University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Infobox University
name = University of Wisconsin-Whitewater


type = State university
established = 1868
city = Whitewater
state = Wisconsin
country = United States
undergrad = 9,436 (2007)
postgrad = 1,264 (2007)
chancellor = Richard Telfer
campus = Rural

website = http://www.uww.edu

The University of Wisconsin–Whitewater (also known as UW-Whitewater and abbreviated as UWW) is part of the University of Wisconsin System, located in Whitewater, Wisconsin. It became Wisconsin's second public college on April 21, 1868 when it opened its doors to 39 students taught by nine faculty members. It is a four-year, co-educational, residential college accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Enrollment in 2005-06 stood at 10,700 (9,436 undergraduate, 1,264 graduate and professional). The chancellor is Richard Telfer. The school motto is "Stay Close. Go Far."

Campus

Hyer Hall

In 1925 the addition of an East wing was added to Old Main Hall. It was later renamed Hyer Hall in honor of former school president Frank S. Hyer in 1968. On February 7, 1970 "Old Main" hall caught on fire. The central, north and west towers burned down along with the bell tower. The only surviving wing — Hyer Hall — underwent a $6.4 million restoration in 1997. It was completed by 1999 and included many 21st century technologies. It now houses many of the University's administrative offices in addition to classrooms and lecture halls. Hyer Hall has hosted the likes of the Milwaukee Symphony, Amelia Earhart, Martin Luther King, Jr. and John F. Kennedy.

University Center

In 1959 the University Center opened. Several expansions throughout the decades brought the total square footage to convert|130000|sqft|m2. In 1997 it was officially named after former Chancellor James R. Connor.

During the summer of 2006 the University Center (UC) was almost completely closed for extensive construction projects which included demolition of portions of the building, the construction of new additions to the building, and remodeling of the remaining portions. The completed multi-million dollar project opened on time in January 2008 with a weekend of events to help build interest in the new facilities which includes a movie theater, recreation center, coffee house, the return of The Down Under, and many other new or remodeled amenities.

tudent Life

Hawk Squad

he Hawk Squad is "the face of the first year experience." This student team is made up of upper class students with extensive leadership experience at UW-W. This team serves as the host for all of the programs and services offered through the First Year Experience office. This team provides leadership for freshmen and transfer students during Plan-It Purple. They also host Club U-Dub Dub and Zero Gravity for our freshmen. The Hawk Squad represents the First Year Experience at On Campus Days for prospective students as well. If it's an FYE event, it's a "Hawk Squad" event. Look for them at your next FYE program!!

Whitewater Student Government

[http://orgs.uww.edu/wsg Whitewater Student Government] (WSG) is the students' governing body. It consists of the Senate, the President and Vice President, and the Executive Board.

Whitewater Student Government 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).

Executives:

• President - Allison Rygh
• Vice President - Justin O'Rourke

Current Executive Board (Unconfirmed by Senate):

• Student Affairs Director - Kevin Delie
• Academic Affairs Director - Sara Campeau
• University Services Director - Harrison John Draayers
• Legislative Affairs Director - Andrew Meyer
• Public Relations - Tim Scully
• Information & Technology - Matt McMillan
• Clerk - Maxwell Blackhurst Taylor

Senate:

Current Leadership:

• Speaker: Brandon VerVelde (At-Large)
• Deputy Speaker: Cody Horlacher (Drumlin)
• Parliamentarian: (vacant)

Senators by District:

At-Large

• Brandon VerVelde

Drumlin

• Cody Horlacher
• Sarah Herlache
• Chad Neerhof

Esker

• Toni Lee Piechura
• Stephen Jansen
• Sarah Soltis

Off Campus

• Dane Checolinski
• Riley Mabeus
• Anthony Nigbur
• Andy Smits
• Paul Murphy
• Lamont Sharp
• Joe Smolinske
• Sarah Soltis
• Ashley Carrington
• Tim Lea
• Lucas Renz
• Conner Verri

Fraternities/Sororities

Social fraternities and sororities carry traditions and history at UW-Whitewater. These organizations are involved with annual philanthropy (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.

