News & Events

Are you looking for employees and are interested in learning more about the best way to hire from the Newcomer populations in Wisconsin?

The Jefferson County Human Resources Management Association (JCHRMA) has recently embarked on an exciting new chapter! We are laser-focused on empowering local and Wisconsin HR professionals and business owners to tap into the talent of newcomer workers from immigrant, ESL and refugee communities through programs like humanitarian parole, Welcome Corps, visas, and international workforce/asylee initiatives.

Join us for this groundbreaking event designed for business owners and hiring managers to gain invaluable insights into hiring best practices, cultural understanding and the nuances of employing diverse populations.

We’ll cover successful integration strategies for newcomers with your existing workforce, including transportation, housing, ESL/ELL support with technology, and retention tactics. Success stories will be highlighted.

Additionally, we’ll discuss training opportunities surrounding basic skills, soft skills, and available resources to facilitate a smooth onboarding process.

Keynotes from industry leaders will kickstart enlightening discussions. A comprehensive hiring manual and website will be developed after the conference, putting valuable resources at your fingertips.

The conference agenda may be found here.

Let’s make a real impact together in Wisconsin and beyond. Register now and be part of this transformative conference.

For more details or to get involved, reach out to Matt Glowacki at President@JCHRMA.org.

Hope to see you on August 6th. Space is limited, please register soon. We will be at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 800 W Main St, Whitewater, WI 53190. The event venue is the Hamilton Room in the James R. Connor University Center. A continental breakfast and box lunch will be served. Please notify me if you have any specific food preferences or allergies. We will be parking in lot 12 and 14. We do need your license plate number on the vehicle you will be arriving with to pay for your on-campus parking for the day. Please email your plate information to President@JCHRMA.org

Editor’s note: We are sorry for the late notice of this event, which we just happened upon. It appears that space may still be available, as the registration button is still functional. General registration is $65 plus $6.21 in fees, and government/agency fee is $49 plus $5.13 in fees.

The Friends of Lorine Niedecker, Inc. is dedicated to preserving and expanding the legacy of Lorine Niedecker, a preeminent 20th century Wisconsin poet. The organization offers access to research archives and educational materials, and publishes The Solitary Plover, a semiannual newsletter, and What Region, a monograph series. More information about this organization can be found at https://lorineniedecker.org/

The Friends of Lorine Niedecker will host a reading by the poets published in the Summer 2024 Solitary Plover on Thursday, August 8 at 6:30 p.m. CDT.

We invite you to join us for this virtual reading conducted on Zoom. To access the Zoom presentation go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81761798711

Whitewater Unified School District School Board – Monday @ 6:00 p.m. – CLOSED SESSION , to discuss a student issue, to discuss the superintendent evaluation.
Whitewater High School Library
534 South Elizabeth Street, Whitewater, Wisconsin
6:00 p.m.
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6:00 p.m. via Zoom Online
– URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84226228970?pwd=IGtH0j0KRU13XrYnVirakH9ZQvAScP.1
– Passcode: 626233
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– Dial-in: 1-312-626-6799
– Webinar ID: 842 2622 8970
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Closed Session
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7:00 p.m. via Zoom Online – OPEN SESSION
Agenda (click on “meetings” in upper right cornter) includes high school scorecard review, track resurfacing, Bray Facilities Planning Update, and Graduation Requirements; High School Credit Earned in Middle School
– URL: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89188725682?pwd=dW1HaHd4Skg1cktxODFIMzYxZGpsQT09
– Passcode: 940103
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– Dial-in: 1-312-626-6799
– Webinar ID: 891 8872 5682
– Passcode: 940103

City of Whitewater Public Test of Ballot Machines – Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: City of Whitewater Municipal Building, 2nd floor Cravath Lakefront
Conference Room, 312 W. Whitewater St.
A quorum of the Common Council/Committee members may be present. This notice is given to inform the public that no formal action will be taken at this training. The event is open to the public.

City of Whitewater Common Council – Tuesday @ 6:30 p.m.
Agenda includes first reading of Ordinance 2024-O-12 an ordinance regarding revisions to Chapter 12.22 Construction
Standards Adopted, Sidewalk Ordinance, Discussion and Possible Action regarding forming a Spring Splash Task Force, Discussion and Possible Action regarding wording for Advisory Referendum Question regarding expenditures to maintain the Starin Park Water Tower. Closed session, to be followed by open session: Petition received from Janesville Fire Fighters IAFF Local 580, and Settlement agreement between the City of Whitewater and Jill Gerber.
Whitewater Municipal Building Community Room,
312 West Whitewater St.
*In Person and Virtual
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or telephone.
Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
Please click the link below to join:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82331395004?pwd=9pMq2zCqmvKLtVQQ6dGMP21CIcPwdb.1
Telephone: +1 (312) 626-6799
Webinar ID: 823 3139 5004
Passcode: 530135

City of Whitewater Landmarks Commission – Wednesday @ 6:00 p.m.
Agenda includes Discussion and consideration of the status of the Old City Hall Bell and old city bricks, Discussion and possible action on who should serve on the ad hoc committee for the Effigy Mounds strategic plan.
Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 312 West
Whitewater Str, Whitewater, WI, 53190 *In Person
and Virtual
Wednesday, August 07, 2024 – 6:00 PM
Citizens are welcome (and encouraged) to join our webinar via computer, smart phone, or
telephone. Citizen participation is welcome during topic discussion periods.
Landmarks Commission
Aug 7, 2024, 6:00 – 8:30 PM (America/Chicago)
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/608028117
You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 608-028-117
United States: +1 (224) 501-3412
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://meet.goto.com/install

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

The “road closed ahead” signs that are still posted on the approach to the Tratt Street and Starin Road intersection may be disregarded, as the construction project has been completed ahead of schedule. The originally announced estimated completion date was August 9. Water main, sanitary sewer, curb and gutter spot repairs, pedestrian ramp ADA improvements, and new asphalt were included in this project.

