmen.” Ticket prices: $44.75/$38.50/$34.25.
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Family Fun Day Feb. 22, 2 p.m. Auditorium will feature healthy activities, carnival games, face pinging, stories and more for children of all ages, including the show, Wisconsin Wonderland by Kohl’s Wild Theatre. Free event, ticket required for Kohl’s Wild Theatre performance. The 45-minute combination of short musicals teach children about the concepts of habitat preservation, animal adaptation, hibernation, migration and more
Pinocchio Feb.29, 2 p.m.
Missoula Children’s Theatre is the nation’s largest touring children’s theatre, touring extensively for more than 40 years, performing all over the world. The team holds an open audition and Praised for their “high level of casts 50-60 local students to perform in musicality and technical ability” and for the production. The show is rehearsed their “clean, clear and precise sound,” the throughout the week and a public award-winning Axiom Brass Quintet has performance is presented on a Saturday. quickly established itself as one of the All MCT shows are original adaptations of major art music groups in brass chamber classic children’s stories and fairytales...a music. twist on the classic stories that you know Internationally recognized for their and love. groundbreaking programming, their repertoire ranges from jazz and Latin music Auditions for children in grades K-12 will be at 4 p.m. Feb. 24, 2020. Call 262to string quartet transcriptions, as well as 472-1432 for more information. original compositions for brass quintet. Ticket prices: adult, $18.50; youth, Ticket price: $30.50. age 2 to 12, $13.50. Kids younger than 2 admitted free.
Axiom Brass Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m.
Yao Yao – Family Valentine event Feb. 13, 6 p.m.
When a mischievous little girl pulls a thread on her father’s overcoat, she unlocks a magical world of adventure and discovery. This South Korean production for families is a playful blend of reality and imagination using advanced screen art technology and live music. The earlyevening performance time sets the stage for a family-friendly Valentine’s Day celebration! Ticket prices: adults, $12.75; youth, 12 and younger, $8.75.
Finding Neverland Feb. 16, 7 p.m. The Finding Neverland dinner and show is presented by A’viands Catering Services. Based on the Academy Award-winning film of the same name, this breathtaking show follows playwright J.M. Barrie as he summons the courage to become the writer – and the man – he yearns to be. Barrie finds the inspiration he’s been missing when he meets the beautiful widow Sylvia and her four young sons: Jack, George, Michael and Peter.
GENTRI: The Gentlemen Trio March 7, 7 p.m. GENTRI, which is short for “The Gentlemen Trio” was established in June 2014 and is comprised of three dynamic tenors: Brad Robins, Casey Elliott and Bradley Quinn Lever. Pioneering a signature sound they call “Cinematic Pop,” the music of GENTRI is transfused with lush, epic orchestrations and rich, dynamic three-part harmonies all composed by the group’s producer Stephen Nelson. Enjoy dinner by The Black Sheep. Ticket prices: $52.25/$46 /$38.50/$34.25.
The Grapes of Wrath March 11, 7:30 p.m. The American Shakespeare Center delivers with a distinct performance style tailored to each production, this ground breaking company blends renaissance era stage craft with modern sensibility, giving today’s audiences a true taste of a Shakespearean theatre-going experience. Prepare for a level of audience contact
When Sophie is snatched from her bed by a Giant, she fears that he’s going to eat her. But the Giant has no intention of harming her - after all, he is the “Big Friendly Giant.” A heart-warming story about a tribe of child-eating monsters who roam the world looking for their dinner – and the outcast among them who teams with an orphan girl to beat them at their own game. Ticket prices: adult, $19.50; youth, age 12 and younger, $15.50.
Drum Tao 2020 March 18, 7:30 p.m. Internationally-acclaimed percussion artists, TAO, present Drum Tao 2020, a modern, high-energy performance showcasing the ancient art of Japanese drumming. Combining highly physical, large-scale drumming with contemporary costumes, precise choreography, and innovative visuals, the performers of DRUM TAO 2020 create an energetic and unforgettable production. Ticket prices: $44.50/$38.50/$34.50.
