Remembering Fannie Hicklin
Kaylee Pryble, Arts & Rec Editor
November 4, 2019
Fannie Hicklin, a much-loved theater professor and department chair, passed away on Oct. 18 at age 101. Hicklin has made many contributions to UW-Whitewater, both over her time as a professor on campus as well into her retirement. Hicklin came to the campus in 1964 as a professor of theater and the ...
Seminar seeks untapped creativity
February 25, 2015
Speakers plan to inspire students to chase passion, not money By Hilary Igl Open to students of all majors, the Creative Enterprise Symposium of 2015 aims to remind students that their creative passions don’t only have to be hobbies. Speakers Dr. Kishonna Gray, Dr. Maria Dixon and Mutope J. J...
Creative Symposium, where arts meet business
April 8, 2014
April 8, 2014 By Rumasa Noor The College of Arts and Communications is organizing the third annual creative symposium on April 10. The symposium is organized to familiarize students with creative enterprise. World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) defines creative enterprises as “entities...
Spanish composers featured
March 18, 2014
Professor performs with classic guitar March 19, 2014 By Lauren Piek Taught at a young age to play music, George Lindquist used his early-learned talent to create a career. Lindquist, a classical guitarist and professor at UW-Whitewater, will perform a faculty recital at 7:30 p.m....
‘The Soldier’s Tale’ as told by UW-W
March 11, 2014
March 12, 2014 By Lea Staedtler The Music and Theatre Departments have collaborated to perform a classical theatrical performance of “The Soldier’s Tale.” “The Soldier’s Tale,” is a classic piece by the Russian composer Igor Stravinsky from 1918. It tells the story of a young soldier on leave, ...
Professors collaborate with students
March 5, 2014
Chamber Orchestra concert showcases talents March 5, 2014 By Abrielle Backhaus By Signe Trewyn In the Chamber Orchestra, professors are not only educators; they are partners. Instead of the usual professor-to-student format, students and professors play side-by-side. Chamber Orchestra Dir...
Minor Vices ready to ‘rock’ at UW-Whitewater
February 26, 2014
Feb. 26, 2014 By Abrielle Backhaus By Signe Trewyn Get ready to rock and interact with Milwaukee-based band Minor Vices as they take the Light Recital Hall stage. Christopher Burns and the band will perform their entire album “Misdemeanors,” along with another song titled “Alligator...
Holiday spirit travels from Broadway to UW-W
December 13, 2013
By Abrielle Backhaus It’s the holiday season, and “Neil Berg’s Broadway Holiday” is on its way to the UW-Whitewater campus to spread the season’s tidings. “Neil Berg’s Broadway Holiday” features Broadway hits from classic shows like “My Fair Lady” and “South Pacific,”...
Magic, humor focus of performance
November 13, 2013
By Lea Staedtler Fans of the “Back to the Future” film series might remember Marty McFly’s hoverboard from Back to the Future II. McFly used the skateboard-like construction without wheels as his personal flying transportation tool. The world’s only real hoverboard is coming to...
Anti-bullying is focus of ‘It Gets Better’
November 6, 2013
By Abrielle Backhaus Bullying is one of the most challenging concerns among youth and young adults today. UW-Whitewater will welcome the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles and the It Gets Better production as a theatrical response to the stresses of bullying. GMCLA will use the Young Auditorium...
‘Memphis’ visits UW-Whitewater
October 23, 2013
By Lea Staedtler Whitewater students and community members get a chance to see award-winning Broadway production “Memphis” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the Young Auditorium. Tickets for the show are $14.75, $19.75, or $49.50 for students and $29.50, $39.50, or $49.50 for the general...
Journey tribute band is ‘ready to rock’
October 9, 2013
Group replicates sound on stage, but has its own style: By Signe Trewyn DSB- America’s Favorite Tribute to Journey is traveling to UW-Whitewater for a one night show at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12, in the Young Auditorium. Lead singer Juan Del Castillo, originally from California, has been singing...
