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Adventures Abroad

April 25, 2012

Dia duit! (That’s hello in Irish!) As of today, I will have 37 days left in Ireland. It may seem like a lot, but I know that time will fly by. I feel so comfortable here. Dublin is my home, and...

Junior Kelsey Welke will be spending her spring semester abroad in Ireland where she will be studying at Dublin City University. Each month, Welke will send her adventures from overseas to us here in Whitewater.

Kelsey Welke’s Adventure’s Abroad

January 18, 2012

Junior Kelsey Welke will be spending her spring semester abroad in Ireland where she will be studying at Dublin City University. Each month, Welke will send her adventures from overseas to us here in Whitewater.

Freshman starts computer repair business

November 2, 2011

Freshman Dan Fink started a local computer business, MacBros, to help repair and sell Mac computers.

McCall to inspire, humor graduates

May 11, 2011

Brookfield native Casey McCall, a senior secondary English education major, was selected to be the student speaker for the spring semester’s graduation ceremony.

Alumnus helps win Pulitzer Prize

May 4, 2011

Saldivar was graphic master for Journal Sentinel.

Print Farm Club makes debut with sale

April 27, 2011

The new Print Farm Club will make its debut on campus by holding a sale today. There will be sale tables set up from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Center of the Arts atrium.

UW-W professor going green on campus, at home

April 20, 2011

Eric Compas is just an average professor who wants to save the environment, one green thumb at a time.

Where did those new benches come from?

April 13, 2011

Although it may be difficult to encourage college students to recycle on campus, this may get easier with the university’s two new environment-friendly additions that are made out of recycled milk jugs.

New organization welcomes people looking for new religion

April 6, 2011

College is often looked at as a time to experience new things. Exploring new beliefs and religions can be a big step. The Pagan Spiritual Student Organization opens its door to students hoping to discover a new religion.

Greeks host alcohol awareness event to alert students of harmful effects

April 6, 2011

An alcohol and other drugs awareness program was held March 16 in the Hamilton Room in the University Center. This biyearly event was sponsored by the Panhellenic Council, National Panhellenic Council, Interfraternity Council, the alcohol and drug educator on campus and university police.

Local family hopeful to receive new home

March 30, 2011

The UW-Whitewater chapter of Habitat for Humanity was selected to receive a $5,000 grant from State Farm Insurance, beating out 75 other chapters nationwide. To receive the grant, Habitat for Humanity must fundraise and collect $5,000, which State Farm Insurance will then match for a total of $10,000. The money must be raised by May 13.