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Reflect on the connections between sound, digital art, computer programming, and AI technology at Roberta’s Art Gallery with “Resonate: An Audiovisual Interactive Experience” by artist and UW-Whitewater Media Arts & Game Development Associate Professor Nick Hwang. This exhibit challenges the relationship between sound and response to physical movement with interactive cubes that alter audio and a large digital display over time. Hwang’s exhibit will be open from Sept. 25 to Oct. 22.
“Resonate” highlights the fusion of dynamic audio, visuals, and the art of an ever-evolving presence. This exhibit features three transformational rotation-aware boxes made of birch wood and electronic components programmed to connect movement and sound frequencies. By design, Hwang’s innovative cubes and digital display will evolve as the exhibition continues, promising its audience a collaborative and interactive, ever-changing AI experience. Hwang says “I hope that this exhibit will invite exploration amongst the Warhawk community in hopes that everyone who experiences my exhibit will be inspired to push themselves to create more innovative art.”
Hwang is an Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, specializing in multi-user interactive experiences. Hwang says, “This exhibit extends the work I practice and teach. I am excited to share that if Warhawks are interested in immersive audio and visual technology, they can look into the Media Arts & Game Development program at UWW, where they can discover an immense array of tools and materials to help explore curiosity.”
The exhibit reception will be held on Oct. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m., with an artist talk and an audience Q&A from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by an open house with refreshments from 7 to 8 p.m. Additionally, there will be a “Design Your Own Light Box” workshop in collaboration with UC Live in the Warhawk Connection Center from 7 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 8.
Roberta’s Art Gallery is located on the first floor of the James R. Connor University Center at 190 Hamilton Green Way, Whitewater, Wis. The gallery collaborates with campus departments, student organizations, and community artists to coordinate and sponsor exhibits. Our hours are Monday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The gallery is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
At Roberta’s Art Gallery, we pride ourselves in providing free and open exhibits to the public, and attending certain events can earn students class credit. If you are interested in being featured in the gallery, please contact us for a proposal request. Reach us at ucart@uww.edu or 262-472-3193. Visit our website for any questions or inquiries, and follow our Instagram @uww_rag. For more information about Hwang’s work, see his website https://nickhwang.com/.
Editor’s Note: The following was written by Marjorie Stoneman about Studio 84’s Dance Program.
Update: Photos from the Studio 84’s performance at the Multicultural Heritage Showcase are added to the bottom of the article.
Joy and laughter dances at Studio 84. Many know Studio 84 as a place for people of all abilities to come to paint, draw, and work with clay and ceramics. A new program offered is dance.
And what a wonderful dance it is. An incredibly talented dancer herself, Margaret Wheeler donates her time each week to bring joy, laughter and dance to Whitewater’s Studio 84 at 121 West Center Street. Stuart Nagy and Steven Paprocki benefit from her talents each week. They are regular dancers and artists at Studio 84. Each Tuesday they travel from Hales Corners to spend the day creating art and dancing.
Margaret Wheeler brings an enthusiasm that brightens the studio and makes everyone happy, including visitors.
Dancers Stuart and Steven are definitely joyful as they dance choreographed pieces that are meaningful and fun. One of the recent performances was danced to “Invisible” by Hunter Hayes. The anti-bullying theme was powerfully put into dance and featured each dancer’s personal experiences. Margaret asked each of the dancers to take what could be considered a negative and turn it into a positive. They danced and used posters to share their messages. For Stuart, “Hiding” was converted to “Being Seen.” For Steven, “Shy” was converted to “Quiet Confidence.” One of the other students created “Autism is Amazing.”
People with all abilities are invited on Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. to join the dance class. Each dancer pays $15 per hour to participate and all proceeds are donated by Margaret to Studio 84. More information and sign-up information can be found at: www.studio84inc.org.
“We pick songs that feature fun, positive, non-bullying, and even awe-inspiring themes,” said Margaret.
The class begins with warm-up stretches and then they proceed to choreographed dance segments.
Margaret said, “I love the people, the atmosphere, to be there with all of the art. The people I meet are so creative…and dance adds to that.”
Margaret Wheeler earned a Master’s Degree in Dance from Mills College, Oakland, CA and has taught and choreographed since the 1980’s. She has a Certificate of Adaptive Dance from the Boston Ballet and from the American Dance Festival. Previously, she was Director of the Dance Program at Fisk University, Nashville, TN and she created the Parabolic Dance Company in Helena, MT in which all proceeds from concerts were donated to nonprofit organizations.
