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Reduce, Reuse, Terracycle

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By: Emma Norton Have you ever been in the University Center and noticed boxes on top of the recycling bins? These are part of a recycling program the UC partnered with called Terracycle. This program takes materials that are not… Continue Reading →

You What? ULEAD!

By: Laura Dobke Attention incoming freshmen. Are you nervous, excited, or anxious about transitioning to college? Soar into the new school year early and meet new friends, learn the ins and outs of campus life, and find tips and tricks… Continue Reading →

The Minds Behind UC Events

By: Josh Jacobi The University Center (UC) hosts many events each semester designed to give the student body a chance to leave their dorms and do something. Events like hosting comedians or live musical performances in the Down Under, showing… Continue Reading →

Optimize Your Dining Dollar and Purple Point Use

By: Lainah Mangwiza Easing into college life for students goes beyond reducing academic stress. The basis of debit-card like funds such as Dining Dollars and Purple Points is to ensure an ease in a student’s ability to access additional meals,… Continue Reading →

Student Job Perks at UW-Whitewater

Why have a job on campus rather than off campus? College and “adulting” isn’t cheap – we all have expenses. What if I told you by working on campus you not only earn the cash you need but get a… Continue Reading →

Which Meal Plan is Right for You?

Which Meal Plan is Right for You? Here at Whitewater we have many meal plan options for our students to choose from. It can seem overwhelming at the beginning but don’t worry because we are here to help! Breaking Down… Continue Reading →

Benefits of Dining Dollars

If you have a meal plan, you also have Dining Dollars, either in the small add-on account with a weekly meal plan or the Full or Mega Dining Dollar plan.  Do you know all of the benefits of having Dining… Continue Reading →

Reasons to Go to Down Under Events

Did you know that there are usually about 40 events that happen in the Down Under each school year? With 16 weeks in a semester, that’s about one to two events per week! Now, I know you’re probably thinking, “Okay,… Continue Reading →

Why Use Purple Points?

On-campus and off-campus, you see signs and logos like this: What does that mean? It means you can use your HawkCard to save time or money or make a convenient payment. Purples Points is a multi-purpose, debit card-like or gift… Continue Reading →

Advantages to Having a MyMeals Dining Plan

College life can be hectic. If you live off-campus, either in Whitewater or U-Rock, commuting to campus, attending classes, studying for exams, and working doesn’t leave you much time for a social life.  When it comes to meals, you may… Continue Reading →

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