Category Archives: Archives & ARC

Warhawk Almanac: Old Main Burns

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Kerstan Roeven

February 7th, 1970, should have been a festive, fun filled night at Wisconsin State University-Whitewater (now UW-Whitewater). The Spring semester was young and that Saturday night was the annual Ice-O-Rama dance at the University Center However, the festivities were interrupted … Continue reading →

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Warhawk Almanac: Sorority Winter Formal

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Kerstan Roeven

Alpha Sigma is the oldest local sorority at UW-Whitewater and in the state of Wisconsin. Founded as the Aureola Literary Society in 1898, the name was changed in 1931 to Alpha Sigma, which it is still known as today.[1] In … 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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Warhawk Almanac: Accessibility and Progress: A Warhawk Tradition – 1974

Posted on October 4, 2021 by Riley Bartsch

On October 7th, 1974, Chancellor James R. Connor participated in an Awareness Day program that sparked accessibility reform across campus. Continue reading →

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Warhawk Almanac: And So the Season Begins – 1993

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Riley Bartsch

On September 20, 1993, the Irvin L. Young Auditorium began its first season with a production of “Sunday in the Park with George.” Continue reading →

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