EmiSunshine April 3, 7:30 p.m. Critically-acclaimed teen music prodigy, EmiSunshine is taking the nation by storm with her unique blend Americana, Bluegrass, Gospel, and Country music. Ticket prices: $31.25/$26 /$21.75.
The Complete History of Comedy April 17, 7:30 p.m. They’ve skewered history, the Bible and the world’s most celebrated playwright. Now, the Reduced Shakespeare Company tackles the subject it was born to reduce. From the high-brow to the low, “The Complete History of Comedy (abridged)” covers comedy through the ages, from Aristophanes and Shakespeare and Moliere to Vaudeville and Charlie Chaplin to The Daily Show and Anthony Weiner. Ticket prices: $35/$29.75/$25.50.
An American in Paris May 3, 7 p.m. Dinner and a show with the meal presented by The Black Sheep. In the show, post war Paris, romance is in the air and youthful optimism reigns. Gershwin’s soaring melodies are matched by gravity-defying dance as the world rediscovers the power of love in this breathtaking production. Hoping to start a new life, World War II veteran Jerry Mulligan chooses newlyliberated Paris as the place to make a name for himself as a painter. But Jerry’s life becomes complicated when he meets Lise, a young Parisian shop girl with her own secret – and realizes he is not her only suitor. Winner of four Tony Awards and inspired by the Academy Award-winning film, this exquisite production features your favorite Gershwin songs including “I Got Rhythm,” “Liza,” “‘S Wonderful,” “But Not for Me,” and “Stairway to Paradise.” Ticket prices: $76.75/$69.75/$58.75/$40.75.
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A sesquicentennial year of highlights
UW-Whitewater breaks ground on Community Engagement Center and new hotel Collaboration and creativity are driving plans for the University of WisconsinWhitewater’s Community Engagement Center and a new hotel on the city’s west side. The site, located at 1260 W. Main St., is undergoing a major redesign, including the construction of a privately owned and operated 70-room Fairfield Inn & Suites on the south side of the property. The university leased the existing 52,000-square-foot building to the north, which previously housed a Sentry grocery store, which is being transformed into a state-of-the-art hub for faculty, staff, students and community members to engage in learning, projects and research. A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Sept. 11, 2018. “For 150 years, UW-Whitewater has been dedicated to serving our communities, and we are proud to be a partner in bringing a hotel and the Community Engagement Center to the region,” former Chancellor Beverly Kopper said in a news release. “I want to express my appreciation to the UW-Whitewater Foundation, which previously owned the property and saw the potential for this space to serve the educational and hospitality needs of the community. This project is an example of the outstanding cooperation between UW-Whitewater, the foundation, the City of Whitewater, the developer (United Development Solutions) and the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development
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The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater celebrated its 150th anniversary during 2018. One of the many highlights occurred on Sept. 11 when officials broke ground on the Community Engagement Center (pictured) and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Hotel.
Authority, which helped make the project a financial reality.” According to the release, the engagement center’s mission keeps with the Wisconsin Idea, that the people and resources of the university stretch beyond the boundaries of campus to positively impact lives across the
state. “We envision this building as a place where everyone can collaborate to find creative ways to make a difference in our communities,” Kopper said in the release. “We also will expand and enhance our training and certification programs to serve
even more students and adult learners.” The facility will house: • Business development centers that support entrepreneurs and business owners with consulting, market research and educational and other services • A safety lab to train future workspace inspectors about the proper techniques using hands-on experiences • Clinical suites for counseling, speech pathology and social work faculty and students to serve patients and clients • An art gallery and studio to display UW-Whitewater’s permanent art collection, welcome visiting artists and provide archival storage • A computer testing center for students and community members to complete certifications and fulfill degree and licensure requirements • Continuing education services to facilitate adult outreach and training opportunities In addition, the center will feature dedicated classrooms, meeting spaces, conference rooms and co-working areas to host training sessions, workshops and other programming. “The Community Engagement Center is being redesigned with an architecturally industrial vibe that allows for innovative and flexible spaces,” said Grace Crickette, vice chancellor for administrative affairs. “Some areas will feature roll-up garage doors so that visitors can see learning as it happens.”
