University of Wisconsin–Whitewater

The University of Wisconsin–Whitewater (UW–Whitewater) is a public university in Whitewater, Wisconsin. It is part of the University of Wisconsin System. Student enrollment in the 2014–2015 academic year was more than 12,000. The university offers 47 undergraduate majors and 13 graduate programs.[2] Approximately 1,400 faculty and staff are employed by the university, and the student body consists of individuals from about 40 states and 30 countries.[3]

University of Wisconsin–Whitewater

Type	State university
Established	1868
Chancellor	Dr. Dwight Watson
Undergraduates	11,142 (2015–2016)[1]
Postgraduates	1,204 (2015–2016)[1]
Location	Whitewater , Wisconsin , United States 42.838339°N 88.743246°W / 42.838339; -88.743246
Campus	Rural
Colors	Purple and White
Nickname	Warhawks
Mascot	Willie Warhawk
Website	www.uww.edu

History

The school was dedicated on April 21, 1868, as Whitewater Normal School and graduated its first class of teachers in June, 1870. Albert Salisbury, writing in 1893, remarked: "The young men and women who gathered into this school in those early years found here a new and stimulating atmosphere. The spirit of earnestness–almost a severe earnestness,–pervaded the place; and the high ideals of its administration were contagious in a remarkable degree." Salisbury wrote of a unique tradition of the school known as "Students' Day." One day during the term faculty would, unannounced, be entirely absent from the school. Once students recognized that the day must be "Students' Day", they would elect a President and Faculty from amongst themselves who would take up the regular duties of the day. The annual catalogue stated the purpose of "Students' Day" as the following: "The object of thus putting the institution under the care of the students is to test their moral culture, their executive ability, and their devotion to their work."[4]

In 1927, the school received authority to grant baccalaureate degrees in education and the name was changed to Whitewater Teachers College. With the addition of liberal arts programs in 1951 it became Wisconsin State College–Whitewater, and was later designated a Wisconsin State University in 1964. In 1971, after the merger of the former University of Wisconsin and the former Wisconsin State Universities, the school became part of the University of Wisconsin System and has had the name of University of Wisconsin–Whitewater since then.[5]

The university briefly gained national attention in 2018 when Chancellor Beverly Kopper's husband was investigated for allegedly sexually harassing university employees. The chancellor resigned during the investigation amidst allegations that she had ignored the alleged harassment.[6]

On May 23, 2019, the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Dwight C. Watson as the 17th Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, following the recommendation made by a selection committee. Dr. Watson, who previously served as Provost and Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs at Southwest Minnesota State University, started on August 1, 2019.[7]

Campus

Historic schoolhouse on UWW campus

The University of Wisconsin–Whitewater encompasses 400 acres in southeastern Wisconsin. The iconic landmark of the university's campus, Old Main, was destroyed by fire on February 7, 1970. The school's oldest building, it was the only one that had been part of the original campus. The east wing of Old Main, now called Hyer Hall, is all that remains of the building. It houses many of the university's administrative offices, in addition to classrooms and lecture halls.[8] After the fire that destroyed Old Main the building's carillon bell was removed and installed in front of the Alumni Center. Now an electronic carillon bell rings regularly throughout the day.[9]

The James R. Conner University Center occupies the heart of campus. The "UC" contains a bowling alley, an art gallery, a stage for live music, a coffee shop, and several dining options.[10] Young Auditorium, the largest performing arts venue on campus, hosts dance, music, theatre, comedy, and other university events.[11] The UW-Whitewater Nature Preserve is located in the northeast corner of campus and consists of 110 acres of various ecosystems such as woodlands, wetlands, and prairie. In addition to serving as an outdoor classroom and laboratory the preserve includes recreational trails for running, hiking, cross-country skiing, or biking.[12]

Academics

University Honors Program

The University Honors Program provides students the opportunity to participate in academic activities, such as field trips and honors courses, and to graduate with University Honors.[13]

