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The UW-Whitewater Foundation Board of Directors is proud to announce the incoming four directors for the fiscal year 2025 term. Each elected director holds a wealth of experience, expertise, and a commitment to UW-Whitewater’s mission and values.

Incoming directors include:

– Fred Arndt (1970 graduate): Fred Arndt, recognized in 2022 as a Distinguished Alumnus for Professional Achievement by UW-Whitewater, brings more than 45 years of experience in executive leadership roles in Fortune 50 corporations and startup ventures to the board. Arndt is involved in various university initiatives and philanthropic endeavors and has endowed funds that provide scholarships and support tutorial services.

– Peter Glerum (1990 graduate): Peter Glerum brings over 30 years of experience in finance and alternative investments to the Board and its Investment Committee. As Partner and Chief Investment Strategist at Castlelake, a global alternative investment firm, Glerum is responsible for strategic partnership and fundraising efforts. He is also a member of the firm’s Investment Review Committee. His philanthropic and community engagement activities include educational initiatives and youth empowerment programs.

– Reginald “Reggie” Lawrence II (1990, 1992 graduate): Dr. Reginald L. Lawrence II brings more than 33 years of experience in K-12 public school education in his current role as superintendent of Harvey School District 152. With leadership roles in several educational organizations in Wisconsin and Illinois, Dr. Lawrence brings a wealth of expertise in academic administration and civic engagement.

– Lois Smith (1982 graduate): Dr. Lois J. Smith is a respected academic and leader in business education with a distinguished career at UW-Whitewater. Dr. Smith’s dedication to student development and her instrumental role in maintaining AACSB accreditation for the College of Business and Economics highlights a profound impact on the university community.

“We are thrilled to welcome these distinguished professionals as directors to the UW-Whitewater Foundation Board,” said Sandy Dunst, Board Chair. “Each individual brings a wealth of experience, a commitment to ‘give back,’ a passion for student achievement, and a dedication to high-quality educational experiences at UW-Whitewater. Their unique perspectives will enrich our discussions and decisions regarding our foundation’s mission.”

“I warmly welcome Fred Arndt, Peter Glerum, Dr. Reginald Lawrence II, and Dr. Lois Smith to the UW-Whitewater Foundation Board,” said Foundation Board President Katie Kuznacic. “Together, we look forward to driving long-term university support and shaping a bright future for our students, faculty, and community.”

About the UW-Whitewater Foundation, Founded in 1962

www.uww.edu/foundation/about   

About Us

Our Vision: Our University transformed by donors wishing to fulfill aspirations and legacies.

Our Mission: Drive long-term University support through strategic engagement and impactful giving.

We Value: In service to alumni, friends, donors and community for the benefit of the University and its students, faculty, and programs…

Professionalism, Integrity and Trust – We promise the utmost professionalism, financial stewardship, and personal integrity to earn our stakeholders’ unconditional trust.

Leadership – We promise leadership by example via our own personal commitments and making a difference through our own volunteerism, work, and giving.

Results-Driven – We promise to define ambitious goals and expect to be accountable to them using our strengths with collaborative, purposeful and innovative actions.

Transparency – We promise to listen to understand, communicate clearly and openly and honestly advise those we serve.

Dignity and Respect – We promise to be inclusive and treat all with the utmost dignity and respect.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has made public the names of undergraduate students receiving semester honors for spring 2024 semester academic achievement. Students who earn a 4.0 grade point average, which represents all “A” grades, receive highest honors. High honors go to students earning 3.99 to 3.75 grade point averages. Honors are given to students earning 3.74 to 3.50 grade point averages.  All were full-time students in the fall/winter term, earning 12 or more credits of graded coursework. This list includes students attending all four UW-Green Bay campuses (Green Bay, Marinette, Manitowoc, Sheboygan).

Whitewater, WI

 Quinn Stuczynski, Semester High Honors

The following student has been named to the 2024 spring semester dean’s list at St. Norbert College. A minimum 3.5 grade point average is required for academic eligibility. 

About St. Norbert College

St. Norbert College celebrated its 125th anniversary during the 2023-24 academic year. SNC is known for its academic excellence, focus on international awareness, and leadership and service opportunities. 

Founded in 1898, St. Norbert College provides an education that is academically, personally and spiritually challenging. U.S. News & World Report’s guide to “America’s Best Colleges” ranks St. Norbert College among the top liberal arts colleges in the nation. The Princeton Review lists St. Norbert as one of the Best Midwestern Colleges, and the college has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with distinction. 

Whitewater, WI

 Lauren Francl

The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester of the 2023-2024 academic year.

Students who achieve at a high level academically are recognized by the dean at the close of each semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must complete a minimum of 12 graded degree credits in that semester. Each university school or college sets its own GPA requirements for students to be eligible to receive the distinction.

