Lynn Binnie

MINDFUL MONDAYS BOOK CLUB AT THE LIBRARY 

Community members are invited to the next meeting of the Mindful Mondays Book Club on June 26 at 6:00 p.m. at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library. Mindful Mondays is a book club for conscious living led by Lori Frison and Denise Maple. The group meets every 4^th Monday of the month for a book discussion and mindfulness practice. This month’s book is “The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz. A limited number of copies are available for checkout at the library’s front desk.  

One of the facilitators and local business owner, Denise Maple of Live Life Spiritual Direction says, “The practice of mindfulness has changed my life. I am more centered, calm, present, intuitive, and loving as a result. I want to share what I have learned with others, as well as learn more and deepen my practice through book study and learning from others.” 

This book club is for adults, although high school students are welcome to join. There is no cost or registration to attend.  You may contact Sarah French with questions at sfrench@whitewater-wi.gov or 262-458-2782. 

For the seventh consecutive year, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has been named among the Colleges of Distinction — a national honor that recognizes campuses for exceptional teaching and dedication to student success. UW-Whitewater is one of just four public universities in the state to receive this distinction.

This year, the university is one of only two colleges in the state to be awarded a badge in affordability, one that focuses both on an institution’s costs and student outcomes as it aims to assist cost-conscious students and parents in navigating the complex landscape of college financing. The tuition at UW-Whitewater is among the lowest of the four-year colleges in the UW System, and the university is the least expensive when housing and meals are factored in.

“This designation affirms that UW-Whitewater offers affordable world-class academic programs that strengthen our region and state,” said UW-Whitewater Chancellor Corey A. King. “For example, we have the largest accredited business college in Wisconsin, and it ranks in the top 2% in the world, yet it is accessible to more students and families thanks to its affordability. That kind of access will benefit our students, their families, and the state of Wisconsin for generations to come.”

Tyson Schritter, chief operating officer at Colleges of Distinction, emphasized the significance of addressing today’s cost of higher education. “For new students, the ability to finance their education is a very reasonable concern. UW-Whitewater has demonstrated its commitment to ensuring manageable student debt and empowering career opportunities.” 

Schritter further emphasized, “Our Affordable Colleges of Distinction are not just about a low price tag; they epitomize a significant return on a student’s investment. UW-Whitewater exemplifies that an engaging, real-world education can be accessible without a hefty financial burden.”

The new badge rounds out existing badges that highlight UW-Whitewater’s excellence in business, education, equity and inclusion and as a public institution in Wisconsin. And it continues to be the only university in the UW System to earn the career development badge. 

To be named a College of Distinction, UW-Whitewater demonstrated excellence in undergraduate education in such factors as student engagement, teaching excellence, outcomes-based learning, and community involvement. This evaluation process differs from those of popular college rankings publications, whose formulas grade institutions based on things like faculty salaries, endowment size, and peer opinion.

The Colleges of Distinction selection process consists of a review of each institution’s freshman experience and retention efforts alongside its general education programs, alumni success, strategic plan, student satisfaction, and other criteria. Schools are accepted on the basis that they adhere to the four distinctions: engaged students, great teaching, successful outcomes, and vibrant community.

Garage Sale: Friday & Saturday, June 23rd & 4th

8-4 @ 592 N. Walton Dr.

Artificial Floral arrangements,  lots of home decor, 38″ square coffee table w/glass, antique sleigh table, princess house China, crystal wine glasses & Mikasa bowls, Chicago Bears outdoor flags, and much more

Carol McCormick writes, “Snow on Father’s Day? No, cottonwood!”

Our thanks to Carol for sharing another interesting photo.

The following individuals from your area have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for the Spring 2023 semester. UWM is the second largest university in the State of Wisconsin, with more than 24,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Whitewater, WI 

 Nicole Tomomitsu, Health Sciences Undergraduate

With the Birge Fountain’s 120th Anniversary Celebration happening on location this Sunday, June 25, 1-4 p.m., it seemed appropriate for the second episode of Landmark Trek to cover one of our most popular landmark treasures. “Is there anyone who lives in Whitewater who doesn’t have a special memory of the Birge Fountain?” says Landmark Commission member, James Olm. “To commemorate this great Whitewater art-piece, we wanted this video episode to refresh people’s memories on its history past and present, and importance of it in our community.” The Landmark Commission is inviting the general public to come down to the fountain on Sunday for cake, fountain enjoyment, and conversation. Olm adds, “And while you’re having fun at the fountain, you can catch The Arts Alliance Quilting Show right next door in the Cultural Arts Center. What a great way to celebrate Whitewater’s arts offerings!” You can watch the second episode now at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0GvVkHQaQ0

Landmark Trek is produced voluntarily.