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The Wartmann Scholars

UW-Whitewater at Rock County announces new, high-impact scholarship

May 24, 2021

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Foundation, Inc. is proud to announce the Wartmann Scholarship, which significantly reduces tuition costs for one Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences student.

William Wartmann was an Edgerton, Wisconsin, native who generously supported the local community, particularly the arts. As a part of his estate, Wartmann left a considerable legacy with the UW-Whitewater at Rock County’s College of Integrated Studies, formerly known as UW-Rock County. As a result of his altruism, this endowed scholarship is available every year. This year’s scholarship value is $2,000. 

“This generous gift from Mr. Wartmann will make such an impact by providing students with an opportunity not only to pursue a degree but to fulfill their dreams. We are so grateful for every investment in our students because we know it changes individual lives as well as the community as a whole,” said Tricia Clasen, interim dean of the College of Integrated Studies.

“We sincerely appreciate Mr. Wartman for providing such valuable support for Rock County’s College of Integrated Studies,” noted Greg Rutzen, president of the UW-Whitewater Foundation, Inc., and vice chancellor for University Advancement and Community Engagement. 

Interested applicants can find more information about the scholarship and application process here: https://www.uww.edu/rock/community-outreach#Foundation. The application deadline is Thursday, July 15.

The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences, available fully online, is a flexible degree completion pathway for students who hold an applied associate degree from a technical college. In addition to emphasis areas in digital marketing, professional selling, leadership, and criminology, students can design their own emphasis. 

Internships and credit for prior learning can also help shorten time to degree completion. For more information, visit: https://www.uww.edu/online/bachelors/applied-arts-and-sciences 

Whitewater Grocery Co, the “future” locally owned grocery store, continues to thank the many volunteers of both the Whitewater Food Pantry and the Whitewater Community Space.  Along with the Whitewater Grocery Co’s FOOD WARRIOR certificates, Topper’s Pizza gives each person a free large Pizza or triple order of Toppers Stiks thanking them for their many hours of volunteering.

Russell Saunders volunteers at the Whitewater Food Pantry. Janie Anderson was also awarded the recognition but was not available for the picture.

Maria Perez and Marsha McKinnon are volunteers at the Community Space.

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

May 27 revision/update: Fox6 News reported that the case was charged in Walworth County, but it actually was in Jefferson County court. This article has also been updated with Mayorquin Landero Jr.’s address. He was released from custody on May 26 on a $1,000 cash bond with the following conditions: no acts or threats of violence, no contact with Victim 1, no presence on UW-Whitewater Campus.

Fox6 News Milwaukee reports that Pedro Mayorquin Landero Jr., 21, of 1012 W Shaw Ct #20, was charged in Jefferson County court on May 26 for the alleged sexual assault that occurred on the UW-W campus on Saturday, May 22. Mayorquin Landero Jr. faces one count of second-degree sexual assault and one court of attempted robbery with use of force. It is indicated that the alleged perpetrator acknowledged to police that he assaulted the victim, Melissa Jasurda; however, he denied any intentional sexual contact with the victim, stating that he only intended to rob her.

Although the victim would not normally be named, Ms. Jasurda consented to an interview, which is shown on the above report, in order to warn other people to be more cautious. She states that she had moved her family from Milwaukee in an attempt to avoid crime.

UW-W Police credited tips received from the public in helping to identify the suspect based on a video surveillance image.

The Banner is unable to independently confirm the charges as referenced above, as the case has not yet been posted on the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access site.

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

Alan Hutchison learned from Facebook on the morning of May 15 that there was going to be an attempted recovery that day of the small plane that had crashed in the treetops in the Kettle Moraine State Forest near Rice Lake on May 26. The Banner report on the crash may be found here. Mr. Hutchison kindly gave permission for the Banner to share the photos above that he took of the helicopter and the recovery.

WKOW.com also has a report, with video, on the helicopter recovery.

Federal Aviation Administrator investigators visited the scene of the crash soon after the incident.

CEDARVILLE UNIVERSITY

CEDARVILLE, OH (05/25/2021)– Cedarville Student Mina Truesdale of Whitewater, WI, majoring in Chemistry, was named to the Dean’s Honor List for Spring 2021. This recognition requires the student to obtain a 3.75 GPA or higher for the semester and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours.

Located in southwest Ohio, Cedarville University is an accredited, Christ-centered, Baptist institution with an enrollment of 4,550 undergraduate, graduate, and online students in more than 150 areas of study. Founded in 1887, Cedarville is one of the largest private universities in Ohio, recognized nationally for its authentic Christian community, rigorous academic programs, strong graduation, and retention rates, accredited professional and health science offerings, and high student engagement ranking. For more information about Cedarville University, visit www.cedarville.edu.

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HAMLINE UNIVERSITY

SAINT PAUL, MN (05/25/2021)– Dalton Chenoweth of Whitewater, WI was named to the Hamline University School of Business Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 term. Chenoweth was among 117 students to make the Dean’s List this semester. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher and complete a minimum of 16 credit hours. In the Spring 2021 term, students were required to have completed a minimum of 12 credits graded on the standard letter-grade scale for the term.

Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Today, Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership.

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UW-STOUT

MENOMONIE, Wis. (May 25, 2021) – The following students from the area have been named to the University of Wisconsin-Stout Dean’s List for the spring 2021 semester. The award is presented to students who have a grade point average of 3.5 or above. UW-Stout has 47 undergraduate majors and 24 graduate programs, including one doctoral degree. UW-Stout, established in 1891, prides itself on the success of its students in the workplace, with an employment rate above 97% for recent graduates. The university was awarded the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award in 2001. Enrollment was 7,970 in the fall. UW-Stout is Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, with a focus on applied learning, collaboration with business and industry, and career outcomes.

 Zach Gross, Senior, BS Computer Science
 Michael Hilliger, Senior, BFA entertainment design, BFA Game Design & Dvlpmnt-Art
 Cassandra Hoxie, Sophomore, BS Computer and Electrical Eng
 Luke Rule, Sophomore, BS Digital Mktg Technology

Whitewater Community Fundraising Partners (WCFP) is hosting a 10K/5K/1 mile fun run on June 12, 2021 benefiting the homeless youth in the Whitewater Unified School District.  WCFP is working directly with the district.  In 2020, thanks to the help of run participants, local businesses, and community members, $5000 was donated to the district and through a collaboration with The Black Sheep Restaurant, 144 meals were delivered to families on Christmas Eve day.

You can register on-line at:  www.runsignup.com/homelessnesstorest21  If you would like to donate to WCFP, please send your check to WCFP, PO Box 182, Whitewater WI 53190.  You can also make a donation online at the run link provided.

Run is at 8 a.m. and begins and ends at Starin Park.  All participants registered by May 31 receive a dri-wick run shirt.