News

March 18, 2019
(12:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
AND
March 19, 2019
(9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

Cravath Lakefront Room
City of Whitewater Municipal Building
312 W. Whitewater St., Whitewater, WI 53190

Taxpayers can come informally during this time to examine the assessment roll and talk with the City’s Assessor, Accurate Appraisal, LLC, about their assessed valuations. Instructional material about the assessment and Board of Review procedures will be available at that time for information on how to file an objection and the Board of Review procedures under Wisconsin law. Appointments are not necessary, however appointments strongly recommended. Appointments can be made thru Accurate Appraisal, LLC. @ www.accurateassessor.com or by calling their office 800-770-3927.

Michele Smith, Clerk
msmith@whitewater-wi.gov
(262) 473-0102

UW-Whitewater Continuing Education pleased to offer free financial wellness seminars at its Rock County campus in Janesville. UW-Whitewater College of Business and Economics faculty will lead the three free seminars, which will take place on Wednesday evenings in March. Whether you are looking to make financial decisions now or in the future, join us for this opportunity to gather information and ask your questions. All seminars are FREE and open to the public. Registration is requested, but walk-ins will be welcome.

Dates, titles and descriptions seminars are as follows:

Your Credit Score: How to Build it, Protect it and Repair it

Wednesday, March 6 at 6 p.m.

Credit scores are essential to our lives. Whether you want to borrow money, rent an apartment or open a utility account, you need to show your ability to pay your bills on time. A poor credit score can increase your monthly payments, which can be a significant amount of money over the course of a 15- to 30-year mortgage or a 4- to 6-year auto loan. In this session, you will learn how to build, repair and protect what is probably the most important element of your financial life — your credit score.

Presented by Dr. Bakhtear Talukdar and Dr. Mohammad Jafarinejad, assistant professors, Department of Finance and Business Law, UW-Whitewater

Financial Guidance: Retirement Planning and Financial Advisers

Wednesday, March 13 at 6 p.m.

This presentation will provide participants with some knowledge on how to manage their retirement accounts, if they feel comfortable doing so themselves. If participants feel more comfortable using a financial adviser, this presentation will provide them with some advice on what to look for when selecting an adviser; what they can ask to ensure the adviser has their best interest in mind and is adding value for them; and what they can do to minimize their advising costs. In addition, we will provide some research-based evidence on how financial advisers perform.

Presented by Dr. Arjan Premti, assistant professor, Department of Finance and Business Law, UW-Whitewater

How Much Do You Know About Mortgage Refinance?

Wednesday, March 20 at 6 p.m.

Interest rates fluctuate over time. These fluctuations can provide an opportunity for homeowners to refinance their mortgage. And after a certain age, homeowners can reverse their mortgage and use it as a source of income. This presentation on mortgage refinance and reverse mortgages would be interesting to potential and current homeowners, and will provide you with a better understanding of effective interest rate, mortgage basics, refinancing and reverse mortgage. The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion of all seminar topics.

Presented by Dr. Mohammad Jafarinejad, Dr. Bakhtear Talukdar, and Dr. Arjan Premti, assistant professors, Department of Finance and Business Law

All seminars are free and open to the public and will be held in Andrews Hall, Room 11, at UW-Whitewater at Rock County. Registration is requested at http://www.uww.edu/ce/rock-county/rock-workshops/financial-wellness or by phone at 262-472-3165. Walk-ins are welcome. If you have a disability and desire accommodations, please advise us as early as possible. Requests are confidential. UW-Whitewater provides equal opportunities in employment and programming including Title IX and ADA requirements. Please contact Kari Borne at 262-472-1003 or bornek@uww.edu for further information.

The following students were recognized for excellence in academic achievement for the 2018 Fall Semester:

Girl Scouts of Wisconsin – Badgerland Council will be holding a farewell ceremony next weekend for a Girl Scout Camp property in Walworth County. The grounds will be open to the public Sun., March 3 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., with a brief ceremony at 1 p.m.

Since it opened in 1967, Camp Oakwood Knoll in East Troy has introduced thousands of girls to the great outdoors. Girl Scouts current and past, as well as members of the community who hold the property close to their heart, are encouraged to visit the camp one last time.

Known for its hilly landscape, extensive hiking trails and cozy lodge, Oakwood Knoll has not only served girls in southern Wisconsin, but it has also hosted notable events, including a “Country Fare” in 1972 with Girl Scouts from all over the world. In 2012 and 2013, the camp was transformed into an adventure mud run for hundreds of women and girls.

The planned sale of the camp is part of a long-range property plan, adopted in 2014 by Badgerland Council’s Board of Directors. The council has three other active Girl Scout Camps around the state.

For more information about the event, visit gsbadgerland.org or Badgerland Council’s Facebook page.

Camp Oakwood Knoll is located at W3524 State Road 20 in East Troy, Wis.

The Vocal Jazz Ensemble from UW-Whitewater, under the direction of Dr. Sharri VanAlstine, performed at Whitewater High School on February 25. They sang three songs for WHS students in the Music Masters Ensemble, who also performed one piece. Both groups had fun improvising together as well. The Music Masters Ensemble is under the direction of Karen Tordera. 

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Did you know that most people who misuse medications get them from friends or relatives?

You can take steps to prevent prescription drug abuse by 1). Locking up your medications; 2) Taking inventory of your prescription medications; and 3). Disposing of old and unused medications.

In partnership with the Jefferson County Drug Free Coalition, Jefferson County Solid Waste/Air Quality Committee, And Whitewater Police Department, Fairhaven Senior Services (435 W. Starin Road, Whitewater, WI) will be hosting a drug take back event in Fellowship Hall on Thursday, February 28^th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Bring your old or unused medications as well as SHARPS and mercury thermometers from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. No questions asked.  

