MILWAUKEE, Wis. (February 23, 2021) – The following individuals from your area have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for the Fall 2020 semester. UWM is the second largest university in the State of Wisconsin, with more than 23,000 associate, undergraduate and graduate students.
(UW-W press release – March 1) Chancellor Dwight Watson today announced five finalists for the position of provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at UW-Whitewater.
An 11-member search and screen committee, co-chaired by Frank Goza, dean of the College of Letters and Sciences, and Artanya Wesley, vice chancellor for student affairs, recommended the slate of finalists to Watson after a national search.
The five candidates will visit the university and participate in public forums, offering opportunities for faculty, staff, students and community members to learn about and interact with the finalists. More information on the format and the specific dates and times of the forums — as well as the mechanism for providing feedback on the candidates — will be shared soon.
Visit the Provost Search page for more information on the position and search process.
FINALISTS (listed in the order they will visit campus)
Jeanine Gangeness
Jeanine Gangeness
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs – Rochester, Winona State University
NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball: UW-Whitewater 66, UW-Stout 49
(UW-W press release) The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater women’s basketball team used a combination of strong 3-point shooting and stingy defense Monday night to defeat UW-Stout 66-49 in the first round of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championship (Presented by Culver’s) at Kachel Gymnasium.
With the win, their fifth straight, the Warhawks (7-2 overall) advance to the semifinal round, where they’ll face UW-Eau Claire, the No. 1 seed in the West Division, on Wednesday in Eau Claire.
UW-Whitewater, the East Division’s No. 2 seed, knocked down a season-high 12 three-pointers and forced 27 turnovers by UW-Stout, the No. 3 seed from the West Division.
The Warhawks out-rebounded the Blue Devils, 47-33, including a 22-7 advantage on the offensive glass.
Emily Schumacher tallied a team-high 16 points on four 3-pointers to go along with three rebounds, three assists and two steals. Adriana Wood converted four 3-pointers for 12 points to go with five rebounds and two steals.
Rebekah Schumacher made three 3-pointers on her way to 13 points and three rebounds. Johanna Taylor grabbed a team-high nine rebounds and added eight points, three assists and three blocks.
UW-Whitewater was held scoreless for the first five-plus minutes of action, but the defense held UW-Stout (2-7) to only five first-quarter points. The Warhawks increased their lead to 12-5 by the end of the period thanks to a 3-pointer by Wood followed by a jumper from Emily Schumacher in the final minute of the quarter.
The Blue Devils made it a 3-point game three minutes into the second quarter, but Aleah Grundahl and Emily Schumacher made 3-pointers in a span of just over a minute to make it 18-9 at the midway point of the frame. UW-W increased its lead to 10 points by halftime on a layup by Taylor with 28 second left.
Green and Emily Schumacher continued knocking down 3-pointers early in the third. Schumacher’s third of the game with 2:16 left in the quarter made it 40-29, and Rebekah Schumacher scored four straight Warhawk points near the end of the period to make it 44-31.
UW-Stout drew to within seven just past the midway point of the fourth, but Rebekah Schumacher hit a 3-pointer on the next possession to bring the UW-W lead back to double digits.
The Warhawks extended their advantage throughout the quarter, hitting 8-of-12 from the free-throw line in the period.
Candidate Forums Scheduled for City of Whitewater Common Counciland WUSD School Board Candidates
(LWV-Whitewater Area press release) The League of Women Voters-Whitewater Area will be hosting two virtual candidate forums on Saturday, March 13, 2021 in advance of the April 6 Spring Election. The first forum, for City of Whitewater Common Council candidates, will be held in the morning, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. The second forum, for WUSD School Board candidates, will be held in the afternoon, 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m..
All candidates for Common Council, Carol McCormick (District 1), Brienne Diebolt-Brown (District 3), Greg Majkrzak (District 5), Neil Hicks (District 5), Lisa Dawsey Smith (At-Large Seat), and Daniel Machalik (At-Large Seat) and all candidates for the WUSD Board, Tom Ganser, Larry Kachel, Andrea M. Svec, and Maryann Zimmerman have confirmed their participation in the live, online forums.
Because the forums will be virtual, out of concern for the health and safety of all involved, we are soliciting candidate questions from voters in advance. If you have questions for the candidates, please submit them electronically via the following Google Forms by Wednesday, March 10. You can also mail your questions to LWV Whitewater Area, 417 N Fremont St, Whitewater, WI 53190.
Candidate questions prepared by the LWV-Whitewater Area board will be used if there are not enough questions provided by the public. The League does not accept questions targeted to specific candidates.
To attend the Common Council virtual forum live, please join the webinar by using the URL: bit.ly/lwv-commoncouncilforum. Or join us by telephone: dial (312) 626-6799. Webinar ID: 921 9872 0090, Passcode: 971638.
To attend the WUSD School Board virtual forum live, please join the webinar by using the URL: bit.ly/lwv-schoolboardforum. Or join us by telephone: dial (312) 626-6799. Webinar ID: 943 7797 6465, Passcode: 804422.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Visit our website at lwvwhitewater.org and like us on Facebook!
