Lynn Binnie

There will be a free showing of the award-winning documentary, “What We’re Hungry For: How Food Pantries Fed Rural Wisconsin During the Pandemic, on Monday, November 28, 2022, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Cinemas of Whitewater, 151 Pearson Lane in Whitewater. The screening of the documentary will be followed by a discussion of hunger and food insecurity in the Whitewater area.

This documentary was directed and co-produced by Whitewater resident Dr. Jim Winship, with the videography and film editing by Whitewater High School graduate Parker Winship. The film chronicles the response of five rural Wisconsin food pantries to the unprecedented needs of their communities during the coronavirus pandemic. The stories of how these pantries responded to hunger and food insecurity during this crisis reveal the vital role their efforts play in the wellbeing of their communities and provide a lens to look at longstanding underexplored issues surrounding hunger in rural Wisconsin. What We’re Hungry For was recently honored at the Ceres Food Film Festival with the Moved Us Most Award.

Cash donations may be made at this event to The Community Space, Whitewater Food Pantry, and Whitewater Unites Lives Summer Feeding Program — Mind the Gap.

For more information, contact Jim Winship at jim@beechwoodtrue.com, 262-215-1492.

On November 15th,  the WHS Music Masters Ensemble performed at Fairhaven. The students sang six ensemble selections and one solo. The music was a preview of the songs they will sing at their Music Masters Showcase which will be held on December 18th at 3:00 p.m. at Whitewater High School. The tickets are reserved-seating only and can be purchased from any Music Masters Ensemble member, director Mrs. Karen Tordera, or the HS office. Tickets are $10. Please call 262-472-8174 or email Mrs. Tordera at kTordera@wwusd.org with any questions. 

Photos and article submitted by Karen Tordera.

UW-Whitewater Department of Music

Let the festivities begin with UW-Whitewater Department of Music’s Gala Holiday Concert on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 in Young Auditorium. This annual holiday tradition is filled with joyous sounds from nearly every music department student ensemble throughout the facility. Small ensembles will play throughout the building prior to the performance, during intermission, and immediately following the large concert. All proceeds benefit the Department of Music student scholarship fund. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased in advance by calling 262-472-2222 or online at tickets.uww.edu.

Tickets for the general public are $25.00, over 65 and under 18 are $20.00, and UW-Whitewater students will be charged $16.50. Tickets purchased at the event will include an additional $2.00 surcharge. In addition to ticket sales, we welcome gifts through our Angel donation program. Gifts can be made online at uww.edu/coac/gala-benefit-concert. Alternatively, checks made out to the UW-Whitewater Foundation can be sent to UW-Whitewater, 950 W. Main Street, CA2031, Whitewater, WI 53190. 

On the night of Dec. 3, small ensembles will begin performing at 6:45 p.m. throughout the Young Auditorium and in the atrium of the Greenhill Center of the Arts. The first half of the concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and will include performances by the Brass Ensemble, Vocal Jazz, Jazz Ensemble and Symphonic Wind Ensemble. During intermission, various smaller ensembles will perform throughout the Young Auditorium. The second half of the concert will feature the Chamber Singers, Whitewater Symphony Orchestra and Concert Choir. In addition to the festive music, several student groups will be selling artwork throughout the evening, and a limited number of commemorative ornaments will be available for purchase as supplies last.  

Jeff Herriott, Interim Department Chair for the Department of Music, will be hosting the event. “The annual Gala Holiday Concert is a wonderful opportunity to showcase and support our many talented, hard-working students. I feel privileged to host this outstanding event and welcome you all to join in the festivities,” said Herriott.

Come get into the holiday spirit and support the UW-Whitewater music students at 6:45 p.m. on Dec. 3. The main concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Young Auditorium located at 930 W. Main St., Whitewater, Wisconsin 53190. Tickets are available at tickets.uww.edu or by calling 262-472-2222. All proceeds benefit the Department of Music student scholarship fund. For more information or to become a Gala Angel by donating to the Department of Music student scholarship fund, visit uww.edu/coac/gala-benefit-concert.

By Lynn Binnie
Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
whitewaterbanner@gmail.com

In recent years “Just-In-Time” Delivery has become a popular inventory management approach for many types of businesses from manufacturers to retailers. The approach is designed to increase efficiency while reducing waste, and to cut warehousing and financing costs.

Walmart may have taken the approach a little too far, or perhaps it’s just due to an unexpectedly large pre-Thanksgiving rush, but as of a little past 8 p.m. on Monday, November 21 the store had no plastic “grocery” bags. If a customer hasn’t brought their own bags, they have a choice of purchasing a reusable bag or putting their purchases back loose into the cart for delivery to their vehicle, assuming they aren’t on foot.

Walmart staff indicate that they expect a new shipment of bags sometime on Tuesday; meanwhile, B.Y.O.B.