Undergraduate Research Program

Students participating in the Undergraduate Research Program receive a grant and work with a faculty mentor on a project that the student designs. Most departments on campus have students and faculty mentors who participate in undergraduate research projects.[14]

Research Apprenticeship Program

The Research Apprenticeship Program (RAP) provides a paid opportunity to assist faculty and staff with their research. This opportunity is open to freshman and sophomore students, transfer students, returning nontraditional students, and international exchange students.[15]

Student government

Whitewater Student Government (WSG) is the students' governing body. It consists of a senate, a president, a vice president and an executive board. WSG has the primary responsibility for the formulation and review of policies concerning student life, services, and interests according to Wisconsin State Statute 36.09(5).[16]

The organization also provides services to students on campus.[17] It hosts an adopt-a-lot service, where students and organizations can adopt a campus parking lot to clean; provides legal advice through an attorney; offers free income tax assistance to students and community members as part of a joint effort between Student Government, Beta Alpha Psi, the Accounting Department, and the IRS; and maintains updated listings on the WSG website for community housing.[18]

Extracurricular activities

The University of Wisconsin–Whitewater has over 170 recognized student clubs and organizations.[2]

The Royal Purple

The Royal Purple is the university's independent student newspaper. It has been in publication since 1901.[19]

UWW-TV

UWW-TV is the university's student-run television channel. It provides news, sports, educational and original programming produced entirely by University of Wisconsin–Whitewater students. UWW-TV is part of the campus cable line-up and is located on channel 100.1 in high definition.[20] It is also available around the city of Whitewater on Spectrum cable channel 989.

Jitters Coffee Lounge

Jitters is a student-run coffee house located on the first floor of Wells East Residence Hall.[21]

Ceramics Guild

The Ceramics Guild hosts an annual December/fall semester ceramics sale, often in collaboration with the alloy metalsmithing group. A tradition established in 1977, the sale contributes financially to the UW-Whitewater ceramics program, allowing visiting artists to lecture. To date, over 60 visiting artists have conducted workshops in studio ceramics.[22]

91.7 The Edge

The Edge is the campus's student-run radio station broadcasting out of Andersen Library, where they have been broadcasting since 1966. The station broadcasts local news and sports and plays music ranging from jazz and hip-hop to alternative and metal.[23]

Greek system

Fraternities and sororities are involved with annual philanthropy and community service projects, homecoming week activities, socials (also known as exchanges) between other Greek organizations or general student organizations, scholarship opportunities for members, and professional networking skills and opportunities.[24]

North American Interfraternity Conference Alpha Sigma Phi Delta Chi Lambda Chi Alpha Sigma Tau Gamma Nationally recognized fraternities Lambda Chi Alpha Phi Delta Theta Tau Kappa Epsilon Professional fraternity Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Local Alpha Sigma (1898) Phi Chi Epsilon

National Panhellenic Conference Alpha Gamma Delta Delta Zeta Sigma Sigma Sigma National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations Gamma Alpha Omega Lambda Alpha Upsilon Zeta Sigma Chi National Pan-Hellenic Council Alpha Kappa Alpha Alpha Phi Alpha Delta Sigma Theta Kappa Alpha Psi Omega Psi Phi Phi Beta Sigma Sigma Gamma Rho Zeta Phi Beta

The UWW mascot

Athletics

Main article: Wisconsin–Whitewater Warhawks

UW–Whitewater is a member of NCAA Division III for athletics. It is a member of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC). The university's athletics teams are nicknamed the Warhawks and are represented by the colors purple and white.