(UW-Whitewater, College of Arts and Communication, Department of Theatre/Dance submission) The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Department of Theatre/Dance continues with offering virtual events this Spring with the first production of “Antigone” by Sophocles. The virtual production will be released on March 8 at 7:30 p.m. Although tickets must be purchased by the 8th, the content will be available for viewing through March 14, 2021. Ticket prices are $13 for a single viewer ticket and $26 for a family viewing ticket for two or more. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased online at tickets.uww.edu or by calling (262) 472-2222.
In the final chronological installment of the tale of Oedipus and his offspring, Antigone is torn between the laws of gods and men when she is forbidden from giving her fallen brother a proper burial. Featuring the world premiere of new compositions by student composer, Jace Banasik, this play may be historical, but it is anything but old.
Directed by alumna Sara J. Griffin, this production brings back memories of her time as a student at UW-Whitewater. “I remember learning about Greek Choruses in our Movement for the Actor course. Learning to speak and move in perfect synchronization with a large group of people was not something that came naturally to me. But it’s incredible and humbling when you and your group become an ensemble, and discover how powerful that type of storying telling can be. It’s not unlike watching a perfectly executed kick line at the end of “A Chorus Line” or a marching band turn their lines into Harry Potter flying on a broomstick. Ancient Greek plays aren’t something that I have had the opportunity to be a part of in my professional acting work, and I am happy to return to it. I am continually amazed that ideas debated and written about almost 2500 hundred years ago are still the headlines of our news today.”
Adding a bit of flair to this historical Greek drama will be newly composed music developed by Banasik and the chorus members themselves, in collaboration with Music Director, Robert Gehrenbeck. “The chorus parts in Greek tragedies were definitely sung originally, but there are only fragments of actual Greek music that survive from this time period. Jace, the chorus members, and I have used these fragments as inspiration for creating new music in the style of the original melodies and rhythms. This process of discovery and invention has been thrilling for all involved, and the singers and I look forward to sharing this enthralling music as part of this unique production.”
A senior majoring in Music, Banasik is serving as the Composer and Sound Designer for the production. He first collaborated with the Department of Theatre/Dance on the production of “Vanity Fair” in the Fall 2020 semester. Banasik says, “The most difficult and exciting part about this process was writing the music for the chorus to sing. I wanted to make it reflective of what we know about the music from that time period, while almost putting a modern and artistic twist on it. We don’t know much about the music the Ancient Greeks had written, but we know just enough for us to use. I’m very excited for everyone to see the show, and to appreciate the amount of time and effort that was put in by the cast and crew.”
This production is a senior project for three different Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) students: Costume Designer, Carlee Wuchterl; Lighting Designer, Nicolas Sole; and Stage Manager, Alden Swanson. Chair of the Department of Theatre/Dance, Marshall Anderson states “Senior projects are an integral part of the educational process for our students before they leave UW-Whitewater. These projects allow them to experience firsthand what they will be doing once they are working professionally in their respective fields.” Lighting Designer, Sole says, “The senior project is an important capstone where I am able to use all the skills that I learned over the past four years. With Antigone, I can use those skills whilst adding new skills in the process with our new digital format. “This project gives me the opportunity to not only learn deeper design, research, and collaboration skills, but also various technical skills such as dyeing fabrics, metal and jewelry making, and draping techniques. Not only has it taught me various new things, but I also get to work amongst peers, professors, and guest designers to create a new way of telling a story” says Wuchterl. “I am excited to finish this chapter of my life on a high note” says Swanson. Following graduation, Wuchterl hopes to attend graduate school for an MFA in Costume Design and Technology and eventually teach at the university level, Sole plans to attend graduate school and Swanson has a goal of pursuing work in theater to apply the skills he has learned at UW-Whitewater.
Jamie Love as Antigone (Photo by Nic Sole; Note: All photos were taken using COVID-19 safety protocol)
Robert Chelius as Haemon (Photo by Nic Sole)
Ivy Teege as Tiresias (Photo by Nic Sole)
The cast includes lead actress Jamie Love in the role of Antigone; Bryce Giammo as Creon; Robbie Chelius as Haemon; Megan Wroblewski as Ismene; Ivy Steege as Tiresias; Michael Garcia as Watchman; Katie Aldred as Eurydice and a chorus member; and Erin McKee, Natalie Meikle, Molly Wanless, and Anna Tolle as chorus members.
The creative team includes Director Sara J. Griffin; Music Director Robert Gehrenbeck; Technical Director Ruth Conrad-Proulx; Stage Manager Alden Swanson; Assistant Stage Manager Samantha Ness; Scenic Designer Steve Barnes; Costume Designer Carlee Wuchterl; Hair and Makeup Designer Lydia Oestreich; Lighting Designer Nicolas Sole; Sound Designer Banasik; Props Master Abby Smith-Lezama; and mentors Eric Appleton (Lighting), Ruth Conrad-Proulx (Sound) and Tracey Lyons (Costumes).
