Saturday, we had the pleasure of watching the final day of the NCAA Division III National Championship in track at UW-Oshkosh. The day had a beautiful start, but rain in the middle of the afternoon soaked the competitors and their supporters. Congratulations to the UWW men’s team on finishing 6th, and to the UWW athletes achieving All-America status: Dan Hytinen (twice), Brian Butzler, and Joe Boberschmidt.
Monday, after the parade, we attended the historical marker dedication for two Revolutionary War veterans who are buried in Oak Grove Cemetery (on East Main). These are just two of forty-two Revolutionary War veterans buried in Wisconsin. After the dedication, guides gave cemetery tours, telling brief stories about may of the founders of Whitewater.
I’m looking forward to the Whitewater Home-Coming celebration on July 1-4. The Whitewater Home-Coming will be held in conjunction with the city’s Fourth of July celebration. Events will be held in town and on campus. More information about this event will be forthcoming.
Richard Telfer, Interim Chancellor
Commencement on Saturday, May 19th was Chancellor Martha Saunders’ last official event at UW-Whitewater. It was a wonderful celebration of the successes of our students. Speeches by Sara Mertz and Rich Meeusen inspired and entertained an enthusiastic capacity audience in a bright DLK/Kachel Fieldhouse.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater wishes Martha Saunders wonderful success in her new position as President of the University of Southern Mississippi. We thank her for the time she spent here and for the energy and enthusiasm she brought as chancellor.
We extend to Martha and to Joe Bailey our best wishes for much joy and happiness.
Richard Telfer, Interim Chancellor
My favorite two days of the academic year are our spring and fall commencement celebrations. It is on those days that we celebrate the handiwork of this university.
On May 19 we will be validating the competence of the class of 2007. I am very much looking forward to seeing the proud faces of families and friends as I shake the hands of our newest graduates. Also on that day:
- Richard Meeusen will provide the commencement address. He is an energetic and successful alum who will, no doubt, inspire us all to reach higher and never give up on anything that matters.
- Sara Mertz will be the student speaker. Sara will be a summa cum laude graduate with a degree in finance and accounting.
- A total of 1,243 undergraduates and 176 graduates will receive their diplomas.
- Many of our undergraduates will be the first in their families to earn a baccalaureate degree.
I look forward to seeing you there.
