Editor’s note: the following information has been supplied by UW-W.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Gymhawks Gymnastics Club has one session remaining for Summer 2021: August 9 – September 2.
The GymHawks Gymnastics program is a developmental gymnastics program run by the UW-Whitewater Gymnastics Team! There are classes for girls and boys, ages 18 months through 18 years. With state of the art facilities and a fully qualified staff, your child will be able to learn and develop his or her skills in a safe environment with excellent coaches.
Editor’s note: the following information has been supplied by First United Methodist Church.
After a brief hiatus, the Storywalk® at First UMC in Whitewater is back up with a new book. Come to 145 S. Prairie St. and read “We are Water Protectors” by Carole Lindstrom. “Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth’s water from harm and corruption.” We hope you enjoy!
(Walworth County Extension submission) Walworth County is accepting new UW-Madison Extension Master Volunteers in 2022! For those that are interested in being a part of the statewide Master Gardener Volunteer program contact Julie Hill, Horticulture Outreach Specialist at julie.hill@wisc.edu, to be included in the local open house for new Master Gardener Volunteer candidates. The next step is to enroll in the online course “Foundations in Horticulture-Growing and Caring for Plants in Wisconsin.”
Foundations in Horticulture-Growing and Caring for Plants in Wisconsin is an online course open to all residents of Wisconsin. This virtual class is self-paced so participants can fit it into their schedules and includes videos, readings and interactive activities. New this year are live Q&A webinars with UW-Madison horticulture experts to give participants the best information on improving their gardening skills. Class size is limited to 500 participants. Registration begins July 16 and closes August 13, 2021 or when the class is full. The course opens September 13 and runs through December 11.
Editor’s note: the following information has been supplied by theWhitewater Arts Alliance.
TAPESTRY is collective group of five local musicians woven together in a multi-faceted collection of musical styles and flavors. The musically diverse backgrounds of each player combine to form a traditional but unique acoustic sound: on any given performance you can hear music from the ‘20’s all the way through traditional and current folk music. Mix in the utilization of many string instruments you have seen and heard, to ones you haven’t, along with up to five part vocal harmony and a wonderful experience is guaranteed every time they appear.
The SweetSpot will have boxed lunches to buy at the concert. If there is something special you would like from SweetSpot, you may order directly from them in advance, on Wednesday if possible, and they will bring it to the concert to purchase.
With a selfless grace and steady determination, Roger Pulliam championed generations of students at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater — promoting diversity and inclusion to create education pathways for everyone. In recognition of Pulliam’s contributions, Starin Hall, the residence hall located at 901 West Starin Road, will be renamed in his honor.
Opened in 2010, Starin Hall is a 207,900-square-foot residence hall located near the central academic zone of UW-Whitewater’s 400-acre campus. The building holds suite-style units with a 446-bed capacity, two staff offices, one faculty office, and a common kitchen, laundry room and computer lab. It was the first state-owned LEED-certified residence hall in Wisconsin.
The UW System Board of Regents approved the naming resolution at its meeting Thursday, July 8, 2021. The request was previously approved by all of UW-Whitewater’s shared governance groups — Academic Staff Assembly, Faculty Senate, University Staff Council, and Whitewater Student Government.
Pulliam, who passed away in February 2020, had a 60-year career in education in which he showed an unrelenting devotion to representing, including, and advocating for diverse students and educators and promoting the success of his students and community. At UW-Whitewater, he worked in various roles from 1989 to 2018. During his tenure, he served as assistant vice chancellor of academic support services, director of advancement and, most recently, interim chief diversity officer.
“Dr. Pulliam’s impact on UW-Whitewater is immense, and he lives on in the hearts and minds of all who were fortunate enough to learn from and work with him,” said Interim Chancellor Jim Henderson. “The naming of Roger Pulliam Hall is a welcome tribute to a wonderful man who exemplified the Warhawk family values. I offer my sincere appreciation to all who have supported this effort to honor Dr. Pulliam, including students, faculty, staff, Warhawk alumni, the greater campus community, and the UW System Board of Regents.”
The first person in his family to graduate from high school and college, Pulliam won state and federal funding to enhance the achievement of first-generation, low-income and multicultural students at UW-Whitewater. He also succeeded in helping hundreds of students participate in travel-study experiences. These efforts extended to his work as a founding member in 1998 of the Office of National Black Student Union, fostering numerous co-curricular experiences for students.
“I knew that regardless of the high school they attended, if students came to UW-Whitewater, we had the resources and the determination to get the best out of them,” he said in a 2019 interview.
His efforts were so remarkable that he was the inaugural recipient of the Lifetime of Service Award from the Wisconsin State Council on Affirmative Action, an achievement celebrated at the Wisconsin State Capitol in October 2019.
Alumni spanning several decades credit Pulliam as their guiding light and hero who compelled them not just to complete an undergraduate degree, but to seek advanced degrees. Many of his students have gone on to make tremendous contributions to the State of Wisconsin and the country at large.
He inspired students and alumni — especially those from diverse and first-generation backgrounds — to contribute to the growth and success of the university. The Pulliam-Dunlap Scholarship at UW-Whitewater includes the name of the aunt who raised him and his eight brothers and sisters.
Come on out for a Bingo Fundraiser at Lil’ Debbie’s Coyote Grill, 132 W. Center Street on Wednesday, July 21st at 6 pm! Funds support Whitewater’s K-9 Police Unit, K-9 Tilla’s Next Ride!
We are excited that it is finally PARADE WEEK here at Fairhaven! It is not too late to put this on your calendar and participate in the parade. We ask those joining to be at the Starin Park Parking Lots between 1:30-1:45 on Thursday the 22nd. Classic Cars, Motorcycles, Businesses, Organizations, animals and more!!!
If interested in viewing the parade, we will have a LIVE stream on our Facebook page; otherwise you can be in person to watch but not on Fairhaven property. Any questions please contact Brian Robinson, Director of Leisure Services, at 262-473-2140.
Congratulations to Zeb Davis for being Whitewater Unified School District’s Reading All Star this week!! Zeb, we are honored to have you as our Reading All Star! Keep up your love of reading!
