University Center encourages creativity and engagement
Lexy Winchell, Journalist
August 30, 2020
The James R. Connor University Center is thought of as the heart of campus by many. It is known as a common gathering place for students. So staff knew they had to adapt to conditions brought on by the Coronavirus pandemic and reconsider traditional ways of connecting students. “All staff and students...
“Nostalgia” exhibit by Cate Mahnke
August 30, 2020
Cate Mahnke’s grandparents raised her in the Cagayan Valley of the Philippines. In her childhood, she ran through rice fields, shared stories, and danced in the rain. Through her art exhibit “Nostalgia” presented online by Roberta’s Art Gallery, she wanted to reminisce about her past and especially her family. While...
University arts adapt to virtual environment
Calahan Steed, Journalist
April 20, 2020
On March 12 Governor Tony Evers declared a public health emergency for the state of Wisconsin. Subsequently, on March 18, UW-Whitewater announced that the rest of the semester would be online. But that’s not stopping the arts on campus from sharing their wonders with the world. If people still want...
Students go green painting planter pots
Danielle Klais, Arts & Rec Editor
March 13, 2020
Roberta’s Art Gallery and the UW-Whitewater Sustainability Office teamed up March 11 at 4 p.m. to encourage students to paint planter pots. The workshop had a large turnout with all possible slots filled. Kate Amerling, the public relations intern for Roberta’s Art Gallery, showed attendees how t...
Photo contest in Roberta’s Art Gallery
Olivia Enriquez, Assistant Arts & Rec Editor
March 9, 2020
Roberta’s Art Gallery and the Office of Global Experiences host the 7th Annual International Photo Contest featuring photographs from both faculty and students. The winners are on display at the gallery, which opened on March 6 and will continue until April 9. “The benefits of studying abroad, I ...
Exhibit showcases Afrocentrism
Danielle Klais, Arts & Rec Editor
February 24, 2020
Roberta’s Art Gallery hosted a reception for a new painting exhibit, “Bohemian Black”, by artist Sharon Bjyrd at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20. “Bohemian Black” celebrates the beauty and diversity among black women, depicting women of all ages and body shapes through acrylic paint and mixed...
Roberta’s Art Gallery crafts provide warmth
Danielle Klais, Arts & Rec Editor
February 3, 2020
Students gathered outside Roberta’s Art Gallery to make Do-It-Yourself hand-warmers on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Students from all walks of life joined together on January 28 to create DIY hand warmers. The free event attracted a crowd of 10 at first and more students arrived after 5 p.m. The process was si...
Photo exhibit showcases unique perspective
Danielle Klais, Arts & Rec Editor
January 27, 2020
Roberta’s Art Gallery has a new exhibit this week titled Seek and You Will Find: Great Moments in Time, by photographer David Hall, that allows students to see the world through unique perspectives. With more than 60 aluminum printed photographs affixed on the walls of Roberta’s Art Gallery, Dav...
UW-W campus connects with local art community
Scout Springgate, Managing Editor
September 24, 2019
The Cultivating Connections exhibit on display in Roberta’s Art Gallery of the University Center showcases the diverse artistic talents of the Whitewater community and shines light on artists beyond the campus’ limits. Artwork within the exhibit is provided by the Whitewater Arts Alliance a community...
Connecting the community with crafts
Samantha Lynn, Staff Reporter
December 10, 2018
Roberta’s Art Gallery will show a strong campus connection with the community in the University Center. The exhibit will be showcasing crafts done by seniors at Fairhaven with UW-Whitewater students over the past two years. Avery Jenks is currently the exhibit lead in the Gallery and has had the honor...
Creating depth
Samantha Lynn, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2018
The “Look at What Can Happen When You Play with Broken Glass” exhibit is on display in Roberta’s Art Gallery, following a reception held Sept. 26 for artist Kristin Quackenbush, who stood before her art and the Whitewater community to answer questions. Much of the artwork on display depicts natu...
Colorful gallery entices viewers
Lauren Fedorovich, Staff Writer
October 3, 2017
“Parsing Charm and Romancing Sameness” by Robert Zondag showcases a variety of techniques this week on wall-hangings in Roberta’s Art Gallery in the University Center. Zondags work showcases a variety of beautiful painting techniques to portray landscapes and floral portraits. Zondag was born i...
