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This Thursday, June 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., the Whitewater Art Alliance’s Savory Sounds Summer Concerts goes Irish with The Currach Irish Trio.  The Irish Folk & Reel band features Daithi Wolfe on fiddle, Darl Ridgely on bodhran, and Josh Perkins on guitar – and all three are known as “exceptional and spirited vocalists!” They play monthly at Alt Brew in Madison.  Our vendor this week to help follow the Irish Folk Fest theme is Annie’s Burgertown, a popular food truck from Elkhorn.  They will be offering an Irish food menu for the lunchtime festivities, so come hungry!

This week’s band is sponsored by First Citizens State Bank. 

• Location: Flat Iron Park (next to the Birge Fountain), 402 W Main St, Whitewater.
• Rain or Shine: Normally held outdoors on the lawn, in the event of rain, the concerts are moved indoors to the Cultural Arts Center.
• Seating: Bring your lawn chairs and/or blankets but if the concert gets moved indoors you won’t need them.
• Food & Refreshments: Food and other refreshments will be available from the food vendor or bring your own lunch.
• Parking: CAC lot and city street parking is available with additional parking is available at First English Lutheran Church.

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The University of Wisconsin – Whitewater College of Business and Economics is pleased to announce the introduction of a new fully online Human Resource (HR) Management undergraduate degree. This program is designed to give students a comprehensive overview of the field of HR and real world experience with training and developing employees, managing benefits and compensation, and effectively handling employee relations on a day-to-day basis.

The introduction of this program coincides with the rise in demand for quality Human Resource  professionals. “HR Specialists” is ranked #9 on the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development hot jobs list. It is also listed as a fast growing job category by the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics. When asked about why HR Professionals were in such high demand recently, Dr Joshua R. Knapp, a professor of Management – Human Resources, pointed out that the answer was simple. “HR is always at the center of the organization and is intimately involved with managing its most important asset: People.” 

The UW-Whitewater Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management is one of a select number of programs recognized by the National Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) for fully aligning with SHRM’s Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.

If you are interested in learning more about or applying to this program please visit: www.uww.edu/online/bachelors/human-resource-management

More about the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics (CoBE): 

Wisconsin’s largest business college, the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater College of Business and Economics, is home to the #1 ranked online Masters of Business Administration (MBA) program in the State, of single schools. The College of Business and Economics offers a rich breadth of co-curricular activities to enhance student development and learning outcomes. CoBE is in the top 2% of the world’s business schools, earning both AACSB and AACSB Accounting Accreditation (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). For more information on the College of Business and Economics, visit uww.edu/cobe or email cobe@uww.edu.

Editor’s note: The above press release was provided by UW-Whitewater.

IOWA CITY, IA — In May, more than 6,500 University of Iowa undergraduate, graduate, and professional students received their degrees, a group that included Thomas Smith of Whitewater, WI.

Smith was a student in the Graduate College whose academic program of study was Finance. The degree awarded Smith was a Master of Science.

To learn more about the University of Iowa’s 2024 spring semester graduating class, click HERE.

To review a photo gallery of Iowa’s spring commencements, click HERE.

About the University of Iowa

As a top global university, Iowa is the ideal destination for learning, discovery, and innovation. We bring art and science together to create a truly unique interdisciplinary education. With over 200 areas of study to choose from, students are encouraged to mix and match majors, minors, and certificates to earn a degree that reflects their unique interests.

From inside our world-class medical center to the most prestigious creative writing program in the U.S., students have access to quality academic support and are equipped with the tools they need to stand out in a competitive workforce. Our 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio allows students to work directly with experts in their field while earning valuable, practical skills.

Our campus seamlessly blends into the heart of downtown Iowa City, making it easy to access academic resources and belong to a larger, welcoming community. With over 500 student organizations, clubs, and communities on campus, and countless in-town events scheduled throughout the year, Iowa makes it easy to build a network of friendships and connections that last a lifetime.

To learn more about the University of Iowa, click HERE.

Carol McCormick writes, “The first baby duck. We’re thinking it’s a wood duck. Has healthy peeps!”

Our thanks to Carol McCormick for sharing this special photo.

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NOTICE: The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will be conducting road construction work along US 12 between the Walworth/Rock County line and Cox Road. Construction is scheduled to begin July 8, 2024. Crews will be repaving the shoulders and adding rumble strips throughout the project limits.

Construction will be done in multiple stages. [During the first phase, traffic will remain open with flagging operations.] During the second stage, eastbound US 12 will be closed to traffic between W. Main Street/Tri County Road and County P. Traffic will be detoured using Business US 12 (W. Main Street, Milwaukee Street, and Elkhorn Road). This detour is expected to last approximately two weeks.

After completion of the eastbound work, westbound US 12 will be closed to traffic between County P and W. Main Street/Tri County Road. Traffic will again be detoured using Business US 12 (Elkhorn Road, Milwaukee Street and W. Main Street). This detour is expected to last approximately two weeks.

City officials are asking residents to use extra caution and have patience as the additional traffic through the City could cause some delays at intersections throughout the detour. The project is tentatively scheduled for completion by late summer 2024. All work is weather dependent and subject to change.