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Whitewater’s Cravath Lake among eight sites for second annual cleanup effort by Todd
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They found footwear, tires and more typical, everyday trash. And don’t forget the parks and recreation sign, which they removed from Spring Brook near Palmer Drive in Janesville. Creative Marketing Unlimited, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s student chapter of the American Marketing Association, led a group of about 50 to 60 local participants in the Protect Wisconsin Waterways initiative in 2017. They joined the first Rock River Sweep event, helping clean garbage from waterways in Janesville and Beloit. Sept. 8, 2018, many of these same students and other environmentally supportive residents from the City of Whitewater and the Rock River Stormwater Group took part in cleanup activities across the Rock River watershed. The local cleanup was in the morning with Cravath Lakefront Park as the hub, where they will try to remove as much trash as possible along its shoreline. Evan MacDougall, was a fifth-year senior at UW-W, is president of the Creative Marketing Unlimited club at the time. He said its lofty goal is gathering 200 participants for last year’s event. “It’s difficult because school hasn’t started, so we’ll only have about a week when students come back,” he said. “But we’ve contacted radio stations and newspapers and been busy on Facebook and social media. We’re trying to get more groups and businesses involved. “We got involved a bit late last year, but we’re taking the next step and doing this on our own,” MacDougall added. “The feedback we’ve received definitely has been good. Our goal is trying to make it bigger and better every year.” Anyone interested in helping clean up the area’s waterways can viti protectwiwaterways.org for more information. In 2017 cleanup events occurred in the Town of Beloit, City of Beloit, City of Janesville and City of Waupun. Last year’s efforts were planned at four additional sites: the cities of Fort Atkinson, Milton and Beaver Dam, plus the Cravath Lake group. Andy Dahl is an assistant professor
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Two University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students and a Beloit municipal representative help clean along the shore of the Rock River in Beloit’s Riverside Park during the 2017 Rock River Sweep cleanup.
of marketing and a faculty adviser to the student group. “The Rock River Stormwater Group is the driving force behind this effort,” he said. “Our AMA chapter has received longstanding respect as one of the top collegiate groups in the country, and this project continues the real-world experiential learning that we emphasize on campus.” Wisconsin’s communities are interconnected through its waterways, so what happens in Waupun, for example, ends up affecting each municipality south along the Rock River. Recognizing this, the stormwater group has advocated that residents pay attention to how their day-to-day activities – such as cleaning up pet waste, keeping grass clippings out of the street and minimizing fertilizers and salt use – can make a difference. Dahl said UW-Whitewater students have
worked hard and want to accomplish just that. “They’ve gone to farmers markets and K through 12 classrooms … they’re being proactive and focusing on a message of beautifying our waterways, and that starts with businesses and homes,” said Dahl, who has taught at UW-Whitewater for 10 years. “They want to plan and promote these efforts, but they also are active in them. It’s been a great opportunity for them to work with various municipalities, but also from a leadership perspective.” And these participants hope that what they’re doing becomes contagious throughout the region. After all, the Rock River is 284 miles long, and these efforts are meant to revitalize the waterway and help leave a positive footprint on the environment. UW-Whitewater’s group and its volunteers concentrated on Cravath Lakefront.
“We’re focusing on public land areas, but the idea is to encourage homeowners and businesses to get involved because this benefits everybody,” Dahl said. “Everything that goes into our stormwater drains gets into our waterways. So, we’re going to divide and conquer and clean as much as we can. Every individual can make a difference.” Protect Wisconsin Waterways is a stormwater education outreach initiative supported by the Rock River Stormwater Group. The Rock River Stormwater Group is a coalition of communities from Beaver Dam to Beloit committed to improving the health of the Rock River and other local waterways. The group recognizes that water quality from stormwater runoff is an interconnected issue and believes everyone can make a difference by focusing on the impact they have on the local waterways right from their own backyard.
