The University of Wisconsin–Whitewater (UW–Whitewater or UWW) is a public university in Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States. It is part of the University of Wisconsin System. The university offers 47 undergraduate majors and 13 graduate programs and enrolls approximately 11,000 students as of 2022.[3] Approximately 1,400 faculty and staff are employed by the university, and the student body consists of individuals from about 40 US states and 30 countries.[4]
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Former names | Whitewater Normal School (1868–1927) Whitewater Teachers College (1927–1951) Wisconsin State College–Whitewater (1951–1964) Wisconsin State University–Whitewater (1964–1971) |
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| Type | Public university |
| Established | April 21, 1868 |
Parent institution | University of Wisconsin System |
| Accreditation | HLC |
| Chancellor | Corey A. King |
| Provost | John Chenoweth |
| Students | 11,079 (fall 2022)[1] |
| Undergraduates | 9,367[1] |
| Postgraduates | 1,712[1] |
| Location | , , United States 42°50′18″N 88°44′36″W / 42.838339°N 88.743246°W |
| Campus | Distant town[2], 400 acres (1.6 km2) |
| Other campuses | Janesville |
| Newspaper | Royal Purple |
| Colors | Purple and white |
| Nickname | Warhawks |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Mascot | Willie Warhawk |
| Website | www |
History
editOn April 21, 1868, the school was named Whitewater Normal School and graduated its first class of teachers in June 1870.
Salisbury wrote of a unique tradition of the school known as "Students' Day." One day during the term, faculty would, unannounced, be entirely absent from the school. Once students recognized that the day must be "Students' Day", they would elect a President and Faculty from amongst themselves who would take up the regular duties of the day. The annual catalogue stated the purpose of "Students' Day" as the following: "The object of thus putting the institution under the care of the students is to test their moral culture, their executive ability, and their devotion to their work."[5]
In 1927, the school received authority to grant baccalaureate degrees in education and its name was changed to Whitewater Teachers College. With the addition of the liberal arts programs in 1951 it became Wisconsin State College–Whitewater, and was later designated a Wisconsin State University in 1964, the Wisconsin State University–Whitewater.
In 1971, after the merger of the former University of Wisconsin and the former Wisconsin State Universities, the school became part of the University of Wisconsin System and has been called the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater since.[6]
Campus
editThe University of Wisconsin–Whitewater encompasses 400 acres in southeastern Wisconsin. The iconic landmark of the university's campus, Old Main, was destroyed by fire on February 7, 1970. The school's oldest building, it was the only one that had been part of the original campus. The east wing of Old Main, now called Hyer Hall, is all that remains of the building. It houses many of the university's administrative offices, in addition to classrooms and lecture halls.[7] After the fire that destroyed Old Main, the building's carillon bell was removed and installed in front of the Alumni Center. Now, an electronic carillon bell rings regularly throughout the day.[8]
The James R. Connor University Center occupies the heart of campus. The "UC" contains a bowling alley, an art gallery, a stage for live music, a coffee shop, and several dining options.[9] Young Auditorium, the largest performing arts venue on campus, hosts dance, music, theatre, comedy, and other university events.[10] The UW-Whitewater Nature Preserve is located in the northeast corner of campus and consists of 110 acres of various ecosystems such as woodlands, wetlands, and prairie. In addition to serving as an outdoor classroom and laboratory, the preserve includes recreational trails for running, hiking, cross-country skiing, or biking.[11]
Student life
editThe University of Wisconsin–Whitewater has over 170 recognized student clubs and organizations.[3] Whitewater Student Government (WSG) is the students' governing body.[12] The organization also provides services to students on campus.[13]
Greek life
editThere are several fraternities and sororities on and off campus.[14]
Media
editThe Royal Purple is the university's independent student newspaper; its first issue was printed in 1901.[15]
UWW-TV is the university's student-run television channel. It is located on channel 100.1 in high definition.[16] It is also available around the city of Whitewater on Spectrum cable channel 989.
The Edge is the campus's student-run radio station, broadcasting out of Andersen Library since 1966.[17]
Athletics
editUW–Whitewater is a member of NCAA Division III for athletics. It is a part of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC). The university's athletics teams are nicknamed the Warhawks and are represented by the colors purple and white.
In the 2013–14 academic year, the Warhawks won the men's football, basketball, and baseball championships. UW-Whitewater is the first school in NCAA history in any division to attain such a three-sport sweep in the same academic year.[18]
One of UW-Whitewater's programs for students with disabilities, Cornerstones for Success, provides athletes with disabilities the opportunity to share their experiences in sports and everyday life. UW-Whitewater also has wheelchair basketball programs for men and women; both teams have won national championships.[19]
Notable people
editAlumni
editFaculty
edit- Thomas Chrowder Chamberlin, founder of The Journal of Geology[20]
- Brian Coppola, noted chemist[21]
- Andrea Nye, professor of religious studies[22]
- Alison Townsend, poet[23]
- Warren S. Johnson, professor of natural science[24]
References
edit- ^ a b c "University of Wisconsin-Whitewater". National Center for Education Statistics.
- ^ "University of Wisconsin-Whitewater".
- ^ a b Leclair, Emily (October 1, 2014). "Student Population Grows, University Breaks Enrollment Record". Royal Purple News. Retrieved February 13, 2016.
- ^ "Top Work Places – University Of Wisconsin-Whitewater". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
- ^ Salisbury, Albert (1893). Historical sketches of the first quarter-century of the State Normal School at Whitewater, Wisconsin. Tracy, Gibbs, & Co. p. 198.
- ^ Pope, Emily. "University of Wisconsin System Overview" (PDF). Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 31, 2014. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
- ^ Edgar, Kayla. "History Recalled". Royal Purple. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
- ^ "Carillon bell system dedicated Nov. 2". Retrieved November 13, 2016.
- ^ "University Center - University of Wisconsin Whitewater". Retrieved November 13, 2016.
- ^ "About Us - University of Wisconsin-Whitewater". Retrieved November 13, 2016.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on February 15, 2016. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "WSG Constitution". Whitewater Student Government. Archived from the original on October 16, 2014. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
- ^ "Whitewater Student Government - "Your Voice on Campus"". Archived from the original on November 8, 2016. Retrieved November 13, 2016.
- ^ "Quick Trips – Fraternities & Sororities". University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
- ^ "About Royal Purple". Royal Purple News. Archived from the original on March 28, 2014. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
- ^ "Home UWW-TV". Retrieved July 9, 2018.
- ^ "About - The Edge". Retrieved November 13, 2016.
- ^ Reischel, Rob (May 30, 2014). "In Southern Wisconsin, a Winner Takes All". The New York Times. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
- ^ "Wheelchair Athletics". University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Retrieved February 11, 2016.
- ^ "Thomas Chrowder Chamberlin" (PDF). National Academy of Sciences. Retrieved February 17, 2014.
- ^ "Brian Coppola". American Chemical Society. Retrieved February 17, 2014.
- ^ Dermot Moran (2008). The Routledge Companion to Twentieth Century Philosophy. Routledge. p. 11. ISBN 978-1-134-42403-0.
- ^ "Alison Townsend". University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Retrieved February 17, 2014.
- ^ "Multi-Zone Temperature Control System". American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Retrieved August 10, 2015.