Interim Provost Robin Fox has announced three finalists for the position of Dean of the College of Business and Economics at UW-Whitewater. All are invited to attend the open forums listed below. 

FINALISTS

Dr. Robert Beatty
On Campus Monday, November 21, 2022
Open Forum:  1:00-2:00 p.m., Timmerman Auditorium

Dr. Timothy O’Keefe
On Campus Monday, November 28, 2022
Open Forum:  1:00-2:00 p.m., Timmerman Auditorium

Dr. Paul Ambrose
On Campus, Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Open Forum:  1:00-2:00 p.m., Timmerman Auditorium

Shown below are brief biographies that are provided at the following link. https://www.uww.edu/dean-cobe-search Curriculum vitaes and additional information are also available at that link.

Bob Beatty

Bob Beatty is a dedicated educator committed to student achievement and success. He is an unwavering champion for students from any background seeking to earn a college degree that will enable them to achieve their personal and professional goals. Bob has proudly served in leadership positions throughout his career. He held management positions for the United States Air Force, Hess Oil Company, and the Kellogg Company before pursuing his dream of becoming an educator. His passion for educational innovation, scholarly excellence, and impactful community engagement inspired him to assume leadership positions at Whitworth University, Rowan University, Florida Gulf Coast University, the University of Texas at Tyler, and Mount Mercy University. Bob is an accomplished scholar, and his research in e-commerce, information systems strategy, cybersecurity, and data analytics has been presented at national and international systems conferences, and is published in leading academic and business journals, publications, and books. Bob is an enthusiastic supporter of his students both in and out of the classroom, a tireless advocate for faculty and staff, and an avid promoter of his local community.

Editor’s note: This article and this article from The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, IA, make reference to Dr. Beatty’s tenure at Mount Mercy University.

Timothy P. O’Keefe

Dr. Timothy P. O’Keefe served five years as the Dean of the College of Business and Economics at Longwood University in Farmville, VA. Prior to joining Longwood University, he served as Executive Director and Chair of the School of Entrepreneurship, MBA Director, and Chair of the Department of Information Systems and Business Communication, all at the University of North Dakota. Dr. O’Keefe earned a Ph.D. in Computer Information Systems and Quantitative Analysis at the University of Arkansas where he was an AACSB National Doctoral Fellow, an MBA from Moorhead State University, and a BA and AA from Mayville State University.

Paul Ambrose

Paul Ambrose holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration with a specialization in Information Systems, an MBA with dual specialization in Marketing and Information Systems, and an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has worked in industry in India, in marketing and consumer banking, and was a small business owner in Hong Kong before entering academia. He is an experienced administrator who has held positions of progressively higher responsibility in higher education over the last 12 years, which include Program Coordinator, Department Chair, Business Outreach Center Co-Director, and Associate Dean, and is currently the Interim Dean of the College of Business and Economics, and a Professor of Information Technology, at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Under his leadership as Associate Dean, graduate business programs saw a headcount growth of more than 70% over a span of six years.

The City of Whitewater Police & Fire Commission approved the promotion of Jake Hintz to Lieutenant on November 16. Jake has served the community as a sworn officer since 2012 in a variety of positions including Patrol Officer, School Resource Officer, Detective, and now as a Lieutenant.

The Whitewater Community Foundation (WCF) invites you to join us by investing in Whitewater. The Foundation’s mission is “to enhance the quality of life in our community through educational, cultural, charitable or benevolent expenditures.” Our success depends on the generosity of people like you.

A gift from you by December 31, 2022 can provide necessary funding for scholarships and for Community Action Grants awarded twice a year. In the past, grants have supported programs such as the Rock River Free Clinic, the Whitewater Food Pantry, Bethel House, First English Lutheran Church Book Buddies Program, the Arboretum at Starin Park, and many other organizations that do good works for the benefit of all who live here.

To do your part in helping our community, send your check made payable to Whitewater Community Foundation to P.O. Box 428, Whitewater, WI 53190, or you may donate online at www.whitewatercommunityfoundation.org by clicking the “Donate” button. You can donate to our General Fund or, if you prefer, you may choose a designation for your gift by selecting a specific focus area you are passionate about.

The Whitewater Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, and you will receive an acknowledgement of your gift to use for tax purposes. For more information, contact info@whitewatercommunityfoundation.org. Thank you for considering the Whitewater Community Foundation as a part of your charitable giving for 2022.

Board of Trustees Meeting Irvin L. Young Memorial Library – Monday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda
Community Room
431 W. Center Street
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City of Whitewater Finance Committee Meeting – Tuesday @ 4:30 p.m.
Agenda includes ride share program update and application for 2023 service
City of Whitewater Municipal Building
City Manager’s Conference Room – 2nd Floor
312 W. Whitewater St.
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