Whitewater, WI

 Arno Crowley, Col of Agricultural & Life Sci, Dean’s List
 Colin Dugan, Col of Agricultural & Life Sci, Dean’s List
 Reid Gunnink, School of Business, Dean’s List
 CC Liang, College of Letters and Science, Dean’s List
 Mohamed Mohamed, School of Pharmacy, Honor Roll
 Anna Riemer, School of Pharmacy, High Honor Roll
 Kaden Tourdot, College of Letters and Science, Dean’s List

“My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3”

Tuesday, June 11, 1 pm 

(Comedy/Romance/Travel)

Rated PG-13; 1 hour, 32 minutes (2023)

After the passing of their family’s patriarch, Tuola (Nia Vardalos) attempts to locate her father’s childhood friends in Greece for a Big Fat Family Reunion! Family, fun and beautiful locales! Also stars John Corbett, Lainie Kazan, Andrea Martin and John Constantine.

Seniors in the Park is located in Starin Park, 504 W. Starin Road. Although there is no charge to attend, regular participants are encouraged to join Seniors in the Park. The annual fee for residents of the Whitewater Unified School District is $10 and non-residents is $15. The funds support about half of the cost of our front desk staff person for 15 hours per week. The rest comes our of our fundraising monies. If you cannot afford the fee, we have a fund that will cover it for you. Fees are accepted at the Starin Park Community Building or online at https://schedulesplus.com/wwtr/kiosk/

Scholarship Night for the Class of 2024 took place on Wednesday, May 29 in the Whitewater High School auditorium. 220 local & area scholarships worth close to $250,000 were presented to sixty seniors. Photos courtesy of Tom Ganser.

Interested in finding out more about the robotics programs in the Whitewater Unified School District? There are many opportunities to catch one (or maybe even two) Ferradermis robots in action this summer!

You can find the team at the Whitewater City Market (weather permitting) on five dates this summer. The team will have a robot to demonstrate each week and will also be selling our laser engraved items that celebrate the team, Whitewater High School, and Whitewater in general. Come visit us on June 11, June 25, July 9, July 23, or August 6 to check out the robot or our array of keychains, ornaments, and signs that are available for purchase. The team also takes custom orders if you’d like something unique.

The team will be at the Irvin L Young Memorial Library for a robot demonstration on Thursday, June 13, from 1:00 – 3:00. Come talk with us about the program, and take the opportunity to drive the high school robot.

In addition, you can catch the team in the Whitewater 4^th of July Parade at 10:00 am on July 4. Members of the Washington BrickLayers, Lincoln BrickLayers, Lakeview BrickLayers, and Whitewater Middle School Iron Dragons FIRST Lego League and FIRST Tech Challenge teams are welcome to join us in the parade to walk and hand out goodies. Interested families should reach out to Laura Masbruch at lmasbruch@wwusd.org for more information.

New members are welcome to join the team at any point this summer or fall. The high school team is open to any WHS student entering grades 9-12 this fall or any homeschool high school aged student residing within the boundaries of the Whitewater Unified School District. Meetings will be held on Monday and Thursday evenings this summer from 6:00 – 9:00 at Whitewater High School. Students should enter through door #38, which is between the rear of the auditorium wing and the overhead shop doors. Summer is a great time to ease into the team! Please reach out to the team advisor at the above email address with questions.

Have a skill you could share with the students? Ferradermis is truly a small business, and we are always looking for volunteer mentors who would like to share their talents in the areas of business, marketing, communications, engineering, CAD, electrical, machining, 3D printing, computer programming, and more. If interested, stop by one of our events or reach out to Laura Masbruch to find out more.

Although the regular season ended with the trip to the World Championships in Houston, Texas in April, Ferradermis has four off-season competitions on their calendar for this summer. You can catch the team in action in Kettle Moraine, Mukwonago, Rockford, and Eau Claire. All events are free and open to the public and provide some excellent fun entertainment for the whole family.

Can’t attend the events in person, but want to stay on top of the team’s activities? Follow the team on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ferradermis/ or at https://www.ferradermis.org/

Article Submitted by Laura Masbruch
Whitewater High School Robotics Advisor
lmasbruch@wwusd.org

It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society. It’s graduation time and here are some graduates at a 60th reunion. The photo was taken in 1976 and features seven graduates of the Whitewater Normal School in 1916. Top row from left to right are: Russell Kutz, Margaret Baker Fish, Alvin Koser, and Ruth Engebretsen Dorr. The bottom row from left to right are Clara Lang Dierfeld, Edith Knilans, and Grace Kildow Baily. Probably 80 or older, they look very “spry” indeed.

Join us next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society.

(5305P, Whitewater Historical Society)