The 2024 schedule features six teams that were ranked or received votes at the end of the 2023 campaign including UW-La Crosse (4th), John Carroll (20th) and UW-River Falls (24th). UW-Platteville, UW-Oshkosh and Mary Hardin-Baylor all received votes in the poll. The Warhawks were ranked 5th in the final D3football.com poll of 2023.
The Warhawks will open the 2024 campaign at home against John Carroll University on September 7 at 1 p.m. UWW defeated the Blue Streaks 27-23 on the road last season. UW-Whitewater will follow with a first-ever meeting with Roosevelt University in Arlington Heights, Illinois September 14 before wrapping up the non-conference slate at Perkins Stadium against Mary Hardin-Baylor on September 21. The Warhawks will celebrate the alumni during the UMHB game that is scheduled for a 1 p.m. kickoff.
After a bye week, the Warhawks return to action with the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference opener against UW-Oshkosh on October 5th. That contest has been designated as UW-Whitewater’s annual Family Fest.
UWW will head to Menomonee for a meeting with the Blue Devils on October 12 before returning home for another “Friday Night Lights” game. The Warhawks will host UW-Stevens Point Friday, October 18 under the lights at The Perk at 7 p.m.
UW-Whitewater is back on the road headed to Platteville on October 26. The Warhawks will celebrate Homecoming and the Hall of Fame in the team’s regular season home finale against UW-River Falls on November 2. UWW wraps up the regular season with back-to-back road games at UW-La Crosse (November 9) and UW-Eau Claire (November 16).
For the past twelve years the Discover Whitewater Series (DWS) has been in collaboration with the University, the city, the Whitewater Unified School District, and the Greater Whitewater Committee. Through this the DWS is able to host the twelfth annual Half Marathon, Half Marathon Team Event, 5k, and Kids Korral. The DWS team is excited to announce that the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has committed to another year of being a title sponsor!
The 12th annual DWS will be held on Sunday, September 22, 2024. The University has supported the DWS greatly through its title sponsorship by providing volunteers from the faculty, students, alums, and student organizations. The DWS race course highlights some of the UW-W campus’s unique features, which include landmarks and their finest buildings.
Thanks to the University’s continuous support, the DWS can provide runners with course marshals and water stations throughout the race course and provide extra safety with campus police services. University faculty is also heavily involved with race planning as part of the Executive Committee. The campus facilities development is instrumental in setting up and laying out the course before race participants even arrive. This is critical in ensuring race participants are safe and satisfied with the quality and experience of the race.
“I am thrilled to have the continuous support of the University of Whitewater; they do so much for this community. I couldn’t be more thankful for their continued collaboration”, stated Greater Whitewater Committee Chairman Crystal Singer.
Additionally, UW-W College of Education and Professional Studies continues their support by providing free childcare with Kids Korral. Through the student organization: Creative and Resourceful Educators (CARE), student volunteers can create and oversee a safe and fun morning for the children of DWS participants. The DWS offers this as a unique selling point for parents and guardians who want to participate in the race while their children are well cared for. The Kids Korral allows participants to enjoy a stress-free running experience.
“UW-Whitewater is proud to support the Discover Whitewater Series,” said UW-W Chancellor Corey King, “We are grateful to have such a wonderful event in the community that showcases the city of Whitewater while keeping us active. This is a huge event that brings the town and the University together. We applaud the organizers and volunteers, and cheer on all the participants.”
By sponsoring the DWS, the University can maintain their values of diversity, opportunity, service, and social responsibility. By helping the town’s initiative, it brings the city and the University together. Both UW-W and the DWS the team shares the goal of marketing UW-Whitewater and the city as a great place to go to school, live, and play. The University represents some of Whitewater’s finest attributes, and the DWS team could not be more grateful for their continuous support.
To register for the 12th annual DWS and to learn more about its sponsors, charity partners, and the University’s involvement, visit www.RunWhitewater.com/Register.
For further details, please contact Jeffery Knight, Executive Director, at 920.728.0662 or jpk@knightpublicaffairs.com.
About the DWS
The main goal for the DWS is to promote the City of Whitewater and highlight its great features while keeping everyone in the community active. All the proceeds from the race are donated to four local non-profit partners: Bethel House (which provides interim housing for homeless families), Whitewater LEADS, the J-Hawk Aquatic Club, and a new charity partnering with UW-W Athletics. The DWS partners with the city, business community, University, and school district to make this a tremendous event that benefits all participating. For more information about the race, visit www.runwhitewater.com.
Sheriff Fell is pleased to announce that the Rock County Sheriff’s Office will offer our first 2024 Hunter Safety Education Course on April 9, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., April 27, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., and April 28, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., at the Edgerton Conservation Club, 900 Stoughton Road, Edgerton, WI 53534. Students will need to attend all sessions to graduate.
Anyone born on or after January 1, 1973, is required to complete a Hunter Safety Education Course to legally hunt in Wisconsin. Students must be at least 12 years of age or turn 12 shortly after the class.
Hunter Safety Education Course – Class #1 Session 1: April 9, from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. @ Edgerton Conservation Club Session 2: April 27, from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. @ Edgerton Conservation Club Session 3: April 28, from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. @ Edgerton Conservation Club
Class size is limited to thirty (30) students. Upon submission of the registration form, the submitter will see an onscreen confirmation message with course information. The course fee of $10 per student will be collected at the first session. If the student is under 18 years old, a parent/guardian will need to attend the first session with the student. Students will receive course materials at the first session. Please direct any questions to Deputy Trevor Lund at trevor.lund@co.rock.wi.us.