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Undergraduate Research Day at UW-Whitewater successful again scholarship and creative activity. The program is an advocate for expanded experiential learning that enhances In a tradition spanning more than engagement in undergraduate research, 20 years, 75 University of Wisconsinscholarship and creative activity, Whitewater students presented results including faculty-mentored research of 51 projects during the fall 2018 and curriculum-based projects. Our goal Undergraduate Research Day. is to create opportunities for inclusive The event was held Oct. 11 in participation.” the Hamilton Room of the James R. Dakota Nufer, a 2014 graduate of Connor University Center. Whitewater High School majoring in Under the guidance of UW-W faculty physics and minoring in mathematics, and staff serving as their mentors, teamed up with chemistry major the students represented 16 programs Clayton Holst in a project titled of study in all four colleges (Arts “Improvement of Water Softening and Communication, Business and Systems to Detect for Malfunctioning Economics, Education and Professional Ion Exchange Resin Beads.” Studies and Letters and Sciences), as They were supported with a summer well as the College of Integrated Studies Undergraduate Research fellowship at UWW-Rock County. (SURF) in their project. The Undergraduate Research Nufer credits WHS teacher Tony program’s mission statement says Tautges with getting him into physics it “supports inquiry-driven research and UW-W professor Ozgur Yavuzcetin as influencing him to go into the more The University of Wisconsinengineering side of physics. Whitewater held its fall “We are looking at the components Undergraduate Research Day on that make up the resin found in Oct. 11, 2018, with 75 students common household water softeners and presenting projects. Left: Dakota what happens when they are exposed Nufer, left, Clayton Holst show off to harsh conditions in the groundwater, their project titled “Improvement such as chlorine (used to treat bacteria of Water Softening Systems to in city water) and iron (found in Detect for Malfunctioning Ion bedrock and in older piping),” Nufer Exchange Resin Beads.” by Tom
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UW-Whitewater’s Ryan Wisniewski on the run in the Nov. 17, 2018 firstround playoff game against Eureka College. The Warhawks won, 67-14
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Warhawks open football season Sept. 7 The University of WisconsinWhitewater football team has released its 2019 schedule, which begins Sept. 7 at Perkins Stadium against Dubuque (Iowa) at 2 p.m. The Dubuque game is one of three nonconference contests on the 2019 slate for the Warhawks, who enter the program’s 126th season of competition this fall. UW-Whitewater topped Dubuque 38-6 on the road in its 2018 season opener. Members of the American Rivers Conference, the Spartans finished with a 7-3 record last season, and are coached by former UW-W offensive coordinator Stan Zweifel. The Warhawks visit ConcordiaMoorhead (Minn.) on Sept. 14 for a 12 p.m. kickoff in another rematch from last season. The Cobbers finished 5-5 last fall, including a 4-4 mark in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. UW-Whitewater defeated ConcordiaMoorhead 24-6 at Perkins Stadium in last year’s affair. The non-conference season closes Sept. 21, when the Warhawks visit St. Xavier at 1 p.m. in Chicago. The Cougars reached the NAIA national quarterfinals and finished with a 9-4 record in 2018. UW-Whitewater last played St. Xavier on Sept. 5, 2008, at Perkins Stadium, posting a 24-9 victory. Following a bye week, the sevengame Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference schedule kicks off on Oct. 5 at
mark in conference play.
2019 Warhawk football schedule Sept. 7 vs. Dubuque (Iowa), 2 p.m. Sept. 14 at Concordia-Moorhead, noon Sept. 21 at St. Xavier, 1 p.m. Oct. 5 vs. UW-Eau Claire, 2 p.m. Oct. 12 vs. UW-Platteville, 2 p.m., Homecoming Oct. 19 at UW. Stevens Point, 1 p.m. Oct. 26 at UW-River Falls, 1 p.m. Nov. 2 vs. UW-La Crosse, 1 p.m. Nov. 9 vs. UW-Stout, 2 p.m., Shriners Day Nov. 16 at UW-Oshkosh, 1 p.m. home against UW-Eau Claire. The contest, which begins at 2 p.m., is part of Family Fest weekend at UW-Whitewater. The Warhawks continue action at Perkins Stadium Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. with a game against UW-Platteville for the Miner’s Axe on UW-W’s Homecoming Saturday. The game will be the 25th edition of the George Chryst Bowl in honor of former Pioneers head coach George Chryst, who passed away suddenly in 1992. UW-Whitewater hits the road for games at UW-Stevens Point on Oct. 19 at 1 p.m.