When she isn’t donating her time dancing, she spends her time as an International Employment and Immigration Specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
Her dance class has performed at the Multicultural Event through the Whitewater Unified School District and is available for other venues. Anyone interested in having a performance at their location or event should contact Studio 84 at info@studio84inc.org.
Margaret said, “Being in this space makes me happy – but mostly the people. People can do anything.”
Dance is just one of the arts featured at Studio 84. Stuart can often be found at the Whitewater City Market selling his pottery to help raise funds for Studio 84. He has been involved in Studio 84 for about seven years and said, “I just love doing the arts.” And of dance he said, “It’s fun. And it gets me energized.”
Benjamin Kelly, a director at Studio 84, said, “I would like to see the studio continue and expand – reaching more people.” Studio 84 services much of Southern Wisconsin.
Volunteers like Margaret are crucial to the group to sit with artists as they create, help with administration, and assist with other tasks. Donations also keep the doors open, help with supplies, and more. Funds are welcome and so are art supplies.
Their website says, “Studio 84 is a nonprofit art studio, gallery and store. We specialize in the creative and vocational development of people with disabilities including those with Autism, Down Syndrome, physical disabilities, cognition delays and mental illness. We believe in creating an environment of inclusion. Open to all ages and all abilities.”
Margaret is also working with the City of Whitewater Parks and Recreation Department to offer evening classes at the Whitewater Armory. More information about Studio 84 and the dance programs can be found at www.studio84inc.org or by calling 262-473-9845.
Studio 84 will be exhibiting art at the Whitewater Arts Alliance Gallery in downtown Whitewater through October 27. There will be an opening reception on Saturday, October 12, Noon to 4 p.m. with a brief gallery program introducing the exhibit at 1 p.m. The exhibit can be viewed during the following open gallery hours as well: Thursday-Sundays, Noon to 4 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center, 402 W Main St. Whitewater.
Update: Photos below from Studio 84’s performance at the Multilingual Heritage Showcase on May 11 are courtesy of Tom Ganser.
Whitewater High School Alumni Association Annual Meeting
Date: Saturday, October 19 @ 12:00 pm
Location: Jessica’s Restaurant, 140 W. Main St., Whitewater, WI 53190
The primary purpose of the Alumni Association is to raise funds for the distribution of scholarships to Whitewater High School graduating seniors.
All Whitewater High School Alumni and guests are welcome to attend.
Jessica’s standard menu will be available for purchase by attendees.
RSVP Sonja Jacobson by October 15 at 920-253-8831 (please leave a detailed message)
Editor’s note: This announcement was provided by Sonja Jacobson.
Wisconsin Makers will host its second annual aluminum pour on Saturday, Oct. 12. The public is invited to this family-friendly event at the regional makerspace, located at 200 E. Clay St. in Whitewater. It will be similar to the past cast
iron pours, except organizers will be pouring aluminum, which has very different properties. It melts at a lower temperature, is lighter, is silver in color and does not rust.
Spectators are welcome to watch the “pour team” — led by Teresa “Tree” Lind, a former University of Wisconsin-Whitewater lecturer of art and design — melt aluminum in an outdoor furnace and then fill sand scratch molds with the liquid metal. The team will start melting aluminum at 9 a.m. By noon, it will have reached 1,200 degrees and be ready to pour into the sand scratch molds participants have carved. After being cooled and cleaned, the castings will be ready to take home by mid-afternoon. The cost is $25 per scratch mold. Participation is on a first- come, first-served basis.
Grilled brats, chips, water and soda will be available for purchase during the pour.
Make your casting
Members of the public wishing to make their own casting may buy a scratch mold square to personalize with their design that day, starting at 9 a.m. They must be completed by 11:30 a.m. Those who would like to get a head start on their design may attend a scratch mold workshop at the makerspace Friday, Oct. 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. Volunteers
will be on hand to provide tools and advice. In addition, persons who would rather to do their artwork at home may buy scratch molds beforehand at Binning and Dickens Insurance, 319 W. Center St., Whitewater, during weekday business hours. They also may be purchased by contacting Wisconsin Makers President Al Jewer at wisconsinmakersinc@gmail.com or (630) 430-9498 and setting a meet-up time.
