Category Archives: around wisconsin

Vote on April 5th!

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Barbara

The Spring Election and Presidential Preference Primary will be held on April 5, 2016. Don’t forget to vote! Whitewater’s polling locations, the downtown Armory (146 W North St) and on campus (UC Hamilton Room), will be open from 7 a.m. … Continue reading →

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5th Annual Wellfest – March 13

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Rebecca Jones

Working for Whitewater’s Wellness (W3) is hosting its 5th Annual Wellfest this weekend, March 13 from 1:00-4:00pm at Whitewater High School.  There is no cost to attend. Over 40 exhibitors will participate in a resource fair, featuring health screenings, personal … Continue reading →

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Community health opportunities

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Rebecca Jones

Whitewater is a great place to be active and get outdoors. Depending on the season, there are great opportunities for hiking, snowboarding, skiing, hang-gliding, golf ing or mini-golfing, paint-balling, or canoeing. Links are available HERE for more information about these activities. … Continue reading →

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State of the State – Jan 19

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Barbara

Wisconsin’s Governor Scott Walker will deliver his 2016 State of the State address on Tues., Jan. 19, at 7pm. You can watch on TV (see the Library’s 2nd-floor big screen tv) or watch the livestream on the Internet. What might … Continue reading →

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Underground Railroad

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Barbara

The Hoard Historical Museum in Fort Atkinson (401 Whitewater Ave.) will host a free “Calling All Families” presentation about the Underground Railroad from 10:30am-noon on Sat., Nov. 7. The program will be presented by Bonnie Geyer. This is a family/children-friendly … Continue reading →

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Campus Diversity Forum, Nov. 2-5, 2015

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Diana

Hosted by the College of Letters and Sciences, the Campus Diversity Forum is an annual event that highlights the importance of diversity on campus and around the world. The theme this year is Diversity, Justice, and the Environment. The forum should “foster … Continue reading →

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Area Research Center Open House Oct 25

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Barbara

October is Archives and Family History Month! Every year the Wisconsin State Historical Records Advisory Board chooses a theme highlighting the work of Wisconsin’s museums and archives. For 2015, the theme is Local History. To celebrate, the Area Research Center … Continue reading →

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Pottery

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Barbara

Looking for something to do on Sunday that is not required for a class? Something that might speak to your creative side, perhaps? Come to a pottery demonstration by UWW Art and Design professor and sculptural artist Jarod Janovec in … Continue reading →

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Religious origins of effigy mounds

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Barbara

Michael P. Gueno, UWW Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies, will talk about the religious origins of effigy mounds. What was the religious identity of the cultures and peoples who first settled in the Whitewater area? How does the … Continue reading →

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Standing the Test of Time

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Barbara

Standing the Test of Time is the theme of the Fall 2015 Fairhaven Lecture Series, offered on Mondays at 3pm in Fellowship Hall (Fairhaven Retirement Community, 435 W Starin Rd, Whitewater). These lectures are free and open to the public! … Continue reading →

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