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The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is home to the #warhawkfamily. Since our founding in 1868, we have inspired, engaged and transformed generations of students, as well as the communities we serve. UW-Whitewater began as a training school for teachers, and has grown into a university of more than 12,500 students with nearly 100,000 alumni around the world. We are a caring campus with an entrepreneurial spirit and championship culture. We #bleedpurple.

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UW-Whitewater elects 2022 student government leaders

The following students were elected student government leaders in 2022 at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Student Government - Apr 1

UW-Whitewater inducts 2021 student government senate

Senators meet virtually every Monday

Student Government - 2021 Feb 23

UW-Whitewater inducts 2020 student government senate

Elections were held in the fall of 2019, and 23 new members were inducted for the 2020 calendar year.

Student Government - 2020 Mar 3

UW-Whitewater students named to executive board of Whitewater Student Government

Whitewater Student Government provides opportunities for students to make a positive difference in campus life and the student experience

Student Government - 2019 May 31

Students elect Purcell and Ostermann president and vice president of Whitewater Student Government

One of four shared governance groups on campus, Whitewater Student Government provides opportunities for students to make a positive difference in campus life and the student experience

Student Government - 2019 May 28

UW-Whitewater elects 2019 Student Government Senate

Newly elected officers sworn in

Student Government - 2019 Feb 14

UW-Whitewater elects 2018 Student Government Senate

The newly elected senators were sworn into office on Jan. 29, 2018, during the first Whitewater Student Government meeting of the semester.

Student Government - 2018 Mar 1

Whitewater Student Government Senate Elected

WSG represents student interests on campus

Student Government - 2017 May 15

UW-Whitewater names 2016-17 Whitewater Student Government Executive Board

Executive board members take office in July

Student Government - 2016 May 13

UW-Whitewater names 2016 Whitewater Student Government Senators

Senators serve until December

Student Government - 2016 Mar 15

Whitewater Student Government elects 2015 senate

WSG responsible for governing over 12,000 students

Student Government - 2015 Feb 19

Whitewater Student Government appoints 2014-2015 executive board

Executive board chosen to help govern nearly 12,000 students

Student Government - 2014 Jun 9

Whitewater Student Government elects 2014 senate

WSG is responsible for governing nearly 12,000 students

Student Government - 2014 Feb 11

Students named to UW-Whitewater Student Government Executive Board

The Whitewater Student Government executive board has taken on the responsibilities of governing more than 12,000 students who attend UW-Whitewater.

Student Government - 2013 May 2

Whitewater Student Government welcomes new senators

After lively campaigning, the UW-Whitewater student body has elected new senators to the Whitewater Student Government (WSG) Esker, Drumlin and off-campus senate districts. They include the following local residents:

Student Government - 2012 Nov 26

Whitewater Student Government names new executive board

With the fall semester underway, the Whitewater Student Government (WSG) executive board has taken on the responsibilities of governing the more than 12,000 students who attend UW-Whitewater. WSG’s role is to actively assess and serve the needs of UW-Whitewater students by providing an open forum atmosphere as well as being a bridge between students, student leaders and campus administration. “Many students don’t realize the impact WSG has on this campus,” said Jan Bilgen, WSG adviser. “This executive board works directly with the chancellor, helping to make every decision from menu options to building remodels, like the University Center.” Local students named to the executive board include:

Student Government - 2012 Oct 9