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DeKALB, Ill. (January 10, 2024) – Northern Illinois University announces its fall 2023 Dean’s List students. To earn this distinction, students must meet a minimum semester grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology or a minimum of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale in the colleges of Business, Education, Health and Human Sciences, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts.

Students from your area who achieved this honor include: 

Brianna Tillett, of Whitewater, who is majoring in Rehabilitation & Disability Services. Tillett is a graduate of Kettle Moraine High School.

Northern Illinois University is a student-centered, nationally recognized public research university, with expertise that benefits its region and spans the globe in a wide variety of fields, including the sciences, humanities, arts, business, engineering, education, health and law. Through its main campus in DeKalb, Illinois, and education centers for students and working professionals in Chicago, Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Oregon and Rockford, NIU offers more than 100 courses of study while serving a diverse and international student body of about 19,000. The 17 NIU Huskie athletic teams compete in the Mid-American Conference at the highest NCAA Division I level. For more information, visit www.niu.edu.

Editor’s note: The following press release was received from the UW-Whitewater College of Business & Economics.

Representatives from several southern Wisconsin companies are set to convene on Thursday, January 18 for a dynamic discussion on research innovation and workforce needs. Hosted by the Tech Council Innovation Network, the luncheon will take place at the Whitewater University Innovation Center.  

Panelists include Todd Asmuth, president and chief strategy officer for SHINE Technologies; Larry Chapman, chief executive officer of Summerset Marine Construction; and Brian Schauf, director of engineering for Promega. Moderating the discussion and audience questions will be Tom Still, President of the Tech Council.

The luncheon promises an enlightening exploration of the latest trends and challenges in the rapidly evolving landscape of technology and business. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain valuable insights from industry leaders and engage in thought-provoking discussions.  

Event Details: 

• Date: Thursday, January 18 
• Time: Registration and networking begin at 11:30 a.m., lunch at 12:00 p.m., presentation at 12:30 p.m.  
• Venue: Whitewater University Innovation Center, 1221 Innovation Drive, Whitewater 

Registration Fees: 

• $10 for students and returning veterans 
• $25 for individual members 
• $35 for non-members 
• Complimentary for Tech Council corporate members 

The luncheon is proudly sponsored by WE Energies, reaffirming their commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration within the region.  Whitewater University Innovation is a co-sponsor.

The Wisconsin Technology Council, serving as the independent, non-profit science and technology adviser to the governor and legislature, is at the forefront of driving Wisconsin’s tech-based economy. For more information and to register for the event, visit www.wisconsintechnologycouncil.com [click on Events / Innovation Network Events]  or call (608) 442-7557. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative dialogue shaping the future of technology and innovation in southern Wisconsin.  

We are proud to announce that Hugo Portales, Xavier Zei, and Payton Bunger will represent Whitewater High School at the 2024 Badger Boys State session this June.

Badger Boys State educates young leaders on how to become more impactful community members of Wisconsin. During the program, high school students between their junior and senior years learn how our government system works by creating their own city, county, and state level governments. Over 850 participants leave feeling inspired by the lifelong lessons and relationships developed at Badger Boys State.

Thank you to the Whitewater American Legion for sponsoring our delegates!

Article and Photo Submitted by Teri Hintz
Whitewater High School Counselor
thintz@wwusd.org

By Lynn Binnie
Whitewater Banner volunteer staff
whitewater banner@gmail.com

The National Weather Service Sullivan/Milwaukee Weather Forecast Office (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from 5 p.m. Saturday until 3 a.m. on Sunday. A minor amount of snow is expected, but wind gusts as high as 30 mph will cause blowing and drifting.

Bitter cold will be following the unusually high snow event which the NWS says brought Whitewater an estimated 9.6″ between Friday morning and Saturday, though many residents will probably maintain that we got more than that; it seems that 15″ may be more accurate. (Feel free to leave your measurement on our Facebook page.) A Wind Chill Advisory is effective on Sunday from 3 a.m. until noon. Low temperatures for the next several days will be below zero, with wind chills as extreme as -20 to -30F.

In response to a question about when this weather pattern will change, NWS said, “There is hope that it could change in about a week and a half.”

Kay Robers indicates that due to the inclement weather, The Community Space will not be open on Saturday.

It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society. This image is another in our winter series featuring the downtown. It is taken from the corner of Main and First Streets, probably around 1900. Besides the massive snowbank it shows is the three-story Bower’s New Metropolitan Block, a five-storefront block built in 1870 when Joseph Bower’s old Metropolitan Block burned. The building lost its third story in the early 20th century, but the rest of the building is still standing today.

Join us next week for another winter view of downtown Whitewater.

(3162PC, Whitewater Historical Society)

Abby Grosinske of Whitewater, WI has been named to the Chancellor’s List at Troy University for the Fall Semester/Term 2 of the 2023-2024 academic year.

The Chancellor’s List honors full-time undergraduate students who are registered for at least 12 semester hours and who earn a grade point average of 4.0.

About Troy University

Troy University is a public, historic, international university with 22,500 students and 154,000 alumni. Students choose TROY for its quality academic programs, reasonable costs and availability of financial aid, outstanding faculty, and flexible in-class and online class offerings. Students on the Troy, Ala. campus enjoy a traditional college experience, while adult students are the centers of attention at campuses in Dothan, Montgomery and Phenix City, Ala., as well as at locations around the world and online.

Diane Jaroch, interim director of the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library, indicates that the library will be closed on Friday and Saturday due to inclement weather. The library will also be closed on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The library is open today, Thursday, until 8:30 p.m. Online services may be accessed through whitewaterlibrary.org

The City of Whitewater Municipal Building will also be closed Friday through Monday. Citizens who need police assistance may use the after hours call button in the Municipal Building Whitewater Street vestibule, or may call the non-emergency phone number at 262-473-0555 option 4. For all emergencies, please call 9-1-1.

Whitewater Unified School District will be closed on Friday.

With the expected snow forecasted throughout the day on Friday, January 12th, Walworth County’s Senior Nutrition Program will be closed. Meals on Wheels deliveries are canceled and all dining centers will be closed including Brookdale Manor in Whitewater as we continue our efforts to keep all participants and volunteers safe.  Please remember to have someone clear your driveway and sidewalks of snow and ice to ensure meals can be delivered next week. We are expecting much colder temperatures but are hopeful to stay open next week. Thank you for understanding and stay safe.

The Community Space will be closed on Saturday.