Meanwhile, Fremont Street is still closed from Starin Road to Whitewater Creek, with an original estimated construction completion date of September 1. Further, the westbound lane of the Highway 12 bypass is currently closed, with a projected reopen date of August 9 at 6:00 p.m.

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s College of Business and Economics Epsilon Rho chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, an accounting student organization, is pleased to announce that they have been awarded Gold status for the year of July 2023-June 2024. This prestigious recognition is a testament to Beta Alpha Psi’s commitment to excellence in education and the UW-Whitewater community. 

In acknowledgment of this achievement, our Beta Alpha Psi chapter, Epsilon Rho, will receive a congratulatory letter and a $500 sponsorship from the KPMG Foundation in the upcoming fall season. This recognition highlights UW-Whitewater’s Beta Alpha Psi’s outstanding performance in meeting the high standards set forth by Beta Alpha Psi International.

Beta Alpha Psi’s achievement of Gold status reflects members’ dedication to growing professional development and community engagement within our university and their future careers. To receive a Gold status for Beta Alpha Psi, chapters are expected to fulfill key reporting requirements and participate in valuable training sessions. The chapter must also participate in activities for outreach, the accounting profession, and service. 

“Student organizations provide opportunities beyond the classroom allowing students to connect with professionals, peers, and professors. Our accounting student org activities complement classroom learning to allow students a deeper understanding of the accounting profession, potential career paths, and current events,” Dr. Jodi Gissel, Beta Alpha Psi faculty advisor, shared. “Students are able to enhance professional, social, and leadership skills; develop stronger connections and expand networks; and add value to the community through volunteer activities.”

Throughout the past year, Epsilon Rho of Beta Alpha Psi has demonstrated a strong commitment to community service, participating in events such as Explore Accounting Day, Women in Business, Junior Achievement, helping in the Campus Garden for Make a Difference Day, and making over 140 cards that were shared with local veterans at a Veterans Day Ceremony. On top of that, they hosted numerous events throughout the year to engage students with professionals and enhance skill development including a mock interview event, multiple professional panels, and Accounting Jeopardy Night. These efforts underscore the dedication to making a positive impact beyond the classroom.

Accounting is one of the most popular majors at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and is offered at the undergraduate level and as an accounting emphasis in our MBA program. Applied- and high-impact learning, stellar student organizations and the fact that all courses are taught by professional faculty are key reasons for this success as are the facts that the department boasts strong alumni connections and a close relationship with area employers. The accounting program at the College of Business and Economics has also received Accounting Accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Achieving AACSB accreditation is a mission-driven, rigorous process that includes an in-depth assessment of internal activities. These principles-based standards require excellence in areas relating to strategic management and innovation, research, teaching and learning. This level of specialized accreditation places the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in the top 2% of business schools worldwide.

“Beta Alpha Psi has long been the flagship student organization within the department and is the main driver of student engagement through professional events and volunteer activities.” Dr. Abbie Daly, the chair of accounting, shared. “Dr. Gissel and the Beta Alpha Psi board members expended an immense amount of effort to achieve this accomplishment, helping us accomplish our department’s vision ‘to be the first choice in the state of Wisconsin for accounting students’.”

About Beta Alpha Psi: 

Beta Alpha Psi is an international scholastic and professional organization for students and professionals in accounting, finance, and information systems. Dedicated to academic excellence and community service, Beta Alpha Psi prepares members for future success through networking opportunities, leadership development, and career support. For more information about Beta Alpha Psi and its upcoming events, please visit: https://uwwbap.wixsite.com/uwwbap.

As was previously reported on The Whitewater Banner, on July 23, 2024 a Jefferson County jury found Pedro Mayorquin Landero Jr. [age 23, now of Crystal Lake, IL] guilty of two charges in connection with an assault that happened in May, 2021 on the UW-Whitewater campus. The defendant was found guilty of attempted robbery with use of force and battery.

Per Wisconsin Circuit Court Access, on August 2, Judge Bennett J. Brantmeier sentenced Landero Jr. as follows:

For the attempted robbery with use of force conviction:

“4 years, with an Initial Term of Confinement in Prison of 2 years, and the maximum time to serve on Extended Supervision of 2 years. The Court finds that the Defendant is eligible for the Challenge Incarceration Program “Boot Camp.” The Court finds that the Defendant is eligible for the Substance Abuse Program. The Court STAYS this sentence places the Defendant on Probation for 3 years.“

For the battery conviction:

“Court withholds sentence and places the Defendant on Probation for 1 year, with conditions: —to serve 6 months in the Jefferson County Jail, with work-release privileges. The Court indicates there will be testing for alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substances; a failed test will result in work-release privileges being revoked.”

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It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society.

This month we are featuring summertime images from the Scholl glass negative collection, taken between 1890 and 1910. We start with a summer view of a picnic, probably around 1900. Several views of this old farmstead are in the collection, and it appears to be abandoned and in a state of disrepair. Perhaps the people in the photo are the owners who no longer inhabit the farmstead. In any event, note the hats on all of the people except one. They are “boaters,” a type of hat very popular for summer in the early 1900s. Even the women are wearing versions of this popular style.

Join us next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society.

(3753GP, Whitewater Historical Society)