and at UW-River Falls on Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. After hosting UW-La Crosse on Nov. 2 at 1 p.m., the Warhawks close the home portion of the schedule Nov. 9 at 2 p.m. against UW-Stout for Shriners Day and Senior Day at Perkins Stadium. The regular season concludes Nov. 16 with a 1 p.m. game at UW-Oshkosh. UW-Whitewater won the program’s 36th WIAC championship and reached the NCAA Division III semifinals for the 11th time in program history in 2019. The team finished with a 13-1 record, including a 7-0
Season tickets
Season tickets and parking passes for the 2019 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football season are now on sale to the general public through the UW-Whitewater Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. Parking spots in the reserved parking area are available for purchase to the general public on a first-come, first-serve basis through Aug. 30. Starting this year, all season parking/ ticket purchases must be made online. Cost for a 2019 preferred parking pass in the stadium lot (Lot 24) is $150. The purchase guarantees parking for all home games, including postseason competition, and two tickets for each of the five regular season home games, not including postseason. Each additional parking spot requires a separate $150 donation and still includes two season tickets. Hang tags, tickets and additional information will be sent in mid-August. All proceeds from the season parking pass/season ticket sale go to Warhawk Athletics. All UW-Whitewater studentathletes benefit directly from the funds raised through this annual sale. Single-game parking will be available on game days in all other campus lots. University Police will manage all general parking lots in accordance to campus policy.
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the local governmental meetings, concerts, parades, festivals, an occasional athletic event and more frequently topics of local Kristin Mickelson was hired as the historical significance such as the Birge City of Whitewater’s public relations and Fountain. They also provide public service communications director in January 2017. announcements, and they’ve branched out The Janesville native graduated from for special projects such as a tribute to the UW-Whitewater in 2008 and worked with Police Department’s K-9, Ruso, who passed Blains Farm & Fleet for eight years, the last away this summer. four in the PR arena. “These three handle all of my craziness,” She runs the department and handles all Mickelson said. “They have limited of the administrative tasks, concentrating on availability and can only work part time the city’s website and social media efforts. because of their busy lives. But they are Mickelson also oversees production and willing to help each other out, and that’s programming on Whitewater Community why they work well as a team.” Television (Charter digital channel 990). Mickelson said production has endured However, she relies on a threesome of its ups and downs, but her crew has students to provide the bulk of the content continued to improve and offer more quality for the station. programming. These three young videographers who “These guys have been amazing,” film the city’s stories are Zac Popke, Andra Mickelson said. “The cool thing is they Matthews and Haley Dieter. can do all of the work because I can’t be They all graduated from Whitewater High here a lot of the time. I don’t have the same School and stayed home to attend college. experience as my predecessor, so I’m very, Last fall, Popke was a junior majoring very grateful that these kids have been able in political science, Dieter a sophomore and willing to learn. studying musical therapy and Matthews is a “I just know that they will do the filming, freshman psychology major. editing and everything. I know they’ll be When they’re not tackling their busy where they need to be and will get the job class loads, the friends – who have bonded done.” while playing Dungeons & Dragons – All three students said their jobs often can be seen setting up audiovisual have presented many challenges, but the equipment across the city, filming many of experiences have proven invaluable. COPY EDITOR
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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students Haley Dieter (left) and Andra Matthews joined the Whitewater Community Television crew in May 2017.