More information on the US 12 project can be found on the attached brochure and WisDOT’s 511 project page:
https://projects.511wi.gov/12whitewater/

Editor’s note: The above press release was provided by the City of Whitewater. The Banner appreciates having permission to use the image on the homepage by Clker-Free-Vector-Images from Pixabay.

William Hofmann of Whitewater has been named to the Deans’ List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the spring semester of the 2023-24 academic year.

Hofmann, a junior majoring in advertising and public relations, was named to the Dean’s List for the College of Journalism and Mass Communications.

More than 6,600 students at Nebraska were named to the Deans’ List for the spring semester.

Qualification for the Deans’ List varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Explore Center. Listed below are the minimum requirements for each entity and the name of its respective dean or director. All qualifying grade-point averages are based on a four-point scale and a minimum number of graded semester hours. Students can be on the Deans’ List for more than one college.

• College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, 3.75; Dean Tiffany Heng-Moss.
• College of Architecture, 3.75; Dean Kevin G. Van Den Wymelenberg.
• College of Arts and Sciences, 3.7; Dean Mark E. Button.
• College of Business, 3.6; Dean Kathy Farrell.
• College of Education and Human Sciences, 3.75; Interim Dean Nicholas J. Pace.
• College of Engineering, 3.5; Dean Lance C. Perez.
• College of Journalism and Mass Communications, 3.7; Dean Shari Veil.
• Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, 3.7; Dean Andy Belser.
• Explore Center for undeclared, pre-engineering, pre-health and pre-law students, 3.6; Senior Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Undergraduate Education Amy Goodburn.

Those passing by the corner of Prairie Street and Starin Road in recent days likely couldn’t miss this AT&T tower in the UW-W parking lot, and probably wonder what its purpose is. Tom Ganser learned from Jeff Angileri, University Marketing & Communications Director, that it’s a temporary tower while maintenance is done to the existing communications equipment atop Winther Hall.

Editor’s Note: The following was provided by Whitewater Unites Lives (WUL.)

Lynn Binnie is a WUL Hometown Hero, and has been nominated by David Stoneman, “For his volunteer work as Editor of Whitewaterbanner.com and for the countless hours he donates in order to help Whitewater residents stay well-informed.”

WUL (Whitewater Unites Lives) is a locally-focused civil and human rights group that works to connect the people in our community and to create opportunities for all people to learn and support each other in our common humanity.   

Anyone who would like to nominate a local hero of any age should send their nomination, with a short description, to whitewaterunites@gmail.com 

Nate Parrish, President of First Citizens State Bank, is pleased to announce that Joshua (Josh) Patterson has joined the Bank as Vice President – Business Banker at the Main Office, located at 207 W. Main St., Whitewater, Wisconsin.

Josh has over 18 years of experience in the financial industry. He is a graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran College receiving his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication and has also completed the Wisconsin Bankers Association Real Estate Compliance School and The Center for Financial Training, North Central States Inc. Commercial Lending School.

In making the announcement, Nate Parrish said, “We are thrilled to welcome Josh to our team as our new Business Banker. With an extensive and diverse background in banking, he brings a wealth of experience in all loan types. This expertise will be invaluable in supporting our community’s financial needs.

“His deep community involvement aligns perfectly with our commitment to fostering local development and prosperity. We are confident that Josh’s leadership and dedication will significantly enhance our services and strengthen our community ties.”

Josh resides in Jefferson with his wife and four children. An avid Wisconsin sports fan and follower, he also enjoys being a volunteer youth coach, camping with family and getting out on the golf course. He serves on the Board for ThriveED of greater Jefferson County and is an Affiliate Board member of the Jefferson County Board of Realtors. He is also a member of the Realtors Association of South Central Wisconsin and the Watertown Rotary Club.

Josh commented, “I am thrilled and excited to be a part of such a historically committed local institution and fantastic pillar of the community as First Citizens State Bank. I look forward to meeting, forming, and growing many valued relationships with the great people and businesses throughout the southeastern part of the state.”

First Citizens State Bank, locally-owned and operated since 1863, is committed to serving the communities in which we live, work, and do business. We are proud of the partnerships we have established with organizations, businesses and individuals in South Eastern Wisconsin. First Citizens State Bank has full service offices in Whitewater, East Troy and Palmyra. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

Saint Mary’s celebrates May graduates 

WINONA, Minn. (June 20, 2024) — The following Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota student completed requirements for bachelor of arts degrees in May 2024.

About Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota

Grounded in Lasallian Catholic values, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota awakens, nurtures, and empowers learners to ethical lives of service and leadership. Whether in person or online, adult or undergraduate, students are treated with respect, taught with humanity, and supported by faculty and staff committed to their success in programs designed to prepare graduates for today’s and tomorrow’s careers. Founded in 1912 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota enrolls nearly 4,100 students at its undergraduate and graduate programs on campuses in Minneapolis, Rochester, Winona, and online. Saint Mary’s offers a highly personal, real-world-ready educational experience that fully prepares students to work, lead, and serve with character and purpose. Learn more at smumn.edu.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, PARENT(S) Whitewater, WI

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