The virtual production of “Antigone” will be released on March 8 at 7:30 pm. Although tickets must be purchased by the 8th, the content will be available for viewing through March 14, 2021. Ticket prices are $13 for a single viewer ticket and $26 for a family viewing ticket for two or more. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased online at tickets.uww.edu or by calling (262) 472-2222.
ICKETS: Once you purchase tickets, you will receive an email confirming your purchase. On March 8th, you will receive an email with a link for the digital production content. This content will be available through March 14, 2021 for viewing. I
(UW Extension 4-H Walworth County press release) Youth, grades 6-8, can explore four fascinating science fields through a new virtual 4-H science series called 4-H Science Explorers: Into the Lab. As series participants, youth will dive into the fields of animal science, engineering, biotechnology, and forensics as they interact with real world scientists, tour science “labs,” learn about careers, and engage in relevant hands-on activities.
Presenters will include Dr. Christine Fortin, Center Hill Veterinary Clinic; Tom Zinnen and Liz Jesse, Outreach Specialists at UW-Madison Biotechnology Center; Professor Jason Kawasaki, Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at UW-Madison; Matthew Stilwell, Associate Director of Education and Outreach for the UW-Madison Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (UW-MRSEC) and Instructor Timothy Juedes, UW-Platteville Department of Forensics Science.
Into the Lab will be hosted virtually via Zoom every Thursday night from March 25 through April 22 starting at 6:30 p.m. Participants will complete each night’s activity using a combination of provided materials and common household items. During the series, participants will try suturing (using a practice kit), build a triboelectric generator, extract DNA from wheat, and analyze mock forensic evidence. At the end of the session, they’ll visit a virtual escape room as a wrap-up challenge and celebration of learning. 4-H MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE. Interested, but unable to attend all of the scheduled sessions? No worries! Each session will be recorded, so youth who are unable to attend live can still get the complete series experience simply by requesting the recording.
Cost is $20 per participant. This helps cover the supplies included in the Into the Lab Kit which participating families will be responsible for picking up during specified dates and times at the Walworth County Government Center, 100 W Walworth Street, Elkhorn. You choose the pick-up time during registration. Need-based partial scholarships are available upon request; contact your county 4-H educator. For more information and to register, visit the Walworth County Extension website at: walworth.extension.wisc.edu or call 262-741-4959. You can also access the registration form directly at: https://go.wisc.edu/604a6k .Registration deadline is March 14, 2021. The series is limited to the first 60 participants who sign up.
4-H Science Explorers programming is a collaborative effort by UW-Madison Extension 4-H educators in Crawford, Lafayette, and Walworth Counties and the UW-Madison BioTrek staff. A special thank you to the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation and BioForward Wisconsin for their financial support of this series. 4-H is the statewide Positive Youth Development program of University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate in this or any 4-H program, contact the Walworth County Extension Office.
It’s time again for another #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society! Today marks the 140th anniversary of the beginning of the 1881 snowstorm, which came in two waves between February 26 and March 4. A heavy rainstorm, followed closely by over four feet of snow, pounded the city that week. Record books in Madison indicate that approximately 114 inches of snow fell in total that winter.J.P. Whipple’s stereoscope image shows some children hanging out among the access tunnels carved into the snow mounds on the northwest side of Whitewater Street.
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Everett Long writes, “This unfortunate squirrel in our neighborhood arrives now and then to pick up seed from under the birdfeeder. I have no idea how the tail was lost. Perhaps the squirrel’s experience should remind us to: Always be mindful of ‘de-tails’.”
Our thanks to Everett Long for submitting this cute photo.
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City of Whitewater Community Involvement & Cable TV Commission – Monday @ 4:00 p.m. Agenda Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/814168533 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (408) 650-3123 Access Code: 814-168-533 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/814168533
City of Whitewater Common Council – Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m. Agenda includes extension of City Manager Declaration of Emergency and face coverings requirement to June 30, 2021; prohibition of smoking/vaping within 20 feet of playgrounds; amendment to City Manager Employment Contract. You are invited to a Zoom webinar. Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/92733417507?pwd=bU1teGIrbStDZ3hLVGNHTGFLeW85UT09 Passcode: 628082 Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 301 715 8592 Webinar ID: 927 3341 7507 Passcode: 628082 International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/aeGYn6TwLb
City of Whitewater Landmarks Commission – Thursday @ 3:30 p.m. Agendaincludes Effigy Mounds Preserve – Wisconsin State Historic Preservation Commission Grant results and future plans for preserve Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/804418477 You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (872) 240‐3212 Access Code: 804‐418‐477 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/804418477
Whitewater Fire Department, Inc Business Meeting – Thursday @ 6:30 p.m. Agenda includes establishing EMS Staffing Committee; Hiring of AEMT’s; Pay structure for current WFD membership Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. meet.google.com/vqo-tsdh-xna You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 971-232-0004 Access Code: 935 601 576 New to Google Meets? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: meet.google.com/vqo-tsdh-xna