“At first, connecting and filming everything on your own, and then editing it,” Haley said. “But then you say, ‘I did that.’ “This requires a lot of communication and getting to know a lot of people, so I had to improve those skills. I was always creative, but it was a different kind of creativity. Not everything works out, but at the end of the day, it’s all about getting something. This will help me start and promote my own business some day.” Zac is the veteran, having come on board under Alan Luckett, who left to take over the
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Tips from UW-W Campus Police Department
KEEP YOUR DORM ROOM SAFE, SECURE Don’t leave valuables, such as a checkbook, wallet, cash or jewelry, out in plain sight. Secure them inside of a drawer. You should not keep large sums of cash in your room. Open a checking account or get a credit/debit card that will replace the need to have cash on hand. Lock your residence hall room door, even if you’re only going to the bathroom or away from the area for a few minutes. Don’t share information about the door combinations with others. The person you tell may be a friend, but you have no idea who they might accidentally tell. University keys should never be lent to anyone. It’s impossible to determine if they were duplicated. If you see unusual or suspicious activities, report it immediately to University Police. Pay attention to people you don’t recognize who are on your floor. They may be just friends of someone else, but they also could be looking for an opportunity to steal or vandalize. If you see a crime occurring, call 911 right away! Don’t assume someone else has already called the police. Report any broken windows, door latches or lights that aren’t functioning to Residence Hall staff. This way the items will get fixed in a timely fashion. Hang up immediately if you receive an obscene or annoying call. Never reveal personal information or say you’re in your room alone if you don’t recognize the person’s voice. Be suspicious of callers who say they are conducting a survey, inform you that you’ve won a “prize” or request information, such as your credit card number. Log the date and time that the obscene or annoying call was received. Contact University Police for further advice on dealing with this type of call or to investigate repeated calls.
PERSONAL SAFETY Go out with a friend; not alone. Walking alone, especially at night, is not a good idea. Always walk purposefully and look confident. Stay alert to your surroundings and the people in the area. During darkness, use the lighted sidewalks and parking lots for your travels and avoid shortcuts on unlit paths or secluded areas.
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Be cautious about isolated areas, such as library stacks, remote classrooms or laboratories. When you need to be in these areas after normal class hours, make arrangements to work or study with a trusted classmate or friend. Let others know where you’ll be and when you plan on returning. If you are being harassed by someone who is in a car, walk swiftly or run in the opposite direction to a safe area. If you’re really frightened, scream! It’s better to be embarrassed than assaulted. Try to remember the license plate number of the vehicle. When socializing, pair up with other friends. Stick together and don’t let a friend go off alone with someone they’ve just met. Watch for and remember the locations of the various emergency telephones situated around the campus.
PROTECT YOUR STUFF Lock all doors and close all windows when leaving your car, whether it’s for just a few minutes or several hours. Park in well-lit areas and try not to walk alone in parking lots at night. Store valuables in the car’s truck or, at least, hide them from the view of someone looking through the windows. Stereo components, cellular phones and radar
secure it to stair railing because its presence could hamper the buildings evacuation in an emergency. Remember to also secure removable wheels or seats. Immediately report a missing bicycle to the University Police. Unsecured bikes are often taken for rides to other areas of the campus or city. Record the serial number, make and model number of your bike. By providing this information to the police, the bike can be listed on a national database. If the bike is found, it can be returned to you.