In the 2013–14 academic year, the Warhawks made collegiate sport history by winning the men's football, basketball, and baseball championships. UW-Whitewater is the first school in NCAA history in any division to experience such a three-sport sweep in the same academic year.[25]

One of UW-Whitewater's programs for students with disabilities, Cornerstones for Success, provides athletes with disabilities the opportunity to share their experiences in sports and everyday life with students from across the Midwest. UW-Whitewater also has wheelchair basketball programs for men and women; both teams have won national championships.[26]

Notable people

Alumni

Bidal Aguero – Hispanic political activist and newspaper publisher in Lubbock, Texas; received master's degree in music in 1974[27] Corey Anderson – mixed martial artist; Ultimate Fighter 19 winner[28] Merton W. Baker – U.S. Air Force Major General[29] John Belushi – actor and Saturday Night Live comedian (attended)[30] Matt Blanchard - Former NFL Quarterback Gene Brabender – MLB player for Baltimore Orioles and Seattle Pilots/Milwaukee Brewers[31] Walter B. Calvert – Wisconsin State Representative[32] James R. Charneski – Wisconsin State Representative[33] Robert L. Clark – Wisconsin State Representative[34] Craig Coshun – pre-game host and reporter for Milwaukee Brewers on Fox Sports Network.[35] Mel J. Cyrak – Wisconsin State Representative[36] Marc C. Duff – Wisconsin State Representative[37] Vilnis Ezerins – former football player for Los Angeles Rams[38] Edward Grassman – Wisconsin State Representative[39] Eva Kinney Griffith – journalist, temperance activist, novelist, newspaper editor, journal publisher[40] B. Gunar Gruenke – president of Conrad Schmitt Studios[41] Kenn Hoekstra – game developer and producer at Pi Studios[42] Isabella Hofmann – actress (attended)[43] Jim Holperin – Wisconsin State Senator[44] G. Erle Ingram – Wisconsin State Senator[45] Jeff Jagodzinski – football coach for Green Bay Packers and Boston College[46] Arthur J. Jones – politician Neal Kedzie – State Senator[47] Dave Kraayeveld – NFL player[48] Ken Kratz (born 1960-61) - lawyer, former district attorney of Calumet County, Wisconsin; law license was suspended for four months after sexting scandal[49] Jake Kumerow – NFL player[50] Lance Leipold - football head coach, University of Buffalo Bill Lobenstein – former football player for Denver Broncos[51]

Thomas A. Loftus – Ambassador to Norway 1993-97; former speaker of State Assembly[52] Barbara Lorman – Wisconsin State Senator[53] John T. Manske – Wisconsin State Representative[54] Max Maxfield – Wyoming state auditor (1999–2007), Secretary of State (2007–15)[55] Grant R. Mulder – U.S. Air Force Major General[56] Stephen Nass – Wisconsin State Senator[57] Mark Neumann – U.S. Congressman[58] Reince Priebus – Former Chairman of Republican National Committee[59] and former White House Chief of Staff [60] Randall J. Radtke – Wisconsin State Representative[61] A. J. Raebel – football player for Minnesota Vikings and Saskatchewan Roughriders[62] Stuart Rindy – former football player for Chicago Bears[63] John W. Scherer – TV's video professor[64] Pete Schmitt – former football player for Washington Redskins[65] Derek Stanley – former football player for St. Louis Rams[66] Quint Studer – founder and CEO of health care consulting company Studer Group,[67] co-owner of Pensacola Blue Wahoos[68] Eric Studesville – assistant coach for Denver Broncos, 2010 interim head coach[69] Matt Turk – NFL punter[70] Robin Vos – Speaker of Wisconsin State Assembly[71] Joan Wade – Wisconsin State Representative[72] Bob Wickman – baseball player for New York Yankees, Milwaukee Brewers, Arizona Diamondbacks[73] Dwight A. York – Wisconsin State Representative[74]

Faculty

• Thomas Chrowder Chamberlin, founder of The Journal of Geology[75]
• Brian Coppola, noted chemist[76]
• Andrea Nye, Professor Emerita of the Philosophy and Religious Studies Department.[77]
• Alison Townsend, poet[78]
• Warren S. Johnson, professor of natural science; Johnson invented the first automatic multi-zone temperature control system and went on to establish Johnson Electric Service Company (now known as Johnson Controls).[79]

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Further reading

• Bohi, M. Janette. A History of Wisconsin State University, Whitewater, 1868–1968. Whitewater, Wis.: Whitewater State University Foundation, 1967.

External links

• Official website