By Chris Lindeke Marketing and Communications Manager University Marketing and Communications UW-Whitewater
Two coaches of NCAA Division I men’s basketball programs with ties to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater will lead their teams Thursday night in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.
Nate Oats, who worked as an assistant coach for the Warhawk men’s basketball team from 2000-02, will lead fourth-seeded Alabama against top-seeded North Carolina in a West Region semifinal at 8:39 p.m. in Los Angeles. The game will air live on CBS.
TJ Otzelberger, who played for the Warhawks from 1999-2001 and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the university, coaches No. 2 seed Iowa State, which takes on No. 3 seed Illinois at 9:09 p.m. in Boston for an East Region semifinal.
Oats helped the Warhawks win back-to-back Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference regular season championships as an assistant coach. He worked under head coach Dave Vander Meulen during the 2000-01 campaign and under Pat Miller for the 2001-02 season.
Otzelberger was a member of the 2000-01 title winning team. He graduated in 2001 with a BBA in general business and an M.S. in curriculum and instruction in 2004.
Editor’s note: The following press release was received from The UW-Madison Division of Extension Horticulture Program.
The UW-Madison Division of Extension Horticulture Program has partnered with the UW Insect Diagnostic Lab to provide a free, online program for the public focused on Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in Wisconsin. The program airs Monday, April 1, 1–2 p.m. on Zoom.
There is no cost to attend, though registration is required. Register at go.wisc.edu/ExtEAB.
Learn how to identify ash trees, recognize the signs and symptoms of EAB, and understand the biology of this invasive insect. The program will also cover what to do when EAB affects trees on private property and the strengths and weaknesses of different management options.
Understanding the Emerald Ash Borer: From Identification to Action Monday, April 1, 1–2 p.m. | Zoom Webinar Register Now
Led by PJ Liesch, Extension Entomologist and director of the UW Insect Diagnostic Lab, this program will consist of an informative presentation followed by live Q&A to answer participants’ questions.
This program will also be recorded and sent to anyone who registers.
First United Methodist Church welcomes all to our services during this Holy Week.
The Holy Thursday service at 7:00 p.m. includes communion. You need not be a member of our church, or any church, to participate. Our communion liturgy often begins with words spoken on Jesus’ behalf inviting “all who love him, who earnestly repent of their sin, and seek to live in peace with one another.”
The Good Friday service is ecumenical, starting at our church at noon, processing to the Congregational UCC at 12:45, and finally to First English Lutheran Church at 1:30, and concluding at 2:00. All are welcome to attend any or all of the services. A number of participants will walk from one church to another.
On Easter Sunday we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection with an 8:00 service in the Chapel and a 10:00 service in the sanctuary. The choir will be singing with brass accompaniment at the 10:00 service, which concludes with the Hallelujah Chorus. Everyone who knows the music is welcome to join in.
By Lynn Binnie Whitewater Banner volunteer staff whitewaterbanner@gmail.com
It’s rather common for a fast food restaurant to donate something like 10% of their sales for a few hours or even a day to a designated school or nonprofit organization. This is the 14th year, though, that Jersey Mike’s stores nationwide have scheduled a “Day of Giving” when 100% of their sales are donated to a cause that’s selected by the restaurant owners in each market. This year that date is Wednesday, March 27, and all 41 stores in the state will be donating their sales to Special Olympics WI.
According to Jersey Mike’s, “At the first nationwide fundraiser in 2011, all of Jersey Mike’s 454 locations raised $600,000 for 66 charities. Since then, Jersey Mike’s annual Month of Giving has raised more than $88 million for local charities. This March, Jersey Mike’s hopes to exceed last year’s record-breaking national fundraising total of $21 million and help local charities striving to fulfill their missions and make a difference.”
Editor’s note: The following press release was received from the Whitewater Unified School District.
Ferradermis earned the prestigious FIRST Impact Award at the Northern Lights Regional in Duluth, Minnesota, earlier this month. This achievement secured the team’s spot in the championship competition.
The FIRST Championship is a global competition for youth robotics teams, providing a platform for collaboration and creativity. Ferradermis will face off against 83 other Impact Award winners, vying for the opportunity to join the FIRST Hall of Fame.
The team’s trip to Houston was made possible by generous donations from several community members, organizations, and supporting businesses that covered the entire cost.
“I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible support our program continues to receive from our community,” said Laura Masbruch, the team’s advisor. “I’m confident the team will represent WUSD well in Houston and do their best to bring home another title for our booming program!”
Special regard goes to an anonymous donor, Applied Material Solutions, the Weber family, anonymous WUSD staff, NAES, The Coburn Company, Streib Construction, and Keystone Real Estate Investments LLC for their considerable contributions of $1,000 or more to the Ferradermis program for this trip. The team also received donations from others across the community.
For more information about Ferradermis and the team’s journey to the FIRST Championship, visit www.ferradermis.org.
Katherine Staniszewski of Whitewater has been accepted for enrollment for the 2024 spring trimester in the Doctor of Chiropractic degree program at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa.
Palmer College of Chiropractic, the first and largest college in the chiropractic profession, has campuses in Davenport, Iowa; San Jose, California; and Port Orange, Florida.
Photos courtesy of Tom Ganser, taken at the March 15 event.
Comment on the Police Department Facebook page: “Last week our staff had the opportunity to read to two classes at Lincoln Elementary through our Kiwanis Cops ‘N Kids book reading program. Each student was provided with a free book and as always, their questions did not disappoint!”