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If you’re attacked, try to stay as calm as possible. Think rationally and evaluate your resources or options. Escape is always the best defense. Other tactics may include negotiation, screaming to attract attention, self-defense techniques or, even, acting “crazy.” You will have to make a decision based on the circumstances, such as the presence of a weapon, and the type of person you detectors are favorite items of thieves. Record are. There is no one, right answer. Your personal survival may be at stake and you the serial numbers of these items and secure must do whatever is necessary to insure it. them when parking your vehicle. Don’t attach your name or address to your Try to get an accurate description of the assailant’s appearance, what was said and key ring. Keep your car keys on a separate the license plate number, if a vehicle is ring from your other keys. Have your keys involved. CALL UNIVERSITY POLICE, in your hand when returning to the parked USING 911, IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE vehicle. Check the interior before entering ATTACK! Do not clean up yourself in the the car and lock the doors immediately after area and don’t “think it over” before calling. getting inside of it. Also, don’t worry about unrelated When driving, always keep your gas tank events, such as you being under age and at least half full and make sure the car is in having consumed alcohol. Right now, the good running condition. If your car breaks focus of the police investigation is you as down, raise the hood and stay inside the a victim of an attack. Your report may also locked vehicle. Don’t get out of the car if someone stops to save someone else from becoming a victim or the information you provide may solve help you. Tell anyone who stops to help that other similar incidents. someone else has already called the police, Verbally role play potentially dangerous but ask them to call again because you don’t situations with your friends and discuss know for sure if the other person did make how you would respond to the threat. What the call. This ruse may make someone think would you do if you found a stranger in twice about taking advantage of you and those with good intentions will usually make your room or if you were threatened – verbally or physically – while walking on the call “again.” Sound the car’s horn if you campus? are threatened or someone attempts to enter These are only a few suggestions to help the car. you. Contact University Police for more information or arrange to have them do a BIKES ON CAMPUS presentation on a crime prevention topic ALWAYS lock your bicycle to an object, for you and your friends or the residents of such as a campus bike rack. However, don’t your floor.
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Board of Regents approved student fees as well as roomand-board costs for the 2019-20 academic year as part of the system’s operating budget. Factoring in tuition, fees, and room and board, UW-Whitewater is the best value in the UW System – a distinction it has held for at least five years. Students save thousands of dollars on books by using the university’s textbook rental program – the largest in Wisconsin – covering 95 percent of students’ textbook needs. Students living in the residence halls have access to free printing and laundry. To ensure students are successful and stay on track to graduate on time, UW-Whitewater provides tutoring services free of charge for all students.
UW-Whitewater’s segregated fees are the lowest among all the campuses. “We take pride in being responsible stewards of the funds entrusted to us,” said Interim Chancellor Cheryl Green. “UW-Whitewater has invested this money very wisely to enhance the student experience with outstanding programming and gorgeous facilities to make our campus a true ‘home’ where students can learn, live and work.” Even though UW-Whitewater is implementing a slight increase to room-and-board rates, the campus remains the most cost-effective choice. This fall, a new residence hall will open, featuring many amenities that today’s students desire in on-campus
living. “Our new residence hall will offer extensive kitchen options, as well as spaces for group work and socialization, including computer labs. In keeping with our campus mission, the hall was constructed with universal design principles to serve students with disabilities. We are excited to offer this modern residence hall experience to our students,” Green said. UW-Whitewater was recently named the safest campus in Wisconsin, another important aspect of the student experience. So, check out all the college has to offer while you’re here and get involved!
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UW-Whitewater welcomes its 17th chancellor
Dwight Watson began his tenure Aug. 1 as the 17th chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. The UW System Board of Regents named Watson to lead the university on May 23. “For more than 150 years, dedicated people at the University of WisconsinWhitewater have been transforming the lives of students and positively impacting the region we serve. We have much to be proud of as we begin a new academic year. I am humbled and honored to serve as chancellor, and I am looking forward to continuing to move the university forward,” Watson said. “I want to assure members of the Warhawk family that I will listen, learn and lead. I plan to listen to students, faculty, staff and the community. I plan to learn all I can about UW-Whitewater and the region. And I will then work collaboratively to help lead the university to greater
achievements.” Watson will hold listening sessions at the Whitewater and Rock County campuses, and in the communities of Whitewater and Janesville. “I want to hear from as many people as possible, and I especially want to Dwight Watson hear from those people whose voices aren’t always heard,” Watson said. “This is an exciting time of year for the university. It won’t be long before our students and faculty return for the fall semester, and are engaged in our vibrant campuses. I am energized by the activity
of the students, faculty and staff. The enthusiasm of the Warhawk family fuels our commitment to our goals,” he said. Watson served since 2015 as the provost and vice president of academic and student affairs at Southwest Minnesota State University, an institution serving about 7,300 students as part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. In this role, he focused on student achievement and removing barriers to success. He designed and implemented policies and practices pertaining to diversity, inclusion, access, and equity. Watson helped build collaborative relationships with two-year community and technical colleges, including creating transfer pathways and place-bound 2+2 programs. Working collaboratively with shared governance, he has overseen successful accreditation, assessment, and strategic planning. He has fundraising and
government relations expertise. Previously, Watson served as dean of the College of Education at the University of Northern Iowa (2010-2015); associate dean of the teacher education program at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire (2007-2010); and chair of the Department of Education at Hamline University (20022007). As a professor, his primary teaching focus was literacy development for young and adolescent readers. His scholarship has focused on applied research connected to the literacy and language acquisition of students of color and urban learners. Currently, his research is on leadership development, faculty recruitment and hiring practices, and teacher pathways to diversify the workforce. His professional experience also includes pre-K-12 teaching in his home state of South Carolina as well as North Carolina and Minnesota.