“We are very excited to be hosting our second fall aluminum pour,” said Jewer. “We have held spring cast-iron
pours for many years and last year added the aluminum pour. This is a wonderful opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind piece of art and have a lot of fun doing it.”
Wisconsin Makers is a nonprofit regional makerspace (community workshop) offering an affordable, collaborative and
educational environment that inspires people of all ages to become innovators by unlocking their skills through continual experimentation and training. Work areas/equipment include: 3-D printing, laser engraving, machining, welding/fabrication, electronics, blacksmithing, woodworking, ceramics/pottery, jewelry making, arts/crafts,
quilting/fabric arts, matting/framing and more.
For more information on the iron pour or scratch mold workshop, or to learn about the makerspace or memberships,
visit Wisconsin Makers’ Facebook page at @wisconsinmakers. A brief video showing the capabilities and resources
available at the makerspace may be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pqa9N8p1Fqw.
Sheriff Fell is pleased to announce that the Rock County Sheriff’s Office will offer our first 2024 Snowmobile Safety Education Course on November 5, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., and November 9, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., at the Rock County Sheriff’s Office, 200 East U.S. Highway 14, Janesville, WI 53545. Students must attend both sessions to graduate.
Anyone born on or after January 1, 1985, is required to complete a Snowmobile Safety Education Course to legally operate a snowmobile in areas open to the public within Wisconsin. Students should be at least 12 years of age or turn 12 shortly after the class.
Snowmobile Safety Education Course
Session 1: November 5, from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. @ Rock County Sheriff’s Office
Session 2: November 9, from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. @ Rock County Sheriff’s Office
Registration is now open. Complete the online enrollment form to reserve a seat.
https://www.co.rock.wi.us/departments/sheriff-s-office/recreational-patrol/snowmobile-education
Class size is limited to thirty (30) students. Upon submission of the registration form, the submitter will see an onscreen confirmation message with course information.
The course fee of $10 per student will be collected at the first session. If the student is under 18 years old, a parent/guardian will need to attend the first session with the student. Students will receive course materials at the first session. Please direct any questions to Deputy Trevor Lund at trevor.lund@co.rock.wi.us.
Editor’s note: The above announcement was provided by the Rock County Sheriff’s Department, which has previously confirmed to The Whitewater Banner that Rock County residency is not required in order to register in their classes.
Many of the offseason events that Ferradermis, the Whitewater High School Robotics Team, participates in have a community service aspect to them, and this upcoming weekend’s competition at Muskego High School is no different. On Saturday, October 12, Ferradermis members will be competing in TWIST (Together Women in STEM Thrive) hosted by Team 6421 the WarriorBots with 28 teams from Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois. As part of the event, teams are encouraged to bring new, unopened LEGO sets to be donated to Children’s Hospital in Milwaukee.
Teams with the most donations will win the opportunity to dress one of their mentors in a blow-up unicorn costume for a human player match, and Ferradermis’ Head Coach Mark Zimmermann has graciously agreed to take part in this match if the team can collect enough donations.
The team is reaching out to the Whitewater community in hopes that community members will help us reach our goal. New, unopened LEGO sets can be dropped off this week during the school day at Whitewater High School or given to any team member. Amazon orders could be sent directly to Laura Masbruch at Whitewater High School, 534 S Elizabeth St, Whitewater, WI 53190.
Article Submitted by Laura Masbruch
Whitewater High School Robotics Advisor
lmasbruch@wwusd.org
The Greater Whitewater Committee is Set to Host Dr. James Hartwick and Dr. Eric Compas from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater as Guest Speakers at the October Meeting.
The Greater Whitewater Committee (GWC) is set to host James Hartwick and Eric Compas at the upcoming October meeting. Eric Compas recently presented to the Legislative Council Study Committee on the Future of the University of Wisconsin System. We have invited both James Hartwick and Eric Compas to discuss the GPR funding inequities within the UW System because they are both a part of the Faculty External Affairs and Outreach Committee.
Eric Compas is a professor specializing in human-environment interactions in the Geography, Geology, and Environmental Science Department at UW-Whitewater. He is also the Director of UW-Whitewater’s GIS Center, which provides on-campus internships for students with off-campus clients. His teaching focuses on environmental policy and geographic information systems – mapping with computers – and emerging technologies like drone mapping and extremely accurate GPS equipment. He is also working with the State of Wisconsin to understand and map the potential impacts of climate change on Wisconsin communities and explain how communities might plan for and adapt to these changes.
