Update: Thompson will visit the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater at 5:15 and not 4:45 as previously reported, according to information supplied by the university.
UW System President Tommy Thompson will visit the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater to celebrate the campus’ successful COVID-19 vaccination efforts, according to information released by the UW system.
The public is invited to attend the event, which will begin at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, outside the Connor University Center on the north Wyman Mall.
It will feature performances by the members of the Warhawk Marching Band — including the “Warhawk Strut” — an appearance by Willie Warhawk, remarks from university and student leaders, and light refreshments.
Thompson will be available for media questions at the event.
“We’re ecstatic to host this event and to welcome President Thompson to UW-Whitewater,” said Interim Chancellor Jim Henderson. “Our vaccination numbers are the result of a concerted effort to keep our community as safe as possible during the pandemic. Our students, faculty and staff have embraced that goal, and I look forward to celebrating this achievement.”
As of Oct. 18, UW-Whitewater students have reported a 74% COVID-19 vaccination rate.
Vaccinated students are eligible for the UW System drawing of 70 scholarships valued at $7,000 each that will take place later in the fall. UW-Whitewater students who have not yet been vaccinated or reported their vaccination are still eligible for the scholarship drawing, as long as they complete the vaccination series and report their record by Oct. 31.
The rain location for the event will be in the University Center atrium.
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