A brief history of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater By Carol Cartwright WHITEWATER HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Whitewater Normal School was one of several state teachers’ colleges founded throughout Wisconsin in the 19th century. Work on the normal school building began in the fall of 1866, and the building was finally completed by April of 1868. Between 1868 and the end of Whitewater’s industrial era in the 1890s, the Whitewater Normal School grew steadily, and the school building, soon named “Old Main,” grew as well. The first addition to the building, which doubled its space, was constructed in 1876. Old Main burned in 1891 but was quickly rebuilt. In 1897, a new addition on the front of the building was completed. After World War II, Whitewater became known almost exclusively as a “college town.” There was still a lack of strong industrial development in town, and commercial development did not grow much beyond its boundaries in the existing downtown. The Whitewater Normal School, however, was transformed between 1950 and 1975. During this period, student enrollment went from under 1,000 students to over 10,000 students, and the normal school became a university. The Whitewater Normal School began its meteoric rise when, in 1913, the school developed a program for training business teachers. The program soon became nationally recognized, and with the addition of a fouryear education degree, the normal school became the Whitewater Teachers College in 1927. After World War II, two national trends resulted in major expansion at the college. One was the GI Bill, which brought thousands of World War II veterans to colleges between 1945 and the early 1950s. The second trend was the “baby boom,” a skyrocketing birth rate between 1946 to 1964 that, beginning in the mid-1960s, brought thousands of students to colleges. The good economy of the 1950s and 1960s, and the general support for college education from the state government, also helped expand enrollments. In 1951, the Board of Regents approved a plan to allow the Whitewater Teacher’s College (and most other state teacher’s colleges) to grant liberal arts degrees along with education degrees. At that point, Whitewater became part of the Wisconsin State College system and was then renamed the Wisconsin State College-Whitewater. In the 1960s, recognizing the expansion of the state college system beyond liberal arts and education, the Board of Regents changed the system to the Wisconsin State Universities. In 1972, the Wisconsin State University system merged with the University
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Construction of the Whitewater Normal School main building, which will become known as “Old Main,” is completed in 1868.
of Wisconsin system, and all state universities became affiliated with the University of Wisconsin. Since 1972, Whitewater’s campus has been known as the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. The influx of more students at the university meant that the classrooms and facilities in Old Main were not sufficient. The first dorms were built in the 1950s, and additional facilities were added in the 1950s and 1960s. Much of the campus classroom space, however, was still located in Old Main. In 1970, a devastating arson fire destroyed 80 percent
of Old Main. Only a portion of that building, Hyer Hall, could be salvaged. The important result of that fire was that a number of new classroom buildings were erected in the 1970s, including a center for the arts. At the present time, the University of WisconsinWhitewater is still the town’s largest employer, and Whitewater will probably always be known as a “college town.” Source: Carol Cartwright, “A (Very) Brief History of Whitewater,” 2014, Whitewater Historical Society website, www.whitewaterhistoricalsociety.org.
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