Dick grew up in Racine and graduated from Park High School in 1950. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, served as a medical corpsman in the 3rd Marine Division, and spent an additional four years of inactive duty at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center. Following his military service he began an academic career with a B.A. from Dominican College, a Fulbright to study at Tokyo University, and a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in 1973. In 1976 he moved with his wife Caryl and their four children to Whitewater, where he joined the faculty at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater as a Professor of History. A vibrant and passionate professor who challenged his students, he taught history and philosophy courses until his retirement in 2005. He earned the David Saunders Award for Excellence in Teaching in the Humanities in 1993, and the College of Letters and Science Excellence in Teaching Award in 1994.
The City of Whitewater Common Council approved an increase to sewer rates at its May 21, 2019 meeting. The change will take effect June 27, … Read more
Whitewater School Board – Special Meeting – Monday, June 17, 2019, at 6:30 pm at the Whitewater Unified School District Central Office Agenda Library Board … Read more
Several Members of the Kiwanis Whitewater Breakfast Club spent Saturday morning on June 8, helping to keep the highway clean via the Adopt-A-Highway program. A … Read more
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at First English Lutheran Church at 2 PM on Saturday June 15th, with a visitation … Read more
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The Whitewater Plan and Architectural Review Commission at its regular meeting on June 10 approved a Conditional Use Permit for a drive thru at a … Read more
The Whitewater Arts Alliance, in partnership with Fairhaven Senior Services, First Citizens State Bank, Fort Community Credit Union, Olm & Associates, PremierBank, and John and … Read more
The Whitewater High School Softball Team recently wrapped up an excellent season – finishing 14-4 in conference and 16-7 overall. They set new program records … Read more
Per a legal notice in the June 13 Whitewater Register, the Common Council agenda for June 18 includes “possible action on sale of property near … Read more
Registration for the 2019-2020 soccer season is open for the month of June. Registration is online and the link can be found at www.whitewatersoccer.com. Representatives … Read more
The Whitewater Unified School District recognized five District employees at a retirement dinner on Tuesday, June 4, at the Willow Creek Golf Course in Whitewater. … Read more
Loving husband, father, son, brother and friend. We want to honor Pat and all that he brought into our lives by sharing memories and showing … Read more
Plan and Architectural Review Commission – Monday, June 10, 2019, at 6:00 pm at the Whitewater Municipal Building More information, including agenda Public Works Committee … Read more
Summer is the most beautiful time of year on the UW-Whitewater campus, and we invite the community to explore during our free, guided tours! UW-Whitewater … Read more
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