Warhawk Family Newsletter
July 2020 Issue 6

In this issue:
  • Update from Dining Services
  • Link to the recording of the Students and Family Town Hall
  • Links to June's Conversations on Race links
  • Info for parents and family members of new students
  • A Warhawk Lives Here
Update from Dining Services

UW-Whitewater's Dining Services has been working the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state and local health departments to enhance its safety and service methods to safely provide tasty and nutritious meals for students across the various campus dining locations.

Here are some of the changes students will see this fall:
  • Expanded to-go options in all retail locations
  • Added to-go options in residence dining (all-you-care-to-eat locations)
  • Served food/drink only; no self-serve options will be available
  • New social distancing queueing procedures with traffic controls in each location
  • Seating areas adhering to social distancing guidelines
  • Increased cleaning protocols and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Barcode scanners at registers to eliminate exchange of a person’s HawkCard

For more information, visit the Dining Services website or contact them at 262-472-1161 or uww@aviands.com . For more about the campus plan for the fall, visit Warhawks Return .

Students and Families Town Hall
Did you miss our the Students and Families Town Hall that was held on Thursday, July 9, at 3 p.m.? Click on the link to hear the recording. Below is an outline of what was covered.

0:00—Introduction
10:03—Academic Affairs
12:38—Administrative Affairs
16:26—Student Affairs
20:45—Athletics
23:38—Going remote after November 20
25:11—Dining
27:42—Spring/Summer Class of 2020 Commencement 
28:11—Current enrollment
29:25—Family Fest
30:02—Campus visitors
31:27—Face coverings
35:04—Liability waiver
35:35—Refunds
37:12—Parking passes
39:08—Fall athletics
40:47—Segregated fees
45:24—Is there a plan to contain an outbreak?
47:19—What happens when a student tests positive?
51:05—Involvio App
51:51—What will happen if there is a spike in COVID-19 cases?
53:26—When will I know how my class will be delivered?
56:09—Testing
58:35—What additional cleaning will be implemented in housing?
1:00:48—Internet access
1:02:00—Closing

From the Office of the Chancellor
Join us for a conversation on race

UW-Whitewater Chief Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer Kenny Yarbrough, pictured, has been leading a series of thoughtful and thought-provoking conversations on race with colleagues faculty, staff, coaches, current and former students, and experts in a variety of fields. For recorded versions of June's sessions, click on the links below.


For more information, visit the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion or contact Dr. Yarbrough at 262-472-1910 or yarbrouk@uww.edu .
Info for parents and family members of new students
Upcoming Virtual Information Sessions
First Year Experience has been planning virtual information sessions on topics ranging from the residence halls to our health and counseling center, dining services and technology support. Check out some upcoming sessions live or return to the Virtual SOAR Sessions page at your convenience for the recordings.

Virtual Resource Fairs
Talk individually with campus departments! Staff will be available during the times listed below to meet with new students and families virtually through the   UW-Whitewater app .
  • 10 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, July 21
  • Noon to 2 p.m., Thursday, July 30
  • 2 to 4 p.m., Friday, Aug. 7

Math placement testing
If your student is interested in taking a new math placement exam to see if they can improve on their earlier results and place in higher-level math course for the fall 2020 term, they can contact the UW-Whitewater Testing Office at 262-472-5613 or testing@uww.edu to check for testing availability. Tests can be taken paper-based or computer-based (through Scantron; additional fee required). Students will be charged a $30 test administration fee on the day of the exam. Tests are administered at the Community Engagement Center, and visitors will be required to complete a self-check survey and to wear a mask throughout the test.

Get your housing questions answered
Do you have questions? University Housing may have the answers.
A Warhawk Lives Here

A warm Warhawk welcome to Atra Kachaochana of Skokie, Illinois!

“Doing my college research I stumbled upon UW-Whitewater and it seemed like a great nearby option. With my luck, my high school chose Whitewater for some of the incoming seniors to visit. I took my chance and visited, and I absolutely fell in love. The campus was beautiful and very green, and the college town was gorgeous. The teacher-to-student ratio was just right, and the classes were not too big and not too small.

"I have a passion for language, speaking four languages myself, and the Spanish language program looks great. The cost is very fair for such a great school. When I found my major, I knew right away that’s where I was meant to go. So hopefully with my major in psychology and a minor in Spanish, I will either follow a pre-medicine track and become an OBGYN or go into education. I can’t wait to start my journey and become a Warhawk! 💜 ”
Please feel free to connect with the Admissions team to ask your questions or share your concerns at any time: uwwadmit@uww.edu or 262-472-1440. If we don't know the answer, we'll pass you on to someone who does.

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Undergraduate Admissions
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Ph: 262-472-1440 | Fax: 262-472-1515 | uwwadmit@uww.edu
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