InterFraternal Council Fraternities:
Lambda Chi Alpha,
Lambda Alpha Upsilon,
Phi Chi Epsilon, [http://orgs.uww.edu/sinfonia Phi Mu Alpha] , [http://www.uwwpikes.org Pi Kappa Alpha] ,
Delta Chi, and [http://orgs.uww.edu/sigtau Sigma Tau Gamma]

Panhellenic Council Sororities:
Alpha Sigma, [http://orgs.uww.edu/deltazeta Delta Zeta] ,
Sigma Sigma Sigma

National Panhellenic Council Fraternities & Sororities:
Alpha Phi Alpha,
Alpha Kappa Alpha,
Delta Sigma Theta,
Sigma Gamma Rho,
Zeta Phi Beta.

Athletics

UW-Whitewater is a member of NCAA Division III for athletics. It is a member of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC).

The athletics teams are nicknamed the Warhawks and wear purple and white.

On December 15, 2007 in Salem, Virginia the UW-Whitewater Men's football team won their first NCAA Division III National Championship at the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl in a 31 to 21 victory over the Mount Union College Purple Raiders. This was the third year in a row that the Warhawks faced the Purple Raiders in the Stagg Bowl, losing the previous two meetings. This year is also the first year for new head coach Lance Leipold, having replaced the retired Bob Berezowitz. [ [http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=697135 JS Online: Never saw it coming ] ] [ [http://d3football.com/releases.php?release=mzwu7ubwqw9gjkzd D3football.com: UW-Whitewater 31, Mount Union 21 ] ]

2007 Gagliardi Trophy Winner Justin Beaver (Running Back) was named the Offensive Player of the year by D3Football.com and Coach Lance Leipold was named Coach of the Year as well. [ [http://d3football.com/tow/07/allamericans.htm D3football.com: 2007 All-Americans ] ]

"Men's Coaching Staff"

"Women's Coaching Staff"

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is also one of the few Division III programs that has a Civil War style cannon which is fired whenever the UW-Warhawk football team scores a touchdown. The cannon is also fired at the conclusion of the National Anthem, and at the end of the game. The cannon belongs to and is operated by Mike Lesko, a former student of UW-Whitewater. The replica Confederate Mountain Rifle is entering it's 14 year of service to UW-W without missing any home games in that 14 years. Students are encouraged to come and join the cannon crew to fire it at the home games.

Notable alumni

*John Belushi - Saturday Night Live comedian (attended)
*Thomas A. Loftus - United States Ambassador to the Kingdom of Norway from 1993 to 1997
*Max Maxfield - Wyoming State Auditor (1999-2007) and Secretary of State-elect (2007-)
*Mark Neumann - US congressman
*Kenn Hoekstra - An American Game Developer and Producer at Pi Studios
*Craig Much - ESPN Outdoors Man of the Year 2004 and turkey farmer
*Jeff Potrykus - Sports writer for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
*Rick Braun - Sports writer for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
*Craig Coshun - Pre-game host and sideline reporter for the Milwaukee Brewers on the Fox Sports Network
*Bob Wickman - Baseball player for the Arizona Diamondbacks
*Reince Priebus - Chairman of the Republican Party of Wisconsin
*Johnny Lechner - Perpetual college student since 1994.
*Derek Stanley - Football player for the St. Louis Rams
*Eric Studesville - Running Backs coach Buffalo Bills
* Sean Patrick Little - Novelist & Illustrator
*Michael R. Hickey - Historian and Author [ [http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PMG8X6 Amazon.com: First World War: Volume 4 The Mediterranean Front 1914-1923: The Kindle Store: Michael Hickey ] ]
*Jeff Jagodzinski - Football coach at Green Bay Packers and Boston College
*Matt Turk - Houston Texans Starting Punter
*Isabella Hofmann - Actress (attended)
* Dave Vander Meulen UW whitewater Basketball Coach from 1978-2001 . He won the first two national titles in school history.
*Emmy Fink - Television news personality at WBUW in Madison, Wisconsin.
*Matt Johnson - Newspaper editor and columnist with the River Valley Newspaper Group in La Crosse, Wisconsin. [ [http://www.vernonbroadcaster.com Vernon Broadcaster ] ]

References

Bohi, M. Janette. "A history of Wisconsin State University, Whitewater, 1868-1968." Whitewater, Wis.: Whitewater State University Foundation, 1967.

External links

* [http://www.uww.edu/ UWW official website]
* [http://www.uwwsports.com UWW athletics site]
* [http://library.uww.edu/ UWW University Library website]