University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Established 1868
Type: State university
Chancellor: Richard Telfer (interim)
Undergraduates: 9,430 (2006)
Postgraduates: 1,110 (2006)
Location Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States
Campus: Rural
Website: http://www.uww.edu
Historic schoolhouse on UWW campus.
Historic schoolhouse on UWW campus.
Historic log cabin on the UWW campus.
Historic log cabin on the UWW campus.

The University of Wisconsin–Whitewater (also known as UW-Whitewater and abbreviated as UWW) is part of the University of Wisconsin System, located in Whitewater, Wisconsin. It became Wisconsin's second public college on April 21, 1868 when it opened its doors to 39 students taught by nine faculty members. It is a four-year, co-educational, residential college accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Enrollment in 2005-06 stood at 10,540 (9,430 undergraduate, 1,110 graduate and professional). The chancellor is Richard Telfer (interim). The school motto is "Stay Close. Go Far."

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In 1925 the addition of an East wing was added to Old Main Hall. It was later renamed Hyer Hall in honor of former school president Frank S. Hyer in 1968. On February 7, 1970 "Old Main" hall caught on fire. The central, north and west towers burned down along with the bell tower. The only surviving wing — Hyer Hall — underwent a $6.4 million restoration in 1997. It was completed by 1999 and included many 21st century technologies. It now houses many of the University's administrative offices in addition to classrooms and lecture halls. Hyer Hall has hosted the likes of the Milwaukee Symphony, Amelia Earhart, Martin Luther King, Jr. and John F. Kennedy.

Construction on the UWW campus (9/7/2007).
Construction on the UWW campus (9/7/2007).

In 1959 the University Center opened. Several expansions throughout the decades brought the total square footage to 130,000 square feet. In 1997 it was officially named after former Chancellor James R. Connor.

During the summer of 2006 the University Center (UC) was almost completely closed for extensive construction projects which included demolition of portions of the building, the construction of new additions to the building, and remodeling of the remaining portions. The multi-million dollar project is expected to be completed during the spring semester of 2008, but there are doubts that the building will be open on schedule. This is a controversial issue among the University's students because many of them will not be able to use the facility for a majority of their stay and they saw nothing wrong with the original building. Much of the faculty, however, will enjoy the convenient placement of the building and the resources it has to offer them.

The official website for the UC building project can be found here.

Whitewater Student Government (WSG) is the students' governing body. It consists of a senate, President and VP, and an executive board.

Whitewater student government has the primary responsibility for the formulation and review of policies concerning student life, services and interests according to Wisconsin State Statute 36.09(5).

Social fraternities and sororities carry rich traditions and history at UW-Whitewater. These organizations are commonly involved with annual philanthropy (community service) projects, homecoming week activities, socials (also known as exchanges) between other Greek organizations or general student organizations, scholarship opportunities for members, and many professional networking skills and opportunities.

To join a fraternity or sorority, a student can attend a rush event for InterFraternity Council organizations, recruitment events for Panhellenic Council Sororities or information nights for the National Panhellenic groups. For more information about general Greek life at UWW, visit UWWgreeks.com.

InterFraternal Council Fraternities: Lambda Alpha Upsilon, Phi Chi Epsilon, Phi Mu Alpha, Pi Kappa Alpha, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Phi Sigma Kappa

Panhellenic Council Sororities: Alpha Sigma, Delta Zeta, Sigma Sigma Sigma

National Panhellenic Council Fraternities & Sororities: Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Sigma Gamma Rho, Zeta Phi Beta.

Main article: UW-Whitewater Warhawks

UW-Whitewater is a member of NCAA Division III for athletics. It is a member of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC).

The athletics teams are nicknamed the Warhawks and wear purple and white.

On December 15th, 2007 in Salem, Virginia the UW-Whitewater Men's football team won their first NCAA Division III National Championship at the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl in a 31 to 21 victory over the Mount Union College Purple Raiders. This was the third year in a row that the Warhawks faced the Purple Raiders in the Stagg Bowl, losing the previous two meetings. This year is also the first year for new head coach Lance Leipold, having replaced the retired Bob Berezowitz.[1] [2]

2007 Gagliardi Trophy Winner Justin Beaver (Running Back) was named the Offensive Player of the year by D3Football.com and Coach Lance Leipold was named Coach of the Year as well.[3]

Bohi, M. Janette. A history of Wisconsin State University, Whitewater, 1868-1968. Whitewater, Wis.: Whitewater State University Foundation, 1967.

  1. ^ http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=697135
  2. ^ http://d3football.com/releases.php?release=mzwu7ubwqw9gjkzd
  3. ^ http://d3football.com/tow/07/allamericans.htm

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