UW-Whitewater Plans for a Safe Return to Campus – Fall, 2020

(written by Jeff Angileri, Director of University Communications) University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Chancellor Dwight C. Watson has announced plans for the return of students, faculty and staff at the Whitewater and Rock County campuses for the Fall 2020 semester. “Our desire is to have our campuses as open as possible. We will not be the same university we were in the Fall of 2019. Yet, we are committed to providing students with excellent instruction, support and services,” Watson said. “Our first priority has […]

UW-Whitewater Parking Rules and Regulations Update

Parking Services has announced that all UW-Whitewater on-campus parking rules and regulations will return to normal, beginning 7:00 a.m. Monday, July 6, 2020.  At that point, permits will be required in all permit lots, and all pay-by-space, disabled, reserved and other parking space rules will be fully re-implemented. If you previously purchased a 2019-2020 annual or 2020 summer permit, the permit is still valid through Aug. 31, 2020. Parking Services will send another campus-wide email once permits are available for […]

Former Governor Thompson Named UW System Interim President

story content written and provided by the University of Wisconsin System; Mark Pitsch, media contact, (608) 265-3419, mpitsch@uwsa.edu MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents President Andrew S. Petersen today announced that former Governor Tommy G. Thompson has agreed to serve as UW System Interim President effective July 1. The decision comes after consultation Thursday with the Board of Regents, which offered uniform support. Thompson is a well-known champion of Wisconsin’s public universities, and he has called for a renewal of the […]

UW-Whitewater Honored Among 2020 Colleges of Distinction

(written by Kristine Zaballos, UWW University Marketing and Communications) For the fourth consecutive year, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has been named among the Colleges of Distinction — a national honor that recognizes campuses for exceptional teaching and dedication to student success. “I am especially proud that we have been awarded the Equity and Inclusion badge,” said Chancellor Dwight C. Watson. “Diversity and inclusion are among UW-Whitewater’s values, and we strive to make this campus a place where all people belong, all people are […]

UW-Whitewater Children’s Center Open with Safety Measures in Place

UW-Whitewater’s Children’s Center has once again opened to offer essential childcare. Using recommendations from the CDC and the Department of Children and Families to insure the safety of the children and staff, childcare services began for a limited number of children. To provide a safe environment for families, children and staff, the Children’s Center is following several new safety measures: Increased sanitizing and disinfecting protocols Daily health screenings of both children and staff Self-contained small groupings of children and staff […]

Saturday Night Fire at Tutt Hall Entryway Under Investigation

  Fire damaged one of the entryways to Tutt Hall Saturday evening. Fire department and police officials responded at approximately 10pm, and it was determined the fire started at an exterior trashcan/bin, and moved its way to the southwest entrance (#3) of the UW-Whitewater residence hall, causing damage to the door, windows, interior walls and ceiling light fixture.  Details are limited, as University Police continue to investigate at this time.  

UW-Whitewater planning for return of students, faculty and staff in the fall

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater announced that departments across both the Whitewater and Rock County campuses are planning for the return of students, faculty and staff for the Fall 2020 semester. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, university leaders have actively assessed the ability to return UW-Whitewater to a modified normal. The intent is to provide learning and living experiences that are as safe as they can be given the challenges of the world in which everyone is operating. “Our first priority […]

UWW-TV Office Summer Office Hours Posted

In keeping with safe distancing, along with general safety and health concerns, the UWW-TV business office at 1208 Andersen Library at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will remain closed to the public throughout the summer, until further notice.  We ask that you contact UWW-TV through email at uwwtv@uww.edu.  We wish you all a fun and safe summer!

City of Whitewater PSA on Street Obstructions

This public service announcement serves as a reminder that blowing or depositing grass clippings into any City street is prohibited. Chapter 12.08 – STREET OBSTRUCTIONS Sections: 12.08.010 – Prohibited. (a)No person, except as provided in Section 12.08.020, shall place, deposit, keep, or cause to be placed, deposited or kept in or upon any street, alley, gutter, sidewalk or public ground within the limits of this city any stone, brick, timber, lumber, iron, wood or other material for building, or any […]

City of Whitewater Electronic Recycling Event

The city of Whitewater is holding an Electronic Recycling Event on Saturday, May 23, 2020, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, located at LOT B (across from the Train Depot and Cravath Lakefront). Items they will charge to dispose include: All TV’s – $20.00; Old Tube CRT Computer Monitors – $10.00; Microwaves – $5.00; Exercise Equipment – $5.00 Items they will accept include: Computers, Laptops, Monitors, Printers, Circuit Boards, Servers, Modems, Scanners, Hard Drives, Cables, Keyboards, Mice, Power Cords/Wires, All Electronics, TV’s, Stereos, VCR’s, DVD’s, […]

Virtual Celebration of Graduates set for May 16

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will celebrate the achievements of its graduates at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16, in a virtual event, which will occur via Facebook Live on UW-Whitewater’s Facebook page.   More than 1,700 students will receive degrees this May, including 1,685 from the Whitewater campus and 95 from the Rock County campus.   The commencement ceremonies at both campuses originally scheduled for this month have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the university is looking at potential dates to hold […]

Locked Out – “Play Ball”