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The University of Wisconsin–Whitewater (also known as UW-Whitewater and abbreviated as UW-W) is part of the University of Wisconsin System, located in Whitewater, Wisconsin. It became Wisconsin's second public college on April 21, 1868 when it opened its doors to 39 students taught by nine faculty members. It is a four-year, co-educational, residential college accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
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The University of Wisconsin–Whitewater (also known as UW-Whitewater and abbreviated as UW-W) is part of the University of Wisconsin System, located in Whitewater, Wisconsin. It became Wisconsin's second public college on April 21, 1868 when it opened its doors to 39 students taught by nine faculty members. It is a four-year, co-educational, residential college accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Enrollment in 2005-06 stood at 10,700 (9,436 undergraduate, 1,264 graduate and professional). The chancellor is Richard Telfer. The school motto is "Stay Close. Go Far."
Campus
Hyer Hall
In 1925 the addition of an East wing was added to Old Main Hall. It was later renamed Hyer Hall in honor of former school president Frank S. Hyer in 1968. On February 7, 1970 "Old Main" hall caught on fire. The central, north and west towers burned down along with the bell tower. The only surviving wing — Hyer Hall — underwent a $6.4 million restoration in 1997. It was completed by 1999 and included many 21st century technologies. It now houses many of the University's administrative offices in addition to classrooms and lecture halls. Hyer Hall has hosted the likes of the Milwaukee Symphony, Amelia Earhart, Robert Kelly, Martin Luther King, Jr. and John F. Kennedy.
University Center
In 1959 the University Center opened. Several expansions throughout the decades brought the total square footage to . In 1997 it was officially named after former Chancellor James R. Connor.
During the summer of 2006 the University Center (UC) was almost completely closed for extensive construction projects which included demolition of portions of the building, the construction of new additions to the building, and remodeling of the remaining portions. The completed multi-million dollar project opened on time in January 2008 with a weekend of events to help build interest in the new facilities which includes a movie theater, recreation center, coffee house, the return of The Down Under, and many other new or remodeled amenities.
Student Life
Hawk Squad
These upper class students assist the First Year Experience office's programs and services, Plan-It Purple registration sessions, and On Campus days for prospective students; they also host Club U-Dub Dub and Zero Gravity for freshmen.
Whitewater Student Government
(WSG) is the students' governing body. It consists of the Senate, the President and Vice President, and the Executive Board.
Whitewater Student Government has the primary responsibility for the formulation and review of policies concerning student life, services and interests according to Wisconsin State Statute 36.09(5).
Fraternities/Sororities
Social fraternities and sororities carry traditions and history at UW-Whitewater. These organizations are involved with annual philanthropy (community service) projects, homecoming week activities, socials (also known as exchanges) between other Greek organizations or general student organizations, scholarship opportunities for members, and professional networking skills and opportunities.
InterFraternal Council Fraternities:
Lambda Chi Alpha,
Lambda Alpha Upsilon,
Phi Chi Epsilon,
,
,
Delta Chi,
Panhellenic Council Sororities:
Alpha Sigma,
,
Sigma Sigma Sigma
National Panhellenic Council Fraternities & Sororities:
Alpha Phi Alpha,
Alpha Kappa Alpha,
Delta Sigma Theta,
Sigma Gamma Rho,
Omega Psi Phi,
Phi Beta Sigma,
and Zeta Phi Beta.
Athletics
UW-Whitewater is a member of NCAA Division III for athletics. It is a member of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC).
The athletics teams are nicknamed the Warhawks and wear purple and white.
On December 15, 2007 in Salem, Virginia the UW-Whitewater Men's football team won their first NCAA Division III National Championship at the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl in a 31 to 21 victory over the Mount Union College Purple Raiders. This was the third year in a row that the Warhawks faced the Purple Raiders in the Stagg Bowl, losing the previous two meetings. This year is also the first year for new head coach Lance Leipold, having replaced the retired Bob Berezowitz.
2007 Gagliardi Trophy Winner Justin Beaver (Running Back) was named the Offensive Player of the year by D3Football.com and Coach Lance Leipold was named Coach of the Year as well.
Men's Coaching Staff
| Sport | Head Coach | Other |
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| Baseball | John Vodenlich | 139-46-1
2005 NCAA Division III Champions
3 WIAC Championships | | Basketball | Samuel Foster II | 122-44
2 WIAC Championships | | Wheelchair Basketball | Tracy Chynoweth | | | Cross Country | Jeff Miller | | | Football | Lance Leipold | 14-1
2007 NCAA Division III Champions | | Soccer | Greg Henschel | | | Swimming & Diving | Joel Rollings | | | Tennis | Frank Barnes | | | Track & Field | Darren Schneider | | | Wrestling | Tim Fader | | |
Women's Coaching Staff
| Sport | Head Coach | Other |
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| Basketball | Abram D. Figures Jr. | 65-64 | | Bowling | Amber Griffin | 122-44
2 WIAC Championships | | Cross Country | Jeff Miller | | | Golf | Brett Weber | 4 NCAA Division III Championship appearances | | Gymnastics | Jennifer White | | | Soccer | Greg Henschel | | | Softball | Brenda Volk | 229-114-4
2 WIAC Championships | | Swimming & Diving | Joel Rollings | | | Tennis | Frank Barnes | | | Track & Field | David Wiederrecht | | | Volleyball | Stacy Boudreau | 75-11
2005 NCAA Division III Champions
3 WIAC Championships |
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is also one of the few Division III programs that has a Civil War style cannon which is fired whenever the UW-Warhawk football team scores a touchdown. The cannon is also fired at the conclusion of the National Anthem, and at the end of the game. The cannon belongs to and is operated by Mike Lesko, a former student of UW-Whitewater also known as "The Cannon Man". The replica Confederate Mountain Rifle is entering its 14 year of service to UW-W without missing any home games in that 14 years. Students are encouraged to come and join the cannon crew to fire it at the home games.
Notable alumni
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