Author Archives: MELANIE JONES

Warhawk Almanac: Homecoming 1974

Written by Jacob OberAs we start Homecoming Week, let’s look back at how the campus celebrated 50 years ago. The theme for 1974’s homecoming was “New Images,” reflecting the university’s changing nature as it welcomed a new chancellor, increased e… Continue reading

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Warhawk Almanac: Virtual Campus History Tour Now Available

The UW-Whitewater Archives team has created a self-guided campus history tour. With the Homecoming 2024 festivities right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to reminisce about your days on campus and learn about campus history. You can access the… Continue reading

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Warhawk Almanac: Prucha Field at James B. Miller Stadium – Home of Warhawk Baseball

Written by Jacob OberWarhawk baseball at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has a long and storied history, dating back to the 1870s with the organization of the first baseball club on campus.[1] It wasn’t until 1957 that the Wisconsin Intercollegi… Continue reading

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Warhawk Almanac: 60th Anniversary: UW-Whitewater Issues First Graduate Degree

Written by Jacob Ober Following the end of World War II, the United States experienced a population boom, and with it, an increase in enrollment at many higher-learning institutions, including UW-Whitewater. When the school was founded in 1868, just forty-eight … Continue reading

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Warhawk Almanac: UW-Rock County Mascot Controversy

Written by Jacob Ober Please be aware this post contains content considered harmful, offensive, and inappropriate in contemporary settings. The University Libraries strive to create an accessible, welcoming, and accountable understanding of the historic record. Founded in 1966, the University … Continue reading

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Warhawk Almanac: Wrestling

Written by Ashley Bowe The history of the wrestling team goes back to the mid-1950s as part of a campus promotion and celebration. The presence of wrestling on campus started as a promotional event called “Campus Chaos”, which was a … Continue reading

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Warhawk Almanac: 2008 Softball Team’s Remarkable Run

Written by Jacob Ober In 2008, the UW-Whitewater Warhawks softball team made their longest postseason run since 1987 by advancing to the NCAA Division III World Series. This would mark the 13th overall appearance for the Warhawks softball team in … Continue reading

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Warhawk Almanac: The Tower

Written by Riley Smith Jack Heide[4]  John A. “Jack”  Heide was hired at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, then called Whitewater State Teachers College, in 1948, where he took on the role of English Department Chair.[1] During the 1950s and 1960s, … Continue reading

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Warhawk Almanac: UW-Whitewater’s Centennial Anniversary

Written by Jacob Ober On April 21st, 1868, also known as “Founder’s Day,” a dedication ceremony was held for the newly-opened Whitewater Normal School. 100 years later, Whitewater Normal School, having been recently renamed to Wisconsin State University-Whitewater in 1964, … Continue reading

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Warhawk Almanac: Online MBA Program 25th Anniversary

Written by Ashley Bowe The University of Wisconsin Whitewater is well known for its elite business school, particularly its online MBA program. The program has been ranked number one in Wisconsin for years and has held many honors throughout its … Continue reading

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