James Hartwick is a Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, specializing in teacher education. James is the secondary social studies program coordinator. He also writes about teacher education and the spiritual lives of teachers. He is a former Faculty Senate Chair and is deeply committed to the health of the University of Wisconsin- Whitewater. He is married and has lived in Whitewater for the past 15 years. In recognition of his efforts to support democracy, James won the League of Women’s Voters-Whitewater Area, Making Democracy Work Award.
The GWC’s upcoming monthly meeting is scheduled to take place on Thursday, October 10th at 7 a.m. at 841 Brewhouse: 841 E Milwaukee St, Whitewater, WI 53190. The public is more than welcome to attend this meeting to hear more about GPR funding inequities with the UW System. If interested in attending, you must RSVP. To reserve your spot, contact Jeff Knight at jpk@knightpublicaffairs.com or 920.728.0662 by Wednesday, October 9th.
“I attended the Study Committee meeting where Eric Compas presented his GPR PowerPoint,” said GWC President, Jeffery Knight. “The inequities in the funding of the formula are so severe that it demands continued attention, which is why I asked Eric Compas and James Hartwick to attend the next GWC meeting as we continue to advocate for a change in the funding formula.”
The Warhawks won the WIAC for the eighth consecutive season following a three-day tournament at Reedsburg Country Club. (Alisha Markley)
Reedsburg, Wis. — The Warhawk women’s golf team claimed the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference title for the eighth consecutive season Sunday. UW-Whitewater shot a 958, tied for the seventh-best 54-hole score in program history, in the three-day tournament held at Reedsburg Country Club.
On a windy day on the links, UWW shot a 333 to seal the title by nine strokes. Four Warhawks finished among the top ten to lead the way. Kallie Lux bolstered the Warhawks Sunday with a phenomenal third round. Lux was even through the front nine and shot a 77 for the second straight day. She jumped three spots to finish as the individual runner-up. Her total of 236 is tied for the eighth-best 54-hole score in program history.
Haley Myers finished three-strokes back from Lux to secure a tie for third with a 54-hole total of 239. Ellie Johnson ended with a 242 to tie for fifth and Payton Schmidt came in with a 244 to tie for ninth. Abbie Reiser rounded out the Warhawks’ scoring five with a 254 to finish tied for 26th.
Jessica Velent led the UWW golfers competing as individuals at the tournament. She tied for 17th with a 250. Emily Akers carded a 252 followed by Kellie Shanahan’s 254, a 260 from Norah Berken, Megan Honn’s total of 261, a 279 from Breezy Roman and Natalie Kammer’s 286.
For the tournament, UW-Whitewater was the best on par 4s with an average of 4.55 strokes and on par 5s with a 5.43 stroke average. The Warhawks tallied the most birdies with 16 over the course of the 54-hole championship. Myers shared tournament-high honors with five birdies over three days.
With the title, UW-Whitewater earns an automatic bid to compete in the NCAA Division III Championship to be held May 13-16, 2025 at Bay Oaks Country Club in Houston, Texas.
Senior Ellie Johnson was named the Judy Kruckman Scholar Athlete of the Year at the championship. A release regarding this honor will be published Monday.
UW-Stout finished second behind the individual champion Julia Imai. UW-La Crosse finished third followed in order by UW-Oshkosh, UW-Platteville, UW-Eau Claire, UW-River Falls and UW-Stevens Point.