At 11:00am, Detective Hintz of the Whitewater Police Department will provide a brief discussion on opiate abuse.

Area Students named to Dean’s List at UW-Milwaukee

The following individuals have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for the Fall 2018 semester. UWM is the second largest university in the State of Wisconsin, with more than 25,000 undergraduate and graduate students:

• Nicole Frison, Letters & Science Undergrad, Sophomore
•  Catherine Strait, Letters & Science Undergrad, Freshman

Marquette Fall Dean’s List

The following students have been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2018 semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university that draws its more than 11,500 students from all 50 states and more than 75 different countries. In addition to its nationally recognized academic programs, Marquette is known for its service-learning programs and internships as students are challenged to use what they learn to make a difference in the world. Find out more about Marquette at marquette.edu.

• Allison Sedmak, Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences

University of Dubuque Fall Dean’s List

The University of Dubuque congratulates the following students on being appointed to the Fall Semester 2018 Academic Dean’s List.

To be named to the dean’s list, a student must earn a grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for that semester.

The University of Dubuque is a private university offering undergraduate, graduate, and theological seminary degrees as well as other educational opportunities with the intention of educating and forming the whole person. Founded in 1852, UD is home to over 2,300 students. Visit www.dbq.edu.

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UW-Platteville Fall Dean’s List and Chancellor’s List

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announces its Dean’s List, honoring those full-time students who earned high honors in their respective colleges in the fall 2018 semester.

The College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture and the College of Liberal Arts and Education require grade-point averages of 3.75 and above for Dean’s List honors, while the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science requires students to reach at least a 3.50.

Students must maintain a perfect 4.00 grade-point average to earn the Chancellor’s List distinction.

UW-Platteville, founded in 1866 and located in Southwest Wisconsin, is home to more than 7,000 full-time undergraduate students. For more information on the university visit uwplatt.edu.

Dean’s List

• Allison Heckert, Health and Human Performance
•  Emily Heckert, Animal Science
•  Cheyenne Minton, Chemistry
•  Tyler Niemuth, Civil Engineering
•  Natalie Walton, Forensic Investigation
•  Isabelle Zahn, Criminal Justice

Chancellor’s List

• Emily Heckert, Animal Science
•  Isabelle Zahn, Criminal Justice

UW-Oshkosh announces fall 2018 Dean’s List and Honor Roll

niversity of Wisconsin Oshkosh officials have announced students who qualified for the University Dean’s List and Honor Roll in fall 2018 across all three campuses (Oshkosh, Fond du Lac and Fox Valley).

To qualify for the honor roll on the UW Oshkosh campus, a student must take at least 12 credits and earn a grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.3 (out of a possible 4.0). Those with a GPA of 3.75 or better qualify for the Dean’s List.

On the Fond du Lac and Fox Valley campuses, access campuses of UW Oshkosh since July 2018, full and part time students can qualify for the Dean’s List as full or part time students. Highest honors represent a grade point average of 4.00, high honors are awarded for a grade point average of 3.75 to 3.99 and honors are awarded for a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.74.

• Paula Aschmann, UW Oshkosh, Oshkosh campus, Honor Roll
•  Scott Gorsuch, UW Oshkosh, Oshkosh campus, Honor Roll
•  Sydney Hackney, UW Oshkosh, Oshkosh campus, Dean’s List

UW-La Crosse announces fall 2018 Dean’s List

The following area students have been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for the fall semester of the 2018-19 academic year, ending December 2018.

Qualification for the Dean’s List is limited to students who have attained outstanding academic achievement. To be eligible, students must have earned not less than a 3.5 semester grade point average and carried a minimum of 12 credits. 

NAME, MAJOR

•  Emilie Kachel, Exercise and Sport Science Major: Sport Management
•  Thomas McManaway, Recreation Management Major: Community-Based Recreation Emphasis
•  Brady Meudt, Biology Major
•  Haylee Stachow, Psychology Major

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UW-Stout Students receive Chancellor’s Award for fall term

The following students from the area have received the University of Wisconsin-Stout Chancellor’s Award for the fall 2018 semester.

The award is presented to students who have a grade point average of 3.5 or above. 

NAME, MAJOR, CLASS YEAR

•  Zachary Gross, BS Computer Science, Freshman
•  Michael Hilliger, BFA entertainment design, Sophomore

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UW-Green Bay announces fall 2018 semester academic honors

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has made public the names of students receiving semester honors for the fall 2018 semester. 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 term, earning 12 or more credits of graded coursework.

NAME, HONOR

•  Victor Hayek, Semester High Honors
•  Alayna Mikulski, Semester Honors

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Area students named to Dean’s List for fall semester at UW-Eau Claire

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire extends congratulations to the 2,681 students named to the fall 2018 Dean’s List. Their academic performance has been outstanding and we recognize these students with pride.
      
The Dean’s list eligibility criteria can be found online at www.uwec.edu/Registrar/student/faq.htm#CP_JUMP_1043392.
      
Students from this area who were named to the Dean’s List are:

NAME, COLLEGE

•  Amanda Herold, Nursing and Health Sciences
•  Alexis Long, Business

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UW-MADISON ANNOUNCES FALL DEAN’S LIST

The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the 2018-2019 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.

NAME, COLLEGE, AWARD

•  Alan Jaime, School of Education, Dean’s List
•  Meghan Kehoe, School of Education, Dean’s List
•  Shannon Kehoe, School of Education, Dean’s List
•  Lauren Lohff, School of Nursing, Dean’s Honor List
•  Thomas Maloney, Division of Continuing Studies, Dean’s List
•  NOAH Miller, College of Letters and Science, Dean’s List
•  Justine Mischka, School of Human Ecology, Dean’s Honor List
•  Connor Steinke, College of Letters and Science, Dean’s List