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Warhawk Almanac: Abraham Lincoln in…Whitewater?

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Wendy Feldner

Have you ever wondered why there is a bust of Abraham Lincoln outside of Hyer Hall? It turns out that Abraham Lincoln spent a night in Whitewater while fighting in the Blackhawk Indian War. Lincoln spent the night in downtown … Continue reading →

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Warhawk Almanac: Who Were the Whitewater Four?

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Wendy Feldner

During the late 1960s and early 1970s the Whitewater campus was buzzing with student protests, but not for the reason you might think. On Thursday, February 26, 1970, Dr. Robert Burrows was removed as the chairman of the English Department … Continue reading →

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Warhawk Almanac: The Opening of Moraine Dinning Hall

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Wendy Feldner

The mid to late 1960s was a big time period in terms of the dinning options at UW-Whitewater. Many students were accustomed to eating at the Union Cafeteria, but that all changed January of 1964. Using funds provided by the … Continue reading →

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Warhawk Almanac: The First Winterim

Posted on January 2, 2023 by Wendy Feldner

Many universities and colleges offer some sort of education during the winter break period. This is often known as a January term, named after the month it takes place. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater offered its first set of winter classes, … Continue reading →

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Warhawk Almanac: Honoring Excellence and Starting Traditions – 1971

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Riley Bartsch

On December 19th, 1971, President Greenhill started a new tradition honoring recent alumni. Continue reading →

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Warhawk Almanac: Warhawks are Champions! – 2002

Posted on December 6, 2021 by Riley Bartsch

On December 7th, 2002, the Williams Center was alive with excitement. UW-Whitewater was in the middle of a game against Washington University (St. Louis). The winner of the game would be crowned NCAA Division III women’s volleyball champion. For the … Continue reading →

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Warhawk Almanac: Whitewater Mourns President John F. Kennedy – 1963

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Riley Bartsch

When President Kennedy died on November 22nd, 1963, the Whitewater community was reminded of his visit to campus only a few years earlier. Continue reading →

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Warhawk Almanac: Whitewater’s First Armistice – 1918

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Riley Bartsch

The fighting of World War I ended on November 11, 1918. On this day, later named Armistice Day, citizens around the nation celebrated the end of the violence and the impending return of their soldiers. Whitewater was no exception. Continue reading →

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Warhawk Almanac: Happy 100th Phi Chi Epsilon! – 1921

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Riley Bartsch

In the late fall of 1921, Leonard Sheahan enlisted the help of William Olson, Clark Larkin, and Clyde Jungbluth to start the Whitewater Normal School’s first local fraternity. Together they became the four founding members of Phi Chi Epsilon. Shortly … Continue reading →

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Warhawk Almanac: The “Poems, Prayers, and Promises” of 1971

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Riley Bartsch

“Poems, Prayers, and Promises” 1971 was Whitewater’s first homecoming as part of the University of Wisconsin System. The Warhawks celebrated with student activities, a 19-15 win over UW- Eau Claire, and a special concert from John Denver. Continue reading →

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