Obituaries
Sally A. Schutte, age 73, of Whitewater, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 21, 2026, while at Hearthstone Memory Care in Whitewater. Sally was born on November 6, 1952, to Roy and Elsie (Rohloff) Haas. Sally married William Schutte in the spring of 2003. Sally grew up on the family farm in the Town of Hebron and graduated from Jefferson High School. She dedicated nearly her entire career to Fort HealthCare, where her hard work and versatility shone through various roles. Over the years, she served in housekeeping and medical records, Center for Dermatology. Sally … Read more
Zachariah “Zach” Schoenke, 41, of Whitewater passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. He was born April 4, 1985, to Keith W. Schoenke and Kathleen Schoenke in Fort Atkinson, WI. He grew up and graduated from Whitewater High School in 2003. Zach worked various jobs over the years but was currently working at Cracker Barrel in Janesville. He was a big Packers Fan and liked to play fantasy football. He enjoyed reading, cooking, and watching horror shows. Zach fiercely loved his son, Lincoln, his sisters, Cami and Cary, his mom and stepdad, and his aunt Robin. He will be dearly … Read more
Carla Winn, 82, died September 5, 2026. Funeral Service will be at 12:00 PM, Saturday, September 12, 2026, at East Heights United Methodist Church, 4407 E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67218, followed by a burial at 2:00 PM at White Chapel Memorial Garden 1806 N Oliver Ave. Carla is preceded in death by her parents, Vivian Dwight and Wilma Lois Krehbiel; and sister, Jennifer Krehbiel. She is survived by husband, Stephen; daughter, Ashley (Clint) Gagel, of Overland Park; siblings, Paul (Kay) Krehbiel, of Socorro, NM, Lynn (Bill) Oetting, of Wichita, Ellen (John) Querner, of Wichita, Teresa Woodson, of Lawrence, KS, … Read more
Susan Miller Celebration of Life There will be a gathering of friends and acquaintances at Susan’s Farm Store to celebrate Susan’s life on Saturday, September 19th from 2-5 p.m. at N6623 Lake Lorraine Rd., Delavan, Wisconsin
Our loving mother, JoAnn E Harrop, age 95, passed away on September 11, 2026. Our sorrow is deep, but we are filled with gratitude for the many years we had with her. Even as her mind was failing, she remained strong and appreciative of all who cared for her. JoAnn was born on January 13, 1931, daughter to Fred Braun and Evelyn Braun {Storck). She was raised in Whitewater, Wisconsin by her grandparents, Otto and Edith Storck. She attended Whitewater High School and helped at the Storck tavern where she met her husband Earl C. Harrop. They married on November … Read more
Russell O. Johnson “Russ,” 88, passed away on September 4, 2026 in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Russell was born on July 12, 1938, in Janesville, Wisconsin. Russ grew up in Janesville, and after high school he joined the Air Force on May 1, 1958, serving as an aircraft mechanic until June 12, 1962. He then worked at Parker Pen in Janesville for a time, where he met his future wife, Avis. After marrying Avis Mason in April 1964, Russ worked for Gillman Manufacturing for a time, then began a career at Dana until its closing in 1980. In 1981, Russ started working … Read more
Marcia Zingg, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, businesswoman, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, at the age of 75. Marcia will be remembered for her unwavering love, remarkable strength, generous spirit, and lifelong devotion to her family. She shared 40 wonderful years of marriage with her husband, Jeffrey Zingg, who considered her not only his wife but also his best friend, business partner, and the love of his life. Together, Marcia and Jeffrey built a successful life rooted in perseverance, hard work, laughter, and love. As entrepreneurs in Whitewater, Wisconsin, they owned and managed new car franchises and … Read more
Amanda Jean Hunter was born to Ralph and Malinda (Thomas) Hunter of Whitewater, Wisconsin, on October 6, 1976. She passed away on August 4, in Fort Worth, Texas, where she lived with her family. Amanda passed peacefully in the hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. Amanda was a kind-hearted free spirit with an unmistakable hippie warmth. Generosity, spontaneity, a quick wit, a macabre sense of humor, and an open heart were traits that she embraced. She was a tireless champion of those in need, an innate characteristic that became among the best of her qualities. She proved to be a … Read more
Ellen Eichmiller, 82, of Whitewater, Wisconsin, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Ellen was born on September 10, 1943, in Monroe, Wisconsin, to Chester “Guy” and Irene (née Holmen) Steig. She married the love of her life, Paul Eichmiller, on December 7, 1963, and together they made their home in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Ellen spent much of her working life as a secretary at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, where she formed many lasting friendships and memories. Ellen cherished her family and friends and treasured the time she spent with those closest to her. She was known for her love of … Read more
Janet Quinn, age 71, of Jefferson passed away on Thursday, August 20th. Janet was born on December 22nd, 1954 in St. Joseph, MI to Robert Mounsey and Edith Christison Mounsey. She was a granddaughter to Herbert Bragg Mounsey, Charlotte Mounsey, and Ester Christison West. She married Michael Durden in 1979 and later married Eury Quinn Jr. (J.R.) in 1988. Janet grew up in Benton Harbor, MI, and subsequently lived in New York and Arkansas before moving to Wisconsin in 2016. She was a dedicated caregiver to her disabled Mother, and worked as a custodian for various employers over the years. … Read more
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