Leave Your Legacy at UW-Whitewater!
Donor Opportunities
At the heart of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus is the James R. Connor University Center. The new UC will give students a place to grab a sandwich, check e-mail, watch a movie or simply relax with friends
With an eye toward the future, the plans include a retail outlet, student involvement complex, large ballroom and 230-seat auditorium/theatre. New dining facilities, wireless internet, art gallery, conference spaces and unified levels will make the University Center more accessible and user-friendly. The space and technological advancements will serve the needs of students both now and in the future.
Estimated Cost
The $20.2 million project will construct approximately 50,000 new square feet and will remodel approximately 47,000 square feet. The newly revamped space will provide the following functions:
- Large ballroom
- Auditorium/theatre
- Art gallery (expanded)
- Recreation/entertainment facilities
- Student involvement complex
- Bodega (retail outlet)
- Central gathering area
- Upgraded dining facilities
- Coffee shop
- Meeting rooms & board room
- Banquet and conference spaces
- Study spaces
- Outdoor gathering/programming spaces
We invite you to consider leaving your legacy at UW-Whitewater through any of the follwoing opportunities:
Graduate Class Gift
Seniors! - A class gift has been started for the University Center remodeling project. If you would like to take part in the Graduate Class Gift to the University Center or want more details, please take a minute to view the informational video. You will be able to make your donation online by credit card, check or Purple Points following the short presentation.
As of 01/01/2007 we have hit the $14,000 mark for gifts received for the UC Project.
Donor Lists:
- Spring 2008 Graduating Class
- Fall 2007 Graduating Class
- Spring 2007 Graduating Class
- Fall 2006 Graduating Class
- Spring 2006 Graduating Class
- Fall 2005 Graduating Class
- Spring 2005 Graduating Class
Current Project Donors
Roberta Avonn Fiskum Art Gallery, Summers Auditorium, Freer Boardroom, James R. Connor's Donations,Surinak Lounge, Summers Auditorium Chair Donors, Very Important Parents (VIP) Fireplace.Other Naming Opportunities
Alumni and friends of UW-Whitewater can help with the building project. A number of naming opportunities are listed for consideration. Auditorium Chair Campaign Involvement Center Ballroom Large Meeting Rooms Medium Meeting Rooms Small Meeting RoomsFor more information contact Jon Enslin, Assistant Chancellor for University Advancement & President of the UW-Whitewater Foundation, at (262) 472-1482 or by Email.
| Kim Adams |
| Assistant to the Executive Director |
| UC 250 |
| 262-472-1477 |

